Wednesday, November 30
Fall art sale
The Camosun Foundation’s fall art sale will be taking place at the Interurban Library from 10 am until 2 pm. Unframed originals and prints from many Canadian artists will be available at $25 apiece, or free to college departments for internal décor. Payments can be made by cash, cheque, or credit card. All funds raised go to student bursaries. Email meredith@camosun.bc.ca for more information.
Thursday, December 1
Art on the Avenue gallery walk
The eighth-annual Art on the Avenue gallery walk is taking over Oak Bay Village from 6–8 pm. Galleries throughout Oak Bay Village are opening their doors for two hours to feature local artists in attendance, special receptions, and seasonal-themed treats. The avenue will also be lit up for the wintery occasion, while shops in Oak Bay Village will remain open for some late-night shopping.
Thursday, December 1
World AIDS Day
Students and faculty in Camosun’s Africa Awareness Committee and the Peer Connections group invite you to join them in recognizing World AIDS Day in the Fisher courtyard of the Lansdowne campus. Learn more about what’s happening with AIDS in our world today, or just drop by for tea, coffee, cookies, and a silent auction. For more information, contact Kayla Woodruff at kayla_woodruff@hotmail.com or call 250–661–1679.
Tuesday, December 6
The Next Canadian Author contest
Camosun creative writing students will be competing for a chance to be named the “next Canadian author” in the Wilna Thomas Cultural Centre at the Lansdowne campus. The event runs from noon until 1:30 pm and the written works will be read by the writers to a panel of judges that includes Camosun dean of arts and sciences and author Stan Chung, and authors Julie Paul and Matthew Hooton. Contact Laurie Elmquist at elmquist@camosun.ca for more info.
Friday, December 9
Winter Snowcial
The Wilna Thomas Cultural Centre will once again be transformed into a holiday-themed party for Camosun staff and their families from 4–7 pm. The Twilight Lounge will also be back with hors d’oeuvres and $2.50 drinks. Camosun staff and families are welcome and activities are planned for young children. Those attending are encouraged to bring nonperishable items to help support the student food bank.
Thursday, December 15
Hand Drum Rhythms: free workshop
The Fairfield United Church Hall (at the corner of Fairfield & Moss) is playing host to a free drumming workshop. Hand Drum Rhythms is even providing the drums for free; just make sure go to drumvictoria.com to RSVP. The workshop runs from 7–8:30 pm and beginners are welcome.