Thunder Bay: What's Happening

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

* Perogies for sale every Friday, Port Arthur Prosvita, 540 S. High St. Orders: 344-7490. Pick up after 2 p.m.
* Perogies & cabbage rolls for sale, Polish Br. 19, 102 S. Court St., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Polish lunches, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Orders: 345-1166.
* Herb Carroll 55 Plus Centre, 1100 Lincoln St., 625-2316:
– hot lunch, 12 p.m.
– progressive bridge, 1 p.m.
* Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, 700 River St., 684-3066:
– hot lunch, 11:30 a.m.
– badminton, 12 p.m.
– contract bridge, 12:45 p.m.
– ladies only billiards, 1 p.m.
– carpet bowling, 2 p.m.
* RCL Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St., steak dinner & DJ music, 5-7 p.m. $12 advance or $15 at the door. Call 344-5511.
* Royal Purple chip bingo, Elk‘s Hall. Early birds, 12:30 p.m.; regular games to follow.
* Grief Support Group meeting, Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, 700 River St., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Info: 684-3471.
* Social Bridge, Oliver Rd. Community Centre, 12:50-3:30 p.m. $5, includes coffee & light lunch. Info: 768-3618.

Thunder Bay: Bayou Boogie

King Louie, played by Louis Ting, Debbie Ting-Strausbaugh and Queen Gerry, played by Geraldine Ting, spin umbrellas during Thursday’s promotion in Thunder Bay of the annual Bayou Boogie. The event opens today at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino and continues throughout the Labour Day weekend. The Hymers Fall Fair and Nipigon fishing festival are also on the holiday weekend calendar. (Sandi Krasowski)

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Thunder Bay: Fun, games and corn at Hymers Fair

By THE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL
Wednesday, August 27, 2008

The Labour Day holiday weekend will be filled with fun, games, music and corn at the 2008 Hymers Fall Fair.
First held in 1912, this year‘s fair runs Sunday and Monday, and is to include traditional events like daily prizes, produce and livestock competitions, and variety shows.
“It is fairly traditional, and that seems to get the people coming back – they don‘t seem to mind,” fair secretary Debbie Hoover said Tuesday.
However, this year will also feature some new content, including a silent crafts action, an oxen display presented by Fort William Historical Park, and an air band contest in which participants mime along to their favourite tunes.
Each year‘s fair has a governing theme, which influences the events and food.
Last year‘s theme was goats, and this year‘s is corn.
Visitors can expect a wide array of corn-based baking and cooking this year.
Average fair attendance in previous years has been around 10,000 people over the the two days.
The fair officially opens at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Further information and directions to get there are available online at the fair‘s website.

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What's going on in Thunder Bay:

• Yuk Yuk‘s, Sat., Sept. 27, 8 p.m.
4th annual Grand Kam Canoe and Kayak Tour, presented by the Children‘s Centre Foundation Thunder Bay at Fort William Historical Park, Sat., 10 a.m. A 5 km tour and a 20 km marathon will take place where participants can paddle in singles or doubles. Admission is free, cost to participate in the paddle is $30 per person, or a minimum $30 in pledges. For more information, visit www.childrenscentre.ca or call 343-5012.
• TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, held each September, when more than 50,000 Canadians help clean our shorelines. Last year, 87,000 kilograms of garbage was recovered from more than 1,700 kilometres of shorelines, oceans & waterways. Let‘s continue to preserve Canada‘s natural resources, protect our wildlife and ensure our oceans & waterways are kept clean. Participation in a shoreline cleanup is easy. Choose a location, date & time and register by visiting www.vanaqua.org/cleanup or call 1-877-427-2422. All registrants will receive cleaning supplies and the first 50,000 will also receive a free T-shirt. Registration deadline is Sunday.
Sundays in the Park, with Flipper Flannigan‘s Flat Footed Four on the Tbayel Family Stage, 2-4 p.m. at Chippewa Park .Concert is free to the public. In case of bad weather, the show will be moved inside the Pavilion. Hosted by The Friends of Chippewa Park. Info: Kerri 623-5111.
• Labour Day Picnic, Mon., Sept. 1, 12-3 p.m. at Lakehead Labour Centre ball diamond, 929 Fort William Road, sponsored by Thunder Bay and District Labour Council. All friends and families of labour invited. For more information, call 474-4229, ext. 7.
• Dinner with Jacques Demers, presented by Thunder Bay Literacy Group, Wed., Sept. Enjoy dinner with NHL legend and literacy champion Jacques Demers at the Da Vinci Centre, 340 Waterloo St. Symposium 6 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 or for a table of 8, $275, available at UPS on Memorial Ave., the Da Vinci Centre & the United Way. Join the TBLG for this very special evening and help celebrate 25 years in the community helping adults reach their goals. Info: 475-7211 or visit: www.tblg.org.

art
• The Pictograph Gallery presents On the Wild Side, wild flowers, wild animals, and wild men, Friday, 1-3 p.m. and runs until Sept. 20. Artist Crystal Babcook. Watercolours, oils, and acrylics. The Gallery is open Tues.-Sat., 12-3 p.m. and is located on the lower level of The Atikokan Voyageur Mall. Info: 807-597-4344.

music
• Thunder Bay Youth Choir, directed by Susan Sutherland. Young people ages 8-12 are invited to sing in the choir. Only a few places are left. See www.susans.ca for more information.
Serendipity Gardens Cafe & Guest House, Rossport, ON, 807-824-2890.
• Musician Justin Lecroix will play Sat., 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Visit: www.justinlecroixband.com.
• Musician Mike Lynch will play Tues., Sept. 2, 9 p.m. Admissions is $10. Visit: lynchmusic.ca.
• Dulcisono Women‘s Choir. Looking for a place to sing? Dulcisono invites sopranos & altos (ages 16+) to make new friends while singing a variety of music, old & new, sacred & secular, spirituals & more. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7-9:30 p.m. For more information or to arrange an audition, call musical director Susan Marrier 768-5321, or Elaine McLean 767-6028.

dancing
• RCL Polish Combatants Br. 219, 209 N. Cumberland St., 345-1861. Fri., 9 p.m.-1 a.m., with Quest. No cover.
RCL Port Arthur Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St., 345-8232. Sat., 3-6 p.m. Music by Town & Country. Prizes, spot dancing & fun for all. $3 cover. Everyone welcome.
museums
• Founders Museum Pioneer Village, corner of Hwy. 61 & Gillespie Road. Do you enjoy tender beef on a bun & politics? Then make it out to the 4th annual Olde Tyme Conservative barbeque and live auction, Thurs., 4-8 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults & $5 for children under 12 years. Hosted by the Thunder Bay-Rainy River Conservative Association. Info: Jason 623-1219.

chess
• Giant Chess, Intercity Shopping Centre, continues until Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info: chessguy_eh@yahoo.ca.


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Thunder Bay: What To Do

Special Events

Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, 1 Paul Shaffer Drive, 684-4444. Toll free 1-800-463-8817 or order online www.tbca.com.

• Pat Benatar, Friday, 8 p.m.

Summer in the Parks concludes tonight with the first ever local Blues night, 6:30 p.m. at Marina Park. Mercy Rose will get things going followed by Mark Potvin‘s Blues Band. The season finishes off with Tracy K hitting the stage with her band Blue Thunder.

Motors & Muscles 2008, Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Thunder Bay Harley Davidson, 636 W. Arthur St. Events include: strongman competition, biker games, dyno machine, poker fun, bike raffle, food & refreshments, displays, draws, beer gardens & live entertainment. Proceeds in support of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.

26th Annual Westfort Street Fair, Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Events include: bargains on the street, various food vendors, a variety of crafters & artisans, children\’s activities, inflatables, face painting, mini putt, train rides & more. Entertainment by Rodney Larsen, Shaun Appell, David Jonasson & Tracey K, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: Jack 475-4755.

Sundays in the Park, on the Tbayel Family Stage, 2-4 p.m. at Chippewa Park. This Sunday The Resinators will take to the stage. All concerts are free to the public. In case of bad weather, the show will be moved inside the Pavilion. Hosted by The Friends of Chippewa Park. Info: Kerri 623-5111.



Art

Art of the Harbour, concludes tonight, 6-9pm at Marina Park, during the Summer In the Parks.

Chenier Fine Arts, 8 S. Court Street, Tues-Fri 11-5pm; Saturday 11-3pm. Gallery 1 features Landscape Images & Gallery 2 features Women in Art. New are the water inspired paintings by Kenora artist Pippi Johnson. Free Admission. Info: Debra 346-0409.



Music

Lakehead Choral Group, is a mixed voice (SATB) community choir inviting men & women (over 18 years of age) to join in and make beautiful music. Practices are Wednesday, 7:30-10 p.m. at St. Patrick High School. Christmas concert, Wed., Dec. 3. Spring concert, Wed., April 29, 2009. Call Sylvia at 622-4636 for more information and to arrange an informal audition.

Dancing

RCL Polish Combatants Br. 219, 209 N. Cumberland St., 345-1861. Fri., 9 p.m.-1 a.m., with Frankie T & The Night Hawks. No cover.

RCL Port Arthur Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St., 345-8232. Sat., 3-6 p.m. Music by Town & Country. Prizes, spot dancing & fun for all. $3 cover. Everyone welcome.

Museums

Founders Museum Pioneer Village, corner of Hwy. 61 & Gillespie Road. Do you enjoy tender beef on a bun & politics? Then make it out to the 4th annual Olde Tyme Conservative barbeque and live auction, Thurs., Aug. 28, 4-8 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults & $5 for children under 12 years. Hosted by the Thunder Bay-Rainy River Conservative Association. Info: Jason 623-1219.

Chess

Giant Chess, Intercity Shopping Centre, Mon., Aug. 25-Fri., Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info: chessguy_eh@yahoo.ca.

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Thunder Bay: Exciting night at the festival stage

Exit West’s Nolan Raynak performs Thursday evening during Superior Youth Fest at Marina Park. (Jamie Smith)

By PETER BURKOWSKI
Friday, August 8, 2008

" Youths and adults alike gathered for an evening of music and fun Thursday at the second annual Superior Youth Festival.
By 5:30 p.m., 100 people had already arrived at the Marina Park festival stage for the 5 1/2-hour event.
“We‘re really excited about the range of bands that we have,” said Youth Zone director Jaclyn Moneypenny. “It‘s going to be a good night.”
The festival‘s free concert featured headlining act Ten Second Epic from Edmonton, as well as local bands Twist of Fate, Empire Lies, Brett Cizmar and Z3, Exit West, Without the Glory and AVS.
X‘s For Eyes was also on the roster, but was replaced at the last minute by Vega.
“(Vega) have a girl in the band – so it‘s nice to at least get one girl out,” joked Moneypenny.
The concert opened with Brett Cizmar and Z3, a band put together less than a month ago. This was their first public performance together.
“I think (the set) went great actually – almost as good as we could have hoped,” said Cizmar.
He and his bandmates agreed that the new festival stage was no small part of their success.
“I love the venue . . . it makes me feel professional,” said Cizmar.
The Superior Youth Festival was presented by Youth Zone and the City of Thunder Bay in association with The Chronicle-Journal. "

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