Jimmie Frise: A Canadian Cartoonist

July 27^th – September 2^nd

Available to view 10am-4pm Wednesday to Sunday with general admission.

Best known for his Toronto Star series Birdseye Centre, Jimmie Frise was born and raised on Scugog Island before rising to cartoon fame from the 1920’s – 1940’s. View a selection of works by famous cartoonist, Jimmie Frise, featuring the newly restored painting The Last Muskie. “The Lake Scugog Historical Society is pleased to have sponsored the recent restoration of this very large watercolour & ink painting by our own renowned cartoonist Jimmie Frise. Scugog Shores Museum has one of the largest collections of Frise paintings and artwork in Ontario and we look forward to seeing this piece displayed for all to see”, states LSHS president Marilyn Pearce.

Jimmie Frise: A Canadian Cartoonist

July 27^th – September 2^nd

Available to view 10am-4pm Wednesday to Sunday with general admission.

Best known for his Toronto Star series Birdseye Centre, Jimmie Frise was born and raised on Scugog Island before rising to cartoon fame from the 1920’s – 1940’s. View a selection of works by famous cartoonist, Jimmie Frise, featuring the newly restored painting The Last Muskie. “The Lake Scugog Historical Society is pleased to have sponsored the recent restoration of this very large watercolour & ink painting by our own renowned cartoonist Jimmie Frise. Scugog Shores Museum has one of the largest collections of Frise paintings and artwork in Ontario and we look forward to seeing this piece displayed for all to see”, states LSHS president Marilyn Pearce.

North House and the Region of Durham have partnered together to bring a service hub to Port Perry. The HUB aims to remove transportation and technology barriers for low-income residents of Scugog by bringing social service supports to one location, one day per month. Services include: OW/ODSP, employment services, mental health and addiction services, housing and addictions services, senior and family services, and harm reduction services. The HUB will be at Port Perry United Church every first Wednesday of each month. If you have questions about the HUB, please email ppservicehub@nortthhouse.ca. 

Not So Happy Days

Murder Mystery Evening

Join us for an interactive night of intrigue with "Not So Happy Days"! Our annual Murder Mystery Evening, created by volunteer Sandra Carrier and performed enthusiastically by local volunteers, is back at the Scugog Shores Museum Village.

Jump back into the 1950s as amateur detectives to solve the mystery! The Presley sisters are accused of murder and gain the help of their cousin's son, a young Elvis Presley, to help prove their innocence. This exciting one-night event features live actors throughout the museum village. Pay close attention, the culprit may be close at hand.

Prizes, donated by local merchants, will be awarded to the detectives who catch the culprit. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets sell out every year so get yours early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets can be purchased here, or by contacting the museum at 905-260-2017 or museum@scugog.ca.

This event is recommended for 16+ and runs rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight.

Two for the Show performs live at Port Perry Legion on Saturday September 10th. 

Tickets are on sale now in the Legion club room. $10 in advance, $15 at the door!  

You will dance, you will sing, and you will laugh!  

Great music, fantastic comedy!  

Dance the night away at the Port Perry Street Party on Saturday, September 24th! Enjoy live music, a beer and cider garden, fabulous shopping, lively patios, fun games, and more across Queen St in Downtown Port Perry.

BONUS: Scugog Arts is hosting their annual Culture Days celebration on the same day from 10 am to 4 pm!

Expect a full day of festivities across beautiful Downtown Port Perry — mark your calendars!

Learn more, here: https://discoverportperry.ca/port-perry-street-party/

Gaia, a Photographic Celebration of Flora and Fauna with Peter Rasberry - September 27, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. – Scugog Memorial Library, Port Perry

Gaia was the Greek earth goddess, or Mother Earth, who in mythology gave birth to the Mountains, Sea and Sky. Gaia is also Dr. James Lovelock’s theory of Earth as a self-sustaining organism. This presentation is a slideshow of flora and fauna celebrating the beauty, complexity and diversity of some of the many species we share the planet with, and their roles in sustaining the balance of life.

Peter Rasberry is retired following a 38 year career in Outdoor and Environmental Education. As a hobby photographer, he is excited to share his deep connection to Nature through some of his images and experiences. Peter’s photographs have appeared in the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s publications. They have also been on exhibit at Environment Canada’s Biosphere Museum in Montreal for the Untied Nations International Year of Biodiversity (2010).

Become a member of North Durham Nature at www.northdurhamnature.com

Join us on September 29, 2022 at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre for a complimentary event with Chief Kelly LaRocca, LL.B., who will provide a public talk on the Social, Legal, and Political history Impacting Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

There will also be a special musical performance by Gary LaRocca.

You are asked to register for the event via the free EventBrite link listed.