GO&DO MAJOR EVENTS The Villages Christmas Parade Noon Dec. 9 The Villages Polo Club Watch more than 50 parade groups and floats make their way around the polo fields. Your grandkids can have their photos taken with Mr. & Mrs. Claus and can play games, visit with clowns and more. Gates open at 10 a.m. and music goes from 10 a.m. to noon. The parade starts at noon. Everyone is welcome and admission is free to this event, sponsored by The Villages Community Development Districts. New, unwrapped toys will be collected for infants to 12 years old for Toys for Tots. Catch a shuttle at Savannah Center or Laurel Manor Recreation Center starting at 9:15 a.m. The last shuttle departs at 2:15 p.m. For information, call 352-753-1716. SPECIAL EVENTS For details, visit thevillages.com/calendar. Dec. 9 Annual The Villages Christmas Parade 10 a.m. The Villages Polo Club Dec. 10 Artists Round The Square 1-4 p.m. Spanish Springs Dec. 16 Christmas Cruise In 4-9 p.m. Spanish Springs Dec. 17 Menorah Lighting Ceremony 3 p.m. Spanish Springs Every Monday & Wednesday Market Night 5-9 p.m. Spanish Springs Every Tuesday & Thursday Market Night 5-9 p.m. Lake Sumter Landing Every Saturday Brownwood Farmers Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Brownwood Every Thursday Spanish Springs Farmers Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Spanish Springs MAGAZINE 63http://www.thevillages.com/calendar