Friday, November 18, 2016

The Spirit of Giving.

Tis the Season of Giving. Here are some great ideas to make this time of year even more special.

The Giving Tree

Changing children’s lives in Mississauga and making wishes come true.

Every year the Giving Tree goes up 3rd week of November. Young children from our neighbourhood who are in need write a letter with their wishes.

If you would like to be a help to Santa, please pass by Saints Martha and Mary Church at 1870 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Mississauga, On L4X 2S5 (905) 625-5670. You just pick up a card from the tree and sponsor the wish of a deserving child.


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Hope for the Holidays-Feed The Hungry In Mississauga - Please Give To The Food Bank‎

www.themississaugafoodbank.org /(905) 270-5589
This holiday season, help hungry neighbours. Just $2 will feed 5 people.Will You Help? · Food For Christmas · Holiday Donations · $2 Provides 5 Meals.


Children can make Home Made Holiday Cards or pictures for nursing home residents
The Beechwood
Address: 1500 Rathburn Rd E, Mississauga, ON L4W 4L7

Donate toys and clothes to the Salvation Army 
Address: 3173 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga, ON L5A 2X4

Random Acts of Kindness

Bring a meal to an elderly neighbor – Do you have an elderly neighbor who is alone during the holidays? Invite them over to share a meal with you. Or bring them a homemade meal. Or even bring them the ingredients for a holiday meal.

Support Local Business. Shop at locally-owned businesses – One of the easiest ways you can give back to your community is to do your holiday shopping at a locally-owned business. Purchase gifts and gift certificates.

Donate to a charity in lieu of buying a gift – This option is not only people-friendly but earth-friendly too. Gift clean water to a family in need through The Water Project. Donate seeds and livestock through Heifer International

Have more ideas? Please let me know and I will add them.

Thank you! 

Fun stuff to do in Mississauga!

Community Calendar Winter 2016/2017


Light up the Square Celebration Saturday November 19th, 2016



Join Celebration Square on Novemeber 19th from 5pm until 9pm when it is transformed into a wintry wonderland at Light Up the Square. There will be skating, carousel rides, a pop up Holiday Street Market and plenty of cheer to go around. Grab a bite from one of their tasty food trucks, and sing along with rising Canadian star Stella Rio, as she raises holiday spirits with her poppy mix of Christmas classics and new music to celebrate the season. Join Mayor Crombie and members of council as we light the tree for the first time this year. Celebration Square - 300 City Centre Drive – Mississauga, ON - celebration.square@mississauga.ca

Mon, November 28, 9am – Sat, December 3, 6pm

103 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON

Annual food drive campaign to support the Compass Food Bank in Mississauga. Drop off a non-perishable food item or a donation and receive a free poinsettia while supplies last! Contact: Jeff Peterson Phone: 905-271-5151
Cost: Free

November 26th- December 11th Christmas Open House (Weekends)
Santa Claus will be dropping by Spring ridge Farm (just a short drive from Mississauga.
Loaded with children and family activities. Paint a glass ball ornament or decorate a freshly baked ginger cooked to take home.
905-878-4908

Free Movies @ Cineplex
December 3, 2016 @ 10:00 am Free Movie Event!
Enjoy free family movies. The films are The Peanuts Movie, The Lego Movie in 3D and Kung Fu Panda 3 in 3D
North of Square One on Rathburn Road.

December 3rd, 2016 10:00am

Nightmare Before Christmas Dog Photos

Sat, December 3, 10am – 3pm
Barks n' Rec 1590 Matheson Blvd unit 8&9 Mississauga L4W1J1
Christmas Holiday Photos @ Barks n' Rec Saturday December 3rd 10am to 3pm 7th annual holiday photo party.
Matt Phone: 905-629-2622 Email: info@barksnrec.com Cost: $20.00 Website: www.barksnrec.com

Superpower Art Hour!
Sat, December 3, 1pm – 3pm
Art Gallery of Mississauga Get art-charged with a Saturday afternoon filled with fun, family arts activities at the Art Gallery of Mississauga! Contact: Sharada Eswar Phone: 905-896-5088 Email: sharada.eswar@mississauga.ca Cost: FREE Website: artgalleryofmississauga.com

A Christmas Carol
Sat, December 3, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Living Arts Centre, RBC Theatre
Scrooge's journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas comes alive with song, dance, special effects and a brilliant cast led by Rod Campbell (nine seasons at Shaw Festival, Ragtime on Broadway) as Scrooge. Contact: Sara Richardson Phone: 905-306-6059 Email: sara.richardson@livingarts.on.ca Cost: 30-50 Website: http://www.livingartscentre.ca/theatre-performances/a-christmas-carol-17

A Mississauga Christmas
Sat, December 3, 8pm – 10pm
Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre
MFC celebrates the season, accompanied by the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra! MFC will perform traditional and new holiday music, along with our annual sing-along and a special version of the classic Christmas poem ’Twas the Night Before Christmas with guest narrator Hazel McCallion! Contact: Mississauga Festival Choir Email: info@mfchoir.com Cost: 35 Website: www.mfchoir.com

"O Come Emmanuel" Christmas Concert
Sun, December 4, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
St. Mary Star of the Sea Church
An afternoon of Christmas Carols and Music, presented by St. Mary Star of the Sea Choir, The Salvation Army Band Ensemble, St. Gregory Ensemble, The Childrens' Choir and John Scerri, all under the direction of Fergus Egan. Tickets available at the door. Contact: Lisa Email: lisa.rinaldo@rogers.com Cost: $10-Adults; $5 Senior/Students

  
Credit Valley Horticultural Society meeting
Wed, December 14, 8:00pm – 9:30pm
South Common Community Centre, Arbour Green Room, 2233 South Millay, Mississauga
To celebrate the season, Jennifer Mark from Sheridan Nurseries will give a presentation on ‘Last Minute Hostess Gifts’. Members and visitors are welcome (non-members $2.00). For more information, please visit www.creditvalleyhort.ca or call 905-822-1606. Contact: Kathy Lytle Phone: 905-822-1606 Email: creditvalleyhort@gmail.com Cost: Non-members $2.00 Website: creditvalleyhort.ca

The Nutcracker Ballet

Sunday December 11th, 2016 2 p.m.
The Living Arts Center-4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
Tickets (905) 306-6000

December 24th, 2016 10 p.m.
Christmas Carols and Midnight Mass
Saints Martha and Mary Church at 1870 Burnhamthorpe Road East. (905) 625-5670



Family Fest - Featuring the "Finding Nemo" Film
Tue, January 3, 2017, 12pm – 4pm
Meadowvale Theatre
Enjoy interactive activities for the whole family! Featuring the “Finding Nemo” film, storytelling, dance, crafts, and more! Presented In partnership with Mississauga Library System and Museums of Mississauga. Finding Nemo Film Show Times 12:15pm and 2:15pm (Doors open at Noon) Phone: 905-615-4720 ext. 2588 Cost: Adult $7, Child $5, Family Pass $15 Website: https://culture.mississauga.ca/meadowvale-theatre


Love to Sing?
January 3rd 2017 – May 20th, 2017 Join the family friendly choir at Saints Martha and Mary Parish, practices are held Thursday evening from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. for Children and Sopranos and 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. for all other sections.
Contact Mike Thornton for more information 416-937-1601


Annual Skate Party February 5th, 2017 Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Chris Fonseca Skate Party! Free! @  Chic Murray Outdoor Rink Burnhamthorpe Community Center 1500 Gulleden Drive, Mississauga

Family Day Mississauga Extravaganza!  
Monday, February 20th, 2017 at the Mississauga Convention Centre from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm for a busy day of family shows and activities. Children under 12 months are free. ADVANCE TICKETS are highly recommended.