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Langford musician Peter Willing sings a tune from his new family friendly CD, Rockin’ Out With Ollie, inspired by and named for his grandson. Willing is launching the album with a fundraiser event this Saturday at Club9One9 in Victoria. See story page A7. Don Descoteau/News staff
Spencer students learn retail game Junior Achievement B.C. program teaches the basics of marketing
What’s old is new, say Spencer middle school students learning the essentials of marketing and running a business. Five classes of Grade 7s at the school took over the hallways for two days last week to sell products they created, using sales tactics they developed. One group was selling
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jewellery made from recycled construction materials, including bracelets and rings made out of nails and necklaces they fabricated using decorated washers. Another group were selling tie-dyed T-shirts and painted a groovy picture, with 1960s music blasting and a liquid light show setting up the psychedelic scene. PlEAsE sEE: Students, Page A2
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Izzy Snow, left, Sara Jolie and Avry Bilodeau model some the jewellry they created and sold as a part of a business education initiative at Spencer middle school.
Fresh air, crafts, music and art make for a magical Mother’s Day at Royal Roads University. The annual Mother’s Day Paint In and Craft Fair kicks off at 10 a.m. Sunday (May 11) with a full day of events planned at the perennially popular event. The day will feature local artisans displaying hand sculpted and painted glass art, organic seasonings, fudge, jewelry, garden stepping stones, home-grown plants and more. Community leaders will share information on Colwood’s heritage and community initiatives, along with offering Power Smart conservation tips and interactive activities. An art show and sale also happens at the event, organized by the West Shore Arts Council and featuring works from local artists. The show will be held in the Quarterdeck on the second floor of the Grant Building. On the main stage music will be performed all day, starting with the Belmont R&B band at 10 a.m. Other featured acts are Mike Lefebvre and Perros Libres, Terry Brennan and the West Shore Community Concert Band. Children’s activities are also a part of the fun, with a visit from Tickles the Clown, Daisy and Farmer Vicki, and Twiggly Wiggly the Magic Clown. The day also features free admission to Hatley Castle and gardens, along with 30-minute castle tours offered on the hour, every hour. Parking is $5 for the day and Truffles Catering is providing a family-friendly menu. For more information call 250-391-2666 or email paint-in@royalroads.ca. news@goldstreamgazette.com
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