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St. Mildred's ushers in holidays with annual Traditions of Christmas event St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School (SMLS) will host its Traditions of Christmas Saturday (Nov. 22). The independent day school in Oakville for girls preschool to Grade 12, opens its doors to the general public for its annual Traditions of Christmas community festival. "This special event has become a much-anticipated tradition for all members of the SMLS community -- past and present -- and every year, we love to welcome those who are not in any way related to the school to spend the day with our community," said SMLS Parent Association volunteer, Nadine Farran-Gatti, who has been working with her co-convenors on organizing this event. The festival opens with a 9 a.m. Pancake Breakfast in the Dining Hall (pre-orders only), followed by a seasonal performance by the Salvation Army Band at 10 a.m. on the main gym stage, a Sentaler Outerwear Fashion Show featuring Millie Moms and their daughters on the main gym stage at 11 a.m., a series of musical performances in the Dining Hall by the SMLS choirs at 12:30 p.m., and at 2 p.m., the Wish List Raffle Draws take place in the Student Lounge. From 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., attendees will be able to browse and shop from the selection of handcrafted goods at the Made-in-Canada Handmade Market. A morning break, lunch, or an afternoon respite will be available at the Christmas Café, featuring sandwiches and pizza, as well as coffee, tea, juices, and a wide assortment of baked goods. Purchase tickets for children for the SMLS Alumnae Association's ever-popular Reindeer Games carnival. Children can also have their faces painted and get mini-manicures. The Kris Kringle Shop and Lounge is for children to purchase gifts. This perennial favourite allows children to shop independently for special gifts. Lots of volunteers are ready to help with choices and budgets. Gifts are wrapped and tagged so that everything stays a surprise until Christmas. Admission to Traditions of Christmas is by donation, with all proceeds going to support Home Suite Hope, a local charitable organization whose services provide transitional housing to a growing homeless population in Halton Region. 27 | Thursday, November 20, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE FRIDAY IN DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE BLACK Plan your future. Apply now. training Be employed that by fall pays. 2015.* Get hands-on *Successful graduates are guaranteed support for finding jobs. February 23, 2015 Electrical Training Program (22 weeks) February 24, 2014 March 9,Training 2015 Program (22 weeks) Electrical Industrial Millwright/Machinist (22 weeks) March 10, 2014 April 13, Millwright/Machinist 2015 Industrial (22 weeks) Home April Renovation 14, 2014 Program (26 weeks) Home Renovation Program (26 weeks) APPLY NOW FOR 2014 START DATES! Chris, Home Renovation Program Kick off your Christmas shopping with amazing sales & promotions! Many sales will be carried over to Saturday in support of Yellow Pages `Shop the Neighbourhood`. For more information, call Call: 905.333.3499 x 121 905.333.3499 x121 Visit: wannatrade.ca or visit wannatrade.ca FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OAKVILLEDOWNTOWN.COM OR DOWNLOAD OUR APP! *ANDROID VERSION COMING SOON