Presented by Oshawa This Week. Daily Events for Kids, Home Improvement & Design, Crafters Market.
Friday, Sept 29 – 1 pm – 8 pm, Saturday Sept 30 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday, Oct 1 – 10 am – 4 pm. Admission $ 5.00
Location:
Civic Auditorium Complex
Contact Name:
Civic Auditorium Box Office
Cut-A-Thon
Date:
October 1, 2006
Fund raiser for the 1913 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corp
Come and get your hair cut for only a donation!
Professional hair stylists will cut your hair for only the cost of a donation!. Hair must be clean and product free. This includes cut only.
80% of the proceeds from this event go to the 1913 RCACC to fund cadet events.
Bring the whole family! Hot dogs and Pop will also be available for purchase.
For more information contact Debbie Clarke at 905-57601440
Join the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres for a delicious dinner followed by a guest speaker. Tickets are $9.00 and can be purchased at any of our branches. This event begins at 5:30 pm.
Join us Saturday, October 7 from 11 am to 3 pm for the Fire Hall No. 5 Grand Opening. This family event features guided tours of Oshawa’s newest fire hall, fire safety demonstrations and much more! Look inside a fire truck and meet Sparky and Rescue Ronnie. Don’t miss the BBQ sponsored by Oshawa This Week -- all donations will help send a child to Camp Bucko, a burn camp for kids in Ontario. For more information, call 905-433-1236. Fire Hall No. 5 is located at 1550 Harmony Road North, on the west side of Harmony Road and just north of Taunton Road.
Location:
1550 Harmony Rd. N.
Contact Name:
Fire Services
Phone:
905-433-1236
Joust in Time
Date:
October 7, 2006
Joust in Time
(a joint presentation of Northview Library and the Northview Community Centre)
Saturday, October 7, starting at 11 a.m.
Join members of the Society for Creative Anachronism as they present a fun outdoor/indoor fair featuring medieval fighting, dancing, costumes, and much more.
In the event of rain, a rain date may be substituted. Call Northview at 576-6040 for details.
No admission and all spectators welcome!
Explore the life and times of Canada’s beloved and renowned humorist Stephen Leacock. Fred Addis, the Curator of the Leacock Museum National Historic Site will treat you to an insiders’ view on Leacock’s stories and how he used humour to convey his wisdom. Go behind the scenes of Leacock’s private summer retreat at the Old Brewery Bay in Orillia.
How many words do you know in Tagalog, the language of the Philippines? Des Seles will help us understand the complex cultural net that encompasses the Philippines, as well as current and historical social issues and political struggles.
Location:
McLaughlin Branch, Oshawa Public Library
Contact Name:
Oshawa Public Library
Phone:
905 579 6111
Progressive Euchre Tournament
Date:
October 13, 2006
Jacks rule the table! Try your luck and skill at this 7th annual tournament and fundraiser for The Driftwood Theatre Group.
Ticket price ($20 in advance, $25 at the door) includes 2 hours of cards, snacks and a post-play meal. Over $300 in cash prizes.
Join us for our first ever box auction at 43 John St W at 10:00 am. Long itme auctioneer John Pierce hosts this fundraiser. Donations Needed week of Oct 9th-13th. Wanted: Gently used items looking for a new home. Items must be in good working order. No mattresses, stereos, microwaves please.
Preview begins at 9:00 am
Auction begins at 10:00 am
You'll be surprised!!!
Walking for Lupus - 9:30am-10:30am
Come out and support the Lupus Cause and walk for lupus.
Call Shannon to register or for more information at 905-697-2941 shan_crawford@hotmail.com
Oshawa Historical Society
Administering the Oshawa Community Museum and Archives
Board of Directors - Vacancy
The Society invites applications from individuals who may be interested in becoming a member of the Board of Directors.
Candidates should have knowledge of and an interest in the following: non-profit organizations, museum and archives management and local history.
Please obtain information packages and application requirements from:
Oshawa Community Museum and Archives
1450 Simcoe St. South, Lakeview Park, Oshawa
Tel: (905) 436-7624 Fax: (905) 436-7625
Send application to:
Chairperson, Nominating Committee
1450 Simcoe St. South
Oshawa, ON L1H 8S8
Completed applications must be received by January 15, 2007.
Only applicants considered for an interview will be notified.
Presented by the Canadian Hearing Society. Join us for this information session to learn about hearing loss and supports available. Call to book your appointment. This seminar is FREE and all are welcome. Begins at 10:00 am at 150 Beatrice St E.
Join the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres for casino games, mocktails, and buffet of refreshments for only $7.00 a person. Located at 1661 Harmony Rd N at 6:00 pm.
9:00 - 2:00 both days. This yard sale is a fundraiser for the St. George's Choir Tour to England next summer. Household items,gifts, appliances, toys, clothing for sale.
Drinks, burgers and hot dogs available at low cost.
October is Learning Disabilites Awareness month in Canada. To help raise awareness, the Learning Disabilities Association of Durham Region is hosting a one day conference and exhibit fair.
Date – Saturday October 21, 2006
Time – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Place - OUIT/Durham College, Business & IT Building, Oshawa
Cost - Early Bird Registration [September 21st]
INCLUDES ALL SESSIONS & LUNCH
• Members $50.00
• Non-Members $75.00
After September 21st
• Members $60.00
• Non-Members $85.00
9:00 – 9:45 am – Registration/Refreshments/Exhibit perusal – Main Floor
10:00 – 11:30 – Key note speaker – Upper Lecture Hall
“Sitting at the Crossroads: Similarities & Differences between NVLD, ADHD & Aspergers”.
11:45 – 12:45 – Lunch in Cafeteria/Exhibit perusal – Main Floor
1:00 – 2:15 – Transitions/Advocacy Information Seminar –Upper Lecture Hall
Break – washroom/exhibit perusal
2:30 – 3:45 – “Universal Design for Learners Benefits Everyone” –Upper Lecture Hall
4:00 – Door prize announcements
Join us for lunch and a fashion show by 'Lindor' at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres at 12:00 pm on 150 Beatrice St E. Tickets are $9.00 each and can be purchased at any of our branches.
When librarians turn their attention to a topic, watch out. OPL’s own Sally Grande, librarian and amateur linguistics sleuth, will provide a lively, interactive, illustrated presentation on the incredible red-haired, blue-eyed people who lived in north western China from 1800 BC to the 9th century AD.
Join the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres John Street Branch on 43 John St W for some tea and entertainment at 12:30 pm for only $5.00 per person. Tickets can be purchased at any of our branches.
Lupus meeting
Everyone welcome, meetings are free
Speaker: Christina Morino
Topic: Mental Health, coping, living the best life we can
Please call to register
Join the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres Northview Branch on 150 Beatrice St E for a rodeo murder mystery! Tickets are only $9.00 per person and can be purchased at any of our branches. Event begins at 5:00 pm.
Join the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres on 43 John St W for a Shuffleboard Tournament. Begins at 9:00 am, cost is $2.50 a person. Must register in advanced.
The Canadian Owners and Pilots Association Flight-70 (COPA Flight-70) based in Oshawa Ontario takes pleasure in announcing a new and unique community service program.
On Sunday October 29 2006 a group of volunteer pilots will offer rides to Senior Citizens 75 years of age or older (Golden Eagles). The flights will take off from the Oshawa Airport and travel to Greenbank Airport. At Greenbank airport the Golden Eagles will be served coffee & snacks and then flown back to Oshawa. The flights start at 12:00 noon and continue until 5:00 PM.
COPA Flight-70 invites you to cover this event either from the ground or from the air. For more information please contact:
Gord Mahaffy 905-986-5652
Doug Raine 905-697-2577
Cheryl Marek 905-725-8850
Learn tips about looking your best: Beauty and nutrition suggestions for both men and women. Begins at 1:00 pm on 1661 Harmony Rd N. FREE seminar and all are welcome. Call to reserve your seat!
