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Thursday, November 29 CP Rail Line -199 Winmett Street 5 40 pm Train Arrives o:45pm Show Begins 7:10 pm Show Finishes 7:20 pm Train Departs Station Entertainment - Sam Roberts Band & J0J0 Mason For more information, visit: www.cpr.ca

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Schedules and Services Fire Department: Kitchen Fire Safety Engineering Department: Recycling WEAC Green Tips Fire Department: Christmas Tree Fire Safety Community Complex Skating Schedule Woodstock Museum NFIS Woodstock Public Library Woodstock Transit & Para-transit Information Woodstock Art Gallery Check out the COW Tales 'Way Back When' contest on page 19 and enter today!

Matt Ravlich, Doug Shelton, Bernie Nichols, and Mike Craig.

Cover includes photos by Jason Dunham and Harold Ameron.

Next Edit'on The January/February 2019 edition of WOW will be delivered with Canada Post beginning on January 2, 2019.

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Remembrance Day services are on November rr, a Sunday; at the Cenotaph in Woodstock, regardless of the weather.

There was no thought given to moving the date of the services from Sunday, November rr. This year it is a special Remembrance Day as it will mark too years to the day that the Armistice came into effect between the German Empire and the Allies, ending hostilities along the Western Front during World War I. An agreement to stop the fighting had been signed at approximately 5:00 a.m., but came into effect at rr:oo a.m., French time — the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. A day of Remembrance has been recognized by allied na tions every November rrth since then. It is highlighted by two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m. — one minute to salute the fallen and one minute to salute the survivors who had lost so much.

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In deference to aging veterans who plan to attend the services in Woodstock, this year's moment of silence has been reduced to one minute. The rest of the service is familiar: 10:30 The pre-laying of wreaths 10:45 Parade by colour parties to the Cenotaph 10:55 0 Canada 10:58 Last Post 11:00 One minute of silence The silence will be followed by some readings, and the laying of special ceremonial wreaths.

This year the Fiarvards are back with a fly-past around rr:oo.

To accommodate the services, there will be temporary road closures on the streets around the Cenotaph — FFunter, Graham. Buller, Light and Riddell will all be affected, from about 9:30.

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Si oodstock can pride itself on being a very giving community. This generosity is especially visible at Christmas.

Oxford is a very generous community, and not just with financial support," says Kelly Gilson, Executive Director of United Way Oxford. "People here are willing to get involved and volunteer — it's one of the advantages of a community our size, people know their neighbours."

There are dozens of ways for people to give at Christmas time, and lots of organizations that have been set up to help people have a better Christmas.

With all the newcomers to the community, Information Oxford has put together a guide to connect people who want to help, while at the same time, putting together a resource kit for those who need assistance. Their Holiday Sharing Guide is available on-line at www.informationoxford.ca/index.php/sharing. A short tour through this guide, can give you some ideas of how you can help others have a better Christmas.

Many Christmas events have volunteers who take donations of food, unwrapped presents and cash including Woodstock's Santa Claus Parade being held downtown on November 17th, beginning at 6:00 p.m., downtown. The CP Holiday Train will also be taking donations. Since it started in 1999, it has collected $14.5 million and 4.3 million pounds of food. This year's train is scheduled to arrive at the CP Station (199 Winniett) at 6:45 p.m. November 29th, with featured performers the Sam Roberts Band and J0J0 Mason.

Gilson says events like these bring people together. "It helps mould the generous behavior that promotes connections — and that's important for all of us."

Many of the toys collected at such events are redirected to the Salvation Army, who distributes them. The Salvation Army connects with many organizations and corporations to help deliver their programs. Wal-mart, for example, is the physical location of the Army's Angel Trees. Angel trees carry cards with the age and gender of a child written on the card. Donors select a card and buy a toy to match the specifications on the card. The trees are assembled November and stay up until there is a gift for every card.

"People like to have some kind of connection with the person receiving the donation," says Gilson. "And the

Angel Tree is a good way to connect. But don't forget cash. Somebody has to sort, store and re-distribute all those toys. A lot of organizations now take cash donations and turn them into gift cards, which are then presented to needy families who buy their own gifts. There's dignity in that.'

The Salvation Army's own Kettle Days Drive, found near retail outlets all over the city, is a good way to get donated cash to people in need. If cash sounds a little cold, it doesn't have to be.

"Over the last few years, I've had more and more small donations from little groups — proceeds from lemonade stands, from birthday parties where the kids ask for cash instead of gifts, so they can turn around and donate it," she says.

"And we always hear about people this time of year that don't have family, that are losing their connection with the community." Older adults are especially vulnerable to this, and lots of organizations catering to seniors are looking for volunteers to help host dinners, or present entertainment Woodingford Lodge and the Southgate Centre both host Christmas parties.

Operation Sharing will set aside College Avenue Church (22 Wilson Street) from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a free Christmas Day celebration, including a buffet lunch, music and gifts. Operation Sharing's Food for Friends drive, of course, carries on year-round, providing specially designed food cards for those requiring emergency food assistance. Operation Sharing's Bullwinkles Eatery at the Moose Family Centre will be closed over the holiday, but Operation Sharing's Inn at Old St. Paul's will remain open daily for homeless adults.

Unusual ways to give are also available. Don't forget pets in need. Oxford County Animal Rescue — 789 Dundas St. — is always looking for donations of lams or Purina kibble, clumping kitty litter and cash for veterinary bills.

The gift of life is another option. Canadian Blood Services calls their Christmas campaign "Holiday Miracles," and there are two pre-Christmas blood donation clinics at Goff Hall — December 6 starting at 1:30 p.m. and December 15 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

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Barber Shops once did much more than cut hair. The Star Barber Shop, once approximately at the corner of Dundas and Perry St. advertised in 1901 that their "hot water system is without equal," claiming they could boil 60 gallons of hot water in an hour - they offered "hot and cold baths at all hours."

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When the second-floor auditorium of tne historic Old Town Hall was officially opened as a museum January 28, 1948. a shocking number of high-profile dignitaries were present. Provincial Treasurer, and later Premier Leslie Frost was there. The President Emeritus of the University of Toronto and Director of the Royal Ontario Museum, the President of Western University, and a former provincial Agriculture Minister. Why so high-profile? It was a prototype for a new type of county museum championed by the ROM, and it was to he copied across Ontario.

In the early 1950's Earl Wismer accepted a maintenance job at Purina.

At the time they had a suggestion box for the employees. If a submitted suggestion was used the employee would receive a small bonus (maybe $2 or so). Earl suggested that they should string some lights at the top of the tower to form a Christmas tree. Earl scored the bonus but was also tasked with the labour associated with the idea and for the time he spent at Purina, he would check and change the lights each and every year. To this day Purina has maintained the tradition and the string light Christmas tree can be seen for miles.

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COW Tales have been contributed by Brad Janssen and Jeff Culp.

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^.Other than Bobby Hull or Jake Muzzin, name 1 hockey player that has played in the national hockey league that played either minor, junior or senior hockey at some point in Woodstock. (See page 3)

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THE WINNER of the October 'Way Back When' Contest is Shirley Rector of Woodstock! She correctly answered that Wendy Colder was mayor during the 1979 tornado. Shirley wins a $50 gift card from Kelseys Original Roadhouse Woodstock, plus she now qualifies for a $100 Kelseys Original Roadhouse Woodstock gift card to be drawn from all the monthly winners. Winner to be announced in Jan/Feb WOW! THANK YOU TO JUR SPONSOR!

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Q. What local organization built and donated the Santa House on display at Museum Square every Christmas? (See page 15) '. Other than hockey, figure skating and ringette, what popular winter sport was played in leagues by both men and women in the 70's & 80's at the Perry Street Arena? (See page 8) P. In what decade did Purina first start lighting up their Christmas tree display atop their tower? (See page 12) The Santa Claus Parade leaves the Fairgrounds and turns right (west) onto Dundas St. from McKenzie Ave. continuing to Vansittart Ave. Not including McKenzie Ave. and Vansittart Ave., how many streets (or avenues) could you turn right on?

Send your answer along with your name and phone number to bjanssen@cityofwoodstock.ca by Friday, November 16th, 2018.

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

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YOUR WOODSTOCK ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS we men Let's re-th»nk the way we shop this Christmas We are all familiar with the asrronomical amoum of money spent and waste produced during the holiday season. Did you know?

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Within 6 months, 1% of gitts purchased, on average, are still in use, rhe other y9% have been discarded (Zero Waste Canada).

So let's re-think how we shop this holiday season. We've developed a non-comprehensive list of alternative local vendors that won't break the bank and help you reduce waste this Christmas; 1.

Why not search out pre-loved items; there are many local options, a.

One of a Kind Antique Mall, spend some time exploring this antique building with three floors of treasures to be found,

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Buy pre-loved items from local thrift stores, The Crossings Used Books, or Record Works (which offers a selection of pre-owned CDs).

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Indulge locally; Habitual Chocolate, Woodlynds Chocolaie, Dairy Capital (offering a wide variety of locally sourced product), or check out local breweries and wine on premise operations.

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Create memories; Try a Plant Inspired Kitchen workshop, a class at Alternative Routes, dinner for two at one of our many fine eateries, a night's stay at Chateau la Motte, pamper a loved one with a spa service (there are many fantastic local options!)

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you uue Our story begins in far-off Belgium, at a party. It is June 15, 181s, it is raining, and the guest of honour has yet to arrive. We know almost every detail about this party — who was there, when they arrived, the order of the dances, when dinner was served and what was eaten.

Strangely, we don't know the precise building where it took place, even though every millimeter of every building in the immediate vicinity has been measured, mapped and modeled countless times since.

The party was hosted by the Duchess of Richmond.

The guest of honour was Arthur Welles ley, the Duke of Wellington. He arrived at 11:00 p.m., but would be gone before 2:00. In the interim, he had been handed a note that Napoleon's army had crossed the Sambre River at Namur, a surprise that left the allied army sent to stop him scattered across half of Central Belgium. Later that morning, the campaign culminating in the Battle of Waterloo would begin.

Both Waterloo and Wellington Streets would be named for the events that occurred in the three days following the party. But there was a much less famous guest at the party that has greater relevance to this story. William Bettridge, later Rev. William Bettridge had been an aide-de-camp to Wellington since his days fighting Napoleon in the Spanish Peninsula, and he was also at the party. He would accompany the Duke to Paris, where Wellington headed the Army of Occupation. There, Bettridge would meet Mary Hounsfield. Bettridge left the army for England, became ordained and, through his connections, got a prize posting to Old St. Paul's in Woodstock for the princely sum of £100 per year and too acres of cleared land. He would marry Mary, for whom Hounsfield Street is named.

The Bettridges would have a family, including daughter Belle, whose married name became Belle Lawrason, for whom Lawrason Street is named. Other Woodstock streets are named more obviously after women who were daughters of prominent men. Mary and Grace Streets are named for the daughters of Thomas Cottle, a former Caribbean planter who was rich enough to move to Woodstock and own the Altadore Estate (Altadore Cres.) (continued on page 30)

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A Picking the tree ))) Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.

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

Ill Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.

Ill Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.

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

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

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

Ill Never use I l candles to decorate the tree.

Ill Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

Ill Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily

C ty of Woodstock Fire Department & Emergency Management Public Information Coordinator - 519-537-3412 ext. 5203

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WOODSTOCK

CQMMUN ITY.COM RLEX FREE PUBLIC SKATING — WEDNESDAYS Wednesday 4:00-4 50 pm Southwood Green DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) — SPONSORED BY: November 7 CIMCO Refrigeration November 14 Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund November 22 Woodstock Police Association November 29 CUPE1146 December 5 Woodstock Professional Firefighters Assoc.

December 12 Fanshawe College Woodstock December 19 City of Woodstock - Parks & Recreation December 20 Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry December 26 NO SKATING Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

FREE PUBLIC SKATING — SUNDAYS Saturday 1:15-2:05 pm Southwood Red DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) — SPONSORED BY: November 4 NO SKATING November 11 Vance Construction November 18 City of Woodstock - Parks & Recreation November 25 Upper Thames Brewing Company December 2 NO SKATING December 9 NO SKATING December 16 Alf Langdon Play Hockey Fund December 23 Tim Hortons TDL Group Ltd. December 30 Tim Hortons, TDL Group Ltd. Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

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

Pucks and sticks are NOT PERMITTtD on tne ice.

Parent and Tot glioers (skating aids) will be available Monday 4:00-4:50 pm Southwood Green Wednesday 115-2:05 pm Southwood Red Friday 9:00-9:50 am Southwood Red Sponsored by Woodstock Parks 8i Recreation Dept.

NO SKATING DATES - DECEMBER 24, 26, 31

ADULT SKATE — F REE Participants must be 18 years of age or older Monday Southwood Red 1:45-2:35 pm

PARENT & TOT SHINNY HOCKEY — FREE Maximum age of child paniupants is 5 years of age.

Pucks and sticks ARR PERMITTED on the ice.

All participants must wear a helmet and gloves Parent and Tot gliders (skatmg aids) will NOT be available.

Monday 4:00-4:50 pm Southwood Green Tuesday 9:40-40.20 am Southwood Green Sponsored by Woodstock Parks & Recreation Dept.

NO SKATING DATES - DECEMBER 25, JANUARY 1 FREE PA DAY SKATING — November 16 November 16 11:15 am-12:05 pm Southwood Red Sponsored by Palleck Orthodontics

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NO SKATING DATES - DECEMBER 24, 26, 31 FREE HOLIDAY SKATING December 23 1:15-2:05 pm Southwood Red December 28 1:15-2:05 pm Southwood Red December 30 1:15-2:05 pm Southwood Red January 2 4:00-4:50 pm Southwood Green Sponsored by Tim Hortons, TDL Group Ltd. FREE NEW YEAR'S EVE SKATING December 31 2:15-4:05 pm Community Complex Red Pad / Green Pad Sponsored by Woodstock Parks & Recreation Dept.

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Civic Centre Arena (at the Woodstock Fairgrounds) | 895 Nellis Street Woodstock District Community Complex | 381 Finkle Street

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FREE PUBLIC SKATING — TUESDAYS Tuesday 4:00 -4:S0 pm Civic centre DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) — SPONSORED BY: November 6 Alt Langdon Play Hockey Fund November 13 Woodstock Police Association November 20 Upper Thames Brewing Company November 27 City of Woodstock - Parks & Recreation December 4 Castle Allen Lumber December 11 Alt Langoon Play Hockey Fund December 18 City of Woodstock - Parks & Recreation NO SKATING December 25 Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

FREE PUBLIC SKATING — SATURDAYS Saturday 1:00-1:50 pm Civic Centre DATES (SEE TIME & LOCATION ABOVE) — SPONSORED BY: November 3 Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry November 10 Woodstock Wildr ats/ Girls Intro to Hockey Camp November 17 BIA/Santa Claus Parade Committee November 24 Gary McOuaid Law Office December 1 City of Woodstock - Parks & Recreation December 8 City of Woodstock - Parks Recreation December 15 Dr. Lail & Associates Family Dentistry December 22 Tim Hortons TDL Group Ltd. December 29 Tim Hortons, TDL Group Ltd. Thank you to our Sponsors! Show them your support!

FREE HOLIDAY SKATING December 22 1:00-1:50pm Civic Centre December 27 1:00-1 50pm Civic Centre December 29 1:00-1:50pm Civic Centre Januarys 1:00-1:S0pm Civic Centre Sponsored by Tim Hortons, TDL Group Ltd.

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Enjoy a fun historic look into the past! Design your own shelter and play games the old fashioned way. Try the fun game of skittles and bake your own biscuits. Old games, crafts, out trips and visitors make for a fun blast from the past!

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Bubblers (3-36 months) JSTeWl Wedne'sdavs lO-OO-IO'SU am c * u Vn ^ u r September 19-December 5 Join us in the pool at the Woodstock YMCA for this new storytime for babies and their caregivers with stories, songs and lots of splashing! No registration required. Free with a YMCA membership P'ROCrR.A.lVrS FOR Tt£.T!DC» Jr' JJvJ: J-K. Baby picassos (birth t0 18 months) Newr! am. Theirs, No» 1 8, Mon, Dec 3

Tales & TunCS (3-5 years) Weonesdays 10:15-11:00 am November 7-December 19 Tales & Tunes is a musical storytime for preschoolers that will cultivate a love of books with stories, songs, active rhymes and d raft

If'5 never t00 earlyt0 start creating! Join us the first Monoay of fl16 month for messy fun in a new interactive program, designed especially for little hands. Babies and their caregivers are invited t0 ex lore P ' experiment and create art together. All materials are nontox cgn lb )v friendly. Please note Aiovemkrsp/u.;i m has moved to Thursday, Novemoer 1st. No registration required.

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After School IVleet Up @ the Library (5-12 years) l/Vednesdays, 3:45-4:45 pm i\hv 7, Dec 5 STEAM team Nov14, Dec12 Lego Club & Minecraft Nov 21, Dec 19 Art Smarts & video gaming Nov 28 Free Tech Time 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!

Paws for Stories (5-10 years) 12:00-1:00 pm, Saturday, Novemoer 10 and December 8 Diggs loves to be read to! Once a month, he will visit the library to listen to your child practice reading. Register for a free 20 minute reading session with Diggs, a child certified therapy dog from St. John's Ambulance.

Spaces are limited and registration is ongoing.

Maker Lab (6-12 years) 2:00-3:30 pm, Saturday, November 10 and December 8 The second Saturdav each month we will introduce kids to really cool techy Maker fun. Program robots, play with Lego or try your hand at computer programming, just to mention a few. No registration required. Free!

Christmas / Spy (ail ages) December 1-29 Check out the display case in the Children's department and test your skills with our seasonal I Spy quizzes Get the answers right and you could win fun prizes! No registration required. Free!

Weekend Pop Up (ail ages) Saturdays, 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sundays, 1:00-5:00 pm Drop in to the Children's area for drop in activities, crafts and fun!

1=3 December 1,2- Holiday Cards It's lime to send out your holiday cards! Stop by the children's section of the library over thp weekend to create your own!

December 8, 9 - Snowmen Visit the library Saturday or Sundav to create a fun snowman craft - and this one won't melt!

December 15, 16 - Sweet Treats It's holioay oaking - withoui the oven! Visit the library over the weekend to create a holiday treat-themed craft.

December 22 - Christmas Trees Swing by the library on Saturday to decorate your own Christmas tree craft!

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PA Day: Fairy Tales! (4-io years) 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Friday, November 16 Escape to magical realms with crafts and activities that will bring your favourite fairy tale stories and characters to life!

Hol'day Card Photos (family) 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Saturday, November 17 Grab your family and head to the Library for vour holiday photo using our green screen photo booth. One photo per familv.

Choose your backdrop and we will email you your photo.

Storytime and a Visit with Santa (tamny) 6:30-7:30 pm, Friday, December 7 Get into the holiday spirit with stories, songs and rhymes. Santa will join us for a visit at 7 pm by the fireplace in the Rotunda. Get your photo taken by one of his elves with a $2 donation to the Children's Aid Society.

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Minecraft Sr. (10-13 years) 3.00-4:00 pm, Sarurday, November 24 and December 15 Make your defenses strong to survive in Minecraft! Spaces are limited.

FuSI Steam Ahead! 16-12 years) 2:00-3:30 pm, Wednesday, January 2 Tou and your friends are enjoving a nice, warm, tropical vacation.

While on the beach, you notice a worn piece of paper lying next to a palm tree. You pick it up. It looks like a treasure map. Do you, a) Follow the map? Or b) Leave it next to the tree? It's a real life Choose Your Own Adventure Game at the library! Solve puzzles, program robots and see if the choices you make lead you to the treasure! Registration is ongoing.

STEAM is a Wish Your Heart Makes (3-5 years; 10:30-11:30 am, Thursday, January 3 Experience the magic of Disney with our Disney inspired STEAM activities featuring some of your favourite Disney chaiacters!

Registration is ongoing.

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Arcttw Chill :ng (all ages) 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Friday, January 4 Drop in any time throughout the day for chilly activitieb ana crafts throughout the library including pop up activities in the orogram room. No registration required.

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Mere Joyce Author Visit (13-18 years) 7:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 6 Celebrate NaNoWriMo and join us in welcoming Mere Joyce, a contemporary Young Adult author whose stories tend to lean towards fast paced and heart pumping mystery and horror. Her books include Shade, Getting the Brush Off, and the new Oracle of Senders series. Mere will present an engaging talk on how her experiences writing as a teenager helped shape her future writing career. Everyone welcome!

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 7:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 13 and December 11 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 hmathers@ mywpl.ca. New members are always welcome!

Teen Drop In (10-14 years) Drop in on the fourth Tuesday evening of each month for a variety of crafty and techy activities. Snacks provided. No registration required.

DiY Cc!n Banks and Video Gaming 6:30-8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 27 Drop in to the library to play some video games and create your own coin bank to start saving for that new game, phone, or other future plans!

Christmas Ornaments and a Holiday Mov'e 6:30-8:00 pm, Tuesday, December 18 Chill out with us and make your own Christmas tree ornament while watching a holiday movie!

Virtual Reality PA Day Drop In (10-16 years) 2:30-4:00 pm, Friday, November 16 Try out our new virtual reality headset and games with your friends. Please note participants must be 10 years uroldei and 28 WHAT'S ON WOODSTOCK | November/December 2018

have no pre-existing meclical conditions. Children age 70-7/ years must have signed parental consent to participate in virtual reality activities.

Book a Librarian - Anytime!

Book a time for one-on-one assistance on any topic Book a 30 or 60 minute session to talk to a librarian about any topic, downloading eBook and eAudio books; navigating your device or laptop, free eMusic or eMovies; local history or genealogy research; school project help; and more.

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Maintain^g Mental lA/ellness Thursday's from 3:00-4:00 pm in the Program Room This group is designed to be a safe space to talk about and work on the different struggles involved with maintaining mental health wellness.

• November 1 - Introduction to the group (Identify additional requested topics) • November 8 - Introduction to low self-esteem: What is it and how does it affect our lives?

• November 15 - Negative beliefs about ourselves • November 22 - Healthy relationships • November 29 - Setting and enforcing boundaries • December 6 - How to be assertive • December 13 - Handling criticism in a positive way • December 20 - Practicing critical thinking: What is it and why do we need it?

Afternoon Book Club Gatner in tne meeting room tor refreshments and lively dialogue.

November 1 1:00-2:30 pm Bellevue Square - Michael Redhill December 6 1:00-2:30 pm The Green Road - Anne Em ight

Writer's Circle 6:00-8:15 pm, Wednesday, November 7, 21; December 5, 19 Have you 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 Wednesday of each month.

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Brenda Currah 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 7 Brenda Currah (CDECA), principal designer for Currah & Company will demonstrate tips and tricks of Holiday decor by showing us how to decorate the heart of the home, your mantle. Brenda will offer ideas on current trends ranging from contemporary elegance to classic updating. This evening is a great way to start off your Christmas preparations.

The Fnenas of the Library are having a Fall Book Sale on November 3rd and 4th It s time to stock up on tall reading ^QO^tOC/f material! The Friends of the Woodstock Public Library are having a fall sale of gently used books, DVDs, and audiobooks. The sale wiil take place in ffl the Library's Meeting Room on Saturday November 3rd from 10:00 am--4:00 pm and Sunday, November 4th from 1:00-4:00 pm. Funds raised by the Friends are used to enhance library collections and services.

The Friends will be holding their annual meeting and executive elections on Wednesday, November 14th at 5:15 in the Library Meeting Room. All members past and present are invited to attend.

Interested in becoming a Friend? Our membership campaign for 2010 starts this month. Membership is only $10 and can be purchased at the circulation check out desk.

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Evening Book Club @ Finkle St. Tap & Grill 7:00-8:30 pm, Monday, November 19 and December 17 This fall we are moving our evening book club to a new night and venue! Join us at Finkle St. Tap and Grill on the third Monday of the month for an enjoyable evening of book discussion and refreshments of your choice.

November 19 Tht ManowThieves - Cherie Dimaline December 17 Crazy Rich Astam - Kevin Kwan

Ret:rement Res'dence 10:00-11:30 am, Monday, November 5,19; December 3,17 In partnership with Park Place Retirement Residence, meet in the activity room every other Monday morning starting September 10. Socialize as you participate in a variety of games such as Qwirkle, Marbles & Cards and other games that exercise the mind! Refreshments are provided.

Pub Trivia Night 7:00-9:00 pm, Wednesday, November 21 and December19 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!

Calling Ali "Mahj" Fans!

10:15 am-12:15 pm, Tuesdays, November 6,13, 20, 27; December 4, 11,18 For American Mah Jongg players looking for a friendly game, join us in the Program room on Tuesday mornings. Don't know how to play? Drop in and we'll teach you! We can accommodate up to 16 players, so first come, first serve.

Holiday Appetizers with Jed Lau 7:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, November 22 Treat yourself this holidav season to a fun experience that will make hosting a Christmas party all the more enjoyable. Chef Jed Lau will bring his impressive culinary experience creating delectable appetizers. This will be a fun evening of cooking and tasting. Fee $10

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Technology Workshops for Adults Computer How To: Using a Mouse and Keyboard 3:00-4:00 pm, Tuesday, November 6 A computer basics course that will introduce users to the mouse and keyboard. Spaces are limited so register early. introduct-on to iCIoud 2:00-3:00 pm, Friday, Novemoer 9 Learn what iCIoud and iCIoud Drive are and how this cloud computing service can be useful for you. Bring your Apple device and your questions. Spaces are limited so register early.

Virtual Reaiity Sampler 3:30-4:30 pm, Friday, November 9, 23, 30; December 7, 14 Are ynu VR ready? Sign up for your 20 minute timeslot to try our HTC Vive. Play active educational games like Job Simulator or enjoy a passive undersea experience like theBlu! Arrive a few minutes early to browse our games. Please note participants must be 10 years or older and have no pre-existing medical conditions.

Children age 10-12 years must have signed parental consent to participate in virtual reality activities.

Computer Hew To: Saving and Emailing a Photo 10:15-11:15 am, Monday, Novemoer 19 Learn the basics of how to save photos on your compuier and email them to others. Spaces are limited so register early. iPad Photos 2:00-3:00 pm, Friday, November 23 Learn more about your iPad camera and photos apps. Learn how to take photos, plus organize, download from iCIoud and share your photos and albums. Spaces are limited so register early.

Tech Test Drive 6:30-7:30 pm, Tnursday, November 29 Drop in and try out WPL's newest technologies and devices!

Test drive coding robots, magnetic building blocks, coding, gaming consoles, virtual reality headset, and more. No registration required.

Tech Test Drive: eReader Ed tcon ^7 2:00-3:00 pm, Friday, November 30 Drop in and try out WPL's eReader collection! Compare maxes and models of eReaders and discover which one is the best fit for you.

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Meet Your Android Tablet 2:00-3:00 pm, Friday, December 7 A hands-on Android tablet basics workshop. Learn about buttons, ports, and more. Spaces are limited so register early. (formerly Android Tablets for Beginners) Us:3ig Your Google Piay Store 2:00-3:00 pm, Friday, December 14 This is a continuation of the hands-on Android tablet basics workshop. Learn even more about your Android tablet including the Google Play Store, Settings App, and more. Spaces are limited so register early, (formerly Android Tablets for Intermediate Users) Regular Hours Monday-Thursday Friday-Saturday Sundays

10:00 am-8:30 am 10:00 am-5:00 pm 1:00-5:00 pm

Holiday Closures Sunday, December 23 to Wednesday, December 26 Sunday, December 30 to Tuesday, January 1 Woodstock Public Library 445 Hunter Street, Woodstock, ON Phone: 519-539-4801 Web: www.mywpl.ca

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The Street Where You Live (continued from page 20) Altadore was fancy enough to have the Prince of Wales^ later Edward VII, stay there on his visit to Woodstock in i860. It was also the location of the first meeting of the Woodstock Horticultural Society â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the star of that meeting was an orange tree owned by Cottle. Cottle's sons, Edward and George, also have streets named for them.

Anne and Maud Streets are named for the daughters of John Peers, another prominent landowner in Woodstock.

His wife's maiden name, Young, is where that street's name comes from. Isabelle and Beatrice (Isabel and Bee Streets) were daughters of publisher George Laycock.

Rev. Bettridge was a very influential clergyman in Woodstock for years, but no street is named after him.

Other members of the clergy, however, are remembered in street names. Teeple, Hatch and Pavey were prominent Baptists, but the most ptomment Baptist was Archdeacon Burtch, whose chapel was very near today's Chapel Street.

If any What's On Woodstock reader knows why Norwich-Cedar-Wilson-Huron is a single street that has four names, please send us an e-mail. The street was once named Oxford Street, but the lower (south) part was renamed Norwich Ave. because it was the road to Norwich.

William Wilson was once a mayor.

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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

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1 SPECIAL DISCOUNT / ONE CARD PASSES 12 Rides Han-D-Ride Value Pass $25 Student/Senior (60+) Pass Monthly $48 Monthly Adult Pass (non-transferable) $60 All day Group Pass (2-5 riders) $7.50 Monthly Han-DPURCHASE PASSES AT THESE LOCATIONS Pass Rides City Hall / / Community Complex / / Engineering / Public Works / / Fanshawe College (STride & student Passes) / Foodland / / South Gate Centre / / Southside Aquatic Centre / / St. Mary's H.S. (STride & student Passes) / TD Bank(Wellington/Dundas) / / Walmart Lottery Kiosk / / Woodstock Art Gallery / / Woodstock Museum NHS / / Woodstock Public Library / / Please note: passes are not available on the bus, except for Group Pass, which is only available on bus.

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PAINTING WITH DYE, PAINTING WITH COLOUR Ages: 16+

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING Ages: 12-17

Saturday November 3 10:30am-4:00pm $85 members/$100 non-members

Saturdays 10:30am-1:00p November 17, 24 $35 members/$45 non-members

Anyone interested in working with colour will 'dye' to try learning a very specific way of dyeing fabrics and threads in this workshop.

Colour theory will be explored using Procion MX D/es. The dyes are designed to work on natural materials, and mixing and layering the unique colours is very similar to painting with watercolours. Discover a variety of resist techniques to create and develop original patterns. All materials are included in the cost of registration. Please bring a towel for clean-up and plastic bag to carry home.

DROP-IN! MINI-MAKERS Ages. 2-5 (and their caregivers) Tuesdays November 6, 13

10:00-11:00am

$6 oer session \A/AG is excited to roll out our newly reinvented preschool program introducing young children and their caregivers to the world of art.

Create and explore stories, art and more1 Registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

IIFE DRAWING Ages: 16+ Wednesdays November 7, 14

7:00-9:00pm

$15 per session Weekly figure drawing classes include a curriculum, at-home practice and monthly critique by arts professional Ron M'lton Models will be posing nude and/or in costume for various lengths of time throughout the evening. Registrants are required to bring their own drawing tools and materials.

CREATIVE PA DAY Ages: 5-12 Friday November 16 9:00am-4:00pm $35 members/ $45 non-members (Early-care and/or after-care is an extra $5.00/day Drop-off as early as 8:30am and pick-up as late as 4:30pm.)

Explore a variety of artistic meaiums. Develop a basic understanding of the elements ana principles of design. Materials included in registration fee. Bring lunch and snacks.

LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION: One week before start date of session.

Classes will be cancelled if minimum registration is not met.

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Stuaents will discover the elements and principles of art as they explore a variety of painting exercises, demonstrations, and projects.

All materials are included in the cost of registration.

BASIC OF WIRE ART JEWELLERY WORKSHOP Ages. 16+ Wednesday November 21 6:30-9:00pm $35 members/$45 non-members Students will learn basic techniques foi making wire jewellery. At least two projects will be completed. Students will take with them a stepby-step list of instructions to ensure future success with the designs that have Deen shared in the workshop! Explore design, composition, and discuss proper tools and materials. All tools will be available for use in the workshop and all materials are included in the cost of registration.

INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING: WOVEN Ages: 14+ Saturdays November 24 10:30am-4:00pm $85 members/$100 non-members Students will be introduced to two simple book structures. Discover accord'on structure held together by a woven paper cover. The second structure is a boox sewn directly to a heavy paper cover.

Exposed stitching of this structure provides the framework for a decorative woven element on the book's spine. All materials are included in the cost of registrat'on.

FREE! NEW LET'S TALK ABOUT ART All Ages Wednesday November 28 6:00-7:00pm The Woodstock Art Gallery is pleased to announce a new monthly program for anyone interested in art and art appreciation. Every 4th Wednesday of the month, like-minded individuals get together and engage in meaningful conversation in a safe space. This program inc'udes monthly topics, guest speakers and artful conversations aimed to inspire the artist within and explore possibilities.

REGISTRATION: Contact the Woodstock Art Gallery via email at waginfo@cityofwoodstock.ca, by phoning 519-539-6761, or visit woodstockartgallery.ca for online registration.

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Santa Saturdays Drop-in December 1, 8,15, 22

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Holiday Family Drop-in

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Thursday January 3 and Friday January 4

LET IT SNOW DAYS Explore a variety of artistic mediums and seasonal activities. Develop a basic understanding of the elements and principles of design. Materials included in registration fee. Bring lunch and snacks.

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9:00am-4:00pm

Friday January 4 $35 members/$45 non-members per day (Early-care and/or after-care is an extra $5.00/day. Drop-off as early as 8:30am and pick-up as late as 4:30pm.)

November Chnsimas Treats 'n'Treasures Bazaar & Penny Sale, Old St. Paul's Anglican Church, 723 Dundas St., 9:30am-1:30pm.

Crafts, Bake Table and Deli, Book Room, Penny Sale and Lunchroom and Alzheimer Coffee Room.

Ingersoll YFC/Youth Unlimited Fundraising Banquet, Unifor Hall, 364 Victoria St., Ingersoll. Contact joe.c@yfcingersoll. com or deborah.b@yfcingersoll.com to reserve your spot!

Yuletiae Bazaar & Luncheon, Knox Presbyterian Church, 59 Riddell St., 10:30am-2:00pm, free admission. Luncheon, $8.Tickets available from Church Office 5 19-537-2962 or at the doorThis is a wheel chair accessible building.

Woodstock Choralaires Christmas Concert, Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 735 Frontenac Cres, performances: 2:00pm and 7:30pm.Tickets: $25 Adults and $ 12 Children (12 and under). See ad on page 7.

11 Cat Show, Oxford Auditorium, Fairgrounds, 9:00am-4:30pm.Admission:Adults (I I+) $8 Seniors (65+) & Children (5-10) $5, Family (2 adults + 2 kids) $20.Visit catshow.ca for show information. No pets, please!

13 Woodstock Horticultural Society, Mutual Building, Fairgrounds, 7:00pm, free. Jim Mabee will speak on "Building Christmas Arrangements". Door prizes and refreshments.

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Christmas with the Winds, Knew: Presbyterian Church, 59 Riddell St., 7:30pm, tickets $ 10 advance/$ 12 at door See Facebook @oxfordwinds or oxfordwinds.ca for details.

5th Annual Christmas Bazaar, Cedarview Retirement, 511 Finkle St., 10:00am-3:00pm, free admission.Vendors, crafts & famous baking table silent gift auction, raffles and 50/50 draws. Grab some great goodies for your stockings!

Oxford Historical Society, Woodstock Museum, 6:45pm, free.

Homecoming of Local Veterans in 1918.This is the fifth and final talk in ourWWI series. Starts at 6:45pm and is open to the public. For more information visit www.oxhs.ca.

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I Home for the Holidays! St. David's Church, 190 Springbank Ave. 7:00pm.Tickets $25/$20 seniors and students. Join she Woodstock. Fanshawe Singers and Youth Singers for a cozy fun-filled celebration of the holiday season. Special guests will be the Oxford Winds Community Concert Band.

I I Woodstock Horticultural Society, Oxford Auditorium, Fairgrounds, 6:00pm. Annual General Meeting and potluck at 6:30 followed by meeting and entertainment. For info call 519-539-1061.

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