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At Georgetown Hospital Tree-lighting ceremony set for Dec. 5 Twinkling lights, hot chocolate, carol singing, a visit from Santa Claus and much more await you at the 16th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Georgetown Hospital. This fun-filled family event is scheduled to take place in the Hospital courtyard on Tuesday, December 5 with the activities beginning at 7 p.m. Carol singing will be led by community choirs and Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to visit with the children and their families. A magic show will amaze you and the lighting of the tree will put a sparkle in your eye. As an extra treat this year, families can purchase a personalized book made by Create-A-Book, where your child is the star of the story. Hot chocolate and treats will be available, as will pictures with Santa Claus. Parking will be free for those attending the event. Georgetown Hospital is located at 1 Princess Anne Drive. For more information please call 905-873-0111, ext. 8239. In search of the book bargain Heidi Kachel flips through books at the Charity Book Sale held at Fraser Direct recently. Hundreds of residents turned out to find bargain books galore. Photo by Sabrina Byrnes