Christmas means community

The Christmas season unofficially kicks off with Moonlight Madness on Friday, November 25, and continues for the next month. Here’s brief lineup of what’s on offer for locals and visitors.

The Christmas season unofficially kicks off with Moonlight Madness on Friday, November 25, and continues for the next month.

Here’s brief lineup of what’s on offer for locals and visitors:

Saturday, November 26
Annual United Church Christmas Tea and Bazaar — 12 pm – 3 pm

Trackside Children’s Christmas Party at the Railway Museum — 12:30 pm – 3 pm. Click for details.

Souper de Noel — Potluck! — Pour francophones et francophiles at the Community Centre — 5 pm – 11:59 pm

Sunday, November 27
Crime Stoppers’ No Host Bazaar at the Community Centre — 11 am – 4 pm — There’s something for everyone — even a food concession and a silent auction! Click here for details.

Friday, December 2 – 17
The Christmas Shop at the Visual Arts Centre opens on December 2 at 6 pm with a public reception and remains open every day from 12 until 4 pm until December 17 — Own a piece of original art! Click here for details.

Saturday, December 3
Breakfast with Santa at the United Church — There are three seatings: 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30. A photographer will be on hand to take pictures of your little ones with Santa. Tickets are available at the Community Centre and at the church office. Call 250-837-3198 for more information.

Monday, December 12
Columbia Park Elementary School Christmas Celebration — 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm — Admission with a donation to the Food Bank

Tuesday, December 13
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train — 6 pm arrival at the CPR Yard on Victoria Road.Please bring a donation for the Community Connections Food Bank!

Wednesday, December 14
Begbie View Elementary School Christmas Celebration — 6:30 pm – 8 pm — Admission with a donation to the Food Bank

Thursday, December 15
Arrow Heights Elementary School Christmas Celebration – 6 pm – 9 pm — Admission with a donation to the Food Bank

Sunday, December 25
Community Christmas Dinner – Details TBA