Events for November 2009.
Spontaneous Combustion
On September 24, The Mint was the location for Wear 2 Start society's Spontaneous Combustion fundraiser. The fundraising event provided guests with h'orderves, entertainment, a ch...more
E & N Days 2009
It was ALL ABOARD on September 26th as E & N Days 2009 kicked off their celebration of 123 years of rail service on Vancouver Island. Families and fans alike came out for a chance ...more
Pandora Trunk Show
Shades of White was overrun on this weekend with brides-to-be from as close as Vancouver, Victoria and as far away as Nigeria! They were also having a special 'Pandora Trunk Show' ...more
artSEE eyewear Grand Re-Opening
On Saturday September 26, artSEE Eyewear opened its doors at Broadmead Shopping Centre with a new name and new look!
Owner Trina Medria's trendy store, formerly known as Maycock O...more
Grand Opening of Tall Tales Books
Victoria's newest bookstore for children and teens had a huge grand opening party on September 26th. Tall Tale Books, located at 759 Fort street, had some great family-friendly eve...more
Go for Guide Dogs Walk & Doggie Social
Sunday, September 27th, the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind presented a very special day, the 3rd Annual 'Go For Guide Dogs' Fundraising Walk & Doggie Social at Beaver Lake Regio...more
Apple Day at Sea Cider
Sea Cider recently opened their doors for a very special day, a day that celebrates the backbone of what Sea Cider deliciously delivers to the public...apples! Guests were able to ...more
Cure by Chocolate Sponsor Recognition
In 2008 Thrifty Foods and Rogers' Chocolates partnered to do the first annual Cure by Chocolate promotion that raised $38,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. The 2nd an...more
Victoria Hospice Donor Recognition Tea
The annual Victoria Hospice Donor Recognition Tea is an invitation-only reception to celebrate, recognize and honour the many special donors and supporters of Victoria Hospice and ...more
Ruffell & Brown Interiors Private Evening
Ruffell & Brown has expanded their showroom and to celebrate they hosted a special preview this past month for interior designers, architects, builders and contractors. The gorgeou...more
Grand Opening of Nando's Flame Grilled Chicken
October the 1st was the grand opening of Nando's Flame Grilled Chicken's 2nd Victoria location. And what a party it was! The "Peri Hot Chicks" were serving up fabulous flame-grille...more
Art of the Cocktail
Clives Classic Lounge in the Chateau Victoria Hotel was the scene for the media kick-off of a new festival in November that is sure to have people talking. Crowds gathered as the o...more
Tour d' Rock Finish Line Gala
The Tour d' Rock Finish Line Gala Reception was held at the Victoria Marriott on October 2nd and was a night of celebration for the 2009 Tour de Rock Riders and Jr. Team members. F...more
Album Release Party for Sherman Sheldon's Heartsongs
Victoria Guitarist/Singer
Releases Solo Album After 3 Decades
Friday October 2nd 2009 marks the official release of the first solo album, "Heartsongs", from Sherman Sheldon, on...more
Ruffell & Brown Interiors Expanded Showroom Grand Opening
Join us for the Grand Opening of our expanded showroom on Saturday October 3rd, from 9:00 to 5:00 at 2745 Bridge St.
Our huge selection of blind and shade samples are interacti...more
Papa Murphy's Grand Opening
Papa Murphy's Take N' Bake Pizza in the Westshore Mall held it's grand opening on October 2nd to a great crowd.
Lori Webb and Babe Dhillon opened a Papa Murphy's franchise this mo...more
Victoria Peaches Pin-Up Calendar Launch/Fundraiser
Did you know that Victoria has not one, but two ladies football teams? On top of that, one of them, The Victoria Peaches, recently held a large party at Podium Sports Bar and Resta...more
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada's largest single day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, educa...more
Victoria Riding for the Disabled-Ride-A-Thon
October 4th was a bright, crisp morning for the thirty riders who saddled up for a leisurely 22km trot along the Galloping Goose from Metchosin to Roche Cove and back. This 20th An...more
