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Six-a-Side Cricket comes to Victoria
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Athletes from around the world will converge on Beacon Hill and Windsor parks Aug. 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 11 for the Victoria International Six-a-Side Cricket Tournament. Teams from Australia, New Zealand, England,
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the U.S., Victoria and elsewhere will play a fastpaced, six-player game (instead of the usual 11 players), producing spectacular action in matches that last just over an hour. Hosted every two years since 1986, the tournament is this year part of the City of Victoria’s 150th birthday celebrations – appropriate given cricket’s long and rich history here. Games will be played at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria and Windsor Park in Oak Bay between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. with the playoff rounds Aug. 11. Food and refreshments will be available on all game days. See www.vdca.ca for details.
WHAT: Victoria International Six-a-Side Cricket Tournament WHEN: Aug. 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 11 WHERE: Beacon Hill and Windsor parks
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WHAT’S ON Victoria Aug. 4 – Amelia Street Block Party, between Cormorant and Pandora streets 12 to 8 p.m. A celebration of local music, storytelling, visual arts and food. Aug. 4 – Chess in the Square is in CRD Square (Fisgard at Government). Learn to play, “giant chess,” blitz, casual games and more. Aug. 4 & 5 – Victoria Electronic Music Festival in Centennial Square. Aug. 5 – Symphony Splash in the Inner Harbour. Aug. 6 – City United! Anniversary Celebration and Concert, noon to 9 p.m. at St. Ann’s Academy grounds and the Cameron bandshell at Beacon Hill Park. Aug. 4 to 11, select days – Victoria Six-a-Side Cricket Tournament Beacon Hill and Windsor Park.
Oak Bay Aug. 5 – Blethering Place Classic Car Festival runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. showcasing automotive history along Oak Bay Avenue.
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Sidney Aug. 4 – Sidney Plein Air Paintout, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Beacon Park Sidney Bandstand and along the waterfront. Aug. 5 – Sidney Summer Sounds Concert featuring Sunyata, 2 to 4 p.m. at Beacon Park, in front of the Pier Hotel.
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Victoria isn’t the only one marking a milestone this August. To celebrate the City of Victoria’s 150th and the United Way of Greater Victoria’s 75th anniversaries, both are joining forces to present the City United! Anniversary Celebration and Concert Aug. 6. Bring the family and spend the afternoon on the grounds of historic St. Ann’s Academy from noon to 6 p.m., where all ages will delight to live music and entertainment. Afternoon performances include: Musqueam hip-hop artist Christie Lee Charles; singer/songwriter Lola Parks; Celtic fiddler and singer Sarah Tradewell; “Family of Folk” The O’Brien’s; Energetic youth musicians Animal Astronauts; local music icons Jon & Roy and more. More performances will fill the St. Ann’s Academy Auditorium, including: The Great Giffoni Magic Show; children’s entertainer Major Conrad Flapps;
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swing jazz singer Cynthia Davis; the Victoria Storytelling Guild and others. Enjoy crafts and cooking demonstrations with the Island Chef ’s Collaborative – learn what to do with the delectables from the on-site farmers’ market – not to mention physical fun with Victoria Recreation and Sportball. Have some fun at the song-making stage, enjoy art displays, chapel tours and the United Way’s “Passport to Possibility,” a variety of food vendors and free bicycle valet parking. The party moves to Beacon Hill Park’s Cameron Bandshell from 7 to 9 p.m. where Juno Award-winners “Digging Roots” will headline a free concert featuring their unique blend of blues, roots rock and hip hop. Critically acclaimed local independent musicians Jon & Roy open the show. For more details, visit www.victoria.ca
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Digging Roots performs at the Cameron Bandshell
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Friday, August 3, 2012 - VICTORIA
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WHEN: Aug. 6, from 12 to 4 p.m. WHERE: City Centre Park, Langford Parkway
Milestones marked with day-long festivities
Kuba Oms, left, and Rukus perform at City Centre Park Aug. 6
Fine Workmanship Highest Standard of Project Management
Happy BC Day!
Victoria isn’t the only one marking a milestone this August. To celebrate the City of Victoria’s 150th and the United Way of Greater Victoria’s 75th anniversaries, both are joining forces to present the City United! Anniversary Celebration and Concert Aug. 6. Bring the family and spend the afternoon on the grounds of historic St. Ann’s Academy from noon to 6 p.m., where all ages will delight to live music and entertainment. Afternoon performances include: Musqueam hip-hop artist Christie Lee Charles; singer/songwriter Lola Parks; Celtic fiddler and singer Sarah Tradewell; “Family of Folk” The O’Brien’s; Energetic youth musicians Animal Astronauts; local music icons Jon & Roy and more. More performances will fill the St. Ann’s Academy Auditorium, including: The Great Giffoni Magic Show; children’s entertainer Major Conrad Flapps;
Hat’s Off to 145 Years SAANICH FAIR Sept. 1- 3, 2012 Visit our website www.saanichfair.ca EFFORT = CONCRETE RESULTS
Tel: 250-383-6961 Fax: 250-380-3093 859 Viewfield Road Victoria BC
Saanich Fairground 1528 Stellys X Rd Saanichton BC 250-652-3314
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1889 Oak Bay Ave. 250-595-6033
swing jazz singer Cynthia Davis; the Victoria Storytelling Guild and others. Enjoy crafts and cooking demonstrations with the Island Chef ’s Collaborative – learn what to do with the delectables from the on-site farmers’ market – not to mention physical fun with Victoria Recreation and Sportball. Have some fun at the song-making stage, enjoy art displays, chapel tours and the United Way’s “Passport to Possibility,” a variety of food vendors and free bicycle valet parking. The party moves to Beacon Hill Park’s Cameron Bandshell from 7 to 9 p.m. where Juno Award-winners “Digging Roots” will headline a free concert featuring their unique blend of blues, roots rock and hip hop. Critically acclaimed local independent musicians Jon & Roy open the show. For more details, visit www.victoria.ca
• Ready-Mixed Concrete • Victoria’s Only Liquid Colouring System • Concrete Accessories • Gravity Wall Blocks
Locally Owned and Operated
Open Mon-Sat 250-478-0555 765 Industrial Way • www.iconcrete.ca
Relax at our Nananimo Lakeside Resort Continental Breakfast | Whirlpool & Sauna | High Speed Internet | Pet Friendly
Home Improvements
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AUTO SERVICE LTD.
FORT & FOUL BAY
Special NO HST! Save 12%**
GORDON HEAD
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Some conditions apply.
www.HouseSmartHomeImprovements.com
A FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR FACILITY
103-1990 FORT STREET
250.592.7373
Free energy audit valued at $150
Where Dependability and Trust are a Priority…
250.381.5456
Butch Taylor Memorial August 4 & 5 2012 Over 100 new, show, working and vintage trucks on display
$30,000 Raised to date
Prize pack drawn at the end of every Seniors Day! Specialized Giftware for the Tourist Try our New Skin Care Products.
“CONVOY FOR KIDS”
John Horgan
Carole James
JUAN DE FUCA
VICTORIA - BEACON HILL
250-360-2023
250-391-2801
250-952-4211
Dependable Trustworthy Full Service Preventative Service
Maurine Karagianis
Lana Popham
ESQUIMALT - ROYAL ROADS
SAANICH SOUTH
250-479-8326
250-479-4154
DESIGNATED GOVERNMENT TESTING FACILITY
Proceeds benefit BC Children’s Hospital
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Reliable
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Island Big Rig Club presents 7 Annual Vancouver Island Truck Show th
Your Pet Pals is the first pet supply store in Canada to sign the
International Humane Society of Canada pledge. www.hsicanada.ca
Proudly Celebrating BC Day!
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FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH IS SENIORS DAY
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Open 7 days a week: Mon to Fri 9:30 – 6pm, Sat 9:30 – 5:30pm, Sun 12 – 5pm
857 Rupert Terrace, Victoria • 250-383-0414
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We’ll Beat All Competitor’s Pricing!
**Windows only. (Some conditions apply.)
when presenting this ad.
4 -100 Aldersmith Place • 250-360-1322 www.yourpetpals.com • info@yourpetpals.ca
Adrian M. Sims: 250.380.8246 Charlie B. Sims: 250.589.9942
Rose Manor Society
FURNACES, HEAT PUMPS, DUCTLESS HEAT PUMPS • WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS
Quality At Low Prices.
10% off all Regularly Priced Items
Est. 1979
Oak Bay Kiwanis
250-595-5368 | Victoria, BC | First Interview - No Charge
**
W carry a wide We id range off health h l h supplements, l naturall & raw foods, ds, treats & chews, homeopathic remedies, herbal treatments, as well as toys toys, leashes leashes, collars collars, and much more!
“Quality is our Guarantee!”
Rose Manor
F. Kenneth Walton Law Corporation
Don’t Pay Too Much!
Victoria’s Locally Owned & Operated Dog & Cat Wellness Store
The Oak Bay Kiwanis Rose Manor Society invites you to join us at Rose Manor, a comfortable, warm and friendly home in downtown Victoria.
Call me for a free consultation!
Toll Free: 1-800-565-1144 Tel: 250-758-1144 • 4700 N. Island Highway (19A) Nanaimo, BC Text “Hotel” to 212121 or visit www.innonlonglake.com
WHERE: St. Ann’s Academy National Historic Site, 12 to 6 p.m. and Beacon Hill Park’s Cameron Bandshell from 7 to 9 p.m.
Digging Roots performs at the Cameron Bandshell
Beauty, dignity and the best value in Victoria
My name is Ken Walton. I have been successful handling accident claims for more than 38 years. There is a lot we can do early in your claim to see that you get the fair settlement that you deserve. Valuable evidence can be lost by delay. Bring your claim to me. I promise to give you excellent service. If you are worried about fees, I may charge a percentage of the outcome. I also do Canada Pension Plan and WCB Appeals.
WHAT: City United! Anniversary Celebration and Concert WHEN: Monday, Aug. 6, from 12 to 9 p.m.
www.cbsmasonry.com
Looking For Compensation For Your Injury?
CALL NOW & SAVE THE HST**
WA L L - B E D S
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West Shore celebrates BC Day at City Centre Park WHAT: Westhills BC Day Celebration
MURPHY
Let us show you how to increase your useable space! Offices • Closets • Kids Rooms • Sewing Room • Custom Cabinets
Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm & Sat 10am-4:00pm
West Shore residents have their own BC Day party in the works, thanks to the folks at Westhills. The first-ever Westhills BC Day Celebration comes to City Centre Park Aug. 6, an event aimed to support emerging B.C. artists while also celebrating the West Shore. The free event runs from 12 to 4 p.m. and includes the musical talents of a whole host of local artists, including Kuba Oms, Karly Summers, Rukus, Mindil Beach Markets, The Archers and Jessie Roper. In addition to terrific music, families will also find plenty of activities and special treats, including face painting, balloon animals, bouncy castles and more.
CELEBRATE BC DAY • 3
YO U R
S O U T H
I S L A N D
Victorian Garden Party at Craigdarroch Castle Live music by Raven Baroque. Join us for croquet and tea on the lawn. Cost mes encouraged.
Saturday, August 4th 12-4
Free RX Delivery | Postal Outlet | Full Service Cosmetics | Bus Passes | Blister Packing Service
Saanich Historical Artifacts Society, 7321 Lochside Drive, Saanichton BC • For more information email cstt.jencam@shaw.ca Call 250-480-8101
OAK BAY PHARMASAVE
2200 Oak Bay Ave • 250-598-3380
M L A s
HISTORICAL MUSEUM SOCIE T Y
4 • CELEBRATE BC DAY
Friday, August 3, 2012 - VICTORIA
NEWS • OAK BAY NEWS • SAANICH NEWS • GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE • PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW
CROWN JEWELS Aug 25 -7:30pm Aug 26 -2:00pm $12 $10 group rate (Group of 10 or more)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2012
TROPICAL JAM
In celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, the Peninsula Players will be performing a theatre show detailing the history and present day life of the British Monarchy.
Celebrate BC Day
Breathtaking images, charming stories and live music of the Caribbean performed by The Brimacombe Family with guest appearances by the hilarious “Carmen Miranda Sisters”.
Fri. Aug. 17 and Sat. Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 adults; $25 seniors/students/children
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With Victoria’s 150th birthday coinciding with the B.C. Day weekend, you know there’s a great party brewing. In fact, the party has spread throughout the region, with events planned for the whole family.
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Six-a-Side Cricket comes to Victoria
Enjoy B.C. in all its pristine beauty
Athletes from around the world will converge on Beacon Hill and Windsor parks Aug. 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 11 for the Victoria International Six-a-Side Cricket Tournament. Teams from Australia, New Zealand, England,
Denise Savoie Member of Parliament for Victoria
HAPPY BC DAY
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
the U.S., Victoria and elsewhere will play a fastpaced, six-player game (instead of the usual 11 players), producing spectacular action in matches that last just over an hour. Hosted every two years since 1986, the tournament is this year part of the City of Victoria’s 150th birthday celebrations – appropriate given cricket’s long and rich history here. Games will be played at Beacon Hill Park in Victoria and Windsor Park in Oak Bay between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. with the playoff rounds Aug. 11. Food and refreshments will be available on all game days. See www.vdca.ca for details.
WHAT: Victoria International Six-a-Side Cricket Tournament WHEN: Aug. 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 11 WHERE: Beacon Hill and Windsor parks
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Oak Bay Aug. 5 – Blethering Place Classic Car Festival runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. showcasing automotive history along Oak Bay Avenue.
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Sidney Aug. 4 – Sidney Plein Air Paintout, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Beacon Park Sidney Bandstand and along the waterfront. Aug. 5 – Sidney Summer Sounds Concert featuring Sunyata, 2 to 4 p.m. at Beacon Park, in front of the Pier Hotel.
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