Humm Bits - theHumm December 2016

Help the Humane Society

The Arnprior Humane Society was selected as one of two recipients for Valley Heritage Radio’s Holly Jolly Radiothon, which will be held on Saturday, December 3, from 10am to 2pm. Valley Heritage Radio personalities will be on the air accepting pledges. All are welcome to attend the open house and enjoy live music, at 3009 Burnstown Road. The Radiothon will feature musical guests The Countrymen, Dan Paul Rogers, Steve Agnew, Marleen Fawcett, and more. Donations of $20 or more to Arnprior Humane Society are eligible for a tax receipt. Pledges can be made the day of the event via telephone (432–9873 or 1–888–532–9870).

Mark your calendars for the Arnprior & District Humane Society’s annual Pet Pics with Santa. On December 10 and 11, from 10am to 4pm, Santa will be at M. Sullivan and Son Ltd. at 236 Madawaska Blvd. (next to RONA in Arnprior) for pictures with your pet. Children and families are also welcome to get their photo taken with Santa. They will be offering prints as well as digital copies, to easily share with family and friends via email and social media. The digital copy costs $10, prints $15, and you can get both digital and print for just $20.

Valley Voices Christmas Concert

Director Becky Schweizer and the Valley Voices Community Choir invite you to join them for their annual Christmas show! Hear some of the traditional sounds of the season, coupled with some new spins on old themes. We’ve all heard of the extensive gift list from a generous true love, but do you know what happened in the twelve days after Christmas?

Find out at the Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 11 at 7pm at the Almonte United Church. Tickets are $7 at Baker Bob’s or from Valley Voices members, or $10 at the door.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Help the CPDMH Auxiliary

The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Auxiliary is pleased to announce its Christmas Raffle. It’s a win-win! There are three great prizes, and the proceeds will support patient care equipment.

“We’re excited to ring in the festive season with our raffle,” notes Marg LeBlanc, Auxiliary President. “We are grateful to those who have donated the prizes and to everyone who is supporting our raffle.”

First prize is a five-foot bronze Santa to enhance your Christmas decorating; second prize is two box seats to an Ottawa Senators game and a signed book by Wendel Clark, and third prize is a local dining package including a $25 gift certificate from The Beckwith Kitchen, a $40 gift certificate from The Good Food Company and a $50 gift certificate from Your Independent Grocer.

Tickets are one for $3 or two for $5, and are available at the CPDMH Gift Shop, Graham’s Shoes and The Beckwith Kitchen. For details, call the Auxiliary office at 257–2200 x323. The draw takes place on December 16.

Tay Valley Choir’s Christmas Concert

The Tay Valley Community Choir is pleased to once again stage a Christmas concert, this year titled “An 1816 Christmas” to help celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Tay Valley Township. The Choir has selected a series of songs for everyone to enjoy, ranging from some that the settlers of long ago might have sung to help them through “the bleak mid-winter”, to modern-day arrangements that spread joy around the hearth.

“For this concert, our choir will be even larger than last year’s,” says conductor Rebecca Worden. “Get ready for a big holiday sound that will reach out and embrace you! Also, come ready to sing along with favourites for this time of year. We’re really looking forward to a beautiful evening in Maberly Community Hall!”

Accompanying the choir once again will be skilled pianist Mary Lou Carroll. Several choir members will have solo singing opportunities, and joining as a special guest will be flautist Jane Cunningham. As well, word has it that Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus — and possibly The Grinch too — will make an appearance! Oh, and The Andrew Sisters and Elvis will also be on hand!

An 1816 Christmas will take place on Saturday, December 10 at 7pm at the Maberly Community Hall. Admission is $10 per person and refreshments will be on hand following the concert. Food or other donations to The Table can be made that evening and will be most welcome. Special thanks to Tay Valley Township and Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra for supporting this event!

Happy Local Holidays! - theHumm December 2016

By Kris and Rob Riendeau

Here at theHumm we’re big on local economies. The retail and service businesses in the small towns that we cover play a huge role in the cultural life of those towns. Each store, restaurant, or sma......

Humm Bits - theHumm December 2016