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t m m m z o m 30 2 8 m petting zoo and pony rides continue to be festival favorites by rena galanis advertising features farm and exotic animals contin ue to be star attractions at festi- best wishes for the jl 9cociday season ralph aselin councillor ward 5 town of markham congratulations markham village festival of lights celebrates its 12 year vals and fairs and this years festival of lights will be host to one of the most popular group of furry friends alex lasalles petting zoo the fun aspect of our petting zoo is the fact that children and adults can walk right into the corale and get right up close to the animals lasalle says kids have that oppor tunity less and less because many of them live in big cities and dont go to visit farms unless a friend or rela tive of their parents own one the menagerie will include miniature goats chinese chick ens barnyard ducks rabbits a pony zebu cecilian donkeys young camel lambs jacob sheep and some young south american llamas join the celebration bring your family and enjoy the evening david h tsubouchi mp p markham constituency office 8901 woodbine ave suite 201 markham ontario l3r 4y9 tel 905 3051935 fax 905 3051938 pony rides will also be avail able near the petting zoo on festival night weather permit ting lasalle has been raising animals for the last 26 years and originally launched the idea for the petting zoo at a seniors home hes been busy ever since he adds and continues to take part in exhibi tions fairs small festivals and the like each year with over 200 animals on his farm lasalle includes the ones which can easily adapt to winter weather in shows such as the festival of lights growing up on a farm helped him nurture his love for animals and lasalle maintains that kind of experience is almost a necessity to raise them in a fulltime capacity petting zoo favorites are the baby earner and donkey he says but children just enjoy being around and up close to the animals they have a lot of fun look for alex lasalles petting zoo during the festival of lights on friday nov 29 in the parking lot oh robinson street just off of main street markham the zoo will be open from 6 pm to 10 pm village businesses set stage for holiday delight after 1 1 years launching the holiday season with the markham village festival of lights the event has become part of the tradition of the showroom warehouse clearance sale 35 east beaver creek road unit 2 front entrance discontinued samples end of line designer items artificial floral arrangements trees cactus wire brackets glassvases lamps pedestals cash or visa aii sales final nov 24 dec 8 weekdays 10 4 weekends 124 35 east beaver creek east hwy7 leave r creek c 3 03 u n r- 8 n hwy401 season itself at least in this town the merchants of markham village have diligently orga nized the street party oyer the years and without their efforts there would be no fes- tival the markham village business improvement association bia helps deco rate the street and plan the entertainment for the evening and merchants extend their store hours for the evening serviceoriented business will also open their doors for the evening arid both children and adults can get into the christmas spirit by contribut ing a nonperishable food item with the tooth fairy at dr hunters office at 34a main st markham take part in this years markham village festival admission is free theres plenty of free parking and sights smells and sounds to take the bite out of winter and allowing visitors to drop in for ignite warm wishes and good a treat get to know their area merchants as well as get a head start in putting a dent in their christmas gift list the oldfashioned village atmosphere still permeates the main street and friendly attentive merchants help maintain the oldtime charm will toward neighbors and friends the event takes place friday nov 29 on main street markham north of hwy 7 the street will be closed to traffice the entire evening for additional information please call 9054722462 store your christmas store where you will find the best selection of tree ornaments christmas candles and decor and the friendliest and most helpful staff so treat yourself to a visit soon 1 34 robinson street 2946085 r 138 robinson street markham village warm up over a delicious cup of gourmet coffee and browse were brimming over with gift ideas romantic victorian trimmings for your home j0l thwr mappy tfocidays to 14 y wi yows the ilassic womens fashions v vt i j reg ticket price all fall winter fashions excluding new holiday arrivals drop by for a visit on friday nov 29th receive a free gift open thurs fri until 8 pm open sundays 137 main street n ft a 2 h ot free markham village 1- j2c4i parking at rear