The Pacific Leaders Loan Forgiveness program aims to recruit young workers into the public service by offering to pay off one third of their BC Student loan each year they work, up to the full amount for three years service. 

Basically, it comes out in the wash as a taxable benefit but with the amount of student debt these days, I'd say that was quite a perk of employment!

More info.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Thousands of surplus books at great prices!  All proceeds the Library's programs and services.

Saturday, January 30, 5:00 - 8:00 pm - $2.00 admission
Sunday, January 31, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm - Free admission
Plus:  from 1:30 - 3:00 pm on Sunday - All you can carry for $5.00 admission
Nellie McClung Branch

From now until March 31st, visit the Sidney Museum and Archives to take in oodles of displays of LEGO -- everything from dioramas to castles to ships to space vehicles and all sorts of things in between. Admisson is free (donations welcome).

Don't miss this special skate! Santa is coming to Esquimalt's Archie Browning Sports Centre! Join Santa on the ice for skating, games and fun! The Lion's Club Esquimalt will be providing lunch for all skaters.

Admission is two dollars plus a non perishable food item for the food bank.

Sun Dec 13 1:00-2:00PM

Each year, Cinecenta closes for the winter holidays with a showing of It's A Wonderful Life. All seats are only $4.25 for this show.

Come and enjoy the many ways Christmas Traditions are celebrated around the world. Enjoy carols sung in their language of origin, dance performances and children's entertainment on the Spirit Stage. Don't forget to stop by the activity tent to create unique crafts inspired by different cultures. Finally, warm your taste buds up with delectable treats from around the world.

See the full City of Victoria seasonal recreation flyer. 

Bring the kids for a light breakfast, carolling, crafts and photos with Santa courtesy Japan Camera

Crystal Pool and Rec Centre, Dec. 19th 9-noon. FREE

See the full City of Victoria seasonal recreation flyer. 

Free holiday Skate with Santa, Save on Foods Memorial Centre,  Dec 21 -- 2:30-4:00

** 300 passes available in advance, please call 361-0732 for more info. **

See the full City of Victoria seasonal recreation flyer.

Maybe it's cold but you can still find movies outside under the stars! Bring your own chair and blanket and curl up on the patio at the Delta Ocean Pointe hotel, with heaters and warm food/drink nearby.

All around the CRD, our many municipalities are having Christmas light-up celebrations.

Victoria: Friday Nov. 27  5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the Centennial Square Christmas Tree Light-up features fire dancing and a light show. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate.

Victoria: Saturday Dec. 5th the Lighted Ship Parade 7:30  at Ship's Point on the Inner Harbour; earlier, watch the kick-off to the Lighted Truck Parade from Ogden Point at 5:45.