Uxbridge Information & Events

They say "LOVE" conquers all!! That it refers to a myriad of feelings, ranging from generic pleasure to intense attraction. Because of the diversity in the uses and meaning of "LOVE" it is hard to define.

"LOVE"

as defined by our own local talent is the central theme for the 18th Annual Uxperience.

"Uxperience" is all set to take you on a musical journey of "love" through the ages as local celebrities perform numbers by Shakespeare, Gene Kelly, The Supremes, Elvis, and Abba just to name a few with numbers such as "Dancing Cheek to Cheek", "Through the Grapevine",  "Rent", "Dirty Dancing",  and The Chapel Of Love". In keeping with tradition they will be performing a black light number, this year featuring "Kiss The Girl", from the Disney Movie"The Little Mermaid"

This year they have chosen to donate the proceeds to the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital for a state of the art therapeutic bath, and to Windreach Farms, who offer equestrian opportunities for those living with physical or psychological challenges.

Venue

Uxperiece this year, will offer, for the first time ever, reserved seating as they have relocated to the Uxbridge Music Hall to honour the talented, long standing, humourous hard working volunteer group that makes up the cast and crew.

 Show Times

April 30th, May 1st, and 2nd 7:30 pm
Matinee performance May 2nd at 3:00 pm

Tickets can be purchased in advance @ Presents Presents or @ the Music Hall Box Office 1/2 hour before show times.

Children (under 12) $10.00
Adults $18.00

Group Rates available through Michael Bridgeman @ 905-852-1836

In the words of a fellow AR Member Ryan Shaugnessy an attorney and real estate broker in Saint Louis, Missouri here are some helpful hints to fostering a good relationship with your real estate agent.

Numbers are a very big part of our life."Kate" Elim posted about  numbers in her post on points  77,777 Blogging Points and I couldn't help but think how much of our lives are "Ruled BY Numbers"

Numbers That Rule Us

1. We are judged by and judge others by their numbers
   
2. We are tracked and traced by numbers
3. We are measured by numbers
4. We are kept in line by numbers
5. We are held accountable by numbers
6. We watch our weight by numbers
7. We measure our worth in numbers
8. We measure our success in numbers
9. We count our age in numbers
10. We measure our competitive position by numbers
    

For some its all about the numbers

1. The number of points they have here on AR
2. The number of comments they receive on a post
   
3. The number of followers they have on Twitter
4. The number of friends they have on facebook
5. The number of listing presentation they need to make to get a listing
6. The number of listings they need to meet their goals
7. The number of deals they have in a year
8. The number of dollars each deal earns
9. The number of dollars each deal costs
10. The number of dollars they have to pay in taxes

Who would we be with out numbers

1. would we be ageless
2. would we be childless
3. would we be rich
4. would we be poor
5. would we be successful
6. would we be a failure
7. would we be over weight
8. would we be under weight
9. would we be less competitive
10. would we be more compassionate

We tend to let the numbers become the focus and stop thinking about what is behind the numbers, the people,   the event, the issue. We forget who we are, could or should be. We focus on the numbers and we measure

Your Invitation to once again enjoy the popular Fridays at the Foster as it returns for the 09 season.

The season starts Friday May the 1st with the Students of Jane Loewen performing Broadway, Classical & other songs with Jane accompanying on the piano.7:30 - 8:30 pm.

The Thomas Foster Memorial is a striking contrast to the surrounding rolling farm lands. Inspired by the Taj Mahal in India and Christian Byzantine churches it was built as a resting place for Fosters wife and daughter.

The Foster Memorial itself is worthy of the visit even with out the music. This wonderful unique treasure of byzantine design is located approx 4 km north of Uxbridge on Durham 1. The solid copper roof has leaded stained glass windows. The doors are constructed of solid brass again with stained glass windows. The floor and ceiling are covered with marble mosaics with inlaid symbols There is a marble alter and the columns supporting the great arches are also marble with devon stone capitals. The structure itself is octagon in shape and built of Indiana limestone with a great central dome.

Foster was born July 24th, 1825, in Lambton Mills but was raised in the former Scott Township (now part of Uxbridge) where the family moved after his mothers passing where his father ran the Hotel in the Hamlet of Leaskdale. Later in life he would become a butcher in cabbage town, (Toronto) and serve as the Mayor of Toronto from 1925 to 1927 in addition to being elected as an MP.

For more information about Thomas foster visit Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia

At the dedication of the Memorial Thomas told the gathering present --

"success is determined, not by financial worth, but rather if the world became a better place because that person passed through it."

May 1 Students of Jane Loewen - Singing Will perform Broadway, Classical & other songs with Jane accompanying on the piano. Jane is a Singer, Teacher & RCM voice examiner.

May 8 Maneli Jamal - Guitar Maneli has mastered the virtuosic style, with a mix of classical, Flamenco, percussive playing & composes unique movements far outside the traditional song writing.

May 15 Joanne Shaw - Singing/Guitar Joanne has a warm & sincere vocal style with her songs running a course from folk to country with hints of jazz & blues. She writes songs with a maturity that befits her experience. Her music still retains enthusiasm & freshness.

May 22 Now & Then - Singing Rick Hannah & Larry Barnett with their vocal harmonies with 40 years experience. Rick & Larry also donate their musical talent for charities.

May29 Pine Ridge Chorus - Singing Sweet Adeline Chapter singing barbershop-style harmony. A chorus of women who have been very successful in the competitions in Syracuse. June 5 David Barrett – Guitar David has performed & collaborated with some of the best-known musicians & bands & continues to compose, produce & perform solo guitar in Canada & the U.S. June 1

2 Nancy Hall - Guitar/singing A pure voice that holds the audience with her exceptional ability to keep you entertained & your toes tapping with the music.

June 19 Lawrence Cotton - Singing Lawrence is a professional Opera/Musical theatre singer & actor. A ballad lover whose music is tuneful with deep rhythmic grounding.

June 26 Cynthia Nidd & Jane Plewman - Violin Cynthia has been teaching classical violin and fiddle techniques for over 20 years. Jane is also a local Suzuki Teacher in both violin and cello and is a member of Durham, Ont. Americas Suzuki Association. July 3 – Erwin Schack – Guitar Erwin is a local finger-style Guitarist, who performs pieces by Bruce Cockburn, Don Ross, Preston Reed, and more.

July 10 Maneli Jamal - Guitar He has mastered the virtuosic style, with a mix of classical, flamenco & percussive playing & composes unique movements for outside the traditional song writing.

July 17 Marie Lynn Hammond/Brian O’Sullivan -  Marie-Lynn is a Canadian singer whose voice & style stand out prominently. Brian has studied voice & guitar at the Royal Conservatory & York Univ. & performs folk, jazz & Celtic music.

July 24 Jane Loewen - Singer Jane sings a mixed program of Broadway, Jazz and Classical favourites. She is an experienced performer with degrees in voice from the Royal Conservatory of Music & Univ. of Toronto. July 31 Marie Lynn Hammond, Trio Kathy Kay on Flute, Brian on Guitar Marie-Lynn & Brian are a duo that keeps the audience entertained with their exceptional musical style complimenting each other. Kathy Kay is classically trained & has adapted to improvisation in folk, pop, jazz idioms.

Aug.7 Chris Saunders – Guitar Chris is a well-known local musician whose main love is acoustic finger-style guitar. He has played in many local theatre productions & concerts.

Aug 14 T3 – Variety show. Jamie Wagg & Kristen Mathews with their young adult group will perform compilations of songs & excerpts from famous Musicals.

Aug 21 Mike Thompson - Guitar Mike paints a vivid passion-filled song-story, while accompanying himself on a guitar, harmonica, dobra, & slide guitar. He also plays pedal steel, lap steel & mandolin.

Aug 28 Erwin Schack - Guitar Erwin is a local finger-style Guitarist who performs pieces by Bruce Cockburn, Don Ross Preston Reed & more. Sept. 4 Kim Brown - Singer Acoustic Guitar – Alternative Folk Music. Kim has been performing at Toronto concerts & the club scene & recording her popular CD’s of her favourite songs.

Sept 11, Uxbridge Harpers - Gwyneth Reid, Susan Montreuil The sound of the harps under the roof of the Foster is absolutely lovely as they play soft & soothing melodies & Celtic tunes.

Sept. 18 Jane Loewen - Singer Jane has been active in the local music scene as a singer, pianist & music director. Jane will sing a mixed program of Broadway, Jazz, & Classical favourites.

Sept. 25 Maneli Jamal - Maneli mastered the virtuosic style, with a mix of classical, flamenco, percussive playing & composes unique movements outside of the traditional song writing. Oct 2 Poor Tom – Guitars/ Singing Wanda Stride & Susan Luke produce acoustic original Celtic (East coast) Music. A musical journey through harmony, vocals, fiddle, piano, mandolin, accordion, tin whistle and guitar.

Oct 9 Nancy Hall - Singer A pure voice that holds the audience & with her exceptional ability to keep her audience entertained everyone enjoys the wide variety of music Nancy performs.

Oct. 16- Maneli Jamal - Guitarist Maneli mastered the virtuosic style, with a mix of classical flamenco, percussive playing & composes unique movements for outside the traditional song writing. Oct 23 Brian O’Sullivan & Kathy Kay – Guitar/ Flute Brian has studied voice & guitar at the Royal Conservatory & York Univ. Kathy is classically trained & has readily adapted to improvisation in Folk, Pop & Jazz idioms. Both Brian & Kathy have performed extensively for many different functions.

An estimated 6 million plus Canadians were expected to join over 1 billion people world wide today to stage events and projects that look at a wide range of environmental issues.

In Ontario The Ministry of Energy recently announced The Ontario home energy audit and retrofit program to encourage homeowners to save energy and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

These two programs provide homeowners with up to $150 towards the cost of a home energy audit and rebates of up to $10,000 (50 per cent paid by the province and 50 per cent paid by the federal government ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes Program) for retrofits that address the energy issues identified in the audit.

In addition, under the proposed federal Home Renovation Tax Credit – (HRTC), you can claim a non-refundable tax credit on your 2009 income tax return based on eligible expenditures incurred for work performed or goods acquired after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010. The HRTC applies to eligible expenditures exceeding $1,000 and up to $10,000, resulting in a maximum credit of $1,350 [($10,000 - $1,000) x 15%

Under the Ontario program, homeowners can receive up to 50 per cent (up to $150) of the energy audit cost. Homeowners who complete any or all of the suggested upgrades identified in the energy audit qualify for the combined federal and provincial rebates of up to $10,000. As well, under Ontario’s proposed Green Energy Act, homeowners will be required to complete home energy audits prior to sale of homes.

While Earth day is today April 22 there is a world of resources out there to help encourage an ongoing effort to clean up our planet such as Pitch In Canada or for the Top Ten Earth Day Movies visit Kaboose.

The list of resources goes on and on so Come on Canada keep the initiative going.

No were not talking about a Chip and Dale event

but we are talking about a business that recognizes times have changed and so has who we market to. They recognize that what once worked well is no longer enough. Like today's web savvy real estate professionals they recognize that it is not enough to open a store front do a little newspaper advertising and sit back and wait

They recognize the importance of getting involved in the community and paying back with a variety of programs such as their Huck Finn Youth Fishing Day. They recognize the need for a corporate social conscience.

TIMES HAVE CHANGED!!

There was a time when the male members of our species dominated the aisles of this local haunt. It was almost their exclusive domain with little to attract the average female. Over time it has evolved and responded to the market place. Last year this event had the ladies lined up around the store waiting patiently to get in

What Are We Talking About

We are talking about Canadian Tire, A store that is holding a Ladies Night Sunday April 19th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm where every lady who enters will receive a free give away and have the opportunity to win one of the fabulous draw prizes.

An evening where ladies will take over the aisles once dominated by car parts and accessories in search of "Ladies Only" bargains such as, one of the one hundred, 11 pc Lagostina Padova cookware sets that are marked down from $519.99 to a low of $159.00

A store that recognizes the power of the purse

Just as the Real Estate Industry has changed to meet the changing demands of the market place Canadian Tire has evolved from what was predominately an automotive store, where the auto service center and automotive section dominated the store, to today's store where the automotive section occupies less that 1/3 of the retail space, a store that competes in the same market place as Wallmart, Home Depot, and other major retailers.

Ah!! The days of our youth, the days of building a raft and floating it on the pond in the field, pretending to be Huckleberry Finn, your head filled with dreams of being on the raft as it lazily drifts down the meandering Mississippi River.

Ah!! Those carefree days, filled with memories to be shared with your children.

Share some of those memories on Sat April 25th. Bring your youngsters out to Elgin pond in Uxbridge and reminisce about those days. Teach your kids the fine art of fishing as you join in this Uxbridge Youth Fishing Event.

No Fishing Gear No Problem There is free fishing rod and reel loaners and  free bait.

One of the first things you do is line up for your poles and cup of worms....always a challenge to get the wiggly worms on those little hooks, but there is usually a local celebrity or two that can be coerced into lending a hand, it's all in the fun of the day. This event is well attended by parents, grandparent and plenty of kids, even in the rain the kids excitement is contagious.

This is the seventh year for the Huck Finn Fishing Day with local sponsors that include Canadian Tire, Durham Regional Police, The Uxbridge Legion, Blitxcreek Pro Fising, The Optimists, The town of Uxbridge, as well as others. Together they put on a very good day for all participants.

Fish from 10 am to 1 pm with plenty of fish to be caught.

Don't miss the Huck Finn Parade. Dress up in your best Huck Finn outfit decorate your bike or wagon and join the parade, starting at Elgin park (9:30am).

Huckleberry Finn and Jim, on their raft

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Uxbridge, Ontario

Presented
by
Kathy Clulow

Sales Representatives
RE/MAX Scugog Realty Ltd. Brokerage 905-852-6143 Each office is independently owned and operated
© 2009 Kathy Clulow (Uxbridge Real Estate Online) All rights reserved.