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It‘s Moonlight Madness! On December 10, the first 200 shoppers to spend $25 will be entiâ€" tled to a free handâ€"painted ceramic Christmas card holder from Schmid‘s Gingerbread Junction Collection. Just present your receipts at the giftâ€" wrapping station between 8:30 and 11:30 p.m., which will be located on the upper level, just opposite City For December 17, Oakville Place marketing manager says she‘s offerâ€" ing customers "the gift of time," in order to simplify those lastâ€"minute dashes for the perfect gift. "We‘re putting on extra giftâ€"wrapâ€" pers, because we know that a lot of people leave their shopping to the very end, including me! This is seriâ€" ous shopping time." Kids‘ shopping made easy For the kids, the popular Sears is donating a gorgeous gift basket packed with scrumptious ediâ€" bles. The Bay is contributing a CD portable AM/FM radio double casâ€" sette recorder valued at $200. Free gift wrapping service For added shopping convenience, Oakville Place will offer free gift wrapping service during each Moonlight Madness, from 8:30 p.m. to closine. ADVERTISING FEATURE "%he sights, sounds and smells of Christmas are waiting at L. Oakville Place, where Santa‘s elves are pumng the finishing touchâ€" es on this year‘s Moonlight Madness shopping events. A perennial favorite, Moonlight Madness brings an extra boost of holiday cheer to Oakville Place shopâ€" pers, with music, decoration, smiling faces and much more. The owner of the first envelope drawn containing the correct answers to all 30 clues will win a fabulous Christmas stocking overflowing with more than $2,000 worth of prizes, including a $500 shopping spree, courtesy of the Oakville Beaver. The draw takes place at Oakville Place at the upper level Gift Wrapping Station, at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Among the numerous prizes are: a deluxe weekend for two from radio station Y95, a treeâ€"top angel ornaâ€" ment from ‘Tis The Season, chocoâ€" lates from Laura Secord, a beautiful wristwatch from Times Square, and gift certificates from several stores, including Visage, The It Store, La Senza, and Thomas Galleries. Oakville Beaver readers are espeâ€" cially fortunate â€" they have the opportunity to make Christmas even more spectacular by entering the Oakville Place Mystery Quiz. Enter the Mystery Quiz Each of the six advertisements running in the Oakville Beaver prior to December 3 will contain five clues, one for each store name. The reader must correctly guess all 30 store names, place the completed ads into an envelope and drop it into the ballot box at Oakville Place, located in Centre Court, near Santa‘s Village. This year‘s festivities are spread over three Saturdays â€" December 3, 10, and 17, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. As you enter the mall, you will be greeted by the smiling faces of Sheridan College students, who will be laden with special treats, includâ€" ing hot apple cider. Strolling Victorian carollers from Theatre Sheridan will send you humâ€" ming on your merry way with their rousing renditions of traditional favorites and their infectious holiday spirit. Gingerbread House returns, beginâ€" ning Friday Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m. and running through to Dec. 24. The Gingerbread House is open for busiâ€" ness Monday to Friday 5:30 to 8 p.m., Saturday 1 to 4 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 3 p.m. Children under 12 can shop in priâ€" vacy and safety with the help of elves who wrap and tag the gifts â€" free of charge. All items are under $10 including taxes, and a percentage of the proceeds goes to charity. The first 50 children to shop at the Gingerbread House this year will receive a free Schmid Music Box. Free gingerbread cookies for everyâ€" one during the grand opening on Saturday, December 3 until 11:30 p.m. Dec. 2! Shopping at Oakville Place this holiday season is sure to be a merry good time! fabulous Christmas stocking overflowing with ovef $2,000 worth of prizes including a $500 shopping spree! Look for the clues in the Oakville Stores will be open until Beaver and the Milton Champion this Wednesday. FREE Gift Wrapping from 8:30 pm to closing. 11:30pm! 110 Fine Stores and Services. Just north of the Q.E.W. and Trafaigar Road. 842â€"2140 Open Mon.â€"Sat. 9:30 amâ€"9:30pm, Sunday 11:00 amâ€"6:00pm. wILLE‘S Ho