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Reading us IS supporting us DurhamRegion.com A new era begins in Canada Oct. 17, when marijuana becomes legal. And police in Durham Re- gion continue to prepare for the legislative change. Durham police Supt. David Brown is part of a committee pre- paring for implementation of the country's new marijuana regime. Consisting of representatives from units throughout the ser- vice, the group also co-ordinates with other law enforcement agencies preparing for legaliza- tion. "This will affect a multitude of our resources," said Brown. "We are confident that we're fairly well prepared." Preparing for legalization en- DURHAM POLICE PREPARE FOR NEW ERA OF MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION JEFF MITCHELL jmitchell@durhamregion.com See UNTIL,page 10 Jeff Bastien is an officer with Durham police's traffic unit. He is helping the service prepare for enforcement of new laws, including impaired driving offences, when marijuana is legalized in October. 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Program founder and director Sheri Prescott has been teaching drama with the Durham District School Board for more than 20 years and says the idea came from parent- teacher interviews. "Parents were asking where they could sign kids up for classes to build their portfolios," she says. "Our kids are so hungry for men- torship and references. I realized we needed more exciting opportunities here in the community." The classes will be of- fered in six-week sessions held on Saturday after- noons at Ajax High School. The first session starts Sept. 15. Additional six-week ses- sions will start in Novem- ber, January and May. Most classes are open to ages 12 or 13, to 18, and some will include kids as young as nine. Prescott says Arts on Fire aims to provide a dif- ferent experience from typ- ical community art classes. "This is something more intensive for really moti- vated, focused arts stu- dents," she explains. "We can work with students on auditions and portfolio building, if they want help to get into community the- atre, or a certain arts school." Prescott will be teach- ing the drama class and says she plans to incorpo- rate everything from stage combat and monologues, to pieces from Shakespeare and Monty Python. Each session will cap off with a showcase of student work for family and friends. Prescott says the bene- fits of arts classes go way beyond a competitive port- folio - she wants parents to know that having an artis- tic outlet can help youth re- lieve stress and boost self- image. "A lot of parents are worried about their chil- dren's stress levels or nega- tive thinking. Everyone is born with the innate need to express themselves; the arts can really build confi- dence and reduce stress." Arts on Fire classes range from $165 to $190 per six-class session, there are savings for early registra- tion before Aug. 31 Visit www.artsonfirea- jax.com for more informa- tion. INTENSIVE ARTS CLASSES LAUNCH THIS FALL Arts on Fire Ajax instructors at the program open house on June 28. Sabrina Byrnes/Metroland JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com COMMUNITY ARTS ON FIRE AJAX WILL INCLUDE THEATRE, DANCE AND VISUAL ARTS Police have arrested o ne person in connection w ith an Orillia homicide this week and are seek- ing a second suspect who is wanted for second-de- gree murder. On July 30 at approxi- mately 7:30 a.m., police, f ire and paramedics re-f ire and paramedics re-f s ponded to a report of a male who had been locat- ed in medical distress in the parking lot of a busi- ness at Westmount Drive North and Woodside Drive Police have deter- mined that some time just prior to the initial c all for service a violent altercation took place on a trail adjacent to the parking lot. As a result, a male vic- tim sustained life-threat- ening injuries and was subsequently pro- nounced dead at the scene. Police have since ar- r ested and charged 20- year old Andrew Frank- l in, of Orillia, with acces- sory after the fact to m urder. O PP are also seeking, through the assistance of a court order that allows police to identify the sus- pect, 17-year-old Isaac Dickson, of Pickering, O ntario. He is wanted for sec- ond-degree murder. Police are asking that Dickson not be ap- proached if located as he is considered to be armed and dangerous. T he incident appears t o have been isolated in n ature, OPP said. CRIME POLICE ARE SEEKING PICKERING TEEN IN CONNECTION WITH AN ORILLIA HOMICIDE FRANK MATYS fmatys@simcoe.com Police are seeking Isaac Dickson, of Pickering, in connection with an Orillia homicide. Dickson is wanted for second-degree murder. PICKERING - A thief made off with a haul of sunglasses after breaking into the Pickering Town Centre through its roof, according to police. Durham cops are now trying to identify the sus- pect in the theft, which was discovered around 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 29. The suspect got onto the mall roof, then gained ac- cess to the ceiling and climbed down into a Sun- glass Hut kiosk, police said. The suspect stole a large quantity of sun- glasses, then used a ladder to make his way back out to the roof, police said. He's described as a man with a medium build who wore dark clothing and a ball cap. NEWS SUSPECT ENTERS PICKERING MALL THROUGH ROOF, STEALS SUNGLASSES Check out our range of social media channels serving up content from durhamregion.comMORE ONLINE dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 , 2 0 1 8 | 6 Financing Available www.adornhomeimprovements.ca 905-665-9565 119ConsumersDrive,Whitby DURHAM - Durham's two public school boards are calling on the provin- cial government to leave the updated 2015 sex edu- cation curriculum in place, while additional consultation is completed. The newly elected Doug Ford government has an- nounced plans to revert to the 1998 version of the Healthy and Physical Edu- cation Curriculum, while parents are consulted about what a new one should look like. Both the Durham Dis- trict School Board and Ka- wartha Pine Ridge District School Board - which in- cludes public schools in Clarington - issued state- ments this week, saying the old curriculum is out- dated and doesn't keep kids safe. "Today's youth need specific knowledge and skills to respond to the re- alities, benefits and pres- sures that stem from our rapidly changing, technol- ogy-driven world. Exten- sive support is required to manage many modern risks and issues such as cyberbullying, sexting, and the proliferation of on- line pornography," notes the DDSB statement, signed by board chair Mi- chael Barrett. The 1998 curriculum predates legal same-sex marriage, sexting, cyber bullying, social media, the proliferation of online por- nography and current con- versations around consent and sexual assault. "We do not believe that reverting back to that cur- riculum, for any period of time, is in the best inter- ests of our students," says the KPRDSB statement from chair Diane Lloyd. The two school boards are also asking the govern- ment for clarification on what the curriculum ex- pectations are for Septem- ber. On July 24, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath pressed Premier Ford about ensur- ing that key elements from the 2015 update are re- tained. Asked whether they have a position on the sex education issue, Durham's two Catholic school boards were more re- served. Michael Nasello, direc- tor of education for the Pe- terborough Victoria Northumberland and Cla- rington Catholic District School Board, said it's "premature" to make a statement before the pro- vincial government clari- fies its plans. He added that the board's preference is to work on issues like this through provincial bodies for trustees and directors. "It makes more sense to work as one voice," Nasel- lo notes. The Durham Catholic District School Board re- leased a statement from board chair Tricia Chap- man, saying both the 2015 and 1998 versions of the curriculum were taught through a "Catholic faith lens" and that Ontario's Catholic education com- munity will ensure any sex education resources are "consistent with our Catholic teachings, educa- tion policy, and appropri- ate within the context of a Catholic classroom." – -With files from Torstar News Service NEWS DURHAM'S PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS CALL FOR 2015 SEX-ED TO STAY DURING CONSULTATIONS JILLIAN FOLLERT jfollert@durhamregion.com winner who matches five numbers and the Daily Grand number. Draws are held each Monday and Thursday. The winning ticket was bought at a Shell station on Salem Road in Ajax. AJAX - The reward was worth the risk for an Ajax woman. Karen Risk won $250,000 playing the Daily Grand draw on Monday, May 14. 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LIMITED TIME OFFER: AUGUST 2 - 29, 2018 This is it - the height of summer, with every tree and plant in Canada soak- ing in sunshine. We have to, too - get outdoors for our daily dose of vitamin D for health and happi- ness. And maybe more im- portant, for some vital na- ture immersion to coun- teract the deficiency many people suffer from these days. Try this: Take yourself on a date with nature. Find a sheltered spot where land meets water - a lakeshore, riverbank, rocky outcrop. Someplace you can be alone with the wind, and the ripples, and the waves. Settle in, get comfortable, then sit there for half an hour, just watching what goes by. My husband put me on- to this. Clearing algae from the foot valve of our watering system one day, he spent an hour at the wa- ter's edge, surprised and then enchanted by all the wildlife he saw. First of all a mink came out from the rocks, swam into the lake, dived down and came up with a fish. It was back on the rocks at Dennis's feet before it noticed him, and quickly vanished, taking breakfast with it. Next time he looked up a loon was paddling just offshore. Five minutes lat- er, a long-tailed duck. The local kingfisher flew past, giving its rattling call, then a Caspian tern, then a Bonaparte's gull already back from breeding up north in the boreal. Dennis came up to the house with a peaceful smile and urged me to go sit down by the water. The sun was higher and hotter then and everything but the dragonflies were hav- ing a siesta. I gazed around at the willow leaves, the goldenrod, the ants running across the rocks, and became mes- merized by the gurgling and lapping of the lake. So relaxing! Just as I decided I'd had enough of the magic and should get back to work, a small brown bird flew around the point, low over the water, and landed on a boulder nearby. A spotted sandpiper! I held my breath, watching it pump up and down on its stick legs and bob its tail. For a minute or two we shared that private, quiet corner, perfectly content, and then both of us moved on. – Nature queries: mcar- ney@interlinks.net or 905-725-2116. NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO RECONNECT WITH NATURE OPINION NATURE WRITER MARGARET CARNEY URGES READERS TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ENVIRONMENT MARGARET CARNEY Column dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 , 2 0 1 8 | 8 ABOUT US This newspaper, published every Wednesday and Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned sub- sidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of more than 80 community publications across Ontario. This newspaper is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Complainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the news- paper and, if not satisfied, write The National NewsMedia Council,Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. 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OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT DURHAMREGION.COM EDITORIAL LETTERS & COMMENTARY With the legalization of marijuana now a reality, there are concerns about more impaired drivers on the road. People are driving after smoking marijuana now - legal or not. Just how many more people will hit the road high after legalization is not known. However, there are studies out there. A study co-authored by Toronto physician Donald Redelmeier suggests an increase in the number of fatal accidents in the United States on 4-20 or April 20, a day dedicated to celebrating marijuana, according to a story in the Toronto Star. A professor in the University of Toronto's faculty of medicine, Redelmeier said the com- ing marijuana legalization prompted his research into its potential to increase life-threatening traffic acci- dents. He said his 4-20 paper showed that deaths from traffic accidents after 4:20 p.m. that day - the festival's traditional spark-up time - increased by 12 per cent com- pared with evenings a week apart over a 25-year study time frame that ended in 2016. Redelmeier's study finds evidence that people high on pot pose a significant threat on the roads. Colorado could be a test case for what will happen in Canada. Data shows traffic deaths increasing with the legalization marijuana in that state. A Denver Post study found in 2013, drivers tested positive for marijua- na in about 10 per cent of all fatal crashes. By 2016, it was 20 per cent. Tests used to detect drugs are in their infancy in Canada. There is a spit test that can measures levels of THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, as well as for cocaine and methamphetamine. But in Canada po- lice are preparing for legalization with roadside sobri- ety tests - such as balance and coordination tests - to judge cannabis impairment. Driving impaired is a huge factor in fatal crashes and it is not just alcohol and drugs. The use of cellphones or other devices, eating, or driving while tired - are also problems on the road today. The onus is on drivers to take their responsibility seriously behind the wheel. Whether it is drugs, alcohol or some other type of impairment, if a driver isn't pre- pared to give full attention to the road, he or she should not drive. Also those on the road have a responsibility to let authorities know when a driver appears impaired. Police cannot be everywhere but fellow drivers can help keep the roads safer. With the legalization of marijuana, watching for signs of impaired drivers, and stopping friends from driving impaired will be more important than ever. MORE DANGER ON THE ROAD WITH MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION? DISABLED SENIOR SAYS THANKS TO PERSON WHO RETURNED HER PURSE To the editor: I would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the very kind and honest per- son who turned in my purse at the Walmart store in Pickering last Monday. I am a disabled senior who would have had a hard time replacing ev- erything in it. It's so encouraging to know that there are kind and caring people every- where. Thank you again. GLENDA RACIOPPA, PICKERING NDP OPPOSITION TALKS TOO MUCH, SAYS NOTHING SAYS READER To the editor: Re: The Ontario Oppo- sition: Don’t believe the hype, column, July 19 Upon reading Renae Jarrett’s column, I have to say I agree totally with her thoughts. Not only is the Opposi- tion leader Andrea Hor- wath totally out of touch with reality on the issue of sex education, but she is actually working against all that she pro- fesses. She continues to talk about what Ontario citizens want from their government but she turns her view when it comes to her stance on this partic- ular issue. Where was her head buried when the uproar from parents was taking place when this legisla- tion was enacted? Obvi- ously it was buried in her own mess of police hat- ing, armed forces hating, poppy hating etc. Of course, she simply allows their comments and ac- tions with the reason that she feels it is a matter of the individual’s opinion. That makes it all OK with her! Where is she now as we see our Prime Minister Justin Trudeau openly making fun of the ‘grop- ing’ incident — granted this is ‘federal’ but that has not stopped her be- fore! This leader of the Op- position needs to realize one thing — she is a three- time loser in trying to get her party into power — she is only the Opposition because Kathleen Wynne was such a liar. After three losses, she needs to resign and let someone with a brain (rather than just a mouth) take over. I have never heard anyone talk for 15 minutes and say absolutely nothing! Of course, who do they have that has this intelli- gence? 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Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland RANDOM ACTS OF MUSIC MUSIC Check out our range of social media channels serving up content from durhamregion.comMORE ONLINE dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 , 2 0 1 8 | 10 tails ensuring officers throughout the Durham service - and across the province and country - are taking a well-informed and consistent approach to en- forcement of the new legis- lation, said Brown. "We want to make sure we're following the new rule of law and that we're consistent with our part- ners in policing," he said. "We're welcoming this new legislation. It's got some real teeth defining our powers." Some "grey areas" do remain, Brown noted. Those include manage- ment of complaints by res- idents who may be irate over consumption or cul- tivation by neighbours. Brown suggested po- lice may rely on other en- forcement entities, such as bylaw officers, to sort out such issues. "That is a challenge. There have got to be other entities, like bylaws, that will have to pitch in there," said Brown. "Com- munity safety is our con- cern." Brown predicted that police and other enforce- ment agencies will be adapting and identifying best practices as legaliza- tion takes effect. Address- ing situations as they arise will help to establish protocol moving forward, he said. "It's going to be a live and learn type of situa- tion," he said. Until the legislation takes effect, officers will continue to enforce exist- ing laws, Brown said. "The law is still on the books until Oct. 17," he said. "We'll keep doing our job when it comes to that." Of course, a primary concern for police will be marijuana use by drivers. The federal government has passed new legisla- tion that lays out legal limits for drug ingestion and a regime of penalties for those found to have been driving while im- paired by drugs - and driv- ers impaired by a combi- nation of drugs and alco- hol (see graphic). Frontline officers will be relying on their train- ing, along with the exper- tise of drug recognition of- ficers (DROs), in deter- mining whether or not to lay impaired by drug charges, said Const. Jeff Bastien of Durham's traf- fic management unit. Officers are trained in recognizing the signs of drug impairment, and that training covers a va- riety of drug categories in addition to cannabis, Bas- tien said. "It's not just an educat- ed guess, " he said. "It's something they are ex- posed to during their training." An officer who has formed grounds to believe a motorist is impaired by drugs can demand the driver take a standardized field sobriety test, which includes an assessment of how the person's eyes re- act to light and movement, as well as their ability to execute demands de- signed to gauge their physical co-ordination. An officer must com- plete a thorough checklist of tests before concluding a driver is impaired. "It's the totality of the whole test," Bastien said. "We want to give them ev- ery opportunity to pass. We'll make it as fair as we possibly can." If an officer forms grounds to believe a driver is impaired they can then place the individual under arrest and demand that they submit to a more ex- tensive examination by the drug recognition offi- cer. That test, conducted at a police station, relies on physiological indicia including blood pressure, pulse rate, and examina- tions of muscle tone and eye reactions. Refusal to submit to the DRO examination is a criminal offence, similar to refusing a demand for a breathalyzer test in a drunk driving investiga- tion. The examination will also involve the extraction of bodily fluids - "Nintey- nine per cent of the time it's urine," said Bastien - that will be sent to the Centre of Forensic Sci- ences for analysis. That's a time-consum- ing process, but determi- nation of substance levels will undoubtedly play a part in prosecuting cases in court, Bastien noted. It's hoped that police will soon be equipped with devices that can test saliva samples for the presence of drugs, but Durham po- lice won't have them as of the time cannabis be- comes legal in a few months. "I'd be surprised if they're available before the new year," Bastien said. As the law stands now police can impose imme- diate sanctions, similar to impaired by alcohol cases, such as licence suspen- sions and vehicle sei- zures. But there remain some elements of that as- pect of the law that are to be determined, including what actions officers can take in instances where a person's level of intoxica- tion can be determined only through a blood test - a protracted process that depends on lab work. "What we haven't heard from the province is how those roadside sanctions are going to work," Bas- tien said. "And a lot of these ranges are detect- able by blood testing on- ly." Also part of the learn- ing curve will be deter- mining how the presence of drugs affects each indi- vidual, Bastien said. "With alcohol, it's a math- ematical equation," he said. "But depending on the person and their toler- ance, they could have tri- ple the (active ingredient in cannabis) in their sys- tem and not show effects." It all adds up to a chal- lenging new era, but Bas- tien remains hopeful driv- ers in Durham will ob- serve laws governing driv- ing, drug use and drinking. "We're hoping people make the right decisions," he said. NEWS UNTIL LAW CHANGES, POLICE WILL CONTINUE TO POLICE POT Continued from page 3 STORY BEHIND THE STORY On. Oct. 17, recreational marijuana use will be legal in Canada. Police forces across Canada, including Durham, have been struggling with how they will enforce new rules with current resources. 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Across the room, Chris- tine Congrady is helping an- other group of students use a meat thermometer to test whether meatball and pine- apple kebabs have finished cooking. This is the Durham Catholic District School Board's summer culinary program for high school students with special needs. Today's theme is picnic food. In addition to the cup- cakes and kebabs, students are whipping up potato sal- ad and pasta salad. Each day of the three- week program, students prepare four to five recipes on a theme - others have in- cluded Greek, Caribbean and Italian food. The program has previ- ously been offered in the evenings, but this year is the first time it has been a summer option. Congrady says the clas- ses are an opportunity for students with special needs to gain valuable food-prepa- ration skills that can be used at home - or in a work- place or volunteer position. "These are life skills," she says. "They're learning all kinds of things: What is the difference between chopping and dicing and mincing? How to measure ingredients. How to under- stand a recipe." Congrady runs a tight ship, with student tasks posted on a chart - every- thing from vegetable-chop- ping to dishwashing - and a timer ticking on a big screen to keep everyone on task. Alicia Perri, a student at Archbishop Denis O'Con- nor, is taking the program for the first time and says she was able to prepare fo- caccia bread and pie for her family at home, after learn- ing the recipes in class. "It gives us something fun to do in the summer," she says. Student Kareem Petti- grew says with a smile that his favourite recipe is "ev- erything we made" and adds that he's getting espe- cially good at chopping. The program is open to students aged 17 to 21 who have exceptional needs and are close to finishing high school. As well as hands-on cooking skills, Stacey Ritch- ie, the DCDSB's vice-princi- pal for the Archbishop An- thony Meagre Catholic Continuing Education Cen- tre, says students are pick- ing up socialization, litera- cy, numeracy and collabo- ration skills. After preparing each day's set of recipes and cleaning up, students cap off the class by sitting down to eat together. The program joins a long list of summer camps and classes offered by the DCDSB - most of them free of charge. This year's other options include coding and robotics camp; digital literacy camp; recreation and fitness camp; international lan- guage classes for elementa- ry students and a Reach Ahead program that allows students heading to Grade 9 in the fall to earn a credit in advance. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS COOK UP A STORM AT DURHAM SUMMER PROGRAM DO'C student Alicia Perri iced red velvet cupcakes with the help of Christine Congrady, a program support teacher. 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ConnectHearing,withhearingresearcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants whoareover50yearsofageandhavenever worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can influence better hearing. All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge and if appropriate, the clinician may discuss hearing rehabilitation options including hearing aids. Qualifying participants may also receive a demo of the latest hearing technology. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improvelife-changing hearinghealthcare across Canada. Why participate in the hearing study? Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss. More importantly, researchers now realize the need to better understand how hearing lossaffectsyoureverydaylife*.Inthisnew hearing study, Professor Pichora-Fuller and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and hownewsolutionscouldhelpthesepeople takeactionsoonerandlivelifemorefully. It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to87havesomedegreeofhearingloss1, butmostdonotseektreatmentrightaway. In fact, the average person with hearing losswillwaittenyearsbeforeseekinghelp2. This is because at the beginning stages of hearinglosspeopleoftenfindtheycan“get by”withouthelp,howeverastheproblem worsensthisbecomesincreasinglyharder todo.Forsomepeoplethislossofclarityis onlyaproblematnoisyrestaurantsorinthe car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day. By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process. * Pichora-Fuller, M. K. (2016). How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening. Ear and Hearing, 37,92S-100S. †Studyparticipantsmustbeover50yearsofageandhaveneverwornhearingaids.Nofeesandnopurchasenecessary.Registeredunder theCollegeofSpeechandHearingHealthProfessionalsofBC.VAC,WCBaccepted. 1.Cruickshanks,K.L.,Wiley,T.L.,Tweed,T.S.,Klein,B.E.K.,Klein,R, Mares-Perlman,J.A.,&Nondahl,D.M.(1998).PrevalenceofHearingLossinOlderAdultsinBeaverDam,Wisconsin:TheEpidemiologyofHearingLossStudy. Am.J.Epidemiol.148(9),879-886. 2.NationalInstitutesofHealth.(2010). Ifyouareover50yearsofageandhaveneverwornhearingaids,youcanregister to be a part of this new hearing study †by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study. h p tOfcialNomineesListPublishingTursday,S e e m b e r 1 3 t h CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL BUSINESS OR SERVICE August 2-12 N e w L o o k •S a m e GreatProgram To nominate, go to durhamregion.com. Click on the Big Box ad on the right. NOMINATIONS START TODAY! Nominee READERS’ CHOICE AWA RD 2018 Go to the Home Page of durhamregion.com and click on the link. August 2-12 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD 2018 Nominee dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 , 2 0 1 8 | 20 Over the years, I have been fortunate to study with some of the leading experts in the fields of yo- ga, qi gong, tai chi, medita- tion and the science of breathing. The value of these disci- plines for personal health is undeniable, and there is little question they can of- fer many benefits to per- formance. However, when it comes to high-performance ath- letes, the inappropriate ap- plication of these practices can be downright danger- ous. The benefits of yoga can be achieved only when it is taught correctly within the context of the specific needs of the athlete and the particular demands of the athlete's sport. With my athletes, the goals of yoga are simply all about recovery: learning how to breathe and move, how to use breathing to aid recovery, sleep and a ner- vous system that is on overdrive, and how to put some energy back in the tank. When applied by a re- al expert, my athletes reap huge rewards. But before you go out and hire a yoga teacher to work with your team, here are some of the dangers of an incorrectly applied yo- ga practice. First, just like personal training, the yoga industry is largely unregulated, and virtually anyone can ob- tain certification online or over a weekend. There- fore, it is important you do your research and proper- ly vet your instructor. The last thing an athlete needs is another energy dump. While it might sound sexy to some, things like "power" yoga, "com- bat" yoga - complete with instructors in camo fa- tigues - and "yoga for jocks" fail to understand and honour its real pur- pose in the routine of an elite athlete. Thinking yoga is just "harmless stretching," es- pecially when done in high heat for 60 to 90 minutes, is another dangerous mis- conception. The notion that applying yoga to im- prove the flexibility of ath- letes can be a recipe for di- saster. When a yoga instructor tries to teach perfect pos- tures without any knowl- edge of an athlete's limita- tions or injury history, it further compromises health and, subsequently, performance. The goal is not to become a good yogi. Lastly, most classes are way too long. My athletes get a 20-minute dose each time. That's it. So do your homework first, because when prop- erly applied by a highly vetted instructor, the bene- fits for a high-performance athlete are huge. Namaste! Till next time, remem- ber, "You can't fake strong!" – Former NHL strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Red Wings, Peter Renzetti can be reached at razor_1@sym- patico.ca YOGA: BEWARE THE WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING OPINION COLUMNIST PETER RENZETTI URGES CAUTION WHEN CHOOSING A YOGA INSTRUCTOR TO BOOST ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE PETER RENZETTI Column SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT DURHAMREGION.COM PICKERING - It's a good thing Veronica Large is quick to bounce back. Large, a 19-year-old Pickering resident who had followed her sister, Alex, into artistic gym- nastics at the Pickering Athletic Centre (PAC), made the switch to tram- poline about six years ago -and proceeded to finish "at the bottom of the pack" her first year. Undaunted, she stuck with it under the guid- ance of coach Sarah Nich- olson at the PAC, and eventually rose to become a provincial and Eastern Canadian champion in the sport. Now competing at Lev- el 6, one step below Olym- pians, Large recently hit her highest height yet, re- turning from the 2018 Ca- nadian Championships in Trampoline Gymnastics with a gold medal in the double mini category. "When we were down there in the corral wait- ing for scores to come up, when it came up on the TV I was kind of more like in shock. I didn't really know what to do," she re- called of the moment she learned she had won in Lethbridge, Alta. "This is my first year doing Level 6, so I wasn't expecting a lot out of myself. Ending off the year being top from Canada was a really big surprise." It was an excellent sea- son for Large, who earlier in the year had finished first in trampoline and second in double mini at the Canada Cup competi- tion in Montreal. In Lethbridge, she fin- ished fourth in the tram- poline category, which is more familiar to casual sports fans from being part of the Olympics. Double mini, Large ex- plains, is similar to the vault in artistic gymnas- tics, with athletes run- ning toward a smaller trampoline, performing a skill, dismounting and sticking the landing. "I know a lot of us would love for it to be- come an Olympic sport and I definitely think it should be. It's an amazing sport to do," said Large, who hopes to compete at the Olympics in either discipline some day. "It's definitely a goal I've had in my head since I was lit- tle, and definitely a goal I work toward every day at training. I'm not sure if it will happen, but it's some- thing I'm working to- ward." Living most of the year in Kingston now - she's taking a child and youth worker program at St. Lawrence College - Large trains with the Kingston Aeros club under coaches Graeme Huffman, Melin- da Cockburn and Sean Ho, but still helps coach athletes in Pickering when home. She credited Nichol- son and the PAC for lay- ing a foundation of suc- cess and lists two-time Olympic champion Rosie MacLennan as an inspira- tion, along with Jordan Sugrim, another national team member who excels in double mini. As for the appeal of the sport to her, she discov- ered that long ago outside of her Pickering home. "I just love the feeling of basically defying grav- ity the entire time, be- cause you're in the air the entire time," she ex- plained. "The ways of learning skills on a tram- poline was more fun to me. As a kid, I always had a trampoline in our back- yard." PICKERING'S VERONICA LARGE POUNCES AT NATIONAL TRAMPOLINE CHAMPIONSHIPS BRIAN MCNAIR bmcnair@durham region.com Veronica Large of Pickering won gold in the double mini category and finished fourth in trampoline at the 2018 Canadian Championships in Trampoline Gymnastics. Shay Conroy photo COMMUNITY WINS GOLD IN DOUBLE MINI, FINISHES 4TH IN TRAMPOLINE AT ALBERTA EVENT “I just love the feeling of basically defying gravity the entire time, because you're in the air the entire time.” – Veronica Large 21 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m PICKERING - The Pick- ering Baseball Association has launched a Challenger Baseball program this sum- mer, operated in partner- ship with Baseball Canada, Little League Canada and the Jays Care Foundation. An adaptive baseball program geared toward children with physical and/ or cognitive disabilities, it is designed to teach the core life skills inherent to base- ball, including teamwork, communication, determi- nation, resiliency, inclu- sion, support and courage. The program was launched July 4 at Forest- brook Park with Mayor Dave Ryan and Coun. Mau- rice Brennan in atten- dance. It runs on Wednes- day nights through the end of August. Pickering Challenger Baseball is free to partici- pants. Visit https://pickchal- lenger.wixsite.com/mysite for more information and to sign up. COMMUNITY PICKERING PICKS UP CHALLENGER BASEBALL PROGRAM A new Pickering Challenger Baseball program is being held Wednesday nights at Forestbrook Park throughout the summer. Among those taking part on July 18 were, clockwise from above photo: Derek Rogers making his way to third base; Matthieu Theberge playing a game of rock-paper-scissors; Theberge making contact at the plate; and Lukas Rosenberg holding up a ball in the infield. Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 , 2 0 1 8 | 22 Looking for more? At VHA Home HealthCare, more is not just our commitment to clients, but to our incredible team of Nurses & PSWs. Join one of our new Integrated Palliative Care Teams — one supporting clients and families in Scarborough and the other in Durham. By providing seamless care focusing on what matters most to our clients and their families, the interdisciplinary teams will enhance the quality of care of palliative clients, with an emphasis on effective symptom and pain management, to improve overall quality of life. If you are looking for more in a career — fl exible hours, growth opportunities, competitive benefi ts, compensation and meaningful relationships with clients and families — then you belong at VHA! We are currently hiring RNs, RPNs, PSWs and Palliative Care Best Practice Supervisor in the Scarborough and Durham Regions who have a desire to work with palliative care clients and families. Palliative Care Best Practice Supervisor Qualifi cations — Undergraduate degree in Nursing/Science in Nursing and current certifi cate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; progressive experience in nursing including supervisory experience or advanced practice role in end-of-life care; Valid driver’s license and use of a car on the job required. RN and RPN Qualifi cations — Current certifi cate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; current BCLS certifi cate (RN); diploma (RPN). Ideal candidates will have “Fundamentals of Palliative Care” (MoH). In addition they will have, CNA certifi cation in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing OR are actively pursuing Enhanced Fundamentals and the Comprehensive Palliative Education Program (CAPCE). PSW Qualifi cations — Personal Support Worker Certifi cate; First Aid/CPR; Certifi cate in Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care (MOH). RNs, RPNs and PWSs Required — Experience working in community setting with palliative care clients. Must be fl exible to work weekdays and weekends. Valid driver’s license and access to a car (for those working in the Durham area) to travel between clients. Interested applicants may apply online at www.vha.ca VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. VHA is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. If you require an accommodation, let us know in advance. Accredited with Exemplary Status by Accreditation Canada An RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate and; A founding member agency of United Way Toronto Looking for more? At VHA Home HealthCare, more is not just our commitment to clients, but to our incredible team of Nurses & PSWs. Join one of our new Integrated Palliative Care Teams — one supporting clients and families in Scarborough and the other in Durham. By providing seamless care focusing on what matters most to our clients and their families, the interdisciplinary teams will enhance the quality of care of palliative clients, with an emphasis on effective symptom and pain management, to improve overall quality of life. If you are looking for more in a career — fl exible hours, growth opportunities, competitive benefi ts, compensation and meaningful relationships with clients and families — then you belong at VHA! We are currently hiring RNs, RPNs, PSWs and Palliative Care Best Practice Supervisor in the Scarborough and Durham Regions who have a desire to work with palliative care clients and families. Palliative Care Best Practice Supervisor Qualifi cations — Undergraduate degree in Nursing/Science in Nursing and current certifi cate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; progressive experience in nursing including supervisory experience or advanced practice role in end-of-life care; Valid driver’s license and use of a car on the job required. RN and RPN Qualifi cations — Current certifi cate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; current BCLS certifi cate (RN); diploma (RPN). Ideal candidates will have “Fundamentals of Palliative Care” (MoH). In addition they will have, CNA certifi cation in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing OR are actively pursuing Enhanced Fundamentals and the Comprehensive Palliative Education Program (CAPCE). PSW Qualifi cations — Personal Support Worker Certifi cate; First Aid/CPR; Certifi cate in Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care (MOH). RNs, RPNs and PWSs Required — Experience working in community setting with palliative care clients. Must be fl exible to work weekdays and weekends. Valid driver’s license and access to a car (for those working in the Durham area) to travel between clients. Interested applicants may apply online at www.vha.ca VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. VHA is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. If you require an accommodation, let us know in advance. Accredited with Exemplary Status by Accreditation Canada An RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate and; A founding member agency of United Way Toronto Join one of our Integrated Care Teams - one supporting clients and families in Scarborough and the other in Durham. By providing seamless care focusing on what matters most to our clients and their families. The interdisciplinary teams will enhance the quality of care for our clients with an emphasis to improve overall quality of life. If you are looking for more in a career - flexible hours, growth opportunities, competitive benefits, compensation and meaningful relationships with clients and families - then you belong at VHA! We are currently hiring RNs, RPNs and PSWs in the Scarborough and Durham Regions who have a desire to work in the community. PSW Qualifications - PSW Certificate; DSW Certificate; Health Care Aide Certificate; Personal Care Attendance Certificate; First Aid/CPR RN and RPN Qualifications - Current certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario; current BCLS certificate (RN); diploma (RPN). RNs, RPNs and PSWs Require - Experience working in community setting. Must be flexible to work week days and weekends. Valid driver’s license and access to a car (for those working in the Durham area) to travel between clients by car. At VHA Home HealthCare, more is not just our commitment to our clients, but to our incredible team of Nurses & PSWs.Personal Service Interpreter Join the Durham District School Board (DDSB) in Whitby.If you’re fluent in American Sign Language,manually coded English, and English, and can capture subtle intentions in relaying messages,take this opportunity to play a key role in a positive teaching and learning experience. Tasked with providing interpreting services for a classroom teacher who is deaf,you will effectively communicate all spoken and signed messages to and from the teacher and students in the classroom.You will not speak on behalf of the teacher or student, but rather transmit the question/answer as voiced or signed in the language level used. This position calls for a Diploma in Interpreter Training (Deaf/Blind), 3+ years of training and 500 hours of practical clinical experience,and 1 to 2 years’ experience in personal interpreting services. You have an excellent auditory memory,knowledge of deafness and inter-communications to relay information, One Hand Manual Sign Language and oral interpreting skills,as well as manual dexterity and well-conditioned hands and arms to sign for extended periods of time. You must be available to provide support for school functions outside the classroom(workshops,meetings,conferences,etc.)duringregularschoolhoursand occasional evenings.Salary: $57,713 per year. To apply online for Posting #2564158,by 4:30 p.m., Friday,August 10, 2018, please go to ddsb.ca/employment. 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PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Lower Level Centre Court Call to reserve today! 905-215-0419 Cara Baycroft cbaycroft@starmetrolandmedia.com MALCOLM, Rev. Dr. George A., May 26, 1925 - July 28, 2018 - George A. Malcolm passed away peacefully at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the age of 93. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Margaret of 64 years. He was a much- loved father and father-in-law of George and Janice, Alex and Marie, Peggy and Ian, Beth and Chris, Ian (predeceased) and Lynne, and uncle to Alison, Anne, and Susan (predeceased). He was proud of his 14 grandchildren - Ryan, Kevin, Michael, Jeff, Ashley, Graham, Katherine, Stewart, Hannah, Jonathon, Eric, Jessica, Kaitlyn, Kyle and 3 great grandsons, Hudson, Isaac, and Luke. George was predeceased by his son Ian, his niece Susan, his sisters Dorothy and Margaret, and brother-in-law John. He was a man of strong faith and influenced and touched so many people over his years. He, with Margaret, were missionaries in Taiwan from 1954-1960. He ministered in Hamilton, Cobourg and Lachute, Quebec. From 1972-1984 he served as the General Secretary of the Board of World Mission of the Presbyterian Church In Canada. He retired in 1990 to Pickering where he resided until his passing. He remained an active participant in the life of his local church, the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and in the community. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 35 Church Street North, Pickering Village, (Ajax) on Sunday August 19, 2018 from 1:00pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mceachniefuneral.ca SHAWMonica (Long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Ajax/Pickering Seniors Clubs) Peacefully at Chartwell Parkway Retirement Residence on Sunday, July 29, 2018 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late Les Shaw. Loving Mum of Kelly (George), Craig (Ber), Kyle (Laurie), Kim (Dave). Devoted Nana of Nicole, Victoria, Easton, Trevor, Deanna, Kyle, Alyshia, Blake, Brooke, Cameron, Liam and Great-Nana of Silas. Sister of Mollie and the late Jennifer. Monica will be dearly missed by many extended family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend McINTOSH-ANDERSON- KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) for memorial visitation on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A private family burial will take place at Erskine Cemetery, Pickering, Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Monica to Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com. STUART-SHEPPARD, Maureen - Suddenly, as a result of a fall, Maureen passed away at Lakeridge Health Ajax, with family by her side, on Wednesday August 1, 2018 in her 92nd year. She was the beloved wife of the late Ivor and devoted mother of Peter and his wife Patricia, and Rick and his wife Tracy. Loving grandmother of Leah, Sophie, Alexandra, Katie, Robert (Bobby), and Rosemary. Dear sister of Dr. Brian Johnstone and the late Ailsa. She will be lovingly remembered by the rest of her family and many friends. Maureen worked at the Ajax Pickering Hospital from 1968 until her retirement in 1993 and she was also active in both St. Francis de Sales and St. Bernadette's parishes in Ajax. A memorial Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1001 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax on Tuesday August 7th, 2018 at 10.30 am. In lieu of flowers donation to Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. "Special thanks to her generous circle of caring friends who gave her love, support and affection over the past years." Death Notices Family & friends are encouraged to share their condolences, thoughts and prayers online Did you know? COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER READERSHIP REMAINS VERY STRONG METROLAND PAPERS IN DURHAM WELL READ SURVEYED BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-35 WILL BE READING AS MUCH OR MORE THIS YEAR OF YOUNGER ADULTS87% WILL READ MORE OR THE SAME AMOUNT AS THE PREVIOUS YEAR 92% OF PEOPLE Call your LOCAL METROLAND MEDIA ADVERTISING CONSULTANT today at 905-579-4400 or 905-683-5110 YOUR CAREERSTARTS HERE SEARCH 25 | New s A d v e r t i s e r | Th u r s d a y , A u g u s t 2 , 2 0 1 8 dur h a m r e g i o n . c o m ARTS Visit durhamregion.com for more coverage DURHAM - Don't miss Summer in the Square at Ajax's Heritage Square, at Ajax Town Hall, 65 Har- wood Ave. S., Ajax. Take in free concerts Aug. 1, 15 and 29, and events for kids Aug. 8 and 22, all starting at 7 p.m. Take a chair. If it rains, performances move in- doors. Visit the Town of Ajax calendar at calenda- r.ajax.ca to see who is per- forming. Take in the last Tues- days on the Trail event of the summer on Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. It's a free pro- gram for kids ages six to 12, with no registration re- quired. The day's focus is on Indigenous traditions. Learn about the Earth's beauty through traditional teachings, crafts and music with Ojibway Grandmoth- er Kim Wheatley. Weather permitting. The program begins at the Sandy Beach Road entrance to Alex Rob- ertson Park in Pickering. Summer and eating out- doors are a nice mix, and you can enjoy both at the PICKERING FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL, Aug. 10 (5 to 9 p.m.), Aug. 11 (noon to 9 p.m.) and Aug. 12 (noon to 8 p.m.). In addition to a va- riety of food, there will be a children's village, beer gar- den and live entertainment stage. Admission is free. The food and fun are at Es- planade Park, One The Es- planade, Pickering (beside the Pickering Civic Com- plex). Bark in the Park 2018 wags into Orono on Aug. 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The festival cele- brates pets and their loving owners and features ven- dors, a lure course, animal rescue groups, food trucks, games, contests, music and more. Held at the Orono Fairgrounds, 2 Princess St. Admission is $5 per day, kids under 12 are free. A family pass (two adults, two kids) is $10. Bike for a good cause on Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting and ending at the Durham District School Board Education Centre, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. RIDE4UNITED- WAY celebrates 10 years with course distances of 160 kilometres, 100 km, 60 km, plus a Mystery Route. Reg- ister online at bit.ly/2typYA7 by Aug. 11 for $70, or $80 on the day of the event; $20 more for those in the competition. For more information, call 905-436-7377. Why wait until October? Get your German on at Augtoberfest on Aug. 11 at the Port of Newcastle Mari- na, 377 Baldwin St., New- castle. It's a buffet dinner featuring German food, beer and entertainment, plus there will be games and prizes. The beer gar- den opens at 4:30 p.m. and dinner is at 5:30 p.m. Tick- ets are $25, available at The Brig Restaurant at the ma- rina. Autofest in Oshawa marks 25 years on Aug. 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, at Lakeview Park, at the foot of Simcoe Street in Oshawa by Lake Ontario. See more than 1,400 cars and trucks, in- cluding classic, antique and special interest vehi- cles. Kids can enjoy face painting and a bouncy cas- tle. A daily pass is $12; ac- companied kids under age 12 are free. Free parking. Visit www.autofestosha- wa.com to learn more. CONCERTS, FOOD AND TRADITIONS ON TAP IN AJAX AND PICKERING PICKERING -- Contestants competed in an eating competition during the second Pickering Food Truck Festival in Esplanade Park in 2016. The 2018 event is at the park Aug. 10, 11 and 12. Jason Liebregts / Metroland 6 IDEAS FOR DURHAM REGION ON AUGUST LONG WEEKEND 2018 MONARCHS, a travelling exhibit developed by the Canadian Museum of Nature, is at Pickering Muse- um Village, 2365 Concession Rd. 6, Pickering, until Aug. 26. The exhibit features information, speci- mens, games and interactives. Admission is in- cluded in the entrance fee ($9, $8 for seniors and students, kids four to 12 free and those three and under free). Open Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Aug. 5, noon to 4:30 p.m. Take a hike, either along the waterfront trail, in the Rouge Park or in scenic north Durham. Make a day of it and gear up with proper footwear, a hat, lots of water and some snacks or a lunch. Visit ontariohi- kingtrails.com/durham-region-2 for some ideas. Learn some fascinating local history on a EHREN- WORT FREE GUIDED TOUR on Aug. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. The tour begins at 151 Sprucewood Cres., Bowmanville, and lasts two hours. The Ehrenwort trail is a path linking residential Bowmanville to the site of Camp 30, a former German prisoner-of-war camp from the Second World War. Visit www.jury- landsfoundation.ca. There's more history, this time at the Oshawa Museum in Lakeview Park, 1450 Simcoe St. S., at the foot of Simcoe Street. It's a Sunday Fun day titled, "Carriages of Oshawa." Before cars, people travelled in carriages and you can learn about the era of vehicle manufacturing in Oshawa before automobiles. The museum will be interpreting its collection of McLaughlin carriages made in Oshawa during the early 20th century. Admission is by donation; $5 per adult is suggested. Free for mem- bers of the Oshawa Historical Society. Musical history is served up by the Cobourg-based band Cruisin, which specializes in '50s and '60s rock and roll. Give a listen on Aug. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the City of Pickering's free SUNDAYS AT THE GAZEBO series, in Esplanade Park, One The Espla- nade, Pickering (beside city hall). 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FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 Summer Children's Breakfast Club WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Nancy Varga, 905- 839-1383, info@amberleachurch.ca, www.amberleachurch.ca COST: $3/day For children aged 4 to 11 years. The morning includes breakfast, games, crafts, music and bible stories. Bring your child whenever it fits your schedule. No pre-registration required. $3 per day. The Breakfast Club runs Mon- day through Thurs- day from July 16 through to Aug. 23. Friday Morning Movies WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CON- TACT: Jennie Fallis, 905-683-4000, Jennie.Fallis@Ajaxlibrary.ca Aug 3 - Moana (rated PG)Aug 10 - Coco (rated G)Aug 17 - Lion King (rated G)Aug 24 - Incredibles (rated PG)Aug 31 - Incredibles 2 (rated TBC)Space limited to 125 participants. Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. Movie titles may change. Monarchs WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: Ellen Tayles-Armstrong, 9056838401, muse- um@pickering.ca COST: $9 A travelling exhibit developed by the Canadian Museum of Nature, Monarchs features information, specimens, games, and interactives about this beautiful creature. Did you know that the City of Pickering has undertaken many initiatives to protect the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators? Find out what these initia- tives are. Open Mic Nite WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: OpenStudio Art Cafe, 617 Liverpool Road, Pickering CONTACT: Michele, 905 420- 2233, www.openstudioartcafe.com COST: $3 Open Mic every Friday night. Come out to this fun-filled, musical evening at the cozy waterfront cafe. Bring your friends and any instruments you like to play. Everyone gets a chance to play a few tunes and encouraged to collaborate when inspired. Covers and originals are welcome!$3 admission SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 Summer Concerts at Esplanade Park - Cruisin WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Esplanade Park, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: Jesse St. Amant, 905-420-4660 Bring your lawn chair and get ready to be entertained at a free family friendly concert featuring Cruisin! The event runs 2 to 4 p.m. at the gazebo in Esplanade Park in Pickering. In the event of rain, the concert will be cancelled and rescheduled to a later date. Visit pickering.ca/greatevents for up to date information. MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Musical Theatre Camp WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Amberlea Church, 1820 Whites Rd., Pickering CONTACT: Nancy Varga, 905- 839-1383, info@amberleachurch.ca, http://www.amberleachurch.ca COST: $100.00 per child Let your child shine! For children 7 to 15 years old. Rehearsing, playing games and performing while having tons of fun! The week includes a special public perfor- mance at the end of the week. Snacks are provided but campers should bring their own lunch. Director: Eliza Kattsir STEAM Storytime WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Mandy Boyes, 905-619-2529, Lauren.Wag- ner@Ajaxlibrary.ca Creative, hands on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities will help kids discover lots of new and exciting things. This enhanced storytime, including STEAM activities, will open up a new world for kids and par- ents! Ages 2+ TUESDAY, AUGUST 7 Pickering City Centre Farmers' Market WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 2:30 p.m WHERE: Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering CONTACT: Kristy Gagen, https://www.pickering.ca/en/Farmers- Market.aspx Every Tuesday from June 5 to Oct. 2, come out and experience local fresh produce, food, music and family activities in the heart of Picker- ing's City Centre. Locat- ed in the City Hall parking lot. Community Leadership Crew WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Carea Community Health Centre, 360 Bayly St West, Ajax CONTACT: Mitchelle Strickland, 905-428-1212, mstrick- land@careachc.ca, http://careachc.ca/ Two day leadership course for youth 13-19 years old that will give your resume a boost! Following this course, each participant will take part in a community event to flex their new skills. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 Reading Buddies WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Drive CONTACT: Sarah Dodge, 905-619-2529, Lauren.Wagner@Ajax- library.ca Find the books that bring out your inner wild during this hour of reading and activities with your teen buddy! Offered in both English and French. Read your favourites whether in book form or on an eReader. Ages 4+ Drop in. Junior Reading Club WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CONTACT: Jennie Fallis, 905-683-4000, Lauren.Wagner@Ajax- library.ca Join us for a fun, interactive hour of stories and literacy based activities, games and crafts. Foster the joy of reading at this program where we will learn to play and play to learn! Drop-in program for ages 4-6 Lego Wednesdays WHEN: 2:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CONTACT: Mandy Boyes, 905-619-2529, Lauren.Wag- ner@Ajaxlibrary.ca Go wild with LEGO! Each week we will explore a different theme to spark your creativity. For builders ages 4+. Drop-in program. Overeaters Anonymous WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Dunbarton-Fairport United Church, 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering CONTACT: 289-689-0791 COST: Nomi- nal contribution Do you have a problem with food or weight? Overeaters Anonymous, a 12 step support group, meets every Wednes- day from 8-9 p.m. at Dunbarton-Fairport United Church in Pickering. For more info contact 289-689-0791. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 Kids in the Village WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Conces- sion Road 6, Pickering CONTACT: Katrina Pyke, 905-683-8401, museum@picker- ing.ca, www.pickering.ca/en/discovering/ pmv-events.aspx COST: $9 Join our costumed interpreter for an hour-and-a-half interactive program for children ages 3 to 12 years. Children will learn and play old-fashioned games, followed by a heritage-inspired craft they can take home. Space is limited. Community Leadership Crew WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: Carea Community Health Centre, 360 Bayly St West, Ajax CONTACT: Mitchelle Strickland, 905-428-1212, mstrick- land@careachc.ca, http://careachc.ca/ Two day leadership course for youth 13-19 years old that will give your resume a boost! Following this course, each participant will take part in a community event to flex their new skills. Tween Tech Club - Ozobots WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - McLean Branch, 95 Magill Drive, Ajax CONTACT: Larry Rosen, 905-619-2529 The robots are coming! Not the big ones. the tiny ones! Ozobots can identify lines, colors, and codes on both digital surfac- es, such as an iPad, and physical surfac- es, such as paper. Are you ready to meet (and program) "the world's tiniest robot" Research for Rare Disease-Support Group Meeting WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax CONTACT: Carion Fenn Foundation, 289-923-8170, www.carion- fenn.org Join our next support group meeting with Simon Stones who is a Research Advisor to learn about current research on the etiology and treatment of rare diseases. Summer Concerts at Millennium Square - Backspin WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Millenium Square - Pickering, Liverpool Road S. at Waterfront Trail, Pickering CONTACT: Jesse St. Amant, 905-420-4660 Bring your lawn chair and get ready to be entertained at a free family friendly concert featuring Backspin! The event runs 7 to 9 p.m. at Millennium Square at the base of Liverpool Road in Pickering. In the event of rain, the concert will be cancelled and re- scheduled to a later date. Visit picker- ing.ca/greatevents for up to date in- formation. FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Friday Morning Movies WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S, Ajax CONTACT: Jennie Fallis, 905-683-4000, Jennie.Fallis@Ajax- library.ca Aug 3 - Moana (rated PG)Aug 10 - Coco (rated G)Aug 17 - Lion King (rated G)Aug 24 - Incredibles (rated PG)Aug 31 - Incredibles 2 (rated TBC)Space limited to 125 participants. Doors open 30 minutes before program starts. Movie titles may change. 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