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Pa ge 2 T hu rs da y, D ec em be r 1 0, 2 01 5 - G ift G ui de - w w w .th ei fp .c a 51 Main Street South, Georgetown (905) 873-8778 CLOSED SUNDAYS Red, Red, Red! Create a sharp look for a cocktail party.A dash of red keeps it fun and young! Gift Certificates Available Many In-Store Specials! Update yoUr powder room for the holidays! Visit oUr newly renoVated showroom Towel warmers •Wall Mount • Free Standing BaTh Caddy 332 Guelph Street, Georgetown (Across from Canadian Tire) 905-702-0885 perfect gifts for anyone www.bathstudio.ca MagniFying MirrorS Starting from $399 NEWS GEORGETOWN KINSMEN CHRISTMAS TREE LOT OPENS: Don Burt of the Georgetown Bread Basket accepts a $3,800 cheque from Kinsmen Alan Ryall (centre) and Brian Krysa (right) at the Kins- men Christmas tree lot at the corner of Guelph and Edward Sts. This year the Kinsmen were able to double the annual donation from $1,900 to $3,800, all of which goes towards fresh food boxes. The Kinsmen Christmas tree lot opened Thursday, Dec. 4 and runs through to the weekend of Dec. 19-20 or whenever they sell out of Balsams and Frazer Firs. In the last three years the Kinsmen have sold out well before Christmas. All money raised from the sale of Christmas trees remains in Georgetown to 'Service the communities greatest needs.' Photo by Steve Frost Halton Hands in Motion adds a touch of whimsy to the Light Up the Hills display in Dominion Gardens For the second year in a row, Halton Hands in Motion (Georgetown's knitting and crochet guild) has partnered with Light up the Hills to deliver a fantastic collection of yarn instal- lations throughout Dominion Gardens Park. The project was initiated almost three years ago with extensive community plan- ning and a massive yarn donation by Spin- Rite Canada. Guild members have dedicated many months of preparation, with much knitting and crocheting occurring through- out the summer when the group takes a small break from their monthly meetings. Festive red and white striping adorns the lamp posts along "Candy Cane Lane" and this year extends throughout the many path- ways of the park. Guild members produced over 100 unique items and have created some amazing "cozies" and 3D installations. A family of birds, a breakfast platter and even a group of minions can be found around the tree trunks throughout the park. This group installation aims to deliver visual interest for those walking through the park, while communicating the value of shared experiences and community partnerships. Participants have re- ceived sociological benefit as knitting and crocheting, once a solitary activity, have become a collective endeav- our. The skills and creativity of many fiber artists working together were truly magni- fied in creating this installation. Our com- munity stands to experience psychological rewards as people encounter the many de- tailed pieces. This initiative brightens the day of passers-by, offering a surprise and a shift in perspective, while creating synergy between the artist and the commu- nity. Interests in the guild or participation can con- tact Caitlin LaFlamme at c-laflamme@hotmail.com or 226-821-5844. The Light Up the Hills displays in Dominion Gar- dens Park, corner of Maple Ave. and Guelph St. in Georgetown, in Acton Sports Park, beside the Acton Arena and in Shelagh Law Parkette in Glen Williams, con- tinue until Jan. 3. By Caitlin LaFlamme Halton Hands in Motion Tree trunks are candy-stripped on Candy Cane Lane in Dominion Gardens. Watch out for the minions! Submitted photos