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19 · Wednesday, November 16, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Find d yourself lf in Kerr Village! ll 17th annual tree lighting and 4th annual toy drive There's no place like Kerr Village for the holiday! Please join us at Heritage Square on Friday, November 18, between 6 and 9 pm, for the 17th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Musical entertainment presented by local school choirs, Infinitely More and Redman Live. Food and beverage samplings provided by neighbourhood restaurants ­ donations to benefit the Kerr Street Ministries. Santa Claus will also be on hand to take early requests. This joyous family event is sponsored by the Kerr Village BIA and the Kerr Community Consultation Committee. In partnership with the Halton Regional Police Service, the Kerr Village BIA is again a proud supporter of the Toys for Tots Programme. Participating businesses will collect new, unwrapped toys, during normal business hours, December 1 through December 20. These items will then be picked-up by the Toys for Tots elves and distributed to local families experiencing economic hardship. Visit www.kerrvillage.ca for a complete listing of Kerr Village dropoff locations. Christmas Wonderland Bazaar Best Lunch in Town! Putting the h final f l touches h on SILENT AUCTION S olling Str lli carollers ll , attic treasures, jewelry, y scottish bakery, y preserves, woodwo d rking & hand-carved, toys, custom pillows, handknits, fashion, gourmet foods, cake pops, organic teas, greeting cards, pottery, y Christmas décor and linens, dolls, gift and Christmas boutique, and much more! Sat., Nov. 19 2011 10am to 3pm Hopedale Presbyterican Church 156 Third Line, Oakville (S of Rebecca) No stress holiday shopping tips (NC)-- Create a 'Visual' l List ­ Knowing what you're looking for before stepping foot into the store will save you on time and stress, so be sure to create a list before leaving the house. Set a Budget, and Stick to it ­ One of the biggest mistakes people make around the holidays is overspending on gifts. Thought goes a lot further than the price tag, so set a budget for each child and don't deviate. Consider shopping with cash only to prevent you from pulling out the credit cards to pay for additional purchases. Determine Holiday Hours ­ Stores may have extended or shortened their regular hours of operation, so be sure to confirm this ahead of time. Just a Click Away y ­ Smart shoppers do their best work from the comfort of their own home and with free shipping on most sites, why not? Skip the endless line ups and shop easy on user-friendly e-commerce. Oakville Academy for the Arts Preschool students, Noah and Alissa, work together to sparkle the garland for OAA's fabulous Santa Claus Parade Float.