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LEAPING INTO ACTION West Shore Mayors Set Their 2019 Agenda
MISSA MAGIC! Workshops for Professional Artists, Teachers & Serious Adult Students
Celebrating the Spirit of the West Shore
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12 CONTENTS 4 | Editor’s Note Making New Year Resolutions Possible By Anne Marie Moro
16 | Greenhouse Dreaming Who doesn’t dream of having a greenhouse in their backyard? By David Hobson
21 | New Dogs, Old Tricks! Dream come true for new Owners at the Barking Dog Studio, Sooke
6 | West Shore Mayors Get a Jump on 2019 and some exercise too! By Anne Marie Moro
17 | Lee Valley Treasure Trove Lee Valley ‘Finds Page’ keeps gardening prep top of mind
22 | Cheers to a New Chapter Questions to ask about Senior Community Living Options By Jackie Gray, Executive Director, Cherish at Central Park
9 | 10 Great Careers for 2019 In demand jobs for the future 12 | MISSA Magic! Two-week summer workshops dedicated to art and the creative process By Anne Marie Moro
18 | Trade for Almost Everything Why pay in cash when you can pay in kind? 20 | Featured Neighbourhoods Retail openings at Belmont Market shaping up!
23 | Year of the Earth Pig February 5, 2019 January 24, 2020 24 | A Special Time of Year! Setting goals to make winter time a warmer experience
By Steven Walker-Duncan M.Ed., CCC Department Chair, Culinary Arts, Camosun College 26 | 2019 with the Shamrocks Getting in shape for the Mann Cup in 2019! By Gareth Gilson 28 | Community Events What’s Happening in January, February and beyond 30 | Sudoku
Editor’s Note
Making New Year Resolutions Possible! Anne Marie Moro, Editor
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One distinct, and very dated, memory I have was how I use to redirect my goals to match what my friends were doing in theirs. I accepted their preference to hang out with the same old crowd, for instance, by changing my mind about what I wanted to do in my free time. Essentially, I was living a life that was not authentic for me at all. It lasted longer than it should have, of course, but eventually, I moved away from it because it didn’t make me happy. It taught me a huge lesson, too: the less I accommodated myself to others, the more likely it was that I could remain true to my goals and what was important to me. Keeping It Small
Also, I learned that many of my earlier goals were too huge and close to impossible to achieve. Things only improved once I scaled back from a big goal, like eating healthy, and breaking it down into much smaller steps to manage over a much longer period of time—like years! I made sure to celebrate the tiniest of milestones along the way, too! It keeps me focussed. It allows me to correct and continue throughout the year, rather than give up. Check out the feature story on our West Shore Mayors. It’s a great example of individuals setting goals, over the longer term, to get things done for their community. Find out what they have to say on that topic—and more—beginning on page 6. All our best GoWestShore wishes for a healthy, happy New Year!
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Feature Story
West Shore Mayors
Get a Jump on 2019! By Anne Marie Moro
From left to right: Highlands Mayor Ken Williams, Metchosin Mayor John Ranns, Langford Mayor Stewart Young and Colwood Mayor Rob Martin.
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I admit it, organizing the impressive ‘Jump Start’ shot you see on our cover this month was a bit like herding cats. However, after all was said and done, without a doubt, these West Shore Mayors are the most enthusiastic group of participants we’ve ever had at a photo shoot. How they responded to the demands of this assignment says a lot about who they are as people: patient, good-hearted and surprising athletic!
“We’re doing this again. You need to jump together, guys! Ready… 1—2—3—JUMP!” “I think your eyes were closed that time. We’re going to have to do that one again.” You get the picture. This went on for about 15 minutes. After that, everybody refuelled with a strong shot of coffee and Kahlúa to fortify themselves for the last leg of the shoot. Thankfully, no more jumping was required. All they had to do was lean against a fence—which actually proved harder than you think because their legs were looking a little rubbery. A few had trouble finding the fence… but that’s another story.
To achieve those lofty altitudes, our intrepid adventure photographer, Mark Vukobrat, had to play hard ball; and he didn’t mince words. “No, no that was awful. Kick your legs back. 1—2—3—JUMP!” JAN/FEB 2019 |
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Before this photo escapade, I had asked the Mayors to submit comments on their municipal goals for 2019, their music and curiosity about life. Graciously, they all took time out of their busy schedule to do just that. Two Mayors had scheduling conflicts and could not join us for the photo shoot; but Mayor Tait did send in her comments after the fact. What follows are all those responses.
A: In my opinion, the fundamental question for civilization is: “What is the nature of God?” However, I would never ask it because—whatever the answer—it would eliminate the necessity for faith. Therefore, my next question would be: “How does Stew [Mayor Stewart Young] manage to score all the grant money?”
Mayors, to each and every one of you, thank you so much for participating! I trust you had fun writing your replies, too, because we sure enjoyed reading them—and I think our readers will too!
Colwood Mayor Rob Martin and his new council for 2018. From left: Councillors Stewart Parkinson, Dan Jansen, Doug Kobayashi, Mayor Rob Martin, Councillors Cynthia Day, Gordie Logan and Michael Baxter.
Colwood Mayor Rob Martin Q: Mayor Martin, what are your top three (3) priorities for your constituency going into 2019?
Metchosin Mayor John Ranns with sons, Blair & Johnny Ranns and son-in-law, Joel Roper.
Metchosin Mayor John Ranns
A: 1. Economic Development: Provide exceptional customer service to allow for the completion of unfinished development projects, pave the way for the right developments in the right places, and increase business and employment opportunities in Colwood. This will increase our tax base and reduce the need for people to travel outside our community. 2. Transportation: Work with the Ministry of Transportation, local municipalities, BC Transit and other partners on providing realistic transportation options to alleviate traffic congestion.
Q: Mayor Ranns, what are your top three (3) priorities for your constituency going into 2019? A: 1. Continue to ensure Metchosin's rural future. 2. Secure anchor tenants for Metchosin School that will enhance the Village Centre.
3. Environment: During the budget process Council will consider new service levels for parks and trails, and staff will be working on a Parks Management Plan. These will both be opportunities to protect and enhance the City’s natural environmental assets.
3. Explore further partnership opportunities with Beecher Bay First Nation. Q: If your life was a movie, what song(s) would be on the soundtrack? A: Assuming the movie is a chronology, it would begin with “Born in the Boondocks” by Little Big Town, followed by Joe Cocker’s version of “Try with a Little Help from My Friends”. Next, would be “Shiny Round Nickel” for no other reason than it is my favourite Jesse Roper song. For the closing credits, “I'll Fly Away” as performed by Jessica Havers, Ed Watson and myself. Q: If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask? GOWESTSHORE.COM |
Q: If your life was a movie, what song(s) would be on the soundtrack? A: “Taking Care of Business (every day!)” by Bachman Turner Overdrive. Q: If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask? A: I would ask: what’s the one thing I should do to have the greatest positive impact as Mayor? Or when will the ‘Big One’ hit, so the City can be prepared to take care of its citizens. Or how can we prevent or solve climate change?
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Feature Story
Langford Mayor Stewart Young doing what he does best.
Highlands Mayor Ken Williams.
Sooke Mayor Maja Tait.
Langford Mayor Stewart Young
Highlands Mayor Ken Williams
Sooke Mayor Maja Tait
Q: Mayor Young, what are your top three (3) priorities for your constituency going into 2019?
Q: Mayor Williams, what are your top three (3) priorities for your constituency going into 2019?
Q: Mayor Tait, what are your top three (3) priorities for your constituency going into 2019?
A: 1. Continue to ensure Langford stays a safe, family-oriented community.
A: The new council will be setting strategic priorities in January, but at a high level for our rural community, the priorities include:
A: 1. Attracting an awesome Chief Administrative Officer to lead our team of talented, professional staff
2. Grow the economy and attract and retain secure local jobs. 3. Continue to build on sports tourism destination branding for the City (to attract visitors and boost the local economy). Q: If your life was a movie, what song(s) would be on the soundtrack? A: 1. “Hey Jude” by the Beatles. 2. “Hotel California” by the Eagles. 3. “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffet.
1. The monitoring and protection of our natural environment, especially with the hotter, drier summers. 2. Asset management 3. Emergency preparedness Q: If your life was a movie, what song(s) would be on the soundtrack? A: “Beginnings” by Chicago and “Havona” by Weather Report.
Q: If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?
Q: If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask?
A: Who killed JFK?
A: What will the future bring?
2. Working with Council to develop a Strategic Plan that lines up with provincial and federal priorities 3. Continued advocacy for health care infrastructure. The pursuit of community health, including social supports, is a passion of mine. Q: If your life was a movie, what song(s) would be on the soundtrack? A: “It’s a Small World”. Q: If you could know the absolute and total truth to one question, what question would you ask? A: I’ve always wondered how to solve a Rubik’s cube.
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10 Great Careers in Demand
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or the next 5 years, many indemand jobs in BC (and the rest of Canada) are ones that offer great earning opportunities. As a result, now is an excellent time for younger Canadians to explore new career paths. I’ve selected career areas that are in especially high demand in BC, have a high number of expected job openings and an on-going shortage of qualified workers to fill them.
1. Registered Nurse With baby boomers reaching retirement age and the median age of registered nurses at about 42 years of age, nursing will continue to be in demand for years to come. In fact, until 2024, there could be a shortage of more than 25,000 registered nurses across the country, especially in small rural towns and remote communities.1 Median hourly wage: $36 Entry-level education: Bachelor's degree and registration with a provincial or territorial regulatory authority.
2. Truck Driver Truck driving is another career that will need workers to replace those who are currently hauling commercial goods across the country. The median GOWESTSHORE.COM |
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age of transport truck drivers now is around 47 years old. Canada could be short almost 27,000 truckers during the period from 2015 to 2024.1 From 2018 to 2028, it’s estimated that our province alone could have about 9,170 truck driver job openings.3 Median hourly wage: $21 Typical entry-level education: Completion of truck driver training; must also obtain appropriate licensing and endorsements.
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3. College or Vocational Instructor Retirement rates among the current instructor workforce is growing; half of the workforce is over the age of 46. During the 2015-to-2024 period, Canada could be short more than 6,000 instructors.1 Median hourly wage: $35 Entry-level education: Ranges from diploma, combined with related industry experience, to a Master's degree.
4. Business Management Consultant In an expanding global marketplace, businesses often hire management consultants to help them be more productive. In the years ahead, the labour gap in this field is expected to be around 5,000 workers.1 Median hourly wage: $34.62 Entry-level education: Business-related diploma or Bachelor's degree, combined with relevant industry experience.
5. Welder
7. Aerospace Engineer
Welding is a high demand job, largely due to new job growth in the manufacturing and fabrication sectors, and in the fabricated metal products industry.4 Welders who possess fitting skills, who can use a variety of techniques (like FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW), and read plans and blueprints are expected to be in the highest demand.
The aerospace engineering labour force could be short by 2,900 workers, largely due to the anticipated growth in the aerospace manufacturing sector, that currently employs 72 percent of aerospace engineers.4 Along with industry growth, jobs could also open up due to workers retiring, being promoted, and moving on to other positions.
Median hourly wage: $24.02 Entry-level education: Completion of vocational training or an apprenticeship program; trade certification may also be required.
Median hourly wage: $42.79 Entry-level education: Bachelor's degree and possibly provincial or territorial licensing.
6. Software Engineer or Designer This high-tech field will always have more job openings than qualified workers to fill them. Some openings will replace workers who move into management, sales, or higher-level engineering positions. Additionally, growth in sectors like computer, telecommunications, mobile technology as well as machinery and equipment manufacturing sectors could drive up the demand. Median hourly wage: $43.27 Entry-level education: Bachelor's degree. JAN/FEB 2019 |
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8. Aircraft Pilot Air pilots in Canada enjoy some of the highest-paying, in-demand jobs in the country. From 2015 to 2024, up to 3,800 positions may not get filled due to a lack of skilled workers.1 That estimate includes pilots as well as air traffic, marine, and railway controllers. Median hourly wage: $37 Entry-level education: Completion of pilot training; must also obtain appropriate pilot licensing.
9. Pharmacist With the aging population, and more retail stores offering pharmaceutical services, the demand for qualified pharmacists in Canada continues to grow. Over half of the 11,300 job openings for pharmacists between 2015 and 2024 will come from retirements.2 This is a field with enormous potential in Canada over the next few years. Median hourly wage: $46.87 Entry-level education: Bachelor's degree and registration with a provincial or territorial regulatory authority.
10. Construction Estimator New construction projects will keep growing in number across Canada, along with construction expansions and renovations. A labour shortage of 1,200 workers is predicted from 2015 to 2024 due to an aging work force.1 Median hourly wage: $29 Entry-level education: Certificate or diploma; Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) certification.
Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) Government of Canada, Job Bank, 2018 3 WorkBC, British Columbia Labour Market Outlook: 2018 Edition 4 Government of Canada, Service Canada 1
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Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts [MISSA] has been an international happening in the West Shore for over 35 years. It’s become an occasion for like-spirited folks, who love art and the creative process, to gather together to connect, make art and socialize. And it’s not just locals who populate Pearson College campus every year either. The superb instructional talent that congregates at MISSA attracts professional artists, teachers and serious adult students from all over the world. If you are surprised that this is happening right in your own backyard, read on. Some MISSA events are now open to the general public, too.
Interview with Marna Lynn Smith, MISSA Executive Director Q: Marna, what’s been the attraction of MISSA for all these many years? A: Well, most of the people who participate come because they like that it’s a destination program. MISSA is an art school, of course, but we’re also—and more so—a destination and a retreat at a beautiful seaside campus. Pearson College has been around for 45 years and the low-slung, 70’s architecture JAN/FEB 2019 |
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perfectly matches the environment. It’s a beautiful, aesthetic place. It’s secluded and a wondrous, very insular, very cozy place. The isolation contributes to [the feeling of] artistic immersion that artists get when they’re here. They come to escape. Driving down the Metchosin Road, passing sheep and cows and wonderful farmland, they’re probably asking: “Where are we going?” Then, as they turn the corner and go down an even more narrow road and up a little hill, they see they are in 78 forested acres on the West Coast. Q: How did the idea of MISSA get started? Is it a Pearson College initiative? A: MISSA programming is a not-for-profit society and is not part of Pearson College; there’s no governance of any kind. We rent the campus space for the 2-week programs. We have a board, an Executive Director and a small staff that works all year to promote and organize the annual event. MISSA was started by Pearson College art teachers, Robin Hopper and Fleming Jorgensen back in 1985. With campus completely empty during the summer, they thought about [using the space for] an art program. They began with only 5 classes, 5 instructors and about 50 participants | #GOWESTSHORE
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Today, we have over 40 classes with over 400 people attending. The campus spaces are limited because our class sizes are so small. We run 12 workshops at a time with only 12 people per class. So, 480 is the maximum number of students [we can accommodate] every year. They are coveted spots! MISSA registration always launches in January and people can register all the way up to June. However, what typically happens is there is a big rush for tickets right way, so we encourage people to register by April 15, in case we do have to cancel some classes due to low registration. Q: How are MISSA workshops organized? A: The Ondaatje Art Hall is the only artist-specific building on campus. Upstairs has big tables and big windows and a kind of a commercial floor where we do our ceramics. Downstairs is an actual throwing studio that has wheels and the proper tables and kilns. Outside is a soda firing kiln that MISSA has built out over the years. To accommodate the rest of the classes, we spread out and use classrooms all over the campus. For example, we take a Chemistry or Math classroom and turn it into an art studio. We actually have people at Pearson who help tape down every single room with cardboard and plastic! GOWESTSHORE.COM |
Sometimes, we have to cancel a workshop, if there is low registration. Back in 2017, we had a comic book workshop scheduled but only one person signed up! However, as an art school, we always want to represent as broad, and as appealing a range of art instruction, as we can. We also communicate with our Friends of MISSA and past participants to ask them what they would like to see in our programming. We try our best to bring together the widest selection of artists possible. In general, ceramics is our strongest program and then painting, print making and then mixed media after that. Another thing that is very popular is our MISSA mugs, that serve as a fundraiser for the ceramics program. MISSA participants donate the mugs for purchase every day. People love it! Even those who have been coming for the past 5 years get a MISSA mug every year [they attend]! We bring the mugs out slowly—a different one every day. Q: What type of immersion experiences do you offer practicing artists? A: MISSA ‘Mentored Independent Residency’ program is available for accomplished artists who want to work on their own with support from a distinguished mentor. This year,
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the MISSA mentor is Canadian abstract painter, Don Farrell. From June 22 to 30, the artists have 9 days of uninterrupted studio time to explore new concepts and techniques to take their work to the next level. We pair artists up in smaller, studio-type rooms around campus. These mentored residency classes are different from our other classes in that they appeal to practicing artists who already know what they need and are looking for some internal inspiration as they meet and work with other artists. Many of the artists who apply have been painting for decades! Most already sell their work in galleries. Q: I understand that you have some evening events during MISSA that are now open to the public.
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A: We’ve organized MISSA Talks at Max Bell Hall, an inspirational evening of presentations by our visiting MISSA instructors on July 2 and 3. Both evenings are open to MISSA students and to the public by donation. Starting at 7:15pm, instructors get to share the work that they do. They share photos and anecdotes along with tricks of the trade. It’s really an up close and personal event. Everyone gets to meet instructors they wouldn't normally meet. And the public | #GOWESTSHORE
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gets a chance to find out what MISSA is all about, too. All public donations go towards the MISSA Bursary program to give emerging and established artists opportunities to attend MISSA. In 2018, MISSA awarded over $7,000 in bursaries.
of weaving. The loom is all set up so you can weave through whatever you want to make. No patterns to follow; the designs and ideas come from the heart. This year, the weaver is coming back to do a 5-day course.
Q: Your popular MISSA Studio Walks are a great way for students to experience other artists and media. How did that activity come about? (June 30, 7-9pm).
Every visiting artist brings differing viewpoints to creating art. When all that comes together, it really is magic!
A: We introduced the Studio Walk last year to give MISSA students a chance to see what other participants and artists were creating during their stay. Students are usually so busy with their own work, they rarely had time to see what else was going on. They were so inspired by what they saw as they wandered around each other's classrooms. This year, we’re inviting the public to join our evening campus tour and to visit with instructors in their classrooms.
Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts MISSA is a not-for-Profit Society; a BC Registered Society (#S-0020055) and a Registered Charity (#10776 8087 RR0001) with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Course fees include daytime meals (lunch and two snacks). Courses run 9-4pm each day. You can take one course or back to back courses. Participants have options to stay on or off campus. Supply fees are unique to each course.
Last year, a weaver from Salt Spring set up what looked like a beautiful fabric store in the admin lounge. She had her artistry draped on the doors, yards of beautiful woven fabric on looms. What she does is called SAORI, weaving without boundaries, because you can’t make a mistake with this type GOWESTSHORE.COM |
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Greenhouse Dreaming! By David Hobson
Who doesn't dream of having a beautiful greenhouse such as this one.
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hen it’s cool outdoors, I love to walk through an old greenhouse and feel the warmth around me. Slatted wooden benches, a hard-packed dirt floor, rusty heating pipes and, of course, plants all add to the pleasure. Throw in an old chair and a cup of tea and I’m a child again— back in my uncle’s greenhouse watching his tomatoes grow. It’s the all-pervading earthiness, combined with nostalgiainducing fragrances, that evoke these feelings. To me, a greenhouse is such a comfortable place to be.
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Around this time of year, I begin to think, boy, it sure would be nice to have a greenhouse in my backyard. I do have a small one, but it’s just something I knock together every April to hold seedlings prior to planting, little more than a glorified cold frame. So, why don’t I have a real greenhouse in my back yard? I’m not sure. Just haven’t got around to it, no space available, not cost effective. These are the usual excuses, but they aren’t very strong ones.
It’s easy to say buy the biggest, but do consider where it will be situated. Out of the way at the bottom of the yard might be the first choice; but unless you like trudging through snowbanks to visit your orchids, the closer to the house the better, provided it will receive plenty of sunlight. Additionally, having a greenhouse close to the house means it will be easier to provide heat, light (if required) and water.
Making the Commitment I know I’ll be looking closely at all the greenhouses on display at the Spring garden shows. I’ll also be asking all kinds of questions and carefully considering the pros and cons. After returning home, I might even venture into the garden with a tape measure to size up suitable locations. I do this every year, but somehow the commitment is lacking. Part of the problem is that it’s a conundrum. If I use space in the garden for a greenhouse, where would I plant all the extra stuff that I’'d be sure to grow in it? I barely have room now. And so it goes. Maybe you aren’t trouble by indecision and are happily planning for a new greenhouse. If so, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Look twice at the quality, especially if you get the bug at a garden show. There are high-quality greenhouses on display at reasonable prices. The framework is usually solidly constructed of aluminum with windows of glass or polycarbonate, but I’ve also seen flimsy plastic frames. These look fine at first glance, but you wouldn’t want to be inside one during a wind storm.
Finally, do ensure good drainage beneath your greenhouse. I might wax nostalgic about packed dirt floors, but these really are impractical. Paving stones or gravel are far superior. Better still, install a concrete base. Either way, ensure the greenhouse is anchored to the ground. There’s no point buying one if you’re going to donate it to a stranger three blocks away after the first gust of wind! David was born and raised in Yorkshire, England, but now lives in Waterloo, Ontario, where he loves to watch things grow – his children, his garden, his friends and his compost heap. He is the creator of the Garden Humour website (http://home.golden. net/~dhobson/) and writes a weekly garden column for The Record, Waterloo Region.
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pay in cash when you can pay in kind? For some businesses, bartering can be a useful way to pay for operational expenses. If they have downtime in a services-based business or excess inventory in the warehouse, barter can be used to convert them into extra revenue in exchange for other services ranging from marketing to photography. Doug Robb, President for barterpay® and Chris Bowes, Partner explain how it works. Q: What do you want businesses to know about bartering? Doug: When you buy something for cash, the person who sells you that product doesn’t necessarily go back to [buy something from] your business. A barter exchange guarantees return business—which is something most people overlook. At the same time, it doesn’t have to be a direct contra with the same person you did business with. It can come from anybody in the entire barter network system. Q: Most people would say that they’d rather have the cash business, right? Chris: Of course. Cash is king. We don’t expect people to turn cash business away. Rather, we provide an alternative to help them sell off their spare time and spare capacity. First and foremost, we’re running a community of local businesses that works together. We’re like a networking group on steroids.
Chris: People say barter is not for them because no money changes hands. In their minds, barter is doing business for free. So, it’s easier to think that a trade or a barter transaction has no value to it. I tell people that as long as they’re using trade dollars, they’re as good as cash. Every trade dollar goes directly into a trade bank account, just like cash. As long as you’re using it, you see the full value. Q: Is bartering a response to the cost of living challenges we’re facing? Doug: Is this a good time for barter? Has it come of age? Bartering has been around a long time. It’s one of those things that happens more in a down economy than an up economy. But [even in good times] barter will bring in business you wouldn’t otherwise get, because members will always want to spend their trade dollars. We spend a great deal of our time brokering deals between barter members, too. That’s how we get paid. So, we make sure people want to do business with you over and over again. The big advantage with bartering today is how technology can support a legitimate, user-friendly banking system—similar to traditional banks. You can pay with a barter debit card and those points leave your account and go directly into the seller’s trade account. The system also maintains an historical record of all of your business transactions.
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the future. The difference with a barter network is you know that the businesses you meet have a direct financial benefit to using other members in the network. With other networks, there’s a social advantage, perhaps, but no guaranteed financial advantage.
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Chris: There’s a big difference between the buying power of a trade dollar and a cash dollar. To earn a thousand cash dollars, for instance, a business has to pay for and maintain all the infrastructure and marketing to attract customers and earn their trust over time. Very few small businesses start out with enough cash power. We introduce new customers to their business right away. Their cost to acquire a new customer is effectively zero and their only cost for a trade transaction is your cost of goods sold. Now they have a new stream of revenue to pay for collateral to operate their business.
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Q: Can you provide some specific examples of the network in action? Doug: A good example is a hotel with empty beds. They have no cash coming in and no money to spend. However, if a hotel receives $200 trade dollars for a room, they could use those trade dollars to have their carpets professionally cleaned. In turn, they increase their occupancy rate and decrease cash expenditures for a room that would have been worth nothing to them. Chris: We are in the process of setting up a project called ‘The House that Barter Built’. It’s a proven concept that has already been happening in other parts of Canada in different barter pay regions. Essentially, it’s where a contractor hires some trades who agree to take a portion of their pay in trade dollars to work on a construction project. The builder can use his accumulated trade dollars—say $100,000 trade dollars—to supplement the cost of sub trades who are building his house. So, it’s costing him $100,000
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the relationships they are building up nationally.
Doug: One of our members got some work done from another barterpay® member. Over the next month, that member referred 5 new cash paying customers to him. It was the network that brought him those new customers!
Recently, they gave me a Request for Proposal to send out to different website developer members for a quote on a large real estate website. Seven barterpay® businesses responded and engaged in conversation. The company had several other business transactions take place just because they found each other. A couple of weeks ago I checked in on them and they said “We’re super happy. We’ve had a lot of cash business happen just because we connected with so many people across the country.”
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Love Your Local
New Dogs, Old Tricks!
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his summer, Raymond and Bernadette Kube moved to Sooke from North Vancouver with their two children, Madison and Mason and fur babies Yoda and Leia. The last few years, Bernadette had been doing a lot of work for a client who had sold her home in North Vancouver and moved to Sidney to start an Air B&B. Her experience of island life was in stark contrast to their own lack luster pace of life on the mainland. It wasn’t long before they had decided to take advantage of the market and sell their tiny townhouse in North Vancouver for a new family adventure on Vancouver Island. Once here, they played with the idea of opening a retail shop because Ray loves antiques and oddities. By chance, one afternoon strolling through town, he happened to pop into the Barking Dog. He got talking with the owner who told Ray that he was thinking about selling the store to join the ranks of the retired. It didn’t take long for Ray to realize that this was just the kind of business they were looking to buy. They had things in common, too. Debi was a house painter just like Bernadette and they each had two dogs apiece. (That’s how the original ‘Barking Dog Studio’ got its name!)
In keeping with the Barking Dog tradition, Ray and Bernadette will keep supporting local artists and focussing on selling products that are 100% natural. Peppered with a bit of vintage. Buying organic and natural may have been a status symbol, high-cost purchase in Vancouver, but, here on the island, these new owners are working hard to ensure quality products are affordable for everyone. It starts with making sure everything in the store is handmade—not mass produced. All-natural beauty products, jewelry, teas, honey, laundry soaps, pottery, even lamps and t-shirts, are all made locally. Their ‘Munchables’ sensory products for kids with special needs are handmade in Nanaimo. They will also continue to offer custom and reloved furniture as well as hold monthly kids/adult workshops at the store. Ray and Bernadette are meeting new local artisans from the region and continuing partnerships with the amazing ones they already represent. Thanks to these talented artisans, the Barking Dog can continue to offer unique crafted gifts to visitors who pop in—just as Ray did—that fateful day last summer! begins the moment you decide to be yourself.
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Life Style
Cheers to a New Chapter By Jackie Gray, Executive Director, Cherish at Central Park
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hen you start feeling like the house, the yard, cooking, laundry, and grocery shopping are all getting to be too much, you might be ready for something in housing that serves you better! You know you’re not ready for the classic “old folks’ home.” But you are ready to take life a little easier and start a new chapter. So, where do you start?
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There are many living options out there. If you are thinking of a Retirement Home—but something a little different— Community Living is another viable, and very popular, option in today’s market. Start by taking stock of exactly what you’re looking for. Of course, price and size are always a consideration. Be sure that you know what each place includes in their rental fee; things like: utilities, meals, activities, bus tours, emergency pendants, parking, and optional charges. Other factors to consider include: • Location – Do you want to be near family and walking distance to shopping, medical services, and recreational pursuits or is something else important to you? • On-site amenities – What amenities are included at the places you’re looking at? What are your priorities: exercise, a workshop, a craft room, social activities, entertainment, a hairdresser, transportation services, or other needs? • Available services – Are there medical, dental, or support services on call?
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• Meals – How many meals are included? How are they prepared? Do they actually cook meals or just re-heat frozen or processed foods? What food choices do you have? Can you invite family and friends to join you? How much does that cost?
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• Commitment – Are you interested in a life lease, an annual contract or a month-to-month agreement? Above all, go and tour each place you find interesting. Ask questions about the things you’re most concerned about. If they offer a meal with the tour, take that opportunity to sample the food and the atmosphere. Shortlist your favorites. Book a second tour, so you’re sure you’re making the right decision. You’ll know what “feels right” when you find it.
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Happy Chinese New Year!
Year of the Earth Pig
February 5, 2019 to January 24, 2020 Lucky Numbers: 4, 6, 8 Lucky Colours: yellow, gray, brown, golden Lucky Days: 2nd, 7th, 10th & 11th of every month of the Chinese calendar
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he Year of the Pig attracts success in all the spheres of life. The added Earth element carries positive energies and brings a beneficial aura to the entire year. As a result, the year of the Earth Pig is a great year to make money and to invest! But, be cautious! Well-considered actions will be rewarded much more than high risk taking.
Its Influence on Your Chinese Zodiac Sign Rat: 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 Great year, full of happiness and prosperity. Ox: 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 A very good year with good opportunities to make money.
Generosity is in the air. Insults are forgiven more easily. Social activities and family reunions are numerous. Open-mindedness and warm atmosphere make friendships easier to manage. The Year of the Pig is a good year for marriage or to have a child.
Tiger: 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 To navigate the year successfully, temper your independent, strong spirit to come to terms with others’ differences.
To balance and harmonize energy flows, wear and display red and white colours. Be careful, however, to avoid having a red wallet, if you want to keep your money. People born during a Year of the Pig should wear a red bracelet all year to stimulate luck.
Rabbit: 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 What an excellent year! You will make new friends easily. Dragon: 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 Use the Pig’s calmness to reconsider various plans of action.
Celebrities Born in the Year of the Pig Jules Verne, Elon Musk, Hillary Clinton, King Henry VIII of England, Oliver Cromwell, Edvard Munch, Jackson Pollock, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Kissinger, Edward Snowden, Ernest Hemingway, Stephen King, Woody Allen, Snoop Dog.
Snake: 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 Tough year. You’ll find situations require you to be combative and persuasive. Horse: 1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 An auspicious year for the gentle horse. Take pleasure in it.
Earth Pig Personality Earth pigs are industrious and diligent with terrific interpersonal skills. They are very responsible, but at times, over vigorous and accident prone. Most earth pigs have their best luck in middle age, especially when they use others’ experience to guide them. They are born to be good at managing money matters and have had their fair share of windfalls in life. However, they do work hard for their money--but not because they are filled with ambition. They just need to be busy and have a purpose.
Goat: 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 Stay the course. Your ambitions will be fulfilled through chance and happenstance. Monkey: 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 Chance will favour you this year. Rooster: 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 Success this year means paying close attention to the quality of relationships you have with others.
Love develops slowly for earth pigs because they find it difficult to express themselves about such matters. However, their loyalty increases with their love and they become—over time—a nurturing and faithful lover who will go out of their way to make sure their loved one is happy.
Dog: 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 This year, you can only count on your own efforts, if you want to succeed. Pig: 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019 Start by setting your priorities and then get to work: once you start moving, you will start seeing results.
The earth pig is typically beyond reproach. You can take an earth pig at his word without hesitation. He’s probably the most trustworthy of all zodiac signs. When discord arises, the earth pig has a very forgiving nature. GOWESTSHORE.COM |
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Bon Appétit!
A Special Time of the Year! By Steve Walker-Duncan, M.Ed., CCC Department Chair, Culinary Arts Camosun College
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ith the holiday season past us, I just have to glance at the remnants of cookies, cakes, chocolates, candies and other sweet delights that made my blood sugar climb and acknowledge my pants do feel a bit tighter. That said, this time of year is as much about future planning as it is about remembering the fun stuff, the joy of letting loose a little, and basking in fond memories with family and friends. Even our Camosun Culinary Arts students are sharing memories of being ‘voluntold’ into applying their cooking skills for loved ones over the holiday season! With every start into a New Year, I want to be able to set goals that will continue to turn the remaining cold, dark winter days into more bright, warm hospitable activities I can share with others. I love the summer sun and heat as much as anyone, but I do have to admit that laughter, a nice glass of whatever and the good company of family and friends around a roaring fire is hard to beat!
Bake a Delicious Roman Baked Cheesecake Yumm! With all that said, it would be sad to neglect, when offered, a piece of a decadent dessert like the Roman Baked Cheesecake recipe in this issue! The recipe is a little bit different in that it does take a certain level of care and attention. But I assure you, it is well worth the effort. Your friends and family will be amazed at the levels of complexity and deliciousness wrapped up in the delicate, sweet pastry tart. You can make it full size or, if you have individual shells, bake one for each of your guests. If you are nervous about the pastry, there is no reason to shy away from this recipe. Go and buy the ready-made ones from the freezer section of your grocery store and work it from there. Customize the dried fruit in the ‘cheesecake’ with whatever your favourite fruits are. I like to soak the dried fruit in orange liqueur or brandy overnight for that extra oomph! This delicacy is lighter than regular cheesecake, but still offers richness and extravagance for whatever special occasion you have in mind in the New Year.
All my best wishes to everyone for a happy, healthy 2019!
Roman Baked Cheesecake
Planning is key to a successful project.
Yield: 1 x 24cm/9” pan INGREDIENTS 300g 11/3 cups All-purpose flour 40g 1/2 cup Icing sugar 2.5ml 1/2 tsp Salt Unsalted butter, room temperature Egg yolks Marsala wine Lemon zest
1,250g 1 tsp Ricotta 60g 1 tsp Sugar 5g 11/2 tsp Cornstarch 5ml 1 tsp Vanilla 5ml 1 tsp Orange zest 4 Egg yolks 15g 1/8 cup Raisins 15g 1/8 cup Cranberries, dried 15g 1/8 cup Apricots, dried, diced small 25g 1 15ml
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METHOD 1. Sift flour, sugar and salt into mixing bowl and make a well in the centre. 2. Add butter, yolks, Marsala, zest. Work the mixture together with your fingertips, until all ingredients are combined. Do not over mix.
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3. Gather into a ball. If the dough is greasy, refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut off ¼ of the dough, wrap and set aside.
8. Form a lattice design on top with the pastry strips. Brush with egg white mixed with water.
4. Form the rest of the dough into a flat round and roll into a circle about 30cm/12” in diameter. Line a prepared 24cm/9” tart pan (Straight sides. May be fluted.)
9. Bake at 175°C/350˚F for approximately 60-70 minutes. Remove ring and cool on a rack.
5. Roll the ¼ piece of dough into a 12cm/5” diameter circle and cut into 1cm/½” strips. 6. Combine Ricotta, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, zest and yolks and beat thoroughly until mixed. Stir in the dried fruits. 7. Spread filling evenly into prepared pastry shell. Sprinkle with pine nuts. GOWESTSHORE.COM |
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Sports
Looking to 2019 with the Shamrocks By Gareth Gilson
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lthough planning for the next season starts the day after the last season, January is the perfect time to look at the year ahead and get ready for the Home Opener in May. Back this month, Shamrocks’ Head Coach Bob Heyes, Captain Matt Yager, and top goal scorer Rhys Duch talk about their plans for 2019.
Photo credit: Jay Wallace, Victoria Shamrocks
Matt Yager: “I don’t really make New Year’s resolutions; if I do, they don’t last. Though I do usually make fitness goals a month or so after the season ends and my body has recovered. That is kind of my reset for the year.”
Victoria Shamrocks’ Captain Matt Yager.
Rhys Duch: “I don’t usually make New Year’s resolutions. But this year, getting and keeping my Achilles healthy is the goal!”
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Bob Heyes: “2019 is a big year for the Shamrocks. We are celebrating our 70th season, and have a lot of exciting things planned as part of it.” Yager: “We have a good group of players who are all hungry this year.” Heyes: “I usually only make one resolution a year, and it’s the same one every year: to bring a Mann Cup championship back to Victoria.” Don’t miss a minute of the Shamrocks’ 70th season. Season tickets for all nine regular season home games start from $125, parent and child combo packages from $154. Purchase or renew season tickets online at victoriashamrocks.com.
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What’s Happening
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Community Events
Tuesdays | 7-9:30pm Westshore Community Concert Band Rehearsales - Forge Church, 2612 Sooke Road, Call 250-478-1579
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Jan 16-27 | 11am-5pm Beginnings 2019 Galley Show View new artists who have never shown in a gallery before! - Coast Collective, 103-318 Wale Road, www.coastcollective.ca
Ongoing Creative Art Workshops for both children and adults. Visit www.creativechameleon.art for schedules and registration - Creative Chameleon Art Studio - 2155 Sooke Road, Call 250-391-8583
Jan 30-Feb 10 | 11am-5pm Portals Galley Show View art through doors, windows, arches or other openings - Coast Collective, 103-318 Wale Road, www.coastcollective.ca Feb 13-24 | 11am-5pm Island Illustrators Society - Winter Gathering and Group Exhibit 2019. Recent works as well as new themed works - Coast Collective, 103-318 Wale Road, www.coastcollective.ca
Lee Valley Workshops Jan 12 - Beginner Woodturning Jan 15 - Turn a Wooden Goblet Jan 19 - Turn a Wooden Bowl Jan 22 - Turn a Wooden Bud Vase Jan 23 - Turn Multi-Axis Wooden Projects Jan 29 - Beginner Carving Jan 31 - Carve Mystical Houses Feb 5 & 6 - Carve a West Coast-Style Talking Stick Feb 27 - Make a Bat House Mar 2 - Make a Greenland Kayak Paddle Mar 5 & 6 - Carve a Puffin Mar 8 & 9 - Make a Pickin' Stick Mar 15 & 16 - Woodworking for Women
Feb 24 | 11am Start Vancouver Island Runner Association Hatley Castle 8K Race - Hatley Castle Park Grounds Feb 27-Mar 10 | 11am-5pm Casting Shadows - Sun, moon, fire shadows—artists explore the many ways of casting shadows. - Coast Collective, 103-318 Wale Road, www.coastcollective.ca
HIGHLANDS Jan 12 & Feb 9 | 7-9pm Highlands Music Coffee House, Great entertainment! Pike House, Caleb Pike Heritage Park - 1980 Millstream Road
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Saturdays | 7-9:30pm Music Bing - Great music and prizes! Royal Canadian Legion #91 - 761 Station Avenue
Jan 25 | 7pm - Cowichan Valley vs. Victoria Jan 27 | 2pm - Vernon vs. Victoria Jan 31 | 7pm - Alberni Valley vs. Victoria Feb 2 | 7pm - Powell River vs. Victoria Feb 3 | 12pm - Powell River vs. Victoria Feb 7 | 7pm - Cowichan Valley vs. Victoria Feb 9 | 7pm - Wenatchee vs. Victoria Feb 10 | 2pm - Merritt vs. Victoria Feb 16 | 7pm - Alberni Valley vs. Victoria Feb 22 | 7pm - Nanaimo vs. Victoria Feb 24 | 2pm - Cowichan Valley vs. Victoria
Every Thu, Fri & Sat | 7-9pm Music on the Mountain, featuring local, renowned or up-andcoming musicians. Offering tapas and Happy Hour drink specials. No cover. - Masters Lounge, Westin Bear Mountain, 1999 Country Club Way Every Fri | 6-7pm Friday Night Flights - Sample wines from around the world. The Sommelier hand picks a wine region and features a well or not-so-well known vintage. Price starting from $40 per person - The Cellar, Westin Bear Mountain, 1999 Country Club Way
MISSA summer creative retreat June 22 – July 5 Over 40 creative workshops offered in two weeks in 2, 5, 7 and 9 day options.
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Media painting, ceramics, printmaking, weaving, creative writing, textiles, mixed media, plein air, a Mentored Residency and more.
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What’s Happening Jan 18 | 7pm Friday Night Jam - Do you play music or sing? Pop by and share your talents. Not musically inclined? It’s ok, come on down and enjoy the show. Fish and Chip dinner special: (1 piece $9.95, 2 pieces $11.95) - Langford Legion, 761 Station Avenue Jan 20 | 1:30pm Bluegrass Jam - An afternoon of great music. Free of charge - Langford Legion, 761 Station Avenue Feb 16 & 17 | 11am-5pm Westshore Mind Body Spirit Fair Over 60 exhibitors! Workshops and presentations included in ticket price. $3 per day/$5 for a weekend pass. Under 12 free. Visit mindbodyspiritenergyexpo.com. - Langford Legion, 761 Station Avenue Feb 22 & Mar 1 | 7pm Americas Rugby Championship International men’s rugby at the Home of Canadian Rugby! February 22: Canada vs. Chile, March 1: Canada vs. Argentina XV. Tickets now on sale. Purchase tickets at www.rugby.ca - Westhills Stadium, 1089 Langford Parkway
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Mar 30-31 Bear Mountain Bike Festival The 3rd annual event is presented by the City of Langford and Tourism Victoria, is Vancouver Island's premier off-road bicycle event. The event is on track to draw 500+ participants and close to 5,000 spectators. The cycling festival offers the challenge of X-Country Racing, the thrill of MTB Enduro, as well as fun activities for cycling enthusiasts of all ages and abilities: from young kids to Olympians. Visit www.victoriabikerace.com/bear-mountain - Westin Bear Mountain, 1999 Country Club Way
METCHOSIN Jan-Apr 15 MISSA Registration Open! Specialized Workshops: June 22 to July 5, 2019 - For professional artists, teachers and serious adult students. Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts, www.missa.ca Jan 25 | 7-8:30pm Enjoy Movie Night! Hosted by MCA and Metchosin Community House - 4430 Happy Valley Road
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Barking Dog Studio Feb 8 | 7-9pm Stenciled Wood Sign Workshop Are you eager to start a quick, new project without having to make a mess in your own home? In this DIY Sign Making workshop, you’ll get to design a custom wood sign using a variety of stencils, ‘Fat’ Paint colors, and low-voc paint and sealers. If you have a favorite quote, let us know when you book. Arrive a few minutes early, so we can begin promptly at 7pm. *$65 (includes tax)
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Feb 10 | 10am-Noon Valentines Candy Dish Workshop for Kids Bring the kids for a few hours of painted fun, building a Valentines candy dish to take home along with their very own apron. Recommended for 6 to 12 years. Paints are low-voc ‘Fat’ paint that cleans up with soap and water. *$55 (includes tax) Feb 24 | 12- 5pm Open House / Meet & Greet Meet the new owners and their dogs and hear about some of their new tricks! *Note: $25 is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation. Space is limited. All workshops must be paid for in full. 2045 Otter Point Road in Sooke | 250-642-6677 | www.barkingdogstudio.com
SOOKE Jan 19 & Feb 16 | 7-10:30pm Sooke Folk Music Society - Coffee House - Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Road Jan 28 & Mar 11 | 1-3:30pm Chronic Pain Self-Management Free Workshops - SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Road Jan 31 | 3:15-4:15pm Open House for 2019-2020 SEAPARC Licenced Pre-School - Registration: February 6 - SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Road Jan 31 - Feb 21 | 1:30-3pm A Primer on Climate Change Free Admission - SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Road Feb 10 | 2:30-4:30pm Tea & Symphony - Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra- Conducted by Yariv Aloni Relaxing afternoon of music.
Barking Dog Studio new owners, Raymond and Bernadette Kube inside their studio in Sooke.
Visit www.sookephil.ca - Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road Feb 16 | Noon-2:30pm Sushi - Edible Art Class! - Vegetarians and Vegans Welcome! Learn how to make stunning and edible art pieces that will impress anyone you and your family included! Edward Milne Community School Society. Register online: www.emcsprograms.ca or call 250-642-6371. Feb 18 | 2-7:30pm Sooke Harbour Players Calling all singers! Join the Spring Revue Rehearsals - Masonic Lodge, 6544 Throup Road
RENEE JAMES PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION
LA VIE EN ROSE A ROMANTIC EVENING IN PARIS STARRING
Grammy award-winning Violin Virtuoso PABLO DIEMECKE AND Renowned Pianist TONY BOOKER WITH Ballet Etoile Canada Principal Dancers ASHLEY EVANS & IAN SZKOLAK
FEBRUARY 17 | 8PM ALIX GOOLDEN HALL VICTORIA, BC
VICTORIA Feb 17 | 8pm La Vie En Rose - A Romantic Evening in Paris - Tickets @ www.ticketfly.com - Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Avenue GOWESTSHORE.COM |
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