December in qathet

Thursday, December 1

World AIDS Day

Saturday, December 3

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Tuesday, December 6

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Thursday, December 8

Full Moon

Saturday, December 10

Human Rights Day

To December 10

16 Day of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Led by qathet Safe. Visit the Shoe Memorial at the Library and Town Centre Mall display. Cash donations can be made to qathetsafe.ca.

Tuesday, December 13

Geminids Meteor Shower Peak

Best viewing after midnight. Up to 120 multi-coloured meteors at the peak.

Light a candle in memory of your child

7pm, Hospice Society office, 4675 Ontario, Unit C. Join PR's Compassionate Friends group with a picture of your child - they may have died at any age, in any way. Light a candle in their memory.

Wedneday, December 21

Winter Solstice & Ursids Meteor Shower

First day of winter, Minor meteor shower, but with a new moon, the sky will be dark and the meteors visible.

Friday, December 23

Last day of school before Winter break

Back in session January 9.

New Moon

Dark skies make great star watching.

Sunday, December 25

Christmas Day

Saturday, December 31

New Year's Eve

Sunday, January 1

New Year's Day

January 13

Nominations close: Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

February 4

Chamber Awards banquet

6pm, Dwight Hall.