Method Boards & Apparel - Port Perry
September 21, 2009 by MikeD · 3 Comments
Surf’s Up!
There’s a new board shop in Port Perry, and based on the turn-out for their Grand Opening on September 12th, Method Boards & Apparel is going to be around for a while!
Business partners Adrian Stephens and Clayton Cotton really know their stuff. From being avid boarders and having worked in board shops in the past, they’ve struck out on their own with the intent of filling the void in the local marketplace.
Whether it’s concrete, water or snow, Method carries boards and accessories for all elements. They also carry a wide range of shirts, hoodies, shoes and hats. Brands like Special Blend, Four Square, Union are well represented, as well as a number of smaller independent labels.
The day started out with a friendly skateboard competition and trick demo out at the Port Perry Community Centre Skate Park, and was followed-up with a BBQ back at the store parking lot. Thanks for the dogs guys! As you’ll see on the video, a good time was had by all!
No need to go to the ‘Shwa or the Big Smoke for your boarding needs. Keep it local!
Support your local businesses. It helps us all.
All the best guys!
Method Boards & Apparel
905.985.4633
Bras for the Cause - Port Perry
September 4, 2009 by MikeD · 1 Comment
The opening reception for the “Bras for the Cause” exhibit was held on Thursday, August 27th, at the META4 Contemporary Craft Gallery, and you owe it to yourself to get down there and have a look. The creativity and the work that went into some of these bras is simply amazing! For example, the bra made by Susan Beatson and Arlene Walker, called “Facets of Friendship”, even includes sterling silver wire and vintage Swarovski crystals.
But what makes these bras standout even more, is the stories behind them. Very personal stories. I only captured a couple of them on video, but every bra has a story. Pamela Meacher talks about her personal battle with breast cancer, and Shauna Kennedy’s “Pick Hope” is in memory of very close friends.
META4 hold this event in partnership with the Gala of Hope and is a fundraiser for the Durham Regional Cancer Centre’s Breast Cancer Clinic. This clinic will help benefit patients living in Haliburton, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham and Northumberland Regions.
The Bras will be on display at META4 Contemporary Craft Gallery from August 27 to September 13. And then there will be a one-day show at The Oshawa Centre on Saturday, October 3rd. All of the bras will then be exhibited again at The Gala of Hope Pink Martini Dinner Dance on Friday November 13, 2009.
Want to do your part? Well, you can go down to Meta4 and vote for your favourite bra. They also have great “I love boobs” t-shirts for sale. Or you can also volunteer with “The Gala of Hope” organization. I understand they are looking for help with their upcoming events.
Thanks again to Birgitta, Bonnie and Jenn for putting on a great opening gala! A good time was had by all!
As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts and comments. Just leave them below.
For more information about “Bras for the Cause,” you can visit the following sites:
Meta4 Contemporary Craft Gallery
The Gala of Hope
