Helping hand for Honduran kids
The Education Committee of Friends of Honduran Children is selling Christmas ornaments through Under One Sun’s fundraiser program. All profits raised by the committee will go towards scholarships for youth in Honduras. Children must pay for schooling in Honduras, and by grade seven, which is high school there, the cost becomes out of reach for many families. Often only one child per family is able to continue with their education. These scholarships will help more children attend. The scholarships must be applied for and go to deserving children who are eager to continue their schooling.
The fundraiser ornaments are made out of flattened 55 gallon steel drums by artisans in Haiti. The pieces are cut, pierced and bent with simple hand tools into intricate images and sculptures.
Nine different hanging ornaments are available. They cost $6.50 each and come in the shapes of lightbulb, love (script), maple leaf, mitten, music note, peace symbol, snowflake, snow man, and star, all with a hanging string and bead. The maple leaf and star are hand painted.
There are also three décor pieces available, including a 14.5” wreath ($39), a 6” standing angel ($19), and a 4” nativity ($15).
Ornaments must be ordered no later than Friday. To place an order call Allison at the Friends of Honduran Children office at 705-749-1900. Payment can be arranged at that time. Pick up for purchased ornaments will be at the office, located at 277 George St. N. from Dec. 11-15. Purchase an ornament to bright en your own or someone else’ s Christmas and you help change the cycle of poverty for the children in Honduras and the artisans and their families in Haiti.
Lunch Out
Community members are invited to enjoy a delicious lunch at Activity Haven each Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. This week, Tuesday’s lunch is mushroom chicken rice and mixed veggies. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, and peas is on the menu for Wednesday.
The cost is $6 and includes dessert with coffee and tea. Takeout is also available; just call ahead at 705-876-1670. Activity Haven is located at 180 Barnardo Ave. New members 50 years and older are always welcome.
Benefit Concert
A benefit concert by the Buckhorn Singers and the St. John’s Anglican Lakefield Band plus musicians from the community will take place Sunday at 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 463 Highland Rd.
A free will offering for the Warming Room will be collected. Everyone is welcome.
Calendar
TASTY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at St. Stephen’ s Presbyterian Church, 1140 St. Paul’s St. at Hilliard Street. Baked goods, crafts, new-to-you room, jewellery.
UCW CHRISTMAS MUFFIN PARTY: Mark Street United Church, 90 Hunter St., tomorrow from 9 until 11:30 a.m. All you can eat muffins, jam, butter, coffee and tea, new-to-you, baking and Christmas tables .$4 per person; tickets available at the door or church office. Everyone welcome.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK: Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Edmison Heights Baptist Church ,160 Marina Blvd. Cookies $5 per dozen for short bread, sugar, peanut butter, chocolate macaroons, and more. Light and dark Christmas cake and fudge $5.
Free coffee and containers. Proceeds to Kids Against Hunger Canada, Million Meals Initiative.