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8- The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 30, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Downtown Oakville gets festive this weekend This weekend the Christmas activities get underway in downtown Oakville. Friday evenings there will be strolling carolers to liven up the streets with their holiday serenades. Be on the lookout for the big guy in red as Santa will also be around town. New this year on Saturday afternoons is the Santa Express. From noon to 4 p.m., take advantage of the free double-decker shuttle bus to help you get around downtown Oakville. The bus will stop at each block on the south side of Lakeshore Road East to let people on and off. Not only is the shuttle bus a convenient way to get to your favorite store, it is also a unique experience for kids of all ages to enjoy. The carolers will be strolling the streets on Saturday afternoons bringing songs of the season to downtown Oakville. On Sundays, downtown Oakville will once again be offering free horse-and-wagon rides for the whole family. The sleigh will be departing from Towne Square every half hour from noon to 4 p.m. and Santa will be on board. The carolers will once again be singing holiday classics through the streets of downtown Oakville. Mrs. Claus has also come in from the North Pole to visit the good folks of Oakville every Sunday. With over 450 shops, services, and boutiques, downtown Oakville has something for everyone on your list. And don't forget to book your reservation at one of downtown Oakville's exclusive restaurants for your holiday get together. Let the talented chefs of any of downtown's fine dining establishments create a magical meal that is sure to impress your friends and family. Every donation helps RIZIERO VERTOLLI / OAKVILLE BEAVER KETTLE DRIVE HELPERS: Oakville Beaver Managing Editor Rod Jerred accepts a donation from sixyear-old Katie Fox at the Oakville Salvation Army Kettle at the Oakville Wal-Mart on Wednesday. Beaver staff from the accounting, editorial and photography departments adopted the kettle for the day to help the Salvation Army reach its fundraising goal of $110,000 this holiday season. Staff members from the Beaver's circulation department and City Parent & Forever Young will be adopting the kettle at Hopedale Mall on Dec. 17-18. To meet its goal, the Salvation Army needs volunteers for individual shifts and other firms and organizations to adopt kettles for a day. To volunteer or adopt a kettle call 905-847-7108 or 905-827-5324, ext 22. SaleSaleSale HOLIDAY LA-Z-BOY FURNITURE GALLERIES SAVE 40% OFF STOREWIDE UP TO $899 $899 DEMI Sofa * *Need www.oakvillebeaver.com Looking for healthy postmenopausal women If you are: · A healthy postmenopausal woman · At least 18 years of age · A light smoker or a non-smoker who does not regularly take medication * * * * it for the Holidays? 1000s of items for Immediate Delivery $549 $549 NOW ONLY * $799 $799 NOW ONLY * DO NOT PAY FERGUSON Recliner months* O.A.C. 1 2 * * LYLE 100% Leather $1799 REESE $1799 100% Leather Dual Reclining Sofa 100% Leather Dual Reclining Sofa REESE $899 SIMON $899 SIMON GRAND OPENING You may qualify to participate in this research study, which may involve an investigational drug, and be compensated up to $1,350 upon study completion. Dual Reclining Sofa * Dual Reclining Sofa Call: 905-629-5777 or Toll Free: 1-888-ARI-5544 Regular hours of operation: Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm & Saturday 9 am to 5 pm 4520 Dixie Rd, Mississauga Comfort. It's what we do. GRAND OPENING www.allied-research.com www.lazboytoronto.com *Prices shown include all discounts. No further discounts on promotional prices and final markdowns. Limited time offer. See in-store for details. A Company of SM ARI is a contract research organization dedicated to the advancement of clinical research. We conduct research for both healthy volunteers and those with medical conditions in a safe and friendly environment. Strong Canadian dollar = lower prices!