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4 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, November 19,1994 N SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH HERE COMES SANTA - Everyone will be heading to downtown Bowmanville this Saturday morning for the 33rd annual Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade. The event, which features numerous floats, fillers, and a dozen marching bands, begins at 10:30 a.m. After you've enjoyed the parade, don't miss the many other special events planned in conjunction with the launching of the festive season in Bowmanville. And don't forget to visit your favorite stores to get a head start on that Christmas shopping. MUSEUM FRIENDS HOLD CHRISTMAS SALE - The Friends of • The Bowmanville Museum will hold a Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 19 th. It starts immediately after the Santa Claus Parade and concludes around 1 p.m. Gifts, decorations, baking, coffee, hot chocolate and muffins will be available. The sale is at the St. Paul's Church, located at the comer of Church St. and Silver St., in Bowmanville. COFFEE AND HOT CIDER RAISE FUNDS FOR BETHESDA HOUSE -- This Saturday morning, while you're watching the Santa Claus Parade, why not drop by Tim's Party Centre or the King Street Bar and Grill for some piping hot cider or coffee? Proceeds will go to the Bethesda House Women's Shelter which should be in operation by January. Supplies have been donated by Graham's IGA, Archibald Orchards and the Tyrone Mill. FREE SKATE -- . The Optimist Club of Newcastle Village is. offering a free public skate Saturday, November 19, from 8 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. at the Newcastle Arena. YULETIDE AT THE MILL - From November 18th to 20th, the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville will present Yuletide at the Mill. This is a craft sale, along with plenty of musical entertainment, treats for the children, hot cider, gingerbread, and an opportunity to do some holiday shopping. The Yuletide festivities at the mill coincide with a display of 100 impressive small paintings that are ideal Christmas gifts. UNITED WAY FUND-RAISER - After Saturday's Santa Claus Parade, you're invited to drop by the plaza at the Flying Dutchman Hotel, where the local fast-food outlets are offering special deals on selected items from their menu. Harvey's, Swiss Chalet, Baskin Robins and Subway are all making donations to United Way based on their sales of selected items on Saturday afternoon and evening. Drop by the restaurants for further details. SANTA ARRIVES AT BOWMANVILLE MALL - Santa Claus will be welcoming his friends, young and old, at the Bowmanville Mall this Saturday. He will be on duty from noon to four p.m. You can visit St. Nick Saturdays and Sundays from now until Christmas between noon and four p.m. or from Wednesday to Friday from 4 p.m. to eight p.m. Youngsters are invited to have their pictures taken with the Jolly Old Elf. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 ST EX-BIKER SPEAKS - The Christ Group will present the story of Ace Clarke, a former motorcycle outlaw. He will speak at the Lions Centre in Bowmanville at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 21st. The public is welcome to come and hear his amazing story of how he overcame a life of drugs, alcohol and crime. Admission is free. Michael Spooner and Sheila Stephens Spooner •ARBOR< EARLY CANADIAN PINE • OIL LAMPS • PRIMITIVES OPEN APRIL - DECEMBER HOURS: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ALSO BY APPOINTMENT OR BY CHANCE (905) 983-9091 6179 Andrews Rd. R.R. 1, Kendal, Ont. L0A1E0 4.8 km.east of Hwy. 115/35 on Clarke 6th Cone. PATRICK G. DEEGAN Denture Therapy Clinic A Complete Denture Service Relines • Repairs • New Dentures • Soft Liners FREE CONSULTATION 5 George Street Bowmanville 623-4473 Bulldozing & Excavating Sand and Gravel Sales Garry Tripp 985-3564 Terry Tripp @ CHRISTIAN FARMERS MEET - The fall meeting of the East Central Christian Farmers Association is on Monday, November 21, in the Cavan United Church. The topic will be "Communicating the Agricultural Message to Media, Politicians, and the General Public." Making a presentation on this topic is John Clement, a CFFO staff member and agricultural journalist. The meeting begins at eight p.m JUVENILE ARTHRITIS - The Arthritis Society has recently organized a new group called The Juvenile Arthritis Support Group. Meetings are held at the Grandview Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre. They take place every other month, with the next meeting slated for Monday, November 21, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is no fee to attend. Refreshments are served and children are always welcome. The topic of the meeting will be the "Ability On Line Support Network," a computer network which puts children and adolescents with disabilities in touch with each other. COURSE FOR SAILORS - The Oshawa Power and Sail Squadron is offering a "Skipper Saver Course" for mates, boating friends and crew members. It takes place Monday, November 21st, at 7 p.m. in Donevan Collegiate, Oshawa. For details, call the Training Officer at 434-5496. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND PHOTOGRAPHER VISITS OLDER ADULTS' CENTRE ~ A how-to. demonstration with local photographer, Paul Bennett takes place at the Clarington Older Adults' Association Tuesday, November 22. His presentation is at 10 a.m. At 1 p.m., the newly-formed Osteoporosis Support Group will holds its first meeting. Everyone is welcome. Cards, games and other varied programs are offered for older adults each Tuesday at the Bowmanville Lions Centre between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Lions Centre is at 26 Beech Ave. For information, call Community Care at 623-2261. IN THE COMING WEEKS... DROP-IN PROGRAM AT BLACKSTOCK - The Blackstock Co-op Nursery School presents a new drop-in program for parents and caregivers. It will be held every Wednesday morning, starting November 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Blackstock Recreation Centre. The program is open to caregivers and any children under five years of age. DIABETES EDUCATION - The public is invited to attend a Diabetes Education Meeting slated for Wednesday, November 30, at the Bowmanville Lions Centre on Beech Ave. The session begins at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Bill Sparling, M.Div., an author and humorist, will discuss the role of humor, laughter and love in mastering stress and diabetes. I-Ic is the director of the Oakville Family Therapy Centre. This presentation is sponsored by the Bowmanville Lions Club and Clinic Pharmacy, Bowmanville. It is. co-ordinated by representatives of the Diabetes Education Program at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville. ENVIRONMENTAL FARM Newcastle Community Hall from 10 PLAN WORKSHOP - A a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 28 and workshop. has been planned for from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December Newcastle Village on the subject of 12. There will also be a workshop in Environmental Farm Plans. These Port Perry at the Ministry of plans are designed to identify a Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs farm's environmental strengths and office. It is slated for 10 a.m. to 3 set goals for improvements. Locally, p.m. on November 29 and from 7 workshops are planned for the p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 13. FOR YOUR INFORMATION WALKING PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS - The walking program for Clarington's older adults takes place at 9 a.m. and also at 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Participants meet at the Lions Centre, 26 Beech Ave., in Bowmanville. For information, call Doreen German at 697-1863. SOLINA BOOK AVAILABLE - "A Place Called Solina," the popular history book by Marguerite Fraser about the Solina community, is available. This book makes the perfect Christmas present or anniversary gift for anyone with an interest in local heritage. Telephone Mrs. S. Millson (263-8880) for delivery. PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA-- The Oshawa and District Humane Society will be holding their second annual St. Nick Event. In this fund-raiser, everyone is welcome to have their pet's photo taken with Santa Claus. The cost of each polaroid photo is $5, including a frame. Photos will be taken at the Humane Society shelter at 199 Waterloo St., Unit #2, just off Ritson Rd.S., in Oshawa. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This special event takes place December 3,4, 10, and 11. There will also be a bake sale and raffle for lots of great prizes. All pets are welcome. Of course, dogs should be on leashes and cats should be in a carrier. TOYS, GAMES AND PASTIMES - An exhibition of over 50 examples of artifacts relating to playtime and hobbies from 1860 to 1960 is on display at the Clarke Museum and Archives. Dolls, puzzles, building blocks, tin toys, sleighs, wagons, a dog cart, toy kitchens, electric toys, musical instruments and plastic toys are all represented. This feature exhibit will run through the winter months to the end of March, 1995. The Clarke Museum and Archives is located in Kirby, at Regional Rd. 9 and Highway 35/115. Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday BOWMANVILLE -- ONT, 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396