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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, November 30, 2012 · 21 Advent recitals at St. Jude's St. Jude's Anglican Church is inviting members of the community to come out to hear some musical entertainment this Advent season. The church is hosting its Advent Organ Recitals on Wednesday, Dec. 5 and Wednesday, Dec. 19. Both concerts are at noon. The 40-minute concerts will be played on the church's new fourmanual Phoenix digital organ. St. Jude's new organist, Simon Walker, who was appointed the church's music director earlier this year, will perform the Dec. 5 recital. He will play music appropriate for the Advent season as well as pieces from the broader organ repertoire. Andrew Adair, music director Artscene of the historic Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Toronto, will play the Dec. 19 recital. The recitals are part of the parish's community outreach. "It's our hope that people will feel comfortable taking a break from work or shopping to spend 40 minutes in the calming environment of St. Jude's to enjoy seasonal music played by two of the finest organists in the GTA," said Rev. James Merrett, interim rector of St. Jude's, in a press release. The church is located at 160 William St. Admission is free but a freewill offering will be accepted. For more information, visit www.oakvilleconcerts.com or www.stjudeschurch.net. Woodcarving here's how: Grade 11 students at T.A. Blakelock High School learned the secrets of woodcarving from experienced carvers last week. Pictured from left are Jennifer Dent, woodcarver Alex Grozier, Samiah Dhingra, Lauren Smith and woodcarver Nestor Woroniuk. Inger MacKenzie / special to the beaver Make an Entrance! Barrington's Own tweed cape with silver fox trim. One size only. $895 Made in Canada! Holiday auction is largest ever Advertorial Celebrating 61 years in Oakville Monday-Friday 9-6 · Saturday 9-5 · Sunday 12-5 www.barringtons.ca 209 Lakeshore Road East Downtown Oakville (905) 845-2031 A.H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals is holding its first Holiday Auction at the Oakville Towne Square location. The auction boasts nearly 300 lots carefully chosen by A. H. Wilkens specialists to tantalize clients. This is the first time that This oil painting by Frederick Simpson Coburn (1871-1960) a full service auction house titled Logging Sleigh ­ signed lower left, 1943 - 22 1/2 x 27 inches has opened in Oakville (57.2 x 68.6 cm) ­ is among the holiday auction items. and the largest auction of its kind. The auction will feature a fine selection of antique sterling silver, estate jewellery, decorative accessories, Canadian and International fine art, militaria and antique furniture. The jewellery collection consists of diamond and precious gemstone pieces from the Victorian era through to the Art Deco and includes a spectacular nine carat diamond brooch. Also included in the auction is a collection of historical swords, flasks and rare medals, photographs and documentation from the Riel Rebellion. Preview times are Sunday, Dec. 2 from 12 to 5 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 3 from 12 to 7 p.m. at 210 Lakeshore Road East in the Towne Square. A complete listing of the auction is on the website at www.ahwilkens.com and for more details please call the gallery at 905-849-9600.