Winter solstice - the shortest day of the year in the northern

hemisphere - is on Saturday. But that's no reason to be gloomy: light

a fire, trim a tree, raise a glass of cheer. Because the darkest day

arrives on the edge of the biggest holiday week of the year.

The Galleries

You'll notice the wintry look and feel as we travel around town

taking photos. But we're also starting to produce some seasonal

treats that we recorded earlier. Today, for instance, you'll find the

FHS Jazz Band's rendition of Let it Snow. We have lots more to come,

including some retrospectives of 2007.

http://justFRED.ca/cmine/

The Calendar

Free public skating in three indoor locations, and plenty of

opportunity to share with others by wrapping gifts, donating to the

needy...and much more.

Wednesday:

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-12-19&c=1

Thursday:

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-12-20&c=1

justFRED's Book & Music Contest

We've had a few entries in the forums, and another couple of emails,

answering the question: If I was in charge of justFRED, I would...

http://justfred.ca/justfred.forums/showthread.php?p=778#post778

We really do value your suggestions. Winners will be announced

tomorrow.

justFRED Radio

We've picked up several more local musical contributions and will

start uploading them as soon as we get a minute. Meantime, we're

slowly but surely adding everything we have to the playlist.

http://radio.justFRED.ca/

Enjoy the preparations for the week-long Christmas holiday. Because

next week, the days finally start getting a little bit longer.

Cheers,

George

justFRED.ca