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Ongoing to December 22
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CHRISTMAS HAMPER PROGRAM The Community Connections
Food Bank will be accepting donations to its Christmas hamper program throughout the month of December. There are several ways to donate: with cash and food, new unwrapped toys and books, sponsor an individual or family, small gifts such as calendars, gloves, socks, towels, notepads, pens and personal care products; or support a child – pick an angel from the tree at CIBC. The food bank is open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the basement of the Royal Canadian Legion Hall at 600 First St. West.
Sarah FortisBC, Dispatch Coordinator
Wednesday, December 19
BROWN BAG HISTORY Enjoy a talk on Revelstoke’s history by Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives, as she tells her favourite stories. 12 p.m. $5. STUCK ON HONEY Alt-country bluegrass quartet, plays a mix of old-time obscurities, classics and originals. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
Thursday, December 20
FARM & CRAFT MARKET Find crafts, produce,
baked goods, and more at the winter market. At the community centre from 12-5 p.m.
Friday, December 21
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY An event for children, parents, and registered child care providers. Cookies and goodie bags will be provided. At Begbie View Elementary from 9:30-11:30 a.m. 45 MINUTES Local acoustic duo plays your favorite hits. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
Fri, Dec. 21, and Sat, Dec. 22
GRAND VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MAGIC LANTERN SHOW Rev. Ken Jones in the Victorian Christmas story Carl Krinken, of The Christmas Stocking. Illustrated with slides by York & Son. See the amazing moving slides telling the story of The Fireman’s Dog and Santa Claus on screen. Sing along to Christma Carols, and the signature Victorian disco light show accompanied by the Belgian automatic dance band organ. At the Nickelodeon Museum. Tickets are $12 suggested donation, with all proceeds going to the food bank.
Saturday, December 22
UGLY SWEATER PARTY You know you have one just
for this occasion. Bust it out and come dance at the River City Pub. 9 p.m.
Tuesday, December 28
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER Come enjoy a free Christmas dinner with friends and strangers who who are looking for fellowship on Christmas Day. Held at the Ol’ Frontier Restaurant from 1-3 p.m.. Call Ginger (250837-4129) or Matt (250-814-4444) for a ride.
Wednesday, December 26
BOXING DAY BASH It’s the usual Wednesday fun,
amplified by the holidays. At the River City Pub. 10 p.m.
Million Dollars in Pennies, pictured at a recent house concert, will be one of two featured acts at a special Revelstoke Coffee House Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre. They will be joined by local favourites Stuck on Honey and a number of special guests. The show will be a fundraiser to help support the popular local acoustic music series. Alex Cooper photography
Friday, December 28
THIS MEANS WAR Local talents Shannon Sternloff and Trevor Wallach of the Maritime Kitchen Party and Corn Starr team up for another powerhouse band. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m. KYPRIOS & THE CHAPERONES The former member of Vancouver hip hop group Sweatshop Union tours with his new soulful live band the Chaperones. Live at the River City Pub. 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 29
REVELSTOKE COFFEE HOUSE FUNDRAISER HOOTENANY A special coffeehouse event at the Rev-
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elstoke Performing Arts Centre, with Revelstoke favourites Stuck on Honey and A Million Dollars in Pennies headlining and several special guests also taking the stage. The show is a fundraiser so the popular coffeehouse series can upgrade its sound and light systems. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at Valhalla Pure, the Big Eddy Pub and from Denis Severino. Coffee and treats will be served. DEVON COYOTE Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 1
LANTERN SKI AT MT. MACPHERSON Join the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club for their annual lantern ski at the Mt. Macpherson trails. 5–9 p.m.
Friday, January 4
REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs. Sicamous Eagles. At the Revelstoke Forum. 7 p.m. $10.
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