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Historical Society to present a “A Christmas Carol” on December 4 One of the most popular readings of the Christ- mas Season is “A Christmas Carol” written by Charles Dickens. A reading of this inspiring story will take place at the Lake Scugog Historical Society’ 's Annual Christmas Carol service on Deceml Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” nat published in 1843, tells the story of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his poor clerk Bob Cratchit. As a result of visits by ghosts from his past, present and future, Scrooge accepts the Christmas spirit and is transformed into a caring old man. Dickens was inspired to write the story as a result of his own experiences as a child. The Lake Scugog Historical Society’s reading of the Dickens classic will involve a number of person- alities including Nick Czernkovich, the CBC’s popular weatherman; Bill McKee, recently crowned as North American Champion Town Crier, and Paul Arculus, president of the Lake Scugog Historical Society. Oth- ers have also been invited to take part. The evening’s program gets underway witha traditional non denominational Christmas Carol service at 6:30 p.m. The service will include a “Carol Sing Along” and will be followed by the reading of Dickens’ delightful and popular tale. This all takes place at St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Queen Street in Port Perry, just west of Simcoe Street on Sunday December 4 at 6:30 p.m. Ad- mission is free, but following the church’s traditions, an offering plate will be passed around. Refreshments will follow. Miser Ebenezer Scrooge, portrayed by Jim Carrey, in the movie, The Christmas Carol. Photo courtesy MovieClicks. NOTE: Anyone unable to attend the December 4th presentation at the Presbyterian Church will have a second opportunity to experience the reading of Dickens’ A Christ- mas Carol at the Town Hall on December 17, at 8 p.m., presented by the Borelians. See page 32 for more details. BAKERSVILLE GINGERBREAD VILLAGE Dec. 10 - Jan. 8th Visit the library to view the gingerbread homes and bulldings created by a variety of community members. Want to be a participant? Pick up an forreten sheet at the — no fee, and entries from _—_ familes, and, eraees ‘are welcome. Scugog Memorial Library creations tote the :ibrary 231 Water Street, Port Perry pees oe 905-985-7686 * www.scugoglibrary.ca The magic of Christmas never ends and its greatest gifts are family and friends. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the residents and staff at West Shore Village. legant Retirement aes (Y West sHORE ee 905 985. "8660 Village wwe. westshorevillage.com DECEMBER FOCUS.56indd 15 FOCUS - DECEMBER 2011 15 41/21/11 9:24:30 AM