As posted on the Innisfil Scope website,
THORNTON NEWS
by Cathie Miller
New Life Community Christian Church will be holding a bake sale on Saturday November 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Thornton Lions Hall.
By supporting the bake sale, residents will help contribute to New Life’s support locally of area food banks, Youth Haven and Christmas Cheer, and global initiatives through Compassion Canada, Samantha’s Purse and Sleeping Children Around the World.
The 41st annual Thornton Community Turkey and Ham Shoot starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday December 3. The event will be held at 6831 County Road 27, one kilometre south of Thornton, and is open to 12-gauge shotguns only. Turkey, ham and bacon can be won. Also, pie slices are being sold around the village, for chances to win a turkey or ham. For more information, call Mike at 705- 458-9279.
The Angus Santa Claus Parade will be held on Saturday November 19, starting at 10 a.m. The parade will run from Peacekeeper’s Park and head across Mill Street to the Essa Recreation Centre and Arena. Once there, children can visit with Santa and enjoy some refreshments. It's always a great little parade, full of community spirit.
St. John Anglican Church in Cookstown is hosting the Bon Accord, the Constable family of musicians, for a concert on Saturday November 19. A silent auction will be held along with the concert, to raise funds for the restoration of the church’s 130-year-old bell tower. Bidding will begin at 7 p.m., the concert will start at 7:30, and the evening ends at about 9:30. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at the door, or by calling Jean Reynolds at 705-458- 9222.
If you have any news, announcements or coming events, e-mail me at thorntonnews@rogers.com, or call 705-458-0869. Bye for now.
