Friday, November 29, 2019 5Brooklin Town Crier Richard Brannigan celebrated his 100th birthday on Nov. 13 at the Court of Brooklin. A World War II veteran who served overseas, Brannigan was joined in the celebration by dozens of residents, Mayor Don Mitchell, Councillors Rhonda Mulcahy and Steve Lee, MPP Lorne Coe, and, most important, the Brooklin Legion Colour Guard. Brooklin's Optimist Club recently held its annual Breakfast with Santa, a Brooklin family tradition. Friends and family enjoyed pancakes, sausages, fruit and hot chocolate bars. Children were delighted to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Children also enjoyed making crafts, decorating cookies, having their faces painted and hearing Christmas stories. In the photo, Emmett and Stella visit with Santa and Mrs Claus. Optimist Club's Breakfast with the Clauses Happy 100th Birthday Richard Brannigan Upcoming Holiday Events Rhonda Mulcahy Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor TOWN OF WHITBY Join me and the rest of Council at these upcoming Holiday Events: Christmas in the Village Friday, Nov. 29 6pm Grass Park, Brooklin Council singing Christmas Carols (apologies in advance from Rhonda, the Mayor made me do it) Whitby Tree Lighting Friday, Dec. 6 6pm Celebration Square, Whitby Library Council singing Christmas Carols (again, my sincerest apologies) Santa Claus Parade Saturday, Dec. 7 10am From Manning to Burns along Brock Street in Downtown Whitby Theme: Ugly Christmas Sweater Wearing our Ugly Sweaters on a Float (thankfully there will be music provided, but I'm certain the Mayor will still be singing)