PENINSULA
NEWS
Established 1912
The season shines on
Toy drive a big success
Photos of some of the Peninsula’s bright Christmas displays, page 3
The Secret Santa: Toys for Tots campaign is already preparing for next year, page 15 Watch for breaking news at www.peninsulanewsreview.com
Monday, December 24, 2012
Devon MacKenzie/News staff
Students from Sidney Elementary hold up sock stockings they put together for Anawim House in Victoria. The students delivered the socks on Dec. 18 — filled with toiletries and other necessities — to the organization that offers support to those living on the streets.
Local kids helping make Christmas better Devon MacKenzie News staff
Students from Sidney and Kelset Elementary Schools were busy col-
lecting socks, toiletries and other personal care items for those in need this holiday season. The students collected the items over the last few weeks
and assembled them into usable pairs of socks that they delivered to Anawim House in Victoria Dec. 18. “It’s a place where those who
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don’t have the resources can go and shower and meet up and get support,” explained Tom Vickers, who used to work at Kelset Elementary School and who is now
New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
Join us at our 7th annual First Night New Year’s Eve celebration! Enjoy musical entertainment as well as numerous activities, including swimming, skating, arts & crafts, inflatable obstacle course, bouncy castle and a giant movie screen playing holiday classics. We’ll end off the night with a Fireworks Finale at 9pm! Refreshments available for an additional cost. See website for details.
Tickets Now On Sale By Dec 30th Adult (19yrs+) Child/Student (6 - 18yrs) Child (0 - 5yrs)
$11 $7 Free
On Dec 31st Adult (19yrs+) Child/Student (6 - 18yrs) Child (0 - 5yrs)
$15 $11 Free
www.panoramarecreation.ca 250.656.7271
the principal of Sidney Elementary School. PLEASE SEE: Stockings delivered, page 2
Purchase your tickets at Panorama Recreation Centre.