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2009 Events Calendar
January | February
| March | April | May
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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.
October
The Olympic Flame is scheduled to come to Sooke on Halloween 2009!
Residents of Sooke anxious to catch the Olympic Spirit will have the opportunity
to see the Olympic Flame in person on October 31, 2009 as it passes through on
its way towards the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
-->More info about the Olympic Torch visit.
Community Involvement Opportunities
Sooke has a vibrant volunteer base for many events. If you are new to town, or have been here a long time, come out and join a group and lend a hand. Many events would not go on if it were not for the many volunteers and sponsors.
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Stage West Players is looking for one act plays for our Spring Production
RULES
1.Work must be an original one act play created by the contest entrant.
2.Run time must be between 20 – 25 minutes.
3.Work must be a comedy suitable for a family production
4.Author agrees to participate in preparing the script for production if chosen.
5.Must be
SUBMISSIONS
1.No name or other identifying information should be on the manuscript.
2.Contact information should be provided on a separate cover letter.
3.Do not send originals as manuscripts will not be returned.
4.Deadline for submissions is December 10, 2009
5.Submit by email to funneefest@live.ca or go to www.stagewest.ca for snail mail address.
For further information email funneefest@live.ca or call 250 642 1423 or go to our website www.stagewest.ca
Winners will be announced in January 2010
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November
Nov 10 |
All Art Literary meeting
Tues Nov. 10 at Reading Room in Evergreen Mall at 7:30 pm.
Help plan the Art Show 2010 and Sooke Studio Tour. All artists, authors and photographers welcome- this is an informal get together to plan events for next year, exchange ideas and talk about what is needed to keep the art scene vibrant for amateurs and professionals. Meet with others, find out about what our members are doing: cooking & photography classes, studio evenings, writing groups! Sign up for the "Foto Foray" to French Beach where you can exchange digital photo tips, or a cooking class to discover how to search out and cook mushrooms!
Also come to see members talk about their work at the Craft Fair in the Community Hall Nov 20 to 21. Some members will be selling their art upstairs, with the All Art Literary Society table downstairs handing out info on the next show.
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December, 2009
January 2010
February
March
April
May
Country Market- fresh local
produce and crafts- Mid May through Sept
June
July
August
September
Ongoing Events
Holy Trinity Anglican Church |
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! |
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
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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
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Fall is 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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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
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