Durham Walk for ALS
June 29, 2009 by MikeD · Comments Off
The Durham Walk for ALS was held in Port Perry last Saturday (June 27), and what a great day it turned out to be. Heather Moore and her team are to be congratulated for all their hard work in hosting the event in Port Perry.
It really was a great day. From the pre-walk musical warm-up, to the live music performed by the Port Perry Music Department, and the BBQ lunch put on by the Blackstock Lions Club, walkers participating in the event were well taken care of. And a special thanks goes to these walkers who put on a great effort in raising over $30,000 for clients of ALS Ontario in the Durham Region and for ALS research in Canada. It was an exceptional day!
It’s with efforts like these in communities across Canada, that we might someday eradicate this ultimately fatal neuromuscular disorder that causes the degeneration of a select group of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
In the video, Linda Zwaagstra talks about her Dad, Gerrit Smit, who lost his fight with ALS on May 3rd of this year after surviving for more than 14 years with this terrible disease. You can read more about his courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s at the ALS Canada web site.
Hope the see everyone again next year!
The Port Perry Farmer’s Market is here!
June 29, 2009 by MikeD · 4 Comments
The Port Perry Farmer’s Market officially kicked-off this weekend, and based on the feedback from everybody involved, it was a great opening day. Located in the Palmer Park parking lot (Mary & Water streets), local vendors featured fresh meat, vegetables, flowers and herbs, baked goods and preserves.
The market will run every Saturday morning, from 8:00 am till noon, and farmers will provide farm-fresh products until Thanksgiving weekend. And as part of their agreement, 70 per cent of what they sell must be grown on their own farms with the remaining items being grown in Ontario.
There is no better way to buy fresh produce and meats, so get out there and support out local farmer’s and growers. Buy local. Eat local.
I will be expanding on the whole “eating local” topic in future posts, as more people are becoming aware of how our food is produced and processed, and how it affects our health. If this is a topic you feel strongly about, please leave us a comment, and share it with the community.
See you at the Farmer’s Market!
Some of the Farmer’s Market Vendors:
Lamrock’s Country Garden
1670 Coates Road W., Port Perry
905.985.5462
clamrock@5ofus.com
Cecil & Marion Lamrock
Lunar Rhythm Gardens
253 Gray Road, Janetville
905.986.9612
http://www.lunarrhythmgardens.wordpress.com
lunarrhythmgardens@gmail.com
Mike Reid & Jessica Foote
Stricklands Perennial Farm
5467 Middle Road, Bowmanville
905.263.2772
stricklands@sympatico.ca
Bob Strickland
Willowtree Farm
975 Durham Road 21
905.985.4973
http://www.willowtreefarm.ca
info@willowtreefarm.ca
Rod & Marlene McKay
Yellowlees Family Farm
4441 Malcolm Road, Nestleton
905.986.0657
Dennis & Karen Yellowlees
Art at the Waterfront
June 19, 2009 by MikeD · Leave a Comment
Port Perry Artists Association
June Haynes
905.985.8005
junehaynes1@yahoo.ca
Lakeview Beer & Wine
June 15, 2009 by MikeD · Leave a Comment
Have you ever made your own beer or wine? My parents tried making some back in the early 80’s when the concept of “brew your own” was just starting, and to be honest with you, I wasn’t impressed. I don’t think my parents were either since they didn’t keep it up.
But the industry has come a long way, and now the quality of “brew your own” beers and wines is really excellent. And you should give it a try. I’m sure you will enjoy it.
And in Port Perry, Lakeview Beer & Wine is really the place to go. Paul Thaeter, the owner, has been honing his craft for 17 years, and he’s really good at what he does. And we have the proof right here! Have a look and let us know what you think.
Lakeview Beer and Wine
159 Casimir Street
905.985.4352
Epsom Public School host Sick Kids fundraiser
June 11, 2009 by MikeD · Leave a Comment
If your school is having an event like this and would like to be featured on Port Perry Life, just get in touch and we’d be happy to do it.
Have you ever “Canoed the Nonquon?”
June 10, 2009 by MikeD · 5 Comments
This year was the 41st annual Canoe the Nonquon event. It was started in 1969 by Bill and Claudette Brock of the Lake Scugog Historical Society, as a way to raise money for the newly formed Scugog Shores Museum which is on Scugog Island. Since then over $220,000 has been raised. Isn’t that amazing!
It is one of the longest running traditions in Scugog, and one of the longest running races in Ontario. They call it a race, but it really isn’t if you don’t want to race. You can just take your time and enjoy paddling down the Nonquon and Lake Scugog.
There are over 30 volunteers working together to make sure the event is flawless - from timekeepers and radio operators to cooks on the BBQ. It’s a 26 km course, and the river portion is full of twists and turns. This year, there were 96 entries - a combination of canoes and kayaks.
Hope this inspires you to participate next year.
I know I’m planning on it.
Does anybody have a canoe I could borrow?
Community Living Durham North - Family Day
June 5, 2009 by MikeD · Leave a Comment
As Larry Leonard, President of the Board of Directors for Community Living Durham North, put it: “Family Day was an opportunity to thank the community for all their support to both our agency and the people we support.” It wasn’t a fundraiser, but just a great party to say “Thanks Everyone, we appreciate your support over the years.” You don’t see that too often do you?
They had free food, a jumping castle and face painting for the kids, vendor displays for the adults, and great entertainment provided by the The Canadian Rock & Roll Show which features Blue Rodeos Cleave Anderson and Teenage Heads Dave Rave. Do you remember “Teenage Head?” I used to be a big Teenage Head fan, and it was great to see Dave Rave still rocking up in the Palmer Park gazebo… but that’s a different tangent.
After talking with Larry and Cathy Parker, Director of Community Supports, I was blown away not only by the amount work but also the type of work Community Living does for both individuals and families. I feel blessed to live in a community that offers this type of support. Listen to Larry and Cathy and you’ll get the full picture. And if you have some spare time on your hands, they are always looking for volunteers. Hope you enjoy the video clip.
June 27 - Durham Walk for ALS
June 2, 2009 by MikeD · Leave a Comment
This year’s event is promising to be better than ever. Port Perry’s Heather Moore is once again coordinating the Durham Walk for ALS, dedicated to her father, Jack, who lost his life to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in October 2005.
Participants are encourged to form teams and get pledges for their five-kilometre walk. 70 % of the proceeds go to equipment and support services in Durham with the remainder going towards ALS research.
Participants will be also be served a BBQ lunch thanks to the Blackstock Lions Club, and entertained by great music performed by the Port Perry High School music department. As well, walkers will have the opportunity to win prizes donated by local businesses including Silverside of Dana’s, Home Hardware and Luke’s At Home.
This is an event that is also close to my heart, as my mother also lost her life to ALS 5 years ago. Come on out and join us to raise funds to find a cure for this devastating neurodegenerative disease.
If you can’t make it for the walk, you can sponsor Heather’s team - Team Moore’s Movers - by making a pledge on-line. Very easy and safe to do. They are just a few dollars short of their $1,000 goal. It would be great to get them up and over their goal. Here is their web site:
http://www.als.ca/events/mysite.aspx?fid=3105
You can reach Heather at 905-985-7194 or e-mail heathermoore4@hotmail.com
To find out more information about ALS, the ALS Society of Canada has a great site. http://www.als.ca
Saturday, June 27
LOCATION: Port Perry Fairgrounds
Registration: 8:00:00 AM
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM
June 26 - School’s Out Concert
June 1, 2009 by MikeD · Leave a Comment
The Big Brothers, Big Sisters of North Durham are presenting the “Stars of Pop” Tribute Band in an end of the school year blowout concert. Hosted by KX96 the event will feature performances by the “Jonas Boys” which will perform hits from “Camp Rock.” Hilary, Hannah and Miley tributes will also be part of the show.
Fans are encouraged to dress up as their favourite star, for a chance to win a prize. There will also be a meet-and-greet after the show. Refreshments will also be available.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Ticket available at:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Office
15585 Simcoe Street (Scout Hall) 905.985.3733
Home Hardware
Queen Street, Port Perry
Judd’s Home Hardware
Cannington
Friday, June 26
LOCATION: Scugog Community Centre
Doors Open: 6:00 pm
Show Time: 6:45 - 9:30 pm
