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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent

Wednesday, December 4, 2002

This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group are hosting an event which you would like listed here, please e-mail us at

Sat., Nov. 23 - Sat., Nov. 30
Ridgetown VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS at Ridge House Museum, an 1875 restored Victorian Home. For information call 519-674-2223.

Sat. Nov.23 - Dec. 22
THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Grand Theatre in London. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m.; addition matinee shows at 2:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $15-$44. Call 1-800-265-1593.

Wed., Nov. 27 - Sun., Dec. 1
Chatham FESTIVAL OF TREES. The Festival features beautiful designer decorated trees and wreaths, gift shops for adults and children, crafts and games and local musical entertainment. Kinsmen Auditorium, Chatham. Call 519-436-2538 or 519-352-3790 for ticket information.

Thurs., Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Council for the Arts presents WINNIE THE POOH at the Jeanne Gordon Theatre, 505 King St., Wallaceburg. A charming musical adventure for anyone who ever loved a teddy bear. Tickets are $10 each or $25 per family and are available at Sobey's and No Frills in Wallaceburg.

Thurs., Nov. 28 - Sat., Nov. 30
A HOME TOWN CHRISTMAS. A Christmas show for the whole family featuring local bands, choirs and performers. Wallaceburg District Secondary School, Webber Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. each night. Visit www.hometownchristmas.ca.

Thurs., Nov. 28 - Sat., Nov. 30
Wallaceburg's Oaks Inn's Acorn Dinner Theatre presents WALLACEBURG CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS. A double booking at a Jamaican time share condo will have you doubled over in laughter. Love is in the air when someone's Christmas goose gets cooked in the sauna, the fruit cake causes visions of sugar plums to dance through your head and the local Reggae band plays a rousing steel drum version of Silent Night. Call 519-627-1433 for information or reservations.

Fri., Nov. 29, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 30, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 1, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg Little Theatre will be holding AUDITIONS for the hilarious comedy, "YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU", to be presented in February/March 2003. Sixteen cast members of various ages are required to fill the roles in the play. No experience is required, only a willingness to learn and to have fun. Auditions will be held at the Von Ayres Cultural Centre, 505 King St., Wallaceburg on the above dates or by special arrangement if unable to attend on the scheduled dates. For further information call 519-627-2534.

Sat., Nov. 30, 11:00 a.m.
Chatham SANTA CLAUSE PARADE, downtown Chatham.

Sat., Nov. 30
Ridgetown VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS EVE at Ridge House Museum. Call 519-674-2223 for information.

Sat., Nov. 30, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
THE NUTCRACKER presented by St. Clair Youth Ballet at the Imperial Theatre, Sarnia. Tickets prices are: Adult $17, Senior $14, Student $11, Children $8. Call 519-344-7469 or 877-344-7469 for more information.

Sat., Nov. 30
Sun., Dec. 1
Ridgetown ARTISAN & HOUSE TOUR WEEKEND. Call 519-674-2223 for information.

Sun., Dec. 1 to Wed., Dec. 25
Wallaceburg LAWRENCE NATIVITY SCENE. Life-sized figurs detail the life of Jesus from his birth to the resurrection. Display at Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle, 35 McNaughton Ave., Wallaceburg. Call 519-627-6413 for information about times.

Thurs., Dec. 5, 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
BLENHEIM CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE at Blenheim Community Village. Entertianment with refreshments to follow.

Fri., Dec. 6 to Sun., Dec. 8
WALLACEBURG LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE. A Christmas tradition that began 19 years ago. Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle, 35 McNaughton Ave., Wallaceburg. Call 519-627-6413 for more information.

Sat., Dec. 7, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WALPOLE ISLAND CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW at Bkejwanong Children's Centre.

Sun., Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.
MICHAEL BURGESS CHRISTMAS COONCERT at the Imperial Theatre in Sarnia. $34.50 admission. Reserved seating. Call 519-344-7469 or 877-344-7469.

Sun., Dec. 8, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Museum in partnership with the Sombra Museum presents HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2002 Christmas Home Tour. Features homes along the St. Clair River decorated for the season with a refreshment stop at the Sombra United Church. . Tickets $12 available at the Museum, 505 King St., Wallaceburg and Minnie's Distinctive Gifts, downtown Wallaceburg or in Sombra from the Sombra Museum or Victorian Square. Call 519-627-8962 for more information.

Mon., Dec. 16 - Sun., Dec. 22
Theatre Sarnia presents DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT, a traditional Christmas pantomime. The play centres around Dick Whittington and his adventures to find fame and fortune. Along the road to London Town, he stumbles across a talking cat and many more interesting characters and creatures. Featuring lively songs, dances and audience participation, it is sure to be a magical night of theatre for the whole family. Monday - Saturday, 7:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. Call the Imperial Theatre Box Office 168 N. Christina St., Sarnia, toll free for more information, 1-877-344-7469 or visit
www.imperialtheatre.net .