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for
Christmas
2019
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See what Santa has in store for you!
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Travel
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European River Cruises Escorted Motorcoach Tours Worldwide All Inclusive Packages ...the possibilities are endless 157 George St., Arthur 199 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus
519.848.2883 226.383.2883
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ladies night thursday, nov. 14 until 8pm
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Merry Christmas! ‘Tis the season for
Love,
CRAFTS AND HOME PARTY SALE KE NILWOR TH PUB L IC SC H OOL
giving and enjoyment
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $2 admission includes door prize tickets
110 Main St. Mount Forest 519.323.9969
“the great little adult store”
New Vendors welcome!
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Customer
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Appreciation SATURDAY
DEC 14
EXCLUSIVE OFFER For every $100
SPENT IN STORE earn $10 back
IN BEER MONEY RUNS FROM NOV. 20 - DEC. 24 FOR MEN ONLY HOURS MON-FRI 10-5:30 SAT 10-4
Ladies Night THURSDAY
NOV 14
Gentlemens Night FRIDAY
DEC 13
open late
Hungry ? 162 MAIN ST, MOUNT FOREST 519.323.4789
168 George St., Arthur 519.848.5454 234 Main St. S., Mount Forest 519.323.4443 Gift Cards Available
GIVE A GOOD READ THIS
Christmas
with books by JOHN WALSH & VETERANS’ BOOK COMMITTEE Memories of Arthur & Area, Volumes 1-3 World War I and World War II Veterans’ Book
$ 2 EAC0H
Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season. Copernicus Educational Products Inc. www.copernicused.com
Horse-Drawn Wedding Carriage Rides
Wagon Rides for Family Gatherings
Book Your Sleigh Rides at the Farm
ARTHUR AND AREA World W ar I and World W ar II Veterans
OR 3F $ 50
519.848.3049
christinemcdougall@xplornet.com
A book fro m Arthur and Area honour our Historica veterans l Society on Canada to ’s 150 th Ann iversary Art
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Proceeds go to Arthur & Area Historical Society Books available at Walsh’s Pharmacy or The Arthur Cash & Carry
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rustic | farmhouse | cottage | chic 101 Smith St. Arthur 519.848.6320
HOME DECOR save the date for our 5th annual
OPEN HOUSE
Sat, November 23 | 9-4pm & Sun, November 24 | 11-3pm «christmas decorations to spruce up your home «extended hours«gift wrap regular hours: mon-fri 9-5 | sat 9-4 | sun 11-3
Keeping your family
warm, cozy & safe this Holiday Season
featuring
Giv of me the gif assa t ge Chimney Sweeping Chimney Liners Pellet Stove Repairs Chimney Repairs Factory Built Chimney Installations Pellet Stove Services
Wood & Pellet Stove Sales - New & Used Wood & Pellet Factory Built Zero Clearance Fireplaces Stove Install & Repair
Doug Beatty & Sons 519.848.3273 | 8024 Line 8 Kenilworth SHOWROOM OPEN BY APPOINTMENT WETT Certified Chimney Technicians
Gift certificates available to purchase for your loved ones Jennifer McFadden-Bodz RMT 206 George St., Arthur 519.848.6057
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ARTHUR: 7976 Wellington Rd. 109 519.848.2016 | 1.800.263.5382
www.arthurchrysler.com MOUNT FOREST: 1000 Main St N. 519.323.1981
107 Wellington St W, Mount Forest 519.323.1950
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Wellington County for over 20 years YOUR LOCAL AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT DEALERS 519.848.2531 | 100 Charles St., Arthur 519.843.1620 | 390 Beatty Line, Fergus www.carquest.ca
Raffles For every $50.00 spent in Gift Cards receive a $5 voucher for yourself
Plus
Giveaways, Discounts and Yummy Food and Drinks
ALL NIGHT LONG
Did you
know
Getaway Spa has a BOUTIQUE?! Full of Clothing, Organic Skin & Bath Care and much more.
Collectibles, Retro & Vintage Treasures
No TAX + 30% OFF storewide sale
until end of December Hwy 6 & Sideroad 7 E Kenilworth 519.848.6096 mara_mac@hotmail.com
Cranberry Caramel Shortbread Preparation: 75 minutes
Instructions Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
Ingredients 1 cup (250mL) GAY LEA - Unsalted Butter, softened 2/3 cup (150mL) light brown sugar, packed 2 cups (500mL) all purpose flour 1 pinch salt 1 1/2 cups (375mL) granulated sugar 1 cup (250mL) HEWITT'S - 35% whipping cream 1/4 cup (50mL) GAY LEA - Unsalted Butter, in pieces 1 tsp (5mL) vanilla 2 cups (500mL) almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped (or pecans) 1 1/2 cups (375mL) cranberries, fresh or frozen (not thawed)
Line bottom and sides of 13 x 9-inch (3.5 L) baking pan with parchment paper. Using electric beaters, beat butter with sugar until light. Using wooden spoon, gradually stir in flour and salt. Press dough evenly into pan. Bake in centre of oven for 15 minutes or until golden. Set aside. Over medium heat in heavy bottomed saucepan, melt sugar with ¼ cup (50 mL) water, stirring until dissolved. Increase heat to medium high; cook, brushing down sides of pot often with water, for 10 minutes or until a deep golden caramel. Off heat, slowly whisk in cream. Cook over low heat, stirring, for 2 minutes or until caramel is dissolved. Off heat, stir in remaining ingredients.
Recipe by Proudly Sponsored By
The Wellington Advertiser
Pour evenly over crust. Bake for 20 minutes or until filling is bubbling. Cool completely in pan. Cut into squares to serve.
Sponsored by Arthur
Holiday
Nov. 2 Arthur Legion Christmas Craft Sale 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Nov. 28 Walsh’s Pharmacy Black Friday Preview until 8:00 p.m.
Nov. 1-3 & 8-10 and 15-17 Tasting & New Arrivals Weekends at Eclectica Nov. 6 Ladies Night at The Plumber’s Wife Save 20% Storewide - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Nov. 30 Luncheon & Bazaar Arthur United Church Women 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Santa Claus Parade, 7:00 p.m Theme: Snowman Wonderland
Nov. 7 Arthur United Church Dinner & Silent Auction St. John’s Parish Centre - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 1 Pot Luck Supper 4:30 p.m., S.S. concert to follow St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gordonville
The Hub Breakfast Fundraiser, Edward St. - 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Dec. 2 Ladies Community Christmas Dinner hosted by Arthur United Church - 6:00 pm Full turkey dinner $16. Call to reserve by Nov. 23 - 519-848-2742
Nov. 9 Arthur Legion - Dinner & Dance The Hub Breakfast Fundraiser 140 Edward St. - 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Service Arthur Cenotaph - 11:00 a.m. We will remember them Nov. 13 Girl’s Night Out, 10th Anniversary Walsh’s Pharmacy - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Nov. 15 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arthur Christmas Bazaar & Supper - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 Crafts & Home Party Sale - $2 admission Kenilworth Public School - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Nov. 17 25th Annual Arthur Lions Craft Show Arthur Comm. Centre - 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Nov. 21 Coffee Hour, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Marilyn Theurer - South African Trip Arthur Pentecostal Assembly Nov. 23 & 24 5th Annual Open House Arthur Cash & Carry - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Walsh’s Pharmacy now open Sundays starting Dec 1, until Christmas from 11-4 Nov. 27 Christmas Luncheon & Bake Sale Grace Anglican Church - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dec. 7 CWL Christmas Bazaar St. John Parish Hall - 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. The Hub Breakfast Fundraiser, 140 Edward St. - 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Dec. 10-21 50% off Christmas items at Arthur 2nd Look Dec. 12 Walsh’s IDA Moonlight Madness 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dec. 23 Christmas Cantata St. John Church, Arthur - 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services: St. Andrew’s Pres. Church, Arthur 7:30 p.m. Arthur Pentecostal Assembly 7:00 p.m. Grace Anglican Church 9:00 p.m. Arthur United Church 7:30 p.m. St. John Family Mass 7:30 p.m. Dec. 25 Uncle Arthur’s FREE Christmas Dinner Arthur Legion -5:00 p.m. 519.321.1924 Feb. 16, 2020 Arthur Chamber of Commerce Free Skate at ACC - 12:00p.m. - 1:30p.m. March 20, 2020 Copernicus Ed. Products sponsors a Free Skate at ACC - 12:00p.m. - 1:30p.m.
Events
Sponsored by
Mount Forest
Nov. 9 Mount Forest Agricultural Society Christmas Craft Show Mount Forest & District Sports Complex 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Admission is $3/person
Dec. 7 Cynthia & Co. Customer Appreciation Day
Holstein Non-motorized Santa Claus Parade 1:00 PM, Township of Southgate Open House Mount Forest Greenhouses - 9:00 a.m. - 5:30p.m.
Nov. 9 Angel Tree Kickoff Donations Accepted Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Service Mount Forest Cenotaph - 11:00 a.m. Nov. 14 Girl’s Night Out Walsh’s Pharmacy - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Nov. 15 & 16 Open House Country Creations - 9:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. Nov. 23 Mount Forest Christmas Market Mount Forest & District Sports Complex 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Nov. 25 Shop Local Chamber ELF starts Weekly Draws & Prizes - Campaign Ends Dec. 20 Dec. 6 Santa photos at the Legion - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mount Forest Lions Club Santa Claus Parade Theme: Rocking Around the Christmas Tree - 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 13 Moonlight Madness Walsh’s IDA - 6:00 PM – 9:00 pm A Christmas Cantata directed by Derek Moore and performed by the Mount Forest United Church choir and friends. Held at Mount Forest United Church 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 England Funeral Home Memorial Candlelight Service Held at Mount Forest United Church - 3:00 p.m. RSVP by Dec. 4 - 519.323.2631 Dec. 22 A Christmas Cantata directed by Derek Moore St. Mary’s Catholic Church - 2:30 pm Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services Contact the many churches for service times Dec. 25 FREE LUNCH TD Smith Memorial Room - 1:00 p.m. St. Mary’s of the Purification Church
Shop Local this season for a chance to win
Chamber Bucks! $1000 in Chamber Bucks will be given away!
Just fill in a ballot at participating stores for your chance to win!
Ladies night November 14 Gentlemens night December 13 Details can be found on the Mount Forest District Chamber of Commerce social media pages and by visiting www.mountforest.ca 519.323.4480
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UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Kevin DeBruyn
519.323.2070 | 42646 Grey Cty Rd 109, Mount Forest
Bringing the best to your table
holiday
with all of the trimmings
519.400.9755 183 George Street, Arthur
165 George St., Arthur | 519.848.3630 Mon-Sat 8-8 | Sunday 9-6
We Offer
• On site butcher • Deli counter • Desserts, meat, cheese and sandwich trays • Fresh store made salads
Creative Cafe
Delivered to your door or pick up by appointment
for all your scrapbook and crafting needs. Join us for one of our many crafting workshops - classes in the Creative Studio.
Merry Christmas 198 Main St N., Mount Forest
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519.848.6241
Mon. to Thurs. 10-5 Fri. 10-8 Sat. 10-5
John and Rachel Brubacher 7819 Sideroad 19, Arthur
519.334.3333
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Ladies Night in Mount Forest
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 14
25-40% off
ALL IN STORE ACCESSORIES: BAMBOO TOWELS, ARTWORK, CLOCKS, MIRRORS
and all Christmas Decor Ladies ONLY SNEAK PEAK FOR BLACK FRIDAY PAINT SALE!
Many in store offers as well! 184 Main St N, Mount Forest 519.323.4611 www.plumesinteriors.ca
Hosting a Christmas party? extends a personal invitation to you, your family and friends to attend our annual Memorial Candlelight Service.
You’re in luck...
We Cater! «Specialty Wraps «Locally Sourced Meat «Italian Inspired Meals This service is held in loving memory of those who have passed away and it is time for reflection to honour the lives that have graciously touched ours. You are invited to attend the service on
Saturday, December 14 at 3 p.m. Mount Forest United Church 175 Queen Street East, Mount Forest
360 Main St. N. Mount Forest
519.323.WRAP (9727)
RSVP by Dec. 4 to 519.323.2631 or 1.844.323.2631 info@englandfuneralhome.com Refreshments will be served following the service
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25TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW & SALE SUN. NOV. 24
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281 Main St S, Mount Forest
519.509.0884
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Wednesday, November 13
Pharmacy
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Mount Forest 129 Main Street South Tel: 519-323-1221 Open Sundays
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519.313.6471
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Holidays
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Nothing puts you in the holiday spirit like the sight & smell of a freshly cut Christmas tr� from Bell’s Creek Tree Farm: Balsam & Fir Trees
Also check out more decoration and lighting options for all your holiday needs! 7580 First Line W. Garafraxa, ARTHUR 519.848.2444 | www.homehardware.ca
FROM OUR FAMILIES
TO YOURS
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