TOGETHER WITH | | COMMUNITY EVENTS | 🎅 Breakfast with Santa will be hosted by The Kiwanis Pavilion Foundation on Dec. 9 from 9am to noon at Willows Beach Tea Room. There will be pancakes, live music and lots of fun. | 🎼 Pop-Up Concert in the Garden Court at Monterey Recreation Centre on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 11:45am to 12:45pm. Enjoy a free pop-up performance by the "Oak Bay Boys." | 🎄Monterey Members Christmas Lunch is on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 at 12pm at The Monterey Centre. |
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| | COMMUNITY NEWS | ❄️ Weather warning for snow up to 10cm forecasted for parts of the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island over the weekend, beginning Friday night. It will be mixed with rain though, so no accumulation is expected. | 🐟 A walk through Bowker Creek to think about climate change and how it affects recovery efforts. [Oak Bay Climate Force] | 🏘 Oak Bay facing provincial pressure to create new housing options under new legislation. The now-shelved infill strategy, as well as the secondary suites program were just some initial attempts to add more housing, though neither will get the community close to delivering 664 additional units in five years. [Victoria News] | 🚨Oak Bay Police catch, release the same 24-year-old man who was in possession of stolen property twice in one week. [Victoria News] | 😢 Saanich dive teams are searching the waters off Oak Bay in search of missing 38-year-old Timothy Keeling whose vehicle was found in the 300 block of Beach Drive last week. [Nanaimo News Bulletin] | ✨ West End Gallery will host the group show Adorn with Art from Dec. 9 to 24. The exhibition will celebrate the season with artwork that includes landscapes, still life, abstract, impressionistic, urban as well as figurative styles. [Oak Bay News] | 🚘 How to plan a winter road trip over the holidays, including planning your route, and preparing for emergencies [Oak Bay News] | Do you plan on taking a winter trip this holiday season? | | | P.S. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe here. |
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| | PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT | To join the conversation, become a member of the Oak Bay Local Facebook Group | Fundraiser | Tulipe Noire Clothing is organizing a Christmas toy drive for the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. They’re asking members of the community for new unwrapped toys, games, and art supplies for toddlers and school age kids. | This is the their third annual toy drive and the response for the past two years has been exceptional and very much appreciated. This year they have noticed that they haven’t received as many donations as usual, but they are hopeful to receive more in the next week to fill up their bin for the kids. Toys can be dropped off at either of their locations: 1887 or 2227 Oak Bay Ave. The deadline for donations is December 15. 🌲❤️🌲 | |
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| | | Oak Bay Volunteer Services seeking support | Oak Bay Volunteer Services, which is solely devoted to the residents of Oak Bay, is hoping members of the community will consider supporting them during this year's Community Giving Campaign. They are hoping more locals support the organization in order to deliver much-needed services to local neighbours. | |
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| | SPONSORED BY BOLEN BOOKS | | Books (and more!) for everyone on your list | Need help finding the perfect gift? From bestsellers to hidden gems, Bolen Books is your one-stop destination for everyone on your list. Whether it’s the latest award winning novel, a kids’ picture book, or a collection of poetry, their friendly staff are ready to help you discover the perfect fit for all readers. And for those who aren’t avid readers, Bolen Books has the best selection of puzzles, games and stocking stuffers! You can feel good about your holiday shopping this year because when you shop at Bolen Books, you're not only getting great stuff; you're also supporting a locally owned, women-run business. | Don’t have time to make it to the store? Shop online, anytime! |
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| | IN OTHER NEWS | | Oak Bay Village congratulates banner artist | Oak Bay Village congratulated its newest banner artists. Victor Lotto’s Trial Island and Paul Redchurch's Winter Robin were chosen by the committee for the winter season banners. Winter Robin is available as an art card at Ivy's Bookshop. Stop by the Village and check them out! | |
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| | | SPONSORED BY MURRAY RANKIN MLA | | Tripartite Nature Conservation Framework Agreement | British Columbians share a deep connection to nature, from our ancient forests and wildlife to our coastal waters and mountain ranges. That's why our BC NDP government is strengthening conservation efforts led by the expression of the unique rights and interests of First Nations provincewide. Learn more here! |
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| | PHOTO OF THE WEEK |  | Photo credit: Mary McArthur |
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