Embro & Zorra News
EMBRO & ZORRA NEWS
 
Thursday, July 22, 2010 (deadline for next flyer Mon. August 2)
 
McKay's Embro Food Market 475 4148 and www cell-ebrate.com website

 

SATURDAY, JULY 24
Embro Bantam Baseball Team BOTTLE DRIVE to raise money for their trip to The Ontario Summer Games in Sudbury in August. If you have empties call Ross 475 4488, Sandra 485 0849 or Moe 8604660
Harrington Library FREE SUMMER FUN
presents REPTILE MAN Sat. July 24 - 1 - 2 pm.
Jungle Activities Days
every Wed. in July to Aug. 11, from 1 - 2 pm.
MAD SCIENCE JUNGLE SURVIVAL Show - Sat. Aug. 14, from 1 - 2 pm. (Pre-register to reserve) call 475 6909
Harrington Library Hours -
Tues., Thurs., Fri.-5:30 - 8:30 pm & Sat. 9-12.
JULY 26 - AUG. 27
Beachville District Museum SUMMER CAMP -
July 26 - 30 Survivor Challenge
Aug. 2 - 6 Pirates of the Caribbean
Aug. 9 - 13 Scooby Doo & Mysterious Museum
9 am - 3:30 pm $25/day, $22 each sibling/day
For ages 5 - 11 years Call 423 6497
JULY 26 - 30
EMBRO COM. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -
"HIGH SEAS EXPEDITION" - Pre-register @ 475 4060 or 475 4816 or pick up & drop off forms at McKay's Food Market, For children ages 4 yrs. (must have completed JK) to 12 years old.
WISH LIST TO BE BORROWED for V.B.S.
Sailor / Captain Hats, Ring Buoys, Patterned blankets.
WISH LIST TO DONATE for V.B.S.
Cash, Old Keys, Large paper bags, Balloons, Blanket-sized pieces of fleece, Craft paints. These can be dropped off at McKay's or either Embro Church.
FRIDAY, JULY 30
DRAMARAMA 2010 presents "A TRIBUTE TO OKLAHOMA" with 2 performances @ 10:30 am & 1:30 pm. Everyone Welcome. Please come out & support our young actors.
ALL MONTH OF AUGUST
Knox Presbyterian Church, Embro .... WORSHIP STARTS EARLY at 9:30 a.m. ONLY for the month of AUGUST
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
THORNDALE BLOOD DONOR CLINIC at Thorndale Community Centre from 5 - 8 pm. Sponsored by the Thorndale Lions. To book appointment Call 1 888 236 6283 . ...it's in you to give ! Also WED. AUGUST 4 at Community Complex in Woodstock 12:30 to 8pm.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
BEEF BARBECUE sponsored by the Oxford County Cattlemen's Assoc. at Tavistock Memorial Hall from 5:30 - 8 pm. Tickets $12. each, Children under 12 - $ 5. Call Ross Ball 475 4488 also at Embro Feed Supply 475 4572
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8
TOWN LINE CEMETERY DECORATION DAY SERVICE @ 2pm, Guest speaker Pastor Richard Hryniw, special music by the Muterer Family Pipers. Bring lawn chairs, Rain location: Anglican Church or Hall, Lakeside
 
 
 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 14
10th ANNUAL Harrington and Area Com. Assoc.
PORK CHOP BBQ (with prices from back in 2001) Adults $10, Chil. (5 - 10yrs) $ 5. Under 5 FREE. Call 475 4376 for a special family rate. Call 475 4376 for tickets. Come enjoy your meal by the lovely Harrington Pond. Proceeds -Harrington Grist Mill Restor. Project. Take outs available!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE for Harrington Cemeteries @ 11am at Knox Presbyterian Church, Harrington. Rev Cathrine Campbell, will conduct service which will include special music. Lunch provided following worship.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
HARRINGTON KIDS KLUB playing Mini Golf at Happy Hills @ 7 pm. RSVP required for this event. Snacks & a story to follow. Cost $2. (plus $5. refundable deposit on club) donations to missions optional. Watch for more events!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21
6th ANNUAL HIS & HERS GOLF TOURNAMENT sponsored by the Embro Fire Dept. at Stone Haven Golf Course. $45/person includes 9 holes of golf & dinner, Proceeds for Rescue Equipment. Call Matt & Abby 475 6921 or stop in at McKay's Food Town to book your T time.
"RAISED THE ROOF" Fundraiser in support of Embro Community Centre Renovation Project. Celebration Dance - 8 pm - 1am with band "Local Traffic" & DJ. Age of Majority required. Light Lunch provided. Hosted by Zorra Skating Club. Tickets $10. Call Suzanne or John McRoberts 475 4370
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
NORTH EMBRO CEMETERY DECORATION SERVICE at Knox Presbyterian Chruch, Embro @ 3 pm . More details later.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27
Beachville District Museum Annual Beef BBQ - Adults $13., Child. under 12 yr. $6., Child 5 & under FREE. Tickets 539 0799
SAT. & WED. SEPT. 11 & 15
ZORRA SKATING CLUB FALL / WINTER REGISTRATION - Offering all levels including Adult. Sat. Sept. 11 from 10 am - 12. Wed. Sept. 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Embro Legion. More info. Suzanne 475 4370, Chris 285 5875 www.zorraskatingclub.ca
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
CALLING ALL PERFORMERS ... do you have a special talent? Come out for Embro Fairs Talent Show at 2 pm. Three age divisions, over $500. in prize money. Register you or your group today, call Shannan Green 475 6275 by August 30. Limited space so do not delay! *** Note early 2 pm show !
ORDER YOUR GLADS
from McKAYS FOOD MARKET
CALL 475 4148 to place your order
for the UPCOMING DECORATION DATES
Town Line Cemetery - Sunday. August 8
Harrington Cemetery - Sunday, August 15
North Embro, Lakeside & Thamesford St. Andrews Cemeteries - Sunday, August 22
 
 
 
 
 
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
WOULD YOU LIKE TO represent your community, meet youth from around the province and improve your resume. Then take part in the Embro & Zorra Agricultural Society AMBASSADOR COMPETITION is for you ! If you are 17 years of age before August 13, 2010 and under 24 years of age, please contact Marian 475 4902
EMBRO FAIR BABY SHOW - Calling all babies born between March 19, 2009 and September 19, 2010 to register for the Embro Fair Baby Show on Sun. Sept. 19, 2010 @ 1 pm. Prize for the 1st baby registered in each category. Special categories are Parent/Child Look-a-like & Dressed for the Fair theme"Hillbilly Hoedown". Call Sandra 475 6205 to register.
ZORRA GIRLS HOCKEY REGISTRATION - Still being accepted for all levels; Atoms, Peewee, Bantam & Midgets. Forms available on our website zgha.ca or contact Becky Bates for info.
THANK YOU - A heartfelt 'thank you' to my family, church family & Cambrocourt neighbours for remembering me on my 94th birthday. The many cards, flowers & remembrances all made it yet another special milestone. Thank you. Blanche Bigham
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE this summer at the Embro Library for our Summer Reading Program. Read books, win prizes, play games, do crafts. All kids are welcome FREE.
Embro Library Hours -
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 2 - 5:00 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1:00 pm
EMBRO COMMUNITY CENTRE UPDATE
The outside walls on the front of the building for the new dressing rooms and meeting room are coming along well. The kitchen is pretty much completed. "We NEED your support" as this project moves along. Our fundraising is around $248,000. Cheques can be made payable to Embro Community Centre Building Fund & mailed to Township office or I can pick them up & take to the office. Yours Sincerely Gordon MacKay 475 4424 .
 
McKAY'S FOOD MARKET, EMBRO
LCBO & BEER PARTNER
STORE HOURS
MONDAY - FRIDAY 9 am - 9 pm
SATURDAYS 9 am - 6 pm
SUNDAYS 12 noon - 5 pm
 
DEADLINE FOR OUR NEXT FLYER
is Monday, Aug. 2 by e-mail to
matheson@cell-ebrate.com
or FAX MacKay's Store 475 0351
 
CASH FOR TAPES WINNER
HARRY THORNTON $ 126.83