July 2000 - Online Newsletter

1111 Elgin Street West, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada, K9A 5H7
Phone: (905) 372-8913 or 1-800-396-6626 Fax: (905) 372-2711 Email: in@eagle.ca

INFO NORTHUMBERLAND CONTEST WINNERS
During the months of February, March, and April, info Northumberland held a contest to obtain updated information from organizations on our database. Prizes were awarded as follows: 1st prize - A website designed just for the organization, and maintenance for the site for 1 year. 2nd prize - mousepads and pens for every member of the organization staff. 3rd prize - free membership to our organization entitling use of our "soon to be coming" volunteer opportunities database for 1 year. Here is the list of our winners.

February
1st prize - The Search
2nd prize - Bewdley Library
3rd prize - Campbellford High School

March
1st prize - ArtReach
2nd prize - C.R. Gummow Public School
3rd prize - Port Hope Parent-Child Support and Resource Centre

April
1st prize - Big Apple Volkssporters
2nd prize - Colborne Public Library
3rd prize - Golden Plough Lodge Volunteers

Thank you to all organizations who participated in this contest by returning updated information to us.

ANNOUNCING A NEW COBOURG - PORT HOPE BUS SERVICE
For a twelve month trial period, there will be a public transit service between the towns of Cobourg and Port Hope. If you are using the east and northbound transit route, please be at your required bus stop at least 5 minutes prior to departure in order for this route to meet the scheduled Cobourg Transit Bus at the A&P stop.

If boarding in Port Hope	Adult Fare $1.50 Seniors/Students $1.00
If boarding in Cobourg	All fares are $1.60

DEPART	ARRIVE
* 7:00 am Port Hope 10:35 am Cobourg 10:45 am Port Hope 2:35 pm Cobourg 2:45 am Port Hope 6:35 am Cobourg	7:10 am Cobourg 10:43 am Port Hope 10:54 am Cobourg 2:43 pm Port Hope 2:54 pm Cobourg 6:45 pm Port Hope

* Please note that on Saturdays, the 7:00 a.m. departure will be replaced by one at 8:00 a.m.

For more information, please contact the Town of Port Hope Engineering Office at (905) 885-2415.

EPILEPSY DURHAM REGION FIRST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Epilepsy Durham Region is proud to announce their First Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 14th, 2000. This event will take place at Lakeridge Golf and Country Club starting at approximately 1:00 pm with a shotgun, followed by a deliciously planned dinner menu. Early birds who register before June 30th pay $125 per golfer, however those who sign up after this date will pay $150 per player. With registration, each golfer is entitled to a $50 tax receipt off their ticketed price. Space is limited to the first 144 registered and paid golfers, come out and enjoy a day of fun and prizes. A sponsorship opportunity will be available which provides sponsors with the chance to have their name on all future promotions provided by the Epilepsy Durham Region Annual Golf Tournament. It also entitles sponsors to have their name on one of the golf holes used in the golf tournament. The cost of sponsorship is only $150 per sponsor and in return there is a charitable tax receipt. For more information, contact Epilepsy Durham at 1-800-350-9069.

PORT HOPE FESTIVAL THEATRE KICKS OFF SUMMER 2000 SEASON
The Port Hope Festival Theatre kicks off it's Summer 2000 Season with the brand new romantic comedy: "Second Time Around" by Canadian playwright Alissa Martin, playing June 14th to July 1st. "Second Time Around" is a heartwarming romantic comedy about returning home and rediscovering your roots. Tickets are $16.50 to $22.00. The Port Hope Festival Theatre Summer Season 2000 has been generously sponsored by Cameco, and the play "Second Time Around" has been sponsored by Classical 103.1 FM. For further information, please contact Tammy Duncan at (905) 885-1071 or tammy@capitoltheatre.com.

ART OFF THE WALL
The "Art off the Wall" Summer/Fall Show and Show on the Road's "Art in Flight" are two new exhibitions that will be on display at the Art Gallery of Northumberland's Port Hope Gallery. The official opening is Thursday, June 22, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Art off the Wall Summer/Fall Show features recent works for sale or rent by artists from Northumberland County and beyond. The exhibition is a collection of "soaring" images from the Art Gallery of Northumberland's Collection. Art in Flight closes on July 22nd, while the Art off the Wall will continue until the winter season. Art rentals from Art off the Wall start at $10 per month, and is a perfect way to enliven your business or home. For more information, call the AGN in Port Hope at (905) 885-2115.

SUMMER PICNICS 2000
The Northumberland Up From The Ashes Poverty Action Group (nUFTApag) will be holding several summer picnics during the summer. The details are as follows:

July 1st - Float in Cobourg Canada Day Parade. Picnic afterwards. kitty corner to Post Office in Victoria Park

July 5th, July 19th, August 2nd - Picnic in the Park
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Marina Park in Port Hope (Mill street at the lake)

July 12th, July 26th, August 9th - Picnic in the Park
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - East End Victoria Park in Cobourg (across from Ball Diamond by the beach)

September 6th - Soup Kitchens resume every Wednesday at HKPR Health Unit in Port Hope

All picnics will be serving hot dogs, hamburgers, pop, watermelon, etc. All is free to low income people. Bring your swimming clothing. Picnics will not be held if it is raining or if there is bad weather. Call Joanne at (905) 377-1082 for rides or more info.

THE OPEN DOOR SERIES
On Monday, June 26th, there will be another "Open Door" presentation at the Family Services Building, 66 Swayne Street, Cobourg. The meeting will run from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., and will feature Rev. John Saynor sharing on "The Transformative Power of Grief". Free Coffee and Donuts will be provided. To register, call David at (905) 373-9440 or Sonia at (905) 885-6358 ext. 212.

RAINBOW YOUTH COALITION SEEKS SUBMISSIONS FOR PUBLICATION
The Rainbow Youth Coalition is seeking submission from LGBTS (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Two Spirited) youth for a publication detailing their rural and small town experience. The goal of this initiative is to bring youth together, reduce isolation, and draw attention to the general and specific issues associated with being LGBTS youth in rural Ontario. The book will be published and available for youth and youth service providers throughout Ontario.
The Coalition is looking for stories, narratives, poetry, artwork, or anything that best describes a personal experience. Submissions can be of any subject matter ranging from 'coming out' stories to thoughts and feelings on being LGBTS rural youth. Please post your submissions on the Rainbow Youth Website at: http://www.parn.kawartha.com/index.html
If you wish to remain anonymous, please indicate this in your article; however we do ask for at least a first name or pseudonym, your age, and where you live (i.e. with county, and whether city or country). Please post on the website, or email to charlesparn@yahoo.com. Submissions are due by July 7th. The coalition reserves the right to edit submissions.

SCHOOL'S COOL PROGRAM
School's Cool is an 8 week (72 hour) learning readiness program for children:

This program will help the child's learning, while building on their social, language, reasoning, and self help skills. "School's Cool" will run from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the weeks from July 4th to August 24th, at C.R. Gummow Public School. There is no cost for the program. If you are interested in this opportunity, please call Margo at the Northumberland Child Development Centre (905) 885-8137.

BEST OF LUCK, BOB KERR
Bob Kerr, Director of Kinark Child and Family Services in Cobourg, is leaving his current position for a new position in the Durham Region. We would like to wish him the best in his new endeavors, and thank him for the contribution he has made to the County of Northumberland. Thank you Bob, you will be missed!

LOCAL ARTIST WINS NATIONAL AWARD
Freelancer art director, book and cover designer, and illustrator, Tannice Goddard, a resident of Cobourg, has just won a national award in the annual Alcuin Society's Citation Competition 2000. Tannice has been awarded 1st prize for best book text design in the category of General Trade Books - Prose fiction, book title "Olivo Oliva", published by Stoddart Publishing Co. Ltd. in Toronto. Alcuin Citations are the only national awards for excellence in book design in Canada. Tannice's book design was selected as best from over 200 books submitted by publishers across the country. Judges considered among other things, sound marriage of design and content, appropriate (not just appealing) cover design, page layout, typography, and the balance of illustration and text. Congratulations, Tannice.

FREE JOB SEARCH AND RESOURCES FOR RURAL NORTHUMBERLAND
The Community Employment Resource Centres (CERC) of Port Hope and Cobourg are pleased to offer an extension of CERC's services to rural communities in Northumberland County. Employment Resource Centres are free, self-serve centres that provide today's most comprehensive job search resources and career information. Appointments are not necessary, although registration is required to use the facilities. Beginning summer and fall 2000, qualified staff will be available on-site to assist you in your job search, including assistance with resume, cover letter, and interview preparation; access to computers and the Internet; fax/photocopying service, and information/referrals to other community resources. CERC's services will be available at the following locations:

For additional information, including details on start-up dates, contact (905) 372-9372 or (905) 885-2372, or email cerc@cercnorthumberland.com

"THE MILLENNIUM PROJECT" EXHIBITION
This summer the Art Gallery of Northumberland will co-host, with the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa, "The Millenium Project". This is a group exhibition by The Iris Group, a Durham/Northumberland region Feminist co-operative. In this exhibition, textual and historical symbols are used to re-interpret traditional cultural patterns and explore the natural world that binds the human condition. The pieces are being created independently, but through ongoing discussion amongst the artists, are designed to achieve social and cross-cultural integration as metaphorical symbols with which to welcome the next Millennium. A grouping of works related to Memory and Nature will be show at the AGN. Works related to memory and time will be at the RMG. The work includes photography, painting, installation, drawing, sculpture, and writing. The opening will coincide with the summer Waterfront Festival on June 30, 2000. The gallery is open from 1-5 on Saturdays, and 10 pm - 4 pm from Tuesday to Friday. For more information, contact the gallery at (905) 372-0333.

THE SEARCH GOES ONLINE
The local peer support group for depression, anxiety & mood disorders named "The Search", is now online at: www.fourinfo.com/Search. The Search was one of the lucky winners in our draw during the month of February. The group won a website designed by our staff, and free hosting and maintenance for the site for one year. Visit the site today!

UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN 2000 EVENTS
The Northumberland United Way has announced the starting line-up of the 2000 fund-raising campaign. The events are as follows:

Showcase of Delectables Wednesday, September 13th Lions Centre, Cobourg 12:00 pm (noon)	Dalewood Golf Tournament Thursday, September 21st Dalewood Golf Club 9:00 a.m.	Port Hope Tricycle Race Saturday, September 23rd Port Hope Chamber of Commerce 10:00 a.m.
McDonald's Drive Thru Breakfast Friday, October 6th McDonald's Restaurant 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Voices for Hospice 2000 Saturday, October 14th Trinity United Church, Cobourg 7:00 p.m.	Dinner with Maureen Kempston-Darkes Thursday, December 14th Port Hope Lions Centre Time to be announced

If you have a service or community event that is relevant to Northumberland County that you would like to see posted in our newsletter, please email/fax us the information before the 20th of the preceding month.

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