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•T h e IF P • H alto n H ills, Thursday, D ecem ber 12, 2013 19 360 Guelph St., Unit 44 Georgetown (In the Knolcrest Centre) For 20 years, we've been helping the hearing impaired improve their hearing - and quality of life by providing the most professional, personalized, state-of-the-art hearing health care. Constantine Karolidis BA, HIS, Reg. AHIP Hearing Instrument Specialist Call 905.877.8828 today for your free consultation HEARING PROBLEMS? We have solutions that will let you enjoy the sounds of Christmas! Try hearing aids for 2 weeks, at no cost or obligation to see if hearing aids are right for you! For a limited time: • Save up to 30% on a pair of hearing aids • 3 Year Warranty • 3 Years of Batteries Armstrong Ave Delrex Blvd Halton Hills Cultural Roundtable (HHCR) is seeking nominations for the Arts Alive Awards to recognize individu- als, businesses and organiza- tions that have made a contri- bution to the cultural fabric of Halton Hills. The awards are presented every three years and consist of 10 distinct categories, which encompass the performing arts, volunteers, heritage and business partners. The public is invited to sub- mit a nomination to the HHRC by December 31. The submis- sion should include the most significant reasons for the nomination, the impact that the nominee has made on the community and two references that the committee can con- tact. Nominations may also include a two-page resume/ac- complishments for the nomi- nee. Categories are: Visual, Performing and or Literary Arts; Culture Award; Heritage Award; the Ralph Ursel Award for Volunteerism, The Kenneth R. Harrison Award for Youth Mentorship; Patron of the Arts Culture and/or Heritage; Award for Local Business Part- ner; Award for New Arts, Cul- ture and/or Heritage; Award for Established, Arts, Culture and/or Heritage and the Award for Halton Hills Youth Leader- ship. The awards will be present- ed at the Halton Hills Cultural Symposium on January 24. For more information contact Beatrice Sharkey at 416-575- 1232 or email sharkey@look.ca The Halton Hills Cultural Roundtable was formed to promote the cultural diversity of our community. In partner- ship with the Town of Halton Hills it has recently completed a Cultural Master Plan that will guide and assist the com- munity in promoting the arts. Each year the HHRC hosts an exciting two-day event; the Halton Hills Cultural Sym- posium which brings the di- verse arts, culture and heritage groups together to further ex- pand this growing sector. Cultural Roundtable seeking nominations for its Arts Alive Awards ENTERTAINMENT Glen Williams-based jewelry artist and designer Naomi As- senheim is hosting an annual Open House as well as a food drive for the Georgetown Bread Basket on Dec. 14 and 15, 12-5 p.m. Assenheim's studio is located in the Williams Mill Visual Art Centre, where she has been de- signing and handcrafting pieces of wearable art for almost 10 years. This year her focus is on giv- ing back. "I feel so overwhelmed this time of year, and I really find it important to stay mindful of how difficult this season can be in some households," she said. Her business, Opal Wing Creations, is founded within a strong philosophy of giving back as well as connecting with each other and honoring nature on a deep and meaningful level. She prides herself in her eclectic net- work of artists as well as ethical and ecological-minded small scale businesses that she sources for her stones and materials. "It is so important to keep the little guys going, especially in such an age of mass produc- tion and consumerism. Qual- ity over quantity is my mantra and I hope that people embrace the true spirit of this season, give back and support local ar- tisans," she said. " That's what keeps the heart of a community alive." Info: www.opalwingcre- ations.com Artisan invites community to Open House-- but bring food $89 for a Princess SPA Party for Up to 4 Princesses at Scorpio's Peace and Polish (a $180 Value)