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Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly

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magine their surprise when they open their door to find a gorgeous plant, handmade wreath, artful centrepiece arrangement or a gourmet gift basket — from you! So thoughtful!

Visit the Oak Bay Flower Shop, right on the Avenue. They’ve got garlands, assorted greenery, berries and wreaths to deck your halls. They also sell individual floral and greenery stems so you can create your own holiday décor.

Oak Bay Flowers has an environmentally green point of view, and encourages everyone to bring

“These wonderful things are the things we remember all through our lives”

back their containers to reuse. They will create a new, fresh arrangement in your container to beautify your home for the holidays. Most of their Christmas plants, including poinsettias and wreaths, are purchased locally.

Still not sure what to send? Their gift certificates can be purchased in any amount, and can be used on any item in the store.

Oak Bay Flowers sends deliveries worldwide, with same day service in Greater Victoria.

~ inspired giving at Five Fields Fiel

across from Oak Bay High School

250.592.5611

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Think like Santa

DECOR ~ CANDLES ~ GIFTS TABLEWARE ~ FURNITURE

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FROM CHARLIE AND THE REST OF THE GANG — DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY!

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e all crave that “nailed it” moment when you give the perfect gift. Each year, this is the goal, but then we fall back onto old habits and buy the same gifts.

Follow a few of these easy tips and you will crush your Christmas list and still have plenty of time to bask in the glow of gratitude from your friends and relatives.

First, when it comes to gift giving, think like Santa — it all begins with the list.

As you write your list, don’t write gift ideas next to the names. Instead, jot a thought down about who they are as people, what hobbies they have, their likes, personality, i.e. Susie loves red, Harold mixes a mean cocktail, Becky bikes to work.

This method will juice the creative factor and make your list come alive.

Second — shop local. Not only does this support your community, but it is also a

SEE YOU in OAK BAY!

BRIGGS & STRATTON

Carlton House of Oak Bay Craft Fair Sat., Nov. 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Open to friends, family and neighbours.

No entrance fee. 2080 Oak Bay Ave. Phone: 250-595-1914 for details.

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ADVERTISING SPLIT BILLS We’re hosting a food drive for the Mustard Seed Oak Bay DH for Sothe at our Oak Bay Office, 2185 Theatre Lane.

6by December x 84 6th and you can be entered Bring your non-perishable items Bring your non-perishable items by December 6th and you can be entered to win two premium seats to Victoria Symphony’s Magic of the Holidays at the to win a holiday gift basket andCMYK, a $100 VISA gift,card.* Royal Theatre on December 14th (value $130). *Call for contest details 250.592.1042

fabulous escape from the craziness of big box shopping. Five Fields has creative “elves” ready to assist and ensure you cruise to Christmas in gift giving glory.

Five Fields has everything — from creative stocking stuffers to keepsake ornaments, plus exclusive, local and ethical brands.

They offer unique, one of a kind gifts — original art, interesting vintage finds and tons of ideas that will make any recipient swoon.

They can also come to the rescue. When time is short, call in your list and let them pull it together for you. Even easier, order the amazing gift baskets that are all ready to go!

Whether you have loads of time or precious little, Five Fields will make sure everyone on your list says, “Wow, how did you know?”

Five Fields Decor and Design 2070 Cadboro Bay Rd. Ph. 250-592-5611. fivefieldsdesign.com Photos by Silverlark Photography

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Independently Owned and Operated.

Oak Bay Christmas Festival Light Up Sun., Nov. 24, 2 to 5 p.m.

Oak Bay Village, 2100 to 2200 Oak Bay Ave. Every year, as the cooler, sea air sets in, and Oak Bay Village welcomes the oncoming holidays with a grand Light Up festival.

Family activities start at 2 p.m. with a bouncy castle, street games, craft stations and lighted trucks. Onstage entertainment begins at 3. Enjoy roasted chestnuts, Canada Post collecting letters to Santa, and thousands of lights on buildings, trees and lamp posts throughout the Village. Santa Claus arrives in style riding an Oak Bay Fire Truck to really get things started. oakbaytourism.com

Art on the Avenue Walk and Oak Bay Village Christmas Social Thur., Dec. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Oak Bay Village, Oak Bay Ave. Shops and galleries open for evening

browsing, tasting and welcoming of friends and neighbours for a bit of Oak Bay Village hospitality. Everyone is invited to visit the galleries and stroll the Avenue to enjoy the lights and decorated shops.

IEOA Lighted Truck Festival Saturday, Dec. 7, 5:45 to 8:30 p.m.

Oak Bay Village, Oak Bay Ave. The Island Equipment Owners Association (IEOA) Parade of Lighted Trucks, featuring over 80 brightly lit cement trucks, dump trucks and other heavy equipment, will drive through the Oak Bay Village at 6:30 p.m.

On now at the Eclectic Gallery Small Works for the Holiday Season Featuring Antonia Olak, Tony Bounsall, Lisa Hebden, Chris Alers, Heather Keenan, David Ladmore, Peter Loebel, Miles Lowry, Laurie Ladmore, Edith Looker, Jennifer McIntyre, Alanna Sparanese, Stephanie Harding, Sheila Watson, Wendy Oppelt, Angela McIntyre, Eduard Kajdasz, Susan Underwood, Krysia Gallien, Pat Martin Bates, Lynn Harnish, Karen Hately and many more.

Until 2020!

2170 Oak Bay Ave. Ph: 250-590-8095. eclecticgallery.ca

If you would like to showcase your business in this feature, contact: Paul Wiebe at: pwiebe@timescolonist.com or phone: 250-514-0437.

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Meet Briggs & Stratton and Associates

A dynamic trio of women realtors represent the luxury real estate brand — Sotheby’s International Realty

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THE WOMEN OF BRIGGS & STRATTON AND ASSOCIATES TEAM, REALTORS SOPHIA BRIGGS AND NANCY STRATTON.

otheby’s International Realty is one of the most recognized and respected luxury real estate brands in the world. The brand was founded in 1976 to provide a powerful marketing and referral program for the world’s most distinctive properties, and to connect them with the most prestigious clientele in the world.

The brand possesses a rich history, and their clients trust in the quality of the brand and the legacy.

The women of Briggs & Stratton and Associates team, realtors Sophia Briggs, Nancy Stratton and Rebecca Barritt recently opened their office in the heart of the affluent Oak Bay Village.

Main partner Sophia Briggs has been a realtor in Victoria since the age of 21. She grew up in Oak Bay and has come full circle back to her

roots, bringing with her a wealth of experience, knowledge and success.

Nancy Stratton began her Real Estate career in 2003, and has a strong background in business. When Nancy moved from Alberta to Victoria in 2013, NANCY STRATTON without skipping a beat, she teamed up with Sophia Briggs to create the top producing real estate team of Briggs & Stratton.

The ladies of Briggs & Stratton were excited to welcome their first associate, Rebecca Barritt, just last year. Rebecca has been with the Sotheby’s Brand since 2010, and was thrilled with the opportunity to join this growing team of successful women. The Briggs & Stratton and Associates team is a full service Real Estate collaborative and includes

mortgage broker Andrew Wade, and interior design expert Alexis Petrunia.

As a talented, professional and ambitious group of ladies, Briggs & Stratton and Associates are here to provide you with quality service and a smooth transaction period. Each having their own unique set of skills and experience, you can ensure all aspects of your business with them are properly curated and well executed.

Visit Sotheby’s International Realty’s new location at 2185 Theatre Lane in Oak Bay. You will feel instantly at home in the wide open, airy white space, and comfortable contemporary furnishings.

The Briggs & Stratton and Associates team looks forward to meeting you and welcoming you to their new home! strattonandbriggs.com

Community Scholarships at Glenlyon Norfolk House

Great Kids Wanted: Be your best.

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e whoever you want to be, and much more at Glenlyon Norfolk School — one of Western Canada’s leading IB World Continuum Schools.

We are proud to offer our GNS Community Scholarships, which provide up to $10,000 to new domestic grade 8 to 12 students.

The scholarships are renewable annually, provided each recipient meets or exceeds expectations in terms of contributions to the GNS community.

How to apply? Get creative!

We want to receive your best proposal for why you’d make a great GNS Community Scholar. Submit a 90-second video to present yourself

and show off your unique personality.

Make sure your submission answers: • Who you are, what grade you’re in and where you currently attend school; • What you enjoy most about school; and • How you’ll contribute to the GNS community.

Application for a Community Scholarship requires the applicant to submit the following to the Admissions office: • an application for admission indicating interest in the scholarship program. To access our online application, submit an inquiry form and specify that you would like to access the application form;

Meet your local hearing health practitioner Whether it is for the elene Finlayson, owner summer street market or of the NexGen the Christmas Festival, Hearing Oak Bay clinic Selene opens her doors and has been serving the invites people to stop in to community and its’ ask questions, get minor residents since 2012. While adjustments to their working in her family’s hearing aids, and enjoy a hearing clinics around cup of coffee and a treat Victoria, Selene has seen, first-hand, how improving SELENE FINLAYSON, OWNER OF while meeting the team.

NEXGEN HEARING, OAK BAY. Her goal is to help residents a client’s hearing makes a in the community feel welcome, difference in their everyday lives. This comfortable and at home. inspired her to enter the profession.

After two decades in the industry, She now has over 20 years of Selene’s favourite part of the job is experience under her belt, working as helping countless people to hear a Registered Hearing Instrument better, thereby improving their quality Practitioner. of life.

When people become concerned Concerned about your hearing about their hearing, they often have health? Stop by for a cup of coffee and similar questions: What is the process book a free hearing test today! involved with getting a hearing test?

NexGen Hearing Oak Bay What if I need hearing aids? How do I specializes in delivering, with passion, get started?

Selene and her team are available to an exceptional client experience that meets their hearing and provide answers, advice and start the communication needs, by providing initial consultation in a no-pressure superior products, services and value environment. They genuinely care with care and integrity. about improving people’s quality of NexGen Hearing Oak Bay life through better hearing.

2215 Oak Bay Ave. When not treating patients, Selene Phone: 250-598-9884. is an active member of the Oak Bay Nexgenhearing.com Business Improvement Association.

To apply or learn more about this exciting initiative, contact the GNS Admissions Office at: admissions@mygns.ca, or visit: mygns.ca/community-scholarships.

Good luck!

• copies of two report cards — the most recent year-end and most recent; • two letters of reference — one academic-based and one activitybased.

LOCAL ARTS & CRAFTS A showcase of unique, high quality, artisan crafted works of art.

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