Come out & learn to make #jam & #bannock with Oasis Society at Luther Court Society Lounge!
Thursday August 14th from 2:30pm- 4:00pm.
It's a #FreeEvent with all supplies included. You need to preregister.
Come out & learn to make #jam & #bannock with Oasis Society at Luther Court Society Lounge!
Thursday August 14th from 2:30pm- 4:00pm.
It's a #FreeEvent with all supplies included. You need to preregister.
Hey folks in #Saanich #VictoriaBC & surrounding areas - come out for 2025 #StrawberryFestival
I'll be out there, volunteering at the event. Helping to raise funds for the LIFE program which provides a subsidized pass for disabled & low income people to access local recreational centres & programs. Come & see me there
Join Saanich in celebrating the 58th annual Strawberry Festival. This #FamilyFriendly, fun, #FreeEvent features live music, kids' activities, bouncy castles, information booths, arts and craft stations and, of course, the traditional servings of #strawberries and ice cream. Scroll down to see information on vendors, music, activities and more!
When: Sunday, July 6, 2025, 11 am - 4 pm
Where: Beaver Lake Regional Park, 728 Beaver Lake Rd, main parking lot.
Come out if you can! #VictoriaBC #YYJ
#AfriCa #Festival Victoria 2025 – 12th Edition Centennial Square, Victoria | June 26–29, 2025 -
Music • Dance • Food • Art • Culture!
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of #African and #Afro descendant cultures! The 12th edition of AfriCa Fest Victoria brings together vibrant traditions, creativity, and #community spirit:
Live Outdoor Performances by local and international artists
Authentic African & #Caribbean Cuisine
#MultiCultural Food Village offering global culinary experiences
Handmade Crafts & Cultural Treasures
Drumming, Dance, and Interactive Workshops for all ages
Beverage Garden featuring Signature Cocktails
#Cultural Vendors & Community Awareness Booths
Free Entry | Family-Friendly | All Are Welcome!
Special Highlight:
This year, Saturday, June 28, will be dedicated to #Canadian #Multiculturalism Day — a tribute to the richness of our #diversity. Join us in honoring the many communities that make Canada vibrant through performances, food, and cultural showcases from around the world.
We are currently welcoming vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to join this vibrant celebration. Whether you're showcasing unique products, supporting the festival's mission, or lending your time and energy, your participation is essential.
In the spirit of inclusivity and local entrepreneurship, the AfriCa Fest Marketplace is open to small businesses, artisans, creatives, and community vendors ready to shine in a joyful, high-energy, and welcoming space.
Let’s celebrate diversity, culture, and connection — together!
Honouring #Peace. #Hiroshima #Nagasaki Day.
80th anniversary commemoration! Join us for an evening of music, culture, lantern-making and presentations dedicated to peace.
Esquimalt Gorge Park.
August 6 - 6pm- 9pm.
https://www.europesays.com/2154420/ North America’s largest action sports festival, JACKALOPE #america #ArtsEntertainment #AthleteContest #Entertainment #ExtremeSports #FreeEvent #FreeFamilyFun #health #lifestyle #Mississauga #OutdoorEvent #sports #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #US #USA #VisitMississauga
#FreeEvent - this will fill up fast - register to get tickets.
CRFAIR & IYÉ CREATIVE PRESENT:
North #African #Cookout : Adapting Traditions, Building Community!
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Fed Farm
Hosted by: North African Aunties & Uncles
Join us for a vibrant afternoon of food, stories, and #cultural connection at the North African Cookout! This gathering brings together flavors and traditions from across North Africa—celebrating how our communities adapt and thrive in new places while holding onto the tastes and practices that make us feel at home.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/north-african-cookout-tickets-1402640548639?
TODAY! Please join in! Free to all interested!
My partner, Beau Wagner, is facilitating a workshop for Moose Hide Campaign Day. There's over 100 participants signed up for his talks & still time to register for his workshop or for the other workshops available to the public.
Moose Hide Campaign Day is a day of ceremony where all Canadians are called to join together to take a stand against violence towards women and children and to take practical steps for our collective journey of reconciliation. Registration is FREE to all participants!
https://moosehidecampaign.ca/campaignday/#register
The livestream originating from Victoria, BC. will feature Keynote addresses, along with messages of hope from Co-founders Raven and Paul Lacerte on how we can all work together to end gender based violence in Canada.
You can watch at one of the many community gatherings across Canada, or with family and loved ones via YouTube.
There will be two keynote speakers for the General Plenary, featuring Elain Alec and Michael Kaufman!
Once you register, you will have an opportunity to participate in two virtual workshops via Zoom. Facilitators on a variety of topics will help deepen your understanding of gender-based violence, and empower you with the tools and knowledge to help end this critical issue in our country.
Events and walks will be hosted by communities, schools and groups across Canada! Check the map below to join one in your area!
https://moosehidecampaign.ca/campaignday/#map
As in common in many Indigenous cultures, fasting is a symbol of commitment, and a way to deepen your intention. We encourage everybody to participate in the fast from sunrise to sunset on Moose Hide Campaign Day.
The Sunrise Ceremony from the East Coast of Turtle Island starts the day with intention. You can watch the ceremony on YouTube when the sun rises in your location.
There will be a livestream of the fast-breaking ceremony where witnesses from across Canada share their experiences from the day.
@canayjun I suggest adding hashtags to your post, with the area info so it reaches more folks in that area
You can cut & paste the ones below
Limerick, here we are!
#VictoriaBC #Saanich #ViewRoyal #Esquimalt #YYJ - Happening today!
Keep the #Halloween spirit going in our neighbourhood with a #community #PumpkinParade!
Bring your carved #JackOLanterns down to #GorgePark between 3-5pm on November 1st, then return from 6-8pm to see them all lit up together as you take a spooky stroll! There is no limit to the number of #pumpkins you can bring down - the more, the merrier!
***If you're unable to bring your pumpkin down to the park and live in the #GorgeTillicum area, please put your pumpkins at the end of your driveway by 1pm and we will attempt to pick them up.***
The event will be held in Gorge Park adjacent to the parking lot opposite Orillia Street. Entertainment will run from 6pm - 7:30pm and there will be free hot chocolate and treats for the community.
This year, your pumpkins will get a third chance to entertain as they'll be delivered to the Tillicum Centre Pumpkin Smash the following day! Saanich Firefighters will be dropping the pumpkins from atop fire ladder before they go to compost station.
#VictoriaBC Upcoming #FreeEvent hosted by our awesome, #LGBTQ2S friendly, local #AlterArts Society
Info from their newsletter:
[ Come one come all to our first annual Cozy Queer Affair!
We invite you (yes you) to join us for a two day celebration of queer community and diverse art hosted by the Alter Arts Society. As the nights grow longer and the cold starts to set in, we invite you to join us over the November long weekend to cozy up together and celebrate the autumn season with our queer friends and allies. We will be gathering starting at noon on November 9th and 10th at the Oaklands Community Center. We are so excited to present an array of fire dancers, live music, stories, crafty workshops and body art. We're ready to warm up the autumnal season with you! The event is free entry, any donations will go to the Alter Arts Society. ]
We have another great free author event in Stow coming soon. Join Rodge Glass in conversation with Alan Bissett in Stow Station House, Thursday 24th October from 7pm.
"Joshua in the Sky" is both an autobiography and biography, linking Rodge’s life with that of his nephew Joshua, who was born in March 2017 and died three hours after birth from HHT, the rare genetic blood condition shared across Rodge’s family.
https://wedalebooks.scot/product/rodgeglass #freeevent #authorevent #scottishborders
We had an amazing public turnout for 2024 Esquimalt Lantern Festival. Thank you to everyone who helped make it happen this year. I was working the lanterns making station inside the pavilion until 8pm. I walked around some of the festival after my shift.
Look out, behind you, gents...
Big walking #puppet was made by #PuenteTheatre - a local #theatrical production company.
https://www.puentetheatre.ca/
BTS from yesterday, before event officially opened up. Lots of people showed up an hour early. Brooke is zipping up crash test guy's coveralls.
YMCA song - sung with only #cat #meows
Part of #Esquimalt #LanternFestival this evening. #Pianist is Brooke Maxwel - a lovely person & well appreciated, local musician.
https://www.brookemaxwell.com/
Fun, giant walking #puppets at #Esquimalt #LanternFestival this evening. It runs until 10PM.
The puppets were from #MixedMediaMonsters by lantern festival organizer & art director, Jessica Hickman.
http://jessicahickman.net/mixedmediamonsters
At #Esquimalt #LanternFestival. Festival runs til 10pm.
Giant walking #puppets at festival. The glowing blowfish is from #MixedMediaMonsters by lantern festival organizer & art director, Jessica Hickman.
http://jessicahickman.net/mixedmediamonsters
From earlier.
#Esquimalt #LanternFestival at Esquimalt Gorge Park.
Big walking #puppets seen in video were made by #PuenteTheatre - a local #theatrical production company.
https://www.puentetheatre.ca/
At #Esquimalt #LanternFestival. Wrapping shift at lantern making station soon. Festival runs til 10pm.