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Victoria Events for December 2010 Monthly Summary

Nov 25th, 2010
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Welcome to our Monthly Update this is our regular update with the highlights of the upcoming month. In addition to the regular markets, the musical events, we add a major events and those recurring events starting this month.

Special Days and Holidays

25 – Christmas
31 – New Years Eve

Events
Well the end of November has Christmas season in full swing. The trio of fundraising events in the Inner harbour has Bear Wear at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Festival of Trees at the Empress, and Gingerbread House Showcase at Inn at Laurel Point.

Free movies return to the Delta Ocean Point with the Christmas Starlight Cinema at 6PM Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting Nov 30th.

We also star lighting the town with the Christmas Lights at Centennial Square on the 26th, Saanich municipal Hall on the 27th, the Provincial Legislature on Dec 2nd.

Downtown Victoria will be hoping thanks to the Downtown Victoria Business Association with Free Parkade and Free Trolley Rides on Saturdays until December 18th.While we’re talking free rides, the Langford Trolley runs 7 days a week to make getting around to events and shopping a little easier.

The Victoria Harbour Ferries return with their Santa Ballet for the season as well until December 18th.

Saturday December 4th will have wall to wall event at Market Square through the day. The Music will be provided by Island Ukulele Players from 11:30 to 12:30 and Tuba Christmas from 1-3PM. As the sun goes down the lights come on with the Lighted Truck Parade starting at Ogden Point and heading up Government Street and the Lighted Ship Parade follows in the Inner Habour. The truck parade will continue up Douglas and head to Langford where it will pass Vetrans Memorial Park after Langford’s Holiday Light Up at 7:30 PM.

Greater Victoria Concert Band will bring more music to Market Square on December 11th.

Lunchtime music comes to City Hall with Caroling Week Decemeber 6,7,8,20 at Noon.

Come see Santa on a Fire Truck at City Centre Park in Langford for the West Shore Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Festival of Lights Fire Truck Parade from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m on December 19th.

And that will lead up to the merriment of Christmas, the madness of Boxing Day. And we’ll be back in time to tell you about all the great New Years events that will launch us into 2011.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Meetup Victoria…

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Nov 25th, 2010
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Victoria Events for November 2010 MUVMonthly

Oct 29th, 2010
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Welcome to our Monthly Update this is our regular update with the highlights of the upcoming month. In addition to the regular markets, the musical events, we add a major events and those recurring events starting this month.

Special Days and Holidays

7 – Daylight Savings Time

11 – Remembrance Day

Events

Post Halloween will see the 6th Annual Pumpkin Smash. This event is sponsored by the Victoria Compost Education Centre and hosted by Thrifty Foods. The smashing of the orange will be 10AM to 3PM on November 6th at the Cloverdale and Fairfield stores. Hillside will follow on the 7th also 10AM to 3PM.

The South Island will Remember on November 11th with ceremonies at Cenotaphs across the region. Please take the time to attend you local event.

The middle of the month will see the opening of some regular ‘holiday season’ events that will run through the Christmas and New Year period. The Bear Wear fundraiser for the Queen Alexandra Hospital Foundation starts on the 16th with themed Bears on display at the Grand Pacific Hotel. The Empress joins in on the 25th with the Festival of Trees in support of Children’s Hosptial. And the walls of Gingerbread will go up on the 26th for the Gingerbread House Showcase at Inn at Laurel Point in support for Habitat for Humanity. This makes for a great evening stroll to look at all the great displays.

And if that isn’t enough to get you into the Christmas spirit the trees will be lighting up at Centennial Square on the 26th and Saanich municipal Hall on the 27th. Santa will parade down the streets of Victoria on the 27th as well.

Victoria Events for October 2010 MUVMonthly

Sep 27th, 2010
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Welcome to our Monthly Update this is our regular update with the highlights of the upcoming month. In addition to the regular markets, the musical events, we add a major events and those recurring events starting this month.

Special Days and Holidays

11 – Thanksgivings
31 – Halloween

Events

Our Summer officially ended a few days ago but their are some events that continue on. Noteably the Saturday markets continue through most of October, including Moss Street, Goldstream, and North Saanich. Keep a look out for the local crop as the harvest comes in ahead of Thanksgivings.

The Ghosts of Victoria will be out in force starting October 22 through Halloween with tours and events from Victoria’s Spooky past.

On October 31st, there are several community events. Saanich Halloween Spooktacular is at Tillicum Mall & Pearkes Rec Centre 2:00-4:30. Victoria has Mallowe’en at Hillside Centre from 3-5PM

With school routine back for many, it is worth mentioning two great sources of family events; Your local Library and your recreation centre. All the fall program guides are out for both the Greater Victoria Public Libraries and the many Recreation Centres of Greater Victoria. The Coast Captial Free Swims and Free Skates are back at the Recreation Centres around the region. And looking forward to 2011 with the announcement from GVPL that the Libraries will be back open on Sunday!


Victoria Events for September 2010 MUVMonthly

Aug 23rd, 2010
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Welcome to our Monthly Update this is our regular update with the highlights of the upcoming month. In addition to the regular markets, the musical events, we add a major events and those recurring events starting this month. While summer may look like it is in the rear view mirror, the start of school doesn’ t end the great fun in the South Island.

Special Days and Holidays

  • 6 – Labour Day
  • 22 – First day of Fall

Events

The month kicks off with a pile of great Labour day weekend events which is covered in a little more detail in our Last Long Weekend of Summer posting.

Most of the Markets continue through September with some going until the end of October. This is a great time to get out for local produce that is coming in with the start of fall. But before we get to fall, the last official weekend of summer (18,19) is full of great events. The Luxton Fall Fair and Luminara anchoring a busy weekend. The Terry Fox Run also happens that weekend with crowds coming out all across the country on the 19th to recognize a great Canadian an support the charitable work of the Terry Fox Foundation.

And if running is your thing, this time of year has a number of events such as the Lands End Half Marathon and the Great Lake Walk which are good ways to get ready for the Victoria Marathon but more on that next month. For a good running calendar, check out the event listing at the Prairie Inn Harriers website

Last Long Weekend of Summer

Aug 20th, 2010
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As the summer holidays come to a close for many, the Labour Day weekend still holds alot for the Capital Region. And all accessable without paying for a ferry trip – Hey that’s like less than free then! Well some of this isn’t exactly free but local and fresh to be sure.

The Inner Harbour will host 2 events for the Labour Day weekend. Victoria Classic Boat Festival will have events Friday, Saturday and a sailpast at 10:30 AM on Sunday. The Vancouver Island Blues Bash hosts free shows at Ship’s Point in the Inner Harbour Saturday, Sunday and Monday in addition to their paid shows.

Greekfest starts September 1st and goes through the long weekend with food and free entertainment at the Greek Orthodox Church and Community Centre.

The Saanich Fair will entertain all ages Saturday, Sunday and Monday and you get free admission for those under 6.

And if you feel like re-investing that ferry fare you saved, there is great entertainment at the Victoria Fringe Festival which runs Aug 25 to Sept 5.

On Monday the 21st Annual First Peoples Festival, takes over Spirit Square as Victoria Native Friendship Centre and the City of Victoria host a free event showcasing the diverse, rich and thriving heritage of Canada’s First Peoples.

CHEK TV will be celebrating its 1 yr anniversary on Monday with a party 4-7 at the studios on Kings Road (RSVP requested)

While this is a busy weekend it marks the end to some regular events. So while your down at the harbour, why not take in the last Harbour Ferry Ballet of the season on Sunday at 10:45. If your closer to Sidney the final Summer of Sound is Sunday as well. Don’t worry, they’ll be back in the calendar come next spring.

Victoria Events for August 2010 MUVMonthly

Jul 26th, 2010
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Welcome to our Monthly Update this is our regular update with the highlights of the upcoming month. In addition to the regular markets, the musical events in the parks, we add a major long weekend event and a great festival this month.

Special Days and Holidays

2 – BC Day

Events

The month kicks off with Victoria’s signature event – Symphony Splash as the Victoria Symphony takes to the water of the Inner Harbour for the 21st time.

Fort Rodd Hill will host their 10th Annual Historic Garrison Camp on the weekend of August 7th and 8th.

August sees the returnof the B-Film Festival – Under the stars at Cameron Bandshell (Beacon HIll Park) and Spirit Square (Centennial Square). Edward Scissorhands kicks off the fun on Friday Aug 6th at 9PM at the Cameron Bandshell. And this year sees 2 movies at Centennial Square on the 13th and 20th. The festival has a new 3-times bigger screen for your viewing pleasure. Movies are free but bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments.

The Summer of Music in Victoria

Jul 13th, 2010
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We’ve been passing on the great musical events that are happening around the South Island. These are free public concerts available to everyone.

Saanich, Victoria, and Sidney all have free public music programs. Saanich Summer Sunfest hosts Music in the Park on Tuesday Night at 6PM rotating through different parks each week. Victoria has Music in the Park Friday (Seniors Concert) , Saturday (Jazz) and Sunday(Concerts) at 1:30 each day at Cameron Banshell. Centenial Square host lunchtime concerts as part of the Summer in the Square program and if you feel like joining in Victoria Ballroom Dance Society adds Dancing in the Square. Government House hosts Music on the Lawn Thursdays at 6PM. And Sidney Summer Sounds finishes out the week with their performances on Sunday.

Starting July 20th, the Victoria Symphony adds to the music with a series of Summer Concerts leading up to the signature event of the summer – Symphony Splash on August 1st.

This is the second year for ”Symphony in the Summer” outdoor concert festival which will see the Symphony perform all Cameron Bandshell (Beacon Hill Park), Market Square, Butchart Gardens, and on the steps of the Provincial Legislature. The sessions  are being done by the Symphony at no cost but the Butchart sessions require garden admission but other are free, free.

Joining in with their Summer Series, The Victoria Conservatory of Music has regular performances, some free, most by donation.

The Victoria Electronic Music Festival will also add their music to the BC Day weekend filling Centenial Square with sound during the day.

MeetupVictoria’s Kids in Victoria, Summer 2010 edition

Jul 7th, 2010
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We are well into the summer holidays for most of the school age folk and probably some will be getting a little bored by now, here is Meetup Victoria’s guide to cheap and/or free local programs for kids.

There are many great agencies providing activities for kids and families so in a somewhat geographic order here are some great resources.

Covering most of  the South Island is the Greater Victoria Public Libraries which has a complete set of info at their Kid’s and Teens page. In addition to serving most of our region, these Library programs are focused on daytime activities, great for your teen that might be at ‘loose ends’ over the summer. Programs can be limited and events may require pre-registration (mostly online) so get in early -  take all you want but use all you take! There is also a searchable event calendar where you can look at details, register for events, or subscribe to be notified about upcoming events.

Also covering the region are the Parks and Recreation facilities in Greater Victoria offer extensive programs over the summer including summer camps, fitness programs, and drop-in sessions. For low cost events check the special deals at the fitinfitness.ca site which is a great starting point to get to information from all the facilities.

There are specific guides out for each area or municipality.

The City of Victoria has its CityVibe program out for the Summer of 2010 including events at Beacon Hill and Centennial Square. In addition to the big weekend events like Symphony Splash, there are great family events like the Paint In (July 17th) and the free B-Film festival starting Friday Aug 6th and continuing Saturday nights through August.

Saanich has the Saanich Summer SunFest with events such as the Strawberry Festival on July 11 and regular events such as Music in the Park and Fun in the Park. Also in Saanich check out the Panarama Rec Centre’s Summer 2010 program guide.

Esquimalt Recreation’s has posted its Active Living Guide with summer program details. There is a number of free drop-in events at the Teen Centre (535 Fraser Street – The Green House besidethe Recreation Centre) throughout the summer and Esquimalt’s free Summer movie night will return August 28th.

Panorama Rec Centre has its own 2010 summer program out including weekly theme swims and week long camps. For those teens who might have a desire to work at the Rec Centre check out the free “How Do I Get a Job at the Pool?” sessions on July 6th and August 24th. In addition to the Rec Centre program also check out the CRD regional parks calendar of events.

For the north end of the penisula, check out the Peninsula Celebrations Society and the Sidney Summer Sounds Concert Series on Sunday’s at the end of Beacon Avenue.

In Colwood, Langford and environs, check the WestShore Park and Recreation site. There program guide can be printed if you haven’t picked one up. Highlights include the Mad Hatters Pool Party on July 24th and free activities such as beach volleyball. Also in Langford, Eagle Ridge Community Centre which will be hosting Langford Days on July 17th and 18th.

Other sources of Kid Friendly Community Events

The good folks at Kids In Victoria also provide great tips for families. They also have an events calendar that will cover more paid programs that we don’t cover here at MUV. You can also follow them on twitter @kidsinvictoria. And for more good Victoria, on the cheap, check out Frugal Victoria website or on twitter @frugalvictoria.

As always follow us on twitter for regular updates as events come out. Not on twitter – see our daily summary of tweets here at the MUV website.

Victoria Events for July 2010 MUVMonthly

Jun 24th, 2010
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Welcome to MeetupVictoria’s Monthly (MUVMonthly) Update this is our regular update out on the first of the month with the highlights of the upcoming month for July 2010.

The month starts with a celebration of Canada on July 1st and the start of summer holidays for many. Our neighbours to the south will have their own little party on the 4th.

Most of the region will see events on July 1st. City of Victoria’s Canada Day events will see multiple music snad crows participation events, including a living flag on the Legislature grounds and the day finishes with Fireworks at the Harbour. Saanich Celebrates Canada Day with a Picnic on the Gorge. For a complete rundown of July 1st events see our separate Canada Day posting.

The TD Victoria Jazzfest and Victoria Pride Week will continue through the beginning of July. Oak Bay, Esquimalt and Sooke had major community events last month and Langford, Saanich and Sidney will chip in this month with Sidney’s Canada Day Events on the 1st, Langford Days on the 17 and 28th, and Saanich Summer Sunfest.

Recurring Events Starting this Month

Sunday and Holiday Concerts in the Park series started at the June 27th and will continue through the summer at the Cameron Bandshell on Sundays. This adds to the Seniors Concerts on Friday Afternoons. They both will be joined by Jazz in the Park Saturdays starting July 3rd. All these events run 1:30 – 3:20PM on their respective days.

Special Days and Holidays

  • 1 – Canada Day (Stat)
  • 4 – Independence Day (US)

Themes, Weeks, and Days


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