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From Around Home by Roy Forrester Healthy outing With the computer on the blimp my weekly report will be somewhat shortened. I've had two phone calls during the past week, both relating to the historic Swamp Road Oak Ridges Hiking Trail west from Leskard Road to Mosport Road. This section of trail has received it's final touch up and is well signed. Actually it travels travels as far westerly to the boundry road between Clarke and Darlington Townships. You can hike a little in and back out on a lot. The two callers over the past week were most appreciative appreciative that the trail exists and to be given the excellent opportunity opportunity to be in an interesting outdoor outdoor setting. One mentioned others being on the trail along with a group of some 25 hikers. It so happens that the group walking were from St. Paul's United Church of Bowmanville. The group was led by Rick Patterson of Bowmanville and this outing takes place once a month. It has been going on for a number number of years. This provides me with an opportunity to ask if there are other such groups that might like to periodically undertake a similar outing? Hiking is a healthy outing and with a group such as St. Paul's, is not too demanding of time nor energy. It could even be used for a family reunion etc... Time- wise it can be anywhere from an hour to two hour. It's your choice as to the date and time. We supply the leaders. If interested call either: Rick Patterson at (905) 623- 2184 or Roy Forrester (905) 983-5147. We could also include a cross country ski outing. 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Concession Road #3, just west of Hwy. 35/115, Newcastle, Ontario • 905-987-2295 Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 3, 2003 - 3 Edwardian Christmas Open House The Bowmanville Museum Museum is pleased to present its annual Edwardian Christmas Open House on Friday, December 5th, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., and Saturday, December December 6th, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. The museum will be decorated decorated in traditional yuletide decorations and our tour guides will offer you a glimpse into Edwardian Christmas traditions in our heritage house. Christmas cookies and hot apple cider will be served and our live musical entertainment will include members of the Wind Ensemble of Clarington Bands. The museum shop will be open with a selection of reproduction tin toys, German handcrafted tree ornaments and unique Christmas gift items including including local history books. Admission is free. Come join us for our Christmas celebration! celebration! The museum is located at 37 Silver Street. For more information please call the museum office at 905-623-2734. CONGRATULATIONS Emily Emily Tufts received her Honours Degree in History & Communications from Wilfred Laurier University at the recent fall commencement. Emily is currently completing her Bachelor of Education at the University of British Columbia. We are very proud of you! Love, Mom & Dad Dorinda Vollmer and Lome Hardy were married October 25 at St. John's United Church in Oakville. OPEN HOUSE Dorinda and Lome invite you to their home for CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES Lots of good food, I friends and hot cider. Saturday, Dec. 13th 3p.m. - 7 p.m. 52 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville (right across from the hospital) ~ HAPPENINGS ~ Friday. December 5 P.A. Day Fun Skate - at Orono Arena from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., cost $2 per person; Any profit from this event to be donated to the 2004 England Pathfinder trip. Everyone welcome! Friday. December 5 Concert hosted by Kirby United Church showcasing some of the music from their CD "FOR THE BEAUTY" as well as other special songs. Come and enjoy an evening of music and meet the artists. SattirdayvPgççmfrer 6 Heather Rebekah Lodge Christmas Bazaar - Orono, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. including baking, baking, crafts, candy, preserves, quilt draw, odds V ends, penny table... something for everyone. Saturday December 6 Orono United Church Yuletide Feast - 6 p.m. featuring turkey dinner, wreath auction and entertainment. Adults $15 - children 12 & under $7.50. Tickets call church office 983-5502. Sunday. December 7 Please join us at a Family Christmas Festival presented by Newcastle United Church Choir and the Clarington Concert Band at 3 p.m. Newcastle United Church. Freewill offering. offering. Everyone welcome. Saturday. December 13 Kirby United Church Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. December 13 Breakfast with Santa - Newcastle Community Hall from 8 to 11 a.m. Tickets or information call 905-987-5653 Sunday. December 14 St. Saviour's Christmas Dinner - Carol singing 5:30 p.m. and Dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets $15. Call Charles Gray 905-987-4551 Sunday. December 14 A Christmas Festival with the Clarington Concert Band presented by the Orono United Church at 2 p.m. Carols and seasonal music for the entire family. Freewill offering. Friday. December 19 Christmas Tea - Orono Public School invites local seniors to attend their Christmas Tea 12:30 to 2 p.m. RSVP 905-983-5006 before Monday, December 15. à