The Dryden Youth Centre is hosting a Candy Cane Christmas Dance on Dec. 18 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Dryden High School. Everyone ages 12-18 are invited.

Door prizes, spotlight dance prizes and a mocktail bar will be available all night long.

Grab your dancing shoes and come out to support the Dryden Youth Centre!

David Hickey has been performing throughout Canada and the United States for over six years. He has performed in hundreds of shows and has had six CDs released of his unique blend of improvised music with sonically pure and powerful all acoustic instrumentation.

Hickey will be performing in Dryden on Friday, Nov. 27 at the Ukranian Hall. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $20 per person.

Tickets can be purchased at the Boffo Bag, HomeStyle Candles, Lotto One, Village Corner in Vermilion Bay and Stannis in Vermilion Bay.

For more information, call Harriet at 937-5472 or visit www.crystaljourney.ca

Sept. 17
An Evening of Enlightenment with Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader Losang Samten
Get acquainted with the compassionate, kind and forgiving aspects of Tibetan Buddhism at an evening speaking engagement taking place from 7-9 p.m. at the The Centre, Sept 17.

Sept. 18
Dryden Youth Centre Grand Opening and Youth Dance @ DHS
You are cordially invited to attend the official Grand Opening of the Dryden Youth Centre.
The Grand Opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 at Dryden High School from 6-7 pm. The ceremony will be followed by a youth dance from 7-10 p.m.

Sept.22
Dryden Entertainment Series presents Jake’s Gift (play) at The Centre
Jake’s Gift was the toast of the recent Winnipeg Fringe Festival, earning a five-star rating from The Winnipeg Free Press and selling out all of its performances. The play also garnered multiple awards during runs at The Toronto and Victoria Fringe Festivals. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

Sept.26
Gary Fjellgaard @ The Centre
The Dryden Regional Cultural and Training Centre is pleased to present an evening with accomplished Canadian singer-songwriter Gary Fjellgaard, Saturday, Sept. 26.
Showtime is set for 7:30 p.m.
Fjellgaard is a Juno winner (best male vocalist) and member of the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame with 14 full length albums to his credit.

To have your event included in the Out and About events listing, email Observer Lifestyles editor Chris Marchand at chrism@drydenobserver.ca, or call 221-4259.