Kirkland Lake Homecoming Week
June 27-July 3, 2011

The Kirkland Lake Festivals Committee will be hosting a week of Homecoming festivities the week of June 27-July 3, 2011. Events planned include Canada Day celebrations, concerts, pubs, live shows, fireworks, outdoor movies and several other local events. Please spread the word to former Kirkland Lake residents and become a fan of Kirkland Lake Festivals Committee on Facebook for regular updates.

2011 K.L. Homecoming Week Events:

KidsMania Show

date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
time: 6:30 pm
venue: Northern College Auditorium
characters: Explorer Girl, Tigra, Pooh Bear & Helmo
tickets: $10
locations: KL Complex
online sales: click here
presented by: KL Festivals Committee



Tracy Smith

date: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
time: 8 pm
venue: Northern College Auditorium
ages: recommended for mature audience
tickets: $20 advance
locations: KL Complex
online sales: click here
presented by: KL Festivals Committee



Homecoming Men's Night

date: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
location: Kirkland Lake Golf Club
includes: dinner & prizes
format: 18 hole two-man scramble
includes: dinner & prizes
shotgun: 1pm
cost: $60 per team
contact: 705-642-3456



Down With Webster

opening act: Stereos
date: Thursday, June 30, 2011
time: 8pm-1am
venue: Kirkland Lake Community Complex
single tickets: $40
locations: KL Complex & Robertsons (NL)
ages: all ages (licensed floor)
online sales: click here
website: www.myspace.com/downwithwebster
presented by: KL Festivals Committee



Homecoming Ladies Night

date: Thursday, June 30, 2011
location: Kirkland Lake Golf Club
includes: dinner & prizes
format: 2-person alternate shot
shotgun start: 5:30 pm
contact: 705-642-3456



Free Canada Day Concert

date: Friday, July 1, 2011
time: 1pm-11pm
venue: Civic
beer gardens: 1pm-8pm
kids inflatables: 1pm-5pm
2pm: Taylor Swift tribute
3pm: Lady Gaga tribute
4pm: Bon Jovi tribute
6pm: Guns N Roses tribute
dusk: free outdoor movie
fireworks: following movie
For individuals with a mobility impairment, transportation will be provided by calling Co-op Taxi at 705-567-5363




Outdoor Movie

date: Friday, July 1, 2011
time: dusk
venue: Civic
admission: free
movie: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
rated: G
hosted by: KL Festivals Committee



Fireworks

date: Friday, July 1, 2011
time: following outdoor movie
location: Civic
admission: free
presented by: KL Festivals Committee



Museum Canada Day Celebration
date: Friday, July 1, 2011
continental breakfast: 10-11am
celebrations: 11-Noon
KL Hall of Fame induction: Don Frisby
contact info: 705-568-8800



Toburn Day In The Park

date: Saturday, July 2, 2011
time: 11am-4 pm
location: Toburn Mine Property
admission: Free
events: gold panning, mine tours, art display, horse shoes, entertainment, bbq & more
hosted by: Toburn Operating Authority
website: www.toburn.ca



Kirkland Lake-Rich Past & Golden Future

date: Saturday, July 2, 2011
time: 1-4 pm
venue: Hockey Heritage North
keynote speaker: Michael Barnes
KL Gold: Brian Hinchcliffe
Queenston Mining: Charlie Page



Free Kids Matinees

dates: Sat July 2 & Sun July 3, 2011
time: 2pm
location: Lasalle Theatre
movie: : Kung Fu Panda 2
admission: free
presented by: KL Festivals Committee

Sam Roberts Band


opening act: Bedouin Soundclash
date: Saturday, July 2, 2011
time: 8pm-1am
venue: Kirkland Lake Community Complex
single tickets: $40
locations: KL Complex & Robertsons (NL)
ages: all ages (licensed floor)
online sales: click here
website: www.samrobertsband.com

presented by: KL Festivals Committee



CJKL FM Mixed Golf Tournament

date: Sunday, July 3, 2011
time: lunch at Noon, 1 pm shotgun
location: Kirkland Lake Golf Club
format: 2-Person Mixed Modified Alternate Shot
cost: $100 per team
includes: lunch, dinner & prizes for everyone
register: in the pro shop
hosted by: CJKL FM