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SUMMARY:Colour Your Summer with GVPL's 2025 BC Summer Reading Club!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a summer of reading\, creativity\, and connection. The 2025 Summer Reading Club (SRC) runs from Friday\, June 20 to Saturday\, September 6\, and is open to children aged 14 and under. \n \nPick up your SRC reading record starting Friday\, June 20 at any GVPL branch. \n\nHow It Works\n \n• Visit any GVPL branch to pick up your free SRC package\, which includes your reading record and everything you need to get started. \n• Read—or be read to—for 20 minutes or more each day. You can read in any format\, in any language\, and in any location.\n \n• Track your progress on your reading record. One number equals one day of reading.\n \n• Return to the library each week to collect your sticker and prize.\n \n• Complete seven weeks of reading to earn a medal and celebrate your achievement. \n \n\nPrograms and Activities\n\nOur goal this summer is to encourage kids and families to connect with their local branch and enjoy all the BC Summer Reading Club has to offer. Program highlights include: \n \nVirtual Programs  \nCreative Colouring Workshop with Lauren Achtem\nTuesday\, June 24 | 3:30–4:30 pm | Online via Microsoft Teams | Ages 8–13\nJoin this year’s BC SRC artist Lauren Achtem to design and draw a habitat for the SRC critters.\n \n  \nTo register\, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Lauren Achtem” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number. Registration closes June 23. \n \nIn-Person Programs \nMagic Mango Monsters with Meneka Repka\nFriday\, July 25 | 11:00 am–12:00 pm | Juan de Fuca Branch | Ages 8–12\nCreate your own monster bookmark and learn about book illustration. Includes a reading of The Mango Monster by Derek Mascarenhas. \nTo register\, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Meneka Repka” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number. Limited drop-in space may be available. \n \nComic Camp with Seraji\nAugust 11–15 | Esquimalt Branch\n• Kids’ Camp (Ages 8–12): 10:30–11:30 am\n• Tween/Teen Camp (Ages 13–18): 1:00–3:00 pm\nJoin comic artist Seraji for a week-long workshop and create your own mini-comic. \nTo register\, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Comic Camp” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/colour-your-summer-with-gvpls-2025-bc-summer-reading-club/
LOCATION:Greater Victoria Library
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Education,In-Person Event,Indoor,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Let's Celebrate Grandparents
DESCRIPTION:Bring your blankets\, folding chairs\, and the whole family for a delightful day filled with fun\, laughter\, live music\, games\, delicious food\, prizes and so much more! \nEnjoy a delicious FREE meal from the Yo-Bones BBQ Food Truck (while supplies last). Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a musical performance from Burnaby’s favourite rock band\, Rainshadow! \n\nAs well as…\nFun games and Activities\nLive Music\nDoor Prizes\n50/50 Prize Draw\nCommunity Services Information Tables \n\nSeptember 7\, 2025\n11:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSlocan Park\, 2750 E 29th Ave\nVancouver\, BC\n\n\n\nRSVP TODAY! 
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/lets-celebrate-grandparents/
LOCATION:Slocan Park\, 2750 E 29th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Food & Drink,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250917T143000
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Floor Hockey for Individuals with Diverse Abilities
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URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/drop-in-floor-hockey-for-individuals-with-diverse-abilities/
LOCATION:SJ Willis High School\, 923 Topaz Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 2M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health & wellness,In-Person Event,Indoor,Kids & Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T094500
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Sidney Tree Day By Planting Trees With Friends
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will be planting trees & removing invasive plants in Philip Brethour Park to increase the health of the ecosystem and celebrate Sidney Tree Day!\nThe Town of Sidney will also be providing free trees (including garry oak\, pacific crabapple\, red alder\, & big leaf maple) for community members to take home! \nWe will be working rain or shine. \nWant to sign up without using Meetup? email kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca \nWHY SIGN UP \nYou’ll: \n\nMeet new people\nLearn about local environmental issues\nImprove your mental health in nature connecting with others\nGet some exercise\nIncrease biodiversity\nGet volunteer hours (if you need them)\nEat delicious snacks\nHave fun!! 🙂 (even when it rains!)\n\nREGISTRATION\nFirst time coming out? Fill this out: [http://bit.ly/2WdZeAT](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form)\n18 or under? Get your parent/guardian to fill this out: [http://bit.ly/parentguardianform](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form_guardian)\nYou only ever have to fill this form out ONCE \nRSVPing\nBefore you sign up\, please make sure you are fully committed to participating. We ensure there is enough staff\, buy refreshments and bring gloves/tools based on the number of people signed up. \nBy RSVPing and not showing up\, or changing your RSVP at the last minute\, you may be taking a spot away from someone who wants to participate. Lets honour each other’s time and be considerate of one another. \nWe understand that unforeseen circumstances may come up. If you can no longer attend\, please update your RSVP right away. \nSET UP & TAKE DOWN\nWant to come early and help set up and/or stay a little longer and help with take down? Email [Kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca](http://mailto:kaitlin@GreenTeamsCanada.ca) \nMEETING SPOT\nMeet us at the entrance of Brethour Park located off of Ocean Ave W near the address 2075 Ocean Ave W. \nPARKING\nParking is available in the gravel parking lot in front of Brethour Park off of Ocean Ave W \nCYCLING\nPlan your bicycle route with CRD Bike Map \nBUS\nThere is a bus stop nearby at Ocean Ave W and Epco Dr\nPlan your bus route with BC Transit Victoria \nCARPOOLING\nLog in & use “comments” at the bottom of this page to say you need a ride or can offer a ride. You may also send us a message to include in an email to attendees. \nStaff will not coordinate rides\, they will only pass on the info that you are offering/looking for a ride. \nPlease ensure you communicate meeting points and times clearly and prioritize your safety. Community members who carpool do so at their own risk. \nStaff cannot offer rides \nWASHROOMS\nThe Town of Sidney will be providing a portable toilet on site for this activity \nWHAT TO BRING \n\nWear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty\nLong sleeves and long pants to protect from thorny plants\, & insects\nRefillable water bottle with water (we have water for refills)\nSturdy closed toe shoes/boots\nRain jacket in case it rains\nHat\nYour own gardening gloves\, tools and/or safety glasses if you prefer – otherwise we’ll provide these.\n\nWHAT WE PROVIDE YOU \n\nGloves\, tools and safety glasses\nEducation and demonstration on what we will be doing (no experience necessary!)\nRefreshments (e.g. baked goods\, veggies\, fruits\, granola bars)\nPhotos of you in action\nVolunteer letters (on request)\n\nFLOW OF THE ACTIVITY\nAt 9:45am sign in\, followed by instruction and engaging in this activity. Halfway through we’ll take a break\, go back to engaging in the activity and then we end at 1pm. \nPARTNER\nThis activity is being made possible thanks to financial support and direction from our Community Investment Partner\, The Town of Sidney \nLAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT\nAll Greater Victoria Green Team activities take place on the traditional and unceded territories of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation\, the Lekwungen speaking Songhees & Esquimalt peoples\, and the nations who form the Te’mexw Treaty Association. We respectfully acknowledge the longstanding relationships these groups have with the land that stretch from time immemorial to the present day. We are extremely grateful to be able to run environmental stewardship activities on these lands. \nQuestions? Email [kaitlin@greenteamscanada.ca](severine@greenteamscanada.ca)
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/celebrate-sidney-tree-day-by-planting-trees-with-friends/
LOCATION:Brethour Park\, Sidney\, V8L 4X1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Education,Health & wellness,In-Person Event,Seasonal Event
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SUMMARY:Book Launch - At Power To Be
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URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/book-launch-at-power-to-be/
LOCATION:Prospect Lake\, 4633 Prospect Lake Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Education,In-Person Event,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Floor Hockey for Individuals with Diverse Abilities
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URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/drop-in-floor-hockey-for-individuals-with-diverse-abilities-2/
LOCATION:SJ Willis High School\, 923 Topaz Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 2M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health & wellness,In-Person Event,Indoor,Kids & Family
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