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Richmond
2023-11-15 08:39 PST
Join us at the Richmond RCMP Toy Drive on Saturday, November 18th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (Landsdowne Centre Parking Lot) to see the magic of Christmas come alive.
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Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Richmond Christmas Fund, or make a minimum $10 donation, and receive a bag of freshly made mini-donuts!
505- Junk will be collecting donations of gently used clothes, blankets, and textiles for the Salvation Army.
EXT. ALMOST HONEST ED'S CAR DEALERSHIP - DAY
Santa walks into a building with a large banner reading:
"ALMOST HONEST ED'S CAR DEALERSHIP, Bad Credit or No Credit- We have a car for you!"
INT. ALMOST HONEST ED'S CAR DEALERSHIP - DAY
CLOSE UP ON ELEVATOR
The elevator doors open revealing a man dressed in red with a large fluffy beard. Close up on his boots as he steps out of the elevator. It's the real-life Santa! He approaches a man behind a desk. The man stands up nervously to greet Santa.
BUSINESS MANSanta! I'm glad you've come!
SANTAI understand you have an offer I can't refuse.
BUSINESS MANI noticed you're still using the same old sleigh. I wanted to upgrade your ride.The man holds out a set of keys.
BUSINESS MAN (CONT'D) Give it a test run. It's been set up to handle your large payload. All I ask for in exchange, is a permanent spot on the nice list.
Santa hesitantly ponders the thought of trading a spot on the nice list for a shiny new toy.
SANTAYou know, it's about time I got in on the receiving end of Christmas for a change.Santa grabs the keys. The business man cackles happily.
Glitch effect of super car. Seat belt is attached. Key is turned. The dashboard lights up. The revs match the cars noise.
SANTA(Santa Laughs) Ho ho ho!Santa accelerates. A sea of wagons filled with gifts are attached.
EXT. INTERSECTION - DAYA car pulls up beside the Lamborghini. Inside the other car is a child. The child notices Santa in the Ferrari and rolls down the window.
CHILD(to Santa) Who are you?
SANTA
Why, I'm Santa!
CHILDNo you're not. Santa doesn't ride a sports car! That car can't fly like Santa's sled!The child sticks out her tongue.
SANTAOh, I'll show you how this car can fly.The light turns green. Santa hits the gas and speeds off.
SANTA (CONT'D) This thing sure goes!Suddenly a police car is behind him with the lights and sirens going.
OFFICER(through speakerphone) Pull over!Santa pulls to the side of the road. The officer approaches the car.
OFFICER (CONT'D) Do you know why I pulled you over? You were speeding. Nice costume.
SANTAThis is not a costume! I'm Santa.
OFFICERI wasn't aware that elves made sport cars.
SANTAI decided to treat myself for a change. I hope that's alright.
OFFICEROf course. I just thought that Christmas for you was more about giving.The officer rips off a ticket from his clipboard and hands it to Santa.
OFFICER (CONT'D) Here's your ticket.The officer walks away. Santa eye's the ticket.
INT. TONY'S LOAN SHARK BUSINESS - DAY Santa walks in the room.
WE PAN UP TO THE BUSINESS MANS REACTION
BUSINESS MAN
Back so soon?
I'm returning these.Santa jingles the Lamborghini keys.
BUSINESS MAN What happened?
SANTAI have discovered that the best gift is one you give, not receive.
What about our deal?
SANTAFrom now on, you'll have to earn your spot on the nice list just like everyone else!The business man frowns.Santa turns to camera.
CLOSE UP ON SANTA"S FACE.
SANTA (CONT'D) I invite you all to join me in the joy of giving through the RCMP Christmas Toy Drive!
PULL OUT TO REVEAL: Santa is in his sleigh. (Green screen+invisible cut.)
SANTA (CONT'D)To the north pole! HO HO HO!Santa's sleigh takes off with him out of frame.Toy drive call to action by RCMP here.
RCMP OFFICER(S)Please join us on Saturday, November 18th for the 9th Annual Richmond RCMP Toy Drive in the Lansdowne Centre parking lot. Come by from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm to donate a gift to a child in need, and receive a freshly made bag of delectable mini donuts (our favourite), while supplies last. We will also be collecting used clothing, blankets and textiles for the Salvation Army.
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