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Esquimalt’s Celebration of Lights

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squimalt’s Celebration of Lights is a magical event for the whole family. Lights, music, food, Santa and it is FREE to the whole community.

The parade is on December 5 at 5 p.m. at Esquimalt and Canteen Road, continuing down Esquimalt Road to the Esquimalt Plaza.

Don’t forget to say hello to the jolly old fellow himself at the end, as Santa loves to wave to the crowd.

After the parade, there will be hot dogs by donation to the Esquimalt Lions, music by Lorraine Nygaard and local schools with Santa. More at esquimaltlights.ca

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We have a huge selection of stocking stuffers and great gift ideas!

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Advent and Christmas at Esquimalt United Church Nov. 28th Dec. 5th Dec. 12th Dec. 19th Dec. 24th Dec. 26th Jan. 2nd Jan. 9th

Advent 1 - Hope Advent 2 - Peace Advent 3 - Joy Advent 4 - Love Christmas Eve Service Christmas Service Second Sunday of Christmas Epiphany

10:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 7:00 P.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M.

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In person or email esquimaltunited@shaw.ca to attend by Zoom

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MLA, Esquimalt-Metchosin

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WINTER 2021 Dec 1 – Jan 3 Esquimalt Christmas Tree Village

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The Esquimalt Farmer’s Market annual holiday market is coming up!

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eaturing up to 90 local vendors, the EFM Holiday Market is an absolute fi xture and a true one stop shop for all your food, craft and gift shopping this holiday season. From jewelry, textiles, and soap to

gourmet sauces, preserves, and liquor vendors there is no better way to support local businesses!

Join us Sunday, November 21 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Esquimalt Recreation Center (527 Fraser St).

Entrance fee: FREE.

Museum

Photos with Santa On December 19, Santa is popping into the Esquimalt Recreation Centre for some photo opportunities again this year. Please bring your own camera or smartphone, and one of Santa’s helpers will be there to take the photo for you. Registration is not required, but donations for the Rainbow Kitchen are strongly encouraged. Info at Esquimalt.ca/events

The CFB Esquimalt Naval Military Museum is open to the public again.

Visitors can enjoy beautiful historic buildings, a very scenic location with spectacular views, and engaging exhibits and displays that are constantly changing and evolving.

Museum exhibits and displays are open M-F, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Experience the magic of the holidays at our Eighth Annual Christmas Tree Village. Join us as we transform the Esquimalt Recreation Centre atrium and the Archie Browning Sports Centre into holiday heavens teeming with twinkling lights and decorations for all tastes.

This event is open to local businesses, community groups and non-profit organizations, but space is limited so contact us early to secure your space. Info at Esquimalt.ca/events

Esquimalt Community Arts Hub Featuring 50 different artisans from Esquimalt and neighbouring cities, the Esquimalt Community Arts Hub will be creating a winter wonderland inside their arts centre for the fi rst three weeks of December.

From December 1–21, shop in a COVID-safe environment and fi nd holiday gifts, handmade products and unique artisanal fi nds. Visit ecah. ca/contact for location, hours and getting here.

Food Drive

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he Township of Esquimalt and its CUPE employees will be collecting food items from Esquimalt households as part of the 22nd Annual Esquimalt Christmas Food Drive.

The food drive is running until December 21 and is in support of Esquimalt Neighbourhood House, a multi-service social service agency that provides emergency meals for individuals and families in Esquimalt. How to participate: • Food donations can be dropped off Nov 24Dec 21 at Township of Esquimalt facilities during business hours.

• For residents, place nonperishable food items in bags labelled “Food Drive” and place alongside your garbage bins for pick up (south side: Dec 6-10; north side: Dec 13-17) • Details at Esquimalt.ca

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Subscribe at Esquimalt.ca/subscribe These Esquimalt events operate on the traditional territories of the Lək’wəŋən (Songhees) and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations.

Township Community Arts Council- Township Classics

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njoy Gwen and Friends as they perform works from Beethoven and Turnia. November 28, 7 p.m.

Details at townshiparts.org

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Salish Seaside Boutique features a selection of unique locally made gifts and high quality outerwear, including Gill, Helly Hansen and Pollen wool sweaters!

Come find a special gift for your loved ones this holiday season and shop local. Located at the Salish Seaside RV Haven at 445 Head Street.

We are proudly owned and operated by the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations.

250-590-5995

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