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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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Solstice celebration welcomes winter Lantern procession at Civic Centre starts at 6 p.m. For many people, the arrival of winter can be a little depressing but there is much reason to welcome the first day of winter, which officially arrives at 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21. Whether it’s outdoor winter recreation or just finding a place to read a good book and rest tired muscles, Prince George provides the best of both worlds and this is a “great reason to celebrate and welcome winter,” says organizer Jovanka Djordevich. “A community gettogether is the best prescription for winter blues. Everyone is invited to light a lantern and help light the night.” The Winter Solstice Lantern procession starts at 6 p.m. at the Civic Centre Plaza and will wind its way through downtown on its way to City Hall where the Solstice celebrations take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Adults who want to create their own lantern for the event can go to Groop Gallery at 1127 Third Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 15. Materials and supplies will be on hand or you can bring your own. A $3 drop-in fee will cover supplies. For children of all ages, the Two Rivers Gallery’s Family Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 16 will offer a lantern-making session. (Non-members pay
$15.) The gallery’s public programmer, Anna-Maria Lawrie, invites members of the public to the gallery to create a lantern on a unique plastic paper. “Watercolour paints run and mix in crazy ways on
the Yupo paper creating a unique design for the lanterns. We’ll have markers too for those who would rather have a bit more control. Participants will be provided with a non-flammable candle to take with
from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1074 Sixth Ave. and near by from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. outdoors at City Hall. Winter activities, crafts, music, snow sculptures, winter fashion show, hot drinks and snacks, children‘s story
times will help the community to welcome winter. Lantern creators, music makers and winter rejoicers are invited to grab a lantern and join the light. For more information or to volunteer call 250-564-3859.
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Eighteen-monthold Kadain Meyer, with his great grandmother Margaret Goings, learn a trick from William the Conjuror at a magic show and children’s Christmas party Sunday at the Legion. Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s
Hospice event Thursday The Prince George Hospice Society supports people who are grieving their loved ones during the holiday season. They will be hosting a Celebrate A Life Annual Memorial on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m at St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton Street. Through reflective music, special readings and candle lighting, you can remem-
them as they join the rest of the community on the Dec. 21 walk.” The Solstice Soiree is a free event that celebrates the first day of winter on Friday, Dec. 21. The Farmers’ Market will be open
ber your loved one in a safe place. In their memory, you can write their name on an angel card and place it on the Christmas tree. Traditionally, the holidays are a time of celebration and this can be a difficult time for those who are grieving. Hospice believes that this annual memorial event gives people a way to honour their loved ones. Reflecting
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Symphony has new GM Marnie Hamagami has been named new general manager of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. Board president Teresa Saunders said, “Marnie is an ideal choice for our new general manager and brings a solid set of skills, knowledge and experience that will benefit our symphony. We are looking forward to hearing plans for new, exciting programming once she and music director Kevin Zakresky begin to work on creating the PGSO of the future.” Hamagami has her Bachelors of Management and German at the Universities of Lethbridge and Tue-
bingen. She sees her extensive experience as administrative facilitator in the not-for-profit sector as key to developing new partners for the PGSO and is keen to further the vibrant role the PGSO plays in the community. “I am thrilled to be joining the PGSO. I’ve met with many of the musicians, the staff and even some of the audience and I can tell you I’m really looking forward to working with everyone. The orchestra has a lot of talent and heart and I can see so much potential. I’m honoured to be inheriting such an impressive organization which is so integral to the Prince George arts community.”
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