Juke Box Mania returns April 28
Once again, everyone is invited to join in toe-tapping fun at the 12th annual Juke Box Mania on Friday, April 28 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, 151 Lansdowne St. W. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the game runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This annual event is organized by CCRC, the Community Counselling and Resource Centre, to raise money for its professional services that help people make positive changes in their lives.
“This year promises to be even more fun as Juke Box Mania grows into the larger space at the Memorial Centre and offers new food options from local chefs,” says Hanah Howlett McFarlane, manager, philanthropy and fund development.
Hosts Catherine Hanrahan and Carey Walker will lead up to 500 people in the “name that tune” game, with colourful costumes, contests and prizes. The evening also includes a silent auction, cash bar, and food from 11 local vendors serving up their finest appetizers, beverages, and desserts all evening.
Since its inception, Juke Box Mania has raised more than $138,000. CCRC welcomes those wishing to register a sponsor table or community tables to act quickly, as tables for the event are already 70 percent sold out. Corporate tables start at $1,000 and community tables are $480 for tables of eight people. Last year the funds raised at Juke Box Mania provided 448 hours of client support.
Total funds raised by Juke Box Mania over its 11 years have reached $138,000 – all in support of CCRC services. Celebrating six decades of serving the community, the CCRC assists individuals and families in the City and County of Peterborough, Haliburton and Cobourg regions, offering services in credit and financial counselling, housing resources, community service orders, professional counselling, support and resources that assist with personal well-being, employee assistance program, connections to the community and more. A charitable non-profit, they operate out of their offices at 540 George St. and 459 Reid St.
To purchase a table, please contact Hanah Howlett McFarlane at 705743-2272 or visit CCRC at www.ccrcptbo.com.
Grace United Church
Grace United Church Men of Faith have joined with the Rain Barrel company to fundraise for the African drought. Rain barrels are $55 and pre-orders only online to www.RainBarrel.ca /grace united. Delivery is Friday, May 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please call Bruce Coulter at 705-760-9796 or email smoozed1@yahoo.ca.
St. James United Church
A Spring Muffin Party will be held at St. James United Church, 221 Romaine St., on Wednesday, April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission is $3 per person and tickets will be available at the door.
You will be treated to a variety of delicious muffins, jams, jelly and marmalade to enjoy with your tea or coffee. There will also be a Bake Table as well as a New-to-You Table.
St. James is wheel chair accessible and has an elevator for your convenience. For further information, please contact St. James Church at 705-742-2222.