Uxbridge Information & Events

Fall Foliage - Day Trips - Durham Region

Gates Open Savour Durham Weekend If taking in a Fall Foliage Day Trip To The Huntsville area is out of the question this weekend you may want to take in the Gates Open Savour Durham Weekend right here at home. You will have an enjoyable time exploring Durham's country side and have an opportunity to enjoy some early fall foliage. This one day event takes place October 3rd. It is a self guided tour of several Durham Region Farms. This region wide farm tour showcases local farms and culinary delights created using locally grown products. This is the fifth year for this Region Wide Tour that provides an opportunity to tour the farms and learn about agriculture, in addition you can sample farm fresh products and treat created by farm families and chefs from around the region. While you are welcome to pack your own lunch for a picnic along the way there is no need as local options will be available at some of the farms. In addition there are many fine restaurants throughout the region where you can also stop for a tasty lunch. Don't forget your cooler to pack away those tasty treats you might purchase. (cash only please) In addition to the farms on the tour you can add some of the local Durham Region Farm Markets to your trip.  .......... Make It A Great Weekend ..........  To learn more about country Living or what housing options Uxbridge and the surrounding area has to offer; be it condominium or detached homes, in town or rural communities, country homes, estates or farms just give me a call or Text Me

          

If You are headed out for a colour excursion this weekend up to Algonquin Park for a Fall Foilage Day Trip take time to explore Huntsville and check out the wall mural displays by the Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery.

Scattered throughout the downtown area and out on the high school you will find an amazing collection of wall murals. Here are a few we photographed earlier this year. In the lower corner is a likeness of Tom Thomson that is located in front of the Civic Centre ..... while not part of the collection it is very striking and certainly adds to the uniqueness of the downtown area.

 

 

While You are there you may want to visit the

Huntsville Centennial Centre
renamed the

G8 Summit Centre

 

  

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Uxbridge, Ontario - Celebration Of The Arts 2010 - October 1st to October 9th

The Party is not over yet the Celebration continues

October 1st -

Fridays At The Foster  7:30 P.M   - "Gwyneth & Paul Reid"

Gwyneth & Paul Reid an Irish evening of harp, pipe and whistle.. Admission By Donation at the door 9449 Concession 7 (Take Main St North) 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 Foster's wife and daughter.  "success is determined, not by financial worth, but rather if the world became a better place because that person passed through it."  Thomas Foster At the dedication of the Memorial.

October 2nd -

Lunch Hour Concert - An hour long piano concert of classical music by BJ Byers. Know to some local residents as the manager of the Hobby Horse Arms BJ is also know for his love of the piano

Saturday 12:30pm
St Andrews-Chalmers Presbyterian Church
Toronto St.

Wed Oct 6 Roxy Short Film Festival Discuss their work with the actors and filmmakers who will be present for this presentation of prizewinning films from the Toronto Short Film Festival. 8pm doors open 7:30 at the Roxy Theatres Uxbridge Tickets $25 includes refreshments available from the Roxy Presents Presents or at the door if available

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Name The Subjects Or Objects In The Pictures If You Can

The Reveal

Recently  Barrie and I were able to take some personal time and spent a few hours at the Uxbridge Fair.You know we hardly ever go anywhere with out at least one camera for you just never know what you might see. We did get some nice fair shots, The wrecking race, the amusement section, and some of the exhibits and displays. Some were for fun and some were for future posts.

Here Are Some We Took So You Had Something To Ponder Over This Past Weekend.

While some were close most were way off base when they

tried to

Name The Subjects Or Objects In The Pictures

Baa Baa Black Sheep Have You Any Wool

 

"Alpaca Beans" or Manure - sometimes called 'Alpaca Gold" or "Black Gold"

 Alpaca Manure is said to be one of the richest organic fertilizers
and it can be used with out waiting for it to be composted  

 

A cousin to ..... Rats .....  who would have Guessed

According to Wikipedia there are about 2,277 species of rodents.

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What A Party 

What an opportunity to learn and share what living in Uxbridge is like and about.

And you had an invitation

to this all day event

Uxbridge Merchants And Artists

THREW A STREET PARTY

The 25 on 25 Uxbridge Street Party

They had something for all the senses

Smell - the flowers and food

Hear - the speakers and musicians

See - artists at work

Touch - the finished works

Taste - some of the fine food samples

Hope You Eenjoyed It As Much As We Did

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 Just a few of the things you may have seen or participated in if you were there

The talking Garbage Can

Painters painting the party scene

The children's hands collage

Live music and wandering minstrels

Young Artists wall murals

The street scene painted by passersby

The Speakers Corner

The sights, smells, sounds, feel, and taste of a great street party

And For The Shorties In The Crowd The Roxy Put On A Saturday Morning Treat

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Name The Subjects Or Objects In The Pictures If You Can

Recently  Barrie and I were able to take some personal time and spent a few hours at the Uxbridge Fair.You know we hardly ever go anywhere with out at least one camera for you just never know what you might see. We did get some nice fair shots, The wrecking race, the amusement section, and some of the exhibits and displays. Some were for fun and some were for future posts.

Here Are Some We Took So You Would Have Something To Ponder About This Weekend.

CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THEY ARE

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Uxbridge Merchants And Artists Are Throwing A STREET PARTY

As part of this years Celebration Of The Arts and Your Invited ...... Your invited  to come and see, hear, smell, touch,taste and explore that elusive sixth sense. With interactive events, competitions and a parade everyone will enjoy a a myriad of sensory experiences. This is a wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with local residents, merchants, and artists .....   An Opportunity To Learn More About Life & Living In Uxbridge     Uxbridge is a community that has been described as having an absurdly rich cultural life.   This Saturday the 25th of September Join Local Merchants, Artists and Residents as they get together to celebrate the 25th anniversay of Celebrating the Arts In Uxbridge.   The 25 on 25 Uxbridge Street Party Download the full size map of events   I hope to see you there! Make it a great day!

 Happy House Hunting

The Gift Of Life

Thanks to a very generous person one of my clients received a new heart yesterday. 

I would like to make a shout out and huge thank you to anyone who has filled out a donor card. In Canada, we sign the card along with our driver's license. 

Such a miracle:

Nadine a young mom of 3 kids who has been suffering from a rare heart disease for 4 years has now been given her life back.  Nadine has suffered greatly for 4 years.  Early in July the doctors felt she would not live long enough for a donor, so they installed an artificial heart to keep her alive and now today her new donated heart is beating in her chest. 

I find it hard to fathom, and can only imagine the delight of her entire family.  So, thank you to whomever signed the donor card that allowed this miracle to happen and to all those who will sign them to give the ‘gift of life' to others.

Blessings

Uxbridge, Ontario - Celebration Of The Arts 2010 -

Uxbridge has an enormous amount of local artistically talented people who use their talent to entertain, amuse and support Uxbridge residents, events, and charities. Several local sculptors have taken a great deal of time to sculpt art works out of some of the trees that had to be cut down around Uxbridge for safety reasons. These sculptures are then placed around Uxbridge for all to enjoy.

  

Pictures of two of the sculptures in progress
during the Celebration Of The Arts in 2008

Nothing To Celebrate

Unfortunately Uxbridge also has a problem with graffiti and a group who seem bent on destroying public and private property. I can just imagine the angst that the sculptors felt when they saw their works despoiled in a wanton display of disregard for the contribution they made to Uxbridge.

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Uxbridge, Ontario - Celebration Of The Arts 2010 - Week Two Events - Books And Authors

Ted Barris will be the MC as three authors read from their works and talk with the audience at the Uxbridge Music Hall.

Ken Finkleman will be reading from his latest book "Noah's Turn".

"Finkleman is best known as the writer, creator and producer of the CBC Television series The Newsroom, in which he starred as television news producer George Findlay. He produced a number of other series for Canadian television as well, including Married Life, Foolish Heart, Foreign Objects and More Tears. Each of these series also included Findlay as a linking character.

Finkleman also wrote the screenplays for a number of Hollywood films in the 1980s, including Grease 2, Airplane II: The Sequel and the Madonna film Who's That Girl. His television productions are seen, in part, as a reaction to his experiences in the mainstream Hollywood studio system." wikipedia

Lisa Moore will be reading from her new novel "February" The book tells the story of Helen O'Mara, who lost her husband when the oil rig, Ocean Ranger, sank during a Valentine's Day storm in 1982. "February"  has just been nominated for the Man Booker Prize.

"Moore's 2002 book Open was a commercial and critical breakthrough, earning a nomination for the Giller Prize. Her first novel, Alligator (2005), was also nominated for the Giller Prize. It won the 2006 Commonwealth Writers' Prize Best Book Award, Caribbean and Canada Region, and is longlisted for the 2007 IMPAC Award. Moore often incorporates her Newfoundland heritage in her work; Alligator, for example, is set in St. John's". wikipedia

Trevor Cole has worked everywhere from a factory floor to the boardroom of a national newspaper. He is the author of "Norman Bray In The performance Of His Life" and the "Fearsom Particles"  

"His first novel, Norman Bray, in the Performance of His Life, was published in 2004 and became a finalist at the 2004 Governor General's Awards. His second novel, "The Fearsome Particles," likewise was nominated for the Governor General's Award. Cole began the site AuthorsAloud.com in August 2006 to "present readings and insights by Canadian authors and poets." Itunes now features an AuthorsAloud podcast, which Cole hosts."wikipedia

Thursday Sept 23, 8 pm Uxbridge Music Hall
Tickets $15 (includes refreshments)
from Blue Heron Books or at the door

Algonquin Park Fall Foilage Nearing Peak Viewing

I've been meaning to check Algonquin Parks Peek Colour chart for the last few days and with the start of fall decided now was the time.

According to the information updated daily the peak is in the next 7 to 14 days.There is a growing amount of red,yellow, and orange in the sugar maple canopy and the colours are quickly strengthening. This weekend would be a good time to take a road trip up through Huntsville into the western portion of the park. Good colours should be visible for the first 25K of highway 60 through the park

" During the past 35+ years, the earliest fall colour peak recorded was September 15, 1982, and the latest October 9, 1996. The average peak of the Sugar Maple canopy in the western portion of the Highway 60 Corridor is September 27. Learn more about the history of Algonquin's fall colour peak."

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Uxbridge, Ontario - Celebration Of The Arts 2010 - Week Two Events 

What a line up a five day juried art show, a children's art show, Friday's at the Foster, Uxbridge Unplugged, a lunch hour concert, shorts for shorties, the Silver Gala and a street celebration.

Sept 21st

Opening Day for

5 Day JURIED ART SHOW

A Juried Selection Of Art
from
local Uxbridge Artists
and Others
Includes Paintings, Sculptures,
Photography and Much More

Uxbridge Township Council Chambers
Toronto St
Sept 21st - Sept 26th
10am - 6pm
Opening Reception Sept 21st 7:30pm
Refreshments
all Welcome

Also

Childrens Art Show
Location and times
as above
Opening Reception
6:30pm
all Welcome

Both events are free

Sept 24th

FRIDAYS AT THE FOSTER

7:30 at the Foster Memorial
vocal duets
Now and Then
Rick and Larry
plus
The Tudor Concert Choir
Free - Donations Appreciated

UXBRIDGE UNPLUGGED

Four Artist -  Four Styles
Hosted by Neil Crone
Tamara Williamson, Carlie Laidlaw,
Leah Daniels, Whitney Ross-Barris

Doors open 8pm
$15 Tickets
Presents, Presents and Blue Heron Books
or @ the door if available
cash bar

Sept 25th

Shorts For Shorties

Saturday Morning Cartoons
The Best of the New Cartoons from the worldwide film festival
Roxy Theatre

Doors Open 9am show time 9:30am
Tickets 3:50 at the door

Luch Hour Concert

Welcome Back Students
Meghan Mckibbon, Travis Smalley and Christina Campsall

12:30pm
St Andrews Presbyterian church
Toronto St
free - donations appreciated

"25 on 25 Street Celebration"

DAY LONG STREET PARTY

For all the Senses
hear, touch, taste, see, smell
Interactive events, competitions, and a parade

organized by the downtown merchants and local artists
9:30am - 5pm
Come and Celebrate

Silver Gala

A look at the Future Artists of Uxbridge
25 year... 25th day ...25 hours
8 world premiers ..... All Created in 25 Hours

 And Remembering the Past
recognizing the people who founded the celebration
and those that helped it grow
Topped off with dancing into the evening with Tom and Friends

at The Uxbridge Music Hall
7:30 pm
Tickets $25 includes gourmet refreshments(cash bar)
Presents, Presents and Blue Heron Books
or @ the door if available
cash bar

 

THE CELEBRATION IS ON

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Annual Toronto Waterfront Marathon/Half Marathon/5k race is Sunday, September 26th

Yes, it's that time of year again! The annual Toronto Waterfront Marathon/Half Marathon/5k race is happening this Sunday, September 26th, This year 3 of my grandsons will join me in lacing up our sneakers to take part in this fun and worthwhile event. As much as I'll enjoy the walk itself, the real reason why I look forward to it is the opportunity to raise support for an organization that I'm passionate about -- Matthew House. 

Click here to check out my personal fund-raising page 

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Every last cent of your donation will go directly to Matthew House

Will you consider sponsoring me to help me reach surpass my fund-raising goal?  We all know that many people are feeling the impact of these uncertain economic times in very real ways.  However, the unfortunate reality is that the needy in our community suffer the most when the going gets rough, and organizations like Matthew House need support now more than ever.  Difficult times provide a great opportunity to encourage others, and to dig deep to show your support for the marginalized in our midst!

Matthew House is a shelter in downtown Toronto that welcomes newly arrived refugees to Canada and provides support and settlement assistance that they need to get on their feet in a new and unfamiliar place.  As a board member of several years I feel it is an honour, to be participating in the run once again, to help raise support this year as we continue offering much needed services to refugees in a challenging economic environment.

Matthew House is no stranger to exciting times and big challenges. As a charitable organization, we rely on the generosity of people like you to propel our mission and purpose (we receive no government funding), we continue to need strong support as we grow.  The Toronto Waterfront Marathon/5k is a great way to offer your support to Matthew House, you get the satisfaction of knowing I'll be waking up super early on September 26th to walk! Please follow the link below to my personal event web page and make a donation online in mere minutes... you'll be amazed at how quick and easy it is!  Every dollar counts! You will receive a tax receipt immediately by email.

Even if you're not able to make a financial donation, please keep Matthew House in your thoughts and prayers as we go about our work in the community, and continue to check our website (matthewhouse.ca) for updates!  You can even book a tour of our main shelter in Toronto, which is a great way to learn more about our organization. If you haven't seen our Dundas St. Shelter since its "Divine Design" TV makeover earlier this year, come check it out!
 
I truly appreciate you taking the time to make it all the way through this Post, and for thoughtfully considering my request for support. 

Thanks so much!

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Huntsville, Ontario - Who Is The Man In The Picture? The Reveal

In My Post Who Is The Man In The Picture? with this week end being the 25 Annual Uxbridge Studio Tour I thought it might be fitting to see if any one could tell me who this man is and where this likeness can be found.

Ontario has a rich artistic history of which this man is a part. You will find his paintings in art galleries museums,and private collections. His work has been displayed in the National Gallery Of Canada. His paintings have fetched over a million dollars at auction. Tom Thomson  August 5, 1877 - July 8, 1917 He Spent A lot of time in Algonquin Park in central and north central Ontario . He painted for about 1/6 of his life and only 3 Years full time. Most of his work was never signed and he produced less than 50 canvasas While many believe he was a member of The Group of Seven he was not. The Group Of Seven Consisted of  Varley, Jackson, Harris,  Johnston, Lismer, MacDonald Carmichael

Tom Thomson and Emily Carr were  associated with the Group of Seven, but were never official members

Juli Vosmik Did Her Homework she figured out who he was and where the pictures were taken. While I did not ask she like many thought he was a member of the group of seven. He was part of the group prior to WW1. Thompson died in 1917 and the remaining group started calling themselves the Group of Seven in 1919.

This Likeness is in front of the Huntsville Civic Center 

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Uxbridge,Ontario,

Wagner's Lake
Uxbridge, Ontario

Hidden Treasure-Waterfront Property! 

Just minutes from Uxbridge
Less than 1 hour from Toronto.
Quaint 'Cottage' offers cozy year round comfort
 on a beautiful lot
Small stream trickles towards the lake
 Swim, Paddle, Skate
Year Round Fun-All In Your Own Backyard.

  
 

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by
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Who Is The Man In The Picture?

This week end is the 25 Annual Uxbridge Studio Tour so I thought it might be fitting to see if any one could tell me who this man is and where this likeness can be found.

Ontario has a rich artistic history of which this man is a part. You will find his paintings in art galleries museums,and private collections. His work has been displayed in the National Gallery Of Canada. His paintings have fetched over a million dollars at auction. CAN YOU TELL ME WHO HE IS, where this likeness can be found? ...... MAKE IT A GREAT WEEKEND ..........  To learn more about country Living or what housing options Uxbridge and the surrounding area has to offer; be it condominium or detached homes, in town or rural communities, country homes, estates or farms just give me a call or Text Me

          

Uxbridge, Ontario - Celebration Of The Arts 2010 - Days 3 and 4 - Uxbridge Studio Tour, Lunch Hour Concert and One World Dance Concert

This weekend the ever popular Uxbridge Studio Tourtakes centre stage as local artists and their guests open their 'home studios'

10am to 6 pm.
Saturday September 18th
Sunday September 19th
tour maps and more

The studio environments encompass all that Uxbridge has to offer with some located on large country properties and others in smaller spaces in town. You will traverse our hills and vales from Sunderland and beyond in the north to Claremont in the south with Uxbridge right in the heart of them all. Pack a picnic or enjoy a feast at one of the many local restaurants, but whatever you do plan to make a day, or two, of it.

A must see is the work of the amazingly creativeViktor Tinkl who's home is surrounded by bizarre concrete aqua ducts, gargoyles, figurines and whimsical whatnot's. This stop alone could keep you and your children enthralled, entertained and amused for a good part of a day. Here you will find works made from recycled material that Victor collects and turns into such things as tin soldiers and dancing card sharks (below) 

Local artists are celebrating their 25th year of opening their 'home studios' for the annual Uxbridge Studio Tour. Participating artists this year include artists located in Uxbridge and the surrounding hamlets of Claremont, Goodwood, Sandford, Victoria Corners and the communities of Port Perry and Sunderland. The Uxbridge Studio Tour members represent the present 21st century artist.   Sept. 18th Lunch Hour Concert World Music Hour Take a lunch break at St AndrewsChalmers Presbyterian Church on Toronto St to enjoy the musical talents of the Shimoda Family and Susan Luke. Listen to the calming sounds of the Japanese recorder, ranging in size from 8 inches to eight feet they are a wonder to hear and see.

"Historical and traditional, hand built or by brushstroke, recycled, encaustic and digital, composites of fantasy or memory, sculptural and structural, renaissance or modernist, the Uxbridge Studio Tour members encompass the present day 21st Century artist" source Uxbridge Studio Tour

Also at this concert will be Susan Luke and special guests with music to set your fingers and toes to tapping as you enjoy some celtic fiddle playing.

Saturday Sept 18th

Ken Whiteley
One World Dance Concert
a rare performance by this iconic performer
with a full Band

With a musical journey that has taken him from jug band, folk and swing to blues, gospel and children's music Ken Whiteleyis a Canadian roots music legend. Whitley's accolades include a Canadian Folk Music Award, Genie Award for Best Original Song in a Canadian film, Lifetime achievement awards from the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals and Mariposa Folk Festival. Described as a cross between Pete Seeger and Tony Bennett his outstanding musical performances of original award winning songs guarantee good times for all.

"Ken's productions have garnered 10 Canadian Gold and Platinum records, 4 American Gold records, 22 Juno and 2 Grammy nominations, and sold over 8 million copies."

Uxbridge Mucic Hall
Tickets $25 from Presents, Presents and Blue Heron Books
or @ the door if available

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Uxbridge, Ontario

Celebration Of The Arts 2010 - Day 2

The ongoing Fridays at The Foster series joins the Celebration Of The Arts with their Friday evening offering for the week.

Fridays At The Foster  7:30 P.M  September 17th - "Macullin"

Macullin (Bruce MacNeil & Tommy Pullin) - Guitar/Singing

Original songs and some cover tunes presented in an acoustic format (late 60's to 80's)

Admission By Donation at the door

 

 

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 Uxbridgeon 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.

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.

For more information about Thomas foster visit Wikipedia,

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."

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Uxbridge, Ontario

Celebration Of The Arts 2010 - Day 1

While some pre celebration events have already taken place today is the first day of this three week long celebration of the arts.

The Motley Theatre

The Motley Theatre Presents a reading of "The Last Of The Red Hot Lovers" a play by Neil Simonunder the direction of Anna Mackay_Smith. Much like and old fashioned radio show a play reading by professional actors contains all the feelings and emotions invoked by an actual play but leaves the set to the audiences mind.

When - Thursday Sept 16th 8 pm
Where - The Uxbridge Music Hall
Tickets $20 from Presents, Presents and Blue Heron Books
or @ the door if available includes refreshments (cash bar)

"At the comedy's core is Barney Cashman, a middle-aged, married nebbish who wants to join the sexual revolution before it's too late. A gentle soul with no experience in adultery, he fails in each of three seductions - a sexpot who likes cigarettes, whiskey, and other women's husbands; an actress friend who he discovers is madder than a hatter; and his wife's best friend, a staunch moralist." source wikipedia

 

LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN

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Uxbridge, Ontario ... Terry Fox Run

Almost all of us have been touched by cancer through the suffering and loss of family and friends...... Yet there are relativly few people who try to make a real difference, who are willing to step way outside of their comfort zone and make the decision to dedicate themselves to a greater cause.

Terry Fox was one of those people, he wanted to make a difference. In 1980 Terry started what he called a Marathon of Hope. His marathon, so abruptly intrupted,  has been continued in his name around the world now for 30 years.

The Uxbridge Terry Fox Run

 When - Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010

REGISTRATION: 8:15 AM
ONE START: 9 AM

Where - ELGIN PARK BANDSHELL - PARK ENTRANCE

 Distance - 2KM, 5KM, 10KM

For More information
Call Maggie 905.852.2169
or
Julie 905.852.6318

Uxbridge was one of the early communities to start a Terry Fox Run, spurred on by Julie Slater. Julie poured her heart and soul into organizing the run evey year until 2007 when she 'officially' handed the reigns over to her replacement.

Remembering The Early Run Years In Uxbridge 

Hornets.........It is funny what sometimes triggers a memory... hornets, each and every year at the Terry Fox run we had oranges, apples, MacDonald's Pies, Tim Bits....little treats for the participants to nibble on when they make their grand entrance over the finish line. But it is the uninvited guests that I remember...the wasps...hornets...by the hundreds...they came in droves...buzzing around, wanting to crawl over the food....driving us nuts......I can picture Wilda Clark fanning them away year after year.

I remember the early years and the progression as things grew....all the volunteers it takes to arrange for a smooth run. The people on the route....encouraging, handing out water and oranges.....the drivers...checking to make sure there are no problems...or picking up someone who is hurt. The food...calling organizations for donations...then running around, picking everything up, preparing it , taking it to Bedelia....cutting the oranges and apples, bagging them for each rest stop....the treats for afterwards....then clearing it all up and donating any good leftovers to the food bank the following Monday.

Tidy up was always the worst part. It may have been only noon...but we had started at sun up and were always exhausted. You see, people run the Terry Fox Run in different ways....some people walk, run or cycle the 10 k's, and some run it in 30 minutes.....others dash in circles organizing, greeting the runners, doing the registration, checking the donation sheets, totalling and balancing the donations, driving, manning the road blocks., manning the start whistle, and the finish line, selling the T shirts, and dozens of other little jobs that make the day run smoothly.

But most of all I Remember the driving force behind us all ..... Julie Slater

 

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TERRY FOX

He called his journey the Marathon of Hope. Terry Fox was only 18 years old when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma (bone cancer) and forced to have his right leg amputated 15 centimetres (six inches) above the knee in 1977. While in hospital, Terry was so overcome by the suffering of other cancer patients that he decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. Terry was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. An active teenager, Terry had been involved in many sports in Port Coquitlam, a community near Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada's west coast, where he was raised

Starting his run with little fanfare in St. John's, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980 he ran 42 kilometres (26 miles) a day through Canada's Atlantic provinces, Quebec and Ontario.

Although it was difficult to garner attention in the beginning, enthusiasm soon grew, and the money collected along his route began to mount. It was a journey that Canadians have never forgotten.

September 1st, after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 miles), Terry was forced to stop running outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario because cancer had appeared in his lungs. The entire nation was stunned and saddened.

Terry passed away on June 28, 1981 at age 22, this heroic Canadian was gone, but his legacy had just begun.