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Friday, December 23, 2011 COMMUNITY
Christmas for Kids campaign exceeds goal
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SANTA’S COMING
or the second year in a row, residents in District 69 helped the Society of Organized Services surpass its annual fundraising goal of $95,000 — and the donations are still rolling in. On Wednesday, the S.O.S. announced it had collected just over $97,000 in its Christmas is for Kids campaign. The money is used for their Toy Shop program, as well as for their year-long for slate of programs for the community. This aring t C a month is a big focus for the S.O.S., which Kids as also sees support from other community tm Chris groups and businesses, who raise toys and cash for the society. Events like Tigh-Na-Mara’s breakfast with Santa and the Silver Spurs Riding al: 0 Club’s Toy Ride, not to mention individual o G ,00 donations, all contribute to the valuable 5 services offered at the S.O.S. $9 It’s a good thing, too, as the need is on the rise in District 69, with more families taking advantage of the S.O.S. than last year. To learn more about the S.O.S. or to help out, call 250-248-2093.
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Aegis Fang at Rod and Gun Deck the halls and put the kids to bed tonight, there’s a party going down at the Rod and Gun this Christmas. Victoria rock trio Aegis Fang have been busy in Santa’s workshop, crafting a whole new pile of tasty jams.
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Students share Christmas dreams Grade 4 and 5 students at Qualicum Beach’s Arrowview Elementary School share with NEWS readers their ideas and thoughts about what the holiday means to them.
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