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14 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 08, 2012 BOOK BUZZ: The Rockwood community donated more books than could be sold on Saturday at the Rockwood Tennis Club, a fundraiser organized by Rockwood's Christian Berringer (right) and sister Anika who are helping their mother's disabled friend buy a new accessible van. They were helped by friends Deanna Wiley (left) and Lauren Alarie. ­ Ted Tyler photo Township Digest Fallis in Eden Mills Award-winning Canadian novelist/political satirist Terry Fallis will read from his newest book Up and Down at a fundraising concert for the Eden Mills Community Hall on Friday, November 16 at 8 p.m. Proceeds will help pay for an ambitious energy retrofit program at the Hall which includes interior insulation and new windows this winter. Fallis, on social media, has made no secret of his love for Eden Mills following an appearance at the Eden Mills Writers Festival when he promised to come back on his cross-Canada book release tour. Guelph spoken word performer Truth Is , and musicians Harri Palm and Molly Kurvink fill the bill. Tickets at the door or call Linda at 519-853-1896. `Soul baring' show Fifty-one paintings by Rockwood's Vija Francis-Celmins, owner of the village's Second Hand Shop, will be showcased at the Rockwood library in an exhibition that runs November 15 to 26. Francis-Celmins will work on a piece at the library on November 15 at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to "enjoy, or scratch your head in puzzlement," as Francis-Celmins has "bared her soul," according to advance PR. For details call 519-856-4683. THIS WONT HURT: Rockwood's Mike Brooks was brave as he received an influenza vaccination from RN Pamela Burns at the Rockwood Pharmacy at Tuesday's free clinic. ­ Ted Tyler photo 8 DAYS - NOVEMBER 3-10 HUGE HUGE SALE! E L A S L A U th ANN F F 14 O 50% HING T Y R Over 2,000 sq ft. of EVE OPEN every day during sale 11-5 CASH OR CHEQUES ONLY PLEASE. d n o c Se Hand Shop · Antiques · Collectables & Oddities · Furniture & Household Items · Books, treasures & trash 132 Main St. S. (Hwy7) Rockwood Panto performances Cinderella, the traditional English pantomime ­ with music, dance and audience participation ­ takes centre stage at the Century Church Theatre on the November 16th and 25th weekends. There will be 7 p.m. performances on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. For tickets call the box office at 519-8554586. Book & Bake Sale Proceeds from a book and bake sale at St. John's Anglican Church in Rockwood will benefit Animals Homeward Bound, a nonprofit group hosted by the Rockwood Veterinary Clinic. The November 24 event will feature a soup/ chili kitchen, and used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Famous meat pies The Rockwood and District Lioness Club will offer its famous meat pies at a craft bazaar on November 24 at Rockmosa. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., will features bake/tea and penny tables. There is no entry charge, but an item of non-perishable food for the food bank would be gratefully accepted. Oh, Santa Santa Claus visits Rockwood on Saturday, December 16, at Rockmosa at a pancake breakfast hosted by the Rockwood and District Lions Club. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m., Santa arrives at 9 ­ kids can have photos taken with Old Saint Nick ­ and the event runs until 1 p.m. Organizers hope the breakfast is the first of what will become an annual Christmas event. Proceeds will benefit Lions' projects and programs, including paving the Lions Park parking lot.