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www.saanichsunfest.ca Sponsored by

Saanich Neighbourhood Playground Program Saanich Parks and Recreation has operated Summer Camps for over 60 years in our community. Our mission includes quality, affordability and accessibility to all residents in Saanich. Our Summer Neighbourhood Playground Program starts at $83 for 5 days of care - thatâ€™s less than $17 per day! For more information visit www.saanich.ca

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Summer Scavenger Hunt

Amazing prizes up for grabs including: Beach Swag, Recreation Passes, Laptop Cases, iTunes Cards, iPod Shuffles and our GRAND PRIZE VALUED AT OVER $1200 which includes an iPad, an Annual Recreation Pass, Laptop Case and more! Pick up your clue book at any Saanich Recreation Facility or the Cedar Hill Golf Course.

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A community celebration brings residents together

Message from Frank Leonard

It is my pleasure on behalf of Saanich Council to invite you to participate in our annual Saanich Summer Sunfest.

Mayor of Saanich

This community celebration brings residents together at various locations throughout our municipality in the spirit of entertainment, recreation and a sense of community. Congratulations to staff and volunteers for all their dedication in organizing these special events for our enjoyment. Please come and join the fun in another great Sunfest celebration.

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Fun!

Message from Doug Henderson Director of Saanich Parks & Recreation

Welcome back to Saanich Summer Sunfest! Come celebrate all Sunfest has to offer. The excitement begins Sunday, July 1st with the 14th Annual Gorge Canada Day Picnic. The picnic runs 8:30 am to 4:00 pm along the Gorge Waterway. Returning to the picnic will be the pancake breakfast, family parade, entertainment, kid’s activities, canoe rides, buskers, Strawberry Tea, market and more.

Friends!

Gorge on Art is back June 23rd 11:00 am to 4:00 pm along the Gorge Waterway. Admission to the show is free and artwork will be available for purchase and viewing. Included at the event will be live musical entertainment, as well as food and refreshments for purchase. For 46 years, Strawberry Festival has been a summer highlight for many. This year it runs 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Beaver Lake Park on Sunday, July 8th. Don’t miss the pony rides, arts & crafts, interactive sports and games, as well as; information displays, live entertainment, pie eating contest, model boat display and much, much more. Don’t forget to indulge in a little summer sweetness with the traditional serving of strawberries and ice cream for the unbeatable price of $0.50.

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Quickly becoming a “MUST” for Sunfest participants is one of the newest additions to Sunfest - the Cadboro Bay Festival. Running Sunday, August 12th 11:00 am to 3:00 pm this festival features: giant sand sculptures; hands on activities; arts and crafts; bouncy castles; pirate school and treasure hunt; information displays; together with food and fun for the entire family.

Fun Sun Fact: Light from the Sun reaches Earth in around 8 minutes

Visit Wild Birds Unlimited In July! 3631 Shelbourne Plaza • 250-595-3595

Another summer favourite is the Music in the Park series featuring a variety of evening concerts played at local parks. The concerts run Tuesdays in July and August from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. With a range of musical styles sure to suit all ages, settle in, bring your picnic dinner, or purchase available food and enjoy the shows. All parks have a children’s playground and some events include other children’s activities as well as local information, displays and produce. Other Sunfest events include: Gordon Head Recreation Centre/ Lambrick Park Skate Jam, July 21st: Quadra Cedar Hill Association’s Fun in the Park; Fun Day in the Park fundraiser for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation; The Arts and Music in the Gardens; Walk with Volkssport and many more great events! Use these amazing opportunities to collect your family, friends and neighbours and celebrate your community. Please join me in thanking Saanich Council for their support, and in recognizing the many community volunteers and groups and the Saanich Parks & Recreation staff who work hard to make Sunfest so enjoyable. Doug Henderson, Director of Saanich Parks & Recreation

Birdseed and Suet ON SALE July 2012! • All Bird Seed 10% Off • Suet (buy 4 get the 5th free) These are the best prices for the freshest birdfood in town!

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2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saanich Summer Sunfest Since its inception in 1991, Sunfest has grown in both size and popularity. Sunfest features a variety of events for all ages presented by a number of community organizations throughout July and August. Following is a complete listing of all Sunfest events or visit the new Saanich Sunfest website at

www.saanichsunfest.ca

Fun Sun Fact:

Saturday, June 23 Gorge on Art

The sun makes up around 99.86% of the total Solar System’s mass

Gorge on Art, a free community event, features over 45 invited professional and emerging artists displaying their work along the scenic Gorge Waterway. Visitors have an opportunity to see paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics, watercolours, pastels, carvings and textiles, and to meet and discuss the artists’ work. Ongoing musical entertainment, as well as food and refreshments. Gorge Waterway Park Saturday, June 23 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Free

Gorge Historical Walking Tour

Join author Dennis Minaker for a free historical walking tour of the Gorge, celebrating the waterway’s glory days of a century ago – a time of regattas, swimming galas, high diving towers, tea gardens, mansions and more. Some stairs. Meet in the parking lot next to the VCKC clubhouse, 355 Gorge Road West. Event information: 250 385-8884 Gorge Waterway Park Saturday, June 23 2:00 - 4:00 pm Free

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Sunday, July 1 Raven Baroque on Mt. Tolmie

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Victoria’s baroque music group in period costumes play the hits from the 1650’s atop Mt. Tolmie on the reservoir on Canada Day. Featuring voice, oboe, recorder and string works by Albinoni, Bach, Corelli and Marcello. Raven Baroque is presented by the Island String Players Society. Event information: 250 514-8916. Mt. Tolmie Park Sunday, July 1 1:30 - 2:30 pm 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Gorge Canada Day Picnic

Celebrate Canada Day along the Gorge Waterway with a pancake breakfast, family parade, stage entertainment, classic cars, kids’ activities, canoe rides, buskers corner, street hockey, Strawberry Tea, Canada Day market, & more. Event information: www.gorgetillicum.ca Gorge Waterway Park & Kosapsom Park Sunday, July 1 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Free

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Fun and games for all ages; a live band, face painter, bouncy castle, golf game, ring toss and more. Refreshments will include hot dogs and hamburgers, ice cream, popcorn, pop, tea and coffee. Saanich Emergency Measures, Saanich Fire and Police Departments and the Take the Pressure Down Program will have displays in addition to vendor and artisan tables. Event Information: www.cbasn.com or 250 658-5318 St. David by the Sea Anglican Church (5182 Cordova Bay Road) Saturday, June 23 12:00 - 3:00 pm Free

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Music in the Park

featuring “CanUs” Be sure to highlight Tuesday evenings on your calendar for another exciting season of Music In The Park in Saanich, hosted by Saanich Parks & Recreation and the Saanich Legacy Foundation. Every Tuesday evening enjoy music, face painting and crafts for kids in your local park. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase refreshments. The Music in the Park series is in its seventh year and is now eagerly anticipated by local residents. It is coordinated by Saanich in partnership with the local Community Association or partner which makes each concert unique in the activities which are offered. Event information: 250 475-5408 Goward House Tuesday, July 3 6:00 - 8:00 pm Free

Thursday, July 5 Sunfest On Ice

Pearkes creates a “cool” setting on ice for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy an ice cream cone. Skate rentals are FREE. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Saanich Neighborhood Place food cupboard. PEARKES RECREATION CENTRE Thursday, July 5 3:15 - 4:35 pm $3.00

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Sunday, July 8 Strawberry Festival

The annual Saanich Strawberry Festival celebrates 46 successful years of community involvement and support. The event originated as a celebration of the agricultural roots of Saanich and has blossomed into a grand festival for all ages. Activities will include a wide variety of information displays, face painting, pony rides, arts & craft stations, a pie eating contest, bouncy castles and much more. Bring a blanket and enjoy a day at the beach while a variety of performers entertain on the main stage. The afternoon would not be complete without the traditional serving of strawberries and ice cream at 2:00 pm for only 50 cents. Event information: 250 475-5558. Beaver Lake Park Sunday, July 8 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Free

Join us for a 5km and 10km walk followed by picnic. Registration starts at 9:30 am. Walk starts at 10:00 am. Event information: 250-721-3065 or www.gardencitywanderers.ca Beaver Lake Picnic Area and Beach Sunday, July 8 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Free

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Because of the Sun’s huge influence on Earth, many early cultures saw the Sun as a deity or god. For example, Ancient Egyptians had a sun god called Ra while in Aztec mythology there is a sun god named Tonatiuh.

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Tuesday, July 10 Music in the Park

featuring “Malaika Marimba” Be sure to highlight Tuesday evenings on your calendar for another exciting season of Music In The Park in Saanich, hosted by Saanich Parks & Recreation and the Saanich Legacy Foundation. Every Tuesday evening enjoy music, face painting and crafts for kids in your local park. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase refreshments. The Music in the Park series is in its seventh year and is now eagerly anticipated by local residents. It is coordinated by Saanich in partnership with the local Community Association or partner which makes each concert unique in the activities which are offered. Event information: 250 475-5408 Majestic Park Tuesday, July 10 6:00 - 8:00 pm Free

Sunday, July 15 Playfair Fun in the Park

Fun Sun Fact:

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Quadra Cedar Hill Association presents a wonderful neighbourhood event filled with entertainment and activities for kids of all ages, plus educational displays. Activities start at noon. Refreshments and hot dogs by donation. Bring a lawn chair and/or blanket and an umbrella if it rains. Event information: 250 384-5190 or www.qchca.ca Playfair Park Sunday, July 15 12:00 - 3:00 pm Free

Tuesday, July 17 Music in the Park

featuring “The Sutcliffes” Be sure to highlight Tuesday evenings on your calendar for another exciting season of Music In The Park in Saanich, hosted by Saanich Parks & Recreation and the Saanich Legacy Foundation. Every Tuesday evening enjoy music, face painting and crafts for kids in your local park. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase refreshments. The Music in the Park series is in its seventh year and is now eagerly anticipated by local residents. It is coordinated by Saanich in partnership with the local Community Association or partner which makes each concert unique in the activities which are offered. Event information: 250 475-5408 Brydon Park Tuesday, July 17 6:00 - 8:00 pm Free

Saturday, July 21

Fun Sun Fact:

The Sun generates huge amounts of energy by combining hydrogen nuclei into helium. This process is called nuclear fusion.

featuring “Voyager” Be sure to highlight Tuesday evenings on your calendar for another exciting season of Music In The Park in Saanich, hosted by Saanich Parks & Recreation and the Saanich Legacy Foundation. Every Tuesday evening enjoy music, face painting and crafts for kids in your local park. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase refreshments. The Music in the Park series is in its seventh year and is now eagerly anticipated by local residents. It is coordinated by Saanich in partnership with the local Community Association or partner which makes each concert unique in the activities which are offered. Event information: 250 475-5408 Beckwith Park Tuesday, July 24 6:00 - 8:00 pm Free

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Skateboard competitions for all ages and levels. A day of fun, prizes and competition. Event information: 250 475-7111 Lambrick Park Skate Park at Gordon Head Recreation Centre Saturday, July 21 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Free

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Be sure to highlight Tuesday evenings on your calendar for another exciting season of Music In The Park in Saanich, hosted by Saanich Parks & Recreation and the Saanich Legacy Foundation. Every Tuesday evening enjoy music, face painting and crafts for kids in your local park. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase refreshments. “Music In The Park” is in its seventh year in Saanich and is now eagerly anticipated by local residents. It is coordinated by Saanich in partnership with the local Community Association or partner which makes each concert unique in the activities which are offered. Some events offer additional activities such as displays, pocket markets or crafters. All concerts begin at 6:00pm and finish at 8:00pm.

Rutledge Park Series Concerts – August 7, 14, 21 –

These three concerts are coordinated by the Rutledge Music In The Park committee.

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Cedar Hill Recreation Centre

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Cedar Hill Recreation Centre 6 3220 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria BC V8P 3Y3 • Phone: 250-475-7121 Statutory Holidays: July 1 & August 6: Cl Gordon Head Recreation Centre 6: 4100 Lambrick Way, Victoria BC V8N 5R3 • Phone: 250-475-7100 Annual Maintenance Closure: Weightroom closed June 10-July 1, Pool Closed Jun 18-July 23 & 24, Stat Holiday Hours Aug Pearkes Recreation Centre 6: 3100 Tillicum Road, Victoria BC V9A 6T2 • Phone: 250-475-5400 Statutory Holidays: July 1 & August 6: Closed; June 30-July 6 Regis August 4 & 5, Sept. 1 & 2: 7:00am – 6 Saanich Commonwealth Place Facility Hours 5: 4636 Elk Lake Drive, Victoria BC V8Z 5M1 • Phone: 250-475-7600 No showers available after 8:00pm weeknights or all day Saturday and Sunday Saanich Commonwealth Place Weightroom 5: Please note: NO pools, steam room, sauna or hot tub July 9- Sept 16 due to skylight repair

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Saturday, July 28 Fun Day in the Park for the CCFC

Join us for our fourth annual Fun Day in the Park fundraiser with all proceeds going towards the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada 16 research and education of these diseases. Come to Gyro Park at Cadboro Bay Beach and enjoy some amazing free live entertainment. Joining us for our 3rd year is the Paul Wainwright Band. New to us this year is The Street, Fir Cone, and guitarist Sig Reuter. The kids will love this year’s Jump Up inflatables. There is even one for adult kids! Enjoy our huge silent auction, bake sale, ice cream, hamburger and hot dog sales, raffles, face paint, dunk tank, and the forever remembered Noodle Box tent game. Take in a relaxing massage or reflexology treatment while soaking up the sun. Island Farms Farmer Vicky and Daisy the cow will also be with us. There is a lot more too! Event information: 250 721-1574 or www.fundayinthepark.ca Cadboro - Gyro Park Saturday, July 28 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Tuesday, July 31 Music In The Park

featuring “Rusty & The Roosters” Be sure to highlight Tuesday evenings on your calendar for another exciting season of Music In The Park in Saanich, hosted by Saanich Parks & Recreation and the Saanich Legacy Foundation. Every Tuesday evening enjoy music, face painting and crafts for kids in your local park. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase refreshments. The Music in the Park series is in its seventh year and is now eagerly anticipated by local residents. It is coordinated by Saanich in partnership with the local Community Association or partner which makes each concert unique in the activities which are offered. Event information: 250 475-5408 Rudd Park Tuesday, July 31 6:00 - 8:00 pm Free

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Monday, August 6 Raven Baroque on Mt. Tolmie

Tuesday, August 7 presented by the Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association The band will be “Younger Than Yesterday.” A Tribute to the Sixties… from Victoria BC . Playing hits by The Beatles, Paul Revere and The Raiders, The Who, and The Rolling Stones. Rutledge Park is located at the corner of Inverness and Cloverdale Avenue. Some food for sale. Arts & Crafts, Face painting and children’s activities. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. Donations gratefully accepted at the park. Event information: visit www.qchca.ca or contact Margaret at 250.477.3673. Rutledge Park Tuesday, August 7 6:00 - 8:00 pm By Donation

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Saturday-Sunday, August 11, 12 The Arts & Music in the Gardens

The Gardens at HCP invite you to celebrate both the Gardens & Victoria’s artists & musicians at the 18th annual Arts & Music in the Gardens, our primary annual fundraiser. Visitors to this popular 2-day event stroll through the gardens looking at the work of painters, printmakers, photographers, potters, sculptors, jewellers, metal & glass workers, all the while accompanied by beautiful music. Refreshments available. Event information: 250-479-6162 or info@hcp.ca Glendale Gardens - 505 Quayle Road Saturday & Sunday, Aug 11 & 12 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Creative fare from Nourish Bistro and concessions in the Gardens. Beer & cider from Victoria’s Hoyne Brewery and Saanich’s Sea Cidery. Children’s entertainment: painting, puppets and music Plant Sale: unique plant selections from The Gardens’ own nursery. Master Gardeners on hand to answer all your gardening questions.

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Sunday, August 12 Cadboro Bay Festival

Enjoy an afternoon at the beach in the picturesque Gyro Park. The Festival features a variety of hands-on activities, sand sculptures, bouncy castles, pirate school, information displays, children’s arts & craft activities, and food and fun for the entire family. Visit the new Saanich Sunfest website to see pictures of past Sand Sculptors: www.saanichsunfest.ca Cadboro Bay - Gyro Park Sunday, August 12 11:00 - 3:00 pm Free

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Two distances to choose from: 10km and 5km. Follow Bowker Creek (above & below ground) to Oak Back and back. Enjoy fruit kebobs and cookies after the walk. Suitable for strollers. Dogs on leash are welcome. Event information: 250 385-8519 or www.letswalkinvictoria.ca Cedar Hill Recreation Centre Sunday: August 12 9:30am - 12:00 noon, Walk Starts 10:00am

Tuesday, August 14 Music in the Park – Rutledge Park

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presented by the Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association Featuring “Cookeilidh” Cookeilidh is a local 4 member Celtic band driven by a passion for the timeless and traditional Celtic music of past generations, their tunes hail from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton and Newfoundland. They are a predominantly acoustic group, playing a variety of instrumental, high-energy jigs, reels, polkas, strathspeys and aires, along with some traditional and original vocal numbers. Rutledge Park is located at the corner of Inverness and Cloverdale Avenue. Some food for sale. Arts & Crafts, Face painting and children’s activities. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. Donations gratefully accepted at the park. Event information: visit www.qchca.ca or contact Margaret at 250.477.3673. Rutledge Park Tuesday, August 14 6:00 - 8:00 pm By Donation

Sunday, August 19 Motorcar Gathering

The Queen Alexandria Centre hosts the tenth annual Motorcar Gathering (formerly the European & Classic Car Picnic) to raise funds for children and youth in need. Over 200 cars and 2000 spectators are expected to take part in this car show and family festival! There is a $20 entry fee for owners wishing to display their car and spectators entered by donation. There will be lots to do and see, including: Face painting & tattoos, Magic Shows, Inflatable Bouncy Castle, Imagination Craft Station, Tom Thumb Safety Village Pedal Cars, and Radio Controlled Car Racing. There will also be food and drinks available for purchase. Event information: 250 519-6955 Queen Alexandra Foundation (2400 Arbutus Road) Sunday, August 19 10:00 – 2:00 pm

Tuesday, August 21 Music in the Park – Rutledge Park

presented by the Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association The band will be “Shaky Ground.” Shaky Ground is Victoria’s premier party band. Over the past 15 years they’ve entertained over 250,000 guests at virtually every venue in southern Vancouver Island - from Sooke Harbour House to Sidney’s Winspear Centre and everywhere in between. Rutledge Park is located at the corner of Inverness and Cloverdale Avenue. Some food for sale. Arts & Crafts, Face painting and children’s activities. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. Donations gratefully accepted at the park. Event information: visit www.qchca. ca or contact Margaret at 250.477.3673. In the event of poor weather conditions the event may be cancelled and will not be re-scheduled. Rutledge Park Tuesday, August 21 6:00 - 8:00 pm By Donation

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Fun Sun Fact:

At around 1,392,000 kilometres wide, the Sun’s diameter is about 110 times wider than Earth’s.

Enjoy the sun with us!

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Saturday, August 11th 11 am - 3 pm Note street closures 10 am - 4 pm Cadboro Bay Road ((between bettween SSinclair incllaiir & Penrhyn); Penrh hyn)); b us ttraffic rafffic will wiill be be rerouted. reroutted d. bus

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Cadboro C adboro Bay Business Improvement I Association

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• Bambinos • Bliss – a Boutique Spa • Bristol Town Hair Fashions • Cadboro Bay Book Company • Cadboro Bay Optometry Clinic • Cadboro Bay Peoples Compounding Pharmacy • Cadboro Bay Veterinary Clinic • CENTURY 21 Queenswood Realty Ltd. • Edward Jones Investments • For Good Measure • King Bao • Marlin Travel • Olive Olio’s Pasta & Espresso Bar • Partings Hair Design • Pepper’s Foods • Psychologist Dr. Marcia McMillan • Queenswood Property Management • Smuggler’s Cove Liquor Store • Smuggler’s Cove Pub • Starbucks Coffee • The Shieling Cards & Gifts • Village Service Automotive Repair

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Pepper’s is proud to sponsor the

Family Fun Day at the

CADBORO BAY FESTIVAL! Sunday August 12th 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Enjoy an afternoon at picturesque Cadboro-Gyro Park, as world renowned champions complete a giant sand sculpture. Hands on activities, bouncy castles, food and fun for the entire family.

Bring the whole family for a free fun-ﬁlled day at Cadboro Bay!

A Fresh Tradition

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Choose Pepper’s for the best selection, best value and the best taste in town!

Locally owned & operated

250-477-6513 • 3829 Cadboro Bay Rd. • www.peppers-foods.com •

Mon-Fri 8am-9pm • Sat-Sun 8am-7:30pm