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Wednesday, November 28, 2007 The Braselton News Page 9A SANTA ROLLS IN Santa makes an appearance at YearOne’s car show in November, where gifts and money were col lected for Holiday Connection Jackson County. YearOne collects gifts, money for charity Braselton’s YearOne Inc., recently held a charity car show to collect new toys and money for Holiday Connection Jackson County. “I think it’s important to give back to your local community,” said YearOne President Kevin King, “And this is a great cause that we’re happy to help.” YearOne hosts a car show the third Saturday of each month from April through October, with the final show in November, usu ally held in conjunction with Christmas In Braselton (Christmas in Braselton was moved back a week this year, after YearOne’s show schedule was made). YearOne hosts the car shows in the parking lot of its Braselton facility, donating its labor and reg istration fees collected from show car owners (spectator admission is free). Each month’s proceeds are donated to a different local charity or national organization. For November’s show, the vehi cle registration fee was a brand new, wrapped children’s toy. “Every child needs to get a toy for Christmas,” King said. Some show-goers opted to give money in lieu of a toy, and several hundred dollars was collected and donated, to be put towards Holiday Connection Jackson County’s win ter coat drive for children. Additionally, the Braselton Woman’s Club was on hand hold ing a bake sale, with their pro ceeds going to a college scholar ship fund. Santa made an appearance, showing up on a red custom chopper motorcycle, escorted by Braselton police. “Rudolph and the other reindeer are saving their energy for the big game,” Santa explained. The show wrapped up at dusk, with the signature burn-out con test, with cars smoking their rear tires in a specially-equipped area of YearOne’s parking lot built just for such activities. YearOne is the nation’s largest supplier of restoration and perfor mance parts for American muscle cars. Locally owned and operated, YearOne moved from Tucker to Braselton in 2003. CHRISTMAS CAST The cast of the Winder-Barrow Community Theatre’s production of “A Hometown Christmas” gets ready for performances beginning soon. ‘A Hometown Christmas’ ahead December 1-2 The Winder-Barrow Community Theatre has announced the production of “A Hometown Christmas.” The variety show will consist of scenes and songs of the Christmas season and is for children and adults of all ages. There will be scenes performed by children and adults, as well as songs from entertainers of all ages. After the performance, refreshments will be served while children get their picture made with Santa. Performances will be on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.; and on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and students. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to the Barrow County Family Connection to benefit needy families. Tickets may be purchased at Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office at 41 S. Center Street, Winder, or at the Winder City Hall. To purchase by credit card, call city hall at 770-867-3106. Tickets will be held at the door for guests. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended since seating is limited. Shows will be held in the Colleen Williams Theater in the Winder Cultural Arts Center, located at 105 E. Athens Street, Winder. For more information, visit www.winderbarrowtheatre.org. Don't miss voua OppoimMm^ NO PAYMENTS - NO INTEREST FOR 12 MONTHS Call today to reserve you seat, schedule you free evaluation or to receive an information packet. Richard Blue, M.D. www.bluelasergroup.com 3lu£ LASFR P 1 * 4 . ^ (888) 2DR-BLUE qualtiy of life. Intralase - a 100% procedure is clinically shown to to 20/20 and beyond. Bring a better End don't miss a single sight with Intralase. 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The Braselton News will publish holiday reci pes from residents of Braselton, Hoschton, South Hall, Mill Creek, Chateau Elan and West Jackson throughout the month of December, according to available space. ‘Christmas in Lights’ ahead in Hoschton Hoschton Towne Center and MDM Real Estate Group, LLC will present “Christmas in Lights” on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 4-8 p.m. The event will be held at Hoschton Towne Center, located between Ga. Hwy. 332 and Ga. Hwy. 53, near downtown Hoschton. Santa will arrive at 4:30 p.m., and will be available to be photographed with children, pets and entire families. Children may join Mrs. Claus for decorating Christmas cookies. The event will feature Christmas tress, entertain ment and food. Dixie’s Pet Shop will host a fashion show featur ing pet holiday wear at 6 p.m. Chez Femme Ladies Boutique will also present a fashion show in the evening. Celtic Christmas show to be presented Dec 7. & 9 The Winder Cultural Arts Department will present “A Celtic Acoustic Christmas Show” on Friday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9, 3 p.m. The show will feature singers and songwriters Harry O’Donoghue and Carroll Brown. The show will be filled with traditional Celtic, Southern and seasonal songs, complimented by stories and recitations. Brown is an acoustic guitarist and singer/song writer from South Carolina with more than 30 years of experience in the music business. O’Donoghue is from the east coast of Ireland and been performing professionally for 27 years. He lives in Savannah, where he performs locally, and is the co-producer and host of the “Green Island Radio Show” for Georgia Pubic Broadcasting. The show will be presented in the Colleen O. Williams Theatre, 105 E. Athens Street, Winder. There will be an intermission and refreshments and CDs from the artists available to purchase. Tickets are $15 a person and are available at the Winder City Hall, 45 E. Athens Street, Winder. For credit card purchases, call 770-867-3106. Christmas events set in Flowery Branch “A Flowery Branch Christmas” will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1. Festivities will begin at 1 p.m. with a Christmas parade and Santa at the depot until 4 p.m. The event will also feature a magician, a balloon artist, face painting, an inflatable jump and guest vendors. The events are sponsored by Flowery Branch Better Hometown. For more information, call 770-967-6371. Santa to appear at Hoschton Depot Dec. 8 The Hoschton Women’s Civic Club will host its annual “Santa at the Depot” on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. Parents are asked to bring chil dren to the depot to have their picture taken with Santa and receive a stocking full of good ies. The event is free and open to the public. Santa Day set at Farm Bureau The Jackson County Farm Bureau will host its annual Santa Day festivities on Thursday, Dec. 6, from 2-4 p.m., at the county office, located at 2388 Hwy. 129 North, Jefferson. Members may bring their chil dren or pets for free pictures with Santa. Snacks, cocoa and spe cial Christmas crafts will also be offered. For more information, call the office at 706-367-8877 or e-mail Ali Merk at ammerk@gfb.org. "We’ve £ol you on a pedestal! YOU Join us for Customer Appreciation Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st ♦ Enjoy pumpkin bread and hot cider in the lobby ♦ Register to win a Christmas gift basket ♦ Pick-up your 2008 calendar Habersham Bank Member FDIC 770-965-5590 * www.habcorp.com ■ 800-822-0316