Sooke Fire Dept. Annual Santa Run Sat. Dec 17, 2011

 The Sooke Fire Dept. will be driving around town throughout all neighbourhoods handing out candy and collecting food and cash donations for the Sooke Food Bureau-Don't miss it!

Nutcracker Sat/Sun Dec. 17 & 18, 2011

Come see the sooke version of the famous holiday musical!  On Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m.at the EMCS theatre.  Tickets are available at Bee's Knees and at the Sooke Dance Studio.

Fire Hall Food Drive Fri. - Sun Dec16-18, 2011

Friday, Saturday & Sunday the Sooke Fire department is having an open house from 10:00 a.m.. until 4:00 p.m..  People can drive their cars into the garage where volunteers will collect donations for the Christmas Bureau and then drivers can exit out the other side.

Sooke Fire Dept. Food Drive Sat/Sun Dec. 10 & 11, 2011

The Sooke fire department will be out in front of both Village Foods & Western Foods this weekend from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank.

Reading Room Christmas Event Sat. December 10, 2011

The Reading Room's annual Christmas event is on today from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m there'll be music and candy canes for the kids-don't forget the camera to take pictures!

Bethlehem Walk Sat. December 10, 2011

The Sooke Baptist Church turns into olden-day Bethlehem Saturday Through Monday and will be open from 6;30 p.m., until 9:00 p.m. daily.  the Sooke Baptist Church is located at 7110 West Coast Road.

Santa Parade Sunday December 4, 2011

Bring the kids and take in this Sooke tradition the travels along Sooke Road at 3:00 p.m.  A tasty, warm treat for all courtesy of DLC Modern Mortgage Group at 6889 Sooke Road..... HOT CHOCOLATE  don't miss out!

Food Drive Saturday/Sunday December 3&4, 2011

The Sooke Fire Department will be outside both Village Foods & Western Foods from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday collectin non-perishable food items.  If you happen to be out and about syop by and drop off something to help out someone else.

Christmas Craft Show Saturday Decmber 3, 2011

The Sooke Fall Fair is having its eighth annual Cristmas Craft Show at the community hall.

Skate-a-thon Thursday Nov. 24th

The Sooke Skating Club fundraiser for KidSport is coming up and there is still time to pledge donations.  Either per lap or a flat sum, email sookeskatingclub@gmail.com for more details.

Election Day Sat. Nov. 19th

If you have the right to vote then you might want to exercise it and have your voice heard as Sooke and other municipalities head to the polls to determine the direction they're heading in.  We've got what really looks like an abundance of talent out there, two good Mayoral canadidates and a fair number of council candidates to choose from.  Hopefully you've had a chance to see where their priorities are and their vision of where they would steer the municipality during the incoming council's term.

Presentation: Kathi Camilleri Workshop Thurs. Nov. 17

Canada World Youth presents their Kathi Camilleri Workshop.  Learn about the First Nations and the intergenerational effects of colonization.  Held at the EMCS theatre from 7:00 p.m. til 10:00 p.m.

Remembrance Day November 11th

Take a moment to honour those brave soldiers that sacrificed their lives as well as those who continue to serve our country.  Service at the Legion at 11:00 a.m.

Pirates of Penzance Runb begins November 04

Starting this Frdiay! At the EMCS theatre from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20/Adult, $12/Children/Students/Seniors at Shoppers, Peoples the Stick and Bill's Food.

Drop-in Flu Clinic Thurs. November 03

For both adukts and children, the VIHA Sooke Health Unit is setting up a clinic at the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre (CASA) at 2145 Townsend Road from 2:00pm to 7:00 pm.  Please bring your care card, for more information please call 250-642-5464

Halloweenie Roast at the Stick Sun. Oct. 30 th.

Throw on your Halloween's best costumes and head on out to the Stick in the Mud at 6715 Eustace Road (across from the Legion) for some spooky fun.  By donation proceeds support www.coffeekids.org

Sooke Country Market Final Weekend Sat. Oct. 29th.

A sure sign that fall is truly upon us as we enter the final weekend for the Sooke Country Market at 4670 Otterpoint Road where Eustace intersects Otterpoint Road from 10:00 am til 2:00 pm

Shirley Halloween Sat. October 29th.

Children and adults dress up in your best costumes for the wierd and wonderful side show at the Shirley Hall.  Apple bobbing, Fortune Teller and more....  7:00 pm admission by donation.

Drop-in Flu Clinic Thurs. November 03

For both adukts and children, the VIHA Sooke Health Unit is setting up a clinic at the Sooke Child, Youth and Family Centre (CASA) at 2145 Townsend Road from 2:00pm to 7:00 pm.  Please bring your care card, for more information please call 250-642-5464

Van. Isle Regional Library -Pumkin Art Monday Oct 24th

Bring your painted or carved creation to help decorate the sooke Library today until October 29th.  Entries for Adult, Teen & Kis' categories will be judged next Monday on October 31-Halloween!

Mount Braden Hike-Sunday Oct 23rd

Enjoy the fall colours and get your heart rate up with a hike to Mount Braden in the Sooke Hills with the Sierra Club.  Starts at 9:30 a.m., RSVP with Brian at bpinch@shaw.ca

Canada World Youth-Food Drive Sat. Oct. 22nd

The Canada World Youth program is celebrating it's 40'th anniversary with a food drive at the community hall from 10 a.m. til 4 p.m.  All Food will be donated to the sooke Food Bank.  The most needed items are: peanut butter, canned fish, cereal, juice, beans and canned fruit but all donations are welcome.

Drop-in Flu Clinic Tuesday October 18, 2011

Seasonal Flu clinics for adults and children, from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the district council chambers (2205 Otter Point Road).

Steps to the Future-Car Wash Fundraiser Sunday October 16, 2011

The Child Care Society is having a car wash and BBQ fundraiser from 10 a.m. til 2 p.m. at the Sooke Home Hardware parking lot.

Halloween Lantern Workshop Saturday October 15, 2011

Learn to create your own Halloween Lantern from 1-3 p.m.  For all ages, call Melody at 250-646-2995 for more info.

Referee Clinic Friday Sept. 30 - Sunday Oct. 02, 2011

Offered By the Sooke Soccer Club from 6-10 pm. Friday, 9 am  to 4 pm pon Saturday and on Sunday form 9 am to 2 pm.  Go to http://www.sooksoccerclub.com/ to register.

Bird Watching Saturday October 1, 2011

Bring your camera and binoculars and join Sierra Victoria at East Sooke Park for a walk to spot and photograph hawks and other raptors.  Call Ana at 250-386-5255 extension 247 for more info.

Martial Arts Registraion Monday Sept. 19, 2011

Sooke Martial Arts Association is taking registration for Karate classess from 6-8pm at the Sooke Coomunity Hall.  All ages 5 & above and all skill levels are welcome.  Call Trina at 250-686-7694 for more info.

Hockey Exhibition Saturday Sept. 17, 2011

Come watch the Victroia Grizzlies take on the Nanaimo Clippers at SEAPARC at 6 pm.  Tickets at the leisure complex, sponsore by the Sooke Rotary and Sooke Minor Hockey.

Sooke Skating Club

Learn to skate!  Registration starts Tuesday September 06 from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm at SEAPARC, may levels.  Contact Alison at 250-642-1982 for more info.

Country Market Saturdays throughout the Spring & Summer

Don't forget the Sooke Country Market summer's winding down and there won't be too many left for the season.  Located at Otter Point Road at Eustace Road.

Tour de Rock Derby

Tour de Rock Fishing Derby  Saturday September 10.  Teams of 2 to 4, $40 per rod.  Proceeds to go to Cops for Cancer.  Call John Cawsey at 250-883-6224

Sooke Farm Tour Sunday Aug. 14th

Sooke Region Food CHI presents the farm and garden tour.  The self guided tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. features 10 farms around Otter Point.  Tickets are $10:00 each, free for children under five at Shoppers Drug Mart and Sooke Country Market.

Sooke Country Market EVERY Saturday

Always a fun place to stop and shop for fruit veggies, nic-nacs & art this Saturday and every Saturday throughout the summer on Otter Point Road at Eustace Road-behind the Sally-ann.

Games Galore

An afternoon of games and activities at the LIbrary including a chance to play some Nintendo Wii!  Everyone welcome no registration required.

Party at The Stick Sat. July 9th

DJ, live music and a charity BBQ to celebrate The Stick's four year anniversary.  Call 250-642-5635 for more information.

Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra "Musical Friends" Friday June 24th

8:00 pm at the EMCS Theatre tickets at the box office, Wood travle or South Shore Gallery

Tall Trees Music Festival June 22-26 Port Renfrew

http://www.talltreesmusicfestival.com/

Meet Your Council Monday June 6

6:30-7:00 p.m. in the municipal council chamber on Otter Point Road by the Firehall.

Musical Theatre "Time Warped" June 3rd & 4th

Time Warped by the students of Journey Middle School and Edward Milne Community Collage.  Featuring music of the 80's 7p.m. at the box office.

Country Market Saturdays throughout the Spring & Summer

Don't forget our Country Market this Saturday and every Saturday between now and the end of Summer(that's assuming we actually get a Summer)  starts at 10:00 a.m. runs til about 2:00 p.m. or so.  Near the Otterpoint Road lights where Eustace Road intersects Otterpoint Road.  Always something interesting stop in and check it out!

Just for the Halibut Derby

http://fishingvictoria.com/contact Tickets available through Island Outfitters.  This popular annual derby takes place in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and is a a must enter for the serious Halibut Fisherman.

Galloping Goose Walk Sat. May 7th

The Lion's 8th Annual Galloping Goose Walk wil be held this Saturday May 07.  Call Dave Nash for details Dave can be reached at 250-642-4515

Country Market Saturdays throughout the Spring & Summer

It's a staple of any community and is a fixture in Sooke every Saturday from now til the end of Summer and as awlays locate where Otter Point Road & Eustace interect-Just up from the Otter Point Road lights.

Sooke Harbourside Lion's Rubber Duck Race May 07 at the Flats

Last minute ducks available call the Lions at 250-642-4969 and get your own little guy in the race for big cash prizes!

Rotary Club os Sooke's 21st Annual Auction & Spring Fair Sat May 07

www.sookerotary.com/auction
Seaparc Leisure Complex this Saturday May 07 - Starts at 10:00 a.m. FREE ADMISSION

Giant Community Garage Sale Saturday April 16th.

9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. at the SEAPARC arena FREE Admission to Shoppers!

Black & Blue Sari, an evening with Kamal Dhillon

Sooke Transition House Society is pleased to Present author and inspirational speaker Kamal Dhillon Wednesday March 30, 7pm, at Edward Milne Community School theatre.  Her story and message is one that will affect you, disturb you, enrage you and will open your eyes to the reality and severity of domestic violence.  Tickets are minimum donation of $5.  For more information or to order tickets call 250-642-2544 or go to www.sooketransitionhousesociety.com/Black_and_Blue_Sari.html

Vancouver Island Emergency Preparedness Conference

Friday April 15, 2011 at the Prestige Hotel

Girl Guides Cookies Sale April 1&2 in Sooke

Look for the local Sparks, Brownies & Girl Guides as they once again temp us at various locations throughout Sooke selling those classic Girl Guide Cookies!

GIANT YARD Sle

Sooke Community Hall dining room 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in aid of CAmp Shawnigan. NO early birds, Please.

Where in Sooke? Social Media Place Recognition Competition

Social Media Competition

Where in Sooke

Join in the fun as we post weekly pictures of locations in Sooke.  You must use a form of Social Media to provide your answer either through Twitter or Facebook.  This is open to followers of @sookeshometeam on twitter and to fans of our Facebook Page Sooke's Home Team.  It's open to people over 18.  The weekly prize will be a free lunch by way of a Gift Certificate($15:00 value) at one of the following three restaurants the restaurants will be rotating every three weeks. First correct answer wins by the timeline on either FB or Twitter.  Got questions call us 250-642-6480. Good Luck!!!

The Edge

The Stonepipe Grill

The Little Vienna Bakery

Begins St. Patricks Day March 17th, 2011

Women's Wellnes Show

The Women's Wellness Show is happening this Sunday, March 6th from 10am to 5pm at the Sooke Harbour House.  With a variety of speakers, exhibits and vendors this is one even you will not want to miss. 

Halibut Festival Derby

Get you tickets for the Halibut Festival Derby happening March 12th & 13th.  $50 per person.  Contact Al at 250-642-3410 or Eldon 250-642-4410