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or many, the holiday season would not be complete without their favourite Christmas music. The Whitehorse Community Choir has the perfect solution for those who are loathe to see December pass without beautiful renditions of “Silent Night” or “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”

The choir’s winter concert, Tis the Season, will be sure to fill everyone who joins them with good cheer.

Barbara Chamberlin, the director of Whitehorse Community Choirs, says the audience can expect a very traditional program of Christmas music that will include piano, harp and flute accompaniment. “It’s all feel-good, beautiful music,” Chamberlin said.

Three choirs will take to the stage during the evening’s program: the Whitehorse Community Choir, the Persephone Singers, and the Chamber Choir.

The Whitehorse Community Choir, also known as the Big Choir, or the WCC, is made up of about 70 singers. There is no audition required to join this choir and anyone who wishes to take part is welcome.

“We try to give everyone who wants to experience what it is like to sing in a choir the opportunity to do so,” said Chamberlin. “We

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PHOTO: courtesy of the Whitehorse Community Choir six movements of the work will be presented. “We would like to The choir donned some give the audience a taste of what silly headwear for some we will be doing in the spring and of their songs at the we wanted our choir members to have a chance to experience one 2018 performance movement of the work to reinforce for them that it’s possible also have a very committed core to do it and to provide members of singers that help new singers with some insight on if they want out. This is very community-ori- to be a part of performing it in the ented choir and we do all types of spring,” said Chamberlin. music.”

In addition, the Chamber Choir The Persephone Singers is an will be performing a special preauditioned women’s choir of about sentation of music created for 16 voices that do harder songs and Marten Berkman’s installation memorize most of its repertoire. that goes into the Yukon Arts “These are singers that want Centre Gallery on Dec. 5. Chammore of a challenge and want to berlin wrote the music for the inbe a part of a smaller group,” said stallation and the Chamber Choir Chamberlin. recorded it. Berkman’s project Last, but certainly not least, focuses on contrasting lifestyles – the Chamber Choir is the elite the city vs. the northern country, group of Whitehorse’s family of or as Chamberlin characterizes it three choirs. It’s an auditioned “Toronto vs. the Yukon.” group of about 16 voices and is Tis the Season takes place on geared towards those that re- Dec. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. at the Yually want to do challenging music, kon Arts Centre. Tickets are $25 or have the talent for it and the time $20 for those guests 18 and under to spend on it. and can be purchased from the In addition to the holiday clas- Yukon Arts Centre box office or Yusics, the audience will be in for a konTickets.com. Those interested few special treats. in joining the community choirs “We are doing the first move- should visit WhitehorseChoir.org ment of Mozart Vesperae Solennes for more information. The spring de Confessor, KV 339,” said Cham- term begins on the first Monday of berlin. “It’s called Dixit, and it is January. an exciting classical piece that is beautiful, difficult and amazing.”

Amber Church is generally Chamberlin said this is being enthusiastic about everything included in the choir’s Christmas but she spends most of her time program as a sneak peek into creating in an art studio and what audiences can expect during chasing a child and dog through the spring concert when the full the wilderness.

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On the Cover The Guild cast prepares for their next performance

Local illustrator launches first book

more. He has done design work for the City of Whitehorse and the Yukon Youth Conservation Corps.

His work has also been featured at Baked Café multiple times.

His is a style that works well

he came to the letter Q, which is quills, he asked himself what was the best way to draw a porcupine.

“It was like, oh, it’s just one big half oval and add a bunch of spikes and chaos to it.”

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edd Tucker’s apartment looks like a bookstore these days.

That’s how it goes when you take on every aspect of publishing your first book yourself – from the illustration and the layout, to the printing and the selling.

“I live in a box fort now,” Tucker joked in mid-November, the day after 2,000 copies of The Yukon Alphabet Book had finally landed on his doorstep. It was a moment five months in the making. That’s how long Tucker spent (in addition to the months devoted to text and illustrations) speaking with Canadian publishers, deciding on paper stock, getting an ISBN number and learning the language of publishing in order to put his project together.

The result is The Yukon Alphabet Book, a matte-finish hardcover with thick, beautiful paper that teaches the alphabet by way of classic Yukon imagery. C is cabin. W is waxwing. M is moose.

“A was really difficult because A could be aurora but that’s kind of a mouthful for kids … I went with airplane because kids love airplanes and Yukoners love Air North.”

The book’s minimalist design puts Tucker’s bright, bold illustrations front and centre. You’ll likely recognize his style.

Tucker, a graphic designer, is behind some of the in-house illustrations at The Collective Good, including the store’s Yukon subway map. He’s done logos and branding for Yukonstruct, Evergreen Wellness Studio, Grizzly Electric and

Tedd Tucker has published his first book, The Yukon Alphabet Book with the words he’s chosen to bring the alphabet to life.

“Because I don’t come from a fine arts background, most of the time I try and draw the simplest shapes I can,” he said.

He wanted his images to be artistic, but simple enough for a child to draw. For example, when

He’s simplifying, but that’s kind of the point. Simplicity can leave space for creativity, which was part of his goal with the book.

“A lot of children’s books are pretty repetitive and get pretty boring and I just wanted to create a book that’s really simple and a kid can look through it on their

own,” he said. “Or, also, because it’s so simple, it gives the parent a chance to perform, you know? D is dog and then it gives them the chance to be like ‘what does a dog do?’”

Tucker’s next book (also a kids book and also Yukon-based) will follow more of a narrative. He’s hoping to have some publishing support with that one. Though he established a publishing company to put out The Yukon Alphabet Book (Berwin—the same as the brand name under which Tucker does his design work), he’d like to have an outside publisher in the future.

“Shockingly, behind this house of cards, it’s just me. So the next one I’m hoping to take to publishers and shop it.”

He’ll do that in the new year, when he travels to a trade show and conference in New York City.

In the meantime, The Yukon Alphabet Book will be available at a handful of craft shows this season, including the Spruce Bog Boutique at the Old Firehall, from Dec. 7 to 22, and the 12 Days of Christmas Market at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, from Dec. 12 to Dec. 23.

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very holiday season the Challenge Disability Resource Group brings their clients together with business community supporters, funders and government officials, for the Challenge Annual Christmas Luncheon. This fully inclusive and barrier-free event is just one element of the myriad of work that Challenge does to support Yukoners with a disability.

“We are a non-profit organization assisting persons with a wide range of disabilities in employment training and employment support, along with residential services that include a mental health treatment home, an FASD home and a group home for adults with developmental disabilities,” said Jillian Hardie, Executive Director of Challenge Disability Resource Group and CEO of Career Industries.

Challenge’s Employment Services program offers job coaching services to persons with disabilities, including training and coaching tailored towards an individual’s employment goals.

Three times a year, Challenge runs a more comprehensive program for clients, called Employ Abilities Skills Program.

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offered to persons experiencing difficulties obtaining and maintaining employment,” said Hardie. “This program offers classroom and work experience including certification in WHMIS, Food Safe, Emergency First Aid and team-building. Participants learn the essential skills for employment, team-building and much more in the classroom setting and take these skills to practice them on the worksite.”

Challenge also owns and operates Career Industries, a social enterprise that encompasses the Core Box Plant, Bridges Catering and the Ledge Cafeteria.

The Core Box Plant is a wood products manufacturing business that supplies core boxes and lath for the mining industry along with a variety of other wood products during the off-season.

“We use an integrated workforce model where adults with disabilities work in an environment with more experienced individuals. This follows our principle of social inclusion and allows our more experienced workers to role model workplace etiquette and teach new skills,” said Hardie. “All workers are paid to industry standard.”

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delivering the very best products while supporting the community.

“Every purchase at Bridges Catering supports equality and inclusion in our community,” said Hardie. “When you visit Bridges you help create a place where a person with disabilities feels welcome, where their strengths are valued, and where their lives are forever changed.”

The Ledge Cafeteria, located in the Yukon government’s main administration building, provides similar benefits for individuals with a disability. The location is open to the public between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays and is responsible for serving over 150 meals a month to low-income Yukoners in partnership with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Society Yukon.

More information about the Challenge Disability Resource Group and the work it does can be found online at ChallengeDRG. org, and on Facebook.

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ometimes when Joella Hogan returns home after a long day, she’ll find a bag of fresh rose petals on her doorstep. And once in a while, neighbourhood kids will knock on her door with fists full of wild flowers and plants.

“People always want to help me; they see this little business and they see that I am working hard,” said Hogan. “It really means a lot to me that people are

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Hogan incorporates her community values into each stage of her business, from harvesting the plants to selling the products.

“For Northern Tutchone people, we talk about our four core values, which are caring, sharing, respect and teaching. I really try and use those in all aspects of my business,” she said. “When I am harvesting, I am giving thanks and I am respectful to the land and to the creator, and I share the profits that I have gained back in the community.”

Hogan strives to create products that contribute back to the economy and to the environment.

“It’s not just being good to the Earth, but actually giving back to the Earth,” she said. “It’s not just taking and using, but creating a product that is good for the water and good for your body.”

All of Hogan’s soaps are vegetable-oil based. She adds Yukon plants that she grows in her own garden, or harvests from northern forests. This includes fireweed, rose petals, rosehips, Labrador tea, yarrow, juniper berries and spruce tips.

Hogan started making soap in 2011 She purchased the business (then called the Essential Soap Bar) from two women who had been running it for years.

“Those women built the business and they put their love and creativity into it,” said Hogan. “I had been using the products, so I saw that as an opportunity to use my knowledge of science and plants to continue the business.”

She still makes the essential soap bar recipes and, over the years, she has developed her own products, which reflect her culture and her community.

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to travel, but she always knew she would come back. And when she did, she wanted to connect to her homeland in central Yukon. She moved to Mayo in 2003, and now cannot imagine living anywhere else.

“You’re surrounded by the boreal forest and at the confluence of two rivers. It’s so easy to access the forest and nature,” she said. “That was important and I didn’t realize how important until I left.”

Over her years in Mayo, Hogan has also been active in ensuring that her community has a voice when decisions are made about their land and water.

“I want people to know about the deep respect people of the North have for the land. How we harvest the ingredients and how we try to live in a sustainable way is important, but also, we have major industry around us.

“There has been PHOTO: Cathie Archbould mining happening in our area for more This piece from the Indigenous than 100 years and there are hyArtist Line is part of a beaded dro projects that provide energy to the entire Yukon,” she said. baby belt made by Irene Johnny has an image of beadwork made by a Northern Tutchone woman and comes with a card that shares the story of the artist.”

For example, one soap bears a picture of a bumblebee sitting on a flower. It’s from a beaded baby belt that was made by Irene Johnny for a woman who worked to protect the Peel Watershed. Another piece was beaded by Hogan herself on a bag she made as a gift to her mother.

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Thu Nov 28 Opening Reception - Natural Connections 5:30 PM Northlight Innovation View new Acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection Until Fri Nov 29 A Collection of Ceramic Masks Baked Cafe A collection of the remaining masks and a few new ideas since the shows following the passing of my Father Arthur Penner and partner James Kirby. Call Claire Strauss at 4563411 for more info.

Until Fri Nov 29 Sandra Storey: Connections New Works in Clay Yukon Artists at Work Gallery A new collection of her engaging, delightful and thought provoking sculptures in clay, inspired by the mountains surrounding the Carcross Tagish Learning Center where she works as curator.

Until Sat Nov 30 Dwellings by Dan Brown Hozjan Arts Underground The series Dwellings grew out of an affinity for old, rough-hewn, backwoods cabins, artwork features many depictions of bush cabins.

Until Sat Nov 30 Yukon Road Trip by Erin Dixon Northern Front Studio Captures Erin’s many trips on various Yukon roads, colourful collection of paintings encompasses Erin’s interpretation of the roads and highways around the Yukon.

Until Sat Nov 30 Cutting Edge by the Northern Cultural Expressions Society Arts Underground A network of artists living healthy lives, who have strong self-esteem and are contributing positively to their family and communities. Dedicated to a vibrant First Nation culture and to a diverse Yukon cultural industry, through sharing traditional arts and customs.

Until Sun Dec 1 Chu Niikwän Artist Residency Exhibition: Ripple Effect Yukon Arts Centre Feature works created during the residency, August 26th to September 15th by artists Meshell Melvin, Shirley Adamson and Talia “Taliawo” Woodland with emerging curator, Karly Leonard.

Until Wed Apr 1 Natural Connections Northlight Innovation View new Acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection Until Sat Jan 11 Somewhere Here Arts Underground Takes audiences on a journey through Yukon’s history. Describing how place names are rooted in the physical landscape as well as in past events and people. 667-5321

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Wed Nov 27 Whitewater Wednesday 6:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Longtime Local jam night hosted by Peggy Hanifan Thu Nov 28 Cafe des Voix: November Cometh 7:00 PM Baked Cafe Jazz, blues, and more with accompanist Annie Avery, along with the sweet and savoury treats and delicious libations, Family friendly, no cover charge.

Thu Nov 28 Jerry Granelli Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre 90 minutes drawing from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special soundtrack, and sharing the stage with a local children’s choir. There are some stories, lots of music and a wave of Christmas spirit, and even tears of joy.

Thu Nov 28 Coup De Coeur 7:30 PM The Old Fire Hall A festival dedicated to the promotion and the discovery of francophone artists and their music, featuring Réunion Cajun and Les Rats d’Swompe. Tickets online.

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Sat Nov 30 Anne-Julie Caron & Akiko Tominaga 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Canadian marimbist Anne-Julie Caron sets herself apart on the world musical scene by her sensitivity, depth, and wide spectrum of tonal colors. Tickets at the door or online.

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Until Sun Dec 15 YÚK’E Arts Market Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Showcasing and selling Yukon Indigenous art, craft and gift products in a beautiful gallery setting throughout the Christmas shopping season.

Wed Nov 27 Yukon’s Reverse Trade Show 8:30 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre A great opportunity for vendors and contractors to network with government project managers and buyers. 667-3059 Wed Nov 27 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed Nov 27 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 6672802 Wed Nov 27 Pottery on Tap 6:30 PM Winterlong Brewing Co. Hand build & decorate your very own pottery beer stein or large mug for your favorite Winterlong Brewing pint. Buy tickets online.

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Thu Nov 28 Yukon Avalanche Association - Film Night 2019 5:30 PM Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre Movies - Beer and Pizza available, Silent auction with avalanche equipment and more! Purchase tickets online.

Thu Nov 28 Repair Café - Drop In 6:00 PM Northlight Innovation Event is open to both Yukonstruct members and the public. An easy intro to electronics and small home appliance repair is a useful evening of DIY learning that you can literally take home.

Thu Nov 28 Chess Corner 6:30 PM Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Thu Nov 28 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Thu Nov 28 Dogg’s Hamlet, Cahoot’s Macbeth 8:00 PM The Guild Hall In Cahoot’s Macbeth, renegade actors stage a secret performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth that becomes a stark and moving metaphor for resistance in a time of censorship.

Fri Nov 29 Heart to Home Christmas Market 11:00 AM Westmark Whitehorse Held in Conference Room 3, Crafters of all types, Yukon and Atlin Artisans only. Open to Seniors and people with mobility issues an hour earlier.

Fri Nov 29 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items.

Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store.

Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Fri Nov 29 Fermented Foodies The Boreal “Culture Club” 5:30 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Come eat, share and chat about fermented foods! Email katherine@takesguts.ca for information.

Fri Nov 29 Legion TGIF Dinner 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Open to Members and signed in guests Meals are $12 unless a steak dinner which is more.

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and moving metaphor for resistance in a time of censorship.

Sat Nov 30 Heart to Home Christmas Market 10:00 AM Westmark Whitehorse Held in Conference Room 3, Crafters of all types, Yukon and Atlin Artisans only. Open to Seniors and people with mobility issues an hour earlier.

Sat Nov 30 1 Can, 2 Can, You can Bottle Drive - Paradise Festival Fundraiser! 10:00 AM Whitehorse, Yukon Donate your reFUNdable’s to the Paradise Festival Fundraiser! PEMF Society will gladly pick up your refundables for you! Email pemfboard@gmail.com for more info.

Sat Nov 30 Auditions - The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine 12:00 PM The Guild Hall Auditions will be approximately 3 hours and consist of clowning exercises and improv. Email guildproducer@gmail.com to book an audition or for more info.

Sat Nov 30 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items.

Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store.

Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Sat Nov 30 Documentary Screening: The Rise Of Jordan Peterson 2:00 PM Yukon Theatre A rare, intimate glimpse into the life and mind of Jordan Peterson, the academic and best-selling author who captured the world’s attention with his criticisms of political correctness and his lifechanging philosophy on discovering personal meaning. 416-785-0389 Sat Nov 30 Legion Crib Night 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! Register by 6:25 PM, Games Start at 6:30 PM. 667-2802 Sat Nov 30 Dogg’s Hamlet, Cahoot’s Macbeth 8:00 PM The Guild Hall In Cahoot’s Macbeth, renegade actors stage a secret performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth that becomes a stark and moving metaphor for resistance in a time of censorship.

Sun Dec 1 Auditions - The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine 12:00 PM The Guild Hall Auditions will be approximately 3 hours and consist of clowning exercises and improv. Email guildproducer@ gmail.com to book an audition or for more info.

Sun Dec 1 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio.

Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Sun Dec 1 Blue Christmas 7:00 PM Whitehorse United Church All Welcome, a service of understanding and quiet hope. 667-2989 Sun Dec 1 Life Drawing Drop-in 7:00 PM Arts Underground Life Drawing is every first Sunday of the Month and is non-instructional. Andew Sharp is the host. A live model will pose each session.

Cost is $5/hour to help pay for the model.

Sun Dec 1 Dogg’s Hamlet, Cahoot’s Macbeth 8:00 PM The Guild Hall In Cahoot’s Macbeth, renegade actors stage a secret performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth that becomes a stark and moving metaphor for resistance in a time of censorship.

Mon Dec 2 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576 Mon Dec 2 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 6672802 Mon Dec 2 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome. For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail.com Mon Dec 2 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802 Mon Dec 2 Dogg’s Hamlet, Cahoot’s Macbeth 8:00 PM The Guild Hall In Cahoot’s Macbeth, renegade actors stage a secret performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth that becomes a stark and moving metaphor for resistance in a time of censorship.

Tue Dec 3 10 Weeks of Self-Discovery Workshops 2:30 PM Second Opinions Society Free event. Call Cheryl at 667-2037 for more info.

Tue Dec 3 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 PM Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes.

For more info. call 633-3463.

Tue Dec 3 Book Release - Born into my Grandmother’s Hands 7:00 PM Baked Cafe Honouring First Nations birth knowledge and practice in North Yukon.

Tue Dec 3 Uke On Ukulele Club! 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information.

Tue Dec 3 Basic and Beginners Ukulele Group 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information.

Tue Dec 3 JCAY Taiko Practice 7:15 PM Christ the King Elementary To register by jcaytaiko@ gmail.com, please mark “Taiko registration” in the subject line.

Tue Dec 3 Dogg’s Hamlet, Cahoot’s Macbeth 8:00 PM The Guild Hall In Cahoot’s Macbeth, renegade actors stage a secret performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth that becomes a stark and moving metaphor for resistance in a time of censorship.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Wed Nov 27 Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Thomson Centre Discover the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool. Ages newborn - 5 yrs old. Call 322-5990 to register.

Wed Nov 27 Yukon Imagination Library Story Time 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Enjoy a classic pick from the Imagination Library, followed by an activity or craft. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Wed Nov 27 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old.

Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Thu Nov 28 Future City Program 4:00 PM Northlight Innovation Students will imagine, research, design, and build the cities of the future. To register call 668-8819 or email camps@yukoncollege.yk.ca.

Fri Nov 29 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Fri Nov 29 Animal Antics 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Stories, songs, exploration and discovery or all things animal. Featuring a different animal each week. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Fri Nov 29 After School Youth Recreation 3:15 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) A variety of games and activities both indoor and outdoor. Call 334-8728 for more info.

Fri Nov 29 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat Nov 30 Pet Photos with Santa 10:00 AM Yukon Quest International Assn Get your favourite furry friend’s photo taken with Santa this holiday season and help support the 2020 Yukon Quest! Photos by donation Sat Nov 30 Choose Your Own Adventure 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Choose from a variety of fun, interactive and family friendly play stations. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Sat Nov 30 Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Family Day 1:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Traditional Games, Storytelling, Elders Present. Meals provided with refreshments.

All ages welcome. Location changes call 6337688 for details.

Sat Nov 30 Family Drop In 3:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Drop in for families and caregivers, call 668-4794 for more info.

Mon Dec 2 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Mon Dec 2 Construction Zone 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Children Build and create together learning to problem solve and be inquisitive. Great for all ages! For more information call 668-8698 Mon Dec 2 After School Youth Recreation 3:15 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) A variety of games and activities both indoor and outdoor. Call 334-8728 for more info.

Tue Dec 3 Baby Senses 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre A world of sensory delights, songs and rhymes for baby while caregivers have an opportunity to meet, chat and share parenting advice. Birth to 18 months. For more information call 668-8698 Tue Dec 3 Youth Beading Circle 3:30 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) Learn to bead, try a new style or pattern, free, snacks provided Call 334-8728 for more info.

Tue Dec 3 Äsųą K’e - Grandmother’s Ways 5:00 PM Dusk’a Learning Centre Parent/ child language lessons, taught in Southern Tutchone Ta’an Dialect. The program is facilitated by Nicole Smith. A healthy meal will be provided at each session.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Wed Nov 27 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Wed Nov 27 Communication Skills after Separation or Divorce 5:30 PM Yukon Inn Understand the impact of conflict on children, To register call 667-3066 or email FLIC@gov.yk.ca Wed Nov 27 Winter Wonderland Social & CPHR Recognition 5:30 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center Relax and kick off the holiday season with your fellow HR professionals, mini silent auction. Learn more about what’s happening in 2020 and your HR community.

Tickets online.

Thu Nov 28 Jordan’s Principle: Focusing on the Future 9:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Jordan’s Principle aims to make sure First Nations children can access all public services.

Free event. For more info email jordans. principle@cyfn.net or call 393-9200 ext:9216 Thu Nov 28 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 PM Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice the speaking, receive the feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Thu Nov 28 Lunch & Learn: Mindfulness for Entrepreneurs 12:00 PM Northlight Innovation Experience moments of mindfulness and to discuss how this might be brought into your workplace to support your well-being, creativity and innovation as an entrepreneur in our community. Register online.

Thu Nov 28 Music, Art, Movement “Find Your Voice” Workshops 2:30 PM Second Opinions Society Free event. Call Cheryl at 667-2037 for more info.

Thu Nov 28 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 PM Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome.

867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu Nov 28 Creative and Cultural Industries Strategy: Under age 35 6:00 PM Splintered Craft A two-hour, facilitated public engagement session for youth to help shape the Creative and Cultural Industries Strategy. Dinner and refreshments will be provided.

Thu Nov 28 Legion General Meetings 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 667-2802 Thu Nov 28 Snowboard Yukon AGM 8:00 PM Sport Yukon Everyone is welcome to attend.

Members with current memberships may vote.

We are seeking new board members. Email president@snowboardyukon.com for more info.

Sat Nov 30 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 AM A&W Restaurant Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Sat Nov 30 Design Jam North 9:30 AM Northlight Innovation Discover your strengths and put them to use with a diverse group of people. Register online.

Sat Nov 30 Bring your Story to the Screen 10:00 AM Whitehorse, Yukon For writers of other genres and emerging screenwriters, this 1.5day workshop with award-winning screenwriting instructor Kat Montagu. Register online or call 457-0151 for more info.

Sun Dec 1 Cannabis Cultivation with Pine Heart Farm: Part 4 1:00 PM Triple J’s Canna Space An introductory cannabis cultivation course is presented in partnership Pine Heart Farm. A brief history and origins of the cannabis plant, and work through modules. To register call 667-2112 or email info@triplejscannaspace.ca Mon Dec 2 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Meeting 7:00 PM Emergency Measures Organisation BDG Prospective hams are welcome.

Tue Dec 3 Advancing Indigenous Tourism Conference 2019 Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Two days of inspirational presentations, discussions, and breakout sessions. Email info@ yfnct.ca or call 667-7698 ext. 205 for more info Tue Dec 3 Executive Meeting 5:15 PM Sport Yukon We produce many newsletters a year, plan and lead river trips, organize the annual whitewater rodeo, and are the Yukon’s sport governing body for flatwater and slalom racing.

Tue Dec 3 KDFN Lands Act Consultation - Consultation Session for Kwanlin Dün Beneficiaries and Citizens 6:00 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) Discussion in regards to the 90-day consultation period on the new Lands Act. For more info call 633-7800 ext 128 email Lands@kdfn.net.

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Bacon-wrapped potato wedges H

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onestly, these potatoes make a great side dish or a fantastic little snack with some drinks. In either case, they reheat really beautifully so you can make them and reheat them when you’ve got company coming. Or when you know you’re going to be home a bit late and want something that feels a bit lavish on hand for a fast supper. If you’ve still got some kicking around, the awesome little mixed potatoes from Yukon Grain Farm are perfect for this recipe. Serves 4

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 Rosie Stuckless takes a seat during a scene  James Croken (l), Jack Walcher Wegmann, Martina Vos, Sue Sohn, Eric Epstein, Aude Sawyer prepare for their roles in the upcoming Dogg’s Hamlet and Cahoots MacBeth

Brontë Renwick-Shields (l), Alita Powell and Stephen Dunbar-Edge take the stage  PHOTOS: Bruce Barrett

Shakespeare in hiding The Guild production of Dogg’s Hamlet and Cahoot’s Macbeth opens Nov. 28

by Ken Bolton

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ir Tom Stoppard is one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights and screenwriters, known for rapid-fire dialogue that also carries deep philosophical truths.

Apart from his screenplay for Shakespeare in Love, he is perhaps best-known for his Tony Awardwinning play, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, a philosophical comedy that brings two minor characters in Hamlet into the limelight.

A quarter century ago, Whitehorse actor/director Mary Sloan mounted R&G at the Guild Theatre, her first directing stint in the Yukon capital.

Several productions later, she’s back with a brace of Shakespearetinged plays by Stoppard, Dogg’s Hamlet and Cahoot’s Macbeth.

When the Guild’s artistic director, Brian Fidler, first approached her about doing the back-to-back plays, she wasn’t familiar with them.

“I took a look and I thought,

‘what the [expletive] is going on?

I don’t get it. I just don’t get it.’

I’ve never had that response, and it just made me feel sick,” Sloan admitted.

“And it scared me. It really scared me, like no other play,” she said.

About that time, she was strolling through the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles, where her actor daughter, Amy (who played Ophelia in the Guild production of R&G), lives with her husband and son.

Her wanderings took her past a large mural of boxing legend Muhammad Ali that included his quote, “If your dreams don’t scare you, they’re not big enough.”

She agreed to take on the assignment. As part of her prep, she watched a YouTube video of Dogg’s Hamlet, done by middle-school kids instead of adults playing juvenile roles, as had been done on Broadway.

“Those kids just jumped into it and ran with it. And it was like an angel choir came out and the clouds lifted, and I thought, ‘I’m going to do it with kids. Kids are going to get it; they’re totally going to get it,’” she said.

As a long-time instructor in the Music, Art and Drama (MAD) program, Sloan was used to working with younger actors. After auditions, she picked four “amazing” actors ranging in age from nine to 17 to be part of the Dogg’s Hamlet ensemble.

“Every rehearsal, they’ve got me in stitches and they’ve got me delighted and they’ve totally got me engaged,” Sloan said.

Dogg’s Hamlet concerns a group of private school students who decide to present a 15-minute version of Hamlet as part of their school’s awards ceremony.

Stoppard’s twist is that the kids speak their own language, called Dogg, which uses English words, but distorts and inverts their meaning. For example, insults become compliments, and vice versa.

Into the preparations comes Easy, a lorry-driver who speaks only English. Hilarity ensues. When the truncated Hamlet actually plays (in Elizabethan English), it’s such a hit, the kids do a two-minute version as an encore.

While Dogg’s Hamlet is a romp, the companion piece, Cahoot’s Macbeth, is more political. First produced in 1979, it was influenced by the 1968 Prague Spring uprising in Stoppard’s native Czechoslovakia.

Stoppard was born Tomáš Straussler in 1937. His family fled when the Nazis invaded their homeland in 1939.

After his father died in a Japanese internment camp, his mother remarried and the family moved to England when the future playwright was nine years old.

As a journalist and developing artist, Stoppard explored such themes as censorship, human rights and state repression, often

with a light, comedic touch. He also maintained a keen interest in Czech theatre and literature.

Cahoot’s Macbeth arose from his admiration of Pavel Kohout, a dissident playwright Stoppard had met in Prague in 1977.

Along with a group of actors who were considered subversive and forbidden to work, Kohout formed an underground company called the Living-Room Theater.

His story was the inspiration for the Stoppard play.

“It’s set in a time when public theatre is banned. Actors have lost their jobs, and they’re doing menial jobs like selling newspapers at a kiosk, or shining shoes,” Sloan said.

“But they’re actors, so they’ve got to act. They’re putting on a play in a lady’s living room and that’s dangerous, too. The play opens and you’re seeing a production of Macbeth. Then the lights go up and you realize you’re in a living room.”

Two policemen arrive, plus an inspector who warns them not to perform Macbeth, or Julius Caesar, or anything else that might be considered as disparaging the communist state.

Enter Easy, the lorry-driver from Dogg’s Hamlet, with a load of firewood.

In a typical Stoppard turnaround, Easy now speaks only Dogg, rather than English. The actors soon catch on, leaving the inspector “really mad, really flum-

moxed, really confused” when they start performing Macbeth in Dogg, rather than Shakespearean English.

Except for Easy, the two plays have separate casts, adding up to a total of 21 players. If that didn’t present enough traffic challenges on its own, the Guild production also includes a real truck.

Sloan hopes audiences will have a “fulfilling, exciting, laugh-filled and thought-filled night of theatre.”

But as someone raised in the U.S., who is concerned by current events in both that country and Canada, she has other aspirations for the audience as well.

“I really want them to appreciate what the kids have done in this and to maybe go home and have some discussion about theatre and censorship and where we’re headed and all the directions we could go politically in the next few years.”

Dogg’s Hamlet and Cahoot’s Macbeth will be on the Guild Hall stage from Thursday, November 28 through Saturday, Dec. 14. Curtain is at 8 p.m. sharp.

Complete cast list and other details can be found at GuildHall.ca.

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wanted to ski. My hope was to get to the Feather Peak area. I had not been there before, so it was on my bucket list.

As we approached Log Cabin, the clear skies turned pink with orange hues. The moon still in the middle of the sky was battling the sun. The blue darkness contrasted intensely until the moon drifted off over the mountains. The sun still laid behind.

We arrived at the Feather Peak pullout, only metres from the White Pass summit. It was chilly, but no wind. It was strange.

When ski touring near the Yukon, there’s usually at least one factor working against you.

It’s sunny, but freezing cold, or it’s sunny but gusting winds, or it’s warm but foggy. It’s never just perfect. But that day was sunny and warm (-5C) with no winds and perfect snow conditions.

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Community EVENTS ATLIN

Fridays and Saturdays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM Wed Nov 27 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Fri Nov 29 Thrift Shop 2:00 PM St. Martin’s Anglican Church Sat Nov 30 Atlin Christmas Craft Fair 11:00 AM Atlin Rec Centre To book a table call 250-651-7663, concession will be open.

Sun Dec 1 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Sun Dec 1 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 11:00 AM St. Martin’s Anglican Church Wed Dec 4 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre

BEAVER CREEK

Mondays and Fridays Tot Time 9:30 am Nelnah Bessie John School Tuesdays and Saturdays Volleyball 8:00 pm Beaver Creek Community Club

BURWASH LANDING

Wed Dec 4 Art Afternoons 1:00 PM Kluane First Nation Each event is free and all materials will be provided. Light snacks and refreshments will be available for participants. Call 841-4274 ext. 250 for more information.

CARCROSS

Sun Dec 1 St. Saviours Church Service 11:00 AM St. Saviour’s Church 867-668-3129 Sun Dec 1 Carcross Christmas Market 11:00 AM Carcross Learning Centre Music, Dance, Food, Crafts and.Santa!!!

Tue Dec 3 Women’s Group 7:00 PM Carcross Community Campus 821-4251

DAWSON CITY

Thu Nov 21 Ear Worms by Patrick Lundeen KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Improvisation-based, sound-making sculptures are simultaneously humorous and abrasive. The works will create feelings that transcends the cheap materials that are used in their construction.

Wed Nov 27 Active Aging 55+ 10:00 AM Minto Park Improve movement patterns for everyday activities.

Register at the Rec Centre Office.

Wed Nov 27 Learn to Skate - Grades 2-5 2:00 PM Dawson City Arena Learn and improve on figure skating. Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more information.

Wed Nov 27 Zumba 5:15 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Wed Nov 27 Linocut Holiday Card Making Workshop - For Children 6:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Space is limited, so please register in advance by calling KIAC at 993-5005, emailing kiac@ kiac.ca, or coming by in person.

Thu Nov 28 Zumba Light 5:30 PM Minto Park Calorie burning dance fitness but lower intensity. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Thu Nov 28 Introduction to Sewing 6:00 PM Yukon College Dawson Campus For students with little to no sewing experience. Learn how to choose fabric and operate a sewing machine. Call 993-8800 for more info or to register.

Thu Nov 28 Adult Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Fri Nov 29 Commercial Curling Bonspiel Dawson City Curling Club Sign up at the club or via curldawson@gmail.com Fri Nov 29 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Nov 29 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Nov 29 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri Nov 29 Woah Bear in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Nov 29 Youth Centre Open Gym 7:30 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sat Nov 30 Open Studio/Saturday Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A communal afternoon time to work on personal projects. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered. All ages welcome, Sat Nov 30 Medieval Knights 2:00 PM Minto Park For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sat Nov 30 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat Nov 30 Women’s Volleyball 4:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sat Nov 30 Youth Centre Open Gym 6:15 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299

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Sat Nov 30 The Riverbends 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sun Dec 1 Under 5 Open Gym 10:30 AM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sun Dec 1 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun Dec 1 Cricket 4:30 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sun Dec 1 Table Tennis 6:30 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sun Dec 1 Cult Cinema 7:00 PM Westminster Hotel Mon Dec 2 Family PlayGroup 10:00 AM Trinke Zho Introduce your child to active learning through play. For more info call 993-7400 ext 299 Mon Dec 2 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Dec 2 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Dec 2 Recreation Board Meeting 5:30 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Recreation board grants are due the Thursday preceding each meeting Mon Dec 2 Zumba Fitness 5:30 PM Minto Park Calorie burning dance fitness. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Mon Dec 2 Family Badminton 6:30 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Mon Dec 2 Adult Basketball 8:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Tue Dec 3 Learn to Skate - Ages 3-5 10:45 AM Dawson City Arena 20 minutes of instructions, 10 minutes of free skate. Call 993-7400 Ext 299 for more information.

Tue Dec 3 Modernization of the Workers’ Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act 4:30 PM Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Provide input on how to improve the workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety systems now and for the future. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Tue Dec 3 Acts Review Public Open House 4:30 PM Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre Discuss proposed changes to the Workers’ Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Tue Dec 3 Hand Building Pottery Drop In 6:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Basic Tools and materials supplied - no instruction provided. Enter through the back door.

Tue Dec 3 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit(at)me.com 867-993-2520 Tue Dec 3 YEU Local Y026 (Klondike) monthly meeting 7:00 PM YTG Property management building Tue Dec 3 Adult Volleyball 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Tue Dec 3 Adult Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299

FARO

Wed Nov 27 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Thu Nov 28 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Thu Nov 28 Environment Club 3:45 PM Del Van Gorder School Fri Nov 29 Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sun Dec 1 Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sun Dec 1 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue Dec 3 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided

HAINES

Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: Mon-Wed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907-766-2545 Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Nov 27 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed Nov 27 Podcast Club 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Nov 27 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Nov 27 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar

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November 27, 2019

Wed Nov 27 Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games. Refreshments.

Wed Nov 27 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed Nov 27 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre Thu Nov 28 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Thu Nov 28 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu Nov 28 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu Nov 28 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu Nov 28 Drop In Hockey 7:30 PM Bill Brewster Arena Fri Nov 29 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Sat Nov 30 Beginner Public Skate 10:00 AM Bill Brewster Arena No sticks, no pucks, bring your little ones or just come practice your skills.

Sat Nov 30 Public Skate 12:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Mon 3-4:30 pm, Wed/Thurs 3:15-4:30 pm, Fri 3-6 pm, Sun Dec 1 St Christopher’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Christopher’s Church Service - Info: Mark Ritchie 634-2943 Sun Dec 1 Drop In Curling 1:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Contact Tralee MacDonald (Healthy living Coordinator) for more information.

Sun Dec 1 Public Skate 5:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Mon 3-4:30 pm, Wed/Thurs 3:15-4:30 pm, Fri 3-6 pm, Mon Dec 2 Drop In Hockey 7:30 PM Bill Brewster Arena Tue Dec 3 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue Dec 3 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall

LORNE MOUNTAIN

Fri Nov 29 Lorne Mountain Ski Club 4:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Each session will include group activities, games and trail skiing, Call 667-7083 for more information.

Fri Nov 29 Youth Hockey Night 6:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Pizza will be provided, Open to all youth. Everybody welcome! Just drop in.

For more info call 667-7083 Sun Dec 1 Country Christmas Craft Fair 12:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre From silversmith to pottery, chocolates to socks, woodwork to morels and more! Hot drinks and homemade treats at our Cranberry Cafe Soups and treats. For more info call 667-7083 Mon Dec 2 Creative Dance Classes 5:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For ages 4-7, Drop in - Free Mon Dec 2 Yoga with Jess Sellers 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For more info call 6677083 or Email lmca@northwestel.net Tue Dec 3 Seniors Winter Wellness Cafe 1:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre With Bianka Walcher, free event, just drop in!

MARSH LAKE

Wed Nov 27 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Nov 27 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Nov 27 Marsh Lake Community Society Meeting 7:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre All Welcome to attend.

Thu Nov 28 Pickleball 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre All welcome, carpooling available from Tagish, call 399-3671 for more information.

Thu Nov 28 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Nov 30 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Nov 30 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@ gmail.com Tue Dec 3 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue Dec 3 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO

Wed Nov 27 Parent & Toddler Playgroup 10:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Run, skip, jump, play and socialize with other children and parents.

Fri Nov 29 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sat Nov 30 W.I.G.S Annual Christmas Bazaar 1:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and support local! To rent a table and sell your goods call 996-2924 for more info.

Sun Dec 1 Parent & Toddler Playgroup 10:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Run, skip, jump, play and socialize with other children and parents.

Sun Dec 1 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon Dec 2 Acts Review Public Open House 4:30 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Discuss proposed changes to the Workers’ Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Mon Dec 2 Modernization of the Workers’ Compensation Act and Occupational Health and

Safety Act 4:30 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Provide input on how to improve the workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety systems now and for the future. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Mon Dec 2 Video Yoga Classes 5:15 PM Mayo Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class.

Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Drop-ins are welcome. For more info call 996-2043 8979962043 Mon Dec 2 Adult and Teen Weekly Singing Group 7:00 PM J.V. Clark School Join us in the room with the piano in the secondary end. For more info contact Barb at 996-2508 or by email bbarchen@gmail.com Tue Dec 3 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus

OLD CROW

Thu Nov 28 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun Dec 1 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue Dec 3 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

SKAGWAY

Daily, Mondays to Fridays, Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907983-2679 for more info.

Wed Nov 27 SpinFlex 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Wed Nov 27 Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Nov 27 Brown Bag Lunch Series - Behavioral & Emotional Health Topics 12:00 PM Dahl Memorial Clinic Bring your lunch, and join John Hischer, LCSW every other Wednesday, topics being presented are: Anger Management, Sexual Assault & Harassment Prevention.

Wed Nov 27 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rhythm to burn fat.

Wed Nov 27 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Nov 28 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Thu Nov 28 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu Nov 28 5k Turkey Trot The Station Bar & Grill For more information and to register head to the Station.

(907) 983-2200 Thu Nov 28 Celebrate Recovery Meal & Fellowship Time 5:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our lives.

Thu Nov 28 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Nov 30 Group Cycling w/Emily 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Nov 30 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sun Dec 1 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun Dec 1 Myofascial Release 4:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Space Limited to 10 Participants Please sign up at the front desk.

Mon Dec 2 SpinFlex 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Mon Dec 2 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Dec 2 Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rythym to burn fat.

Mon Dec 2 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Dec 2 Acro Jam 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Tue Dec 3 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Tue Dec 3 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Tue Dec 3 Hatha Flow w. Foam Roller & Pinky Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Tue Dec 3 Hatha Yoga with Foam Rollers & Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue Dec 3 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

TAGISH

Wed Nov 27 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed Nov 27 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre A lunch program which will include such things as soup/stew/

chili and homemade rolls/bread plus some tasty treats! every Wednesday.

Wed Nov 27 Youth After School Program 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 9+, call 399-3407 for more info. recreation@ tagishyukon.org Thu Nov 28 OsteoFit 10:00 AM Tagish Community Centre Exercise and education, gentle strength training, for more info call 399-3671.

Thu Nov 28 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Fri Nov 29 YogaFit 8:30 AM Tagish Community Centre User friendly style for everybody and every body developed by Beth Shaw, for more info call 399-3671.

Fri Nov 29 Friday Games Nite 6:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Play all sorts of games from the classics to new games. For all ages, call 399-3407 or email recreation@tagishyukon.org for more info.

Sat Nov 30 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sat Nov 30 Youth Night 5:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 10+, call 3993407 for more info. recreation@tagishyukon.org Sun Dec 1 Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 4:00 PM Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 633-4903 tagishcc@gmail.com Mon Dec 2 Nordic Walking 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Everyone welcome, for more info call 399-3671.

Wed Dec 4 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed Dec 4 Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre A lunch program which will include such things as soup/stew/ chili and homemade rolls/bread plus some tasty treats! every Wednesday.

Wed Dec 4 Youth After School Program 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 9+, call 399-3407 for more info. recreation@ tagishyukon.org Wed Dec 4 Tagish Advisory Council meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish. ca

TESLIN

Wed Nov 27 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 3354250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca Wed Nov 27 Badminton Nights 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring yourself for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin. ca Fri Nov 29 Girls Club 5:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsy 335-4250 for more information.

Fri Nov 29 Youth Club 8:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Sat Nov 30 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

Tue Dec 3 Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tue Dec 3 Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 PM Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext. 333 or Melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin.com Tue Dec 3 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

WATSON LAKE

Daily, Mondays to Fridays Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call the Rec Centre 536-8023 for more information. Wed Nov 27 Drop in Beading 12:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Open to all skill levels.

Wed Nov 27 Well-Being Wednesdays! 6:45 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre T’ai Chi, Qi gong, Yoga, Mediation. Drop-in rates apply.

Thu Nov 28 Community Kitchen 10:00 AM Watson Lake Recreation Centre An afternoon of being in the kitchen, cooks some nutritious meals and bake some goodies to take home.

Thu Nov 28 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! .

Thu Nov 28 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Fri Nov 29 Ask a Nurse 12:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre This month’s Ask a Nurse will be focusing on Prenatal teachings. Pregnant, and new moms (and dads!) are encouraged to come share stories, and build new connections. Lunch will be provided.

Sat Nov 30 Watson Lake Christmas Fair Watson Lake Recreation Centre Support local vendors & help the Library raise some funds!

Sun Dec 1 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon Dec 2 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Tue Dec 3 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Tue Dec 3 Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Watson Lake

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November 27, 2019

Pawsitive Tails Skagway community rallies to find Alberta couple’s lost dog Part 1 of 2

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n Alberta couple’s dream retirement trip through Yukon and Alaska this past summer turned into a community search and rescue mission. Cindy and Grant Reekie didn’t get past their first major destination point of Skagway before losing their dog, Jessy, on the Dewey Lake hiking trail.

Normally kept on leash, Jessy was enjoying a rare moment of freedom when a shrill train whistle spooked her off trail. That was June 13. Her owners would not see her again for almost three months!

After searching to no avail that fateful June day, Cindy and Grant returned to the Pullen Creek RV Park where they had planned to stay for just a couple nights. The managers, Cori and Mandy, made a decision that catapulted the community into action. They posted the missing dog information to the best networking tool in any small Northern town: their buy and sell Facebook page, the Skagway Swap.

The response was immediate and overwhelming.

“I just couldn’t keep up with all the posts and Facebook messages,” said Grant. Everyone, from individual citizens to the Parks Service, began mobilizing to find Jessy or to offer the Reekie’s assistance in doing so.

“It was extraordinary!” said Cindy. “We’ve never experienced anything like that in our lives, and we come from a smaller community near Edmonton (Beaumont) that is very close-knit, but the Skagway community! Well, we made some very close friends that felt like family by the time we left there because they embraced us like family!”

Though it was the height of tourist season and the RV park was booked solid, Grant recalls that their hosts reassured them, saying “don’t worry, we’ll find space for you. Stay as long as

you need to.” The Reekies quickly fell into a rhythm of searching for Jessy for seven to eight hours each day, repeatedly hiking the Dewey Lake trail system.

Tired, they would return to their trailer to find treats and notes left by Cori and Mandy.

Their moral support, and that of numerous others, kept the Alberta couple afloat and still warms their hearts all these months later.

At the suggestion of several locals, the town offered the Reekies special permission to camp on the trail system and organized the necessary permits. Though avid backpackers, the couple were on a road trip and didn’t have any supplies with them.

Skagway residents quickly organized and mobilized everything they would need, from a tent to cooking gear, dropping it all off right at their trailer.

The Reekies, and all of Skagway it seems, searched relentlessly for Jessy for about 10 days. Mentally and physically fatigued, Grant and Cindy decided to “take a break from it” and go to Whitehorse for few days. Only a two-hour drive, they figured they could return quickly if they heard any news.

Though they originally had grand plans to travel as far north as Dawson City and through interior Alaska, they had now spent much of their timeline in Skagway. They loved their short stay in Whitehorse, even canoeing a section of the Yukon River, before finally getting back on the road to start the drive home to Alberta, with Jessy noticeably absent.

They got as far as Ft. Nelson when the Skagway police called to report that a tugboat worker had spotted Jessy from the water!

“So we just turned around and drove back to Skagway. It was almost 1,000 kilometres … It took us two days to get there,” recalled Grant.

Jessy is a large mixed-breed dog who the Reekie’s adopted and quickly grew to adore and take everywhere. “She became like our child!” says Cindy.

Kevin Murphy, the tugboat worker, was waiting with his own skiff ready to go! He had a cooler full of snacks and water, binos and a full tank. After endless generosity from the town, Grant and Cindy were not surprised when he said “we can look for as long as you want” and proceeded slowly up and down the coastline.

It was the end of June and the couple resumed their now-familiar routine of searching daily by foot.

They stayed in town until July 3, when they once again headed back home empty-handed. This time there was no phone call at the midway point and they had to accept that Jessy might never come home.

But even with the Reekies gone, Skagway kept hope and kept Jessy top of mind. After the entire town had rallied behind the search, it was the mayor himself, Andrew Cremata, who spotted Jesse down at the docks on August 29.

Seventy-eight days since her disappearance and massive efforts to find her, a thin and skittish Jessy waltzed up to a cruise ship of her own accord.

At the time, Cremata was across the road, far out of reach. This wasn’t the first time locals had seen Jessy from a distance since her disappearance.

Could it finally be the day she would be captured and brought to safety?

TO BE CONTINUED… See Dec. Pawsitive Tails

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As the group ahead of us started putting on their skins, we realized a little trick for next time would be to transition our skis at that point instead of in the parking lot.

From there, we started on the east side of Feather Mountain. We climbed up, still in the shade, trying to maneuver with the dogs. As there was at least seven inches of fresh snow, they often struggled and decided to use our skin tracks to keep up. Often they would take off our skins by walking on our skis behind us.

We continued up the mountain, continually checking the route. The surrounding mountain landscape was stunning. The sun burst over the jagged mountain tops and the instant warmth and beauty lit us up.

Eventually, we became curious that we had not seen the other group. The terrain was convoluted as we came to a little gully area and had to maneuver over a small cliff. When we came to another gully, we finally saw the other group and their tracks. Bryan

noted that there’s a million ways to skin a cat. There’s a million ways to go up a mountain.

We continued on and the snow had changed slightly. It was more windblown and loaded. A small natural avalanche was nearby a small steep section we went up.

We kept going and eventually we were only a couple hundred metres from the summit. We were surprised how quickly and far we went and how good the conditions were. We peered at the summit and debated if we wanted to go to the top. It looked wind-scoured and would require boot packing.

As we contemplated the summit, we went a bit further and noticed that the new snow was on sheet ice. We opted to ski from where we were back down to the parking lot.

The snow was fantastic and the views were some of the most spectacular you could ever hope to see skiing.

As we whooped and yelled for how good the snow conditions were, the dogs enjoyed it even more. The dusk started to settle on the mountains, with orange and pink appearing as the sun crept west.

All of the conditions were like the perfect day skiing and so far my best skiing day near the Yukon to date.

You can get more information from Yukon Backcountry Skiing’s book White Pass (https:// yukonbackcountryskiing.com/) and backcountry information at YukonAvalanche.ca.

Kylie Campbell is an Australian writer and photographer exploring the Yukon.

Enjoying the breathtaking views on the rise up

The sunrise bursts over the mountains on the way up to Feather Peak

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other ski touring groups. We went over the route we were planning to take, looking at the mountain, identifying different features that would help us stay on track. The snow conditions would determine where we went. We didn’t have huge plans, just to enjoy the beautiful day and hopefully get some good skiing in.

Once our ski skins were on and our transceivers were on and checked, we were ready to go.

The first part of the day was immediately down from the road about 30 metres. This was tricky to navigate. Ski touring skis mean you’re not clipped in to go down, but rather clipped to go up. So our

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Travis Friesen, Skills Yukon alumni, volunteer and board member 30 Sheet Metal Worker Hvactech Systems Inc. PHOTO: Erik Pinkerton Photography

What motivated you to get into this career?

I was looking for a change in my career and saw an ad for sheet metal. It peaked my interest and the rest is history!

Was there someone who got you excited about this path?

There was no specific person that got me started on this career path. I did have some friends in trades already and they thought it may be a good fit for me. Since I’ve started with Hvactech Systems I have had the opportunity to work with an awesome crew of people and continually get excited about upcoming projects and custom pieces.

What was it like to go to post-secondary school and work at the same time?

Going to post-secondary school and work at the same time was awesome! It is all hands-on with great instructors that want to see you do well in the field because that’s also where they come from.

What is the best part of being in your trade?

I would say the best part of being in my trade is that if you can imagine something you can build it. There are so many opportunities to grow in this field any many other trades!

What does a regular day look like for you in your job?

A regular day for me is going to a construction site and measuring up all of the different fittings that need to be built. I will then go back to our metal fabricating shop, build said fittings and then install them back on the construction site. Occasionally I get the opportunities to build custom work for customers.

If you met someone who was looking at getting a job in the trades, what piece of advice would you give them?

What I would say to someone getting into trades would be keep an open mind. Don’t commit to one trade right off the get go as there are so many different opportunities. I lucked out and love what I do, others may not be as lucky and it is a commitment once

you get into the trade you choose.

There are some great programs in the Yukon that allow you to try a trade and talk with people who have experience.

How has your trade made your life better, if it has?

My trade has helped me to realize how creative I can be. I love creating custom pieces and artwork from metal. I’ve made everything from a sofa to a bbq, a model train at one of the National Skills Canada competitions, and even copper roses to use as boutonnieres for my wedding last summer! I also joined Skills Canada Yukon as a board member this year and am looking forward to the exciting opportunities ahead! It’s been really fun acting as a mentor for the youth that are competing now.

What is the most interesting thing/project you have worked on?

I would have to say my final year project when I was attending NAIT for my Red Seal ticket. We were tasked with creating and

Travis Friesen’s trade has led to building custom art out of metal such as fire pits or models

designing our own projects. They had to meet certain criteria such as welding, custom fab and use of specific tools in the shop but other than that we had total freedom, the projects ranged from fooseball tables to BBQs, and fire pits. I wanted to make a model as I had to drive mine back to the Yukon and not just down the road in Edmonton. I designed and built a cold rolled steel model tractor and trailer which I was extremely happy with.

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SKAGWAY Yuletide 2019 Photo: Leigh Armstrong

Yukoners Are Always Welcome!

November 23 - December 24 ALL DAY

Shop in Skagway

Support Skagway businesses this holiday season!

Contact the Skagway Chamber of Commerce!

November 25 - December 14 10 AM-5 PM

Klothes Rush Gingerbread House Contest Display Kone Kompany. 499 Broadway Bring in your creation after November 25.

Display & voting runs December 6-14.

Grizzly’s General Coloring Contest Display Grizzly’s General RadioShack. 353 5th Avenue Bring in your creation after November 25.

Display & voting runs December 6-14.

December 1 or December 2 3-6 PM

Clay Ornament Workshop Donna Griffard Studio. 6th & Alaska $8 each or 3 for $20. Choose from 25 different shapes & paint with colorful glazes! Kids welcome with supervisors. Projects take from 5 minutes to an hour depending on level of detail. No reservations required. Large group reservations & sessions available by calling (907) 983-3222.

December 6

Come see a festive display of quilts and fiber arts presented by the Skagway Quilt Group.

3-4 PM

Holiday Toy Swap

Skagway Public Library. 769 State St Save $$$ and give toys another life! Bring up to 5 gently used toys to trade! NOTE: No drop-offs or left toys at event end.

3-6 PM

Clay Ornament Workshop

Donna Griffard Studio. 6th & Alaska Choose from 25 different shapes & paint with colorful glazes! $8 each or 3 for $20. Kids welcome with supervisors.

December 9 3-6 PM

Clay Ornament Workshop Donna Griffard Studio. 6th & Alaska Choose from 25 different shapes & paint with colorful glazes! $8 each or 3 for $20. Kids welcome with supervisors.

December 11 6-7 PM

Skagway’s Winter Birds Skagway Traditional Council. 11th & Broadway Learn how to identify by sight & sound the birds that overwinter in Skagway. All are welcome!

6:30-7:30 PM

Christmas Hymn Sing

3:30-5 PM

Public Safety Facility Open House Public Safety Facility. 308 17th Avenue Come have snacks with the emergency responders & tour the station before the tree lighting.

(907) 983-3222.

5:30 PM

Yuletide Tree Lighting

NPS Park. 5th & Broadway Greet Santa as he arrives on the fire truck to light the Yule Tree!

6-8 PM

Family Photos with Santa

White Pass & Yukon Route Train Depot. 2nd & Broadway Bring your holiday spirit & your own camera.

Train Shoppe will be open during the event

December 7 10 AM

WP&YR Annual Santa Train White Pass & Yukon Route Train Depot.

2nd & Broadway Visit with Santa, then hop on the train for a free ride.

1:30-3:30 PM

Mid-Day Tunes with Juan Solo

Skagway Brewing Company. 250 4th Ave Family-friendly live music following the Santa Train.

1:30-4:30 PM

School Holiday Bazaar

Skagway School. 1563 Main St Take care of your holiday shopping while supporting local artists and non-profit groups.

6 PM

Yuletide Ball

Happy Endings Saloon. 4 & State Food, drinks, music and dancing!

A community event not to miss! th

December 8 9 AM-2 PM

Annual Quilt & Fiber Arts Show White Pass & Yukon Route Train Depot.

2nd & Broadway

First Presbyterian Church. 475 Main St Sing your favorite Christmas hymns & get your voice tuned up for caroling the following week.

Refreshments follow.

December 12 8-11:30 PM

Bad Hombres Holiday Show Happy Endings Saloon. 4th & State $8 entry. Rockin’& rollin’ blues revue with a little Mentalist Magic in the mix! Costume up!

December 13

Enjoy delicious desserts while learning about new & updated services like free movie streaming & learning platforms!

Yuletide Tea Chamber Open House Chamber of Commerce. 701 State St

Winter Wonderland Family Storytime Skagway Public Library. 769 State St Cozy up with winter stories, songs & family fun!

12-2 PM

Free Lunch on 5th

Duff ’s Backcountry Outfitters & Grizzly’s General RadioShack. 353 5th Ave Enjoy FREE lunch at 2 of Skagway’s favorite retail spots. Plenty of snacks to celebrate the season!

4-11:30 PM

Jingle Ball

Skagway Brewing Company. 250 4th Ave A holiday celebration with free festive photos, magic show & live music!

December 18 2-4 PM

Clinic Open House Dahl Memorial Clinic. 350 14th Ave

Stop in to warm up, have a bite to eat & chat with all our friendly staff. Facility tours are available.

6:30-8 PM

Christmas Caroling First Presbyterian Church. 475 Main St

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Come sing Christmas carols around Skagway and brighten the night and season for those you share with. Dress warm.

December 19 6:30 PM

Blue Christmas Service First Presbyterian Church. 475 Main St

A service of healing & hope for those who are hurting this time of year. Join us, not be merry, but to acknowledge that the world has changed & often in ways we wish it would not have.

December 20 8 PM

Yule Laugh out Loud Comedy Show Skagway Brewing Company. 250 4th Ave

ALL DAY

Last Day for Shop in Skagway Holiday Shopping Christmas Eve Shop & Snack Duff ’s Backcountry Outfitters & Grizzly’s General RadioShack. 353 5th Ave Join us at our 2 stores for tons of tasty treats to eat. Plenty of snacks & sips for the whole family!

5:30-6:30 PM

Get them the Goods At Duffʻs this Christmas!

Candlelight Christmas Eve

First Presbyterian Church. 475 Main Street Service with song, readings, contemplation and concludes with “Silent Night” by candlelight.

7 PM

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Christmas Eve with Santa

Eagles Hall. 6th & Broadway Doll Raffle & Shop in Skagway drawings held then Santa arrives with gifts for the kids!

December 26 12-5 PM

Holiday X-Country Ski in Dyea Alderworks Writers & Artist Retreat. Dyea Ski off those holiday calories! Bring food or cheer to share by the bonfire or fireplace in our studio.

Park in the lot before the West Creek bridge & walk or ski on (driveway left after bridge).

Brought to you by the Skagway Tourism Department & the businesses, organizations & people of Skagway, AK. For schedule updates & more information check out our Facebook Event page or visit skagway.com/events Photos: Leigh Armstrong, WP&YR

Join us for our Famous Lunch Event on December 14th Free Lunch from 12-2 pm.

Fresh made Kone Kompany Fudge & Roasted Nuts

Celebrate the holiday season by enjoying an afternoon of tea & treats.

10 AM-5 PM

Last minute participants meet at Glacial Coffeehouse on 3rd between 8-9 am to join the fun!

10:30-11:15 AM

We Have Gifts For Everyone On Your List

Yuletide Open House Skagway Public Library. 769 State St

Skagway Brewing Company. 250 4th Ave $25. In honor of Danica Taylor, all proceeds will go to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund.

Christmas Bird Count Various locations in Skagway & Dyea

HOME ELECTRONICS TOYS-GADGETS HOLIDAY CANDY

Stop in for some holiday cheer & chat with our board members about SDC projects & offerings.

December 24

ALL DAY

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SDC Yuletide Open House Skagway Development Corporation.

9th & State

Enjoy some savory snacks while taking in the entries from our 2019 Photo & Video Contest.

7-9 PM

December 14

MONDAY-SATURDAY: 6:00AM - 4:00PM, SUNDAY: 7:00AM - 3:00PM

3-5 PM

$5 suggested donation. Join us for a fun evening with these hilarious ladies, Mel and Meg! Closing night of 2019!

Yuletide Wine Tasting

Serving Skagway YEAR-ROUND at 336 3rd Ave

December 15

3-5 PM

AB Hall Photo & Video Show AB Hall. 205 Broadway

Enjoy our homemade baked goods, organic espresso and coffee and fresh fruit smoothies. Come enjoy our breakfast and lunch menus and homemade soups.

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