Music all summer in East City
The sweet sound of music will echo next month when Mainly Music camps return to Ashburnham for another year. This is the third year for the summer camp program and exposes students to a variety of musical instruments.
There are two weekly, full day camps again this year, taking place at Mark Street United Church. The first camp runs July 10 to July 14 and the second is slated for July 19 to July 21.
The program is geared to children and youth between the ages of eight and 14 and gives learners an opportunity to play in a fullsized band.
Players learn the basics of how to play a band instrument, enhance their skills on the instrument they already play or try a new instrument for the week.
Students can play the instrument of their choice and can bring their instrument to camp or have one provided. Choices include French horn, flute, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, bass guitar, drums and more.
The program is spearheaded by local musician and teachers Lorie Windrem, Ann Millen and Shelley Barrie and gives children exposure and experience in music, since many school music programs have been cut.
This year, organizers made a few changes to the program. The most popular activities from prior years have returned and they added new content as the program continues to grow. The camp many attracts returning campers, who now have some musical training.
The camps provide programming For both new and experienced instrumental players.
New and returning features include Drumfit, voice, singing, djembi drumming, ukulele, boomwhackers and music-related art projects.
Core subjects include instrumental instruction, band and small ensemble opportunities.
Each day, players take part in music sectionals, cooperative games, singing, movement and drumming dance.
Musical fun is built into the program with activities like Music Olympics and a talent show at the end of the week.
Cost for one week is $200 and includes HST, all instruction, instrument use, art project materials, T-shirts and Friday barbecue. For details or to register online, visit http://www. mainlymusiccamp.com/ or send an email to info@mainlymusiccamp.com.
Quaker Oats book reprinted
Lakefield Heritage Research has announced a second reprint of A Dark Day in Peterborough, written by Gord Young. The book details the 1916 fire and aftermath at the Quaker Oats factory.
The re-issue also includes details of the community memorial services held Dec. 11, 2016. That date marked the one hundredth anniversary of the fire.
The book is available June 30 at Sullivans’ Drug Store, Chapters and Trent Valley Archives.
Cost is $35. Net proceeds from this limited and last run are being donated to the Bereaved Families of Peterborough. Babysitting Course Reminder St. John Ambulance offers Babysitting Basics, a one day session on the next P.A. day June 30. Class times are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course is for youths 10-to-14 years old and teaches babysitting basics, leadership, first-aid, and home-alone skills in a fun, informative way.
Call 705-745-0331, or visit sja. ca, for more information or to register.