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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
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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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SUMMARY:The ADHD Growth Summit
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of our new ADHD community\, we are throwing a party and you are invited. Join us virtually for two weeks of body doubling\, interactive workshops\, breakthrough moments\, and finding your people. \nThis Summit brings together over 30 extraordinary ADHD voices and experts ranging from coaches\, creators\, clinicians\, entrepreneurs\, and educators. \nThey represent the full richness of ADHD culture. It’s innovation\, honesty\, adaptability\, and depth. They’re here to answer the questions you’ve been wanting to ask and the keys to their success.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/the-adhd-growth-summit/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Online Event,Zoom Event
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SUMMARY:Stories in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Esquimalt’s Recreation staff for story time in the park. We will be reading stories from Canadian authors followed by a themed activity. These stories are intended for children ages 2-5\, but all are welcome.\n\n~Meet at the flagpole~\n\nJuly3rd      – A Garden Called Home by Jessica J Lee & Elaine Chen\nJuly 10th   – This is a Tiny Fragile Snake by Nicholas Ruddock\nJuly 17th    – The only Lonely Fairy by Lana Button\nJuly 24th   – Lobster’s Vacation by Michelle Robinson\nJuly 31st    – Class Trip by Robert Munsch\nAug 7th      – Super Small by Tiffany Stone\nAug 14th    – Brave like the Buffalo by Melissa Allen\nAug 21st     – A Bumblebee Sweater by Betty Waterton\nAug 28th    – Emma at the Fair by Magriet Ruurs\n\nTake part in our summer stories passport. Each week you attend you will receive a sticker!
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/stories-in-the-park-2-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Saxe Point Park\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A 6G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In-Person Event,Kids & Family,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Projects Grants Applications Now Open!
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Province’s goal to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in BC\, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) was selected by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) to distribute funding to community based “Accessibility Projects” beginning in 2018. Since then\, over 95 projects have been funded. \nThis year the grants have reopened again with a total of $450\,000 available. BC-based not-for-profit organizations may apply for up to $40\,000 for year-long community engagement projects that will support lasting change for people in BC living with disability. Projects will focus on one of the following objectives: \n\nAccessible employment;\nAccessible emergency planning and response;\nAccessible arts\, culture and tourism;\nAccessible sports and recreation;\nAccessible education and learning;\nAccessible community participation.\n\nThe deadline to submit applications is September 12th\, 2025\, at 12pm Pacific Time. Successful applicants will receive funding in December 2025 in order to implement their project in January 2026. \nEligibility criteria includes: \n\nProjects must be focused on community engagement rather than large capital costs such as accessibility improvements to buildings and outdoor spaces.\nEligible organizations must be not-for-profit organizations with a volunteer Board chosen by its membership\, based in BC or with a base of operations in and sufficient capacity to deliver services in BC. They must operate primarily for community benefit and have services open to the public rather than restricted to their membership.\nIf an organization has received a grant in the past\, they can reapply 5 years after their application was submitted (for example\, if an organization applied in 2020 for a grant and did their project in 2021\, they can reapply in 2025 to do a project in 2026).\nConflicts of interest with DABC must be declared on the application form to be considered on a case-by-case basis. For more information\, please see our Conflict of Interest Protocol here.\n\nFor more information about eligibility please see the Call for Proposals\, which can be found here: Accessibility Projects Grants | DABC (dabc.ca) \nOnline information sessions will occur on Thursday August 21st at 1:00pm-2:00pm and Wednesday September 3rd at 11:30am-12:30pm. At these sessions\, potential applicants will be invited to learn about the application process and ask questions. Live captioning will be available. With two weeks advanced notice\, ASL interpretation can be booked on request and other accessibility requests will be accommodated whenever possible. \n– To register for the August 21st session\, please click here. \n-To register for the September 3rd session\, please click here. \nTo learn more and download the Call for Proposals (CFP) and application forms please visit: Accessibility Projects Grants | DABC (dabc.ca). Screen reader friendly versions of the document and ASL interpretations explaining the application process are also available. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Accessibility Projects Grants Coordinator at ap@dabc.ca. \nDownload the press release here.
URL:https://osanisinclusion.ca/event/accessibility-projects-grants-applications-now-open/
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