Traditional Halifax holiday fundraiser pivots to persevere for local youth Now that the province is in phase 5 of the COVID-19 reopening plans and gathering restrictions have eased, Phoenix Youth Programs is uniting their traditional in-person luncheon with last year’s to-go event with Phoenix Holiday Luncheon – Best of Both.“The Phoenix Holiday Luncheon has always been a kick-off to the holiday season,” says Laura Hastings, director of development at Phoenix Youth Programs.“We’re so excited to get back in-person.”The in-person event will take place at the Halifax Convention Centre on Tuesday, Dec.
7 and will feature a three-course festive plated lunch and a performance by award-winning Halifax singer/songwriter, Reeny Smith.Typically,.