Just 10 Days Away - The Annual Uxbridge Christmas Home Tour

The Annual Christmas Home Tour on Saturday November 14th 2009

Once again this year the recipient of the monies raised is Precious Minds a local organization that provides support to families of children with learning barriers.

Tickets can be purchased in Uxbridge at Canadian Tire, Blue Heron Books, Presents Presents, Perry Ann's in Port Perry and Inside Out in Stouffville. Tickets purchased prior to Nov 09th are eligible for an "Early Bird Draw" with the wining tickets posted at each home the day of the tour.

Tickets are $20.00 and include coupons from local merchants. Come out and enjoy an opportunity to support a local worthy cause and pick up some nice ideas for getting your home ready for the holidays.

Also remember to drop off your Zehrs tapes at Precious Minds

In remembrance of all who put themselves in Harms way so that we could,
and continue too, be able to enjoy the freedoms we enjoy today.

In Flanders fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

DAY IS DONE

Photo - The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Confederation Square in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Since its installation, it has become traditional to place poppies on the Tomb after the formal ceremony has concluded. - Mikkel Paulson - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

" Step In Thyme" ... Christmas Sale

The Lucy Maude Montgomery Society of Ontario is holding a Christmas gift sale to supprt the work of the LMMSO Society.This is your opportunity to visit the manse while enjoying a drive in the country. Help support this worthwile project by purchasing; quality one of a kind home made gifts with a personal touch, decorations for your home, home baking or preserves.

This Friday or Saturday take a short trip to Leaskdale and visit the Leaskdale Manse, Home of the famous Canadian Author "Lucy Maud Montgomery" and her husband Rev. Ewan Macdonald a Presbyterian minister from 1911 to 1926, It was during her residence here that she wrote 11 of her 22 best selling novels.

Friday November 6th 1 pm to 7 pm
Saturday November 7th 10 am to 4 pm
Cash or Cheques Only

The Manse is located on Durham 1 in Leaskdale just a few minutes north of Uxbridge

Designated as a Provincial Historical site in 1965 and a National Historic site in 1997 the home along with St. Paul's Presbyterian Church are quickly becoming a significant part of the venues that attract tourists to Uxbridge.

The Everything Christmas Store brought to you by the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxillary

The Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxillary is offering an opportunity to double up on your spending, by buying items from their "Tis The Season Christmas Store" you will get some great items and support a great cause.

Don't Forget!

You can purchase your holiday decorations, hostess gifts, Christmas candy, holiday jewelery, teachers gifts and more from the Christmas Store.

Benifits to Uxbridge Cottage Hospital Auxiliary

With all proceeds going to the Auxiliary this is a win win for our community. You can give back to the community through this worthwhile effort by the auxiliary and save on fuel (reduce your carbon footprint) by shopping locally.

The store is located at 20 Bascom Street across from the fire hall and they are open five days a week Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 5pm ... till December 23rd

Halloween Safety Tips

Uxbridge is having a Halloween Parade Saturday October 31st on Brock St starting at 8:00pm

There will be Candy, Bands and Floats
A 60 ft hay maze and haunted house sponsored by Cadbury and Unicef
will be in the parking lot west of the CIBC on Brock St from 5:30

Help Keep Our Kids Safe

Watch Out For The Children On The Roads

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Halloween Safety Tips

• Warn children to not eat any of their treats before they get home.
• Examine all treats carefully before allowing children to eat them.
• use flame resistant costumes, masks, beards, and wigs.
• Avoid flimsy materials and outfits with big, baggy sleeves or billowing skirts to minimize the risk of contact with candles or other sources of ignition.
• Make or buy costumes that are light and bright enough to be clearly visible to motorists.
• Carry flashlights to see, and be seen, more easily.
• Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling.
• Hats and scarfs should be tied securely to prevent them from slipping over children's eyes.
• Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than have a child wear a loose fitting mask.
• Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be of soft or flexible material.
• Smaller children should always be accompanied by an older responsible child or an adult.
• Children should be cautioned against running out from between parked cars, or across lawns and yards where ornaments, furniture, or clothes-lines present dangers.
• Do not enter homes or apartments unless accompanied by an adult.

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