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The best tasting seasonal family event in Victoria! The Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Showcase, presented by Revera is the ultimate holiday treat. Come and view the sensational edible creations and donate to vote for your favourite, this year our bakers will be building a diverse community. All proceeds support Habitat’s affordable homeownership program. Open November 16th to January 5th 2020.

The best tasting seasonal family event in Victoria! The Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Showcase, presented by Revera is the ultimate holiday treat. Come and view the sensational edible creations and donate to vote for your favourite, this year our bakers will be building a diverse community. All proceeds support Habitat’s affordable homeownership program. Open November 16th to January 5th 2020.

Distinguished Lecture: An Isolated Stop on the Road of Power Join Dr. Marcello Canuto, director of the Middle American Research Institute at Tulane University and co-director of the La Corona Regional Archaeological Project, and discover new evidence of how a powerful kingdom known as the Kaanul dynasty began. Includes visit to Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises exhibition.

If someone on your list would appreciate a unique handmade gift, be sure to check out the popular “Handmade for the Holidays” craft market. With over 80 vendors, there’s a wide selection of beautiful handmade crafts for any budget, taste and style. Entrance is free, though donations will be taken at the door. Browse all the local handmade vendors including handmade cards, decorations, sewing, jewelry, soap and art. Children can head to a special station to write a letter to Santa which they can take home for their own hearth or leave to be mailed to the North Pole. A food truck will be on site for hungry shoppers. 2 beautiful gift baskets filled with items donated by our vendors will be raffled. Proceeds from the entrance donations, table rentals and raffles will benefit Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation’s student support program.

We are a volunteer run toy library where parents, grandparents or caregivers can borrow a large variety of educational toys, games and new play materials on a regular basis, significantly contributing towards the development and education of your children. Quality toys are expensive and children quickly become bored with a toy once its play value has been exhausted. By joining the Toy Library you will be able to meet other parents and have access to a wider range of play experiences for your children. You will be able to increase your children’s interest and offer greater learning opportunities without the expense, clutter and environmental impact of buying more and more toys. Our current stock is for ages 6months-12 yrs of age.

If someone on your list would appreciate a unique handmade gift, be sure to check out the popular “Handmade for the Holidays” craft market. With over 80 vendors, there’s a wide selection of beautiful handmade crafts for any budget, taste and style. Entrance is free, though donations will be taken at the door. Browse all the local handmade vendors including handmade cards, decorations, sewing, jewelry, soap and art. Children can head to a special station to write a letter to Santa which they can take home for their own hearth or leave to be mailed to the North Pole. A food truck will be on site for hungry shoppers. 2 beautiful gift baskets filled with items donated by our vendors will be raffled. Proceeds from the entrance donations, table rentals and raffles will benefit Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation’s student support program.