2007/08 Events Calendar

NOV 18 to Jan 5
Every year, the Festival of Trees transforms The Fairmont Empress into a lush forest of beautifully decorated trees to raise funds for BC Children's Hospital. As sponsors of this event, Victoria businesses, organizations and individuals decorate the trees - in a sometimes wacky, often irreverent and always beautiful fashion. The trees are then displayed throughout The Fairmont Empress over the holiday season, beginning November 18, 2008 with the kick-off decorating gala, through to January 5, 2009.

The Festival of Trees is open for the public to browse through a holiday wonderland and cast a ballot for their favourite tree. Thousands of Festival visitors cast a vote every year and with each vote they are entered into a draw for the People's Choice Award Citizen Prize. Last year over 8,000 people voted. Now in its 17th anniversary year, the Festival has grown to feature up to 70 trees. It has become a treasured family tradition, community favourite, and one of the most anticipated festivals in Victoria.

Happy Holidays!

Dec 31 - Get ready to Rock in the New Year!

"Mainswitch"
Sooke Community Hall - doors open at 7 pm
Tickets at Shell Gas Station, Sooke Rd and Pharmasave

Directions and info: http://www.kinbasket.com/

info: Mark Anderson at KBpro@shaw.ca

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!
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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.

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 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.

Don Rittaler at the newly expanded store - exceptional selection of Vancouver Island wine at great prices!

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.

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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