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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 10

8:00 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
     

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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
     

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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
     

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AUGUST 2008

DATE

EVENT & DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

August

Date and Time TBC
Communities in Bloom – Various Events
City Partnership, contact TBC
Various locations

August

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

     

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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
A
dditional 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