"It's the most wonderful time of the year...." I've always loved Christmas-time. Truth be told, I love all the lead up to Christmas... the decorating, the visiting, the shopping... and I love the Waterdown Santa Clause Parade. What's great about the Waterdown parade is that it starts at 630pm and every float is decorated with lots of lights to really bring out the festive mood.
I also love that, each float that goes by we seem to say "Oh look there's...." I've mentioned many times in my blog that the longer you live in Waterdown and get to know your neighbours and local business people, you just can't seem to go far without running into someone you know.
For me, after Santa of course, I love to see the pets they bring out for Flamborough Adoptions... all kinds of happy doggies on leash running along the street (usually dressed up in costume, coat or lights) with volunteers from the Shelter.
It's always interesting to see what floats are the same, what ones are new and ones that have alot of creativity to them.
This year the pararde happens Saturday November 26th, beginning at 630pm. Early in the day, people begin putting out their chairs along the parade route to reserve their spot. I'm always impressed by how people respect that and don't move the chairs. People are also very good about making sure that little kids can see everything as well and help to move them up to the front.
This year is going to be fantastic just for the weather alone. Sunny with a daytime high of 12C and possibly a low of 8C and clear skies in the evening... that's my kind of weather!
Don't forget your loonies for the loonie bin, letters for Santa and socks & mitts to give to Helping Hands. Hope to see you there! Merry Christmas.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Best Christmas Home Tour
The Open House began 6 years ago as small event to invite the public to come into the home, see it decorated for Christmas and for people to learn about what Drummond House does. Today the Christmas Home Tour, Bake Sale & Silent Auction has grown into one of the biggest fundraisers Drummond House does. I am honoured to hear that people think the quality of decorating has been compared to the Junior League Home Tour. Each year the event has gotten bigger and bigger. This year it has grown so much that the Bake Sale and Silent Auction along with a few other sale items (Antique Sale & Toonie Sale) have been re-located next door to Drummond House at the Flamborough Baptist Church.
Unlike the Junior League Home Tour, THERE IS NO CHARGE TO VIEW Drummond House. Since it is fully self funded charity, DONATIONS ARE GREATLY ACCEPTED. Visitors are also encouraged to take photos of the decorations and use ideas showcased in their own homes for Christmas Decorating.
You can read more about the Christmas Home Tour, Bake Sale & Silent Auction in the Flamborough Review article... http://www.flamboroughreview.com/community/drummond-house-set-for-tour/
Each year, I get the pleasure to serve up complimentary hot apple cider to visitors as they visit the last room in the house... the kitchen. I hope you will join me Saturday November 19th between 10a-4p at Drummond House.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Best Entertainment
Every town should have a great community theatre, and in Waterdown we have the Village Theatre. It's a great little gem in the heart of the Waterdown Core, right on Dundas Street between Main and Mill... couldn't get more central than that!
They just finished up "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and currently getting ready for their next play "The Mousetrap".
A little about the Villiage Theatre from their website...
| Operating out of the Memorial Hall in the centre of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada for over thirty years, Village Theatre is a community theatre group which produces challenging and entertaining drama, comedy, sometimes even some music! We provide a creative outlet for close to 100 local actors, directors, designers and backstage crew. Many others join simply for the fun and friendship of getting a show on stage. | We're proud of our reputation as the group which does what others wouldn't dare, with memorable productions by playwrights such as Dario Fo, Michel Tremblay and Anouilh; with plays like Top Girls, Equus and Love For Love. We also produce a full-scale children’s play as part of our regular season, giving many children the opportunity to perform. | Recent renovations to Memorial Hall, funded by Village Theatre through various grants, means a classier, more versatile venue that welcomes our audience with style. If you're looking for a social group where you can work hard for no pay, to create magical moments that disappear as soon as they're reached, then you're as crazy as we are - you may as well join us! |
"The Mousetrap"
By Agatha Christie
The Mystery that made History
The Mystery that made History
directed by: Andrew Finnigan
produced by: Joyce Bell
stage manager: Theresa Cooke
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is the longest running play of our time. Enter a dark manor house where you'll join a murderer and a group of complete strangers, one of whom has set a trap to catch the murderer. Mousetrap is a chilling play with a surprise twist ending which has been sworn to secrecy by the audience members since 1952!
Showtimes and Dates:
Friday November 18 - 8:00 pm
Saturday November 19 - 8:00 pm
Sunday November 20 - 2:00 pm
Friday November 25 - 8:00 pm
Saturday November 26 - 8:00 pm
Sunday November 27 - 2:00 pm
Friday December 2 - 8:00 pm
Saturday December 3 - 8:00 pm
Ticket Prices:
$20.00 through the Box Office, at the door and when purchased or at Jitterbug Cafe & Catering and Polar Bay Wines ticket outlets. Group rates for ten or more pre-paid: $15.00 per person.
Box Office:
Phone 905-690-7889 or email: vtwboxoffice@gmail.com Village Theatre and the Box Office opens ½ hour before each performance.To learn more about the Village Theatre and it's upcoming events, please visit their website at:
http://www.villagetheatrewaterdown.ca/
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