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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday November 16, 2007 - 9 Salvation Army still in need of toy depot With less than a month until their deadline, Oakville's Salvation Army has yet to find the appropriate office space needed for its annual toys for tots drive. In recent years the charity organization has used donated space to construct a kind of store at which those in need can come and choose a donated holiday gift for their children. "The purpose of this Christmas store is to make people feel like they're getting a hand up and not a handout," said Bev Gardner, Oakville Salvation Army spokesperson. "We want to make people feel like they're in a shopping mall shopping for their children. This way they get to choose something their kids will like, instead of us just showing up at their house with a Christmas hamper and wrapped toys." Holiday Traditions Auxiliary of RBG Christmas Sale Thursday, November 15; 1 to 8 p.m.; Friday, November 16; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, November 17; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Santa at the Gardens Saturdays and Sundays, November 17 to December 23; 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (except Sunday, November 25; 2 to 4 p.m.) SPONSORED BY "The purpose of this Christmas store is to make people feel like they're getting a hand up and not a handout." Bev Gardner, Salvation Army Oakville This year the space needed to make such a miracle happen has yet to materialize. As such Gardner is continuing to appeal to the public for a suitable space, even a warehouse, which the Oakville Salvation Army can use from Dec. 1 to Dec. 22. Gardner says the donated space must also be on a bus route as many of the people who will make use of the toys for tots service depend on buses for transportation. "I'd really love for someone to call and contribute a spot for us," said Gardner. "I know it's asking a lot." While a few calls have come in, the spaces offered so far have been either too small or were lost when someone else offered to pay for them. "I can understand that because money is important to people who are looking to fill up these spaces," said Gardner. The Oakville Salvation Army needs to have this space by Dec. 1, so it can have the store constructed and ready for opening to the public on Dec. 10. "If worse comes to worse we'll probably just have to use the church, but we don't want to do that because there's not enough space," said Gardner. "We're still hoping and praying for a miracle." For more information call the Oakville Salvation Army at 905-827-5324, ext 22. Christmas Movies Sunday, December 16; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Family Discovery Days Thursday and Friday, December 27 and 28; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nature Centre Join us at the Nature Interpretive Centre for family fun crafts, activities, presentations and more. No registration required. Admission applies. Sing with Erick Traplin Sunday, November 18 and December 9; 11 a.m. Sing-a-long with Santa's Helpers November 18, 2 p.m.; November 24, 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.; December 1, 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.; December 15, 11 a.m. Pauline Grondin, storyteller Saturday, November 24 and December 1; 11:30 a.m. Splash N' Boots Sunday, November 25; 1 p.m. Suzie Vinnick and Rick Fines Saturday, December 8 and 9, 1 p.m. e Admit On Watch for Royal Botanical Gardens' float at: · Hamilton Santa Parade · Flamborough Christmas Parade · Burlington Santa Claus Parade W N EIBIT H EX PRESENTED BY Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mediterranean Garden, RBG Centre BUY n .r g e Owwlibn.ca w RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Hamilton/Burlington FREE PARKING · 905-527-1158 Admission applies. RBG members free. St. Andrew's Church Presents A Tour of 10 Homes Decorated for the Yuletide 0 4 de ps to l e r a Christmas Boutique & Tea Room - St. Andrew's Parish Center Saturday December 1, 2007 9:30am - 4:00pm Tickets $30 Tickets on sale beginning November 5th at the following locations: Tuscan Imports Sherwood Forest Village Mississauga (905)-403-8542 Watch Us Fashions 1131 Nottinghill Gate (905)-827-2271 The Added Touch 156 Lakeshore Rd.E. (905)-338-6767 House Warmings 178 Lakeshore Rd.E (905)-339-0202 Morrison House 283 Lakeshore Rd. East (905)-849-1822 The Bronze Frog Gallery 162 Lakeshore Rd. East (905)-849-6338 Raymar Lighting 338 Lakeshore Rd. E. (905)-842-4170 Interior Design House 4047 Fairview St. Burling. (905)-634-3439 Finders Keepers Maple Grove Village Mall (905)-337-0326 The Basketeers of Oakville 2357 Lakeshore Rd.W. (905)-338-6333 Painters Place 478 Dundas West (905)-257-2061 Saturday 10 am - 5 pm / Sunday 11 am - 5 pm This will be a first class show, great quality and wide variety Excellent gift ideas for everyone on your list By the people who produce Christie 3rd Line Highway 5, Dundas St 4th Line S. Traf algar St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre 1280 Dundas St. W, Oakville Adult admission $6.00, Free parking Superb Ukrainian catering at the show On Hwy 5 at 4th Line S., one km east of Third Line antiqueshowcanada.com 1-800-667-0619