Weekend Roundup: January 6-8

Friday, January 6

SGDC Pre-Challenge Unity Workshop – Bone up on your Unity skills in the weekend leading up to the SGDC! The SGDC’s own fiendishly handsome Mike Daoust will be teaching a semi-guided workshop on how to use Unity to make a very simplistic game. And by that, mostly he means he’ll be swearing a lot and hoping things work out okay. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ NORCAT – 1545 Maley Drive

Ödora Unplugged Live – 10:00 p.m. @ The Durham Social – 80 Durham Street

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Saturday, January 7

Christmas Bird Count for Kids – Are you and your family always wondering what bird that is visiting your feeders? Come out and take part in Conservation Sudbury’s fourth annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids! The event will be held on Saturday, January 7th at the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area Nature Chalet (2309 South Bay Rd.) from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Participants will be introduced to our local winter bird species, then head out in birding teams with an experienced birder for a hike and bird count. Following presentations of bird counts, families will have the opportunity to make a bird feeder at a cost of $8.00 to bring home and attract some feathered friends to their yards! 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ Lake Laurentian Conservation Area – 2309 South Bay Road

Opening Reception | Snow by Christy A. Smith – Christy A. Smith is the Artist in Residence at Camp Tanamakoon, Algonquin Park (since 2007) and teaches at Camp Wenonah, Muskoka (since 2008). Her work has appeared in the Sudbury Art Tour, LaCloche Art Show, and the Cavalcade of Colors Show, along with many solo exhibitions. Christy is a member of Artists on Elgin. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for ‘Snow’. Smith will be present for a meet and greet, refreshments will be served. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Artists on Elgin – 168 Elgin Street

Porketta Bingo for Project Dance – PORKETTA BINGO. Don’t miss it! Arrive early to get a good seat. In support of the Project Dance Competitive Group. 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. @ The Plaza in Minnow Lake –  1436 Bellevue Avenue

GERRY DEE LIVE – Tickets: $64 – 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Sudbury Community Arena – 240 Elgin Street

Black Light Neon Night! – This Saturday! Things are bound to get a little wild n crazy (as always) with DJ Bubba in the house! This Saturday wear your brightest brights or your whitest whites and dance under the black lights. $5 glow in the dark cocktails. NO COVER. 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. @ Zig’s – 54 Elgin Street

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Sunday, January 8

Stage Parent’s Survival Guide – Kids/Teens In the Film Biz – Do you have questions about how to get your child started in the film industry? Casting Director Melissa A. Smith, CDC will be holding an exclusive industry seminar for parents on January 8th at MAS ACTING STUDIOS – 887 Notre Dame Ave. Suite E in Sudbury.  TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: – The Northern Film Industry – How To Get Involved – Avoiding Scams and Keeping Your Child Safe – Upcoming Opportunities For Children/Teens and Where To Look – Actor’s Headshots and Resumes – WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW! – Reputable Representation – TAMAC, EIC, AMIS – The Audition And Casting Process – Casting Directors, Producers, Directors – Child Performer’s Rights – Professional Training – Schools and Classes – Casting Workbook/Breakdown Express – On-Camera IPA Rates – Actor’s Resources – Industry Tips – Q & A with Casting Director Melissa A. Smith of Melissa A. Smith Casting Inc. We know you have questions and we are here to answer them! 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. @ MAS Acting Studios – 887 Notre Dame Avenue, Suite E

NCRD Bottle Drive 2017 – NCRD Nickel City Roller Derby is collecting your empty beer, wine and spirit bottles, tetra packs, plastics and cans! Funds collected through this event provide Emergency Medical Staff at 2017 bouts. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ The Beer Store – 1485 Lasalle Blvd,