| October 2006 |
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Deep Cove Weavers & Spinners
Month of October
10:00 am - 4:00 pm daily |
Exceptional historical and modern woven baskets. Not to be missed! By donation. Take a walk through time at the Historical Museum. Call 655-6355 for info or visit www.sidneymuseum.ca. |
Get Fit! Have Fun!
Month of October
Activity times vary |
Extreme Teen Pool Party, Seniors' Birthday, Fall Carnival Day, Mixed Doubles Triple Knockout Tennis Tournament, Coast Capital Free Swim, Hallowe'en Howl and the Spook-tacular Kindergym Hallowe'en Party are this month's special events. Panorama Rec Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive. Call 656-7271 or see the poster. |
Elena Ilku Art Exhibit
Oct 1 - 10 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
See specially selected new works by this artists' artist. Main Street Gallery, 2449 Beacon Avenue. Opening reception on Sept 28. Call 656-6246 or visit www.mstreetgallery.com. |
Professional Development Workshop
Oct 3 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Develop Your Business and Community Relationships with Nigel Atkin. Learn valuable skills. Presented by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Mary Winspear Centre. Call 656-3616 for registration form. |
Cops for Cancer Head Shaving
Oct 5 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm |
It all started in 1994 when an Edmonton officer supported a boy who was being teased at school because of his hair loss. Mary Winspear Centre. Call 656-0275 or visit www.cancer.ca. |
Cops for Cancer arrive in Sidney
Oct 6 3:00 pm approximately |
Locals line Beacon Avenue to welcome the Tour de Rock cycling team. This year our own Constable Margo Downey rides. Details about the indoor event to follow. Visit www.cancer-tours.com for info. |
'Desire' Art Exhibition
Oct 6 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Oct 7 - 28 10:00 am - 5:30 pm |
An exhibition of new work by Victoria artist Frances Baskerville. Artists reception Oct 6. The New West Gallery, 9840 Fifth Street. Call 654-0735 or visit www.thenewwestgallery.com. |
The Event - Fun at the Follies
Oct 6 7:00 pm to midnight |
Gangster molls, flapper girls, movie stars -- the glamour and excitement of the 1920s is yours for the evening. A mountain of appetizers. Fine wine. Bathtub Gin Bar. Dessert Decadence. Auctions. Dancing & Floorshows. Fundraiser. Tickets $75 ($35 with tax receipt). Mary Winspear Centre. Call Debora at 656-0275 ext 223. |
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Oct 7 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Many excellent bargains on hard & soft cover, fiction and children's books. Stock up for fall reading. Collectors - we will hold a silent auction. Face painting. Prize draw. Coffee & cookies. Proceeds to upgrade furnishings in young readers' area. Sidney / NS Library, 10091 Resthaven Drive. Call 656-0944. |
Shear Madness - A Mystery
Oct 9 & 10 7:20 pm |
A hair-raising whodunit - like 'Clue' in a hair salon! Adults $26 / Seniors, Students, Children $21. Mary Winspear Centre. Call 656-0275. |
Professional Development Workshop
Oct 12 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Practical Business Ethics with Nigel Atkin. Learn why ethics is essential in business today. Presented by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Mary Winspear Centre. Call 656-3616 for registration form. |
The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute
Oct 13 7:30 pm |
Double Diamond has been astounding Neil Diamond fans in Victoria and Vancouver Island with an uncanny likeness to the real Neil since 2002. $40. Mary Winspear Centre. Call 656-0275. |
Sidney Fine Art Show 2006
Oct 13 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Oct 14 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Oct 15 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Artists from the Peninsula and across Canada work all year to produce hundreds of never-before-seen pieces. Wide variety of media. All works for sale. $5. Mary Winspear Centre. Details at www.cacsp.com or call 655-6417.
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Showcase Seven
Oct 16 to 30 10:00 am - 6:00pm |
Laroche Fine Art Gallery showcases marine and coastal images in oils, acrylics and etchings and expressive faceless figures in soapstone. FREE. Mary Winspear Centre's Myfanwy Pavelic Gallery. Call 655-8278 |
Professional Development Workshop
Oct 18 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Aboriginal Awareness from a new perspective with Nigel Atkin. Learn the strategic business relevance of Aboriginal people. Presented by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Mary Winspear Centre. Call 656-3616 for registration form. |
Beechwood Village Cabaret & Afternoon Tea
Oct 18 2:00 pm |
A fun afternoon listening to our talented residents present their musical cabaret which they wrote themselves! FREE. Amica at Beechwood Village, 2315 Mills Road. Reservations required – please call 655-0849. |
Sidney Reading Series
Oct 20 7:30 pm |
Come and enjoy readings by George Bowering (Baseball Love) and M.A.C. Farrant (My Turquoise Years), and Musical Guests. Book draw. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Signed copies available. $5. Red Brick Cafe at Beacon and Fifth Street. Call 655-4447. |
20th Birthday Show
Oct 20 to Nov 1 9:00 am - 5:30 pm |
Please join us for a show with over 20 artists to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Peninsula Gallery, 2506 Beacon Ave. Call 655-1282 or visit www.pengal.com. |
Saanich Pen Health Association Meeting
Oct 21 1:00 pm |
An Extraordinary General Meeting has been set to elect the Board of Directors. St. Elizabeth's Church, 10030 Third Street, Sidney. Call 656-0441. To pay Family membership in advance, send $5 to:
Saanich Peninsula Health Association
c/o 105 - 7088 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1P4 |
The Emperor's New Clothes
Oct 21 & 22 2:00 pm |
Four Seasons Musical Theatre proudly presents this Hans Christian Anderson tale that is great fun for all ages. Adult $9 / Senior $8 / 12 and under $7. Mary Winspear Centre. Call 656-0275. |
Victoria Toy Show
(Biggest in Western Canada)
Oct 22 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Collectors from Western Canada, the States and the UK bring 1000s of toys from all eras for sale and trade. Antique & collectible, toys, dolls, Dinky Toys, robots, planes, Star Wars, trains, boats, games comics, Barbies... 100+ tables. $3. Child with adult free. Mary Winspear Centre. Call 385-4292 or visit www.victoriatoyshow.com. |
Business Expo 2006
Oct 24 12 noon - 8:00 pm |
October is Small Business Month! Find out what local businesses can do for you. Network. Support your community. Hosted by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Mary Winspear Centre. Read more. Call 656-3616. |
Silent Auction and Concert
Oct 28 6:00 - 9:30 pm |
Resthaven Lodge invites you to their fundraiser. Silent Auction at 6:00 pm. Concert featuring the Greater Victoria Police Chorus at 8:00 pm. $20. Mary Winspear Centre. Call 656-0275. |
Saanich Peninsula Studio Tour
and Sale
Oct 28 & 29 10:00 - 5:00 pm |
Self-guided tour of 30 artists' studios showing works in painting, sculpture, pottery, fabric arts and more. Tour maps at Sidney bookstores. Presented by Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula. FREE. Call 656-6603 or visit www.cacsp.com. |
The Victoria Paper Show
Oct 29 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Antique & collectible paper & ephemera including stamps, maps, comics, books, advertising, sport cards, post cards, autographs, paper money, posters and more. $3 / Early birds at 8:30 am $20. Mary Winspear Centre. Call 652-0149 or 385-4292. |
Meet the Author
Oct 29 11:30 am |
Long time Peninsula resident, Phyllis Jones, will be signing St Elizabeth's: A Centennial Legacy - Our Sacred Stewardship. St Elizabeth's Church, 10030 Third St. Call 656-7433. |
Please call the Community Development Office at 655-6417 or sidneycomdev@telus.net to submit your event. Revised October 25, 2006 – details subject to change. |