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SUMMARY:Open call for Climate Action & Community Engagement Micro-certificate program
DESCRIPTION:UBC’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship is offering the Climate Action & Community Engagement (CACE) Micro-certificate to help community leaders\, professionals\, educators & NGOs build practical skills to engage communities and advance local climate action. This online 8-week course provides best practices and powerful visual tools to mobilize community-based programs. As neighbourhoods across Canada face increasing risks from wildfires\, extreme heat\, flooding\, and other climate-related challenges\, building community capacity for climate adaptation and mitigation on-the-ground has never been more urgent.  Learn from international experts and local ongoing case studies\, such as the Oak Bay Coolkit and Victoria Coolkit programs \nEligible B.C. residents may qualify for up to $3\,500 in StrongerBC Future Skills Grant funding. \nCourse registration is due Oct. 2 2026.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/open-call-for-climate-action-community-engagement-micro-certificate-program/
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ORGANIZER;CN="UBC":MAILTO:angela.han@ubc.ca
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SUMMARY:Saxe Point Park regeneration
DESCRIPTION:Come and have fun helping to remove ivy\, blackberry and a few other non-native invasive plants that are smothering the park. Doing so will allow the native plants to re-establish and thrive\, restoring the natural ecosystem. \nThis is a volunteer effort promoted by Esquimalt Parks and Recreation under their Branch Out initiative. \nSaxe Point Park is at the bottom of Fraser Street in Esquimalt. Meet in front of the washroom block\, circled in red on the map below. \nPre-requirement:  \nEsquimalt Parks and Recreation requires that all volunteers must complete and sign a waiver as well as attend a brief orientation session about working in the park. \nVisit the townships Branch Out webpage and contact the Community Development Programmer by: \n\nemail events@esquimalt.ca\n\nor \n\nphone 250-412-8518
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/saxe-point-park-regeneration/2026-10-05/
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SUMMARY:SṈIDȻEȽ Resiliency Project with PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱
DESCRIPTION:Join HAT and PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ for a day of ecological restoration supporting the SṈIDȻEȽ Resiliency Project. \nSṈIDȻEȽ is an important place to the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. SṈIDȻEȽ means “Place of the Blue Grouse” in SENĆOŦEN and is the first W̱SÁNEĆ village site. The PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ team will guide volunteers through the restoration process\, while following W̱SÁNEĆ protocol. \nTraining\, tools\, and snacks provided. Please bring plenty of water and dress for the weather! \nDate: Monday\, October 5th 2026 \nTime: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \nLocation: SṈIDȻEȽ (Tod Inlet Trailhead on Google Maps)\, Gowlland Tod Provincial Park. Follow the trail down to the water\, where we will be gathering near the beach. The walk from Wallace Drive may take 10-15 minutes. \nPlease RSVP below. A follow-up email will be sent to all registrants prior to the event date. For more information on the SṈIDȻEȽ Resiliency Project\, more detailed directions\, and an overview of protocol\, please go to https://www.pepakenhautw.com/ \nPlease contact vanessa@hat.bc.ca if you have any questions or concerns.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/s%e1%b9%89id%c8%bce%c6%9a-resiliency-project-with-pepake%e1%b9%89-hautw%cc%b1/
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SUMMARY:Gay4Choir
DESCRIPTION:Sing your heart out with the Gay4Choir Autumn session ! Join our sonic queer community for 12 weekly rehearsals culminating in a very gay performance on Dec 14th. \nWhat to expect: \n\n12 weekly rehearsals starting Monday Sept 14th at 6:30-8:30pm.\nPLUS the amazing opportunity to perform for friends and queer community on Dec 14th.\nJoyful queer community raising our voices together in harmony – maybe make a friend!\nA welcoming and empowering choral environment. This choir is about intergenerational queer connection\, joy\, and sonic magic! We will be working toward a polished and satisfying performance\, but there is no audition; We encourage anyone who loves to sing and is able to commit to the rehearsals to sign up. No prior choir experience necessary. Rehearsals are designed to be accessible for less experienced singers\, while fun and satisfying for more experienced singers too. This is community\, baby!\nWe’ll sing a variety of music\, usually written by queer composers\, in folk\, pop\, musical theatre\, and more traditional choral genres. This is a non-auditioned choir with solo opportunities for more advanced singers.\n\nWhere rehearsals take place: Lutheran Church of the Cross\, 3787 Cedar Hill Rd\, Victoria. \nWhen: Mondays starting September 14th through Dec 14th (except thanksgiving monday) \nPrice: $250-290 sliding scale. Suggested median cost is $275\, and participants are encouraged to contribute along the sliding scale according to your means. \nWe totally understand that life circumstances fluctuate and money can be sometimes hard to come by\, please feel welcome to email us if cost is a barrier (gay4choir@gmail.com). We have some partial and full scholarship spots available. \nFAQS \nIs there an age limit? 16+ \nWhat if I haven’t sung in a choir before? That’s ok! Come experience the magic\, we’ve got you. \nWhat if I don’t know how to read sheet music? That’s ok too – we’ll teach you the basics but we’ll also give you lyric sheets and recordings of your part to practice with. \nWhat if I sing professionally\, have sung in choirs forever\, or am a music student? Will this still be fun for me? We’re aiming for a really satisfying\, beautifully sculpted musical experience. Even though this is a non-auditioned choir\, we’re aiming for the experience to be both accessible and polished. So\, yes! Please come join us. \nWill there be any solo opportunities? Yes! We will audition for a few solos. Solos are not guaranteed! \nAbout Gay4Choir \nGay4Choir is a new\, inclusive community choir for 2SLGBTQIA+ singers of all voice types and identities. \nAfter a year of one-night choir events\, and a 6-week session culminating with a successful performance at theVictoria Pride Festival\, Gay4Choir is excited to become a year-round choir! \nG4C is a collaboration between gender-affirming Voice Teacher Em Postl (@sweetflagvoicestudio )\, trauma-informed Voice Teacher & Expressive Arts Practitioner Anna Bigland-Pritchard (@itme.abp )\, and Gay4Nature Collective (@gay4nature ) \nCovid & Community Care: Masks are encouraged\, air purifiers will be working their magic and windows will be open. There is a strict don’t come if sick policy. Thanks for taking care of each other! There is an air exchange system in the building.Accessibility Info: Space is fully accessible and has non-gendered washrooms.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/gay4choir/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Cross\, 3787 Cedar Hill Road\, Victoria\, V8P 3Z4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Bigland-Pritchard":MAILTO:anna@abpcreative.ca
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SUMMARY:Love to Sing!!!!!! The Victoria Arion Male Choir Invitation to January 2026 Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Arion Male Choir: Tradition and Community \nAbout the Choir\nThe Victoria Arion Male Choir represents one of the newest additions to the vibrant choral scene in Victoria\, BC. Formed in the summer of 2018\, the choir is the result of the union between two long-standing ensembles: the Arion Male Voice Choir\, established in 1892\, and the Victoria Male Voice Choir\, founded in 1907. Both groups recognized the opportunity to better pursue their vision of creating “a community of men singing for health and joy” by coming together as one. This merger has proven to be a dynamic and successful venture\, yielding positive results both musically and organizationally. \nOur Mission\nThe choir is dedicated to sustaining the rich tradition of male-voice choral music. Each year\, members share their passion for music through a minimum of two public concerts\, as well as performances at seniors’ residences\, the Victoria Remembrance Day ceremony\, and other community events. In support of music education\, the Victoria Arion Male Choir offers a choral scholarship program\, inviting up to four student musicians annually to join and perform with the group. New members are always welcome to experience the camaraderie and joy of choral singing. \nLeadership\nUnder the direction of Musical Director Sean Lampard-Quicke\, who joined the choir in 2020\, and the accompaniment of collaborative pianist Jennifer Mitchell\, a member since 2019\, the choir continues to thrive and evolve. \nMembership and Rehearsals\nThe Victoria Arion Male Choir is actively seeking new singers for its non-audition choir\, beginning in January 2026. Open houses will be held on Mondays\, January 5th\, 12th\, and 19th; rehearsals start at 7:00 p.m. each Monday.  at Cordova Bay United Church\, located at 813 Claremont Ave. The choir performs four-part harmony\, with a diverse repertoire that includes classical\, spiritual\, folk\, and contemporary selections. Additionally\, the choir welcomes applications for its choral scholar program. \nFor those interested in joining as a new member or learning more about the choral scholar program\, please contact Jim Johnson at jimmysj@shaw.ca or visit the choir’s website at www.vamc.ca. \n 
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/love-to-sing-the-victoria-arion-male-choir-invitation-to-january-2026-open-houses/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:Cordova Bay United Church\, Claremont Avenue\, Victoria\, Capital Regional District\, V8Y 1J9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Strumalong
DESCRIPTION:Fee: $10\nStrumalong from 7pm – 9pm\nSong books available for purchase at the stage for $30 per book\nFirst come\, first served as seats cannot be reserved.\nCome early for food and drink at 5:30 – support your neighbourhood pub \nCategory: Community | Local / Community \nDate and Time: Monday October 05\, 2026 at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm \nVenue details: The Fernwood Inn\, 1302 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R 1S1\, Canada
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/ukulele-strumalong-4/
LOCATION:The Fernwood Inn\, 1302 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, V8R 1S1
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SUMMARY:Esquimalt All-Candidates Meeting/Debate
DESCRIPTION:An Esquimalt All-Candidates Meeting/Debate will be held Monday\, October 5\, from 7-9 pm\, at Esquimalt United Church\, located at the corner of Lyall and Admirals.\nThe debate will be recorded and made public after October 6th at CreativelyUnited.org\n\n\nThis event is organized and presented by: Esquimalt Climate Organizers (ECO)\, Esquimalt United Church Justice Team\, CreativelyUnited.org\, and the Gorge Waterway Action Society.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/esquimalt-all-candidates-meeting-debate/
LOCATION:Esquimalt United Church\, 500 Admirals Road\, Esquimalt\, BC\, V9A 2N4
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SUMMARY:Community Resilience Hub Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Free\, four-part workshop series on building a stronger\, more connected\, and better prepared community. \nTuesdays\, 3:30-5:30 pm\, in person\, Fernwood Community Centre\, 1240 Gladstone Ave.\, Victoria\, BC \nBasic Emergency Preparedness – September 15 \nMapping your Resilience – September 29 \nEmergency Preparedness Planning – October 13\, \nConnecting with Neighbours Tuesday – October 27 \nEmail communityprograms@fernwoodnrg.ca to register
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/community-resilience-hub-workshops/2026-10-06/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T200000
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SUMMARY:Forestry Panel
DESCRIPTION:Forestry panel to hear from experts about better forest practices: Mike Morris\, former MLA and BC Solicitor General and ​Public Safety Minister\, Dr. Younes Alila\, P.Eng.\, Professor of Hydrology Faculty of Forestry\, UBC\, and Dr. Kasey Moran\, local ecologist focused on riparian ecology and restoration. \nForestry can be done in a way to protect water\, wildlife\, communities and jobs. Invite your friends and neighbours.​ \n📅 Tuesday\, October 6\n📍 Oasis United Church 2964 Skaha Lake Road Penticton\, BC\,\n⏰ 7:00 to 8:00 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM\n💲 By donation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpert Panel Discussion on Forestry Practices\n\n\n\n\n\nBC Forests are at Great Risk.  What can be Done? \n​ \nYou’re invited on Oct 6 to hear from experts about better forest practices. \n​ \nMike Morris\, former BC Solicitor General and ​Public Safety Minister Dr. Younes Alila\, P.Eng.\, Professor of Hydrology Faculty of Forestry\, UBCDr. Kasey Moran\, local ecologist focused on riparian ecology and restoration \n​ \nForestry can be done in a way to protect water\, wildlife\, communities and jobs. \nInvite your friends and neighbours. \n​​ \n📅 Tuesday\, October 6 \n📍 Oasis United Church  \n     2964 Skaha Lake Road \n     Penticton\, BC\, \n⏰ 7:00 to 8:00 PM \nDoors open at 6:30 PM \n💲 By donation \n​ \n​     All ages are welcome. \nFTFO and Council of Canadians South Okanagan are hosting with support of Seniors for Climate South Okanagan. \n\n\nBC faces fires\, floods\, and drought from clear-cutting forestry. Jobs are at risk from geopolitical pressures\, but can they transition to caring for forests instead of ‘harvesting’? The expert panel will share their best knowledge about how we can move forward in this unstable climate regime\, with many ongoing community challenges that are threatening or already damaging our watersheds.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/forestry-panel/
LOCATION:oasis United Church\, 2964 Skaha Lake Road\, Penticton\, BC\, V2A 7H2
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Things First Okanagan":MAILTO:info@firstthingsfirstokanagan.com
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SUMMARY:UVic's Politics\, Policy and Climate Action Micro-Certificate
DESCRIPTION:Where policy meets climate action. \nTurning climate ambition into institutional action takes more than good policy ideas. It takes understanding where power sits\, how coalitions get built\, and what makes policy move or stall. UVic’s micro-certificate in Politics\, Policy and Climate Action is for people ready to influence the institutes shaping our climate future\, from within them or alongside them. \nOffered in an online asynchronous format\, the Politics\, Policy and Climate Action micro-certificate is supported by a partnership between the School of Environmental Studies and the Division of Continuing Studies\, resulting in expertly designed courses taught by leaders in their fields. Courses are current\, comprehensive and designed for the needs of busy professionals looking for online learning.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/uvics-politics-policy-and-climate-action-micro-certificate/2026-10-07/
ORGANIZER;CN="UVic Division of Continuing Studies":MAILTO:bstadmin@uvic.ca
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SUMMARY:From Concern to Action: Introducing the PREPARE Framework
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for climate change starts with people. \nRe.Climate’s PREPARE Framework shows communicators how to build agency\, care and trust with their audiences the three conditions that turn climate concern into community action. \nCanada’s Changing Climate 2026 report outlines what is coming: more warming and worse fires\, heat events\, floods and droughts. People are already living with these impacts and want to know what can be done. \nOver the last two years\, Re.Climate has worked with ClimateWest\, the regional hub for climate services in the Prairies\, and SevGen Consulting Inc.\, an Indigenous-owned consulting firm\, on the Climate Ready Prairies project\, developing training and guidance on communicating and engaging with communities in Alberta\, Saskatchewan and Manitoba on climate adaptation and preparedness. Now we are excited to share how this work and insights from the region can be useful to anyone across Canada. \nThe PREPARE Framework distills that work from the Climate Ready Prairies project into a clear set of practices It was developed with and for Prairie communities but offers an approach that communicators in the other parts of the country can use and adapt. \nThe PREPARE Framework is a valuable tool for anyone helping their community to get ready for climate impacts. \nThe webinar will touch on how communicating about adaptation differs from mitigation\, how Indigenous and regional knowledge and expertise shaped the framework\, and the latest on framing and language that can build understanding of climate preparedness. Register here
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/from-concern-to-action-introducing-the-prepare-framework/
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SUMMARY:The Great Gourd Showdown
DESCRIPTION:Sooke Fall Fair and Sooke Region Museum are joining forces to host The Great Gourd Showdown! \n2pm – drop off your gourds\, squashes and pumpkins\n3:30pm – The Great Weigh Off\n4:45pm – Rosettes and Ribbons presented \nBring us your gourds for this Fall Fair competition to see who’s grown the largest\, heaviest this year. \nPick up your gourds following Sooke Spook at 7pm.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/the-great-gourd-showdown/
LOCATION:Sooke Region Museum\, 2070 Phillips Road\, Sooke\, BC\, 2070 Phillips Road\, Sooke\, V9Z 0Y3\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T200000
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SUMMARY:Mosquitoes: Friends\, Foe\, or just Frustrating Pests?
DESCRIPTION:Carl Lowenberger\, entomologist extraordinaire\, will talk about which mosquito species exist in BC\, why they bite people\, their contribution to our local ecosystem\, and concerns regarding tropical mosquitoes moving north to BC due to climate change. \n \nAnd why some people seem to be mosquito magnets .. and how to repel them! \n \nCarl is a Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby. \n \nNorth Oyster Community Hall. \n \nFree. Everyone Welcome!
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/mosquitoes-friends-foe-or-just-frustrating-pests/
LOCATION:North Oyster Hall\, 13467 Cedar Rd.\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1H6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Poetry for Your Body\, Mind and Spirit
DESCRIPTION:If you enjoy uplifting and inspiring poetry then you’ll feel right at home here!\nWe meet at 7 PM for 90 minutes in the Grace Lutheran Church\, 1273 Fort St.\, on the 2 nd\nThursday of every month.\nWe reflect on poetry from authors like: Mary Oliver\, John O’Donohue\, Fred LaMotte\,\nBarbara Crooker\, Mark Nepo\, Marg Piercy\, Juniper Klatt\, Chelan Harkin\, Abigail\nCarroll\, David Whyte\, Jeanette Encinias and any others who uplift and inspire us with\ntheir poems!\nThis event is sponsored by Unity Vancouver Island.\nAt Unity Vancouver Island\, we believe in creating a loving\, inclusive\, and supportive\nspiritual community. Guided by principles of truth\, compassion\, and growth\, we\nempower individuals to explore their spiritual path and live with purpose. Unity\nVancouver Island warmly welcomes all people\, all faiths\, and all lifestyles.\nPlease register at unityvancouverisland.com\, then click Victoria in the events section
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/poetry-for-your-body-mind-and-spirit/2026-10-08/
ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Vancouver Island":MAILTO:annaharveyboost@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T180000
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SUMMARY:Gary Preston Band
DESCRIPTION:Live entertainment for your enjoyment. Feel free to bring in snacks or support the local restaurants. Hotdog and meat pies are available to purchase behind the bar. No outside drinks or containers please. \nURL:\nWebsite: https://evvnt.com/events/?_ev_id=3834785 \nDate and Time: On Saturday October 10\, 2026 at 15:00 – 18:00 \nVenue details: Esquimalt Legion Branch 172\, 102-622 Admirals Road\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V9A 2N7\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music \nPrice:\nGeneral Admission19+: CAD 5.00
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/gary-preston-band/
LOCATION:Esquimalt Legion Branch 172\, 622 Admirals Road\, Victoria\, V9A 2N7
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SUMMARY:Avery Raquel ~ 2026 Slow Motion Tour
DESCRIPTION:Witness the evolution of one of Canada’s most formidable young musical forces. At just 24 years old\, Billboard-charting recording artist and multi-instrumentalist Avery Raquel takes the stage for a mesmerizing live experience that redefines the boundaries of modern soul. \nThe Slow Motion Tour is a brilliant collision of musical eras. Backed by an elite and accomplished band\, Avery seamlessly weaves her deep roots in classic jazz with the sultry\, atmospheric textures of contemporary R&B and alternative soul. Having recently returned from Europe after earning her master’s degree from Berklee College of Music\, Avery brings a fierce\, refined musicianship to the stage. Her multi-octave range—praised as “lustrous\, precise\, and luminously powerful”—commands the room from the very first note\, effortlessly shifting from a whisper to a soaring\, emotive roar. \nThis is a night of honest\, vulnerable storytelling packaged in infectious hooks\, lush live arrangements\, and undeniable Canadian talent. The performance is meticulously paced to highlight Avery’s journey from jazz prodigy to contemporary R&B innovator. \n​With an intimate\, late-night jazz club energy feel\, Avery demonstrates her multi-instrumental prowess\, trading off between the piano and guitar. This show features jazz-tinged\, stripped-back arrangements of her earlier discography\, alongside smoky\, neo-soul-inspired new material.   \nThroughout the entire concert the energy builds as her full band takes over\, diving into the heart of her celebrated self-titled album. Audiences will experience live\, driving renditions of fan favorites like “Helpless”\, “Please\,” “You”\, and ‘Nothing More”\, alongside the critically acclaimed tracks that swept the John Lennon Songwriting Competition. \nThe show culminates in a wave of lush\, modern\, ambient grooves. Showcasing her newest material—including “Hard To Stay”\, “The Letter”\, and tracks from her Slow Motion EP—Avery leans into atmospheric 80s\, rich vocal harmonies\, and irresistible\, deep R&B pockets that keep the crowd moving. \nAvery Raquel has been captivating audiences professionally for over a decade\, but this tour marks a profound “rebirth” of her artistry. She possesses a rare\, magnetic ability to make a large performing arts center feel like a tight-knit\, emotional sanctuary. For anyone who loves the timeless depth of Amy Winehouse\, the vocal precision of jazz greats\, and the fresh\, current edge of modern R&B\, this concert is a masterclass in what the future of soul music sounds like. \nJoin us for two exclusive ‘limited engagement’ concerts this October. \nVictoria – The Coda (751 View Street) – October 14\, 2026: Show 1: 6:30 pm | Show 2: 9:30 pm
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/avery-raquel-2026-slow-motion-tour/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:The Coda (previously Hermann’s Upstairs)\, 751 View Street\, Victoria\, V8W 1J9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261011T153000
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SUMMARY:Harvest Festival: Farmers of Early Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Victoria’s story is not just about the gold rush and maritime tales — Victoria also has a rich agricultural heritage. Some early farmers were brought out by the Hudson’s Bay Company; some stayed after the gold rush. The Old Cemeteries Society’s team brings to life the stories of the farmers and their families who were key in the development of early Victoria.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/harvest-festival-farmers-of-early-victoria/
LOCATION:Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate\, Fairfield Road\, Victoria\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T133000
DTSTAMP:20260929T231706Z
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SUMMARY:Canadian Club of Victoria October Speaker: John Adams - Ghost Stories of Victoria!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about Victoria’s fascinating haunted past and present from our foremost authority on the subject\, one of the city’s best story-tellers.  John Adams is an award-winning author and his most recent book is Chinese Victoria.  Non-members are welcome to join us at the Hotel Grand Pacific on Tuesday\, October 13th at 11:45 – 1:30.  Details and registration information: thecanadianclubofvictoria.com.  Deadline to register: noon on Friday\, October 9th.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/canadian-club-of-victoria-october-speaker-john-adams-ghost-stories-of-victoria/
LOCATION:Hotel Grand Pacific
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T211014Z
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SUMMARY:Help Advance the New Forest Act - A Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Houghton\, Campaign Director\, of The New Forest Act Project will host a free online training workshop for people who want to help advance the New Forest Act at 6 pm (PST)\, Tuesday\, October 13th. \nGovernment knows about the New Forest Act. Now we need more people helping to advance it. \nThe NFA is not asking government for another program\, planning process\, or new terminology for the existing forestry system. It calls for replacement of BC’s existing forestry laws with a new legal framework that puts ecological functioning\, community decision-making\, and stable local economies into law. \nThat difference is important now that the province is promoting its Working Forest Landscape Model and three-zone approach. It may sound similar to the NFA’s Protect–Restore–Harvest framework\, but the underlying systems are very different. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nwhat the New Forest Act proposes and why the changes need to be in law;\nhow Protect–Restore–Harvest differs from the government’s three-zone approach;\nkey questions government has asked about the proposal;\nhow to explain the NFA clearly without having to become a forestry expert;\nhow to take the proposal to MLAs\, local governments\, organizations\, and other decision-makers; and\npractical resources people can use to help build support.\n\nRetired forester and NFA co-author Dave Weaver will talk about what Protect–Restore–Harvest means on the ground and will be available to answer technical questions. \nRegister here
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/help-advance-the-new-forest-act-a-training-workshop/
LOCATION:Online\, Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T210000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191805Z
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SUMMARY:ESQUIMALT-COLWOOD PROVINCIAL CANDIDATE MEETING  (includes Vic West + View Royal)
DESCRIPTION:7:30-9 pm. Tuesday\, October 13th \n\nLive Online Zoom Meeting (will also be recorded)\n \nHear where the candidates for the Esquimalt-Colwood (including Vic West + View Royal) stand on a wide variety of issues.\n\n\nRegister Here for the live meeting and recording.\n\nHosted by the citizen-led South Island Climate Action Network (SI-CAN) and the Gorge Waterway Action Society.\nModerator: Judith Cullington
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/esquimalt-colwood-provincial-candidate-meeting-includes-vic-west-view-royal/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20261009T004155Z
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SUMMARY:Sooke Songstress Locals
DESCRIPTION:Join Opal Dar\, E3GI\, and Kat Kadoski in the Fireside Pavilion as they perform in a Songstress Circle for this month’s Singer Songwriter sessions and celebrate Women’s History Month. \n 
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/sooke-songstress-locals/
LOCATION:Sooke Region Museum\, 2070 Phillips Road\, Sooke\, BC\, 2070 Phillips Road\, Sooke\, V9Z 0Y3\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sooke Region Museum":MAILTO:info@sookeregionmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261015T220000
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SUMMARY:Commie Bop Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\nA Commie Bop is an expression of freedom\, verve\, and solidarity. Share yours with us and let’s bask in the liberating imagination of our city! \n\n\nSign Up Opens at 6:30 before the event . No advanced online sign up for July 2026 event. \nDoors: 6pm\, Event: 7pm – 10pm\nCo hosts: TBA and Wes Carroll \nAll proceeds go to Common Horizon\, Victoria chapter\, * who are building a mass movement of everyday people. They aim to take power away from the billionaire class and win solutions to the climate crisis that secure good jobs and address affordability. This summer they are pushing for an excess profits tax on oil and gas companies. \nCommie Bop is now offered through South Island Worker’s Cultural Education League! Check out our Choir\, Outdoor Club\, Worker’s Cafe\, Book Club\, and Soccer Team. \nAbout Commie Bop: A Commie Bop is freedom in motion: a song\, a poem\, a spell\, a skit\, a dance against the grind of colonial capitalism. It’s where creativity smashes exploitation\, where solidarity squeezes alienation\, and where we (yes\, we\, the ridiculous and unruly) celebrate our collective fire. This is a space to howl anti-capitalist anthems\, share art that bites back\, and honour past and future generations. Leftist debates? Vital. But tonight we revel in the kaleidoscope of our movement\, checking our purity test kits at the door with our hearts open to each other’s stories. We have license to be silly little peasants! Think Carnival\, mocking lords and kings… \nOpen Mic Sets: Your offering does NOT need to involve a complex analysis – our day-to-day experiences put us into the crosshairs of capitalism’s contradictions. Sets should be 10 minutes or less. Please explain why you chose or wrote what you’re sharing. Performers are encouraged to make space for audience participation – teach us your chorus\, wrangle us into your skit\, add call and response\, or bring up Alice to play the tambourine or the triangle. \nAll acts should\, in their own unique way\, call for an end to exploitation and discrimination. This space celebrates dignity. Check lyrics for oppressive and triggering language (racist\, sexist\, ableist\, SWERFS\, TERFS\, etc.). We fight systems\, not each other. Please respect the venue. \n*Every month a different not-for-profit co-hosts and benefits from funds raised. Follow us on Instagram for monthly update.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/commie-bop-open-mic/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:The Mint Restaurant\, 1414 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, V8W 2G2
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SUMMARY:Who Doesn’t Love a Prequel? The Wonders of Prehistoric Egypt
DESCRIPTION:Lecture by Katlin Long-Wright \nWhen you think of ancient Egypt\, you likely think of the Great Pyramids of Giza\, the boy-king\, Tutankhamun\, or the expansive Karnak Temple complex. But how much do you know about Egypt before a time of Kings\, writing\, and grandiose architecture? This talk explores how people lived in Prehistoric Egypt. You will learn about Egypt’s prehistoric cultures\, the substantial environmental changes in the region\, and some of the unanswered questions about this time period that continue to puzzle Egyptologists today. \nAbout Speaker\nKatlin Long-Wright is a PhD Candidate at the University of Toronto’s Near and Middle Eastern Civilization Department. His research focuses on Egyptology\, the Predynastic Period\, and the built environment. \nURLs:\nTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3842296-0?pid=10320\nWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3842296-2?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: On Thu\, 15 Oct 2026 19:00 – Thu\, 15 Oct 2026 21:00 \nVenue Details: Royal BC Museum\, 675 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 9W2\, Canada \nCategory: Community \nPrice:\nGeneral Admission: CAD 25.00
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/who-doesnt-love-a-prequel-the-wonders-of-prehistoric-egypt/
LOCATION:Royal BC Museum\, 675 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 9W2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T130000
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SUMMARY:Westhills Park Restoration and FireSmart Event
DESCRIPTION:Pre-registration Requested (for tool and refreshment planning); Drop-ins OK\, too! \nA great outdoor event for folks of all ages who love nature! Snacks\, water and tools will be provided. A collaboration with Langford Parks and Langford FireRescue and generously supported by FireSmart Canada. \nWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3780173-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: On Sat\, 17 Oct 2026 09:45 – Sat\, 17 Oct 2026 13:00 \nVenue Details: Westhills Park\, West Shore Parkway\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V9B 6B1\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Local / Community
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/westhills-park-restoration-and-firesmart-event/
LOCATION:Westhills Park\, West Shore Parkway\, Victoria\, BC\, V9B 6B1
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ORGANIZER;CN="ReImagine West Shore":MAILTO:connect@reimagineus.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T130000
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe North Saanich
DESCRIPTION:The Repair Café features “Fixers”\, local residents with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show fellow citizens how to carry out repairs.  It’s a fun\, collaborative environment and all are welcome.  You can bring along most household products. Typical products include; items of clothing\, textiles\, lamps\, radios\, Hi-Fi equipment\, bicycles\, hedge trimmers\, electronics\, toasters\, food mixers\, coffee makers\, kettles\, chairs\, small tables\, typewriters\, sewing machines\, toys\, power tools\, laptop computers\, clocks\, knife sharpening\, and jewelry to name but a few!  It’s best to check out the website the week before each monthly session to see what repair stations will be available.  \n  \nDeep Cove Elementary School at 10975 W Saanich Rd in North Saanich. \nemail: repaircafenorthsaanich@gmail.com
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/repair-cafe-north-saanich/2026-10-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T013836Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Fest
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Gardens at HCP on Saturday\, October 17th\, 2026 from 10am to 2pm for a day of harvest-fueled fun! \nGrab a coffee from Aerobic Geisha Coffee and a cookie from our bake sale courtesy of Country Grocer before heading inside the Pavilion for expert-led horticultural discussions. \nThese talks include: “A Year in the Life of a Fruit Tree” by Tim Fryatt from the BC Fruit Testers Association\, and “Growing Food Crops Indoors Under Lights” by Jennifer Kolot\, a Master Gardener with the Victoria Master Gardeners Association. \nOnce you’ve learned some facts and tips about fruit trees and food crops\, stop to get your portrait painted by Kate with Me & Hue Illustrations. Portrait in hand\, wander through the Garden to the Gathering Place to meet representatives from local horticultural organizations at their info tables. Some of these groups will include the Victoria Master Gardeners Association\, The UVic Campus Community Garden\, Satinflower Nurseries\, and more. Make sure you bring your plant-related questions\, but more importantly\, your curiosity! \nAfter connecting with these organizations\, head over to the grassy area beside the library for some kids and family activities. Here\, kids and adults alike can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere while making some arts and crafts. \nEnd the day with a Squash Race! Participants will craft their very own cart using a squash and will race each other down our racetrack for the chance to win a prize. Keep an eye out on our website and social media for updates. Registration to participate for the squash race will be open soon. \nTickets for Harvest Fest are $10.00 per person and can be purchased at the door. As always\, children under 16 are free.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/harvest-fest/
LOCATION:Horticulture Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Road\, Victoria\, V9E 2J7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T162725Z
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SUMMARY:Spooky at the Station 3: Revenge of the Markets
DESCRIPTION:The spooky season returns to Langford Station with Spooky 3: Revenge of the Markets\, happening October 17 and 18\, 2026 from 11 AM-4 PM both days! \nNow celebrating its third year\, Spooky at the Station has become an annual fan-favourite for lovers of all things witchy\, alternative\, eerie\, handmade\, and wonderfully strange. This free\, family-friendly Halloween market brings together more than 30 guest vendors\, the resident artists and businesses of Langford Station\, and a delicious selection of local food trucks for a full weekend of spooky-season fun. \nExplore an incredible lineup of local artists\, makers\, readers\, oddities\, witchy wares\, Halloween creations\, treats\, alternative goods and more – all while supporting small businesses and Vancouver Island creatives. \nAnd don’t forget to stop by The Hermit’s Path during the event to enter our annual Spooky Goodie Basket Giveaway\, packed with contributions from participating makers and valued at over $500! \nWhether you’ve been part of the Spooky community since year one or you’re discovering us for the first time\, throw on your favourite Halloween attire and come celebrate the best season of the year with us! \nOctober 17 + 18\, 2026\n11 AM-4 PM both days\nThe Langford Station Cultural District | 720 Station Avenue\nFree admission – Family-friendly – Rain or shine \nURL:\nWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3797720-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time:\nStarts: Sat\, Oct 17\, 26 (11:00 AM)\nEnds: Sun\, Oct 18\, 26 ( 4:00 PM) \nVenue Details: The Langford Station\, 720 Station Avenue\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 2S1\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Markets
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/spooky-at-the-station-3-revenge-of-the-markets/
LOCATION:The Langford Station\, 720 Station Avenue\, Langford\, V9B 2S1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T150000
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SUMMARY:Climate Looming
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Atelier Aloera\, Seniors for Climate\, and Suzuki Elders in this intergenerational paper quilt-weaving workshop (weaving\, hence looming…) where our climate perspectives are joined together in unified hope. \n​Hosted by Wild Bird Trust BC\, we will start with science-based communication about protection and restoration initiatives our team is working on\, then open up the floor to imagining futures that could come from collective efforts through scrapbooking. The final product will be a co-created “quillt”\, a piece of artwork with embedded climate intentions and curiosities. \n​Be part of this meaningful intergenerational dialogue! Admission is free and we encourage you to bring friends from all walks of life! Coffee\, tea\, hot water\, and some light snacks and fruit will be provided.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/climate-looming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260928T162648Z
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SUMMARY:Bijoux Du Bayou
DESCRIPTION:Live entertainment for your enjoyment. Feel free to bring in snacks or support the local restaurants. Hotdog and meat pies are available to purchase behind the bar. No outside drinks or containers please. \n  \nDate and Time: Sat\, 17 Oct 2026 15:00 – Sat\, 17 Oct 2026 18:00 \nVenue Details: Esquimalt Legion Branch 172\, 622 Admirals Road\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V9A 2N7\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music \nPrice:\nGeneral Admission19+: CAD 5.00
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/bijoux-du-bayou/
LOCATION:Esquimalt Legion Branch 172\, 622 Admirals Road\, Victoria\, V9A 2N7
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ORGANIZER;CN="Esquimalt Legion 172":MAILTO:glosalmon@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261018T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261018T123000
DTSTAMP:20261007T225811Z
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity Walk at Roberts Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 18th\, 2026 at 9:30am (Pacific Time) in Delta for a biodiversity walk to learn about the wildlife near Roberts Bank. \nIt’s been an exhausting few months between pipeline announcements and environmental protection rollbacks. We want to offer this land-based learning experience to reconnect with nature and community\, and help ground people in the real places we’re trying to protect. Making new connections with your community members is fun\, too! \nThis biodiversity walk will be near the likely future site of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 and the new West Coast Pipeline\, two projects that GSA is actively fighting against to protect the Salish Sea. \nWe’ll be there to talk about these projects\, while an experienced birder from Delta Naturalists Society will lead the walk\, so bring your binoculars\, cameras\, and bird-ID books! \nIf you want to reconnect with nature\, find fresh motivation and inspiration during these troubling times\, and learn how to protect the Salish Sea from marine mammal and bird advocates\, we can’t wait to see you there! \nEvent Details: \nWe will meet in Delta at 9:30 am at 3306 Tsawwassen Drive North. The biodiversity walk is expected to last 2 – 3 hours\, depending on weather conditions and tides. Afterwards\, there is an open invitation for everyone to meet at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre in Ladner for the “Welcoming Back the Birds” event held by the City of Delta\, where Delta Naturalists Society has a display table. This will be a chance to celebrate the birds returning to Delta with themed activities for all the family\, bird films\, and nature booths from 1:30pm – 4pm.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/biodiversity-walk-at-roberts-bank/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Strait Alliance":MAILTO:gsa@georgiastrait.org
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