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By: Staff Writer

Posted: 11/26/2011 1:00 AM | Comments: 0 (including replies)

Shhh Santa

THERE'S still time to schedule an autistic child for a photo with Santa. Autism Manitoba and the Polo Park Shopping Centre have joined together to hold the city's first Sensitive Santa photo shoot. The mall has agreed to open its doors early on Dec. 4 for families whose autistic children wouldn't be able to handle the normal crowds, music, bell ringers and loud Santa. The event is free, but it is mandatory to pre-register by Nov. 27. Photo packages can be purchased from the photographer. Time slots begin at 9 a.m. and go to noon. For more information, call 783-9563 or email info@autismmanitoba.com

Winnipeggers can become elves

THE St. Amant Foundation is looking for volunteers to become Ho-Ho-Holiday elves. The foundation is manning the gift wrap and coat-check station at the St. Vital Centre Community Booth from Dec. 1 to 24, but it needs volunteers to wrap gifts and check coats. Participation is open to families, workplace teams, schools and community groups. Call the Société franco-manitobaine at 233-2556 to schedule a shift. Money raised goes to help children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism.

Furry friend photos

THE Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter is holding a Pet Pics with Santa Paws on Dec. 3. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, at 3062 Portage Ave., features a professional photographer taking photos of pets in a festive setting. The cost is $10 and there are also door prizes and free hot apple cider and refreshments. For more information call 889-8467.

Help sell a Christmas tree

VARIETY, the Children's Charity of Manitoba, is looking for volunteers to help sell Christmas trees. The event, to benefit Variety's Camp Brereton, is being held on Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through the Elmwood Kildonan Y's Men Service Group at the lot at 454 Kimberly Ave. Shifts are three hours long and begin at 9 a.m. For more information, email Variety at businessmanager@varietymanitoba.com

Fashionable pennies

Peppertree Fashions is holding a fashion show to support Pennies from Heaven. Peppertree, along with Jensen's Nursery and Linden Ridge Eye Care, is holding the show at the Shrine House, at 1155 Wilkes Ave., on Dec. 4 starting at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 apiece. All three businesses are selling tickets.

Tea for marsh

Oak Hammock Marsh is holding its second-annual Candy Cane Tea on Dec. 13. The event, which features specialty holiday teas and coffees, as well as fancy sandwiches and dainties, will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information call 467-3300.

Vulnerable Persons play

A play written to look at issues related to the Vulnerable Persons Act will be performed on Dec. 8. A Room For Two by Ron Blicq is being hosted by Community Living Manitoba at 120 Maryland St. Admission is free, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat call 786-1607 or email aclmb@alcmb.ca

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition November 26, 2011 A33

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