Promoting the Sooke Fall Fair.

Promoting the Sooke Fall Fair.

Sooke Fall Fair coming up

Three women travel to Shirley to promote annual fall fair

Anita Glausch, Candace Linde and Ida McDonald were on hand at Shirley Day to help promote the Sooke Fall Fair, scheduled for Sept. 8-9. The Pet Parade promises to be the biggest and best in 50 years.

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