PAGE FOUR Inside Wellington - Second Section of The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 1, 2011
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ENTERTAINMENT Insights opened June 23 ABOYNE - Running for its 32nd year, Insights showcases works of art from artists in Wellington County and its surrounding counties and regions. The show opened June 23 and is sponsored by the Elora Arts Council and Wellington County Museum and Archives. From 294 entries, 67 were chosen by judges Jo-Anne Harder, Jim Reed and Susan Strachan Johnson. Of these works, 18 artists are from Wellington County. Those include Jerre Davidson, of Alma; Beryl Dawson, Fergus; Melissa
Farquhar, Rockwood; John Frisby, Fergus; Peter Grimaldi, Eden Mills (photography award); Linda Hendry, Rockwood; Gerard Henri and Sophie Hogan, Elora; Denis Hopkins, Orton; Susan Lehnen, Elora; Dick Marvin, Rockwood; (third place); Grayce Perry, Elora; Lois Scott, Fergus; Cliff Smith, Mount Forest; Syliva Taylor, Belwood; Maggie Vanderweit, Fergus; Nadia van Windheim, Eden Mills; and Robert Wehkamp, Rockwood. Insights runs until Sept. 5 at the county museum.
Cruise nights started HARRISTON The Harriston Motors Cruise Nights are now underway. The first one was held on June 17 - a tribute to Gordon Grosz, who passed away nearly two years ago. Proceeds went to Cancer Patient Services. There are door prizes at each even and a barbecue by
Clifford Rotary. The Minto Farmers Market will be on location. There will be a cruise night once a month. The dates are July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16. All of them start at 5pm. For more information, call John Caesar at 518 323- 7014.
Seeds of Summer Sale
Colourful fence - There is some construction taking place at Victoria Terrace Public School in Fergus to create two new kindergarten classes for full-day kindergarten in September. With a fence in the yard, a class decided to decorate it with records. submitted photo
Fiddle Championships run Aug. 3 to 7 SHELBURNE - The 61st Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship takes place here Aug. 3 to 7. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Shelburne, with partners Dufferin Mutual Insurance Company and the Town of Shelburne, the event features Canada’s top fiddlers in competition for over $17,000 in prizes. Besides championship fiddlers, this year’s event will include a concert by Louis
Schryer, step dancing, jam sessions, parade, beer garden, Battle of the Bands, a pork barbecue, a non-denominational church service, a Bon Jovi tribute band, Trooper with The Eagles tribute band, open air market, lots of entertainment and food at the Legion, camping and more. On Aug. 4 at 7:30pm, the Rotary Club welcomes back eight time Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Champion and four time Canadian Grand
Masters Fiddle Champion Louis Schryer. Joining the show will be his daughters, Chelsey and Kaitlyn, energetic step dancers. The Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship play downs happen on Aug. 5 at 1 and 7pm at the Shelburne arena. Classes that will compete in the afternoon include the young (age 9 and under, and 10 to 12) and the young at heart (56 and over). The evening features the remaining
Murder at the Best Western By Ron Clark & Sam Bobrick
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classes. The contest finals are on Aug. 6 at 6:30pm and will feature entertainment by fiddling and step dancing groups the Jenish Sisters, and Rittmai. A judges’ showcase will also be part of the Saturday night entertainment, featuring Doug McNaughton, Karen Reed, and Schryer. There is a wide variety of ticket packages available. Ticket outlets include Holmes Appliances and Music Shop, 147 Main Street West, Shelburne, or by phone at 519925-8620. For more information visit shelburnefiddlecontest.on.ca.
Racers wanted ELORA - Sensational Elora organizers are looking for teams of two to enter the Sensational Race on Aug. 19 and 20 in Elora. The race balances physical daring with mental challenges to create an adventure. People in the race will compete for prizes and bragging rights. Only 20 teams will be selected and the application deadline is June 27. For $50 per person, entrants will receive: - dinner on Friday evening; - breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday; and - a Sensational Race T-shirt; For details and to apply, visit: www.sensationalelora. com and go to contests and Sensational Race.