Events for July 2010.
We Do Youbou
Looking for a day trip? Then head out to downtown Youbou, just an hour and a half drive from Victoria where you'll find the brand new Youbou Bar and Grill smack dab in the middle o...more
Tourism Victoria Membership Matters Mixer
The May Tourism Victoria Membership Mixer had guests swinging from the trees! The busy mixer was held at the newest WildPlay Element Parks in Colwood where they got to experience t...more
Pacific Film and New Media Academy Open House
May 27th saw the doors of the Pacific Film and New Media Academy throw open their doors for an open house that delighted guests and students alike!
This academy, which is the onl...more
14th Annual Phantom Dinner
The 14th Annual Phantom Dinner took place on May 27th and guests were treated to a culinary experience that they will not soon forget!
Guests met at the Ambrosia Catering and Eve...more
The Art of Re-Gifting
The Art of Re-Gifting was a collective silent auction that brought together a number of worthy organizations in the hopes of raising money for each of them to continue their amazin...more
Victoria AM Building Bridges
On May 28th, Les Chan led a group of local Victoria business people over to Port Angles WA to meet with our neighbours to the south. They were there to create alliances and build ...more
Sunset Jazz on the Patio at Brentwood Bay Lodge
It was a jazz-lovers paradise! Set on the beautiful patio of the Brentwood Bay Lodge where guests were treated to a world class performance by May Palmer - The Queen of Ivory Soul....more
Man Cakes Launch Party
Pink Sugar Cupcakery whipped up a bit of buzz this past month with the launch of its new line of Man Cakes cupcakes. With names like Old Spice, Irish Car Bomb, Jack & Coke and the...more
Selkirk Waterfront Festival
Live music and entertainment, tasty food, a Family Fun Zone and a vendors market were all part of the Selkirk Waterfront Festival, held on the last weekend of May. SNAP joined in ...more
Easter Seals' 24Hour Relay for the Kids
From 10am May 29th to 10am on May 30th, some 60 teams of runners and walkers participated in the 23rd Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay for the Kids. The relay is an annual community-bas...more
Meet & Greet with Gary Fisher & Ryder Hesjedal
It was a cyclist dream come true at Trek this past month as local riders had the chance to come down and meet the godfather of mountain biking, Gary Fisher, AND Canadian Tour de Fr...more
The QA's Butterfly Ball
The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children recently held a night to remember for daughters and their proud fathers at a sparkling gala at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Victoria. ...more
Wild Lilies Gala
The Wild Lilies Gala, in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region, was held to celebrate the power of women like the Sisters of Saint Ann and Emily Carr.
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Defending our Backyard
Defending Our Backyard is one of the highlights of Vancouver Island’s festival year. Chefs from some of the finest restaurants on Vancouver Island come together to raise public...more
World Partnership Walk
The World Partnership Walk took its first strides in 1985, thanks to a group of volunteers from Vancouver's Ismaili Women's Organization Committee. Driven by a desire to give back ...more
Bike to Work Week 2010
This month a record number of local cyclists got tuned up, geared up and out on the road for Bike to Work Week. This fun, free community event encourages people to try their commu...more
Celebrity Car Wash Extraordinaire for Habitat for Humanity
The Delta Ocean Pointe Resort was the scene for a fantastic fundraiser in early June, "The Celebrity Car Wash Extraordinaire" was a fun and wacky twist on the traditional car wash....more
Ride To Conquer Cancer Fundraising Event
This event was a case of good people giving back. Local realtors Jason Binab and David Strasser along with Lauren Downey and Christopher Mavrikos recently made the journey of a lif...more
Next Steps Charity Golf Tournament
This month members of ROMS, (Rental Owners and Managers Society) got together at the Royal Oak Golf Club in Victoria to golf nine holes and to raise $1,614 for Cool Aid's Next Step...more
Madrona Gallery Grand Opening
Madrona Gallery is a historical and contemporary fine art gallery intended to serve and reflect the community of Victoria and they opened their doors to the public in June. They wa...more
