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When & Where |
Details |
| Free Diabetes Self-Management Program |
Monday, April 16, 2012 Monday, May 21, 2012, 1:00 pm at Canadian Diabetes Association Office |
UVic's Centre on Aging will be holding a FREE Diabetes Self-Management Program Mondays, 1 pm to 3:30 pm, starting April 16 for 6 weeks at the Canadian Diabetes Association office 276-2950 Douglas St. Call 1-866-902-3767.
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| Cycle For Change |
Friday, May 25, 2012, 7:00 am at Esquimalt High School 847 Colville Rd. |
This is an annual event held by Esquimalt High School's very own EYCI (Esquimalt Youth Combating Intolerance) club! There will be 15-20 students, staff, and community members cycling around our 400 metre track for 12 hours! This event will be raising funds for a newly established transition house for women called 'HerWay Home'. From 7 am to 7 pm, come out and cheer on our riders! There will be a bake sale all day long, plus a barbecue lunch and dinner. For more information, please email us at esq.combatingintolerance@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
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| 24Hour Relay: Marty's Angelz at Soprano's |
Friday, May 25, 2012 at Sopranos Bar and Grill, 730 Caledonia |
Starting at 5:00pm with an $8 burger and beer special, silent auction, special "Marty" shots and pay to sing, or pay to make someone else sing. Marty the Marmot will make an appearance.
Help send kids to Camp Shawnigan.
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| 24Hour Relay: Charity Chicks "Coyote Ugly" Party |
Friday, May 25, 2012 at West Coast Tap House, 829 McCallum Rd. |
No tickets required, $5 cover at the door. Doors open at 9:00pm. Texas Mickey draw & silent auction.
Help send kids to Camp Shawnigan.
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| CBI 4th Annual Hustle for Hunger |
Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:00 am at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park |
BI Health Centre and Front Runners are hosting the 10k and 5k run/walk in support of the Mustard Seed and Goldstream Food Banks.
First race is at 10:00 am, beginning at the south end of Beaver Lake. Check in a minimum of 15 minutes before the run.
To register: www.raceonline.ca or go to the CBI Centre at 605 Discovery St.
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| 3rd Annual Divine Sock Hop |
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at St John the Divine Hall, 925 Balmoral |
Entertainment by Rukus, snacks, no-host bar, 50/50 tickets, silent and live auctions. Come and dance your socks off.
Tickets/info: $20 at the Church office, mmaggiehayes@shaw.ca or call 250-592-6807.
A fundraising event for St. John's Emergency Food Service, helping out the homeless and less fortunate.
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| 24Hour Relay: Got Gas! Bottle Drive |
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 2132 Keating X Rd. |
Please bring your bottle donations to the Peninsula Co-Op Grocery Store parking lot from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Help send kids to Camp Shawnigan.
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| 24Hour Relay: Extra Terrestrials Golf Tournament |
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Prospect Lake Golf Course |
$60 per person, includes a fabulous dinner and prizes. Shotgun start at 3:00pm, dinner at 6:30pm.
Register by yourself or in a group 250-882-4378 or www.etrelaygolf@gmail.com
Help sent kids to Camp Shawnigan.
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| 24Hour Relay: Pretty in Pink Night |
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Touch Lounge, 751 View St. |
Sweet Assets are hosting a "Pretty in Pink" night.
VIP tickets are $10 in advance, email kelly.phillips@rbc.com or call 778-679-4706
Help send kids to Camp Shawnigan.
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| Local Food & Country Market |
Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Prospect Lake Community Hall, 5358 Sparton Rd. |
The Prospect Lake District Community Association is hosting the annual event. Enjoy over 50 vendors featuring local produce, plants, preserves, baked goods, eggs, crafts, and much more.
Entrance is free. Proceeds support group activities and maintenance of the community hall.
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| Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis |
Sunday, May 27, 2012, 9:00 am at Royal Roads University |
A 3km walk with a BBQ lunch, music and kids' entertainment. Registration at 9:00 am, walk at 10:00 am. Parking available in the lower lot.
For team registration and fundraising go to: www.cysticfibrosis.ca/en/greatstrides/index.php.
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| 24Hour Relay: Comedy for a Cause |
Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Heckler's Bar and Grill, 123 Gorge Rd. East |
Your ticket gets you in for a night of comedy, a silent auction, and a burger & beer.
Starting at 6:00pm, hosted by "Off in the Woods".
For more details: http://bit.ly/LsnFB5
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| 24 Hour Relay: Charity Chicks Car Wash and BBQ |
Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Rona, 850 Langford Parkway |
The Charity Chicks are hosting a car wash and BBQ from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Help to send kids to Camp Shawnigan.
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| Bottle Depot Drive for Cool Aid |
May 1st until Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Bottle Depot outlets on Quadra, Queens or Glanford. |
Please bring your bottle donations to a participating Bottle Depot and place them in one of the yellow bins.
Cool Aid will receive the full refund to help those in our community that are homeless and vulnerable.
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| MS Kick for the Cure |
Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Hampton Park |
This fun 10-hour marathon soccer game is open to all players, regardless of skill level or experience.
Adult game (14+) 8:00am-6:15pm.
Kids games: (5-6 year olds) 9:00am-10:00am, (7-9 year olds) 10:30am-12:30pm, (10-13 year olds) 1:30pm-4:30pm.
www.mskickforthecure for registration and fundraising details. 100% of the proceeds go to helping people with MS live a better quality of life, and finding a cure through research.
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| 2nd Annual Kick Cancers' A$$! Fundraiser Event |
Saturday, August 11, 2012, 12:00 pm at Victoria Event Centre, 1514 broad st. |
12 pm-2 am. Children up to 18-years-old from 12-6 pm only. $25.00 per Adult any time of day/night, $5.00 per child up to 18-years-old. www.BCCancerResearchRocks.com.
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| 2012 Victoria Kidney Walk |
Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Clover Point |
The Victoria Kidney Walk will take place this year at Clover Point. The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch will celebrate its 5th annual Give the Gift of Life Kidney Walks in August and September of 2012. In 2012, 19 communities around BC join forces to champion this extraordinary grassroots event. These walks have expanded to include dragon boat teams and even competitive runs in select communities.
For more information: www.victoriakidneywalk.ca or www.kidney.ca.bcwalk.
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| Family Caregivers Society Annual Charity Golf Tournament |
Friday, September 14, 2012 at Cedar Hill Golf Course, 1400 Derby Rd |
Family Caregivers Network Society Presents: 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. "Take Strokes to help Folks!" There are over 96, 000 family caregivers in the Greater Victoria area who provide care for an adult family member or friend who is chronically ill, frail, elderly or has a disability. Show your support by donating to the FCNS 4th annual Charity Golf Tournament. Gather a foursome and register now! Check out our website: www.familycaregiversnetwork.org.
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| Hotel California |
Friday October 19 Saturday, October 20, 2012, 8:00 pm at The Mary Winspear Centre - Charlie White Theatre |
The Charlie White Theatre is proud to welcome Hotel California for two shows this coming October. Hotel California brings their audiences to their feet with hits such as “Life in the Fast Lane,” “Take It Easy,” “Desperado,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Hotel California,” and many more. Audience members can’t stop talking about the band, comments such as; “They were better than the real Eagles…”, “Awesome!”, and “Their haromines are incredible!” can be heard after their shows. Tickets: Adults $35 & Student/Seniors $30.
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