EVENTS
The International Day of Peace, Friday, 5-7 p.m. Victoria City Hall Antechamber with the mayor, Getting Higher Choir, Unity flags, a Peace Pole raising ceremony, poetry and more. department of peace.ca
New Inflatable at Commonwealth Pool. Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. bring your friends and have fun on a floating obstacle course. Everyone welcome at 4636 Elk Lake Dr.
James Bay Art Walk, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. with 16 artists' studios to view, look for the painted shoes outside each studio. Maps at jamesbayartwalk.ca
Beach cleanup at French Beach Provincial Park with the Surfrider Foundation V.I. and Sooke Animal Food and Rescue Society, Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. shorelinecleanup.ca
View Royal Community Picnic, Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Helmcken Centennial Park. Bring your blanket or chair, a few dollars for the kids to jump in the bouncy room or purchase ice cream or burgers, plus games and displays with lots of fun.
Fifth Annual One Wave Festival, Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Centennial Square. Free. noon4 p.m. Performances by Janet Marie Rogers, Red Spring Duo, Juniper Tree storytelling, and Esquimalt Nation Dancers. From 4-8, local bands - Party on High Street, Compassion Gorilla, Pigeon Park, and Torrey Archer - will take the stage. pacificpeoples partnership.org/onewave2012.html
11th annual Country Grocer men's health day Saturday, 9: 30 a.m.-3: 30 p.m. at Tillicum Centre, 3170 Tillicum Rd. VIHA provides free PSA and other blood testing along with 17 health organizations to answer your questions. theprostatecentre.org/news-and-events
Oak Bay Bike Festival, Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Willows Beach Park. 10-11: 30 a.m., a six-kilometre community ride with Gillian Carleton, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., safety checks and displays; 11: 30a.m.-2 p.m. Bike Rodeo with Oak Bay Police. recreation.oakbaybc.org
Victoria Women's Show and Wellness Expo, Saturday and Sunday at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Place. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $5/$7 pass under 12 free. artshows.com
10th Annual Fort Rodd Hill Lantern Tour. After-dark guided tours of the gun batteries with re-enactors from 1897-1956. Tours, Saturday, every 15 minutes from 7-9: 15 p.m. Cost: $10. Advance sale only at 250-478-4389.
Sip and Savour Saltspring: A festival of local and regional food and wine, Saturday 9 a.m4 p.m. Saturday Market and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Wine-paring dinners Details at sipandsavoursaltspring.com
Doggy Idol, dog days of summer fair, Saturday at St. Luke's Church Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., 11a.m.-5: 30 p.m. a fundraiser for animal rescue with pet treats, pet photo contest, pet fashion show, events for kids and food. Cost: $4/10 yrs free. facebook. com/pages/Doggy-Idol/385674294798176
Outdoor Swap Meet and Book Sale, Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1040 Marwood Ave. Farm collectibles, antiques, crafts, car and truck parts and food concession. Admission free. Tel. 250-478-2387 or [email protected]
Sooke Slow Food Cycle Tour, Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Edward Milne Community School, 6218 West Coast Rd. Cost: $21/$42 family. See sookeslowfoodcycle.com
Fall Bridal Exhibition 2012, Vancouver Island's largest Bridal Trade Show at Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo, Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $13 door or at all Thrifty Foods locations. bridalexhibition.ca
Toy Run: Vancouver Island Mustang Association and Salvation Army Christmas Kids Toy Run, Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at UVic. Parking lot #10, a cruise with Santa to the Beaver Lake Picnic Shelter for lunch barbecue. Everyone welcome. Lunch by donation. Please bring an unwrapped toy. vima.mysite.com
Fundraising dinner for Jenny Blackham, Tuesday at Six Mile Pub, 6 p.m. Tickets: $20 advance only at jenny dinnertickets @gmail.com
Wild Mushrooms an introduction for adults at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary weekly to Nov. 21. Cost: $20/$25/class. Register at 250-479-0211. Wednesday: 7-9 p.m. Introduction to Fungi with Shannon Berch.
B.C. Bites and Beverages, Thursday, 7-9 p.m. at Royal B.C. Museum, 675 Belleville St. Bounty from the Harvest: a focus on preservation and pre-war practices, explore the history of the food and beverage industry in B.C. through guest speakers, tastings and food sampling. Cost: $35/$40. royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Seventh Annual Lafayette Health Awareness Forum: Weighing in on Fat at UVic, David Lam Auditorium, Rm. A144, Maclaurin Building, Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Free but reserve a seat at [email protected]
2012 Harvest of Music at the Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W., Qualicum Beach, Thursday through Sept. 30 with multiple concerts from noon-1 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. daily except Sept. 30, 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. Tickets from $10-$16. Details harvestofmusic.com
