When we think of the Christmas season, we recall most fondly the sound of bells and of children's voices singing the traditional carols. In the annual Christmas concert of the Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers, they will be joined by the Anchor Bay Children's Choir to complete your holiday pleasure.

The Anchor Bay Children's Choir, under the direction of Sue Bohlin, who also directs choirs in the San Francisco Bay Area, will perform "A New Year Carol," and "Pat-a-Pan," plus several other holiday songs.

Following the Children's Choir, the Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers will perform. In addition to ensemble ringing by the fourteen members, there will be community sing-alongs of several children's favorites such as "Jingle Bells." Bill Ballagh will be featured with "Santa is Coming to Town." Sita Milchev will sing "What Child is This?" She will be joined by Jeanne Jackson and Linda Bostwick for a three-part harmony rendition of "Winter Wonderland."

This event is a benefit for the Coast Community Library and Gualala Arts. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. This concert is appropriate for the entire family, and the audience will be encouraged to sing along with the bells and choir on several holiday favorites.

Anyone interested in studying to becoming a bell ringer would be welcomed into the Ernest Bloch Bell Ringers. For further information, contact Jeanne Jackson at (707)884-1761. The Anchor Bay Children's Choir is for young singers 7 to 13 years old. No experience is necessary. If your child is interested in singing with this group, contact Sue Bohlin at 884-5477.

The Gualala Arts Center is located at 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala, CA.