Sat.  Sept.12 & Sun. Sept.13

SOOKE FALL FAIR
Celebrate Agriculture!
The 96th Sooke Fall Fair will be held Sat. Sept.12 and Sun. Sept.13 at Sooke Community Hall on Shields Rd. 

MORE ABOUT THE FAIR

>> The Sooke Food CHI folks are seeking volunteers to help with their booth.

Sat. Sept. 12

BEACH ART
Make art on the beach.
A special event organized by the Sooke Community Arts Council. New date: Sat. Sept.12 (previously advertised for Sept.13 but Whiffen Spit met with a scheduling conflict due to a triathlon event on Sept.13).

Mon. Sept. 14

NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
District of Sooke Council Meeting
Next council meeting is at 7 pm on Mon. Sept.14, at District of Sooke Municipal Hall.

At the last meeting (Aug.24), Council's agenda included discussion of proposed bicycle lanes for Rhodonite Drive as well as speed limits at SunRiver Estates.   MORE

The District of Sooke is recognizing volunteerism by requesting nominations for Outstanding Volunteers. The next bi-annual deadline for nominations is Oct.31/09. Nomination forms available here (click on link) and at the Sooke Municipal Hall.

Public input invited into Solar Hot Water Ready proposal for single family homes.
Deadline for comment submissions to the BC government is Sept.14.
Click here for Solar Hot Water Ready Public Review Comment information and form.

Death of US Sen. Edward Kennedy sparks race to achieve Obama's health-care bill.
LINK to: www.vancouversun.com. Being one senator short of a majority could jeopardize the US journey toward achieving universal public health care.

Canada's flu vaccine approach is flawed, according to Canadian Medical Association Journal:
LINK to article in the GLOBE and MAIL.

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. Survey results (from the summer) being released this month.

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HST challenges... a referendum about the 12% tax would require signatures from every BC constituency within 90 days. The Sept.1 provincial budget backed off and offered some exemptions. [This article will build to July 2010 and beyond.]

What local businesses are doing to be environmentally friendly. See this add-onto article (submit your story) about what Sooke businesses are doing to be eco-friendly.

Sooke Fall Fair.  Coming Sept.12&13 ~ Agriculture Flourishes in Sooke.