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A 4 The Claringlon Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, December 3,1994 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS' BAZAAR - The annual Christian Schools' Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 3rd, commencing at 2:30 p.m. This includes a giant craft sale, a sale of baked goods, refreshments, games and prizes. Child care is available. At 6 p.m., there will be a huge auction of merchandise and services donated by several hundred local businesses. The auctioneer is Tymen Van Halteren. All of these events take place at the Knox Christian School on Old Scugog Rd., Bowmanville. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH SWING INTO CHRISTMAS - A 90-minute concert by the Big Wind Stage Band will be held Sunday, December 4th, in Newcastle Village. The concert begins at 2 p.m. Admission is free, but you are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a draw for a poinsettia. This event is sponsored by the Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - On Saturday, December 3rd, you. can enjoy pancakes, fresh cider, hot coffee, wagon rides, teddy bears and a children's play. Santa will also be present for this event which is to take place at Archibald Orchards, 6275 Liberty St N. All donations will be going to the Salvation Army. So, come join in the fun and help out some needy neighbours. For information, call 263-2396. Remember to dress warmly. CHRISTMAS COMES TO HORSE FARM - Trillium Morgan Horse Farm will be holding their 5th annual Christmas festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on December 3rd. This is your opportunity to take a magic stroll through the stable, decorated especially for the festive season. All guests are encouraged to judge the creative stall decorating designs. There will be hot cider and candy canes for the children as well as an antique carriage demonstration. Hannibal Kennels will be offering free dog cart rides, courtesy of their giant Newfoundland dogs. Directions: First road west of Main street in Orono, running south off Taunton Rd., just north of Station Street. EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS AT MUSEUM - The Bowmanville Museum will hold its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum will be decked out in its seasonal finery and there will be music and refreshments. A special feature this year will be the display and sale of limited edition, hand-coloured photographs by Trina Astor. Admission is free. For details, call the museum office at 905-623-2734. FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT - The Oshawa Symphony Orchestra will present a Family Christmas Special on December 4th, featuring seasonal favorites by Corelli, Rutter, Bach, Daquin and Karg-Elert. The Durham Philharmonic Choir, the Kingsway College Symphonic Choir, die . First Baptist Church Choir and the St. John's Anglican Church Choir will be featured. This concert begins at 8 p.m. in the College Park Church, 1164 King St. E., Oshawa. Tickets are available at The Statesman office, at the door or by calling 579-6711. MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL - The Newcastle Village and District Historical Society will introduce The Bold and Beautiful, a presentation by Herb Taylor of recently-unearthed happenings from the early nineteenth century. This event will take place in the Lions Room of the Newcastle Community Hall on December 5th, commencing at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH MEETINGS TO DISCUSS BOWMANVILLE MARSH -- The future of the West Side Creek Marsh in Bowmanville will be discussed at a public meeting to take place Tuesday, December 6, from7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Bowmanville Municipal Building. Presentations are expected from St. Marys Cement and also from local community and environmental groups. Public input is welcome at these sessions which will be chaired by David Crombie, Chairman of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. PATRICK G. DEEGAN ^ Denture Therapy Clinic A Complete Denture Service Relines • Repairs New Dentures • Soft Liners FREE CONSULTATION 5 George Street Bowmanville 623-4473 V V Christmas Special POüLfîN PRO SAWS • Weed Eaters • Chain Saws • Tractors • Lawn Mowers LYMER'S SALES & SERVICE (705) 277-3041 Hwy. 35 North of Rontypool R.R. #2, Pontypool © OLDER ADULT CENTRE - Short videos about Health for the older adult will be presented Tuesday, December 6 at the Bowmanville Lions Centre. This program begins at 1 p.m. However, other events also are taking place between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Cards or other games are offered. And at 10 a.m. there will be a demonstration of table decorations with the assistance of Cockerham Florists. These programs are offered by the Claringlon Older Adults Association and are open to independent adults over 50 years of age. For information, call Community care at 623-2261. CANDLELIGHT VIGILS - A vigil to commemorate the Montreal Massacre and all other female victims of violence will be held on December 6th, commencing at 7 p.m. at the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville. This is the third year that the vigil has been sponsored by FOCUS, a Claringlon women's group. Donations of cash, clothing or canned foods will be collected in support of the Bethesda House women's shelter. The public is welcome. There is also a candlelight vigil at the Oshawa YWCA, 1 McGrigor St., in Oshawa, on the same evening. This event will begin at 5 p.m. Guest speakers are Dianne Mathes and Ruth Farquhar, feminist therapists. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH MARSH MEETINGS CONTINUE - Discussions over the future of Bowmanville's West Side Creek Marsh will continue at a meeting led by David Crombie, Chair of the, Waterfront Regeneration Trust. The meeting will take place Wednesday, December 7th, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Municipal Administration Centre, Bowmanville. The public is welcome to listen or speak. CHRISTMAS STORY TIME - Celebrate the festive season with stores and songs! There will be a special storytime at the Bowmanville Library on Wednesday, December 7, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration is not required. MEETING TO DISCUSS WATERSHED PLAN -- The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority is preparing a plan for the Ganaraska River Watershed which will help describe how the environmental features function and /help assist municipalities in wise land use and planning decisions. Public input is welcome. There will be an informal Open House from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, at the Port Hope Lions Recreation Centre on Thomas St. A brief presentation by the Conservation Authority and its consultants, along with a roundtable- discussion will take place at the same location, commencing at 7 p.m. IN THE COMING WEEKS... CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT BITS -- An evening of Christmas music with the students of Bowmanville High School will be presented on Wednesday, December 7th. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the BITS auditorium. There is a special admission price for seniors. The concert will include a choir and three school bands. 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 in the theatre area of the Bowmanville Mall on King SL East at Simpson Ave. Please note the change in meeting place. For information, call Doreen German at 697-1863. SOLINA BOOK AVAILABLE - "A Place CaUed 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. HOSPITAL CALENDAR LOTTERY - As part of its "Together We're Better" campaign, Memorial Hospital Bowmanville has launched its sale of lottery calendars. The calendars cost $20, but they offer 365 chances to win prizes. That means one chance every day. Daily draws begin in January, with prizes ranging from $30 to $800. A total of $15,000 in prize money will be available in 1995. For details on purchasing your calendar, call 623-3331. Only 3,000 calendars have been printed, which means there are good odds for winning one of the daily cash prizes. Calendars are available at numerous locations, including the hospital gift shop, and a number of local banks and real estate offices. SANTA AT THE BOWMANVILLE MALL - Santa will be available for consultations at the Bowmanville Mall between now and Christmas. Hours are from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and Saturday and Sunday from noon to four p.m. Photos are available. Hooper's Jewellers ... 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