Sidney Events
Sleeping Beauty Dec. 22, 23 & 29 at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26, 27, 28 at 2 p.m.
A novel reworking of the classic fairytale of Sleeping Beauty tale can be found in this Christmas panto full of fun the whole family. Filled with humour, dancing, music and audience participation. At her christening, Princess Aurora is blessed by a group of fairies but cursed by a wicked fairy who was inadvertently left off the guest list. However, her life appears to be developing normally until her 17th birthday, when she pricks her finger and falls asleep for a hundred years. She is awakened by a young prince from nearby Langford (who is also the son of the wicked fairy) and who is expected to marry her – but there seems to be a snag. The local shopkeeper, her son and a young fairy try to help Aurora find a solution to the snag but the wicked fairy, aided by her henchmen, does her best to thwart their plans. Will she succeed or will good triumph? Adults $18.90; Senior/Student $16.80
Winspear Festival of Trees Until Tuesday, Jan. 2, 5 p.m.
The Winspear Festival of Trees will be open to the public from until Jan. 2. Visit the Centre and cast a vote for your favourite tree. With more than 20 beautiful and unique Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and community groups, it will be hard to choose just one. Donations of new unwrapped toys (ages 6 months - 16 years) for the Peninsula Santa’s Helpers are being accepted until Dec. 15.
Messiah at Shoal Centre Sunday, Dec. 10, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
10030 Resthaven Drive 250-656-5537 Come enjoy a Messiah performed by 16 vocalists from the Vancouver Island Performers Guild, an 11-piece orchestra and four soloists led by conductor Simon Leung. Tickets on sale by phone at Shoal Centre reception or online at www.eventbrite.com.
Sidney Concert Band Christmas Memories Monday, Dec. 11, 7 to 9 p.m.
Parkland Secondary School Sidney Concert Band presents an entertaining evening of family-friendly seasonal music, vocals and an audience sing-along. Pre-show flute ensemble at 6:30 p.m. Main show at 7. An assortment of Christmas favourites such as ‘It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year’ and ‘Spirit of Christmas’.
Sidney/North Saanich Library Writers’ Group: Comedy Night Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
From Jane Austen and Mark Twain to Jack Knox, humour has been an essential dimension of creative expression. Come and share your humorous piece, whether verse, limerick, short monologue, hilarious experience, anecdote or other form. You’ll have up to five minutes to share your writing at this informal and relaxed event. Writers Group member Colin Wood will moderate and try and keep a straight face. Sidney/North Saanich Library, 10091 Resthaven Drive. Resthaven Seventh Day Adventist Church
Christmas Pageant
Wednesday, Dec 20, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Beacon Park and Pavilion 250-896-6755.
18th ANNUAL Community Christmas Dinner Monday, Dec. 25, 11:30 a.m.
By donation. To reserve for the 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. sitting, call Wendy during the day at: 250656-7678 – until Dec. 20 for reservations. Entertainment and Santa.
Kids Fest British Columbia Aviation Museum Thursday, Dec. 28 Friday, Dec. 29
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1910 Norseman Rd., North Saanich Looking for something for the kids to do during the Christmas holidays? Look no further! Come out to see us and enjoy all sorts of activities for kids, as well as our everyday displays. Have your face painted, build and fly paper airplanes, fly model helicopters, take part in craft activities ... lots to do! Admission is by donation on these days.