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SUMMARY:Holiday Party!
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/holiday-party/
LOCATION:Church of our Lord\, 626 Blanshard Str.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 3G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Food & Drink,Games,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Seasonal Event
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SUMMARY:Holiday Care Kits
DESCRIPTION:Request your Holiday Care Kit!\nThe winter holidays can be a difficult time. We want to remind you\nthat you’re supported and cared about this holiday season! \nHoliday Care Kits are a package of goodies from us to you. \nThey are for youth in and from care\nbetween the ages of 14-28\, as well as Fed Alumni. \nApply for a FREE kit below: \nRequest a Kit \nWant to Get involved in our Holiday Program?Help us Build over 500 Holiday Care Kits!\nWe need your help to spread some Fed magic this holiday season!\nWe are looking for youth and adult volunteers to help build our holiday care kits! \nDate:\nNovember 28\, 2025 \nTime:\n10:30AM-3:30PM \nWhere:\nNew Westminster\, BC \nTraining:\nHands on training provided during build \nOther:\nLunch and snacks provided \nContact Marcey at marcey.amaya@fbcyicn.ca or 604-355-2530 to learn more about this opportunity!
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/holiday-care-kits/
LOCATION:Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks Office\, 360-555 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L 5H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Creative Art,Education,In-Person Event,Seasonal Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T130000
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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:Special Woodstock 26th Year
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to ‘Special Woodstock’ \nA Music Festival Like No Other! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Special Woodstock” is a music festival that happens once a year on Vancouver Island\, BC\, Canada on the beautiful 140-acre property of \nProvidence Farm in Duncan\, BC\, Canada. \nThe date for this year’s event will be held on \nSunday\, August 17\, 2025 \n10:00 AM – 6:00 PM \nThe price? \nFree! \nNo tickets are required\, no entry fee. \nHow do we do it?  \nWith help from The Lions Clubs of Vancouver Island and the surrounding Islands generous community businesses and YOU! \nAll donations\, big and small add up to an amazing\, heartwarming\, inspiring Music Festival called \nSpecial Woodstock  \nJoin our Facebook Group to watch us live from all over the world. \n Special Woodstock 2025 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/238046300752413/ \n“Special Woodstock” was created to feature the artistic talents of people with disabilities alongside professional musicians on a community/world stage… \nFounded in September 1999 by Shelley Vaags\, who saw a need for a platform to be created to feature this incredible\, courageous\, inspiring\, \nand unique community of individuals. \n\nWatch her documentary here to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc94YY4QyTk
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/special-woodstock-26th-year/
LOCATION:Providence Farm\, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd\, North Cowichan\, BC\, V9L 5L6
CATEGORIES:Creative Art,Food & Drink,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Music,Seasonal Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250813T110000
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SUMMARY:Summer Discovery with our Explorer Packs
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover what’s inside our new Explorer Adventure Packs\, featuring birds at the beach and seashore\, along with all the cool things you can find. \nWhen: July 23rd & August 13\, 2025 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11 am \nWhere: Island View Beach \n  \nEmail: ccrr@beacons.ca \nCall: 250-216-3053
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/summer-discovery-with-our-explorer-packs-2/
LOCATION:Island View Beach\, 3215 Island View Rd\, Saanichton\, BC\, V8M 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Outdoor,Seasonal Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250812T190000
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SUMMARY:Imprint\, In Print
DESCRIPTION:Design your very own nature-themed tote bag during this hands-on\, evening workshop! \nParticipants are invited to learn how to identify the traces different plants and animals leave behind in their natural habitat. You will have the opportunity to decorate your very own tote bag using wax rubbings of natural materials found at the Nature Sanctuary. \nParticipants will join Nature Educators on a guided walk to learn about animal and human activity around the Nature House. Throughout this workshop\, we will reflect on discuss what kinds of impacts humans leave on nature. \nAll materials\, including the tote bags\, will be supplied. \nWhere: Meet at the Teaching Shelter – Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary \nWhen: Tuesday\, August 12th\, 6:00 PM – 7:00PM \nWho: All ages welcome; Please have any participants under 14 accompanied by an adult. \nCost: $15
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/imprint-in-print/
LOCATION:Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary\, 3873 Swan Lake Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8X 3W\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Outdoor,Seasonal Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T150000
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SUMMARY:Annual Community BBQ – You're Invited!
DESCRIPTION:📅 Saturday\, August 9th \n🕐 1:00–3:00 PM  \n📍 Fernwood Community Centre \nJoin us for an afternoon of good food\, great music\, and even better company at our annual Community BBQ! \nCome together with friends old and new to celebrate community\, connection\, and the joy of summer. \n🎶 Live Music\n🌭 Delicious BBQ & Refreshments\n💬 Meet new people & reconnect with friends \nThis free\, all-ages event is open to everyone — whether you’ve been to our gatherings before or you’re brand new\, we can’t wait to welcome you. \nCome hungry\, leave happy!
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/annual-community-bbq-youre-invited/
LOCATION:Fernwood Community Centre\, 1240 Gladstone Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Food & Drink,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Live Performance,Music,Outdoor,Seasonal Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T110000
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CREATED:20250710T013345Z
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UID:3705-1753263000-1753268400@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Discovery with our Explorer Packs
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover what’s inside our new Explorer Adventure Packs\, featuring birds at the beach and seashore\, along with all the cool things you can find. \nWhen: July 23rd & August 13\, 2025 \nTime: 9:30 am – 11 am \nWhere: Island View Beach \n  \nEmail: ccrr@beacons.ca \nCall: 250-216-3053
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/summer-discovery-with-our-explorer-packs/
LOCATION:Island View Beach\, 3215 Island View Rd\, Saanichton\, BC\, V8M 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Outdoor,Seasonal Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250826T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T015627Z
UID:3712-1751988600-1756229400@osanisinclusion.ca
SUMMARY:Summer of Love
DESCRIPTION:Calling all teens! Come to the Fernwood NH this summer on Tuesdays to make art- free of cost\, with snacks and supplies provided!  Contact us for any questions around age range or accessibility.This program was made possible by Zoë Cassidy’s creative legacy and the generosity of his friends and family.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/summer-of-love/
LOCATION:FNH Studio\, 1240 Gladstone Ave\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person Event,Seasonal Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T160000
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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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