Page 6 • The Lake Erie Beacon • Friday December 16, 2016
North Shore Community Events F E S T I V A L S
Melissa Schneider
E V E N T S
DUTTON 2016
PORT STANLEY 2016-17
Dutton & District LIONS Charity Bingo Wed., Jan. 4, 2017, 7 pm Dutton Dunwich Community Centre$500 Jackpot and several Specials. Dutton & District LIONS Famous Breakfast Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in the DEN; behind Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Adults $7; FULL breakfast done your way. Serving: 9 am till 1 pm.
Port Stanley Community Policing Requires volunteers. To help protect your village, call 519-782-3934 or email pscp@rogers.com Port Stanley Library 782-4241 304 Bridge St. Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 - 8:30 Fri 1 - 5, Sat 9 - 1. Holiday Hours: Saturday, Dec.24: 9am-1pm Closed Dec. 25 - Jan. 2, Tuesday, Jan. 3: 10am-8:30pm Food for Fines - December 1 - 20. Each item donated = $2 in overdue fines. Bring in non-perishable, unopened and unexpired goods (personal hygiene items are also welcome!) All donations will benefit local food drives! Christmas Movie in the Library Monday, December 19, starting at 6:00pm. Drop in to see How the Grinch Stole Christmas (rated G) All ages welcome! *Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Adult Book Club Tuesday, December 20, 7:00pm New members are always welcome! Discussing: The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin. Port Stanley Optimists meet the first and third Wednesday of the month, 7 pm at the Port Stanley Library. Everyone welcome. We are looking for new members. Christ Anglican Church Sunday Morning Service, 9:30 am with Eucharist. We invite all to join in worship with us. Coffee follows downstairs. Christmas Eve, Sat., December 24 7:15 p.m. Carols Christmas Day Sun., December 25 9.30 a.m. Full Service. All welcome to participate in the service. St. John's Presbyterian Church Tom Jeffrey Pastor. Sunday Worship 10 am followed by Fellowship Hour. The Door is always open, why not join us? Port Stanley United Church Service of Worship at 10:30 am followed by a time of fellowship. Come join us. We are now wheelchair friendly and barrier free. Port Stanley United Church Christmas cheer is guaranteed when you listen to the cantata JOY sung by the Port Stanley United Church Choir and friends under the direction of Lindsay Traichevich Smith. All are welcome 11 am Sunday, December 18 at the Port Stanley United Church. Heritage Port meet the 4th Thursday of the month. During the months of January - April please check with a Heritage Port member for location. Time is still 1:30 pm. Port Stanley the First 100 Years Book, $25 at the Lake Erie Beacon, 204-A Carlow Road, side door, 1-5 pm. All proceeds to Heritage Port. 519 782-4563. Port Stanley Village Association meets the second Thursday of the month 7- 8:30 pm at the Legion. All welcome. Al-Anon Meeting, Christ Anglican Church 7:30 pm every Friday. If there is an alcohol/drug problem of a family member or friend that is affecting you, the Alanon Family Groups may be able to help you. Port Stanley & Community 55+ Club Meets every Monday 1:30 -4 pm to play Euchre at the Port Stanley Arena. For info call 519-782-4801 (John Brenders) or 519-685-2101 (Marie Geerts). Port Stanley Legion Branch #410 Winter Hours: Sat., Sun., 12-7, Mon. 12-7, Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 12-10. Don’t forget the Legion offers the following: Seniors Bridge, Tues. night, Euchre:Wed. night Legion Darts Tuesday night 8 pm Men’s Darts Saturday Afternoon Meat Draws 3-5 pm Port Stanley Legion Bottle Returns Mon & Thurs- Closed, Tues, Wed., Fri, Sat 12-4 pm. Port Stanley Legion Ladies MahJongg, Fridays 1:30pm. We are looking for beginners as well. If you like to play MahJongg come on out! Port Stanley Legion Port Stanley Karaoke, Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7pm - 11pm. Come for the fun.
FINGAL 2016-17
Knox Presbyterian Church Rev. Jon Van Den Berg Worship 10 am. Coffee, cookies, fellowship follows: Sunday school/nursery 10 am. For info (519) 769-2157. Come and worship with a warm and friendly group of people, we are barrier free. Knox Presbyterian Church, Christmas Eve Service, 7:00 p.m. Minister: Rev. Jon Van Den Berg; church accessible for all. Please join us. Knox Presbyterian Church, Christmas Day Service, 10:00 a.m. Minister: Rev. Jon Van Den Berg; church accessible for all. Please join us. Knox Presbyterian Church, New Year's Day Service, 11:00 a.m. Minister: Rev. Jon Van Den Berg; church accessible for all. Please join us.
Artisanal Bread Maker Sparta’s own artisanal bread maker Seth Wiggin is preparing for his last few trips to market before enjoying a Christmas break. Seth, owner
In addition to offering baguettes and croissants, Seth’s breads include sourdough, seeded bread with sunflower, sesame, flax and pumpkin, spelt, raisin, walnut, sage and different kinds of rye bread, to name a few. While he isn’t able to sell his bread in restaurants and stores, he doesn’t find it limiting. “I just basically sell the ways I can for now. I wouldn’t say it’s limiting, really, I mean I have my clientele base that’s quite loyal. My 100 percent spelt bread probably has the most loyal clientele base because it’s hard to find in a true sourdough.”
RODNEY 2016-17
Rodney Legion Branch 525 The first Friday of every month is our Friday Luncheon The second Sunday of the Month is our meat bingo doors open 12. Bingo starts at 1 Must be 19 Yrs to play The third Sunday of the month is Brunch 9 am-12pm The fourth Sunday of the month Money Bingo 1pm Must be 19 Yrs to play Every Saturday meat draw Early bird 4:30pm Regular 5pm. Rodney Legion is hosting a levee celebrating with a Dj and pot luck. DJ starts at 2-6 pm, with Pot luck folowing.
ST. THOMAS 2016-17
Parkinson's and Care Partners Monthly Support Group Meeting meets the second Tuesday of the month, 2-4 pm. Knights of Columbus Hall 265 Wellington St. Call (519) 782-4533 Masonic Centre, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line [at Sunset] New Year's Day Levee, January 1, 2017, 12:00 noon - 4:00pm Light Lunch Provided, Cash Bar, Everyone Welcome. Masonic Centre, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line [at Sunset] Christmas Dinner, December 17, Dinner 6:30pm, $25pp. Turkey & Ham, for tickets 519-637-1606, Everyone Welcome Masonic Centre, 42703 Fruit Ridge Line, [at Sunset] Hi Ro Shrine Club, Christmas Cakes, now available, Call 519-637-1606 The Rotary Club of St. Thomas is announcing the 2017 Music Festival , to take place February 21,22,23,24, 2017 . The Syllabus can be found at www.rotarystthomas.org. Registrants are urged to plan for the entry by December 15, 2016, the deadline. Some printed copies of the Syllabus are available at schools, St. Thomas Public Library and Maestros Music Academy in St. Thomas.
SHEDDEN 2016-17
Shedden Library Hours: Tues. 2:30-8:30, Thurs. 2-5, Fri. 10 - 5, Sat. 2 - 5 764-2081. Library Holiday Hours: Friday, December 23: 10am - 5pm (drop in to stock up on reading materials for over the break!) Closed December 24 - January 2, Tuesday, January 3: 2:30 - 8:30pm. Food for Fines - December 1 - 20. Each item donated = $2 in overdue fines. Bring in non-perishable, unopened and unexpired goods, (personal hygiene items are also welcome!) All donations will benefit local food drives!
SPARTA 2016-17
Sparta Stitchers Every Tuesday 1- 4 pm, Sparta Community Hall. We quilt, tat, knit, embroider, smock, crotchet, etc. Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. session. Come learn a new skill. Sally Martyn (519-775-2292).
PORT BURWELL/VIENNA 2016-17
Port Burwell Legion, Branch 524, Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, December 10, 9am-4pm. Light Lunch available. 1st Port Burwell Scouting Groups will be collecting food items and new toys for the area CHRISTMAS CARE BASKETS, during the Annual Christmas Parade, Dec 3, 6:30 pm. Look for the wagons!A huge Thank You to all those who help make Christmas special for everyone! Port Burwell Trinity Anglican 11:30 am Port Burwell Lighthouse Gospel Church 10:45 am Trinity Anglican Perish Hall 25 Pitt St. Port Burwell Order of the Eastern Star Areme Chapter #15, OES meets the first Tuesday of every month, at 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre, Vienna. Otter Valley Naturalists Monthly Meeting is the second Monday of the month, 7 pm to 9 pm. Please call 519 8744028 for information. Museum Bayham meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month 7pm, Municipal Office in Straffordville. Call 519 874-4135. Port Burwell - Bayham Horticultural Society, Meets Every 3rd Monday, 7 pm at the Periscope Playhouse Cultural Centre, 42 Wellington St. Info 519 874-4260. Oriental Masonic Lodge meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Vienna Masonic Hall, 7:30 pm. New Members Welcome! Call 519 874-4135.
UNION 2016-17
Union United Church, 6008 Stonechurch Rd., Rev. David Mitchell leads worship with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome and we are barrier free. 519631-0304 www.unionunitedchurch.ca Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 7 p.m. at Union United Church, Everyone welcome. Christmas Day Service, December 25, 9:30 a.m. at Union United Church. Everyone Welcome.
VIENNA 2016-17
Bayham Historical Society meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm at the Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce at 519 874-1822. Photographers of the Otter Valley (POV) meet the last Monday of the month, 6:30 pm, Vienna Community Centre. All are welcome. Call Bruce for details at 519 550-1822.
WEST LORNE 2016-17
The Treble Makers Women's Choir is presenting "Christmas in the Village" on Friday, December 16, 7:30 pm, West Lorne United Church, 273 Graham Road, (chair lift available). The concert features a wonderful collection of Christmas songs as they celebrate their Tenth Anniversary Season. This will be their final Christmas concert. Call 519-768-1717 for information & tickets.
AYLMER 2016-17
Aylmer 50 + Seniors Welcome you to join them for Euchre or Bridge Every Monday 1 - 3:30 pm upstairs at Aylmer Legion Admission $2.
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owners Ken and Martha Laing to see about apprenticing on their farm. When the pair suggested Seth bake bread the three set out to build a wood-fired oven on the farm for him to bake with.
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of the La Houlette de Vie Bakery teamed up with Orchard Hill Farm to create organic, wood-fired sourdough breads that he sells both through the farm and at markets in St. Thomas and London. Settling in Sparta after spending four years learning his craft in France, Seth approached Orchard Hill Farm
Baker Seth Wiggin shows off his woodfired oven at Orchard Hill Farm. Photo Melissa Schneider While he’s used to hand mixing and kneading, Seth just installed a mixer and a sheeter in the last month, getting them ready to use over the winter in preparation for a busy 2017.