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Welcome to Sidney Canada Day celebrations

re you ready for a party? This Canada Day you’re in for two days of fun and exciting events.

Sunday, June 30 Celebrations will kick off with the Community Dinner organized and hosted by Sidney Thrifty Foods from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The dinner will be held in Sidney’s Beacon Park. After dinner, the celebrations continue with host Melinda Whitaker as we sing happy birthday to Canada and enjoy the special Canada Day birthday cake. Pre-fireworks entertainment will be provided by The Islanders, performing at the Beacon Park Pavilion on the waterfront from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. Save your spot early for the Musical

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Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by the Town of Sidney, on the waterfront at 10 p.m. Monday, July 1 Fuel up for a big day at the Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Mary Winspear Centre at 9 a.m. The Sidney Canada Day Parade begins at Beacon Avenue and Resthaven Drive at 11 a.m. The parade continues along Beacon, then down Second Street to Ocean Avenue. Following the parade, from noon to 4 p.m. check out the Family Fun Fair all afternoon in Iroquois Park in Sidney where you can participate in the dog look-a-like contest; see a variety of military vehicles; laugh with clowns; enjoy face painting; play road hockey games against Peninsula firefighters, police and Peninsula Panthers’ players; visit the

mascot and education station from the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre take part in a watermelon eating contest, play on Panorama’s giant inflatable and many more activities for all ages. Make sure to take a look at the construction of some unique boats taking place in Beacon Park during the day. Then make your way to the Sidney waterfront for the always entertaining Build-a-Quick-Boat Race which launches at 4:30 p.m. Arrive early to find a good spot to watch this great event. The race has been sponsored by Slegg Lumber in Sidney for the last 27 years. As always, we can rely on Saanich Marine Rescue Society, Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 36 to be on hand for “men overboard”. Canada Day is chock full of fun and celebration. www.peninsulanewsreview.com • 3 •• 3 www.vicnews.com 3 www.vicnews.com

DISCOVER NORTH SAANICH North Saanich, one of the most beautiful and diverse municipalities in the reigon, will usually be the first community visitors will exerpience when visiting. Both main travel entrance points on Southern Vancouver Island, the Swartz Bay Terminal for BC Ferries and the Victoria International Airport, are located here. We welcome visitors and have much to offer them. A significant portion of our land is agricultural with many varied and active farms and other rural attractions. Not only do these offer a supply of locally produced food, but they provide a charming contrast to our residential areas. Energetic volunteers host our well established Saturday morning farm market at St. John’s United Church on West Saanich Road. Many farms offer sales of produce, breads, preservatives and meats at this market and you may even find local jewellery and art. Our annual farm Flavour Trail event will be help August 24 and 25 this year offering many opportunities to tour local farm, winery and restaurant venues. Our walking trails are extensive and appealing, covering most areas in the municipality and ranging from those easily walkable to more challenging areas in Horth Hill Park and Dean Park, well worth the effort for the views. Other parks offer a variety of attractions, including magnificent views of our shores, and our native plants and trees. We have produced a Trails, Parks and Beaches Guide which is available at the Municipal Hall to visitors and residents. In addition to these aspects, our 45 km shoreline extends around the municipality, attracting many boaters and fishing enthusiasts, and serviced by local marinas. The Panorama Recreation Centre offers swimming, tennis, skating and other fitness facilities. There are two local golf courses, Glen Meadows and Ardmore. The opportunity to indulge in such a variety of leisure activities is enhanced in North Saanich by the unspoiled beauty of our rural and marine areas. We hope you have a wonderful experience visiting North Saanich. Alice Finall, Mayor 1620 Mills Road | North Saanich, BC V8L 5S9 | Tel: 250-656-0781 | Fax: 250-656-3155 E-mail: admin@northsaanich.ca | Website: www.northsaanich.ca

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Town of Sidney I encourage you to join us for Sidney Days as we celebrate Canada’s 146th birthday and our wonderful community of Sidney-by-the-Sea. Celebrations begin Sunday, June 30th at 4:00 pm with the Thrifty Foods Community BBQ in Beacon Park. Following, there will be live music, a citizenship reaffirmation ceremony, free cake for everyone and of course fireworks! Monday, July 1st, enjoy the Pancake Breakfast at 9:00 am and then find that perfect spot to watch the floats, marching bands and comical clowns in the Parade. The afternoon will provide a Family Fun Fair, Dog Show and the very popular Slegg Lumber “Build a Boat” contest. Volunteers play an integral role in bringing Sidney Days to the community. On behalf of Council and the Town of Sidney I would like to say a sincere “Thank You” to Peninsula Celebrations and all the wonderful volunteers who make these events happen.

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ou’re in for a fantastic program of fun and exciting events in this year’s Sidney Days. This is our 30th Anniversary Year for Peninsula Celebrations Society. On Sunday, June 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., celebrations will kick of with the Community Dinner organized and hosted by the Town of Sidney. The dinner will be held on the patio of the Beacon Pavillion Park at the foot of Beacon Avenue. We will have the Oath of Allegiance, followed by O Canada, the Mayor’s speech and a piece of cake. There will be pre-

fireworks entertainment provided by Phil Turpin’s popular band, The Islanders — performing for the first time at the Beacon Park Pavilion on the waterfront. After that, the Fireworks Extravaganza begins. The next day, Monday,

July 1, Canada Day gets under way a little earlier — with events kicking off at 9 a.m. with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast and family-friendly events running all day long. Wow! It’s more than 12 continuous hours of fun and celebration. I would like to personally thank all our sponsors who over the years have supported us and one in particular is Thrifty Foods. This company has given us a large sum of money and supported our Canada Day and Sparkles parade for 10 years. We are sorry to lose them but want to thank them

sincerely as these types of events would not happen in our community if we did not have large support from many companies and municipalities, like the Town of Sidney. Everyone loves the community feeling in this district and supporting the sponsors that come on board to keep fun events. Please remember them when we show you the list and let’s keep recognizing and appreciating their generosity. So let’s go out and party, enjoy! Sheilah Fea, president, Peninsula Celebrations Society

PENINSULA CELEBRATIONS SPONSORS 2013 Mary Winspear Centre Peninsula News Review Seaside Magazine Slegg Lumber Victorian Epicure Inc. VI Fitness North Saanich councillors Craig Mearns, Conny McBride and Dunstan Brown Salvador Davis Notary Public

Victoria Airport Authority Thrifty Foods Town of Sidney District of North Saanich District of Central Saanich Peninsula Co-op (proud sponsor of the 2013 Canada Day parade) Island Blue Print Sidney Pet Centre

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Honourary Parade Marshall: Marge Nelson Peninsula Celebrations Society, which is celebrating their 30th anniversary is delighted to have Marge Nelson — volunteer extraordinaire — as the 2013 Honourary Sidney Parade Marshall. Marge Nelson, born in Woodstock, New Brunswick moved to Victoria with her husband John in 1995. Sadly, John passed away in 2000. Volunteering seemed to come naturally to Marge; she learned from her mother who spent a lifetime helping members of the community. As a member of the St. Andrews church, Marge willingly does pastoral care. She has worked at the Gorge Hospital for five years, where she continued to ensure that those who left the hospital were well looked after. She also worked at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital for seven years and from contacts within the Church she continues to visit hospital shut-ins.

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Reverend Osita Oluigbo assigned Marge five people in need of care. One of these people is a special lady with cerebral palsy who has depended on Marge for 10 years. Marge assists her with her daily needs: feeding, banking and outings to restaurants. Marge tells of an occasion several years ago when the minister of a church found a gentleman sleeping in his car. The church gave him food and shelter and then helped him find work. He became a fixture in their soup kitchen for many years. He was a wonderful friend to all who had helped him. Marge has a wonderful, quiet demeanour about her. One can easily see why people would warm to her. She is a true humanitarian! www.vicnews.com • •5 5 www.vicnews.com

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A regular band at Mary’s Bleue Moon restaurant nearly every Thursday night, Old Black Rum will go for a small change of venue on Canada Day. On July 1 from noon to 4 p.m., the local East coast, Celtic and Folk Bluegrass-inspired band plays in Sidney’s Iroquois Park. Old Black Rum consists of Bill Collins, Heather Collins, Peter Jones, Dennis Wightman and Steve Martin and they are looking forward to playing music for the Canada Day crowds.

Celebrate Canada’s birthday at this year’s Sidney Days and watch the spectacular fireworks set to music! On June 30 at around 10 p.m. (or whenever it gets just the right amount of dark), the Sidney waterfront lights up with a spectacular fireworks show — set to music. This free event takes place on the Sidney waterfront and is best viewed between Port Sidney and Tulista Park.

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CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS Following the dinner, take part in the Canada Day celebrations, to be held at Beacon Park. Sing happy birthday to Canada with host Melinda Whitaker and Sidney Mayor Larry Cross. This year’s highlights include live entertainment with The Islanders and everyone’s favourite — the big birthday cake. Later that evening, at 10 p.m., come out and enjoy the Musical Fireworks Extravaganza sponsored by the Town of Sidney.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Take in all that Sidney has to offer during its annual celebration of Canada Day. It’s a weekend of fun for the entire community —made possible by the hard work of local sponsors, partners and the volunteers with the Peninsula Celebrations Society.

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Celebrate Canada along the streets of Sidney

e love a parade. How do you celebrate the most important day of the year in style? With a parade of course! And this year’s Canada Day Parade promises to be better than ever — sponsored by the Peninsula Co-op. Organized by the Peninsula Celebrations Society for the 30th consecutive year, the parade features live music, marching bands, colourful floats, live animals and much more. Come out to see your friends and neighbours march in the parade. Don’t forget to bring your camera. The fun starts at 11 a.m. with the crowd singing O Canada, then the first

float leads off from Beacon Avenue and Resthaven Drive. The parade route heads east, then down Second Street, all the way to Ocean Avenue. There’s a special viewing area for folks in wheelchairs at the corner of Fifth and Beacon. As always, taking in the parade is free. But if you want to make a valuable contribution, help the Sidney Lions Food Bank by donating non-perishable food items or making a cash donation. Volunteers from the Peninsula Mission Community Church dressed in red food bank T-shirts will be accepting donations along the parade route.

Sunday Community Barbecue at the beach! Through the kind support of Thrifty Foods (with Date & Time: June 30 additional help from Town of Sidney, Slegg Lumber @ 4 to 6 p.m. and 100.3 The Q radio station), on behalf of the Cost: $5 Donation Town of Sidney, families can enjoy a delightful with all proceeds going feast as a lead up to the evening’s events. Bring your to the Sidney Lions own blanket or join one of the tables to share a bite Food Bank. and a bit of fun with your neighbours. Dinner will Location: Beacon Park be provided by our friends at Thrifty Foods for a – in front of the Pier minimum donation of $5 per person. Also, please feel Hotel. free to drop off any non-perishable food donations for the Sidney Lions Food Bank in the Slegg wheelbarrows. www.vicnews.com • 7 www.vicnews.com • 7

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4-6:30 p.m Thrifty Foods Community Barbecue — Beacon Park 7 p.m. The Big Cake and Live Entertainment – Enjoy the music of The Islanders — Beacon Park 10 p.m Town of Sidney presents the Musical Fireworks Extravaganza, best viewed between Port Sidney and Tulista Park — Sidney Waterfront

Monday, July 1

Happy Birthday, Canada!

9 a.m. 11 a.m.

Sidney Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast — Mary Winspear Centre Sidney Canada Day Parade sponsored by Peninsula Co-op — starts at Beacon Avenue and Resthaven, wheelchair viewing at Beacon and Fifth 12-4 p.m. Family Fun Fair — Iroquois Park Enjoy an array of activities, games and entertainment Kids’ Inflatable Obstacle Course sponsored by Panorama Recreation Centre. Games of chance sponsored by Sidney Rotary Club Food vendors and displays. Free face painting by Susi Sunshine Sidney Lions Lunch Box, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre education station and more

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Road Hockey Game 1, for kids ages six and under, play against our Peninsula police and firefighters and Peninsula Panthers — Iroquois Park 1:30 p.m. The Dog Look-Alike Contest Registration at 1 p.m. — Iroquois Park 2 p.m. Road Hockey Game 2, for kids ages seven to 15, play against our Peninsula police and firefighters — Iroquois Park 3 p.m. NEW! Food Eating Contest, for all ages, sponsored by Peninsula Co-op — Iroquois Park 12-4:30 p.m. Slegg Lumber Build-a-Quick-Boat — building begins. Contact Slegg Lumber at 250-656-1125 to register your team — Beacon Park 4:30 p.m. 26th annual Slegg Lumber Build-a-Quick-Boat Race — launch at Diver’s Point (end of Beacon Avenue)

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Fun for the entire family This year the Family Fun Fair is celebrating 30 years of community events hosted by the Peninsula Celebrations Society. Following the parade, head to Iroquois Park in Sidney for an afternoon of fun and entertainment. Bring a picnic, or purchase goodies at the Lions Lunch Box among other food vendors. Feeling lucky? Try your hand at the Sidney Rotary Club’s Games of Chance. Kids may need to let off a little steam. Set them free at the Panorama Recreation Centre’s very popular inflatable castle and obstacle course. Look for the Picasso of face-painters, Susi Sunshine and her magical palette. You’ll see the return of the Dog look-a-like contest, pure-breds, mutts and their owners are welcome to participate. The show runs from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the field. Registration is at 1 p.m. The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre will have their mascot, stick on tattoos and an education station for the kids. All this, some clowning around, a roving magician — and who knows what other special guests may drop in? Plan to spend your afternoon at the Family Fun Fair.

On the road again Due to the success of last year’s road hockey games, we’re doing it again! The first game at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 1 is for kids ages 6 and under. Game 2 at 2 p.m. is for kids ages 7 to 15. Bring your stick and helmet and face off against members of the Sidney North Saanich R.C.M.P and Central Saanich Police with the help of our Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League Peninsula Panthers players.

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Dog look-alike contest The Peninsula Celebrations Society presents the Sidney’s Pet Centre and Aquatics Dog Show. Bring your best pal and enter one of three categories to win prizes: Best Look-a-like Best Dressed Best Trick The Show takes place at the Sidney Days Family Fun Fair in Iroquois Park on July 1. Registration is at 1 p.m. and the show starts at around 1:30 p.m. Pet owners can also register in advance at Sidney’s Pet Centre and Aquatics 9769 Fifth St. in Sidney.

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Rise up early and enjoy a tasty tradition of pancakes and sausages — cooked up by members of the Sidney Kiwanis Club. Finish with plenty of time to get your favourite spot to enjoy the Sidney Days Parade. Breakfast begins on July 1 at 9 a.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre.

Summer Sounds: keep the party going in July and August Once the Sidney Days celebrations come to a close, the fun doesn’t have to stop — especially if you love live music being performed in your community. The Peninsula Celebrations Society brings Sidney its Summer Sounds program, featuring a variety of artists every Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. at the pavilion in Beacon Park. Here’s the line up: July 7 Impossible Bird (Tyler Carson)

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