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Visit the Christmas Show The dynamic duo behind The Christmas Show has creatively crafted a package of seasonal offerings to be `unwrapped' by shoppers this weekend at Hamilton's Careport Centre. Karen Halstead and Greg Davies, the consumer show aficionados of Red Pant Productions, have spent months creating a festive and energized show they hope will instill in all who enter the doors with the Christmas spirit. The Burlington couple work on contract with the Show Division of Premier Publications and Shows, a division of Metroland West Media Group. They have years of combined sales and special events experience behind them, blending their business histories together four years ago to launch their own enterprise. Their goal is staging quality shows where both consumers and vendors enjoy and benefit from the experience. "Christmas is a great time of year," said Davies. There are plenty of exciting new elements to this year's Christmas Show, the largest one of its kind in the Golden Horseshoe area. It's a prelude to the Christmas rush, an opportunity to discover new seasonal trends, pick out some Christmas gifts and have them wrapped or simply browse while being serenaded by Victorian carolers. "This year we've added more to the show in terms of entertainment," said Halstead. "We've got the Toronto All Star Big Band, the Soenen Sisters who play the cello, harp and flute." There's also the Baker Street Victorian Carolers, who will be strolling amid the crowds. Although only the second year for the Christmas Show, Davies and Halstead have seemingly thought of everything, including a health and wellness component. They promise something different each day of the show. The Christmas Show runs tonight (Nov. 23), 5-9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $10, but anyone bringing a new hat and mittens for the show's Holiday Drive with the Rotary Club of Stoney Creek, will receive half off admission. For information, visit www.thechristmashow.ca. 9 · Friday, November 23, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com M Mark ark Your Your Calendar Churchill Place Holiday Open House Wednesday, December 5th, Monday, December 10th, Wednesday, December 19th, Join us at the Oakville Revera Retirement Residence of your choice as we host our upcoming December events: If your walls could talk, they'd thank you. Great home insurance. Protect your home with the best. And do it at a price that will have your wallet saying "thanks" too. Get to a better StateTM. Contact a State Farm® agent today. 3:00 pm ­ 4:30 pm 2:00 pm ­ 3:30 pm 3:00 pm ­ 4:30 pm The Kensington Oakville Musical Celebration Tuesday, December 4th, Saturday, December 8th, Friday, December 14th, 7:30 pm ­ 8:30 pm 7:30 pm ­ 8:30 pm 7:30 pm ­ 8:30 pm Trafalgar Lodge Holiday Social Friday, December 7th, Friday, December 14th, Friday, December 21st, 3:00 pm ­ 4:30 pm 3:00 pm ­ 4:30 pm 3:00 pm ­ 4:30 pm Indulge in traditional festive refreshments. Personal tours also available upon request. Darryl R Demille Ins Agcy Ltd Darryl R Demille CFP, Agent Oakville 905-842-1020 www.darryldemille.ca Andrew J Heideman, Agent Oakville 905-829-0018 www.andrewheideman.ca Angelo Gualtieri, Agent Oakville 905-257-7773 www.angelogualtieri.com Deborah Bartucci, Agent Oakville 905-337-3276 www.autoinsuranceoakville.ca Call to RSVP for the event and location of your choice. Churchill Place 345 Church St Oakville 905-338-3311 The Kensington Stacey Sutherland, Agent Oakville 905-339-3276 www.insuranceinoakville.com Stephen Ostapchuk, Agent Oakville 905-238-5643 www.stephenostapchuk.ca Michelle Cooper Ins and Fin Sv Michelle Cooper CFP, Agent Oakville 905-826-4900 www.michellecooper.ca Daniel Durst, Agent Oakville 905-847-1898 www.danieldurst.com 25 Lakeshore Rd W Oakville 905-844-4000 Trafalgar Lodge statefarm.ca® 1201310CN State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, Aurora, Ontario reveraliving.com Revera: Canadian owned for 50 years with more than 250 locations. 299 Randall St Oakville 905-842-8408 11228 11.12