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AROUND TOWN: Community news, calendar listings as of June 1

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Thursdays B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ Free anxiety support group, sponsored by the Capital Mental Health Association, with Dr. Tom Lipinski, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bridge Centre, 125 Skinner St. FMI: CMHA, 250-389-1211.

June 1 & 2 B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ The Arbutus Singer present an entertaining, family-friendly concert at 7:30 p.m. at First Metropolitan United Church, with a reception following the concert each night. Tickets are $15/adults; $25/family; $10/seniors & students, available at the door or from 250-727-9146. All proceeds go to the ChoirKids program.

June 2 B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ Oak Bay United Church Garage Sale, corner Granite & Mitchell, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Furniture, household goods, linens, books, art, jewellery, toys and ChildrenB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Boutique. FMI-250-598-5021 Ext. 0.

June 3 B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ Walk-!T Challenge, a free, 5K walk open to all, 8:30 a.m. at 1008 Douglas St. or Broadmead Village, 777 Royal Oak Dr. FMI: www.weightwatchers.ca/walkit

June 3 B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ UVic KidsB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™ Safety Day, with free, fun activities, 1 to 4 p.m. in parking lot 2. Bike Safety Rodeo for children five to 12-years-old with bicycles and helmets. Refreshments available. FMI: 250-721-8981.

June 3 B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ First Open Heart Society of B.C.B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s 39th annual Walk for Hearts and silent auction at SidneyB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Scout Hall. Prizes, food and more. Registration at 11 a.m. Proceeds to Royal Jubilee Hospital. FMI: 250-595-2123 or www.fohs.bc.ca

June 4 B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, Accessing Services, 9 a.m. to noon. Pre-register at 250-370-5641 or e-mail WellnessCentreRegistration@viha.ca

June 8 B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ Fantastic Friday featuring Messy Church, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. LukeB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. at Cedar Hill Road. Free, family activities B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ games, art, theatre fun and group projects. Come as you are; dinner provided. FMI: 250-477-6741 or www.stlukesvictoria.ca

June 9 B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“  St. AndrewB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Regional High School Alumni Association BBQ welcomes all former students, graduates, parents, former teachers and support staff at the school from 5 to 8 p.m. Entertainment, Bungee Run inflatable, induction of the 2012 graduating class. Tickets $15/adults, $10/age 13 and younger. Reserve at 250 479-1414 by June 5.

June 9 B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“ Victoria Grandmothers for Africa Stride Walk 2012, Centennial Square. Registration at 10 a.m. ($10, walk scarf provided) for 11 a.m. start. Funds raised support African grandmothers through the Stephen Lewis Foundation.  FMI: wenmanj@shaw.ca  To donate online: http://bit.ly/StrideVictoria

June 10 B´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·“  Jubilate! A fundraising concert for the Rainbow Kitchen and Camp Columbia at St. MaryB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s Oak Bay, 1701 Elgin St., 2:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Performers include the Linden Singers, the City of Gardens Chorus, Tolmie Region Mass Choir and others. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. FMI: 250-477-6741 or www.stlukesvictoria.ca





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