Community event

Location

Date

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Community Jazz Gala

Wardroom Officer's Mess Hall CFB Esquimalt

Friday, February 10, 2012

Enjoy an evening of live Jazz music, wine tasting, gourmet appetizers and silent & live auctions. From 7:00pm- 1:00am.

The Fairfield Gonzales Community Association is hosting this event with proceeds going to youth programs, SAFE SPACE, and recreation programs.

$35 per person, $60 per couple, purchase tickets online at www.fairfieldcommunity.ca or call 250-382-4604.

VICA ICW Virtual Conference Webinar

Parkside Victoria, 810 Humboldt st.

Monday, February 6th until Saturday, February 11, 2012

The Vancouver Island Coaches Association is holding a variety of webinars throughout the week of Feb 6th-11th. $10 for each to participate. 

There will be a 1/2 day conference from 9:00am- 1:00pm at Parkside Victoria, with partial proceeds to go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

More information at    www.vicoaches.org

Valentine Dinner Show With Heart

Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Drive

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Enjoy a sumptuous Greek feast while being entertained by Belly Dancers. Music, dancing and raffle. Tickets $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Last year sold out.

Order at asmiradance@shaw.ca  250-381-4794 or Greek Community Society 250-479-9391.

SideStep Skate Park and School Opening

109-937 Dunford Ave.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Stop by the new SideStep indoor Skate Park and School from 12:00pm-2:00pm and check out the facility.

There will be a BBQ, bouncy castle, cake, bubble machine, face painting, hot dogs and popcorn for kids of all ages. 

All day there will be a $2 donation skate jam with coaches giving free tips to beginners. Helmet's are mandatory.

Susan Jacks In Concert

Farquhar Auditorium, UVic

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Susan Jacks will be performing a benefit concert to promote the need for organ donation. The concert will kick of The Kidney Foundation of Canada's Kidney Health Month in March.

$50 reserved seating, $100 VIP seating - includes a meet and greet with Susan Jacks.

Tickets available at  http://auditorium.uvic.ca

The Goward House Society Art Show and Sale

2495 Arbutus Rd.

Friday, March 2nd until Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Viewing hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. Artists' Reception is on Sunday, March 4th from 1:30-3:30pm.

For a preview of the event, visit  www.gowardhouse.com/artshow

Creatively United for the Planet Festival

St. Matthias, 600 Richmond Rd.

Friday, April 20th - Sunday, April 22, 2012

Disco meets Mardi Gras for an all ages, family dance from 7-9:30pm on Friday. Costumes are encouraged.

Ticketed performances, and a fashion show on Saturday. John Lennon Tribute concert on Sunday.

For the schedule and information please go to www.creativelyunitedfortheplanet.com

FREE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Canadian Diabetes Association Office

Monday, April 16, 2012 Monday, May 21, 2012

UVic's Centre on Aging will be holding a FREE Diabetes Self-Management Program Mondays, 1pm to 3:30pm, starting April 16 for 6 weeks at the Canadian Diabetes Association office 276 - 2950 Douglas St.  Call 1-866-902-3767