WH A T ’ S h appenin g januar y
For details on other events happing in our community, visit www.mypeninsula.ca TUESDAY EVENINGS Saanich Peninsula Toastmasters Meeting
Vancouver Island Regional Library Sidney, 7:30 pm 250.544.1819 maryjackson@shaw.ca
Toastmasters has a specific structure that provides a safe forum for speaking while giving encouragement and support. It is a program designed to broaden our abilities and comfort in public speaking. If you are looking for an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding experience please come out to one of our meetings.
January 1 - 5
Butchart Gardens Holiday Lights Tours 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 250-386-8652, www.cvscruisevictoria.com
CVS Sightseeing is offering Butchart Gardens Holiday Lights Tours including return transportation with live driver narration and admission to Butchart Gardens. This is a very special time at the Butchart Gardens – the festive Holiday Lights bring the Gardens alive. Tens of thousands of coloured lights line walkways and festoon lamp posts. The ever-popular Twelve Days of Christmas displays are tucked away about the Gardens. While on the bus you will hear about the past present and future of Victoria by your driver guide! Purchase tickets online (see above) $50/adults & seniors; $19/children; $34.25/students. january 6
New Year, New Beginnings (Guided Adult Walk) 18+ Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park Saanich, 10 am - 2 pm 250.478.3344 www.crd.bc.ca/parks
Burn off some of the holiday treats on a 10km walk around the lakes with a CRD Regional Parks' naturalist. Discover the fascinating cultural and natural history of this multi-use park. Bring a lunch and water and wear sturdy footwear. Meet at the information kiosk in the Beaver Lake parking lot. january 10
Peninsula Newcomers Luncheon www.peninsulanewcomers.ca
Just moved to the Saanich Peninsula? Why 52 SEASIDE | january 2013
not join our club to make new friends and get to know the community! We meet for lunch on the second Thursday of every month in Sidney, with an invited speaker on diverse topics. Share in a variety of interests and activities organized and run by our members. For more information, please visit our website.
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Year-Round Harvest for the Urban Gardener The Horticulture Centre of the Pacific 505 Quayle Road, Victoria Sundays 1-5 pm (10 sessions) 250.479.6162 www.hcp.ca
The mild winters of Coastal British Columbia make it possible to grow and harvest vegetables all year round. The benefits of growing your own food are many. In 10 sessions, Linda Gilkeson will cover everything from seeds to harvest for large and small urban gardens. HCP members $425; nonmembers add 40%. Includes textbook, handouts and free parking. Call to register. january 14
Companions of the Quaich Robbie Burns Dinner and Whiskey Tasting Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, 7 pm 250.658.1109 wuhrer@shaw.ca
This event will feature a traditional Robbie Burns dinner and four special whiskies in celebration of Scotland’s national poet. Glenn Todd, of Victoria Whisky Festival fame, will introduce The Arran Malts dedicated to the bard. Smart casual Highland Dress or tartan attire welcome. Three-course dinner, four whisky tastings: members $60, guests $70, dinner only (designated drivers) $50. january 17
Johnny Vallis Tribute to Buddy Holly Charlie White Theatre at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm 250.656.0275 www.marywinspear.ca
In his tribute to the Rock icon, Johnny Vallis perfectly portrays both the look and the sound as he rolls out Buddy’s greatest hits “That’ll Be The Day,” “Words of Love,” “Not Fade Away,” Oh Boy,” “Peggy Sue,” “Maybe Baby,” “Rave On!” “Heartbeat” and more! All tickets $32.86 (includes hst).
Stories at Fern 1831 Fern Street, Victoria Doors open at 7:15 pm Stories start at 7:30 pm 250.477.7044 www.victoriastorytellers.org
The Victoria Storytellers Guild welcomes you to hear and tell stories. Admission $5 adults, $3 students (includes tea and goodies). "Push for Change" Motivational Speaker Joe Roberts Bodine Hall at Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, 7 pm 250.655.1558 www.cfuwsaanichpeninsula.org
A public event sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Women Saanich Peninsula. Motivational speaker Joe Roberts will share his story about moving from skid row to CEO. Tickets $5 at the door; youth free. January 25, 26
Mountain Dream Productions presents "The Forgotten Children" Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney, Charlie White Theatre January 25th @ 7 p.m. January 26th @ 2 p.m. 250-656-0275, www.marywinspear.ca
The musical "The Forgotten Children," a timeless adventure, is based on stories and characters from the Charles Dickens books "Oliver," "Little Nell" and "Christmas with Scrooge." Tickets $10/adults; $5/children (+ hst). january 25, 27
Starlight Pops Choir presents "Swingin' on a Starlight!" St. Aidan's United Church 3703 St. Aidan's Street, Victoria, 2:30 pm www.starlightpopschoir.com
Featuring classic swing-era hits from Duke Ellington, Louis Prima, Louis Armstrong and many others. Tickets $20/adult; $18/seniors and students. Cash at the door or purchase online via the website. january 26
Durrance Lake Loop (Guided Walk) 8 yrs + Mount Work Regional Park Saanich, 1-2:30 pm 250.478.3344 www.crd.bc.ca/parks
Join a CRD Regional Parks' naturalist for a hike around this picturesque lake to explore its many inhabitants. Wear waterproof footwear. Meet in the Durrance Lake parking lot off Durrance Close, off Willis Point Road.