It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around town, and there is still plenty of community fun to be had. Here are a few events worth checking out this weekend
Saturday, Dec. 14
Holiday Breakfast, Knox Church, 80 Mill St. N., Waterdown
From 8 to 10:30 a.m., volunteers will be serving up eggs, toast and pancakes, juice and coffee. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child under 12.
Freelton Firefighters Toy Drive, Freelton Fire Station, 1801 Brock Rd.
From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. See the fire trucks and meet the firefighters. Hot dogs will be on the grill starting at 10:30 a.m. for cash donations to Ronald McDonald House. RMHC has asked for donations of new, unwrapped items: baby toys, umbrellas, colouring books, teen gifts, movie theatre gift cards. Also collecting non-perishable items for the Flamborough Food Bank.
Choral concert, St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas
A choral evening from 7:30 to 10 p.m. featuring both Vivaldi's and John Rutter's "Gloria." Plus carols and a holiday market!
Live music, Waterdown Legion, 79 Hamilton St. N.
Enjoy the sounds of the Somekind Band from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cover charge $5. Please also bring along a non-perishable food item for the Flamborough Food Bank.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Campbellville Santa Claus Parade, Downtown Campbellville
Beginning at 1:30 p.m., the parade runs from Reid Side Road, onto Crawford Crescent, through to Main Street/Guelph Line, south to Campbell Avenue and west back to the assembly area on Strokes Trail. Spectators can bring along a non-perishable donation for the food bank.
Christmas in the Woods, Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Rd., Rockton
Program runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8 and 15. The Village will be decorated for the season and there will be delightful activities inside and out. Christmas baking, carol singing, Father Christmas, and a model train diorama will delight visitors. Dress for the weather and enjoy the great outdoors with wagon rides, free popcorn, scavenger hunt, and a lovely walk in the winter forest. Then warm up by the roaring fire, while enjoying some old-fashioned Christmas treats. The General Store and Gift Shop will be open, and the Ironwood will have delicious light refreshments available. Reservations required. For pricing and more info visit the Westfield website.
