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SUMMARY:Community Days
DESCRIPTION:Community Days are back at the Royal BC Museum!\nFrom January 6–12\, enjoy admission-by-donation and explore the galleries. \n\nIgnite conversation about the everyday products you grew up with Canadian Modern – a stunning exhibition of Canadian mid-century design 🖼️\nCheck out Forgotten Landscapes – a new exhibit featuring beautiful recently rediscovered paintings from the early 1900s\nRediscover old favorites like Old Town\, New Approach and HMS Discovery\nImmerse yourself in the coastal rainforest\, visit the tide pools and see who’s living in the Ocean Station\n\nPlus\, join us for Letter Writing Week (Jan 9–13) and relax at various wellness stations in collaboration with Destination Greater Victoria for ‘A Wellness Getaway in Victoria” \nDon’t miss this chance to rediscover your provincial museum and support the important work that we do.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/community-days/
LOCATION:Royal BC Museum\, 675 Belleville Str\, Victoria\, B.C.\, V8W 9W2
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Cultural Event,Education,In-Person Event,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Winter Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Winter Art Market!  \nCelebrate the season with us and explore beautiful\, one-of-a-kind creations crafted by artists from the recovery community. This special event is the perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts\, support local talent\, and enjoy an afternoon of art\, music\, and community. \nWhen: Saturday\, December 7th\, 1-4 pm  \nWhere: Fernwood Community Centre\, 1240 Gladstone Ave\, Victoria\, BC \n What to Expect:  \n– A wide array of handmade arts\, crafts\, and holiday treasures \n– Live music to keep the festive spirit going \n– Delicious snacks to enjoy while you shop \n– A warm and welcoming space to connect with local artists and support the recovery community \nWhether you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift or just want to experience a joyful\, creative afternoon\, we’d love to see you there!
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/winter-art-market/
LOCATION:Fernwood Community Centre\, 1240 Gladstone Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Food & Drink,In-Person Event,Indoor,Kids & Family,Live Performance,Music,Seasonal Event
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SUMMARY:Stand up for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate their 20th Anniversary\, Stand up for Mental Health is partnering with the Greater Victoria Social Gathering Place Society and Mental Health Recovery Partners South Island (MHRP SI) to bring their star comics from Vancouver to perform a show at 8pm on Thursday\, November 14th at Hecklers Bar & Grill. \nWhat’s so funny about mental health?  \nAs far as Stand Up For Mental Health (SMH) is concerned – everything! \nFounded by award-winning counsellor and stand-up comic David Granirer who himself suffers from bipolar\, SMH\, which is based in Vancouver teaches stand-up comedy to people with mental health issues as a way of building confidence and fighting public stigma. \nGranirer has won awards for his program in Canada\, the US\, and Australia\, including one from the Governor General of Canada\, and was also named one of the 150 Difference Makers in Canadian mental health. \nSince 2004 Granirer has trained over 700 SMH comics and run his program in over 50 cities in Canada\, the US\, and Australia. \nSMH has performed over 500 shows for government departments\, corporations\, the military\, universities\, colleges\, and even did a show for the US Secret Service. \nSays Janine Theobald\, Executive Director MHRP SI\, “We are tickled to partner with the Social Gathering Place and SMH to showcase a group of talented comics sharing their recovery journeys through the lens of humour. Mental illness and substance use challenges can be dark and lonely\, and this event promises to crack-up stigma and bring the community together demonstrating we are in this together and our challenges can become our greatest strengths…or at least\, a funny and relatable story.”  \nThursday\, November 14th\nDoors: 7PM | Show: 8PM\nHecklers Bar & Grill\, 123 Gorge Road East\nGeneral Admission: $20 | Reduced Ticket: $10\n19+\, No minors permitted\n \nBuy tickets here: https://www.showpass.com/standupformentalhealth/
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/stand-up-for-mental-health/
LOCATION:Greater Victoria Social Gathering Place Society
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,In-Person Event,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:Craft Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on\, 4 week macrame workshop with Lindsay Beal. \nLearn to create beautiful plant hangers\, jewelry\, and more while discovering how crafts can be a form of therapeutic expression. All skill levels are welcome! \nEvery Tuesday in November \n4.30pm-6.30pm \n125 Skinner Street\, Victoria BC\, V9A 6X4 \nEmail hello@socialgatheringplace.ca to register
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/craft-workshop/
LOCATION:Island Community Mental Health\, 125 Skinner Street\, Victoria\, B.C.\, V9A 6X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Annual Halloween Dance by EMBRACE
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Halloween Dance is back! This all ages\, all abilities event is an opportunity to get together and dance! \nProgram Details: \nSaturday\, October 26th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm \nAt Fairfield Community Centre in the Garry Oaks Room (1341 Thurlow Rd) \nThis multigenerational event is open for individuals of all ages and abilities. We ask that participants who are under the age of 18 or those who require 1:1 support to please attend with a guardian or support worker. \nFree Event. Registration Required. \nTo register\, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9YTQZ0yrW4070j1lhuxBPU_uMEpu9Q4kq-d2ZU7GAp58BIg/viewform
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/halloween-dance/
LOCATION:Fairfield Community Centre – Garry Oaks Room\, 1341 Thurlow Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8S 5K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Dance Together with Tiffany & Erin
DESCRIPTION:Dance Together with Tiffany & Erin \nWe’ve heard your requests and it’s finally here: A friends and family class! This intergenerational class is designed for individuals of all abilities to get moving together. It’s a space for friends and family to playfully connect through dance and music based activities. \nProgram Details \n\nWednesday afternoons from 3:45pm to 4:30pm\nOctober 2nd\, 9th\, 16th\, and 23rd\nThis intergenerational program is open for individuals of all abilities ages 6 and up. \nDancers under the age of 14 are asked to attend with a family member or support.\nAt Theatre SKAM (846 Broughton St.)\nFree Program\n\nRegister here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVBcMTEb7m1hGqLOPRPYmayEA6OAY_YO7udOpG8VGFgU21Qg/viewform
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/dance-together-with-tiffany-erin/
LOCATION:Theatre SKAM\, 846 Broughton St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with MHRP SI and supported by the CRD IDEAS grant\, join Rachel for 4 weeks of therapeutic photography. \nCome out and meet like-minded people\, have fun and learn the basics of photography skills like the rule of thirds and composition using your smartphone or camera! \nThe first meeting with be held at the MHRP SI Boardroom (941 Kings Rd) Tuesday\, Sept 24th 1-3pm\, followed by 2 community outings to spark creativity and capture scenes in some of our cities most beautiful spots. \nOn the last meeting\, we will return to the MHRP SI Boardroom to share and celebrate the photographs taken throughout our journey together. \nPlease bring with you a smart phone or camera – final prints will be provided by Social Gathering Place. \nTo register\, please email hello@socialgatheringplace.ca
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/therapeutic-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:MHRPI SI Boardroom\, 941 Kings Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with MHRP SI and supported by the CRD IDEAS grant\, join Rachel for 4 weeks of therapeutic photography. \nCome out and meet like-minded people\, have fun and learn the basics of photography skills like the rule of thirds and composition using your smartphone or camera! \nThe first meeting with be held at the MHRP SI Boardroom (941 Kings Rd) Tuesday\, Sept 24th 1-3pm\, followed by 2 community outings to spark creativity and capture scenes in some of our cities most beautiful spots. \nOn the last meeting\, we will return to the MHRP SI Boardroom to share and celebrate the photographs taken throughout our journey together. \nPlease bring with you a smart phone or camera – final prints will be provided by Social Gathering Place. \nTo register\, please email hello@socialgatheringplace.ca
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/therapeutic-photography-workshop-2/
LOCATION:MHRPI SI Boardroom\, 941 Kings Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art
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SUMMARY:Joy of Music - by West Coast Reach Association
DESCRIPTION:A lively\, monthly music program for those with diverse-abilities (and their caregivers). – On the second Thursday morning of each month starting Sept. 12th\, 2024\, at McTavish Academy of Art in North Saanich.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/joy-of-music-by-west-coast-reach-association/
LOCATION:McTavish Academy of Art (Gymnasium)\, 1720 McTavish Rd\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 5T9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,In-Person Event,Live Performance,Music
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SUMMARY:ArtisTREE Festival
DESCRIPTION:ArtisTREE Festival is a two day arts festival taking place at historic Government House located on the traditional territory of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Featuring up to 150 juried artisan booths to both shop at and inspire\, as well as a live music stage\, art installations\, en plein air artist demonstrations and Indigenous art and culture showcase. Family Friendly! Children’s crafts\, activities and performers are part of the fun all weekend long. Experience the magic that will take place over 36 acres in the heart of Victoria’s Rockland neighbourhood. Leave the car at home. Walk\, bike or stroll to the event. Shuttles will be available for transport. See website for shuttle information. Accessibility friendly. Food trucks and beverage carts onsite. \nSaturday July 27 – 10am – 7pm\nSunday July 28 – 10am – 5pm\nSenior Shopping on Sunday from 10am-11am \nwww.artistreefestival.com
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/artistree-festival/
LOCATION:Goverment House\, 1401 Rockland Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V8S 1V9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Pride Circle
DESCRIPTION:An intergenerational craft-based Pride event!\n\n\nThe Intergenerational Pride Circle will create an inclusive and safer space where 2SLGBTQ+ youth and seniors/adults can connect and craft together. The craft offered will be beaded word Pride bracelets. However\, participants are welcome to bring their own craft to the space if the proposed one does not interest them. This will allow everyone to participate in their desired way and have an activity to do during discussions. Tables will have a few discussion questions and icebreakers available to encourage socializing\, storytelling\, and relationship-building. This circle is intended to facilitate connections between different generations of 2SLGBTQ+ people to strengthen our community\, build an understanding of each other’s experiences\, learn about 2SLGBTQ+ history\, give younger generations a chance to know their elders and imagine their own futures\, and give older adults/seniors a space to pass on knowledge. \n—————————————————– \n\nWhen: July 6th 1:30-3:30 \nWhere: The Garry Oak Room at the Fairfield Gonzales Community Association \nWho: 2SLGBTQ+ youth 16+ and adults/seniors. \nCost: Free or by donation \nFacilitator: Lexi Mcewen \n—————————————————– \n\n\n\nDetails: \n-There will be light snacks provided \n-Masks are encouraged in this space to keep our vulnerable community members safe \n-The Garry Oak room is ground level accessible with no stairs. There are 2 accessible washrooms on-site. \n-The Garry Oak room is located adjacent to the Sir James Douglas School\, the main door access is from 1335 Thurlow Road \n-If you need a free (no donation) ticket\, please email for promo code \nQuestions? \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please email Lexi at lmcewen@fairfieldcommunity.ca \n\n\n 
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/intergenerational-pride-circle/
LOCATION:The Garry Oak Room at the Fairfield Gonzales Community Association\, 1335 Thurlow Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8S 5K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Food & Drink,Kids & Family
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