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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowman ville, Saturday, December 14, 1996 23 SATURDAY, DEC. 14 ER CHRISTMAS -- Liberty Pentecostal Church on Marlin Road in Bowmanville presents two free family presentations of their "An ER (Emergency Room) Christmas." This is a family Christmas musical presentation featuring over 100 children children and youth in costume and drama. Attend the matinee on Saturday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m. or the Sunday evening performance on December 15th at 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY, DEC. 15 CONCERT BAND -- On Sunday, Dec. 15, commencing at 7:30 p.m. the Claringlon Concert Band along with special guests the Country Town Singers present "A Christmas Festival" Festival" featuring a concert of vocal and instrumental music of the season. The concert will be held in the auditorium of the Bowmanville Bowmanville High School on Liberty Street. Tickets are $5 for adults, with a reduced price for children and seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the door. TUESDAY, DEC. 17 KIDS SAFETY VILLAGE -- Come and enjoy a stroll through the Kids Safety Village in Whitby each evening between between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. starting Monday., Dec. 16. Buildings will be lit and decorated for the holiday season. Admission is $1 per person or $5 for a family. The Kids Safety Village is located located on Athol Street behind Kathleen Rowe Memorial Public School. Christmas festivities continue until Dec. 23. Visitors may drop off donations to the Durham Regional Police Food & Toy Drive. BUSINESS BREAKFAST - The Clarington Business Group invites small business people and friends to a special holiday JAMES R. YANCH 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 Hooper's Jewellers... Antique Pocket Watches and Modern Watch Repairing We use only fresh Maxell watch and electronic equipment batteries. All watches purchased include a FREE lifetime battery replacement. Come in and see our collection of Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks - Sales and Service - Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. 623-5747 Bowmanville © xi Fresh from our** Plantations > Our Christmas Trees are a Cut above the Rest c *iAfter all - we're the Tree People ^ 9 Varieties - Trees 3' - 15' Prices start at $10.00 and up (We can deliver) Live Christmas Trees available. Kamstra's Garden Centre 1460 Taunton Rd. E 579-5571 or579-3395. ALSO • Simcoe St. N. across from Millwork • Corner of Simcoe N. and Beatrice Wilson Rd. across from Holland Lumber ©j.p. breakfast meeting to network over a special sit-down gourmet breakfast at Silk's Café, 73 King Street West, Bowmanville. The meeting takes place at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17th. Call 697-3132 by Dec. 13 to reserve. FOR YOUR INFORMATION SANTA SATURDAYS -- Meet Santa Claus in person every Saturday through December at the four comers in downtown Bowmanville. Tell your wishes to Santa between 10 a.m./ and noon or between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. PIX FOR PETS - Have holiday pictures of your pet taken with "Santa Paws" at three locations this year. Call 623-6631 for an appointment or just drop by Clipps & Crafts any Wed., Thurs., and Fri. evening between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., or Sun. afternoons afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; at Welcome Feeds Sat. 9 a.m. til 4 p.m.; or at the Courtice Flea Market on Sat. or Sun. 9 a.m. til 4 p.m. Photo sessions run up to December 22nd. Proceeds go to Clarington Pet Connection to aid homeless animals. LIBRARY TEA -- The Clarington Public Library invites all members of the public to a Customer Appreciation Tea. This event will be held at the Newcastle Village Branch on Tuesday, Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; at the Bowmanville Branch on Wednesday, Dec.-18th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and at the Clarke Branch on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The public will have a chance to meet Library Board members and enjoy some light refreshments. AL-ANON - Al-Anon can help if someone else's drinking is affecting your life. Support group meets every Saturday, at 8 p.m. at the Newcastle Community Hall. Call 728-1020 for help. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER - A free community community Christmas dinner will be held on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Wednesday, December 25th, at noon at Crossroads Christian Assembly, Assembly, 978 North Street in Newcastle. Those who are alone or families in need at Christmas are welcome to come out and enjoy enjoy a lovely meal in a festive holiday atmosphere. Call 987- 9955 to reserve or request transportation. Tickets also are available at Stedmans in Newcastle, Stutt's Pharmacy in Oro- no as well as at the Food Bank in Newcastle. 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 100 VOICES -- Enjoy the 100-voice Mixed Choir and Concert Concert Band of the Ontario Christian Music Assembly in concert at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church in Bowmanville on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Call Henry Semplonius at 623-7196 for more information. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - The Optimist Club of Newcastle Newcastle Village presents a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Newcastle Community Community Hall. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sausages, bacon, juice, tea & coffee. Santa will be there and so will Sparky the Fire Safety Dog. For advance tickets, please call 987-1222 and leave a message. Adults $5, children $3; and children under age 3 are free. Admission limited to 500. LIVING NATIVITY -- St. Paul's United Church will be having having its 13lh annual presentation of the "Living Nativity" on Dec. 18, 19, and 20 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The outdoor presentation is free and includes live animals, and a participatory participatory carol sing. BLUE CHRISTMAS - A meditative and reflective worship service will be held in Oshawa on Sunday, December 22, for those who are experiencing any kind of loss in their life during the Christmas season. If you have recently suffered loss through divorce, death, illness or a pink slip at work, feel welcome welcome to attend this time of fellowship at Northminster United Church Chapel at Simcoe and Rossland Dec. 22 at 7:00 p.m. For more information call 725-4133. Quality Body Woik Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday rCOWAM£Vj PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD. BOWMANVILLE -- ONT. 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 ©j.p. NEED TO KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR NEW COMMUNITY? Call tt7r L come^£ 'agon Since 1930 Sandra Yates Maria Boone 623-5873 987-5030 Bowmanville Area Newcastle - Orono Area Our hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful community information. Newcastle House presents... CHRISTMAS ART SHOW & SALE ORIGINAL ART, LIMITED EDITION PRINTS, CUSTOM FRAMING, GIFTS, HOME DECOR Artists Janet Griffin-Scott and Adeline Halvorson will be present during Show Opening, Sunday, December 15/96, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Show continues until New Year's Day 210 King St. W., Newcastle 987-1978 ©j.p. « ♦ 25th Anniversary Year 1 ^New Year's Eve Celebrations 96/9? at che Port Darlington Marina Tuesday, December 31, 1996 70 Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville In "THE BRIDGE" Banquet Hall S60.00 per couple or S35.00 per person Includes Balloons and Parry Favours Cocktail Buffet at 11 and Champagne at Midnight Doors Open at 9 p.m. - Bar Open Until 3 a.m. D.J. Spuming The Music until3:30 a.m. In "THE MAIN DECK" Dining Room Fabulous New Year's Buffet and New Year's Eve Celebrations First Seating at 5 p.m. - S29.95 per person (plus taxes) Includes Party Favours - Champagne at Midnight All You Can Eat New Year's Buffet with Hot Table and Salad Bar - Featuring - Lobster, .Alaska King Crab Legs, Roast of Beef. Sliced Turkey, and ALL 0 the New Year's Goodies along with Music for Dining and Dancing ** Reservations are Required ** » In "SHOOTER'S SPORTS BAR" SI0.00 per person Includes Part)' Favours, Cocktail Buffet at 11:30 and Shooter at Midnight Doors Open at 9 p.m. - Bar open until 3 a.m. D.J. Will Spin the Music until 3:30 a.m. ALL TICKETS NOW ON SALE YA