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When & Where |
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| 24 Hour Relay Fundraiser: Pub Night |
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at The Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Ave. |
Join "Your Pace or Mine" Relay team for an evening of live music, food, door prizes, raffles and live & silent auctions.
Tickets are $25. For more information please call Meghan at 250-889-1549 or email meghan_roberts15@hotmail.com
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| 2nd Annual Dance for the Cure for JDRF |
Friday, June 21, 2013 at Langford Legion, 761 Station Ave. |
Dance the night away while raising money for the cure for Juvenile Diabetes.
Live music provided by Roxxlyde. Cash bar. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Tickets are $20; to purchase please call 250889-6634. All proceeds will go to JDRF.
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Vancouver Island Charity Riders Poker Run (website) |
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 9:00 am at Registration Westshore Pkwy. Shell Station |
Registration 9:00am-10:30 a m. Lots of great prizes and trophies $10 per hand or 3 for $25. Finish line is at the Glen Lake Inn. Live entertainment by Virtual Elvis. Special Room rates available under VICR, Call Glen Lake Inn at 250-478-9797 to reserve. For more information call Mikey at 250-883-7890 or Scott 250-886-5218
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18th Annual FernFest (website) |
Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Fernwwod Square |
Bring the family to enjoy Fernwood's annual neighbourhood celebration. A weekend of live music, entertainment, dancing, kids activities, live performances and much more.
Friday 5:00pm-10:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-10:00pm. Free admission.
For the full event program, please visit their website.
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| Bottle Drive & BBQ For Baby Molly |
Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Sports Traders Staff Parking Lot at the corner of Discovery & Store Street |
Let's all pitch in to help the family while they support Baby Molly who is being treated for acute lymphoblastic Leukemia at St. Judes Hospital in Memphis Ten. All the proceeds will go directly to support the living expenses of the family.
Cash donations can be made via Canadian Western Bank "Baby Molly Fund".
Saturday from 10am-3pm.
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Farm Dance Under the Stars (website) |
Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan |
Live music, 50/50 draw, silent auction. Licensed event with a buffet dinner available at The Farm Table (visit the website for details).
Tickets are $20, available only in advance. Call 250-746-4204 to get yours.
Dancing rain or shine.
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| The Mount Doug Rams Football Scrap Metal Drive |
Saturday, June 15 and Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Mount Doug High School, Back Parking Lot |
Help the Mount Doug Rams Football Team to travel off of the Island. Please bring down your donation of scrap metal from 9:00am-4:00pm. Free pickup is available, please leave a message at 778-433-7455 or email ramsfundraiser@gmail.com
Until the end of June you may also drop of scrap metal at Schnitzer Steel Depot, 307 David St. and tell them it is a donation for Mount Doug Rams Football.
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School District #62 Team skateboarding comp (website) |
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 10:00 am at Langford Skatepark near Belmont School |
9:00 registration, 10:00am start. It's a free team skate and will be a free skateboarding time as well. Free face painting, music, free BBQ. Everyone is welcome to come watch.
For more information call 250-391-7919 or cell 250-880-0273
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Topless Car Wash to Help Critters (website) |
Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Rona, 850 Langford Parkway |
Get the bottom half of your car washed... Want the top done?? Make a donation.
From 10:00am-3:00pm. Proceeds go to Broken Promises Rescue, a new beginning for animals in need.
More info: 250-818-6643
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| Victoria Pride: Big Gay Dog Walk |
Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Starting at the end of Cook st. & Dallas rd. |
Giving all of our furry friend lovers a chance to parade how proud they are of of those furry paws.
The annual mini march is from 1:00pm-3:00pm, meeting at the end of Cook st. & Dallas rd.
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Island Summer Games (website) |
Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Topaz Park |
Sign up as a team or an idividual, for a weekend of games. Basketball, soccer, slow pitch, ball hockey, touch football, and dodgeball.
Featuring live music, DJ's, +19 beer tent, bbq, interactive games, vendors, special guest appearances & more. Registration deadline is June 23rd.
Benefiting the Mustard Seed Food Bank.
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Victoria Vegan Fest (website) |
Monday, July 1, 2013, 12:00 pm at Market Square - downtown Victoria |
The second annual Victoria Vegan Festival (#VVF2013) is a showcase of the vegan lifestyle, welcoming all, from the curious to the long-time vegan.
Taking place on Canada Day (Monday, July 1st) at Market Square in the heart of downtown Victoria – this FREE fun family friendly event will feature speakers, entertainers, businesses and non-profit groups, and of course you can expect numerous delicious vegan food samples.
Come find out how you can help make a difference in your health, the environment, and the loves of animals – it’s amazing what a few small changes, three times a day can do!
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| Victoria Pride: Drag Ball |
Monday, July 1, 2013 at Victoria West Park, between Wilson st., Bay st. and Esquimalt rd. |
We invite you to a fun fiasco of boys wearing heels and girls sporting moustaches, all while playing a game of baseball!
The fun begins at 12:00pm.
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28th Annual Slegg Lumber Build a Quick Boat (website) |
Monday, July 1, 2013 at Beacon Park, Sidney |
Here is your chance to see if you can float your boat.
Teams of 3 will have 4 hours and a budget of $100 to build a quick boat, that hopefully floats. When time is up, the boats will race from shore to a marker and back. The first team to cross the finish line wins.
Registration is $25. Check in time from 10:30-11:30am. Contest begins at 12:00pm, race starts at 4:45.
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| 25th Annual Victoria International Track Classic |
Friday, July 5, 2013 at Centennial Stadium at the University of Victoria |
The Q! is proud to sponsor the 25th annual Victoria International Track Classic on Friday, July 5 at UVIc’s Centennial Stadium
This event celebrates 25 years of athletic excellence and is host to the Finale of the five Cross-Canada National Track League Series.
The Victoria International Track Classic has hosted 100s of Olympians over the years including Victoria's Debbie Scott, Robyn Meagher and Canada's Dylan Armstrong and Donovan Bailey.
This year’s event will continue to showcase Canada’s finest athletes competing and getting ready for the 2013 World Championships in Russia.
Join us on Friday, July 5 for another night of excitement and down to the wire finishes!
More info can be found at trackclassic.com
Click here to buy tickets
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Victoria Run Series: Road (website) |
Saturday, July 6, 2013, 6:00 pm at The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence |
The first road event for the Victoria Track Series is on July 1st!
This race is 5km and takes place at The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence at Camosun College.
Come out and callenge yourself at this community race!
Registration costs are:
Season pass (race as much as you want): early bird $65 / late registration $95
Single race: early bird $10 / late registration $15 / day-of $20
Partial proceeds for the events will support the Mustard Seed Food Bank.
All track meets start at 6:30 PM – DEADLINE for check-in is 6:00 PM.
Click here for more details including race dates and how to register.
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| 4th Annual A.L.S. Car Wash and Show & Shine |
Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Lyall St. Service, 1480 Lyall St. |
Live misic, BBQ and pop by donation, free registration for the car show. From 9:00am-3:00pm.
Help raise funds for A.L.S.
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Colwood Rotary Art and Wine Festival (website) |
Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Fort Rodd & Fisgard Lighthouse Historical Sites, 603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd. |
Come take a stroll through the Historical Sites, sample Vancouver Island wines, view the works of Island artists, taste appetizing bites created by Westshore's top chefs, and enjoy music provided by Island Big Band. From 11:00am-4:00pm.
$40 per ticket. Proceeds will help build an exclusive playground at Westshore Parks & Rec. and assist other community programs.
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The Pink Salmon Festival (website) |
Sunday, August 18, 2013 at Boats leaving from Sooke Harbour and Pedder Bay |
On the lookout for 60 local fishermen to volunteer their time, boats and knowledge to teach the 120 kids how to fish and have a great time.
After 3 hours, all participants will return to Pedder Bay Marina to enjoy the music, food and good company.
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| Victoria Run Series: Cross Country |
Saturday, August 31, 2013, 6:00 pm at Beaver Lake |
The first cross country event in the Victoria Run Series will be on Saturday, August 31st!
This 6k run will be taking place at Beaver Lake park.
Take part in a healthy activity while enjoying some friendly compeition!
Registration costs are:
Season pass (race as much as you want): early bird $65 / late registration $95
Single race: early bird $10 / late registration $15 / day-of $20
Partial proceeds for the events will support the Mustard Seed Food Bank.
All track meets start at 6:30 PM – DEADLINE for check-in is 6:00 PM.
Click here for more details including race dates and how to register.
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Victoria Run Series: Cross Country (website) |
Saturday, September 7, 2013, 6:00 pm at Beaver Lake |
The second and last cross country race for the Victoria Run Series will be on Saturday, September 7th!
The distance for the cross country race will be 6k, and it will be taking place at Beaver Lake park.
Come out for a good cause and participate with fellow community members!
Registration costs are:
Season pass (race as much as you want): early bird $65 / late registration $95
Single race: early bird $10 / late registration $15 / day-of $20
Partial proceeds for the events will support the Mustard Seed Food Bank.
All track meets start at 6:30 PM – DEADLINE for check-in is 6:00 PM.
Click here for more details including race dates and how to register.
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| ALM Organic Farm Workshops |
Wednesday, February 27th through to Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 3680 Otter Point Rd. |
ALM Organic Farm is holding a series of workshops in 2013. The hands-on workshops are taught by senior farm staff, cover a variety of topics and are well priced.
For information visit www.almfarms.org
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| Victoria Run Series: Road |
Sunday, September 15, 2013, 6:00 pm at TBD |
This is it!
The last race in the Victoria Track Series is on Sunday, September 15th!
The location and distance of the road event is still to be announced, so we will keep you posted!
Registration costs are:
Season pass (race as much as you want): early bird $65 / late registration $95
Single race: early bird $10 / late registration $15 / day-of $20
Partial proceeds for the events will support the Mustard Seed Food Bank.
All track meets start at 6:30 PM – DEADLINE for check-in is 6:00 PM.
Click here for more details including race dates and how to register.
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Victoria Run Series: Silent Auction & Awards Evening (website) |
Sunday, September 29, 2013, 6:00 pm at Sticky Wicket Pub |
The Silent Auction & Awards Evening for the Victoria Run Series is on Sunday, September 29th!
The athlete who received the most votes from his or her peers, while competing in any of the Victoria Run Series races will be presented with The Maurice Tarrant Performance Award.
Even if you couldn't race this year, you still have a chance to help raise money for the Mustard Seed Food Bank in the silent auction!
The evening will be taking place at the Sticky Wicket Pub at the Strathcona Hotel.
Click here for more details.
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| Moss Street Market |
Saturday, May 4th until Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Corner of Moss St. and Fairfield Rd. |
Enjoy Victoria's true Farmer's Market from 10:00am-2:00pm.
A great place to meet local farmers, buy local food and crafts, plus connect with your community. Over 75 vendors with offerings made and sold directly by local producers.
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