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Until Wednesday, December 20
\nMenstrual products for those in need
\nPeriod Posse is a group who collects menstrual products for the less fortunate; they\u2019re accepting cash and online donations on behalf of the Cool Aid Society. See coolaid.org\/donate<\/a> to make a contribution; head over to the group\u2019s Facebook page<\/a> to see pick-up locations.<\/p>\n

Until Sunday, December 31
\nCastle fun for the fam damily
\nThe historic Craigdarroch Castle has enough festive events this season to keep an army\u2014or, well, a family, at least\u2014busy until 2018. There is a live radio play, a performance of A Christmas Carol<\/em>, and a school program starting on December 4 that consists of an educational 75-minute tour of the castle. See thecastle.ca<\/a> for info on it all.<\/p>\n

Friday, December 1 until Sunday, December 3
\nThe Nutcracker returns to Victoria
\nAlberta Ballet is performing The Nutcracker<\/em> with the Victoria Symphony at the Royal Theatre in December; Emmy Award-winning set designer Zack Brown made the sets for the show. Tickets are $39 to $111; see rmts.bc.ca<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n

Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9
\nKeeping it naughty during the holidays
\nThe Cheesecake Burlesque Revue hits The Roxy Theatre in December with their show Delight Before Xxxmas<\/em>. The performance is full of comedy, dancing, and what will surely be unique holiday memories. Tickets are $24 in advance and $28 at the door; cash only. See cheesecakeburlesque.com<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n

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Celine Sawchuk will be joining Allison Crowe on stage in Sidney on Friday, December 15 (photo by Alick Tsui).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunday, December 10
\nCandle lighting for memories
\nThe holidays can be far from happy for those mourning the loss of a loved one. Compassionate Friends Victoria, a group that helps people cope with death, will be having a candle-lighting ceremony on December 10 to honour the deceased. The non-denominational service will take place at Cordova Bay United Church, located at 813 Claremont Avenue, at 7 pm.<\/p>\n

Thursday, December 14
\nDive into history
\nSpindrift: A Canadian Book Of The Sea<\/em> editors Michael and Anita Hadley will be doing an evening of readings at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. The event starts at 6:30 pm; refreshments are provided. It\u2019s free, but anyone interested in going is recommended to register at mmbc.bc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday, December 15
\nCrowe brings Xmas joy back to town
\nVancouver Island-born singer Allison Crowe will spread holiday cheer along with fellow musician Celine Sawchuk this holiday season in Sidney. The show, Tidings<\/em>, will be a mix of rock, jazz, and folk. Tickets are $24 for students. Head over to marywinspear.ca\/events<\/a> for the lowdown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Until Wednesday, December 20 Menstrual products for those in need Period Posse is a group who collects menstrual products for the less fortunate; they\u2019re accepting cash and online donations on behalf of the Cool Aid Society. See coolaid.org\/donate to make a contribution; head over to the group\u2019s Facebook page to see pick-up locations. Until Sunday, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":15120,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15119","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-webexclusive"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t