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2010 Events Calendar
January | February
| March | April | May
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August | September | October
| November | December
Major Annual Events | Ongoing
Events | Past Events
The Sooke Harbour Region is host to numerous festivals and events.
This is a chronological listing of festivals, events and meetings around
the Sooke to Jordan River area as well as Victoria and the Western Communities.
If you have an event to be listed, please contact
us.
Country Market- Every Saturday: Summer long until October: fresh local
produce and crafts - Located on Otter Point opposite Eustace Road (Eustace is the street on which the Community
Hall is located)
New vendors always welcome.
June
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Park Watch is active in selected parks again this year! Find out what more: parkwatch.ca |
July
Sooke Fine Arts Show
The show is open to the public on Saturday July 24 and runs through to Monday Aug. 2 --> more info
August
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"Art in the Park" ARTS FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday / August 14 & 15 / 10am - 5pm
Ed Macgregor Park 6751 Westcoast Rd
Sooke Rd / Hwy 14 - just west of lights at Sooke Rd & Otter Point Rd.
Original... Unique... Quality... Fine Arts & Crafts - Great Live Entertainment all weekend! FREE Admission! - Sooke Community Arts Council's 8th Annual event |
Event & Vendor Info : 250-642-6411
September
take a look back: October 2009
The Olympic Flame came to Sooke on Halloween 2009, and the Olympics were held in the Whistler to Vancouver, BC area in the spring of 2010.
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November 2010
December
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Sooke Community Choir Christmas Concerts :
Saturday Dec 11th , 7:30 PM at Holy Trinity Church , 1962 Murray Road
Christmas Concert Matinee :
Sunday Dec 19th, 2:30 PM at Holy Trinity Church , 1962 Murray Road
more info, website or call Contact info – Lise Henderson (250) 483-6842
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MUSE WINERY |
Muse Winery Xmas Art Show, North Saanich. Although this is not in the Sooke district, it does draw artists in the region. See the photographs of Dave Hutchison
More info about Dave's other shows and photography: www.DaveHutchison.ca
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Ongoing Events
January 2011
February
March
April
May
Community Involvement Opportunities
Sooke has a vibrant volunteer base for many events. If you are new to town, or have been here a long time, come out and join a group and lend a hand. Many events would not go on if it were not for the many volunteers and sponsors.
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Holy Trinity Anglican Church |
Vital Vittles Free Lunch Fridays - 11:30
AM to 1:00 PM.
Open to everyone, single parents with tots,
adults, seniors & teens.
It's a time to come and meet your neighbors and get a good meal.
250-642-3172 Located at 1962 Murray Road
(The street that goes down to the waterfront at the junction
of Otter Point Road and Sooke Road)
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Social Club for women over 50
The Red Hat Sooke Sirens get together for fun outings such as
picnics in the park, walks along the Galloping Goose Trail and
dinners at local restaurants. -
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Westshore Community Concert Band Welcomes
New Players
Join Greater Victoria's newest musical ensemble, bringing together
musicians of all ages from the southern Vancouver Island communities
of Colwood, Langford, Sooke, Highlands, View Royal and Metchosin.
Rehearsals are Tues 7-9:30 pm at Pilgrim United Church 3319 Painter
Rd. Bring your Band instrument and rekindle your passion
for playing!
Call Mike 474-3999 --> more
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Sooke
Region Museum local history and art
Phone 250-642-6351 or toll free 866-888-4748
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Stone Pipe Grill
Located on the corner of Otter Point and Sooke Road.
Come enjoy a snack or dinner in the restaurant.
Ongoing seasonal menu.
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Past Events
The Real Estate market is hot in Sooke! If you have property you are
thinking of selling contact a Realtor
for an evaluation, or check out the "property
wanted" sections! There may be someone waiting to purchase
your property.
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Ayum Creek waterfront CRD reserve park
Ayum Creek park is a birdwatchers' paradise! The small creek that
enters the water just behind Goodrich Peninsula is a haven for
swans and other birds. There are many bird boxes on tall poles
for nesting.
Vehicle parking is located just off Sooke Road by the Ayum Creek
bridge at 5585 Sooke Road, past the Shell Station.
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Village
Food Markets
Find extra value at Sooke's Village Food Market, offering a full
range of fresh produce, on site bakery, and catering for all your
Holiday needs.
Ph: 642-2734 ~ Store hours Mon-Sun: 8 am - 9 pm. |
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CASTLE COLD BEER AND WINE -
Daily wine specials at extraordinary prices!
Open 7 days a week 9:30 AM to 11:00 Sooke River Hotel welcome's
you to our latest addition to our cold beer, wine & spirit store.
Our store is one of the largest in the Province. So when you're
looking for something a little different from the ordinary, drop
by and introduce yourself to our extensive selection of BC wines,
local Vancouver Island wines, and import wines. We also stock hard
liquor and liquors. I believe with our knowledgeable staff, extensive
selection, DAILY SPECIALS, and good service you will want to keep
coming back!
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Sooke Longboats
Since 1991 the Women's Longboating Committee has met at the Sooke
Marine Industries at 2019 Kaltasin Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00
a.m. every Monday morning. Students and local people take the
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SookeFest- Festival & Events around
the Sooke district and region of Shirley, East Sooke and Otter Point
District of Sooke Council Meetings
in the Council Chambers, Open to the Public
ART
FACTS: ART SHOWS and Arts in the Area
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Fall is here- pamper yourself in one of Sooke's Spas!
Sooke boasts a number of relaxation places: massage, manicure,
hair care, reflexology and more. These establishments cater to
men as well as women and provide not only relaxation treatments
but needed physiotherapy as well.
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Visit the OAP webpage
to find out what Sooke senior are doing
Musical events around the area- listings from Cosmic Debris.
Take a look back at PAST events in
the Sooke Community and South Vancouver Island District.
Not listed? Post your
message by sending an email to Events@sooke.org
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