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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday December 3, 2008 - 23 Santa's big scene Kettles and toys The Oakville Salvation Army's annual Christmas Kettle drive is in full swing for the season. It will be all around town until Christmas Eve on Dec. 24. While donations are needed to reach the 2008 Kettle goal of $105,000, so, too, are volunteers willing to stand with the kettles and accept donations. No donations can be collected at a kettle that does not have supervision, so it's important to have enough volunteers for the job. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Kathy Macdonald at 289838-9163. Meanwhile, the Salvation Army's Toy Depot is located at 510 Speers Rd. The depot is the place where people, who qualify, can "go shopping" for their children to pick out toys and stocking stuffers for Christmas. Those who wish to use the depot must register with the Salvation Army Oakville by contacting 905-827-5324, www.salvationarmyoakville.ca or stopping by at 1225 Rebecca St. St. John s United Church is pleased to present An Afternoon with Charles Dickens Join Canadian Actor John D. Huston in his acclaimed one-man performance of A Christmas Carol HERO AT HOPEDALE: Above right, two-and-a-half-year-old Selina Mancuso shares a big hug with Santa as he arrived at Hopedale Mall Saturday by a horse-drawn sleigh. Frosty the Snowman was also there as clown band, Pooky's Gang, far left, shared sounds of the season -- thrilling awe-struck kids like Mancuso, bottom centre, who offers a cookie to Frosty and at top, Troy Wildgen, four, who shakes Santa's hand while his sister Emily, six, looks on proudly. PHOTOS BY NIKKI WESLEY / OAKVILLE BEAVER On Sat., Dec. 6th bring in your TOY and join us for FREE Pizza, Pop & Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies from Noon - 4 p.m. ONLY at the Cornwall Road location. Sunday, December 7, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. St. John s United Church 262 Randall Street, Oakville $20 General Admission Refreshments Included · Traditional Carolling All profits will go to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to help end world hunger. "A Christmas Carol is a powerful one-man theatre in the hands of a master storyteller." The National Post "Absolutely fabulous! Huston brings the work to life, reproducing all of the characters." CBC Radio Ottawa TOY DRIVE With the holiday season fast approaching many of us will be thinking of the children in our community which are less fortunate than our own. In keeping with the Spirit of giving you are invited to participate with the Canadian Pet Connection in their... Tickets are available at 262 Randall St., Oakville or by calling (905) 845-0551 10th ANNUAL TOY DRIVE Bring in a NEW UNWRAPPED toy & you will receive a Gift for your Cat or Dog. Compliments of the Canadian Pet Connection Toy Drive in effect until December 15th. For more information call. Sponsored By THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Sponsored by GLENBURNIE SCHOOL'S Christmas Fair Saturday, December 6 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. th Vendor Marketplace, Tea Room, Leaf Ticket Raffle, Santa's Workshop, Tombola Room, Silent Auction, Fun Photos, Gingerbread House, . . . and more! FREE ADMISSION Fun for the Whole Family! 1500 Upper Middle Road at Third Line 361 Cornwall Road at Allan Street (Near Whole Foods Market) 2035 Upper Middle Rd, E. Oakville (403/QEW/Ford Dr.) 905-847-3299 905-815-0320