{"id":22346,"date":"2018-11-29T12:56:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T17:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=22346"},"modified":"2018-11-29T12:56:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T17:56:00","slug":"inside-aurora-season-for-the-senses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/inside-aurora-season-for-the-senses\/","title":{"rendered":"INSIDE AURORA: Season for the Senses"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Scott Johnston<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re the type of person who likes to enjoy their seasonal entertainment in live three-dimensional form, rather on some sort of screen, you\u2019re in luck, because once again the Town and various local organizations have lined up a lot of options for us over the coming month.
\nThe unofficial kickoff of this seasonal fun is the recently-completed Santa Under the Stars parade. Those who braved the unseasonable cool and wet weather last Saturday night were treated to a number of bands, floats, community groups, performers and politicians, who made the trek (or ride) down Yonge Street.
\nIf you missed that, this week-end sees an even bigger event; the Aurora Christmas Market. Stretched out over three days near the Seniors\u2019 Centre, it will start with the annual tree lighting ceremony.
\nVarious vendors will be on hand both inside and outdoors for your perusing or purchasing enjoyment. If you\u2019d prefer to just absorb it all, at various stages over the week-end there will also be live reindeer, bands, choirs, seasonal stories, performances of Christmas plays, buskers, children\u2019s crafts and food, including a pancake breakfast. There will pretty much be everything to get you in the holiday spirit.
\nSanta will be back in Town when Hillary House hosts an afternoon with carols, refreshments, and the big man himself. In fact, Hillary House has a couple of week-ends of different seasonal offerings.
\nEarly in December the Menorah Lighting Ceremony will be held at Town Hall, which also includes more food, crafts and music.
\nThis will be followed by Rogers Hometown hockey live from the Aurora Community Centre. While not strictly seasonal, you can\u2019t get much more wintry or Canadian than hockey, and there will be a ton of activities through the week-end.
\nApart from the ones noted earlier, there will be a number of musically-themed events in Town in December.
\nIf bells are your thing then you can take in a handbell performance as part of the Gift of Song Christmas being put on by Aurora United at their temporary home at Trinity Anglican.
\nAt the same venue, the York Chamber Ensemble drops by earlier in December to perform a number of pieces including elements of that holiday staple, the Messiah.
\nThe Seniors\u2019 Centre will be hosting their own choir performance, and there is a seasonal concert at the Aurora Cultural Centre.
\nOf course, the library has a full slate of holiday-themed crafts, movies and other activities throughout the month.
\nEverywhere you go in Town, whether it be shopping of just driving through your own neighbourhood, there will be no end of seasonal lights and displays to enjoy.
\nThe holiday season winds down with Family First Night held early on New Year\u2019s Eve. This event, taking place at the Leisure Complex, features shows, skating, swimming, crafts and more. Plus, you\u2019ll be home in time to ring in the new year at midnight, if you manage to stay up that late.
\nThese events are just ones happening in Aurora. Those venturing further afield will find additional such opportunities in our neighbouring communities.
\nDetails on all of the above events, and probably many other concerts, craft sales, school-based performances and related activities I haven\u2019t touched on, can be found in the Coming Events section of The Auroran, on-line, or by contacting the appropriate venue.
\nSo, if you need a break from the chaos of the season, or when the kids complain that there\u2019s nothing to do, you know better; there are lots of options.<\/p>\n

Feel free to e-mail Scott at: machellscorners@gmail.com<\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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