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s the holiday season rapidly approaches, Yukoners find themselves in the full swing of seasonal craft markets. One of the most highly-anticipated events in the calendar, and the largest in the 2019 season, is the 12 Days of Christmas Market, taking place this year from Dec. 12 to Dec. 23 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre.

Cascia Krolczyk, the market manager for the Fireweed Community Market Society, which runs the 12 Days of Christmas Market, explains what makes the market

so unique.

“All of the craft fairs are so great and the 12 Days of Christmas Market is just part of the hustle and bustle of the season,” she said. “But if I had to try and describe what makes it a market you don’t want to miss, I would have to say it’s the accessibility and the local experience we offer.

We are open for 12 full days with long hours – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. the rest of the week.

This lets customers choose when they want to shop. If they prefer a quieter time, that is possible, and

The largest Christmas Market on the calendar is the 12 Days of Christmas Market and their diverse collection of vendors

if they love the hustle and bustle of a Saturday morning, we have those too!

“With over 100 vendors, all local to the Yukon, we have some really amazing local treasures!”

Krolczyk said there is a good mix this year of new vendors bringing interesting work to the market, as well as established vendors bringing their new creations. “I’m really excited about all the new local vendors participating,” she said. “We have 30 new vendors this year and all their stuff looks so great! I’m also really excited to have two different maker groups represented. Forager’s General Store and Clay Tree Studio both represent five and four artists, respectively.”

There is more to the 12 Days of Christmas Market than just the work of amazing local artisans, food producers and craftspeople, however. The market will again run its daily free draws for gift baskets donated by groups of vendors. Local buskers will entertain the crowds as they shop.

There will also be a couple of small market tents set up in the hallway outside of the main space for NGOs to use on a rotating basis throughout the market’s run.

“It will be a way of connecting the summer market to this one,” said Krolczyk. “It’s just a single cont’d on page 3 ...

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On the Cover Four Yukoners are heading to eSwatini to explore gender equality PHOTO: Mark Kelly Photography

What’s Inside 12 Days of Christmas Market .... 2

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Didee/Didoo ........................ 3 Living With Wildife ................ 4 Eye on the Outdoors .............. 6 Writer’s Tool Box ................ 10 Seasonal Recipes ................ 12 Yukoners to eSwatini ........... 14 Yukon See It Here ............... 15 Idiomatic Origins ................ 17 Arctic Winter Games Volunteers ................... 18

PHOTOS: courtesy of the Fireweed Community Market Society table used on a rotating basis but encompasses the ‘community’ in the Fireweed Community Market Society.”

For those embarking on their first 12 Days experience, Krolczyk has a few tips.

“Vendors are not behind their tables at 12 Days like at most other craft fairs, but walk the floor to help customers with any questions.

“A central cashier is set up with two tills working most of the time and, when needed, a third roving cashier is used to help our customers check out in a timely manner.

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Ingredients: 12 ½ lbs elk shoulder or leg of elk, boned 16 small white onions peeled and parboiled 1 large green or bell pepper, cut into 1 ½ inch chunks ½ cups olive oil 16 cherry tomatoes ½ cup red wine vinegar ½ lb large brown mushrooms with stems removed 1 ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp oregano leaves 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ¼ tsp ground black pepper Instructions: Cut the elk shoulder or hip into 1 ½ inch chunks. In large bowl, combine elk chunks with the fol-

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In the above recipe, I have substituted venison for the elk meat.

MOOSE ROULADEN Ingredients: Moose round steak Salt and pepper to taste Prepared mustard such as Dijon 1 can beef consomme Bacon strips Oil Dry minced onion Dill pickles sliced into quarter strips Instructions: Cut moose round steak thin and pound into flat portions about 3x6 inches, depending on the number of people to be served as this makes 2 portions per person.

On each 3x6-inch piece of steak, spread a coating of prepared mustard. Lay on a strip of bacon, sprinkle with onion flakes and roll around the dill pickle. Secure the rouladen with a toothpick. Brown the rouladen in a small amount of oil. Add the beef consomme and simmer for 1 to 1 ½ hours depending on thickness of the steak and tenderness. There should be enough gravy accumulated to spoon over noodles, which can be served with rouladen.

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Getting the best out of wild meat... cont’d Add the steaks and sear quickly on both sides. Add sliced onions to the meat and cook until they are golden brown. Now add the tomatoes, wine, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and celery.

Cover the skillet and place it in the oven. Cook for 2 hours. Check often to make sure of the moisture. Remove cover for the last 15 minutes.

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Murray Martin with his first ever moose, shot with a bow and arrow in 1963. It was recorded in the Pope and Young World Records. Shot with a 70 pound recurve bow at 30 yards then dip the chops in the egg mixture followed by dipping in the bread crumbs. Fry the chops over medium heat for 20 to 40 minutes.

Chop the onions finely, and then add the can of beef broth and bring to a boil. Thicken, then add sliced mushrooms and the juice of a lemon. Serve chops with mushroom sauce.

VENISON CHOP CASSEROLE Ingredients: 6 to 8 venison chops ¾ cup uncooked rice Paprika ¼ cup wild rice salt and pepper to taste 3 cups water 1 pkg. onion soup mix 3 cups water 1 can mushroom soup 1 chicken bouillon cube Instructions: Put rice and water in bottom of small roast pan or baking dish. Lay the venison chops on top. Sprinkle with Paprika, salt and pepper.

Sprinkle onion soup mix over this.

Spread can of mushroom soup over all and dissolve bouillon in a small amount of hot water and pour over top. Bake at 375 F for

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3 tbsp butter 1 cup celery very fine chopped. ½ tsp salt 1 ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp pepper 1 small can diced tomatoes ¼ tsp oregano ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp cinnamon 1 cup dry wine ½ cup flour Instructions: Set oven at 325 F. Combine flour with seasoning and pound into steaks with a meat hammer on both sides. Set them aside for 30 minutes. Cover again with flour and seasoning and pound once more. Melt butter in a skillet.

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS Fri Dec 6 Exhibition Opening: Blanket by the Yukon Art Society Members’ 5:00 PM Arts Underground Blankets often signify warmth or shelter during the winter months. They can be gifts, or heirlooms passed from generation to generation. Featuring works by members of the Yukon Art Society.

Until Dec 28 Blanket by the Yukon Art Society Members’ Arts Underground Blankets often signify warmth or shelter during the winter months. They can be gifts, or heirlooms passed from generation to generation. Featuring works by members of the Yukon Art Society.

Until 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 Until Jan 5 Pop Up Holiday Shoppe 11:00 AM Yukon Artists at Work Gallery Support local art, find creative gifts, mingle and enjoy some hot cider. 867 393 4848 Until Apr 1 Natural Connections Yukon College View new Acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection

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Wed Dec 4 Whitewater Wednesday 6:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Longtime Local jam night hosted by Peggy Hanifan Thu Dec 5 Jazz in the Hall - Lorène Charetant 7:00 PM The Old Fire Hall Educational vignette

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Fri Dec 6 The Rakes of Paddy’s Pond 5:30 PM Town & Mountain Hotel The trio’s repertoire includes lively pub songs from Ireland and the East Coast.

Fri Dec 6 Steve Slade 6:00 PM The Cut Off Restaurant Steve Slade entertainment, for reservations call 668-7800 Fri Dec 6 The Boogaloo Revellers 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn All night rockabilly dance!

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Fri Dec 6 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Fri Dec 6 Sabbath fkn Sabbath with Ted Hot Chili Peppers and Foxey Lakey - A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix 10:00 PM The Local Bar The very best of Hendrix, Chili Peppers and Sabbath!

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Sat Dec 7 Chimney Fire 7:00 PM The Cut Off Restaurant Blues and great food, Jon Heaton guitar, Dave White bass and Mark Nelson drums.

Sat Dec 7 Coffee House & Open Mic Night 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Featuring Deb Jutra, held in the basement of the United Church, contact 633-4255 Sat Dec 7 Folk Society Coffee House Featuring Deb Jutra 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church An Evening of Joni Mitchell with Deb Jutra and Friends. Call 633-4255 for more info, cover charge at the door.

Sat Dec 7 Glenn Chatten and Ken Cade 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn 668-4500 Sat Dec 7 Whitehorse Community Choir Presents: Tis the Season 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Featuring The Persephone Singers, The Chamber Choir and Guest Artist The Bonnie Kellswater Harps. Tickets online.

Sat Dec 7 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat Dec 7 Major Funk 9:30 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint Cover charge applicable at the door.

Sun Dec 8 Jam Session 6:00 PM 98 Hotel Bring your instrument and have fun!

Sun Dec 8 Tom Jackson: A Huron Carole 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre A seasonal music tradition, an evening of contemporary and signature Christmas music along with stories creatively crafted by Tom Jackson and his ensemble of musicians. Tickets online or at the door.

Tue Dec 10 Tuesday Jazz Night with Anne Turner 5:30 PM Earls Restaurant On the Restaurant side local Jazz musicians to join Anne weekly. No TVs - just great times with family and friends! Tasty menu and tasty tunes!

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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 Dec 4 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 633-6081 Terry or Michèle

Wed Dec 4 Alternative Healers Meet and Greet 5:30 PM 7th Ray Studio A chance to meet other healers and bring our community closer together.

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Wed Dec 4 Wayback Wednesday: Extreme Cold 6:30 PM MacBride Museum Wayback Wednesday Storytelling Night - Cash bar will be available.

Wed Dec 4 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 6672802 Wed Dec 4 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Dec 4 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.

Wed Dec 4 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu Dec 5 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items.

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Thu Dec 5 Walk Between Worlds Storytelling 6:30 PM Well Read Books Tellers coming to share stories, come gather and listen. For more info email walkbworlds@gmail.com Thu Dec 5 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 Dec 5 Imagine Yukon Huts with Guest Author Kate Harris 7:00 PM Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre Several rapid presentations on various hut-to-hut models followed by some observations and lessons learned from efforts in the Yukon to date.

Thu Dec 5 Uke On Ukulele Club! 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information.

Thu Dec 5 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Thu Dec 5 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.

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Fri Dec 6 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 Dec 6 Yukonstruct’s Holiday Makers’ Market 4:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub Live music, refreshments, and cocktails and Saturday, enjoy the market experience with coffee and snacks.

Fri Dec 6 SafeTALK Training 5:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library A 3 hour suicide alertness training for anyone aged 15 or over who wants to help people be safer from suicide from LivingWorks. Register online.

Fri Dec 6 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.

Fri Dec 6 Holly Jolly HPW Party 6:30 PM Westmark Whitehorse Cash bar and appies, come dressed in your holiday best, Tickets online.

Fri Dec 6 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.

Sat Dec 7 2nd Annual Hand Prints POP UP Store Hand Prints Massage Therapy Cozy Alpaca Blankets, Turkish Towels, warm scarves, Mooi organic skin care, Plant Therapy essential oils, Handcrafted jewelry by Luna C Designs, R.r.R Rocks.

Sat Dec 7 First Nations Craft Fair 9:30 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Support local artisans and crafters, silent auction, concession, raffles, and much more. Call 667-5992 for more info.

Sat Dec 7 Christmas Cookie Walk 10:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Choose from a small or large box, other baked goods for sale as well.

In the basement of the church.

Sat Dec 7 Christmas Market 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Crafts and Baked Goods Bazaar

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Sat Dec 7 Pop-Up Art Shop and Open House 10:00 AM CPAWS A showcase local artists from around the Yukon whose art, crafts, and wares have in some way been inspired by the Yukon’s wild spaces. Enjoy tasty treats and learn what we have been doing this past year.

Sat Dec 7 Golden Age Craft and Bake Sale 10:00 AM Whitehorse, Yukon Craft and Bake Sale - Call 668-5538 for info. 8676685538 Sat Dec 7 The Bizarre Bazaar: Dirtbag Xmas Market & Store Launch Party 11:00 AM Road Dogs Music Supply Amazing art, gifts, and crafts for sale by local artists Malanka Topper and Kinesi Mills, as well as coffee, tea and snacks, and sweet deals on musical instruments!

Sat Dec 7 Paint on Pottery 11:00 AM Northlight Innovation Paint a piece of hand made pottery or xmas ornament and create a forever keepsake for yourself or to give as a gift. Pottery Pieces are trinket plates and xmas ornaments varying in price. Register online.

Sat Dec 7 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 Dec 7 Dakwakada & Dinner 4:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum Craft your own cookie and candy High Cache. Regular admission applies, tickets at the door.

Sat Dec 7 White River First Nation Christmas Dinner 5:00 PM Coast High Country Inn Call 867-7802 ext, 0 for more information.

Sat Dec 7 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 Dec 7 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.

Sat Dec 7 Sourdough Sam Search Preview Night 8:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Do you think you have what it takes to be the next Sourdough Sam? For more information, contact: george@yukonrendezvous.com Sun Dec 8 Adult RPG Drop-in - Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder and More 12:00 PM Whitehorse Public Library Monthly Role-Playing Game (RPG) Free! No experience necessary.

All supplies provided. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Sun Dec 8 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 8 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 9 Spruce Bog Boutique The Old Fire Hall Open Mon-Fri 11-7 and Sat-Sunday 10-4.

Kids “Make a mug” every Sunday 1-3. 334-6623 Mon Dec 9 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 9 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 6672802 Mon Dec 9 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 9 Yukon Comic Culture Society: Board Game Drop-in 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Come and check out the YCCS Board Game library! Children and Youth must be accompanied by an adult or guardian who is 19+ Mon Dec 9 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802 Mon Dec 9 Night Sky Presentation and Public Sky Gazing 7:00 PM RASC Yukon Centre Observatory Entry by donation only.

Mon Dec 9 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 10 Beneficiary Referendum: Regular Voting 9:00 AM Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Beneficiaries are voting on whether they accept (vote ‘yes’) or reject (vote ‘no’) the policy. Call 633-7800 ext. 136 email Referendum@kdfn.net for more information.

handcrafted treasures created by Yukoners opening day: noon to 9 pm sat-wed: 10 am to 7 pm, thurs-fri: 10 am to 9 pm fireweedmarket.ca

Tue Dec 10 Beaver Hat Workshop 3:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum To sign up call 634-3309 or email rsmith@cafn.ca Tue Dec 10 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 10 Elisabeth Weigand - Book Launch 7:00 PM North of Ordinary Experience Center Meet the Author, stay for the reading and leave with your very own signed copy.

Tue Dec 10 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 10 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 Dec 4 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 Dec 4 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 Dec 4 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 Dec 5 Future City Program 4:00 PM Northlight Innovation Students will imagine, research, design, and build cities of the future.

To register call 668-8819 or email camps@ yukoncollege.yk.ca.

Fri Dec 6 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Fri Dec 6 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 Dec 6 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 Dec 6 Standard Format - Magic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance.

Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon Fri Dec 6 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat Dec 7 Free Day in the Clothing Room 10:00 AM Church of the Nazarene Children’s, Mens and Womens clothing that was freely received, freely we want to give. Call 633-4903 for more information.

Sat Dec 7 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 Dec 7 Parade Day Santa Visit 2:00 PM Main Street - Downtown A Food Drive. visit Santa and get your picture taken!

Sat Dec 7 Family Drop In 3:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Drop in for families and caregivers, call 668-4794 for more info.

Sat Dec 7 Winterval Santa Parade 4:00 PM Main Street - Downtown Floats, guests and parade watchers are encouraged for join us in the favourite costumes. Email anne@csrmanagement. ca for more info.

Sun Dec 8 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament 11:00 AM Titan Gaming Cafe 334-5587 Please bring a set up and your own controllers! Official tournament rule set: EVO 2019 format. Pay-out per. event % 60/30/10 Sun Dec 8 Pioneer Format - Magic:The Gathering 1:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Weekly MTG Pioneer Format - Cards starting from Return to Ravnica forward - Banned Cards: Fetch Lands Sun Dec 8 Kids Kreate! 1:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre A free art making class for kids average age 4-11! All kids must be accompanied by an adult, dress for a mess.

Mon Dec 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 Dec 4 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Wed Dec 4 De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations 9:00 AM Yukon College This workshop is designed to teach people to deescalate potentially violent situations through assertiveness and interpersonal communication.

Register online.

Thu Dec 5 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. 867689-6363 toastmastersyukon@gmail.com Thu Dec 5 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 Sat Dec 7 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 Mon Dec 9 Cycle Association of Yukon AGM 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School E-mail trenairving@gmail.com for more info.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance.

Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 - 6th ave.

Fridays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance.

Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting.

Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel Building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 205 Black Street Suite 120 Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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Words are a writer’s tool box

Doug delves into words writers may unsheathe for literary duels

Etymology: The origin and development of words by: Doug Sack

PHOTOS: Pixabay

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eople who write a lot have different perspectives and relationships with words than those who simply read or say them. If the pen is truly mightier than the sword, (as said English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839), a writer’s tools could be favourably compared to the mightiest of weapons if he or she was out to slay dragons or defeat nations.

But most writers only want to communicate thoughts to others and most stories are just small edifices constructed with the essential building blocks of literature called words.

Just as a carpenter must know

wood, a mason must know stone, an artist must know colour and a musician must know melody, a writer must know words if the goal is to build a readable story, no matter if it’s intended for publication or just for the fun of it.

Your correspondent has had a love affair with words since the first successful sale of some to a publication at the age of nine in return for the staggering sum of $5. This bonanza came at the

same time five hours of boring work carrying golf clubs for cheapskate hackers netted only $2.75.

Cheapskate: (n.): also cheap skate, “miserly person,” 1896, from cheap (adj.), second element perhaps from American English slang skate or “worn-out horse” (1894), which is of uncertain origin.)

The first word I truly fell in love with, as a young teen not yet old enough to drive was

“The Three Princes of Serendip”

love with Serendipity, for she has served me well all these years and I’ve put her to work whenever possible, but she did attract some competition when I was a young adult fighting the lure of the quill.

Ubiquitous (adj.): “being, existing, or turning up everywhere,” 1800, from ubiquity + -ous. The earlier word was ubiquitary (c.

1600), from Modern Latin ubiquitarius, from ubique.)

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Serendipity (n.): 1754 (but rare before 20c.), coined by Horace Walpole (1717-92) in a letter to Horace Mann (dated Jan. 28); he said he formed it from the Persian fairy tale “The Three Princes of Serendip,” whose heroes “were always making discoveries, by accidents and sagacity, of things they were not in quest of.” The name is from Serendip, an old name for Ceylon (modern Sri Lanka).

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Words are a writer’s toolbox ... cont’d to see me, so I married her.

Of course, not all words end with love stories and marriage, such as.

Awesome (adj.): 1590s, “profoundly reverential,” from awe.

Meaning “inspiring awe or dread” is from 1670s; weakened colloquial sense of “impressive, very good” is recorded by 1961 and was in vogue from after c. 1980. Related: Awesomely; awesomeness.)

I grew to loathe the modern misuse of that word but not this next one.

Loathe (v.): Old English laðian “be hateful or displeasing,” from lað “hated; hateful” (see loath).

Cognate with Old Saxon lethon “be evil or hateful,” Old Norse leiða “disgust.” Main modern sense of “to hate, be disgusted with” is attested by c. 1200. Impersonal use (it loathes me = “I am disgusted with it”) persisted through 16c.

Related: Loathed; loathing.)

The word I currently loathe the most is problematic (adj.): c. 1600, “doubtful, questionable,” from French problematique (15c.), from Late Latin problematicus, from Greek problematikos “pertaining to a problem,” from problematos, genitive of problema (see problem). Specific sense in logic, differentiating what is possible from what is necessarily true, is from 1610s. Related: Problematical (1560s); problem-

relative pronoun qui “who” (from PIE root kwo-, stem of relative and interrogative pronouns) + pro “for” (see pro-) + quo, ablative of quid.

Isn’t this fun, Donald?

Fun (n.): “diversion, amusement, mirthful sport,” 1727, earlier “a cheat, trick” (c. 1700), from verb fun (1680s) “to cheat, hoax,” which is of uncertain origin, probably a variant of Middle English fonnen “befool” (c. 1400; see fond). Scantly recorded in 18c. and stigmatized by Johnson as “a low cant wait word.” Older senses are preserved in phrase to make fun of (1737) and funny money “counterfeit bills” (1938, though this use of the word may be more for the sake of the rhyme). See also funny. Fun and games “mirthful carryings-on” is from 1906.

You can play by searching Online Etymology Dictionary. It’s a good cure for pre-season cabin fever in November.

And, finally, everything in life has a beginning, a middle and an end (n.): Old English ende: “end, conclusion.”)

Pack your dictionary before preparing to spar with writers atically.)

It is the modern equivalent of awesome and is definitely NOT cool (adj.): Old English: figuratively, of persons, “unperturbed, undemonstrative, not excited or heated by passions,” from Proto-

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Germanic *koluz (source also of Middle Dutch coel, Dutch koel, Old High German chuoli, German kühl “cool,” Old Norse kala “be cold”), from PIE root *gel- “cold; to freeze.”

Also totally not cool is a Latin

phrase I hope to never hear again after 2020: Quid pro quo: 1560s, from Latin, literally “something for something, one thing for another, or This for That” from nominative and ablative neuter singulars of

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Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Keddy

Oven-roasted spice-rubbed chicken wings

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ven roasting is my favorite way to cook a chicken wing at home - both grilling and deep frying feel kind of high maintenance compared to the ease of pan roasting. The final product is crisp and tender and ready for snacking in under an hour. I prefer whole chicken wings, and always choose to leave the tips on. If you don’t like them though, feel free to remove the tips before tossing the wings with the spice rub. Serves 4

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❑ ½ dry mustard ❑ ¼ tsps ground cinnamon ❑ ¼ tsps chili flake ❑ 2 tsps kosher salt ❑ ½ tsp paprika ❑ 1 Tbsp sugar ❑ 10 whole chicken wings ❑ Barbeque sauce (optional)

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Telling a new story

Yukon citizen journalists head to the Kingdom of eSwatini to gather stories of gender equality

by Mark Kelly

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inter had not yet fully set in in Whitehorse, but you wouldn’t know that on the grey and blustery day I met with four Yukon citizen journalists by the SS Klondike. Paige Hopkins, Emily Turner-Davis, Geri-Lee Buyck and Rosemary Oslund are bound for the Kingdom of eSwatini, a landlocked country entirely surrounded by South Africa. We were meeting to photograph their pretrip selves and talk about their upcoming journey.

The four are part of a threemonth citizen journalism program with the Northern Council for Global Cooperation (NCGC).

Through writing, photography and audio their goal is to “tell powerful stories that challenge discrimination and oppression and raise awareness about the realities of gender inequality around the world.” The program began in Whitehorse in October and included workshops and assignments tailored to develop the necessary skills for work they will do while overseas. “The program will provide an opportunity for the participants to learn about gender equality through journalism and ethical storytelling” said Tracey Wallace, executive director.

Wallace has a long history working in eSwatini and she says that there is “a confluence of culture and gender equality in eSwatini. Culture is a big part of Swazi life. The participants have a task of telling a story in all its complexity.”

Brittney Potvin is the program manager with NCGC and she underscores that “this is not a journalism program, but a program to help participants gain skills to be more engaged citizens.”

During the Yukon-based portion of the training, the participants worked with professional journalists and photographers.

During this process, all of the participants seeded story ideas in an area of interest that they would like to explore when they arrive in eSwatini. While there, they

PHOTO: Mark Kelly

Yukoners Rosemary Oslund (l), Paige Hopkins, Emily Turner-Davis and Geri-Lee Buyck are heading to the Kingdom of eSwatini for 18 days to tell stories of gender equality through photography and journalism are paired with a local journalist who will help guide the process of story-gathering. Potvin will also provide necessary clarity for functioning as journalists in the country.

“The opportunity to go to Africa is amazing, and the opportunity to go the way that we are going is also amazing” said Turner-Davis.

“It’s a cool opportunity to go with an organization that doesn’t feel exploitative. It doesn’t feel extractive at all, it just feels that the intention is to have people at the centre of their stories … the whole point for me is that I want to go where the story and the

women lead us.”

For Oslund, the program really connects with her existing thinking about international development.

“This program just struck on so many topics that are really interesting to me; gender, journalism, endogenous development, making sure we represent people’s voices accurately and authentically … the opportunity to go and actually speak to the women there and focus on that really struck me as very valuable.”

Hopkins would like to create a photo essay of mothers who “are not there anymore because of the HIV epidemic.” She has a vision

of creating portraits of women with an item that reminds them of their own mothers. She is considering a multigenerational project that explores how the absence of mother has impacted the family, and is considering the question, “what is the impact on eSwatini society as a whole having a lack of maternal parental figures?”

For Buyck, connection to land and environment is very important. “I am very curious and passionate about climate change and how it impacts the land. I would like to explore how women and girls are impacted by climate change.”

Exhibit runs until January 31, 2020 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre

The program continues after their return on Dec. 15. For the months of January and February, the participants will continue to develop their stories and work on pitches to have those stories published by various media across the country. What is certain, they will return with new and rich personal and professional experiences.

Mark Kelly is an award winning photographer, writer and instructor based in Whitehorse.

When not at his desk, he’ll likely be found working in his studio or shooting under the northern lights.

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Idiomatic Origins

Storytelling, first Thursday of every month

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The writing’s on the wall …

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Josephine explores the more foreboding writing on the wall

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hey’re ookey and they’re spooky … and perhaps one of the ookiest and spookiest of the household was Thing T. Thing, the disembodied hand affectionately known as “Thing” on The Addams Family. (Baby boomers reading this now have The Addams Family finger-snapping theme song playing in their grey matter).

“Thank you, Thing” was heard often as Thing was not so ominous as it was intelligent, playful, helpful, funny, agile and even rhythmic and graceful—unlike another disembodied hand, from another idiom with a biblical origin and from whence the saying “The writing’s on the wall” is derived.

In Daniel chapter 5, King Belshazzar was hosting a feast, as kings were known to do, when a hand suddenly appeared (is that you, Thing? Alas, no.) and began writing on the palace wall, in Aramaic. It gave a dire prediction, a warning and, as Daniel interpreted the words, a forecast of doom for the Babylonian Empire.

Indeed, the hand in Daniel chapter 5 was way ookier and spookier than Thing ever was.

The idiom—thankfully minus the disembodied hand and with the writing meant figuratively—is still used today to refer to some not-so-pleasant but inevitable outcome or looming danger, or to something that is just obvious.

It may be heard as “The writing’s on the wall” or some slight variation of that but with the same connotation.

As with so many of the idioms, though, their constant use (or overuse) has had a tendency to

water down the original meaning, which for this one renders it as not so ookey or spooky.

Occasionally, the idiom is used when its meaning is more nebulous. Consider the following, for instance, even though we’ll all know the answer by the time this is published: “What do you think the outcome of the 2019 election will be?”

“Meh. I think the writing’s on the wall.” (Now that’s a nice, safe answer, isn’t it, because no one knows what that meant and, being politically correct, they’re not going to ask.)

The modern-day usage of this idiom is far more casual than its biblical counterpart, with less of a doomsday feel to it and with a little more of Thing’s intelligence and wit. Thank you, Thing!

Josephine is a freelance copy editor who enjoys writing prose and encouraging writers.

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Volunteers essential to success of

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2020 Arctic Winter Games Event aims for 1,800 volunteers

by Echo Ross

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ith just over 100 days to go until the 2020 Arctic Winter Games (AWG) kick off in Whitehorse on March 15, the drive for volunteers is in full swing.

The 2020 AWG host society will celebrate the 100-day milestone in conjunction with International Volunteer Day on Dec. 5, hosting an event that focuses on the importance of volunteers, as well as the announcement of the volunteer program sponsors. This will be the seventh time the Yukon has hosted the AWG, and 2020 will mark the 50th anniversary since the first ever Games were held in Yellowknife.

Hosting a multi-sport Games of any size requires a large workforce and the 2020 Games are no exception, with an estimated 1,800 volunteers needed for the successful delivery of the event.

As of Nov. 25, more than 1,100 volunteers were registered in the system. Yukoners are known for their last-minute nature, but the goal of the volunteers division is to reach the 1,800 mark early in the new year.

Approximately 250 planning volunteers have been in place since the beginning of the year, serving as division or venue team leads. During Games time, volunteers will fill a variety of roles, assisting in areas including accommodations, food services, box office, spectator services, logistics and marketing. Tasks can range from taking tickets and serving special guests, to fittingout venues and constructing bunk beds in participant accommodations. There are also sport-specific roles, including results and major technical officials.

One of the largest contributing factors to volunteer recruitment and retention in the Yukon is major employer leave policies, which allow paid time off for employees to volunteer and participate.

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Volunteers Division staff Meaghen (l) and Courtney, Vice President Sue Meikle and Chair of Recruitment Bev Buckway, and AWG 2020 mascot Däch’äw 2 The Volunteer Recruitment Committee 3 Planning volunteers at the Interdependency Meeting earlier this year 4 Volunteers have been involved in many projects, including storing mattresses the athletes will use 1

These policies are currently in place with the Yukon government, as well as the City of Whitehorse, the Yukon Hospital Corporation, Yukon College, private sector businesses such as Northwestel, and First Nations governments such as the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.

Of course, the 2020 AWG Host Society has also been employing other tactics, such as community engagement visits outside of Whitehorse, and appearances at volunteer fairs and other community events. Members of the host society’s volunteer division also make presentations to employees at smaller businesses in the community, as well as to students at Yukon College and local high schools.

To become a volunteer for the Games, you need to commit a minimum of 12 hours over the course of the week. Volunteers will be recognized for their contribution with a volunteer uniform, pin and three post-games thankyou events.

All registration is done online.

Once the form is filled out, volunteers must complete a criminal record check before they are approved. The check can be done through the 2020 AWG office at no charge. Volunteers are asked to complete their checks as soon as possible, in order to avoid backlog closer to Games time.

The office will stay open until 7 p.m. on Dec. 5 as part of the 100 Days To Go celebration, allowing potential volunteers a chance to get assistance with sign-up and criminal record checks.

For more information about the volunteer opportunities available at the 2020 Arctic Winter Games, or to sign up online, visit AWG2020.org.

Echo Ross is the marketing manager for the 2020 Arctic Winter Games.

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Fri Dec 6 – Sat Dec 7 The Great Klondike Gingerbread House Decorating Contest 12:00 PM Dawson City Museum Get your gingerbread, candy, frosting and creativity ready to compete in this fun Dawson City holiday tradition! Build and decorate your structure-gingerbread must be the main component.

Fri Dec 6 DCMF Presents - Winter BIZarre 2:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A night of live music, games, auctions, food, drinks, karaoke, live radio, photo booth. info@dcmf.com/ 993-5584.

Fri Dec 6 Celebration of Lights 4:00 PM WaterFront Park Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season! With music, food, fun times, and the lighting of the front street decorations. Free Sat Dec 7 Last Minute Christmas Bazaar 11:00 AM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Community Hall Last Christmas Bazaar of the season. shop for local, handmade crafts, baked goods and other items.

Sat Dec 7 The Nutcracker 3:00 PM Diamond Tooth Gerties Talented locals and experienced dancers from Whitehorse team up to ring in the festive season with this famous story.

Sat Dec 7 Diamond Christmas Jubilee 4:00 PM Dawson City Enjoy food/music/ drinks as we commemorate this special event & ring in the holiday season.

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Until Sun Dec 15 YÚK’E Arts Market Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Showcasing and selling Yukon Indigenous art, craft & gift products.

Sun Dec 1 – Sun Jan 5 Pop Up Holiday Shoppe 11:00 AM Yukon Artists at Work Gallery Support local art, find creative gifts & mingle Fri Dec 6 – Sat Dec 7 2nd Annual Hand Prints POP UP Store Hand Prints Massage Therapy Cozy Alpaca Blankets, Turkish Towels, Mooi organic skin care, Plant Therapy essential oils, Handcrafted jewelry by Luna C Designs, R.r.R Rocks Fri Dec 6 Yukonstruct’s Holiday Makers’ Market 4:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub Live music, refreshments, and cocktails, enjoy the market experience with coffee/snacks.

Fri Dec 6 Holly Jolly HPW Party 6:30 PM Westmark Whitehorse Cash bar and appies, come dressed in your holiday best, Tickets online.

Sat Dec 7 First Nations Craft Fair 9:30 AM Elijah Smith Elementary School Support local artisans and crafters, silent auction, concession, raffles, & much more.

667-5992 Sat Dec 7 Christmas Cookie Walk 10:00 AM Whitehorse United Church Choose from a small or large box, other baked goods for sale as well. In the basement of the church.

Sat Dec 7 Christmas Market 10:00 AM Golden Age Society Crafts and Baked Goods Bazaar Sat Dec 7 Pop-Up Art Shop and Open House 10:00 AM CPAWS Showcase local artists from around the Yukon whose art, crafts, and wares have in some way been inspired by the Yukon’s wild spaces.

Sat Dec 7 Golden Age Craft and Bake Sale 10:00 AM Whitehorse, Yukon Craft and Bake Sale Call 668-5538 Sat Dec 7 The Bizarre Bazaar: Dirtbag Xmas Market & Store Launch Party 11:00 AM Road Dogs Music Supply Amazing art, gifts, and crafts for sale by local artists Malanka Topper & Kinesi Mills Sat Dec 7 Paint on Pottery 11:00 AM Northlight Innovation Paint a piece of hand made pottery or xmas ornament and create a forever keepsake for yourself or to give as a gift.

Sat Dec 7 Winterval Santa Parade 4:00 PM Main Street - Downtown Floats, guests and parade watchers are encouraged for join us in favourite costumes. anne@ csrmanagement.ca Sat Dec 7 Dakwakada & Dinner 4:00 PM Yukon Transportation Museum Craft your own cookie and candy High Cache.

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Sat Dec 7 White River First Nation Christmas Dinner 5:00 PM Coast High Country Inn Call 867-7802 ext, 0 for more information.

Sat Dec 7 Whitehorse Community Choir Presents: Tis the Season 8:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Featuring The Persephone Singers, The Chamber Choir & Guest Artist The Bonnie Kellswater Harps. Tickets online.

Sun Dec 8 Tom Jackson: A Huron Carole 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre A seasonal music tradition, an evening of contemporary & signature Christmas music along with stories creatively crafted by Tom Jackson & his ensemble of musicians. Tickets online or at the door.

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Community EVENTS ATLIN Fridays and Saturdays Atlin Community Library 2:00 PM Wed Dec 4 Ladies’ Lunch & Carpet Bowling 7:00 PM Atlin Rec Centre Fri Dec 6 Thrift Shop 2:00 PM St. Martin’s Anglican Church Fri Dec 6 Atlin’s Got Talent Coffee House 6:30 PM The Globe Theatre A chance for people to showcase their artistic talents in short sets in front of an audience. to participate on stage, email to exploreatlin@gmail.com or just show up. Door by Donation Sun Dec 8 Atlin Christian Centre 10:30 AM Atlin Christian Centre Sun Dec 8 St. Martins Anglican Church Service 11:00 AM St. Martin’s Anglican Church Sun Dec 8 Planet Earth - Life 6:30 PM The Globe Theatre Nature Documentary: The series takes a global view of the specialised strategies and extreme behaviour that living things Wed Dec 11 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 Tue Dec 10 Art & Wellness Series Woodworking or Carving 6:00 PM Carcross Learning Centre Everyone welcome, no experience required. Snacks will be provided.Call 821-8800 for more information.

Tue Dec 10 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 Dec 4 Active Aging 55+ 10:00 AM Minto Park Improve movement patterns for everyday activities. Register at the Rec Centre Office.

Wed Dec 4 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 Dec 4 Zumba 5:15 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 9937400 ext.299 Thu Dec 5 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 Dec 5 Adult Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 9937400 ext.299 Thu Dec 5 Karaoke in the Lounge 10:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Dec 6 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Dec 6 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Fri Dec 6 The Great Klondike Gingerbread House Decorating Contest 12:00 PM Dawson City Museum Get your gingerbread, candy, frosting and creativity ready to compete in this fun Dawson City holiday tradition! Build and decorate your structure- gingerbread must be the main component. For more info call 993 5575 or email kvadawson.net Fri Dec 6 DCMF Presents - Winter BIZarre 2:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A night of live music, games, auctions, food, drinks, karaoke, live radio, photo booth, and a general feeling of good cheer! For more info email info@ dcmf.com or call 993-5584.

Fri Dec 6 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Fri Dec 6 Celebration of Lights 4:00 PM WaterFront Park Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season! With music, food, fun times, and the lighting of the front street decorations. Free and fun for the whole family!

Fri Dec 6 Jesse Smith in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Dec 6 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 Dec 7 Last Minute Christmas Bazaar 11:00 AM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Community Hall Don’t miss the last Christmas Bazaar of the season and your chance to shop for local, handmade crafts, baked goods and other items.

Sat Dec 7 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 Dec 7 Medieval Knights 2:00 PM Minto Park For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 9937400 ext.299 Sat Dec 7 Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Youth Centre 3:00 PM Tr’ondek Hwech’in Youth Centre Sat Dec 7 The Nutcracker 3:00 PM Diamond Tooth Gerties Talented locals and experienced dancers from Whitehorse team up to ring in the festive season with this famous story.

Sat Dec 7 Diamond Christmas Jubilee 4:00 PM Dawson City Enjoy food, music and drinks as we commemorate this special event and ring in the holiday season. Everyone welcome!

Sat Dec 7 The Great Klondike Gingerbread House Decorating Contest 4:00 PM Dawson City Museum Build and decorate your structuregingerbread must be the main component. For more info call 993 5575 or email kvadawson.net Sat Dec 7 Women’s Volleyball 4:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson. ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sat Dec 7 Youth Centre Open Gym 6:15 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@ cityofdawson.ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Sun Dec 8 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 8 St. Paul’s Church Service 10:30 AM St Paul’s Church 867-993-5381 Sun Dec 8 Cricket 4:30 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 9937400 ext.299 Sun Dec 8 Table Tennis 6:30 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 9937400 ext.299 Mon Dec 9 Family Play Group 10:00 AM Trinke Zho Introduce your child to active learning through play. For more info call 993-7400 ext 299 Mon Dec 9 Super Seniors Weights 55+ 11:00 AM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Dec 9 Women & Weights (Ladies Only) 12:00 PM Dawson City Fitness Centre Mon Dec 9 Zumba Fitness 5:30 PM Minto Park Calorie burning dance fitness. Register at the Recreation Office or call 993-7400 ext 299 Mon Dec 9 Family Badminton 6:30 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson. ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Mon Dec 9 CFYT Couch Concert Series 7:30 PM Kyle and Ang harads House Some great artists for you to help kick off the couch concert season.

Admission is by donation.

Mon Dec 9 Adult Basketball 8:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson. ca, 993-7400 ext.299 à Tue Dec 10 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 10 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 10 Step n Strong 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information email: getrealfit@me.com 867-993-2520 Tue Dec 10 Dawson City Council Meeting 7:00 PM Dawson City Town Hall meetings are aired live on Dawson City TV Channel 12. Council holds a Question Period at each meeting that takes place towards the end of the meeting. This provides the public an opportunity to ask Council questions.

867-993-7400 Tue Dec 10 Adult Volleyball 7:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson. ca, 993-7400 ext.299 Tue Dec 10 Adult Soccer 8:00 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 9937400 ext.299 Wed Dec 11 Active Aging 55+ 10:00 AM Minto Park Improve movement patterns for everyday activities. Register at the Rec Centre Office.

Wed Dec 11 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 Dec 11 Zumba 5:15 PM Robert Service School For more information contact the recreation department recreation@cityofdawson.ca, 9937400 ext.299

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AM Church of Apostles Sun Dec 8 Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442 Tue Dec 10 Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4.

Stories & crafts will be provided Wed Dec 11 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

HAINES Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: MonWed 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 Dec 4 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed Dec 4 Podcast Club 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Dec 4 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Dec 4 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thu Dec 5 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thu Dec 5 Starvin’ Marvin Gardenin’ 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Thu Dec 5 Podcast Club 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Dec 6 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fri Dec 6 Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Dec 6 Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fri Dec 6 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fri Dec 6 Nature Hike/ Foraging 1:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Dec 6 American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Sat Dec 7 Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sun Dec 8 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sun Dec 8 Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Mon Dec 9 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mon Dec 9 Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@ gmail.com Mon Dec 9 Haines Public Library Open 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Mon Dec 9 Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mon Dec 9 Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue Dec 10 Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tue Dec 10 Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Wed Dec 11 Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wed Dec 11 Podcast Club 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Dec 11 Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wed Dec 11 Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar

HAINES JUNCTION Wed Dec 4 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 Dec 4 Mary Beattie Felting Workshop 6:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre Learn how to felt your own flat scene, inspired by nature, works of art or your own imagination! To reserve your spot by email hainesjunctionjam@gmail.com. First come first served at the door.

Wed Dec 4 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu Dec 5 Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

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

Thu Dec 5 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu Dec 5 Drop In Hockey 7:30 PM Bill Brewster Arena Fri Dec 6 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Sat Dec 7 Beginner Public Skate 10:00 AM Bill Brewster Arena No sticks, no pucks, bring your little ones or just come practice your skills.

Sat Dec 7 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 8 Drop In Curling 1:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Contact Tralee MacDonald (Healthy living Coordinator) for more information.

Sun Dec 8 Christmas Turkey Bingo 1:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Canteen! Lots of Door Prizes!

Lots of Fun! All Proceeds going to Ecko Kirk Tuition Fund Sun Dec 8 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 9 Drop In Hockey 7:30 PM Bill Brewster Arena Tue Dec 10 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue Dec 10 Parenting Support Group 6:00 PM Natsekhi Ku - Healing House Gain knowledge to be better skilled and equipped/informed on how to be a parent or to make better decisions around parenting. Call 634-5389 for more information.

Tue Dec 10 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed Dec 11 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 Dec 11 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed Dec 11 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre

LORNE MOUNTAIN Mon Nov 25 LMCC Ice Rink - Night Skating Lorne Mountain Community Centre Flood lights are available between 4 pm and 11: 30 daily.

Shared community rink. Mount Lorne Fri Dec 6 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.

Sat Dec 7 Yukon Beekeeping Club Meeting 2:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre All beekeepers (current/future), supporters and pollinator enthusiasts are welcomed. yukonhoneybees@gmail.com Mon Dec 9 Creative Dance Classes 5:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For ages 4-7, Drop in - Free Mon Dec 9 Yoga with Jess Sellers 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For more info call 667-7083 or Email lmca@northwestel.net Tue Dec 10 Seniors Winter Wellness Cafe 1:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre With Bianka Walcher, free event, just drop in!

MARSH LAKE Wed Dec 4 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Dec 4 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Dec 4 Waste Mgnt Society Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thu Dec 5 Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Dec 7 Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Sat Dec 7 Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Tue Dec 10 North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue Dec 10 Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue Dec 10 Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre followed by hot apple cider and refreshments. 660-4999 Wed Dec 11 Open Hours 5:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wed Dec 11 Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre

MAYO Wed Dec 4 Parent & Toddler Playgroup 10:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Run, skip, jump, play and socialize with other children and parents.

Fri Dec 6 Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sun Dec 8 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 8 St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746 Mon Dec 9 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 9 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 10 Mayo Sewing Nights 7:00 PM Yukon College Mayo Campus Wed Dec 11 Parent & Toddler Playgroup 10:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Run, skip, jump, play and socialize with other children and parents.

OLD CROW Thu Dec 5 Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sun Dec 8 St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Tue Dec 10 Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

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Wed Dec 4 SpinFlex 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Wed Dec 4 Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Dec 4 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.

Wed Dec 4 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Dec 5 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Thu Dec 5 Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Thu Dec 5 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 Dec 5 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri Dec 6 Family Photos with Santa 6:00 PM Skagway White Pass A local’s photo opportunity prior to the Santa Train Bring your holiday spirit and your own camera!

Sat Dec 7 2019 White Pass Santa Train 11:00 AM Skagway White Pass Ride with Santa! You are welcome to bring your own snacks or lunch, blanket to get cozy. Train departs at approximately 11:45 a.m. FREE Sat Dec 7 Group Cycling w/Emily 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Sat Dec 7 Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sat Dec 7 School Bazaar 1:30 PM Skagway School Baked goods, Holiday Wreaths, Games for Kids and more - All ages welcome!

Sat Dec 7 Yuletide Ball 6:00 PM Happy Endings Call 907 612-0100 for more information. 907 612-0100 Sun Dec 8 Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Sun Dec 8 & 9 Clay Ornament Workshop 3:00 PM Skagway Alaska Choose from 25 different shaped clay ornaments and paint it with colorful glazes! All ages welcome! Call Donna at 907983-3222 to reserve your space or for more information.

Sun Dec 8 Holiday Toy Swap 3:00 PM Skagway Public Library Exchange your neglected toys for someone else’s! Bring up to 5 previously (and gently) loved toys to the Swap. Take home the same number you bring.

Mon Dec 9 SpinFlex 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Mon Dec 9 Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Dec 9 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 9 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Dec 9 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 10 Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

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

Tue Dec 10 A Charlie Brown Christmas 6:30 PM Skagway School Musical performances by the local Skagway School children to celebrate the holiday season! FREE Tue Dec 10 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 10 Hatha Yoga with Foam Rollers & Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue Dec 10 Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Dec 11 SpinFlex 6:30 AM SkagwayRecreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Wed Dec 11 Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Dec 11 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.

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Wed Dec 11 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.

Wed Dec 11 Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Dec 11 Christmas Hymn Sing and Caroling 6:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Skagway Singing hymns with local musicians and caroling around town

TAGISH

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 Thu Dec 5 Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Fri Dec 6 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 Dec 6 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 Dec 7 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Sat Dec 7 Senior’s Christmas Dinner 5:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Silent auction, door prizes, live band, call 332-5144 for more info.

Sat Dec 7 Youth Night 5:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 10+, call 399-3407 for more info. recreation@ tagishyukon.org

Active Interest LISTINGS Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, COBRA Self Defense Age 5 - 12 5:00 pm Peak Fitness Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays, Kickboxing Age 13+ 7:00 pm Peak Fitness Mondays & Wednesdays, Judo Age 13+ 6:00 pm Peak Fitness Mondays & Wednesdays Ladies COBRA SD 8:00 PM Peak Fitness Tuesday & Thursdays Grappling 6:00 PM Peak Fitness Tuesday & Thursdays Ladies Kickboxing 5:00 PM Peak Fitness Tuesday & Thursdays Muay Thai 7:00 PM Peak Fitness Fridays & Sundays COBRA FS 8:00 PM N60 Peak Fitness Fridays & Sundays Ladies Grappling 6:00 PM Peak Fitness Sundays to Fridays, Kickboxing Age 5 - 12 4:00 pm Peak Fitness Wed Dec 4 Spinning with Penny 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Wed Dec 4 Velocity Squad 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Thu Dec 5 Kettlebell and Conditioning 12:15 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre 35 minutes long and will keep your heart rate up while building overall strength. Call 633-5245 or stop by the front desk to register. 633-5245 Thu Dec 5 Cadet-Biathlon 6:30 PM Biathlon Range Fri Dec 6 Strong by Zumba with Lynda 6:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation. Call 633-5245 for more info.

Fri Dec 6 Golden Horn Judo 3:30 PM Golden Horn Elementary Sat Dec 7 zFit with Jennifer 10:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Call 633-5245 for more info.

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Sat Dec 7 Christmas Blitz Workout 11:00 AM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre Full body Workout - Call 633-5245 or stop by the front desk to register, attend those Christmas parties with confidence!

Sat Dec 7 AWG - Ski trials 12:00 PM Biathlon Range Sat Dec 7 Yoga for Skiers 3:00 PM Breath of Life Collective A 2-hour practice bringing understanding of asana that focus on lengthening and strengthening muscle groups used in classic and skate cross country skiing.

Register online. 332-3569 breathoflifeyukon@ gmail.com Sat Dec 7 AWG 2020 - Dene Games Trials 4:00 PM Whitehorse Elementary For athletes born 2003 or later, tryout forms and shirts will be available.

Sat Dec 7 Ecstatic Dance 8:00 PM Breath of Life Collective A fun, healing, moving meditation. Come early to stretch and warm up as ambient music plays, then get your groove on with some Reggae/Funk/House. Wear loose clothing and bring water.

Sun Dec 8 Suzanne Bertrand Memorial Junior Bonspiel 9:00 AM Whitehorse Curling Club Call 667-2875 or email info@ whitehorsecurlingclub.com for more info.

Sun Dec 8 Velocity/Pursuit Practice 10:30 AM Biathlon Range Sun Dec 8 Insanity Live Sunday Class Drop-In 11:30 AM Peak Fitness Tailored to ALL fitness levels. No matter what your fitness level is, Coach Brittany will help you challenge yourself so you truly transform your body. Call/ text 335-4281 for more info.

Mon Dec 9 Spinning with Penny 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Tue Dec 10 Adult Biathlon 6:30 PM Biathlon Range Tue Dec 10 Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club 7:00 PM Whitehorse Rifle Pistol Club For more information call 667-6907

Wed Dec 11 Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Wed Dec 11 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 11 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

TESLIN

Wed Dec 4 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 335-4250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca Wed Dec 4 Badminton Nights 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring your self for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Fri Dec 6 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 Dec 6 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 info.

Sat Dec 7 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

Tue Dec 10 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 10 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 10 Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

Wed Dec 11 Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 335-4250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca Wed Dec 11 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

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.

Wellness LISTINGS Wed Dec 4 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed Dec 4 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.

Wed Dec 4 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed Dec 4 Weight Watchers - Informal Meeting 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre All current and former members of Weight Watchers (WW) who want to continue supporting each other while following the WW program. Meet on the 2nd floor between the bleachers. 8673348033 Wed Dec 4 Beginner + Experience – Level 1 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Wed Dec 4 Alternative Healers Meet and Greet 5:30 PM 7th Ray Studio A chance to meet other healers and bring our community closer together. Please register online.

Wed Dec 4 YogaNidra for Seasonal Stress & Wellbeing 7:15 PM Breath of Life Collective 75 minute Candlelight Yoga Nidra class to help ease stress, anxiety and depression this time of year. Admission by donation.

Wed Dec 4 Better Backs Hips & Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it. To register call or email, drop ins welcome! 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com

Wed Dec 4 Well-Being Wednesdays! 6:45 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre T’ai Chi, Qi gong, Yoga, Mediation. Drop-in rates apply.

Thu Dec 5 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Thu Dec 5 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Fri Dec 6 Watson Lake Winter Market 6:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Support local vendors, Avon, homemade chili & cornbread, fresh baking, hand crafted ornaments, jewelry, Christmas gifts, decorations and more!

Sun Dec 8 St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Mon Dec 9 Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together! .

Tue Dec 10 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Wed Dec 11 Well-Being Wednesdays! 6:45 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre T’ai Chi, Qi gong, Yoga, Mediation. Drop-in rates apply.

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Thu Dec 5 Ladies Night at Fassy 7:00 PM FASSY an evening of fun activities and socializing for women of all ages. 393-4948 girls@ycommunityliving.com Fri Dec 6 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Fri Dec 6 Whitehorse Flu Clinic 1:00 PM Whitehorse Health Centre Are you at risk for serious complications from the flu? Vaccination is your best protection against the flu.

Fri Dec 6 SafeTALK Training 5:30 PM Whitehorse Public Library A 3 hour suicide alertness training for anyone aged 15 or over who wants to help people be safer from suicide from LivingWorks. Register online.

Fri Dec 6 Slow Flow Resto - All Levels 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery All Levels – Stretch, gentle flow + restore. Pre-registration appreciated, Drop-ins welcome.

Sat Dec 7 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 668-6429 for more info.

Sat Dec 7 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sun Dec 8 Restorative Yoga 10:30 AM Alpine Bakery Slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. Drop in any time Sun Dec 8 Gentle Yoga 12:30 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Get moving and breathing easy with special consideration for those who are stiff, inflexible, and new to yoga. Open to all levels.

Call or email to register or drop in. 334-8599 rootedtreemassage@gmail.com Sun Dec 8 Respite Home Tour Open House 1:00 PM Inclusion Yukon A tour of our new respite home and information about respite care.

To book a tour please call 667-4606 or email francis@inclusionyukon.org.

Sun Dec 8 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:00 PM 509 Hansen Street Contact oayukon@ gmail.com for more information

Mon Dec 9 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon Dec 9 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon Dec 9 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Mon Dec 9 Absolute Beginners – Intro to Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@ mac.com Mon Dec 9 Laughter Yoga 6:00 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Using physical action and simple exercises, the mind is led to experience joy. Register or drop in. 334-8599 rootedtreemassage@gmail.com Mon Dec 9 Hips Ham Core 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac. comà Tue Dec 10 Rise + Shine 7:00 AM Alpine Bakery To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Tue Dec 10 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am - 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 6686429 for more info.

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

Tue Dec 10 Intermediate Yoga - Level 2 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery Explore Alignment and form in a wide range of familiar + new poses. Preregistration appreciated and drop-ins welcome.

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Using his passion for the sport to support others

Afan Jones received the Volunteer of the Year award for his work on the North American Orienteering Championships

by Amber Church

PHOTO: courtesy of Jim Hawkings

2018 North American Orienteering Championships relay event at the Biathlon Stadium on Grey Mtn Rd

In April each year Whitehorse’s Volunteer of the Year award is handed out.

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This year’s recipient, Afan Jones, brought together his passions for orienteering and volunteerism in the work he was honoured for.

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he Yukon Orienteering Association hosted the 2018 North American Orienteering Championships in August 2018 (NAOC2018). Jones served as race director for the event.

“The host committee was involved in organizing a series of eight daily competitions at eight separate sites between Whitehorse and Carcross with up to 15 different courses per day,” Jones explained. “Bussing, accommodation and oversight by the International Orienteering Federation all had to be considered. My role as race director was to coordinate the land use, mapping, course setting and controlling of all NAOC2018 events.

“The role also involved assisting with the Canadian Championship events which took place on August 23-24, 2018. That entailed visiting all control sites – a much more enviable volunteer role than others which spent much more time at a computer screen.”

Jones was driven to give so much of his time to the event by his lifelong commitment to, and passion for orienteering. “The lure of orienteering for me comes from the combination of physical exercise with a mental map puzzle- figuring out the best route between controls. I was never much of a runner so it was good to have a mental distraction,” he said.

“As orienteering participants, we all benefit from events staged around the globe. This organizing role provided an opportunity to give back.”

He adds that the dedication

and professionalism of many individuals within the Yukon Orienteering Association and the Canadian orienteering community provided additional motivation to step forward. “We all shared the goal to provide for both a highlevel orienteering competition and future recreational opportunities,” he said.

Jones wants to make sure to credit all those he worked with on NAOC2018. “When I received the city volunteer award at the April 18 ceremony I dedicated it to the whole NAOC2018 organizing committee,” he explains, “I was one cog in that committee. I also said I was deeply humbled to stand beside other nominees from the care and support agencies in Whitehorse whose volunteerism is so important to the fabric of the city and community.”

He also has some advice for others interested in getting more deeply involved in volunteerism.

“You need to be fully committed to the cause - I found I needed a kind of a blind passion for the role!”

Amber Church is generally enthusiastic about everything but she spends most of her time creating in an art studio and chasing a child and dog through the wilderness.

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One of the stars of the hit Netflix show Workin Moms. Ten appearances at the Just for Laughs festival and dozens of televised appearances on CBCʼs Halifax Comedy Festival, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Comedy Now, Live at Gotham, CBSʼs The Late Late Show, and MTVʼs Busted.

A successful comedic and character actor. He has made turns on SyFyʼs Wynonna Earp, and CWʼs The LA Complex, and starred in CTVʼs Satisfaction, Huluʼs Almost Heroes, as well as FOXʼs sitcom Life on a Stick. He has also had starring roles in the feature films National Lampoons Going the Distance, Disneyʼs Stuck in the Suburbs, Step Dogs and the award winning family film Finn on the Fly.

GEORGE MARTOS THURSDAY George has been telling jokes since he was a kid and helped start the Yukon comedy scene in 2005 alongside sketch comedy troupe Jump the Shark. He got to tell jokes for a month in Australia at the one of the biggest festivals in the world. He studied improv and comedy writing at The Second City in Chicago and has performed with Colin Mochrie, Kyle Kinane and the Trailer Park Boys. He got his prostate examined twice in a three month period. No joke. He was fine. Enjoy the show.

Sterling is the 2019 San Francisco comedy competition champion, performed at the Just for Laughs festival and is featured on the Just for Laughs premium blend 2018 comedy album toured overseas to perform for the U.S. Military in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Dubai. Sterling was a writer and actor on the hit comedy television show “this hour has 22 minutes” and can be heard on CBC debaters. Sterlingʼs material stems from his life experiences with relationships, family, being a father, current events and those awkward moments that people from all walks of life can relate to.

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December 4, 2019

What’s your story?

Telling it is a way to walk between worlds

by Dianne Homan

W

e’re all tellers of stories. Some are one-liners.

Maybe you’re with your siblings, and one of you says, “remember the time Grandpa sneezed so hard his false teeth fell in the soup bowl” and you all laugh hysterically. That works because all of you know the backstory–who was there, what kinds of relationships they had with Grandpa, how he felt about having false teeth and what he did to retrieve them from the soupy depths. If you’re telling this story to someone who is unfamiliar with it, you fill in enough juicy details that they see the humor in it too.

That’s what storytellers do.

If a young child requests, “tell me a story,” you might pull out a favorite picture book to read aloud and talk about. You might retell an event from the child’s own life, or you might make up a little story about the tooth fairy, or what the neighborhood dogs are saying when they bark, or about the patterns of stars in the night sky. Many of us have done this kind of storytelling.

It’s a bit of a leap from there to being a storyteller in front of an audience. Mauretia Holloway is keen to encourage that leap. In April, she kicked off the “Walk Between Worlds” monthly storytelling event at Well-Read Books. The poster image of a woman laugh-

ing with delight at something a straight-faced gorilla appears to have just said has generated a lot of interest around town. It certainly caught my eye. So, although it had been some years since I’d done any storytelling (and, even then, mostly to audiences of children), I took a deep breath and signed up to be a teller.

It was great fun. There was an amazing variety of stories from tellers young and old. The audience was supportive. And as a few months went by, more brave souls stepped up to tell tales.

A stylistic divide became apparent after a while between those who told a story and those who read aloud a story they had written. I’ve done both. The theme suggested for the very first Walk Between Worlds in April was a good fit with a story I had written. Because I had considered and re-considered every word, I felt I wanted to honor that effort by reading those exact words to the audience. Mauretia encouraged me and others in a group of regular tellers, to free the story from the pages. So I’ve done that with the classic folk and fairy tales I tell. To prepare, I read the story so many times that I can see it like a movie in my head. I write up an outline for myself to reinforce the order of certain events and plot shifts.

Then I leave the outline behind.

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The Walk Between Worlds monthly storytelling event provides Yukoners a chance to hone their craft I practice the story out loud and experiment with different voices, pregnant pauses and pacing. Can I do that with a story of my own?

Sure, Mauretia says. She has immersed herself in the world of storytelling for much of her life, starting in her home country of South Africa. In Toronto, she studied with Michelle Tocher, going deep into ancient archetypal myths and legends and finding their themes mirrored in fairy tales such as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. It was in doing that coursework that she was challenged to re-work and tell stories.

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Her involvement in the culturally rich and diverse world of storytelling goes on.

The monthly events at WellRead Books continue with an evening of storytelling on Thursday Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Tellers will bring to life the seasonally appropriate theme, “Gifts from the Dark.”

I am challenging myself to tell a story I wrote, without the pages in front of me. Maybe you will be inspired to tell a story, too.

In the new year, some months will be devoted to workshopping, developing storytelling skills and confidence, and planning for fu-

ture events filled with stories–a rich and rewarding alternative to screen time. If you’d like to join in or learn more, email walkbworlds@gmail.com.

Dianne Homan is a retired dancer and teacher, who enjoys all things creative. She is the author of Walk Your Own Camino, about the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain, and the children’s book, Moon Bread: A Story of the Phases of the Moon, both of which are available at Mac’s Fireweed Books.

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They take on the task of delivering fun content week after week with a team of diverse writers. Our editor wants to grow the skills of their team, to allow them to shine, to accomplish their best. This candidate can spot talented storytellers and can help them hone their own voice.

Editors are the conductors of an orchestra. To be an editor it requires so much more than the heart of a writer. Editors are invisible.

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November 23 Until December 24 ALL DAY

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Support Skagway businesses this holiday season!

Contact the Skagway Chamber of Commerce!

November 25 Until December 24 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

3-6 PM

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

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 10

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

Display & voting runs December 6-14.

6:30 PM

December 6

Skagway School. 1563 Main Street

Charlie Brown Christmas School Concert December 11

3-5 PM

SDC Yuletide Open House Skagway Development Corporation.

9th & State

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

Yuletide Open House Skagway Public Library. 769 State St

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

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 Caroling First Presbyterian Church. 475 Main St

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

6-8 PM

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

Refreshments follow.

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

Train Shoppe will be open during the event

8-11:30 PM

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. 4th & State Food, drinks, music and dancing!

A community event not to miss!

December 8 9 AM-2 PM

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

2nd & Broadway 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.

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

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

6:30-8 PM 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

3-5 PM

8 PM

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

7-9 PM

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

AB Hall Photo & Video Show AB Hall. 205 Broadway

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

Yuletide Wine Tasting

December 24

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

ALL DAY

December 14

10 AM-5 PM

ALL DAY

Christmas Bird Count Various locations in Skagway & Dyea

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

10:30-11:15 AM

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!

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

Candlelight Christmas Eve

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

7 PM

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

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2-4 PM

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December 12

Get them the Goods At Duffʻs this Christmas!

December 18

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

Family Photos with Santa

Monday-Saturday: 10 am-7 pm, Sunday: 11 am-6 pm

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

Clinic Open House Dahl Memorial Clinic. 350 14th Ave

Christmas Hymn Sing

FREE GIFT WRAPPING

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

6-7 PM

Yuletide Tree Lighting

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

Fresh made Kone Kompany Fudge & Roasted Nuts

December 15

Public Safety Facility Open House

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