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SUMMARY:Monster Mash Halloween Vintage Fair and Makers Market
DESCRIPTION:Island Vintage Events Monster Mash Halloween Vintage Fair and Makers Market. \nSaturday October 3rd 2026\nFair 9am-4pm \n(1 Day event) \nDa Vinci Centre\n195 Bay Street\nVictoria BC \n70 vendors dealing in Vintage\, Clothing\, MCM Mid Century Modern\, Atomic Era\, Vintage Housewares\, Vinyl\, Jewelry\, Toys\, Retro\, Collectibles\, Tiki\, Rockabilly\, Pinup\, Makers\, Pop Culture\, Art\, Crafts\, Halloween and food\, etc. \nCome see our fabulous Medium Siobhan. \nFood Trucks \nCostume Contest \nFair $5 admission Kids 12 and under free with a paid adult admission. \nwebsite at www.islandvintageevents.com \nFollow us on our social media pages on Instagram\, Facebook\, and BlueSky and Tik Tok. \nBeware of scammers!!! The only way to apply to our events is on our Island Vintage Events website. \nURL:\nWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3639416-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: On Saturday October 03\, 2026 at 09:00 – 16:00 \nVenue details: Da Vinci Centre\, 195 Bay Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V9A 3K4\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Fairs | Vintage
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/monster-mash-halloween-vintage-fair-and-makers-market/
LOCATION:Da Vinci Centre\, 195 Bay Street\, Victoria\, V9A 3K4
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SUMMARY:Soup's On! A Community Fundraiser Transforming Rescued Food into Hope
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy chef-inspired soups made from rescued ingredients while supporting food security programs for women\, girls\, seniors\, and families. \n\n\n\n\nSoup’s On! Turning Rescued Food into Hope\nCome hungry. Leave inspired. Make a difference – one bowl at a time.\nJoin Soroptimist International of Victoria Westshore Society for Soup’s On!\, a heartwarming community fundraiser where local chefs transform rescued ingredients into delicious\, globally inspired soups while supporting food security programs for women\, girls\, seniors\, and families across the Westshore. \nA meal with meaning\nOn Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, gather with friends\, family\, and neighbours at the Royal Bay Secondary School Auditorium in Colwood\, Victoria BC\, for an afternoon of exceptional food\, community connection\, and giving back. \nIn partnership with The Mustard Seed and the Food Share Network\, four local chefs have generously volunteered their time and talents to create a variety of chef-inspired soups using rescued ingredients donated by local growers\, grocers\, and food distributors. \nEnjoy unlimited servings of soup and fresh bread\, with dairy-free\, gluten-free\, and vegetarian options available. \nEvery bowl of soup served demonstrates that perfectly good food can nourish people instead of ending up in landfill. \nYour ticket purchase creates community impact\nLast year alone\, Soroptimist Victoria Westshore: \n\nRescued more than 15\,000 pounds of food\nPrepared 1\,500 meals for seniors\nDistributed more than 360 food boxes to women and families\nTransformed rescued produce into 3\,200 jars of preserves\nWelcomed 120 seniors to Stella’s Lunches\n\nBy attending Soup’s On!\, you’re helping continue this important work. Funds raised support: \n🥣 Stella’s Lunches\, reducing social isolation among senior women \n🥕 Weekly food boxes for women and families experiencing food insecurity \n🍲 Prepared frozen meals delivered to seniors through community partners \n🍓 SIsters Preserves\, transforming rescued fruits and vegetables into nutritious preserves while reducing food waste \n\nTicket Options\nSoup’s On! is designed to be welcoming and accessible to everyone. \n\nSoup Supporter Ticket: $40 (includes a handcrafted pottery bowl (limited availability; while supplies last)\nAdults: $20\nSeniors: $10\nChildren 10 and under: $10\nPay What You Can\n\nEvery Admission includes: \n\nUnlimited chef-inspired soup\nFresh bread\n\nWhatever ticket you choose\, every contribution helps rescue food\, reduce waste\, and strengthen programs supporting women\, girls\, seniors\, and families across our community. \n\nEvent Details\n📅 Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 \n🕚 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \n📍 Royal Bay Secondary School Auditorium\, 3500 Ryder Hesjedal Way\, Colwood\, BC \n\nWhy Attend?\n✔ Enjoy delicious chef-inspired soups \n✔ Support local food security initiatives \n✔ Help reduce food waste \n✔ Connect with your community \n✔ Make a lasting difference \nCome hungry\, leave inspired\, and know that every ticket purchased helps build a stronger\, more connected community. \nAbout Soroptimist Victoria Westshore\nSoroptimist International of Victoria Westshore Society is part of a global volunteer organization that empowers women and girls through access to education and economic opportunity. Locally\, the club delivers food security initiatives\, senior support programs\, education awards and grants\, and community partnerships that improve lives throughout Greater Victoria. \nLearn more: www.sivw.ca
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/soups-on-a-community-fundraiser-transforming-rescued-food-into-hope/
LOCATION:Royal Bay Secondary School Auditorium\, 3500 Ryder Hesjedal Way\, Colwood\, BC\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Soroptimist International of Victoria Westshore Society":MAILTO:victoriawestshore@soroptimist.net
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SUMMARY:One Wave Gathering 2026
DESCRIPTION:One Wave Gathering 2026 is back!!Gather your family and friends and join us for PASIFIKA AND INDIGENOUS VOICES: Celebrating Culture\, Community\, and Climate Resilience.This year is extra special! Alongside a full lineup of live music\, cultural art\, and inspiring conversations\, we are thrilled to announce the official launch of our Indigenous Global Culture Youth Exchange (IGCYE) program! Come celebrate the next generation of global youth leaders with us. Royal BC Museum (675 Belleville St.\, Victoria)  Saturday\, October 3 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMProgram Schedule & Highlights:*Dialogue: Interactive Talanoa sessions*Performance: Live performances by local and South Pacific Indigenous artists*Art & Artifacts: Immersive exhibits highlighting Indigenous resilience*Film: Screening of Yumi\, the story of Pacific law students fighting for climate justiceDiscussion: Community conversations following the filmAcknowledgments & Gratitude:We gratefully acknowledge our partners from the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations on whose territory these events take place.  Deep appreciation to the local W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership & Chiefs for their ancestral guidance\, wisdom\, and travel blessings\, and to our individual community donors. Primary Partners & Sponsors: Samoa Social Welfare Fesoasoani Trust (Primary In-Country Host & Community Partner)Victoria Airport Authority — special thanks to Elizabeth Brown (President & CEO) and Francesca Wheler (Director\, Indigenous Relations)Andrew HersantVancity Community Foundation Royal BC Museum Head to pacificpeoplespartnership.org to learn more and spread the word!
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/one-wave-gathering-2026/
LOCATION:Royal BC Museum\, 675 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 9W2
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SUMMARY:OTSUKIMI : Bunny Moon Market - Victoria\, British Columbia
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the last few days of summer with us ! Meet 70+ artists from across the Island for this one day event as we celebrate the harvest moon. These events are fun and ridiculous ~ with truly unique artists converging to share their exclusive drops. Amongst the Artists there are food and drink creatives to amplify your adventure. Remember to come HUNGRY !! \nSATURDAY O C T O B E R 3th : 11- 4pm\n1240 Gladstone Ave : Fernwood Community Centre\nGratefully visiting on unceded traditional territories of the Lekwungen|Songhees Nation|Te’mexw Treaty Association \nOkinawa Soba Noodle Food Truck from Vancouver – Tatchan Noodles\nKaraoke – Hot Dog Hustlin\nKPOP Dance Performance – PADO Dance\nTraditional Treats and Moon Cakes ~ Bee SU\nBook Signing – meet Renee Nault a local graphic novel Artist and Author\nSundae Station – Cold Comfort Ice Cream Sundaes choose your own adventure\nY2K Photo Booth – Mary Funk Film\nMake your own Nail Set Workshop – Neo Nails\nAKA Tea + Cold Comfort Matcha Affogato + Matcha | Sencha bar\nBunny Moon and Flower Garden Candle Making – Rising Moon Botanicals\nRoutine Coffee Bar\nLocal Chefs\nGlowing Terrarium Workshop – Woodland Charm\nVintage Avenue\nDress Up for prizes!\nF U N ! \n$5 at the Door\nTap or Cash\nKIDS FREE! \nFollow us @thefernwoodmakersparty \nAccessible Entrance 10:40am \nPets with mindful humans welcome in carriers only please or on leash outside in the park. \nSee you soon! \nURL:\nFacebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3769935-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: Saturday\, 03 October 2026 at 11:00 – 16:00 \nVenue details: Fernwood Community Centre\, 1240 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 1G6\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Local / Community
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/otsukimi-bunny-moon-market-victoria-british-columbia/
LOCATION:Fernwood Community Centre\, 1240 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, V8T 1G6
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SUMMARY:OTSUKIMI : Bunny Moon Market
DESCRIPTION:Relish in the last of summer light as we transition Into autumn’s moon gazing ritual. Meet 70+ artists from across the west coast for this one day event! Remember to come HUNGRY \nSATURDAY O C T O B E R 4th : 11- 4pm\n1240 Gladstone Ave : Fernwood Community Centre\nGratefully visiting on unceded traditional territories of the Lekwungen|Songhees Nation|Te’mexw Treaty Association \nOkinawa Soba Noodle Food Truck from Vancouver • Tatchan Noodles\nKaraoke • Hot Dog Hustlin\nKPOP Dance Performance • PADO Dance\nTraditional Treats and Moon Cakes ~ Bee SU\nBook Signing • meet Renee Nault a local graphic novel Artist and Author\nSundae Station • Cold Comfort Ice Cream Sundaes choose your own adventure\nY2K Photo Booth • Mary Funk Film\nMake your own Nail Set Workshop • Neo Nails\nAKA Tea + Cold Comfort Matcha Affogato + Matcha | Sencha bar\nBunny Moon and Flower Garden Candle Making • Rising Moon Botanicals\nRoutine Coffee Bar\nLocal Chefs\nGlowing Terrarium Workshop • Woodland Charm\nVintage Avenue\nDress Up for prizes!\nF U N ! \n$5 at the Door\nTap or Cash\nKIDS FREE! \nFollow us @thefernwoodmakersparty \nAccessible Entrance 10:40am \nPets with mindful humans welcome in carriers only please or on leash outside in the park. \nSee you soon! \n  \nDate and Time: Sat\, 03 Oct 2026 11:00 – Sat\, 03 Oct 2026 16:00 \nVenue Details: Fernwood Community Centre\, 1240 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 1G6\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Local / Community
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/otsukimi-bunny-moon-market/
LOCATION:Fernwood Community Centre\, 1240 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, V8T 1G6
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SUMMARY:Film Sharing & Community Conversation - Natural & Conservation Burial\, a living legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a cinematic short film unveiling a vision for natural and conservation burial\, followed by an interactive speakers panel with voices in land stewardship\, ceremony and community engaged ecologically centred end-of-life and death care.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/film-sharing-community-conversation-natural-conservation-burial-a-living-legacy/
LOCATION:Duncan United Church\, 246 Ingram St\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, V9L 1P4\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Earth and Spirit":MAILTO:info@centreforearthandspirit.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261003T180000
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SUMMARY:The Nate Dunn 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. \n  \nDate and Time: Sat\, 03 Oct 2026 15:00 – Sat\, 03 Oct 2026 18:00 \nVenue Details: Esquimalt Legion Branch 172\, 622 Admirals Road\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V9A 2N7\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music \nPrice:\nGeneral Admission 19+: CAD 5.00
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/the-nate-dunn-band/
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:20261003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261003T230000
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SUMMARY:BC SPCA Offleashed Victoria Gala - A Special Celebration on October 3\, 2026 at Fairmont Empress
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Offleashed Victoria! \nFeaturing the cutest Cuddle Lounge full of sweet animal ambassadors to play with\, the most thoughtfully curated silent and live auction items\, along with delicious food and drinks\, live musical entertainment and most importantly you\, our caring guests. Passionate animal lovers like you make a significant and meaningful impact in the lives of people and vulnerable animals in our communities. \nSupport raised through Offleashed Victoria powers the BC SPCA’s vital work – from outreach services and urgent veterinary care to wildlife rehabilitation\, summer camps\, and humane education programs for kids. \nURL:\nTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3787282-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: On Sat\, 03 Oct 2026 17:30 – 23:00 \nVenue details: Fairmont Empress\, 721 Government Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1W5\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Fundraisers \nPrice: Individual Ticket: CAD 275.00
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/bc-spca-offleashed-victoria-gala-a-special-celebration-on-october-3-2026-at-fairmont-empress/
LOCATION:Fairmont Empress\, 721 Government Street\, Victoria\, V8W 1W5
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC SPCA Victoria":MAILTO:offleashed@spca.bc.ca
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SUMMARY:Hands Off Old Growth Rally
DESCRIPTION:Old growth and primary forests are non-renewable: once they’re logged\, they’re gone forever. Yet B.C. continues to clearcut roughly 100 soccer fields of old growth every single day\, five years after promising a paradigm shift in forest management. Forestry workers are losing more jobs each month.  In response\, communities across BC are organizing on October 4\, the day before the BC legislature opens\, to push for the protection of old growth forests. \nIn Victoria\, join us and trace your hand on our giant “Hands Off” canvas\, raise your voice in unity\, hear from key speakers\, and enjoy live music. Other communities currently planning events are Nelson\, Comox Valley\, and possibly others.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/hands-off-old-growth-rally/
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SUMMARY:Hands Off Old Growth! - Rally Oct. 4th
DESCRIPTION:Old growth forests continue to be logged at a breathtaking rate. Our group\, Elders for Ancient Trees\, and the other environmental organizations involved in the United We Stand movement\, have continued to keep up the pressure on government. We have rallied\, visited MLA offices\, written letters\, sung carols (with forest-related lyrics) outside Ravi Parmar’s office. Last November\, we helped to organize the Broken Promises rally\, which highlighted the many promises made by the NDP government concerning old growth protection\, none of which have been kept. Thirteen communities\, right across BC\, participated\, supported by shared materials to help them organize successful events. \nNow it’s time for renewed pressure on the government. Currently\, old growth forests are more under threat than ever. Every day\, roughly 100 soccer fields of old growth are logged\, including areas identified for deferral. That’s over 25\,000 hectares per year\, more than twice the size of Vancouver! As we all know\, once these ancient forest ecosystems are gone\, they’re gone forever. \nThis is why we’re now planning a rally at the BC legislature on October 4\, the day before parliament opens. This rally will be echoed in communities across BC\, from Vancouver Island to Nelson. Each community can decide on their own formats\, but they will be supported by materials developed in Victoria that they can adapt for their own use. \nBC Legislature lawn\, Victoria \nOctober 4\, 1:00–3:00 PM \nSpeakers\, live music\, and a giant “Hands Off” canvas where you can trace your hand
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/hands-off-old-growth-rally-oct-4th/
LOCATION:BC Legislature Lawn\, 501 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, V8V 2H2
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261004T153000
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SUMMARY:Gold Rush Women
DESCRIPTION:Beginning with the Fraser River in 1858\, gold rushes shaped BC economically\, socially and physically. While most gold-rush prospectors\, miners and business people were men\, many women were also drawn to BC during these lively times—and not just in ways you might think. This year\, Yvonne Van Ruskenveld and others will focus her annual women’s history tour on women in gold rush BC.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/gold-rush-women/
LOCATION:Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate\, Fairfield Road\, Victoria\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria":MAILTO:oldcemvictoria@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261004T213000
DTSTAMP:20260907T192932Z
CREATED:20260907T192932Z
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SUMMARY:Illuminations: a Musical Journey with the Awakeneers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Awakeneers for an uplifting evening of original folk music. \nDescribed as “medicine for the soul” the Awakeneers’ repertoire of original music brings a fresh perspective to principles that are common to all spiritual and religious traditions. Through poetic and direct lyrics\, evocative melodies\, and supportive instrumentation\, an Awakeneers concert aims to give a gift of inspiration\, joy\, and recognition that supports individuals’ journey on the Way\, whatever path they may be taking.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/illuminations-a-musical-journey-with-the-awakeneers/
LOCATION:United Commons Chapel\, 932 Balmoral Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1A8
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260916T013600Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T013600Z
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261005T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T173000
DTSTAMP:20260908T210848Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20261002T173452Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20260923T202952Z
CREATED:20260923T202952Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T004203Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Sooke Fall Fair":MAILTO:sookefallfairemail@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T171551Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261008T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T180000
DTSTAMP:20260925T170550Z
CREATED:20260925T170550Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Esquimalt Legion 172":MAILTO:glosalmon@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261011T153000
DTSTAMP:20261002T212609Z
CREATED:20261002T212609Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria":MAILTO:oldcemvictoria@gmail.com
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="The Canadian Club of Victoria":MAILTO:contact@thecandianclubofvictoria.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T211014Z
CREATED:20260928T211014Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20261013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260922T155722Z
CREATED:20260922T155722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T155722Z
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SUMMARY:Oak Bay Talks All Candidates Events
DESCRIPTION:All-candidates forums for mayor and council on October 1st and 8th will be moderated by award-winning journalist Richard Zussman. \nAll-candidates forum for Oak Bay school trustee on October 13th will be moderated by Charley Beresford\, former chair of the Greater Victoria School Board.  This event is hosted in partnership with Oak Bay parent advisory committees (PACs). \nSubmit your suggested questions for the candidates by emailing us at least 48 hours in advance. \n“Meet the Candidates” Fairs are an informal opportunity to mingle and engage with the candidates for mayor and council.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/oak-bay-talks-all-candidates-events/2026-10-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T210000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191805Z
CREATED:20261009T191805Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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LAST-MODIFIED: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:20261014T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T230000
DTSTAMP:20260804T214419Z
CREATED:20260804T214419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T214419Z
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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/2026-10-14/2/
LOCATION:The Coda (previously Hermann’s Upstairs)\, 751 View Street\, Victoria\, V8W 1J9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ocean Entertainment Worldwide":MAILTO:oceanentworldwide@gmail.com
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