September 99 Online Newsletter - info NORTHUMBERLAND

1111 Elgin Street West, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada, K9A 5H7
Phone: (905) 372-8913 or 1-800-396-6626 Fax: (905) 372-2711 E-mail: northumberland@fourinfo.com

CYCLE FOR AUTISM
Come and participate in the 10-km cycle path where you are able to run, walk, and/or cycle on the track. This event starts at Nicholl’s Oval , Armour Rd. N and Parkhill, at 10:00 a.m., on September 26, 1999. If you would like to sponsor or help out with the event contact Joyce Fee. Please call (705) 743-9315.

3rd ANNUAL FORUM ON AUTISM/PDD
Hear what Doctors, Psychologists, Parents, and people with Autism have to say. These sessions will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 1999 (evening session) Thursday, October 21, 1999 (day and evening sessions) Friday, October 22, 1999 (morning sessions). To be held at the Ministry of Natural Resources Building and Five Counties Children’s Centre. In September, watch for registration information. For more information call Bev Randal at 748-4793, or Diane Murtha, 748-2337 ext. 342.

DURHAM REGION COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURE
You’re invited to experience the Durham countryside Adventure! Make a weekend of visiting historic sites, showcasing the area’s rich agricultural heritage, magnificent churches and museums, wonderful gardens, and much more! During the weekend you will learn how to navigate your way through a corn maze, learn how to make a grape vine wreath, meet exotic animals, and taste honey from the hive. There are over 40 sites to visit. Purchase your Durham Countryside Adventure Passport Map, and plan your two day self-guided tour.

DATE: September 18 & 19
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
COST: Adult $8.00; Student (with student card) $5.00; Children (age 3-13) $3.00; Children under 3 years-free.

GET INVOLVED . . . JOIN THE RAINBOW YOUTH
Currently the Rainbow Youth organization is seeking enthusiastic youth, adults and professionals from the counties of Victoria, Northumberland, and Haliburton to participate in the coalition. It is a priority to ensure that programs will be available to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Two – Spirited (LGBTS) in their home communities. It is important to participate and plan fundraisers. It is also necessary to provide a voice for future programs for LGBTS youth in the community. If services geared toward LGBTS youth in your community are lacking or non-existent, please join us on the coalition. For more information or to join, Please contact Paul or Alanna, at 1-800-361-2895 or (705) 749-9110, or e-mail us at lgbparn@yahoo.com

BIG BROTHER MONTH
During the month of September, Big Brothers Association of Cobourg and Port Hope and District will be putting the push on in search of volunteers for their agency. There are approximately 25 boys in the area who need the friendship and role modeling that can be provided by big brothers/couples that volunteer for the program. The flexible time requirements are anywhere from one to four hours weekly, and there is no financial obligation.

SOAP BOX DERBY
On Sunday September 12^th, from 9a.m. – 1p.m. The Big Brothers Association of Cobourg and Port Hope, will be holding their 16^th annual Soap Box Derby (go-carts). This will be an exciting day, so members of the community are welcome to come out and cheer us on. To become a part of this fun and very well established agency please call Brenda De Lair (905) 885-8435.

A ONE LINER FROM GEORGE

A smart husband buys his wife very fine china so she won’t trust him to wash it.

UPCOMING EXHIBITION AT THE ART GALLERY
The National Paper Exhibition is a collection of two and three dimensional works from 20 contemporary Canadian artists working in the medium of paper. The exhibition began to celebrate Grande Prairie, Alberta being named “Forest Capital of Canada for 1997”. The Art Gallery of Northumberland is offering the exhibition for 6 weeks. It begins on the 7^th of August and goes through until the 19^th of September. This exhibit exemplifies the infinite creativity of the artists. All are welcome. It is made possible through many contributions, and all of the generous sponsors of the AGN. For more information, please phone the AGN at (905) 372-0333.

LECTURE’S FROM TALENTED CANADIAN ARTISTS
During the month of October, Tuesday afternoons will be your opportunity to enjoy a series of talks with four of Canada’s most talented and knowledgeable artists and art historians. Speakers will include:

All four of the lectures will be held at the Capitol Theatre at 2 p.m., on Tuesday afternoons. Tickets are $32 for the series of four, or $10 per lecture. Tickets will be available after Labour Day at both the Capitol Theatre (905) 885-1071 and/or the Art Gallery of Northumberland (905) 372-0333.

WEB SITE MATCHES VOLUNTEERS WITH GROUPS THAT WANT THEM
Volunteer Canada has developed a program that will increase and promote volunteerism around the country. The site was launched in April, and it is designed to match potential volunteers with groups that want to utilize their skills. People looking for volunteer opportunities have to fill out a comprehensive application form, providing their interests, etc. The service is free to both potential volunteers and agencies. It may be a while before (VOE) Volunteer Opportunities Exchange, is effectively running. A lot of organizations don’t know about the program, so it will probably take a couple months before people looking for volunteer opportunities will start seeing more matches in their searches. If you are interested in this opportunity, the site can be found at www.voe-reb.org

ART GALLERY OF NORTHUMBERLAND RECEIVES MAJOR TRILLIUM FOUNDATION GRANT
The Art Gallery will be launching a major new outreach initiative, Show on the Road. Funding has been approved for a three-year project, which will bring art programs to all areas of Northumberland County. Currently there is a web-site, an on-line data base, and eventually there will be access to the internet. For More information please contact Rhona Wenger, Director/Curator at the Art Gallery of Northumberland, (905) 372-0333.

LA LECHE LEAGUE CANADA
“Learn how to succeed at breastfeeding”
La Leche meetings are open to all women interested in breastfeeding. The meetings are a great source of information and encouragement. The sessions are:

September 2^nd– Baby Arrives; The Family and the Breastfed Baby
October 7^th – The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
November 4^th – Nutrition and Weaning

The meetings will begin at 7:00p.m. in Port Hope at the Family Resource Centre. For more information, or help at anytime call Riitta (905) 885-5942 or (705) 939-1285

READbound
‘Literacy Training for Volunteers’
Make a difference in a child’s life! The READbound program offers individualized tutoring for children under the age 18. Through videos, guest speakers, role playing and supportive group activities, participants will learn to change their attitudes, focusing on the challenges that are placed in front of them every day. The Sessions will be held on Monday, September 13^th and 20^th from 6:30p.m. to 9:00p.m. You must attend both sessions. Time requirements are 2 – 5 hours out of your week of educational assistance. Everyone is welcome! Call Lynn (905) 372-0007

HEALTH COUNCIL NEEDS MEMBERS
The district health council is looking for anyone wishing to apply to fill current vacancies. Call 1-800-833-7543 for an application. The deadline for submissions is Sept.17.

PORT HOPE SOUP KITCHEN
Northumberland Up From The Ashes poverty action group (n UFTAPAG) will be holding our soup kitchens every Wednesday from 11 to 12:30 at the HKPR Health Unit- 200 Rose Glen Rd. Port Hope starting Wednesday September 8. We will be serving a hot dish, corn on the cob (in season), sandwiches, pop, juice, coffee and Carole’s yummy desserts. All welcome, no charge, donations accepted. Thanks to the staff at the Health Unit for sharing their cafeteria.

CLOTHING DRIVES
nUFTApag will also be holding their fall and winter clothing drives on Saturday, September 18 at Trinity United Church, Division and Chapel streets, Cobourg and on Saturday September 25 at the HKPR Health Unit ,200 Rose Glen Rd. Port Hope. On both days we will be accepting donations of clothes from 10 to noon and distributing cloth from noon to 1:30. We have no place to store clothes, so, unfortunately, we cannot accept clothes ahead of time. A big thank you to all those who donate clothes and to Trinity United Church and the Health Unit for once again allowing us to use their space. For more information on the above, call Richard at 342-2031.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS
COBOURG
4^th,11^th,18^th,25^ththth, Cobourg Farmers Market Behind Victoria Hall 372- 5831
10^th, 11^th, Brad Halls Concert series Victoria Concert Hall 372-2210
25^th, Copex Stamp Show Salvation Army Citadel 372-5160
25^th-Nov. 14^th Holocaust Works Art Gallery of Northumberland 372-0333

PORT HOPE
9^th, Trans-Canada Cycling Tour will cross the finish line in front of the Town Hall on Thursday afternoon . call 885-5519 for info.
17^th,18^th,19^th, Port Hope Agriculture Fall Fair, Midway, Livestock, Entertainment, Home crafts, Exhibits, Antique car show, Demolition Derby, 373-1950 Jane London
18^th, The Ink Spots at the Capitol Theatre 885-1071.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT
The Career Opportunities Project has received funds to offer self-exploration and skill enhancement for individuals with the goal of becoming employed or self-employed. The Project begins in Brighton August 1999 and Campbellford in October 1999. There is limited seating. Participants must be willing to commit to five (5) weeks of self-exploration and skill development and a minimum of ten (10) weeks paid employment with an employer. Employment is based on both participant and employer availability and commitment. Participants who feel they have a disability or barrier to employment are encouraged to attend. The Career Opportunities Project is sponsored by the Campbellford and District Association for Community Living and is in partnership with Human Resources Development Canada. Career Opportunities would like to encourage any agencies/services/businesses who are looking to hire someone…part time or full time to consider individuals involved in Career Opportunities. There may be a wage subsidy available. Additional information can be obtained by reaching Tanya Hunter, Project Coordinator at (705) 653-1821 ext. 21 (24 hour message) or (705) 653-5161.