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Thursday, D ecem ber 4, 2014 - G ift G uide - w w w .theifp.ca Page 3 Close to Home. Far from Ordinary. OPEN SUNDAYS until Christmas 11-5 905-873-4405 310 Guelph St., Georgetown Holiday DazzleHoliday Dazzle Dia mondTrinity G re en Quartz & Diam ond B lu e & W hi te Diamond Infinity R ing D ia m on d in a Pearl Pendant $1250 $725 $735 $330 $1350 Bl ac k & W hi te Dia mond Infinity N ecklace 333 Guelph St., Georgetown • 905-873-8007 Including Christmas decorations, trees, ornaments etc. In stock only, while supplies last CHRISTMAS BLOW OUT SALE! Christmas Items! 20-30% 20% ToysOn ALL InCLUDInG SAVE SAVEOn now until Dec 24th On ALL Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol reading: at St. Alban's, 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12 Freewill donation to support local outreach. Join Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and the ultimate Christmas baddie, Ebenezer Scrooge, for an evening of mu- sic and a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol. The St. Alban's Choir and local musicians will lead the music. St. Al- ban's rector Fr. Aaron Orear, a professional stage actor before entering the priesthood, comes out of retirement to give life to Dickens' cast of co- lourful characters. To complete the festive mood, Christmas sweets and cider will be offered after the performance. Admission is free but donations to St. Alban's outreach will be gladly received, in the spirit of the holidays, to support local chari- table groups. Seating is on a first-come basis. The Blues at Christmas: featuring the Wa- terdown Blues Band, 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 at St. Paul's Anglican Church Parish Hall, 16 Adamson St., Norval. Late night buffet, 50/50 games, cash bar (wine and beer), wear your holiday best. Tickets: Connie Karlsson, 905-877-2436 or Holly Thomson, 905-872-2805. Fundraiser for the St. Paul's Anglican Church and Inuit Outreach Project. Live Nativity: on Saturday, Dec. 13, 6:30-8 p.m. presented by Limehouse Presbyterian Church, 12418 6th Line, in the historic driving shed. Messy Christmas: on Saturday, Dec. 13, 3-5 p.m., at Norval United Church. Get messy and have fun with the Christmas story during this fun family event, featuring crafts, music, creative story-telling and gift sharing. Based on the Messy Church concept of all ages engagement, this event promises to be fun and meaningful for ba- bies right on up to grandparents, and a great thing to experience with friends, neighbours and fami- ly. Self-guided activity stations, a fun celebration, time to visit and make friends, and a light kid- friendly dinner to end, are all part of the Messy Christmas experience. Very fun and accessible, no matter if you've been to church before or not. A To RSVP, call the church office (905 877 6122) or email andrew@norvalunited.ca. Acton Citizens Band Christmas Concert: on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church on Queen St., Acton (across from Home Hardware). A wide variety of Christmas music. Refreshments to follow. This concert is a fundraiser for the Acton Foodshare. A freewill donation of food or money would be gratefully received. Christmas rock musical: In A Galilee Far, Far Away, presented by the Georgetown Children's Chorus on Sunday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre. Tickets $20 adults, $15 age 18 and under. Tickets: Box Office, 905-877- 3700 or www.haltonhills.ca/theatre GIFT GUIDE Holiday Happenings