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! Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 18,1996 7 A Weekly Agenda of" Events in Bowmanville and Surrounding Communities WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18 LIBRARY TEA - The Clarington Public Library invites all members of the public to a Customer Appreciation Tea. This event will be held 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. 50+ CHRISTMAS PARTY - The 50+ Movin' and Groovin' Christmas Party will be held Wednesday, Dec. 18th at the Lions Lions Centre in Bowmanville. Cost is $15 per person. Happy Hour at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 623-4681. 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. LIVING NATIVITY - St. Paul's United Church will be having having its 13th 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. pictures will be taken at Clipps and Crafts between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Call "Wayne at 623-6631 for appointment. All proceeds go to the care of homeless animals. SUNDAY, DEC. 22 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. TUESDAY, DEC. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE- There will be a special family family Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. at the Bowmanville Sev- Breakfast with Santa ••••••••• THURSDAY, DEC. 19 DURHAM CHRISTIAN CONCERT - The Durham Christian Christian High School music department presents "A Christmas Celebration" on Thursday, Dec. 19 at the high school on Scu- gog St. in Bowmanville. The program will feature seasonal music performed by the bands and choir, along with favorite carols for everyone. Admission is free and everyone is cordially cordially invited. PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS - has its Christmas Social on Thursday, Dec. 19th at 8 p.m. at St. George's Church (upstairs) at 51 Centre St. S., Oshawa. Everyone is welcome. FRIDAY, DEC. 20 COMMUNITY CARE OPEN HOUSE - Clarington Community Community Care invites everyone to their annual Open House being being held on Friday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 98 King Street West in Bowmanville. Hot apple cider and goodies will be served. Raffle at 2 p.m. •eeeeeeeee SATURDAY, DEC. 21 SANTA SATURDAYS - Meet Santa Claus in person this Saturday at the four corners in downtown Bowmanville. Tell your wishes to Santa between 10 a.m./ and noon or between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. •eeeeeeeee AUTHOR SIGNS BOOK - Newcastle author Pat Lake will be signing copies of her book, "The Rollercoaster" on Saturday, Saturday, Dec. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Book Studio, 20 King Street W., in Bowmanville. •eeeeeeeee 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, lea & 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. enth-Day Adventist Church at the comer of Lambs Road & Hwy. 2. The program will include numerous songs of the Christmas season and a narrated audio-visual presentation of the story of Christ's first advent. All are welcome. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25 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 available available at Stedmans in Newcastle, Stutt's Pharmacy in Orono as well as at the Food Bank in Newcastle. FOR YOUF1 INFORMATION 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. until Dec. 23. Buildings will be lit and decorated for the holiday season. Admission is $1 per person person or $5 for a family. The Kids Safety Village is 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. •eeeeeeeee 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. •eeeeeeeee SNOWFLAKE FROLIC - The YWCA has a fun-filled holiday holiday program for children aged 3 to 10 years. Participants may register on a "per day" basis. Program dates are: December 30 & 31 and January 2 & 3. The half-day program for children under 5 is $12 per morning and full-day program for children up to 10 is $20 per day. Call the YWCA in Bowmanville at 623-9922. IN THE WEEKS AHEAD NEW YEARS DANCE IN ORONO - The Great Pine Ridge Kinsmen present a New Years Eve Dance at the Orono Arena. Ticket price includes parly favors, buffet and bar. The fun gets underway at 9 p.m. Tickets available by calling 983-9540. NEW YEARS KNIGHTS - The Knights of Columbus sponsor sponsor a New Years Eve Dance at the St. Joseph's Church Hall on Liberty Strept in Bowmanville. The party starts at 8 p.m.. There will be door prizes, spot dances, and a Chinese buffet after after midnight. DJ music. Tickets are available by calling 623- 7612. High School Apprentices Four-year-old Derek Aide meets Santa at the Breakfast With Santa event held on Saturday, December December 14th at Dr. Ross Tilley Public School in Bowmanville. The breakfast, which included carolsinging, carolsinging, was conducted by parent volunteers. Forty top students from Durham Durham Region high schools, selected selected by industry members from two Local Apprenticeship Committees, will be registering as apprentices in one of the skilled trades programs of Automotive Automotive Service Technician, General Machinist, Mold Maker Maker and Tool and Die Maker. Industry Industry is a very important component component of the Youth Internship Apprenticeship Program. The program requires the students to enter industry for two work placements with industry that relates to their apprenticeship trade area. The second intake of Youth Internship Apprenticeship students students to register as apprentices by the Ministry of Education and Training occurred at the Durham College Skills Training Training Centre, Whitby, on Tuesday, Tuesday, December 17. eeeeeeeee SANTA PAWS - The Clarington Pet Connection invites you to have your pet's picture taken with Santa Paws at two Bowmanville Bowmanville locations this holiday season. 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