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Since Boxing Day falls on a Saturday this year, many city services will be shut down on Monday. Get a complete list of what’s open, and what’s not by clicking here or by calling 311.

All civic offices are closed today at noon through to Tuesday, December 29, 2009, and on Friday, January 1, 2010.

Recycling/garbage collection will not be picked up on select days. Make note of the below holiday schedule:

Friday, December 25, 2009 — No collection
Monday, December 28, 2009 — No collection
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 — Day 2
Wednesday, December 30, 2009 — Day 3
Thursday, December 31, 2009 — Day 4
Friday, January 1, 2010 — No collection
Monday, January 4, 2010 — Day 5

Holiday materials that can be recycled:

• Christmas cards
• Cardboard boxes (flattened)
• Plastic packaging with a recycling triangle
• Christmas trees can be dropped off at any of the “Let’s Chip In” Depots from December 27 to January 20. For more information on the depot locations, call 986-8888, Code 9813.

Holiday materials that are NOT recyclable:

• Christmas wrap and ribbon
• Foam packaging
• Plastic packaging without a recycling triangle

Winnipeg Transit will be operating on a Sunday schedule:

• Friday, December 25, 2009
• Saturday, December 26, 2009
• Friday, January 1, 2010

Most restaurants and retail stores are closed on Christmas Day, except for movie theatres and some drug stores.

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Thanks to my friend Chris over at ChrisD.ca here’s a great list of things to do with the Clear Kids over the holidays:

Civic Park, 901 Kimberley Avenue

• Victoria Jason Park (Crocus Park), 255 Redonda Street
• Harbour View Recreation Complex, 1867 Springfield Road
• Westview Park, 1 Midland Street

Winter Slides (Artificial snow has been brought in at some locations):

• Assiniboine Park, 2355 Corydon Avenue (1 Slide open for holidays)
• Crescent Drive Park, 781 Crescent Drive (Slide not ready till the new year)
• Kildonan Park, 2021 Main Street (1 Slide open for holidays)
• Bunn’s Creek Park, 365 McIvor Avenue (Slide open)
• St. Vital Park, 190 River Road (Slides not ready till the new year)
• Fraser’s Grove Park, 85 Fraser’s Grove (Slide open)
• Waterfront Drive, Waterfront Drive and George Street (Slide open)

If skating is more your thing, the following rinks are now operational:

• Assiniboine Park Duck Pond
• Kildonan Park Duck Pond
• Harbour View Recreation Complex
• St. Vital Park Duck Pond

Make sure you check out their official website too by clicking here

I know this whole story has turned into one GIGANTIC soap opera, but this is worth a listen (and a look)

This is just too adorable! Check out little guy with his ukulele doing an AMAZING job performing one of this years biggest songs, “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz.

This Clear Kid has got what it takes!!!!

This could be the coolest thing I’ve seen all season! Now, you can have Santa send a “shout out” to your kids, friends, and family (and it doesn’t matter if they’ve been naughty OR nice! lol)

http://santa.sympatico.ca/home/

TAYLOR SWIFT has many admirers around the world, but musician EVAN TAUBENFELD has taken it to another level with his new song “Merry Swiftmas (Even Though I Celebrate Chanukah).” The light-hearted holiday tune finds Evan asking Santa to send him Miss Swift for Christmas this year. He even promises to leave St. Nick a copy of Taylor’s Fearless: Platinum Edition instead of the traditional milk and cookies. Taylor is apparently flattered by the song. She posted a link on Twitter to the song’s YouTube video with the message, “This makes me smile.”

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Yep, it’s that time of the year again. Billie Jo, my dog Sasha, and I want to wish you all the best this season!

Check out Jay & Billie Jo’s ElfYourself video: http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/Vq6LmeasA1vMh1In

How would this go over if it was YOU standing at the altar?

Facebook has become so popular it’s now even invading wedding ceremonies! When Dana Hanna married Tracy Page, the minister had just pronounced the couple husband and wife. But before Dana gave his new bride the traditional first married kiss, he whipped out his Blackberry and updated his Facebook status to married! He also Tweeted: “Standing at the altar with Tracy Page where just a second ago, she became my wife! Gotta go, time to kiss my bride.” The audience burst out laughing as the minister, who was in on the stunt, told them the groom was updating his relationship status. Dana then handed his phone to Tracy so she could also update her Facebook status. Dana later admitted, “This was just done to be funny. We really don’t Facebook that often.”

Jay & Billie Jo’s Toy Test
St.Vital Centre
2009

The younger children(18-23mths) liked:
Elmo Live Encore $69
His mouth opens and closes, his head moves back and forth as he speaks, He waves his arms, sits and stands, even crosses his legs, all the while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games.

Boys 4+ anything Bakugan
Bakugan Battle Brawlers Game $15
Skill and action game, Includes 6 Unique Bakugan Balls

Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxusdrago $49.99
7 Bakugan combine into 1 monster!

Girls 6-10 years
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Airbrush Gallery $39.99
(can be messy)
Comes with:
- Cool Art-tude Art Studio Playset
- Stencils in funky designs
- Studio doubles as a fashion boutique
- White fashions you can design
- Cool Airbrush that works on Moxie Girlz fashions and your own!

Girls 6-7 years Twilight Dolls
Edward and Bella $34 each

Boys & Girls 5-7years liked:
Crazy Fort $44.99
Crazy Fort comes with 69 balls and sticks to connect and create a fort structure. Just add bed sheets to enjoy this place for imaginations to explore!

Dinosaur Dig $19.99
This set includes: bones encased in excavation brick, hammer, chisel, brush, goggles and instructions. Dig it! Build it!

All ages including parents loved:
Beatles Rock Band
Game only $50
Rock Band Bundle $250

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