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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T120000
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SUMMARY:Christopher Teuton - Cherokee Earth Dwellers
DESCRIPTION:Positioning our responsibilities as humans to our more-than-human relatives\, our conversations will centre on ancestral teachings informed by Ayetli gadogv – “stand in the middle” a Cherokee perspective of the natural world that has been shared amongst the many generations. From clouds to birds\, oceans to quarks\, and expansive Cherokee worldview of the living lands lays a foundation for humanity’s responsibility within it. Join us for this powerful discussion with Christopher Teuton.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/christopher-teuton-cherokee-earth-dwellers/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting on Zoom\, www.Tinyurl.com/SAN-Community-Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
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SUMMARY:Spring Fling Easter Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a beautiful Easter Tea with yummy treats and fun snacks along with a proper tea to celebrate. \n$28 Members $34 Non Members\, tickets available March 1st
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/spring-fling-easter-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:SHOAL Centre\, 10030 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G4
ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon Community Services":MAILTO:jvanes@beaconcs.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
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SUMMARY:Children’s Easter Bunny Hunt at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Our Easter Bunny Hunt is back and will be taking place March 29 – April 1\, 2024. \nChildren 17 years and younger will be given a map at the Admission Gate or Information Centre to mark the location of 10 bunnies hiding throughout The Gardens. Completed maps may be turned in at the Information Centre for an Easter treat. Children may also enter a draw for an Easter basket.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/childrens-easter-bunny-hunt-at-the-butchart-gardens-2/
LOCATION:The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, BC\, V8M 1J8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Butchart Gardens":MAILTO:email@butchartgardens.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20231206T185434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T185434Z
UID:15487-1711706400-1712246400@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:People and Things
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of portrait\, figurative\, and still life paintings in oil…
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/people-and-things/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240122T205810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T205810Z
UID:15897-1711794600-1711798200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group
DESCRIPTION:Teens 13-18 years old\, looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity are invited to join the Sidney/North Saanich Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Work on special library and community projects\, meet other teens\, have fun\, boost your resume\, and earn volunteer hours. \nThe commitment is one meeting per month until June 2024 with additional meetings as required to support our programs and initiatives. \nFor more information please contact Virginia at 250-656-0944\, vmacleod@virl.bc.ca or stop by the library!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/teen-advisory-group-5/
LOCATION:Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library\, 10091 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240331T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240223T015802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T015802Z
UID:16843-1711877400-1711900800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Easter Vintage\, Retro & Collectible Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:As time travel is currently not an option\, the next best thing is to transport yourself and your family and friends to the Vintage\, Retro & Collectible Show/Sale at the Mary Winspear Centre\, Beacon Avenue\, Sidney-by-the-Sea on Easter Sunday! \nThis major event is always a mix of very interesting stuff!! \nPre/post war jewelry\, 50/60’s vintage clothes\, bags\, shoes and collectibles; repurposed furniture and fabulous lamps and collectibles.  Exotic Thai and Japanese pieces and First Nations collectibles. \nTools\, watches\, pens\, magazines\, maps\, stamps\, comic books\, postcards\, stamps and paper ephemera.  Toys: dinky cars\, meccano\, mechanical\, 70’s video games and an assortment of carefully used books.\n.\nGeneral Entrance: 9:30 am $5.  Earlybirds: 8:30 am $20.  Children free with an adult.\nShow Closes at 4pm \nCheck us out at:  http://www.vintageretrocollectible.ca\nEmail: vintageretrocollectible@gmail.com;\nFB: vintageretrocollectible     Phone: 250-220-1645. \nSee you at the Show!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/easter-vintage-retro-collectible-show-and-sale/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240331T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240331T133000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240122T233249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T233249Z
UID:15949-1711888200-1711891800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Peninsula Celebrations Society and Helmsing Real Estate welcome families to hop over for some fun! children are invited to bring their Easter Baskets to Dominion Brook Park in North Saanich. Find the hidden eggs\, visit the Easter bunny\, and enjoy games and activities. Fun for the entire family.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/easter-egg-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Dominion Brook Park\, 8801 E Saanich Road\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 1H3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Celebrations Society":MAILTO:info@peninsulacelebrations.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20231206T185553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T185553Z
UID:15489-1712311200-1712851200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Lombardi
DESCRIPTION:Come to the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park to enjoy the work of Lynda Lombardi. More details to come…
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/lombardi/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240223T015801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T015801Z
UID:16857-1712325600-1712332800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Palm Court Orchestra Presents  Broadway & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Palm Court Orchestra Presents\nBroadway & Beyond\nA Tale of Two Cities\nKiiri Michelson  mezzo soprano\nFriday\, April 5 – 2:00PM \nSingle Adult/Senior $37\nSingle Student $15\nSeries Adult/Senior $33 \nThis is a concert that reminds us of the historic significance of New York’s Broadway Theatres and London’s West End. From the earliest times of European operetta\, the music hall\, and vaudeville through to the creation of the unique art form called Musical Theatre\, these two world cities have led the way. Expect to hear selections from Richard Rodgers South Pacific\, Burton Lane’s Finian’s Rainbow\, Ivor Novello’s Perchance to Dream and Robert B. Sherman’s Mary Poppins.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/palm-court-orchestra-presents-broadway-beyond/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Palm Court Orchestra":MAILTO:palm@victoria.tc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240313T190309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T190309Z
UID:17377-1712430000-1712437200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Cara Luft & Shari Ulrich
DESCRIPTION:Saanich Peninsula Folk and Fiddle Festival Society presents Cara Luft with Shari Ulrich and special guests. \nTo mark her long career and her 50th birthday\, Cara Luft (The Small Glories\, The Wailin’ Jennys) is launching “50 for 50” — fifty curated shows that will see her travel across Canada\, the US and Europe. She will be joined by a cast of friends and special guest artists who share her sense of adventure and joyful music-making\, as well as her passion to explore\, collaborate and celebrate. No two shows will be the same. For the Seaside Folk’NFiddle show at the Mary Winspear\, Cara will be joined by West Coast songbird and close friend Shari Ulrich.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/cara-luft-shari-ulrich/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seaside Folk N' Fiddle Festival":MAILTO:info@folknfiddle.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240223T015801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T015801Z
UID:16887-1712498400-1712505600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Valdy
DESCRIPTION:Paul “Valdy” Horsdal has been part of the fabric of Canadian pop\, country and folk music for over 40 years. Combining the art of storytelling and music\, Valdy captures life’s most special moments with warmth and magic. Playing around 200 shows a year for four decades\, performing live is still enjoyable to the longtime Salt Spring Island resident. Valdy is an energetic performer\, famous for jigging and dancing on stage\, and establishing rapport with young and adult audiences alike. To date he has 14 albums\, 22 singles\, and four gold records\, and has sold nearly half a million units worldwide. Famous for the hit “Play Me a Rock ‘n’ Roll Song\,’ Valdy toured the world several times over. He has also won two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year\, along with several additional Juno nominations. \nHe was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005\, and the Victoria Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in ’08\, something he says is an honour\, if not somewhat perplexing. “As a folksinger\, I play it all. I was inducted into the Victoria R’n’R Hall of Fame\, but I’m still a folksinger\, thus cover ALL styles of music\,” he commented. \nPlaying crowd favourites\, new material and even a few surprises\, an afternoon with folk icon Valdy will entertain those both young and young at heart.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/valdy/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240122T211616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T211616Z
UID:15899-1712601000-1712606400@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Gardening Series: Flowering Perennials- everything you wanted to know!
DESCRIPTION:This is a Panel Presentation with several Master Gardeners. About VIMGA: \nThe Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association (VIMGA) is a chapter of the Master Gardeners Association\, and international service society of specially trained volunteers who teach science-based sustainable gardening practices to home gardeners. VIMGA is one of the 5 chapters in the British Columbia Association and partnering with the Victoria Chapter\, specializes in the stewardship of Vancouver Island’s Unique Environment.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/virtual-gardening-series-flowering-perennials-everything-you-wanted-to-know/
LOCATION:Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library\, 10091 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240122T212030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T212030Z
UID:15901-1712750400-1712754000@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Bruce Granville Miller- Oral Histories on Trial
DESCRIPTION:Oral Traditions are at the heart of Indigenous societies and in some instances provide crucial information regarding rights to land\, water\, and fishing/hunting. The Canadian Supreme Court has said that oral history has the same footing as written history but the Crown has consistently disputed oral history as evidence in court. In this talk\, based on my book\, Oral History on trial: Recognizing Aboriginal Narratives in the Courts\, I will describe what distinguished oral historians have taught me about their work and how I have used this information to dispute Crown critiques of oral history evidence both in court and in writing. First Nations have continued in their efforts to reframe their place in Canada through litigation (and other means) and I consider successful uses of oral history evidence.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/bruce-granville-miller-oral-histories-on-trial/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting on Zoom\, www.Tinyurl.com/SAN-Community-Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20231206T185707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T185707Z
UID:15491-1712916000-1713456000@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Peninsula Plein Air Painters 2024
DESCRIPTION:Plein air paintings from the Saanich Peninsula area
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/peninsula-plein-air-painters-2024/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240123T185805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T185805Z
UID:15979-1713052800-1713139199@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Bazan Bay 5K
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to rip. The Bazan Bay 5K is a super fast 5K sprint that happens in Sidney\, just north of Victoria. This race follows a quick out-and-back road course\, nearly flat with an almost imperceptible incline for the first 2.5K. There is one turn\, the 180-degree turnaround\, then there is the mildest of downhill returns.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/bazan-bay-5k/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="vancouver Island Race Series":MAILTO:info@islandseries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240419T225530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T225530Z
UID:17842-1713168000-1713200400@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Port Sidney Marina Tall Ship Tours
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a unique way to spend a summer day? Step aboard Providence\, an 80’ historical tall ship for a calm cruise on the ocean. The welcoming crew will take you on a casual and fun sailing experience. Take advantage of the opportunity to help hoist the sails or sit back\, relax and enjoy the beautiful views. Sailings depart from Port Sidney Marina.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/port-sidney-marina-tall-ship-tours/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina\, 9835 Seaport Place\, Sidney\, V8L 4X3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240603T170142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T170142Z
UID:17850-1713168000-1713200400@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Port Sidney Marina Tall Ship Tours
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a unique way to spend a summer day? Step aboard Providence\, an 80’ historical tall ship for a calm cruise on the ocean. The welcoming crew will take you on a casual and fun sailing experience. Take advantage of the opportunity to help hoist the sails or sit back\, relax and enjoy the beautiful views. Sailings depart from Port Sidney Marina.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/port-sidney-marina-tall-ship-tours-2/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina\, 9835 Seaport Place\, Sidney\, V8L 4X3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240405T220920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T220920Z
UID:17731-1713168000-1722186000@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Our Living Languages
DESCRIPTION:This important and informative exhibit\, focuses on First People’s Voices in British Columbia\,  was previously featured at the Royal BC Museum but now shifts to Sidney from April 15 to July 24. Visitors can learn about efforts by First Nations communities around the province to preserve and enrich their languages. The exhibit is designed to honour the resilience and diversity of Indigenous languages in the face of change.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/our-living-languages/
LOCATION:Sidney Museum and Archives\, 2423 Beacon Ave\, SIDNEY\, BC\, V8L 1X5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sidney Museum and Archives":MAILTO:info@sidneymuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240405T221630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T221630Z
UID:17735-1713276000-1713283200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:The Socrates Café
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to discuss philosophy and explore a variety of topics and perspectives with others? The Socrates Café\, part of a global movement designed to inspire curiosity and to nurture self-discovery and grassroots democracy\, invites you to drop by\, have a listen\, share your thoughts\, and meet new people.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-socrates-cafe-6/
LOCATION:Beacon Brewing\, 9829 Third Street\,\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 3A7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240405T221325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T221325Z
UID:17733-1713445200-1713445200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Fling Open House
DESCRIPTION:This club has been welcoming women to the Peninsula and helping them settle into their new community since 1987\, with a wide range of activities designed to build friendships and draw on passions and skill sets. This month’s general gathering is an open house where members and newcomers are invited to mix and mingle. To sign up or to join the club visit www.peninsulanewcomers.com or email pncpublicity@gmail.com
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/spring-fling-open-house/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Peninsula Newcomers Club":MAILTO:peninsulanewcomers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20231206T185813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T185813Z
UID:15493-1713520800-1714060800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Bettina Williams
DESCRIPTION:Participating Artists: \n\nBettina Williams\nCorrine Flaws\nCarole Finn\nAnna Spratt\nThomas Kero\nJocelyn West\nDyan Myhr
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/bettina-williams/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240313T190613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T190613Z
UID:17266-1713520800-1714075200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:West Coast Wild Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for our second annual group exhibition\, taking place the week of April 19-25\, 2024 at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, B.C. \nWest Coast Wild features the work of seven artists\, Carole Finn\, Dyan Myhr\, Anna Spratt\, Thomas Kero\, Corinne Flaws\, Bettina Williams\, and Jocelyn West\, who take their inspiration from their love of rolling surf\, sea fog\, mossy forests and of the wondrous creatures who inhabit land and seascapes. \nCome by the ArtSea Gallery on Saturday\, April 20\, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm\, and meet the artists at the opening reception.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/west-coast-wild-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Coast Wild Artists":MAILTO:beescasa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240223T015800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T015800Z
UID:16896-1713607200-1713614400@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Rotary Spring Paper Shredding Event
DESCRIPTION:Our Rotary club of Sidney by the Sea are Protecting the Environment by  hosting a very popular drive-thru secure  paper shredding fundraiser event on Saturday April 20. The contracted shredder is a certified carbon-neutral business\, and ensures that all shredded paper is properly recycled and does not go to a landfill. Come out to this Earth Day weekend event in Sidney 10:00 am-12:00pm or until the truck is full  @ Mary Winspear Centre parking lot near the Sidney Fire Hall.\nRecommended minimum donation of $15 per bankers box or equivalent. Please don’t leave us with any plastic.\nWe appreciate the support of  the  Seaside Magazine\, Mary Winspear Centre\, Best Shredding\, Coastal Heat Pumps\, local businesses and residents of the Saanich Peninsula. Thank you to all that support this fundraising event.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/rotary-spring-paper-shredding-event/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240223T015759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T015759Z
UID:16919-1713639600-1713646800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:The Best Is Yet To Come: Dusk Sings Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Toronto\, ON: Canadian crooner Matt Dusk is set to honor the late Tony Bennett with a two-fold tribute – the release of his new album\, The Book of Bennett\, and a captivating tour\, Dusk Sings Bennett\, spanning Western Canada from April 12-30\, 2024. The anticipation builds as the first single\, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco\,” a signature Bennett classic\, hits Spotify and iTunes on February 14\, 2024. \nDusk\, having previously graced stages across North America and Europe with sold-out performances\, announces his return to Western Canada for a 13-date tour. Titled The Best Is Yet to Come: Dusk Sings Bennett\, the show promises to captivate audiences with Dusk’s exceptional vocal range and pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Tony Bennett. \nA lifelong admirer of Bennett\, Dusk fondly recalls their friendship formed in the Las Vegas showroom\, where the late crooner shared invaluable career advice. The Best Is Yet to Come not only celebrates Bennett’s memory but also marks a milestone in Dusk’s career\, following the success of his previous show\, Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra\, which enjoyed sold-out performances in over 70 Canadian and U.S. cities\, including Las Vegas. \nThe new show is a musical journey through Bennett’s timeless hits\, including “I Left My Heart In San Francisco\,” “The Way You Look Tonight” and “The Good Life.” Dusk shares\, “Tony Bennett was an idol for me growing up\, and I’m thrilled to create the very first show to pay homage to such a legend. Stepping on stage with a smokin’ band\, performing these timeless hits\, is about the music\, the musicians\, and the memories from the man who was swingin’ in every era.” \nWith sixteen critically acclaimed studio albums and over one million albums sold worldwide\, Matt Dusk is a Canadian icon. Recognized for hits like “All About Me\,” “Back in Town\,” and “Good News\,” Dusk holds three gold albums and three platinum albums\, earning him five JUNO award nominations. His musical journey\, rooted in jazz piano studies under the legendary Oscar Peterson at York University\, showcases a career marked by radio hits\, celebrated albums\, and a rapidly growing fan base. \n“If you are a fan of the standards\, or just great music in general\, you cannot miss Matt Dusk! A Phenomenal Night of Unbelievable Entertainment”. – The Chicago Tribune \nThis show is a must-see! – Houston Chronicle \nDon’t miss The Best Is Yet to Come: Dusk Sings Bennett\, a night of unforgettable entertainment\, nostalgia\, and celebration\, honoring one of America’s most beloved singers.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-best-is-yet-to-come-dusk-sings-bennett/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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UID:16928-1713690000-1713715200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Rock and Alpine Garden Society Annual Spring Show
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy outstanding show entries\, including rock & alpine\, woodland\, bog and succulent plants. There will also be displays\, vendor & seed sales\, door prizes\, a silent auction and tea service. Plants grown by club members will be sold throughout the event.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/vancouver-island-rock-and-alpine-garden-society-annual-spring-show/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240421T213000
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CREATED:20240223T015758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T015758Z
UID:16942-1713727800-1713735000@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:CÒIG Trio—Live from Cape Breton
DESCRIPTION:With a fiery Celtic style as their musical core\, Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen\, accompanied by Zakk Cormier\, offer a fresh and exhilarating mix of traditional tunes\, lively instrumentals and contemporary songs performed on over a dozen instruments (vocals\, fiddles\, guitar\, banjo\, mandolin\, viola\, bouzouki\, whistles\, and more)–in a lot of non-traditional ways! \nThe musical trio features the superb talents of Rachel Davis on fiddle and vocals\, and the musical musings of multi-instrumentalist Darren McMullen\, and Zakk Cormier on guitar. With driving rhythms on Acadian foot-percussion\, they’re an unparalleled musical force. \nThis May 4th\, Rachel and Darren are set to release their brand new duo album fittingly titled “Home”\, which features 11 original songs and traditional arrangements\, marking another milestone for this Cape Breton power couple. \nRachel and Darren have assembled a mantel full of awards and nominations for both their solo recordings and with Còig for five recordings\, including two Canadian Folk Music Awards\, a JUNO nomination\, and multiple East Coast Music Awards. Combining traditional folk tunes and contemporary songs\, their lively stage show has won them fans across North America\, Eu-rope and Australia. They are the best in trad music\, in a non-traditional way. In the Cape Breton tradition\, guest CeltFest musical and dance performers are sure to appear!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/coig-trio-live-from-cape-breton/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240422T174500
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T222113Z
UID:17739-1713783600-1713807900@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Blood Donor Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Do your part and donate to help save a life. For more information\, or to book your appointment visit www.blood.ca and type Sidney BC in the location box. You can also call 1-888-2-Donate (1-888-236-6283)
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/blood-donor-clinic-11/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240122T213314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T213314Z
UID:15903-1713960000-1713963600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Nicola Level- Mischief Making: The art of Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
DESCRIPTION:Discover Yahgulanaas’ unique bland\, where the elegance of classic Haida art meets the vibrancy of Asian Manga. As we trace the evolution of artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas’s work- from paper narratives to grand public art installations -witness how he challenges traditional boundaries\, introducing a fresh\, hybrid aesthetic. Engage in a discussion on the philosophical roots behind his art and appreciate its expansive reach\, encompassing concerns like indigenous perspectives\, land politics\, cultural heritage\, and global environmental challenges. \nMichael MNicoll Yahgulannaas’s presentation on “Mischief Making” is more than just an art exploration; it’s a journey into a transformative realm where disrupting norms become a way of reimagining our world. Experience firsthand how Yahgulanaas harnesses mischief to craft powerful narratives that provoke\, inspire\, and resonate. This is unmissable opportunity for anyone passionate about art’s ability to reshape our understanding of the world around us.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/nicola-level-mischief-making-the-art-of-michael-nicoll-yahgulanaas/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting on Zoom\, www.Tinyurl.com/SAN-Community-Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240122T221709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T221709Z
UID:15925-1714039200-1714665600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Surfacing
DESCRIPTION:So often in life we go through crests and valleys precipitated by many different things. Sometimes our artistic endeavors can be a sign to see these changes coming or going and often are our life preservers. The clarity we strive for again and again can be like surfacing from a deep slumber. \nSo too is the plane of our canvas or paper an ever-evolving experiment in creating a meaningful surface. One that gives the maker deep satisfaction and challenges the creators expectations. This pursuit itself is the companion that rarely fails us in times of joy or changes. So here we have three friends\, companions along the way who\, while individually are striving to comprehend their paths\, have enjoyed and benefitted from the company of each other’s humour and wisdom. \nFeaturing the work of Susan Wintrop\, Philippa Tattersall\, and Nora Layard
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/surfacing/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260517T202720
CREATED:20240425T181020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T181657Z
UID:17986-1714212000-1714222800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Repair Café Pop-up
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Fixers will be on hand to help you with your repairs\, for free! \nSewing\, Electrical\, Jewelry\, Sharpening\, Bikes\, Small Appliances\, Tool Repair\, Wood Repair\, Tech\, & General Repair. \nSidney Library\, April 27 10am – 1pm
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/repair-cafe-pop-up/
LOCATION:Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library\, 10091 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G3
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