FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Central Saanich Lawn Bowls Club: Meet new people, play cards, bowl indoor at Centennial Park, 1800 Hovey Rd., Saanichton. Become a Social Member (Jan-Apr 30) $35 fee plus drop-in fees. Questions? Email: csaanichlawnbowls@hotmail.com
Chinese New Year’s Celebration: Feb 1, 12pm - Feb 15, 3pm. Victoria’s Chinatown, 500 Fisgard St.. A whirlwind of colors, aromas and tastes, Chinatown is your gateway into the history of the Chinese-Canadians and a showcase of their culture.
Gordon Head Garden Club meet Wed., Feb. 1, 7-9pm, Gordon Head Lawn Bowling club, 4105 Lambrick Way. Our speaker is Paul Spriggs, speaking about Cracks & Crevice Gardening. Visitors welcome at no charge. Masks are at your discretion. We recommend full vaccination.
Sooke Job & Volunteer Fair: Sat., Feb. 11, 10am-2pm at Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Road. Network with local employers. Paid & volunteer opportunities. Register ahead on Eventbrite for a chance to win a tablet! bit.ly/sook-job-fair
Say “I LOVE YOU” With a Song! For $60 a Barbershop Quartet from South Island Harmony will serenade your loved one with 2 songs, & a carnation & card from you. We will deliver on February 14 to a location of your choosing, anywhere from Sooke to Sidney! Book online at www.southislandharmony.com or call 250.595.2996.
Blah Blah Blah! Comedy: Beat the winter blahs on Sat., Feb. 25, 8pm with comedienne Kirsten Van Ritzen as she presents funny folks from her Level 1 Comedy class. $15+ at Eventbrite.ca 19+. www.broadtheatrics.com Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Rec 1975 Bee St.
The Circle: A friendly support group for women with breast cancer seeking & sharing affordable, natural, holistic alternative therapies & practical & emotional support. Weekly gatherings, afternoons or evenings. No fees. Contact Toni at 250 415-2752, email tonigraeme@hotmail.com
Victoria Stroke Recovery need volunteers to help at Friday meetings at Knox Presbyterian Church, 2964 Richmond Rd. General help & a secretary required. Info: Zoe 250-857-4340.
Al-Anon/Alateen: We offer support for friends/family of alcoholics. Weekly meetings on Zoom or near you. Call or email for a schedule: 250-383-2040 or alanonvictoria@gmail.com
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meet at 3460 Shelbourne St., Thurs., 9:15am & again at 6:15pm. Call 250-361-7673 for more info.
Peninsula Newcomers Club welcoming women to the Peninsula since 1987. Membership inquiries: peninsulanewcomers@gmail.com or visit www.peninsulanewcomers.com
Gamblers Anonymous Meetings held Friday’s at 7pm at Emery Hall, 537 Glencairn Lane Colwood.
Find Your Voice & Learn to Speak with Confidence: Whether you have a presentation to make or just find overall communication a challenge, Toastmasters is the answer! Contact: info@d21toastmasters.org