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Saturday, November 25 8:30-11:00 am, Goff Hall, Community Complex

Saturday, November 18 6:00 pm Parade leaves Fairgrounds Follows Dundas Street and ends at Vansittart Avenue Transit Service (with route detours) will provide free transportation to and from the parade. W" get you downtown to watch the parade and then take you home.

[zcw-Tourvf Lights It's back! Monday, December 11 through Saturday, Decemner 16 (one Bus per evening) WoodstockTransitTerminal, 623 Dundas St. - Buses Leave at 7:00 pm Cost: $2.50-Only a limited number oftickets are available for each night. Be sure to get your tickets early!

Tickets available November 20th at City Hall, 500 Dundas Street All proceeds to the United Way of Oxford.

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Year in Review Most of Woodstock's 2017 events had a Canada 150 flair, we look back in pictures on how the community celebrated.

Remembrance Day The story of how a war memorial is dedicated.

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Transit One Card now in effect The Woodstock Transit One Lard is now being accepted on the bus. Pick up your One Card today.

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Schedules and Services Christmas Season Activities Message from City Council Woodstock Small Business Spotlight Do I Ne^d a Licence?

Fire Dept.: Kitchen Fire Safety Engineering Dept.: Holiday Recycling Accessibility: Improving Accessibility in the City Woodstock Small Business Spotlight Fire Dept.: Christmas Tree Fire Safety Engineering Dept.: Snow Plow Safety Woodstock Community Complex Public Skating WEAC Green Tips Small Changes, Big Difference Woodstock Public Library Transit & Para-Transit Woodstock Museum N.H.S. Woodstock Art Gallery

Next Edition The January 2018 edition of WOW will be delivered with the Oxford Review on December 28, 2017.

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Message from City Council...

The Friendly City has been blessed with great weather at the start of Fall, and many things to be thankful for. Now is the time to Remember all those who have served vrr-^ to keep our Nation free.

A warm smile and a nod from a stranger on the street. A gasp and a squeal from a child as bands and floats move past in the Santa Clans parade. A Mayor Trevor Birtch pause, a moment of reflection and a quick prayer in front of a Nativity scene. The lights, the sounds, the smells are some of the things that make this, for many, the most wonderful time of the year.

The festive season is upon us in Woodstock. It can be a time for family, for renewal, for reacquainting, for catching up. Woodstock has lots to do for everyone. There is skating, sleigh rides, trails, light tours, extended shopping, Christmas Pageants and services, New Year's Eve gatherings, and levees — the list is long and can be found on our website. Our neighbours in Oxford County also have lots co offer. I believe there arc 9 other parades.

I noted that for many this is the most wonderful time of the year. F or others it is the opposite as feelings of loneliness, hurt, depression and anger overwhelm them. For

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This is a time for being thankful and looking ahead.

We can plan to make changes but all we really have to do is become willing to make the changes and they can happen. Slow and steady. My wish for all is the peace we all seek and the comfort of loved ones. Reach out and help someone else. That can be the greatest gift of all this holiday season. Merry Christmas, Fiappy FFolidays and a safe and prosperous New Year.

— Trevor Birtch,Mayor City of Woodstock Deputy Warden Oxford County, Co-Chair Smart Energy Oxford

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How do I get a business licence?

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Downtown Woodstock Christmas celebrations begin Friday, November 17.

The BIA and the Santa Claus Parade Committee are sponsoring a free skate at the Community Complex during the day (it's a P.A. Day!), and downtown businesses host Christmas open houses, and the sales with the "Ding Dong Ihe Tax is Cone", perfect for early Christmas gift shopping!

You should be downtown that evening anyway, because the Lighting of the Lights celebration takes place at Museum Square at 6:00 pm.

A great night is planned, with hot chocolate and

entertainment. The Museum will be open that night, and hosting a scavenger hunt. Go inside the Museum to see a special display at the Great PPall — it's the 12 Days of Christmas!

The next day, it's Woodstock's famous evening Santa Claus Parade!

Beginning at 6:00 pm from the Fairgrounds, the bands and floats will roll down Dundas Street. Watch for the Salvation Army Band, the Ingersoll Pipe Band, NorthStar Youth Band, Burlington Teen Tour Band and more. The "bucket brigade" will be taking cash donations to help cover

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The lights and parade are just the kickoff for a month of fun downtown. Every Friday and Saturday in December until the 23rd, plan to visit Santa's Fiouse in Museum Square. Fie'll be welcoming guests from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Fridays and from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays.

You can get your picture taken with Santa, thanks to the Woodstock Camera Club, and take a horse-drawn downtown sleigh ride!

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FForse-drawn sleigh rides will take place — weather permitting - from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Fridays and noon 'til 4:00 pm on Saturdays. It's a great way to see our lovely downtown, full of lights, storefront decorations and all the sights and sounds of Christmas.

Many stores are Open L Me 'til 8, Thursday and Friday nights, and it's "Free for 4" parking for the month of December too! Come V isit and Get Festive with us!

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You wouldn't know it now, but in the late 1800s, pine trees still grew up to 200 feet tall around Sweaburg. That, and the proximity to mill-powering rivers and streams, was the reason several sawmills r i operated there. It wasn't f uncommon for Sweaburg's mills to cut 10,000 feet of l\AX lumber in a day. The last one, the Sealy Lumber Company, burned down in 1907.

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Back in 1981-1982, Woodstock's Senior "A" Hockey Club was called "The Woodstock Lougheed Gems" sponsored by the former longtime downtown Woodstock jeweller. Other businesses in the program that Woodstonians might remember include: Cupolo's Sports co-owned by the teams player coach Dave McLaren along with Don Jones. Gerrards Shopping Centre, Oxford Hotel - Nag's Head Tavern, The Homestead Restaurant, Keith Pharmacy Ltd., Western Cable TV Ltd. and West's Smoke & Hobby just to name a few.

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DO YOU REMEMBER WOODSTOCK "WAY BACK WHEN?" If so, you're on your way to winning our contest. Send in or drop off your answer by the posted deadline. We will randomly pick one winner from the correct responses. The winner's name will appear in the next edition of What's On Woodstock. Here are some questions to get you thinking. Answer the last question (in bold) to enter the contest. f>

. In the 1960's and 70's, Hudson's sold something other than furniture, what was it? (See page 10)

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CONTEST THE WINNER of October's 'Way Back When' Contest is Deb Roberts of Woodstock! She correctly answered that the Church of the Epiphany was once called "New St. Paul's." Deb wins a $50 gift card from Kelsey's/Montana's, plus she now qualifies for a $100 Kelsey's/Montana's gift card to be drawn from all the monthly winners in November.

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' * What organization built and contributed the Santa House that you find each Christmas in Museum Square? (See page 29) Q. If you're travelling south on Hwy. 59 north, heading into Woodstock, /ou can see what appears to be a Christmas tree. What building is this on top of? (See page 6) (]. The biggest hockey tournament of the season takes place next month in Woodstock, what group organizes this event that has featured upwards of 100 teams?

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You can also drop your answer in the contest box at City Hall.

Don't let your holidays go to waste.

During the holiday season, we virtually drown in paper, packaging and party waste â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and there's no holiday magic to make it disappear.

Ontario's municipalities run successful recycling programs that are easy to use. But all the new materials and fancy packages are making recycling a lot more difficult.

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Use your blue box so that recyclable holiday waste doesn't end up in landfill.

Learn how the proposed Waste Reduction Act would reduce taxpayer costs and encourage packaging that is easier to recycle at: www.amo.on.ca/waste.

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Do You Know a Person or BusPnass that is Improving Accessibility in Woodstock?

If so, you can nominate mat person or ousiness for the Accessioility Achievement Award!

The Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee is always looking for outstanding people or businesses that are contributing to breaking down the barriers for persons with disabilities within Woodstock. Possible nominations can include, but are not limited to: outstanding volunteer activity related to reducing or eliminating barriers for persons with disabilities, providing accessibility for individuals with physical or mental disabilities that meets or exceeds the highest available standards, major renovation projects that exceed accessibility requirements, or exceptional customer service. Nominations are always being considered, so if you notice a person or business in Woodstock that deserves recognition please visit our website, or visit Woodstock City Hall and compete a nomination form.

The Accessibility Achievement Award was created in 2006 with the purpose of recognizing the efforts made towards making our community accessible for all. The award benefits its recipients by providing positive publicity and free advertising. Businesses that receive this award may see increased business from persons with disabilities and other members of the community. In addition, businesses can proudly display their award in their storefront to let the public know of their achievements.

There have already been a number of awards given to local businesses that have been recognized for their efforts to breaking down the

barriers for people with disabilities. Mel's Fish and Chips was awarded for their excellent customer service and for purchasing a portable ramp that makes their restaurant accessible to people using mobility devices. CIBC was given the award for superb initiative towards making their building more accessible. CIBC was presented with the award for installing a ramp with railings, installing automatic doors and providing a lowered portion of their counter space to better serve customers who have difficulties with mobility. Zehrs was also presented with the award for their outstanding accessibility throughout the store, especially at the checkout where the conveyor belt can be lowered to allow easier access for people using mobility devices. Zehrs also upgraded their public washrooms to allow for greater wheelchair access. Charles Dickens Pub has also been given the award for their outstanding customer service and updates to their public washrooms. The Cowan Soccer Club was also awarded for their accessible design of their facility. Upon assessing their facility, the Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee concluded that Cowan Soccer Club is virtually accessible to everyone who enters. Finally, the most recent award was given to the Bethany Lutheran Church for making their washroom fully accessible and for the installation of an accessible automated entry system into the building. These are just a few examples where a business has been recognized for their contribution in our community towards creating accessibility for everyone.

Nomination forms are available on the City of Woodstock website at http://www.cityofwoodslock.ca.

For more information, please contact City Hall at 519-539-1291.

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Rememorance Ray services at WooastocR's war memorials to identify those fallen on the Sadly, in a way, almosi every community in battlefield.

Canada has one. And this "We used it in (Afghanistan) November n, hundreds will during services there." After a visit Woodstock's. Cenotaphs little searching on the Internet, honouring Canadians killed in DeClark found a place in the 4 wars are part of the landscape.

US that manufactured the statA cenotaph is a monument ues. They cost almost exactly to someone who has been six thousand dollars.

"We approached City interred elsewhere. The word /v means, "empty."

Council," he saystyto get Canada's Department of a place to dedicate it. They The Remembrance Day ceremony is 10 take place at National Defense says there unanimously endorsed the the Woodstock Cenotaph in Victoria Park on Saturday, November 11th. The streets will be blocked off at 9:00 am, are 6,200 war memorials in idea, and offered to provide this country. Seventy two are with ceremonies beginning at 10:30 am. the space and a base for cenotaphs. Who built them? W here did they come from? the memorial."

Although war memorials have been around as long The statue was shipped to Detroit, waiting to be as war has, cenotaphs started to be erected at the end of picked up. the First World War, the first one in London in the UK, DeClark attended the 2014 service at the Woodstock Cenotaph for Nathan Cerillo and Warrant Officer dedicated in 1919. It, like all others, came to be as part of a desire to remember those lost. The original was not an Vincent, who were both killed about the same time in "official" monument built by government (although its separate terrorist attacks in Ottawa and Saint-Jean-surreplacement was).

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The origins of Woodstock's newest war memorial "I thought, 'we need to pick up our memorial this afterare easily traced. On May 9, 2014, the Prime Minister noon,'" DeClark recalls, so they left for Detroit immediately after the service, DeClark still in his dress uniform. declared a National Day of Honour, to commemo rate Canadians serving in Afghanistan. To recognize "We picked it up and, just as we're crossing the bridge this, three Woodstock friends, Kevin DeClark, Jeremy it occurred to me we couldn't pay the import duty. The MacKnott and Stephen Smith, organized an event in coCanadian Border Guard looked at my uniform and asked operation with the local Legion. what it was all about. When I told him, he said it would "We had about a month to organize an event," be wrong for us to pay duties." says DeClark, an Afghan veteran now an officer with DeClark found a company in Oakville — Fusioncast — Woodstock Police Services. "We wanted an evening of to do the engraving pro bono, and wrote the wording in honour, with VIPs, veterans and their supporters, includconsultation with other veterans. Although Canada's offiing the family of Tyler Todd, the only known local (fatal) cial military mission to Afghanistan ended in 2011, about casualty of the Afghan conflict." Todd and DeClark both a thousand soldiers remained in a training capacity until 2014 — so the date on the memorial is 2001-2014. It was served in Afghanistan — each at different times.

Local businesses supported the event with donations for Canada's longest war. auction, about twenty local VIPs attended, and at the end The memorial was dedicated April n, 2015 — the fifth of the event, the organizers discovered they had raised six anniversary of the day Private Todd was killed by a roadside explosive device near Kandahar. thousand dollars.

"We asked ourselves, 'what are we going to do with it DeClark attended the dedication and says it was, "pretto help local vets?' We put it in the bank while we thought ty sobering." It was impossible to miss the cenotaph beabout it," says DeClark. hind the new memorial.

The three friends discussed various ideas, and finally "All those local names. There are a lot. It's sobering to know the sheer volume of locals we lost (in previous decided, "what would be better than to have a physical place for reflection?" The design of the memorial is wellwars)." He attends Remembrance Day services every year. known. It is the so-called, "Battle Cross," an inverted rifle "There are so many people in the community who atover boots, and topped with a helmet. Variations of the tend. I've only noticed the crowds getting larger. It fills a Battle Cross have been used since before the US Civil War veteran with pride."

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Use lights that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use.

Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.

Placing the tree Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 2" from the base of the trunk.

► Read manufacturer's instructions for number of light strands to connect.

► Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights. ► Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.

► Never use lit candles to decorate the tree. ► Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

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lUoodstock Christmas celebrations kick Ojj Qoveraber 17 Make sure to check in frequently at the City of Woodstock's web or Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on Christmas celebrations. Many events were still in planning at press time for this issue of What's On Woodstock, but we'll be updating information constantly.

Check out the BIA's special section in this issue for celebrations downtown. Downtown events include the Lighting of the Lights in Museum Square, Nov. 17, the Santa Clans Parade Nov. 18, Santa's House and Downtown sleigh rides.

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Make plans to see the lights around the Friendly City.

Woodstock Transit will once again give you a guided Tour of Lights from December nâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;16th. You'll have to book in advance, though. Tickets go on sale at City Hall ONLY starting November 20. Cet there early, the tickets sell out quickly! Tickets are $2.50 and donations of non-perishable food items are greatly appreciated.

As in previous years, one bus will run on each of 6 nights, leaving the terminal downtown at 7:00 p.m.

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dtyof Woodstock Fire Services Advisory Committee Woodstock City Council is seeking applications for a volunteer for the Fire Services Advisory Committee. The Committee provides direct citizen input on the Fire Service budget and strategic direction and priorities of Fire Services in the City.

Applicants must be a resident, an owner of property or employed within the City of Woodstock with preference being given to representatives from the Downtown BIA and the manufacturing sector.

Applications are available on the Boards and Committees page of the City website www.cityofwooastock.ca/en/ city-hall/boards-and-committees.asp or in the Clerk's Department at City Hall. Please submit your applications to the Clerks Department no later than December 1, 2017.

The term of office will terminate on November 30, 2018.

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Public Works crews across Oxford Counry will be performing winter road maintenance this winter season in accordance with the Minimum Maintenance Standards Ontario Reg. 239/02. This includes salting, sanding, anti-icing, plowing and related activities.

Residents are asked to follow these steps to assist in making snow removal safe for everyone this winter: 1. No overnight parking - avoid parking your vehicle alongside all roadways during overnight hours. Parked vehicles can interfere with snow removal, and lead to unintended damage to your vehicle.

2. Refrain from placing snow out onto the roadway (as per Highway Traffic Act section 181). Snow packs can create a safety hazard to the motor ng public 3. Fake extreme caution when passing a snowplow on the roads. Exercise caution at all times when driving around and near snow plows We're here for your safety, and ours.

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COMMUNITY-COMPLEX FREE PUBLIC SKATING — WEDNESDAYS Wednesday 4.00-4:^0 pm Southwuod Green DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) — SPONSORED BY: November 1 COPE 1146 November 8 Woodstock Professional Firefighters Aasoc.

November 15 Woodstock Police Association November 22 City of Woodstock Parks & Rec. Novpmber29 Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry December 6 Baird Machines Limited December 13 Woodstock Police Association December 20 Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry December 27 Tim Mortons Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

PARENT & TOT SKATE — FREE Maximum age of child participants is 5 years or age.

Pucks and sticks ate NOT PERMITTED on the ice.

Parent and Tot gliders (skating aids) will be available.

Wednesday 1:15-2:05 pm Southwood Red Thursday 9:45-10:45 am Southwood Red Sponsored by Woodstock Parks & Recreation Dept.

NO SKATING DATES - NOV. 2, DEC. 27, 28 FREE PA DAY SKATING — November 18 November 17 11:15 am-12:05 pm Southwood Red Sponsored by Palleck Orthodontics PARENT & TOT SHINNY HOCKEY — FREE Maximum age of chiid parliupants is b years of age Purks and sticks ARE PERMITTED on tho ice.

All participants must wear a helmet and gloves.

Parent and Tot gliders (skaiing aids) will NOT be available.

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FREE PUBLIC SKATING — SATURDAYS Saturday 1.15-2:05 pm Southwuod Red DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) — SPONSORED BY: November 4 NO SKATING November 11 Fanshawe College Woodstock November 18 Woodstock BIA & Santa Claus Parade Committee November 25 Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry December 2 NO SKATING December 9 David Hilderley Century 21 Heritage House Ltd. December 16 Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund December 23 Tim Mortons December 30 Tim Mortons Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

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NO SKATING DATES - DECEMBER 25, 27 FREE HOLIDAY SKATING December 23 1:15-2:05 pm Southwood Red Derember27 4:00-4:50 pm Civic Centre December 28 4:00-4:50 pm Civic Centre December 30 1:15-2:05 pm Southwood Red Sponsored by Tim Mortons, TDL Group Ltd. FREE NEW YEAR'S EVE SKATING December 31 2:15-4:05 pm Community Complex Sponsored by Woodstock Parks & Recreation Dept.

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FREE PUBLIC SKATING -- TUESDAYS Tuesday 4:00 -4:S0 pm Civic Centre DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) --SPONSORED BY: November 7 Taplay Fire Protection November 14 Watters Graphics November 21 Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund November 28 Dr. tail & Associates Family Dentistry December 5 Tiffany Few->ter-Salt, Sales Rep The Reality Firm Inc. Woodstock December 12 Woodstock Prcfessional Firefighters Assoc.

December 19 Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry December 26 NO SKATING Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

FREE PUBLIC SKATING -- SUNDAYS Sunday 1:00 -1:S0 pm Civic Centre DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) --SPONSORED BY: November 5 Gary McQuaid Law Office November 12 Upper Thames Brewing Company November 19 Laidlaw Carriers November 26 Tiffany Fewster-Salt, Sales Rep The Reality Firm Inc. Woodstock Decembers Dr. Ed Hoben Family & Cosmetic Dentistry December 10 Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund December 17 Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry December 24 NO SKATING Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

FREE HOLIDAY SKATING December 23 1:15-2:05 pm Southwood Red December 27 4:00-4:50 pm Civic Centre December 28 4:00-4:50 pm Civic Centre December 30 1:15-2:05 om Southwood Red Sponsored by Tim Mortons, TDL Group Ltd.

Big Difference Winners of the 2016 17 Environmental Make-Over Challenge implement Garden Project THE OBJECTIVE Our local youth were challenged to propose small changes around their school to improve their environmental performance.

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Then students in grades 3-8 got involved by installing compost bins, raking the soil, creating rows, applying weed barriers to pathways (newspaper 8c straw), and planting locally purchased strawberries, onions, leeks, broccoli, carrots, peppers, celery, beets, and tomatoes.

Maintenance included weeding and watering over the summer months. Then the magic happens; the harvest!

Ihe first big harvest was complered the first week back to school. The food was donated to the school cafeteria with the goal of providing students with healthier food options. *This project is also sponsored by: Youth United - Oxford, Home Hardware Building Centre, School Parent Councils, and the Plant a Seed & Watch It Grow Foundation.

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FALL STORYTIMRS Each program includes age appropriate stories, rhymes, songs and activities designed by library professionals to help children develop literacy skills and a love of reading.

Space is limited. Please register in advance. Registration begins at 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

Babytime (birth to 12 months) Wednesdays 11:00-11:30 am Fridays 11:15-11:45 am November 8-December 22 Babytime is an interactive program for infants and their caregivers that introduce them to a life-long love of books with songs, active rhymes and stories. Christmas theme on Dec 20, 22.

Toddler TaEes for Ones & Twos (12-35 montns) Wednesdays 10:15-10:45 am Thursdays 10:15-10:45 am November 8-December 21 Toddler Tales is an active program for toddlers and their caregivers with stories, rhymes songs and a simple craft.

Christmas theme on Dec 20, 21.

Tales & Tunes (3-5 years) Thursdays 11:00-11:45 am Fridays 10:15-11:00 am November 9-December 22 Tales & Tunes is a musical storytime for preschoolers that will cultivate a love of books with stories, songs, active rhymes and a craft. Christmas theme on Dec 21, 22.

Family Storytime (i-s years) Saturdays 10:30-11:15 am October 7-December 23 Join us in the program room for this interactive storytime for families with toddlers and preschoolers that include stories, songs, active rhymes and a craft. No registration required.

Christmas theme on Dec 9, 23.

Hanukkah theme on Dec 16.

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PROGRAMS FOR KIDS After School Meet Up @the Library (6-12 years) Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 pm November 1 Lego Club & Minecraft November 8 STEAM Team November 15 Art Smarts and video gaming November 22 Free tech time!

November 29 Movie: Cars 3 December 6 Movie: Despicable Me 3 December 13 Lego Club & Minecraft December 20 Art Smarts and video gaming Drop in after school and meet up with your friends! We'll have tons of fun in our program room with a different activity each week. No registration required. Free!

Maker Lab (6-12 years) 2:00-3:30 pm, Saturday, November 11 and December 9 The second Saturday each month we will introduce kids to really cool gadgets and gizmos. Program robots, build with Lego or try your hand at computer programming, just to mention a few. No registration required. Free!

PA Day Christmas is Coming! (4-12 years) 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Friday, November 17 Drop into the Children's department and get mio the Christmas spirit with pop-up activities and crafts all dav long!

Mi.iecraft Jr. (6-9 years) 1:00-2:00 pm, Saturday, November 25 and December 16 Show us your building talent in this creative and collaborative building program. Spaces are limited.

Minecraft Sr. (10-14 years) 2:30-3:30 pm, Saturday, November 25 and December 16 Make your defenses strong to survive in Minecraft! Spaces are limited.

Wolfe en a Shelf (all ages) Decemoer 1-23 Wolfie loves holidays, and this Christmas, he's not letting any Elf have all the fun.

Visit the library this December for a month of hide and seek with our festive wolf.

Free!

Christmas D Spy (alleges) December 1-30 Check out the display case in the Children's department and test your skills with our Christmas I Spy quiz. Get the answers right and you could win a fun prize! Winners will be announced January 6. Free!

Snow Day! (family) 10:00 am- 5:00 pm, Friday, January 5 Drop in any time during the day for fun snow oay pop-up activities and crafts throughout the library including a green screen activity in the program room at 2:00 pm. No registration is required.

Winter Fun Drop In Craft (ail ages) 10:00 am- 5:00 pm, Saturday, January 6 1:00-5:00 pm, Sunday, January 7 Drop in to the Children's Department and make a wintery snowman craft to take home. No registration required.

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Holiday Drop In Crafts (alleges) 10:00 em-5:00 pm, Sexuraeys 1:00-5:00 pm, Sundeys December 2, 3 Bead ornaments December 9,10 Christmas tree craft December 16,17 Hanukkah craft December 23 Reindeer craft Drop in to the Children's Department on Saturdays and Sundays starting December 2 to make some fun Christmas crafts. No registration required.

Stuffy Sleepover and Evening Storytime with a Visit from Santa (3-6 years) 6:30-7:30 pm, Friday, December 8 Bring your favourite stuffy for a bedtime storytime and a sleepover at the Library with Wolfie. Come back on Saturday to pick up your stuffy and see what shenanigans they aot into. Santa will be dropping by at 7:00 to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Visit with Santa and get your photo with a $2 donation to the CAS.

Teen Book Club (12-16years) 7:00-8:00 pm, Tuesdays, November 7 and December 5 Beginning in October, drop in the first Tuesday of the month for our new teen book club. Bring your friends and help us plan this fun new teen program. Great bonk discussions and snacks! Free!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 7:0u-8:00 pm, Tuesdays, November 14 and Decemoer 12 The Library is looking for teens age 13 to 17 who want the opportunity to share their ideas for ways to improve our teen space, YA collections and to help plan fun events for teens.

You can also earn community service hours towards your high school diploma. We meet the second Tuesday of the month from September to June. Interested teens can contact Heather Mathers for more information at 519-539-4801, or email hmathersÂŽ mywpl.ca New members are always welcome1

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Ch'lly Cook'n Craft (6-12 years) 2:00-3:30 pm. Wednesday. January 3 Cook up some shivery treats and make some cool crafts! A $2 fee s required at registration. Registration is onaoing.

Paw Patrol Escape Ice Mountain (3-5 years) 10:30-11:30 am, Thursday, January 4 Help! Ryder needs you! The oups have been frozen in a mountain of ice. Using only science and your superhero skills, save the Paw Patrol and get them back on a roll. A $2 fee is required at registration. Registration is ongoing.

Teen Drop In (12-16 years) 6:30-8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 28 Drop in on the fourth Tuesday evening of the muntn toi a variety of fun activities using our green screen, PS4, iRads, VR, robotics and much more. Snacks provided. No registration required.

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Book a Librarian jsre-wr!

A new service tor our customers Call to book a 30 minute session with a librarian to cover a variety of topics: downloading eBooks and eAudio books, navigating your hand hold devices, using our local history collection, hands on tutorials for our library online resources such as Ancestry, NoveList, Hoopla, RB Digital Magazines, Freegal, etc., research topics - the sky's the limit! Choose from the following times: Thursdays 6:30-8:00 pm Fridays 10:15-11:45 am Saturdays 10:15-11:45 am

SilLÂŁ The Friends of the Library are having a Fall Book Sale!

Saturday, Novemoer 4th, 9:00 am-4:00 pm It's time to stock up on fall reading material! The Friends of the i/Voodstock Public Library are having a fall sale of gently used books, DVDs, and audiobooks. Choose from a wide selection of fiction, non-fiction and collectors' items including a complete range of materials for everyone from infants to adults.

The sale will take place in the Library's Meeting Room on Saturday, November 4th from 9:00 am- 4:00 pm.

Funds raised by the Friends are used to enhance library collections and services. Interested in becoming a Friend?

Membership is only $10 for a year. Purchase a membership at the circulation desk or from a Friend at the book sale Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Flfreen Suggestions

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Join us tor our monthly book oiscussion groups on the first Thursday of the month beginning October 5. Gather in the meeting room for refreshments and dialogue. For the 2017-2018 reading lists, check our website or pick up a pamphlet at the Library.

Afternoon Book Clob November 2,1:00-2:30 pm Miller's Valley-Anna Quindlen December 7, 1:00-2:30 pm The Last Days of Night - Graham Moore Evening Book Club November 2, 7:00-8:15 pm Dear Ijeawele - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Purple Hibiscus - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie December 7, 7:00-8:15 pm The Accusation - Bandi 36 WHAT'S ON WOODSTOCK | November/December 2017

Writer's Circle 6:00-8:15 pm, Wednesdays, Nov 1,15, Dec 6, 20 Have vou ever wanted to write fiction, craft a memoir or write poetry? Would you like feedback, encouragement and the chance to share with other writers? Then join our writer's circle open to all ages from teen to senior. The group meets the first and third Wednosday of each month.

Rra^n Games 1:00-3:00 pm, Mondays, Nov 6, 20, 27, Dec 4,11, 18 Gather in the program room Monday afternoons for a great workout for the brain. Socialize as you participate in trivia games, Scrabble, Qwirkle and other games that exercise the mind!

Refreshments are permitted.

Calling All "Mahj" Fans!

10:15 am-12:15 pm, Tuesdays, Nov 7,14,21,28, Dec 5,12,19 For American Mah Jongg players looking for a friendly game, join us in the Program room on Tuesday mornings. We can accommodate up to 16 players, so first come, first serve.

Tabletop Gaming Club (13-aduit) 6:30-8:00 pm. Fridays, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 Drop in tc the program room every Friday evening for our new Tabletop Gaming Club! Choose from a variety of WPL's games, such as Settlers of Catan, or bring one of your own if you're comfortable teaching others to play. Have fun, improve your strategic thinking and take over the world... all in one night.

Pub Trivia Night 7:00-9:00 pm, Wednesdays, November 15, December 13 Join us at Upper Thames Brewing Company once a month for Pub Trivia, where you and your teammates can test your smarts against other beer enthusiasts. Upper Thames Brewing Co. will sell the drinks and WPL will provide the questions! Participants must be 19 years of age or older.

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Introduction to Skype mh 10:15 am-12:00 pm, Monday, November 20 ^ v Learn and practice Skvpe basics such as creating contacts, making video calls, instant messaging and more. Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Gifting 7:00- 8:00 pm, Thursday, November 30 ; Learn the art of how to wrap holiday gifts in quick and clever ways, No more store bougnt Dags Tech Test Drive or frustrating moments with torn wrapping paper. Everyone will 6:30-8:00, Thursday, November 23 be able to practice making bows and how to apply simple tips to Test drive the library's newest tech from gaming and virtual achieve great results. To add holiday fun to the evening, we will reality to robots, drones and more. even have a wrap challenge. r

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DeEany 7:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, December 14 Join us in the fiction area of the Library for an evening of holiday murder as mystery writer, Vicki Delany, leads from her new book Hark the Herald Angels Slay, to be released November 28. She will also talk about mystery writing and the writing life.

TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS

ntroduction to Cloud Compu^ng 2:00-3:45 pm, Friday, Novemoer 24 Learn cloud computing basics and explore options from Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive to Apple iCIoud and DropBox. Registrants are asked to bring their own laptop or device.

Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Travefling w:th Your !pad 10:15 am-12:00 pm, Monoay, November 27 Learn more about using your iPad while travelling including using public wifi networks, tablet safety and security, and communication methods such as Skype. Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

FOR ADULTS Introduction to IViicrosoft Word 10:15 am-l2:00 pm, Friday, November 3 Learn and practice Word basics such as creating a document, working with text and formatting and designing layouts with pictures and more. Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early. iPad for Beginners 2:00-3:45 pm, Tuesday, November 7 This is a hands-on iPad basics tutorial for beginners. Registrants are asked to bring their own iPad. Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early. â&#x2013; Pad for Intermediate Users 2:00-3:45 pm, Friaay, Novemoer 10 This is a continuation of the iPad basics tutorial for beginners.

Registrants are asked to bring their own iPad. Registiation is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Androjd Tablets for Beginners 2:00-3:45 pm, Friday, December 1 Meet your new Android tablet! This is a hands-on Android tablet basics session for beginners. Registrants are asked to bring their own Android tablet, all makes and models welcome.

Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Android Tablets for Intermediate Users 2:00-3:45 pm, Friday, December 8 This is a hands-on Android tablet basics session foi intermediate users. Registrants are asked to bring their own Android tablet, all mdKes and models welcome. Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Introduction to Apple Computers 10:15 am-l2:00 pm, Monday, December 4 Learn more about Apple computer functions from navigating the interface to using Mac applications and exploring system preferences. Please bring your MacBook if you have one.

Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

'Pad for Advance Users 2:00-3:45 pm, Friday, November 17 A continuation of the hands-on iPad intermediate tutorial for intermediate users. Learn even more about your iPad including Woodstock Public Library iCIoud, photos, and more. Registration is ongoing, in person or by 445 Hunter Street, Woodstock, ON phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Phone: 519-539-4801 Web: www.mywpl.ca

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Info Line: 519-539-1291 ext. 3104 (Mon. to Fri.) 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Para-Transportation Services Available for Registered Eligible Individuals Para-Transit Service provided by the City of Woodstock

Transit Fare

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*Note: Exact change is required on the bus.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT / ONE CARD PASSES 12 Rides Han-D-Ride Value Pass Student/Senior (60+) Pass Monthly Monthly Adult Pass (non-transferable)

$25 $48 $60

Monthly lan-DPURCHASE PASSES AT THESE LOCATIONS Pass Rides City Hall / / Communitv Complex / / Engineering / Public Works / / Fanshawe College (Student Pass only) / Foodland / / Shoppers Drug Mart (West) / / South Gate Centre / / Southside Aquatic Centre / / St. Mary's H.S.(Student Pass + Han-D-Rides) / / TD Canada TruSt(Wellington/Dundas) / / Woodstock Public Library / / Please note: passes are not available on the bus, except for Group Pass, which is only available on bus.

Group Pass • 2-5 riders • 37.50 all day With the $7.50 Group Pass, up to 5 noers can enjoy unlimited travel on all Woodstock Transit routes all day long Some restrictions apply.

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Cash Fare $2.50

Regular hours of operation Mon-Fri 6:00 am-10:00 pm Sat 8:00 am-10:00 pm

Service must be pre-booked 24 hours in advance.

Call 519-539-2382 ext. 2510 (TTY: 519-539-7268) between the hours of 8:30 am-7:00 pm, Monday through Friday and 9:00 am-7:00 pm on Saturday.

(Voicemail is available outside of regular hours).

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Explore the habitat and life of deer, fox, raccoon, and owls among others. Play forest themed games, go outside and make your own woodland critter ornament to take home.

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Register in advance.

Members $28, Non-Members $38

Welcome to January's wintery camp at the Museum!

Each day will feature different hot and cold games, craft and activities to excite and amaze you this week.

Enjoy warm mitten crafts, cool polar bear games and so much more. Fun both indoor and out if the weather co-operates!

Register by Dec 20th Members $110, Non-Memoers $130

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5pm-8pm $5/photo

466 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON, N4S 1C4 Tel: 519-537-8411 Fax: 519-537-7235

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7TH ANNUAL STU OX LEY DISTANT GROUNDS AND ARTISTS AT RIVERSIDE STUDIO FEATURING WORKS BY Walter Bachinski Carl Beam Brian Boigon Joe Fafard Ted Fullerton Richard Gorenko John Hartman Stephen Hutchings John Kissick Marie Lannoo Margaret Priest Cheryl Ruddock Tony Scherman Neil Shawcross Ron Shuebrook Doug Stone Frances Thomas Tony Urquhart Tim Zuck

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ONTARIO ARTS COUNCIL CONSEIL DES ARTS DE L'ONTARIO anui Ontario agency de I'Ontario organismegovernment du gouvernement CREDIT LINE Stu Oxley, Untitled (detail), acrylic on canvas, 2015, 1 8"x24", courtesy of Ron Shuebrook & Fran Gallagher

EXHIBITION RUNS NOVEMBER 24, 2017 TO DECEMBER 9. 2018 OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24. 2017 @ 5:00-7:00PM DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16. 2017

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LUCKY R I 1h28min I Drama I 2017 (USA) Director: John Carroll Lynch A 90-year-old atheist has outlived and out-smoked his contemporaries, and as he comes to terms with his own mortality, he searches for ever-elusive enlightenment.

MON NOV 27 @ 4pm & 7pm

Many thanks to our October film. Tulip Fever, sponsors:

Gallery Cinemas 15 Perry Street Rush tickets available 20 minutes before showings for $9.

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FRCE! WAG IT WEDNESDAYS FIRST WEDNESDAY G EVERY MONTH Everyone Welcome Wednesdays 5:00-7:00pm Noverr ber 1 February 7 December 6 Manth 7 January 3 April 4 This is an open family studio program supported by Schaus Decorating and Design Cettre Inc., 593 Dundas St., Woodstock. No registration is reouired. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

ME TOO! TUESDAYS Ages: 2-5 and their caregivers Instructor: Deanna Logan Tuesday November 7 10:00a m-11:00pm $0 drop-in Create and explore stories, songs, art and more! Registration is required.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

CREATIVE PA DAYS Ages: 5-12 Instructor: Deanna Logan Friday November 17 9:00am^4:00pm $35 member, $45 non-member Explore a variety of artistic mediums. Develop a basic understanding of the elements and principles of design. Materials included in registration fee. Bring lunch and snacxs.

INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING FOR JMIMF CHARACTER STUDIES (2 sessions) Ages: 13-17 Instructor: Jaclyn Caughill Satu-days 10:30am-2:00pm -â&#x20AC;˘cBSession 1: November 18 Session 2: November 25 $35 member, $45 non-member for both sessions Students will discover the elements and principles of ar+ as they explore a variety of orawing exercises, demonstrations, and projects. All materials are included in the cost of registration.

INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL DYE WOOD BLOCK PRINTMAKIN^ Ages: 13-i Instructor: Paulina Szczesny Saturday November 4 10:30a m-4:00pm $85 member, $100 non-member Students will be introduced to natural dye wood block printing techniques. Discoi/er the proper tools, techniques and have a basic understandingr bl the history and terminology. All materials are included in the cost of egistration Howeve'" if students wish to print on fabric or t-shirt, please bring with you t^e day of the workshop.This workshop is part of IMPRINTING GENERATIONS program. A series of printmaking workshops created to introduce students to printmaking in the newly developed printshop at WAG. IMPRINTING GENERATIONS is funded by Service Canada, New Horizons for Seniors.

REGISTRATION: Contact the Woodstock Art Gallery via email at waginfo@cityofwoodstock.ca, by phoning 519-539-6761, or visiting woodstockartgallery.ca LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION: One week before start date of session. Classes will be cancelled if minimum registration is not met.

BASICS OF WIRE ART JEWELLERY WORKSHOP Ages: 16+ Instructor; Judy Fesxun Wednesday November 8 6 30-9:30pm $35 member, $45 non-memoer Students will learn basic tecnniques for making wire jewellery. At least two projects will be completed. Students will take with them a step-by-step list of instructions to insure future success with the designs that ha\re been shared in the workshop! Explore design, composition, and discuss proper tools and materials. All tools will oe available for use in the workshop and all materials are included in the cost of registration.

The following workshops are part of IMPRINTING GENERATIONS program. A series of printmaking workshops created to introduce students to printmaking in the newly developed printshop at WAG. IMPRINTING GENERATIONS is funded by Service Canada, New Horizons for Seniors.

INTRODUCTION TO IN1AGLIO PRINTMAKING (2 sessions) Instructor; Ron Milton Ages: 13-i Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm Session 1: November 15 Session 2: November 22 $85 member, $100 non-member for both sessions Students will be introduced to intaglio printing. This type of printmaking is considered to be the most painterly and produces non-editionable prints because the images and lines usually cannot be exactly reproduced so no two prints end up being perfectly alike. Discover the proper tools, techniques and have a basic undei standing of the history and terminology. All materials are included in the cost of registration. Students are asked to bring in images or photographs of interest to use as reference material.

INTRODUCTION TO STENCIL PRINTMAKING Ages: 13-i Instructor; Ron Milton Saturday November 18 10:30am-4:00pm $85 membei, $100 non-member Students will be introduced to stencil printing. This is the method of transferring an image or pattern or design, by brushing, sprayir.g or squeegmg inx through the open areas of a design of a stencil cut from thin metal cardboard or mylar. Discover the proper tools, techniques and have a basic understanding of the history and terminology. All materials are included in the cost of registration. Students are asked to bring in images or photographs of inte'est to use as reference material.

INTRODUCTION TO PLANOGRAPHIC PRINTMAKING (2 sessions) Ages: 13-i Instructor: Ron Milton Wednesdays 6:30-9;30pm Session 1: November 29 Session 2: December 6 $85 member, $100 non-member for both sessions Students will be introduced to planographic printmaking. T is method of printmaking is done on a flat surface as opposed to a raised surface like intaglio or relief both use an incised surface. Discover the proper tools, techniques and have a basic understanding of the history and terminology. AH materials a-e included in the cost of registration. Students are asxeo to bring in images or photographs of interest to use as eterence material.

FOR EXCITING PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR check out woodstockartgallery.ca for the most up-to-date listings of classes and events!

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The Community Events Billboard NovemDer Yuletide Bazaar & Luncheon, Knox Presbyterian Church, 59 Riddell St, 10:00am- -2:00 pm. Bake tables, crafts and more! Luncheon, eat in only, $8, from I 1:0Cam. Treats 'n'Treasures Bazaar & Penny Sale, Old St. Paul's Anglican Church, 721 Dundas St, 9:30am-1:30 pm. Bake table, fudge, deli with meat pies, penny sale, lunch room.

Victoria Quitters 3rd Annual Craft/Bake Sale, 600 Chieftain St, 9:00am-2:00pm. Proceeds from bake sale will go to Oxfordbrant Hope box.

Craft & Vendor Show. Moose Family Center; 690 Sutherland Dr, 10:00am-3:00pm.Various crafters and vendors, penny sale table, door prize. Admission is free.

14 Woodstock Horticultural Society, Mutual Building, Fairgrounds, 7:00 pm. Shelly MacKenzie will demonstrate Christmas arrangements and designs.

Old Fashioned Christmas Sale and Cafe, Salvation Army Church, 769 Juliana Dr, 9:00am-2:00pm.Vendors, treasure room, home baking and preserves. Join us for a homemade lunch of quiche or chili. Admission is free.

24 Christmas With the Winds, Knox Presbyterian Church, 59 Riddell St, 7:30 pm. Oxford Vinds Community Concert Band.Tickets $ 10 in advance, $ 12 at the door Children 12 and under free, oxfordwinds.ca or facebook.com/oxfordwinds.

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BDPS Holiday Marxetptace Fundraiser, BHnheim District PS in Drumbo, 6:00 9:00 pm. Craft show, bake sale, auction, and more. Look for our event on Facebook.

Bazaar, Park Place Retirement Residence, 126 Graham St From 9:00am-1:00 pm.

Annual Christmas Bazaar, Cedarview Gracious Living Retirement 51 I Finkle St, 10:00am-3:00pm.There will be music, free refreshments, bake table, crafts and vendors of all kinds, a silent auction, raffle, and 50/50 draw Oxford Historical Society, Woodstock Museum, 466 Dundas St., 6:45 pm. Kerrie Gill presents her collection of historic jelly molds, complete with historic recipes and some tasty samples. Cost is free and all are welcome.

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December 2 Concerts with the Woodstock Fanshawe Singers, St. Davids Church, 190 Springbank Ave., 2:00 pm. A child friendly concert Tickets $ 15 $ 10 seniors/students. Children under 14 free."A Winter Day", a seasonal concert Starts at 7:00 pm.Tickets, $25, $20 seniors/students Tickets are available at Merrifield Bookshop and Mostly Roses.

9 A Maple Christmas Concert, Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 735 Frontenac Cres, 2:00 pm & 7.30pm. See ad on pg.7. Info: www.woodstockchoralaires.ca or 5 19-536-7630.

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with academic upgrading, certificate and diploma programs, continuing education, customized training and apprenticeship opportunities, we have everything you need to succeed right here in your own backyard!

FULL-TIME PROGRAMS IN WOODSTOCK: Business Entrepreneurship

Office Administration - General

and Management

Police Foundations (Accelerated)

Child and Youth Care

Personal Support Worker

Early Childhood Education

Pre Health Science

Hair Stylist

Practical Nursing (RPN)

Heating, Refrigeration and

Residential Air Conditioning Systems

Air Conditioning Technician

Mechanic (Apprenticeship)

Woodstock/Oxford Regional Campus 519-421-0144

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1-800-265-9257

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