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To Dec. 31 – Chemainus Theatre Festival presents

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol. FMI: www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

To Dec. 31 – A Victorian Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle – historic displays, Victorian decorations, entertainment and more. FMI: www.thecastle.ca

To Jan. 4 – Bear Wear fundraiser for Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, at the Hotel Grand Paci� c. For sug-gested $2 donation, vote for your favourite dressed Teddy.

To Dec. 14 – Choirs in the Courtyard, 12 to 2 p.m. at the Central Branch, Greater Victoria Public Library. FMI: www.gvpl.ca

To Dec. 23 – Jason Stevens’ one-man production of A Christmas Carol brings Charles Dickens’ classic to life at Craigdarroch Castle. FMI: www.thecastle.ca

Thursday to Sunday to Dec. 21 – Advent Festivities at St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site, incl. Abaroque Christmas concert Dec. 18, The Giving Tree, collecting unwrapped gift donations for local charities, the exhibit Celebrating the Nativity ‘round the World and a carol sing-along in the chapel Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. FMI: friendsofstannsacademy.com

Fridays to Sundays, to Dec. 21 – Father Christmas, A Victorian Experience in Old Town, Royal BC Museum, Fridays to Sundays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Digital photos by donation. FMI: royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Friday to Sunday to Dec. 21 – Centennial Square Ferris Wheel. FMI: downtownvictoria.ca

Saturdays & Sundays to Dec. 21 – 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. FMI: www.downtownvictoria.ca

To Dec. 28 – Live Christmas Tree Village at Esquimalt Rec Centre, 527 Fraser St., with People’s Choice voting to Dec. 21. FMI: www.esquimalt.ca

To Dec. 31 – Christmas in the Jungle at Victoria Butter� y Gardens, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. FMI: www.butter� ygardens.com

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To mid-January – On Ice at the Fairmont Empress, featuring a covered outdoor skating rink on the front lawn of the Empress, weekdays from 5 to 9 p.m. and weekends from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Skate rentals available. FMI: www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/promotions/skating/

Dec. 12 – Cookeilidh presents A Celtic Yuletide, 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre. FMI: marywinspear.caDec. 12 – In the Spirit! A Soul Gospel Christmas, with the Victoria Soul Gospel Choir, 7:30 p.m. at First Metropolitan Church, in support of the Mustard Seed. Tickets $20. FMI: www.victoriasoulgospel.ca

Dec. 12 to 14 – The Victoria Operatic Society presents A Christmas Story: The Musical, at the McPherson Playhouse. FMI: www.rmts.bc.ca

Dec. 12 to 14 – Christmas in the Village, 5 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Dr. Christmas lights, a train, Santa and more. Admission $10/car load. FMI: www.shas.ca

Dec. 12 to 14 – Victoria Symphony presents A Sentimental Christmas at the Royal Theatre. FMI: www.rmts.bc.ca

Dec. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 to 30 – Ghosts of Christmas Past walking tour from Ghostly Walks, starting at the Visitor Centre at 812 Wharf St., 7:30 p.m. FMI: www.discoverthepast.com

Dec. 12 to 14, 19 to 21 and 27 to 29 – Point Ellice House National Historic Site celebrates the holidays with 12 Days of Christmas, including a Christmas tea service (by reservation only). FMI: pointellicehouse.ca

To Jan. 4 – Gingerbread Showcase at the Inn at Laurel Point. Vote for your favourite creation with a donation to Habitat for Humanity Victoria.

To Jan. 6 – 23rd annual Festival of Trees is at the Fairmont Empress in support of the BC Children’s Hospital.

To Jan. 6 – The Magic of Christmas at the Butchart Gardens. Beautiful decorations, nightly entertainment and the ever-popular Twelve Days of Christmas displays tucked away about the Gardens. FMI: butchartgardens.com

To Jan. 7 – Christmas in Old Town, Royal BC Museum, 12 to 4 p.m. daily. The sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. FMI: royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

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Dec. 12 & 13, 19, 20, 23, 24 and 26 – It’s Christmas dinner theatre at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s David Foster Foundation Theatre, featuring stories and music of the season. FMI: www.oakbaybeachhotel.com

Dec. 12 to 14 & 18 to 21 – Christmas Light Trolley Tour in Langford, 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. Tours begin and end at City Centre Park. Tour participation by donation. FMI: www.citycentrepark.ca

Dec. 13 – Greater Victoria Public Library’s Holiday Open House and Food for Fines Drive, 2 to 4 p.m. at your local library. FMI: www.gvpl.ca

Dec. 13 – Tuba Christmas is at Market Square, 1 to 3 p.m. FMI: www.tubachristmas.com

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Dec. 13 – The Spirit of Christmas fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society at the Royal Canadian Legion, Trafalgar/Pro-Patria Branch, starring “Elvis”, (Ben Klein) and Victoria’s Darla & Candy with their Tribute to the Judds. Tickets $25 from Christian Book and Music Centre. Dec. 13 – Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition’s annual Christmas Lights Ride. Registration at 6 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. start from Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Ave. Lights and helmets mandatory; decorated bikes strongly

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Dec. 13 – Christmas Drive-in Movie: The Santa Clause, 6:30 p.m. in the Archie Browning Sports Centre, rear parking lot. Admission free with non-perishable food donation for the Rainbow Kitchen. FMI: www.esquimalt.ca

Dec. 13 – Lions Skate with Santa, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Archie Browning Sports Centre, with hot dogs and hot chocolate for skaters. Admission: $2 plus non-perishable food item. FMI: www.esquimalt.ca

Dec. 13 – Diemahler Holiday Pops is at St Mary’s the Virgin in Oak Bay, 2:30 p.m. Tickets $25. FMI: www.rmts.bc.ca

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Dec. 14 – Good Tidings and Merriment Concert, an exciting program for the Christmas Season, with the Newcombe Singers, 2 p.m. at St Mary’s Church. FMI: newcombesingers.com

Dec. 14 – Christmas at the Pemberton Chapel, 2:30 p.m., Pemberton Memorial Chapel, Royal Jubilee Hospital. Carol sing-along and seasonal music with the Casavant pipe organ. All welcome.

Dec. 14 – Greater Victoria Concert Band Christmas Concert for a Cause, 7:30 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Hall, in support of Santas Anonymous.

Dec. 14 to 16 – Festive Holiday Cocktail Tour, with Off The Eaten Track and New Theatre Spirits & Tonics. Three-hour cocktail & culinary tour of Victoria’s trendiest downtown restaurants. Tickets $85. FMI: 250-380-8121

Dec. 15 – Rock ‘n Roll Christmas, 7:30 p.m. at McPherson Playhouse, featuring Zachary Stevenson as Buddy Holly, Lance Lipinsky as Jerry Lee Lewis. FMI: www.rmts.bc.ca

Dec. 15 to 17 – Naden Band’s Concert in support of the Salvation Army, at the Royal Theatre, with guest vocalists Stephanie Greaves and Ken Lavigne. Tickets $10 plus a new unwrapped toy. FMI: www.rmts.bc.caDec. 16 – Craigdarroch Castle presents the holiday favourite Little Women (1994) at 7 p.m. FMI: thecastle.ca

Dec. 16 & 17 – Christmas Starlight Cinema, featuring Christmas movies under the stars: Polar Express (Dec. 16); and It’s a Wonderful Life (Dec. 17), 6 p.m. at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa. Free, with donations to Santas Anonymous appreciated. FMI: deltavictoria.com

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Dec. 18 – Christmas Carol Sing-Along, 12 to 1:15 p.m., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Douglas StreetFree admission. FMI: 250-384-5734.

Dec. 18 – Raven Baroque Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. at St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site. Admission by donation (suggested $15) FMI: www.ravenbaroque.org

Dec. 20 – Annual Christmas Bird Count – get out and enjoy nature with your family, volunteering as a spotter, counter or tally person. Contact the Robert Bateman Centre at www.batemancentre.org

Dec. 20 – Guided public tours of Government House, 10 and 11 a.m. FMI: www.ltgov.bc.ca

Dec. 20 – Frozen Castle Dance Party, 12 to 3 p.m. in Market Square. Intrepid Theatre hosts a family-friendly outdoor dance party featuring a wintry walk-in cardboard castle for tots to decorate and explore, sparkly princesses, dance music and more.

Dec. 20 – Christmas Light Kayak Parade, 3 to 6 p.m. from Pacifica Paddle Sports. One-hour guided family tour in Brentwood Bay; no experience necessary. FMI: www.pacificapaddle.com

Dec. 20 – Bach Christmas Oratorio, 8 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Hall. FMI: earlymusicsocietyoftheislands.ca

Dec. 20 – Free Island Savings Holiday Skate at Westhills Arena. FMI: www.citycentrepark.ca

Dec. 20 – Victoria Symphony presents The Irish Tenors, 8 p.m. at the Royal Theatre, featuring holiday favourites and traditional Irish tunes. FMI: www.rmts.bc.ca

Dec. 21 – Uncle Wiggly’s Hot Shoes Blues Band present A Tribute to the Blues Songs of Christmas, 7:30 p.m. at the Alix Goolden Hall. Tickets $20. FMI: www.rmts.bc.caDec. 21 – Sing-Along in the Chapel, 1 p.m. at the St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site. Admission by donation. FMI: friendsofstannsacademy.com

Dec. 21 to 23 – Live Outdoor Nativity Pageant, 6:30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m., Topaz Park. FMI: www.christmasnativity.ca

Dec. 22 – Family Christmas Carol Sing-Along with the Victoria Philharmonic Choir, 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Oak Bay. FMI: vpchoir.ca

Dec. 23 – The Victoria Conservatory of Music presents Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas, 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Alix Goolden Hall. Tickets $10 to $20. FMI: vcm.bc.ca

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Dec. 31 – Langford’s City Centre Park hosts its annual Family New Year’s Eve event. FMI: www.citycentrepark.ca

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Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland – Children’s Pageant, 9:15 a.m.; Special Advent Evensong, 4:30 p.m. Info: christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

St. George’s Anglican Church, Cadboro Bay – A Celebration of Gifts Christmas Pageant, 10 a.m. Info: stgeorges-cadborobay.ca

St. Luke Cedar Hill Anglican Church, Cedar Hill at Cedar Hill X Rd. – Christmas pageant, 10 a.m., plus services at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Info: stlukesvictoria.ca

St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s St. – Interactive Christmas Pageant,10 a.m.; Carols by Candlelight, featuring St. Aidan’s Choirs, 7 p.m. Info: www.staidansunited.ca

Grace Lutheran Church, 1273 Fort St. – Advent 3 Holy Communion all family worship, 10 a.m. Info: gracelutheranchurchelcic.yolasite.com

Shelbourne Street Church of Christ – Children’s worship, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m.; carolling, following a potluck lunch. Info: www.shelbournestreetchurch.com

Oak Bay United Church – Community Carol Sing, 7 p.m. Info: www.oakbayunitedchurch.ca

St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Royal Oak – Holy Communion & Children’s Christmas Pageant, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.stmikevictoria.ca

Unity Church of Victoria – Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.unityvictoria.ca

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First Unitarian Church of Victoria, 5575 West Saanich Rd – Jazz Vespers: Charlie Brown Christmas, 7 p.m. Info: victoriaunitarian.ca

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St. Luke Cedar Hill Anglican Church, Cedar Hill at Cedar Hill X Rd. – 8 and 10 a.m. services; Longest Night Service, 7 p.m. Info: www.stlukesvictoria.ca

St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1701 Elgin Rd. – Holy Communion, 8:30 a.m.; Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas, 10 a.m. Info: stmarysoakbay.bc.anglican.ca

St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s St. – Worship Service of Lessons and Carols, 10 a.m. Info: www.staidansunited.ca

Providence Community Church, 1442 Monterey Ave. – Family Christmas Celebration, 10 a.m. Info: www.oakbaychurch.com

Oak Bay United Church – Christmas Pageant, 10 a.m.; Carols for Young Children, advent celebration, 6 p.m.; Neighbourhood Carolling, 7:30 p.m. Info: www.oakbayunitedchurch.ca

Shelbourne Street Church of Christ – Worship, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Christmas Pageant, 5 p.m. Info: www.shelbournestreetchurch.com

First Unitarian Church of Victoria, 5575 West Saanich Rd – Solstice Service, 10:30 a.m. Info: victoriaunitarian.ca

St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Royal Oak – Lessons & Carols and Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.stmikevictoria.ca

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Sunday, Dec. 14 10:00 am Christmas Pageant Services also at 8:00 am and 7:00 pmSunday, Dec. 21 Services at 8:00 am and 10:00 am 7:00 pm Longest Night ServiceChristmas Eve 4:00 pm Child Friendly Christingle Carol Service 7:00 pm Family Communion with Carols 10:00 pm Traditional Choral Communion with CarolsChristmas 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 [email protected]

December 24 • Christmas Eve 8:00 pm - Choral Eucharist

December 25 • Christmas Day 10:00 am - The Christ Mass

December 28 • Sunday after Christmas 9:15 am - Morning Prayer

10:00 am - Choral Eucharist

Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist

The Christian Faith • The Anglican Tradition • The Book of Common PrayerThe Corner of Falmouth Road & Savannah Road • Rt. Rev. Shane B. Janzen 250.920.9990

New Life Community Fellowship

Christmas Eve Service6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

3900 Carey Road(corner of Carey & Tillicum)

Including Carols,Candle Lighting and

Refreshments

Cadboro Bay United ChurchCadboro Bay United ChurchCadboro Bay United Church 2625 Arbutus Rd2625 Arbutus Rd2625 Arbutus Rd

Blue Christmas Service Blue Christmas Service -- Dec 14 at 7pmDec 14 at 7pm “Cause Christmas can be hard”

Christmas Eve ServicesChristmas Eve Services 4:00pm - Family Celebration of Nativity 7:00pm - Family Candlelight Service 10:00pm - Candlelight Communion

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HOLY CROSS Roman Catholic Parish

4049 Gordon Head Rd, Victoria

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Family Mass 6:00pmDec. 24 Christmas Eve Mass 8:00pmDec. 25 Christmas Day Mass 9:30amJan. 1 New Years Day Mass 9:30am

Please join us for Christmas and New Years Services

Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish

849 OLD ESQUIM ALT ROAD • 250-384-3884

Christmas Eve - Wed. Dec. 24 Family Mass 7:00pm Traditional Latin Mass Midnight Christmas Day - � urs. Dec. 25 Mass 10:00am New Year’s Eve - Wed. Dec. 31 Mass 5:00pm New Year’s Day - � urs. Jan. 1 Mass 10:00am Traditional Latin Mass 12:00 Noon


Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church, 1924 Carrick St. – Christmas Jubilee Children’s Christmas Pageant, 10:30 a.m. Info: victoria-lutheran.org

Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland streets – Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, 4:30 p.m. Info: www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

St. Philip Church, 2928 Eastdowne Rd. – Bluegrass Mass – A Bluegrass Christmas, featuring worship at 4 p.m., followed by home-cooked meal. All welcome, including children. Info: www.stphilipvictoria.ca

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 United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd. – Carols in the Candlelight: To the Holy Land Christmas pageant, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23 & 24. Info: firstmetvictoria.com

December 24 Church of St. John the

Divine, 1611 Quadra St. – Holy Communion, 7:45 a.m.; Family Christmas Service, 4 p.m.; Holy Communion for Christmas Eve, 6 p.m.; First Communion of Christmas, 11 p.m. Info: www.stjohnthedivine.bc.ca

St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 740 View St. – Mass, 8 a.m.; Mass of Christmas Night, 5 p.m.; Solemn Mass of Christmas Night, 8 and 11 p.m. Info: www.standrew’scathedral.com

St. Peter and St. Paul Anglican Parish, Esquimalt – Holy Communion, 10 a.m.; Christmas Eve Early Service, 4 p.m.; Christmas Eve Holy Communion Service, 10:15 p.m. Info: stpeterandpaul.ca

St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1701 Elgin Rd. – Family Service with Children’s Choir, 3:30 p.m.; Sung Eucharist, 9 p.m. Info: stmarysoakbay.bc.anglican.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: stgeorges-cadborobay.ca

Oak Bay United Church – Christmas for the Very Young, 4 p.m.; Family Christmas Celebration, 7 p.m.; Candlelight, Carols & Communion, 9 p.m. Info: oakbayunitedchurch.ca

Cadboro Bay United – Family Celebration of Nativity, 4 p.m.; Family Candlelight Service, 7 p.m.; Candlelight Communion Service, 10 p.m. Info: cadbayuc.org

St. Luke Cedar Hill Anglican Church, Cedar Hill at Cedar Hill X Rd. – Child-Friendly Christingle Carol Service, 4 p.m.; Family Communion with Carols, 7 p.m.; Traditional Choral Communion 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

Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland street – Family Eucharist, 4 p.m.; Midnight Solemn High Mass, 11 p.m. Info: www.christchurchcathedral.bc.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

First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd. –Family Christmas Eve service, 4:30 p.m.; Carols in the Candlelight: To the Holy Land Christmas pageant, 7:30 p.m. Carols and Communion, 11 p.m. Info: firstmetvictoria.com

St. Peter & St. Paul Anglican Parish, YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CHURCH

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of Christmas Day. Info: www.standrew’scathedral.com

St Peter & St Paul’s Anglican Parish in Esquimalt – Holy Communion with hymns, 10 a.m. Info: 250-386-6833

Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, corner Falmouth and Savannah roads – the Christ Mass, 10 a.m. Info: 250-920-9990.

St. Luke Cedar Hill Anglican Church, Cedar Hill at Cedar Hill X Rd. – Family Communion, 10 a.m. Info: www.stlukesvictoria.ca

Our Lady Queen of Peace, 849 Old Esquimalt Rd – Mass, 10 a.m. Info: 250-384-3884.

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: christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

Holy Cross Church, 4049 Gordon Head Rd., Christmas Day Mass, 9:30 a.m. Info: holycrossvictoria.org

St. George’s Anglican Church, Cadboro Bay, Christmas Day Communion, 10 a.m. Info: www.stgeorges-cadborobay.ca

St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1701 Elgin Rd. – Holy Communion, 10 a.m. Info: stmarysoakbay.bc.anglican.ca

St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Royal Oak, Christmas Eucharist, 10 a.m. Info: www.stmikevictoria.ca

St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s St. – Christmas Day Worship Service, potluck, 10 a.m. Info: staidansunited.ca

Church of Our Lord, 626 Blanshard St. – Christmas service, 10:30 a.m. Info: churchofourlord.org

Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church, 1924 Carrick St. – Christmas Service,10:30 a.m. Info: victoria-lutheran.org

Colwood’s Church of the Advent – Christmas Day Service, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.colwoodanglican.ca

Our Lady of the Rosary, Langford – Christmas Day service, 10:30 a.m. Info: olorchurch.ca

DECEMBER 28Church of St. John the

Divine, 1611 Quadra St. – Holy Communion, 8 a.m.; Parish Eucharist, 10 a.m. Info: www.stjohnthedivine.bc.ca

Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, corner Falmouth and Savannah roads – Morning Prayer, 9:15 a.m.; Choral Eucharist, 10 a.m. Info: 250-920-9990.

St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 740 View St. – Mass, 8, 9:30, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Info: www.stAndrewscathedral.com

Church of Our Lord, 626 Blanshard St. – Combined Mission Service, 10 a.m. Info: churchofourlord.org

Gateway Baptist Church, 898 Royal Oak Ave. – Service, 10 a.m. Info: www.gatewaybaptistchurch.ca

St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s St. – Worship Service: Saying Goodbye to 2014, 10 a.m. Info: www.staidansunited.ca

St. Philip Church, 2928 Eastdowne Rd. – Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Info: stphilipvictoria.ca

St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Royal Oak – Holy Communion, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.stmikevictoria.ca


Shelbourne Street Church of Christ – Worship, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Info: www.shelbournestreetchurch.com

Our Lady of the Rosary, Langford – Holy Family Mass, 5 p.m. Info: www.olorchurch.ca

DECEMBER 31 St. Andrew’s Cathedral,

740 View St. – Mass, 12:10 p.m.; anticipated 5 p.m. Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Info: www.stAndrewscathedral.com Our Lady of the Rosary, Langford – New Year’s Eve service, 5 p.m. Info: www.olorchurch.ca

Our Lady Queen of Peace, 849 Old Esquimalt Rd – Mass, 5 p.m. Info: 250-384-3884.

Christ Church Cathedral, Quadra at Rockland, Watchnight Service, 11 p.m. Info: www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

JANUARY 1 St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 740

View St. – Mass, 10:30 a.m.; Rosary prayed at the cathedral at 9:55 a.m. Info: www.stAndrewscathedral.com

Holy Cross Church, 4049 Gordon Head Rd., New Year’s Day Mass, 9:30 a.m. Info: holycrossvictoria.org

First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Rd. – Music For Meditation, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: � rstmetvictoria.com

Our Lady of the Rosary, Langford – New Year’s Day service, 10:30 a.m. Info: www.olorchurch.ca

Our Lady Queen of Peace, 849 Old Esquimalt Rd – Mass, 10 a.m.; Traditional Latin Mass, noon. Info: 250-384-3884.

Cont. from page 7First Unitarian Church

of Victoria, 5575 West Saanich Rd – Christmas Eve Service for All Ages, 5 p.m.; Christmas Eve Vespers Service, 8 p.m. Info: victoriaunitarian.ca

St. Philip Church, 2928 Eastdowne Rd. – Christmas Eve services, 5 and 8 p.m. Info: stphilipvictoria.ca

Emmanuel, 2121 Cedar Hill X Rd – Christmas Eve Family Service, 6 p.m., Candlelight Service, 8 p.m. Info: emmanuevictoria.ca

Salvation Army Citadel, 4030 Douglas St. – Christmas Eve service, 6 p.m. Info: vcitadel.ca/

Colwood’s Church of the Advent – Christmas Eve Family Services, 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Info: www.colwoodanglican.ca

Holy Cross Church, 4049 Gordon Head Rd., Christmas Eve Family Mass, 6 p.m.; Christmas Eve Mass, 8 p.m. Info: holycrossvictoria.org

Central Baptist Church, 833 Pandora Ave – Christmas Eve Service, 6:30 p.m., with hot chocolate, apple cider and cookies at 6 p.m. Info: www.centralbaptistchurch.ca

New Life Community Fellowship, 3900 Carey Rd (at Tillicum) – Christmas Eve Service, 6:30 p.m., including carols, candle lighting and refreshments.

Gateway Baptist Church, 898 Royal Oak Ave. – Christmas Eve Service, 6:30 p.m. Info: www.gatewaybaptistchurch.ca

St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s St. – Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service, 7 p.m. Info: staidansunited.ca

Hope Lutheran Evangelical Church, 1924 Carrick St. – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Info: victoria-lutheran.org

Our Lady of the Rosary, Langford – Christmas Eve Mass, 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Info: www.olorchurch.ca

Our Lady Queen of Peace, 849 Old Esquimalt Rd – Family Mass, 7 p.m.; Latin Mass, midnight. Info: 250-384-3884.

Cathedral Church of St. John the Evangelist, corner Falmouth and Savannah roads – Choral Eucharist, 8 p.m. Info: 250-920-9990.

DECEMBER 25 St. Andrew’s Cathedral, 740

View St. – Mass of Christmas Dawn, 9:30 a.m.; 11 a.m., Mass

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Wednesday, Dec. 24th Mass at 7:30 pm in the Parish HallWednesday, Dec. 24th Mass at 10:30 pm in the Parish HallThursday, Dec. 25th Mass 10:30 am in the Church

Dec. 14th Christmas Children’s Service .............. 10:00 am Dec. 21st Christmas Lessons & Carols ................10:00 amDec. 24th Christmas Family Service ..................... 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Midnight Service ....... 10:30 pmDec. 25th Christmas Day Service .........................10:30 amDec. 28th Combined Mission Service ................. 10:00 am

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CHURCH OF OUR LORD (Blanshard & Humboldt) Reg. Services: 8 am BCP, 9:30 am Café Service, 10:30 am Holy Communion

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Shelbourne Street Church of Christ“a place to call home”

3460 Shelbourne St. • 250.592.4914www.shelbournestreetchurch.com

Our Sunday School & John Wason (Word to Life) team up to share the Christmas storyin “Only a Star” & “Emmanuel”

21 December at 5 pmFree admission • Followed by refreshments

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CCC Children’s PageantSunday, December 14, 9:15 am

A Special evensong for the blessed virgin mary

Sunday, December 14, 4:30 pmFestival of Nine Lessons &

CarolsSunday, December 21, 4:30 pm

CapriCCio Vocal Ensemble The Night before the Night beforeTuesday, December 23, 7:30 pmChristmas Eve Services

Wednesday, December 24 Family Christmas Eve Service 4:00 pmSolemn High Midnight Mass 11:00 pm

Christmas Day Services Thursday, December 25Holy Eucharist 8:00 am

Holy Eucharist 10:00 amWatchnight Service

Wednesday, December 31, 11:00 pmCelebration of the Epiphany of our lord in words & music

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“The City’s Cathedral”

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St. Mary’s Anglican Church1701 Elgin Road, Oak Bay • 250-598-2212 • stmarysoakbay.bc.anglican.ca

Sunday, December 21, 20148:30am Holy Communion (BCP) • 10:00am Nine Lessons & Carols for Christmas

Wednesday, December 24, 2014 - Christmas Eve

3:30pm Family Service with Children’s Choir • 9:00pm Sung Eucharist (BAS)Mass Setting: Missa Sancti Nicolai by Haydn featuring choir and vocal soloists & organ

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10:00 am Holy Communion (BAS) Please Join us – All Are Welcome!

Sunday, December 216pm Carol Sing for Young Children

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Selecting the right gift for a senior can be a challenge. Perhaps they say they have “everything they need,” or lack space for many extras.

So, what to get?“Our residents always

enjoy nice chocolates and with the increasing price of chocolate this is even more valuable,” says Lynn Larsen, general manager or the local seniors’ residence, Amica at Douglas House. Through

ested in the social aspect of our new programming, such as the knitting group, bead-ing group, movie nights, board game events, Bingo nights...grief counselling, etc. Donations to our pro-grams are always appreci-ated, but also the gift of time to help with Bingo calling, or helping people read or write letters home, etc.”

In addition to warm clothing, slippers and boots, grocery and meal cards, special holiday food and treats are often welcome, says Alan Rycroft, Com-munity Relations, Victoria Cool Aid Society. Transpor-tation is also a key issue for seniors, so the gift of a bus pass or taxi card can support independence and mobility.

Cool Aid accepts dona-tions for people in need, but those wanting to purchase a personalized gift are encouraged visit Homeless Partners at www.homeless-partners.com

Meaningful gifts for the seniors on your list

Stumped for a gift for the senior on your list? Local experts offer their ideas.

winter, when the weather might keep seniors indoors more, puzzles can also be very welcome, Larsen adds.

Gifts that consider seniors’ special needs are also most appreciated.

Micky Fleming, from Cher-ish Living in the West Shore, suggests electric foot warm-ers, sweater vests, large print books and magnifying glasses can be much ap-preciated, along with home-made cookies and crafts hand-made by grandkids.

For a splurge, a gift like an iPad – along with the gift or your time to help them get up and running with it – can al-low seniors to exercise their mind and stay connected. Be sure to show them how to Skype!

While children are un-derstandably the focus of many social programs at the holidays, remembering older adults – especially those on a limited income – is also important. “We are de� nitely seeing more seniors coming in to Our Place,” says Grant McKenzie, the organization’s

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If you plan to enjoy a little “holiday cheer” this season, the message from local police is clear: Plan ahead to get home safely.

Victoria and Saanich police departments, along with the Capital Regional District Road Safety Unit, are out in force to ‘Light up the Island’ – this year’s impaired driving enforcement campaign, aimed at targeting impaired and distracted drivers across Vancouver Island.

The campaign, from the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traf� c Safety Committee, includes all police agencies on Vancou-ver Island with check stops throughout.

Light up the Island coincides with the start of the holiday season ICBC CounterAttack, the seasonal campaign running through-out the holiday.

“Impaired and distracted driving are the leading causes of preventable injury

and deadly collisions on BC’s roadways,” said Sgt. Ron Cronk, Sergeant in charge of VicPD’s Traf� c Section.

“Our of� cers are committed to enforcing the laws against impaired and distracted driving, but we need you to do your part as well. Put down that phone, plan your safe ride home and save a life.”

While attitudes toward drinking and driving have changed considerably over the years, an average of 86 lives are still lost every year in B.C., the province noted in launching this year’s CounterAttack campaign, a joint effort between the

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