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») “+ ~~ * Bakersville Gingerbread Village returns A community tradition continues at the Scugog Memorial Library next month as “Bakersville’, an animated “Gingerbread Village”, will be on display from Saturday, December 8 to 29. jakersville is a community project featuring ginger- bread creations from families, schools, youth groups, church groups, businesses. Anyone interested in participating can pick up an information sheet at the library with gingerbread recipes and a ‘tip sheet’ to complete your ‘construction’. This is not a contest — there is no entry fee and all entries are welcome. Just bring your cre- ation to the library from December 3-7. There is no cost involved. For further information, please call Sue Brad- ley at 905-985-2490. “ABOUND Tf Santa’s set for annual trip to town Scugog’s always anticipated Santa Claus Parade is coming to Port Perry on Saturday, No- vember 24. This annual tradition has put smiles on faces for more than 40 years, and is brought to you by the Scugog Chamber of Commerce in ipeutinesitly with the Port Perry Lions Club. This year’ 8 theme is “Favourite Fairy Tale Christmas te The parade is one of the largest and best ‘twilight’ parades in Durham Region. The parade starts at 5 p.m. from the fairground and winds its way along Simcoe St. south before heading though the middle of town along Queen Street and turning right onto Water Street to end at Mary Street. Please note that Mary Street will be closed to parking to accommodate the floats as they end the parade. 53 FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2012 ‘11.NOVEMBER.56 final indd 63 Snowflakes at the Scugog Public Library A unique opportunity to purchase handcrafted items from local artisans and sup- port the Scugog Memorial Public Library takes place at the “Snowflake Sale” begin- ning November 24. Favourites from previous years will be available, as well as work by new ven- dors. Choose from a wide range of work in a variety of media, including: photogra- phy, jewellery, handcrafted soaps, pottery, original paint- ings and prints and much, much more. This is a great way to browse for unique gift ideas and support your library, since a portion of all sales go towards the library. The Snowflake Sale takes place during regular library hours, from November 24 to December 21. SCUGOG SHORES FIBRE ARTISTS’ GUILD ‘SCUGOG COUNCIL FOR THE, 23rd ANNUAL SALE SPINNING, WEAVING, FELTING AND MORE! Exciting guest artists on location! Graham Dudley - Watercolour Artist « John Legget - Wood Turner, Angela Spires - Health & Beauty Products Brenda Sullivan - Pottery NOVEMBER 10-11, 10am - 5pm Town Hall 1873, 302 Queen Street, Port Perry ~ FREE ADMISSION ~ FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2012 53 12-10-22 9:29AM