EVENTS

by Marsha Conley

Future Events:

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN NEWS:

Upcoming Opportunities for Input:  In June there will be 3 more community engagement events.

June 6, 2024

Rural Character, Sense of Place & Housing and Affordability Engagement Event #2

Join your neighbors and help work through the challenges of housing and rural character in the District.  The event will be held at the District of North Saanich Municipal Hall (1620 Mills Road) from 4-7 p.m.  To assist us in planning, kindly RSVP via the “OCP Engagement Round 2 Event Survey” at the bottom of the page.

June 10, 2024

Marine and Waterways Engagement Event #2

Join us as we work through community priorities for managing the marine environment and terrestrial waterways in the District.  The event will run from 4-7 p.m. at the Saanich Peninsula Presbyterian Church (9296 East Saanich Road).  To assist us in planning, kindly RSVP via the “OCP Engagement Round 2 Event Survey” at the bottom of the page.

June 18, 2024

Sustainability, Climate and Ecology Engagement Event #2

Share your thoughts on environmental protection and climate, and how we consider North Saanich’s role as part of a wider bio-region.  The event will be held at the Holy Trinity Hall (1319 Mills Road) from 4-7 p.m.  To assist us in planning, kindly RSVP via the “OCP Engagement Round 2 Event Survey” at the bottom of the page.

For more information or to complete surveys on these topics, visit the District of North Saanich Planning website.

 

C.A.R.E. Fair – HELP FOR SENIORS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS

Did you know that nationally, Canadians over 65 are just 19% of the population.  However, on Vancouver Island, those over 65 are 26% of the population and in Sidney, those over 65 are 43% of the population.  

The C.A.R.E. FAIR event focuses on services for “aging in place” and brings recognized agencies and service providers together to provide informed and valid information.  There will be 11 presenters plus exhibits from 60 agencies and organizations which will benefit caregivers or anyone interested in what services are available for seniors in our area.  This FREE event is sponsored by the Canadian Association of University Women, Saanich Peninsula branch. Visit their website for more detailed information including the list of speakers, organizations, agencies and vendors. 

https://cfuwsaanichpeninsula.org/carefair/

The event is free.  Don’t miss it!  Thursday June 6, 2024 10 am – 5 pm.  Mary Winspear Center, Sidney.

 

Information on Previous Events you might have missed:

May 1, 2024 – DPECA Annual General Meeting – McTavish Academy of Arts, 7  pm.

  • Guest Speakers and Agenda for the Meeting – AGM_Agenda – May1-2024

  • You can pay your Annual Membership Dues of $25 per household at the door or before the meeting on the website.   MEMBERSHIP Information Page

  • We look forward to seeing you at the McTavish Academy of Art –
    1720. McTavish Road, in North Saanich at. 7:00 p.m.

April 20, 2024 – Dean Park Annual Garage Sale – 9 am – 2 pm

    • This event is NOT officially sponsored by DPECA.  However, residents who wish to hold personal garage sales at that time will do so.

    • Here is a map of the homes with Garage Sales on April 20, 2024.  To print out your own copy of the map (updated on April 17, use this link GarageSaleMap2024

Map of Dean Park with garage sales marked

Map of Dean Park with garage sales marked

  • We hope this will reduce traffic to streets where no one has a sale and increase activity for those who are marked on the map.

  •  If you would like your home to be added to the map,  use the Contact Us page to let us know that you want to be on the map.   If you haven’t paid your membership dues for this year yet, you can do that on the Membership link on the website.

  • RCMP has been alerted about the event.  They request that all those participating or attending should abide by the following:

  • Respectful Rules of the Road.

    • No parking in front of Fire Hydrants or Stop Signs.

    • Don’t block driveways.

    • Don’t park in the wrong direction or on the wrong side of the road.

    • Drive slower than normal.

    • Watch for children and pets crossing the road.

DPECA AGM 2023 – link to Minutes and Reports

DPECA AGM 2022 – Reports and Presentations at our Open Forum Event

 

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