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From left, Matt Fournier and Nick Hurst of The Grapefruits perform during the first After 8 youth jam held late last month. The next youth jam is scheduled for Sunday from 4 until 8 p.m. - Daron Letts/NNSL photo

The kids are all right When Jaimee Imrie was a kid growing up in Yellowknife, there weren't a lot of places for teenagers to hang out. "There wasn't anything for me to do and I know I would have behaved a lot better if there was more to do," she said. "The youth in Yellowknife start drinking and doing drugs at a very young age."   Continued See also: Chunky, funky, bright and bold - Dec. 4, 2008 Christmas is a humbug - Dec. 3, 2008 Artists showcased in Iqaluit - Dec. 1, 2008 Sharing his art - Nov. 29, 2008 Rockin' the North - Nov. 28, 2008

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Celebrating the season

Members of the Fireweed Children's Chorus are celebrating the spirit of the Christmas season with songs, poetry and donations to the Yk Food Bank this weekend.

The choir's first Christmas concert begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the legislative assembly. The St. Joe's middle school Tone Chimes Choir will also sing at the event.

The repertoire includes several two-part harmonies that evoke the sights and feelings of a Northern winter. Some classic carols, a Calypso song and a familiar piece from the Charlie Brown Christmas special will also be featured.

"We've learned as much music already this year as we did all last year," said choir director Jackie Boersma. "The children are learning very quickly."

Several choir members are rehearsing some winter poetry to present between songs, as well.

Sunday's concert is free, however donations of canned goods will be accepted at the door in support of the Yk Food Bank.

The Fireweed Children's Chorus is a non-auditioned choir for students in Grades 4 through 8. There are 18 members in this year's choir.

Mug n' stuff sale

The Yellowknife Guild of Arts and Crafts is teaming up with the Yellowknife Quilters for a sale at St. Pat's high school this weekend. The preview is tonight from 7 until 9 p.m. in the foyer. Hand-made mugs filled with hot chocolate, tea or coffee will be sold to raise money for the guild.

A wide selection of locally-made pottery, quilts, fibre arts, weaving, knitting, jewelry, and stained glass will be exhibited.

"There will be bowls and mirrors and tea pots, platters, mugs, casserole dishes and a lot of functional things," said board representative Kelly Moore, adding there will be a Winter Lights collaborative art sale and display.

The sale runs from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. tomorrow.

Bah humbug

The Christmas Carol Project brings a musical interpretation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to Northern Arts and Cultural Centre tonight and Saturday.

The production begins with a small songwriters' circle on stage featuring Celtic, folk, blues, Cajun and other roots music.

The songs start at 8 p.m.

Live music

There's plenty of live music around town this weekend.

Neil Squires returns with his guitar to the Trapline Lounge at the Explorer Hotel on Saturday night from 9 p.m. until close.

At Le Frolic, 3-Across-Dee-Eye performs tonight and tomorrow beginning at 9:30 p.m. The band is scheduled to play next weekend, as well.

Priscilla's Revenge hosts tonight's jam at After 8 Billiards. The band is back tomorrow night. The music begins at 9:30 p.m. each night.

Charles Nabess and friends entertain at the Gold Range all weekend.

Yummy yule

Women of the United Church will hold their annual Christmas Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday.

Delicious baking and creative crafts will be available from 2 to 4 p.m. at Yellowknife United Church in the Northern United Place auditorium.

The group puts on the annual fundraiser to collect money for about 20 charities that support local, national and international initiatives, said organizer Jeanette Hall. These include the Alison McAteer House, the Yellowknife Women's Center, the YWCA, the Yk Food Bank, SideDoor Youth Ministries and the Salvation Army.

About 10 volunteers are producing pepper jelly and antipasto. Members of the congregation are supporting the charitable effort with fresh baking, as well.

"This week everybody is madly baking," Hall said.

New locally-made crafts can be donated on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until noon.

Tea and coffee will be served. People of all ages are welcome.

Hall describes the United Church women as "a group of United Church women who support each other spiritually and collaborate on community-building projects."

Remembering women

Organizers of the annual Dec. 6 memorial in honour of the 14 women slain at the Ecole Polytechnique massacre have requested donations of art for a silent auction fundraiser on Saturday.

Art donations can be dropped off today before 5 p.m. at the fourth floor of the NorthwesTel building at the status of women office.

Funds raised will support Alison McAteer House and the Centre for Northern Families.

Instead of art, cash donations can also be made at the White Ribbon Campaign baskets located around town this week.

The Dec. 6 vigil and silent auction are scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. at Javaroma on Saturday.

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