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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, December 3, 1997 Section Two Page 3 Find that Special Gift • LA-Z-BOY • Framed prints • Austin Sculptures H • Lamps • Accessories • Decorations .. .And much more H Chairs as low as $399. SB Open 10 a.m. - Midnight, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH Join us for hot cider 28 King Street West, Bowmanville 623-1131 ©j.p. BowmanvillejlA ★ Sports Shop MmMUGMFMAQCm Three Days Friday, Saturday and Sunday December 5, 6 and 7 Purchase a REPLICA JERSEY and we'll give youyout Name and Numbei nn rhe back FREE Winter. Bowmanville 56 King St. West, Bowmanville 623-0322 Dont Miss Bowmanvilles Moonlight Magic Friday, December 5th, 6 p.m. 'til midnight 10% off our Entire Inventory "6 Hours Only" lilt See our store for extended Christmas hours! 13 King St. W., Downtown Bowmanville ©j.p. Downtown Bowmanville Rinas in the Christmas Season Moonlight Magic To put everyone in the spirit of the season, Bowmanvillc's Downtown Business Improvement Area will host an evening of "Moonlight Magic" this Friday, December 5th. Bowmanville's main street will be closed to regular traffic, commencing commencing at six p.m., to allow everyone the added freedom freedom of strolling the downtown downtown until midnight. Garth Gilpin, Manager of the Bowmanville DBIA, estimates 2,000 people will gather for the tree lighting ceremony shortly after seven p.m. Extra portable bleachers will be brought in to accommodate the crowd. Nevertheless, people are advised to arrive early. "If you want a seat in the bleachers, you'd better arrive before seven p.m.," he says. A sing-along of Christmas melodies will mark the start of the program. program. The tree-lighting ceremony ceremony begins at 7:15, with a 15-minute program that includes a message from the Bowmanville Ministerial Association, carol-singing, and the throwing of the switch to light the tree located in front of the Bank of Montreal. This year, the tree will be decked out in blue bulbs in a "tree of hope" theme. The tree lights represent represent a donation to charity charity in memory of a loved one, thanks to the Bowmanville Rotary Club, which has organized this project. Even Santa Claus himself himself can't stay away from the annual Moonlight Magic event. He's expected expected to be back this year. "It is hoped that Santa will find time to drop in to visit with the children and stay a while," Gilpin said. After the tree-lighting, the evening's events are only beginning. A handbell choir known as The Bells of Bowmanville will perform in front of the Bank of Montreal on King St. These musicians are from the Seventh Day Adventist Church and they will help set the Christmas mood with music of the season. Also adding to the sounds of Christmas will be the Salvation Army band and strolling car- ollcrs from the Maranatha Church. The public is welcome welcome to join in the singing. Back again this year arc the horse-drawn wagons wagons which will whisk shoppers along the main street the entire evening. And, of course, the streets will be decked out in their best Christmas finery, finery, including wreaths and garlands. Children will receive a free complimentary complimentary copy of "The Night Before Christmas" storybook storybook courtesy of the Bowmanville BIA. A special Christmas welcome awaits you in the stores of downtown Bowmanvillc. "All arc invited to visit and enjoy Continued on page 4 Moonlight Magic Specials Friday and Saturday December 5th and 6th Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 12 midnight Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Save 25$ on Any Purchases (excluding Linda Lundstrom LaParka's) Leisure 21 King St. W., Bowmanville Telephone 697-1963 ^©j.p. Hey Everybody We'll pay the Taxes on any orders placed during Moonlight Magic Friday, Dec. 5 th 6 p.m. until Midnight CUSTOM DRAPERIES & INTEFff UR HB12J aomumui O C "y 1 G M Jtn V i v - v 34-B King St. W. Bowmanville 623-2826 Hooper's Jewellers MoonUqlit MacjÀc I,I ^ Mcuuf, SpeciaL ^ | tknawjmut Ute it&ie! Citizen Watch Special SflVE 40% 10 Karat Gold Chains and Charms SAVE 15% Fri, Sat., Sun. Open Friday until Midnight Selected | Manufacturer Clearance Assorted Diamond Rings SAVE 50% OFF Diamond Bracelets from yr $ i49°y/ 14 Karat Gold Diamond Stud Earrings $JÇ95 Limited quantities Enter our FREE Draw fora Diamond Solitaire Pendant 10 Karat Gold Birthstone Rings $2995 I Complimentary Gift Wrapping CHRISTMAS HOURS Start Dec. 1 Mon.- Fri. 9-9 Sat. 9-5 _ Sun. 12-5 Your Family Jeweller For Over 50 tears ooper s Jewellers Ltd. 39 King St. W. 623-5747 Bowmanville Watchmaker and Goldsmith on premises ©jr