22 THURSDAY Leif David—SRC Wrap-Up Party
tricks, you’ll discover how these animals are adapted to their nocturnal life. Fee. P swanlake.bc.ca
2:30pm at Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library You’re invited to the Summer Reading Club WrapUp Party! Leif David entertains with a world of imagination where the impossible is possible! Watch as drawings come to life and pictures leap off the page. There will be prizes, cake and lots of fun for everyone. All ages welcome. Please register. virl.bc.ca
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Coast Capital Free Skate 4:15pm at Cliff McNabb Arena Skate and helmet rentals included. Free.
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Tree-mendous Trees
1pm at Devonian Regional Park Unlock the mysteries of trees on a fun forest adventure with a CRD Regional Parks naturalist.
Photo: Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
Barnyard & Trail Rides VISIT THE BARNYARD
Milk a goat, collect the eggs, count the chicks. Free pony ride with admission. Open Daily 10am–4pm
RELAX ON A TRAIL RIDE Ride for 1/2 an hour or more through beautiful forests. Reservations recommended.
Located between Parksville & Coombs at
1692 Errington Rd Ph 250-248-2408
www.tigerlilyfarm.ca
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23 FRIDAY Cougar Capers
Follow clues and riddles along the trails to meet Devonian’s giants. 5+ years. Free. V crd.bc.ca/parks
1pm at Francis/King Regional Park They leap, they climb, and they even purr. Come investigate the mysterious life of a cougar on this informative walk and talk with a CRD Regional Parks naturalist. Meet at the Francis/King Nature Centre off Munn Rd. All ages. Free. crd.bc.ca/parks
Creatures of the Summer Night 8pm at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road Sharpen your senses to look for owls, bats and other nighttime creatures. Using a grab bag of
25 SUNDAY Community Water Battle
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2pm at Panorama Recreation Grab your super soakers and beat the heat. Water fights and games for all ages. Plunge into the dunk tank, take a turn on the slip and slide, V and cool down with some cool treats. Bring your buckets, water guns, neighbours and friends. panoramarecreation.ca
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