HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01438"CENTENNIAL WEEKEND IN PICKERING
JULY 1 & 2
Plan Now to Celebrate Canada's 100th Birthday in Pickering Township and Village
The Township of Pickering and Pickering Village will be cooperating to celebrate our
Centennial with a Dominion Day weekend of many memorable events. Listed here are
a number of the major activities. Save this page for future reference and watch your
newspaper for final details. But be sure to be on hand to enjoy the birthday party that
Pickering has planned for you and your family.
SPORTS EVENTS
SATURDAY, JULY 1
PICKERING VILLAGE PARK
Prizes in every event. Crests for every competitor.
A full sports programme will begin at 10:30 a.m. with 66 events and representation
from all schools in the area.
BANDS and DRILL TEAMS
Following the Parade, the award-winning Pickering Blue Notes
Band and their special guests, The Imperial Knights Colour
Guard from Midland Park, New Jersey, will entertain at the
Pickering Village Park.
ARTS and CRAFTS DISPLAYS
An exhibit of arts and crafts made by individuals and groups of individuals will be
displayed in Pickering High School over the Centennial weekend, July 1 and 2. Prizes
will be awarded to the best individual and group entries.
For information about entries phone Mrs. Pentland 282-0231
CENTENNIAL
PARADE
10 A.M., JULY 1
Bands * Floats * Clowns
Antique Vehicles * Costumes
The Parade starts in two locations, from Brougham and from Bay Ridges Drive-in
Theater, ending at Pickering Village Park.
For information about entries in the parade phone Jim Hayes -- 839-2645
SPORTS DEMONSTRATIONS
Special Judo Demonstrations • Lacrosse Exhibition
Centennial Walkathon • SATURDAY, JULY 1
PICKERING VILLAGE PARK
PROFESSIONAL
STAGE SHOW
(admission free)
SAT., JULY 1 8 P.M.
PICKERING HIGH SCHOOL
• Entertainment for the entire family.
• Cy Leonard & Happy Ventriloquist.
• Doug Romaine - Comedian.
• Sylvia Jaye – Violinist
• Captain Bill James – Magician
• Penny Nichols – Dancer
• Kathy McBain - Songstress
• and the well-known Billy Williamson Trio
FIREWORKS
PICKERING VILLAGE PARK SATURDAY, JULY 1, 10:15 P.M.
After the stage show the Pickering Firemen and Rotary Club will supervise a
spectacular fireworks presentation.
STREET DANCE
SAT. JULY 1, 9 P.M. Bay Ridges Plaza
Dancing under the stars to the music of the popular ""Sapphires""
BUS TOURS
See the many sides of Pickering Township on a sightseeing bus tour. Colourful and
informative trips through our area will be available at modest cost. Saturday, July 1
and, if warranted, on Sunday, July 2.
Watch for
These Other
Centennial
Events
• June 10
Official Opening of Pickering Township Municipal Offices and Dedication of
Centennial Fountain.
• June 15-17
Lions Centennial Carnival at Bay Ridges Shopping Plaza.
• September 16
""History in Action"" day at the Historical Museum in Brougham.
• Centennial Park Opening in Pickering Township.
• Centennial Costume Ball.
These pages are sponsored by the Councils of Pickering Township and the
Village of Pickering and their Joint Centennial Committee
ECUMENICAL CHURCH SERVICE
(In case of showers – High School Auditorium)
All religious denominations will cooperate in presenting an open-air church service in
PICKERING VILLAGE PARK at 3 p.m. on SUNDAY, JULY 2nd.
Centennial choirs and other interesting contributions.
SAVE THIS PAGE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE"