| COMMUNITY EVENTS | 🎃 Trick or Treat on the Avenue! Oak Bay Village will host a giant trick or treat on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 2-6pm. Participating Oak Bay Avenue merchants and the Oak Bay Municipal Hall will offer treats in stores from Foul Bay Road to Monterey Avenue. | 🐦 A celebration of 100 Years of Birding in the City will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-3pm at Cattle Point Park. All are welcome at this family-friendly event. | 👀 The Society of Crows presentation will take place Saturday, Oct. 28 from 7-9pm at Dave Dunnet Theatre. Join renowned ornithologist, author, filmmaker and artist Dr. Rob Butler for his engaging presentation exploring the complex social interactions of this cheeky and smart bird. | 👻 Spooky Woodland Walk at the Monterey Recreation Centre will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 31, starting at 6pm, following trick-or-treating on the Avenue. |
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| | COMMUNITY NEWS | 🐕 Separate dog incidents recently prompted one Oak Bay local to warn others to watch out for unleashed dogs. The local advised dog owners to keep their dogs on leash after two alleged separate attacks. [Oak Bay Local] | 💃🏼 Dance Victoria presents New York’s world-class Gibney Company in a virtuosic mixed evening on November 17 and 18 at the Royal Theatre. Tickets and more info here.* | 🏆 Dedicated Oak Bay volunteer earns Acorn Award from Garry Oak Ecosystems Recover Team for her longtime leadership on being an environmental steward in Oak Bay. [Oak Bay News] | 🙅♀️ E-transfer scam being reported by Oak Bay residents, warning others not to click mysterious links after selling merchandise on popular second-hand marketplaces. [Oak Bay Local] | 👩🏽⚕️ Staying healthy this fall. Join Dr. Whitney Baxter for an online workshop focused on boosting your immune system on Nov 6 at 7pm. Register here.* | 👩🚒 Oak Bay Fire Deputy Chief Roger Stewart reflects on dramatic fire that shaped his nearly three decades-long career with the Oak Bay Fire Department. [Oak Bay News] | 🚔 Oak Bay Police remind locals that their monthly board meetings are open to the public. [Oak Bay Police] | *Sponsored Listing | Have you noticed an uptick in spam lately? | | | 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 | Searching for care workers | An Oak Bay local reached out to the group this week in search of someone who would be able to provide care services to their loved one. From time to time there are locals who post on Oak Bay Local looking for work as care workers, or looking to hire someone to be a care worker for family or a friend. | The original commenter said that the post they’d seen had disappeared, however others commented that they were looking for care services as well and would like to know more. Those looking for care workers should ensure that they are thoroughly vetting the individuals, and collecting references before hiring anyone, even on a temporary or casual basis. Other options include seeking support from companies that include Mend Mobile Health or LuxCare Senior Care. | |
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| | | In search of sketching classes | An Oak Bay local was looking for advice on where to find a good sketching class in the community. The original poster was looking for someone who would either do group or private lessons and had no idea where to start. Locals shared their recommendations, which included Monterey Recreation Centre, Cedarhill Recreation Centre, UVic & Victoria School of Art. Locals are warned though—they do tend to fill up quickly! | |
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| | IN OTHER NEWS | | Looking for a good read? | Oak Bay locals shared their love for one little library on Hampshire Road in South Oak Bay. Check out this video on the stunning replica of the Craftsman style Oak Bay Home. | |
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| | PHOTO OF THE WEEK |  | Photo credit: Mary McArthur |
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