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Support Victoria Hospitals With a Gift in Your Will: A small percentage of your estate left to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation can have a big impact. Visit: www.victoriahf.ca/will or call 250-519-1750.
2023 All Sooke Arts & Crafts Christmas Show: Held Nov. 17, 12-7pm; Nov. 18, 12-5pm; Nov. 19, 10am-4pm. Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Rd. Fully accessible. Photos with Santa.
Do You Love Romance Novels? Check out ‘A Night of Bookish Bliss’, held Nov. 18, 7-9:30pm. For $11.98 tickets, search ‘Night of Bookish Bliss’ on Eventbrite.ca Hosted by: VIRA & Bliss Books.
Christmas Fair: Sat., Nov. 18, 10am-2pm at Anglican Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, 1379 Esquimalt Rd. Large variety of vendors. Local artist selling their creations. Baking, crafts, preserves, Christmas wreaths, etc.
3rd Arbutus Scouts ‘Drive Thru’ Bottle Drive: Sat., Nov. 18, 9am-3pm at Eagle View Elementary School, 97 Talcott Rd.
Holly Fair: St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 1973 Cultra Ave., East Saanich, Saanichton, Nov. 25, 9:30am-1:30pm. Baking, crafts, Gourmet Pantry, books, jewelry, silent auction. Free Admission.
Christmas Spirit Market: Local artisans & holiday vendors. Free admission, hourly draw prizes, swag bags for first 30 guests! Sat., Dec. 2, 11am-5pm at Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Rd.
Christmas Craft & Bake Sale: Saturday, Dec 2, 9am-2pm at Central Saanich Lawn Bowling Club, 1800 Hovey Rd., Saanichton. Free admission, baking, preserves, sewing, crafts & more.
Allegra Singers Winter Concert: Beautiful music. Fun songs. Rhythms that stir your soul. Music that brings back memories. Fri., Dec. 8, 8pm & Sat., Dec. 9, 2pm at First Church of Christ, Scientist 1205 Pandora St. Tix $14-$20. Visit: www.allegrasingers.ca/concerts
Greater Victoria Police Chorus Christmas Concert: Saturday, Dec. 9, 2pm, North Douglas Church, 675 Jolly Place. Tickets $25, phone Lynne 250-721-4201.
34th Annual Last Chance Christmas Craft Show: Held Friday, Dec. 8, 2-8pm, Saturday, Dec. 9, 10am-5pm & Sunday, Dec. 10, 10am-4pm at Mary Winspear Theatre in Sidney. Admission $5/kids under 12, free.
Need Weight Loss Support? Join us at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Thursdays, 6-7pm at 3460 Shelbourne St. Info: 778-350-9941.
The Circle: A friendly support group for women with breast cancer seeking & sharing affordable, natural, holistic alternative therapies & practical & emotional support. Weekly gatherings, afternoons or evenings. No fees. Contact Toni at 250 415-2752, email tonigraeme@hotmail.com