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No food under the rainbow he Last Supper will come early this year — Dec. 23, to be specific — as the Rainbow Kitchen prepares to close its doors after seven years of serving meals to the in-need community. The kitchen, which was DANIELLE run out of the old St. Saviour POPE Anglican Church on Henry Street news@ in Esquimalt, was given its offimondaymag.com cial eviction notice this last week, after the Anglican Diocese of B.C. lumped the building in with a group of churches to be sold. The sale was finalized just weeks ago, giving the kitchen the boot, just before Christmas. “We’ve known this was coming for a while, but we were still surprised it happened so fast,” says director Al Lindskoog. “We’ve kept operating in limbo, knowing everything could change, but it was a pretty quiet dinner when we had to break the news to everyone.” The volunteer-run kitchen had been granted a rentfree stay at the church until the sale, and had received charitable status just last December. The kitchen served between 50 and 150 plates of food daily (except weekends), from noon until 2 p.m., using community donations. The Dec. 23 meal will be the kitchen’s annual Christmas dinner — traditionally complete with carolers, a feast and activities — and will mark the last time the public can eat in the space. The group then must strip the kitchen and move out by Jan. 19. “Now, our goal is to find a new place,” says Lindskoog, adding that many have a vested interest in seeing the kitchen survive this transition. “We’re not sure how we will handle the component of rent, or how we will serve our clients if we have to go far, but there is hope, and hopefully the new year will shine on us.” For up-to-date info, visit rainbowkitchen.ca.

HOW TO GET ON THE TREE Ever wonder where those donate-a-gift trees get their wishes? There’s no shortage of ways to give to those hit by hard times during the holidays, but if you’re someone on the other end, that help’s not always as easy to receive. Every year, as many struggling families and individuals accept aid, countless others never step forward for help. While it’s easy to assume that reluctance is due to stigma and pride, sometimes the biggest hurdle is just figuring out where to go. Jennie Edgecombe, CEO at Victoria’s YMCA-YWCA says that the organization’s yearly Outreach Holiday Tree sees considerable support — but there are few people utilizing it who aren’t already on the Y’s radar. “They’re mostly families that have used our services in the past,” Edgecombe says, adding that most of those people were involved with Kiwanis House and Pandora Youth Apartments. Still, Edgecombe stresses that the city’s other organizations can usually provide help more readily. The Salvation Army offers everything from food to housing and, with an online or in-person application, it’s one of the easiest places to reach out to if you’re feeling the

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The Rainbow Kitchen will serve its last supper on Dec. 23, before being evicted due to the sale of the building.

strain of the holidays more than usual. Unlike the Y, Victoria’s Young Parents Support Network has seen a jump in the number of families approaching them for the first time over the past month. “Families in need are in contact already, and get in touch at this time of year,” says Petra Chambers-Sinclair, executive director at YPSN, which has been raising holiday funds for new families with everything from photo-ops with Santa to Santas Anonymous donations. “We’ve been able to connect to people or groups wishing to contribute directly to a family, so they can customize a hamper or give grocery vouchers. We’re always aware of families where there is particular need.” Kathy Stinson, executive director of the Victoria Cool Aid Society, says their “low barrier” programs are open to anyone, at any time of the year. “People can just walk in through any of our doors,” Stinson says. “They don’t need any outside referrals to use most of our programs.” As for the number of people that use Cool Aid’s services around the holidays, she says that it hasn’t changed — they’re almost always at capacity — but the season does get people donating more nonessential items. “People are more aware, looking to provide stocking stuffers, that kind of stuff,” she says. If you are one of the many Victorians in need of anything from a holiday meal to a place to sleep, don’t be shy — there are organizations available to help. Cool Aid Society: 102-749 Pandora Ave. (coolaid. org). Salvation Army: 2695 Quadra St. (salvationarmycfs.com). Young Parents Support Network: 2541 Empire St. (ypsn.ca). Cridge Centre for the Family: 1307 Hillside Ave. (cridge.org). Victoria YMCAYWCA: 851 Broughton St. (victoriay.com). M - Kate Shepherd

Warming the cockles t this time of year, my heart always grows three sizes larger at the generosity of Victorians, but I also understand how the seemingly unending amount of need can lead to a nearparalyzing stress. When charity becomes a competitive sport vying for a limited amount of funds, it can be natural to feel overwhelmed. The key is balance. I’ve always believed the act of giving should be something that feels good, rather than GRANT an easing of middle-class guilt. If you’ve been fortunate in MCKENZIE life to have met your needs, paid the bills, and still have some extra left over, then I want you to donate to the editor@ charity that speaks loudest to you. Forget the peer presmondaymag.com sure and the corporate challenges. Instead, dig deep and find the cause that best warms the cockles of your heart. In the small town where my wife and I lived for many years, we chose to be Secret Santas for families that we heard about through the grapevine of church, hospital and social events. In that town, the needy weren’t always as easy to recognize as they are here. Winters were too rough for anyone to be homeless, but the town certainly had its share of people who were barely scraping by. One year we heard about a single mother who lived in the trailer park with her two young daughters. The woman didn’t want to be thought of as needing charity, but her Christmas wish was that her two daughters could take dance lessons — something she couldn’t afford. Not your usual type of request, but as parents ourselves, it was one that spoke to us. With the assistance of a social worker and the added support of a local dance studio, we were able to make the woman’s Christmas wish come true. It wasn’t a large gift, for we’ve never been wealthy, but having faced our own share of difficulties (financial and otherwise) over the years, it was a wonderful feeling to put smiles on the faces of three strangers who deserved and appreciated the gesture. Now, the reason I bring this up is to show that charity doesn’t need to be a grand gesture. The smallest gift can be the largest blessing. For example, last year a charitable program called Coats for Kids collected and distributed 3,500 coats to children and families in our community. This year, due to unforeseen circumstances, this program is unable to do so. However, a group of concerned community members, unaffiliated with any charity or non-profit organization, is taking it upon itself to fill this gap. All it needs from you is a donation of coats, gloves, hats, shoes, socks, blankets or any winter or waterproof gear. So if you or your kids have outgrown last year’s coats or your closet is stuffed with too many toques, you can help those less fortunate and feel good about it without straining your bank account. You can drop off items to either: Hip Baby Clothing in Market Square, Blanshard Community Centre, Anti-Violence office at UVic’s Student Union Building, or 222 Langford St. in Vic West. M

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TOPPING SANTA’S COAL KARMA LIST A shameful grade goes to the grinch(es) who stole Christmas by robbing and vandalizing a rash of cars around the city in public and private parkades this week. Santa brings karma-free gifts, you know.

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CONTENTS VOL. 37, NO. 50 Dec. 15 - 21, 2011

NEWS & VIEWS

MONDAY LIFE

THE WEEK

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Part-time artist Albert Joaquin buys 8-tracks, 8mm film reels, VHS tapes and Nintendo cartridges that were destined for the dump and extends their lives — as art, often using them as both the canvas and the medium.

Local craftblogger Natalia “Tally” Heilke, organizer of the semiannual DIY crafting fair Iconocraft, shows us how easy it can be to get crafty for Christmas.

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Dix’s good behaviour is a calamity ike a Trojan huggy bear, NDP “premierin-waiting” Adrian Dix has snuggled up, and free enterprisers aren’t even dialling 9-1-1. BRIAN It should be a KIERAN right wing nightbkieran@ mare, a gut-churnmondaymag.com ing spectre of imminent defeat. It’s a calamity ... Dix behaving maturely, reasonably and unrelentingly upbeat. Geez, a year and 180 degrees ago the NDP was going to hell in a handbasket. The backrooms were awash in blood from a palace coup. Last spring, Dix — the mean-spirited, ultra-left wing hardliner — was the best of all possible victors according to some free enterprisers who were smugly predicting their diva Christy Clark would wipe the floor with the dour socialist. The new Dix told 700 united delegates at the NDP’s 50th annual convention: “This is our moment in history.” No one doubted his words. A measure of NDP confidence as the party gears up for the May 2013 election is the fact that it is no longer running from its dubious history. Evidence of this was the resurrection of former premier Glen Clark at the convention.

This is the guy who took a decade of this party from oblivion to the status NDP rule and reduced it to two seats. of 20 per cent, vote-splitting spoiler is From prince to pariah and back to mind boggling. prince, he was welcomed like a hero by Cummins is a washed up, underdelegates. performing federal Tory who is mired Dix, who has been characterized in ancient social conservative dogma. as driven and angry, is now taking Intelligent free enterprisers know this the high road. Elections are battles, and still they join. Such is the measure he said. “Well, we’re of their disillusionment going to try something with the ruling Liberals. I guess it’s different this time … I They also know that believe it’s important to easy to Cummins, the fossil, have a positive message will never be premier play the Mr. … and that’s the way and still they join. They Congeniality we’re going to run this know they’ll help elect card when you campaign, a campaign “Premier” Dix who will that you can be proud tax business out of B.C. know one of of. If we do our job, if we and still they quit the your biggest present a positive alterLiberals and join the assets is the native, we’ll win the next Conservatives. election.” Sadly, Premier Clark is mutinous I guess it’s easy to doing nothing to stem the mood in play the Mr. Congeniality bleeding. Her premierenemy ranks. card when you know one ship is a wobbly threeof your biggest assets is legged stool: Gratuitous the mutinous mood in photo opportunities; a enemy ranks. Families First agenda that has turned Disaffection amongst free enterpris- into a steady stream of families coming ers is deepening by the day. Panicked second because of neglect, abuse and Liberals are firing blanks out of both poverty; and a “Canada Starts Here” sides of the limo with an amateurish jobs plan that features unfunded, “Can’t Afford Dix” attack website on unidentified regional economic investthe left and an equally foolish “Can’t ment “pilot projects.” Trust Cummins” attack website on the It’s not hard to appreciate why Dix right. plans to fight the coming campaign The depth of the Liberal malaise differently, positively. After another 17 can be measured by the swelling B.C. months of free enterprise free fall, Dix Conservative ranks. The fact that lead- will be able to walk into the West Wing er John Cummins has been able to take without a scratch. M

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I’m not saying anything’s fishy, but . . . ou get paranoid working in politics. In a world where nothing is ever quite true and every word and action has to be picked over for some hidden meaning, you start to lose touch with what the average person might call reality. Nine times out of 10 you’re wrong and there’s no intrigue or machiavellian conspiracy hidden away in the rumours and assumptions of the politiSIMON cal day to day, and so any good pol develops NATTRASS a healthy distrust for gut reactions. snattrass@ So, it was with healthy skepticism and mondaymag.com an open mind that I approached the recent allocation of committee appointments for Victoria city councillors. On the mayor’s recommendation, council approved 42 committee appointments last week, ranging from the purely ceremonial Honorary Citizen Committee to the political suicide mission that is CREST. Thrown into the mix were this year’s standing committee members, neighbourhood liaisons and all manner of other business-as-usual positions not worth mentioning here.

Should Victoria have more 24-hour toilets?

While there’s nothing even remotely interesting about many of these appointments, it’s not what’s being done but who gets to do it that deserves a second glance. Apart from six CRD positions chosen by voters, appointments were divided up by Mayor Dean Fortin. Councillors Madoff and Alto led the pack at seven positions each, followed by Isitt and Gudgeon with six, Young with five, Thornton-Joe and Helps with four and Coleman with only three meetings to occupy the long hours between public hearings. Even with an open mind, it’s hard not to see a political motivation when the only two remaining members of the Dean Team top a list of appointments that follow neither popularity with voters — the top polling members of council are Young, Thornton-Joe, Isitt and Helps — or seniority, the prize for which goes overwhelmingly to Councillor Young. Sure, you get paranoid working in a world that rewards favouritism and the politics of personality. Sure, most of what politicians do is pomp and ceremony, but under all the strutting and rhetoric is a greater purpose — a better life for everyone in our community. But when pure politics might just stand in the way of the only goal we all seem to be able to agree on, maybe that paranoia is justified. M

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Crafty for Xmas

omemade gifts are an excellent way to show someone you care without spending a ton of money or time in malls. And what better time of year for a personalized gift than Christmas (Hanukkah, Festivus, Kwanzaa, Yule, etc.)? Local craft-blogger Natalia “Tally” Heilke, organizer of semi-annual DIY crafting fair Iconocraft and co-ordinator for the annual craft-along Desert Bus for Hope fundraiser tells Monday how easy it can be to get crafty for MARY ELLEN GREEN Christmas. “I like to make as arts@mondaymag.com many handmade gifts as possible every year,” says Heilke. “Instead of shopping and crossing people off the list, I think about what they would like, what would suit them and make them something special — just for them. It’s a unique thing that no one else can give them. People really like the idea that you put some real thought, time and love into it, and sometimes time is harder to come by than money. Plus it’s really satisfying personally.” Heilke updates her blog every Friday with a DIY tutorial for a new craft. She also has templates and basic how-to descriptions on her blog to help even the most timid beginner create something special and unique (I Could Make That, nheilke.com/blog).

PINBACK BUTTON MAGNETS & JEWELRY You can make some amazing things with those cute little pinback buttons that are so cheap and plentiful these days. If your bag is covered in them, save a few from the potential of getting trampled on the street by making them into fridge magnets or a pair of earrings. What you’ll need: For fridge magnets: buttons, small round magnets, superglue and pliers. For jewelry, add earring hooks, chain and clasps for a necklace or bracelet. Full instructions online at mondaymag.com

BLEACHING DESIGNS ONTO T-SHIRTS This craft is great to use up some of that plain old clothing or tote bags you may already have by dressing it up with some new custom patterns for that special someone. Heilke recommends using contact paper for this craft because it’s easy to use and won’t let the bleach bleed through the garment. What yo you’ll need: Bleach, fabric (be it a T-shirt or other garment) spray bottle, water, contact paper, a bathtub garment), othe safe place to mess around with bleach, thick or other cardboa (a flattened cereal or beer box works well), cardboard old wire hangers or a clothes drying rack. “From my own experiences with this, I’ve found that red shirts are very difficult to bleach,” says H Heilke. “My attempts had almost no effect on the red T-shirt scraps I used.”

Page corner bookmarks, above, Pinback button earrings, right, and needle-felted birds, top.

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PAGE CORNER BOOKMARKS “This is one of my most popular posts,” says Heilke. “If you’re giving a book, a great way to personalize the gift is to include a custom bookmark.” k What you’ll need: Pretty paper of cardstock nd pretty, y weight OR a combination of plain cardstock and s decorated lighter weight paper; envelopes, scissors, ruler, mechanical pencil and glue stick. n Simple method: Cut the corner off an envelope and decorate one side as you wish.

“I like to give gifts that have a specific p pur purpose so people can do something with i right r it away, like hang it on the tree,” says Heilk who taught beginner crafters to make Heilke, th hes e e ornaments orn these at Iconocraft. “I can guarantee that peop pe op ple who who h have never felted before can make this very people ea asi sily lyy It seems really complicated and far out there, easily. b when you sit down and do it it’s really straight bu but forward. It’s also a really inexpensive craft.” What you’ll need: Wool rovings — this is the term for clean, combed and un-spun, un-processed wool. Rovings can be found at wool and yarn shops, felt (you’ll only need a tiny piece; 2 square inches will be more than enough), in a colour suitable for your bird’s beak, thread (I r recommend using upholstery thread, as it’s thicker a d stronger than normal thread). Tools: thick foam an and s — a squarish piece about 2 inches thick and roughly 5 or 6 inche wide will do nicely, felting needles and small sewing inches need needle.

PERSONALIZED 6-PACKS “This is great for the person with a sweet tooth on your list. Or you can fill thee y,” bottles with savoury things just as easily,” says Heilke. She also recommends this craft for the man on your list . “Men are often really hard to craftt for, so you can fill the bottles with all their favourite goodies and make your own label.” What you’ll need: Glue, paper, felt, bottles. To begin: Empty a six-pack of glass soda bottles, then rinse and dry them out. Make sure that you keep the cardboard carrier for the six-pack, and also make very sure that your bottles are entirely dry inside. If they are not, bad things will happen.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete instructions for all of these projects can be found online at mondaymag.com and Heilke’s own blog at nheilke.com/blog.

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Reduce, reuse, artcycle TRANSFORMING OBSOLETE ANALOG MEDIA FORMATS INTO ART By Mary Ellen Green arts@mondaymag.com

Google search of obsolete media formats turns up some old favourites including 8-track and cassette tapes, but ask local “part-time” artist Albert Joaquin and he’ll tell you they still have a lot to offer. Joaquin buys 8-tracks, 8mm film reels, VHS tapes and Nintendo cartridges that were destined for the dump and extends their lives — as art, often using them as both the canvas and the medium. “I get a lot of it from eBay and estate sales,” says Joaquin. “People have boxes of this stuff and usually they just junk it. But I think there was a lot of thought that went into these things when they were manufactured and they’re still good for something. Plus there’s just an abundance of it out there.” A cook by trade, Joaquin got interested in art about a year ago when he had some serious time on his hands. He was unemployed and seeking a new direction so he turned to art as a form of therapy. “I was creatively frustrated,” says Joaquin. “I tried drawing, painting and sculpture, but I wanted to be good at something right away. I’ve always loved stencil art, so I decided to try a form of stencil with cassette tape.” His first piece was a take on the Beatles’ famous Abbey Road album cover made out of cassette tape on a plain canvas. In his second, a portrait of Freddy Mercury, he decided to add some colour. “I’m really into pop art and those in-your-face bright colours,” says Joaquin. When he was gifted a box of old 8-tracks he glued 28 of them together to make a canvas, painted them red and created a

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stenciled portrait of Ben Folds out of the tape from the cartridges. Joaquin moved into VHS tapes, then on to 8mm film reels, representing characters from his favourite films, including Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction, Superman, and a series of monsters (Dracula, Woolfman, Frankenstein, etc) just in time for Halloween. The Batmobile and the DeLorean from Back to the Future are also subjects in his works. A need to go bigger drove Joaquin to purchase a lot of old Nintendo cartridges on eBay and childhood memories of playing video games with his brother motivated him to do his biggest piece yet — Mega Mario. Mario is made up of 144 game cartridges (don’t worry, none were games worth playing, Joaquin assures me) and is larger than life. He

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takes up a floor-to-ceiling space in Joaquin’s front entry. “I think this one really represents who I was as a child,” says Joaquin. “And I really love that pixelated look.” Even though friends and family were encouraging Joaquin to share his art with the public via a gallery, for the better part of the year he wasn’t really interested. “I was mostly doing it to cover the walls of the apartment,” says Joaquin. It wasn’t until he started running out of space on his walls that he started entertaining the idea of partnering with a gallery. The last straw was a dare from a co-worker and Joaquin had no choice to go public. He contacted The Fifty Fifty Art Collective and his debut show, Analog Eco, is opening this week. Mario will be in attendance. M

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onah Hill has real acting chops, shown to good effect when he played opposite Brad Pitt in Moneyball, but also in his role as a malevolent misfit in Cyrus. Mostly, though, the rotund Hill has carved out a niche for himself in raunchy teen comedies like Knocked Up and Superbad where his character combines the attributes of a woebegone loser with a healthy dose of passive-aggressive wit. Nearly 30, Hill seems in no hurry to grow up, at least to judge by his latest flick, which does a mediocre job of ladling dollops of “crass and crazy” onto the old trope of the babysitter who tumbles into a wild night on the town, innocent kids in tow. The Sitter stars Hill as Noah Griffith, a drifting and self-absorbed college dropout who – very reluctantly – agrees to be a last-minute babysitter for friends of his single-parent mom so that the three of them can go to a fancy event where his mom is looking forward to a first date with a promising fella. A bemused Noah finds himself saddled with an oddball trio of kids: nervous and depressed Slater, a pill-popping 13-year-old; his eight-year-old sister, Blithe, who has a potty mouth and over-dresses like she’s heading to a beauty pageant; and Julio, a recently adopted Guatemalan boy who acts out by setting off small explosives and urinating inappropriately. The plot kicks in when Noah gets a phone call from a selfish and manipulative sort-of girlfriend. In a wheedling voice she begs him to buy some coke and bring it over to her party; his reward will be a full-on “vaginal sex” hook up. Against strict orders, the sex-starved Noah piles the kids into their parents’ minivan . . . and drives off into

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a world of trouble, including a crazy drug dealer (a slumming Sam Rockwell) who soon wants to kill him, a menacing crew of black gangbangers, and various smaller misadventures sparked by his misbehaving – but actually nice, and just misunderstood – young charges. Thanks to some of the most implausible plotting of the year, this lazy turkey comes to a predictably sentimental ending, with happier kids and a more responsible Noah. Is there even any use in pointing out that a few not-so-minor details – such as trashed vehicles, the $4,000 dollars Noah stole from a Jewish girl’s fancy Bat Mitzvah party, as well as the handful of diamonds he filched from his estranged father’s jewelry store, (two thefts designed to mollify the aforementioned drug dealer) – are left completely unresolved? Mostly though, due to uninspired jokes that rarely provoke laughs and certainly don’t build to anything, this vulgar and ill-behaved Sitter should be sent to bed without any supper. M

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OPENING SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Uni 4) Although last year's original didn't appeal to Holmesian purists, Guy Ritchie's irreverently revved-up version of the Victorian sleuth and his long-suffering sidekick was more than entertaining enough to merit a sequel. Starring Robert Downey and Jude Law. Starts Fri. MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL -(Capitol/ SilverCity) Tom Cruise is back for a fourth outing with this uneven but undeniably turbo-charged series featuring killer spies and amazing stunts. With Tom Wilkinson and Ving Rhames. TAKE SHELTER -(Caprice) There is Oscar buzz for this challenging drama about a young man (Michael Shannon, Revolutionary Road) who is plagued by apocalyptic visions that could be omens but may also be indications of a madness threatening his wife and family. Starts Fri. YOUNG ADULT -(Odeon) Charlize Theron plays a recently divorced writer who returns to her small town desperate to rekindle a romance with her high school sweetie (Patrick Wilson) -- too bad he's married and has kids. This black comedy starts Fri. ALVIN & THE THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIP–WRECKED -(SilverCity/Uni 4) Those helium-voiced rodents are back to bring their special brand of Christmas joy to children (if not their parents). Starts Fri.

CONTINUING ++++ J. EDGAR -(Caprice) Clint Eastwood directs Leonardo DiCaprio in a balanced and compelling portrait of the controversial head of the FBI whose many peccadilloes included lackmailing his political enemies . . . and dressing in women's clothing.

++½ ARTHUR CHRISTMAS -(Capitol/SilverCity/Westshore) Heavy is the hand directing this surprisingly charmless and misguided animated fable about an overly-high tech Santa's Workshop and the chaos that results when one young girl's present is overlooked on Christmas Eve. With the vocal talents of James McAvoy, Bill Nighy and Jim Broadbent. +++ THE DESCENDANTS -(Odeon) The newest film from Alexander Payne (About Schmidt, Sideways) stars George Clooney as a wealthy man who has to rebuild relationships with his daughters after his wife has a terrible accident. Although episodic and digressive, this is an affecting drama. THE GUARD -(Caprice) The great Brendan Gleeson (In Bruges) stars in a comedic crime-thriller about an outspoken Irish cop who gets teamed with an uptight FBI agent to track down an international drugsmuggling ring. With Don Cheadle and Mark Strong. ++ HAPPY FEET TWO -(Westshore/Uni 4) Those dancing penguins are back, in a bombastic and poorly plotted sequel that will only appeal to those who enjoy being bludgeoned by cuteness. Featuring the vocal talents of Elijah Wood and Robin Williams. ++++ HUGO -(Odeon/SilverCity/ Westshore) Although Martin Scorsese isn't exactly known as a child-friendly filmmaker he has been getting well-deserved raves for this beguiling tale of a 1930s Paris orphan who lives in the walls of a train station and gets involved with a legendary filmmaker from the earliest days of cinema. The great cast includes Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen and Christopher Lee. ++½ IMMORTALS -(Caprice) Although not one of the myths taught in school, this account of a mortal chosen by Zeus to defeat a ruthless king out to find a rare weapon and destroy all of Greece has visual dazzle and a moronic plot. And a villainous Mickey Rourke has lots of pretty scenery to chew.

JACK AND JILL -(Caprice) For those few of you who just can't get enough Adam Sandler, in this universally despised comedy he plays both a normal guy and also the guy's identical twin sister -- a passiveaggressive nightmare who is coming over for the holidays. Caveat emptor! ++++ MARGIN CALL -(Uni 4) This compelling financial thriller portrays the meltdown of an investment bank during the early stages of the global economic crisis in 2008. A smart script and strong performances by the likes of Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons and Stanley Tucci make this one a must-see. ++½ MELANCHOLIA -(Odeon) Kirsten Dunst won top acting honours at Cannes for her portrayal of a deeply depressed bride confronting global apocalypse, in yet another beautiful and enigmatic art film from controversial Danish director Lars von Trier (Dancer In The Dark, Dogville). Note: leaves Tues., Dec. 20. +++ THE MUPPETS -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Westshore) Miss Piggy, Kermit et al. make a perky return to the silver screen in a musical extravaganza chronicling efforts to save their beloved theatre from the schemes of a greedy oil baron. All the current Muppet mania seems a bit unmerited, but this is a cute exercise in happy-making nostalgia. +++½ MY WEEK WITH MARILYN -(Odeon) The twice Oscar-nominated Michelle Williams does a great job playing über-sex symbol Marilyn Monroe in this factbased memoir based on Monroe's troubled film shoot of The Prince and the Showgirl in England in the 1950s. Kenneth Branagh costars in the role of Laurence Olivier. This engaging, note-perfect movie will delight film fans and entertain everyone. +++½ PUSS IN BOOTS -(Caprice) The endearing feline furball from Shrek gets his own swashbuckling prequel, in a witty and entirely delightful piece of animation. Featuring the vocal talents of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis.

+ NEW YEAR'S EVE -(Capitol/ SilverCity/Uni 4/Westshore). A variety of couples and singles cavort and stumble through New Year's, in one of those over-stuffed feel-good flicks where storylines intertwine like garlands of good cheer. This appalling dreck is courtesy of Garry Marshall (Valentine's Day), who keeps finding new ways to give schmaltz a bad name. ++ THE SITTER -(SilverCity/ Westshore) Twisted funnyman Jonah Hill (Knocked Up) plays a slacker college student who gets drafted as a reluctant babysitter, then takes his three misbehaving charges for an unexpectedly wild night on the town. Only if you're desperate. See review. ++ TOWER HEIST -(Caprice) When some hard-working folk are ripped off by a slick multi-millionaire's Ponzi scheme, they join forces with a sneaky ex-con to help them steal their money back. This criminally insipid comedy stars Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy and Alan Alda. ++ THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN, PART 1 -(Capitol/SilverCity/Westshore) A wedding and a dangerous pregnancy provide some much-needed excitement for this increasingly vapid vampire soap opera that has bewitched tweens (and older viewers who should know better). +++ THE WAY -(Odeon) Emilio Estevez directs Martin Sheen (a.k.a. dear old dad) in an engaging examination of spirituality as an unlikely group of people befriend each other while walking a centuriesold pilgrim route in northern Spain. Note: leaves Tues., Dec. 20.

LEAVING THURS. ++ THE THREE MUSKETEERS -(Caprice) ++ A VERY HAROLD & KUMAR CHRISTMAS -(SilverCity)

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MUSIC, EVENTS, ARTS AND CULTURE CALENDAR GIGS THURS. DEC. 15 THE SWELL - Anna Jacquet and friends perform. 7pm at the well. Free. TOM VICKERY TRIO - Jazz jam. 8pm at Herman's. $8. BIG WORM - Unafraid of the early bird. With Anger and Ebola Soulja. 10pm at Monty's. $15. ISOBEL TRIGGER - Indie pop. With Handsome Distraction and Emily Spiller. 10pm at Logan's. $10.

FRI. DEC. 16 VIC HIGH R&B BAND - Christmas show. 8pm at Hermann's. $8. NUGHTY & NICE CHRISTMAS BALL - With Honeyloaf, sweetest of the loaves. 9pm at the Cambie. $7. RAINSHADOW AL - Eleventh annual Mustard Seed Food Bank benefit. With Canadian Beauty, MD Wren and the Sick Kids. 9pm at Logan's. $10.

SUN. DEC. 18 THE BELOVED - A fresh and diverse selection of choral works celebrating adoration in all its forms. 3pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (680 Courtney). By donation. 250-385-2044, ensemblelaude.org.

MON. DEC. 19 PINNACLE BRASS - CD launch concert for The Earth Shall Ring! 7pm at the Church of St. John the Divine (1611 Quadra). $20/$5 students & seniors. pinnaclebrass@gmail.com.

ONGOING VICTORIA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY A seasonal potluck and dance featuring the Sarah Tradewell Band. SUNDAY 7:30pm at Norway House (1110 Hillside). $5. victoriafolkmusic. ca.

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FRI. DEC. 16

FALL IN ARCHAEA - With Take The Earth Beneath Us, Villians, Two Years and Counting and Measureless. 6pm at the Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group (1240 Gladstone). $7/$10. PAUL BLACK - Blues rock. 8pm at Upper Deck. Free. THE CHANTRELLES - Mushrooms never sounded so good! With The Top Men. 9pm at the Cambie. $7. REAVER - Industrial goth. Don't fear the Reaver? With Kumatica and Atrous Leviathan. 9pm at Logan's. $10.

MUMMERS MASQUE - A rollicking, fun Christmas story for everyone. FRIDAY 7:30, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2:30pm at St. Ann's Academy (835 Humboldt). $34. 1-888-717-6121. A MISTLETOE WISH - A Christmas romantic comedy of errors with puppets and audience sing-a-longs. FRIDAY & SATURDAY 8pm at Merlin's Sun Home Theatre (1983 Fairfield). $15. 250-598-7488. NAUGHTY BUT NICE PEEPSHOW - Get into the Christmas spirit with the ladies of the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue. 8:30pm at the Metro Studio (1411 Quadra). $22/$25. cheesecakeburlesque.com.

SUN. DEC. 18 DIXIELAND EXPRESS - New Orleans dixieland. 8pm at Hermann's. $12.

TUES. DEC. 20 VICTORIA HOSPICE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Enjoy an evening of country hits and Christmas classics in this multi-artist acoustic concert featuring Duane Steele, Jake Mathews, Samantha King, Gary Fjellgaard and Pear. 7pm at the Upstairs Cabaret. $30. LONG & MCQUADE HOLIDAY THROWDOWN - Proceeds support the Childrens' Hospital Music Therapy Program. With The Shorty Parker Band, Men Against the Sea, Coco Jafro and the Harbour Sound. 9pm at Lucky. $10.

SAT. DEC. 17 RATED XMAS:STOCKINGS, PASTIES AND MISTLETOE - Performances by Silk E Gunz, Mandy Lushious, Pepper Minx, Betty Barracuda, Cherry Poppins, Grayson Walker, Passion and Performance and Miss Kitty Monroe. 8pm at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). $20. 250-380-1280.

CAROL SING-ALONG - With soloist and violin performances. Noon-1pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (680 Courtney). Free. 250-384-5734 PAUL O'BRIEN - CD Launch for Live in Germany. 7:30pm in the Copeland Theatre, St. Michael's University School (3400 Richmond). $20. paulobrien.ca.

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WED. DEC. 21

KEHX - Electro-house. With Twisted and Sub-City. 10pm at Hush. $5.

CONCERTS THURS. DEC. 15

THREE LARGE ENSEMBLES Featuring a guitar orchestra, cello orchestra and flute choir. 7:30pm at Alix Goolden Hall (907 Pandora). By donation. 250-386-5311.

SAT. DEC. 17 FIGGY PUDDING CAROLLING COMPETITION - Celebrate the holiday season with festive carollers on downtown street corners 1-4pm. Awards ceremony and sing-along 3:15pm in Bastion Square. Free, non-perishable food donations appreciated. victoria.ca/figgypudding. CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE - Doug Hensley plays Renaissance lute SATURDAY 1:30pm. Sweet Ginger performs Celtic bluegrass SUNDAY 11:30am, followed by Monique Fink on Cello at 1:30pm. $14/$13 seniors/$9 students/$5 children 6-12 years. thecastle.ca. TIDINGS - Featuring Allison Crowe with special guests Hayley Walker and Billie Woods. 8pm at Fairfield United Church (1303 Fairfield). $22/$1. allisoncrowe.com. CHRISTMAS WITH ASHLEY MACISAAC - One of the most celebrated Canadian roots musicians performs fiddle in that hard-nosed, traditional Cape-Breton style. 8pm at the Royal Theatre (803 Broughton). $36-$56 . 250-386-6121. A BAROQUE CHRISTMAS Baroque music for the Christmas season. 8pm at Alix Goolden Hall (907 Pandora). $27/$20 EMSI members/$24 students & seniors. 250-882-5058.

WORDS THURS. DEC. 15 VIC SLAM INDIES - Eight of Victoria's top spoken word poets will compete in four rounds of poetry for more than $200 in prize money and a spot on the national stage. 8pm at Cabin 12 (607 Pandora). $5. 250-590-1500.

SUN. DEC. 18 FRAMING THE GARDEN - Book launch for a celebration of the arts in Victoria, Framing the Garden: Reflections of Victoria, a volume of poets and artists reflecting each other's work in their own art. 2-4 at the Martin Batchelor Gallery (712 Cormorant). Free. 250-385-3378.

ONGOING VICTORIA ANARCHIST READING CIRCLE - Discuss the latest in anarchist reading. TUESDAYS 7pm at Camas Books (2590 Quadra). Free. 250-381-0585. TRIVIA PUB QUIZ - General knowledge, guess the song, who said it, (or our variation) who tweeted it! Free. TUESDAYS 8pm at Felicita's (UVic). 250-721-8626. OPEN MIC - Poetry night. WEDNESDAYS 7-9pm at The Well (821 Fort). Free.

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SUN. DEC. 18 ASMIRA'S SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL BELLYDANCE CHRISTMAS RECITAL - Asmira's students perform to a variety of Middle Eastern music and theatre. 7:30pm at the Metro Studio (1411 Quadra). $16. 250-3801560, asmiradance.com. A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Performed by Clayton Jevne and Sandra Ritter, A Christmas Carol succeeds in capturing the intimacy and poignancy of a story written to delight and inspire. SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY 8pm, matinees SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY 2pm. To Dec. 24 at the Emily Carr House (207 Government). $15/$12 students & seniors/$10 children under 16. 250-383-5843, theatreinconnu.com. COMEDY SHOWDOWN - Come and vote for your favorite stand-up comedian. The winner walks away with a handful of prizes including $50 cash! Hosted by Wes Lord. 8pm at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). $10. 250-380-1280.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL - A Charles Dickens' classic, performed as a oneman show by Jason Stevens. FRIDAY, WEDNESDAY, Dec. 23 & 28, 7pm at Craigdarroch Castle (1050 Joan). $20/$15. thecastle.ca. SIN CITY IMPROV: CARNIES - A depression-era traveling sideshow full of shenanigans. An improvised play over 24 episodes. Last chance. TUESDAY 8pm at Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). $15/$12. sincityimprov.com. JITTERS - A delicious backstage comedy about life in the theatre. THURSDAY 8pm & SUNDAY 2pm at the Belfry Theatre (1291 Gladstone). $23/$17. belfry.bc.ca.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND - The familiar tale of Alice’s adventures through Wonderland with the White Rabbit as her guide is stretched and twisted to create surprises and hilarity zanier than the maddest tea party imaginable in this traditional panto version of Alice in Wonderland. 8pm at St. Luke's Church Hall (3821 Cedar Hill Cross). $15/$13 students & seniors/$5 children under 5. 250370-1291.

ONGOING A DAY IN THE DEATH OF JOE EGG - A hilarious and disturbing story of a couple trying to cope with life that has been defined by their daughter’s severe disability. THURSDAY-SATURDAY 8pm, matinee SATURDAY 2pm. To SATURDAY at the Little Fernwood Hall (1923 Fernwood). $16/$12. theatreinconnu.com. ROBIN HOOD - A traditional pantomime. FRIDAY & SATURDAY 7:30pm, SUNDAY 2pm at The Berwick Theatre (4680 Elk Lake). $15. peninsulaplayers.bc.ca. WHITE CHRISTMAS - Former WW2 GI's Bob Wallace and Phil Davis team up to become a top song-and-dance act. They meet Betty and Judy, a pair of sisters with a similar act, and travel to Vermont to find their former commander owns the lodge at which they are performing. Antics ensue. THURSDAY-SATURDAY 8pm, matinee SUNDAY 2pm at McPherson Playhouse (#3 Centennial Square). $24. 1-888-717-6121.

THURS. DEC. 15 FIFTY FIFTY ARTS COLLECTIVE Analog Eco Exhibit, exhibition of pop art iconography by Albert Joaquin. Opening reception 7-10pm. To Dec. 29. at 2516 Douglas. See page 17. ABSOLUTE UNDERGROUND GALLERY - XXX-mas Artshow, exhibition of work featuring Handsome Jeff, Alexandra Zaiser, Trust 666 and more. Opening reception 6-11pm. To Jan. 1 at 1215 Government.

FRI. DEC. 16 STUDIO GALLERY - Paintings 2011, exhibition of work by Bill Porteous. Opening reception 6-10pm. To SUNDAY at 2960A Jutland. VICTORIA COLLEGE OF ART - The Proof is in the Pudding, exhibition and sale of students' artwork. Opening reception 7-10pm. To SATURDAY at 1625 Bank. THE SCULPTURE STUDIO - The Winter Show, featuring Gabriele Vicari, Mark Heine, David Hunwick, and Lee Mahavolic. Opening reception 7-9pm. To Sunday at 211 Harbour Road.

ONGOING DELUGE GALLERY - Surface To Air, exhibition featuring the work of 11 young international artists. To SATURDAY at 636 Yates.

XCHANGES GALLERY - Winter Exhibition 2011, exhibition of work by Xchanges members. To SUNDAY at 2333 Government. OLIO ARTISTS & WORKERS COOPERATIVE - Retinal Circus, exhibition of work by Bob Masse. To SUNDAY at 614 1/2 Fisgard. GOWARD HOUSE - Exhibition of Chinese brush paintings by the Studio of Harmonious Endeavours. To Dec. 23 at 2495 Arbutus. VIEW ART GALLERY - The Toy Show, group exhibition of gallery and guest artist/toy-makers. Featuring artist GJ Pearson, his kinetic sculpture and creative toys. To Dec. 24 at 104-860 View. POLYCHROME FINE ARTS Monkey Island, exhibition of paintings by Thomas Anfield. To Dec. 24 at 1113 Fort. AVENUE GALLERY - Exhibition of works by Kathryn Amisson, Linzy Arnott, Blu Smith, Ron Parker. To Dec. 24 at 2184 Oak Bay. MARTIN BATCHELOR GALLERY - Recent paintings by Suzanne Bessette. To December 24 at 712 Cormorant. WEST END GALLERY - The Winter Collection, exhibition of festive and eclectic work featuring new paintings from West End Gallery artists. To Dec. 30 at 1203 Broad. SHE SAID GALLERY - Christmas Paintings, exhibition of work by Deryk Houston. To Dec. 31 at 2000 Fernwood. OUT OF THE MIST GALLERY 19th & 20th Century Haida Jewelry, exhibition of work from anonymous artists to John Cross and Bill Reid. To Dec. 31 at 740 Douglas. MERCURIO GALLERY - Silver, Gold & Stones, an exhibition and sale of jewelry by Stuart Duncan. To Dec. 31 at 4357 Metchosin. LITTLE FERNWOOD GALLERY - 3 For the Road, exhibition of work from Open Studio, Youth Art Surge and the Head Injury Society. To Jan. 1 at 1923 Fernwood. EMERGING ART GALLERY - CoLABoration, exhibition of collaborative work. To Jan. 1 at 977 A Fort. ECLECTIC GALLERY - Small Works, exhibition of work by twelve Victoria artists. To Jan. 7 at 2170 Oak Bay. SOOKE HARBOUR HOUSE Collective of One, exhibition of work by Malcolm Barker. To Jan. 28 at 1528 Whiffen Spit. MALTWOOD PRINTS AND DRAWINGS GALLERY - Images Of Internment, exhibition of paintings by Henry Shimizu. To Feb. 2 at the McPherson Library (UVic). ART GALLERY OF GREATER VICTORIA -Small Works Show & Sale, to Jan. 1. Asian Ceramics from Ancient Shipwrecks, a collection of ceramics yielded from shipwrecks dating from the 15th to 19th centuries, to Jan. 2. Collected Resonance, exhibition of work by Shelly Bahl, Sarindar Dhaliwal and Farheen Haq., to Jan. 8. Promising Objects, an evolving project corresponding with MacTaggart's interest in inventors and artists and their respective quests to devise solutions to problems and ideas, to Jan. 15. On the Edge of Nowhere by Emily Carr, semipermanent. All shows at 1040 Moss. GALLERY 1580 - Abstracted 2011, exhibition of work by Marjorie Allen, Victoria Clark, Maggie Cole, Lynda Dickson, Bonnie Kreye and more. To Jan. 3 at 1580 Cook.

LEGACY GALLERY - The Emergence of Architectural Modernism II: UVic and the Victoria Regional Aesthetic in the late 1950s and 60s. To Feb. 26 at 630 Yates.

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WED. DEC. 21 COMMITTEE TO END HOMELESSNESS - A candlelight ceremony to honour those on the street who have died in the last year. 4:30pm at the Whale Wall between Pandora and Johnson. Free. 250480-4854.

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SAT. DEC. 17 HOLIDAY SATURDAYS - Live Christmas carols, crafts and seasonal treats. 10:30am at Tumblebums (133735 Goldstream). $4-$8. tumblebums. com. RED UMBRELLA RALLY - Sex workers and their allies march to the Legislature building to protest laws and unjust policing that prevent sex workers from reporting violence. Wear red and bring a red umbrella. Noon at Government and Discovery. Free. 250-891-1942. MAGIC AFLOAT - Only a frozen pond will stop the Victoria Model Shipbuilding Society from parading their lighted model ships. 5pm at Harrison Pond (Dallas and Government). Free. 250-385-9552.

TUES. DEC. 20 OUR PLACE CHRISTMAS MEAL - The Our Place Society will serve approximately 1200 people a festive turkey dinner with all the trimmings. 11:30am-5pm at the Our Place Society Dining Room (919 Pandora). Free.

THE VERSATILE GROUP - All artists of any genre are invited to share their ideas, work and successes. FRIDAYS 2-4pm at The Moka House, Shoal Point (16 Dallas). Free. 778-433-0537. FATHER CHRISTMAS - Visit with Father Christmas. SATURDAY & MONDAYS-THURSDAYS 11:30am4:30pm to Dec. 24 in the Old Town Exhibit of the Royal BC Museum (675 Belleville). $10-$15. royalbcmuseum. bc.ca. VICTORIA FLEA MARKET - Offering a huge assortment of interesting things. SUNDAYS 9am-2pm at the DaVinci Centre. $2/free after 1pm. 250-381-5033. WEEKLY WINTER MARKET Ongoing weekly Sunday market featuring vendors with handcrafted funky accessories and hair accent pieces, one of a kind festival style apparel, vintage clothing, storytelling, live entertainment, a kids zone and more. SUNDAYS noon-5pm at The Well (821 Fort). Free.

BOARD GAMES NIGHT - Scrabble and more! SUNDAY 5:30pm at the Superior (106 Superior). Free. 250380-9515. SCRABBLE NIGHT - Bring a board game and a friend, or play on the in-house boards and find an opponent there. TUESDAYS 6:30-9pm at James Bay Coffee & Books. Free. 250-386-4700. BEAR WEAR - Visit some fashionable teddy bears. Proceeds support the Queen Alexandra School Age Program. To Jan. 3 at the Hotel Grand Pacific (463 Belleville). Free. jane.bowers@viha.ca.

DANCE FRI. DEC. 16 SWING CITY - East coast swing lesson followed by dance. 8pm at the Edelweiss Hall (108 Niagra). $10/$8 students. 250-744-3666. CLUB SALSA - Lesson with Bernard followed by dancing to Latin beats by DJ Ramesh and Havana Mombo. 8:30pm at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad). $10. 1415broad.ca.

Capital Regional District Watch for Grant Program Deadlines in 2012 Project Grants provide funding for organizations whose primary mandate is in the arts. IDEA Grants provide funding for non-arts mandated organizations for arts programming. PROJECT GRANTS – Friday, January 13, 2012 IDEA GRANTS – Thursday, March 1, 2012 For details please visit: www.crd.bc.ca/arts CRD Arts Development Service 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R7 T: 250.360.3215 artsdevelopment@crd.bc.ca

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about these topics, or you might just be cleaning up ticularly energetic holiold paperwork. (What day season because fiery fun!) Nevertheless, you Mars is holding one note actually have the energy (think Ravel’s Bolero), to do this now, so do it. which means a strong focus of energy You’ll love yourself later at the same level and in the same for getting it done. (Kissplace is being constantly maintained kiss, hug-hug.) in different ways in the lives of all of us. (Gasp!) Obviously, this can be fantastically good, or totally bewilderCANCER ing. However, Mars is just energy. So GEORGIA JUNE 21-JULY 22 we’re all rather super energized in an NICOLS You’re going to need unusual way. Its positive expression more sleep in the next will give wonderful experiences to six weeks, just accept many people in family or social situations. this. In fact, don’t just accept this, respect Its negative expression can be handled with your need for it. Get more sleep! The Sun is patience, tolerance and self-discipline. After now as far away from your sign as it gets all all, don’t they always say if you want a place year and the Sun is your source of energy. in the Sun, you’ve got to expect a few blisDo the math. However, this opposition of the ters? Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah Sun also brings up another matter, namely, and Joyous Holidays to everyone! heavy-duty focus on partnerships and close

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ARIES MARCH 21-APRIL 19 Heads up! The Sun will be at high noon in your chart for the next six weeks and this is the only time all year this happens. This has the effect of casting a spotlight on you, making bosses, parents and VIPs notice you more than usual. Furthermore, this is definitely great lighting! (“You look mahvelous dahling, mahvelous.”) Because of this, you will be asked to take on increased responsibilities for something. Fear not, you won’t have to be a super action hero to handle it. Ironically, it will require nothing special! Therefore, say “Yes!” Meanwhile, in the depths of your book-lined-leather-furniture-with-Aubusson-rug den (whaaat?), give thought to your life direction in general. Do you know where you’re headed?

TAURUS APRIL 20-MAY 20 You’ve got the travel bug. (Forgive me, this current bedbug infestation is scary, isn’t it?) Nevertheless, you intend to travel because you want to broaden your horizons. You want to grab more of life. If you can’t travel, you’ll read and watch documentaries of exciting places. You’re hungry to learn more and you’re also hungry for adventure. Think of the joys of eating scrumptious, exotic foods yet to be discovered. Do make this happen because you want to take a vacation! You want some fun! Add a dash of romance and sprinkling of flirtation and you’re set. You must give yourself a treat like this in the next month (or longer).

GEMINI MAY 21-JUNE 20 In the next six weeks, you will feel much more passionately intense than usual. Yes, this passion will apply where you might hope. (Two guesses.) But not only will you feel highly sexed, you’ll feel passionate about practically everything! In addition to your recreational stimulation, you’ll also focus on dull, boring, red-tape material connected with insurance, inheritances, wills, taxes and shared property. You can’t avoid this. You might have to enter into discussions

friendships. (Oh yeah.) Observe yourself in these relationships (carry a mirror at all times) to see your style. You’ve been coming on a little heavy lately, haven’t you? Are people raising their hands in front of their face? (That’s always a good clue.) Gently, dear Cancer, gently. (Don’t get your belly in a rash.)

LEO JULY 23-AUG 22 Suddenly, you’re running around with an outboard motor on your ass. You’re on this big kick to turn over a new leaf and get organized. You want your home cleaned, you want your workplace cleaned, you want your car cleaned, you want your closet colour-coded and smelling great. (Yes, this includes finding the closet floor.) What’s up? For many, it means company’s coming. You like to entertain in style and you certainly like to look like you have your act together (even if you don’t). One does have a reputation to keep up. But actually, you just have the urge now to be efficient, effective and productive. Good luck!

VIRGO AUG 23-SEPT 22 You have a fabulous month ahead! You’re high energy because fiery Mars is in your sign. (Say no more!) In addition, other planetary configurations are encouraging love affairs, romance, and all kinds of fun, social diversions. You couldn’t pick a better time for a vacation. Slip away somewhere if even for a weekend or a few days. Your month ahead is also a great time for sports, the arts and playful activities with children. Enjoy movies, the theatre, parties and schmoozing with everyone! Essentially, an explanation for why this is a wonderful combination is (a) you have the motivation to have a lot of fun (b) you have the opportunity to have a lot of fun, and (c) you have the energy to actually do it!

LIBRA SEPT 23-OCT 22 Without question, your focus turns to home, family and your private life. (Bake those cookies. Easier yet – buy quality dark chocolates.) Invite the gang over. If you put

out fresh flowers you don’t have to dust. Theatre is really just smoke and mirrors. Family relationships, especially with a parent, will be lively and dynamic. Something hidden, behind-the-scenes is present but no worries. It is what it is. Enjoy good times with loved ones. And while the place is looking so good, entertain everyone you know! They might bring the cookies! It’s much easier to entertain back-to-back because everything is set up. (You know what I mean.)

SCORPIO OCT 3-NOV 21 The next six weeks are going to be busy because the tempo of your days is accelerating! You’re doing the white rabbit routine: “I’m late! I’m late, for a very important date!” Just accept the fact that life will be hairy because of your jam-packed schedule, including short trips, mucho errands, and running around talking to everyone. But you will love it! The air has more electricity and you feel alive! Group activities are particularly boisterous (but do watch out for heavy-duty competition that could become fractious). You love meeting new people and picking up tidbits of gossip. “Really? Last week?”

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While everyone around you is running around madly socializing, by contrast, you are seeking sane, soothing shelter. (With or without alliteration.) There’s only so much insanity a person can handle. Plus, privately, your sexual energy is very high now. This means you want privacy for lots of reasons! Play it low-key. Work alone or behind the scenes because this is the perfect time of year for you to plan what you want your new year (birthday to birthday) to be all about. Be specific about what you want to achieve next year. The more specific you are about your goals, the more likely they will materialize. (But you know this.)

You’re facing a social whirlwind ahead for the next six weeks. Accept all invitations. Everyone wants to see your face. Not only will you enjoy the company of friends, you’ll also be very involved in clubs, groups and organizations. The month ahead is a wonderful time to share your hopes and dreams for the future with others because their feedback will definitely help you. With Mars opposite your sign, you are a bit impatient with others. (Oh yes, you are.) Use this very social month to smooth over troubled waters. Pick up the tab for lunch. Give someone flowers. Remind them how truly caring and thoughtful you really are. (Works every time.)

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SAGITTARIUS NOV 22-DEC 21 Money, money, money! You’re thinking a lot about cash flow, how to earn money, and how to earn even more money. That’s because you have ambitious plans! And when you have big ideas (and when does a Sagittarius not have big ideas?) you need money! Fortunately, you have lots of moneymaking ideas right now. (Clever you.) Make an effort to stay on top of your scene: watch your cash flow, be aware of your assets, liabilities and even your possessions and how you might possibly turn something into some folding green stuff. On a more serious note (money isn’t everything) you’re thinking about your values in life. You want to know what you can do with all that money.

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CAPRICORN DEC 22-JAN 19 Once again, the Sun has returned to your sign where it will stay for the next month recharging your batteries for the rest of the year. Yay me! This is a glorious opportunity for you because it attracts people and favourable circumstances to you. Quite obviously, you want to make the most of this because you feel high-energy, witty and quite dazzling! (This year is, after all, your hour, n’est pas? In fact, you’re in for a long, fabulous run.) Continue to make travel plans. (Have you even unpacked your bags from the last trip?) School plans look exciting. Explore opportunities in the media, publishing, medicine and the law. So many choices. Tra-la, tra-la, it is to laugh.

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CRIDGE TRANSITION HOUSE Looking for female volunteers to drive women to appointments, take them apartment hunting, spend time with children letting them know they are valued and cared about, fill the house with delicious smells of baking and help out with dozens of other tasks and errands. 250-479-3963. ANIMAL LOVERS - Greater Victoria Animal Crusaders needs volunteers to foster strays, answer phones, assist with transportation and trap feral cats. info@animalcrusaders.ca, 250-474-5581. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - To drive cancer patients to medical appointments. Contact the Canadian Cancer Society at 250-414-4253 or visit us online at cancervolunteer.ca. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer with Victoria Riding for the Disabled Association. No experience necessary. 16+. MONDAY-THURSDAY mornings and TUESDAY-THURSDAY afternoons. 778-426-0506, vrda@ shaw.ca.

SPIRITUAL SAT. DEC. 17 EVENING SATSANG CELEBRATION - Chanting, live music, sufi poetry readings, carols, dancing and silence. Registration required. 7-9pm at 1950 Ferndale. $10. MeetingsinBeing.org

WED. DEC. 21 ASTROLOGY AND TAROT WORKSHOPS - LILITH: Wild Woman, instinctual female power. Registration required. 3-5:30pm or 7-9:30pm at 429 Vancouver. $20 for first timers. 250-381-4299.

ONGOING LEARN TO MEDITATE - Learn mantra meditation. THURSDAYS 4:305:15pm in the Interfaith Chapel (UVic). Free. 250-721-8338 DHARMA TEACHINGS - With Resident Lama Jhampa Tenzin. THURSDAYS 7-9pm at the Victoria Dharma Centre (3371 Maplewood). By donation. 250-385-4828. MEDITATION - Emotional freedom technique and insight meditation. THURSDAYS 7-9pm at Unity Church of Victoria (838 Pandora). By donation. 250-382-1613. SAHAJ MARG MEDITATION INTRODUCTORY TALKS - A heart-centred meditation practiced worldwide for real change from the inside out. Call for details. SATURDAYS 11am-1pm. Free. 250595-4732 the. BUDDHIST COMMUNITY SITS Silent meditation followed by taped Dharma talks and discussion. SUNDAYS 7-9pm at Lynn Wylie Yoga Studio (202-1600 Bay). By donation. 250-380-6383. A COURSE IN MIRACLES - Unite the light in you. In-depth study group. MONDAYS 7-9pm at James Bay New Horizons (234 Menzies). $2. 250-220-9797.

WAY OF MASTERY - Taking you from sleep to wakefulness, from illusion to reality. Reminding you of who you are. WEDNESDAYS 7-9:30pm at 415-200 Dallas. By donation. 250920-0948. ZEN MEDITATION - Learn Zen mediation. TUESDAYS 7-8pm in the Interfaith Chapel (UVic). Free. 250721-8338. DROP-In Meditation - Includes guided meditation, practical instruction and discussion. MONDAYS 7-8:30pm and WEDNESDAYS 10-11:30 am at Bodhichitta Buddhist Centre (2020A Douglas). WEDNESDAYS 7-8:30pm at Fairfield United Church (1303 Fairfield). THURSDAYS 7-8:30pm James Bay United Church (511 Michigan). 250-592-7164, meditateinvictoria.org.

ACTIVE THURS. DEC. 15 COMMUNITY STUDY GATHERING Meditation followed by dharma talk and discussion time. 6:30pm at Moksha Yoga Victoria (1088 Fort). Free. info@mokshayogavictoria. com.

FRI. DEC. 16 WALKSMART - The last morning walk of the year. Walks resume Jan. 3. FRIDAY 8:45am at the Royal Oak McDonalds (4410 West Saanich). 250-479-4087, walksmartvictoria@ shaw.ca.

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