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Community Euchre, 7:30pm. Puslinch Community Center. $5 per person. Lunch provided. 50/50 draw $2. All welcome. For information call Neil Smith at 519-837-3838. *** West Luther 4-H Awards Night, Arthur Community Centre, 7pm. *** National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, Moorefield United Church, 7pm, refreshments follow. All men and women welcome. In partnership with Rural Women’s Support Centre. *** St. Teresa’s Annual Christmas Dinner, St. Teresa of Avila Church Hall, 19 Flamingo Dr. Meals begin 6pm, take-outs avail. at 5:30pm. Tickets available until Dec. 4 at the Parish office, or call 519-669-3387. Adults $16, children $8, children 5 & under, free. *** Heartwarming musical celebration in support of KidsAbility - Dec. 6 at 7:30pm, Dec. 7, 13 and 14, 2pm and 7:30pm, and Dec. 8 at 2pm only. Knox Waterloo, 50 Erb St. W. Adults $30, 18 and under $20, Group rate (20+) $25. Call 519-886-4150 for more info. *** Brighton Chapter Order of the Eastern Star - Euchre, 7:30pm, $3. Coffee, Tea and goodies to follow. Masonic Hall, 310 St. Andrew St E. Fergus. Contact Muriel Brown 519-787-0554.
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Jam Sessions 2-5pm. Fergus Legion, Branch 275. Call the Legion for more info. 519-843-2345. Everyone Welcome. *** Cookie Walk, Faith Lutheran Church, Belsyde Ave., Fergus, 9am. *** Hillsburgh Minor Softball Association 1st Annual Craft & Bake Sale, Erin Centre 2000, 9am to 3pm, $2 admission. *** “Christmas in the Country” Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. Debbie Bechamp and Company in a musical celebration of Christmas. Box Office 519-855-4586. *** Christmas Head Start, Stone Gable Hall, 10am to 3pm, free admission. Hosted by Centre Wellington Kinettes, vendors with special wares for Christmas, raffle draw and cider. *** Palmerston United Church. Children’s bazaar, 9:30am. All gifts $3 or less, children receive free gift. *** Christmas Bazaar and Tea - St. John Parish Hall, Georgina St., Arthur. 12:30 to 2:30pm. Draws Start at 2pm. Bake table, penny table, draws. Something for everyone. *** Christmas in the Village Bazaar, 9am to 2pm, St. John’s Anglican Church Parish Hall. Baking, penny table, silent auction, crafts, and much more. Corner of Highway 7 and Main St., Rockwood. *** 37th Annual Palmerston Fire Fighters night time Parade 7pm. Parade starts at fire hall ends at Frank Lambier Legion. Call 519343-2907 or 519-343-3488 for more information. *** Craft day for kids and face painting from 1 to 4pm. Need extra time to shop? Let us watch your kids for you. Freewill donation appreciated. For more information call Fern 519-836-6777. *** Buffet lunch and bake sale, 11am to 1pm, at St.Georges’ Anglican Church, Young St., Harriston. $12/person. Everyone welcome. *** Three Willows Christmas Bazaar, 9am to 3pm. Forty vendors, bake table, refreshments, and silent talent auction. 577 Willow Road, Guelph. *** Christmas Bazaar, 9am to 1pm, Knox Ospringe Church (corner of #124 and #125). Hot lunch, baking, poinsettia, vendors book table, $10. Contact Cindy 1-519-362-1613. *** Harriston’s Curling Club “Christmas Rocks” House Tour, 11am to 5pm. Tickets $20 (includes glass of wine & cheese), avail. at Curling Club day of or call Sheila 519-338-3433. *** Bake Sale in Moorefield 12 to 2pm, K.A. Hammond Store. Shop while watching the Moorefield Santa Claus Parade at 1pm. Sponsored by the Moorefield UCW. *** Hospice Wellington brings Tree of Remembrance to Fergus Dec. 7 and 8. Honor a loved one by purchasing ornaments and hanging on the Tree of Remembrance. They also make great gifts. Call Jane Colwell 519-836-3921 for more information. *** Alma Optimists Craft Sale, 9am to 4pm, Alma Community Hall. For more information call Linda 519-843-3229. *** Cookie Walk Fundraiser - 10am to 12pm, Erin’s All Saints Anglican Church basement. Buy Christmas cookies for $12 or $6 per box - all you can cram into your box! *** Hillsburgh Minor Softball Association 1st Annual Craft & bake sale. Erin Centre 2000, 9am to 3pm. $2 admission. *** St. Jacobs and Aberfoyle Model Railway Fall/Winter shows: Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 28 and 29, 10am to 5pm. Adults $8, kids $5 and seniors $7. 1440 King St. N.-Bldg #3. Call 519-664-3737 for more information.
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Elora Festival Singers - Winter Concert Series 2013-2014 Messiah 3pm St. Joseph’s Church, Fergus. Tickets on sale now, 519-846-0331.
*** Johnny Reid Christmas Gift To You Tour, Centre In The Square, Kitchener. Doors: 6:30pm, Show: 7:30pm. Tickets available at Centre In The Square Box Office or 519-578-1570. *** Puslinch Fiddle Orchestra ‘Country Christmas Hoedown’ - old time country fiddle music and variety show. Knox Presbyterian Church, Acton. Adults $15, kids 12 & under $10. Call 519-8569981. *** New Hope Animal Rescue open house, 1 to 4pm, 5063 Jones Baseline Guelph. Join for light refreshments and visit with the animals. Raffle draw at 4pm with great prizes. *** Harcourt United Church Annual turkey dinner, 87 Dean Avenue, Guelph. Festive entertainment upstairs 5:15pm, dinner buffet style, 6pm. Tickets $10/adults, $5/children and preschoolers are free. Contact Murray or Donna Brox at 519-780-2056. Tickets must be purchased in advance *** Fergus Lions Club Photos with Santa, noon to 2pm, Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, Fergus. $5 per photo, proceeds to the CW Food Bank.
Mon. Dec. 9
Victoria Park Seniors Centre Special Event: Melody Makers Christmas Program, 2:15pm, 150 Albert St. Choir, ukulele band and guitar players. Donations accepted at door. All welcome. *** Salvation Sounds 7pm. Worship Uninterrupted Series #6 “A Christmas Evensong” for Women, Guelph Salvation Army Corp., 1320 Gordon Street, Guelph. *** The Ennotville Historical Library’s annual Christmas Potluck Dinner, 6:30pm at the library. Everyone welcome. *** The BCSG Xmas social meets at 6pm at St. Andrew’s Pres. Church in Guelph. Please join us. For information call 519-824-2928. *** 10th Annual Ladies Carolling by Candlelight, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Frederick St., Arthur, 7:30 p.m. All welcome. Fellowship and Refreshments following.
Tues. Dec. 10
Pepper Cards at the Harriston Legion, Dec. 10 and 17, 1:30 p.m. $2 per person. Call 519-338-2843 for more information.
Wed. Dec. 11
Euchre, everyone welcome to come out and play at the Harriston Legion, 7pm, small lunch provided. Bring a partner, meet old friends, make new ones.
Thurs. Dec. 12
Emmanuel Christian Orchestra Christmas programs - Dec. 6, Drayton Reformed Church; Dec. 12, E.C.H.S. gym on Garafraxa St., both starting at 7:30pm, admission is a freewill offering. *** Chili and/or Hot Dog Dinner, 5 to 7pm, Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood. Chili Dinner, $7; Hot Dog Dinner $4. Sponsored by Stone United Church. Contact 519 833-2496.
Fri. Dec. 13
Christmas Cantata “Bethlehem’s Child” Mount Forest United Church, 7:30pm. Refreshments following. All welcome. Wheelchair accessible. *** Annual Christmas Party and Silent Auction, 7:30 to 11pm. Live entertainment, everyone welcome. Call 519-338-2843 for more information. *** The Marsville Christmas Concert Dec. 13 and 14, Marsville Community Hall, 7:30pm. Political satire by “Two Old Men On A Bench” and Grand River Dancers featured throughout the show. To reserve tickets call Earl Lennox 519-928-3457.
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Christmas Treasures at Dublin 7:30pm, Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W., Guelph. Sing the carols, hear the choir and stories. Free will offering. For more information contact Merilyn Cudmore 519-827-9124. *** Belwood Lions annual Breakfast with Santa, Belwood Hall, 8 to 11am. Adults (13+) $6, kids (4 to 12) $3, 3 & under are free. Balloon animals, face painting and Photos with Santa available. For more information call 519-787-0560. *** Holiday Bazaar, 10am to 2pm, Crestwicke Baptist Church, 400 Speedvale Ave., E. Admission $1, donation or food item suggested for emergency food pantry. For more information contact 519-821-9677. *** KID’s Club “The Best Gift Ever” 9am to 12pm, Knox Elora Presbyterian Church. Bring at least one item per family for Food Bank. To register call 519-846-8061. For all school age children. *** The Over Tones and Friends present Harmony for the Holidays 2013 Christmas concert and bake sale - 7:30pm, Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Avenue, Guelph. Adults $15, kids 12 and under $12. For more information e-mail overtones@rogers.com.
Sun. Dec. 15
Fergus Legion Community Breakfast. 9 to 11:30am. $7 Per person, $3 child under 10. ***
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The Elora Adventure Club: Expanding horizons by Kelly Waterhouse
ELORA Life is an adventure. It is also the basis for a monthly gathering of curious people, adventure-seekers and enthusiasts, and even those who simply want to broaden their world view by experiencing journeys far from the comfort of home. The Elora Adventure Club has been a local destination for anyone who shares the philosophy that life is, in fact, an adventure - and the casual group’s evolution has been a journey in its own right. “We had talked about this idea with friends for years; to have a club where people could share their adventures,” said Ian Evans, co-founder of the club. “It’s a gathering of likeminded individuals; people who want to share experiences,” adds Rick Goodfellow, co-founder and longtime Elora resident. Of course, it all began with an adventure between Evans and Goodfellow, friends and avid cyclists who have pushed their own two-wheel voyages to personal extremes. Evans is an avid cyclist who has cycled from the Pacific to the Arctic Ocean, most recently completing a solo and unsupported ride of 5,000km across Australia, raising over $6,000 for Centre Wellington Habitat for Humanity. As a climber, he has reached five of the world’s Seven Summits, the highest mountains in each of the seven continents. Goodfellow led numerous cycle tours in North America and Europe and took part in the Tour D’Afrique, cycling from Cairo to Cape Town and through India too. He is the organizer for the annual Food Cycle Ride in support of Centre Wellington Food Bank. In the summer of 2009, the pair took on the challenge to circumnavigate Iceland by bicycle. Inspired by the landscape and the people they met along the way, they turned their trip into a documentary. The film made its debut screening at the Gorge Cinema in March 2010. Then the adventure really began. “The stimulus came for us after Iceland. When we showed the film at the cinema, we put flyers out on all the chairs,” said Evans, who credits Goodfellow for putting the club’s concept into action.
The goal was to find other enthusiasts from within the community who were passionate about topics related to travel and extreme experiences or interesting voyages, and occasionally, welcoming guests from beyond the village’s borders, providing a forum to share, educate and inspire one another. “It seemed to be a nobrainer with the kinds of people we have in this town,” said Goodfellow, who knew of many fellow travel and extreme sports enthusiasts in Centre Wellington. “We put our heads together and made a list of people in the community we knew who have had an interesting experience.” Once the word got out, the list of potential speakers and participants grew. Sometimes Evans and Goodfellow would approach people to speak, other times people would volunteer. “There has been no lack of presenters,” Goodfellow said. “The breadth of topics has been quite impressive.” Over the past three years, the club has hosted more than 30 events with guest speakers on a vast array of subjects through monthly meetings (held from fall to spring) - to an overwhelming response from the community. “We’ve had people come out from the ages of about 17 years old to 92,” said Evans. He explains the presentations have highlighted regions or events from every continent on earth, and have covered everything from issues of mining and volunteering, to art appreciation and education experiences. “We’re always going to look for special speakers,” said Evans. “And by special I mean out of the ordinary.” Camille Slack, along with Centre Wellington District High School classmate Serena Soucy, were amongst the youngest presenters to the club, speaking about their participation in the Students on Ice program, a 15-day expedition to the Antarctic. “My favourite part from our presentation was just getting to talk to everyone afterwards,” said Slack. “So many of the members are incredibly well travelled and super knowledgeable, so it was amazing to hear their stories and share a little bit in their adventures.” Slack added, “There were actually other couples that had been to the Antarctic before
Iceland excursion - Elora Adventure Club co-founders Rick Goodfellow, left, and Ian Evans say their cycling excursion to Iceland in 2009 was the impetus to starting the local group, which offers events and presentations on many topics. submitted photo Cover photo: Evans and Goodfellow in Elora, where the adventure club continues to grow. Serena and myself, and hearing their take on it was really interesting. I was really glad that we had time to talk to people and learn about all the places they had travelled to and the cultures they had learned about.” Evans adds, “Our presenters, ranging from students to retirees, showcase a wide variety of personal experiences from worldwide adventure travel to other passionate pursuits.” He points to speakers like the recent presentation by Lloyd Swick, a Second World War and Korean War veteran and United Nations Observer, who spoke about his efforts to create the Animals in War Dedication in Ottawa. “Its’ not all about adventure travel. That’s a strong element of it, but we’ve had people like Colin Williams speak on wind tunnel testing around the world or Dave Alves talking about the changes in veterinary practice in Ontario,” said Goodfellow. “One of the most unique presenters we’ve had in the last while was Mike Lee, who spoke on dismantling weapons of mass destruction from the cold war in the Russian nuclear submarines,” Evans said. “These are the bookends of what we’ve covered. From Mike with nuclear disarmament, to a veterinarian speaking about practices in Ontario, to biking all over the world.” Last February, the club hosted Gwynne Dyer, a renowned freelance journalist, columnist, broadcaster and lecturer, to speak on “The Triumph of Non-Violence.” On Dec. 12 at 7:30pm, the club will welcome author Robert Burcher to present “ArchaeoMythology and The Leather Boat.” Burcher’s research into the pre-European discovery of North America is detailed in his book, The Leather Boat, which recounts the evidence he amassed through travel and
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research over the years that indicates ancient Celts predated Viking arrival in North America by 1,000 years. “The subjects are wide reaching and wide open,” Evans said. “We never vet what people will say. The only caveat is time.” Most presentations take place within a 45-minute time span. Richard Burt of Elora has offered three presentations on his career in the mining industry and his passion for international travel: “Shining a light out of the heart of the darkness of Africa”; “Antarctic Odyssey;” and “Rare metal mining and exploration,” focused on Brazil.
audience is as important as the equally-varied presenters because it proves the club’s initiatives are of merit in the community. “To enable people in the community to see places and experiences that they may not be able to do on their own … they live vicariously through these adventures,” said Goodfellow. Burt confirms Goodfellow’s insight, stating, “I don’t think you have to be a backpacker to enjoy this club. You don’t have to be one of the people doing the adventures; you just have to be interested in travel, adventure, seeing other parts of the world. It’s about what they regard as an adventure.
“Adventure is in the eye of the beholder.” - Ian Evans, on the motto of the Elora Adventure Club, which he helped to co-found three years ago. Burt and his wife Roz have been part of the Elora Adventure Club since its inception. “When we started years ago, I don’t think any of us could have imagined the turnout,” Burt said, adding he is impressed by the longevity of the group and its ability to continuously find engaging presenters. “The diversity of speakers from the Arctic to the Antarctic and the far east to the far west is incredible,” Burt said, adding that for a small village, the audience is supportive and growing. “It’s a great way of bringing diversity to Elora and it shows the diversity of the community of Elora.” Evans agrees. He said, “It’s given me a real appreciation for where I live, for the wealth of talent in the area and I am inspired by others.” For the organizers, the
Whenever you are slightly outside your comfort zone, that becomes an adventure.” Evans said, “Adventure is in the eye of the beholder.” He noted that has become the credo of the club. While the audiences may change depending on the topic of the event, Goodfellow insists the club consistently gets a solid turnout of patrons. “You get a different group of people who don’t come to the travel events, but come to the information events, and some who come to both, but it’s always a great turnout and a diverse crowd.” “It’s been very organic, its growth,” Goodfellow adds of the group. Evans attributes this to the group’s casual nature. “There is zero formality to it,” Evans said. “The last thing we want is to put a structure to it.”
photo by Kelly Waterhouse
Admittance to the group is donation at the door, and while the group has floated to various venues, they have remained rooted in the village. “We always want to support the local community,” Evans said, grateful for venues like the Gorge Cinema, Elora Centre for the Arts, the Elora library and Legion hall, and in the early days, the Elora Mill. As the group has grown, so has the need for space. Beginning in 2013, monthly meetings are now held in the Heritage River Retirement Residence’s function room. To push people out of their comfort zone, on Jan. 23 at 7:30pm the club is hosting an Open Mic Night. Five speakers will be given five minutes to speak and host a question and answer presentation on any subject. Adventurous types can email their name and subject of discussion to info@eloraadventureclub.com by Dec.10. In just a few years, watching the Elora Adventure Club become a reality has been a journey of its own for Evans and Goodfellow, and the people who take part on a regular basis. It says as much about the community as it does about the desire to make life an adventure. “The group has expanded and grown and it’s evolved. We have a history now and there is a loyal following,” said Goodfellow. “We don’t know where this thing is going to go, aside from providing education and entertainment to the community. But who knows where it will go and grow.” For more information about the Elora Adventure Club or its coming events and gatherings, visit www.eloraadventureclub. com or email info@eloraadventureclub.com. The club meets at the Heritage River Retirement Residence at 25 Wellington Drive.
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bold, bright, and very unique creation that literally turns heads. It also makes the City Vac store very easy to find! When it came to choosing name brands for his store, Dave went after the quality product. City Vac takes great pride in only selling reputable vacuum-cleaners, and Dave stands behind his product 100%. In discussing the various types of vacuum-cleaner options, Dave suggested that it all comes down to personal preference. Of course, choice is often dictated by requirements as well. Upright vacs, for example, are great for carpets and offer ease of manoeuvrability around the furniture, but might not be the best choice for hardwood or solid floor finishes. Canister vacuums are good for all surfaces, but tend to be somewhat less manoeuvrable, since they are pulled along rather than pushed. Designs have evolved over the years, offering many more features and ease of use. City Vac carries quality canister and upright vacuums built by Panasonic and Samsung. Then, of course, there’s the central vacuum system. Again, this type of vacuum is good for all floor types. City Vac, and Dave specifically, is very proud to sell and install central vacuum units that are built entirely in Canada. Cyclovac has been manufacturing central vacs since the sixties. They are the largest central vacuum manufacturer in Canada, and can boast an international reputation for building high quality units that perform beautifully. The ten year warranty Continued on next page
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ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW: White Christmas is pure entertainment by Marie Male ST. JACOBS - In our corner of the world we have so many reasons to count our blessings - among them can surely be the first-class local theatres that provide us so many joys. If you’re worried and you can’t sleep, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas in theatrical resplendence will bring on the merry and bright, as it did on opening night at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. Based on the classic 1954 film, the play from Drayton Entertainment regales the audience with non-stop dancing, singing, laughter and lessons on true friendship and loyalty. The theatrical version is shorter on dialogue and on sentiment, focusing on the fun and lively spectacle that has the audience enraptured. Including some of the most beloved holiday songs ever, White Christmas opens with Second World War army buddies Bob Wallace and Phil Davis entertaining their comrades with a show that includes the title song. In the backdrop of war, “White Christmas” is most poignant. Their general, Hank Waverly, breaks the spell with his tough demeanor. Post war, Bob and Phil become successful entertainers and cross paths with Betty and Judy Haynes, a singing sister act. A ruse lands them all in Vermont as entertainers at an inn. Here they discover their old general as innkeeper and apparently he should have stuck with the army. As the couples are falling in love and dealing with the usual misunderstandings, they create a Broadway show in the general’s barn that will bring back the crowds, and the snow as serendipity. Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Vera-Ellen and Rosemary Clooney were the stars of the
Holiday - Rachel Crowther, Kyle Blair, Jeff Irving and Jayme Armstrong star in Drayton Entertainment’s White Christmas, which is playing at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse until Dec. 29. submitted photo movie and it became their legacy. Jeff Irving and Kyle Blair as Bob Wallace and Phil Davis do not attempt to imitate the idiosyncrasies of their predecessors, but they do present their roles with energy, appeal and strong voice. “Happy Holidays” and “Blue Skies” are among the classics they perform that inspire. The accomplished Jayme Armstrong and dynamic Rachel Crowther, as the Haynes sisters, bedazzle in their many numbers such as “Sisters,” the much loved and oft parodied song of yesteryear. Victor A. Young plays the retired U.S. Army general. He brings drama and moving sentiment to the show in his role, as it becomes apparent he is not so tough after all.
Jayne Lewis plays the nononsense Martha Watson, the general’s helper at the inn. When she breaks into “Let Me Sing and I’m Happy” the entire audience certainly takes notice. Singing the reprise, the winsome and talented Anna Bartlam adds a dollop of sweetness as the generals’ granddaughter. It is here that some updated dialogue is noticeable, and is incorporated with a twinkle. Thomas Alderson as the stressed-out-and-loving-it stage manager Mike brings laughter each time he appears on stage. Director and choreographer, Michael Lichtefeld has utilized his broad experience to exact a flawless performance. Seen only on the screen but heard with appreciation, music director Elizabeth Baird leads Michael Barber on keys,
Bob Hewus on bass, Kevin Dempsey on drums, Ray Podhornik on trumpet, and Dave Wiffen on alto sax/clarinet/ flute. The ever-changing set and brilliant costumes were so impressive with their rich colours and details. The set changes from army camp to smoky nightclub, and cozy inn lobby to lofty barn, without a squeak. So magical were the sets, that there were murmurs among the audience that drafts of cold air were felt along with the appearance of the beautiful snow. White Christmas is on stage through Dec. 29. Tickets may be purchased online at www.stjacobscountryplayhouse.com, in person at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse box office or by calling 519-747-7788 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
REVIEW: Peter Pan magical - and surprisingly comical by Sarah Grandy CAMBRIDGE - Drayton Entertainment’s adventurous, entertaining and surprisingly humorous version of Peter Pan is on now at Dunfield Theatre Cambridge. The unforgettable cast members did an amazing job with each of their roles, some tackling more than one, and involving the audience, which ranged from young children to older adults. The play tells the story of three young children who get whisked away with Peter Pan to a fantasy place called Never Never Land. They come across many obstacles as villains try and catch them, and also make new friends along the way. The play is full of adventure and will surely entertain theatregoers of all ages. The audience didn’t hesitate to boo the villain Captain Hook, played by Alex Mustakas, who also played the role of Mr. Darling. Every time a boo was sent his way, Hook threw a humorous reference back at the audience. It was unexpected, but added a delightful touch. Nick Settimi plays Captain Hook’s sensitive sidekick, Smee. Not being a fan of Captain Hook, Smee encourages the audience to show their dis-
like for him, and implores them to sing along. The audience quickly grew fond of the dependable Peter Pan, played by AJ Bridel who was a great fit for the part. Her beautiful voice captured the audience and brought them out of their seats into another world. The delightful Delilah the cook was played exceptionally well by Keith Savage, and became an audience favourite with her lovely charm and outrageousness. The play wouldn’t be the same without her. Jackie Mustakas conquered the dual roles of the comforting Mrs. Darling and of Tiger Lily, the Indian Princess. Lukas Mustakas who played Michael, Hadley Mustakas (Wendy) and Trek Buccino, (John) were all very well suited for their parts and proved they are very talented young actors. Although sometimes it was obvious when a character was getting ready to fly, or being attached to the wire, the play was phenomenal and very well written. Peter Pan is on stage in Cambridge until Dec. 29. Tickets can be purchased online at www.dunfieldtheatrecambridge.com, in person at the box office or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
Sounds of Christmas to support KidsAbility WATERLOO - Guse Productions, in association with Knox Waterloo, presents The Sounds of Christmas in support of KidsAbility. This multi-performer musical variety show will feature many different styles of Christmas music, from traditional favourites to country to gospel. There will also be harmony singing, toe-tapping instrumentals and various styles of dance. The eight-show run from Dec. 6 to 14 will feature seven professional adult performers, a professional fourpiece band, award winning step dancing and fiddling, a teen chorus and a young people’s chorus, young dancers from the acclaimed Moree School of Dance and involvement from several local schools as well throughout the eight-show run. Director, musical director and performer Nicole Guse, has had the concept for the show for six years. Proceeds from The Sounds of Christmas, which will be performed at Knox Waterloo, will help KidsAbility, a children’s charity close to the heart of Guse, whose son attended the centre between the ages of one and five. “It has always been my dream to be able to give back to KidsAbility on a grander scale and this show enables
me to do that by giving my time and talent to create something for the community that gives on many levels and helps to raise awareness of how important KidsAbility is to the young children of our community,” said Guse. “A Christmas show fits the bill perfectly since Christmas is a time for giving, caring, sharing and children.” She added, “Music is the universal language that can touch the hearts of people young and old alike and this show can bring us all together to enjoy the season and also give back to our community at the same time. “Investing in our future generations is so important.” In addition to Guse, shows will feature the following adult performers: Michelle Black-Tracz; Cora Black; Jim, Shane and Stacey Lee Guse; and Greg and Tracy Weber. For more information visit www.guseproductions.com. The Sounds of Christmas, in association with Knox Waterloo (50 Erb Street West), runs on Dec. 6 at 7:30pm, and Dec. 7, 13 and 14 at 2 and 7:30pm and Dec. 8 at 2pm. For tickets call the Knox Waterloo box office at 519886-4150, the Guses at 519885-0873 or visit www.ticketscene.ca/venues/1919/.
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, delay any upcoming shopping excursions for the time being. Your coffers are getting a bit sparse, and you need to conserve the rest of your funds.
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not your great grandmother’s Snow White. Far from it. Here, Snow White (played by Amy Sellors) is in her 40s and running a candy shop on the backs of orphaned child labourers. Long separated from Prince Charming, she is single, jaded and bitter. But it’s not long before she is wooed by the familiarly-named Vince Charming (Stephen Sparks), a nearby store owner whose over-thetop, gallant advances she originally rejects. They team together to thwart the efforts of self-professed “bad” guys Derek (Bobby Prochaska) and Freddie (Timm Hughes) who plot to kidnap Prudence (Peyton LawrencePage), one of Snow White’s little minions, as ransom for a magical mirror. Fellow child labourer Max (Katie Pound) and the Fairly Good Mother (Rebecca Poff) also join the effort to ensure Prudence is returned home safely. Like most holiday tales, A Snow White Christmas wraps everything up in a jolly, festive bow, but there are a number of twists to keep things interesting throughout. Enhancing the production are the fabulous set, costumes, lighting (though there was at least one lighting hiccup during the Nov. 28 preview show) and choreography. Seven-year-old LawrencePage and 14-year-old Pound are both adorable. Pound was perhaps too quiet in some spots, but flawless projection cannot be expected at her age.
New twist on old tale - Stephen Sparks and Amy Sellors star in Theatre Orangeville’s A Snow White Christmas, which plays until Dec. 22. submitted photo She is a rising star with loads of talent. Prochaska and Hughes are superb as the pair of bumbling, would-be thieves, adeptly walking the line between villains and hapless souls. They have remarkable chemistry together and more than hold their own vocally among the other performers. Sellors seems perfectly cast as the slightly-past-her-prime Snow White. She is has a commanding presence on stage and seems to have a great range, vocally and otherwise. But it is Sparks and Poff
who steal the show on more than one occasion, performing the bulk of the play’s comedic material with relative ease. Both are stellar vocally, particularly Poff, and both are impeccable in their ability to relay the over-the-top vanity and frustration of their respective characters that is provided in several scenes by writers Norm Foster (book) and David Warrack (music and lyrics). There were a few missteps at the preview show: the otherwise-great Theatre Orangeville Youth Singers were out of synch choreographically in a
couple spots and there was the odd fumbled line from an actor or two. The play also stalls a bit in the second half, but these are minor critiques of what overall is a great production. Quite simply, A Snow White Christmas is an uproarious, world class musical from two ingenious Canadian theatre legends. Foster and Warrack must have had a blast working on this world premiere musical - their first collaboration - and it shows. It has all the touchstones of a typical Foster play (heart, humour and witty dialogue) interspersed with the remarkable ability of Warrack to turn the seemingly banal (one character’s frustration with a magic wand or another’s lack of employable skills) into an entertaining and amusing musical number. When Foster set out to write his fourth Christmas show and 50th play overall - he said he wanted to make it “enjoyable for children and adults.” He and Warrack have definitely succeeded in that regard; A Snow White Christmas will be enjoyed by young and old alike. To be fair, given the title, audiences should be specifically forewarned not to expect the angelic lead character, nor the typical, virtuous fairy tale. Truth be told, this version is much more entertaining. A Snow White Christmas plays five shows a week until Dec. 22. For tickets call 519942-3423 or 1-800-424-1295 or visit www.theatreorangeville.ca.
Theatre guild issues audition call for Staff Room HILLSBURGH - The Century Theatre Guild will be holding auditions on Jan. 4 for Staff Room, an award-winning new play by Joan Burrows and directed by Jo Phenix. Casting will be at 10am at Century Church Theatre, 72 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh. The play is set in a school staff room, in which characters meet, gossip and complain in ways sometimes hilarious, sometimes poignant, often desperate, and always entertaining. The stories deal with work, love, divorce, teenage infatuation, scandal, discrimination, and of course, pompous administrators. The play provides a good challenge for actors. There are 15 different story lines, and 55 characters, so actors will play multiple roles.
The minimum requirements are four men and four women, ages 22 to 65, although more than the eight may be cast. Also required are two teenage boys, and two teenage girls.
Rehearsals will start the week of April 1, and will be on Sunday afternoons and one evening during the week (to be finalized with the cast). Production dates are May 23 to June 1.
Those interested but unable to make the audition date should call Jo Phenix at 519-855-4586. For more information visit www.centurychurchtheatre. com.
Artwork sought for public display ELORA - The Elora Sculpture Project is seeking submissions from artists wishing to take part in year four of its Sculpture for Outdoor Sites program. In downtown Elora, the project has created a number of sculpture exhibition areas that allow the public to enjoy these works while strolling though the village. The exhibited sculptures will be available for sale; essentially turning the vil-
lage core into an outdoor gallery. Proceeds from all sales go directly to the artist. For 2014 the project will expand from 10 to 14 sculptures and each will be installed from next May to November. Also new for 2014 is a category for smaller works; up to 12 inches deep by 24 inches high, so a monumental scale is not needed to take part. Past works showed a wide range of subject matter and ma-
terials including wood, stainless steel, clay, glass, forged steel, bronze, found objects and mixed media. Full entry details and requirements are available at www.elora.info. Entries must be received by Feb. 1, 2014. The Elora Sculpture Project is a civic initiative, funded and managed by the Elora BIA with the cooperation of the Township of Centre Wellington, and with additional financial support from Noecker Travel Ltd.
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Christmas Festival Join us for some Christmas Cheer! Featuring: Centre Wellington Singers 1:00 - 2:00 pm Grand River Brass 2:00 - 3:00 pm A visit from Santa - 3:00 pm (bring your camera for a photo)
You are invited to the official opening of Central Garage (at the corner of Wellington Roads 7 and 51). Tuesday, December 10 9:00-10:00 am (walk through and light refreshments) 10:15 am (speeches and ribbon cutting)
Admission: $5.00 per person or $12.50 per family
Family fun all afternoon:
• Decorate our enormous live Christmas tree • Live Reindeer • Baking and decorating gingerbread • Christmas crafts and games
Sunday, December 8 Noon to 4:00 pm is located on Wellington Road 18 Between Fergus and Elora T 519.846.0916 X 5221 TOLL FREE 1.800.663.0750 X 5221 www.wellington.ca/museum
Tax Relief Provisions For Low Income Seniors And Low Income Persons With Disabilities The County of Wellington offers a property tax relief programme for low income seniors or low income persons with disabilities. This programme allows for property tax increases up to a maximum of $500 to be rebated to eligible property owners. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: • A low-income senior must be 65 years+, and be in receipt of benefits under the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) programme. • A low-income disabled person must be in receipt of benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Programme (ODSP). Application forms are available at local municipal offices, the County Administration Centre, or at: For more information, or further provisions of this programme, contact: Emma Reddish T: 519.837.2600 x 2940* E: emmar@wellington.ca
Find your next great read ! Are you wondering what to read next? NoveList allows you to search for books or authors that you’ve already read, and then makes recommendations about what to read next based on what you already know and like. Log on to NoveList at any of our branches or at home by visiting our website. Search for any book or author to find read-alikes, or take a look at some recommended reading lists. A library card is required to use Novelist at home.
November County Council Highlights •
The Green Legacy Awards of Excellence were presented to The Grand River Conservation Authority and George Willms.
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CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries, recently filmed an episode outside the County’s heritage Child Care building in Guelph. The shoot brought over 150 crew members to the area.
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Economic Development Officer, Jana Reichert, presented each Mayor with an Economic Developers Association of Canada award. The Taste Real Programme was recently honoured with the Brand Identity award.
Green Legacy Awards of Excellence
Free online stuff for kids!
On November 21, the Green Legacy Awards of Excellence were presented at County Council.
Wellington County Library offers safe online resources for kids such as TumbleBook Library and TumbleBookCloud Junior. Tumblebook Library has a collection of animated and talking picture books, including favourites such as The Paperbag Princess and fairy tales. TumbleBookCloud Junior offers over 300 titles for students in grades 3 to 6. It contains early chapter books, children’s classics, graphic novels, children’s audio books and new National Geographic videos!
Organization Award: Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) The GRCA has been a valued partner of the County for many years. The GRCA has administered the Rural Water Quality Programme for over 10 years, has had representatives on the Green Legacy Committee since its inception, and has been instrumental in delivery of the Trees For Mapleton project and the Living Snow Fence Programme.
For information on all of our upcoming programmes, visit www.wellington.ca/Library
You are invited to the official opening of the Tower Street Bridge in Fergus. Tuesday, December 10 11:30 am – 12:00 pm (speeches and ribbon cutting)
ALTERNATE FORMATS OF THIS PUBLICATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Accessibility Clerk 519.837.2600 x 2373 or accessibility@wellington.ca
Individual Award: George Willms George Willms has been one of the most dedicated, hardworking volunteers we’ve had at the Tree Nursery. George is an 85 year old retired doctor and volunteers 4 -5 days a week. He also volunteers at the Food Bank, Arboretum and the Welcome In Drop-in Centre. Congratulations!
FEEDBACK - HOW ARE WE DOING? Do you have an idea for an upcoming issue? Andrea Ravensdale, Communications Manager 519.837.2600 x 2320* or andrear@wellington.ca *ALL CALLS CAN BE MADE TOLL FREE TO 1.800.663.0750