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Please forward announce ments o f non-profit and free events for Community Update to Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ont. L6K 3S4; Fax 905-337-5567; email blokhuis@haltonsearch.com or call 905-845-3824 Ext. 250; BEFORE NOON MONDAY to be included. Free listing. BULLETIN Support the Oakville Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society and its Creations Team. Creations is a com munity action initiative organized and coordinated by Red Cross volunteers who have hand knitted and quilted items for sale. Proceeds from creations are used in developing nations and domestically to promote safety educa tion and self-sufficiency. Call 905-8455241. Zonta Gift Wrap Centre open to Dec. 24 at Hopedale Mall, beside LCBO and across from CIBC, during mall hours. Volunteers needed, call Wendy 905-825-8405. Students welcome for community service hours. Stocking the shelves at Salvation Army American Sign Language Classes at Canadian Hearing Society begin in January. Beginner to advanced. Call 905-608-0271 voice or 905-608-1691 TTY, e-mail office@peel.chs.ca or visit www.chs.ca. Does someone's drinking bother you? Call Al-Anon - Alateen. 416-4103809. AMC movie tickets, $10 each, call Grace House group home and save almost $4 per ticket. Proceeds to resi dent activities. Call 905-844-4772. Big Sisters o f Oakville hosts monthly volunteer sessions to inform people of wide variety of volunteer opportunities agency needs help with mentors, tutors, receptionists, gift wrapping. Call 905-338-0238. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings every night. Call 416-487-5591 or 905631-8784. TUESDAY DECEMBER 21 Service o f the Longest Night to remember lost loved ones at Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Chartwell Baptist Church, 228 Chartwell, 905 844-2801. All wel come. Reception after service. Oakville Children's Choir, Glenda Crawford, Founder/Music Director, presents Stories o f Christmas, annual Christmas Carol Sing with special guest narrator, Dinah Christie featuring stories from local winners of Community Story Writing Competition OCC Choirs will perform a wide selec tion of traditional Christmas carols, 2 p.m., The Meeting House, 25-171 Speers at Kerr, Admission, $10, - all ticket proceeds to Big Sisters of Oakville. Ticket information available at RON KUZYK / OAKVILLE BEAVER FOOD FROM FORD: Ford of Canada collected food donations from employees in an effort to aid the Salvation Army Food Bank in Oakville. Left to right are Major Rolf Guenther of the Salvation Army, Ford employees Craig Taylor, Roblyn Zimmerman, Andree Craig, and Karen Milligan. About 40 full boxes were collected. the OCC at 905-337-7104 or info@oakvillechildrenschoir.org and through Big Sisters, 905-338-0238. Family Support Group for friends and family members affected by schizo phrenia and other serious mental ill nesses. Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Burlington Chapter provides caregiver support and information on resources available in Halton in a safe and non-judgmental environment. This group operates on a drop-in basis and is held the third Tuesday of every month at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 22 Caroling from 8 - 9 p.m. around Bronte merchants and finishing at Vinnie's Cafe for a post caroling Warm Up Party - with egg nog. THURSDAY DECEMBER 23 Bronte Legion Euchre - games every Thursday at 7 p.m., at 79 Jones St. Everyone welcome. FRIDAY DECEMBER 24 Senior Choir and Instrumental Ensemble will perform at traditional Christmas Eve service. SATURDAY DECEMBER 25 Christmas Day Worship - quiet Holy Eucharist with organ-led hymns at 10 a.m. St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church, Maple Grove and Oakhill. Call 905-844-6200. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 29 tance. After the hike everyone is wel come to gather around the bonfire to warm up with a free cup of hot choco late (while supplies last). At 8 p.m., ring in the New Year with a Countdown for Kids. Visitors can continue the celebra tion into the night, skating to music under a starry sky and warming up by the bonfire. Halton VON Foot Care Clinic, Oakville Seniors Recreation Centre, 263 Kerr St., 1 - 4 p.m. Cost: $20. By appointment only, call 905-815-5966. New Year' s Eve Dinner and Dance - Burlington Prostate Cancer Support group, sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society is meeting 7 p.m. at the unit office, 1251 Northside, Burlington, (off Mainway, between Guelph and Walkers Lines). Information and support for prostate cancer patients and their families. For more information, call Canadian Cancer Society at 905-332-0060. FRIDAY DECEMBER 31 Enjoy alcohol-free New Year' s Eve family fun at Bronte Creek Provincial Park. The park and skating rink offer extended hours, staying open until 12:30 a.m. so that you can welcome 2005. Coyote Howl Hike - Join a park naturalist at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., or 7:30 p.m. for a Coyote Howl Hike. Learn about this mysterious night animal and listen for them them howling in the dis Christmas Eve Worship Children' s Eucharist at 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship, Taffanel Wind Ensemble at 9:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist at 10 p.m. with music led by Andre Rakus and choir. St. Cuthbert's Anglican Church, Maple Grove and Oakhill, call 905-844-6200. Join the congregation at Knox Presbyterian Church for three Christmas worship services. At 7 p.m., attend the Christmas Pageant present ed by the children of Knox. This service features your favourite carols and per formances by the Knox Junior Choir. At 9 p.m., an `informal' worship service w ill feature the rousing music of the Knox Praise Team. At 11 p.m., the Knox Are you struggling with how to help a friend or loved one suffering from an eating disorder? Need help? Support? Information? Meetings sec ond and fourth Wednesday of every month from 7-9 p.m., in the classroom, 2nd floor, Lawson Building at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Call Jenny at 905-815-5127. Open House, TrueLife Chiropractic, Lakeshore and Bronte, 1 - 7 p.m. Celebrate Christmas, food and fun. Donations accepted for Christian's Dream Foundation and Rose Cherry's Home for terminally ill children. Knights of Columbus Marian Council 3881 w ill host its festive annual fundraiser with proceeds to local chari ties. Tickets: $55 each. Price includes buffet dinner with prime rib, grilled chicken, baked potato, four salads, cof fee, tea and dessert. Cash bar. DJ will be playing until 2 a.m. Last year, this event sold out early. To book call the Knights of Columbus Hall at 905-827-1854. New Year's Eve Dance, Bronte Legion, 79 Jones, Dec. 31, 8 p.m., Victory Hall. Cold buffet will be served at 10:30 p.m., $25 per person, DJ Jamie Tickets available in the Club room. New Year' s Eve Dance hosted by Mississauga Widows and Widowers at South Common Community Centre, 2233 South Millway, Mississauga, 8 p.m. Members $25, guests $35, call Margaret, 905-826-3774. Seasons Greetingsfrom all o fus at Oakville's Best Dance Studio ^ C o b b le S lQ N E n ib e rS ^ " Masonry & Fireplace Design Specialists" Design Sales & installation of gas electric and woodburning fireplaces; `Tis The Season To Be Dancing w a y to <z\oZENON Environmental Inc. * · · · · · Private & Group Instruction Fun & Easy To.Learn Couples & Singles Expert Instructors Dance Parties We salute you for your exceptional fundraising efforts for United Way of Oakville DANCE STUDIOS* ! fell I rricU'k ROBERT. H. PETERSON CO. 225 Lakeshore Road East, 2nd Floor Downtown Oakville 1 block west ofTrafalgar Rd. 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