Upcoming Events in Durham for November and December

Events to attend throughout Durham in the months of November and December.

November 28, 2011

CP Holiday Train

Starting at 7:15am, at 680 Laval Dr., the CP Holiday Train will pass by, along with great entertainment by Valdy and special guests. Just come with a non-perishable food and/or monetary donation in support of those in need in our community. Parking is available anywhere at the mall. For more info call Feed the Need in Durham at 905-561-3863 or visit us at www.icandonatefood.ca.

November 29, 2011

Armchair Travel Club-Dubai

Join Robert and Nicole Hodge as they share their journey to Dubai and Egypt with a tour through the Sinai Peninsula, Valley of the Kings with a look at the Pyramids. Cost is $1.50, and the event starts at 2pm at the Whitby Seniors Activity Centre. For more information call Amanda Baird at (905) 668-1424.

WCC Networking After Hours - Great Moon Buffet

Starting at 5pm, you can enjoy great food and connect with your business community at Great Moon Buffet. For more information call Carol Dahlquist at (905) 668-4506 ex223.

December 2, 2011

International Day for Persons with Disabilities

The Town of Whitby's Accessibility Advisory Committee, in partnership with the Whitby Public Library, invites the public to participate in its second annual event to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in the stations that demonstrate some of the day-to-day challenges faced by people with disabilities and to see how barriers to full participation can be removed. The event starts at 9:30am at the Whitby Public Library - Central Branch. For more information call Michele Cotton at (905) 430-4300 ex2331.

County Town Singers present "Cool Yule"

Be sure to join us at Simcoe Street United Church, 66 Simcoe St S, Oshawa, Fri Dec 2 and Sat Dec 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets (Adults $20, Seniors & Students $15, Children under 12 $5) available at the door or in advance by calling 905-668-5469 or 905-509-4111. For more information visit www.countytownsingers.com

Bicentennial Tree Lighting

Free family event including the annual Christmas tree lighting, a visit from Santa, holiday crafts, rides, fireworks, BBQ, hot chocolate and live entertainment for both children and adults.  Food donations for St. Paul’s Food Bank will be accepted at this event. Takes place at Esplanade Park, Pickering Civic Complex from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. For more information contact Krystal Ferguson at (905) 420-4660 ex2064

December 5, 2011

Ajax Library: Christmas Storytime

Christmas Storytime Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to drop in for stories, songs, finger plays and crafts celebrating the Christmas season. Takes place at the Whitby Public Library- Main branch at 6:45 p.m. For more information contact libraryinfo@townofajax.com

December 6, 2011

Notables Holiday Concert

Members of the community are welcome to experience the beautiful sounds of the Notable's! Bring your family to Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby - Lecture Theatre, Building 5, at 7pm for exciting fun. For more information contact Liz Wiseman at (905) 430-4055 ex4021.

December 7, 2011

Ajax Library Book Chat: Outside the Wire by Kevin Patterson

Go to the Ajax Library- Main Branch from 7pm to 8:30pm to talk about the book Outside the Wire by Kevin Patterson. New members are welcome. For more information call 905-683-4000 ex8811.

December 10, 2011

Whitby's ScotiaMcLeod's 3rd Annual Door-to-Door Food Drive Blitz

From 10 am to 2 pm Whitby's ScotiaMcLeod will be hosting their 3rd annual door-to-door blitz. Volunteers will be out in the community collecting for Feed the Need Durham. Please contact me Patricia Rieck at (905) 430-3910 for further information and volunteer information.

December 13, 2011

Label Reading for Proper Nutrition

For $2.75 a registered dietician will teach you the good, bad and ugly ingredients in the food we consume. Includes light refreshments, and you must sign up in advance at the Whitby Seniors Activity Centre. Event starts at 2pm, and for more information call Amanda Baird at (905) 668-1424

December 16, 2011

AjaxActing classes Christmas Special 10% off!!!

AjaxActing provides acting classes for kids 8-18 years old. 36 weeks of Acting classes once per week for one hour. For more information visit www.ajaxacting.com and email christine@ajaxacting.com for 10% off the 36-week program. Registration takes place at Archbishop Dennis O'Connor high school Rm#119 at 3pm.

December 27, 2011

Snow White

Risa Productions is proud to present Snow White the musical at the Whitby Centennial Theatre. Shows running from Dec. 27 through to Jan. 7th. For more information e-mail Trudy Moffatt at trudy@risaproductions.com.

Ajax Library Movie Mornings: Cars 2 (rated PG)

From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ajax Library, Main Branch, you can watch Cars 2. Register for this free program in person or by calling 905-683-4000 ex8830 during regular library hours. Registration begins December 12 at 10:00 a.m.

December 31, 2011

Whitby New Years Eve Free Skate