{"id":7499,"date":"2026-11-12T12:01:40","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T17:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/?p=7499"},"modified":"2026-11-13T14:03:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T19:03:24","slug":"%f0%9f%8e%b6-community-concert-band-of-whitby-holiday-concert-december-5-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/2026\/11\/12\/%f0%9f%8e%b6-community-concert-band-of-whitby-holiday-concert-december-5-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udfb6 Community Concert Band of Whitby \u2013 Holiday Concert &#8211; December 5, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Join us for an afternoon of wonderful music and community spirit!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>St. Leo\u2019s Catholic Church is pleased to welcome the <strong>Community Concert Band of Whitby<\/strong> for a special Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come enjoy an afternoon of festive music while supporting our parish and two wonderful community initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concert Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, December 5, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 2:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> St. Leo\u2019s Catholic Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 130 Watford Street, Whitby, ON L1M 1H2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pay-What-You-Can Admission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the concert is moving to a pay-what-you-can donation model instead of ticket sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested donations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Children:<\/strong> $5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adults:<\/strong> $10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cash is preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>50% of all proceeds will be donated to St. Leo\u2019s Catholic Church.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Our Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the concert, donations will also be collected for two charitable initiatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Operation Cozy Toes<\/strong> \u2013 Donations of socks to help those in need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Toy Mountain<\/strong> \u2013 Donations of toys to help make the holiday season brighter for children and families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">50\/50 Prize<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss your chance to participate in the 50\/50 draw for an opportunity to win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring your family and friends and enjoy an afternoon of great music, generosity, and community spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitbyband.com\">www.whitbyband.com<\/a> or follow <strong>@whitbyband<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We look forward to seeing you there!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Whitby-Band_2026.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Whitby-Band_2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Whitby-Band_2026.png 697w, https:\/\/stleothegreat.ca\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Whitby-Band_2026-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us for an afternoon of wonderful music and community spirit! 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