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COMING UP After five years. Music Mania's Christmas show has been cancelled. There was not enough interested singers. dancers and actors. according to organizers. Do not fear. there are still a number of holi- day concerts and events to keep you in the seasonal spirit, Whitchurch-Stouffviue: ’Tis the season for shows, events for seniors, kids Bach to Blues welcomes guests Bella Nove. a women's ensemble and mezzo soprano Jennifer Neveu will be this year's special guests of The Best of Bach to Blues Christmas Concerts‘ Past. which takes place Dec. 13 at 2:30 and 7:30 pm. at Christ Church Anglican. 254 Sunset Blvd. Tickets are $12 in advance from Barthau lewellers as well as Cards TV and Appliance. They are $15 at the door. For more infOrma- tion. go to www.bachtoblues.com Susan Ryman lolns Men of Note The Men of Note will also take up residen- cy at Christ Church Anglican for two shows Dec. 20 at 2 and 7:30 pm. Tea time tradition at museum Soloist Susan Ryman and a brass quartet will also perform. The male choir will belt out well-loved seasonal songs and will put some surprising twists on old favourites. 'hcketé are $20 each. For more infonna- tion, go to www.menofnote.com Immerse yourselfin a by-gone era of Christ~ mas with a Victorian Tea at the Whitchurch- Stouffville Museum Nov. 28. Guests of the 34th annual tea will get to nosh on finger sandwiches. tn‘fle. plum pud- ding and seasonal biakedigmds r The cost is $16 for adfilts and $8 for chil- dren under 12. Seating times are at 11 a.m.. l and 3 pm. Reservations are required. Contact the museum at 905-727-8954. Local seniors will be treated to readings drawn carriage rides. traditional cider and and refreshments as well as a carol sing-a-long baked goods. at the annual Seniors' Christmas Party. which Entertainment will be provided by a hand Sonlors party at Ilbrary Handcme fut sale In Lemonvlllo Are you looking for a unique, handcrafted item for someone on your holiday shopping list? The Country Pastimes Craft and Artisan sale is where you should go Nov. 28 to 30. For more tion. go to www bookoomICo tryPas esArtisanSale It takes place at the Lemonville Commu- nity Centre, 13453 McGowan Rd. The more than 25 artisans include wood tumers. folk artists. glass formers. potters, seamstmsses andchefs» BY SANDRA BOLAN sbolun®yrmg. com takes place at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Pub- lic Library Dec. 2 from 10 to 11:30 am. Admission is free. The library is located a! 2 Park Dr. Check out lights on foot 'Ihe annual Downtown light 'l‘our takes place Dec. 5 Gather at the Main Street (10 station for a 7 pm. departure on foot that will take you throughout downtown to view the fes- tive lights and décor. Some stores will remain open. About 75 people participated last year. Santa parades down Maln St. Santa comes to town Dec. 6. The annual Stouffville Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade starts at 2 pm. at Tenth Line and Aintree Drive. It goes south to Main Street, then west m Ninth Line. This year's theme is Christmas Around The World. It will take about two hours for Santa i0 wind his way through downtown. Youngstels at work at museum Before you head over to the parade. spend the morning at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, which is hosting Elves in the Workâ€" shop at 10 am. Children aged three to 10 will get to deco- rate freshly baked seasonal treats. drink hot chocolate and eat cookies before heading out on a holiday traditions tour of the heritage buildings. flak through fomst with balls on The fee is $15 per child. Prategistration is required. which can be done at theWhitchunch- Stoufiville Leisure Centre. 2 Park Dr. Take a walk through the forest and learn about the holiday traditions of bells and Christmas trees during the Forest Jingle Bell Walk Dec. 13. The walk starts at the York Region Forest's north tract. 17054 Hwy. 48. just south of Auro- ra Road at 10 am. and it goes until noon. The walk is free and for all ages. Bells will be provided. People are asked to bring a non- perishable food donation for a local food bank. Registration is required. contact www.york. cal forestevents. yeeningfi’yorkxa or 1 677-464-9675. The Wtchumh-Stoufivifle Museum's his- toric buildings will come to life with the tradi- tions of Christmas past Dec. 14 from 6:30 to 9 pm. duringjts annual Candleligm 11mg. "Mode bulldlngs get In the splrlt Santa will be on-site There'wiil be horse- canjiage rides. traditional cider and bell choir and the classic tale of "Runs the Night Befom Christmas will be read aloud. Keep the holiday spirit going even after Christmas by taking in Motus 0 dance troupe's A Christmas Carol Dec. 27 and 28 at the Lebovic Centre for Arts and Entertain- ’Adult’s am $16. children under 12 $10. Pre- registration by calling 905-727-8954. Motus 0 shares classic tale ment ‘ Nineteen 0n the Park. Dance, text and video are interwoven into the classic story of Scrooge as he visits his faded hopes and chilling fears. It unveils the true spirit of the season. Shows are at 2 and 7 pm. both days. Before Nov. 27 tickets are $28 for adults and $18 for seniors/students, after that date they are $36 and $22 respectively. For more information. go to www.mne- teenonthepark.ca SUN-TRIBUNE FILE PHOTO