PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW 19 MAINTENANCE I5 A [re reminded on. the during the parade. Art 1 1 AV A et : weekend of the extent It was fun for those of us S COUMRCH news , E . to which the arts and involved: getting it ready . xpert servicing for... e Brakes ¢ Front Ends ® ‘Tune-ups ¢ Engine Overhauls ® Air Conditioning e Tires ® Radiators and then watching and lis- The December/January tening as it went by. know issue of the Community that those who watched our — Arts Council Newsletter is . float and the others in the full of information about parade shared in the plea- arts events and activities on sure. the Peninsula. Look for . copies at the Sidney or Artists on the Brentwood Libraries. tourism highway creativity are woven into all aspects of our culture. Earlier, at an Arts Council meeting, we had discussed the comments of a politician who had said that he sup- ported the arts but did not personally partake of any aspect of them. We felt that he could make such a com- ment only because the arts ‘are so imbedded in our cul- ture that many of us do not recognize their presence in Music to our ears The development of the . . “Arts and Cultural High- __The Christmas spirit cer- way” is an idea spear- tainly was alive in St. Eliza- headed by Karl Schutz and beth’s Church here in Sid- McTavish & East Saanich Rd... | 656-3939 our daily life. took advantage of the calm _isbased onthe successesof ey on Friday night! ‘The Vancouver Canuck — mild weather to turn out for Chemainus. ~ The St. Cecilia Orchestra, hockey uniforms, for exam- the Santa Parade and sail He is encouraging arts, under. Director. Stephen = ple, that our politician will past. The music; the cre- business and government Brown, performed _ its see while attending a game ative blend oflightandcolor _ leaders to join together and Christmas Concert to full are the product of graphic — ofthe floats andthe creative _ take advantage of the bene- house. Joining them were Ready for bad weather? designers, as are the’ pro- — transformation of boats into fits to tourism that thiscon- the Peninsula Singers, di- | Ready to deal with a capsizing? grams he purchased when moving light forms pro- — cept will produce. -rected by Eric Westlake, {| Ready to handle a fire? - 4 he entered the arena. But vided the community witha. Artists in our area have al - and. the new. Peninsula he does not recognize the. sense: of celebration ‘and. ready been working on the Chamber Choir, directed by: Ready to find your way? ; Ready to soive a mechanical . art forms he sees. as ‘art pleasure. ; - project. Ron Stacy has de- © Elizabeth Brown. . §. breakdown?. - - forms because they are so The events of that Satur- signed an imaginative “Over the past eight years, MANDATORY . sucha part of the environ- ‘day evening also showed — poster, and he and Marcie Stephen has developed this OPERATOR : ment _ pee *. the creative energy that ex- - ~ Stacy are hosting a meeting «. concert series. into. some- EDUCATION is coming = ve ‘ists in our community. The. ‘on December 15 at 7 p.m. - thing we all look forward to. - Light a and sound fons “Arts Council, for example, . for anyone interested. This: Once again everyone: en- artistic backdrop to. - ‘decided to enter.a float. To. will be of great benefit for joyed the performance of the visual spectacle =“ do that, it heeded Elizabeth . artists. .. Peninsula Singers and. was". ‘- ‘and Gord Martman to pro- By joining forces, we will - orthene Ch me “Ch : "vide adecorated truck, vol “ba able ‘to: make. a greater ~ of the new.Chamber Choir! _ The pleasure that people unteers. from. the* Arts impact with promotional op: take from artistic and cre- “Council to add decorations : portunities ; and. to: take ad. fp Saanich Peninsula and Brentwood Bay “Power & SailSquadron FALL SAFE BOATING GOURSE Starts dan 11, 2000 - Parklands School © _ Starts: Jan 10, 2000 - Stelly’s School ; NEY hours in the evening | for.14 weeks =. Course includes ‘student navigation cruise on squadron members boats. ~ Experienced power squadron members also'attend each class to provide any extra help for students. Pre-registration is recommended as class Size Is. limited. Course feet is $160. Restricted adic ative expression was: obvi- =: B ous to mé.on the evening of ° fo pe trailer and: members: ee December 4 here in’ Sidney. Several thousands of ‘people. io license $10 extra. 7 E _ Vishing everyone a\ very. “more: “information. “contact - A ppy holiday and the best: Kit McDonald at 656-6603: for the new year.» : and play ‘Christmas?music : Jim Dawson 658-8204. Brentwo d - Gordon Ford 652-0700, ‘Saanich: Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Christmas “tential members welcome: For information call President. | ~ Mixer is Wednesday, Dec. 15 at Ocean Sciences Institute, Gordon Macey, 656-3625 ¢ or. Secretary Den Edwards, G52. Vee ‘5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reserve by calling the Chamber office... 2731. tt : 656-3616. : ‘Sky-Vu Westcoast Solo Travel club meets the last Sat. Victoria Evening Newcomers Club for. Women meets urday of each month. Also, Pancake Breakfast, Singles Tuesday, Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m. at the ‘Olde England Inn. Spe- . Drop-In Coffee Party, Matchmaking Festival and more. cial Mystery Guest. Reservations essential: Marianne 472, Call Veronica, 474- 1688. oe 8270 or. Doreen, 658-1701. “The Sidney Shutterbugs Camera Club offers a wide va- The Scooter Club meets’ on the second Thursday ofeach — riety of activities and programs including guest speakers, month at the Silver Threads lounge. New membership, in- . workshops, newsletters, outings, clinics, competitions, cri- put and ideas are encouraged. For info. call 656-8104. tiques and a place to make new friends with an interest in photography. They meet the first and third Thursday of - The Brentwood Bay Lions Club meets in the new Lions. each month from mid-September to mid-June, 7:30 p.m. at Cove Activity Centre, 1196 Sluggett Road, Brentwood Bay the Iroquois Park Fieldhouse. 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