November to February – Special
exhibit “The Emigrant’s Kist” at the
King Township Museum, free admission,
Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On temporary loan from the prestigious and world renowned National Museums of Scotland, the King Township Museum is happy to present The Emigrant’s Kist. This poignant exhibit tells the story of the
Scottish emigrant during the early days of travel by sea. To make an appointment for a tour outside of our
regular visiting hours please call the
museum at 905-833-2331. The Museum’s address is 2920 King Road in King City.

November 23, 24 – Country Day School’s “Designer Fair” Opening event is Nov 23 from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Nov 24 from 9 to 3 p.m. – with over 30 distinctive vendors in a charming setting. All are welcome. www.cds.on.ca

November 24 - Hike at 10 a.m. Seneca College, King Campus. The Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) presents this 8 km., 3 hrs., slow paced hike. Meet at Seneca parking lot (entry fee is $4 per car). Call Tessa 905 850 1507

November 24, 25 – Kingcrafts Studio Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This 53rd annual sale of unique one-of-akind items includes: fine art, pottery, stained glass, and other fine handcrafted works including enamelled items, hooked hangings and rugs, weaving, silver and stone jewellery, hand-painted silk scarves and more. More info at kingcrafts.ca.

November 30 – P.A. Day Trip to the Royal Ontario Museum, 9 to 4 p.m., $45/person. King Township’s Parks Recreation and Culture invites you to
register. Call 905 859 0056

December 1 –Tea and Cookies with Santa, King Township Museum, 1 to 3 p.m. Discover celebrations and traditions associated with this magical time of year! Children of all ages are invited to have tea and cookies with the Man in Red before he heads out to
Schomberg for A Main Street Christmas. Children can have their pictures taken with Santa and make fun holiday crafts. Admission is $3 per person or $10 for a family of four. 905 833 2331.

December 1 – “A Main Street Christmas”, Schomberg’s Main Street, 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission $5, children 12 & under are free. A fun filled family outing in historic Schomberg with craft & art shows, street performers, carollers, children’s entertainers, fireside readings, children’s holiday creations with the King Township Museum, Santa & his reindeer, the Agricultural Society’s
Schomberg Idol Contest launch and
food glorious food. Santa Parade at 4
p.m. and the Parade of Lights brought
to you by our local farming community
at 8p.m. www.nobleton-schomberg.ca

December 1 – Bolton Santa Claus Parade - 11am. Queen St., Bolton. After the parade visit Schomberg’s “A Main St. Christmas.” from 3:30 to 8:30pm.

December Hikes by Oak Ridges
Trail Association (ORTA)
Dec 3 – 9:30 a.m. Thornton Bales & Jokers Hill. 6 km, 2 hrs, slow pace, some steep hills. Meet at Whipper Billy Watson Park. Call Stan 905- 737- 3966

Dec 9 – 10 a.m. hike to Jane St. & around Mary Lake 6 km, 1.5 hrs., moderate. Meet at Keele St. approx 0.75 km north of 15th SR. Call Ken 647 866 7834.

December 7 – “Blazing Fiddles” – King Township Historical Society’s Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Keele St. Last year’s sold out concert and standing ovations for this talented trio have ensured their return for 2007. Come hear this dynamite group. Call Virginia 905 841 5048.

December 8, 15, 21, 22 – “Christmas By Lamplight” at Black Creek Pioneer Village, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Join us for a special ticketed evening event celebrating a Victorian Christmas with the magic of lamps and candlelight. Great foods, fun crafts and traditional music make for an unforgettable evening. Reservations are required. For Lamplight program with dinner: Adult members $70, Children 12 and under $50. Adult non members $75, Children 12 and under $55. 416-667-6295 or
bcpved@trca.on.ca

December 9, 16, 23 - Christmas Dinners at Black Creek Pioneer Village, seatings at 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Enjoy a traditional Christmas Dinner in an authentic 19th-century setting. Reservations are required. Adults $30, children $15. Contact 416-661-6600, ext. 5256.

December 15 – Hat Workshop with Ninette Gyorody at the King Township
Museum. This 2 – 3 hour workshop costs $30 per person and includes the materials to make your own holiday hat in velvet. There will be light refreshments. Time to be announced. For more information call 905 833 2331.

December 15th from 6:30pm - 8:00 pm - Lions Club of Nobleton is once again Sponsoring a Christmas Skate at the Nobleton Arena. All are welcome. Hot Dogs and drinks will be provided for free to the kids and a visit from Santa will be the highlight!

December 16 – Free Family Skate at the Schomberg Arena. The Schomberg Lions Club presents a free family skate from 2 to 3:20 p.m. Free hot dog and drink for the kids.

December 16 – Christmas Sing-along 2pm. The Gibson Centre, Alliston. 705-435-2828. www.gibsoncentre.com.

January - Hikes by Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) - Call Harold Sellers 905 853 3518 for more information. www.oakridgestrail.org

Jan. 5 & 6, 2008 - 3rd Annual Children’s
Christmas Production Rumpelstiltskin - Blackhorse Village Players - 4 performances only! 1pm and 3pm Sat. and Sun. Please reserve by phone. Tickets $5 each. Parents FREE* with nonperishable food items. (*2 adult limit
per family, must be accompanied by
a child) 905-880-5002. www.blackhorse.
ca.

January 16 to February 2, 2008 - Blackhorse Village Players present the comedy The Trouble with Richard by L.E. Hines. 905- 880-5002. www.blackhorse.ca.

January 19 – Kingfest Concert Series continues at Newmarket Theatre. Top Canadian musicians will be performing. Check www.kingfestmusic.com for the line up. Tickets only $30 plus GST. Call 24 hour hotline at 905 953 5122 for tickets or order online www.newmarkettheatre.ca

January 26 – Robbie Burns Day at the King Township Museum, 2 to 4 p.m. In celebration of the wonderful travelling exhibit The Emigrants Kist, the Museum is happy to present Robbie Burns’ Day! View the exhibit while sampling traditional foods like Haggis and shortbread and be entertained with Fiddle music. Call 905 833 2331. Robbie Burns dinner at Daniel’s of Nobleton - reserve 905- 859-0060 or visit
danielsofnobleton.com

January 26 – First Showcase of the
Schomberg Idol Contest - With a wonderful kick off at “A Main Street Christmas”, the Schomberg Agricultural
Society presents the first showcase of the Schomberg Idol for 2008. Contact www.schombergfair.com for time and place.

February 1 – Family Ski Day The Parks Recreation & Culture Department will be travelling to Snow Valley for a day of family fun on the hills. All ages welcome. $45 per person, includes busing, lift ticket and rentals. Busing available from
Nobleton, Schomberg and King City.
Call 905 859 0056 to register.

February 5 – Nobleton Lions Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Nobleton Community Hall. For
more information call Lion Alan Scott
905 713 2190.

February 9 – Dufferin Marsh Skate & Bonfire from 3 to 6 p.m. on the marsh. Enjoy this 4th annual marsh skate with hot chocolate, coffee and marshmallows. Fun for the whole family. www.rockley.com/marsh

February 9 –Valentine’s Dinner and Dance - The Nobleton Schomberg District Chamber of Commerce’s annual fundraising event at the Imperial Ballroom in Nobleton. All profits go towards beautifying Nobleton.
www.nobleton-schomberg.ca

March 7 to 14 – March Break Camp at the King Township Museum. For more information on this half day, full week camp, call Heather at 905 833 2331.

March 8 – 4th Annual Farm Tour The Schomberg Agricultural Society brings you this outstanding farm tour for only $10 per car. “Sheep and goats” is the theme for the Schomberg Fair 2008 and you will be able to see them in competition on the weekend of the fair. www.schombergfair.com

Mar. 26 to Apr. 12, 2008 - Blackhorse Village Players present the comedy Sylvia by A.R. Gurney. 905- 880-5002. www.blackhorse.ca.

March 29 – Kingfest Concert Series
continues at Newmarket Theatre. Top
Canadian musicians will be performing. Check www.kingfestmusic.com for the line up. Tickets only $30 plus GST. Call 24 hour hotline at 905 953 5122 for tickets or order online www.newmarkettheatre.ca

Check out the Gibson Centre website
for a variety of events occuring weekly - movies, theatre, live musical guests and more. www.gibsoncentre.com.