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WINTER GARDEN

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Celebrate Christmas with Charlie Brown

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pend an afternoon with Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they share the real meaning of Christmas on stage at the Garden Theatre in downtown Winter Garden.

The show, produced by the Garden Theatre, brings to life the classic animated television special and is appropriate for all audiences. Watch as Charlie Brown, the director for the school Christmas pageant, is tasked with finding the perfect Christmas tree but disappoints his

friends when he returns with the pitiful and puny tree he chose.

The 45-minute show runs Friday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 18. Times are 7 p.m.

Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m.

Sundays. A special sensoryfriendly performance will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. This performance is designed for children with autism, Asperger’s syndrome or other sensory-processing disorders.

The cast includes Logan Hajdukiewicz as Charlie Brown, Brandon Hoffman

as Snoopy, Kelly Mauro as Lucy, Jake Rura as Linus, Ben Campbell as Pig Pen, Amanda Decker as Frieda, Daniel Ott as Schroeder, Holly Fuller as Violet, Emily Miraglia as Sally, Ashlee Ballew as Patty and Justin Enrique as Shermy.

Tickets are $23 ($19 students/seniors) and can be purchased at the Garden Theatre Box Office or online at gardentheatre.secure. force.com. For information, call (407) 877-4736 or go to gardentheatre.org. The theater is located at 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

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Help provide a Christmas, or even a new start in life, for a family in deep need.

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“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER” WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10 WHERE: Winter Garden Masonic Lodge, 230 W. Bay St. DETAILS: Mimi’s Community Theater’s first show is about a small church planning its annual Christmas pageant. Tickets are $8 for children and $12 for adults and can be purchased at red.vendini.com/ticketsoftware.html.

DE-LIGHT-FUL DECORATIONS CONTEST WHEN: Judging is after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, for homes north of West Colonial Drive and Wednesday, Dec. 7, for homes south of Colonial.

DETAILS: Drag out the lights, hang up the garland, put up the glowing Santa and enter your home to win.

Homes will be judged in one of four categories: Best Overall, Best Theme, Most Original, Best Apartment or Townhome. Cash prizes range from $50 to $100. To download an application, go to cwgdn.com and click on Events. Forms should be returned to the Parks & Recreation office by fax, (407) 656-6504; email, recinfo@ wintergarden-fl.gov, or in person, 310 N. Dillard St., by Friday, Dec. 2. For information, call (407) 656-4155.

GOLF CART PARADE AND DRIVE-IN MOVIE WHEN: 5:30 p.m. parade, 6:30 movie Thursday, Dec. 17 WHERE: Parade along the historic streets of Winter Garden. Lineup starts at 4:30 p.m. at Bradford Park, 220 Division St., Winter Garden DETAILS: Neighbors can enjoy the parade from their front porch. The golf carts will travel along the golf cart-approved streets before returning to the downtown pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave. Participants

WINTER GARDEN CHRISTMAS PARADE WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 WHERE: Starts on South Dillard Street, heading north, and goes west on Plant Street.

DETAILS: Take a lawn chair or blanket and head to your favorite spot for this annual event. Don’t forget to look for Santa Claus at the end of the parade.

29TH ANNUAL LIGHT UP WINTER GARDEN WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 WHERE: On and around Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden DETAILS: Join the city of Winter Garden and the West Orange Ministerial should bring a minimum $20 donation (per cart), cash or check, for Edgewood Children’s Ranch. At 6:30 p.m., the city is hosting a free golf-cart drive-in movie at the downtown pavilion.

IN HIS NAME! WE DANCE WHEN: 4 and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 WHERE: Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden DETAILS: Presented by the Centre for Dance & the Performing Arts, this Winter Garden tradition is in its 23rd year. Tickets are are $12 to $15 and are available at gardentheatre.secure. force.com.

JINGLE JOLLY JOG 5K WHEN: 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 WHERE: Oakland Park, 15241 E. Oakland Ave., Winter Garden DETAILS: Kick off the holiday season with the Jingle Jolly Jog 5k, which starts and finishes within the community. The cost is $25 through Nov. 26, $30 through Dec. 2 and $35 check or cash on race day.

Association in welcoming the season with this annual event. Live entertainment from local church choirs and bands, vendors, shopping and children’s activities. A street- and building-lighting ceremony will be held at 6:15 p.m.

Registration is available at trinrun.com and at Tri & Run of West Orange, 56 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. The West Orange Junior Service League is the beneficiary of the race. For information, call Jamie Thompson at (321) 279-3544 or Kim Cannon at (321) 303-2616.

THUNDER IN THE GARDEN WHEN: Registration starts at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4; kickstands up at 11. Judging for the car show begins at 11:30, and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places.

WHERE: Winter Garden Regional Shopping Center, 14001 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden DETAILS: The ride finishes at Gator Harley-Davidson, 1745 E. Main St., Leesburg, for lunch, music, raffles and a silent auction. This ride benefits the Winter Garden Police Athletic League’s Holiday Gifts for Kids program.

The cost is $20 per bike, $10 for additional riders and $20 for cars. To pre-register, go to wgpal.org/thunder-inthe-garden.html.

WINTER GARDEN FIRE RESCUE SANTA RUN WHEN: Between 5:45 and 9 p.m. Dec. 12 through 17 through the neighborhoods of Winter Garden.

WHERE: Santa will be in the city’s northwest on Dec. 12, the northeast on Dec. 13, the County Road 545 corridor on Dec. 14, the County Road 535 corridor on Dec. 15, the Daniels Road corridor Dec. 16 and the Beulah/Marshall Farms Road corridor on Dec. 17.

DETAILS: The Winter Garden Fire Rescue’s Santa Run takes Santa and his sleigh on a moving parade with his firefighter, police and city helpers spread holiday music, treats and good cheer along the way.

To track Santa’s route, visit WinterGarden-FL.gov.

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WINTER GARDEN GIFT GUIDE

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FOR THOSE WHO CRAVE CUTENESS DADDY, MAMA AND BABY PENGUIN DETAILS: Resin figures look like they are carved from wood. Great addition to a holiday scene or for everyday décor.

COST: $39 to $79, depending on size; sold separately WHERE TO BUY: Cambridge

Home Ideas, 27 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden HOLIDAY HOURS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday (until 8 p.m. Friday); noon to 6 p.m. Sunday PHONE: (407) 654-6270 FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/ Cambridge Home Ideas WEBSITE: CambridgeHomeIdeas.com

FOR THE SLEEP-DEPRIVED “NAMASTAY” T-SHIRT DETAILS: This fun, lightweight T-shirt certainly makes a statement about the wearer’s state of mind.

Other colors and quotes are available.

COST: $38 WHERE TO BUY: The Sophisticated Closet, 112 S. Main St., Winter Garden HOURS: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday PHONE: (407) 347-0633 FACEBOOK: Facebook. com/The Sophisticated Closet

FOR THE WINTER GARDEN NATIVE 2016 WINTER GARDEN ORANGE ORNAMENT DETAILS: This limitededition ornament features a hand-cut copper leaf and stem with verdigris patina handcrafted and painted by A.B. Newton and Co. COST: $24.95, comes in a gift box WHERE TO BUY: Online and at the A.B. Newton and Co. booth at the Winter Garden Farmers Market on Saturdays. Check Facebook page

for schedule.

FACEBOOK: Facebook. com/A.B. Newton and Co. WEBSITE: abnewton.com

FOR THE COMPETITIVE TYPE FENCING CLASSES DETAILS: A one-month gift certificate will provide five to 10 hours of instruction in fencing, agility training, blade work and foot work.

Ages 4 and older.

COST: $70 to $90 per month, depend-

ing on numbers of classes per week WHERE TO BUY: Winter Garden Fencing Academy, 44 S. Main St., Winter Garden HOURS: Roughly 6:15 to 8:45 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; daytime classes vary PHONE: (407) 347-3807 WEBSITE: wgfencingacademy.com

FOR THE BEER AFFICIONADO INSULATED GROWLER DETAILS: This DrinkTank gear keeps beer fresh to the last drop and comes in lots of options, such as 32, 64 and 128 ounces; glass and can sizes; stainless steel or glass. Keg cap and other accessories can be purchased separately. Can be personalized for an additional cost.

COST: $5 to $109 WHERE TO BUY: Crooked Can Brewing Company, 426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden HOURS: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday

through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday PHONE: (407) 395-9520 FACEBOOK: Facebook. com/crookedcanbrewingcompany WEBSITE: crookedcan.com

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Enjoy the Sights and Sounds of 98.9 WMMO radio station as you Navigate your way through West Oaks Mall for the holidays” During the remote – we will be registering people to win, the GRAND prizes at the conclusion of the live remote 3-5PM · Awesome on-site giveaways, music-related electronics during a two-hour period… one bigger prize every 30 mins. · “Stop by and take a spin for a chance to win” A FREE DINNER for FRIDAY or A $25 GIFT CARD SHOP SMALL for SATURDAY - One per customer/per family · Spend $500 or more during the remote/between 3-5P and receive a FREE TABLET instantly- proof of purchase during the remote is required **While supplies last. One per customer/per family **While supplies last. One per customer/per family

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NOV 29 10AM-9PM

NOV 30 10AM-9PM

DEC 1 10AM-9PM

DEC 2 10AM-9PM

DEC 3 9AM-9PM

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DEC 5 10AM-9PM

DEC 6 10AM-9PM

DEC 7 10AM-9PM

DEC 8 10AM-9PM

DEC 9 10AM-9PM

DEC 10 9AM-9PM

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DEC 12 10AM-9PM

DEC 13 10AM-9PM

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DEC 15 10AM-9PM

DEC 16 10AM-9PM

DEC 17 9AM-9PM

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DIL 12PM-8PM JCP 8AM-MIDNIGHT

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DEC 29 10AM-9PM

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Small Business Saturday Come back and Shop Small West Oaks Mall Saturday and support the community!

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25-27 Shop Small Sidewalk Sale Offering the best holiday gifts at GREAT prices.

With some of your favorite retailers including: Bath & Body Works, Champs, Children’s Place, Dillard’s, Foot Action, Footlocker, GNC, Gymboree, Hollister, JC Penney, JimmyJazz, Kay Jewelers, Lids, Payless Shoe Source, Perfumania, Piercing Pagoda, Spencer Gifts, Things Remembered AND Victoria’s Secret

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LIVE REMOTE FRIDAY! BLACK FRIDAY, November 25th from 3-5PM Shop Small West Oaks Mall Weekend Live Remote

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The giving spirit

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he Ocoee Fire Department again will be assisting the Big Guy himself through its 16th annual Operation Santa.

On select dates from Dec. 1 to 20, Santa Claus and his helpers will visit Ocoee neighborhoods to toss candy and spread holiday cheer to children and families. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas will ride through neighborhoods aboard a special holiday

float built by the Ocoee Fire Department and volunteers.

When the float arrives, residents are encouraged to give Santa new, unwrapped toys. The toys will be donated to the Ocoee Police Department’s Holiday Toys for Kids in Need drive. If needed, rain dates will be scheduled.

For more information, visit ocoee.org or call the Ocoee Fire Department at (407) 905-3140.

EVENTS CALENDAR OCOEE HOLIDAY TREE-LIGHTING CELEBRATION WHEN: 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 WHERE: Historic WithersMaguire House, 16 E. Oakland Ave., and the adjacent Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive.

DETAILS: The lights on the 20-foot-tall tree will be turned on at 6:15 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the WithersMaguire House to find out who has been naughty or nice.

The house, built in 1888, will be decked out in holiday decorations with tours and photo opportunities. The Friends of Ocoee History Preservation will give tours of the house where people can learn how holidays were celebrated at the turn of the century. The event will offer something for everyone (some with a small fee). For information, call (407) 905-3180 or visit ocoee.org.

HOLIDAYS AT WEST OAKS MALL WHEN: Daily operating hours vary now through Christmas WHERE: West Oaks Mall, 9401 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee.

DETAILS: Santa arrives at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. On

Black Friday, Nov. 25, 98.9 WMMO radio station will be on hand for a live remote from 3 to 5 p.m. The mall will be registering people to win grand prizes, and there will be on-site giveaways of musicrelated electronics during the two-hour period. Spin the wheel for a chance to win a free dinner or $25 gift card.

Spend $500 during the remote and receive a free tablet.

There will be entertainment and specials throughout the mall during the holidays. For more, call (407) 294-1494.

36TH ANNUAL OCOEE CHRISTMAS PARADE WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 WHERE: Starts at the intersections of Maguire Road and Enterprise Street and ends at Bill Breeze park and Ocoee City Hall.

DETAILS: Parade registration forms are available at ocoeelionsclub.org. The deadline for registration forms Nov. 30.

In lieu of entry fees, parade participants are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys that will be donated to the Ocoee

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Police Department’s Toys for Kids in Need. The route: from Maguire, continue on H.M. Bowness Road and go east on Taylor Street, continue on McKey Street, go north on Bluford Avenue and east on Oakland Avenue to the area near City Hall. If it rains, the parade will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. For more information, visit ocoeelionsclub.org.

16TH ANNUAL OPERATION SANTA WHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Dec. 13, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 20. If needed, rain dates will be scheduled.

WHERE: Along the streets of Ocoee’s neighborhoods DETAILS: The Ocoee Fire Department will help Santa Claus and his elves visit the neighborhoods tossing candy and spreading holiday

cheer to children and families. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas will ride through neighborhoods aboard a special holiday float. When the float arrives, residents are being encouraged to give Santa new, unwrapped toys. The toys will be donated to the Ocoee Police Department’s Holiday Toys for Kids in Need drive.

rate period costumes and includes a worship service, as well as a feast including many traditional foods such as plum pudding, mince pie and a boar’s head. Reserved seats are available for a $10 donation. For tickets and information, call (407) 6564452 or go to oaklandpres. org. Tickets are also available at the church.

OAKLAND BOAR’S HEAD PAGEANT WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 WHERE: Oakland Presbyterian Church, 218 E. Oakland Ave. DETAILS: A Medieval celebration of the birth of Christ. This musical production tells the story of Jesus’ birth using the time-period pageantry of the mid-14th century. Pageantry features musical performers, traditional songs and elabo-

SANTA, LIGHT-UP AND SING-ALONG WHEN: 3:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11 WHERE: Oakland Town Center, 221 N. Arrington St. DETAILS: Santa Claus will greet children and listen to their Christmas wish list from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The “Light Up Town Center” ceremony starts at 5:30.

A sing-along with popular Christmas music is from 5:45 to 6:15. For information, call Town Hall at (407) 656-1117.

GIFT GUIDE

FOR THE FITNESS GURU PERSONAL TRAINING GIFT CERTIFICATE DETAILS: Give the gift of fitness and health through personal training, group training, yoga, Pilate and more. Fitness programs are available for all ages, from children to senior citizens.

COST: From a $10 class to $65 personal training

WHERE TO BUY: West Orange Fitness, 301 S. Tubb St., Oakland HOURS: 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday; after-hours appointments available PHONE: (407) 656-1010 FACEBOOK: Facebook. com/West Orange Fitness WEBSITE: westorangefitness.com

FOR THE FARMER METAL FLOOR ROOSTER DETAILS: This 50-foot-tall yellow and red metal rooster is perfect for the porch.

COST: $119.96; price drops to $104.96 on Dec. 11 WHERE TO BUY: Treasures, 10872 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee HOURS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday PHONE: (407) 614-1771

CLERMONT LIGHT UP CLERMONT WHEN: Dec. 2 to 3 and 9 WHERE: Downtown Clermont DETAILS: This three-day celebration features musical performances, the city’s annual tree-lighting ceremony, a Christmas parade, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and much more. The tree-lighting ceremony takes place at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2, at City Hall Park, intersection of Montrose and Seventh streets. The holiday parade will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Then, the fun continues at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, with an outdoor holiday movie.

SANTA FUN RUN ROTARY 10K/5K WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 WHERE: Clermont Waterfront Park, 330 Third St., Clermont DETAILS: The run, supporting the South Lake Rotary Foundation, courses on the South Lake Trail along Lake Minneola. The course begins and ends at Waterfront Park, 330 Third St. This year, the event will include both 10K and 5K runs, as well as plenty of children’s activities — including a visit from Santa Claus.

REGISTRATION: runsignup.com/Race/ FL/Clermont/SouthLakeRotarySantaFunRun10K5K

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NATIONAL WREATH DAY

Woodlawn Memorial Park, Never Forgotten Memorials and our Patriotic Community will be observing the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War

December 8th at 7pm At Woodlawn Memorial Park

400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734 Followed with refreshments.

Pastor Jeff Pritchard will be the master of ceremonies Performances by The Orlando Dickens Carolers!

As we reflect with solemn reverence upon the valor of a generation that served with honor.

We will pay tribute to the more than 3 million servicemen and women who left their families to serve bravely, a world away from everything they knew and everyone they loved with a Full Choreographed Military Ceremony which includes a 40 piece military band, Posting of Colors, National Anthem Choir, Military Key Note Speaker, Local Dignitaries, Echo Taps, POW/MIA 5 Branch Performance, Scottish Bagpiper, placing of wreaths while under a huge tent for your comfort.

To purchase a wreath for the event please contact Woodlawn at 407.293.1361.

Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Rd, Gotha, FL 34734 • 407-293-1361

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We are accepting unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.

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Spreading cheer in Windermere

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he town of Windermere is well-known for a host of special events throughout the year — celebrations for Easter and Halloween, for example — but the annual Holiday Social in December brings town residents together for some holiday cheer.

This year marks the 35th for the social, and residents are encouraged to head to Windermere Town Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8, with their favorite holiday dish in tow.

The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and includes a potluck dinner and festivities for all ages.

Some of the fun takes place

before the social. The “Best Dressed Holiday House” contest is a fun way to help make the town festive and sparkling with lights, lawn ornaments and other bright and merry decorations. Be sure to have your house dressed in its holiday best early, though, as the judging deadline is Sunday, Dec. 4. The winner will be announced at the social.

The town and the Windermere Police Department also are set to be accepting donations of unwrapped toys for the One Heart for Women and Children Drive. The organization is an Orlandobased nonprofit that connects people in the com-

munity to the resources they need.

In addition to collecting toys for OHWC, the town will be taking donations for the Give Kids the World Village Foundation. The GKTW Village is a nonprofit storybook resort in Kissimmee that offers children with life-threatening illnesses and their families a respite in the form of weeklong, cost-free vacations.

Last year’s event included an ugly-sweater contest, performances from the Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance, hot chocolate and cookies.

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OBSERVER HOLIDAY GUIDE 2016 DR. PHILLIPS SOUTHWEST ORLANDO JEWISH CONGREGATION HOLIDAY BAZAAR WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 WHERE: Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation, 11200 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando COST: Free DETAILS: Get your holiday shopping on just in time for Chanukah at SOJC’s holiday bazaar. Local vendors such as Scentsy, Silver 4U, Jamberry, Trades of Hope, The Pampered Chef, Little Blue Donut Company and more offer a variety of holiday gift options.

METROWEST METROWEST WINTER FEST WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 WHERE: MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando COST: Free

Amaryllis bulbs and plants will be on sale, and attendees can enjoy live music, nature-themed vendors, food, a gift shop, silent auction and eco-activities for the kids.

DETAILS: With a theme of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” MetroWest Master Association’s Fifth Annual Winter Fest will feature visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, dual snow slides, an outdoor ice-skating rink, live performances, food and much more. The event also will benefit the Edgewood Children’s Ranch.

GOTHA THE NEHRLING GARDENS FIFTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY AMARYLLIS FESTIVAL WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10 WHERE: Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha COST: Free DETAILS: Join Nehrling Gardens staff for a naturethemed holiday festival, complete with family photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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OBSERVER HOLIDAY GUIDE 2016 LIFEBRIDGE CHURCH “SHEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE” MUSICAL WHEN: 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 WHERE: Lifebridge Church, 12120 Chase Road, Windermere COST: Free DETAILS: This fun musical follows the Wooltons as they step up to care for the abundance of sheep in the hillsides, eventually coming face-to-face with the angel Gabriel, a heavenly choir and ultimately Jesus himself.

WEST ORANGE HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS “HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” WHEN: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 WHERE: St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando COST: Free DETAILS: St. Luke’s Christ-

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WINDERMERE 35TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SOCIAL WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 WHERE: Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere COST: Free DETAILS: Join fellow Windermere residents at the annual town holiday social and bring your favorite holiday dish to share. The town of Windermere and Windermere Police Department will accept donations of unwrapped toys for the One Heart for Women and Children Drive, and donations will be taken for the Give Kids the World Village Foundation.

“HOME ALONE” WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 WHERE: Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere COST: Free DETAILS: The town invites Windermere residents to take the entire family, blankets and chairs as they watch “Home Alone” and enjoy free soda, popcorn and pizza.

WINDERMERE BOAT PARADE WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 WHERE: Parade begins at Bird Island and travels Lake Butler to Wauseon Bay COST: Free DETAILS: Windermere residents, deck out your boat’s decks for the annual Windermere Boat Parade.

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Two elves, Wayne and Larry, that some might recognize from an animated show called “Prep & Landing,” go an adventure to find Santa in time before Christmas Eve.

The story incorporates scenes from classic Disney films, including “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pluto’s Christmas Tree,” “Bambi” and the “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

Guests also can chow down on holiday-inspired snacks and desserts in the courtyard

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MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER WHEN: 7 p.m., Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 WHERE: Universal Studios, Universal Music Plaza stage DETAILS: Best-selling holiday artist Mann Heim Steamroller returns every December with live orchestral performances for the holiday season. The performances are included with regular park admission.

DISNEY MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY WHEN: 7 p.m. to midnight, select dates from Nov. 7 through Dec. 22 WHERE: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort DETAILS: During this holiday-themed party, the

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GRINCHMAS WHO-LIDAY SPECTACULAR WHEN: Dec. 5 through Jan. 2 WHERE: Seuss Landing, Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure DETAILS: Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular is a seasonal, live stage production performed six times a day and tells the story of “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,” featuring the cast of “Who-ville” residents and music recorded by Mannheim Steamroller. Park tickets are required.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS MACY’S HOLIDAY PARADE WHEN: Dec. 3 through Jan. 1, 2017 WHERE: Universal Studios DETAILS: The Macy’s Holiday Parade features marching bands, clowns and an appearance by Santa. After the parade, a tree-lighting ceremony takes place.

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JINGLE BELL, JINGLE BAM HOLIDAY NIGHTTIME SPECTACULAR WHEN: Nov. 14 to Dec. 31 WHERE: Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World Resort

A classic American Opera brings the magic of the season to the entire family!

DETAILS: This new show is presented at the Chinese Theater using projection technology, special effects, fireworks and a seasonal musical score. The show

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HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD WHEN: Nov. 25 to Dec. 30 WHERE: Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort DETAILS: For those curious about learning how the holiday season is traditionally celebrated in different countries, visit Epcot’s Holidays Around the World showcase, which features a colorful Chinese Lion Dance, Fiesta de Navidad and storytellers sharing tales of holiday folklore from their homelands. The storytelling schedules differ.

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SEAWORLD WINTER WONDERLAND ON ICE WHEN: 8:30 p.m., Select dates from Nov. 25 through Dec. 31 WHERE: SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando DETAILS: Figure skaters gracefully jump, spin and twirl through the air and dance in tune to holiday music during this ice-skating extravaganza. Fireworks light up the night sky after the last show of the evening.

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MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMASTIME PARADE WHEN: 8:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Nov. 7 through Dec 22

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From 6 to 9 p.m. Friday evening, the Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce and city of Mount Dora will host the 24th annual Mount Dora Christmas Walk. This annual event transforms downtown Mount Dora into an oldfashioned Christmas village, complete with more than two million lights adorning the city, shops selling hundreds of holiday gifts for the early Christmas shoppers, live entertainment and festivities to double the fun.

“This event is going to be amazing this year,” said Chris Carson, cultural and special events coordinator for the city of Mount Dora.

“It’s always been about merchants and getting people downtown and shopping, but this year, we kind of turned a corner with it. We have fireworks, more advertising through iHeartmedia, and this year, we added not just fireworks but real reindeer from Canada, five of the premier radio stations from iHeart Media, Fox 35 and two areas where they are going to have live entertainment, bands and stuff. We’re going to have a train for the kids to ride — plenty of things for the kids to do. There’s going to be something on every road and corner that gets your attention.”

There also will be choirs singing Christmas carols and musicians playing holiday classics on violins. As is tradition, there also will be a 40-foot tall Christmas tree with a lighting ceremony. The 9 p.m. fireworks show will serve as the evening’s finale.

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CHRISTMAS SOCK HOP WITH JOHNNY DEE & THE STARLIGHTS WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 WHERE: Mount Dora Community Building Theater, 520 N. Baker St., Mt. Dora DETAILS: Johnny Dee and the Starlights will feature the music of Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley for only one night in Mount Dora. Tickets range from $25 to $30.

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MOUNT DORA 24TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTED BOAT PARADE WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 WHERE: Grantham Point, 311 S. Tremain St., Mt. Dora DETAILS: Local boat owners will adorn their boats with Christmas lights for a parade on Lake Dora and to compete for the best in light show display and originality.

CHRISTMAS ON THE CALIGARI WITH PIANIST JEFFREY CHODIL WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3 WHERE: Modernism Museum Mount Dora, 145 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora DETAILS: Classical pianist Jeffrey Chodil will be playing a concert featuring timeless holiday favorites. Call 352-385-0034 to purchase tickets.

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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE WHEN: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3 WHERE: Downtown Mount Dora DETAILS: Hosted by the Mount Dora Lions Club, this free Christmas parade through the streets of downtown Mount Dora is a tradition going on 56 years.

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THE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS WHEN: 9 to 10 a.m.; 11 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Dec. 11 WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 439 E. Fifth Ave., Mount Dora DETAILS: First United Methodist Church will host two Christmas musical shows.

ONLINE: Mtdorafumc.org APOPKA 40TH APOPKA CHRISTMAS PARADE WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10 WHERE: Kit Land Nelson Park, 18 N. Forest Ave., Apopka

DETAILS: The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka will host the 40th annual Apopka Christmas Parade. A festive pageant of floats, vehicles, musicians and displays themed “Christmas Bells are Ringing,” the parade will feature local high-school bands and floats sponsored by school groups, businesses and nonprofits. For more information, call (407) 886-4331.

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ver the nine years that Light up UCF has been on the holiday scene in Central Florida, it has become a signature event, offering an affordable adventure in a winter wonderland.

Located directly in front of the CFE Arena on the campus of the University of Central Florida, Light Up UCF has updated its signature light show to include an additional 30,000 lights and has added falling snow to create an impressive effect during the show.

The event also features ice skating, rides and music.

Parking is free.

Sprinkled throughout the event’s span this winter — running from Nov. 18 through Jan. 7, 2017 — are a number of complimentary activities, including the Holiday

Light Show, the Holiday Film Festival, Light Up Lane and appearances by Santa on select nights.

Classic holiday films will screen each Friday and Saturday night on a twostory movie screen as families gather under the stars for the Holiday Film Festival.

Light Up Lane is a handson celebration of the season set in a lighted Christmas tree forest littered with life-sized decorations.

Of course, Light Up UCF’s Ice Rink is the centerpiece of the event, inviting guests to enjoy Central Florida’s largest outdoor ice skating rink while gliding along to their favorite holiday tunes spun by a live DJ. Rides include an upgraded Ferris wheel, the Light Up Express Train, the Winter Whirl and the Arctic Glide Ice

Slide — where children can climb to the top of a tower and glide on disc sleds across the 100-foot ice-way.

Other events include performances on the Duke Energy Community Stage and the Light Up UCF Holiday Market “Under the Stars” on Saturday. Taking place Dec. 10, the market will host local businesses and craftsmen showcasing gifts perfect for loved ones or Secret Santa.

Tickets for ice skating, rides and photos with Santa can be purchased at the CFE Arena Box Office on location.

Select tickets are also available for purchase through Ticketmaster, ticketmaster. com.

For more information for all Light Up UCF events, visit LightUpUCF.com.

— STEVEN RYZEWSKI

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LAKE EOLA TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION WHEN: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 WHERE: Lake Eola Park, 512 Washington St., Orlando DETAILS: Kick off the 2016 holiday season at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

gift of a toy nutcracker from her godfather transports Clara on a magical journey to a world of fantasy and fun complete with the Mouse King, Sugar Plum Fairy, and Mother Ginger. Experience the classic story by E.T.A. Hoffman set to live music by the 57-piece orchestra of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. For showtimes, visit orlandoballet.org.

at the Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park.

This free event will feature Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer helping to light the 72-foot Christmas tree, performances by Trinity Lutheran School and Encore! Cast Performing Arts, a holiday gift shopping vendor village and food from TheDailyCity.com Food Truck Bazaar.

Performances begin at 5 p.m. and the Tree Lighting

Ceremony will begin at 7 p.m.

ORLANDO BALLET: “THE NUTCRACKER” WHEN: Dec. 8 to 11 WHERE: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando DETAILS: The Orlando Ballet’s annual production of the “The Nutcracker” is a Central Florida holiday tradition. A Christmas Eve

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA “THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE” WHEN: 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 17 WHERE: Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando DETAILS: Nothing says Christmas like an arenarock opera. The TransSiberian Orchestra will be in Central Florida at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando with its “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” show.

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ORLANDO EIGHTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS RIDE WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 WHERE: Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux Cafe, 3022 Corrine Drive, Orlando DETAILS: Adorn your bicycle with Christmas lights and tinsel and cruise the streets of Orlando and take in the holiday decorations.

Riders will depart around 7 p.m. and return about an hour later, when there will be festivities and food. There is a suggested donation of $1 per person, and those funds will benefit the Audobon Park Garden District.

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Holiday Amaryllis Festival A Community Event at

Historic Nehrling Gardens www.NehrlingGardens.org

Saturday, December 10th 9am - 3pm

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Eve” tells the story of a runaway who breaks into an abandoned vaudeville theater on Christmas Eve. The work includes musical highlights from the progressiverock troupe’s three previous Christmas-themed rock operas, “Christmas Eve and Other Stories,” “The Christmas Attic” and “The Lost Christmas Eve.” For more information, visit trans-siberian.com. For ticket information, visit amwaycenter.com. choral and instrumental ensembles. An elegant candlelit procession is followed by student-performed Christmas carols, as well as scripture readings that reflect on the Christmas season. Contact the chapel office at (407) 646-2115 to reserve your tickets.

WINTER ON THE AVENUE WHEN: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2

WHERE: Historic Park Avenue DETAILS: Be part of this tradition as Park Avenue is transformed into a winter wonderland for a holiday street party — come experience the best of downtown Winter Park this holiday season. Activities include a holiday tree lighting, photos with Santa, a movie in the park, live music and entertainment, merchant open

64TH ANNUAL “YE OLDE HOMETOWN” CHRISTMAS PARADE WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 WHERE: Downtown Winter Park DETAILS: Hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, the 63rd annual Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade is Central Florida’s longestrunning Christmas parade.

Continue the tradition of marching down historic Park Avenue spreading holiday cheer in downtown Winter Park. More than 100 bands, floats and more will delight the crowd. Before and during the parade, Leadership Winter Park hosts its annual pancake breakfast at the Central Park Stage from 7 to 10:30 a.m.

• Alex & Ani • Kendra Scott • Simply Southern • Lilly Pulitzer • Lokai • Mantrabands • The Giving Keys • Spartina • S’well • Three Dots • Corkcicle • Nora Fleming • Collegiate • Michael Stars • Monogrammed Items & Much More!

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WINTER PARK ROLLINS CHRISTMAS VESPERS WHEN: 6 p.m. Dec. 2 to 4 WHERE: Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park DETAILS: Each year, Rollins invites the community to the Knowles Memorial Chapel for Christmas Vespers, an evening of carols and lessons performed by the Virginia S. & W. W. Nelson Department of Music’s

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The Twisted Teapot

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FOR THE FILM BUFF: MEMBERSHIP AT THE ENZIAN THEATER DETAILS: The Enzian is a go-to destination to see independent films, documentaries, cult classics, screenings and more. Membership packages include: discounted general admission to all

regular programming and some special events, one free large popcorn per show, a membership ID card, special screenings and more.

PRICE: $60 (higher-level packages are also available) WHERE: 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland PHONE: (407) 629-0054

FOR THE YOUNG PICASSO: PREMIUM ART PRODUCTS FROM SAM FLAX ORLANDO DETAILS: Sam Flax offers premium quality art products for kids, including Faber-Castell Finger Painting Sets, crayons, markers, color pencils, gift sets and more.

PRICE: $20 pictured product, other prices vary WHERE: 1800 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando PHONE: (407) 898-9785 ONLINE: sam flaxorlando.com

FOR THE GRILL MASTER: HOUNDSTOOTH RED BBQ SAUCE DETAILS: A family-owned barbecue sauce company with a new restaurant and retail location at Orlando’s popular East End Market, Houndstooth’s signature sauce offering is its Red BBQ Sauce. Featuring a blend of tomato, molasses, smoke and spices, it fits perfectly at a backyard barbecue and complements ribs, butts, breasts, wings and more.

PRICE: $7 per bottle WHERE: 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando PHONE: (678) 873-0979 ONLINE: houndstooth sauces.com

FOR THE ACCESSORIZER: DESIGNER ACCESSORIES FROM SUSIE Q BOUTIQUE DETAILS: A town as stylish as Winter Park warrants some fashion stopping, and Susie Q Boutique in the popular Winter Park Village shopping center offers selections both classy and chic. Exclusive brands are on display for products such as a designer bag or stylish winter cap, plus any number of other accessories, jewelry, clothes and more.

PRICE: $358 for the bag; $68 for the hat WHERE: 460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 108, Winter Park PHONE: (407) 790-7988 ONLINE: susieqboutique. com

a christmas tradition

the Boar’s Head Pageant A Medieval Celebration of the Birth of Christ A musical production that tells the story of Jesus’ birth using the time period pageantry of the mid-fourteenth century.

Featuring musical performers, traditional songs, and elaborate period costumes.

Saturday

SuNday DEC. 11, 2016

DEC.10, 2016 7:30PM

4:00PM

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How to Be Financially Prepared for the Holidays For many of us, the holiday season is a time of joy and rest. However, planning for the season’s festivities can feel hectic and create financial stress.

According to the Consumer Reports National Research Center, top holiday stressors for Americans include gift shopping, crowds and long lines, traveling and taking on some level of debt1. So how can you give generously but not go overboard on your budget? Here are five ways to keep your cash outlays in check while still having a fun and memorable holiday season:

1. SET A BUDGET

One way to keep tabs on what you spend during the season is to set a limit and try to stick with it. Start by looking at what you spent last year and use that as a baseline for this season. Did you spend more or stay on budget?

While gifts and travel may the first items that come to mind, also consider what you’ll spend on food, decorations, charitable giving and traditions, such as sending holiday cards.

2. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD WISELY

Gifts, travel and festive meals can add up. If you are going to charge expenses over the holidays, try to spend at a level that enables you to pay the bill when it arrives. Otherwise you’re “borrowing” the money by using your credit card and slowly paying down the debt you’ve accumulated with high interest costs.

If you have multiple credit cards, think about using one for holiday purchases that will give you cash back for savings or airline miles for an additional perk.

Wesley C. Reed, CRPC®, CLTC Financial Advisor | President Reed Financial Group A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

An Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services® practice

3. FOCUS ON MORE THAN THE PRICE TAG

4. SHOP CAREFULLY

Getting a head start on gift buying usually results in savings. It gives you time to explore options and compare prices from different retailers. Planning ahead can also help you avoid expensive costs for rush shipping. If you’re an online shopper, consider sending gifts directly to the recipient’s home so you won’t have to ship the gift a second time. If you prefer to shop at the mall, look up each item online while waiting in line to checkout. Many stores have a price-match policy, so it’s worth your time to do your research.

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5. CONSIDER AN ALTERNATIVE TO A PRICEY PARTY

Wesley C. Reed, CRPC®, CLTC, is a Financial Advisor and President of Reed Financial Group a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Clermont, Florida. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 14 years. To contact him, please call (352) 394-8453 or visit our website at www.ameripriseadvisors. com/wesley.x.reed Our office is located at 1635 E. Hwy 50, Suite 202, Clermont, FL 34711

If you feel like you’ve overspent in the past, look at this holiday season as an opportunity to be creative as you find ways to have fun while keeping your spending in line.

Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser.

1 – Prevention Magazine: “11 things you stress most about during the holidays.” Nov. 20, 2014. By Holly C. Corbett. http:// www.prevention.com/mind-body/solutions-holiday-stress

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If you typically host a seasonal bash for a bunch of friends, consider another option – inviting that group to volunteer together instead. Contact your favorite charity or search volunteer sites such as All For Good (allforgood. org) to find opportunities that would allow your group to spend time together without the big cost. If festive parties help you get in the spirit, put a spin on tradition by asking guests to bring their favorite holiday dish or suggesting a round-robin dinner. With either option you’ll enjoy the party without the big price tag.

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Most of us would appreciate a smaller but more meaningful gift over something expensive that we will likely regift. One way to do this is to give experiences that create memories. For example, consider bringing your family to a holiday play or making reservations for a special dinner you can enjoy together. If you have a large family that tends to give gifts to each other, you could suggest drawing names to make the process a bit less demanding on everyone.

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Cosmetic Gynecology Aesthetic Medicine

Quality hand-crafted

Beauty Services

Breads & Sweets

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Grand Opening Promotions

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VISIT our elegant Display at Orlando Museum of Art’s “Festival of trees” Step out of the norm this holiday season Decorate in style with our

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NATURAL GAS–

Santa may never leave.

Warmth. Family. Togetherness. Spread the Christmas spirit through-out your home with natural gas. A natural gas furnace provides warmer heat, faster—the perfect recipe for cozy. Hang stockings next to a beautiful natural gas fireplace—and forget the hauling, storing and clean-up of wood. Plus, outdo last year’s turkey-and-fixings with the even heat and precise control of natural gas cooking.

Your Gift to the Globe.

Clean, green and far more efficient,

natural gas conserves energy and helps reduce pollution all year-round.

Transform your Christmas wish list with natural gas.

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This year, give the

Gift of Education.

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Thursday January 19, 2017 - Special PreK & Kindergarten Information Session

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