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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, November 18, 2011 · 38 The Sights.The Sounds.The Shops. Downtown Oakville to host annual Tree Lighting Ceremony this Friday Oakville...There is no better way to kick off the holiday season than the Annual Downtown Oakville Tree Lighting Ceremony, so the businesses of downtown Oakville invite you to join them on Friday, November 18th at 7 p.m. with Global TV for the Annual Holiday Sing Along, featuring music from The Salvation Army Band, Enrico Galante and the Master Works Chorus. The official Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. with our special guests Oakville Mayor Rob Burton and Joseph Diodati, Chair of the Downtown Oakville BIA. Guests are also invited to bring along nonperishable food items which will be collected on behalf of the Food for Life and the Oakville Downtown BIA Food Drive November 18th ­ December 21, 2011. Food for Life collects fresh surplus fresh food (baked goods, fruit and vegetables, meat and dairy) from local grocery stores, restaurants and the corporate food sector to help feed those in need throughout Halton Region. Food for Life Hunger Squad is an organization that provides food at no cost to local charities and food banks. Before e o e Santa Sa ta has as to be back bac at work wo in the t e North Pole getting ready for the holidays, he will make a special appearance with his helpful elves and treat everyone to some delicious hot chocolate and fresh apple cider. Bring the family and enjoy all that Downtown Oakville has to offer! Enjoy a meal at one of the many superb restaurants and bistros, get a start on your holiday shopping at our beautiful and unique boutiques and take a walk down our festively lit streets. The Downtown Oakville Tree Lighting Ceremony is brought to you by the businesses and merchants of the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area (BIA) and sponsored in part by Global TV, MercedesBenz Oakville, Empire Communities, Flowers By The Dozen, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, The 3 S's Restaurant, as well as media partners Balance My Life, Oakville.com, The Oakville Beaver, Oakville Shopping News, and West of f the City. The Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area (BIA) was established in 1978 through an initiative of the local business community and with the approval of the local Municipal council. Today, the Downtown Oakville BIA represents over 450 shops and se v ces. services. Wish Tree Tree Lighting Lighti t ng Ceremony Ce eremony IN BEAUTIFUL DOWN DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE NTOWN O AKVILLE FRIDAY A NOVEMBER NOV V EM M B E R 18th 18th Enjoy the delight of twink twinkling white hot apple cider kling w hite lights, lights, h ot a pple c ider Enrico and a Christmas carol caro ol sing-a-long sing-a-long with with E nrico o Galante Galante Countdown at 7:30 pm! and Mayor Rob Ro ob Burton. C ountdown a t 7:3 30 p m! Oakville Contest Downtown nO akville 12 Days Days of of Christmas Christm mas C on ntest November 18 24, 2011 (see website for details) Novembe er 1 8 ­ December 2 4, 2 011 ( see w eb bsit te f fo or d etails) Extended and more than 2,800 parking spots! E xtended Holiday Hours sa nd m ore t han 2 ,8 800 0p arking s pots! www.OakvilleDowntown.com Download your local news app... rought to y you by: y: and ENTER TO WIN an all-new 2012 Toyota Camry LE! Scan this QR code to download your free app or visit www.localnewsappcontest.com No purchase necessary. Contest open to Ontario residents 18 years of age or older. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. One (1) grand prize will be awarded. Approximate retail value of the grand prize is $23,700. Entrants must correctly answer, r unaided, a mathematical skill-testing question to be declared a winner. Contest closes December 17, 2011 at 11:59pm. To T enter and for f complete contest rules, visit www.localnewsappcontest.com. Camry LE toyota.ca