Come and meet some of the Creatively United for the Planet non-profit society team and learn about organizations doing incredible work in our communities. Pick up free information, resources and meet people in the know about exciting opportunities that advance personal and interplanetary health. All ages are welcome to this free public event this Sunday, May 12th, from noon to 4 pm, at Royal Bay Secondary School, 3500 Ryder Hesjedal Way, in Colwood. |
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Here are some of the many other events that can also be found on Creatively United's free Event Calendar, your source for finding a wide variety of both online and in-person events of interest to the Creatively United community. Be sure to also visit the Community Blog where new submissions are always welcome, and the Pair Up Directory, featuring more than 270 non-profit organizations. |
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CelloFest: Paul Marleyn and Friends in Recital Friday, May 17th, Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Ave |
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The Victoria Conservatory of Music celebrates its 60th anniversary with Focus on Strings – a series of concerts, featuring internationally renowned artists including, the New Orford String Quartet (May 16); CelloFest with Paul Marleyn and Friends in recital (May 17-19); and the Victoria Conservatory Strings Faculty Artists in Concert (June 15) at the Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. Sponsored by the Gail O’Riordan Climate and Arts Legacy Fund. Tickets and Info |
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The Victoria Choral Society presents The Houses Stand Not Far Apart, by John Estacio and Golden Harvest by Larysa Kuzmenko, at 2:30 pm, Sunday, May 19, in UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium. This beautiful choral program, under Music Director Brian Wismath, features soprano Betty Waynne Allison and baritone Nathan McDonald, with accompaniment by members of the Victoria Symphony. Tickets are available in person at the UVic Ticket Centre or online here. |
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Film Screening: TOXIC 6-9 pm, Wednesday, May 22nd, Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street |
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The illicit-toxic drug crisis - a crisis that has touched every corner of British Columbia, is the topic of this free community event that looks at the realities of the overdose crisis. A discussion on the solutions will follow the film screening. Reserve your ticket here |
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9 am-Noon, Thursday, May 23rd, Online Zoom Webinar Re.Climate Research Associates Dr. Melissa Aronczyk and Dr. Patrick McCurdy, and Re.Climate Academic Director Dr. Chris Russill tackle fossil fuel greenwashing and its impact on Canada’s climate conversation. They will share findings from their newly published paper, Greenwashing, Net Zero, and the Oil Sands in Canada: The Case of Pathways Alliance. The webinar will focus on the net-zero and climate action claims made by Pathways Alliance, which comprises six oil sand producers that collectively represent 95% of oil sands production. Register here for free |
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Selkirk Waterfront Festival 11 am-6 pm, Saturday, May 25th, Selkirk Green, 350 Waterfront Crescent |
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The Selkirk Waterfront Festival, hosted on the Selkirk Green off of Jutland and Waterfront Crescent, features live music, a family fun zone, vendors and a variety of food trucks. |
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Coming into its 29th year, the James Bay Market has grown and changed by leaps and bounds since its creation back in 1995. Saturday mornings now see a gathering of 50 plus tents bustling with excited vendors with their colourful displays of fresh local fruits, vegetables and farm produce along with baked goods, locally brewed beverages, prepared foods and preserves. Crafters offer a large selection of art, woodworking, clothing, body care products, jewelry and more! |
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With the understanding that sustainability is inseparable from broader social structures, our goal to foster community sustainability is informed by an ongoing commitment to build just and equitable access to the marketplace. EFM vendors must abide by make, bake, or grow BC Association of Farmers Markets (BCAFM) policies. Our food-focused market supports backyard growers, local farmers/producers, and those who engage in environmentally sound farming practices. EFM is committed to providing a community gathering point for relationship-building within our local food system. We believe that local food is rooted in the people and stories that connect us. |
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Creatively United for the Planet is a registered non-profit society. Since 2012, we have been leading, convening and amplifying ways to share how collectively we can reduce our ecological footprint and implement long-term sustainability solutions. Our mandate is to foster conversations, connections and create collaborative opportunities that bring individuals and organizations together in support of achieving common sustainability goals and accelerating climate action. Creatively United is a member of the Westcoast Climate Action Network and works collaboratively with numerous community organizations and in partnership with the Gail O'Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund, supported by The Victoria Foundation. The Gail O'Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund is dedicated to changing human consciousness towards global environmental change by combining science with the creativity of the performing arts. |
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Healthy, happy communities begin from the ground up. Help us inspire generations to protect and preserve the natural world and confront climate change, so families, communities and nature can prosper together. |
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