For the eighth year in a row, the Rotary Club of Oshawa - Parkwood is hosting a charity dinner and theatre night at the Live Act Theatre (formerly the Class Act Dinner Theatre), 104 Consumers Drive, in Whitby, on Friday, November 7, 2014, it was announced, today, by Bob Koski, Past President of the Rotary Club and Chairman of the fundraising event.
The proceeds obtained for the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood will be used to support many community service projects such as: Durham Regional Cancer Centre, Senior Citizens, the Kids Safety Village of Durham Region, Participation House, Grandview Children’s Centre, Eastview Boys and Girls Club, Salvation Army, Simcoe Hall Settlement House, Durham College, U.O.I.T, the YMCA, Mary Street School and many other services.
“The doors open at 5:45 pm and the buffet dinner is served from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm with the play starting around 8:00 pm and ending about 10:00 pm. We know that everyone will enjoy a night of laughter and good food and at the same time, help our Rotary Club make a real difference to people’s lives.” Mr. Koski said.
“Our fundraiser this year is the hilarious ‘The Queen of Whitby’ directed by David Lepp and featuring Fran Stecyk, Marion Reid-Clarke and Martin Kalin. When Mary MacDonald becomes bored with the Women’s Institute and the Ladies Auxiliary, she decides to start a special club of her own. In honour of her family’s Scottish roots, she forms an exclusive ladies-only group dedicated to all things Celtic and fun including Scones and Scotch. The Scots Bonnets are born and they immediately take the small town of Whitby by storm. But then a jealous husband, suspecting infidelity, decides to pose as a woman to join their group, and the fun begins! ”, announced Mr. Koski.
This dinner and theatre night, recommended for adults, costs $65 per person and individual tax receipts for a portion of the ticket price will be available.
“We are very proud of our relationship with Rocky Varcoe, owner of Live Act Theatre (formerly Class Act) and a Past President of the Whitby-Sunrise Rotary Club. He has a tremendously talented, hardworking team around him. Rocky has used Live Act to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities. We appreciate what Rocky has done for Durham Region and we thank him for his support.” Bob Koski added.
Tickets are available from every Oshawa-Parkwood Rotarian or by calling Bob Koski at 905-442-3619 or emailing him at rpkoski@rogers.com .
Rotary is a worldwide network of inspired individuals who translate their passions into relevant social causes to change lives in communities. There are more than 1.2 million Rotary club members in over 200 countries, providing humanitarian service, building goodwill and peace in the world. The Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood is one such club which has been serving the Durham Region for 38 years.
If you would like to learn more about Rotary or become a member, check out our www.rotaryoshawa-parkwood.org website and call Rotarian Lennis Trotter at 905-576-6869.