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w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER Fr id ay , N ov em be r 1 9, 2 01 0 2 8 209 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST Downtown Oakville (905) 845-2031 www.barringtons.ca Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat 9-5 Sun 12-519813 9 182 Lakeshore Road East Downtown Oakville Tel: (905) 338-0275 www.tosetatable.com Have your 3 Henckel knives sharpened & ready for Christmas for a donation of $5 to be given to a local charity. All Henckel items will be 25% off during the event. For The Cook In Your Life! Henckel Knife Sharpening Clinic FILL OUT A BALLOT FOR A FREE GIFT DRAW www.footsolutions.com 213 Lakeshore Road East Downtown Oakville (905) 339-FOOT (3668) Worth it. The Original Available in Brown or Black Thats what people say. The only problemwith Blundstone boots is that they never seem to wear out. Oh, people try. But after a few years of kicking the bejeez out of them, theyre morecomfortable than ever and still going strong. Expensive? Nope, they get cheaper by the day. Open Tuesday to Sunday. Closed Monday. Year End Sale 174 Lakeshore Road East, Downtown Oakville 905.845.3621 Frames & Sunglasses up to50off Tis the season in downtown Oakville Winter, whether we like it or not, is on its way, bringing with it snow, ice, frigid temperatures and plenty of activities for every- one to enjoy. Downtown Oakvilles Christmas events kick off later this month and run right up until Christmas Eve. Bundle up your famiy and venture out into the crisp winter weather for the following events and check the Oakville Downtown website at www.oakvilledown- town.com for more information on these and upcoming events. Downtown Oakville Tree Lighting Ceremony November 19, 2010 Celebrate the lights, the magic, and the charm of downtown Oakville this Christmas as the businesses kick-off the holiday sea- son with the official lighting of the Towne Square Tree. Santa, and his elves will be treat- ing everyone to hot apple cider and holiday cheer. A special part of this evening is the annual downtown Christmas Carol-sing along with Oakville's Mayor and the Salvation Army Band. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. in Towne Square, followed by the lighting of the tree at 7:30 p.m. Oakville Santa Claus Parade November 20, 2010 Hosted by the Town of Oakville The Oakville Santa Claus Parade has been delighting fami- lies, residents and visitors for over 60 years. Come early to reserve your spot on the parade route as it winds its way through Downtown Oakville starting at 9:00 a.m. For more information, please visit www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca and/or leave a message on the Santa hotline at 905-815-5981. Holiday Magic in Downtown Oakville December 4 - 24, 2010 Discover the magic of the holi- day season in Downtown Oakville. Enjoy your holiday shopping this year for a change as you escape stress of busy mall shopping. Surrender to the charm of Oakvilles old-world ambiance and new-world brand names. Featuring over 450 shops, serv- ices and eateries, "Christmas in Downtown Oakville brings people together with the warmth and friendliness found in our perfect downtown. Strolling Carolers and festive horse-drawn holiday wagon- rides with Santa, delight shoppers along historic Lakeshore Road every weekend. Truly an unforget- table holiday shopping experience. Photo by Riziero Vertolli/Metroland Media Group Santa Claus makes his entrance, along with Dasher, Dancer, Comet and the rest of the reindeer, at the 2009 Oakville Santa Claus Parade. Photo by Karen Newman/Metroland Media Group Ltd. Some of Santas littlest helpers paitently await his arrival at the 2009 Oakville Santa Claus Parade.