Oaklands garage sale, Braefoot barbecue

Two Victoria-area community associations are hosting events that enable neighbours to socialize and visitors to experience their hospitality.

Go for the deals and stay for the party at the Oaklands Community Association’s annual Neighbourhood Garage Sale and the inaugural Oaklands Street Party on Sunday.

The neighbourhood has had an annual garage sale for years, and this year is no different, with more than 50 households with items for sale. But this year, the event has been expanded into a family-friendly day of live music, free workshops and food trucks.

Garage sales begin around the neighbourhood at 9 a.m. and the street party kicks off at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. at 1441 Haultain St. (at Belmont Avenue).

Businesses along Haultain Street are joining the festival, including Koffi, Poppet Creative, The Local General Store and Thrive Studio.

The Capital Regional District Water Cart will be on hand to refill water bottles so people can stay hydrated.

People are encouraged to walk, ride their bikes or take public transit to the event, as parking will be limited on Haultain Street. The Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition will provide bike parking at its booth.

For information, go to oaklandscommunitycentre.com.

Meanwhile, the Braefoot Community Association is hosting a Family Fun Night Barbeque on Tuesday, with a by-donation evening of fun, food, games, activities, mascots and local vendors.

The association, a member of the community for 30 years, runs basketball and summer camps and has had a bursary fund for community-minded youth since 1989. It also supports Saanich lacrosse and Lakehill soccer.

Family Fun Night runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the park, Braefoot Road at McKenzie Avenue. Details at braefoot.ca.