Nobleton Notes
Many Christmas events planned for the coming weeks in Nobleton
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174

Nobleton Lions
Upcoming community events in December for the Nobleton Lions Club include the annual skating party, which will be held at the Nobleton Arena on Dec. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m., with free skating for all, and Santa will be visiting to see the children. Hope to see you there.

The Lions club is seeking new members at this time. If you are interested in helping your community become a better place to live while having lots of fun, please call Greg Hill at (905) 859-0895.

Miracle on Main Street at St. Paul's Church
Join us for any one of our three performances of this Christmas musical and get into the Christmas spirit.

Our first performance is this Sunday (Dec. 3) at 7 p.m. The next two performances are Tuesday (Dec. 5) and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited along with their family and friends.

Advent means "coming". Jesus is coming!!! Be a part of our advent worship services as we light the advent wreath this season. Worship times are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 9:45 a.m. This Sunday marks the first Sunday of advent. Nursery care (for children up to five years of age) is provided during our Sunday morning service. Sunday school for all ages follows the service at 11 a.m.

Our new men's Saturday morning study continues this Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Our Annual Book Fair is to be held next Saturday (Dec. 9) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come check out the books, videos, CDs, DVDs, Christmas cards, wrapping paper, 2007 calendars and much, much more. Enjoy coffee, tea and a little refreshment after shopping with a spiritual purpose.

For more information about any of our events, please contact the church office at (905) 859-0843.

Breakfast with Santa at Nobleton United
Join Santa Claus for breakfast this Saturday (Dec. 2) at Nobleton United Church, at 6076 King Rd. (just west of Highway 27). It will run from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. No reservations required. Come and enjoy some pancakes, ham and beverage, with Santa Claus. All children will receive a free gift. The cost is $5 each or three for $12.

For more information call Lynn Dobson (905) 833- 8472.

This Sunday (Dec. 3) is White Gift Sunday at Nobleton United. The service is 11:15 a.m. We will be listening to scripture reading Luke 21: 25 - 36. And joyously singing O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, and O Come, All Ye Faithful. Please join us for our White Gift Service.

Horticulture
Submitted by Hans Nielsen
"The hills look gaunt in russet garb; Against the sky the leafless woods are dark, and in their solitudes the chill wind pierces like a barb." (Clinton Scollard)

Christmas is coming fast, and the thought of what to get for the gardener in the family may be of some concern. The following are a few suggestions gleaned from a summer's notebook.

You invest a lot of time and money in your beautiful gardens, but do not know how to protect them from pests. Now you can, with Garden Ghost, an electronic motion detector that keeps cat, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, dogs and other unwanted animals away from your gardens by releasing a spray that contains HFC134a, a scentless gas that is ozonefriendly and 100 per cent safe for humans, animals, plants and the environment. It is available in garden stores. Visit www.gardenghost. com for more information.

Another device is the Scare-Crow a motion activated sprinkler. When the Scare-Crow sees an animal, it instantly sprays a pulsating three-second water burst. Scare-Crow is easy to install; just connect a garden hose and plant its stake in the ground.

A device for weeding is the Weed Torch. This torch is the most suitable way to rapidly rid your gardens, lawns, walkways and sidewalks of weeds. It is a blowtorch attached to a propane tank, the regulator lets you set the exact flame intensity you want. It can also be used to remove ice from walkways. This device must be operated in accordance with local bylaws.

Another Christmas present that keeps on giving all year is a membership in the Horticultural Society. For $15, you get admission to hear seven top-notch speakers, inspiring garden tours, community projects, summer fun tours, flower shows and many more activities with fellow green thumbs. A membership card also gives you up to 10 per cent off your purchase price at select nurseries. For membership details, please call Tina at (905) 833-0707 or go to www.altflora.com/nobleton

Nobleton library
This Friday (Dec. 1) at 2:30 p.m. there will be a Senior's Tea and a Movie at the library in Nobleton. All are welcome to come to the library at 2:30 and write their letter to Santa. The library will supply the stationery and the stamps. This is a free program, but please pre-register at the library.

St. Mary's Christmas family day
Come on and have some good family fun at the ninth annual family Christmas day, to be held next Sunday (Dec. 10. It starts at 11:30 a.m. with a sleigh ride for the children sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. There are crafts for the children, hot chocolate on arrival at

the Nobleton Community Centre and Arena, a hot lunch served by the Catholic Women's League, Christmas carolling and much more. Tickets are $25 per family. Call Sandra Celebre at (905) 859-3352 or (905) 859-7051 for tickets if you cannot purchase them after Mass.

Nobleton Skating Club
The Nobleton Skating Club is holding registration for its winter skating sessions beginning in January.

Registration will be held in the local arena lobby this Monday (Dec. 4) and next Wednesday (Dec. 6) from 4 until 7:30pm, and next Saturday from 8:30 until 11 a.m.

The sessions begin Jan. 8 and run through until March 31.

This year, the club has added several new classes, and now offers pre-power, advanced adult group, and adult power classes. Canskate sessions are offered Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

For more information, please check out the Web site at www.nobletonskatingclub. com or call (905) 859- 4943.