Special Events
MAY
Defending your Back Yard 3 Island Chefs’ Collaborative LOCAL Food Festival
Sunday, May 30
12 – 4 PM
Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site
For information visit www.iccbc.ca
Fired UP.
Friday to Sunday, May 28–30
Contemporary works in pottery. Please visit
www.firedup.ca for more details.
Metchosin Hall
JUNE
Transported
June 3 – 20
Exploring ways of getting from here to there – physically, mentally or spiritually. Special Father’s Day Festival June 20.
Coast Collective Art Centre – 3221 Heatherbell Rd
250-391-5522
www.coastcollective.ca
Relay For Life Canadian Cancer Society
Friday, June 18 & 19 OVERNIGHT.
Take turns walking, running or strolling the track in a non-competitive relay. Give 12 hours for the fight against cancer. Team registrations and donations can be made at www.cancer.ca/relay.
Juan de Fuca Field #3
2nd Annual Community Skate Jam
Monday, June 21
Join West Shore Parks & Recreation and Westcom Skateboarding Society to celebrate National Skateboarding Day with a fun filled family skateboarding event. For information contact Amy at 250-474-2847.
Westshore Skate Park
JULY
Canada Day Celebration
Thursday, July 1
11 AM – 4 PM
Celebrate Canada’s Birthday at this fun filled family event. Children’s games, arts & crafts, music, military reenactment, refreshments, picnic areas and more.
For info: 250-478-5849
www.pc.gc.ca/fortroddhill
Fort Rodd Hill FREE
Paul Valentine 11th Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney
Saturday & Sunday July 17-18
Teams of all ages are welcome to participate, sign up be fore it’s too late.
Paul Valentine Memorial Basketball Court at JdF Recreation Centre
$80/TEAM
Re-Connected July 8 – 18
Land Art Display July 8 – 11
Another chance to see new works by the Members of the Coast Collective. (Open to Coast Collective Associate Members ONLY, applications due June 3, 2010)
Coast Collective Art Centre – 3221 Heatherbell Rd
250-391-5522
www.coastcollective.ca
Summer Festival
Saturday/Sunday, July 10-11
A summer community celebration of the City of Langford with games, rides, live music and beer gardens. For information call 250-391-1738 or go online at
www. cityoflangford.ca or www.eagleridgecentre.com
City Centre Park, Langford
Skateboard Competition
Saturday, July 10
Sign up at 10 AM
Kick-start the summer with this friendly competition. A great chance for all ages from 6 to 26 to show off their skills and compete for some cool prizes. For more information call Switch Board Shop
250-474-6620 or visit www.switchitup.com
West Shore Skate Park $8 to register
The Madhatters Pool Party
Saturday, July 24
1 – 4 PM
Come join us on this crazy fun filled adventure through the looking glass. Play musical surfboards or take part in the mad dash down the waterslide. Tailor your own “Madhatter’s Hat” and have a taste of his whacky tea with the White Rabbit. Don’t be late for a very important date..
Juan de Fuca Pool – Regular Admission
Stinking Fish 10th Anniversary Summer Studio Tour
July 24 – August 2
10 AM – 5 PM
Come explore one of the richest “art trails” on the island – meet the artists, see their work and take some home with you. All are welcome. Artworks are for sale.
Info at www.stinkingfishstudiotour.com
AUGUST
Critters and Creatures
August 5 – 22
Sharing the wonderful world of
animals – wild, domestic, or imaginary.
Applications due July 15, 2010.
Coast Collective Art Centre – 3221 Heatherbell Rd
250-391-5522
www.coastcollective.ca
10th Annual Historic Garrison Camp
August 7 & 8
Bring your picnic lunch and stay the whole day. Enjoy historic talks and various children’s activities. For information call 478-5849 or visit www.pc.gc.ca/fortroddhill
Fort Rodd Hill Regular Admission
Skimboard Competition
Saturday, August 21
Sign up at 10 AM
Sun, sand, great tides, and wild ramps. Throw in a live DJ, and some sweet prizes and you’ve got yourself a great day. All ages and levels. Try your skills on our famous Dragon Ramp. For more information call Switch Board Shop 250-474-6620 or visit www.switchitup.com
Witty’s Lagoon $8 to register