Events for January 2010.
20th Anniversary at Amica Somerset
With one of the best ocean view settings around, Amica's Somerset House on Dallas Road celebrated 20 years providing a retirement residence for "Mature Living". Residents and their...more
PFMA Open House
The Pacific Film and New Media Academy welcomed the public to join them in their annual open house on November 26th. Guests were given the chance to experience the magic of movie-m...more
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Live Auction
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada held their annual "Come do your Christmas Shopping Early, Live Auction" on Thursday November 26th at the Strathcona Hotel. The CCFC bel...more
Movember Gala
Yes, there were no doubt many women cheering at the end of November, as the month also known as MOVEMBER was official declared over with at a gala celebration at Element in the Str...more
Frilly Lilly
A fresh new store opened this month on the Antique Row portion of Fort St and brought with it perhaps a new destiny for the 800 block. Owner Karen Banks has brought the Frilly Lil...more
Annual Volunteer/Reserve Appreciation Dinner & Awards
The annual Victoria Police Department Reservists and Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Dinner was held at the Chief and Petty Officers Mess on November 27th. VicPD has a dedicated ...more
Savouries, Sweets & Sips
For this imaginative and delectable event, the Island's top chefs were challenged to create a fabulous savoury appetizer paired with a specific South African wine and/or a sumptuou...more
Bipolar Babe Benefit
The Bipolar Babe project was officially launched on May 14th 2009 with the goal of creating school-based programs that facilitate stigma-free conversations about mental health. Bip...more
Kadalima's Cafe/Patisserie & Flavour Boutique
Kadalima owners Danny Rzepa & Kathleen Duggan hosted an open house and grand opening for what they like to call the "Flavour Boutique" located in their patisserie at 2032 Oak Bay A...more
Sunday's Snowflakes Annual Fashion Show
A luncheon and fashion celebration was held on November 28th at the Delta Ocean Point Resort & Spa as a benefit for the C-FAX Santas Anonymous charity. A lively crowd enjoyed a gr...more
Esquimalt Branch Library Open House
The Esquimalt Public Library held a fantastic open house on November 28th to celebrate the holiday season and give people the chance to check out some of the things that they can d...more
Opening of the Rose Carousel at Butchart Gardens
The Official opening of the Rose Carousel and Children's Pavilion at beautiful Butchart Gardens kicked off on December 1st with a bang! Huge crowds came out to see the latest attra...more
Man and His Dog Fashion Show
Thirteen men paraded in the latest fashions, along with their "best friends", at the 2nd annual Man and His Dog Fashion Show at Outlooks for Men on December 2nd. Guests got to see...more
CCPA Brings Man-Eating Plant to Life!
In their final production of the year, the Canadian College of Performing Arts "Company C" performers put on a production of the classic "Little Shop of Horrors" for theatre fans. ...more
Jingle Mingle
Jingle and mingle was the name of the game at the BC Cancer Foundation's festive celebration, held on December 3rd at the beautiful Fairmont Empress' Crystal Ballroom, where guests...more
Rourke Group Design Open House
Rourke Group Design opened their doors for their second annual open house where they greeted friends and clients and celebrated the holidays. Owner Leah Rourke says it's their way ...more
Friends Helping Friends
In an effort to raise money for cancer research, Trek Bikes Victoria hosted its first wine and cheese charity silent auction, "Friends Helping Friends" at their store. Guests had t...more
The Office Lunch Box Launch Party
This past month The Office launched their new lunch service with a bang at an all-out party. The room was packed as guests were treated to a sangria reception and a steady stream ...more
BC SPCA and Wild ARC Christmas Bake Sale
It was a mix of baked treats for people and pets as well as pet photos with Santa (and who can ever have enough photos of their pet?) at the BC SPCA and Wild ARC Christmas Bake Sal...more
Pancakes with Mr and Mrs Claus
The Chateau Victoria made the most important meal of the day a way to help local families have a better Christmas this year. They opened their doors for a very special pancake brea...more
