It's freezing cold out. And anti-poverty activists are concerned there is not adequate shelter in the Patch for those in need. And that someone could freeze to death.
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Enter here to win tickets to this great event for Kawartha Food Share.
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It's just off of Wallis, on Merino.
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Jamie Campbell (@uniformgrey on Twitter) showing off her handmade Bloop
A wide variety of arts and crafts from Lucky Jackson (luckyjackson.etsy.com)
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And pretty much down to one lane. Avoid it.
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Looking to cut your own perfect Christmas tree? There are no local tree farmers, but here's some below that are near the Patch (don't forget to call in advance for hours/availability):
KOL Tree Farms (905-987-2263 or 1-800-350-7293) - Newcastle, Ontario - $40
Cut your own: Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir and Douglas Fir
Pre-cut: Scotch Pine, Balsam Fir and Fraser Fir
[***UPDATE November 27, 2011 -- Mackenzie Tree Farm tells us "they won't be open this year (and possibly for the next couple years) as they have had an abundance of customers the past few years and their little trees need to grow."] Mackenzie Tree Farm (705-295-6391) - 1962 Settlers Line, Indian River - $40
Cut Your Own: Spruce or Scotch Pine
-Hay wagon rides and hot chocolate
Murray Tree Farm - Updated Dec, 2015
Phone: 705-656-4912 Apsley- 8 km South of Apsley, on Hwy. 28 (8786) at Long Lake Road. Farm grown, hand pruned, harvest your own, White Spruce, and Scotch Pine. Premium pre-harvested, Balsam Fir and Fraser Fir. Saws are provided. Free shaking and baling. Complimentary hot chocolate, apple cider and candies, in the warm up building. Maple Syrup available, for hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or for a special teacher. Open Saturday and Sunday. Starting Saturday December 5, until Sunday, December 20, 2015. From 10:00 to 5:00
[***UPDATE December 9, 2014 -- Bethany Hills Tree Farm is no longer in business] Bethany Hills Tree Farm (705-277-1868) - 1823 Dranoel Road Northy, Bethany - $35
Cut Your Own: Blue spruce
Barrett's Tree Farm (905-342-2622 or 905-342-2188) - 3141 Williamson Rd, near Cobourg - $30, up to 8 ft
Pine and Spruce
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The Christmas Toy Drive wraps up this Saturday (December 11th) with the Christmas Miracle Broadcast live at Lansdowne Place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is still time to donate your new, unwrapped toy at drop-off locations throughout the Patch.
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The 5th Annual Focus Fair Holiday Craft Sale takes place Saturday, December 11th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, December 12th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Spill Cafe (414 George St. N.)
This is a good opportunity to shop for a holiday gift, as this craft sale has a great selection of unique gifts handmade by local artists.
And supporting local artists/shops in the downtown core is always a good thing.
For more info on the fair, contact focusfair@gmail.com.
[Related: Great Reasons To Shop Downtown This Christmas]
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