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Lakeshore Advance, 2012-11-07, Page 12Auction to benefit woodland shelter For the News -Record When people think of art they may think of a painting or framed print. Organizers of a one -time -only charita- ble art auction say collectors are donat- ing many different types of art to the Nov 24 event near Exeter. \ Donors to the Collector2Collector 1.j,.Auction have donated unique and qual- ity collectible pieces ranging from a child's toy logging truck (crafted by Bill Siemon), to a decorative birdhouse (handcrafted by Mervin Johnson), to a walking stick, clock, sculptures, base- ball cards, jewellery, coffee-table books, and more unique collectibles. There are also originaj watercolours, prints, and other paintings being donated. Donors receive a charitable gift receipt for income-tax purposes. This charitable art auction with a twist will support the creation of a new Woodland Reflection Shelter. This new pavilion created through community fundraising will be a place to relax, reflect, enjoy nature, and remember loved ones at the Morrison Dam Com- memorative Woods along the South Huron Trail. Generous donors have donated doz- ens of fine collectibles and organizers are hoping they will have close to 100 pieces at the auction. The event takes place at Ironwood Golf Club east of Exeter, and it will include a live auction, silent auction, special 'buy -now' feature pieces, one complimentary drink ticket, and Hors d'oeuvres as well as a cash bar. Tickets are only $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. Live auction starts at 8 p.m. There are only 120 tickets available to the auction, and many tickets were already sold at press time, so organizers encourage you to get your ticket now. The naming of the metal sculpture of an oak tree, designed and produced by students at South Huron District High School, was auctioned at the 2011 Con- servation Dinner in April. During the Nov. 24 one-time auction event, the foundation will announce the naming of the tree, Art at the November art auction may include original paintings in different edia, limited -edition prints, artist ofs, Gushes, remarques, conserva- n editions, stained glass items, hand- crafted pottery, and unique handcrafted pieces such as walking sticks. • If you do not have donations of art, Happy 70th Birthday Dad (Pops) • Lloyd *Mousseau (Nov. 26/11) but would like to support construction of this Woodland Reflection Shelter in Morrison Dam Commemorative Woods, monetary donations are also welcomed and a brochure has been created outlin- ing recognition for donors. Call Ausable Bayfield Conservation for more information. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation says donors are still invited to submit more items to the one -and - only Collector to Collector Woodland Reflection Shelter Auction. Those seek- ing ticket information, or would to donate one or more art items, are asked to contact Sharon Pavkeje or Judith Parker at (519) 235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610. St. Anne's hosts Christmas `fair' Event set for Nov 24 For the News -Record St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School is hosting a one-night event to help developing countries while pro- moting the idea of a fair Christmas here on home turf. From 4:30 p.m. till 9 p.m., the stu- dents for Social Justice group is host- ing a fair Christmas to increase awareness about the importance of being ethical consumers and purchas- ing fair trade whenever possible. Ten Thousand Villages will be selling their projects and there will be infor- mation about fair trade as well as other social justice issues. The event, being jointly hosted by Ten Thousand Villages and St. Anne's, will feature the sale of fair trade chocolate, coffee and tea, Each purchase supports families in the Glo- bal South. Grand Bend WI report Lakeshore Advance Diane Carson, a volunteer for the Christmas Bureau, accepted donations from the Grand Bend Women's Insti- tute at the November meeting. Diane explained how donations were allotted and the gathering of these donations. President Donna Lovie presided for the business meeting. It was noted that April 26, 2012 will be the date for the Annual Spring Awakening. The Grand Bend WI has hosted this event for several years. ROSE (Rural Ontario Sharing Education) Program co-ordi- nator reported on the recent success- ful "X" quilt workshop. The WI book club will meet on Dec. 8 at 2 o'clock. The book to be read and reviewed is, The Heart Specialist, by Claire Holden Rothman. The Grand New to Grand Bend and area? Had a New Baby? Getting Married? First Time Grandparents? Starting a Business? Be sure to call... OME* AGON«* to.a, 1930 Faye Van Oss 519-238-8048 14166473-9941 Welcome Wagon has free gifts and information on behalf of Grand Bend area businesses. www.woloomewagon.ca Bend WI new display at the Grand Bend Library is titled, Christmas Past Memories. A written exercise in getting our homes ready for winter was very interesting. Many activities were accomplished by the ladies including gardening, house preparations and clothing sorting. A social time of play- ing board and card games concluded this meeting. Our December meeting will be a catered meal on Dec. 15 at 12 o'clock. L GION-ra BRANCH 498, GRAND BEND BINGO Tuesday - 7pm MEAT DRAWS Friday - 5pm-7pm ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, November 26th 3-6pm "JIMMY VAIL" NEW YEARS EVE %NCKETS NOW ON SALE . I* $25.00 Each •- ' �. Includes: Party Favours 1. Lite Mai Entertainment by: "THE PERSUADERS Reserve seating tickets available at the bar. "You're only a stranger hen once. EVERYONE WELCOME HALL RENTALS CaII: Sharon 514-440-4444 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 21 r.. • rp �e�nNYd pyo It's a Celebration The Cambrian Shores Baha'i community joined London and area communities in ceiebrati ng the Birth of Baha'u'Ilah, Founder of the Baha'I Falth (1817-1892) on Nov. 12, at the Wolf Hall In London, Local participation M the e��o� is and dance by a variety of young performers Britton directing the London unity Chole; Carta Johnston, clad in a coioutful sari, speaking enthusiastically, with the aid of a slide show, about her volunteer worst in 2010 at the 'Boil Institute for the Development of Rural Women' in kidia, and MC Gord Britton talking briefly and intermlttentiy during the course of the evening, about the birth and childhood years of Baha'u'Ilah. The evening's program ended with a reception. 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