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Community Events

January 2011

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 District of Sooke Committee of the Whole. Mon. Jan.31, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. Upstairs council chambers.

 Shakeout Drill, Wed. Jan.26, 2011.  10 am.  A province-wide earthquake drill has been organized for Jan.26 to promote "drop, cover and hold on". Local organizers are Rick MacLeod (deputy fire chief) and Dave Court (ESS volunteer). Sooke residents and businesses are encouraged to register their participation: www.shakeoutbc.ca

 Public Workshop - sewer modelling. Wed. Jan.26, 2011.  5-6 pm and again 7-8 pm  Presentation by EPCOR at Council Chambers, 2225 Otter Point Rd. Two sessions (same info for each session, at two different times).

 1st edition of The Sooke Voice News, Fri. Jan.28, 2011.   First issue of the Sooke Voice News weekly paper will be issued Jan.28 by Brookeline Publishing House Inc. To be distributed by Canada Post to homes and businesses in the Sooke area.

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 Special Detox Flow Yoga Class. Sun. Jan.2, 2011. 11 am to 1 pm . At Ahimsa Yoga, 6653B Sooke Rd., Sooke. Pre-registration recommended. |  info@ahimsasooke.com

 Sooke Breakfast Club - Tues. Jan.4, 2011. networking 7 am, breakfast 7:30 am . At Sooke Harbour House, to 9 am. $10 per person.

 Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce - Tues. Jan.4, 2011. 12 noon . At Village Food Markets upstairs lunchroom. Inaugural meeting of the 2011 Board of Directors, presided over by Mayor Janet Evans. Phone 250-642-6112 to confirm your lunch booking. info@sookeregionchamber.com

 Fundraiser for Xmas tree disposal - Jan. 8 & 9, 2011. . At Sooke Home Hardware, by BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities (21st annual fundraising drive).

 District of Sooke Regular Council Meeting. Mon. Jan.10, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. At the upstairs council chambers.

 Awareness Film Night. Wed. Jan.12, 2011.  7 pm . An hour with George Galloway, an outspoken, anti-elitist Scottish MP for 25 years. On his cross-Canada tour. The film is of his "no words minced" speech in November in Vancouver. At Edward Milne Community School (EMCS), 6218 Sooke Rd, Sooke. By donation.

 Halibut information meeting. Wed. Jan.12, 2011.  7 pm . A town hall meeting (guest speakers and panel) by the BC Sport Fishing Coalition) to discuss the allocation of halibut for the 2011 fishing season. At the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 829 McCallum Road, Victoria. www.sfibc.com 

 Unity - a celebration of community. Jan.14-16, 2011. . At Ahimsa Yoga, 6653B Sooke Rd., Sooke. Weekend tickets: $37 members, $47 non-members. $10 drop-in classes.  info@ahimsasooke.com

 Official grand opening, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sooke. Sat. Jan.15, 2011. . Doors open 8 am for the official opening of the new Shoppers Drug Mart Store in Evergreen Centre, 6660 Sooke Road. Door prizes and product specials. Store open til 10 pm.

 Community Sing Along. Sun. Jan.16, 2011. 2:30 pm. . A Sooke Community Choir fundraiser at Holy Trinity Church, 1962 Murray Rd., Sooke. Admission by donation.

 Well Foundation workshop. Sun. Jan.16, 2011. 10 am to 4 pm. . "Personal and cultural revolution", a 1-day workshop with Edward Butterworth. At the BCGEU building, 2994 Douglas St., Victoria. $25. Info

 District of Sooke Committee of the Whole. Mon. Jan.17, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. Upstairs council chambers.

 Liberal Party of Canada - meet the candidates. Thurs. Jan.20, 2011. 7 to 9 pm. . Meet the three candidates vying for the Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP seat: David Hodgins, Ian Mackenzie and Lillian Szpak. At the Gorge Vale Golf Course, 1005 Craigflower Rd., Victoria. Free refreshments.

 Mon. Jan.24, 2011 - 9 am. Deadline for articles/ads for the inaugural issue of The Sooke Voice News.  Contact the editor at editor@sookevoicenews.com for details. 250-642-7729 

 City of Colwood - clean energy announcement. Mon. Jan.24, 2011. 11:30 am. . Honorable Gary Lunn, federal energy minister, making an announcement about Canada's Clean Energy Fund. At Colwood Fire Hall, 3215 Metchosin Rd.

 District of Sooke Regular Council Meeting. Mon. Jan.24, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. Upstairs council chambers.

 Sooke Community Arts Council - board meeting. Tues. Jan.25, 2011. 7:30 pm. . At Sooke Harbour House (downstairs). www.sookecommunityarts.com

 

 

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Community Events

February 2011

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 Trades & Technology Career Fair (Camosun College). Thurs. Feb. 3, 2011. 9:30 am to 1:30 pm . An exhibit & networking, at the Interurban campus Technologies Centre (1st floor atrium), 4461 Interurban Rd., Victoria.

 2nd edition of The Sooke Voice News, Fri. Feb.4, 2011.   Secondissue of the Sooke Voice News weekly paper will be issued Feb.4.  Distributed by Canada Post to homes and businesses in the Sooke area. Copies available for sale at the MapleLine Business Centre, 6707 West Coast Road.

 Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream - 2nd annual Symposium. Sun. Feb. 6, 2011. 10 am to 4:30 pm. . Exploring a new global vision built on sustainability, spiritual fulfillment and social justice. Organized by the Well Foundation in partnership with Sooke Transition Initiative. At Sooke Harbour House, 1528 Whiffen Spit Rd., Sooke. Registration: 250-642-2517 or by email. Suggested donation at the door: $20 to $25

 Kaleidoscope Theatre - matinee. Sun. Feb. 6, 2011.  2 pm. . "The Big Sneeze".  At MacPherson Playhouse, Victoria.

 District of Sooke Committee of the Whole. Mon. Feb. 7, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. Upstairs council chambers.

 Sooke Cultural Planning Meeting #2. Tues. Feb.8. 7:00-9:30 pm.  The next Sooke Cultural Planning taskforce will hold their 2nd meeting on Tues. Feb.8 (7-9:30 pm), in the Potlatch Room (downstairs) of the Sooke Harbour House. Parking available in the grassy area across Whiffin Spit Road. Info

 Barbara Coloroso, parent educator - presentation. Sat. Feb. 5, 2011. 7:30 am to 4:30 pm  At Spectrum School, 957 West Burnside Road, Victoria. Hosted by Sooke Parent Educational Advisory Council (District 62 PAC). 21st century learning and other topics. $65/person for the day; $55/person for teams of 5 or more. includes breakfast and lunch. Registration deadline Jan.28. www.vcpac.ca/vip-conference

 Liberal Party of Canada - Candidates Town Hall meeting - Esquimalt Juan de Fuca. Thurs. Feb. 10, 2011. 7 to 9 pm. . Hear candidates speak in a moderated discussion, Q&A session.David Hodgins, Ian Mackenzie and Lillian Szpak. At Spectrum Community School, 957 Burnside Rd. W., Victoria.

 Valentine's Sushi Dinner. Sat. Feb. 12, 2011. 6 pm and again 8 pm. . At Sushi on the Sea. Two sittings. Reservations required. 250-642-6669. www.sushionthesea.com  

 District of Sooke Regular Council Meeting. Mon. Feb. 14, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. Upstairs council chambers.

 Deadline is Tues. Feb. 15, 2011 to reserve a booth at the Women's Wellness Show.  To book a booth or ads in the event program guide call 250-642-7729 or email to office@maplelinebusinesscentre.com

 Adults Learn to Draw. Sun. Feb.20, 2011.  time tba  A beginner's workshop with Heather Anderson. 4-class series on Sunday afternoons starts Feb.20. Fee (including art supplies) tba. To be held at the MapleLine Business Centre, 6707 West Coast Road, Sooke.

 District of Sooke Committee of the Whole. Mon. Feb. 21, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. Upstairs council chambers.

 Liberal Party of Canada - Candidates Town Hall meeting - Esquimalt Juan de Fuca. Mon. Feb. 21, 2011. time tba. . Vote for your candidate-of-choice to be the next MP of Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca: David Hodgins, Ian Mackenzie or Lillian Szpak. Location tba.

 Seedy Saturday. Sat. Feb.26.  As presented by Sooke Food CHI. Being held this year at Sooke Community Hall. Info

 T'Sou-ke Spirit Festival. Sat. Feb.26. Starting at 10 am.  At EMCS. Includes a play Clamoise, Wild Woman of the Woods, fashion show, traditional singing and drumming, and artist vendors.

 District of Sooke Regular Council Meeting. Mon. Feb. 28, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. Upstairs council chambers.

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Community Events

March 2011

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 Women's Wellness Show, Sun. Mar.6, 2011.  10 am to 5 pm.  Show admission $5 per person. The annual Women's Wellness Show will be held this year on Sun., March 6 as part of celebrating International Women's Day. At Sooke Harbour House. Organized by the MapleLine Business Centre -- to book a booth or ad in the event programme call 250-642-7729 or email to office@maplelinebusinesscentre.com

 District of Sooke Committee of the Whole. Mon. Mar. 7, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. Upstairs council chambers.

 District of Sooke Regular Council Meeting. Mon. Mar. 14, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. Upstairs council chambers.

 Sooke Community Arts Council - board meeting. Tues. Mar.15, 2011. 7:30 pm. . At Sooke Harbour House (downstairs). www.sookecommunityarts.com

 District of Sooke Committee of the Whole. Mon. Mar. 21, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. Upstairs council chambers.

 District of Sooke Regular Council Meeting. Mon. Mar. 28, 2011. 7 pm. . At Municipal Hall, 2205 Otter Point Rd., Sooke. Upstairs council chambers.

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