Bracebridge

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

Dec. 5: MUSKOKA STAMP CLUB MEETING, 7:30 p.m. at Bracebridge Public School. Visitors welcome. Info: 645-3330.

Dec. 6: KAWABUNGA, an evening of expression, art show and entertainment stage, in memory and prevention of violence against women, at Club One. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. Entrance by donation. Silent art auction. Info: 646-2122.

Dec. 8: CHRISTMAS CONCERT presented by Muskoka Children’s Choir & Inspiring Sounds Music Studio, 6:30 p.m. at Rene M. Caisse Theatre, featuring Correctional and Community Pipe Band. Adult $8, youth $6, children under 6 admitted free. Tickets: 645-8400. Info: 646-9791.

Dec. 10: MAKEOVER FOR WOMEN with Andrea Marzahl, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Daphne’s Drop In, Women’s Resource Centre, 29 Manitoba St. Info: 646-2122.

Dec. 12: CHRISTMAS CRAFT NIGHT, 5 to 9 p.m. at Monsignor Michael O’Leary School. Visit with Santa Claus, fun kid’s craft tables, local artists/crafters/vendors, plus pizza, popcorn, pop and water for sale. Children $5, adults $2 or $14 per family. Info: 645-7246.

Dec. 18: BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, 1 to 7:30 p.m. at Bracebridge Sportsplex. Call 1-888-2-DONATE.

Gravenhurst

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, 12:30 to 5 p.m. Meet Santa from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Crayola colouring contest at Applause, Christmas Carols with the Elderberries at 2:30 p.m. and Princess & The Pirate live theatre at 3:30 p.m. at Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre. Christmas Lighting of RMS Segwun at 5 p.m.

Dec. 8-9: HOLLY & IVY ART AND ARTISAN SHOW & SALE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre.

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. 10: CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP at Gravenhurst Public Library, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Learn to create homemade/personalized Christmas cards, envelopes and Christmas labels using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher and online E-cards. Free event, but participants must sign up at the library to reserve a computer.

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 welcome. Info: 687-7781, ext. 130.

Dec. 17: SEVERN BRIDGE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MEETING. New members welcome. Info: Janine 689-4709.

Port Carling & Area

Dec. 6: 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.

Dec. 7: FISH & CHIPS, every Friday at the Port Carling legion, 5:30 p.m.

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.

Dec 12: RECOVERY INT., a self-help group offering a method to control anxiety, fears, nervous symptoms, anger, insecurity, jealousy, hopelessness. Meets every Wednesday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Windermere United Church. Everyone welcome. Call June at 769-3515 or Maureen at 769-3882.

Dec. 16: CHRISTMAS IN STORY AND SONG, 7 p.m. at Windermere United Church. All are welcome to attend.

Huntsville & Area

Dec 14, 15 and 16: IMAGINE, a Christmas production, Faith Baptist Church, Huntsville. Free admission. A great time out for the whole family.

Orillia

Dec. 10: Muskoka and District Chefs’ Association CHRISTMAS MEETING, hosted by Chef Roger Gareau, at Geneva Park Conference Centre, Rama Road. Please bring unwrapped gift for a child up to 18 years for annual toy drive. Meet & Greet 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m., $10 per person. RSVP 705-325-2253 or roger_gareau@ymca.ca. Info: Dave, 705-326-0846, workingchef@rogers.com or www.muskokachefs.com/

Special notice
Canadian Red Cross needs TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS. Flexible basis: choose your own schedule and hours. $0.32/km reimbursement provided. Contact Christy Skelly, 721-3313 ext. 277; 1-800-387-2251; christy.skelly@redcross.ca.

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