Winnipeg is Better Than Chocolate: Family Christmas Events l Donations Requested l Photos with Santa l Church Services l “Sokol” Polish Folk Ensemble

Please Donate:

- Gently used bras or cash to

The BraBar & Panterie, 554 Des Meurons Street

204-231-3487

Unit J-1765 Kenaston Blvd. at Linden Ridge Shopping Centre

Items will be donated to Siloam Mission and Our Place Chez Nous Drop-In Centre

- Used clothing, sheets, blanket, sleeping bags, pillows, etc.

Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre, 26 Molgat Avenue, between 9 am and 9 pm to December 20

Items will be donated to Siloam Mission and the Salvation Army

-New unwrapped toys or cash to

any TD Canada Trust branch until December 24

Items will be donated to the Christmas Cheer Board

-Dog toys, food and treats to
Out of the Doghouse Playgroup, 3-10 McGillivray Place
call 204-505-3644 or email
Items will be donated to Before the Bridge Senior Canine Rescue, an organization that takes in senior dogs who would otherwise be put down.

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Sons of Italy 'Christmas Eve Feast'

In the spirit of giving, Winnipeg’s Sons of Italy, Garibaldi Lodge is proud to present our annual Christmas Eve Feast.

Working with our major sponsors, the West End BIZ, X-Cues Billiards & Cafe and Sorrentos Restaurant on Ellice along with many generous companies and individuals, we are able to provide a true feast on Christmas Eve for many people who might not have had an opportunity to experience a wonderful meal, pictures with Santa, music, fun, and presents.

We have a wonderful time putting on the event, and want to thank the many companies who donate food and the dozens of people who so generously donate time and dollars at a time of year when both are scarce.

If you can help in some way, please e mail. We welcome your participation. - Reno Augellone and John Giavedoni

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Many Gifts Concert 2012

Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg MB

December 15, 7:30 pm

Annual concert celebrating the season with a mixture of sacred and secular Christmas music as well as other seasonal and not so seasonal repertoire - something for everyone.

A free reception follows.

Tickets are $15, and are available at McNally Robinson Booksellers, The Happy Cooker, Rainbow Resource Centre, Online, From Choir members and at the door.

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2012 Christmas Lights Sightseeing Tours
December 19, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The tour includes residential, business, and a drive through the Canad Inns Winter Wonderland display.

The tour starts and ends at the Travel Manitoba Explore Centre located at the Forks Market, adjacent to the Johnston Terminal.

Tour through Winnipeg and see the many displays that make us the Christmas capital of Canada!
While listening to Christmas carols, you will see many colourful Christmas light displays.
See the Christmas Lights at the Manitoba Legislative Building and the Camels across from it. We'll slowly drive down Candy Cane Lane and Polar Bear Alley to view some amusing and enjoyable light displays!

Contact Shannon or Heather at Heartland Travel at (204) 989-9630 or email to book your seat or for more information! Visa, MasterCard, cash or cheque are accepted for bookings.

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The Forks, 1 Forks Market Road
Contact Email or Phone: 204-942-8898

Choir Performance
12/17
St. Gerard School Choir | 11:00am | Centre Court
O.V. Jewitt Choir | 12:00pm | Centre Court
Beautiful Saviour Lutheran School Band | 1:00pm | Centre Court
Ecole Belmont | 1:30pm | Centre Court
12/18
Winnipeg Mennonite Elemantary Agassiz Ensemble | 10:30am | Centre Court
Esoms Grade 8 Fiddlers | 11:00am | Centre Court
Ecole Belmont | 1:30pm | Centre Court
12/19
Leila North Jazz & Show Choir | 10:00am | Centre Court
Elwick Early Years Choir | 10:45am | Centre Court
Ecole Viscount Alexander Choir | 1:30pm | Centre Court
Faith Academy Middle School Choir | 2:00pm | Centre Court
12/20
Beaumont School Choir | 10:15am | Centre Court
Jazzam (Sisler High School) | 12:00pm | Centre Court
Dalhousie School Grade 6 Choir | 1:00pm | Centre Court
12/22
Emmanuel Korean Church Choir | 1:00pm | Centre Court

Dec 21
Photos with Santa
Centre Court from 6 - 9
Bring your camera to take your own photos or have Syka Photography take your photos for $10 and have them emailed to you.

Dec 22 and 23, 1 pm - 4 pm
Create your own holiday craft with a different project at your fingertips each weekend.
Photos with Santa
Centre Court from 1 - 4 pm
Bring your camera to take photos of your little ones with Jolly Old Saint Nick.

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Keepers of the Sanctuary: A Concert of Sacred Sound
St. George's Anglican Church, 168 Wilton Street
December 21 from 7:00 pm
Tickets $20
Includes a finger food reception with vegetarian and kosher choices.
An understanding of the many ways Winnipeggers pray, meditate and sing within their own traditions.

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Dalnavert Museum, 61 Carlton

943-2835

From December 22 to 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Animated and interactive performance/reading of The Cricket on the Hearth.

Suitable for ages 4-13.

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Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria

Westminster United Church, Westminster Ave.

December 23, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM

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All Saints Church, 175 Colony Street
Please join us December 23 at 11:00 am for our Lessons and Carols service, and/or
December 24, 11:00pm, Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist featuring chorus, strings and Charpentier.

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Christmas Eve Celebration

204-269-2362

December 24, 2012 from 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican carol singing and

candlelight communion, Caledon in Trinity United Church building

and also...
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Donald & Graham

St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Avenue

St. Michael and All Angels Church, 300 Hugo Street at Mulvey

Calvary Temple, 440 Hargrave Street

Westminster United Church, Maryland Street

Elim chapel, 546 Portage Avenue

John Black United Church, 898 Henderson Highway

Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 653 Knowles Avenue