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Kettle campaign helps out all year long Continued from page 1 3 · Thursday, November 22, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Kettle Co-ordinator Cassandra Lefterys at 905-827-5324, ext. 28 or kettlecoordinator@ live.ca. Organizers hope the kettle campaign will raise $135,000 -- last year, with a push in the last few days, The Salvation Army exceeded its $130,000 goal to raise $164,000. "We set our goal modestly again this year, just realizing we're still in tough economic times. We managed to surpass our goal last year, but we just thought $135,000 was a more realistic goal," Chaney said. The kettle campaign raises funds The Salvation Army uses to help those in need at Christmas, such as providing food vouchers to buy a holiday meal. It is also the organization's largest cash drive and helps it fund its community programs beyond the holidays. The local campaign officially ends Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) with a luminary event, known as The Festival of Lights, put on by the Fairway Hills Community Association -- the neighbourhood streets are lit by luminaries, commonly known as Santa's Runway, and donations for The Salvation Army are accepted as part of the event. Kettle locations include: · Oakville Place, 240 Leighland Ave. · Hopedale Mall, 1515 Rebecca St. · Walmart, 234 Hays Blvd. · Real Canadian Superstore, 201 Oak Park Blvd. · Fortinos, 173 Lakeshore Rd. W. · LCBOs across Oakville But the kettle campaign isn't the only initiative The Salvation Army plans during the holidays. Its Christmas Assistance Program allows families the chance to purchase a Christmas meal through food vouchers to local grocery stores, and also to give their loved ones donated gifts, which they otherwise may not have been able to afford. Applications to the program are open until Dec. 17 through 905-827-6523. The Salvation Army was also at the annual Santa Claus Parade with its Emergency Response Vehicle distributing hot chocolate to the crowd -- and a kettle open for donations. The Kinsmen Club of Oakville also collected food for the Salvation Army during the parade. Meanwhile, Toy Mountain arrives at Oakville Place on Nov. 27 and residents will have the chance to donate new, unwrapped toys for distribution to families in need. "We're always looking for donations particularly for the 13-17 age group. We usually have a shortage of items for teens, who are often forgotten," said Chaney. "Gift cards for local stores are great for kids at that age, as are sports items and equipment, new clothing and any small electronics." Donations are collected twice daily by The Salvation Army and brought to the organiza- tion's Toy Depot, this year located at its 1225 Rebecca St. headquarters -- toy donations can also be made directly there. On Dec. 1, the annual Santa Shuffle, in partnership with The Running Room, comes to town. The event consists of a one-kilometre Elf Walk or five-kilometre Fun Run beginning at The Running Room, located at 156 Lakeshore Rd. E. -- 100 per cent of the registration fees and T-shirt sales go towards The Salvation Army of Oakville. Formoreinformation,visitwww.santashuffle. com. Visit www.salvationarmyoakville.ca for more information about The Salvation Army of Oakville and its initiatives. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Playmobil Toys reg. priced items 20% off Store Hours: Monday closed Tuesday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm Saturday 11 am - 4 pm Special hours in December 22, 23, 24 9 am - 5 pm, closed 25 and 26 BOXING DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS! Ho Ho Ho on each Wednesday in November with purchase of $150. or more (while supplies last) 10% additional Free gift 6430 Kennedy Road - Unit D. Mississauga (at Annagem Blvd.) 905.696.7529 · www.playmobil.ca It's Black Friday until Monday Samsung Galaxy S IIITM Limited Time Price: $ On a 3 year term with a $50 plan/add-on(s). Samsung Galaxy S IIITM 16GB 4 DAYS ONLY November 23 - 26 DEALER LOGO AND ADDRESS GO HERE (dotted line does not print) 2501 Third Line (@ Dundas) Oakville 905-827-7080 Available until November 26, 2012, on a 3-year term with any rate plan or rate plan plus add-on(s) totalling $50 or more per month. TELUS, the TELUS logo, the future is friendly, Clear Choice, PERKS and telusmobility.com are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under license. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 TELUS.