1. Savour the sounds of VanDeca’s Choral Cabaret on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at River Market. Tickets are $30 and include a night of spectacular entertainment, food by Fork and Knife Catering, a silent auction and a cash bar. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2712146.
2. Enjoy a night of laughter in support of the Uganda Project, which pairs Douglas College students with practicums in the East African country. Uganda Be Kidding Me takes place on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Lafflines Comedy Club, 530 Columbia St. It includes family-friendly stand-up comedians, a silent auction and a 50/50 draw, and raises money to send students to Uganda and to support the projects they will work on in Africa.
3. Get a peek at some of the city’s archives that aren’t currently online, when the city archivist shows some of his favourite unprocessed items and collections. You’ll learn about the work needed to be done before information is posted online. The free presentation (for people aged 14 and up) takes place on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Anvil Centre program room. Registration is required by emailing [email protected] or calling 604-527-4640.
4. Support the arthritis society at the annual Jingle Bell Walk and Run for Arthritis on Sunday, Nov. 20. The ninth annual event takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Inn at the Quay and River Market. It includes a silent auction, photo booth, snacks, hot chocolate, a costume contest – and a non-competitive walk and run for arthritis. More information is available at www.arthritis.ca/events/jingle-bell-walk-run.
5. Join in an afternoon conversation about living with transitions, loss and change. The workshop, hosted by the Camp Kerry Society, takes place on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth St. The session costs $5 and includes coffee, tea and a light lunch. Preregistration is required to take part in the workshop. You can either sign up in person at Century House or call 604-519-1066.
6. Shop local at New West Craft, where you’ll find items handcrafted by jewelry makers, knitters and crafters and other artisans. It’s taking place on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr.
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