Joy of Music - by West Coast Reach Association
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | McTavish Academy of Art (Gymnasium), 1720 McTavish Rd, North Saanich, BC, V8L 5T9, Canada
A lively, monthly music program for those with diverse-abilities (and their caregivers). – On the second Thursday morning each month at McTavish Academy of Art in North Saanich. For more detailed information see below. Questions? – Call 250-882-4339 or send us a an email message addressed to: westcoastreach@gmail.com (or click on the following button.

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All Abilities Open Mic Coffee House
2025-11-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-20 18:30 - 20:00 | All Abilities Coffee House, 923 Topaz Ave, Victoria, BC, Canada
All abilities open mic coffee house
– Including Open Mic, guest performers, karaoke and singalong. Music, spoken word, comedy…all welcome!

Our featured guest performer on Oct. 18th is SEAN McCOOL from the band “Soul Shakers”.

Sandra Pronteau - Documentary Screening
2025-11-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
November is Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, a time to honour Indigenous people with disabilities and celebrate them as vital members of our communities. ConnecTra is hosting a documentary screening made by Inclusion BC featuring Sandra Pronteau, a Cree-Metis Indigenous woman who has spent many years advocating from various social issues, from equal education rights to support for Indigenous people with disabilities. At the end, Sandra will participate in a Q&A session.
Monday, November 17, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm
REGISTER HERE

Holiday Care Kits
2025-11-28 10:30 - 15:30 | Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks Office, 360-555 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC, V3L 5H1, Canada
Request your Holiday Care Kit!
The winter holidays can be a difficult time. We want to remind you
that you’re supported and cared about this holiday season!
Holiday Care Kits are a package of goodies from us to you.
They are for youth in and from care
between the ages of 14-28, as well as Fed Alumni.
Apply for a FREE kit below:
Request a Kit
Want to Get involved in our Holiday Program?Help us Build over 500 Holiday Care Kits!
We need your help to spread some Fed magic this holiday season!
We are looking for youth and adult volunteers to help build our holiday care kits!
Date:
November 28, 2025
Time:
10:30AM-3:30PM
Where:
New Westminster, BC
Training:
Hands on training provided during build
Other:
Lunch and snacks provided
Contact Marcey at marcey.amaya@fbcyicn.ca or 604-355-2530 to learn more about this opportunity!

Santa Claus Parade
2025-11-29 13:00 - 20:00 | Belleville & Government to Douglas and Chatham and Bastian Square
Join us for the 43rd Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 29th, and experience the magic of the season in downtown Victoria!
Start your afternoon at the Bastion Square Christmas Festival presented by Peninsula Co-op between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM — sip on warm mulled cider, enjoy delicious holiday treats, and snap a festive photo with Santa (furry friends are welcome too!).
Then, grab your spot along the parade route for the Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade presented by CHEK Media at 5:30 PM, as dazzling floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer light up the streets!
And the magic doesn’t end there — after the parade, head over to Centennial Square for the spectacular Lights of Wonder opening night, where thousands of twinkling lights bring the heart of the city to life.

Holiday Party!
2025-11-29 14:00 - 16:30 | Church of our Lord, 626 Blanshard Str., Victoria, BC, V8W 3G6, Canada
Join us for our annual Holiday Party hosted by the Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society! Enjoy snacks, games and songs. After the party, gather with friends and family to watch the Santa Claus Parade in downtown Victoria. Mark your calendars for November 30th and don’t miss out on this heartwarming event!

We Are One
2025-11-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Dave Dunnet Community Theatre, 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd., Victoria, BC, V8R 5G4, Canada
Our dynamic, upcoming show on November 30th is going to be amazing! Advanced tickets are available and recommended as this show often sells out in advance. Outstanding performers celebrate human solidarity day and the International Day of Persons With Disabilities. Click this link for full information about the show and tickets.

Outstanding performers commemorate Human Solidarity Day and the International Day of Persons With Disabilities

FEATURING:

MC – Gregor Craigie (CBC Radio Host)
Kalyna Ukrainian Choir
Hounds of Cuchulain (Celtic band)
Caleb Hart (Caribbean)
REACH! All Abilities Performing Co and Children’s Chorus
Canadian College of Performing Arts dancers
Garth Homer “One Voice, Many Stories”.

Wheelchair accessible. Advanced tickets recommended.

Learn About Support Worker Central
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central, a free, province-wide job board where families and their loved ones with disabilities can find and hire support staff. During this presentation, you will learn how to create an account as someone hiring staff through Support Worker Central, how the job board works, and the resources available to support you as an employer. There will be time to ask questions. This presentation is geared towards people who are hiring support staff; however, if you are interested in becoming a support worker, you are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
REGISTER HERE
