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THE TASTE OF AUTUMN, a gourmet event of the season and major fundraiser for the Rotary Clubs of Orangeville and Orangeville Highlands, took place Friday at Hockley Valley Resort. Server Jessica Weatherhead displayed a plate of some of the delectable appetizers that came with a six-course dinner prepared by six of the area's finest chefs. There was also a silent auction. More ... At the University of Ottawa's recent 2009 Telfer School of Management Alumni Association Gala of Excellence, Mimi Lowi- Young, CEO of the Central West Local Health Integration Network, received the Dean's Philos Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding philanthropic achievement and social commitment. More ... Orangeville District Secondary School celebrated its 125th anniversary last Saturday with a tree planting, unveiling of its Wall of Fame, and opening the 1984 time capsule, among other activities. More ... The Living Library, a team initiative of the Dufferin Diversity Network and Orangeville Public Library, is coming to the library later this month. A Living Library is a face-to-face meeting with individuals who are often subject to stereotyping, marginalization or misunderstanding. More ... THE GUN SHOW held recently at the Orangeville Fairgrounds drew a large number of visitors interested in the exhibition of vintage firearms. Among the exhibitors was George Wright, shown here with a black and gold, pearlhandled .22 Colt revolver. More ... When Orangeville Christian School opened its doors in 1979 and started operating as a faithbased private school serving the Orangeville area it had humble origins. It began operations out of the Broadway Tabernacle Church and in its first year had 27 students, 16 in a grades 1-4 class, and 11 in a grades 5- 8 class. More ... For three days later this month, Shelburne will be a place of murderous intent — at the Grace Tipling Hall, that is. The Tipling Stage Company will present Anybody for Murder, a murder mystery/comedy, Oct. 15-18. More ... Anyone who missed the Primrose United Church service of dedication of its Meditation Garden had an opportunity to discover its aura of serenity last Sunday, Oct. 4, when the small church on 30 Sideroad at Highway 10 celebrated its 134th anniversary. More ... POLISHED TO PERFECTION: Trevor Bauer of the Third Orangeville Cub Scouts was one of many at Westminster United Church of Friday, who were polishing up the fruit for the cubs' weekend apple drive. More ... For those whose educational interests range beyond the normal curriculum, the Humber 2009 Lecture Series is returning to Orangeville with an eclectic selection of topics. The series began in 2007 with the idea, according to Humber Orangeville campus director Joe Andrews, of accommodating "people in town looking for education of a different type. More ... BILL AND CHAD Ferguson of Ferguson Carpentry go over photographs detailing some of the projects they have successfully completed with Jason and Amber Oakes at the Home and Lifestyle Show sponsored by the Greater Dufferin and Area Chamber of Commerce. More ... The 2009 Headwaters Arts Festival is running until next Monday, October 12. A panel of judges selected just 35 artists to participate. More ... FACE-PAINTING CUSTOMERS: Kristen Zietsma puts the finishing spider-man touches on a student's face as many others await their turn at The Maples Independent Country School's annual fall festival last Saturday. More ... It all began, in 1981, with an audition for an amateur theatre's rendition of "Harvey" in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Norm Foster went with a friend of his to audition for a part in the play, which, somewhat to his surprise, he got. As he rehearsed and participated in the production, he wondered if he, too, could write a play in which others would want to act and produce. More ... |
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