It’s the Season of Giving! New and returning blood donors are needed...

Consider saving a life as part of your new seasonal tradition. By scheduling an hour of time to donate this season, you can make saving a life your greatest gift.  

Book now at blood.ca, on the GiveBlood app or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283). 

The Bagel Factory ( London Rd Sarnia) during the month of December will donate $1 from every dozen bagels sold to the Sarnia humane society.

Kiwanis Hockey/ & St. Catharines Local 485 Firefighters -  Annual Toy and Food Drive to support Community Care.

Saturday, December 11th - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bill Burgoyne Arena.

Toys, Food, Gift Cards and Cash donations accepted.

Firetruck, Bones and Sparky will be there.

Renfrew Public Library invites everyone to their Annual Holiday Celebration on Friday, December 3rd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Take a walk through the library and enjoy festivities including music, poems, stories and leave with a  bag of fun.  Maybe even a treat or two!  There is no admission charge, but we would greatly appreciate donations to the Renfrew Food Bank.

A one day FOOD. DRINK. SHOP event with over 30 vendors in support of a great cause.
Brought to you by Paradigm Events in Muskoka, XMUS festival; Food. Drink. Shop event is
taking place on Saturday, December 4th at the Huntsville Legion from 12:00-8:00pm.

$5.00 secures your spot in one of our 4 two-hour-long time slots available. Time Slots are
12:00-2 :00pm/ 2:00pm-4:00/4:00-6:00pm / 6:00-8:00pm.

Walk-ups available as well.

Give the gift of giving. A portion of the door proceeds goes to the Table foundation or purchase
a gift in the auction table benefiting the Table Foundation.

The Experience

Enjoy some craft beer, spirits, and wine while shopping at our holiday gifting market. Indulge in
food from the Smokin Hot BBQ food truck serving up Smoked brisket on a bun, pulled pork, or
turkey on a bun. Fulfill that sweet tooth craving with a decadent cookie from Muskoka Stuffed
Cookie Company or a cupcake from The Bakers Bar. Support Ontario food producers such as
waffles, vegan ice cream, cupcakes, honey, olive oil, spices.

Get a kick start on your holiday shopping while supporting local artisans including clothing,
cleaning products, skincare, art, soaps, candles, and more.

Participate in our beer label contest with Clear Lake Brewing Co, catch up with friends and get
into the holiday spirit.

Spread the joy.

Tickets available at https://www.eventsinmuskoka.com/xmus-festival.html
List of Participating vendors available at
https://www.eventsinmuskoka.com/xmusfest-507438-854935.html

Quinte Ballet School presents Holiday Dance with favourite scenes from The Nutcracker on December 12 at 2pm and 5pm at Empire Theatre, 321 Front Street, Belleville. A magical journey through sparkling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and a host of characters including the Sugar Plum Fairy. Purchase tickets at Empire Theatre Box office 613-969-0099 or online www.theempiretheatre.com