La Société des Acadiens de la
Région de Tor Baie

The First Annual Festival Savalette will be held August 4-7, 2005 in Larry's River. Below you will find a list of proposed events including two dances with Louisiana Cajun King, Waylon Thibodaux.

The First Annual Festival Savalette will highlight the following events:
(Event dates and times are tentative)

Thursday, August 4, 2005:

-6:00pm; Opening Mass, St. Peter's Church, Larry's River, followed by a Flag raising Ceremony-Eglise St. Pierre/St. Peter's Church
-7:00pm; Official opening ceremonies with ribbon cutting and presentations by political representatives, sponsors, and local organization; Meet and Greet Happy Hour with local talent.
-9:00pm - 1:00am; Gala dance with Louisiana Cajun King, Waylon Thibodaux and Band.

Friday, August 5, 2005:

-10:00am - Genealogy exchange workshop (site T.B.A.)
-Free time for visitors to visit and seek family information.
-Live Theatre Production based on an "Acadian Experience" written and acted by professional actor, Michael Pellerin, and directed by Mulgrave Road Theatre Company. This play is on tour of the Maritimes this summer. We will announce when tickets will go on sale.
-9:00pm - 1:00am; Gala Dance with Waylon Thibodaux.

Saturday, August 6, 2005:

-10:00am (time may change)- 10km Steeple to Steeple Road Race/Walk- (any age, any distance if you are not a runner).
-1pm- Tintamarre-a noisy march around Larry's River
-2:00pm - Genealogy exchange workshop (site T.B.A.)
-7:00 - 9:00pm - Local Talent Concert
-Following the concert-Beach Party on the "Shores of Tor Bay". Site T.B.A.

Sunday, August 7, 2005:

-11:00am - Closing Mass, St. Peter's Church, followed by brunch and farewell.

-Advance tickets will be on sale soon for the Waylon Thibodaux dances. Cost per show will be $15 per night, or $25 for both nights. If wanting to purchase tickets for WaylonThibodaux please email sartb@hotmail.com and let us know how many tickets you require and who they are for. Money for tickets should be sent directly to Mary Richard, P.O. Box 80, Larry's River, NS B0H 1T0. If you are unable to pick up tickets in advance, pre-purchased tickets will available on arrival. Advance tickets will also be on sale soon for the Mulgrave Road Production; Reveille/Awaken formerly (Le Sel Et Le Poivre) by Michael Pellerin. Ticket sales are different than last year and will be sold directly from SARTB.

-Families are encouraged to continue to work on their family binders (including family pictures, stories, etc.) For more information or assistance please contact the office at 525-2074.

-Cimetière St. Pierre/St. Peter's Cemetery plot plan is being worked on by Tara Pelrine and will be available on computer disk and wall chart.

-Don't forget that 2005 is another important year since we are celebrating, with other Acadians around our province, the 400th anniversary of the settlement of Port Royal in 1605, which marks the arrival of our first ancestral families to what is now Nova Scotia. We are commemorating as well, the 200th anniversary of the start of the Deportation of some 10 000 Acadians from our shores. To help us all learn more about these two events, we are in the process of researching and accumulating information to have available to anyone who wishes to become more informed of the significance of these in our history.

-Any questions please email sartb@hotmail.com or contact the office at 525-2074.

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