Port Williams news

“It’s December in Our Town” was the title of the multicultural celebration of the season held at PWES Dec. 13. It was performed in the afternoon and in the evening to standing-room-only crowds.

The story revolved around a group of students collecting items for the food bank. In the course of their travels they meet people who celebrate the variety of traditions and holidays in their town. They start by singing “December in Our Town”.

Gr. 4/5 Rhodenizer celebrated Hanukkah with their song “Hanukkah” while the three P/1 classes of Monk, Baird and Bowlby told the Christmas story. The first song was the active “Here We Go Up to Bethlehem”.

“Innkeeper” had the children imploring in words and gestures for the innkeeper to find room for Mary and Joseph. Children with tinsel halos and different coloured shimmering tops sang “Band of Angels”, each one raising their hands as they were counted.

Gr. 3 Mackenzie’s Kwanzaa song had a lively beat. Gr. 2 Long’s Divali performance featured beautiful costumes and a two-stick rhythm.

There were a stageful of cool Santas with hats and shades during “Rockin’ Old St. Nick” performed by Gr. 2/3 Serieys.

Elements of First Nations culture were shared during “Spirit of the Sun” by Gr. 4/5 Spicer. An energetic performance of “La Fiesta” by Gr. 4/5 Muttart featured Latin American Christmas traditions.

A procession of students from Gr. 4/5 Harnum bearing candles walked through the gym and onto the stage, where they sang “Seasons of Hope.”

The concert concluded with all of the students returning to the front for a reprise of “December in Our Town”. Music teacher and director Mrs. Frampton, the staff, parent volunteers and students are to be commended for an excellent concert.

The Cogswell skate will take place at the Acadia Arena Sat., Dec. 29 from 2:45-3:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

The blood donor clinic for our area will be held in a different location this time: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kentville.

The first session is Thurs., Dec. 27 from 1-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. and Fri., Dec. 28 from 9-11 a.m. You can book an appointment by calling 1-888-2 DONATE (236-6283) or just drop in.

Remember to bring ID with your full names and signature of full name and photo. New donors welcome.

The Playgroup at the Baptist Church will meet until Dec. 18 and then start up again Jan. 8.

The deadline for applications for Lions Christmas Hampers is Tues., Dec. 18. Please contact Brian Tupper at 542-3432.

Tickets for the Lions Club's Christmas Draw are available from any member of the Club and are three for $5 or $2 each. The draw will be Dec. 19.

First prize is 450 litres of furnace oil donated by West Nova Fuels; second prize is one night's accommodations for two donated by Old Orchard Inn and Spa; third prize is a $50 gift certificate donated by Jungle Jim's; and fourth prize is a $20 gift certificate donated by Port Bistro Pub.

The Fire Department will hold a New Year’s Eve Dance. Tickets are $25 per couple and are available at The Wharf Store or any firefighter.

P.W. United Baptist Church: There will be two Christmas Eve Family Services: one at 4 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. Both are planned for all ages, but the early service will be somewhat less formal.

Greenwich United Church: The Christmas Eve service will take place at 5:30 p.m.

St. John’s Anglican Church: The Sunday School Pageant will be held Sun., Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. The Christmas Eve service will be held at 7:30 p.m., a change from the time in past years.