OMG! We just got confirmation that the famous (or infamous depending on whether he's on the bowling lane) will be here for our annual event Bowl With Santa. You have a week to get ready and get to the lanes. This annual community favorite brings bags of "preChristmas" smiles and warms the hearts of the adults watching Santa and the kids. There are some necessary preparations and secrets:

• Buy and wrap a gift specially for your child or guest child
• Call the lanes, 503-390-2221 and make arrangements to drop off the gift prior to event
• Kathy Kaplan is the youth league coach and is making special arrangements for gifts as well and she can be reached at the lanes or cell, 503-559-9178.
• Come bowling on Saturday the 8th and roll with Santa. Bowling is discounted to $3.50 per game per person and $2.50 for shoe rental. That's a savings of $1.50 per person on 1 game/shoe rental from regular season rates.
• Santa will visit with the kids and then go get his gifts for them. Please make sure that their names have been written clearly on each gift! Make sure that it's not in your handwriting.

Ernie is the Gatti & Gatti Santa Claus and has been bowling at Town & Country Lanes for years.  You'll know it when you see it. He is the spirit of Christmas and has ruined every other seasonal Santa for me. His giving heart, encouragements and smiles throughout the years have touched my heart. He has made a difference for those working or visiting our family bowling center. He has made a difference for his bowling team. Let him make a difference for you and your kids this year and let him rekindle the real meaning of Christmas.  We look forward to seeing you and your family a top of our own smiles this season. Enjoy your roll~~~O_____[]*:*