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Backyard Geologist
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2021 Remembrance Day
The Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 would like to thank all those who made donations to the Legion Poppy Trust fund and for everyone who took a moment to “REMEMBER” supporting our veterans.
Lest We Forget !
Reminder: For those who took part in the signage campaign, you may return your “Yukon Remembers” signs to our location.
Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 - 503 Steele St, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2E1, Canada
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YOUR BACKYARD GEOLOGIST
Hugh Copland is a geological engineer living on the South Klondike Highway. He has been collecting rocks in the Yukon for the past 38 years.
PEOPLE AND PLACES ENDING IN ‘ITE’
Foggite, mordenite and plumboferrite are examples of the three main categories of mineral naming: people, place, or a physical characteristic of the mineral.
Pyrite from the Greek ‘pyr’ for fire
PHOTO: Hugh Copland
Foggite is named after Forrest F. Fogg, a 20th century mineral collector from New Hampshire. Along the Bay of Fundy, just east of Morden, Nova Scotia, is where mordenite was fi rst found. Plumboferrite is from the Latin plumbum, meaning lead and ferrum for iron. These are two of the elements that make the mineral. The ending ‘ite’ is from the Greek word meaning rock or stone.
Currently the International Mineralogical Association (IMA) recognizes approximately 5,700 offi cial mineral names. The IMA is the organization responsible for the approval of new minerals through its Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classifi cation (CNMNC). It provides extensive
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Happy Holidays, Canada! We’ve missed you! Skagway Celebrates Yuletide 2021
Until December 24
Shop in Skagway Sponsored by the Skagway Chamber of Commerce
Enter your name at participating businesses for the chance to win one of 3 $50 prizes. Drawing held Dec. 24 th at the Eagles Hall.
Until January 1
Skagway Holidays in Lights! Sponsored by Royal Caribbean Group
Businesses & Residents participate in a “Winter Light & Decorating Contest” Enjoy the lights on your visit!
December 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23
Thur & Fri 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Christmas Painting Alaskan Fairytales 270 Broadway
Paint a Christmas themed ceramic Christmas tree, Santa mugs, lighted trucks or Christmas lighted cactus! Price: $20-$60 depending upon art picked by customer.
December 3
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Public Safety Facility Open House Public Safety Facility 308 17th Avenue
Tour the facility, jails, ambulances and Fire Engines! Bring your kids, bring your friends, bring your loved ones- the more the merrier!
5:30 PM Yuletide Parade of Lights
Sponsored by the Skagway Tourism Department
Yuletide is off to a shining start as Santa parades through Skagway on a decorated fi re engine! Parade Route: Start at 2nd & Broadway. North on Broadway to 15th , West on 15th to Main Street. South on Main to 2nd Avenue (Viewing parking lot available at Skagway Rec Center)
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Gingerbread Ninja Cookies at Teen Night Skagway Public Library 769 State Street
Teens only! Come make gingerbread ninja cookies at the library.
December 4-11
Open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Bring in your creation any time after November 25. Display and Voting runs Dec 4-11
Klothes Rush Gingerbread House Contest Display
Kone Kompany 499 Broadway
Grizzly’s General Annual Coloring Contest Display
Grizzly’s General RadioShack 353 5th Avenue
December 4
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Annual Quilt & Fiber Arts Show White Pass & Yukon Route Train Depot 2nd & Broadway
Enjoy a holiday display of quilts and fi ber arts made by local artists. Presented by the Skagway Quilters
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Holiday Bazaar Skagway Brewing Company 204 4th Avenue
Skagway Brewing Company is proud to carry on this holiday community tradition of locals selling their crafts. Join us for this socially distanced event held on both fl oors of the Skagway Brewing Company!
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Santa Photos Skagway Brewing Company 204 4th Avenue
Santa comes to the Brew Co! You can even get your photo taken. Donations accepted for a local resident in need. (TBD) 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Horse Rides for Kids Riverside Stables Mile 2.5 Klondike Highway
Drop by to see the horses’ Christmas clothes, and arena Christmas display! $15 to ride a horse and decorate a cookie or $10 to brush and pet the miniature horses. $5 entry for adults without kids/grandkids!
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Yuletide Garland Skagway Public Library 769 State Street
Instructions & materials for this take-and-go Yuletide garland project will be available to pick up at the library. Supplies will be available throughout December while they last.
December 6, 11, 13, 18
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM OR 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Painted Clay Ornaments
Donna Griffard Studio 590 6 th Avenue
Paint your own Skagway made cookie cutter shaped ornaments (bisque fi red clay)! $8 each or 3/$20 Call Donna for details or to arrange private studio time. (907) 983-2333.
December 8
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Christmas Hymn Sing First Presbyterian Church 475 Main Street
Come sing along with various Skagway Musicians, recalling the events of the Christmas Birth, via guitar, piano, and even harp. You can request your favorites or just sing what is selected.
December 10
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Helen B Clark Award Presentation Skagway News Depot & Books 208 Broadway
Skagway’s annual award for volunteer community service will be presented at the bookstore and aired live on The Skagway News Facebook page.
December 11
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Local Swap Shop Gold Rush Gifts 2nd Avenue
Come shop second-hand goods, local artwork, crafts, baked goods, and more.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Free Dessert on 5th Ave Event Klothes Rush/Duffs/Grizzly’s General 301-353 5th Avenue
Enjoy a sweet treat at all 3 stores on 5th Ave. Grizzly’s General, Duff’s Backcountry Outfi tters, & Klothes Rush will all have assorted desserts that are sure to sweeten your day. Special instore prize drawings happening for one day only!
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Book Sale & Cookie Exchange - Skagway Public Library 769 State Street
Get in the holiday spirit hunting for a new-to-you book at the Library’s Book Sale. While you’re at it, bring a plate of cookies to share in the Cookie Exchange - happening in the community room with holiday music and good cheer.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM SDC Open House & Cookie Decorating – Skagway Development Corporation 870 A State Street
Come visit. Enjoy fi nger foods, hot beverages and decorate cookies.
December 12
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Nativity Treasure Hunt First Presbyterian Church 475 Main Street
Join us for a scavenger hunt! Come ready to walk a couple of blocks around the church as you discover all the characters came together in the manger for Jesus’ birth & bring them back to the manger. Designed for all ages
December 15-26
Holiday Town Walk Presented by the Skagway Arts
Council Various Downtown Locations
Take a stroll around downtown Skagway and enjoy ATMOSFX Hollusion videos playing in various windows.
December 16
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Victorian Kid’s Crafts KLGO Mascot Saloon Exhibit 299 Broadway
Victorian Craft Kits! Stop by anytime to pick up a gift fi lled with fun at home crafts, activities, and delicious treats.
December 18
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM 2021 Christmas Bird Count
Sponsored by the Skagway Bird Club
Various locations in Skagway & Dyea
Welcoming anyone curious about our birds. You can watch a feeder from inside a warm house, or join a group moving along a route outside. See online for more details.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Local Swap Shop Gold Rush Gifts 2nd Avenue
Come shop second-hand goods, local artwork, crafts, baked goods, and more.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Family Holiday Story Time Skagway Public Library 769 State Street
Join Ms. Anna for holiday songs and stories! For kids and the young at heart...
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Vision Boards Skagway Public Library 769 State Street Join Nicholle Chandler to manifest a life and world you love with a vision board.
December 19
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Christmas Movie Matinee First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 475 Main Street
Join us for a 2017 animated fi lm telling the story of the First Christmas, from the perspective of the animals in the story. Popcorn will be provided to complete the full theater feeling of watching a movie on the big screen. Rated PG.
December 21
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Blue Christmas Longest Night Service - First Presbyterian Church 475 Main Street
This service is intended to provide a safe place for those who are not experiencing a “Holly Jolly Christmas” to remember that they were not the fi rst nor last people to feel this way at this time.
December 22
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Christmas Caroling First Presbyterian Church 475 Main Street
Sing Christmas Carols with others who love to make a joyful noise. We have a list of houses to sing at on their front porch and bring some peace and love.
December 24
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Candlelight Christmas Eve Service First Presbyterian Church 475 Main Street
A service for young and old alike, to remember the gift God gave us in Jesus as a baby. We close with Silent Night by Candlelight.
7:00 PM Eagles Christmas Eve Show Eagles Hall 6th & Broadway
Santa and his elves come to Skagway to share presents and Christmas cheer! Children ages birth-4th grade will get a present from Santa. Annual Nancy Schave Memorial Doll Raffl e held, music, and story time with Mrs. Claus.
December 26
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Holiday Cross Country Ski in Dyea Alderworks Writers & Artist Retreat Dyea
Park in the lot before the West Creek bridge & walk or ski to Brady property (driveway just left after the bridge). A fi re will be going in front of the Bea cabin. You can also warm up in the studio building. Please bring something to share.
PLEASE NOTE COVID 19 GUIDELINES: ALL IN-PERSON EVENT PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUESTED TO PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING. KEEP A MINIMUM OF SIX FEET AWAY FROM OTHERS AT ALL TIMES. WEAR A MASK THAT COVERS THE NOSE & MOUTH IN PUBLIC SETTINGS WHERE SOCIAL DISTANCING CANNOT BE MAINTAINED. ALL TIMES ARE ALASKA TIME
