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The program involves parents, screened by the police, who open their homes as a haven to children play- ing or walking in the area who get into some sort of trouble, are sick or lost. The kids identify the block parent home by a sign in the window. The first phase of the program is currently under way in five school areas in Waterloo. The Block Parents pro- gram has worked well in Kitchener and is now get- ting underway in Waterloo as well. There will also be a coun- tryside tour. This will be a two-and-a-half hour guided tour of points of interest in and around Elmira. The tour will visit the cover- ed bridge, a general store, a harness shop, blacksmith shop and a buggy and wagon shop. The bus will leave Buses from the mall Ieiii take visitors to one of four local sugar bushes open for tours. Wagons and tractors will take people into the bushes where maple sap is being collected, evaporate ed and processed into maple syrup. Cost of the tour will be adults 81.50 and children 50cents. Block parent open houses The sap has started flow- ing and Elmira is busily planning its springtime festivities for April 2. Many activities have been plan- ned for this year's tSth an- nual maple syrupfestival. ' Elmira prepares for maple festival Seagrams Stadium Adult Badminton cancelled for Wed. March 30th, 1977. Adult Recreation Centre Sat. April 2nd - l:00-4:00p.m. You are invited to come as a spectator or bring your favourite hobby and demonstrate. For more informa- tion call 579-1020. WATERLOO JUVENILES VS. OSHAWA Wed. March 27th - 7:00 p.m Waterloé Arena WATE RLOO BANTAMS IDIIIJ BADMINTON VS. OSHAWA Thurs March 24th _ 8:00pm Waterloo Arena Sat, March 26th _ 8 30p,m. Albert McCormick Arena ".IU. A "OBI“ FIIILS HOBBY 'sjfTTh" Other residents of Water- loo interested in the pro- gram may write Block Par- ent Bureau, Regional Clerk's Department, Marsland Cen- ter or phone 885-9400. 4. Those in the Léxing'ton school area are also invited to this forum. The first open house will be held Tuesday, March 29 at 8:15 p.m. at Neil Mac- Eachem school. All area residents of Cedarbrae or Sir Edgar Bauer schools are invited as well. The second open house will be at Sandowne School at Ipan. on Monday, April "Where Can You Run?" will also be shown at these meetings. _ These are only some of the activities going on in Elmira April 2. Others in- clude an arts and crafts exhibit, a coffee house, a logsawing competition and many more. with maple syrup will be sold from four locations. Coffee or milk' is includ- ed with your pancakes. The griddles are hot at 7 a.m. till4:30p.m. New this year is an antique show and sale. This repre- sentative collection will be on display in the exhibits building on the fairgrounds There will be 12 exhibitors displaying primitives and Waterloo County collect- ables. This show and sale will be open April 1, 6 tm 10pm. and April 2, 8 a.m.. toSp.m. every hour starting at " a.m. Tickets are a. VNWWM paw mus-s: lS Spring classes in woodworking & furniture refinishing begin April 5th. Location: 272 King St. N. Waterloo. Times: Tuesday 9-12, 2-4 p.m.. Thursday 9-12, 2-4 D.m. Cost: $15 (40-59 yrs. ). $10 (60 yrs. and over). Registration: March 21-25th, 2-4 p.m., Adult Recreation Center For further information call 579-1020. Creative Stitchery: Wed- nesday: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: $5 HO weeks. Crocheting: Thursday (beginner) 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $5/10 weeks. Tuesday (advanced) 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $5/10 weeks. Macrame: Fiiday '92:! ll:30a.m. Cost: $5/10 wks. Pottery: 11:00 a.m. (supplies " Oil Painting: Monday (be- ginner) 9:00-11:00 a.m. Cost: $5/10 weeks (supplies L Tuesday 1 intermediate) 9: 00- 11 :00 a.m. Cost: $5/10 weeks. Wednesday (advanced) 9:00- 11:00 a.m. Cost: $5/10 weeks. Mixed Crafts: Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $5/10 wks. (with an additional 50e per lesson for supplies). For Adults 40 a: diver -seorirt. Tuesday. 9:30- ll:30a.m Cost: $5/10weeks. ONTARIO LAWN TENN IS ASSOCIATION (O.L.T.A.) Certified Instructor - Rick Iiiinsitas LOCATION: Waterloo Arena Advanced (stroke analysis, drills, strategy GROUPINGS: Beginner (introduction to basic strokes and rules) SESSIONS: Six lessons in 3 or 6 week options. Intermediate (review basics, spin stiokes and practice drills) COST: $12.00 senior, $7.00 junior (under 16) N NOTES: Junior Session; (under 16), Saturday mornings for 6 weeks staring April 9th TIMES: 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. one hour lesson per group ADVANCED I Mystery Trip No. 1 Thursday March 31, 1977 CALL - 579-1020 Leave: 9:002.m. Return: 5:00 p.m. Cost: $4.00 Mystery Trip No. t Monday April 4, 1977 CALL - 7440122 Leave: 9:00a.m. Retum: 5.00 gm. (April 12 - June 14) Call 51sritl20 to Register Includes: library. games mom, floor a. table shuffle- board. Coffee and Tea available. Note: No member- ship required. FOR INFORMATION: 579.1020. SESSION 6 weeks ACTIVITIES FOR SENIOR ADULTS ADULT RECREATION CENTRE 3 weeks Week "A SPRING TONIC" GUEST SPEAKER: Mr. Bill Coles FRIDAY, Mar. 25th - 2-4 p.m. All are welcome. Friday 9:00 a.m.- Cost: $10/6 wks. (comer of King & Allen Sts.) The Centre provides activities for Adults 40 yrs. of age & Older. Open Mon. - Friday 8:3th6:00 p.m. -Wat-erk7rtTdunty-TouF' Thurs. April 7th - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m COST: $4.00 - Phone 5741020 SPRING CRAFT SESSION PROJECT WOODWORK BUS YOURS W Tues. or Thurs Mon. and Wed. Cheques payable to City of yyateIloo Signature ACTIVITIES In all of the workshops there will be a lunch break from approximately 12 to 1 p.m. Registration for each workshop can be completed by telephoning the Adult Recreation Centre 579-1020. Geometric String Anz‘ Wednesday, March 30. 9 a.m. to 4 pm. Cost: $7.50iboard, felt, nails, string included). In order to complete a pic- ture, please bring a hammer scissors, tape measure and a pencil. Backstap Weaving: Tuesday, March 29, 7 p.m. (set up looms) Wednesday, March 30, 9 a.m. to 4 pm. Cost: $7.50 (weaving sup- plies included). In oider to complete a wall hanging all you have to bring with you is a pair of scissors. CRAFT WEEK _ WORKSHOPS Decoupage: Monday March 28, 9 am. to 4 p.m. Cost: $6.50 (plaster suppli included). For this class it will be necessary to bring a small jar, scissors, a favour- ite picture or wedding invi- tation. Marsland Centre - 886-1550 PROFESSION“. TEMI' Mmmorm COMMUNITY SERVICES 8:30-9:30 6:31F7:30 8:30-9:30 TIME 6:30-7:30 G R ou PING Beginner Intermediate Beginner Location: St. Louis school Starting Dates: (A) Tues. Apr. 5th, 8 wks. (B) Thurs. Apr. 7th, 8 wks. Times: 7:30 to 10:00 pm. Fees: Basic I $24.00; Basic Ilt28.00 Telephone Community Services at 886-1550 to Register Beginner Intermediate Beginner Sports this summer include Girls) Softball, Boys Base- ball, Boys and Girls Soccer. '.. FINAL REGISTRATION DATE Sat. March 26th - Marsland Centre (Cnr. Erb & Albert St. ) rustic ttttit-Lit-it-tit-ia-ii-ii-tiii"'"- PRICES:ChiId - 2Se (15M under) Adult- 75e ”M18150 fiLtatAstailC-.tL) No§peci am 7 Watqrtoo Chlonido. 1llfednoatnv, March 23. 1977 - SAT. SUN. MAR. Open information night for any sports or cultural groups interested in applying for "Wintario Grants." Mr. Pat Duffy from the Waterloo Regional Wintario Office will be explaining the program and answering questions. _ DATE: Thursday, March 24th - 7 pan. " LOCATION: Breithaupt Recreation Centre - C Margaret Avenue, Kitchener. FRI. MAR. 'Familvahating - During family skating a parent must be in attendance in the arena with their chil- March 25th & 26th - _ -__H Albert McCormick and Moses Springer Arenas Team Entries from Kitchener, Elmira, Guelph Waterloo. dren. Girls Softball 6-17 yrs. Fee: 5.00 single - 12.50 family Boys Baseball - 6-17 yrs. , Fee: 5.00 single - 12.50 family Boys & Girls Soccer - 7-18 yrs. ‘ Fee: 8.00 single - 20.00 family Track & Field - REGISTRATION ON APRIL 16th SIRIUS WEN!“ BLISS N21rfyfripcLAlisEs TO BE ARRANGED SIIIEI IIIIII SPOITS 'tEttt8Tttlmtlt" 3 : 30-5 : 30 p.m. "Family Skating CHIPPER HOCKEY TOURNAMENT WIITIIID “FORMATION IIEIT 5: 30 - 7 : 30 p.m. General Skating 0-10 p.m. Adults Only SPRINGER ' ARENA OLITIIEES H00“! TIIIIIIIIIEIT - ”i EW starts Tues. Apr. 12 or starts Mon. Apr. 11 and way}, 3 : 30-5 : 30 p.m. . General Skating CHIPPER HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 8:80 - 10:36pm. General Skating ALBERT MCCORMICK ARENA .14 Pau- 23