Sun. Aug.16

ART IN THE PARK
Catch it this weekend!
The Sooke Community Arts Council presents ART IN THE PARK at Ed Macgregor Park, this weekend, Sat. Aug. 15 and Sun. Aug.16. Includes booths and live performances. Free attendance. Meet local artists. 

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Mon. Aug.24

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
District of Sooke Council Meeting
Next council meeting is at 7 pm on Mon. Aug. 24, at District of Sooke Municipal Hall.

At the last meeting (Aug.10) Council was asked to consider developing an incentive program for new green residential homes (solar power,
Leed certified, etc.) in all zones within the District of Sooke.

Also at the last meeting was a request to close Buffy's Pub at 11 pm on Sunday nights (instead of midnight).

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Salmon disaster on the Fraser River
LINK to article at: Globe and Mail.com
More than nine million sockeye have 'vanished'.

Why it's smart to be optimistic
LINK to: www.businessweek.com. Opening your mind to optimism can help you seize the business opportunities ahead.

Mariner's Village Marina & Residences Rezoning
A wide range of mixed-use commercial retail, office, residential and marina has been approved by the District of Sooke for this town-centre development.

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SEAPARC Expansion/Renovation
In response to an influx of requests for arena service upgrades and fitness facilities, the Sooke & Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission solicited the services of an architect to prepare concept drawings for possible renovations and additions.

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It's an exciting year for solar installations in BC!... HES Home Energy Solutions sees increase in business. 

Derby Success.  Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society - big fish caught on Aug.1&2 (see list of winners).

Staycations. People staying home for vacations -- a trend.