Bracebridge

Nov. 30: Festival of Lights, 6 p.m. at Bird’s Mill Mews. Jam Sandwich concert, free hot chocolate and popcorn, face painting and more.

Dec. 2: SANTA CLAUS PARADE, 1 p.m. on Manitoba Street. Come along and see St. Nick! Floats, bands and fun for all.

Dec. 3: THE WISDOM OF THE BODY with Diannah Benson, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Daphne’s Drop In, Women’s Resource Centre, 29 Manitoba St. Info: 646-2122.

Dec. 3: PUBLIC CONSULTATION, 1 to 3 p.m. at 173 Manitoba St. Muskoka-Parry Sound Community Mental Health Service invites interested parties to participate in the development of the 2008/09 objectives for its Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care funded programs and functions. For info call 645-2262. Refreshments provided. No RSVP required but preferred.

Dec. 5: SOUP KETTLE, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bracebridge United Church auditorium. Everything is homemade.

Gravenhurst

Dec. 1: GRAVENHURST FARMERS’ MARKET CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gravenhurst Centennial Centre. Featuring artists and artisans plus 40 vendors offering fruit, vegetables, baking, maple syrup, smoked buffalo meat.

Dec. 3: SEVERN BRIDGE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE LUNCHEON, with meat pies, cranberry apple crisp and beverages for $6. Join them for good food and some Christmas cheer.

Dec. 6: Meeting of THE GRAVENHURST BLANK PAGE WRITERS’ GROUP, featuring author John Forrest who will speak about the challenges of publishing, 7 p.m. in Gravenhurst Public Library. The public is invited.

Dec. 8: KRINGLEFEST AT MUSKOKA WHARF. Special guests Santa, Frosty, Rudolf and the Elves. Christmas carols, a pirate theme with Captain Hook on-board and a live presentation of “Princess and the Pirate.” Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre is hosting the Holly & Ivy Art & Artisan Show featuring members of Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour.

Dec. 9: Knox Presbyterian Church CHRISTMAS FLOWER SALE, white mums and poinsettia. Order by Dec. 9 for pickup Dec. 12. Info: Sheila 687-5513 or Karen 687-5521.

Dec. 11: CHRISTMAS TEA OPEN HOUSE, hosted by the Gravenhurst branch of the Community Care Access Centre at 3-141 Main Street, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Info: 687-7781, ext. 130.

Bala

Dec. 1: TREK TO BETHLEHEM, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., starting at the Bala Community Center. Relive the very first Christmas.

Port Carling & Area

Nov. 29: SENIORS DROP-IN at the Port Carling library, every Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Meet with your peers and discuss hot topics over a cup of tea or coffee.

Nov. 30: FISH & CHIPS, every Friday at the Port Carling legion, 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 30: HOLIDAY GALA, at Delta Sherwood Inn, Port Carling sponsored by Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., $75 per person. Four-course meal, prizes, silent auction, music and dancing. Info: Jane 762-5663.

Dec. 8: St. Mark’s Anglican Church CHRISTMAS TEA AND BAKE SALE, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Milford Bay Community Centre. Crafts, knitting, baked goods and more. Adults $6. Everyone welcome.

If your organization is planning a community event or fundraiser, submit your information to us at examnews@muskoka.com.