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MEDIA RELEASE: It’s time to celebrate!

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Members of the St-Jean committee (from left): Lyse Lamothe, Michelle Bilodeau, Joanne Gervais and Valérie Dalcourt
Members of the St-Jean committee (from left): Lyse Lamothe, Michelle Bilodeau, Joanne Gervais and Valérie Dalcourt

SUDBURY – French Canadian national day once again inspires widespread community celebrations in Greater Sudbury.  Listed below is an overview of the planned activities to celebrate St-Jean-Baptiste day in Sudbury. Additional details can be found on www.stjeansudbury.ca

Thursday, June 5th

A show for the younger crowd 
Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 from the two French language school boards, Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario and Conseil scolaire publique du Grand-Nord de l’Ontario and students from Laurentian University – camps des jeunes Voyageurs, will get a head start on the festivities when Stef Paquette takes the stage for an exclusive show.  This performance will take place at the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre beginning at 10:30 a.m. 

June 12th to June 15th 
Kanata 1534 
Kanata 1534 is a show created by Maurice Berthiaume and directed by Hélène Dallaire. Through the eyes of Louis Riel, the audience will experience an overview of the history of Canada. The show will take place on June 12th and June 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the Azilda arena. Tickets can be purchased by calling 705-525-5606

Sunday June 22nd 
Pancake Breakfast – Free Admission 
Desjardins Voyageurs Credit Union will offer a delicious pancake breakfast starting at 10:00 a.m. at St-Jean-de-Brébeuf parish hall (26, Kathleen St.). This breakfast is open to the public. 

Family Day – Free Admission 
Come celebrate at the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Family Day, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Collège Boréal. Come join us for a day full of games, cooking classes, carriage tours and much more! Great prizes to be won and there is something for everyone! 

Ami Allain Show – Free Admission 
After the Family Day, Ami Allain will be taking the stage at 2:00 p.m. at Collège Boréal, he will be performing his original songs from his last three albums and his new album Mission: imagination, this will get the kids dancing and jumping for joy! 

Monday, June 23rd    

« Canadien français, qui es-tu? » 
The celebrations continue at the Laughing Buddha at 7:00 p.m. with Marc-André Gagnon, a speaker who will be talking about the French communities in Ontario. We hope to see you there! 

Tuesday, June 24th       
Solidarity Act 
Franco-Ontarian pride will be expressed through gestures of solidarity in schools and in the community. Let us know how you intend to participate by sending us an e-mail atcfof@cfof.on.ca . Visit www.cfof.on.ca for more details. 

Flag Raising Ceremony 
In celebration of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, l’ACFO du grand Sudbury invites everyone to the official Franco-Ontarian flag raising ceremony. This year, it will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury in Hanmer, 688 Emily Street. 

St-Jean Luncheon 
In the spirit of the St-Jean-Baptiste celebrations, a luncheon will be held at noon at the Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury located at 19 Frood Road. Tickets are $9. Seats are limited, reserve your ticket by calling 705.670.2166 . 

Thursday, June 26th 
Dinner and presentation of the Horace-Viau Award

This special event will take place at the Edgar Leclair Community Centre in Azilda starting at 6:00 p.m., where the Club Richelieu will present its prestigious Horace-Viau Award. Tickets are $40 per person or $300 per table of eight. Tickets can be purchased by calling Normand Gauthier at 705-983-4380

 


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