FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Mondays noon.
Good Used Clothing, Jewelry & Book Sale: Hosted by St. Patrick’s Catholic Women’s league on Fri., Nov. 15 & Sat., Nov. 16, 9:30-2pm, at St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, 2060 Haultain St. Parking & wheelchair accessible.
Sacred Heart Church Community Garage Sale: Saturday, Nov. 16, 9am-1pm, at 4040 Nelthorpe Street. New & used treasures, baking, coffee, tea, and BBQ Food.
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary: Collectibles, Christmas crafts, bakery, art, jewelry, raffle! Held Sat., Nov. 16, 9am- 2pm, Mary Windspear Centre, Sidney.
Christmas Craft Fair: Held at Church of the Advent, 510 Mt. View Ave., Colwood, Nov. 16, 10am-3pm. Large array of crafters & lunch is available. Bake table & much more. Info: 250-474-3031.
Annual Christmas Fair: Presented by Anglican Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, 1379 Esquimalt Rd., on Saturday November 16, 10am-2pm. Local vendors, handmade crafts, silent auction & more.
St. Mary’s Oak Bay Jazz Evensong welcomes The Miranda Sage Quartet on November 17, 4pm. By donation. 1701 Elgin Rd. Info: 250-598-2212.
RCL#91 Langford LA Christmas Craft Fair & Tea: Nov 17, 10am-3pm at 761 Station Ave., Langford. 36 tables of crafts, silent auction, meat draws & more. Free admission & wheelchair accessible
Anything Goes Market! New, old & interesting items. Held at the Victoria Legion, 411 Gorge Rd., East. Admission by donation. Held Nov. 17. 10am-3pm. Something for everyone.
All About Menopause: Luther Court Community Health Ctr is hosting an informative talk with Dr. Emma Herrington for all to come & learn about Menopause. Held Nov 21, 5:30pm, 1525 Cedar Hill X Rd. Info, email: community@luthercourt.org
Studio 30 Art Club Art Show & Sale: Held Nov. 22 - 28, 10am-4pm at the Sidney ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park. 27 artists featuring original artwork, art cards & art journals. Opening reception with artists in attendance & art demos, Nov. 23, 1-3pm.
Kettle Volunteers Needed! From Nov. 23 - Dec. 24. If you can help in the Esquimalt, Victoria or Gorge area, email:
mariana.gerenska@salvationarmy.ca
Checo & the Sweet Soul Choir: Welcome the season on November 29, 7:30pm at North Douglas Church, 675 Jolly Place. $25, children under 10, free. Visit: SweetSoulChoir.ca
The 43rd Annual Dickens Fair: Held on Sat., Dec. 7, 10am-4pm at the James Bay Community Centre, 140 Oswego St. Admission is $3 cash or $3.50 for credit/debit. Free for children under 12 when with an adult.
Operation Christmas Child Seeks Volunteers to pack a gift-filled shoebox with quality toys, school supplies & hygiene items for children around the world, ages 2-14. Details at www.samaritanspurse.occ/pack-a-shoebox
Broadview United Thrift Store is Accepting Donations: Open Wed’s, 10-6pm & Sat’s, 10am-4pm. We are collecting gently used clothing & household items through the week. 3703 St Aidans St., enter from Palo Alto Street.
Habitat Victoria’s Gingerbread Showcase Fundraiser: Volunteer ambassadors wanted to help greet guests, encourage voting & spread holiday cheer. Visit: www.habitatvictoria.com/gingerbread
Speaking of Death: Conversations about end of life well before death. Held the first Wednesday of every month, 6-7pm at Caffe Fantastico, Quadra Village.
Victoria Brass Band Seeking Players: Seniors playing at seniors facilities. Practices Mondays, 1:30-3pm. Information:
victoriabrassband@gmail.com
The Luther Court Community Health Centre offers free health programs open to everyone. Please visit: linktr.ee/luthercourtchc for more info about upcoming programs.
Memory Café Victoria: 12-week social & arts program for people living with memory loss & their care partners. Socializing, learning & engaging in the arts. Sept. 19 - Dec. 5. Register: memorycafevictoria.org/register