Give a new book to a baby, child, or youth in Sarnia-Lambton this holiday season! Organization for Literacy in Lambton is collecting new books for children at Lambton County Library branches and at the Book Keeper and Poppies (Bluewater Health). Books will be distributed to children in Sarnia-Lambton this Christmas. The Book Keeper offers a 20% discount on books purchased for this campaign.

Joy Kita, author of the popular Fable Nation Series, will lead a creative writing workshop for students ages 10-15 on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts. This fun, interactive, inspiring workshop will include brainstorming ideas, building characters, and creating plots. The cost is $10 per child, which includes a notebook, a pencil, and a chance to win a copy of Joy's books. Registration is limited! Register today on the "Events" tab at www.readsarnia.com or call 519-332-4876.

Annual Holly Tea & Bazaar

Christmas goodies; frozen pies; jams, pickles, baked goods, candy, new-to-you table and much more

Admission $5 (includes a light lunch)

In Prince Edward County, there stood a 700-year old sugar maple that some believed had magical powers to grant wishes. For 200 years, people would kneel beneath her canopy holding the branches and the leaves close to their hearts and make wishes that ultimately came true. Until one day, the tree was struck by lightning.

Inspired by stories and legends of Prince Edward County, The Wishing Tree is a tale of resilience and healing starring dozens of performers from the H'art School program and the community.

Featuring traditional and new songs, The Wishing Tree's musical style ranges from folk, gospel, polka and more. H'art artists have created new illustrations, paintings, props, and sets to bring the story to life. 

Produced by H'art Centre
Artistic Director and Author: Suzanne Pasternak
Performed by: H'art School artists
Choreography by: Jessica Irwin with H'art artists
Musical Direction: Suzanne Pasternak
Orff Orchestra Director: Laura Scott
Orff Orchestra performers: H'art School artists
Percussion Director: Daniel Chalmers

Show Times
Saturday, December 8 at 2 pm
Sunday, December 9 at 2 pm*
(*celebration to follow finale performance)

Pricing: $10
How to Buy: Call the Box Office at 613-545-1392

Come drop in for some Christmas Cheer on December 15th from 10-2 and say hello to the animals in our care. Support our bottle drive by bringing alcoholic bottles, cans, and bags. The venue is our shelter at 385 Lansdowne Street East, Peterborough.

Be prepared to laugh Saturday Dec. 8 at the Lombardy Agricultural Hall with the hilarious comedy of Jimmy the Janitor. Tickets are $20 advance and available online at www.ontariosmallhalls.com or you can phone 613.402.1425. Show time is 7pm - don't miss it!

Join us in the beautiful Town of Pelham for our Annual Christmas in the Country Craft Show! 15 Vendors to shop and browse at, and kids can visit with Santa on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If all that shopping makes you a little hungry - stop in at our Christmas Cafe for a bite to eat! From homemade preserves to porch pots, fresh wreaths and boughs, honey (Happy Bees), beautiful hand-crafted pens, pottery, jewelry, artists, woodcrafts, baked goods (Friday only) and so much more!! Visit us on Facebook for more information. Cash is preferred by vendors, ATM nearby in the village of Fenwick. All proceeds go to support the Pelham Library.