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Posted on 17 June 2022 by admin

Celebrate dad this weekend at family-friendly events across Greater Victoria – Vancouver Island Free Daily

Looking for something fun to do this Father’s Day weekend?

Family Fishing Weekend kicks off summer events

To kick off the summer fishing season, free Family Fishing Weekend events are taking place across the province. On the Malahat, Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association hosts an event from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on June 18. Hands-on instruction along with loaner rods, reels and tackle are available with the opportunity to fish in a local setting. For more information, go to bcfamilyfishing.com.

Maritime-themed Father’s Day open house

Point Hope Maritime is hosting its annual open house on Sunday, June 19, with shipyard and Victoria Harbour Ferry tours. Also on site will be the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club with dragon boats, a Model Shipbuilding Society exhibit, live music, local artists, and a Ralmax Group job fair.

This free, family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 345 Harbour Rd. Attendees are asked to wear closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops).

The water ballet by Victoria Harbour Ferry also runs at 10:45 a.m.

Father’s Day walk honours men

The Raymond James Father’s Day Walk Run is a family-friendly event hosted each year on Father’s Day to honour men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and remember those who have been lost to the disease. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:45 a.m. at the Vancouver Island Technology Park, 2201-4461 Markham St.

Sunday matinee celebrates family

The Victoria HabourCats take on the Coquitlam Angels during a Sunday matinee starting at 1:05 p.m. at Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Ave. For more information or tickets, go to harbourcats.com.

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Posted on 12 May 2022 by admin

Diner en Blanc returns to Greater Victoria on June 23 – Victoria News

Karin Kallio from Mark Anthony Wine and Spirits, and Aidan Henry of Brink Events raise a glass to toast the return of the annual pop-up all-white picnic and dance party Diner en Blanc, which returns June 23. (Don Denton/Black Press Media)

Truffles Catering’s Very Important Date picnic box, just one of several food options available for the 2022 Diner en Blanc. (Don Denton/Black Press Media)

Food boxes, including from top, The Grove (Vegan), Raised in Culture (Charcuterie, also available in Gluten Free) and Very Important Date (Picnic) are several food options available for the return of the annual pop-up all-white picnic and dance party Le Diner en Blanc. The event returns June 23. (Don Denton/Black Press Media)

Truffles Catering executive chef JP Green shows off one of food box options available for the 2022 Diner en Blanc, which returns June 23. (Don Denton/Black Press Media)

After a two-year absence, Diner en Blanc is returning somewhere in Greater Victoria.

The special event sees a French, pop-up picnic held at a secret location each year, providing a unique dining opportunity for those lucky enough to secure a spot.

In 2019, more than 800 people dressed head to toe in white, per tradition, gathered at the Victoria harbourfront for the meal.

This year’s event, organized again by Brink Events, is scheduled for June 23 with catering provided by Truffles Catering.

While much about the event has yet to be unveiled, media were invited to a special sneak peek Thursday (May 12), revealing a tasty assortment of sandwiches, macarons and various healthy snacks in the boxed picnic lunches.

Registration for an invite is done in three phases, with those who attended previous events being invited to RSVP now. Starting on May 16, friends of those invited in the first phase will receive their invites, and on May 19 new guests who put their name on a wait list will begin receiving their invites.

For more information on the event and how to get a hold of an invite, visit victoria.dinerenblanc.com.

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Posted on 30 April 2022 by admin

Astronomy day events in Greater Victoria to launch a summer of star parties – Saanich News

Greater Victoria residents have an opportunity to learn about space and take in its spectacular views for the first time in two years this May 7 as International Astronomy Day activities make their return.

The Victoria Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is hosting a full day and evening of events at the Royal B.C. Museum and Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Saanich.

“This is the biggest astronomy outreach event in Canada, and we have really been missing it,” Victoria Centre president Randy Enkin said of the day’s significance. “There is a real hunger and interest for learning about the skies and things like the new James Webb telescope.”

The day kicks off at 10 a.m. just outside the RBCM, where volunteers will be making solar telescopes available for safe viewing of the sun. Inside the museum’s Clifford Carl Hall there will be astrophotography and history displays, hands-on activities for children and a series of lectures by society members and University of Victoria researchers.

The astronomy events at the museum are free of charge and run until 3 p.m., however, regular admission fees apply to the rest of the museum.

From 7:30 to 11 p.m., the Friends of Dominion Astrophysical Observatory will be hosting a lecture by Chris Gainor on the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, as well as tours of the observatory and – weather permitting – views of the night sky through various telescopes on site.

“To be a good citizen of the world, it’s important to not just know the facts of science, but also the methods,” said Enkin. “We ask the questions, we develop methods to answer them, and we usually make our lives better for it. We use the methods of science to make our lives better. Astronomy is just one example.”

Due to COVID protocols, only 100 people will be able to attend events at the observatory, and free admission tickets must be obtained online ahead of the event.

While admission is limited, Enkin said those who miss out on a spot shouldn’t worry too much. The event is just the beginning of what is expected to be a summer full of “star parties” at the observatory.

They are planned for every two weeks until July, and will be expanded to weekly events from July on should everything go to plan.

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Posted on 7 March 2022 by admin

Greater Victoria events mark International Women’s Day on Tuesday – Saanich News

Greater Victoria residents can join people around the world in celebrating women Tuesday (March 8) at a number of virtual and in-person International Women’s Day events.

Camosun College ceremony, vigil and student poster session (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

An in-person event at Camosun’s Lansdowne Campus, featuring Indigenous Elders May Sam and Bernadine Mawson and author Monique Gray Smith. Ceremony and vigil to be followed by a student poster session at the Fisher Foyer from 1 to 3 p.m.

More information: camosun.ca/events

Bridges for Women Society fundraiser (noon to 1:15 p.m.)

A virtual speaker series – featuring the president of the Greater Victoria Teachers’ Association, Winona Waldron; president of the BC Nurses’ Union, Aman Grewal; and B.C. parliamentary secretary for community development and non-profits, Niki Sharma – and silent auction by donation.

Proceeds go to women impacted by violence and trauma.

Registration: eventbrite.ca

Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour speaker series (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.)

A Zoom speaker series, sharing four women’s journeys to success and the barriers they faced along the way. Featuring Izabella Rampersaud, an assistant buyer and model; Katie Collar, head coach of Vancouver Whitecaps; Cheryl Sanguinetti, a mortgage broker; and Briana Williams, a California attorney.

Registration: sniwwoc.ca/events

Blue Bridge Theatre presenters, performers, and films (7 to 10 p.m.)

An in-person and virtual evening of speakers, performances and film screenings presented by the Kulea Culture Society and Victoria Arts Council.

Admission by donation.

Registration: cinevic.ca/events

March 8 has marked International Women’s Day since 1911. The 2022 theme is #BreakTheBias.

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