EVENTS ON THE PENINSULA
Tomato Day at HCP Saturday, May 19 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Organically grown tomato starts along with other veggies, edible flowers, and herbs will be available. Free admission to the Gardens during the sale. Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd. Phone: 250-479-6162, hcp.ca
The Beach Rocks: A guided walk for all ages Saturday, May 19 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich) The tide is out! Join a CRD parks naturalist and get a glimpse of the creatures that live beneath the rocks. Be prepared to get your feet wet – bring sandals or beach shoes. Meet at the grassy area adjacent to the picnic shelter off Homathko Road. Details: 250478-3344.
Beginner Birding Basics: a guided walk for 8+ years Saturday, Jun. 2, 9-11 a.m.
Island View Beach Regional Park (Central Saanich). Ever wanted to bird watch? This is a great time of the year for birding, as courtship and territory disputes fill the air with song. Join a CRD parks naturalist and learn what to look for, and how to use binoculars and field guides. Bring binoculars if you have them. A spotting scope will be provided. Meet at the grassy area adjacent to the picnic shelter off Homathko Road. Details: 250-478-3344.
Brentwood Bay Festival Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2
Pioneer Park. The festival kicks off with a songwriters’ panel concert on Friday night at the Brentwood Bay Village Emporium followed by a full day events and fun on Saturday, with a parade, pancake breakfast, entertainment on stage, and a vendor market.
Stay tuned for Brentwood Bay’s Music in the Park
Annual summer outdoor concert series at featuring seven concerts, plus a few extra shows at the Brentwood Bay Village Emporium. brentwoodbayinfo@gmail.com
Heritage Acres Annual Summer Fair Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 9 a.m to 3 p.m.
Lots of family fun activities and displays at Heritage Acres. There will be a barbecue and the pantry will be open. Trains will be running throughout the day. Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Dr. in Saanichton. heritageacresbc.ca/events
Victoria Precision Aerobatics RC Modellers’ Annual Father’s Day Contest Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Located at the Airfield at Michell Airpark on Lochside Drive, 2451 Island View Rd. (off Pat Bay Hwy, between Martindale Rd. and Island View Rd. in Central Saanich.) Two days of pattern fun at this annual father’s day contest. Lunch available. $30 entry fee. Contact Wayne Powell: 250-652-3992. f3acanada.org/event/victoria-precision-aerobatics-contest