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Get the Holiday Spirit with Village Lake Las Vegas at “Season of Hope” Weekend Celebration Nov. 20-21

The Village Lake Las Vegas will set the mood this holiday season with a full weekend of festive events. Get in the holiday spirit at the annual tree lighting ceremony featuring strolling carolers, Santa and Mrs. Claus, games, raffles and much more. A songwriter showcase on Saturday will feature local artists keeping the energy flowing throughout the day with holiday favorites.

Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Annie Meadows will make a special appearance to perform an intimate concert during the tree lighting. Guests can also enjoy ice skating on the lake’s floating rink or wandering through the art festival enjoying creative pieces from local talent.

The Village has partnered with Operation Christmas Child in order to collect gifts for needy children around the world. Guests are invited to pack a shoebox with items including school supplies, small toys, hygiene items and candy.

On Sunday afternoon, guests can enjoy live music lakeside at the Fall for Faith Worship Rock Show featuring The Offering, Aaron Hefman and Atlas Takes Aim.

WHEN:

Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Holiday Art Festival
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Operation Christmas Child Collections
• Noon to 9 p.m. – Ice Skating Rink open
• 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Songwriters Showcase
• 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Santa.
• 6 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony

Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Holiday Art Festival
• 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Operation Christmas Child Collections
• 1 p.m. – Fall for Faith Worship Rock Show

WHERE:

The Village Lake Las Vegas
15 Costa di Lago
Henderson, NV 89011

Tree Lighting Ceremony is free and open to the public. Ice Skating is $15 per adult and $12 per child. $5 of every ice skating ticket purchased on Nov. 21 and 22 will be donated to the charity partners. For exhibitor information for the Holiday Art Festival, please call Mark Vranesh at 702-245-6077.

For more information about Operation Christmas Child or items that can be donated, please visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.