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Check out the events happening in and around the Cowichan Bay area (including past events that have ended within the last seven days):
Spirit of Cowichan 150
| Location: |
Cowichan Bay Village |
| Date(s): |
Saturday, May 3rd
, 2008 |
| Join in the South Cowichan Valley Celebration of this special event and see the the Spirit Pole, 150 wooden boats, First Nations canoes, historical exhibits, a dramatic sail pass, musical and theatrical entertainment, Captain Jack Sparrow, kids' activities and lots more. To volunteer please email info@cowichanbay.com and put "volunteer" in the subject line. |
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| For more information, phone Cathy Basskin at (250) 746-9940
(or send an email to info@cowichanbay.com) |
Connecting Cowichan
| Location: |
start: Farmhouse Poultry, 1516 Koksilah Rd. |
| Date(s): |
Sunday, May 4th
, 2008 |
| Connecting Cowichan: 2
Walk the walk, Cowichan Bay.
Connecting Cowichan is a series of walks in the Cowichan Valley. Everyone is invited to come along, share stories, and learn more about what is happening in the region. The walks are an informal opportunity to consider land management and development in the valley and to discuss how we can work together to build a strong, healthy, and sustainable local economy.
Our first walk, through Glenora, was a great success with a lot of shared informatio |
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| For more information, phone Zane Parker at 250.893.2565
(or send an email to connectingcowichan@gmail.com) |
Relay for Life 2008
| Location: |
Cowichan Sportsplex, 5847 Chesterfield Avenue, Duncan, BC |
| Date(s): |
Friday, June 13th
to Saturday, June 14th, 2008 |
| The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It is an opportunity to get together with family and friends and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and fight back against this disease.
Walk with us in this inspirational event that takes place over 12 hours in many communities, as we come together to raise funds and make cancer history. Your participation makes a difference.
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| For more information, phone Marie Bisson at 250-748-2908
(or send an email to marebisson@hotmail.com) |
Visions Art Studio Tour 2008
| Location: |
Cowichan Valley |
| Date(s): |
Friday, July 4th
to Sunday, July 13th, 2008 |
| Website: | www.visionsarttour.ca |
| Twenty-four artist studios will open their doors and invite you in for ten days of extraordinary showings this summer.
This self-guided, free tour will cover all parts of the Cowichan Valley, taking you to visit painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, jewellery makers, fabric designers, weavers, and others. |
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| For more information, phone Sandra Greenaway at 250 709-9927
(or send an email to visionstour@gmail.com) |
Cowichan Bay Artwalk
| Location: |
along the waterfront in beautiful Cowichan Bay |
| Date(s): |
Saturday, July 12th
to Sunday, July 13th, 2008 |
| 3rd Annual Cowichan Bay Artwalk, the most scenic fine art show in BC, takes place along the docks, decks and walkways of funky Cowichan Bay.
Join summer strollers as talented Vancouver Island artists work, explain and sell their creations.
Artists registering before May 31 pay $50; $75 afterwards. This is the show that really appreciates you. Rave reviews year after year. |
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| For more information, phone Reg Gregerson/Cathy Basskin at 250-710-5994
(or send an email to cbasskin@hotmail.com) |
Tribal Journeys 2008 - Paddle to Quw'utsun
| Location: |
Cowichan Bay, B.C. |
| Date(s): |
Monday, July 28th
, 2008 |
| The largest-ever Tribal Journeys Canoe Voyage is set to mark the beginning of the 2008 Games.
As many as 80 traditional ocean-going canoes will make a two–week journey to Cowichan, travelling from as far north as the Alaskan border (Tlingket) and the Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida) and as far south as Washington State.
Their journey ends as they pull into Cowichan Bay. There they will be received into Cowichan territory with a traditional Coast Salish Welcome, a ceremony symbolic of ancient times.
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| For more information, phone Dawnda Nahanee at (250) 746-2008
(or send an email to dawnda.nahanee@cowichan2008.com) |
Cowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games
| Location: |
Cowichan Valley, B.C. |
| Date(s): |
Sunday, August 3rd
to Sunday, August 10th, 2008 |
| In August 2008, Indigenous people from across North America will travel to the Cowichan Valley, on Vancouver Island, to participate in the Cowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games, an international celebration of youth, sport and culture. Additionally, more than 3,000 Aboriginal cultural performers will have the opportunity to showcase the vibrant cultural diversity of North America at the Cultural Village. 3000 volunteers will be required for this international celebration. |
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| For more information, phone Brennan Gohn at (250) 746-2008
(or send an email to games@cowichan2008.com) |
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