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BADMINTON
Jan. 19
The Sooke Badminton Club hosts drop-in sessions at Journey Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m. through June 22.
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FOLK MUSIC
Jan. 21
Sooke Folk Music Society hosts a performance by acclaimed folk and country musician Valdy at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Rd., 7 p.m.
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MAKE A FREE WEBSITE
Jan. 21
Sooke Region Lifelong Learning – Make a Free Website. Vancouver Island Regional Library, 1 p.m. Register by email at sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.
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DANCE
Jan. 21
Sooke Lions Club hosts the Hard Times Dance at Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Rd., 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Pharmasave, Forbes Pharmacy and West Shack Auto.
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SINGING
Jan. 21
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus begins choral rehearsals for its spring performance of Haydn’s The Creation. No audition required, and all singers are welcome (especially tenors). The first rehearsal is at St. Mary of the Incarnation in Metchosin at 10:30 a.m. Info: info@fairbankmusic.ca or sookephil.ca.
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GUIDED ADULT HIKE
Jan. 22
Learn about moss landscapes on Vancouver Island. Matheson Lake Regional Park main parking lot, 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Visit crd.bc.ca/parks-events.
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CHAMBER COFFEE
Jan. 23
Join Mayor Maja Tait and district council for a coffee and chat. Sooke Municipal Hall council chambers, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Info: sooke.ca or telephone 250-642-1634.
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QUILTING AND CRAFTS
Jan. 24
Comfort Quilters and Crafters meet every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd. Info: 778-425-2731.
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SQUARE DANCING
Jan. 24
The Sooke Squares meet at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd., 2 to 4 p.m. Info: info@sookesquares.ca or phone 250-884-8382.
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MEATLESS MONDAYS
Jan. 24
Sooke Region Lifelong Learning – Meatless Mondays (online) – 12:30 p.m. Register by email at sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.
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HANDICRAFTS
Jan. 25
Senior Centre Without Walls – Handicraft Show and Tell (online). Register online at at sookeregionchn.org/seniors-centre-without-walls.
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MOVIES
Jan. 25
Sooke Region Lifelong Learning – Movies in the Afternoon. Harbourside Co-Housing, 1:30 p.m. Register by email at sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.
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SINGING
Jan. 25
Want to join a choir? Check out Choral Evolution. A fun and lively, performance-oriented choir for all abilities. First-rate vocal coaching and professionally sung rehearsal tracks make learning fun and easy. Wednesdays at 7 p.m., alternating between Sooke and the Westshore. Info at www.choralevolution.ca or email choralevolution@gmail.com.
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GARDENING
Jan. 25
The Sooke Garden Club meets at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 2191 Townsend Rd., 7 p.m. Info: sookegardenclub.ca.
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DISCUSSION
Jan.26
Sooke Region Lifelong Learning – Davy the Punk: A Story of Bookies, Toronto the Good, the Mob and My Dad (online), 1 p.m. Register at sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.
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DISCUSSION
Jan. 26
Senior Centre Without Walls – Ask Your Pharmacist (online), 1 p.m. Register online at at sookeregionchn.org/seniors-centre-without-walls.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGM
Jan. 26
The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual general meeting at the Masonic Lodge, 6544 Throup Rd., 6:30 p.m.
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BADMINTON
Jan. 26
The Sooke Badminton Club hosts drop-in sessions at Journey Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m. through June 22.
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DISCUSSION
Jan. 26
Sooke Region Lifelong Learning – Davy the Punk: A Story of Bookies, Toronto the Good, the Mob and My Dad (online), 1 p.m. Register at sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.
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CEDAR BRACELET WORKSHOP
Jan.28
Learn how to make Coast Salish cedar bark rope into bracelets. Facilitated by Jeff Welch. Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Rd., 2 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration required.
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QUILTING AND CRAFTS
Jan. 31
Comfort Quilters and Crafters meet every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd. Info: 778-425-2731.
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SQUARE DANCING
Jan. 31
The Sooke Squares meet at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd., 2 to 4 p.m. Info: info@sookesquares.ca or phone 250-884-8382.
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DISCUSSION
Jan. 31
Sooke Region Lifelong Learning – Wild Wise Sooke (online), 7 p.m. Register at sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.
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SINGING
Feb. 1
Want to join a choir? Check out Choral Evolution. A fun and lively, performance-oriented choir for all abilities. First-rate vocal coaching and professionally sung rehearsal tracks make learning fun and easy. Wednesdays at 7 p.m., alternating between Sooke and the Westshore. Info at www.choralevolution.ca or email choralevolution@gmail.com.
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BADMINTON
Feb. 2
The Sooke Badminton Club hosts drop-in sessions at Journey Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m. through June 22.
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QUILTING AND CRAFTS
Feb. 7
Comfort Quilters and Crafters meet every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd. Info: 778-425-2731.
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SQUARE DANCING
Feb. 7
The Sooke Squares meet at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd., 2 to 4 p.m. Info: info@sookesquares.ca or phone 250-884-8382.
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SINGING
Feb. 8
Want to join a choir? Check out Choral Evolution. A fun and lively, performance-oriented choir for all abilities. First-rate vocal coaching and professionally sung rehearsal tracks make learning fun and easy. Wednesdays at 7 p.m., alternating between Sooke and the Westshore. Info at www.choralevolution.ca or email choralevolution@gmail.com.
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BADMINTON
Feb. 9
The Sooke Badminton Club hosts drop-in sessions at Journey Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m. through June 22.
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JOB FAIR
Feb. 11
Looking for a job? Head over to the Sooke Job Fair at Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Rd., between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Got a question? Email marketing@worklink.bc.ca.
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TEA & SYMPHONY
Feb. 12
Join the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra for an afternoon of relaxation, music and refreshments. Sooke Community Hall, 2:30 p.m. Tickets available online, Little Vienna Bakery or Pharmasave.
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QUILTING AND CRAFTS
Feb. 14
Comfort Quilters and Crafters meet every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd. Info: 778-425-2731.
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SQUARE DANCING
Feb. 14
The Sooke Squares meet at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd., 2 to 4 p.m. Info: info@sookesquares.ca or phone 250-884-8382.
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SINGING
Feb. 15
Want to join a choir? Check out Choral Evolution. A fun and lively, performance-oriented choir for all abilities. First-rate vocal coaching and professionally sung rehearsal tracks make learning fun and easy. Wednesdays at 7 p.m., alternating between Sooke and the Westshore. Info at www.choralevolution.ca or email choralevolution@gmail.com.
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BADMINTON
Feb. 16
The Sooke Badminton Club hosts drop-in sessions at Journey Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m. through June 22.
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CAREGIVING
Feb. 16
Senior Centre Without Walls – Join Lycia Rodrigues, caregiver support manager for Family Cargivers of B.C., who will address the issues and services to support those who have to take care of a loved one. This is an online event. For more information or to register: sookeregionchn.org or call 778-365-1878.
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WORKSHOP
Feb. 18
Foraging and Dyeing with Plants and Mushrooms: Blending traditional Coast Salish knowledge with science. Facilitated by Jeff Welch. Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Rd., 2 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration required.
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FOLK MUSIC
Feb. 18
Sooke Folk Music Society hosts its monthly coffee house at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Rd. Open stage, 7 p.m.; Feature performer, 8:15 p.m.
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QUILTING AND CRAFTS
Feb. 21
Comfort Quilters and Crafters meet every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd. Info: 778-425-2731.
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SQUARE DANCING
Feb. 21
The Sooke Squares meet at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd., 2 to 4 p.m. Info: info@sookesquares.ca or phone 250-884-8382.
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SINGING
Feb. 22
Want to join a choir? Check out Choral Evolution. A fun and lively, performance-oriented choir for all abilities. First-rate vocal coaching and professionally sung rehearsal tracks make learning fun and easy. Wednesdays at 7 p.m., alternating between Sooke and the Westshore. Info at www.choralevolution.ca or email choralevolution@gmail.com.
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BADMINTON
Feb. 23
The Sooke Badminton Club hosts drop-in sessions at Journey Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m. through June 22.
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SOOKE 10K
Feb. 26
Westcoast Sooke 10K starts at Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Rd., 9 a.m. Registration info: raceroster.com.
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CHAMBER COFFEE
Jan. 27
Join Mayor Maja Tait and district council for a coffee and chat. Sooke Municipal Hall council chambers, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Info: sooke.ca or telephone 250-642-1634.
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QUILTING AND CRAFTS
Feb. 28
Comfort Quilters and Crafters meet every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd. Info: 778-425-2731.
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SQUARE DANCING
Feb. 28
The Sooke Squares meet at the Royal Canadian Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd., 2 to 4 p.m. Info: info@sookesquares.ca or phone 250-884-8382.
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MUSIC
March 11
EMCS Society presents rock band Chilliwack at Sooke Community Theatre, 6218 Sooke Rd. Tickets are available at the program office by calling 250-642-6371 or email emcsprograms@sd62.bc.ca.
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FOLK MUSIC
March 18
Sooke Folk Music Society hosts its monthly coffee house at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Rd. Open stage, 7 p.m.; Feature performer, 8:15 p.m.
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COMMUNITY COFFEE
March 20
Join Mayor Maja Tait and district council for a coffee and chat. Sooke Municipal Hall council chambers, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Info: sooke.ca or telephone 250-642-1634.
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FOLK MUSIC
April 15
Sooke Folk Music Society hosts its monthly coffee house at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Rd. Open stage, 7 p.m.; Feature performer, 8:15 p.m.
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TRADE SHOW
April 22
The Sooke Lions Club hosts Sookarama, a trade show designed to promote local business in the Sooke Region. SEAPARC Leisure Centre, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 250-881-0502.
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FOLK MUSIC
May 20
Sooke Folk Music Society hosts its monthly coffee house at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Rd. Open stage, 7 p.m.; Feature performer, 8:15 p.m.


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