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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Please email your events to
Doreen: shawnigan@showpen.com
Club news - Garage sales - Sports Events - Meeting Dates - etc.. |
May 24
4th Annual Shawnigan Lake Walk: Fundraiser for the Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society. Starts at SLCommunity Centre at 8:30 a.m. Tel. 743-7621 www.theshawniganlakewalk.com
May 25
Subaru Shawnigan Lake International Half Iron. Canada's first outdoor long distance triathlon of the year provides a "Beautiful B.C." experience at Shawnigan Lake. The run on the Trans Canada trail is breathtaking, and no pavement pounding your legs! A true west coast experience and one of the most picturesque triathlons in the world. For more events see www.LifeSport.ca Contact Email: john@LifeSport.ca
May 31
Giant Garage Sale- Saturday, Sylvan United Church (next to Frances Kelsey School). 9am – 1pm. Bake Sale, books, clothing, valuable treasurers, tools, children’s items, plants and concession. Also a Hobby Show! Space available to rent and have your own sale or bring your hobby to show off. High traffic area with good advertising. For more information call 743-4659 or 743-2137
June 27-28
BC Bike Race: Shawnigan Lake School is the site for the pre-race staging, banquet and start line for this internationally acclaimed, sold-out event. Coverage is broadcast around the world! Tel. 1-778-846-5746 www.bcbikerace.com
July 26
Mind Over Mountain Race: Kayaking, mountain biking and trail running comprise the competitions for this triathlon. Orienteering/navigation and other outdoor skills are also included. No exact location in the Cowichan Valley has yet been announced for this, but last year's event was held in and around Shawnigan. Tel.1-866-912-3331 www.mindovermountain.com
August 16-17
Rona MS Grape Escape: Always a sold-out event, this is a pleasure and fundraising affair rather than a competition. Based at Brantwood College, the riders come through Shawnigan on the Sunday morning. Tel. 388-6496 www.cowichanvalleygrapeescape.com
ONGOING EVENTS
Dog Obedience Classes Experienced trainer secure training compound outdoor classes * Shawnigan Lake, puppy & beginners programs, competition classes. K9 Focus Training Services 250 743-9929 catherinedunstan@shaw.ca
Lake Bay Hill (Shawnigan Lake Mill Bay Cobble Hill) Auxiliary Members work at Cowichan District Hospital, Cairnsmore Place Extended Care, and raise funds for health related projects. We meet the 2nd Tues. of each month except July and Aug. at 1:00 in the Mill Bay Community Hall. Contact Maureen at 743-7961. New members welcome
Moondance Dynamic Arts School is offering a full schedule of classes and workshops in African Drumming and Dance, Modern Dance, Hip Hop (for Adults!), Song Circles and more. Check www.MoonDanceArts.ca for all the details.
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