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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Join Mayor and Council\, alongside members of the community including past Mayors and Council members\, for a ceremony on Beach Drive (at intersection of Beach Dr. and Windsor Ave.) to commemorate women in leadership. This event\, from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.\, is open to the public.
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/women-in-leadership-commemoration/
LOCATION:Beach Drive at Windsor Ave
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250312T130000
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SUMMARY:Free Talks: The Importance of Decluttering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free talk about The Importance of Decluttering! \nDid you know that decluttering will maximize your safety and reduce your risk of falling and having an accident at home? Having fewer possessions to store and care for allows you to allocate your time and energy to activities that contribute to your physical and emotional health. \nGuest Speaker: John Procopio\, Changing Places Downsizing \nLearn how to declutter your home and keep\, toss\, or donate excess items. Sign up in advance at Monterey Recreation Centre Reception. \nWednesday\, March 12 | 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. | Dogwood Room
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/free-talks-the-importance-of-decluttering/
LOCATION:Monterey Recreation Centre\, 1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with The Slieves & Q Brooke Bachand
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of all things Irish as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Featuring The Slieves along with multi-award winning artist Q.Brooke Bachand it will be an evening of high energy foot stomping music you won’t want to miss! \nThe Slieves are a West Coast Celtic band hailing from Victoria and Duncan B.C.\, the traditional territories of the Lekwungen\, WSÁNEĆ and Quw’utsun peoples. Brought together by their love of traditional Irish Music\, this group has brought Celtic folk and Celtic-inspired original music to the coast of B.C. for well over a decade. The trio draws inspiration from such groups as Dervish\, The Bothy Band\, The Pogues\, The Chieftains\, Great Big Sea\, The Irish Rovers\, and others. The talented members include the magical Tasia MacKay (Irish flute and whistles\, 5 string banjo\, vocals)\, the accomplished Jeremy Walsh (guitar\, vocals) and the foot-stomping Andrew Morris MacKay (bodhran\, spoons\, vocals). \nQ. Brooke Bachand (they/them)\, winner of two Irish Music Awards\, is a consummate performer who is clearly at ease on stage. Known for their powerful fiddle\, captivating vocals and their contagious energy\, their love of Folk and Celtic music is always at the forefront as they thrill audiences with energetic and spirited performances that showcase their fiddle & vocal talents as well as their love of story-sharing. \nOnce a teen fiddle star \, Q has blossomed & grown into their (non-binary) gender identity and life’s purpose & are singing rebel ballads and folk songs (a capella & self-accompanied)\, interspersed with rip-roaring fiddle tunes to help heal the soul. Their sets will equally inspire as they will bring you to tears or have you clapping along (& stomping your feet) ! \nThe Upstairs Lounge is a licensed all ages restaurant and bar\, doors open at 6 pm for dinner service\, the concert starts at 7:30 pm. \nTickets are also available at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, in person or by phone (250) 595-7946\, as well as through or Beacon Ridge Productions.
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/st-patricks-day-celebration-with-the-slieves-q-brooke-bachand/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Spring Break Schedule in Effect (2025)
DESCRIPTION:Looking for activities over Spring Break\, March 15-30\, 2025? Join us at Oak Bay Recreation! \n 
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/spring-break-schedule-in-effect-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T103000
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SUMMARY:Free Talks: Time With Your Doctor: Asking the Right Questions
DESCRIPTION:Wondering how to make the most of your time at doctor’s appointments? Join Amica Jubilee House Director of Wellness\, Charm Domingo\, and Assistant Director of Wellness\, Gamze Ayvaz\, for an engaging talk covering key questions you should ask to ensure that you can be the best advocate for your well-being. \nEnjoy healthy refreshments during the presentation plus enter to win an exciting door prize from Amica. \nSign up in advance at Monterey Recreation Centre Reception. \nWednesday\, March 19 | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Dogwood Room
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/free-talks-time-with-your-doctor-asking-the-right-questions/
LOCATION:Monterey Recreation Centre\, 1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Friends of Monterey Centre Society Annual General Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:All AGM attendees must have both an active Monterey Social Activity Membership and be a Friends of Monterey Society Member. Please check your Monterey Membership expiry date and renew if necessary prior to March 24! Note: The Friends of Monterey Centre Society Membership is Free.
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/friends-of-monterey-centre-society-annual-general-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Monterey Recreation Centre\, 1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Free Talks: Learn to Fall
DESCRIPTION:Join physiotherapist and educator Naomi Casiro to learn why fall training can not only reduce your risk of injury but can reduce your risk of falling in the first place. Naomi runs two physiotherapy clinics which have a specialized focus on Parkinson’s disease and falls in older adults. She teaches in the faculty of medicine at UBC as well as running a course for health care professionals across Canada. Learn about the research on fall training and leave with new tools and tips to get you started. There will also be a Q&A period included in the talk. \nGuest Speaker: Naomi Casiro\, NeuroFit BC\, Physiotherapist \nSign up in advance at Monterey Recreation Centre Reception.
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/free-talks-learn-to-fall/
LOCATION:Monterey Recreation Centre\, 1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:A Century Celebration of the Victoria Cougars Hockey
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Hockey Legacy Society is hosting “A Century Celebration” in honour of the Victoria Cougars’ historic Stanley Cup victory. This three-day event will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Cougars’ legendary championship win. \nIn partnership with the District of Oak Bay\, the majority of the festivities will be held at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre. \nAttention Oak Bay Recreation Centre Patrons: Please be aware that there will be no parking at Oak Bay Recreation Centre from March 28-31. \nEvent Information \n\nHistorical Information about the Victoria Cougars\nIn 1925\, the Western Canada Hockey League’s Victoria Cougars faced the National Hockey League’s Montreal Canadiens in a four-game series. \nVictoria won its first game at Patrick Arena\, which used to exist on the corner of Cadboro Bay Road and Epworth Street in Oak Bay. Montreal tied the series at Vancouver’s Denman Arena but the Cougars prevailed in games three and four at home in Oak Bay. \nA Historic Win\nThe BC Hall of Fame website notes that the 1924-25 Victoria Cougars were the second B.C. team to capture hockey’s most coveted championship chalice\, a decade after the Vancouver Millionaires won the first. The Cougars were also the last non-NHL team to win it. No other team from B.C. has won it since. \nTo get to the finals\, Victoria won its first-round series against Saskatoon\, and its second against Calgary. \nMembers of the Victoria Cougars 1925 team engraved on the iconic trophy include owner/coach Lester Patrick and players Jocko Anderson\, Frank Frederickson\, Frank Foyston\, Wally Elmer\, Harold Gizzy Hart\, Harry Meeking\, Jack Walker\, Clem Loughlin\, Gord Fraser\, Haldor Halderson and Harry Hap Holmes. \nThe Canadiens featured hockey legends such as Howie Morenz\, Georges Vezina and others. \nRead all about it\nAuthor Helen Edwards\, Presenting Sponsor of Century Celebration\, has written the quintessential history of hockey in Victoria – and it features the story of the Victoria Cougars and their Stanley Cup win. Learn more about it\, and where to get your copy\, here. \n \nThe Victoria Cougars’ Impact on Hockey \nThe legacy of the Victoria Cougars lives on in the game we love today! The Patrick brothers\, Victoria’s legendary hockey innovators\, introduced over 22 rules that still shape the NHL. Their game-changing contributions include: \n\nThe blue line & forward pass\nThe playoff system—now a global sports standard\nJersey numbers to help fans identify players\nAssists officially counted on goals\nGoalies allowed to fall to the ice to make saves\nThe penalty shot and new puck-kicking rules\n\nHockey wouldn’t be the same without their vision. \nImage: The Patrick Family – Ice Hockey Royalty – circa 1934 \n(Left to Right: Frank Patrick\, Lynn Patrick\, Joe Patrick and Lester Patrick) \n  \n \nExplore Victoria’s Rich Hockey Heritage! \nDid you know that in 1925\, the Victoria Cougars became the last non-NHL team to hoist the iconic championship trophy? They clinched victory against the Montreal Canadiens right here in Victoria\, with pivotal games played at the historic Patrick Arena in Oak Bay\, once located at Cadboro Bay Road and Epworth Street. \nThe 1924-1925 Victoria Cougars. Photo: BC Sports Hall of Fame \n  \n \nThe Detroit Falcons – A New Name and a Fresh Start \nAfter relocating to Detroit\, the Victoria Cougars were renamed the Detroit Falcons. Out of nearly 2\,000 suggestions\, “Falcons” emerged victorious\, beating out suggestions including Wolverines\, Dynamics and Ambassadors\, as well as Racketeers\, Hughes’ Hustlers\, Trojans\, Wanderers and Magnetos. \nA new city\, a new name\, and a fresh start for the team! \nThe Detroit Cougars\, who became the Falcons\, line up in Larry Aurie’s first NHL season\, 1927-28. Aurie\, Carson Cooper\, George Hay\, coach and manager Jack Adams\, Stan Brown\, Gord Fraser\,  Reg Noble\, Hap Holmes\, Percy Traub\, and Clem Loughlin.
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/a-century-celebration-of-the-victoria-cougars-hockey/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Recreation Centre\, 1975 Bee Street\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk with Friends of Uplands Park - March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Uplands Park for their March 2025 Bird Walk!\n\nThis month’s Friends of Uplands Park bird walk with Geoffrey and David Newell is on Sunday\, March 30th with a 9:00 a.m. start in the main parking lot at Cattle Point. They usually find 50+ species during this 2-3 hour bird walk.
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/bird-walk-with-friends-of-uplands-park-march-2025/
LOCATION:Uplands Parks – Cattle Point Parking Lot\, 1 Scenic Drive\, Victoria
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SUMMARY:Monterey Open Mic - March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Come by Monterey and enjoy the sounds of local musical talents at our Open Mic. \nMusicians are asked to arrive early and check-in with the session leader at 1:00pm. \nSunday\, March 30th 11:30 pm | Lobby \nSpecial thanks to Friends of Monterey for providing refreshments for this event.
URL:https://www.oakbay.ca/event/monterey-open-mic-march-2025/
LOCATION:Monterey Recreation Centre\, 1442 Monterey Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada
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