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Merry Maids donates $1,000 to TC Christmas Fund

Companies in the capital region focus on helping people in need

Fifty-five members of the Peninsula Singers will make merry this Christmas season by gathering at Mary Winspear Centre this weekend to offer three seasonal performances -- and raise money for the sa国际传媒 Christmas Fund.

A warm savoury pancake breakfast being held at Vista 18 on Saturday comes with all the seasonal toppings -- a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and charitable proceeds.

PREVIEW What: TubaChristmas When: 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec.1 Where: Market Square Tickets: Donations for the TC Christmas Fund A performance of carols and student solos repeats at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Philip T.

Every year, Alison Acker is one of the first people to donate to the sa国际传媒 Christmas Fund, and she's candid that she gets as much out of it as the people she helps.

We all leave childhood behind but most of us never really give up on the idea of having a special Christmas. Maureen Quested, treasurer of the Christmas Bureau of Greater Victoria, says that's why the work of the organization is so important.

18th Floor of the Chateau Victoria Hotel, Contact Yvonne 361-5660. 100% of the proceeds go to The sa国际传媒 Christmas Fund. Special thanks to North Douglas/Sysco and B & C Meats. Minimum donation of $10 for adults and $5 per child.

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