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PAGE 8B BARROW JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 CAST OF PLAY The cast of “Once Upon a Time” includes the following: (L-R, front row on knees) Megan Nye, Emma Miller and Wendy Mims; (second row on sofa) Dalen Nye, Shawn Mulvey, Quinten Garrison, Miranda Parker, Lynn Mulvey and Noah Mulvey; (third row) Taylor Eberhart, Jessica Miller, Gabriel Miller, Emily Margrave, Victoria Mulvey, Mark Brenneman and Lilly Mulvey; and (fourth row) Stephen Parker, Lauren Montgomery, Carrie Nye, Mike Williams, Andrew Van Dette, Nancy Holmes, Andrew Cornell and Taylor Van Dette. ‘Once Upon a Time’ set in December The Winder-Barrow Community Theatre will present “Once Upon a Time,” written by Jimmy Terrell, in December. The show will be presented Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-6, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m., at the Colleen Williams Theater in Winder. Terrell has lived in Winder since 1975 and served as the Winder Police Chief for 13 years before pursuing a career in private security. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a major in journalism and a minor in English. In the early 1980s, he became a member of the Critic’s Choice Theatre in Winder, where he acted in a number of shows. “Once Upon a Time” was written in 1984 for the the atre group, and he is now allowing the Winder-Barrow Community Theatre to pro duce the show again. “This wonderful play pres ents the religious meaning of Christmas, as well as a num ber of our favorite songs and Christmas stories and is suit able for the entire family,” according to a statement from the theatre group. A grant from the People’s Bank People to People Program, have allowed ticket prices to be lowered. Tickets for children up to age 12 are $5; and ages 13 and up are $10. Santa will pose with audience members for photos after the show. Guests are asked to bring their cam eras to photograph their child with Santa. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the Barrow County Family Connection in order to help provide toys for needy children for Christmas. The second weekend of December will debut “A Tuna Christmas,” a play for older teens and adults and is a com edy about the town of “Tuna” in Texas. The residents of the town are having a yard decorat ing contest for Christmas, and you will meet all of the resi dents during the show. The Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 shows are at 7:30 p.m., and the Dec. 14 show is at 3 p.m., at the Colleen Williams Theater. Tickets are $14 for seniors, teachers, and older students. Adults are $17. Tickets are available at Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office, at 41 S. Center Street, Winder or by calling 770-867-1679. Tickets may be purchased with a credit card at Winder City Hall or by calling 770-867-3106. For more information, visit www.winderbarrowtheatre. org. Season tickets are now on sale for the 2009 Main Stage Season. Tickets are cheaper by the season, since guests will get four shows for less than the price of three. Adults are $50, and seniors, students and teachers are $40. Season tick ets may be purchased at both ticket outlets. Holiday events set at Winder arts center The Winder Cultural Arts Department has announced its Holiday Schedule of pub lic events for the Colleen O. Williams Theater, located in the Winder Cultural Arts Center, 105 East Athens Street, Winder. Launching this Season’s Festivities will be a The Georgia Festival Singers con cert Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. These nine talented and enthusiastic young singers will share a program of carols and songs guaranteed to usher in the season with smiles and warmth. Performed as a cappella, these favorites are presented in concert format with an opportunity for the audience to join in. Tickets are $5 and available at Winder City Hall and at the door. Call 770-867-3106 for credit card purchases. Next up is an entertaining visit to a land of magic and make-believe with the Russell Middle School’s eighth grade drama production of “Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr.” Join Alice, the White Rabbit, the Queen and the rest of your favorites in this musical romp through Wonderland. Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Advanced tickets at Russell Middle School: adults $5, Students: $3 or at the door: adults $7, students $5. To relax from frantic After- Thanksgiving shopping, join us on Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. for a holiday concert featuring Acoustic Musician, Southern Gentleman and Winder Favorite Carroll Brown. Co-produced with the Winder Noon Lion’s Club, this concert is a fundraiser to purchase Tactical Safety Vests for the Winder Police Department. Tickets are $15 and are available from a Noon Lions Club Member, the Winder Police Department, Winder City Hall, and the door. Apalachee High holds ‘Mix it up Day ’ By Haley Hasting Special to the Barrow Journal Apalachee High School got students out meeting new people by declaring November 13, as “Mix It Up Day.” The day has been added to the calendar across the nation as a way to help students cross social boundaries and make new friends. “This is a fun environment,” said AHS stu dent Morgan Scarboro. As part of “Mix It Up Day,” students and teachers were asked to eat with different peo ple at lunch in hopes of making new friends. Students were greeted at the table with a set of questions to ask the people around them. Questions about sports, politics, and future plans encouraged students to think outside the box. “It makes me feel good seeing students hav ing fun and meeting people they didn’t used to know,” said Ms. Mortensen, an English teacher at AHS, who organized the event. Along with the new seating arrangements, students danced the Jig and Cupid Shuffle. Music that hinted at bringing everyone togeth er spiced up the cafeteria while students met new friends and laughed with old ones. The entire lunch period resonated with togetherness that is rarely found in a high school cafeteria. “It’s a great way to make new friends,” said student Joseph Morris. Thanks to organizations like Future Educators of America, Student Council, and the Partner’s Club, students were able to show their school spirit and create new friendships. It was an uplifting experience that made the day a little brighter. Blood drives planned in Barrow County The American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives in Barrow County. •Thursday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Magbee Contractors Supply, 1065 Bankhead Highway, Winder. •Friday, Dec. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Winder- Barrow High School. Through the end of the year, blood and platelet donors will be entered in a contest to win a $1,000 gift card courtesy of the American Red Cross. Blood can be safely donat ed every 56 days. Platelets can be given safe ly every two weeks, up to 24 times a year. Most healthy people age 17 and older, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and platelets. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (448-3543) or visit redcrossblood.org. PRIZE APPLE Six-year-old Wyatt Tuggle bobbs for apples at the Barrow County Christian Academy fall festival. Photos by Jessica Brown READY TO SERVE Jennifer Fumea offers up popcorn dur ing the festival. Barrow County Christian Academy Fall Festival.... FREE FALLING Kristi Brooks holds Nolan as they slide down a ride at the festival. Auburn Elementary announces honors rolls Auburn Elementary School recently announced its honor roll for third through fifth graders. Those named were: Third Grade: Sydney Balom, Gavin Bass, Jason Beaver, Michael Legros, Emily Murphy, Cody Reynolds, Emma Robertson, Alyssa Robison, Arnol Saucedo, Joshua Seals, Daaron Russell, Christian Zahm, Caleb B arnett, Tristan Dotson, Vanessa Haygood, Cavan Krogermeier, Alayna Stephens, Rebecca Tibbits, Anabel Hoolman, Damian Renya, Angelina Allunguleisei, Madison Henry, Cayden Fulcher, Breanna Glover. Also Jacob Loving, Bobby Redmon, Ariel Ross, Rose Warren, Taylor Deadwyler Lloyd Armstrong, Joshua Her, Michael Loe, Jayna Miller, Stephanie Montoya, Stephanie Zapata, Jessica Winkler, Chrystinia Crocker, Owen Muchai, Trent Parks, Joey Smith and Austin Tisdale. Fourth Grade: Austin Jones, Taylor Phillips, Katy Costley, and Karissa McCright. Fifth Grade: Octavio Aguado, Alexandria Beatty, Kaitlynn Pilgrim, Madison Tillery, Cassie Woods, Alexis Deadwyler, Jennifer Dye, Ari Ibarra, Natalia Mobley, Jennifer Brown, Michelle Pak, Brooke Stephens, Sarah Engle, Austin Gibbons, and and Deja Rowe. RMS CAREER DAY Russell Middle School hosted a Career Day on Friday, Nov. 14. A total of 29 speak ers from the business world and six Winder-Barrow High School seniors discussed their choice of careers. The topics covered included agriculture and environmental architecture, construction and transportation, engineering and technology, arts and humanities, business and computer science, marketing and sales, health and medicine, family and consumer science, human service and government and public safety.