Thanks to Bobs and Lolo, and their publicist, Kim Plumley of Publicity Mavens, Nanaimo BC, I have two tickets to their concert May 1st to give away. Simply RT this blog post or comment below to be entered. I will draw a winner Thursday April 28th at 10am using random.org. Are you familiar with Bobs and Lolo's music? What is your favourite song? "Bobs & LoLo are dedicated to connecting kids to the natural world with music, movement … [Read more...]
Quadra Village Day 2011
April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Who doesn't love a free, family-friendly, all-ages celebration? Especially when food is involved. You'll find all that and more at the 9th annual Quadra Village Day, Saturday May 7th from 9:30 am to 1pm. I've been actively involved on the planning committee since shortly after moving to the Hillside-Quadra neighbourhood in 2006. It's wonderful to see people pulling together - businesses, not-for-profits, citizens (young and old), community … [Read more...]
#ReadUp Tweetup for Family Literacy Day
January 30, 2011 By 1 Comment
A huge thank you to Drew and Kate of Tall Tales Books for hosting the #Read Up Tweetup for Family Literacy Day in their store on Saturday January 29th. What is Family Literacy Day? Here's information from the ABC Life Literacy Canada website: "Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and held annually on January 27. This special day promotes the importance of reading and … [Read more...]
Clean Safe Community Picnic – Harris Green (1100 Block Pandora) Saturday August 21st 2010
August 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A few days ago I received information about a community picnic being organized by two "ordinary" women in the 1100 block Pandora, Victoria BC, on Saturday August 21st. Please support this initiative if you believe, as I do, that we benefit from creating the community we want to see. Kudos to the women involved (who at this time are anonymous). Photo by KFoodAddict on Flickr Clean Safe Community Picnic Dear Neighbour: We hope … [Read more...]
Summer Fun in the City 2010 – Theatre
July 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We are truly blessed in Victoria, BC – voted Cutural Capital of Canada in 2008. This summer theatre season includes: The Victoria Shakespeare Society performing Richard the III and Taming of the Shrew at Camosun College, Landsdowne Campus ASAP Theatre performing A Party Worth Crashing and The Next Five Years at the Canadian College of Performing Arts Hall, 1701 Elgin Ave in Oak Bay. Belfry Theatre and Billy Bishop Goes to … [Read more...]
Vic High Community Choir 5th Anniversary Concert
May 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Vic High Community Choir is celebrating their 5th anniversary with a concert Wednesday June 9th, 7:30pm in the Wallace Auditorium atVic High, 1260 Grant Street, Victoria BC. Their special guest will be Colleen Eccleston, an engaging performer and phenomenal vocalist. The choir was formed in 2005 by Mark Hellman, a well know local actor, musician and puppeteer. I had the pleasure of meeting Mark when he coached my son in voice and … [Read more...]
Quadra Village Day 2010
April 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I’ve been involved in the Quadra Village Day planning committee since shortly after moving to my new neighbourhood. What a dynamic group of individuals representing the community, business, the city and local not for profits. In these times of budgetary restraint, it’s wonderful to see a community pull together to produce an entirely FREE family friendly event. … [Read more...]
