The University of Victoria plays host once again to the annual Vancouver Island Regional Science Fair April 15 and 16, celebrating 50 years of the popular science extravaganza.
Junior scientists from Grades 4 through 12 will converge on the UVic campus to show off more than 150 projects of fascinating discoveries and scientific surprises. Public viewing in the Elliott Building lecture wing is available from 1 to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15, and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 16.
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April 13 B次元官网网址� Navigating the Coming Chaos, a lecture and workshop with author Carolyn Baker via Skype from Colorado, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Vic West Community Centre, 521 Craigflower Rd. Suggested donation $5 to $10. FMI: http://transitionvictoria.ning.com
April 14 & 15 B次元官网网址� Young Life Victoria Home Design & Renovation Tour. View 10 homes, on display from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Tickets $25. FMI: Call the Young Life office at 250-634-3223 or visit www.younglife.ca/victoriahometour
April 15 B次元官网网址� Victoria Autism 4K Walk and 8K Run, 9:30 a.m., incl. entertainment, kid zone, information booths, food and more. Check-in at 8:30 a.m. in parking lot four near UVicB次元官网网址檚 Centennial Stadium, and for 9:30 a.m. start. FMI: www.victoriaautismwalk.com
April 15 B次元官网网址� Victoria West Lawn Bowling Club Open House, 1 to 3 p.m. at 95 Bay St. FMI: admin@vicwestbowls.ca or call Harvey at 250-388-9268.
April 15 B次元官网网址� SingYourJoy, VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 new young adult choir, performs both new songs and old favourites, 7 p.m. at St. AidanB次元官网网址檚 United Church, 3703 St. AidanB次元官网网址檚 St. Tickets: $10 general; $25 families. FMI: singyourjoy@gmail.com or text 250-882-5668.
April 19 B次元官网网址� Saanich Newcomers Club for women meets, 11:30 a.m. at Royal Colwood Golf Club, 629 Goldstream Ave., Colwood. Chronicles of Crime bookshopB次元官网网址檚 Frances Thorsen will speak following the meeting. FMI: www.saanichnewcomers.com
April 20 B次元官网网址� Heartwarming: All About Women and Heart Disease, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Monterey Centre, 1442 Monterey Ave. in Oak Bay Village. All welcome. Free admission but space is limited; pre-register at 250 370-7300.
April 21 and 22 B次元官网网址� Swan Lake nature Sanctuary Native Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find 5,000 native plants B次元官网网址� 140 species B次元官网网址� plus Master Gardeners on hand to answer those tough gardening questions. Free admission. FMI: 250-479-0211; plant list: www.swanlake.bc.ca/plant-list.php
April 21 B次元官网网址� The Lake Hill Lawn Bowling Club, 3930 LaSalle St., off Reynolds Road, hosts its open house, 1:30 p.m. Learn about the game, take a tour and try bowling. FMI: Visit www.lakehilllawnbowlingclub.com or call Haji, 250-479-8072, or Nick, 250-477-7635.
April 22 B次元官网网址� Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club open house, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wear flat-soled shoes to protect the greens. 2190 Harlow, NE corner of Carnarvon Park. FMI: www.bowlsoakbay.ca, call 250-592-1823 or e-mail bowlsoakbay@gmail.com
April 22 B次元官网网址� Positive Living Centre of Victoria hosts a B次元官网网址淲orthshopB次元官网网址� with Pat Zogar on rediscovering your innocence and innate confidence, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 3281 Harriet Rd. Registration is $25 with bursaries available. FMI: Cathy, 250-652-5329 or positivelivingcentreofvictoria@gmail.co
April 26 B次元官网网址� Uncork Your Palate fundraiser for the Victoria Conservatory of Music, 6:30 p.m. at the Crystal Gardens, featuring wines by Naramata Bench Wineries and food from local restaurants. Tickets: $95 B次元官网网址� for details call 250-386-5311.
April 28 B次元官网网址� Gorge Waterway Clean-Up, from the Tillicum Bridge, around Portage Inlet (including the Colquitz Creek and Craigflower estuaries), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club 355 Gorge Road West. Those who want to participate with the paddling group in the voyageur canoes should wear clothes and footwear they donB次元官网网址檛 mind getting muddy. Gloves, garbage bags provided.
May 14 B次元官网网址� Victoria Fibromyalgia Networking (Support) Group meets, 1 p.m. at First Metropolitan United Church, Quadra & Balmoral (enter from the Balmoral courtyard). Minimum $2 donation to cover costs. FMI: 250-381-5202 or 250-381-1182.
May 29 B次元官网网址� The Saanich Emergency Program hosts a free individual and family emergency preparedness session for Saanich residents, 7 to 9 p.m. at Commonwealth Place. Learn to plan and prepare before disaster strikes. Register early at 250 475-7600 (Course #470012).
