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s n ily ae. 4. Wednesday, Dec. 14 St. George's Anglican Church invites all to Messy Church (this ain't your granny's church) on Dec. 14, Jan. 11 and Feb. 8. It's multi-generational fun with crafts and supper. Info: www. stgeorgesgeorgetown.com g Dec. 16-18 Noel, Noel-- The Georgetown Bach Chorale presents seasonal music, readings and Christmas munchies, 8 p.m. at 157 Main St. S., Georgetown. Come and enjoy great food, stunning Christmas décor and beautiful seasonal choral music. Tickets, $45 in advance only; hurry as they sell out quickly, available at Foodstuffs, 89 Main St. S., Georgetown or Pat's Prime Cuts & Deli, 333 Mountainview Rd. S. Info: www.georgetownbachchorale.com m. hhe . Church invite you to join a Blue Christmas Service, designed to support those whose loss of a loved one is especially difficult at Christmastime, 7 p.m. at their Glen church. Info: 905-877-2531, www.stjohnsuc.ca. POWER, through the Halton Peel BioDiversity Network, is offering free movies and Christmas gifts and crafts for children, age 6 and up, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Waterscapes exhibit in the Georgetown Market Place (beside the dentist office). Please register as space is limited: www.powerhalton.ca or 905-873-1820. y Christmas Eve for Intergenerational Families will be held 6 p.m., at St. John's United Church, 11 Guelph St. in Georgetown. This is a celebration of the Christmas story especially designed for children, parents and grandparents. Then at 10 p.m. share the warmth and fellowship of worship and communion at Christmas Eve Candlelight, Carols & Communion service. Info: 905-877-2531, www.stjohnsuc.ca. St. Alban's Church, Glen Williams, hosts a number of Christmas Eve services to celebrate the birth of Christ: 4 p.m. Children's service; 5 p.m., Family service and 10:30 p.m. Traditional service. Info: 905-877-8323. Saturday, Dec. 31 A New Year's Eve Gala will be a fundraiser for the Country Heritage Park will be held at the Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd., Milton. A buffet dinner, silent auction and live band and singer are only some of the highlights. Info: 905-878-8151, www.countryheritagepark.com JANUARY Monday, Jan. 2 Holiday Adventure Splash N' Fun is new during the Christmas Break, January 2-6. This week will be jampacked with winter-theme activities, crafts, sports and games and topped off with swimming and special guests. For ages 7-12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended hours available) at the Gellert Centre. Info: 905-873-2601, ext. 2275. Christmas Break Skating is offered, 2-3:20 p.m., at the Acton Arena, Mold-Masters SportsPlex and Memorial Arena, Jan. 2-6. Regular admission applies. Info: www.haltonhills.ca/ skate. ce er ce Dec. 17-18 Victorian Christmas Tea at Devereaux House will be held Dec. 17 and Dec. 18. Tea and traditional sweets followed by a carol sing-along in the decorated parlour. Reserve your place at one of the afternoon sittings. Tickets $10 (in advance only): 905-877-1861, ann@devereauxhouse.ca Saturday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve in the Stable, hosted by Ballinafad United Church beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Good News Farm, 4917 Eighth Line, Erin, just north of Erin/Halton Townline. Watch for signs. Come enjoy the music and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Visit with the animals. A portion of the donations will be given to local food banks. Info: 905-873-4918. Norval Presbyterian Church hosts a Christmas Eve Service, 5 p.m. A time for adults and children to celebrate together the birth of Jesus Christ. Ebenezer United Church co-hosts a Family Christmas Service, 7 p.m. at Eden Mills United Church. Info: Audrey Kitching, 519-822-4374. St. George's Anglican Church holds its Christmas services, 5, 7, 9 and 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Service, 7 p.m. will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main St. S., Georgetown. Everyone is welcome. The church is chair-lift accessible and has a dial-in service (905-702-1629). Info: church office, 905-877-7585 or www.knoxgeorgetown.ca nls ted y - Sunday, Dec. 25 St. George's Anglican Church, 60 Guelph St. holds a Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. St. Alban's Church, 537 Main St., Glen Williams, holds a Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. Info: 905-877-8323. An open invitation is extended for a Christmas Day Community Dinner and fellowship, 1 p.m. at St. Alban's Parish Hall, 537 Main St., Glen Williams. For a no-cost dinner reservation, please RSVP 905-877-8323. If transportation is required, parish members will do their best to help. Wednesday, Jan. 4 Winter Celebration at Willow Park Ecology Centre, 2-3:30 p.m. Learn how to recycle your Christmas tree for wildlife, identify the furry and feathered visitors to your yard, and enjoy the cold, fresh air. Pre-register for this event as spaces are limited: 905-8730614, www.willowparkecology.ca s Sunday, Dec. 18 Christmas Carol Evening, 7 p.m. at Ebenezer United Church, 12274 Guelph Line, Milton, just west of Acton. A special evening of music, traditional carols and candlelight followed by refreshments. Lessons and Carols will be presented by the choir at the 11 a.m. service at Knox Presbyterian Church, 116 Main St., S., Georgetown. All welcome. The church is chair-lift accessible and has a dial-in service (905-702-1629). Info: church office, 905-877-7585 or www.knoxgeorgetown.ca e my's 05- he joy nfo: Tuesday, Dec. 27 Free Christmas Break skating will be held Dec. 27-30 at the Acton Arena, 2-3:20 p.m., and at the Georgetown Memorial Arena, 2-3:20 p.m. First come, first admitted subject to rink capacity. Sponsored by the Acton Rotary Club and Georgetown Optimist Club. Christmas Break Swimming will be held at the Acton and Gellert pools, 2-3 p.m. on Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 2-6. 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