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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, N ov em be r 19 ,2 02 0 | 8 oakville.ca 2021 Budget Virtual Open House Wednesday, November 25 7 to 8 p.m. 7 p.m. - brief presentation, followed by questions and answers Join us on November 25 for a virtual open house to learn more about the 2021 Budget, Council's key budget priorities, and a chance to ask questions. This open house will be hosted by Councillor Tom Adams, Budget Committee Chair, who will deliver a brief presentation and overview of the 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: • A link with instructions and how to access the meeting will be posted on oakville.ca closer to the meeting date. • Have a question? Submit questions in advance by emailing budget@oakville.ca by November 23, or submit questions live during the meeting. We encourage all residents to participate on November 25 - leave a comment, ask a question, or drop-in and listen in on the session. LEARN MORE: Learn more about the town's 2021 Budget, how to get involved, and explore resources by visiting oakville.ca Oakville residents will be getting a virtual visit from Santa Claus instead of his traditional parade. With COVID-19 restric- tions forcing the cancella- tion of this year's parade, the Town of Oakville has invited Santa to come to town for a fireside chat, which residents can partic- ipate in. On Saturday, Nov. 21 at 9 a.m., Santa will be sitting down with Mayor Rob Bur- ton for a physically dis- tanced in-person chat that will be shared online at oakvillesantaclausparade- .ca for all to enjoy. Children with questions for Santa can make a short video and send this video to events@oakville.ca. If selected, the video will be played for Santa and shared online. "Lucky for us, Santa was available on our originally planned parade date and has agreed to meet with me for a holiday chat," said Burton. "I can't wait to share your questions and videos with him." Once again, cartoonist Steve Nease has created this year's colouring con- test artwork. Artists 10 years of age and younger are invited to colour for a chance to win a phone call from Santa. Winners will be an- nounced during the broad- cast. Video submission guidelines, downloadable colouring sheets and con- test details can be found on the Oakville Santa Claus Parade website, at oakvil- lesantaclausparade.ca. All video and colouring contest entries must be re- ceived by Sunday, Nov. 15 to events@oakville.ca. "The Oakville Santa Claus Parade committee is sending holiday cheer to all past parade participants, sponsors and volunteers," said committee chair Coun. Cathy Duddeck in a release. "We look forward to cel- ebrating with you in per- son when it is safe to do so. Rest assured, Santa will be making his regular stop in Oakville on Dec. 24 as part of his usual delivery route." The Oakville Profes- sional Firefighters Associ- ation is launching its 28th annual holiday food and toy drive. The fire department is requesting gift cards in lieu of toys and food items this year. Donations can be dropped off at any Town of Oakville community cen- tre or library between Nov. 21 and Dec. 18. Visit oakvillesanta- clausparade.ca for details. Oakville families are al- so reminded that Canada Post is helping Oakville residents reach Santa via mail. Letters to Santa can be sent to: Santa Claus, North Pole, HOH OHO. No postage is required. ENJOY A VIRTUAL VISIT WITH SANTA TOWN HOSTS ONLINE FIRESIDE CHAT IN LIEU OF PARADE Thousands lined downtown streets to take in the annual Oakville Santa Claus Parade with its costumed characters, floats, marching band and the star of the Parade Santa arriving in his sleigh pulled by his reindeer. Graham Paine/Torstar NEWS Dine In • Takout Order Online Established in 1973, El Spero is a family owned and operated restaurant proudly serving the community for over 47 years. Come visit us in beautiful Bronte Village! Tuesday-Friday 11am - 8:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 8:30pm & Sunday 8:30am - 3pm. www.elspero.ca | 905.827.4851 2420 Lakeshore Rd West, Oakville 1276 Cornwall Road, Unit C, Oakville Ontario, L6J 7W5 T: 905-845-0767 • F: 905-845-5552 •www.haxelllaw.com • lawyers@haxelllaw.com Personal Professional Service at Competitive Rates Buying? Selling? Re Call us for a quote at 905-845-0767 ext. 223Jameson Glas GOLDGOLD 905-845-0767 ext. 223Jameson Glas