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For a complete schedule, go tovisitgahanna.com

Former Mifflin Township Fire Chief and lifelong resident of Ga-hanna, James (Jim) DeConnick will be this year’s Holiday Lights! Parade Grand Marshal during the annual holiday event on Friday, November 23.

DeConnick retired from his posi-tion as Fire Chief in June 2012 after nearly 43 years of service. As a life-long resident of Gahanna, DeCon-nick has been an active participant in many community events, includ-ing, the Fourth of July parade, Gah-anna Flea Market, Creekside Blues &

Jazz Festival and numerous sporting events. Current Mifflin Township Fire Chief, Tim Taylor, nominated him to serve as this year’s Holiday Lights! Parade Grand Marshal.

“Jim has spent the past 62 years as a Gahanna resident who has fully committed himself professionally and personally to our community,” said Gretchen Hof, Gahanna Con-vention & Visitors Bureau (GCVB) Events Coordinator. “The selection committee unanimously agreed

Lifelong Gahanna resident and former Gahanna Fire Chief to serve as Grand Marshal of Holiday Lights!

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The Gahanna holiday fun begins on Saturday, Nov. 10, with the of-ficial opening of the Holiday Lights Season! Celebrate with Mayor Becky Stinchcomb as she illuminates the Grand Holiday Tree and lights up Winter Wonderland at Creekside Park & Plaza.

The annual Holiday Lights! Pa-rade, will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 23 and will feature bands, floats and the perennial favorite Os-hkosh Striker Air Rescue Firefight-ing Truck from the Port Columbus International Airport, all dressed in thousands of twinkling lights. Holi-

day Lights! Parade will be preceded by both a Healthy Holiday 5K and a One Mile Family Fun Run, spon-sored by Mount Carmel.

For additional information on Holiday Lights! Parade and for the complete list of holiday season activities, programs and events, visit VisitGahanna.com or call (614) 418-9114.

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The annual Holiday Lights! Parade, will begin at 6 p.m. on

Friday, Nov. 23. For the complete list of holiday season activities,

visit VisitGahanna.com or call (614) 418-9114.

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A holiday celebration wouldn’t be complete without a visit with Santa. Picture taking and wish-making opportunities are available with the Jolly Old Elf himself! An express North Pole mailbox will be available for letters to Santa, so send your wish list and keep working on that good behavior!

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Are you already running a race on Thanksgiving day? Are you tough enough to run another one on Black Friday evening? Join us in Gahanna and find out!

Race begins on Creekside Plaza, 123 Mill Street. Runners will follow a portion of the Holiday Lights! Parade route on Mill and Granville Streets to begin the race. The Healthy Holiday Fun Run begins at 4:45 p.m.

Race Fee is $20 and packet pick-ups will be available at Second Sole, 1245 North Hamilton Road in Gahanna. Race day registrations are $25.

Registrations and race route map available online at VisitGahanna.com or call the Gahanna CVB at (614) 418-9114.

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Holiday Character Breakfastwith free children’s activities presented by Telhio Credit Union: Dec. 8

Holiday Lights Gallery presented by Strathmore Development Company and the Chocolate Tree Sweetery & Bakery. Browse the beautiful Flip the Switch Coloring Contest artwork at 804 Mill St. during the holiday season.Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sun., 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.

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The Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to host the Winter Wonderland presented by AEP Ohio® at Creekside Park & Plaza again this year. The annual Holiday Tree and Winter Wonderland lighting is Saturday, November 10 at 6 p.m. on the Rotary Stage at Creekside Plaza. Once again, Mayor Becky Stinchcomb and the winners of the Flip the Switch Coloring Contest will illuminate the holiday displays.

Throughout the years, the Wonderland has grown from a simple light display on Creekside island to approximately 2,000 lights per tree this year, lights at the lagoon on the lower plaza and the new north and south trellises on the upper plaza. This year, the department estimates it will use 150,000 light bulbs to illuminate the Creekside area. Of those 150,000 light bulbs, approximately 100,000 are LED.

The Winter Wonderland stays illuminated through Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Holiday activities, entertainment and fun continue throughout thanks to the shops, restaurant and business owners in Olde Gahanna. Santa Claus has scheduled time at the Ohio Herb Education Center every Saturday in December before Christmas for children to visit. More information, including times and activities, may be found at www.ohioherbeducationcenter.org.

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Creekside area with over 100K lights

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Join us for the 6th annual Holiday Character Breakfast on Saturday, December 8 at the Olde Gahanna Sanctuary! Celebrate the spirit of the season with your favorite holiday characters and enjoy a live show and delicious all-you-can-eat pancakes from Katie’s Cakes! Don’t miss the opportunity to pose for pictures with your favorite costumed holiday characters!

When: Saturday, December 8

Where: Olde Gahanna Sanctuary, 82 N. High Street

What time: Seating times available between 8:20 a.m. and noon

Price: $6 per ticket in advance (prior to December 7); $8 at door, if seats are available

Purchase tickets: Online at VisitGahanna.com or call the Gahanna CVB at (614) 418-9114

Holiday Character Breakfast

Don’t forget, all guests must purchase a ticket to attend the Holiday Character Breakfast!

Upscale Resale Furnishings

Shop til you drop at Gahanna’s outstanding consignment furniture store! Enjoy a Holiday Sale-E-Bration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10% off. While you shop we encourage you to enjoy a complimentary holiday treat! 57 Granville Street (614) 476-4070, www.upscaleresalefurnishings.com

Jewelry from KesserToys for Tots kickoff on Friday,

November 23 starting at noon! Anyone who brings in a new toy for donation will receive 25% off any single item (exclusions apply)94 Granville Street, (614) 476-9690, www.jewelryfromkesser.com

Cold Stone CreameryI scream! You scream! We all scream

for ice cream – especially when it’s only 99 cents per scoop for all kids. We didn’t leave grown-ups out of this bargain, all warm desserts are $1 off the regular price!508 Creekside Plaza, (614) 475-8393, www.coldstonecreamery.com

Wyandotte WineryI’m Dreaming of a WINE Christmas –

Holiday Open House from 1 to 7 p.m. Need a break from shopping and

how about ideas for the person on your list who has everything? Wyandotte Winery has custom labels available for your wine purchases, gift certificates, gift baskets and wine related accessories. Mrs. Claus will be sampling some of her famous gourmet wine cakes. Wine tastings or wine by the glass is available as you browse the new selection of gourmet food and gift items. 4640 Wyandotte Drive, (614) 476-3624, www.wyandottewinery.com

The Chocolate Tree Sweetery & Bakery

The Chocolate Tree has fudge! Stop by the store anytime during business hours parade day to purchase a pound of fudge and get a ¼ pound free!

Now that’s a deal you can’t miss! This fudge is their hand crafted holiday specialty! 800 Mill Street, (614) 373-0100

Jewels & MorePandora – Limited edition charm

available on “Black Friday” only. Vera Bradley – “Holiday Tote” Spend $100 on Vera Bradley merchandise to receive this FREE 2012 Holiday Tote. 122 Creekside Plaza, (614) 414-7800, www.jewelsandmore.com

Hospitality Center at Mifflin Presbyterian Church

Open 4 to 7 p.m. Stop in at parade time and warm up with coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies! 123 Granville Street, (614) 471-4491, www.mifflinpres.org

Koko Tea Salon and BakeryWho doesn’t love dessert? Especially

if they were voted “Best Dessert 2012” at Taste of Gahanna! Stop by the tea salon and bakery anytime during this special parade day and receive a free mini cupcake! Assorted flavors will be available during the entire holiday season. 116 Mill Street, (614) 389-3459, www.sugarinccupcakes.com

Ohio Herb Education CenterHoliday Open House from 4-8 p.m.

Free samples of fresh hot pumpkin spice soup, peppermint hot chocolate and hot herbal tea to take away the chill of the evening.110 Mill Street, (614) 342-4381, www.gahanna.gov

Parade Day Specials

These and many more specials will be available at Gahanna area

businesses throughout the holiday season. For a

comprehensive seasonal list, go to VisitGahanna.com.

Energy-Efficient Tips

The holidays are a great time to switch to LED decorative lighting

ENERGY STAR® certified LED holiday lights are beautiful, cost-effective and eco-friendly. Not only do they help save money on your energy bill — they also help protect the environment by reducing carbon emissions.

ENERGY STAR Certified LED Holiday Lights:

• Consume 70% less energy than conventional incandescent lights strands

• Can last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescent lights

• Are cool to the touch, reducing the

risk of fire• Are much more durable and shock-

resistant than other light strings• Come with a three-year

warranty, meaning fewer light string replacements

• Are independently tested to meet strict lifetime and electrical requirements

• Are available in a variety of colors, shapes and lengths

• Some models deliver features such as dimming or color shifting

• Outdoor lights have been subjected to weathering tests

Switch to ENERGY STAR® certified LED holiday lighting and waste up to70% less energy this year. Learnmore atAEPOhio.com/HolidayLighting.

ENERGY IS PRECIOUS. LET’S NOT WASTE IT.

THERE’S MORE COMING OUT OF THOSEOLD LIGHTS THAN HOLIDAY CHEER.