14 Opinion November Zist 2012 - Over the Edge November 21 Yogattabekiddin’ A weekly yoga class instructed by Alice Muirhead with all food donations going to the NUGSS/GSS Food Bank. Cost: $2 and a non-perishable food item 4:30 - 6:00 pm @ the Gathering Place Games Night Come join NASA in our board game night. 4:00 — 9:00 pm @ the Wintergarden November 22 Northern Medical Program Information Session Do you have questions about preparing to apply to Medical School? If so, then attend this NMP Information Session. 12:00 — 1:00 pm @ Room: 9-280 November 23 Global Fridays: Dr. Elizabeth Cooper Charity and Chance: the Manufacture of Uncertainty through Child Sponsorship in Kenya 12:00 — 1:30 pm @ Room: 10-450 Lecture: Dr Philippe Pasquier Computational Creativity. Computational creativity is anew and expanding field that attempts to simulate human creativity, and to discover creative processes that are beyond human capability. 1:00 pm @ Room: 10-4588 Lecture: Dr. Olav Lian Optical Dating: historical background, basic principles, and its application to research in geomorphology, Quaternary geology, and archaeology 3:30 pm @ Room: 7-152 November 26 Psych. Graduate Colloquium Series: Cherisse Seaton Dissertation defence: The role of positive emotions and ego-resilience in personal strivings. 11:30 am - 12:20 pm @ Room 10- 4044 November 28 Yogattabekiddin’ A weekly yoga class instructed by Alice Muirhead with all food donations going to the NUGSS/GSS Food Bank. Cost: $2 and a non-perishable food item 4:30 - 6:00 pm @ the Gathering Place November 30 Global Fridays: Dr. Liza Sudstrom Charity and Chance: Blue Buckets, White Ribbons and PussyRiot: Opposition Protests and Democratic Prospects in Russia 12:00 — 1:30 pm @ Room: 10-450 Lecture: Dr. Ahmed Hussein Dual Fluid Reactor: A novel design that will revolutionize nuclear power. 10:30 am — 12:00 pm @ Room: 7-158 Annual Great Santa Claus Debate The ever-pressing question of "does Santa exist?" gets a thorough and hilarious academic examination. 7-8:30pm @ the Canfor theatre December 1 Exam Jam Come out and take advantage of instructor and peer-led tutorials, FREE food for participants, and fun and stress-reducing activities. Wellness Centre staff and peer counsellors will be on site. Visit the Academic Success Centre for a complete schedule of tutorials and activities for the day. 9:00 am - 2:30 pm @ UNBC Main Hallway and Winter Garden December 5 Yogattabekiddin’ A weekly yoga class instructed by Alice Muirhead with all food donations going to the NUGSS/GSS Food Bank. Cost: $2 and a non-perishable food item 4:30 - 6:00 pm @ the Gathering Place November 21 Movie Showing: Switch Discover the future of energy with the movie that's changing the global energy conversation. 7-9pm @ the Canfor Theatre November 22 Madison Violet in Concert JUNO nominated duo Madison Violet's folksy and lyrical compositions are something you don't want to miss! Tickets: $37.50 at Studio 2880 (2833 Recreation Pl.) 7-8pm @ the PG Playhouse Peace Sanctuary Sculpture Stop by the Two River Gallery to see their latest installment of sculptures created by Victoria-based artists. Free admission every Thursday, otherwise $6 for students and $7.50 for adults Novermber 23 NASA Sponsored Social The Northern Anthropology Student Association is putting on a pizza and beer social! Come out and help them to raise money to send some anthropology students to Victoria. 7pm-2am @ 1459 Manson Cres. November 24 Festival of Trees at the Civic Centre Kicking off on the 24th with a Dance from 7:30pm-1:00am the Festival of Trees runs until December 2nd. For more information on hours and activities visit spiritofthenorth.ca Admission: $3 for students, $5 for adults and $10 for a family Recycle Toy Drive REAPS is collecting quality used toys for local children and accepting donations to the SPCA. For more info email events@reaps.org. 10-2 pm @ REAPS (1950 Gorse St.) Craft and Collectables Market Annual craft fair with proceeds going to the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre. 10-4pm @ ELder Citizens Recreation Centre (1692 10th Ave.) Craft Fair and Social Shop for quality local crafts including fused glass, wood working, artwork and women's clothing. 10-4pm @ ArtSpace (above Books & Co.) The Queen of Versailles Cinema CNC presents the documentary that follows billionaire David Siegel and his wife Jackie as they plan the construction of their dream mansion. Tickets: season passes $24, single ticket $8 7-11pm @ CNC (Room 1-306) Drum & Bell Tower and the Townies Tickets: $12 for students, $15 adults 9-11pm @ Nancy O's November 24 & 25 Craft Fair Over 250 tables to choose from at Kelly Road Secondary. 10-5pm @ KRSS (open till 4pm on Sunday) November 28 Civic Centre Plaza Light Up With live music, ice skating, storytime and hay rides around the Plaza this is a festive evening that you won't want to miss out on. Visit princegeorgeciviccentre.ca for more information 5-9pm @ the Civic Centre Plaza Northern Lights Festival Connaught Hill is lit up for the holiday season from 5 until 10pm until January 1st. November 30 Embrace Diversity Gala Dinner Celebrate BC's Multiculturalism week with laughs by Improv Ad Nauseum and music by Sound Addiction. Tickets: $35 from Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (1270 2nd Ave.) 6pm-12am @ the Ramada Improv Comedy and Dessert Comedy, live music and dessert... what more can you ask for? 8-10pm @ the Westwood Church (2658 Ospika Blvd.) December 1 Pioneer Christmas Make traditional Christmas crafts and candy and partake in old fashioned holiday activities... Word is that a special guest will also be making an appearance. Admission: suggested donations of $5 for adult, $3 for kids & seniors, or $10 for a family 10-3pm @ Huble Homestead (40km north of PG, off of Hwy 97) Artisan Fair 10-4pm @ ArtSpace How the Grinch Stole Christmas Nove Voce presents the choral story telling of this Christmas classic. Admission: $5 Showing times: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm @ the Civic Centre Boy Cinema CNC presents the movie "Boy" which follows the dream of a boy to one day see his idol, Michael Jackson, in concert. Tickets: Refer to "Queen of Versailles" on the 24th 7pm & 11pm @ CNC (Room 1-306) BC Boys Choir The Prince George Symphony Orchestra presents the BC Boys Choir who have received international acclaim. Tickets: under 25 $12, adults $25 and seniors $22 7:30-9:30 pm @ the First Baptist Church (483 Gillette St.) Smalltown DJ's and Grandtheft Sure to be a crowd-pumping combination, Smalltown DJ's and Grandtheft are known for getting people dancing across the nation. Tickets: $20 (available at Ruins and Homework) 9pm @ Heartbreakers December 4 Lauren Mann & the Fairly Odd Folk Anticipate indie folk-pop melodies and an authentic and energetic performance. Tickets: $10 (at Books & Co.) 8pm @ ArtSpace