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December 10, 2009 - AB | events, local

Around town Alberta . . .

'Tis the season to be merry! To help keep your holidays stress-free and merry, we're presenting the 2009 Holiday Gift Guide. This year's guide is full of wonderful online stores, exclusive discounts just for you, and great gift ideas! From the comfort of home, you can complete your holiday shopping!

Calgary area events . . .

Christmas in Song

Get into the festive spirit as you sit back, relax and enjoy the music of local choirs and orchestras as they sing and play holiday favourites, Friday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Jack Singer Concert Hall.

Once Upon a Christmas

If you can brave the cold, take a step back in time and enjoy a Heritage Christmas at the Heritage Park Historical Village, Saturday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Calgary Boys Choir performs

Saturday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., enjoy a great performance by the Calgary Boys Choir, A Tapestry of Carols with guest artists - The A Cappella Fellas, at Grace Lutheran Church, 3610 Sarcee Rd. SW. For more information, visit www.calgaryboyschoir.ab.ca. Tickets available at the door.

Calgary girls turn

The Calgary Girls Choir then performs on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., at Jack Singer Concert Hall, The EPCOR Centre or Performing Arts. For more information, visit www.calgarygirlschoir.com. To purchase tickets, contact TicketMaster at 777-0000.

Edmonton area events . . .

Christmas Reflections

Fort Edmonton Park presents Christmas Reflections, Sunday, Dec. 6, Dec. 11 to 13, and Dec. 17 to 23. Enjoy Christmas displays and twinkling lights from your horse-drawn ride through the park, and more. www.fortedmontonpark.ca

Candy Cane Lane

Starting Saturday, Dec. 12, enjoy a fabulous display of lights and decorations in the in the Crestwood neighborhood on 148 street between 100 and 92 Avenue. For all the details, visit www.candycanelane.ca.

Upcoming events. . .

Banff Couples Conference

Banff Couples Conference, a not-for-profit organization, hosts and annual couples conference at the Delta Lodge, Kananaskis, March 5 to 7, 2010. The conference is a great way to reconnect with your partner and have a weekend to yourself. For all the details, visit www.banffcouplesconference.com.

Ongoing events online . . .

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Sales scoop . . .

Milk Factory sale

Vancouver-based online retailer Milk Factory is having a clearance on their quick wick active wear for kids. All activewear items are 50% off now.

While we do our best to inform you of great family happenings around town, event details are subject to change.

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Gift guide correction

To receive the 40% discount at Snug as a Bug Organic Baby Bedding, please e-mail info@snugasabug-organic.com with the re: line “babyvibe” until Dec 31, 2009. www.snugasabug-organic.com

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