FOCUS - AUGUST 2017 35 PORT PERRY FARMERS’ MARKET Every Saturday - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be sure to come down to Palmer Prk at the waterfront and meet and support our local farmers. There is lots to choose from including plants, flowers and crafts. SUMMER CONCERTS BY THE LAKE Presented by the Township of Scugog Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music. August 6 – No Permit; August 13 – Irwin Smith; August 20 – George Timms; August 27 – Blue Sky Flyers; September 3 – Helen Biffert. Location Gazebo in Palmer Park Water St., Port Perry Admission Free Durham Minifest Presents THE ROSEWOOD ART SOCIETY, ESTABLISHED 1903 The play’s the same, the action never is! Friday August 11 & Saturday August 12 Peter Paylor is a sculptor, curator and arts activist who started writing plays a few years ago and hasn’t been able to stop. This is his first play! Location Town Hall 1873 Centre for the Performing Arts 302 Queen St., Port Perry 905-985-8181 www.townhall1873.ca Information www.durhamminifest.ca 89th Annual LAKE SCUGOG REGATTA August 4, 5, 6 Friday kicks off the fun weekend with a steak or lobster dinner, live entertainment and a dance. Saturday, join in our Canada 150 themed parade followed by fun and games for the whole family all day at Putsey Park. Sunday the fun continues with a fishing derby, swim races, kayak/canoe and sailing races. Volleyball and horseshoe tournament all weekend. Location Putsey Park & Beacon Marina, Caesarea Tickets/Info Dinner/Dance tickets call Shari Brown, 905-447-3865; email: sharibrown@hotmail.com TUESDAY NIGHT CRUISE-INS August 1, 8, 15, 29 from 5 - 8 p.m. (weather permitting) (29th is Food Drive - proceeds to Operation Scugog) These cruise-ins are open to any classic vehicle from 1989 or older. Stroll through the rows of vehicles while listen- ing to the sounds of music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Hot dogs and hamburgers are for sale by the volunteers of Emmanuel Community Church. Location Emmanuel Community Church 1680 Reach St., Port Perry Admission FREE for participants and spectators Theatre 3X60 presents “History to Die For” PINE GROVE PLOTS CEMETERY WALK Wednesday August 2 at 6:30 p.m Ghosts and Ghastly Deaths Sunday August 6 at 1 p.m Infamy, Fortune and Femme Fatales Rain or shine, Paul Arculus will lead each cemetery walk during which several mini plays will be performed. Talented local actors will be dressed in period costumes to carry out their roles. Location Pine Grove Cemetery Jeffrey St., Prince Albert Admission The tours are free, but a suggested donation of $10 per person is recommended Information portperrysummertheatre.ca Supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Greenbank United Church 42ND ANNUAL BEEF BARBECUE Friday August 4 from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Slow roasted beef with all the fixings, including dessert, live entertainment and take-out available! Location Greenbank United Church, 19991 Hwy 12 Greenbank Admission Adults - $20, Kids 6-12 $5, Under 6 Free Information Rodd: 905-985- 8298 or Kim: 905-985-8095 Ride4 United Way GRAN FONDO che i benefici Sunday August 13 More than a charity ride, join us for a great day on a bike. Ride for fun and enjoy the scenery or compete for cash or a personal best. Fully supported ride benefitting the United Way Durham Region. Fighting poverty, helping kids, building a better community. To register or donate, call 905-436-7377 or ride4unitedway.com What’ s Up Scugog? ` ...................... Please turn to page 36 To submit your upcoming event email focus@focusonscugog.com by the 8th of the month, one month before you need it to be published.