Best of the season:
Debbie Cooper gets a guide to the year's best local music from Steve Hussey of Fred's Records. (runs 3:39)

Grand designs:
Tara Bryan makes books that are works of art.

CBC Newfoundland & Labrador Turkeys for Christmas drive:
CBC and our community partners invite you to take part in our annual Turkeys for Christmas drive in support of local food banks.

The St. John's
Morning Show:
Thursday, December 14:
- Missing youth

Building a bridge:
David Cochrane profiles Katie Youngberg, a young woman trying to prevent a cycle of dependency on welfare. (runs 6:07)

Musicraft:
December 17:
There's a bumper crop of new CDs released this past year by artists from across Newfoundland and Labrador and MUSICRAFT's annual Stocking Stuffer show presents a handful as helpful hints for your Christmas list.

The Performance Hour:
Dec 16:
It easy to be cynical when faced with all the holiday madness. But a well-crafted Christmas song, stealing into your ear at just the right moment, can still pack a mighty punch. This week's show examines the power of the Christmas song.

Christmas trees:
- Care and safety
- Finding the perfect tree (slideshow)

Map quest:
Four new atlases paint a strange, often hilarious portrait of Canada.

Canada Reads:
The All Star panelists boost their books in conversation with guest host Bill Richardson.

CLICK!
Peter Mansbridge has donated a CD of his own personal images taken in Afghanistan to the Eastern Edge Gallery's Celebrity Camera Event. You can bid for it through a silent auction.

Community
Connections:
Do you have a PSA or community event that you would like to let Newfoundlanders and Labradorians know about? Send us the details.