In the spirit of the season

The Arbutus Singers put on an outstanding concert at the Cadboro Bay United Church on Sunday

The Arbutus Singers put on an outstanding concert at the Cadboro Bay United Church on Sunday, in support of the Jolly Nyeko Foundation Canada. The registered charity provides education, reliable transportation and relief of poverty to children in Uganda through donations and child sponsorship.

The Arbutus Singers put on an outstanding concert at the Cadboro Bay United Church on Sunday, in support of the Jolly Nyeko Foundation Canada. The registered charity provides education, reliable transportation and relief of poverty to children in Uganda through donations and child sponsorship.

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