Sooke BC
Community of Sooke, British Columbia, Canada

Sooke Harbor events and festivals

2009 Events Calendar

January | February | March | April | May | June | July
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.
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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.

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



 

November

Nov 10all art literary show

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.


 

craft fair in Sooke Friday Nov. 20th 1 to 8 pm
Sat. Nov. 21th and Sun. Nov. 22 from 10 am to 5 pm
All Sooke Arts & Craft Christmas Craft Fair
Located at the Sooke Community Hall- for more info call 250 642-4419

 



December, 2009


MUSE WINERY

Dec 12 to 13 Muse Winery
Muse Winery Xmas Art Show, North Saanich see the photographs of Dave Hutchison
More info about Dave's other shows and photography: www.DaveHutchison.ca

 



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 ChurchHoly Trinity Vital Vittals
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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Red Hat Sooke Sirens
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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West Shore Community Band

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 info



Otter Point Bakery & Tea Room SEASONAL SPECIALS & Catering!
Otter Point Bakery & Tea Room

Exotic Tea selection ~ Enjoy pampering yourself with our aromatic teas and fine baked goods!
Cedar Grove Mall, Sooke Road

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


stonepipe grill  sooke

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.

 


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.


Sooke Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54

Weekly events and entertainment
Phone: (250) 642-5913 or 2052
Legion Member? Traveling this Season? Check out Legions throughout Canada!


Ayum Creek CRD Park

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 Market grocery store

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.



Don Rittaler Sooke River pub

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

Sooke Long boats

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.


Westcoast Flyfisher Association
Special event fishing & monthly meetings --> Info
Email: WCFlyfishers@hotmail.com

Northern Star Plumbing & Gas Service
NORTHERN STAR PLUMBING & GAS
Just a reminder... All propane & Natural gas appliances should be serviced yearly.
Call now for appointment so you will have peace of mind when the fall cold weather comes.
642-4499 or email: nstarplumbing@shaw.ca



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
Sooke Spa
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

Cosmic Debris music listings
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