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Jonathan Van Ness: Road to Beijing | Dec. 6, 8 pm | The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Can you believe? JVN, the nonbinary, hairdressing, life-changing guru from Queer Eye, is coming soon to a theater near you. The most quotable member of the Fab Five has quickly and rightfully garnered a loyal band of followers. When hes not making over the lives of Americas least stylish, hes sharing his larger-than-life personality with the world through social media, his web series (Gay of Thrones), his podcast (Getting Curious With Jonathan Van Ness), and, now, his traveling one-man show. All the while, hes been pursuing a lifelong dream of becoming a figure-skating phenomjust in time for the 2022 Winter Olympics. His journey on the ice inspired this energetic live show, a mixture of cirque-du-so- gay-realness and stand-up comedy.

Dallas Millennial Gala | Dec. 14, 8 pm | The Statler

In its fourth year, the Dallas Millennial Gala has the theme STEM, Space & Beyond, benefiting underserved students pursuing STEM education. Hundreds of hip young Dallasites will put on their black-tie best and dance the night away.

The Last Bandoleros | Dec. 13, 10 pm | Granada Theater

The four-piece outfit from San Antonio is stirring up the country scene with a much-needed dose of Tex- Mex. Along with guitarists Jerry Fuentes and Derek James, brothers Diego and Emilio Navaira are continuing the legacy of their late father, a Tejano music icon, with modern flare.

Jingle Ball | Dec 3, 7:30 pm | Dickies Arena

KISS FMs annual Jingle Ball brings the worlds hottest pop stars together on one stage for one night only. At Fort Worths new Dick- ies Arena, you can catch Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Charlie Puth, Lauv, Why Dont We, andlast but certainly not leastLizzo.

Holiday Show & Tree Lighting | Dec. 7, 26 pm | Klyde Warren Park

The urban park rings in the season with a day of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, face painting, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The show has its grand finale at sunset with the lighting of a big, sparkling Christmas tree.

Winter Faire & Market | Dec. 7, 11 am5 pm | Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre

Shakespeare Dallas turns back time with an olde English marketplace complete with Elizabethan characters, merry music, games, and treats. Pro- ceeds go to the companys winter production of Pride and Prejudice.

A Christmas Carol | Through Dec. 29 | Wyly Theatre

The 1938 film rendition is frankly creepy (those urchins under the robe of the Ghost of Christmas Present will haunt us forever), so youre better off watching Dallas Theater Centers fresh take on Charles Dickens enduring masterpiece.

12 Days of Christmas | Through Dec. 29 | Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

In the winter, the Dallas Arboretum makes up for its lack of blooms with opulent decor. Its 12 Days of Christmas display is the crown jewel of the season. The series of a dozen Victorian-style gazebos depicts each verse of the carol.

Dallas Holiday Parade | Dec. 7, 10 am | Downtown Dallas

Lovingly known as the Miracle on Commerce Street, the holiday parade draws nearly half a million spectators each year. Majestic floats, over-the- top characters, marching bands, dance squads, and, of course, Santa turn downtown into a winter wonderland for at least one morning.

Dallas Symphony Christmas Pops | Dec. 615 | Meyerson Symphony Center

Its one of Dallas most magical holiday traditions. The Dallas Symphony decks its hall, and the orchestra runs through all the best Christmas classics in a concert that will leave you caroling all the way home.

Once on This Island | Dec. 1722 | Winspear Opera House

Part of the venues Broadway Series, this Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of a brave young peasant (Ti Moune) who falls in love with a grand homme from the rich side of the island. With the help of four gods, she risks everything to return to him.

The Nutcracker | Nov. 29Dec. 8 | Winspear Opera House

Texas Ballet Theaters production of this holiday classic is nothing short of magic, from the mesmerizing choreography to the glittering costumes to the opulent set. Both kids and adults will be left dream- ing of Sugar Plum Fairies.

Lights All Night | Dec. 27 & 28 | Dallas Market Hall

The year-end EDM festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with a star-studded lineup led

by Skrillex, Bassnectar, Virtual Self, and Louis the Child. The concert promises earth-shattering sound and lights, a football field-size LED screen, and interactive art installs.

Dear Evan Hansen | Nov. 26Dec. 8 | Music Hall at Fair Park

Evan Hansen is an awkward teenager who struggles to fit in, but when he finds himself at the center of a tragedy at his high school, he lies his way to the life he always wanted. This touching musical won six Tony Awards after its opening in 2016.

Cher | Dec. 19, 7:30 pm | American Airlines Center

No matter how hard you try, theres no pushing Cher aside. The woman who made us Believe in life after love renewed our faith with 2018s Dancing Queen, a collection of refreshing ABBA covers that marked her first album in five years. Also shes great on Twitter.

DaBaby | Dec. 21, 8 pm | South Side Ballroom

Is there room for another Baby in the rap game? DaBabynot to be confused with Lil Baby, with whom he collaborated on Babyproved that there is with his debut studio album, Baby on Baby, which had hits like Goin Baby and Baby Sitter.

The Crystal Charity Ball | Dec. 7, 7 pm | Hilton Anatole

Perhaps the most opulent gala of the winter social season, The Crystal Charity Ball is a time-honored tradition in Dallas. Its exclusive and its expensive, but it does a lot of good for childrens charities in Dallas County.

My Mixtapez Most Wanted Fest | Dec. 13, 6:30 pm | The Bomb Factory

Houstons favorite hot girl, Megan Thee Stallion, rides into town to headline this rap festival with Moneybagg Yo, Boosie Badazz (formerly known as Lil Boosie), and prolific producer Mike WiLL Made It.

Black on Black | Dec. 6 & 7 |Dallas Black Dance Theatre Studios

The dancers of Dallas Black Dance Theatre and DBDT: Encore! come together to showcase invigorating original works in their studios intimate setting. The performance is preceded by a happy hour and followed by an after-party.

BMW Dallas Marathon | Dec. 1315 | Dallas City Hall Plaza

The annual BMW Dallas Marathon weekend starts off easy with the Friday Night Lights Mile; continues with a 10K, 5K, 2-mile walk, and kids race on Saturday; and finishes Sunday with the marathon, half-marathon, 50K ultra, and relay races.

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The Connecticut River valley will be a great place to get into the holiday spirit this weekend, with festivities scheduled in Chester and Essex offering a chance to celebrate good cheer with friends and family.

On Friday, Dec. 6, Chester will once again come alive for a special holiday First Friday celebration with the lighting of the Christmas tree and menorah and holiday carols sung outside the downtown shops and restaurants until 8 p.m. Festivities start in front of The French Hen at 6 p.m. Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 p.m.

Attractions include The French Hens elves serving up their holiday cocktail the White Christmas and the Chester Gallery showcasing its annual Postcard Show. At Lark, artist Rachel Carlson will unveil a new body of small works painted on New York City Metrocards. Kismet Chester will display owner and jewelry designer Gillian Daviss Glitter & Gold Collection along with a pop-up sale and visitors are encouraged to sip sparkling wine and peruse sale items all weekend long at the-e-list.com shop.

Kids can enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies with any of the kids meals at The Pattaconk 1850 Bar & Grille on First Friday, and they can also send a letter directly to Santa from one of the Santa mailboxes on site. )There will be some spiked eggnog for adults, too.)

The musicians of Arrowhead and Friends will perform for shoppers enjoying with a glass of holiday cheer while surveying the t paintings of artist Leif Nilsson at the Leif Nilsson Spring Street Studio and Gallery. The evening also marks the last chance to tap Caryn Paradis, LLC Interior Design for free design tips as part of its Ask the Designer workshop.

Elsewhere around Chester, shops will be open until 8 p.m., with most offering complimentary snacks or beverages.

Also running from 5 to 9 p.m. there will the annual Chester Holiday Extravaganza at the Chester Meeting House, 4 Liberty Street, which will feature a wide array of goods from local artisans as well as live music and food. This year, goods will include handmade soy candles, nature inspired jewelry, handmade felted ornaments, all-natural cleaning products, back packs, pouches, totes, and more.

This is just another way that the Chester community comes together to celebrate our town, our merchants, and our residents, said First Selectman Lauren Gister. Chester is a fun town and this is a night when everyone can come and experience our fun and excitement.

Lots to Do in Essex

Over in Essex, on Saturday, Dec. 7, there are a bevy of festivities planned including the bi-annual Essex Auxiliary Holiday House tour, the village Holiday Stroll, and the Ivoryton Illuminations.

We have so much going on town, there is something for everyone to enjoy, said First Selectman Norm Needleman.

Seven homes in the village of Essex will be decorated with festive arrangements for the Holiday House Tour (see Time for the Bi-Annual Holiday House Tour in Essex on page 5). In addition, there will be a Holiday Boutique at the Town Hall at 29 West Avenue. Tickets for the tour are $40 the day the event and will be sold at the Town Hall.

From 1 to 4 p.m. the village of Essex will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland as the Essex Board of Trade celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Essex Holiday Stroll complete with old-fashioned, horse-drawn wagon rides with Santa from 1 to 3 p.m.; food trucks; a Santa letter drop at the town gazebo; pictures with Santa at the gazebo from 3 to 5 p.m.; church bells will be chiming; and boy scouts selling holiday ornaments.

In addition, specialty shops throughout town will offer stroll specials, restaurants will feature festive dining menus, and streetscape luminaires will light the way for an end of the day stroll to visit the Griswold Inns Christmas tree in Griswold Square.

Happening the same day from 5 to 8 p.m. the epic Ivoryton Illuminations will light up the brightest town center for the 10th year in a row.

What started as a conversation between friends has grown into the third-largest holiday light show in the state, something for which the village of Ivoryton is very proud.

Honestly, we never thought it would get this big or last this long, said event founder Chris Shane. Our first year we had 100,000 lights; last year we had 500,000. It really is something.

A lot of work goes into the planning and execution of the ornate display.

We start working on it in October, getting the lights out of storage, testing them all and ordering what we need, said Shane.

A key attraction of the evening is the lighting of the big tree at 6 p.m. and the aerial arrival of Santa in his sleigh (courtesy of some volunteers operating construction equipment). In addition, unwrapped toys that are donated to the Ivoryton Library during the month of November are given out by Santa Claus, who also meets with children to hear their Christmas wishes, pose for free photos, and give out special gifts and candy canes.

This is really why we do all this, to see the children smile, said Shane.

Also part of the event, there is an elf hunt, carol singing, a Holiday Bazaar, hot chocolate and mulled cider, the Lions Club hot dogs and hamburgers, cookie decorating, live music, a petting zoo, and an opportunity to write a letter to Santa and soldiers serving far away.

Every year this event gets bigger and better and the community looks forward to the opportunity to come together, to celebrate the holidays, in the beautiful village of Ivoryton, said Needleman.

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THURSDAY12/5

Venice: History & Art from the Grand Canal to the Black Sea 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Selby Public Library, A presentation by Dr. Rosanne Martorella. A Sarasota Italian Cultural Events. italyinsarasota@gmail.com.

Annual Downtown Christmas Walk 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, Historic Downtown Venice, 101 W. Venice Ave. #23, Venice. Stroll downtown. aglow with holiday lights and festive dcor. Check out the winners of the storefront decorations contest for most creative; most elegant; most traditional; most creative use of products; most whimsical; and best use of lights. You might meet Santa and Mrs. Claus who will be out for a stroll too. Stores will offer discounts and specials and local restaurants will have holiday music and dining deals. Buy local! 941- 484-6722; http://www.visitvenicefl.org.

Road to 2020 Speaker Series 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. Featuring keynote speaker George Papadopoulos, an international energy lawyer hailing from Chicago who was Trumps foreign policy adviser during the 2016 presidential campaign. Other speakers include author, commentator and activist Trevor Loudon speaking on the Marxist in our Government Will our Republic Stand? and John Loudon, 14-year member of the Missouri Legislature, speaking on Florida Citizen Voters: The War on Your Vote. VIP Reception at 5:30 p.m. and program at 6:30 p.m. Get tickets at RoadDec.Eventbrite.com.

A Motown Christmas featuring the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Dec. 5 and 6 and Dec. 18-20, at the Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. http://www.sarasotaopera.org or http://www.westcoastblacktheatre.org.

Hello, Dolly Dec. 5-15, 19-22, a Main Stage production, at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-365-2494; http://www.theplayers.org.

Assisted Living the Musical: THE HOME for the Holidays Through Dec. 22, the Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. Recognized as one of the most successful, nonprofit community theaters in the country, entertains with full-scale musicals, oneact plays, other stage productions, and a summer childrens theater. 941-488-1115; http://www.venicestage.com.

FRIDAY12/6

Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast 7:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 6, Venetian River Club, 502 Veneto Blvd., Nokomis. The Venice Area Chamber of Commerces annual breakfast features Dr. Jerry Parrish, chief economist and director of research at the Florida Chamber Foundation. $35 for chamber members; $40 future members. Register: https:// venicechamber.com/economicbreakfast/.

Jazz at Two Concert: The Bud Leeds Ensemble 2-4 p.m. Dec. 6, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice, 1971 Pinebrook Road, Venice. Presented by South County Jazz with Morrie. $15 at the door. jazzwithmorrie.org.

Gazebo Starlight Cinema: Home Alone 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, near the gazebo in Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. https:// http://www.visitvenicefl.org/calendar/.

Christmas Joy 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Venice Community Church, 825 The Rialto, Venice. Michelle Kuhl, piano, and Jamal Sarikoki, organ and baritone. 941-488-5525; http://www.venicecommunityconcertseries.com.

The Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 1115 Center Road, Venice. Symphony Strings and Concert Strings performing Bachs Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, Corellis Christmas Concerto and Vivaldis Gloria. Free. http://www.thevenicesymphony.org; 941-207-8822.

Art & Design Show Sarasota Dec. 6-8, Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Formerly the Sarasota Craft Show, this juried show of premier crafts features work in decorative fiber, wearable art, leather, jewelry, glass, ceramics, wood, painting and sculpture by more than 80 of the nations top artists. Free admission. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday. 941-365-0818; 845-355-2400, http://www.artanddesignshowsarasota.com.

SATURDAY12/7

Prayer Walk the Loop Join Betty Osceola and Rev. Houston R. Cypress on an organized prayer walk from 9 a.m. Dec. 7 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8. The two well-known activists / conservationists are leading the charge to protect the Big Cypress National Preserve. The walk along Loop Road will start just off the Tamiami Trail in the Big Cypress National Preserve and last until 7 p.m. the following day. The goals are to educate and call attention to the plight of indigenous families and non-indigenous landholders and the Western Everglades Restoration Project. Walkers can camp overnight and stay for an evening chat with the participants Saturday. http://www.LoveTheEverglades.org; 786-897-4582.

2019 Fall Car Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7. The SWFL Fall Nationals Car Show takes place at JetBlue Park, 11500 Fenway S. Drive, Fort Myers. See hundreds of show cars, plus food, music, vendors and a large swap meet. Admission is $10; free for age 12 and younger and active duty military. A portion of the proceeds benefits the United Cerebral Palsy organization of Southwest Florida and Keep Lee County Beautiful. Free parking. http://www.rpcharities.com.

Venice Aviation Society Inc. Airport Open House 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 7, Suncoast Aviation, 400 Airport Ave. E., Venice. http://www.veniceaviationsociety.net.

History Walking Tour of Downtown Venice 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 7, Michael Biehl Park, 100 Tampa Ave. W., Venice. A guided walking tour that covers the history of Venice and various buildings. $15. Reservations required at VeniceFloridaTours@yahoo.com or call Tiffany at 817-793-8433. Info: http://www.Facebook.com/VeniceFloridaTours.

Laughter in the Park (Laughter Yoga) 10 a.m. Dec. 7, Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. An aerobic exercise with no yoga mats or poses involved. Free. http://www.laughteryogavenice.com; 203-856-6427.

Venice Area Beautification Inc.s Christmas Boat Bash 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Venice Area Beautification Inc., 257 N. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Catered by Cafe Venice, with cash wine and beer bar, live music by Cryin Shames. Tickets $50. Info: 941-207-8224; http://www.vabi.org/2019-boat-bash.html.

Venice Christmas Boat Parade 6-7 p.m. Dec. 7, Intracoastal Waterway, Venice. http://www.venicechristmasboatparade.com.

Christmas with The Gulfshore Tenors Dec. 7, Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. $25-$35. 941-625-4175; http://www.theculturalcenter.com; sunevents.com.

SUNDAY12/8

Venice Bible Church Celebration 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8, Maxine Barritt Park, 1800 S. Harbor Drive, Venice. Praise and worship followed by a potluck and baptisms. Bring a chair, bring a friend, bring a dish. http://www.venicebiblechurch.com.

The Venice Chorale Holiday Pops with Brass 7-9 p.m. Dec. 8, Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Building 5, Venice. $20-$25, $5 for students. http://www.thevenicechorale.org; 941-218-3779.

MONDAY12/9

American Jewish Committee Gala Dinner & 2019 National Leadership Award 6-8 p.m. Dec. 9, Michaels On East, 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota. The 2019 National Leadership Award will be given to Anne Virag, AJC Regional President. The event raises money to provide critical support its programs. Single tickets are $275 or a table at $1,250. 941-365- 4955 or email liptonb@ajc.org.

TUESDAY12/10

Merry, Merry, Sarasota! A Holiday Concert 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. Classical music associated with the holidays, plus seasonal favorites. Featured soloists: Johanna Fincher, soprano; Aaron Romm, trumpet; and Nicholas Arbolino, English horn. Robert Vodnoy is the music director and conductor of the 18-piece orchestra. A free meet-the-artists reception follows the concert. $25 adults; $15 students at http://www.redeemersarasota.org/ chamber-orchestra-of-sarasota/ or at the church office, and at the box office the night of the show beginning at 6:30 p.m. chamberorchestrasarasota.org or call 219-928-8665.

Luncheon & Ken McBride himself 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 10, Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice. The Venice Area Womens College Club presents Ken McBride in a sing-along event. Guest welcomed. $22. 612-597-2299.

The Venice High School Orchestra performs 7-9 p.m. Dec. 10, Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Building 5, Venice. Free. 941-800-2610.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Winter Semester Registration Now open to the general public. More than 100 courses, classes and programs on diverse subjects, including art appreciation, culture and travel, health and well-being, global issues, science, philosophy and religion take place from Jan. 13 to March 6. Highlights include:

The Listening to Women series, featuring six sessions from Feb. 6-March 12 focusing on innovative women.

Einsteins Circle discussions, including Full Speed Ahead: Back to the Moon! with Kenneth Bechis (Feb. 5); Stalin and Roosevelt, Gorbachev and Reagan, Putin and Trump with Robert Toplin (Feb. 19);

The winter lectures series, which includes talks including Forged by Fire: RescuersMoral Heroes of The Holocaust with Andre Krauss, on March 5.

The CONNECTIONS documentary film series, moderated by Julie Cotton, screens films on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. On tap: The Biggest Little Farm (Jan. 21); RGB (February 11); Catching Sight of Thelma and Louise (March 3); and two more.

Register at 941-309-5111 or visit http://www.OlliatRinglingCollege.org.

WEDNESDAY12/11

City of Venice Casual Bike Ride 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 11, from the City Hall Parking Lot, 401 W. Venice Ave., Venice. An easy-paced 6-mile ride around the island of Venice along the Venice Island Loop. BYO bike and helmet. http://www.visitvenicefl.org. Email dculpepper@venicegov.com.

Holly Jolly Trolley Tour 11 a.m. Wednesday and 2 p.m. Sunday in December and a special Christmas Eve tour at 2 p.m. Dec. 24, DST Trolley Depot, 1826 Fourth St., Sarasota. Guide Jenny Jingle narrates a special daytime holiday tour with cocoa at the Trolley Cottage before the tour, carols and Christmas stories of Sarasota. Prizes will be awarded for Best Ugly Sweater on every tour. Vist the Holiday Boutique in the Vintage Sarasota Gift Shop. discoversarasotatours.com; 941-260-9818.

Handle With Care Dec. 11, FSTs Keating Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. Emmy nominee Jason Odell Williams holiday comedy about an unusual meeting on Christmas Eve. http://www.floridastudiotheatre.org; 941-366- 9017, ext. 338.

Francisca Mendoza, violin, and Aza Torshkoeva, piano Noon Dec. 11, David Cohen Hall at Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Program: Mlodie by Tchaikovsky; Liebesleid (Loves Sorrow) and Schn Rosmarin (Fair Rosmarin) by Fritz Kreisler; Romance by Henryk Wieniawski; Un Sospiro, Concert Etude, S. 144, No 3 by Franz Liszt; Meditation, from Thas by Jules Massenet; and Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs) by Pablo de Sarasate. The Music Matinee Series is presented by Sarasota Concert Association. Free. 941-225-6500; scasarasota.org.

LOOKING AHEAD

Meditate for Peace 5 p.m. Dec. 12, William H. Jervey, Jr. Public Library, 300 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. The practice is simple: Sit in silence and meditate, pray or just hold good thoughts. Bring a peace reading to share. Hosted by the Venice Peace Project. http://www.venicepeaceproject.org.

The December Mixer 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Classic Creations in Diamonds & Gold, 2389 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Hosted by the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce. Bring a toy to donate to Child Protection Center. http://www.venicechamber.com; 941-488-2236.

VHS Guitars and Keyboards 7-9 p.m. Dec. 12, Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Building 5, Venice. The students of Venice High School perform. Free. 941-800-2610.

Under The Streetlamp: Hip To The Holidays 8 p.m. Dec. 12, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. A joyous performance of holiday tunes, plus songs from the American Radio Songbook. Sing along, dance in the aisles. 941-953- 3368; 800-826-9303; http://www.VanWezel.org.

The Venice Art Center presents Holiday Tea 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. Win a prize for the most elegant or most creative hat. Music by Le Voci Di Venezia, a student chorus from Venice High school. $40 members, $50 nonmembers. 941-485-7136;

The Venice Art Center presents Holiday Tea 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. Win a prize for the most elegant or most creative hat. Music by Le Voci Di Venezia, a student chorus from Venice High school. $40 members, $50 nonmembers. 941-485-7136;

Friday Night Concert Series 7-9 p.m. Dec. 13, Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. Featuring Mindy Simmons. 941-484-6722; http://www.visitvenicefl.org.

Nate Najars Jazz Holiday 8-10 p.m. Dec. 13, Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota. http://www.natenajar.com/upcomingshows/.

Beautiful The Carole King Musical Dec. 13-15, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The inspiring true story of Kings remarkable life and the music that changed America. Evening shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Sunday and matinees at 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. 941-953-3368; 800-826-9303; http://www.VanWezel.org.

Abounding Grace Fellowship Event 5-9 p.m. Dec. 14, Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. Cookies, carols, and Christmas story. http://www.venicegov.com.

Venice Blalock Park Tree Lighting Sundown Dec. 14, Arboretum at West Blalock Park, 401 Pensacola Road, Venice. Music performances by local kids, crafts, refreshments and Santa. Pay a visit to the jolly elf near the Venice Museum & Archives and the Venice Community Center. 941-207-8224; http://www.vabi.org.

Bicycles International Glow Ride Dec. 14, starts at Maxine Barritt Park and ends post-ride food, drinks and music at Sharkeys on the Pier. A night bicycle parade-like ride through the City of Venice, stopping by the Venice tree lighting ceremony at West Blalock Park. Proceeds benefit a local charity.

Live Music for Charity 6-9 p.m. Dec. 19, Ciao Gelato, 317 W. Venice Ave., Venice. Donate a toy or cash. All musician tips go to local charities and will be matched. Music by George Byrne. 941- 445-5840; email rockbud@comcast.net.

A Very Merry Holiday Pops Concert Dec. 20-21, Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave. at the Venice High School campus. The Venice Symphony performs an eclectic selection of seasonal music, from holiday classics to songs from holiday films with special guests the Sarasota Key Chorale. http://www.thevenicesymphony.org; 941-448-1010.

The Ten Tenors Home for the Holidays 7 p.m. Dec. 22, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. A mix of festive favorites and modern holidays hits. 941- 953-3368; 800-826-9303; http://www.VanWezel.org.

Sounds of the Season Dec. 22 at Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. The Choral Artists of Sarasota performs its 41st season. Tickets start at $20 at http://www.ChoralArtistsSarasota.org; 941-387-4900.

Menorah Lighting 5 p.m. Dec. 22, 395 Dearborn St., Englewood. Music and food. Co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. 941- 493-2770.

A Christmas Carol 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. A cast of 23 performers weaves music through Charles Dickens classic tale, including renditions of beloved holiday songs and hymns, like God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Good Christian Men Rejoice. 941-953-3368; 800-826- 9303; http://www.VanWezel.org.

Menorah Lighting 5 p.m. Dec. 26, Warm Mineral Springs, North Port. Cosponsored by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. 941-493-2770.

Venice Klezmer Festival 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Dec. 29, at the Gazebo at Centennial Park, 200 W. Venice Ave., Venice. A concert by Boris & Natasha and the Freilach Klezmer Band, a giant menorah made out of Legos, a live appearance by Judah the Maccabee, the lighting of the 12-foot menorah, a performance from Chabads Hebrew School of the Arts students, Dreidel House. Traditional Hanukkah food including falafel, latkes, donuts, and Matzah ball soup. Free. Cosponsored by the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. 941-493-2770; http://www.chabadofvenicec.com.

ONGOING

The Fence Through Feb. 8, Regatta Island in Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. This huge public photo exhibition a showcase of the best from Gulf Coast photographers appears on both sides of a fence between the islands twin bridges. Each photo series is comprised of as many as five images that share a thematic connection or tell a story. Free. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. 941-358-7275.

AT MAJOR VENUES

Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 941-351- 8000; http://www.asolorep.org.

Harmony for the Holidays Dec. 21-22. Shows at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday.

The Sound of Music Through Dec. 28.

In the Conservatory: Gruesome Playground Injuries Dec. 31-Jan. 19.

Bookstore1Sarasota 12 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. http://www.sarasotabooks.com or 941-365-7900.

Kathryn D. Sullivan speaks 2 p.m. Dec. 12. The first American woman to walk in space will chat about and sign her new book Handprints on Hubble. Reservations suggested.

Book clubs meet:

The Mysteries to Die For Book Club 11 a.m. Dec. 10. Led by Elsie Souza. Book: Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon.

Short and Satisfying Book Club 1 p.m. Dec. 13. Led by Georgia Court. Meets at Book: The Linden Tree by Csar Aira.

The Poetry Book Club 2 p.m. Dec. 16. Led by Georgia Court. Book: Like by A. E. Stallings.

Learning to Love Spanish Book Club 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Led by Carlos Goebels, discussing Love Poems by Pablo Neruda.

Cultural Center of Charlotte County 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. 941-625-4175; http://www.theculturalcenter.com; sunevents.com/.

The Nutcracker Dec. 14-15. Presented by Hands and Hearts For Performing Arts Inc.

Swinging Big Band Monday Nights Dec. 16.

A Christmas Celebration Dec. 18. Presented by the William H. Wakeman, III Cultural Center Theater.

Florida Studio Theatre 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 941-366-9000; http://www.floridastudiotheatre.org.

Winter Mainstage:

Bright Star Through Jan. 3. Gompertz Theatre.

Handle with Care Dec. 11-March 8, Keating Theatre.

Cabaret:

Thats Amore! Through Feb. 2 in Court Cabaret.

Childrens Theatre:

Pinocchio Saturdays and select Sundays through Jan. 2. Keating Theatre.

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch 7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota. 941-552- 5325; http://www.gpactix.com.

Strings Con Brio Dec. 12.

Nate Najars Jazz Holiday Dec. 13.

Pine View Jazz Band Dec. 14.

Gulf Theater at the Military Heritage Museum 900 W. Marion Ave. in Punta Gorda. http://www.militaryheritagemuseum.org; 941-575-9002.

Sun Coast Wind Ensemble 7 p.m. Dec. 7

Ring in the Holidays 2 p.m. Dec. 13-14.

Bob Hopes Christmas Gala 5:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21. Bob Hope impersonator Bill Johnson will be joined by Holly Faris as Phyllis Diller.

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The Casita is a uniquely designed 1,070 square foot 2-Story home that features a spacious open first floor layout with living room, kitchen, nook and powder room. On the second floor there can be 1 to 2 bedrooms with a full bathroom and a laundry area.

To complement the exceptional design of The Casita, the home features airy 9 first floor ceilings with large casement windows and transom windows above for lots of natural light. The energy efficient tankless gas water heater doesnt eat of valuable space, and along with the recessed LED lights, helps reduce monthly utility bills. The recessed front entry and 14/12 gable peak adds dimension and curb appeal to the exterior of the home that would fit into any community or neighborhood. The kitchen is modern and well-appointed with a center island, tall pantry cabinet, 42 wall cabinets and modern stainless-steel appliances.

The second-floor master bedroom is spacious and perfectly sized with a large closet, as well as private entry to the bathroom. The bathroom features a full tub/shower combo with a large double bowl bath vanity and separate door to the hallway. The homebuyer has the choice of doing one or two bedrooms on the second floor and both options provide space for a second-floor laundry area.

For more information The Casita from Manorwood Homes, visit: https://www.manorwoodhomes.com/casita.

About the Modular Home Builders Association:The MHBA is the only national non-profit trade association exclusively serving the modular home industry. Each month the association selects a home from its members to highlight the advantages of modular construction. For more information on MHBA, modular homes, and the monthly contest, please visit http://www.modularhome.org.

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Willie Gadbois knows a thing or two about designing and building houses for a climate most Canadians would find too harsh to bear.

Gadbois is president and co-founder of Nunavik Building Inc., a company that constructs houses for Canadas north in communities like Kuujjuaq, the largest of 14 Inuit villages in the Nunavik region of northern Quebec.

On the edge of the tree line near Ungava Bay, Kuujjuaq is about 1,500 kilometres north of Montreal. Winter winds blow up to 100 kph and temperatures drop well below minus 40 C for extended periods.

Its not a climate for poorly designed or under-insulated homes but Gadbois, a plumber and heating mechanic by trade, says many homes in the north dont meet standards they should. Chilly interiors, frozen water lines and exterior building envelopes unable to withstand the harsh environment are common.

That is why Gadbois decided about a dozen years ago to research house designs better suited to northern climates. His investigation led him to Montreal and Claude Jannelle, a modular home builder who improved energy performance through a building envelope with injected foam insulation. The pair founded Nunavik Building and built their first house last year for the president of the Nunavik government.

Gadbois, who says it was very expensive to complete because the company had to send up a crew from the south for assembly, decided to cut costs by building the houses in a 200 x 100-foot factory in Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Its kind of a plug and play operation, he says, noting the first house was shipped to Kuujjuaq in September to be on show for residents.

It was ready for occupancy about three hours after being placed on site on a foundation of steel tripods. In the future, Gadbois and Jannelle plan to use ground screws drilled into the rocky terrain of the north as foundations.

It cost about $40,000 to ship a prefabricated house from the port of Montreal to Kuujjuaq but Gadbois says that price and the cost of materials and labor is still a lot less than the tab for constructing a house in the village.

He says one of his small houses (roughly 600 square feet) will cost a buyer about $220,000, while larger two- or three-bedroom homes go for about $100,000 more. By comparison constructing a conventional house from scratch on site will run $500,000 to $1 million in the region.

While the companys first houses are 26 wood frame, Gadbois says the company is looking into a light steel gauge frame design.

The houses come with a non-toxic and inflammable injected foam insulation comprised of 70 percent agricultural soy and 30 percent water. The walls are R-48 while floors and ceilings are insulated to an R-52 rating. Windows are triple-pane and siding and roofing consists of durable steel panelling that stands up to high winds and cold temperatures.

Nunavik Companys houses feature water-proof wood flooring, pine panelled walls and LED lighting. All the homes come with radiant floor heating and wall-mounted radiators.

Gadbois keeps the heating/plumbing systems as simple as possible for easy repair even by homeowners, in instances where he cant be on hand quickly.

Gadbois, who says the company has the capacity to prefabricate 15-20 homes at a factory in Sherbrooke, adds that since the show home was installed in September in Kuujjuaq, Nunavik Building has received three orders for residences.

Homes are built in the factory in about a month. Shipping time by sealift is about a week, he says, noting the shipping window is June to October.

If we start building enough houses up here, I would like to set up my own factory in Kuujjuaq, he says.

Gadbois says the companys market is widespread and includes the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik, Labrador and even overseas.

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Housing activists in Vancouver marked another anniversary in the ongoing sagato rebuild social housing at a prominent, mostly empty site in the city.

In 2009, more than 200 social housing units were dismantled and taken away from the Little Mountain public housing complex at Main Street and E37th Avenue.

Residents who were forced to move were told they would be allowed to come back once a new development was completed. But since then, very little of what was promised has been built at the site.

Norm Dooley with a citizens advisory group says the project is a failure.

"We think the deal that was signed ... with a private developer has been a disaster.It's a disaster because as you can see, there's nothing here," he said motioning to the six-hectare site, which has one completed building but looks mostly like a neglected greenspace.

Little Mountain became home to Vancouver's first large-scale modern social housing project in 1954 and was initially managed by the federal government and then passed onto the province in 2007 before it was sold that year to developer Holborn Holdings Ltd.

Its proposal was to build three 12-storey mostly residential buildings, which would include around 1,400 market value homes, but also 234 social housing units, childcare, and a new community plaza and public park, but company didn't make publicwhat it would all look like until 2015.

According to a statement from the City, council approved rezoning for the site in 2016 and currently, five development permit applications have been submitted, which include 164 social housing units.

A building was completed in 2015 prior to the rezoning and has53 units, but asfor the others, they remain part of applications, which are at various stages of approval.

Temporary modular housinghas been constructed at the site, which the city says will not delay the completion of permanent housing at Little Mountain.

Holburn did not initially respond to CBC News requests on Saturday about when it expects buildings to be completed, but in the past has maintained the project is proceeding.

Vancouver-based architect Michael Geller was part of a team that bid on the property back in 2007 but lost out to Holborn.

He says the province should have done more to make deadlines part of the sale.

"The real problem I think is the nature of the deal that was struck between provincial government and the developer that didn't put in place the normal time restrictionsrequiring a pace of development that everybody hoped would happen," he said.

People at the rally on Saturday said they want the province to step in take the site back over from Holborn so that housing can be more permanently built.

"We think it's time to act and to call off the deal," said Dooley. "This land is incredibly valuable, it could be used for many purposes, many forms of housing."

Housing minister Selina Robinson did not say if expropriating the property is something the province could do.

Instead, she criticized the former provincial government, the B.C. Liberals in a statement.

"It's disgraceful that the old government threw away the potential this site represented," said in the statement. "Instead of a vacant lot, we could today be building hundreds of affordable homes."

She said her government is making "different choices" in responding to the housing crisis by investing in affordable housing.

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The premiers of Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have committed to collaborate on developing nuclear reactor technology in Canada.

Doug Ford, Scott Moe and Blaine Higgs made the announcement and signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday in advance of a meeting of all the premiers.

They will be working on the research, development and building of small modular reactors as a way to help their individual provinces reduce carbon emissions and move away from non-renewable energy sources like coal.

Small modular reactors are easy to construct, are safer than large reactors and are regarded as cleaner energy than coal, the premiers say. They can be small enough to fit in a school gym.

SMRs are actually not very close to entering operation in Canada. Natural Resources Canada released an"SMR roadmap"last year, with a series of recommendations about regulation readiness and waste management for SMRs.

In Canada, about a dozen companies are currently in pre-licensing with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, which is reviewing their designs.

"Canadians working together, like we are here today, from coast to coast, can play aneven larger role in addressing climate change in Canada and around the world," Moesaid.

Canada's Paris targets areto lower total emissions 30 per centbelow 2005 levels by 2030.Moe says the reactors would helpSaskatchewan reach a 70 per centreduction by that year.

The provinces' three energy ministries will meet in the new year to discuss how to move forward andby the fall a fully-fledged strategy for the reactors is expected to be ready.

However, don't expect to see them popping up in a nearby field anytime soon. It's estimated itwill take five to 10 years before they're built.

The provincial leaderssaid it could be an opportunity for economic growth, estimating the Canadian market for this energy at $10 billion and the global market at $150 billion.

Ford called it an"opportunity for Canada to be a true leader." At a time when Ottawa and the provinces areat odds, Higgs said it's the perfect time to show unity.

"It's showing how provinces come together on issues of the future."

No other premiers have signed on to the deal at this point, but Ford said all are welcome and "the more, the merrier."

But developing new energy technologies is a daunting task.Higgs admitted the project will need national support of some kind, though he didn't specify what.The agreement signed by the premiers is also not binding.

About 8.6 per cent of Canada's electricity comes from coal-fired generation. In New Brunswick that figure is much higher 15.8 per cent and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has said he worries about his province's energy producers being hit by the federal carbon tax.

Ontario has no coal-fired power plants. In Saskatchewan, burning coal generates 46.6 per cent of the province's electricity.

The federal governmentdescribessmall modular reactors (SMRs) as the "next wave of innovation" in nuclear energy technology and an "important technology opportunity for Canada."

Traditional nuclear reactors used in Canada typically generate about 800 megawatts of electricity, orenough to power about 600,000 homes at once (assuming that 1 megawatt can power about 750 homes).

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN organization for nuclear co-operation, considers a nuclear reactor to be "small" if it generates under 300 megawatts.

Designs for small reactors ranging from just 3 megawatts to 300 megawatts have been submitted to Canada's nuclear regulator, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, for review as part of a pre-licensing process.

Such reactors are considered "modular" because they're designed to work either independently or as modules in a bigger complex (as is already the case with traditional, larger reactors at most Canadian nuclear power plants).A power plant could be expanded incrementally by adding additional modules.

Modules are generally designed to be small enough to make in a factory and be transported easily for example, via a standard shipping container.

In Canada, there are three main areas where SMRs could be used:

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Today is #GivingTuesday, the day when nonprofits around the world encourage their supporters to donate via the power of social media.

Weve collected the responses from organizations that sent us information about their efforts, and combed through the Twitter #GivingTuesday hashtag to identify local nonprofits, big and small, that were actively doing outreach via that social media platform.

So, of course, this listing will, by its very nature, be woefully incomplete. We encourage you to explore the hashtag on your favorite social media platform to see other organizations participating in #GivingTuesday. But more, we encourage you to give generously to our local nonprofits that work so hard to make life in Philadelphia better in every way.

And, while Generocity is not a nonprofit, if you believe there is value in our journalism and events centered on social impact, wed love to see some contributions to our journalism fund. Were lucky to have a small but spirited corps of volunteers nearly as diverse as our city and a contribution to the journalism fund enables us to continue to deploy them to do even more wide-ranging and in-depth work of interest to the nonprofit, mission-driven and social impact folks who are our community.

Without further delay, then, here are the 60 nonprofits that made our round-up this year:

Data Lab staff, 2018.

All online donations to ALSF on Giving Tuesday will be matched by Power Home Remodeling for twice the impact! Donations to ALSF support much needed childhood cancer research.

Share the magic of The Snow Queen with more kids in our community!

Now through Giving Tuesday, all new or increased gifts will be matched to share the magic of live theatre. For only $14 you can send two students to The Snow Queen thanks to a generous matching gift challenge by the Hamilton Family Charitable Trust. Share the magic of live theatre with more kids than ever before with a donation.

As a part of #GivingTuesday, Bethesda Project is raising money to support our guests and residents experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia and to find and care for the abandoned poor and to be family with those who have none.

Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support. Ive included information about Bethesda Project below.

At 8:00 am EST (5:00 am PST) on December 3, 2019, Facebook will match donations (up to 100K! per org) and $7 million dollars total. Their match will go live, matching dollar for dollar on a first-come, first-served basis until $7M in eligible donations are matched. If you make your donation on that day, early in the day (starting at 8am), your donation will DOUBLE thanks to Facebook!

Our vision is for young adults to be financially empowered, active in society, socially engaged and emotionally healthy as they pursue their highest potential.

CSFP provides children from underserved Philadelphia families with access to quality, safe K-8th grade tuition-based schools to increase their long-term economic and social success by awarding scholarships through a random lottery. With the help of volunteers, Young Friends, and CSFP Parent Ambassadors, our goal this year is to raise $3,800 on Giving Tuesday enough for two scholarships for next school year. We are fortunate to have a donor willing to match these funds for one more scholarship, so if we reach our goal, CSFP can surprise three additional families with scholarships at Lottery Day on Thursday, December 5.

We are raising funds for cinSPEAK to launch a weekly film and community-rooted conversation series in West Philadelphia in Spring 2020. I hope that you will take a moment to learn more about our past/present/future work and what your contribution, whether $5 or $500, directly impacts this vital mission.

cinSPEAK is a Philadelphia-based organization that engages diverse audiences through our independent, repertory and foreign film programming, creating space and centering the stories of individuals and communities that are often underrepresented in mainstream cinema. cinSPEAK promotes community togetherness and global understanding by engaging film enthusiasts while cultivating the next generation of discerning moviegoers, encouraging people to demand social justice both on-screen and throughout society.

After six + years as a mobile cinema, in Spring 2020, we will begin the first phase of our long-term goal of operating a year-round independent microcinema, through the launch of a weekly film series in the soon-to-be-renovated black box arts space in the basement of the historic Calvary Center for Culture and Community, located at 48th Street on the bustling commercial corridor of Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia. We will use any/all funds raised to cover our rental fees and film licensing fees associated with this new and exciting initiative. Throughout 2020, we will be working to raise enough money to honor the labor of our currently all-volunteer team, as well as, individual and institutional program collaborators and future projects.

We are actively seeking to engage individuals, businesses and institutional partners that would like to participate deeper in our vision through financial and labor contributions.

City Year Philadelphia partners with schools in communities challenged by persistent inequities in our education system to create learning environments where students can build on their strengths and fully engage in learning. At City Year Philly, were striving to raise $6,000 to support our work in schools. As alumni, board members, and supporters donate, five fearless staffers have volunteered to get pied in the face (live on social media!) when we reach different giving levels along the way! Donate today to #pieforprogress and follow us on Instagram to catch all the pie action.

This wall of 139 skulls is among the Mtter Museums collection of 20,000 medical anomalies and curiosities, historic medical instruments and anatomical pathologies. (Photo by Bob Krist for GPTMC)

70 years ago, iron lungs lined hospital wards at the height of polio outbreaks and provided temporary and permanent breathing support for people suffering paralysis of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles.

This Giving Tesday the Mtter Museum needs your help to get one of our largest objects in our collection restored and back on display for visitors to see! Gifts will be doubled thanks to a generous match from our generous Board of Trustees!

This #GivingTuesday, were rising to the challenge of matching a generous $120,000 donation by the end of 2019. Last month, Eastern State broke ground on phase one of construction on our planned visitor center. Were upgrading our infrastructure (plumbing, electricity, and storm water management) to set the stage for future construction in the years to come. We also hope to build a new tour launch point. But to get there, we need to raise an additional $120,000 by December 31. If we succeed, come spring 2020, well have a new sheltered area for visitors at the start of the tour route, with seating, a water bottle refilling station, and protection from inclement weather.

A new home. (Photo via facebook.com/habitatphiladelphia)

With your financial support, families can build strength, stability and independence with Habitat for Humanity by building a safe and secure place to call home.

Families who partner with Habitat build their own homes alongside volunteers, pay an affordable mortgage and are grateful for your help.

All donations over $50 to Juntos on Giving Tuesday (Dec. 3) will receive a gift from us. Consider it our way of saying Thank You for supporting Juntos fight against unjust immigration laws and deportations as well as our long-standing leadership development work that allows our community, those most impacted, to be in the lead of the fight for our liberation.

New Leash on Life USA is a Pennsylvania 501(c) (3) non-profit, prison-dog training program, dedicated to improving the life of inmates and saving the lives of dogs.

New Leash On Life USA is one of the countrys most unique prison-dog training programs. We save the lives of at-risk shelter dogs by training prison inmates to care for, and socialize them to enhance their adoptability. Inmates attend workshops on life skills and job readiness, and many receive opportunities for paid internships in the animal care field when they are paroled.

Previously unadoptable shelter dogs, many at the brink of death, now find loving forever homes. Additionally, inmates who have been in and out of prison most of their adulthood now have a skill they can use to gain productive employment.

Improving the life of inmates and saving the lives of dogs. New Leash on Life USA believes everyone deserves a second chance.

Make a difference in the lives of 4,300 homeless and low-income children, women and families from throughout Greater Philadelphia by donating to PathWays PA!

Your donation this Giving Tuesday will help provide shelter services for homeless mothers, children, and teen girls; help families get back on their feet through education and job placement assistance; and help children stay out of the foster care system during the holidays and throughout the year.

The holidays are often a time of celebration with families. But, for homeless families, the holidays can be a stark reminder of the challenges they face as they try to make the holidays special for their children. With your help, PathWays PA can give the families in our care a warm and welcoming holiday season, a safe place to call home and hope for the future.

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is the only foundation in our city that is dedicated to strengthening the delivery of civil legal aid. We sustain and support our legal services community by providing unrestricted grants and other support to nearly 40 legal aid nonprofits in Philadelphia. Our nonprofit partners represent the full range of vital services for people in need, and the unrestricted grants are critical in their ability to sustain their operations and daily work. You can find more information about the Bar Foundation here.

PCA will join other nonprofits this year with its annual GivingTuesday campaign. Donors can contribute to PCAs Philadelphia Fund for Seniors, which helps PCA continue the tradition of serving older adults in their homes and communities. Donors also have the option to contribute to the Emergency Fund for Older Philadelphians ahead of its busiest season winter. The Fund helps to alleviate extreme hardship felt by seniors who may struggle to pay rent, utilities, buy food or life-saving medication. Last year, assistance with heating oil made up the majority of the requests, accounting for 55% of the nearly $190,000 total funds distributed.

Our recent independent financial review confirmed that over 86% of our funding is spent on client and program service, and we have long had a Gold Seal rating from GuideStar. We count on your support to continue the work that we do.

This year, between now and December 31, 2019, JPMorgan Chase & Co. will match all gifts to PYN up to $15,000. On Giving Tuesday were setting up a phone back in the afternoon with our board members to call people who have donated and just personally thank them for their support.

Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is a solutions-builder forging together significant players to alleviate a root cause of poverty by preparing 12-24-year-olds to become productive working adults. Our work is grounded in the understanding that young people need access to both education and employment, proven factors in being prepared for a career. With a track record of increasing impact, PYN funds and brokers action with the right partners to collectively address barriers. PYN constructs systems to create change, while innovating to meet evolving needs. Together with our partners, PYN dramatically changes the trajectory of individuals lives by giving voice to underserved youth, and ultimately creating a pipeline for an educated, engaged workforce.

This #GivingTuesday, help ensure kids get the childhood they deserve. Playworks is building a culture of play that enables kids to find their voice, make friends, feel included, and learn to lead. Join our #GivingTuesday challenge, lend your support and double your investment. We have a group of supporters who will match every donation up to $7,500!

For 50 years, we have used the law to make sure that people facing discrimination and poverty can obtain the fundamental resources they need to build their lives, resources like a quality public education. We are currently preparing for a trial set for next year in a lawsuit challenging Pennsylvanias school funding system, which skews the resources schools receive based on local wealth. In support of this lawsuit, the first $25,000 raised on GivingTuesday will be matched dollar-for-dollar by an anonymous donor.

Rebel Ventures is a youth-run nonprofit that creates healthy deliciousness with and for kids in Philadelphia. Our core objectives are to increase access to healthy and nutritious food for children in inner-city communities and to engage high school students in meaningful job experiences, using entrepreneurship as a strategy for positive youth development. We are the creators of Rebel Crumbles, a whole grain and fruit-filled breakfast product served to all schools in the School District of Philadelphia, which was created and developed by high school students.

Currently, we are actively raising funds for the start-up of Philadelphias first youth powered and fresh food-filled corner store. The corner store will have a variety of healthy foods created by high school students. We are working to raise $25,000 by December 31st to apply toward the stores expenses. We have launched a Gofundme campaign, dedicated ourselves to contacting partners, friends, and family, and our entire crew has committed to donating one hours wage to this project. [Your donation on #GivingTuesday] will help us achieve our goal of $25,000 for the market.

This school year, Spark is engaging 400 Philadelphia middle-school students in career exploration and self-discovery opportunities. Each fall, students visit a variety of professional spaces and participate in workshops alongside company volunteers. In the spring, each student is matched with a mentor and over the course of 13 weeks they create a Career Interest Project together. This program model works: 86% of Spark students grew in social emotional skills and 91% of Spark students agree that they learned about jobs & careers they didnt know about before Spark. So far, Spark has reached over 1,000 students with this impactful programming.

SVdPs mission is to help neighbors in need, regardless of religious affiliation and without any proselytizing with whatever they may need including housing, home visitation, food, clothing, transportation or emotional support.

The Spruce Foundation is an all-volunteer, next-gen led organization redefining philanthropy through community giving and grant-making in support of Philadelphias youth. Spruce promotes giving and engagement among millennial Philadelphians, and leverage the collective power of these young philanthropists to award grants to local nonprofits in four program areas: Education, Arts, Health & Wellness, and LGBTQ Youth. Keeping their focus locally on Philadelphia ensures that they are consistent with their main goal: supporting programs that empower, educate, and enrich the citys best resource its kids.

Support Center for Child Advocates (aka Child Advocates) is the nations oldest and largest nonprofit agency providing legal and social services advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. On #GivingTuesday, Child Advocates staff, board members, donors and friends will gather to kick off toy drive season of giving. Guests are encouraged to bring a toy and join us for refreshments throughout the day. Child Advocates has set a lofty goal for #GivingTuesday hoping to raise $20,000 for Philadelphia children who have been abused or neglected.

The mission of Women Against Abuse is to provide quality, compassionate, and nonjudgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect and independence in persons experiencing intimate partner violence and to lead the struggle to end domestic violence through advocacy and community education.

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Today is #GivingTuesday! Here are 60 local nonprofit campaigns for you to support - Generocity