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Page 10A The Braselton News Wednesday, December 5, 2007 A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC The Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra will be performing live during seven of the ballet’s shows. Gwinnett Ballet Theatre to present The Nutcracker’ The Gwinnett Ballet Theatre has announced its live musical performances for the production of “The Nutcracker.” The Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Orchestra, under the direction of Predrag Gosta, will return for seven of the 11 public performances. The performances will include a live orchestra, which is composed for 30 professional musicians from across the Southeast. Performances featuring live music will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2:30 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 16, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors for live music performances. They are $20 and $15 respectively for recorded music performanc es. Group rates are available. Tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 404-249-6400 or by visiting the Gwinnett Center Box Office at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway. For more information, contact the GBT studios at 770-978-0188. Emergency personnel to hold toy drive CHECK PRESENTED Braselton Mayor Pat Graham is shown accepting a $5,000 check presented by Henk Evers, president and CEO of Chateau Elan, at the steps of the Braselton Library on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Chateau Elan donated a portion of the proceeds from the Lighting of the Chateau to the town library. Chateau Elan donates funds to library The 18th annual Lighting of the Chateau on Nov. 23 brought the excitement and charm of a winter holiday to Chateau Elan Winery and Resort. More than 35,000 lights outlining the buildings, vineyards, and manicured grounds, plus a flurry of Christmas-themed activities and special packages marked the beginning of holiday festivities at the 3,500-acre resort. Prime beneficiary of this year’s Lighting of the Chateau is the new Braselton Library, which received a portion of the proceeds amounting to $5,000 from Chateau Elan. Book signing planned in Hoschton on Dec. 8 Santa Claus and Sparky are teaming up again this year in the third annual Empty Stocking Toy Drive in Barrow County. Joining them in the fund-rais er will be the Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services, Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, and the Barrow County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The drive will be held the first three Saturdays in December. Santa and Sparky will be in subdivisions through out Barrow County. Personnel and units from the fire depart ment and sheriff’s office will join them. There will also be members of the CERT team helping out and showing there Christmas spirit. The Empty Stocking Toy drive will accept new, unwrapped toys for children up to 18 years old. The toys will then be sorted and some will be given to the children that spend Christmas at Peace Place, a shelter for woman and children. The remaining toys will be given to Public Auction "Qpgn The P*itjlic" ^ DlSflB.flSttrtitei mit&ifcilM Fanwr 'ELnaln'iCaW flpMiUfani tr Equim^ni iA Ullili]- Fa' mm Wmnikm L-SOt-231-LB6D biiUE-ni..n bpuiamznr far Eq-^oniurJI llitlii jnd prtfu-tii dVIlldlid 0 dHWA.EQr nLjOk - : rjj" Lfl f -b DjyAiX|ii4iiiIuit . - f" 1 the Holiday Connection. Every toy that is donated to the drive will be given to needy children in Barrow County. If the drive does not make it to each subdivision, resi dents may drop off donations at any Barrow County fire sta tion. Those who want to make a monetary donation may make checks payable to the Holiday Connection. The volunteers conducting the drive will be collecting checks, as well. “I am hoping that with the citizen’s help, every child in Barrow County will wake up to a great Christmas and have toys under the tree,” said Lt. Scott Dakin of the Barrow County Department of Fire and Emergency Services. “With everyone’s help we can make that happen.” The Northeast Georgia Writer’s Club, along with Luna Coffee House, will host a book signing on Saturday, Dec. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. The event will be held at Luna Coffee House, located in the square in Hoschton, at 20 Bell Ave. Several local authors who con tributed to the book will be on hand for autographs. “Our Journey” includes selec tions from well-known author Gloria Stargel. Stargel has many publications in books, such as “Chicken Soup for the Soul” and “Guidepost.” Braselton author Ruthanna Kilpatrick-Bass, who is also fea tured in the book, invites everyone to attend. “Our Journey” is available at Books-A-Million in Lakeshore Mall, Frames YouNique in the Gainesville square and the Northeast Georgia History Center’s gift shop, all located in Gainesville. NOW OPEN AT DUNCAN’S CORNER! 'TtaClb Complete Nail Care for Ladies & Gentlemen fi tr HOLIDAY DISCOUNTS Now - Nov. 30 25% OFF all services with this coupon. 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From the custom-made wreaths on the door to the towering trees in the living area, you’ll have your breath taken away by the beauty and splendor of the homes at Traditions of Braselton. Special incentives for homebuyers will be in place during the Holiday Home Showcase, so make sure you come by to help us celebrate the season! presented by: PEGGY SLAPPEY PROPERTIES, Inc. www.psponline.com