The Arthur and Area Community Choir is preparing for the group’s annual cantata event. There are about 40 voices as well as 14 churches of various denominations represented in the choir.
This year’s show, the choir’s 17th annual will feature an original cantata entitled In Bethlehem, written, arranged and directed by Derek Moore of Drayton.
There is no admission fee, but there will be an opportunity for a free-will donation. Event revenue is equally divided between Arthur and Mt. Forest food banks.
Performances will be Dec. 16 at 2:30pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt.Forest, located at 230 Queen St. East; and Dec. 17 at 7:30pm at St. John’s Catholic Church, 131, Georgina Street, in Arthur.
