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7 In Focus, December, 2011 The Crème de la Crème Brûlée Crunch McFlurry® 185 Guelph Street, Georgetown (Restaurant address) Open 24 Hours 280 Guelph Street, inside Wal-Mart, Georgetown 374 Queen Street E., Acton Open at 5:00 am Every Day For a limited time only. At participating McDonald's® restaurants in Canada. ©2011 McDonald's. December Calendar of Events Thursday, December 1 Light Up the Hills Ignition Night: Halton Hills will be lit up in Christmas lights once more this year. Come out to ignition events at Georgetown's Dominion Gardens Park and the Acton Arena at 7 p.m. for great music, lights and more. The lights will be on for viewing until December 31. Info: 905-877-6710 or www.lightupthehills.com. ership of Diane Murray-Charrett and accompanied by Carolyn Maule, present a seasonal celebration complete with drama and song, as well as a performance by special guest vocalist Jennifer Johnson. Tickets available at Silvercreek Café (112 Main Street South, Georgetown). Info: www.gaudeamuschoirs.com or 416-895-2697. Christmas Around the World: The Georgetown Children's Chorus presents Christmas Around the World at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church (11611 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown). Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth under 18. GLT Auditions: Georgetown Little Theatre holds auditions for the youth production of Pride and Prejudice at the GLT Studio (33 Stewarttown Road, Georgetown). Info/to book an audition: 905-877-3422. Saturday, December 10 Old Fashioned Christmas: An Old Fashioned Christmas will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in Downtown Acton. Come enjoy horse-andcarriage rides, great shopping, a community carol sing at Mill and Main Streets and more. Info: www. downtownacton.ca, 519-853-9555. great food, stunning Christmas décor and beautiful seasonal choral music. Tickets, $45 in advance only, are available at Foodstuffs (89 Main Street South, Georgetown) or Pat's Prime Cuts & Deli (333 Mountainview Road South, Georgetown). Info: www.georgetownbachchorale.com Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day Community Dinner: An open invitation is extended for a Christmas Day Community Dinner and fellowship at 1 p.m. at St. Alban's Parish Hall (537 Main Street, Glen Williams). For a no-cost dinner reservation, please RSVP to 905-877-8323. Parish members will do their best to help if transportation is required. Saturday, December 3 Raiders Toy Drive: Georgetown Raiders, in partnership with Halton Regional Police and McDonald's Halton Hills, host "Stuff the Net" Toys for Tots. Bring an unwrapped toy to the Mold-Masters SportsPlex. Toys will be delivered to the Salvation Army and given to Halton Hills kids. The Raiders will also donate $1 for each ticket bought. Watch your Georgetown Raiders battle Oakville at 7:30 p.m. and support a good cause at the same time! Handel's Messiah: The Georgetown Bach Chorale presents Handel's Messiah. Come out and enjoy their historical approach to Handel's greatest masterpiece at 8 p.m. at the Acton Town Hall Centre (19 Willow Street North, Acton). Info: www.georgetownbachchorale.com. Tickets, $30 (students $10), available at Foodstuffs (89 Main Street South, Georgetown) or Pat's Prime Cuts & Deli (333 Mountainview Road South, Georgetown). Angels & Dreams: Enjoy Angels & Dreams, a Celebration in Song, at 7 p.m. at St. John's United Church (11 Guelph Street, Georgetown). The Gaudeamus Choirs, under the lead- Thursday, December 8 Holiday Magic on Main: Get into the Christmas spirit and get your holiday shopping done at Holiday Magic on Main in Downtown Georgetown from 6 to 9 p.m. Participating businesses will provide horse-drawn wagon rides, carolling, shopping opportunities and much more. Info: 905-873-4970 or www. downtowngeorgetown.com. Magical Masterpieces: Artisans Attic Gallery and Gifts presents Magical Masterpieces, featuring spellbinding new works of art conjured just for Christmas. Meet the artists from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Artisans Attic (73 Main Street South, Georgetown). Info: 905-877-7065. A Glorious Candlelight Christmas: Celebrating their 40th year, the Georgetown Choral Society will get you into the holiday mood with traditional carols and seasonal favourites at A Glorious Candlelight Christmas, starting at 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Christian Reformed Church (11611 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown). Info: 905-877-7795 or www.georgetownchoral.ca. Tuesday, December 27 Free Skating: Free Christmas Break skating will be held December 27 to 30 at the Acton Arena and Georgetown Memorial Arena from 2 to 3:20 p.m. First come, first admitted, subject to rink capacity. Sponsored by the Acton Rotary Club and Georgetown Optimist Club. Swimming: Christmas Break Swimming will be held at the Acton and Gellert pools from 2 to 3 p.m. on December 27 to 30 and January 2 to 6. Regular admission applies. Sunday, December 11 Egg Nog Jog: Tune-up your 10K engine for the Egg Nog Jog, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Hosted by the Georgetown Runners, the Egg Nog Jog supports Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills and Community Living North Halton. Register now. For race details, visit www.eggnogjog.ca. December 16­18 Noël, Noël: The Georgetown Bach Chorale presents seasonal music, readings and Christmas munchies at 8 p.m. at 157 Main Street South, Georgetown. Come and enjoy "We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup." ~ Buddy the Elf