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Hanukkah, which started Tuesday and ends Dec. 24, celebrates that rededication of the temple. “We celebrate that. We don’t celebrate the war, we celebrate the light,” Janna says. “There’s always a Christine van Reeuwyk light on in the temple, even today in News Staff the synagogue there’s always a light on.” Three-year-old Ira Rose already The first night includes an extra knows the candle in the middle is the prayer, a blessing used for something “helper candle”. new, it’s also said at the start of other The Saanich youngster is slightly put celebrations. off by the ceremonial candelabra that “It’s just a happy celebration,” says features a “helper candle” to the far left and raised from the other eight, instead Morris Bleviss. “Others are related to the seasons … or of in the middle like contemplative.” most of the hanukkiah Each night after in Janna Bleviss’ that first includes two collection. prayers. The candles The Oak Bay woman’s n The Congregation Emanuare left to burn down array includes her El in Victoria is the oldest each night, with the childhood hanukkiah synagogue in Canada (other hanukkiah placed in a and one she got for her synagogues in Toronto window to share the 50th birthday. The one and Montreal preceded it, celebration, Morris Eli noticed, for example, but later moved to larger says. spells out Hanukkah in premises). Congregation “A lot of families do Hebrew. Emanu-El celebrated 150 get a present every “If you have a years in June 2013. night,” adds Katy Christmas tree, you Rose, Ira’s mother. It’s collect different something they may ornaments as the years broach in their family, as Ira is at an go by. This is the same,” says Janna. age where he notices the difference The seven-candled menorah is between other celebrations taking used all year for Jewish worship and place in the city and among his peers. ceremony. At Hanukkah there are nine Those eight evenings also tend candles, the eight marking the miracle to include a great spread featuring and a ninth to light them with. traditional foods such as the fried Hanukkah commemorates the 165 potato cakes called latke, which BC victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish can also vary from household to rebel army, over the Syrians and the household. subsequent rededication of the holy temple in Jerusalem. The Maccabees found enough consecrated oil in the PlEASE SEE: temple to light its eternal flame for one Hanukkah a holiday for children, Page A2 day. The lamp burned for eight.

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Eli Rose, 3, uses the ‘helper candle’ to help family friend Morris Bleviss light the hanukkiah candles while Janna Bleviss looks on. They light two, for the second day of Hanukkah today (Dec. 17).

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It has been a privilege and a pleasure serving Oak Bay as a three-term Councillor. I value the many opportunities I have been given to make a difference. Among the most rewarding was in my role as Chair of the Official Community Plan Advisory Committee (OPAC), working alongside the community to build a fresh vision for the future through Oak Bay’s new Official Community Plan. A sincere thank you to the residents of Oak Bay, my family and friends for their ongoing support over the past nine years.

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Hanukkah a holiday for children Continued from Page A1

“Every family has their own favourite recipe,” Katy says, pumping Janna for more information about her recipe. “I hand grate [the potatoes] so it’s really a labour of love,” Janna replies with a smile. Plus there’s the high egg-to-potato ratio. The two women look on as Ira and Morris light the candles in demonstration, using the “helper candle”. “There’s nothing at the synagogue around this, it’s a happy home holiday,” says Janna. “This is probably the newest Jewish holiday. It’s not in the Bible … It’s a family holiday. The kids are the focus.” There, points out Katy, is a bit of irony. “It’s the holiday everybody

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Commitment to community Joan Halvorsen recognized for 35 years of service as part of volunteer appreciation

The Board of the Capital Regional District (CRD) gives notice that it intends to adopt Bylaw No. 3917, Hartland Landfill Tipping Fee and Regulation Bylaw No. 6, 2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2014, at its meeting of Wednesday, January 14, 2015, in the Board Room at 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC.

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The primary purpose of Bylaw No. 3917 is to amend Bylaw No. 3881, Hartland Landfill Tipping Fee and Regulation Bylaw No. 6, 2013 by: • increasing the tipping fee rates from $107/tonne to $110/tonne • banning the disposal of kitchen scraps at the landfill • banning the disposal of residential packaging and printed paper at the landfill A copy of the bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from the date of this Notice until January 14, 2015 at the CRD locations listed below: • Public Notice Posting Place, Main Floor Foyer,625 Fisgard Street, Victoria • Hartland Landfill Administration Offices, Hartland Avenue, Victoria • CRD website www.crd.bc.ca/bylaw3917 Select Bylaw 3917 from the list of bylaws. Dan Ebenal/News Staff

Bob Carter presents an award to Joan Halvorsen for her 35 years of service as executive director for Oak Bay Volunteer Services. See more photos from the event on page A12. been able to give to people,” said Halvorsen, who has no intention of stepping away from the job she loves. “I’m just getting started.” Over the years countless people have been helped by Halvorsen and her crew of tireless volunteers. “Each and every one of them means so much to our community,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “They’re the connectivity to a lot of people who either can’t get out of the house or don’t have anyone to turn to in certain situations.” Jensen said he cannot express the amount of appreciation the community and council have for the work done by the volunteers. “There are so many people who depend on the volunteers

and depend what Joan has done as executive director.” Halvorsen said it’s the challenges of the job that keep her wanting to come back and the biggest reward comes from those she is able to help. “I suppose it’s when the clients are able to really express the appreciation for the help that you give them. And also the families, it’s not only the individuals we help but their families benefit from the support also.” She said she can see the relief on the faces when she tells someone that they’re not alone in looking after an elderly parent. “You realize you’re not only helping the individual but providing something important to the family as well.” editor@oakbaynews.com

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Family harvests healthy holiday help Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

When mulling over ways to give back, one Oak Bay family discovered it could give back all through 2015. Britt Swoveland says she and her husband Jon, son Markus and in-laws Cary and Cindy Swoveland enjoyed a family Sunday dinner talk that turned to Christmas Day, which for the Swovelands, like many families, includes good food, gifts and a fun day with close family. “We are very fortunate. Our family is blessed with good health, friends, loving family and happy homes,” Swoveland said. “But we realize for some, the holiday season can be a challenging time. Not everyone has the support they need. Not everyone has presents under the tree. Not everyone has healthy food to eat.” They discovered a way to fulfill the healthy eating sentiment with a program that offers food to families for an entire year. “Rather than heading out and shopping for items we like but don’t really need, we collectively decided to give some funds to a local charity to support those in greater need,” Swoveland said. They discovered the Good Food Box program through the Fernwood Community Centre. It was established 17 years ago by lower income families and single moms to bring local produce to the area and bring household costs down, said Abby Cronk, family resource worker at Fernwood Community Centre. In 2005 FCC took it over. “By combining our donation with our in-laws, we have a wonderful opportunity to provide healthy fruits and vegetables to a local family for an entire year,” Swoveland said. “We all really like the idea of giving locally,

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Boxes pick up alongside all other Good Food Box customers, avoiding any opportunity to feel singled out. The program provides fresh vegetable and fruits not accessible at most food banks. Instead of a one-time food hamper, the group provides fresh food every two weeks for the year. “It’s heartwarming to know that every two weeks a local family is picking up a bag of wholesome food that they otherwise would not have,” Swoveland said. Go online to thegoodfoodbox.ca to donate or learn more about the program. cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

Oak Bay nets funds Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

Oak Bay is one of 28 B.C. communities awarded age-friendly community planning and project grants to support strategies to help seniors stay mobile, physically active, socially connected and healthy, Health Minister Terry Lake announced last week. “Supporting seniors’ independence and health in their home communities is part of the province’s strategic vision for an age-friendly British Columbia,” said Lake. “These grants will see local governments develop locally focused plans and projects to support the needs of older adults.” Oak Bay will get $20,000 to implement an Agefriendly Action Plan. The district is among 18 that will use their grants to conduct age-friendly community assessments and develop action plans. “That’s a first step in our study as to how to improve our walking infrastructure particularly as it relates to seniors, and seniors who use walkers and seniors who use scooters,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “We always look for Planpartnerships your trip! Visit: with the different organizations … It allows us to do things we otherwise would not www.bctransit.com have been able to afford.” The age-friendly community planning and project grant program is a partnership between the provincial government and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. Each successful local government receives up to $20,000 to help undertake a variety of activities – from setting public policy to delivering information and services – that address the needs of older residents.

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Incoming chair aims to rebuild trust in CRD Sewage treatment and kitchen scraps the big hurdles heading into 2015 Christine van Reeuwyk News Staff

Restoring the faith of residents in the Capital Regional District is paramount this year, says Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “There are a lot of issues that face the CRD, two of the pressing ones are sewage treatment and kitchen scrap composting. I hope to see some progress on both of those in the coming year,” said Jensen, who was elected chair of the CRD board last week. “One of the overarching matters I hope to deal with is the trust in the CRD. That has suffered as a result of some of the issues and I hope to restore that.”

Part of that process, he feels, is reminding people of the successes in the CRD. “If you step back and look at the accomplishments over the years and put it in context, I think it does reassure people in most areas the CRD has done an excellent job,” he said. The CRD parks program that boasts 30 parks hosting more than six million visitors a year is the “envy of other districts.” The region features “leading-edge water treatment” with capacity to withstand back-to-back droughts and a long-term water supply on the horizon with the acquisition, and restoration, of another watershed adjacent to the existing

Sooke watershed. Finally, Hartland Landfill is a success in his own right, he says. “We’re one of few in Canada to capture the gases that result from landfilling. Secondly, our very significant recycling program means virtually anything you have can be recycled at the Hartland landfill site,” he said. “By creating these recycling programs we’ve managed to divert nearly 50 per cent of our waste from the landfill. That’s a great success that the CRD has had.” In the next one-year term as leader of the board, he expects they’ll find a solution to the kitchen scraps concern. They have 15 expressions of interest within or close to the region. “Early in the new year we expect to select three or four to

go to the next stage, request for proposal,” he said. After that they’ll select the most cost-effective and environmentally sustainable processor. Sewage treatment being the second hurdle, could take longer than the oneyear tenure. “It’s really up to the board who we move forward but we’re heading down two tracks,” Jensen said. “One, the board in 2014 reached out to communities and First Nations to see if there was another potential location for a single

co-operate plant. At the among same time the three … to ensure communities,” we don’t run he said. out of time That kind of and miss communication out on the with partner grants, we’re municipalities exploring Nils Jensen and electoral the areas will also possibility of an east side and a west be a key to restoring confidence, he added. side solution. “I think it has been The west group has going very well. We formed, and Jensen have a website that says he’s already met contains a significant with the new mayors amount of information in Victoria, Lisa Helps, for people who are and Saanich, Richard interested,” Jensen Atwell, to discuss the prospect of developing said. “I’m certainly going to make an an east side. “We’re effort with senior certainly keen to

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Oak Bay will start 2015 with the much-anticipated first municipal planner. Deborah Jensen, currently employed with City of Nanaimo, will start with Oak Bay Jan. 5, Mayor Nils Jensen said Thursday. “We’re very excited,” he said, adding there is no relation despite the same surname. “She brings with her a wealth of experience, particularly in the area of public

engagement and working with communities. She’s going to fit right in.” He cited her excellent background with the Regional District of Nanaimo and the City of Nanaimo. “She’s arriving at a perfect time of great excitement as we move to implement our official community plan,” Jensen said. “There will be lots of work ahead but with her experience we are confident that this will be an excellent community process.” cvanreeuwyk@oakbaynews.com

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Celebrating the heroes in our midst They’re not the type of people who stand out in crowds. They don’t wear capes and have no need of a phone booth to make a quick change. But the efforts of Oak Bay volunteers are nothing short of heroic. The tireless efforts and devotion to community of the 200 or so people Volunteers play a who make up Oak Bay Volunteer Services major role in the were recognized last lives of many who week at a luncheon in municipal hall. rely upon them “Each and every one of them means so much to our community,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “They’re the connectivity to a lot of people who either can’t get out of the house or don’t have anyone to turn to in certain situations.” Volunteers can provide services such as preparing tax returns, driving clients for errands or medical appointments, making minor repairs around the house or just stopping by for a visit. The tasks may seem fairly routine and not a significant contribution to the community. But to the residents who benefit from these services and their families, those simple tasks can be the highlight of their day, and the people who perform them their heroes. The definition of hero is someone admired for great deeds and noble qualities. They need not risk life and limb, simply give of themselves for the betterment of others. And giving is something that seems to come natural to the volunteers in Oak Bay. And in a room full of people deserving recognition, a special honour was set aside for one in their midst. Joan Halvorson was honoured for her 35 years of service as executive director of Oak Bay Volunteer Services. Halvorson was described as the shepherd who guides her flock of volunteers, seemingly always able to find the right fit for every client’s need. But rather than continue to extol her virtues, what Halvorson would likely want most is for others to share in her love for volunteering. To find out more about becoming a volunteer, contact Oak Bay Volunteer Services at 250-595-1034 or drop by their offices in the Oak Bay municipal hall. What do you think? Give us your comments by e-mail: editor@oakbaynews.com or fax 250-386-2624. All letters must have a name and a telephone number for verification. The OAK BAY NEWS is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

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Horgan on LNG, climate and farmland the province because of a softening Following are highlights from Tom market, then surely over a 25-year Fletcher’s year-end interview with period – not just between now and NDP leader John Horgan. For an 2017, but if the market conditions extended version, see the Opinion change and prices go section at oakbaynews. up – I think British com. Columbians would want TF: The B.C. Liberal their government to government has given make sure they were every indication they’re getting a fair share of that going to proceed with the benefit. Site C dam on the Peace TF: Why did you River. What do you think? vote against the JH: I’ve always LNG environmental maintained that it’s a good legislation? project, but it’s a question JH: They said prior of when to add another Tom Fletcher to the election that LNG $8-9-10-12 billion onto the B.C. Views would be the greenest in backs of ratepayers. the world. And then when First of all, go to the they tabled legislation B.C. Utilities Commission they left out 70 per cent of the and find out if this is the power emissions from upstream activity. you need and if this is the time to TF: Gordon Campbell’s great build it. The government refuses goal for greenhouse gases, 33 per to do that, and I think that’s just an cent reduction by 2020, can that Achilles heel in this process. be reached assuming a substantial TF: You voted for the liquefied LNG development? natural gas income tax to provide JH: I find it difficult to believe certainty, and then you immediately said you would work to increase the that they’re going to achieve those results. [Environment Minister] LNG tax in 2017, before any major Mary Polak has a different point of project could be started. How is view, and our job as opposition is that certainty? to hold them accountable to the JH: I thought it was important numbers that they passed into law, that the investment community and we’re going to do that. in this sector knew there was One of the three sectors, housing, bipartisan support for LNG in energy and transportation, where British Columbia. But we went from emission profiles can be managed a seven per cent [tax] to a 3.5 per downward is transportation. And cent because of a softening market. the government has wasted 18 If there is a decline in return to

months talking about a referendum on [Metro Vancouver transit.] TF: What’s your top priority for 2015? JH: I think the public is going to increasingly find affordability issues to be the challenge. We didn’t spend as much time as I had hoped to on hydro rate increases, ICBC. When the government balanced the budget, they did it by selling assets, and by increasing costs at their Crown corporations and then pulling that revenue in for budget purposes. We’re going to have to use new technologies and means of communication to better explain to people what the government’s doing to them. TF: What should happen with the agricultural land reserve? JH: I don’t think there was a groundswell of opposition to the ALR, quite the opposite in fact, and the commission has in my opinion, infinite flexibility to meet the demands of development in northern areas as well as urban centres. I’m going to make sure that [agriculture critic] Lana Popham, who as you know is fearless on this issue, is let loose on [Agriculture Minister] Norm Letnick, and we’re going to dog this issue up to the next election. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers.

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Rescue society grateful for contributions For over 35 years Oak Bay Sea Rescue Society has provided volunteer rescue and boating safety services to mariners in distress in the waters from Race Rocks to D’Arcy Island. We also attend several on-thewater events for other non-profit organizations annually in Cadboro Bay and Willows Beach – such as the Oak Bay Tea Party and the recent Sea Of Lights Parade. In September we officially launched our new rescue station at the Oak Bay Marina. At an overall cost of

Risk overlooked Re: Blasting forces Oak Bay family from home. It appears that Oak Bay is attempting to distance itself from the issue of the safety of construction practices and potential threats to life safety of surrounding residents. I find this to be unacceptable behaviour on the part of municipal staff and our elected officials. Mayor Nils Jensen is quoted as saying “I think early on, my understanding is there was an insufficient link between the blasting and the gas discharge.” However, missing from your article is that the homeowners paid for an inspection of their gas appliances the day after the incident, with no faults found. If it wasn’t the gas appliances, what else could it have been in all likelihood? Incredibly, blasting was permitted to resume on Monday, and their house filled with carbon monoxide

approximately $175,000 and several years of planning and saving, it is our donors in Oak Bay and Saanich who made this significant project come to fruition. We also owe gratitude to the municipality of Oak Bay for their support of our rescue station plans, and Oak Bay Marine Group’s major donation. The new rescue station has become a “home” for our crews (as well as for our boat) and has significantly enhanced their volunteer experience. This year we sent our “once-a-year”

again. That shouldn’t have come as a surprise under the circumstances. Now, presumably realizing the municipality appears reckless in giving the blasting company the benefit of the doubt (at the potential cost of the safety of the neighbours), Oak Bay “is attempting to mediate a co-operative solution between the neighbours.” The municipal staff and elected officials responsible for this should be ashamed of themselves, both for their original indifference and their current stance that the municipality bears no responsibility for threats posed by construction permits it issues. Nick Redding Oak Bay

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their lives so beautifully, creatively and stylishly,” Cohen said. “We wanted to show a different picture of aging, a really positive joyful image of getting older.” Carpati splits her time between Paris and New York and still works as a beauty consultant. Sara Bliss, who writes about amazing women for magazines like Esquire, says Carpati is glamorous, witty, and, not surprisingly, given her 82 years, full of sage advice. “I don’t believe in lying about my age,” says Carpati, who appears in Cohen’s film. “I’ve worked hard to be 82 and I’m proud of it. It is a wonderful time of your life if you feel well. You can be who you are. I find I have no inhibitions.” Carpati recently told CBC’s The Q that Cohen asked to take her picture when he spotted her shopping in New York.

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items that could be passed on to Extreme Outreach’s patrons. Every year, Extreme Outreach fills more than 1,000 stockings with gifts and treats, passing them along to local men’s and women’s shelters, detox and those who live on the streets. “Though we focus primarily on children who are caught in the cycle of poverty, we also support people who end up at shelters after being rejected by their families, those who would otherwise never receive a gift,” said Extreme Outreach founder Cliff Powers. Alexander said students from the school will also help distribute the stockings and a number of students will volunteer for the Christmas lunch organized by Extreme Outreach. editor@oakbaynews.com

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Pity the poor diesel truck owner. While regular gasoline prices have dropped significantly with the plunging price of oil, the pump price for diesel has remained stubbornly high. According to bcgasprices.com, regular gas fell below $1 a litre at a Costco station in Prince George this week, with other prices around the B.C. Interior nearly as low. One of the best deals on diesel was $119.9 at the No Frills station in Port Alberni, with diesel prices as high as $145.9 at the Esso and Shell stations in Kitimat. “It shouldn’t be that high,” said John Whittall, a West Kelowna retiree who bought his diesel pickup for the fuel savings. “Typically, diesel hasn’t been more than gas. When gas was low it was lower.” That’s historically true. But early 2009 – when diesel was 85 cents a

litre and gas was nearly $1 – is the last time diesel drivers enjoyed big savings. The price gap closed and since 2012 diesel has cost a few cents a litre more than gas most of the time, according to statistics maintained by petroleum industry analysts MJ Ervin and Associates. For the last three years, diesel has been stuck between $1.30 and $1.50 in Vancouver, costing a few cents more than regular gas for most of that time. Jason Parent, vicepresident of consulting at MJ Ervin, says the reason for the disparity is diesel and gasoline are two very different commodities that don’t move together in lockstep. “They each have their own supply and demand fundamentals and they can move in different directions,” he said. Unlike gasoline, which jumps in price towards summer as more drivers hit the road, diesel tends to

rise in the winter. The reason, Parent said, is that diesel is virtually identical to heating oil, which is in high demand to heat homes in the winter. “In the winter season when it gets colder, demand for heating oil spikes and that causes a demand pull on both heating oil prices and diesel prices.” The drop in crude oil prices has put downward pressure on diesel, he said, but that has been largely offset by the increase in winter demand – much to the irritation of diesel users. “The guys who use diesel are all wondering why they’re not seeing the same benefit as everyone else.” Whittall said he has difficulty believing Parent’s explanation. He said diesel prices never seem to budge, no matter if it’s summer, winter or crude oil prices are collapsing.

Call for Interest The Victoria Regional Transit Commission invites residents to serve on the Access Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC). ATAC provides advice to the Commission and BC Transit regarding accessible transportation and custom transit issues. The Committee meets up to four (4) times per year. The Commission will consider applications from seniors, individuals with disabilities, persons representing organizations that provide services or represent persons with disabilities, seniors or caregivers. Appointments to ATAC are for two years. The application should focus on skills and experience that you can bring to ATAC including any experience with transit services. The deadline is January 5, 2015. If you have any questions, please call 250·419·5903.

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Rejoice and celebrate with Handel’s majestic Messiah at the University of Victoria. Feel the music with over 100 voices and join in with the Hallelujah chorus. Victoria Symphony performs Handel’s Messiah Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2:30 p.m. at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium. Tickets from $15 to $50.

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Oak Bay celebrates its volunteers An appreciation luncheon was held for members of Oak Bay Volunteer Services Dec. 11 at the municipal hall. “Each and every one of them means so much to our community,” said Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen. “They’re the connectivity to a lot of people who either can’t get out of the house or don’t have anyone to turn to in certain situations.” Special recognition was given to Joan Halvorsen, who has served as executive director for Oak Bay Volunteer Services for 35 years. “It’s a wonderful honour to receive a beautiful award like this. It’s really a beautiful piece of art in itself,” said Halvorsen, after being presented with the award that held a shepherd’s crook and read Joan Halvorsen: Shepherdess of the Oak Bay Volunteers since December 1979. Oak Bay Volunteer Services has about 200 active members at any given time. To find out more about becoming a volunteer, contact Oak Bay Volunteer Services at 250-595-1034 or drop by their offices in the Oak Bay municipal hall.

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n Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon n Thursday, December 11 n Oak Bay Municipal Hall

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is recognized by longtime volunteer Bob Carter. »(L-R) Judy Parkhurst, Leona Taylor. »(L-R) Delphine Straith, Louise MacMinn. »(L-R) Coline Neilson, Bill Neilson. »(L-R) Bronwyn Taylor, Harvey Ratson. »(L-R) Pat Baillie, Jim Baillie. »(L-R) Mayor Nils Jensen, Bert Dinsmore, Doris Dinsmore. »(L-R) Ann Belither, Bob Carter, Twyla Rusnak. »(L-R) Jim Williams, Robin McNeil. »(L-R) Ruth Platts, Kelsey LeClair, Howard Evans.

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Community Calendar Thursday, Dec. 18 Season’s Greetings Supper 4-6 p.m. at Monterey rec Moroccan Tajine dinner and entertainment by the Monterey Note-Ables & Concert Band. Call 250-3707300 for tickets $13. Annual Christmas Carols and songs. Hosted by Sing A’Long at the Monterey Centre on Monterey Avenue at 10 a.m. Everyone welcome.

Friday, Dec. 19 A Christmas Carol – performed by Jason Stevens in the Langham Court Theatre has been cancelled. Handel’s Messiah performed by Victoria Symphony and the Victoria Choral Society. UVic Farquhar Auditorium, 8 p.m. Ensemble Laude presents Illuminations: Songs Toward the Light. Church of Christ, Scientist, 1205 Pandora St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets at door.

Saturday, Dec. 20 Moss Street Winter Market. Fairfield Community Centre, 1330 Fairfield Rd., 10 a.m to noon. Frozen Castle Dance Party. Intrepid Theatre hosts a mid-day outdoor dance party featuring a wintery walk-in cardboard castle. Market Square, noon to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 21 Winter Solstice Concert, a free celebration of the wonders of the season featuring live performances by the Soundings Choir, the Maureen Washington Ensemble and a special visit from Santa 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Oak Bay Rec, 1975 Bee St. There will be carolling, holiday treats, warm beverages and fun children’s activities. Carols for Young Children a special early evening advent celebration and

caroling for kids and their adults 6 p.m. at Oak Bay United Church, 1355 Mitchell St. Fully accessible. Part 1 of Handel’s Messiah and Hallelujah Chorus by St. Mary’s Anglican Church Choir at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are $20 each available from Ivy’s Bookshop, Long & McQuade, St. Mary’s church office and at the door, 1701 Elgin. A Bluegrass Christmas: Familiar singalong Christmas carols played bluegrass style with a full bluegrass band by candle-light. A free homecooked meal after. All are welcome at 4 p.m. at St. Philip Anglican Church, 2928 Eastdowne Rd. Handel’s Messiah performed by Victoria Symphony and the Victoria Choral Society. UVic Farquhar Auditorium, 2:30 p.m. Shortest Day program featuring Canadian short films presented by Victoria Film Festival. Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St., 3:30 amd 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 23 Victoria Conservatory of Music presents Daniel Lapp’s Home for Christmas concerts. Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Ave., 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets available in person at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, online at vcm.bc.ca/homeforchristmas or phone 250-386-5311. Carols in the Candelight, Christmas pageant. First Metropolitan Chruch, 6:45 p.m. Information online at: firstmetvictoria.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelighting Service from 7-8 p.m. at the Centre for Inspired Living, 380 Cook St. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with this one-hour service of beautiful music, a candlelighting ceremony to symbolize the power of light in the darkness and

a unique presentation of the Christmas message of love. A Child’s Christmas in Wales presented by Vox Humana Chamber Choir. Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora St., 2:30 p.m. Admission free. Carols in the Candelight, Christmas pageant. First Metropolitan Chruch, 6:45 p.m. (A shorter family service for those with young children will also be held at 4:30 p.m.). Info: firstmetvictoria.com.

Thursday, Jan. 1 Join Oak Bay council for a community walk (4km) leaving from the Oak Bay Recreation Centre lobby, 1975 Bee St. at 12:30 p.m. then meet and greet with the mayor and council in the Upstairs Lounge – coffee and tea provided from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Government House New Year’s Day Levée, 1401 Rockland Ave., 10 a.m. to noon. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to avoid a long line-up. A Viennese New Years by Victoria Symphony at Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St. at 2:30 p.m. Take part in a worldwide New Year’s Day tradition celebrating the romantic Vienna of Johann Strauss and his contemporaries.

Saturday, Jan. 3 Chip in for the Kids Christmas tree recycle. The B.C. Lions Society’s helps you dispose of your Christmas tree in an environmentally-friendly way at one of six recycling depots: Broadmead Village Shopping Centre, Save-on-Foods at Fort and Foul Bay, Westshore Town Centre, University Heights Shopping Centre, Sooke Home Hardware and Tillicum Shopping Centre. Share your community event email your community calendar item to editor@oakbaynews.com.

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The Oak Bay Business Improvement Association held its annual Christmas social Dec. 9 at the Penny Farthing Pub.

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n Oak Bay Business Improvement Association n Tuesday, December 9 n Penny Farthing Pub

Clockwise: »(L-R) Dave Schroyen, Heather Leary. »(L-R) Bonnie Helm-Northover, Chris Hunt, Jill Geddes. »(L-R) Mary Fitzpatrick, Clare Radford. »(L-R) Jane Purdie, Elizabeth Smith, Audrey McFarlane.

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