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T* 1 } Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. Wednesday, Dccember4,1991 7 Lots of Family Events Planned for the Festive Holiday Season ■ CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING ;; THURSDAY NIGHT This Thursday, December 5,' Bowmanville's downtown merchants welcome everyone to. their annual Family Night. :.The evening events take place from six p.m. to nine p.m., with special sales and treats available to shoppers in the downtown stores. A highlight of the evening is at 7 p.m. when the ceremonial ceremonial lighting of the downtown Christmas tree takes place on Temperance St., alongside the Bank of Montreal. The BIA's 15-foot blue spruce will be the star of the show. It was planted last month and is to become the downtown's . permanent Christmas tree. The tree lighting marks the start of the festive season in the downtown. This year, there's also a draw offered for $1,000 in "BIA Bucks" which can be spent like real money in all participating BIA stores. Santa will also be returning returning to Bowmanville the three Saturdays before Christmas. He will be at the comer of King St and Temperance St. from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on each of the three Saturdays. Chil dren are welcome to drop by and have a chat. BAZAAR AT KNOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SATURDAY The ever-popular bazaar and auction at Knox Christian School, in Bowmanville, takes place this Saturday, December December 7. The bazaar begins at two p.m. and lasts until 6 p.m., at which time the auction gets under way. Virtually the entire school will be transformed into a bustling commercial centre during this event. Articles for sale include baked goods, and crafts made Ho, Ho, Ho, Santa Visits Local Merchants Sometimes, when the elves get a little behind schedule, Santa has to go beyond the North Pole for some extra Christmas gifts. And he knows exactly where to find the perfect selection for everyone on his long list. On the following pages, The Statesman s cameras have captured Santa on a shopping spree among many local stores. If you follow Santa's footsteps, you will also bring home a whole sleighful of perfect Christmas gifts for your friends and family. Ho Ho Ho, and happy shopping! especially for the bazaar. There arc also games and contests for all ages and the entire gymnasium will be serving food ranging from a quick snack to a full sit-down meal. The merchandise on the auction block includes valuable valuable items donated by local merchants, farmers, builders and realtors. You'll discover things such as furniture, handicrafts, carvings, and even tickets to see die Leafs or Blue Jays. The bazaar is an event which offers something for the whole family. And it's also an important fund-raiser for the Knox Christian School. EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS AT MUSEUM The Bowmanville Museum Museum will host an Edwardian Open House and Christmas celebration on Saturday, December December 7, and Sunday, December December 8, between 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. This is your chance to enjoy enjoy mulled cider and light refreshments, refreshments, along with entertainment entertainment around the piano. On December 7, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., author Wayne Kelly will be on hand to autograph autograph copies of his new book entitled "Downright Upright: A History of the Canadian Piano Piano Manufacturers. Entertainment will be provided provided by Ross Metcalf on December December 7 and by Allanah Coles on December 8. CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP AT CLARKE MUSEUM You can explore Christmas Christmas past at the Clarke Museum Museum and Archives December December 7 and 8. Visitors young and old can observe woodblocks, woodblocks, being carved into festive festive designs and they can. print their own Christmas cards from one of the blocks. Visitors are also invited to try their hand at making a variety variety of Victorian paper decorations decorations which they can take home for their own trees. Workshops run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. CHRISTMAS AT CULLEN GARDENS Cullen Gardens and Miniature Miniature Village will hold their annual Festival of Lights from November 9 to January 5. The entire miniature vil lage has been illuminated with festive finery. There is also entertainment, shopping, and restaurants. The village is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It's located at 300 Taunton Rd. W„ Whitby. LIGHT TOUR FOR SENIORS The Bowmanville Kinsmen Kinsmen Club will be inviting all seniors in the area to enjoy the Christmas lights on Sunday, Sunday, December 15. The bus will leave Centennial Centennial Hall, on Queen St., in Bowmanville, " at approximately approximately 6 p.m. Those who need transportation to the bus can call 623-5258 or 623- 5792 in order to make further arrangements. Citizens are asked to cooperate cooperate with the Kinsmen by leaving their lights on Sunday evening. LIVING NATIVITY St. Paul's United Church will be presenting their traditional traditional "Living Nativity" program program on December 20, 21 and 22. As in previous years, the account of the Saviour's birth will be portrayed in a temporary stable set up on the, front lawn of the church. The Christmas Story will be told through song and scripture narration. Participants portraying Mary, Joseph, wise men, shepherds, and angels are carefully choreographed to relay the gospel as told in the lyrics of hymns and carols. A few live animals such as sheep and a donkey always add to the authenticity of the stable scene. Performances take place at 7:30 each evening and will run for 23 minutes. Song sheets will be provided provided and people of all denominations denominations are welcome. St. Paul's United Church is on the comervof,Silver St. and Church St., in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. SALVATION ARMY COLLECTS GIFTS AND FOOD Donations of toys and food will be welcomed by. the Salvation Army this Christmas Christmas season. Puzzles, board games that the entire family can play and books for all ages are always appreciated. So are clothing such as mittens, toques and scarves. All kinds of foodstuffs, foodstuffs, especially staples such as flour, sugar, milk powder, canned soups, canned vegetables, vegetables, and canned fruits are also needed. Items can be dropped off at The Salvation Army Family Family Services located at 35 Division Division St., Bowmanville. Last year, the Salvation Army delivered about 145 hampers stocked with everything everything needed for a Christmas dinner. Toys for the children were also distributed. INSURANCE BROKERS HOLD TOY DRIVE Five local insurance brokers brokers are holding their second annual Christmas Toy and Food Drive this year. Non-perishable foods and toys can be dropped off at the following locations: ■James Insurance, 26 King St. E., Bowmanville •Hamilton Insurance, Main St., Orono •Matthews & Associates, 83 King St. W., Newcastle Village •Petley-Hare Ltd., 103 King St. E., Bowmanville •Blyleven Stotcr Insurance Brokerage, Hwy Two, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. Donors are reminded that although all donations are welcome, gifts for teenagers such as board games, puzzles, books, gloves and scarves are sometimes in particularly short supply. All donations will be turned over to the Salvation Army for distribution within the community. REALTOR COLLECTS TOYS AND FOOD Family Trust in Bowmanville Bowmanville will be reaching out to the community by seeking donations of new toys or non- perishable food items for families in need this holiday season. ■ Please call the local office at 623-6622 if you can help with a donation. Donations of children's toys can also be dropped off at The Canadian Statesman office 62 King St. W. The Post Office is collecting collecting donations of non- perishable foods. Hydro Workers Donate $4,792 to Needy Families - <. ' i-'à ' V/X- WÊr W'ÏÈÊ'V-i. > J 'k ; .Æ HP»! Construction Chief Stewards at Darlington Generating donated by Darlington construction staff for needy peo- Station found plant workers to be as generous as always pie during the Christmas season. The Chief Stewards this year when it came to contributing funds to the tenth presented the proceeds of the plant drive to local Salva- annual Gate Collection for charity. A total of $4,792 was tion Army representatives on Tuesday, November 26th. Marilyn Easby, owner, and Maria DeVries, manager of Gold Reflections are showing Santa some of the jewellery available at their shop in The Bowmanville Mall. Gold Reflections features everyday low prices on watches and fine jewellery for men and women. They also carry a variety of crystal pieces. Jewellery repairs and custom repairs also handled. Drop by and you're sure to find something special for Christmas this year! GOLD REFLECTIONS Bowmanville Mall (Centre Kiosk) Telephone 623-8164 NORM'S DELICATESSEN Santa paid a visit to Norm's Delicatessen and was greeted by Norm Caruana, his wife Brenda, a daughter Amy and Betty Anne Wheelock. Norm's Deli has a wide variety of items for giftgiving at Christmas and is well known in the area for the delicious authentic European foods, both hot and cold and cheeses that are perfect for holiday entertaining. Ask about their selection of party trays! j Norm's Delicatessen 29 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-1533 Justin Mint vert; ana ms brother Kyan, shown Santa, are surrounded with the many CD's and TAPES available at HOV CD's and TAPES. Gift giving is made easy by the selection of all the latest and greatest in music! HOV CD's & TAPES Bowmanville Mall 623-5555