Happenings - May 31st, 2023

Mondays

Seniors Social at Valentia United Church, 102 Elm Tree Road, Valentia, for a fun filled afternoon of euchre, refreshments and laughter. Please call Nada Crupi (647-221-5109), Penny Howard (705-344-5279) or Barb Swain (705-786-2107) for times and further information.

Thursday, May 25th to Saturday, June 3rd

Uxbridge Youth Theatre presents Disney’s ‘Freaky Friday’ at the Uxbridge Music Hall. Order your tickets online at Starticking.com.

Saturday, June 3rd

Canoe the Nonquon. Registration at the Latcham Centre, 121 Queen Street, Port Perry on Friday, June 2nd from 6-9 pm and Saturday, June 3rd from 7-10am. Registration fee is $65/canoe or kayak or SUP.

Start anytime between 8-10:30 am Saturday morning. Shuttle vans are available at either Robinglade Park (river only-12km) or Palmer Park (full course20km). Fundraiser for Scugog Shores Museum Village.

Sunday, June 4th

Durham Chamber Orchestra presents ‘Spring is in the Air’ at 2pm, at the Port Perry United Church, 294 Queen Street, Port Perry. Go to www.durhamchamberorchestra.com for more information.

6th annual Hike for Hospice starts at 10 a.m. in Palmer Park, Port Perry. Registration $25-includes t-shirt and BBQ. 12 and under free. 1km or 5km routes. Live music and fun in the park. All proceeds support end-of-life care at Oak Ridges Hospice. For more information go to OakRidgesHospice.com.

Friday, June 9th

Port Perry G-Moms presents Smartypints Trivia. Proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Winners will be awarded the coveted secret grand prize. Tickets $30, snacks included. Tickets available at Royal LePage, 268 Queen St., Port Perry or call 905-649-6369. For more information go to their website online at www.gmomsportperry.com.

Saturday, June 10th & Sunday, June 11th

Port Perry Artists’ Association presents ‘Original Only Art Show & Sale’, at the Scout Hall, 15585 Simcoe Street, Port Perry, from 10am to 4pm. Free admission, fully accessible. Go to the Port Perry Artists Association Facebook page for more information.

Sunday, June 11th

Lake Scugog Historical Society ‘Pine Grove Cemetery Walk’ in the Prince Albert Cemetery at 2pm. For more information go to www.lakescugoghistoricalsociety.com.

Wednesday, June 14th

Concerts in The Park, Bring your own lawn chair for Back Stage Pass (Classic Rock) between 6:30pm and 7:30pm, in Palmer Park, Port Perry. No admission fee. Contact Judy Anderson for more details, at ukeladyjudy@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 15th

Food for Thought Luncheon 10am–1pm, at the Manilla Hall. This month’s speakers will be Janice Nicholls, explaining the joys of Kayaking, then we will learn about a new local business called Two Blokes Cider from Matt and Andy, and lastly we will enjoy pictures and narratives of Jonathan van Bilson’s travels, followed by a homemade lunch. Admission $8. RSVP to Anne 705-357-3637.

Tuesday, June 20th

The Manilla Hall hosts a Plant and Yard Sale 8:30am-1pm with many varieties of flowers and vegetables available for you to plant in your garden and a yard sale as well was a soggy success.

Wednesday, June 21th

Concerts in The Park, Bring your own lawn chair for Frank Z (Blues) between 6:30pm and 7:30pm, in Palmer Park, Port Perry. No admission fee. Contact Judy Anderson for more details, at ukeladyjudy@gmail.com.