A Gift of Art Speaker Series

A Gift of Art (located at 187 King Avenue East, Newcastle) reminds me of the “little train that could” story. This artisan gallery, as it is called, operates at a level that I think full scale galleries would be envious of. In addition to all of the art – unique and traditional – they also operate a free speaker series featuring some of Clarington’s well-known residents. Speakers in the past have include John O’Toole (Durham MPP) and Channel 12′s Dan Carter. Please take a look at the upcoming schedule. Speakers are “on” Wednesdays from 2:00 – 3:00 PM.

JANUARY
18  Michael Hackenberger (Bowmanville Zoo) -  A Zoo’s survival in a small town Graduate of the University of Guelph – specializing in Elephant  nutrition  – That’s an appetite to fill
25  Regional Councillor Willie Woo -  Growing up in Newcastle – from small boy to Regional Councillor with an annual Polar bear swim thrown in – Meet Willie

FEBRUARY
1    David Gibson -  Gibson’s Orchard past and present – How an orchard develops – the impact on the community
8   Karen Lowery - Winter Health – Dealing with colds and Flu – holistic approaches to dealing with winter ailments
15    Edie Hopkins (Clarington Public Library)- Can a Library compete in the electronic age? As Chief Executie Officer of Clarington’s Library – Edie knows the place of the books in our lives
22  Nathan Blake – A young man’s view of life in the Canadian Military – including Afghanistan  Having recently returned from the front – Nathan knows what is behind the news
29  Nancy Hutchinson (Spinning Wheel Alpacas)- Alpaca farming and lifestyle – Just cuddly and cute? Alpacas visit seniors residences, are shy and outgoing with great individual characters.