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16 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • December 2016 ask the expert a sk t h e e x p e rt INTeRVIeweD by BreNDa saPaNGhila December is here and the Christmas season is in full swing with its special moments and sweet nostalgia. If you are anything like the Fred Parent team, it also means big, intimi- dating to-do lists. Ones comprised of elf on the Shelf ideas, cookies to bake, ginger bread houses to build, a tree to trim, gifts to buy, photos to schedule, cards to be sent and events to attend. whew! To make life simpler and keep that Christmas magic flowing, Amanda Smith, marketing director for Spotsylvania Towne Centre, offered up these gift ideas, as well as run- down of fun Christmas events happening at Spotsylvania Towne Centre and more! Q: What are this year's Christmas events at Spotsylvania Towne Centre? we have a ton of holiday events this year with several of them kicking off in November. we have tuba concerts, pictures with Santa, Saxon Shoes for the Needy, The Ignite The Night Laser Show, The Merry Market, Concert in Lights and more. you can find details on events on our website and Facebook page, but here's a quick rundown: SAXON SHOES FOR THE NEEDY (Nov 1 – Dec 24) - In partnership with The Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center, you can donate your new or gently-worn shoes to benefit deserving area families. Saxon Shoes in The Village neighboring the mall. SANTA PHOTOS (November 12 – December 24) Center Court Giving Thanks Promotion! buy any package and receive a free set of wallets. Offer valid through 11/23/16. Hours vary. Visit our events page on Facebook for details! IGNITE THE NIGHT VILLAGE LASER SHOW POWERED BY B101.5 (November 12 –December 24) Friday evenings at 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm and Saturday evenings at 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm. Take a journey into pure imagination with the Ignite the Night Village Laser Show. you might even get a glimpse of Santa, or see it snow! In the Village at Towne Center across from Sephora. Details at b1015.com keyword: LASeR CONCERT IN LIGHTS (November 12 – December 24) 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, and 9:30 pm. Powered by Arhaus and Malawi's Pizza VILLAGE ICELESS ICE SKATING RINK SPONSORED BY 93.3 WFLS Near Sephora in the Village neighboring the mall. It's the most wonderful time of the year to skate! 93.3 wFLS, 99.3 The Vibe, and The Village at Towne Centre invite you and your family to enjoy FRee skating in the Village. Skates provided. Check out website for exact dates. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA (December 3) 10 am. Get ready for the best breakfast ever! It's breakfast with Santa and the Chick-fil-A Cow. Register at the Customer Service Center located by bath and body works. $5 per child, cash only. Saxon Shoes will be at breakfast with Santa accepting your donations of new or gently-worn shoes for people in need. TUBA CHRISTMAS CONCERT (December 4) 3 – 4pm, Food Court Stage TOYS 4 TOTS WITH 93.3 WFLS, 99.3 THE VIBE, AND 96.9 THE ROCK (December 10) 12 – 4 pm. Food Court across from Auntie Anne's. Join 93.3 wFLS, 99.3 The Vibe and 96.9 The Rock for our Toys for Tots Finale event. Help area children this holiday season by bringing a new, unwrapped toy donation for Toys for Tots. CONCERT IN LIGHTS SPONSORED BY MERRY MARKET (December 9 – December 11) Come out for a weekend of great Christmas ideas, gifts, catering, and everything you need to make the season merry and bright. FREDERICKSBURG COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND PERFORMANCE (December 14) 7 – 8pm. Food Court SPOTSWOOD BAPTIST CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS CONCERT (December 17) 11 am – 12:30 pm, Food Court stage. CONCERT IN LIGHTS SPONSORED BY RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE (Dec 17 -Dec 18). 10 am-4 pm Saturday and 11 am-4 pm Sunday. Help give a special gift to someone in need. www.redcrossblood.org Spotsylvania towne Centre