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PAGE 14THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, DECEMBER 6,2000 'Everyone is working really hard to make this show a success Director Stephanie Jeronimo St. Stephen's Secondary to tell its version of traditional classic The Christmas Story RON PIETRONIRO/ Statesman photo The cast of the Christmas play that OAC students at St. Stephen's Sec- ondary have called 'A Not So Silent Night' includes, from left, Andrea Cresanto (Maty), Sheryl Stedman (the Angel Gabriel), Chris Cook (Joey) and Nick Shkordoff (Jack Frost). Church offers holiday events Tyrone United Churcli is offering a number of events to help people celebrate celebrate the Christmas season. On Sunday, Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m., the church is hosting a community pot luck at die church, followed by a hayride and caroling through Tyrone. On Dec. 6, the Farmers' Parade of Lights will make its way from Enniskillen Enniskillen at 6:30 p.m., arriving in Tyrone at about 7:30 p.m. The Christmas Pageant, entitled 'A Very Special Christmas Special,' will feature a news report from tire time of Jesus's birth, along with familiar tunes as the children of the Sunday School share the Christmas story. The event is set for Sunday, Dec. 17 at the regular 10:45 a.m. church service. The Tyrone Christmas Pageant will be combined with the Enniskillen United United Church Pageant at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Tyrone Community Centre. On Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m., the Tyrone UCW is hosting an open house. Tire event will include carol singing and refreshment. Tim South- well will be die guest pianist. The church will host a quiet private sendee, often called a Blue Christmas Service, on Wednesday, Dec. 20 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The service provides provides a time to remember loved ones, recognizing dial Christmas can be a hard time for people. On Cliristmas Eve, at 7:45 p.m., the church will hold a special evening candlelight candlelight service. Tyrone United Church is located at 2707 Concession 7. Choral Christmas The 55-voice Durham Adventist Choir will be making its third annual appearance at the Bownicmville Seventh-day Adventist Church Dec. 9. One of the soloists scheduled to entertain is Stephanie Mann (pictured above). The concert will consist of a wide variety of older and newer selections, selections, and will begin at 7 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2850 Hwy. 2 E„ at Lambs Road in Bowmanville. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken. Dr. John Balenko 6)623-7412 Dr. Karl Vermeulen 6)623-7100 GENERAL FAMILY DENTISTRY EMERGENCY CARE AVAILABLE Q Sedation 0 Children's Dentistry \ 0 Porldontlst Q Orthodontics tASir-bfntistryj 60 LIBERTY ST. SOUTH Cqo\ BOWMANVILLE '£'/ ® 68 -iiii.i nun winr . BY JESSICA CRESANTO Special to the Statesman BOWMANVILLE - The OAC drama class at St. Stephen's Secondary Secondary School will be presenting their own version of the traditional classic, The Christmas Story. The class of 11 students came up with original ideas to add to the traditional traditional story of Christ's birth, making making it a modern-day story, which includes includes updated characters. The production production is entitled A Not So Silent Night. The class explains that they want the audience to come away with a deeper appreciation for the various characters and their emotions. Stephanie Jeronimo, director of the play, says that it is turning out better then she had expected. "The cast and choir are extremely talented. talented. Everyone is working really hard to make this show a success. I know this show will be very memorable and a great experience for everyone," she says. Andrea Cresanto, who has the role of Mary adds, "It's coming along really well, I'm really excited." excited." Jen Goodine, assistant musical director director says, "I could see the auditorium auditorium being filled; it's a great show." The class has been working on the production since the first day of school. Auditions were held the second second week of October and open to the entire school. Stephanie and Jen had the job of choosing the cast. Rehearsals Rehearsals began the third week of October. October. John Sheridan, the drama teacher at the school, is very pleased with, the way the play is turning out. "This production couldn't have been done if the students hadn't taken it so seriously. seriously. 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