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September 2024 Events
BEACH ART AT WHIFFIN SPIT SUN, SEP 8 • 12:00 –3:00PM WHIFFIN SPIT PARK END OF WHIFFEN SPIT ROAD Join Sooke Arts Council the annual creation of artworks from driftwood, stones, seaweed and other natural items found on the beach. Registration opens at 11am to participate. Cash prizes, live music, rock painting for kids and more. FREE family fun
WOODSIDE FARM FRESH FOOD EXPERIENCE SUN, SEP 8 • 10:00AM – 4:00PM WOODSIDE FARM 7149 WEST COAST ROAD Visit historic Woodside Farm to explore the gardens, visit the animals and walk through the apple tree maze, all while snacking on pick-andeat seasonal fresh produce. $15 Adults • $10 Children (2-14) Children <2 FREE
SOOKE FALL FAIR SAT–SUN, SEP 7-8 SOOKE COMMUNITY HALL 2037 SHIELDS ROAD Established in 1913 and held in the historic Sooke Community Hall, residents of all ages are welcome to participate and attend. Agricultural components include produce, flowers, baking, beer and wine, as well as arts and crafts and photography. Admission by Donation
CHESS CLUB THU, SEP 19 • 7:30 – 8:45PM SOOKE LIBRARY 6671 WADDAMS WAY Looking to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how and want to improve? Meet fellow chess enthusiasts and play a game. No experience required. Third Thursday of every month. FREE
FOOD SAFE COURSES Sat, Sep 28 • 9:00am – 5:00pm Edward Milne Community School 6218 Sooke Road EMCS Society offers Food Safe Certification. Learn how to avoid food borne illnesses through food safety techniques in the kitchen. Upon successful completion of testing, participants receive 5-Year BC Food Safe Certification from VIHA. Registration $99 +GST
SOOKE APPLE FESTIVAL SUN, SEP 22 • 10:00AM – 3:00PM SUNRIVER COMMUNITY GARDEN 2380 PHILLIPS ROAD, SOOKE 8th Annual family-friendly celebration of harvests, local foods and community. All things apple including apple pie auction; heritage apples, pie and candied apples for sale; kids activities and more. Admission by Donation
COFFEE HOUSE OPEN STAGE RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH 1962 MURRAY ROAD Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music on the third Saturday of each month. Doors 6:30pm. Open stage 7:00pm, followed by this month’s featured performance by Bijoux du Bayou. Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
SOOKE GARDEN CLUB MEETING: STICK TO YOUR ROOTS WED, SEP 25 • 7:00 – 8:00PM ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 2191 TOWNSEND ROAD Interested in gardening in our growing zone? The Sooke Garden Club returns from summer break and welcomes new members to meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month except June-Aug and Dec. This month’s meeting features speaker Mary-Alice Johnson of ALM Farms and Parlour Show photo contest entries due.
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