Qualicum Beach realtor Marc La Couvée and Sharyn from the Crown Mansion have organized a silent auction in support of The Road to Port Hardy by Frans Jonker@fransjonker August 16th - 19th. Frans' 525 km solo unsupported ride from Victoria to Port Hardy is a fundraiser for the BC Cancer Foundation. All monies raised remain on Vancouver Island, for the care of cancer patients and their families, as well as to support research. The Crown Mansion … [Read more...]
International Free Hugs Day July 3 2010 Victoria BC
July 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
All photos Carol Aileen, used with permission It all started on Twitter, doesn’t it always? Alex Yates @Lunacee tweeted about International Free Hugs Day, and before you could blink we had a Facebook event and people committed to attending in front of the Visitors Information Bureau on the Inner Harbour, Saturday July 3rd 2010. International Free Hugs Day was the inspiration of Juan Mann (a pseudonym) an Australian, in 2004. The hugs were … [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...]
Victoria Rhododendrons
April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Victoria’s rhododendrons are magnificent at this time of the year. I’m reminded daily as I drive by the displays in front of the Wellesley on Blanshard. My other favourite spots for viewing include Playfair Park in Saanich,Abkhazi Garden and Finnerty Gardens at the University of Victoria. … [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...]
Solo
June 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Every day I take my small dog for a walk in the neighbourhood – sometimes up the hill to the Garry Oak meadow, sometimes past the temple and around. Yesterday two young girls called out, telling me how pretty she was. A long conversation ensued about the appropriate way to pet a dog, the new baby, soon to be born, whether they were any help to their mom, had they been up the hill to the meadow, their names. As we walked away I reflected and … [Read more...]
