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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, Wednesday, December 4, 1996 7 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 KIRBY AUCTION AND BAKE SALE -- Everyone is invited invited to the Kirby Community Christmas Auction and Bake Sale to be held at the Kirby Centennial School on December 4th from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. On sale will be baking, sports equipment, equipment, books, dishes, computer accessories, and much more. Proceeds go to support school events. THURSDAY, DEC. 5 SUGARPLUM STORIES -Children aged 3 to 5 and their families are invited to join in a half hour of songs, stories, and finger-plays with a Christmas theme at the Clarington Public Libraries. This program will be held at the Newcastle Village Branch on Thursday, December 5th starting at 7 p.m.; and at the Bowmanville branch on Thursday, December 12 starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free. AUDITIONS FOR SPRING PLAY -Auditions for the Bowmanville Bowmanville Drama Workshop's spring performance of "All in the Timing," by David Ives, will be held at the Bowmanville High School auditorium (Liberty Street North) on Thursday, December 5th at 7 p.m. Six to ten adult males and females are needed. Fred Archibald is directing this comedy scheduled to run February 26, 27, 28 and March 1st, 1997. For more information information call 623-4790 or 263-2396. FRIDAY, DEC. 6 VIGIL FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE - A candlelight vigil will be held on Friday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville on Simpson Ave. FOCUS, a local women's group, is once again sponsoring what has become become an annual public event in memory of those who died at the Montreal Massacre and all other female victims of violence. violence. All members of the public are welcome to attend. MOONLIGHT MAGIC - Mark Friday, December 6th on your calendar for the annual Moonlight Magic Trée Lighting and Family Night in downtown Bowmanville. The event kicks off at 7:00 p.m. at the four comers (King and Temperance). After the ceremony, browse through the downtown for a shopping shopping adventure. During December, local merchants will stay open until 9 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 12 til 5 p.m. (at participating stores) at The Book Studio in Bowmanville, Newcastle House in Newcastle, or by calling Janie Dodds at 983-5926. 19th CENTURY CRAFTS -- Drop by the Clarke Museum in Kirby on December 7th and try your hand at making wheat decorations, Christmas crackers, greeting cards and paper decorations. decorations. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No pre-registration required. required. Adults $1, children and seniors 50 cents. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA -- Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Old Saint Nick at Archibald's Orchards rustic countryside countryside setting from 9 a.m - 1 p.m. on December 7th & 8th ( The casual atmosphere is especially good for timid youngsters nervous nervous about meeting Santa) All proceeds from this event go to the local Salvation Army for their annual Christmas hamper distribution. Weather permitting there will be wagon rides so dress warmly! Don't forget your camera for that special moment. moment. Archibald's is located at 6275 Liberty St. North. MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE - A great way to get into the holiday holiday spirit is by attending the Bowmanville Museum's annual Edwardian Christmas Open House on December 7th and 8th. Hours are from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The museum will be decked out in period finery and there will be homemade refreshments refreshments and entertainment. Admission is free. CHRISTMAS AT THE FARM - Trillium Morgan Horse Farm hosts its 7th annual Christmas festival this Saturday, Dec. 7th (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) Enjoy a farm tour or take a ride in an antique carriage. Admission is free. There will be refreshments refreshments and door prize draws. Trillium Farm is located the first road west of Main Street on Ochonski Road in Orono. CALLIGRAPHY CARDS - Artist Paul Livingston teaches lettering basics and design elements for hand made cards at a Christmas Calligraphy workshop to be held Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1 til 4 p.m. at the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville. Rag paper and calligraphy materials supplied. Discount for VAC members. Call 623-5831 to register. REBEKAH BAZAAR - Heather Rebekah Lodge #334 holds its Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 7th from 2 til 4 p.m. at the Oddfellows and Rebekah's Centre in Orono. There will be a quilt draw, penny sale, baking, candy, crafts and entertainment. entertainment. ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP - The next meeting of the Coping with Anxiety Support Group will be on Tuesday, Dec. 10th at 7:30 p.m. at Orono United Church. The following meeting will be held on January 7th, 1997. For further information information call 983-5438. FOR YOUR INFORMATION SANTA SATURDAYS -- Meet Santa Claus in person every Saturday through December at the four comers in downtown Bowmanville. TURKEY ROLL - The Bowmanville Lions Club holds its annual Turkey Roll buffet and Draw for $1,000 on December 6th, at 7 p.m. at the Lions Centre on Beech Ave. Tickets are available through any Lions member or by calling 623-5866. AL-ANON - can help if someone else's drinking is affecting your life. Call 728-1020 for help. 100 SMALL PAINTINGS -- The Visual Arts Centre holds its annual "celebration of small" until December 13 with its show and sale of 100 small paintings, prints and drawings. IN THE WEEKS AHEAD HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT - Bowmanville High School holds its annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m. The school bands and choir will perform. Proceeds go to support the BHS Music Association. PET ADOPTION CENTRES - The Clarington Pet Connection Connection will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 11 at its Adoption Centre located in Rene's Used Books in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. All are welcome to attend. Another pet Adoption Centre is located at the Courtice Flea Market. Call 623-6631 or 623-2085 for more information. BARBERSHOP CHORUS - The Oshawa Horseless Carri- agemen Barbershop Choms will serenade shoppers at the Bowmanville Mall this Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4:15 until 4:45 p.m. Come out and sing along to the old favorites. COPING WITH UNEMPLOYMENT - The East Durham/ Clarington Interagency Group holds a luncheon on Wednesday, Wednesday, December 11, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Flying Dutchman Dutchman Hotel in Bowmanville. The topic will be "Coping with Unemployment." Please register by December 6th by calling Fleurette Simmonds at 697-2746. Festive Musical SATURDAY, DEC. 7 MEET THE GENERALS -- Meet the Oshawa General hockey hockey players on Saturday, December 7th from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at National Home Video's 2nd Annual fund-raiser in aid of the Durham Regional Police Food & Toy Drive. Bring in an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item or make a cash donation donation to qualify to win a special edition "Batman Returns" jacket. Free balloons and popcorn for the kids. BAZAAR AT KNOX - Bowmanville District Christian School Society's annual bazaar will be held at Knox Christian School, 410 Scugog Street, on Saturday, December 7. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the auction follows at 6:00 p.m. You'll find food, fun and games, prizes, baked goods, crafts, tools, furniture and more. YULETIDE HOME TOUR - Enjoy the magic of a Christmas Christmas Past on a Yuletide Tour of Bowmanville's fine old homes on Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Some of the unique touches on this tour presented by LACAC are homemade holiday fare, live music and traditional decorations. decorations. As part of the tour, St. John's Anglican Church will serve a luncheon and Trinity United Church will serve a turkey turkey dinner. Tickets for tour, dinner and luncheon are available Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday J COWAN PONTIAC--BUICK LTD. BOWMANVILLE -- ONT. 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 ©j.p. SUNDAY, DEC. 8 SENIORS LIGHT TOUR - The Bowmanville Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs will sponsor the annual tour of Christmas lights for seniors on Sunday, December 8th. Buses leave Trinity United Church at 6:00 p.m. Transportation to the church to catch the bus can be arranged through McGregor Drugs 623- 5792 or through Wayne Hodge at 623-5258. TUESDAY, DEC. 10 SOLINA SUPPER - You are invited to the Durham East Christmas Social and Pot Luck Supper to be held Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Solina Hall. Those attending are asked to bring a main course or dessert, and a non-perishable food item tor the local food bank. All are welcome to share in the fun and fellowship. Trustee in Bankruptcy Offering all insolvency services including personal and corporate bankruptcies OSHAWA 122 Albert St.-721-7506 Ajax: 50 Commercial Ave, -619-1473 Cobourg: 72 King St. W. - 372-4744 Saturday and evening appointments available. FREE initial consultation, ©j.p. Festival Players announces its second concert. "Spanish Accents" to be held at Pickering Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N., in Ajax, at 7:30 p.m. on December 14, 1996. 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