Check out these great photos from Durham Tourism’s Farmer / Chef Day at Ocala Winery http://www.flickr.com/photos/durhamtourism/sets/72157624768942236/
Kerri King Tourism Manager The Regional Municipality of Durham Economic Development & Tourism 605 Rossland Road East Level 5 PO Box 623 Whitby ON L1N 6A3
Direct Line: 905-668-4113 ext. 2606 Fax: 905-666-6228 Toll Free: 800-413-0017
Heather Rigby of the Dinner plate Project is looking for volunteers for her large interactive Art Project on September 19th. Heather is looking for participants , volunteers to create the large drawing and others for parking and other participant help. The Dinner Plate Project You are invited to participate in a community art project called The Dinner Plate Project on Sept. 19, 2010 at 10 A.M.The purpose of this project is to encourage humanity to support locally grown food through the worldwide circulation of an aerial picture of a large, colorful dinner plate formed by 400 people in a field.This community art project is designed to generate widespread public awareness of the need toEat locally grown foodGrow local food in a sustainable wayProtect farmland and green spacesReduce humanity’s footprintWe are inviting you to join 399 people to form the symbol of a large dinner plate. Within the plate a text will read, “eat local”. On either side of the plate a knife, fork and spoon will be formed, also by people standing together. As you stand together looking up, a hang glider will fly a photographer over you three times to capture the image that we will circulate worldwide.This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the Local Food Movement. To cover our basic costs you are asked to contribute a minimum $10.00 donation for participating in this creative project. (Larger donations and sponsorship are welcomed.) Please click the PayPal button to contribute, or mail in your donation (see below) . (Please note: if you are unable to make a donation, we will still encourage your participation. Drop us a line at the same address for attendance purposes.) Heather is looking for :1. Three volunteers to help with the drawing ” of the dinner plate at High Perspective flying field on Sept. 18th at 10 a.m. (weather permitting) or on September 19 at 6 a.m.2. Five volunteers to help with Parking on Sept. 19.3. Five Volunteers to assist with participant placement on Sept. 19.please contact Heather at : triplegem @look.caYou are invited to participate in a community art project called The Dinner Plate Project on Sept. 19, 2010 at 10 A.M.The purpose of this project is to encourage humanity to support locally grown food through the worldwide circulation of an aerial picture of a large, colorful dinner plate formed by 400 people in a field.This community art project is designed to generate widespread public awareness of the need toEat locally grown foodGrow local food in a sustainable wayProtect farmland and green spacesReduce humanity’s footprintWe are inviting you to join 399 people to form the symbol of a large dinner plate. Within the plate a text will read, “eat local”. On either side of the plate a knife, fork and spoon will be formed, also by people standing together. As you stand together looking up, a hang glider will fly a photographer over you three times to capture the image that we will circulate worldwide.This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the Local Food Movement. To cover our basic costs you are asked to contribute a minimum $10.00 donation for participating in this creative project. (Larger donations and sponsorship are welcomed.) Please click the PayPal button to contribute, or mail in your donation (see below) . (Please note: if you are unable to make a donation, we will still encourage your participation. Drop us a line at the same address for attendance purposes.) Donation amount Contribution $10.00 Contribution $25.00 Contribution $50.00 Contribution $75.00 Sponsorship level $100.00 Sponsorship level $200.00 To pay by cheque:Make cheque payable to “The Dinner Plate Project” and mail to: > The Dinner Plate Project > R.R. #5. > Claremont, ON L1Y 1A2 Participants should wear a bright and colorful hat and outfit, bring water and a snack. Local produce will be available for sale and there will be live music. Children are welcome to participate although parents must accept full responsib ility for their children while atAmple parking space is available. In-kind sponsors:Durham Sustain-Ability, Durham West Arts Centre, The Slow Food Movement, Land Over Landings, High Perspective Hang Gliding School. Important: In the event that you are unable to attend on the day of the event, we ask that you have a back-up person to attend in your place, as each and every person will become an artistic component of The Dinner Plate Project.Contact: email info@thedinnerplateproject.ca for further information, and revisit the website for ongoing developments – www.thedinnerplateproject.ca > Date: Sept. 19, 2010 at 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. (Rain date is Sept. 26, 2010 at 10 A.M.) > Location: High Perspective Hang Gliding School, 1150 Hwy 7 Pickering, ON L0H 1J0
Kristyn Chambers Tourism Coordinator The Regional Municipality of Durham Economic Development and Tourism 605 Rossland Road East Level 5 PO Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
Direct Line: 905.668.4113 ext. 2608 Fax: 905.666.6228 Toll Free: 800.413.0017
The Scugog Council for the Arts (SCA) is excited to announce the launch of a very special event in Scugog. The 1st Scugog Mayor’s Annual Gala for the Arts to be held on Thursday, November 25, 2010 at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre.
The evening will include a dinner featuring local food, fabulous entertainment and an incredibly tempting silent/live auction showcasing art and fine craft, experiences and more!
The highlight of the evening will be a roast by friends and colleagues of outgoing Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce, in honour of her retirement from local politics.
The Scugog Council for the Arts actively works with the Township of Scugog to cultivate a creative community with a vibrant arts scene and cultural economy.
Tickets and sponsorships are now available and selling quickly!
Book your table now and check out the latest silent auction donations and sponsor lists by visiting http://www.scugogmayorsgala.ca or contact The Scugog Mayors Annual Gala for the Arts Committee at
905-982-2121.
Hope to see you there!
Have you purchased your tickets to the Day of Hope and Leadership? Follow this link for details… http://www.DayOfHopeAndLeadership.com
Just enjoying an afternoon at the Orono Fairgrounds and experiencing a taste of what’s to come at the Orono Fair- weekend after Labour Day. For more information on the fair, visit www.oronofair.com. Hope to see you there!
Just did an amazing tour of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem…we need an amateur night in Durham Region – its a great way to discover talent!
Durham Tourism is hosting our first Cycle Durham meeting to promote cycle tourism in Durham Region tonight.
Check out this recent news story on the event… http://newsdurhamregion.com/life/article/159740
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