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Dec . 15 – The Big Sing ! Embrace the holiday spirit at the historic Ancaster Old Town Hall and enjoy live music with hot cider & treats . Enjoy a delightful concert and a carol sing-along , performed by Strata Vocal Ensemble . Cost : $ 10 / person , $ 20 / family . For more information : 905-648-8144
Dec . 17 – Christmas with The Salvation Army . FREE Concert at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre , celebrating 50 years of ministry in the City of Burlington . Featuring some of your favourite Christmas Carols and songs . Special performances by The North York Temple Band , The London Citadel Timbrel Brigade and Pianist Beverley Yates . To get your complimentary ticket 905-681-6000 , online at www . burlingtonpac . ca
Dec . 19 – Community Supper at St . Christopher ’ s Church , Burlington ( 662 Guelph Line ). Everyone is welcome to celebrate this wonderful Christmas and Holiday Season ! If you are able to , please bring an unwrapped Toy or Gift for our Christmas Families Program . For more information please call Rachel : 905-634-1809
Dec . 20 – Instant Choir , at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre , Oakville ( 2302 Bridge Rd .). Bring the whole family and belt out a tune or two at the the first-ever Oakville Instant Choir . Music lovers are encouraged to register for and take part in this exciting musical event . Simply sign up , practice your part and join in on the fun ! Coffee , tea and cookies will be served after the sing-along . If you are able to , please bring non-perishable food items for Oakville ’ s Food Hamper . oakvillevocalartsfestival . ca
Dec . 20 – Free Downtown Burlington Community Lunch , sponsored by St . Luke ’ s Anglican , Burlington Baptist , Knox Presbyterian , and St . John the Baptist Catholic churches , with the help of Burlington Food Bank , Food for Life , Burlington Food Share , and other friends in the community . Location : St . Luke ’ s Hall ( 1382 Ontario St .) This free lunch offers delicious food in a community atmosphere . Come and enjoy a good meal and conversation . All ages welcome . 905-639-2922
Dec . 31 – New Year Live Public Coyote Howl , at Bronte Creek Provincial Park , Oakville . Learn about the myths and misunderstanding that surround the Eastern Coyote , then we will attempt to get a reply - its a Howl ’ n good time ! Call for specific hike times : 905-827-6911
Dec . 31-Jan 1 , 2018 – New Year ’ s Eve at Mississauga Celebration Square : Ring in 2018 with high energy performances by international recording artists , grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks , and enjoy an explosive fireworks show at midnight . Right in the heart of Mississauga , you can ’ t miss it ! ( By Square One Shopping Centre ). Visit : culture . mississauga . ca / celebration-square
Jan . 2-7 – Holiday Craft Drop-in Centre , presented by Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology . Shop online , shop early and save 20 % off the ticket price ! Adults $ 7 , Seniors / Youth : $ 6 or Family rate : $ 20 . For more information contact : 905-546-4797
Jan . 2-7 – Escarpment Train Show . All aboard ! RBG ’ s newest train experience takes you on a journey through four seasons of whimsical Canadian landscapes while telling the story of how railroads shaped our history . The Escarpment Train Exhibit illustrates three eras of locomotion history including the steam engines of the late 1800s , the streamliners of the 1930s and the powerful modern diesels of the 1960s up to present day . Pre-registration is required . www . rbg . ca / trains 905-527-1158
Jan . 11 and 13 – FLK Taoist Tai Chi ® INFORMATION SESSION at 3390 South Service Road , Burlington ( rear parking lot ). Imagine being calmer , stronger , healthier ! Discover Taoist Tai Chi . Join us Thursday , Jan . 11 from 7 to 8 pm OR Saturday , Jan . 13 from 2 to 3 pm . See demos , meet instructors and learn how to enroll in our Winter Beginner Classes that start Jan . 14 . www . taoist . org / burlington 905-634-4990
Jan . 16 – East Burlington Seniors ’ Lunch . Come and join us for a complimentary , fantastic , healthy hot lunch , and meet some local friends ! Sponsored by St . Elizabeth ’ s Anglican , Holy Cross Lutheran , Pineland Baptist , St . Patrick ’ s Parish , and Sponsored by / Held at : Appleby United Church ( 4407 Spruce Avenue .) Burlington . 905-637-2942
Feb . 3-19 – Hamilton Winterfest . This annual program is celebrating its 40th year with participating partners including neighbourhood associations , galleries , museums , recreation centres , and small businesses . Winter-inspired art , heritage and recreation programming in communities across the city will move Hamilton residents to get out , connect with others and explore . For details , schedules and venues : www . hamiltonwinterfest . ca
Feb . 6 – Universal Misconceptions : From Basics to Big Bang . Prof . John Percy provides a profusely-illustrated non-technical light-hearted talk that gently corrects a variety of heavenly errors from basic concepts to the birth of the universe . Lots of time for QA ! Location : Mississauga Central Library , Noel Ryan Auditorium , 7-8:30pm . Admission is free , registration is required . 905-615-3500x3589
Feb . 17 – Come Shop the Cotton Factory ! View and purchase the work of the artists , designers , photographers and makers that fill the buildings at 270 Sherman Avenue North , Hamilton . Fore more information please visit : www . cottonfactory . ca
Feb . 17 – “ 3 , 2 , 1 Dance !” Engage , experience & embrace this eclectic program featuring signature solo , duet , and trio works from some of Ontario ’ s prominent dancers and choreographers , offering an array of world touring works of contemporary dance from diverse artists , this night of dance has something for everyone . Live at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre . For tickets and info : www . burlingtonpac . ca or ( 905 ) 681-2551
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