Throughout the week, shoppers will have the opportunity to bid on unique Christmas gifts such as authentic autographed Boston Bruins jerseys, lunch with figure skating Olympic medalist Jeff Buttle, a digital camera, a lap quilt, a tour of Queen's Park and lunch in the legislative dining room with MPP Joe Tascona, as well as home furnishings, passes to local tourist attractions and gift certificates - all thanks to the generosity of local businesses and celebrities. The event concludes with a chance for shoppers to outbid each other on the most coveted items at a live auction at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10.

Youth Haven is the only youth shelter in Simcoe County, and provides emergency and transitional housing in a home-type environment.

Parent night - St. Peter's Secondary School, 201 Ashford Dr. in south Barrie, will be hosting a Grade 8 Parent Night on Dec. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for all students interested in attending the school beginning in September.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to Thursday, Dec. 14 - same time.