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To Dec. 21 – Choirs in the Courtyard, noon to 2 p.m. at the Central Branch, Greater Victoria Public Library.
To Dec. 22 – Father Christmas – A Victorian Experience in Old Town, Royal BC Museum, Fridays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Digital photos by donation. FMI: royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Friday to Sunday to Dec. 22 – Centennial Square Ferris Wheel. Fridays (5 to 10 p.m.), Saturdays (12 to 10 p.m.) and Sundays (12 to 8 p.m.). Rides are $2. FMI: downtownvictoria.ca Saturdays & Sundays to Dec. 22 – Free Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides, Saturdays 12 to 4 p.m. and Sundays 12 to 3 p.m. in downtown Victoria, compliments of the Downtown Victoria Business Association. Find stops at: Store Street at Chatham; Johnson Street near Wharf; Langley Street at Bastion Square; and Government Street at Fisgard. FMI: www.downtownvictoria.ca To Dec. 31 – Chemainus Theatre Festival presents It’s a Wonderful Life. FMI: www. chemainustheatrefestival.ca
To Dec. 31 – Christmas in the Jungle at Victoria Butterfly Gardens, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. FMI: www.butterflygardens.com Through December – Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle Historic House Museum. FMI: www.thecastle.ca To Jan. 2 – 13th annual Bear Wear fundraiser for Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, on display in the lobby of the Hotel Grand Pacific. Vote for your favourite ($2 suggested donation)!
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To Jan. 2 – Festival of Trees is at the Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, in support of the centre’s capital improvement fund and the Children’s Art & Music Fund. FMI: www. marywinspear.ca
Gospel Christmas, with the Victoria Soul Gospel Choir and Checo Tohomaso, is at First Metropolitan Church, 7:30 p.m. FMI: www.victoriasoulgospel.ca
Dec. 13 – Arion Male Voice Choir presents The Songs of Christmas, featuring traditional and modern favourites at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1205 Pandora Ave. at Chambers Street. FMI: www.arionchoir.ca
To Jan. 5 – Annual Gingerbread Showcase, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Inn at Laurel Point.. Vote for your favourite and make a donation to Habitat for Humanity Victoria. To Jan. 5 – The Wreath-Cycled Collection at the Robert Bateman Centre, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m daily. Re-thinking the traditional holiday wreath with up-cycled materials. FMI: www.batemancentre.org
Dec. 13 to 15 – Victoria Symphony presents A Sentimental Christmas at the Royal Theatre. FMI: www.rmts. bc.ca
To Jan. 6 – Magic of Christmas at the Butchart Gardens. FMI: www. butchartgardens.com. To Jan. 7 – Christmas in Old Town, Royal BC Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. FMI: royalbcmuseum.bc.ca To Dec. 7 – 22nd annual Festival of Trees at the Fairmont Empress in support of the BC Children’s Hospital. Dec. 11 – Our Place and CBC presents a reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 7 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Hall. FMI: www. ourplacesociety.com/dickens/ Dec. 11, 17 & 18 – Christmas Starlight Cinema, featuring Christmas movies under the stars: Home Alone (Dec. 11); Polar Express (Dec. 17); and It’s a Wonderful Life (Dec. 18), 6 p.m. at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa. Free, with donations to Santas Anonymous appreciated. Bring a lawn chair and blankets. Dec. 12 to 15 & 19 to 22 – Christmas Light Trolley Tour in Langford, 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. Tours begin and end at City Centre Park.
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Dec. 14 & 20 – The Pinnacle Brass Quintet presents A Classy, Brassy Christmas, 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St. All tickets $20, available at the door, and in advance from the centre in Sidney, the church and Ivy’s Book Shop in Oak Bay. Dec. 14, 15, 21 & 22 – Christmas in Old Victoria walking tour. Meets in Bastion Square, outside the Maritime Museum. This 90-minute walking tour featuring heart-warming, humourous and sometimes sad stories about people and events linked to Christmas in 19th century Victoria. Check dates for times. FMI: www. discoverthepast.com Dec. 14 to 31, select dates – Ghosts of Christmas Past with Discover the Past tours,
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Dec. 15 – Arbutus Singers Christmas Benefit Concert, 2 p.m. at Cadboro Bay United Church, 2625 Arbutus Rd. Admission by donation in support of the Jolly Nyeko Foundation Canada and children at risk in Uganda. Tax receipts given for $10 & over donations. Refreshments follow. Dec. 15 – Harp Concert with Philipp Gawthrop, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Juan de Fuca Branch, Greater Victoria Public Library. Free admission; all welcome. Dec. 15 – Celebrate-a-Life Memorial Service, 3 p.m. at the University of Victoria Interfaith Chapel. All welcome. Dec. 16 to 18 – Naden Band Christmas Concert in support of the Salvation Army, 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Theatre. Tickets $10 plus a new unwrapped toy. FMI: www.rmts.bc.ca Dec. 17 – Rock ‘n Roll
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p.m. at the Anglican Church of St. Mary the Virgin, in Oak Bay. FMI: vpchoir.ca Dec. 21 to 23 – Live Outdoor Nativity Pageant, 6:30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m., Topaz Park. FMI: www.christmasnativity.ca Dec. 21 to Jan. 5 – Helmcken House OldFashioned Christmas, Royal BC Museum, 12 to 4 p.m. daily. Included with museum admission, membership, or by donation. FMI: royalbcmuseum. bc.ca Dec. 22 – Sing-Along Celebration with the Casavant Organ, 2 p.m. at St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site. By donation or bring a small non-perishable food item for the Giving Tree. FMI: www. stannsacademy.com Dec. 23 & 24 – Carol Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Empress. Info & reservations: 250-389-2727. Dec. 28 & 29 – Ballet Victoria presents The Gift, a holiday story told to the music of the Nutcracker, at the Royal Theatre. FMI: www.rmts.bc.ca Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve with the Timebenders at the Mary Winspear Centre. FMI: www.marywinspear.ca Best wishes for a blessed & beautiful Christmas from
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Service Listings DECEMBER 11 St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Oak Bay – Advent Concert Series, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., “Small Fingers – Big Sounds,” junior pianists from the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Admission by donation with proceeds to the Alzheimer Society of BC. Bring your lunch; coffee & tea provided. Info: www. stmarysoakbay.bc.anglican.ca First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Rd. – Longest Night (Blue Christmas) service, with jazz
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DECEMBER 14 Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St. – Traditionally Untraditional Christmas Pageant, 5 p.m. Info: www. stjohnthedivine.bc.ca
DECEMBER 15 Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St. – Holy
Communion, 8 a.m.; Advent III Parish Eucharist with the Chamber Choir and children’s programmes, 10 a.m.; Noel! Noel! Festive music for organ, 7:30 p.m. (Admission by suggested donation). Info: www.stjohnthedivine.bc.ca University of Victoria Interfaith Chapel – Victoria Hospice Celebrate-a-Life Memorial Service, 3 p.m. All welcome. Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland streets – Children’s Pageant, 9:15 a.m.; Special Advent Evensong, 4:30 p.m. Info: www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca St. George’s Anglican Church, Cadboro Bay – Christmas Pageant, 10 a.m. Info: www. stgeorges-cadborobay.ca Grace Lutheran Church, 1273 Fort St. – Advent 3 Holy Communion all family worship, 10 a.m. Info: gracelutheranchurchelcic.yolasite.com Oak Bay United Church – The Light of Joy Christmas Pageant, 10 a.m.; Carol Sing, 7:30 p.m. Info: www.oakbayunitedchurch.ca St. Luke Anglican Church – 8
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a.m., combined 10 a.m. service and Christmas pageant, and 8 p.m. Info: www.stlukesvictoria.ca St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Royal Oak – Holy Communion & Children’s Christmas Pageant, 10:30 a.m. Info: www. stmikevictoria.ca Church of Our Lord, 626 Blanshard St. – BCP Communion, 8 a.m.; Christmas Children’s Service, 9:30 a.m.; Pageant & Holy Communion, 10:30 a.m. Info: churchofourlord.org Colwood’s Church of the Advent – Christmas Tree decorating party, 5 p.m. Info: colwoodanglican.ca Cadboro Bay United, Blue Christmas service, 7 p.m. Info: www.cadbayuc.org
DECEMBER 18 St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Oak Bay – Advent Concert Series, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., guitarist Brad Prevedoros. Admission by donation with proceeds to the Alzheimer Society of BC. Bring your lunch; coffee & tea provided. Info: www.stmarysoakbay. bc.anglican.ca Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland streets – School Concert, 6 p.m. Info: www. christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
DECEMBER 19 Unity Church of Victoria – Candlelighting Service at Alix Goolden Hall with Caroling at Join the Civic 7:40 p.m. and service at 8 Orchestra of Victoria for p.m. Info: www.unityvictoria.ca the 15th annual Sing-Along
Messiah, 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Alix Goolden Hall. Colwood’s Church of Information: www. the Advent – Community civicorchestraof Christmas Carolling. Info: victoria.org www.colwoodanglican.ca
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Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St. – A Classy, Brassy Christmas with the Pinnacle Brass, 7:30 p.m. St John’s resident brass ensemble, featuring players from the symphony, Naden band, and UVic faculty. Admission $20; proceeds to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund. Info: www.stjohnthedivine. bc.ca
DECEMBER 21 Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St. – Bach at Christmas with the Victoria Bach Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. (There is an admission charge for this concert.) Info: www.stjohnthedivine.bc.ca
DECEMBER 22
Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St. – Holy Communion, 8 a.m.; Advent IV Parish Eucharist, with the Community Choir and children’s programmes, 10 a.m.; Lessons and Carols for Christmas, a traditional Christmas carol service, Join us this Season! with carols sung by the Advent carol service by Chamber Choir, and with candlelight favourites to be sung by Sunday, December 1, 4:30pm everyone, 7:30 p.m. Info: Christmas in the City www.stjohnthedivine.bc.ca “Echoes from the Edge” A pre-Christmas story in words & music Church of Our Lord, Sunday, December 8, 4:30pm 626 Blanshard St. – BCP CCC Children’s Pageant Communion, 8 a.m.; Sunday, December 15, 9:15am Christmas lessons and carA Special evensong for the ols, 10 a.m. Info: churchoblessed virgin mary fourlord.org Sunday, December 15, 4:30pm St. Luke Anglican Festival of Nine Lessons & Church, Cedar Hill at Carols Cedar Hill X Rd. – Advent Sunday, December 22, 4:30pm CapriCCio Vocal Ensemble 4 at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. (Longest Night SerThe Night before the Night before Monday, December 23, 7:30pm vice). Info: www.stlukesvictoria.ca Christmas Eve Services Tuesday, December 24 St. Mary’s AngliFamily Christmas Eve Service 4:00pm can Church, Oak Bay Solemn High Midnight Mass 11:00pm – Communion, 8 a.m.; Christmas Day Services Sung Eucharist, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, December 25 Neighbourhood CarolHoly Eucharist 8:00am ling, 3:30 p.m. Info: Holy Eucharist 10:00am w w w. s t m a r y s o a k b a y. Quadra @ Rockland Victoria BC bc.anglican.ca “The City’s 250.383.2714 Oak Bay United Cathedral”www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
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Church – The Light of Love, 10 a.m.; Neighbourhood Carolling, 7:30 p.m. Info: www.oakbayunitedchurch.ca Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist – Holy Eucharist, 10 a.m.; Advent Evensong, 5 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 1273 Fort St. – Advent 4 All Family Worship, 10 a.m. Info: gracelutheranchurchelcic.yolasite.com Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church, 1924 Carrick St. – Christmas Program, 10:30 a.m. St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Royal Oak – Lessons & Carols and Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.stmikevictoria.ca Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland streets – Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, 4:30 p.m. Info: www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca Shelbourne Street Church of Christ – Christmas Pageant, 5 p.m. Info: www.shelbournestreetchurch.com
DECEMBER 23 Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland streets – The Night before the Night Before, with CapriCCio Vocal Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Info: www. christchurchcathedral.bc.ca First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Rd. – Carols in the Candlelight: The Selfish Giant, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23 & 24. Info: firstmetvictoria.com
DECEMBER 24 Christ Community Church, 3897 Holland Ave, Christmas Eve service, 8 a.m. Info: www. cccvictoria.ca Colwood Pentacostal Church – Candlelight Service, 3:30. 5 and 6:30 p.m. Info: www.colwoodchurch.com St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Oak Bay – Family Service with St. Mary’s Children’s
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Service Listings Choir, 3:30 p.m.; Sung Mass, 9 p.m. FMI: www.stmarysoakbay. bc.anglican.ca Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St. – Family Eucharist, 4 p.m. Participate in the telling of the Christmas story in word and song; First Communion of Christmas, the cande-lit ‘Midnight Mass’, With the Chamber Choir, 11 p.m. Info: www. stjohnthedivine.bc.ca St. George’s Anglican Church, Cadboro Bay, Carols & Children’s Christmas story, 4:30 p.m.; Festive Christmas Communion, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Info: www.stgeorges-cadborobay.ca Oak Bay United Church – Celebration for the Very Young, 4 p.m.; Family Celebration, 7 p.m.; Candlelight, Carols & Communion, 10 p.m. Info: www.oakbayunitedchurch.ca Cadboro Bay United, Family Nativity Pageant, 4 p.m.; Family Candelight Service, 7 p.m.; Candlelight Communion, 10 p.m. Info: www.cadbayuc.org St. Luke Anglican Church, Cedar Hill at Cedar Hill X Rd. – Child-friendly Christingle Carol Service, 4 p.m.; Family Eucharist with Carols, 7 p.m.; Choral Eucharist with Carols, 10 p.m. Info: www. stlukesvictoria.ca St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Royal Oak – Christmas Eve Family Service, 4 p.m.; Carol Singing, 10:30 p.m., Midnight Eucharist, 11 p.m. Info: www. stmikevictoria.ca First Metropolitan Church,
932 Balmoral Rd. – Family Christmas Eve, 4:30 p.m.; Carols in the Candlelight: The Selfish Giant, 7:30 p.m.; Communion and Carols, 11 p.m. Info: firstmetvictoria. com Grace Lutheran Church – Christmas Eve service, all family worship, 7 p.m. Info: gracelutheranchurchelcic.yolasite.com Emmanuel Baptist Church, at the Henderson entrance to UVic – A Charlie Brown Christmas Family Service, 5 p.m.; Candlelight Service with carols and readings, 8:30 p.m. Info: www.emmanuelvictoria.ca Holy Cross Church, Gordon Head Rd., Christmas Eve Family Mass, 6 p.m.; Mass, 8 p.m. Info: holycrossvictoria.org Colwood’s Church of the Advent – Christmas Eve Family Service, 6 p.m.; Choral Service, 10 p.m. Info: www.colwoodanglican.ca Church of Our Lord, 626 Blanshard St. – Christmas Eve family service, 4 p.m.; Carol Sing, 10 p.m.; Christmas Eve Midnight service, 10:30 p.m. Info: churchofourlord.org Providence Community Church, Monterey Centre – Carols on Christmas Eve, 6 p.m. Trinity Church – Christmas Eve service, 6 p.m. Victoria Church of the Nazarene – Christmas Eve by Candlelight, 6 p.m. Info: www.vicnazarene.ca New Life Community Fellowship, Carey at Tillicum –
Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland street – Family Eucharist, 4 p.m.; Midnight Solemn High Mass, 11 p.m. Info: www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca Open Gate Church, 1289 Parkdale Dr., Christmas Eve Service, 7 p.m. Info: www.theopengate.ca Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church, 1924 Carrick St – Christmas Eve worship, 7 p.m. Info: www.victoria-lutheran.org Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist – Choral Eucharist, 8 p.m.
DECEMBER 25 Christmas Eve Service, 6:30 p.m. Our Lady Queen of Peace, Esquimalt – Family Mass, 7 p.m.; Traditional Latin Mass, Midnight. St. Peter and St. Paul Anglican Parish in Esquimalt – Christmas Eve Family Eucharist, 7 p.m.; Christmas Eve Mass,10 p.m. Info: www.stpeterandpaul.ca Shelbourne Street Church of Christ – Christmas Eve service, 7 p.m. Info: www.shelbournestreetchurch.com Our Lady of the Rosary, Langford – Christmas Eve Mass, 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Info: www. olorchurch.ca Unity Church of Victoria – Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service at Alix Goolden Hall with Caroling at 7:40 p.m. and service at 8 p.m. Info: www.unityvictoria.ca
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Tuesday, Dec. 24; Two masses at 7:00 pm & 10:30 pm Wednesday, Dec. 25; Mass at 10:30 am Tuesday, Dec. 31; Mass at 5:00 pm Wednesday, January 1; Mass at 10:30 am
Grace Lutheran Church – Christmas Day service, Holy Communion, 10 a.m. Info: gracelutheranchurchelcic.yolasite.com
Holy Cross Church, Gordon Head Rd., Christmas Day Mass, 9:30 a.m. Info: holycrossvictoria. org
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Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist – The Christ Mass, 10 a.m. Our Lady Queen of Peace, Esquimalt – Mass, 10 a.m. St Peter & St Paul’s Anglican Parish in Esquimalt – Holy Communion with hymns, 10 a.m. FMI: 250-386-6833 Christ Community Church, 3897 Holland Ave, Christmas service, 8 a.m. Info: www.cccvictoria.ca Cont. Page 8 Church of St. John the Divine, 1611 Quadra St. – Christmas Communion, 10 a.m. Info: www.stjohnthedivine.bc.ca Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland street, Holy Eucharist, 8 & 10 a.m. Info: www. christchurchcathedral.bc.ca Open Gate Church, 1289 Parkdale Dr., Christmas Day service, 10 a.m. Info: www.theopengate.ca
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St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church Advent Services Every Sunday 8:30 am Quiet Communion Dec. 15 10:30 Sunday School Pageant & Eucharist Dec. 22 10:30 am Lessons & Carols & Eucharist Dec. 24 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Family Service 11:00 pm Midnight Eucharist (Carols at 10:30) Dec. 25 10:00 am Christmas Eucharist 4733 West Saanich Road, Victoria, BC Telephone 250.479.0540 www.stmikevictoria.ca • email: smaaac@telus.net
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8:30 am Holy Communion 10:00 am Sung Eucharist 3:30 pm Neighbourhood caroling followed by refreshments
Tuesday, December 24, 2013 - Christmas Eve
3:30 pm Family Service 9:00 pm Sung Mass (Mozart’s Missa brevis in F with organ and strings)
Wednesday, December 25th, 2013 - Christmas Day
10:00 am Holy Communion St. Mary’s will be celebrating with and at Grace Lutheran (1273 Fort St. Victoria). All welcome!
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Celebrating the Miracle
Christmas Eve Services Homeless Partners share Christmas warmth DECEMBER 24TH
By Jennifer Blyth
5:00 pm Family Service “A Charlie Brown Christmas” 8:30 pm Candle Light Service “Carols & Readings”
2121 Cedar Hill Cross Road www.emmanuelvictoria.ca Baptist Church 250-592-2418
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Christmas Eve
Tues. Dec. 24 Family Mass Traditional Latin Mass Christmas Day Wed. Dec. 25 Mass New Year’s Eve Tues. Dec. 31 Mass New Year’s Day Wed. Jan 1 Mass Traditional Latin Mass
7:00 pm Midnight 10:00 am 5:00 pm 10:00 am 12:00 Noon
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“Christmas Eve by Candlelight” Designed as our annual Christmas gift to the community, this 55 minute celebration will include the reading of the Christmas story, special music of the season, and drama.
Christmas Eve Service 6:00 pm
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Merry Christmas from your friends & neighbours VICTORIA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE • 4277 QUADRA ST. VICTORIA
Typical requests include a warm coat, hat, gloves or socks, for example. Some of the niceties of daily life are often appreciated as Inspiration often comes when we least expect it. well, Jennie notes, not to mention a few treats of the season that Jennie and Daniel Keeran were enjoying breakfast at a downtown they otherwise cannot afford. Vancouver restaraunt when they noticed a homeless man on a bench Beyond Victoria, Homeless Partners has created links on the lower across the road in Stanley Park. Mainland and Regina, and into the United States. Ultimately the The couple took him something to eat and, intrigued by the Keenans wold like to see the organization spread to every city, Jennie remarkable work of art he was creating by scratching away the says. backing of an old mirror, got to talking. A recent indiegogo campaign rasied $10,000 to improve and That conversation sparked an idea: What if they could share the expand the website so that more cities and shelters can be added unique stories of others on the streets from all over the globe. and in shelters, and through those “What is so special about the Homeless The main focus of the project is stories match individuals with holiday Partners is that they take the time and gift donations and prayers, a way to connections – to let people know care to talk with people staying share the true spirit of Christmas. at the shelter in order to find a they’re important; they’re not It was 2005 and Homeless Partners unique and special gift that is invisible. was born. exactly what is needed,” said In Victoria for four years now, Victoria Cool Aid Society’s Shelter —Jennie Keeran, Homeless Partners Manager Don McTavish. “Many of our volunteers chat with individuals in Victoria-area shelters, hearing their residents do not have the joy of celebrating stories and asking, essentially, what their Christmas wish would Christmas with their families so this time together and these be. Partnering with the Cool Aid Society, interviews this year took personal gifts make a big difference to their spirits.” volunteers to Rock Bay Landing, Sandy Merriman House and Next The Homeless Partners organization is also taking a large leap by Steps Transitional Shelters. Individuals are only asked to share what becoming federally incorporated as a non-profit and applying for they feel comfortable with, and if they choose to. They are asked charitable status. All local programs will still be operated in each what gift they would like to receive, but also if there is something city, using only volunteers. they would like people to pray for. The response of people who are homeless, when they open their “People are very receptive,” Jennie says, noting that beyond the gift on Christmas morning, is often one of overwhelming emotion gifts, “the main focus of the project is connections – to let people when they realize that anyone would think about them. As one know they’re important; they’re not invisible. Everyone has a story.” homeless woman said: “What I find most encouraging is that The stories and Christmas Wish Lists are posted on the Homeless someone who doesn’t even know me would care enough to think Partners website so community members can read the stories of of me.” people in shelters and deliver the requested gift, with a personal For more information, and to read the stories, visit www. card of encouragement, directly to the shelters. homelesspartners.com
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Carols in the Candlelight: An adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s Carols in the Candlelight:
An adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s Carols in the Candlelight: The Selfish Giant
St. George’s Anglican Church, Cadboro Bay, Christmas Day Communion, 10 a.m. Info: www.stgeorges-cadborobay.ca St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Oak Bay – Christmas service 10 a.m., worshipping with Grace Lutheran Church at 1273 Fort St. FMI: stmarysoakbay.bc.anglican.ca St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Royal Oak, Christmas Eucharist, 10 a.m. Info: www.
An adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant
December 23 & 24 The Giant Dec 23 Selfish & 24: 7:30 pm Dec7:30 23 & pm 24: 7:30 pm Also join us for...
Family ChristmasAlso Service join us Dec for...24, 4:30 pm Communion & Carols 24, 11:00 Family Christmas ServiceDec Dec 24, 4:30pm pm Music For Meditation Jan 1, 2:00 pm pm Communion & Carols Dec 24, 11:00 Music For Meditation Jan 1, 2:00 pm First†Metropolitan United Church Quadra at Balmoral First†Metropolitan United Church More info: http://firstmetvictoria.com Quadra at Balmoral
stmikevictoria.ca St. Luke Anglican Church, Cedar Hill at Cedar Hill X Rd. – Family Eucharist, 10 a.m. Info: www.stlukesvictoria.ca Church of Our Lord, 626 Blanshard St. – Christmas service, 10 a.m. Info: churchofourlord.org Colwood’s Church of the Advent – Christmas Day Service, 10 a.m. Info: www.colwoodanglican.ca
Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1924 Carrick St – Christmas Day worship, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.victoria-lutheran.org Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave. – Christmas service, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.centralbaptistchurch.ca Our Lady of the Rosary, Langford – Christmas Day service, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.olorchurch.ca
DECEMBER 28 Our Lady of the Rosary, Langford – Holy Family Mass, 5 p.m. Info: www.olorchurch.ca
DECEMBER 29 Our Lady of the Rosary, Langford – Mass, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Info: www.olorchurch. ca Church of Our Lord, 626 Blanshard St. – BCP Communion, 8 a.m.; Christmas lessons and carols, 10 a.m. Info: churchofourlord. org St. Luke Anglican Church, Cedar Hill at Cedar Hill X Rd. – Christmas 1at 8 and 10 a.m. Info: www.stlukesvictoria.ca Grace Lutheran Church – First Sunday after Christmas All Family Worship, 10 a.m. Info: gracelutheranchurchelcic.yolasite.com
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St. Peter & St. Paul Anglican Parish, Your Neighborhood Church
“Christian Community Striving to Embrace and Spread God’s Love” SERVICE TIMES ARE Dec 24 Christmas Eve, 7pm and “Christmas Eve Mass” at 10pm; Dec. 25 10am The Rev. Lon Towstego, Rector The Anglican Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul 1379 Esquimalt Rd. Victoria (Esquimalt) 250-386-6833 www.stpeterandpaul.ca
Sunday, Dec. 15 Services at 8:00 am 10:00 am Christmas Pageant & 7:00 pm Sunday, Dec. 22 Services at 8:00 am, 10:00 am 7:00 pm Longest Night Service Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Child Friendly Christingle Carol Service 7:00 pm Family Communion with Carols 10:00 pm Traditional Choral Communion with Carols Christmas Day 10:00 am Family Communion Christmas Blessings to You from St. Luke Cedar Hill!
ST. LUKE CEDAR HILL ANGLICAN CHURCH
Corner Cedar Hill Cross Rd. & Cedar Hill Rd. 250-477-6741 www.stlukesvictoria.ca st.lukes@shaw.ca
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New Life Community Fellowship
Christmas Eve Service
Sharing the Christmas story By Jennifer Blyth
Guiding a cast and crew of more than 100 is no easy task. Add to that a newborn baby and live manger animals, not to mention the challenges of an outdoor production in the depths of December, and the annual live, outdoor Nativity Pageant presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints seems downright monumental for all involved. But for participants, giving such a gift to the community is so rewarding, says producer Lyanne Sanderson, who with her husband, Graham, has been involved in the production for many years. Each year the Live Outdoor Nativity Pageant is presented at Topaz Park from Dec. 21 to 23, with cast and crew offering four shows per evening at 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8 p.m. The pageant was founded close to three decades ago by Connie Hudson, a nursing student. While Hudson moved away several years later, the pageant continued and for many – both participants and audience members – sharing the special story of that very first Christmas is a cherished part of their holiday tradition. The production brings together several congregations with friends and supporters from the community. “It’s a whole church community and friends who are putting this on,” Lyanne says. “Anybody and everybody can relate to the story.” The Sandersons had seen a similar production in Ottawa and when they moved to Victoria with their two children, wanted to make the pageant part of their family’s Christmas celebrations, Lyanne recalls. “As a family we just started particiapating in the pageant and it just took off from there. For us, that was our
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Christmas; it’s part of the family tradition.” Her favourite moments include sitting in the audience during Don Denton photo performances and hearing parents quietly answering A cast and crew of more than 100 bring the Christmas children’s questions Story to life each December at Topaz Park. about the story. “That’s The animals for the several Josephs and Marys who my favourite part – when come from had been baby Jesus,” she says. parents are teaching their performance With recorded narration by children the story of Christmas.” friends in the community. A She recalls one young boy local farmer arranges to have Gipp Forester, the performance who was so taken with “the Blue several lambs available for the lasts about 25 minutes and King” that the following year he performance, but one year the guests are urged to dress for the made a special necklace that ewe was still heavily pregnant. weather, since in the 27 years the became part of the Blue King’s While she made it through the pageant has been staged, it has performance, with a vet on only been cancelled once (due to costume for the rest of the run. Of course, with a live outdoor standby, her lambs were were dangerous road conditions). More than 6,000 people show, especially one involving born the next day. For most performances a real viewed the pageant last year, babies and animals, from time to time “unscipted moments” will newborn plays the baby Jesus, with the two earlier performances although Lyanne has a life-like each night the busiest. crop up. Bleacher seating is provided, Like the time two dogs came doll available just in case an romping through the set from emergency comes up. Mom and and access is available the park. With one pup quietly baby enjoy a warm area behind for those with mobility soothed by Graham, who was the manger scene while awaiting challenges. Admission is free and donations are respectfully performing in the pageant that the big moment. “People have been involved declined. For details, visit www. year, the other soon left and the long enough that we have had christmasnativity.ca show went on as planned.
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Christmas at Oak Bay United Church Carol Sing - for the whole Community Sunday, December 15th 7:30pm Christmas Eve 4pm: Celebration for the very young 7pm: Family celebration 10pm: Candlelight communion Corner of Granite and Mitchell Wheelchair accessible www.oakbayunitedchurch.ca
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Celebrating Seniors Helping Hands help local seniors By Jennifer Blyth The smiling faces of the volunteers packing Christmas baskets at Amica at Somerset House tell the story: this is an event they look forward to all year. At each of the Amica residences in Victoria and across the country, senior volunteers pack the baskets each holiday season for other seniors in their community who are in need. For some, notes Lynn Larsen, Somerset House community relations, it will be the only gift they receive this Christmas, and is so very much appreciated. It all started in 2001 when about 20 Amica staff decided to help seniors in need in Mississauga, On. That year staff joined together to raise funds for 40 holiday baskets, a number that jumped to 100 the next year and an amazing 1,300 baskets by 2010, thanks to fundraising of close to $100,000. And the growth of Amica’s Helping Hands Holiday Basket Campaign continues, due both to the initiative of residents and staff and the need in the community, says Larsen, noting that the numbers of baskets filled has grown at each of the local Amica residences, including Somerset House, Douglas House and
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The Camelot
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Seasonal Safety
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Enjoy a fire-safe holiday
Stockings hung by the chimney with care...a warm candle flame flickering in the window...a tree trimmed with magical lights and cherished decorations. These holiday scenes have long been part of our seasonal celebrations, yet they also bring to mind a few important safety concerns. While it’s easy to get caught up in the magic, Oak Bay firefighters remind homeowners to remember a few fire safety basics.
The Tree Before buying a tree, test its freshness: 1. Branch Test – Draw the end of the branch through the cup of your hand. The needles should slide through your hand without coming off. Call today for a personal tour (250) 384-3336 Bright & spacious 2. Stump Test – Bang the stump end sharply on 1 & 2 bed suites (800-1115 sq ft) the ground. A fresh-cut 2 blocks from the Inner Harbour in James Bay tree shouldn’t lose its green needles. Great service package & more 3. Needle Test – Fold a needle until the tip 455 Kingston Street touches the stem, making a circle. Affordable • Quiet Neighbourhood • Security • Companionship The needle should bounce back into Call today for a personal tour 250-384-3336 shape, not break Visit all of our homes at www.novapacific.ca (unless frozen). At home, if not Licensed Strata Property Manager
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decorating that day, store the tree outdside or on a cool porch until decorating. Before setting up the tree, cut two inches (5cm) diagonally off the butt. Use a tree stand with wide-spread legs for better balance and a large water reservoir. A tree may drink up to four litres of water daily, so choose a stand that holds at least that much; check the level daily and refill as needed. If the water drops below the bottom of the butt, a seal will form and a new cut will be needed. Don’t stand the tree near heat sources and don’t block doors or windows. Decorating Use only CSA-certified lights. Test and inspect for cracked bulbs, broken, cracked or frayed wires and discard if faulty. Choose flame-retardant, noncombustible and non-conductive decorations and don’t use electric light strings on metallic trees as a faulty system could create a shock hazard. Avoid “angel hair “(glass wool) – when used with spray-on snow the combination is highly combustible. Finally, turn off tree lights when leaving home or going to bed. Remove the tree within 10 to 14 days, after which even the freshest tree will dry out. Candles Never use lighted candles on Christmas Trees. For candles elsewhere, firefighters recommend battery-operated candles. Real candles should only be lit when a responsible adult is overseing the flame. Place candles in sturdy, non-combustible holders, on sturdy surfaces away from curtains and drafts. Always snuff out candles before leaving the room or going to sleep.
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Arrive Alive Plan to arrive home safely this season The holiday season is a chance to celebrate with family and friends, but to ensure those celebrations are memorable for all the right reasons, it’s essential to plan ahead to get home safely. If your holiday festivities will involve alcohol, arrange for a designated driver, plan for a taxi, hop on the bus or call a sober friend. During December, an average of five people are killed in B.C. each year in crashes involving impaired driving, police and ICBC noted during the launch of this year’s December CounterAttack compaign. Police across the province will be out in full force at CounterAttack roadchecks this holiday season looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. “Every December, we see people who think they’re okay to drive but end up causing crashes that change lives forever,” said Chief Constable Jamie Graham, Chair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee. “The hardest aspect of a police officer’s job is telling a family they have lost a loved one as a result of one foolish decision – a loss that could have been prevented. We know there will be many gatherings this holiday season and that’s why officers across the province are dedicated to keeping impaired drivers off our roads.” ICBC supports CounterAttack through an education campaign and funding for enhanced police enforcement and promotes the use of designated drivers with businesses, sports facilities and community groups to help prevent impaired driving and make B.C.’s roads safer for everyone.
before you start drinking. Otherwise it’s too late. • Getting home safe is a shared responsibility; take your turn to be the designated driver. • Keep money aside for transit or a taxi, or call a sober friend. • Don’t get in a car with an impaired driver. Ask to get out of the car if necessary. • Take a stand and don’t let people drive if they are impaired. • Cycling or walking home while impaired is unsafe. Impaired pedestrians and cyclists are a danger to themselves and other road users. • Alcohol affects your ability to function and drive by altering: judgment, reaction time, co-ordination and visual function; ability to steer, track moving objects and brake appropriately; and ability to control your speed and lane position. For more about driving safety and the CounterAttack campaign, visit icbc.com
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Greetings of the Season
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MEET ALICE
All the best in the Holiday Season
Likes:
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Reconnect... with nature, friends, family, colleagues, yourself family, friends,
Purchase $200 in Grotto Spa Gift Cards & receive a $25 promotional Gift Certificate to use toward mid-week Spa Treatments in the New Year. *offer available until Dec. 31, 2013
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UPCOMING CONCERT PERFORMANCES Jimmy Rankin Saturday April 26, 7:30 PM
Jeanne Robertson Tall Lady With Tall Sense of Humour March 3 7:00 PM
Southern Fried Chicks “Caged-Free Comedy Tour” Think Blue Collar Comedy Tour with better hair and bigger attitude! January 22 7:00 PM Performance
New Year’s Eve with The Timebenders December 31 Doors 7:30 - Show & Dancing 8:30 Tickets $38 +tax
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With Thoughts of You at Christmas As the holiday season approaches, our hearts are warmed by thoughts of the many good people we’ve had the opportunity to serve this year. You’ve certainly brightened our year! Thank you for your support and loyalty. We look forward to seeing you in the new year.
Reynolds Music
We wish you a Holiday Season and a New Year filled with Peace & Joy January 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2014
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