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HOLLY TROLLEY FUN BUS LIGHTS TOUR

**UPDATE** THE RESCHEDULED HOLLY TROLLEY FUN BUS LIGHTS TOURS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PASSENGERS, BUS DRIVER & MRS. CLAUS, WE HAVE CANCELLED THE HOLLY TROLLEY FUN BUS LIGHTS TOURS! WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE ANYONE TO DRIVE ON THESE RESIDENTIAL ROADS AFTER DARK DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

HOLLY TROLLEY FUN BUS LIGHTS TOUR TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!!!

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2009 VIRGINIA GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS

6th Annual Virginia Gingerbread House Competition December 5th — 17th

Registration Extended. To be eligible for judging, your registration form must be in by December 3rd and your Gingerbread House must be delivered to the Paramount Theater by December 3rd. To have your Gingerbread House on display only, you can bring your Gingerbread House to the Paramount Theater on December 4th or December 7th. *Any Gingerbread Houses delivered after December 3rd will not be eligible for judging. Call 295-9073.

Annual Holiday Spotlight at the Paramount December 5th from 10 am to 6 pm
This year’s Spotlight at the Paramount will be the kickoff for Virginia Gingerbread Christmas
featuring performances from local music and dance groups and the display of the Gingerbread
houses. Santa and Mrs. Claus and the elves will help celebrate the beginning of the holidays
bringing together hundreds of community members to share in holiday cheer.
• Paramount Theater, 215 East Main Street
• Open to children of all ages
Awards Ceremony & Reception December 17th from 4 to 7 pm Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Elves, refreshments and entertainment. Awards will be given at 6 pm.

2nd Annual Christmas Tree Forest December 9th — 15th

Registration Extended. Forms can be submitted as late as December 7th. Trees must be decorated December 7th & 8th. Call 295-9073.

Mrs. Claus Invites You...December 9th from 5 to 6 pm
Mrs. Claus invites you to party with the Elves andenjoy hot chocolate and Christmas goodies
provided by the Omni along with holiday entertainment and a special gift for each child who
attends. Cost $5 per person, reservations only! 295-9073.

Judging of the Trees
December 9th from 5 to 6 pm
• Omni Hotel, 235 West Main Street
• Open to children of all ages
Awards Ceremony & Reception December 9th. Winners will be announced at 6:15 pm and prizes
will be awarded. At 6:30 the Silent Auction begins and you are invited to wander through the
Christmas Tree Forest and choose your favorite tree. Reserve your spot by calling 434.295.9073.

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SANTA DOWNTOWN

Santa visits the Virginia Gingerbread Christmas & Gingerbread House Competition at the Paramount Theater!

Saturday, December 5th from 1 pm - 5 pm.

Saturday, December 12th from 11 am - 3 pm.

 

Fore more information about any of these events, call 295-9073.

 

 

The Shop Charlottesville website was launched in April 2009, and the campaign is sponsored by the City of Charlottesville in partnership with city-based merchants and business owners. The aim of the campaign is to promote awareness of the great variety of shops and restaurants right here in Charlottesville! Visit this site and discover all the options Charlottesville has to offer.

Why Should You "Buy Local"?

1. It keeps dollars in our economy.

2. It creates local jobs.

3. It helps fund local government.

4. It supports area non-profits.

5.It helps the environment.

6. It invests in entrepreneurship.

7. It makes us a destination.

Visit http://www.shopcharlottesville.org/ for more information.