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2007/08 Events Calendar
January | February
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August | September | October
| November | December
Major Annual Events | Ongoing
Events | Past Events
The Sooke Harbour Region is host to numerous festivals and events.
This is a chronological listing of festivals, events and meetings around
the Sooke to Jordan River area as well as Victoria and the Western Communities.
If you have an event to be listed, please contact
us.
January 2008 -->
see past events
February
March
April
May
Country Market- fresh local
produce and crafts- Mid May through Sept
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Parkwatch Program
We are in the parks from May to September every year. Providing
the necessary service of parking lot security for our local parks.
Our presence brings a level of comfort to local people and tourists
who wish to enjoy our parks.
Info: 250 208-4738 |
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Saturday, May 10th
- 7:30 pm
Sooke Community Choir "Annual Spring Concert"
Edward Milne Community Theatre -
Advance tickets at
Shoppers Drug Mart, South
Shore Gallery, and EMCS Box Office and tickets also available
at the door.
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more info
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Saturday, May 10th
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Second Annual Duck
Race
At Sooke River Campground - 11 am till ducks cross the line
Contact Georgia @ 642-4969
or: Tickets available from any Sooke Lioness Lion
and coming soon to a parking lot near you!!!
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Prizes & more info
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Summer is almost here- pamper yourself in one of Sooke's
Spas!
Sooke boasts a number of relaxation places: massage, manicure,
hair care, reflexology and more. These establishments cater to
men as well as women and provide not only relaxation treatments
but needed physiotherapy as well.
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June
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June 15
Sooke Region Museum - Commemorative Open House
The unveiling or a series of historical murals, portraying four
early chapters of Sooke history. --> more info 642-6351 |
July
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July 1
Sooke Canada Day Celebration
Free family fun day with games, food and live music.
Topping off the evening with fireworks at dusk!
Volunteer & businuss promotion opportunities --> http://canadadaysooke.ca/
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August
September
October
November
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Nov 8
A History in Humour - a fundraiser for the Sooke Region Museum
Sooke area personalities will take the sage, bringing to life personalities
that have played roles in the history of BC and our own community.
Edward Milne Community School - more info:642-6351 |
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November 14, 15 and 16, 2008
The All Sooke Arts & Crafts Association
invites all crafters and artists to join us in our Annual Christmas
Show
Fri 1pm - 8pm,
Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm
Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Rd
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info and contacts
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December, 2008
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Santa visites Sooke during the annual Christmas
Parade in December
Look for updates for this years parade, bigger and more participants
than ever!
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Ongoing Events
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
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Vital Vittles Free Lunch Fridays - 11:30
AM to 1:00 PM.
Open to everyone, single parents with tots,
adults, seniors & teens.
It's a time to come and meet your neighbors and get a good meal.
250-642-3172 Located at 1962 Murray Road
(The street that goes down to the waterfront at the junction
of Otter Point Road and Sooke Road)
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Social Club for women over 50
The Red Hat Sooke Sirens get together for fun outings such as
picnics in the park, walks along the Galloping Goose Trail and
dinners at local restaurants. -
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Westshore Community Concert Band Welcomes
New Players
Join Greater Victoria's newest musical ensemble, bringing together
musicians of all ages from the southern Vancouver Island communities
of Colwood, Langford, Sooke, Highlands, View Royal and Metchosin.
Rehearsals are Tues 7-9:30 pm at Pilgrim United Church 3319 Painter
Rd. Bring your Band instrument and rekindle your passion
for playing!
Call Mike 474-3999 --> more
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Fine Arts Unlimited - Hosted by the Sooke Region Museum
Ongoing shows of local artists. --> Contact the Sooke
Region Museum for times and current artists.
Phone 250-642-6351 or toll free 866-888-4748
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Stone Pipe Grill
Located on the corner of Otter Point and Sooke Road.
Come enjoy a snack or dinner in the restaurant.
Ongoing seasonal menu.
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Past Events
The Real Estate market is hot in Sooke! If you have property you are
thinking of selling contact a Realtor
for an evaluation, or check out the "property
wanted" sections! There may be someone waiting to purchase
your property.
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Ayum Creek waterfront CRD reserve park
Ayum Creek park is a birdwatchers' paradise! The small creek that
enters the water just behind Goodrich Peninsula is a haven for
swans and other birds. There are many bird boxes on tall poles
for nesting.
Vehicle parking is located just off Sooke Road by the Ayum Creek
bridge at 5585 Sooke Road, past the Shell Station.
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Village
Food Markets
Find extra value at Sooke's Village Food Market, offering a full
range of fresh produce, on site bakery, and catering for all your
Holiday needs.
Ph: 642-2734 ~ Store hours Mon-Sun: 8 am - 9 pm.
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Don Rittaler at the newly expanded store - exceptional selection
of Vancouver Island wine at great prices!
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CASTLE COLD BEER AND WINE -
Daily wine specials at extraordinary prices!
Open 7 days a week 9:30 AM to 11:00 Sooke River Hotel welcome's
you to our latest addition to our cold beer, wine & spirit store.
Our store is one of the largest in the Province. So when you're
looking for something a little different from the ordinary, drop
by and introduce yourself to our extensive selection of BC wines,
local Vancouver Island wines, and import wines. We also stock hard
liquor and liquors. I believe with our knowledgeable staff, extensive
selection, DAILY SPECIALS, and good service you will want to keep
coming back!
Don Rittaler |
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Sooke Longboats
Since 1991 the Women's Longboating Committee has met at the Sooke
Marine Industries at 2019 Kaltasin Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. every Monday morning. Students and local people take the
longboats out in the harbour to sail and row.
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SookeFest- Festival & Events around
the Sooke district and region of Shirley, East Sooke and Otter Point
District of Sooke Council Meetings
in the Council Chambers, Open to the Public
Shirley Community Association
see what is happening in Shirley
ART
FACTS: ART SHOWS and Arts in the Area
Visit the OAP webpage
to find out what Sooke senior are doing
Musical events around the area- listings from Cosmic Debris.
Take a look back at PAST events in
the Sooke Community and South Vancouver Island District.
Not listed? Post your
message by sending an email to Events@sooke.org |
