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24 Stouffville Sun-Tribune | Thursday, November 17, 2016 | The Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Program ~ Newmarket ~ Aurora ~ -East Gwillimbury ~ ~ Bradford ~ King ~ Stouffville-Whitchurch ~ EVENTS Aurora Studio Tour features 8 studios AMANDA PERSICO apersico@yrmg.com Take in some local art this weekend. The seven annual Aurora Studio Tour runs Nov. 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour features eight different studios across town and more than two dozen local artists. From pet portraits, contemporary abstract art, watercolour landscapes to nature photography, there is something for everyone to enjoy. There are a number of resident studio galleries: · Campo Studio Arts and Gallery - 97 James Henry Dr., multimedia art by Deborah Campo · Noor Studio - 7 Anderson Place, watercolour, acrylics and oil by Najma Kausar · Gamppart Studio - 27 Johnson Rd., watercolour and pet art by Christa Gampp · Heritage Home Art Studio - 69 Spruce St., multimedia pieces by Shirley Low income families/individuals seeking help this Christmas for food and toy hampers. R EGISTER HER E MONDAY + THURSDAY, 9:30 AM - Noon Salvation Army Northridge Community Church 15338 Leslie St, Aurora (@ Aurora Side Rd.) TUESDAY + WEDNESDAY, 10:00 AM ­ 3:00 PM Salvation Army Toy Depot 14700 Yonge St, Aurora (Old Canadian Tire) Bring 2 pieces I.D. + income/expense proof Artists Christine Valentini (left), Deborah Campo and Carol Beaver are participating in the Aurora Artists Studio Tour this weekend. Binns · Studio Valentini - 94 Old Yonge St., multimedia pieces by Christine Valentini · Gallery 15516 - 15516 Leslie St., photography by Margarete and Ralph Brunner There are also a couple of group galleries: · The Patrick House - 58 Temperance St., featuring six different artists, including Willo Rogrigues, Carol Susie Kockerscheidt/Metroland Applications also found at Food Banks in Newmarket-Aurora-Mt. Albert-Holland Landing www.northridgesa.com/christmas/ A Community Partnership Sponsored by: 905-895-6276 Beaver, Judy Bobsin, Karen Bowen, Alexandra Conrad and Claire D'Aurore · The Hillary House 15372 Yonge St., featuring 15 guest artists from Local Colour Aurora For more information visit aurorastudiotour.com. Pick of the Week features area entertainment, cultural and community events. Send your ideas to newsroom@yrmg.com. PRE-ORDER YOUR 2017 HURRY IN TODAY! cRv FINANcINg Up TO 84 mONTHs civic 5-DOOR HATcHBAcK Hwy 7 MARKHAM HONDA ate N 8220 Kennedy Road · Markham (Kennedy & 407) yorkregion.com ville g Union K en 905-477-2451 ne dy www.markhamhonda.com 407 R d. HOURS: Monday: 9am - 9pm · Tuesday: 9am - 9pm · Wednesday: 9am - 9pm · Thursday: 9am - 9pm · Friday: 9am - 6pm · Saturday: 9am - 6pm · Sunday: CLOSED