| |
|
MAY 2008
|
|
DATE
|
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION
|
LOCATION
|
Monday, May 5
to Sunday, May 11 |
Craft Show
While shopping at Pickering Town Centre be sure to take
a moment to visit our local and visiting Artisans & Crafters
– you might just find that special something! For exhibitor
information please contact Show Creations at 905.790.3355 or
visit our website
www.showcreations.com
Mall hours are Monday-Friday 10am to 9pm; Saturday 9:30am to
6pm; Sunday 11am to 6pm |
Pickering Town Centre - Centre
Court |
Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11
Times TBC |
Rainbow Classic Gymnastic
Competition
Annual invitational competition, athletes ranking from
Showcase to National. Admission fee is required.
Community Event, contact Laurie Large at 905.839.7913 |
Pickering Athletic Centre
1050 Squires Beach Road |
Friday, May 9
&
Saturday, May 10 |
The annual MS Carnation
Campaign will take place over Mother's Day weekend. Live
carnations will be sold at the Pickering Town Centre, beer
stores, Canadian Tire stores and LCBO locations throughout
the Durham area. Volunteers are needed for carnation sales
and flower delivery; involving a 3 to 4 hour commitment.
To volunteer or for further information contact Debbie
Hunter at 905.668.0388. |
Various Locations |
Friday, May 9
&
Saturday, May 108:00
pm |
County Town Singers "Life is a
Highway" Spring Concert
Get your "ticket to
ride" for a musical journey "over bridges, down
highways and on sunny streets". The County Town Singers will
keep you
"flyin', jumpin' and hummin" for weeks afterwards. Come join
us at the
LVIV Hall, 38 Lviv Blvd. in Oshawa, Friday May 9 or Saturday
May 10,
2008 at 8 pm. Tickets are available at the door or in
advance by
calling Janice at 905.728.3386 or John at 905.509.4111. Cost
is $15 for adults and $12 for seniors/students. |
LVIV Hall
38 Lviv Blvd.
Oshawa |
Saturday, May 10
7:30 pm |
Senior's Spring Fling Dance
Tickets are $5.00 each. This dance is for members of the
South Pickering Seniors Club and their guests only.
City Partnership, contact Kim Bradley at 905.420.6588 |
East Shore Community Centre |
|
Saturday, May 10
7:30 pm |
Fundraising Dance
The Ajax-Pickering chapter of the One Parent Family
Association holds a monthly fund raising dance the second
Saturday of every month at the Pickering Recreation Centre
on Valley Farm Road in Pickering. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
For further information, contact the National office at
905.831.7098 or 1.877.773.7714 |
Pickering Recreation Centre |
Saturday, May 10
9 am to 12 noon |
Pickering Horticultural
Society’s Annual Plant Sale & Region of Durham Compost
Give Away
Get into the spring spirit! Purchase perennials, annuals and
pick up some free compost. Knowledgeable gardeners will be on hand to offer
advice. Everyone welcome.
Community Event, contact Sigrid Squire at 905.839.8347 |
Esplanade Park, Pickering Civic
Complex |
Saturday, May 10
1 pm |
Opening Day Lawn Bowling
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to present their
Opening Day. This is a 1 X 14 Ends event with a barbeque.
Members only event.
Community Event, contact Pickering Lawn Bowling Club at
905.420.0597
www.pickeringlbc.ca |
Pickering Lawn Bowling Club,
East Shore Community
Centre |
Saturday, May 10
7 pm to 9 pm |
Roots and Drums
The Durham West Arts
Centre is proud to present this multi-cultural event
featuring music and dance of the world. It brings together
drummers, dancers, musicians and performers from many
cultures represented within Durham Region, such as the West
Indies, Spain, Lebanon, China and India. Featured
performances include Dragon and Lotus dances, opera singers
from this year's Rotary Music Festival as well as the Durham
Regional Police Choir and many more performances.
Event Poster [PDF]
Adult tickets: $10.00, Children under 12 tickets: $5.00.
Please call the Durham West Arts Centre at 905.492.2533 for more information or email
info@dwac.ca. |
Dunbarton-Fairport United Church
1066 Dunbarton Road, Pickering |
Saturday, May 10
Time TBC |
Senior's Spring Fling Dance
Tickets are $5.00 each. This dance is for members of the
South Pickering Seniors Club and their guests only.
City Partnership, contact Kim Bradley at 905.420.6588 |
East Shore Community
Centre |
Sunday, May 11
9:30 am to 1 pm |
Plant a Flower for Mom!
Visit the Pickering Recreation Complex and show your Mom how
much you care by planting a flower for her. What better way
to celebrate Mother’s Day! Quantities are limited. Plus –
help us plant our Communities in Bloom Garden!
City Event, contact Sharon Milton at 905.683.6582 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
Sunday, May 11
12 noon to 2 pm |
Mother's Day Tea
Dads have we got an idea for you! Book early to bring
your Mom and your children’s Mom to a special luncheon.
Lovely sweets, delicate sandwiches and tea will be served
and each Mom will bring home a keepsake. Cost is $15 per
person. Pre-registration is required, for more information
contact 905.420.4621.
Media
Release
City Event, contact Katrina Pyke at 905.683.8401 |
Pickering Museum Village |
|
Wednesday, May 14
9 am to 7 pm |
Destination Success -
Government Services Tradeshow & Business Conference
Free admission - Register online at
destinationsuccess.whitby.ca
Event Notice [PDF]
For more information, call 905.430.4300 or email
ecdev@whitby.ca |
Cullen Central Park
300 Taunton Road West, Whitby |
|
Wednesday, May 14
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
(Doors open at 6 pm) |
Buddhism – Tales and Teachings
[Lecture]
with Surya Academy Director, Anil N. Persaud
Shaped by the prince Siddhartha Gautama, the teachings of
compassion and liberation which we today call Buddhism have
a richness that make this philosophy especially intriguing
for our times.
Visit the
Surya Academy website for full details.
Admission $15 / $10 (students and seniors)
Information & Reservations visit
www.suryaacademy.org or call 416.428.9976 |
Pickering Central Library
One The Esplanade |
Saturday, May 17
8:30 am to 1:30 pm |
Canadian Progress Club Garage
Sale
Come on out for a Giant Garage Sale.
Community Event, contact Sam Soloman at 905.999.2434 |
680 Front Street (Frenchman’s Bay
East Shore) |
Tuesday, May 20
6:30 pm |
Epilepsy Durham Region will be
hosting its last Out of the Shadows lecture on "Taking
the Lead in Seizure Management" at Scugog Memorial
Library in Port Perry
Guest Speaker, Jim Lawrence, Pharmacist, will provide some
useful information about Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AED), their
side-effects, and interaction with other medications. This
practical workshop will also look at how to take back some
control, develop action plans and encourage those living
with epilepsy to live their lives and not their condition.
We encourage persons living with epilepsy, their families’,
caregivers and support systems to attend this workshop.
For more information and to register for this free session,
please contact Epilepsy Durham Region on 905.666.9926 or
email Melissa Ball,
mball@epilepsydurham.com . |
Scugog Memorial Library
231 Water Street,
Port Perry |
Friday, May 23
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm |
Racing Against Drugs - The RCMP
Musical Ride
Featuring Special Olympians and The Torch Run, DRPS Pipe
Band and Choir, OPP Aboriginal Drummers: Blue Wolf.
Event Poster
[PDF] |
General Motors Centre, Oshawa |
|
Saturday, May 24
11 am to 5 pm |
Artfest
This annual arts event features over 80 artists in an
outdoor show and sale. The event also offers free art
activities for children and teens, live performances on the
gazebo and a fantastic food court. The event is presented by
the City of Pickering, in partnership with the PineRidge
Arts Council
Event Details
City Partnership, contact Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4660
ext. 2099 |
Civic Complex, Esplanade Park
Location map |
|
Saturday, May 24
10 am to 6 pm |
Sustainable Pickering Day
Explore a variety of exhibits that represent the City of
Pickering's five sustainability objectives: Healthy
Environment, Healthy Society, Healthy Economy, Responsible
Consumption and Responsible Development.
City Event, contact Shawna Mutton 905.420.4660 ext. 2170 |
Pickering Town Centre, Centre
Court |
Saturday, May 24
12 noon to 5 pm |
Whitevale Spring Festival
Community festival in the hamlet of Whitevale featuring
garage sales, tea gardens, live entertainment, a BBQ, book
exchange, children’s petting zoo and more!
Community Event, contact Jan Lock at 905.471.8629 |
Whitevale |
Saturday, May 24
1 pm |
New Bowlers
Day - FREE Lawn Bowling Instruction Clinic
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to present a FREE
Lawn Bowling instruction clinic.
Community Event, contact Coaching Director Bill McKechnie at
905.839.5693
www.pickeringlbc.ca |
Pickering Lawn Bowling Club
East Shore Community Centre |
Saturday, May 24
3 pm to 5:30 pm |
MLCP Victorian Tea
Plan to join Kate
Wheeler, award winning journalist and daytime anchor of CTV
NewsNet, for a lovely afternoon of tea and snacks. The
Montessori Learning Centre is pleased to invite you to a
joint fundraising event in conjunction with Herizon House.
What better way to treat a special woman in your life to a
wonderful afternoon and at the same time, help support a
great cause. We have incredible prize packages available to
be won.
Don't forget to bring a bag of loonies to bid on fabulous
prizes!
Tickets are $15.00 each. Call 905.509.1722 to order tickets.
Event Poster
[PDF 1.2 mb]
For more information, contact Kim Kowalski at 905.427.2131 |
Pickering Recreation Centre - West
Salon |
Sunday, May 25
12 pm to 4:30 pm |
Steam-Up
All the delights of spring: Gas & Steam Barn in full
operation, live music, wagon rides and plant sale by
Bloomers and Britches, the Heritage Gardening Club of
Pickering Museum Village.
Media Release
Backwoods Players presents “The
Knight’s Quest” free with admission. Showtime’s at 1 pm, 2
pm and 3 pm.
The
Knight's Quest |
Great
Paper Boat Race |
Paper Boat
Pattern [PDF]
City Event, contact Katrina Pyke at 905.683.8401 |
Pickering Museum Village |
Thursday, May 29
Time TBC |
Big Bike for Stroke
City of Pickering Staff and Council participate in raising
funds to support the Heart & Stroke Foundation. A
thirty-seat bike rides around streets surrounding the
Pickering Town Centre.
City Partnership, contact Lisa Broad at 905.420.4660 ext.
2097 |
Pickering Town Centre (parking
lot, outside East Side Mario's) |
|
Thursday, May 29 to Saturday May
31 |
Special Olympics Ontario 2008
Provincial Spring Games
Swimming Venue – Pickering Recreation Complex (May 30-31)
5 Pin Bowling – North End Bowl , Oshawa
10 Pin Bowling – Leisure Lanes, Oshawa
Basketball and Power Lifting – Durham College
Athletes will stay at Durham College.
Community Event, contact Karen Maloney at 1.888.579.1520
ext.4004 |
Various locations |
Friday, May 30
7 pm to 10 pm |
Pre-Teen Dance
Pre-Teen DJ dance. Tickets are $7 each and must be purchased
in advance.
City Event, contact Prem Noronha-Waldriff at 905.420.4660
ext. 3229 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
|
Monday, May 26
7:00 pm |
Civic Awards
The City of Pickering honours deserving individuals, groups
& organizations for their contributions to our community.
Media
Release |
Nomination Package
City Event, contact Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4660 ext. 2099 |
Pickering Civic Complex, Council
Chambers |
|
|
|
|
TOP
|
JUNE 2008
|
|
DATE
|
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION
|
LOCATION
|
|
June |
June is Parks & Recreation
Month
Various events will be held throughout the CIty recognizing
June is Parks & Recreation Month. Keep watching the June
events calendar for more listings, provided by various City
organizations. This June - Get out & Get Active to FEEL
GREAT!
City Partnership, contact Sharon Milton at 905.683.6582 |
Various locations |
June
Date and Time TBC |
Lacrosse Tournament
West Durham Rock Lacrosse’s Tournament of Champions House
League Play-off weekend.
Community Event, contact Bob Godden at 905.831.1035
www.westdurhamlacrosse.com |
Don Beer Arena |
|
Sunday, June 1
10:30 am registration
Walk starts at 11 am |
Durham Region Walk for Muscular
Dystrophy
Don’t take your muscles for granted. Join us
for the Durham Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy.
There is a 5K route and a 1K route.
Sign up today at
www.muscle.ca/walk. Together we can keep muscles moving. |
Heydenshore Pavilion, Whitby |
Sunday, June 1
2 pm to 4 pm |
Senior of the Year Award &
Senior’s Month Big Band
Celebrate Senior’s Month with the George Lake Big Band.
Senior of the Year Award will be presented at 3:00 pm during this event.
Refreshments will be served; admission is $5 per person.
City Event, contact Kim Bradley 905.420.6588 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
Sunday, June 1
3:00 pm |
Provincial Senior of the Year
Award
MPP Wayne Arthurs presents the Provincial Senior of the Year
Award on behalf of the Ministry during the Senior of the
Year Award & Senior’s Month Big Band event.
City Partnership, contact Kim Bradley 905.420.6588 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
|
Tuesday, June 3
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
Living With MS Support Group
Meeting
Come join our support group for those who have been living
with multiple sclerosis for two years or more. Share
information with other MSer's in the Durham community. The
group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 pm to
9:00 pm at the chapter office.
For more information call 1.800.667.0397. |
MS Durham Region Office
#6-400 Dundas Street West, Whitby |
Wednesday, June 4
Time TBC |
Smog Summit
Annual gathering of representatives from industry, the
community and all levels of government in the GTA. Summit
aims to develop initiatives to reduce air pollution.
City Partnership, contact Chantal Whitaker at 905.420.4660
ext. 2043 |
Toronto City Hall |
Friday, June 6
4 pm to 11 pm
Saturday, June 7
12 noon to 11 pm
Sunday, June 8
12 noon to 7 pm |
1st Annual Rotary Ribfest
Six professional ribbers will showcase their talents while
performers entertain you. Enjoy the Live Bands which include
rock, jazz and blues & country. FREE admission to this
outstanding family event. To sponsor this worthwhile
fundraiser or for details visit
www.durhamwestrotaryribfest.com
Event Poster [PDF] |
Esplanade Park (just east of
Pickering Town Centre) |
Saturday, June 7
10 am |
Frenchman's Bay Lawn Bowling
Tournament
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to host the
Frenchman's Bay Tournament. This is a 3 x 12 Ends Mixed
Triples Open Event.
Community Event, contact Pickering Lawn Bowling Club at
905.420.0597
www.pickeringlbc.ca |
Pickering Lawn Bowling Club
East Shore Community Centre |
Saturday, June 7
12 pm to 4:30 pm |
Canadian Tapestry: “Weaving the
World Together”
Enjoy food, crafts, dance and music from around the world.
This event is in partnership with the Museum Advisory
Committee and Race Relations & Equity Committee.
Tapestry Passport
[PDF]
City Partnership, contact Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4660
ext. 2099 |
Pickering Museum Village |
Saturday, June 7
Time TBC |
South Pickering Seniors BBQ
This event is for members of the South Pickering Seniors
Club and their guests only.
City Partnership, contact Kim Bradley 905.420.6588 |
East Shore Community Centre |
Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8
8 am to 6 pm |
12th Annual Pickering Dragon
Boat Challenge
The Pickering Dragon Boat Club presents this 2-day regatta.
Over 120 teams will compete throughout the weekend. The High
School Challenge makes up the second day of competition.
Beer tent, barbeque and vendors on site.
Community Event, contact Scott Murray at 416.561.9089
www.pdbc.ca
or Ryan Blair at 416.729.9476 |
Bruce Handscombe Park |
Sunday, June 8
8 am to 5 pm |
Swim Meet
This annual Pickering Swim Club meet is the last of the
2007/2008 season. Over 200 swimmers from all over Ontario
will be competing. Admission is free.
City Partnership, contact Karen Coleman at 905.420.4660 ext.
3224 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
Sunday, June 8
10:30 am |
D-Day Parade & Ceremony
D-Day parade and service presented by the Royal Canadian
Legion Branch #606. Bands and Legion members will lead a
parade procession from the Pickering Recreation Complex to
the Civic Complex. A ceremony and wreath placement will
follow the parade.
City Partnership, contact 905.420.4660 |
Pickering Civic Complex, Courtyard |
Sunday, June 8
1:00 pm |
The Congress of Black Women,
Tenth Annual Scholarship Brunch
Key Note Speaker: Hon. Margarett Best, Minister of
Health Promotion
Door prizes, entertainment, 4 course brunch.
Tickets: $30.00 adults
$12.00 - 12 and under.
For more information contact Marcia Dixon at 905.831.5001 or
Gwen Pottinger at 905.420.4840 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
Thursday, June 12
11:00 am to 8:30 pm |
Swing Into Spring - Annual
Charity Golf Tournament
Epilepsy Durham Region will host their 9th annual charity
golf tournament.
Volunteers play an integral role in ensuring the growing
success of this event.
Epilepsy Durham Region is seeking enthusiastic volunteers
who would enjoy spending some time on the golf course and
are inspired to raise much needed funding to support
educational programming in Durham Region. Refreshments will
be provided.
Press Release
[PDF]
Please call 905.666.9926 to lend your support.
www.epilepsydurham.com |
Oakridge Golf Club |
Friday, June 13
7 pm to 10 pm |
Pre-Teen Dance
Pre-Teen DJ dance. Tickets are $7 each and must be purchased
in advance.
City Event, contact Prem Noronha-Waldriff at 905.420.4660
ext. 3229 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
|
Saturday, June 14
|
Hike of Dreams - Fundraising
Event
This is an 8km hike in the Rouge Valley. To
participate as a hiker please contact us and we will send
you a pledge sheet. The participant who collects the most in
pledges will win a prize. Proceeds from this
fundraising event will go towards a community project in
Peru -
click here for details.
For further information and pledge sheet, contact Laura
Stacey at
hikeofdreams@hotmail.com |
Rouge Valley |
|
Saturday, June 14
7:30 pm |
Fundraising Dance
The Ajax-Pickering chapter of the One Parent Family
Association holds a monthly fund raising dance the second
Saturday of every month at the Pickering Recreation Centre
on Valley Farm Road in Pickering. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
For further information, contact the National office at
905.831.7098 or 1.877.773.7714 |
Pickering Recreation Centre |
Sunday, June 15
Time TBC |
Dads & Granddads are FREE
Pickering Recreation Complex Celebrates Father’s Day!
Bring Dad or Granddad in to enjoy his choice of Swimming,
Squash, Tennis, Racquetball, or Fitness all for FREE!
City Event, contact Suzanne Moore at 905.683.6582
www.cityofpickering.com/recreation |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
Monday, June 16
10 am |
Ladies Only Lawn Bowling
Tournament
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to present
their Ladies Only Tournament. This is a 2 X 12 Ends closed
event.
Community Event, contact Pickering Lawn Bowling Club at
905.420.0597
www.pickeringlbc.ca |
Pickering Lawn Bowling Club,
East Shore Community
Centre |
Wednesday, June 18
7:00 pm |
Pickering Museum Village
Foundation's 9th annual General Meeting
Pickering Museum Village Foundation's Annual General Meeting
will be held in the Redman House Program Centre of Pickering
Museum Village. Guest Speaker TBA. All welcome.
City Partnership, contact Katrina Pyke at 905.683.8401 |
Pickering Museum Village |
|
Monday, June 23
7 pm |
Ward 2 - Town Hall Meeting
Mayor Dave Ryan invites Ward 2 residents to attend this
public forum. Discuss concerns or suggestions you may have
in regard to some of the opportunities and challenges facing
Ward 2 and our community.
City Event, contact Mark Guinto, at 905.420.4660
ext. 2013 |
Pickering Civic Complex, Council
Chambers |
Tuesday, June 24
Driving Range:
11:00 am
BBQ Lunch:
12 noon
Shotgun Start:
1:30 pm
Dinner:
Approx., 7:00 pm |
Big Brothers and Sisters Golf
for Kids Sake
It’s time again for GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE and you don’t
want to miss it! Mark your calendar, tell all your friends &
business associates, get out your clubs and warm up your
swing – whether you are a novice or a pro.
Community Event, contact Big Brothers and Sisters of
Ajax-Pickering
905.831.3777 |
Whitevale Golf Club |
Thursday, June 26
10 am |
Pickering Mixed Pairs Lawn
Bowling Tournament
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to present
their Pickering Mixed Pairs Tournament. This is a 3 X 12
Ends open event.
Community Event, contact Pickering Lawn Bowling Club at
905.420.0597
www.pickeringlbc.ca |
Pickering Lawn Bowling Club,
East Shore Community
Centre |
Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29
Time TBC |
Lacrosse Tournament
West Durham Rock Lacrosse’s 5th Annual Rock Classic
Lacrosse Tournament.
www.westdurhamlacrosse.com |
Don Beer Arena & Pickering
Recreation Complex |
|
|
|
|
TOP
|
JULY 2008
|
|
DATE
|
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION
|
LOCATION
|
Tuesday, July 1
Time TBC |
Canada Day Celebration
Free family activities and entertainment. Evening stage
show and fireworks.
Media
Release |
Call for Performers
[PDF]
City Event, contact Tina Tays at 905.420.4660 ext. 2098 or
Sharon Milton at 905.420.4660 ext. 3249 |
Kinsmen Park |
Tuesday, July 1
10:00 am |
Canada Day Bowling
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to present
Canada Day Bowling. This is a 1 X 14 Ends Event. Members
only event.
Community Event, contact Pickering Lawn Bowling Club at
905.420.0597
www.pickeringlbc.ca |
Pickering Lawn Bowling Club,
East Shore Community Centre |
Thursday, July 3
7 pm to 9 pm |
Waterfront Concert: Peter Smith
The Peter Smith Group entertains with cool jazz
flavoured with some hot Latin spice. In the event of
unseasonal weather the concert will take place at the
Waterfront Bistro. This event is presented in partnership
with the City of Pickering and Ontario Power Generation.
City Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Millennium Square Park, Liverpool
Road South |
Saturday, July 5
10:00 am |
Pickering Men's Pairs Lawn
Bowling Tournament
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to present
the Pickering Men's Pairs Open Tournament. This is a 3 x 14
Ends Pairs event.
Community Event, contact Pickering Lawn Bowling Club at
905.420.0597
www.pickeringlbc.ca |
Pickering Lawn Bowling Club,
East Shore Community Centre |
Saturday, July 5
10:00 am to 1:00 pm |
The Ontario Family Fishing
Weekend - Urban Fishing Festival
Bring your friends and a rod & a reel or borrow
equipment from us! Contests, prizes & demonstrations! Please
remember: Anglers 18 – 64 must have an Ontario resident
angling license to fish outside of this FREE Fishing
Weekend. Event is sponsored by: Ontario Federation of
Anglers & Hunters – Zone G, Pickering Rod & Gun Club,
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resource, Toronto & Region
Conservation, South Central Ontario Big Game Association,
Muskies Canada and the City of Pickering.
Community Event, contact Wil Wegman at 905.713.7730 |
Progress Frenchman's Bay East Park |
Sunday, July 6
TBC |
Great Waterfront Trail Ride
The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure comes to Pickering!
This is the 1st Annual Amazing End to End Bike Tour covering
680 km of Ontario’s waterfront and 41 communities over 8
days. Riders will begin the journey at Niagara-on-the-Lake
and may travel all the way to the Quebec border. Cheer on
the participants as they travel through our community! They
will make a quick rest stop at Petticoat Creek Conservation
Area, and then continue on through Millennium Square
(located at the south end of Liverpool Road). Be there when
they ride across the Millennium Square boardwalk and show
your support. Children’s entertainer Jim Parker is sure to
get you and your family dancing to the beat, and check out
the innovative things that are happening at the City of
Pickering by visiting the Sustainable Pickering booth. For
more information visit
waterfronttrail.org
City Partnership, contact Joanne Finn at 905.420.4660 ext. 2198 |
Petticoat Creek Conservation Area,
Waterfront Trail & Millennium Square |
Sunday, July 6
2 pm to 4 pm |
Treble in the Park:
The Brian Rose Little Big Band
The City of Pickering proudly presents the Brian Rose
Little Big Band. A local favourite, the band has a
repertoire of more than 200 contemporary arrangements of
popular tunes. Bring your lawn chair and join us at the
gazebo for this free outdoor concert. In the event of
unseasonal weather, the concert moves inside to the Civic
Complex.
City Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Pickering Civic Complex, Esplanade
Park |
Thursday, July 10
7 pm to 9 pm |
Waterfront Concert: Full Count
Blues Band
The City of Pickering in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation proudly present the Full Count Blues Band. Spend
a warm evening at the beach with some good Vibrations,
Rhythm and Blues. In the event of unseasonal weather, the
concert moves inside to the Waterfront Bistro.
City Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Millennium Square Park, Liverpool
Road South |
Saturday, July 12 &
Sunday, July 13
5:30 pm |
Whodunit? The Case of the
Novel Death
An evening of interactive dinner theatre. This event is
a fundraiser for Pickering Museum Village Foundation’s Hotel
Restoration Project. Tickets are $45 each and include
dinner. Tickets on sale June 13th and must be reserved in
advance. A tax receipt will be issued for a portion of the
ticket price. Doors open at 5:00 pm.
City Partnership, contact Katrina Pyke at 905.683.8401 |
Petticoat Creek Community Centre |
|
Saturday, July 12
7:30 pm |
Fundraising Dance
The Ajax-Pickering chapter of the One Parent Family
Association holds a monthly fund raising dance the second
Saturday of every month at the Pickering Recreation Centre
on Valley Farm Road in Pickering. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
For further information, contact the National office at
905.831.7098 or 1.877.773.7714 |
Pickering Recreation Centre |
Sunday, July 13
2 pm to 4 pm |
Treble in the Park:
The Hemig Gospel Singers
The City of Pickering proudly presents the Hemig Gospel
Singers. An inspirational afternoon of uplifting Gospel
music that will leave you walking on sunshine. Bring your
lawn chair and join us at the gazebo for this free outdoor
concert. In the event of unseasonal weather, the concert
moves inside to the Civic Complex.
City Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Pickering Civic Complex, Esplanade
Park |
Wednesday, July 16
7:30 pm |
Driftwood Theatre Group
presents ... Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of
outdoor arts entertainment in Pickering. This is a pay what
you can event.
Media
Release [PDF]
|
Synopsis [PDF]
City Partnership, contact Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4660
ext. 2099 |
Esplanade Park, behind Pickering
City Hall |
Thursday, July 17
4 pm to 8 pm |
Skateboard Competition
Pickering Teens ages 13 – 19 compete for prizes. Free
event but registration is required, helmets are mandatory.
City Event, contact Kim Bradley at 905.420.6588 |
Pickering Recreation Complex |
Thursday, July 17
7 pm to 9 pm |
Waterfront Concert: Black Fly
Boogie
The City of Pickering in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation proudly present Black Fly Boogie. Classic
country, new country and a little bit of rock & roll. In the
event of unseasonal weather, the concert moves inside to the
Waterfront Bistro.
City Event, Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Millennium Square Park, Liverpool
Road South |
Saturday, July 19
10:00 am |
Earl Wilson Trophy Lawn Bowling
Tournament
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to host the
Earl Wilson Trophy. This is a 2 x 12 Ends Mixed Triples
event. Members only event.
Community Event, contact Pickering Lawn Bowling Club at
905.420.0597
www.pickeringlbc.ca |
Pickering Lawn Bowling Club,
East Shore Community Centre |
Saturday, July 19 &
Sunday, July 20
5:30 pm |
Whodunit? The Case of the
Novel Death
An evening of interactive dinner theatre. This event is
a fundraiser for Pickering Museum Village Foundation’s Hotel
Restoration Project. Tickets are $45 each and include
dinner. Tickets on sale June 13th and must be reserved in
advance. A tax receipt will be issued for a portion of the
ticket price. Doors open at 5:00 pm.
City Partnership, contact Katrina Pyke at 905.683.8401 |
Petticoat Creek Community Centre |
Sunday, July 20
2 pm to 4 pm |
Treble in the Park:
Joe Fischer
Ring a ding-ding Baby - the City of Pickering proudly
presents Joe Fischer. Viva La Joe brings his Vegas show to
town with some love me tender tunes. Bring your lawn chair
and join us at the gazebo for this free outdoor concert. In
the event of unseasonal weather, the concert moves inside to
the Civic Complex.
City Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Pickering Civic Complex, Esplanade
Park |
Thursday, July 24
7 pm to 9 pm |
Waterfront Concert: Bottom Line
The City of Pickering in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation proudly present Bottom Line. Vintage rock with a
twist of Jackson Brown, Bonnie Rait and Fleetwood Mac. In
the event of unseasonal weather, the concert moves inside to
the Waterfront Bistro.
City Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Millennium Square Park, Liverpool
Road South |
Sunday, July 27
2 pm to 4 pm |
Treble in the Park:
Ragweed Jazz Band
This is a free outdoor concert. Join us at the Gazebo.
Bring a lawn chair.
City Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Pickering Civic Complex, Esplanade
Park |
Thursday, July 31
7 pm to 9 pm |
Waterfront Concert: Mic & Keyes
The City of Pickering in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation proudly present Mic & Keyes. Reminisce to the pop
hits of the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. In the event of unseasonal
weather, the concert moves inside to the Waterfront Bistro.
City Event, contact Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext. 2064 |
Millennium Square Park, Liverpool
Road South |
|
|
|
|
TOP
|
AUGUST 2008
|
|
DATE
|
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION
|
LOCATION
|
|
August
Date
and Time TBC |
Communities
in Bloom – Various Events
City
Partnership, contact TBC |
Various
locations |
|
Date
and Time TBC |
Pickering
Museum Village and York-Durham Museums at the CNE
Join the Pickering Museum Village in partnership with
York-Durham museums for historical fun at the CNE!
This exhibit is free with CNE admission.
City Partnership, contact Katrina Pyke 905.683.8401 |
Canadian
National Exhibition (CNE), Toronto |
|
Sunday,
August 3
2
pm to 4 pm |
Treble
in the Park: The Maple Creek Band
The City of Pickering proudly presents the Maple Creek Band.
Together again, stomping’ good Ole Country and Twang. Bring
your lawn chair and join us at the gazebo for this free
outdoor concert. In the event of unseasonal weather, the
concert moves inside to the Civic Complex.
City Event, contact
Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext.
2064 |
Pickering
Civic Complex,
Esplanade Park |
|
Wednesday,
August 6
10
am |
Pickering
Ladies Day Lawn Bowling Tournament
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to present
Pickering Ladies Day. This is a 2 x 14 Ends Triples Open
Event.
Community Event, contact Pickering
Lawn Bowling Club at 905.420.0597 or visit www.pickeringlbc.ca |
Pickering
Lawn Bowling Club,
East
Shore Community
Centre |
|
Thursday,
August 7
7
pm to 9 pm |
Waterfront
Concert: The Genuines
The City of Pickering in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation proudly present the Genuines. Formerly known as
the Benders, the band plays a collection of contemporary
classics and originals. In the event of unseasonal weather,
the concert moves inside to the Waterfront Bistro.
City Event, contact
Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext.
2064 |
Millennium
Square Park, Liverpool Road South |
|
Saturday, August 9
7:30 pm |
Fundraising Dance
The Ajax-Pickering chapter of the One Parent Family
Association holds a monthly fund raising dance the second
Saturday of every month at the Pickering Recreation Centre
on Valley Farm Road in Pickering. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
For further information, contact the National office at
905.831.7098 or 1.877.773.7714 |
Pickering Recreation Centre |
|
Sunday,
August 10
2
pm to 4 pm |
Treble
in the Park: Cutting & Matthews
The City of Pickering proudly presents Cutting & Matthews.
It’s a party waiting to happen! Enjoy traditional folk
music, bluegrass, country, pop and novelty tunes. Bring your
lawn chair and join us at the gazebo for this free outdoor
concert. In the event of unseasonal weather, the concert
moves inside to the Civic Complex
City Event, contact
Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext.
2064 |
Pickering
Civic Complex,
Esplanade Park |
|
Monday, August 11
|
Powered By Community, an 8000 km bike ride across
Canada to raise funds and awareness for the Crohn's and
Colitis Foundation of Canada, will arrive in Pickering on
August 11. Greg Mailloux and Vin Heney, from Amherstburg,
Ontario, will begin in Victoria, British Columbia on June 13
and will make their way to St. John's, Newfoundland by
mid-September.
For more information about Powered By Community, please
visit
www.poweredbycommunity.org or contact John Scott
at
john@poweredbycommunity.org . |
|
|
Thursday,
August 14
7
pm to 9 pm |
Waterfront
Concert: The Brian Rose Little Big Band
The City of Pickering in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation proudly present The Brian Rose Little Big Band.
A local favourite, the band has a repertoire of more than
200 contemporary arrangements of popular tunes. In the event
of unseasonal weather, the concert moves inside to the
Waterfront Bistro.
City Event, contact
Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext.
2064 |
Millennium
Square Park, Liverpool Road South |
|
Saturday,
August 16
10
am
|
Rene
Lizotte
Lawn Bowling Tournament
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to present the Rene
Lizotte Tournament. This is a 2 x 12 Ends Mixed Triples
Event. Members Only Event.
Community Event, contact Pickering
Lawn Bowling Club at 905.420.0597 or visit www.pickeringlbc.ca |
Pickering
Lawn Bowling Club, East Shore Community Centre |
|
Sunday,
August 17
2
pm to 4 pm |
Treble
in the Park: East York Barber Shop
Back by popular demand, the City of Pickering is proud to
present the East York Barber Shop - harmony singing at its
best! Bring your lawn chair and join us at the gazebo for
this free outdoor concert. In the event of unseasonal
weather, the concert moves inside to the Civic Complex
City Event, contact
Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext.
2064 |
Pickering
Civic Complex,
Esplanade Park |
|
Thursday,
August 21
4
pm to 8 pm
|
Skateboard
Competition
Pickering Teens ages 13 – 19 years compete for prizes.
Free event but registration is required, helmets are
mandatory.
City Event, contact Kim Bradley at 905.420.6588 |
Pickering
Recreation Complex |
|
Thursday,
August 21
7
pm to 9 pm |
Waterfront
Concert: Loose Wires
The City of Pickering in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation proudly presents Loose Wires. An eclectic mix of
Rock n’ Blues with some sweet easy listening thrown in for
good measure. In the event of unseasonal weather, the
concert moves inside to the Waterfront Bistro.
City Event, contact
Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext.
2064 |
Millennium
Square Park, Liverpool Road South |
|
Sunday,
August 24
2
pm to 4 pm |
Treble
in the Park: Willowmyst
The City of Pickering proudly presents Willowmyst. Spend
an afternoon in the park enjoying a unique blend of
original, traditional, Celtic and classical selections.
Bring your lawn chair and join us at the gazebo for this
free outdoor concert. In the event of unseasonal weather,
the concert moves inside to the Civic Complex
City Event, contact
Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext.
2064 |
Pickering
Civic Complex,
Esplanade Park |
|
Thursday,
August 28
7
pm to 9 pm |
Waterfront
Concert: Muhtadi
The City of Pickering in partnership with Ontario Power
Generation proudly Muhtadi. Different cultures and drumming
styles will be represented during this hands on performance.
In the event of unseasonal weather, the concert moves inside
to the Waterfront Bistro.
City Event, contact
Jody Morris at 905.420.4660 ext.
2064 |
Millennium
Square Park, Liverpool Road South |
|
Sunday,
August 31
2
pm to 4 pm |
Treble
in the Park: Reminiscing
The music never died, some guys won’t let that happen! Enjoy
some Rockabilly, country and the good ole Rock n’ Roll of
Buddy, Roy and Elvis at this free outdoor concert. In the
event of unseasonal weather, the concert moves inside to the
Civic Complex.
City Event, contact 905.420.4660 |
Pickering
Civic Complex,
Esplanade Park |
|
|
|
|
TOP
|
SEPTEMBER 2008
|
|
DATE
|
EVENT
& DESCRIPTION
|
LOCATION
|
|
September
Date
and Time TBC |
Communities
in Bloom – Various Events
City Partnership, Contact TBC |
Various
locations |
|
Tuesday, September 2
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm |
Living With MS Support Group
Meeting
Come join our support group for those who have been living
with multiple sclerosis for two years or more. Share
information with other MSer's in the Durham community. The
group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7:30 pm to
9:00 pm at the chapter office.
For more information call 1.800.667.0397. |
MS Durham Region Office
#6-400 Dundas Street West, Whitby |
|
Saturday,
September 6
10
am |
Presidents
Trophy Lawn Bowling Tournament
The Pickering Lawn Bowling Club is pleased to present the
President's Trophy. This is a 2 x 12 Ends Mixed Fours
event. Members only event.
Community
Event,
Pickering
Lawn Bowling Club, 905.420.0597,
or visit www.pickeringlbc.ca |
Pickering
Lawn Bowling Club, East Shore Community Centre |
|
Thursday, September 11 & 18
Evening performances |
A Spirit Walk
Teachers! Join the Reformers of 1837 as they plan their
march on Toronto in this award-winning production. Ticket
prices for student performances are $10 each and must be
purchased in advance.
City Event, contact Katrina Pyke at 905.683.8401 |
Pickering Museum Village |
|
Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September 14
Time TBC |
Hockey Tournament
Annual Pickering Hockey Association “AAA” Tournament.
Community Event, contact PHA Administration Office at
905.831.2166 or visit
www.pickeringhockey.com |
Don Beer Arena & Pickering
Recreation Complex Arena |
|
Friday, September 12
4:30 pm to 8 pm |
P.A.C. 4 Teens Car Wash
Come out for a car wash and support a great cause!
City Event, contact Heather Butler at 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 |
Petticoat Creek Community Centre |
|
Friday, September 12 & 19
Evening performances |
A Spirit Walk
Join the Reformers of 1837 as they plan their march on
Toronto in this award-winning production. Tickets are $15
each and go on sale August 15th. Tickets must be
purchased in advance.
City Event, contact Katrina Pyke at 905.683.8401
Additional
performances on
Saturday, September 20 |
Pickering Museum Village |
|
Saturday, September 13
7:30 pm |
Fundraising Dance
The Ajax-Pickering chapter of the One Parent Family
Association holds a monthly fund raising dance the second
Saturday of every month at the Pickering Recreation Centre
on Valley Farm Road in Pickering. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
For further information, contact the National office at
905.831.7098 or 1.877.773.7714 |
Pickering Recreation Centre |
|
Sunday, Sep | | |
