Latest Events in Romania(August Updated)

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The VIP Ribfest experience you didn’t know you needed. No lines. No scrambling for shade. No missing the music. Just good food, cold drinks, your own table near the stage, and zero stress. Book your time slot now, enjoy Ribfest at your own pace, then stay and soak up the rest of the festival once you exit the VIP tent. Come solo or bring your crew — it’s the easiest, most enjoyable way to do Ribfest. And every ticket supports a great local cause. Information Source: Esquimalt Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation | eventbrite

The Celtic Community Network is back! Our highly popular fortnightly business networking breakfast in Mold is thriving, come be a part of it! The aim of our Business Breakfast club is to increase business awareness for its members and ultimately referring new business within the group. Our meeting will start at 7.30am for about an hour, and there will be further networking over breakfast, which will be served around 8:25am. Our Agenda Introduction to Celtic Community Network Members 1 Minute Business Showcase - informal Presentation TBC Melting Pot - Sharing Ideas Informal Networking with Full Cooked Breakfast If you have any dietary requirements please get in touch beforehand. Due to Covid restrictions we are only able to provide a full cooked breakfast. Our Structure Celtic Community Network has been set up as a not for profit group with the goal of sharing its running to its members. FAQs What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event? Their is lots of parking available on site What can I bring into the event? At present we are not permitting the use of business cards and or flyers, we recommend you use Social Media to add contacts. How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Speak to Emily at Celtic Law Ltd emily@celtic-law.co.uk What's the refund policy? Tickets can be refunded 7 days before the event, unless you or your household have covid symptoms. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No but you must book online.   Information Source: Celtic Community Network | eventbrite

Art Battle is live, competitive painting like you’ve never seen before. In three fast-paced rounds, artists battle the clock and each other to create their best work in just 20 minutes. As they paint, you’ll move around the easels, witnessing the creative process up close. Grab a beverage, cast your vote to help decide the winner, and bid in a silent auction to take your favourite piece home. Artists: This could be you! Apply here. Follow our Instagram to see artists announced. This month’s theme is Celebration. Meet the folks on stage: Host: Jag Moussa (he/him) - Multi-award-winning multimedia artist, creator of Royal C.U.N.T, stage performer, and gender-neutral salon boss. Everything Jag does is art. He’s witty, kind and cheeky, always challenging what’s normalized and encouraging everyone to show up as their most authentic selves. Jag is guaranteed to dazzle and inspire you. DJ: Koji Hattori (he/him) - DJ, automotive painter, skater and happy guy! Meet the coordinators: Christine Richardson (she/her) - Former General Manager of the Victoria Event Centre, Christine is bringing Art Battle back to a new space! She wears many hats, including managing the Good Night Out street team pilot, running the bar at KWENCH and Pride. Zoe Harvey (she/her) - Founder of Victoria Cocktail Week and the BC Spirits Trail, and a former Art Battle participant, Zoe is running social media, promotions, and capturing artist content at the event. Bar: There will be alcoholic and non-alcoholic canned drinks available for purchase. Card purchases only. Restrictions: All ages event (Minors must leave by 10PM) Accessibility: The venue has automatic doors, ramps, an elevator, and gender-neutral bathrooms. Conduct: We do not allow discrimination or harassment of any kind. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism or ageism will not be tolerated. Partners: Big thanks to KWENCH for providing venue space. If you’re looking for event space, an office, or coworking, check out this creative, inclusive, femme-owned and operated, B Corp-certified space. Thank you to Sarah Poulin for supporting the Art Battle relaunch! Sarah is a Realtor known for her honesty, integrity, and genuine care for the people she works with. She believes relationships matter more than transactions and is always happy to help, whether you're exploring the market or just starting out. This event takes place on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) speaking peoples, now known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. Territorial acknowledgments are only a small step in the broader work of dismantling colonial systems that continue to impact Indigenous communities. We invite guests to move beyond acknowledgment by engaging in self-education and redistributing resources. Some ways to support: https://ipsociety.ca/about/ways-to-give/ https://native-land.ca/ https://vnfc.ca/donate/ https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada Information Source: Art Battle International | eventbrite

Join us for this hands-on workshop where our experts will walk you through the basics of moss wreath making as you create your very own Fall wreath planted with violas. Choose your vibrant viola colour and learn how to 'plant' these pretty blooms in your wreath. The perfect addition to your door to welcome in the cool weather to come! *Selection of plants and materials may vary based on availability and may differ from the example in the photo. Additional materials may be purchased on day of workshop. *Please note Eventbrite advertises workshops inclusive of tax. Workshop registrations are FINAL SALE. Materials and supplies subject to change or substitutions. Additional materials can be purchased on day of workshop. Please allow for sufficient time to ensure on time arrival to the workshop. Information Source: GARDENWORKS Canada Colwood | eventbrite

IAN MAKSIN in VICTORIA BC: SUMMER TOUR 2025 September 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 924 Douglas St., Victoria, British Columbia Special online price tickets: 17$-45$ (+tax) Get immersed in the soulful and soothing vibrations of the cello with world-acclaimed cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin who sings in 40 languages. New songs and instrumental music in preparation of recording a new album! New languages: Hindi, Japanese, Romanian, Bosnian, a tribute to Leonard Cohen and more! In this amazing musical voyage across time and space, Maksin will take you across the Sahara deserts and Mongolian steppes, the mountains of the Balkans and the Caucasus, and the shores of the Pacific Ocean and Mediterranean Sea alike. He magically connects some of the most diverse elements of world music into a unique fusion, using his cello as the unifying force. Using loop pedal and other electronics, he augments the sound of his instrument into an entire cello orchestra creating a one-of-a-kind listening experience. Besides performing his original instrumental music, Ian Maksin currently has over 250 songs in 40 languages in his musical collection including French, Italian, Farsi, Bosnian, Turkish, Kurmanji, Arabic, Ukrainian, Yiddish, Ladino, Spanish, Catalan, Greek, Georgian, Armenian, Hindi, Nepali, and many others. BREAKING BOUNDARIES both musical and geographical, cellist, composer and multilingual vocalist IAN MAKSIN has created his own unique style by blending elements of different genres and traditional music from around the globe in a new way using his cello as the main unifying force. ONE-MAN ORCHESTRA:In addition to cello, he used an electronic device called the loop pedal, which allows him to create "loops" or layers by recording and replaying his own playing in real time. Information Source: Ian Maksin | eventbrite

Come for a guided tour at our demonstration learning gardens! Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the many ecological gardening techniques, the 9 different composting systems, and various other sustainable site features at the Compost Education Centre’s site. Topics covered include composting, soil stewardship, rain capture, attracting pollinators, permaculture guilds and food forests, aquapoinics, organic vegetable growing, native plants, greenhouse and container growing and much more! How to register for this event You must pre-register for this event. You can obtain a free ticket through Eventbrite. You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca VERY IMPORTANT: Please be in touch if you are no longer able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else. Accessibility The Compost Education Centre site has flat paths made of woodchips. The strawbale learning classroom is accessed via a wooden ramp and has a wide double door and a ramp leading up to it. Once inside everything is flat. There is a single-stall gender neutral washroom on site. The washroom is not wheelchair accessible. There is a steep ramp from the wood chip pathway onto the washroom boardwalk, and a 2-inch step up from the washroom boardwalk into the washroom. About the organization The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, the land of the Lekwungen people— specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website. Information Source: Compost Education Centre | eventbrite

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Join us for a wonderful event where farm-fresh ingredients and natural beauty come together. Our Farm to Table Three-Course Dinner is more than a meal—it’s a celebration of the local food, the hands that cultivate it, and the flavors that inspire us. Hosted right on the farm, we will dine al fresco at our wooden long table, nestled in a recovered Garry Oak meadow next to the berry patch. This is a beautiful location to enjoy a spectacular farm-to-table meal, using ingredients from local farms - fresh vegetables, herbs, and berries, locally raised meat and wild fish. Arrive at 5:00 pm for a farm tour. Dinner will start at 5:30 pm. Chef Heidi will curate a meal based on the ingredients that are at peak that week, ensuring a delicious experience for everyone. Included in the price of the meal are wine pairings with two of the courses. Meet the Chef, meet the Farmer, get a farm tour, and enjoy a sense of connection to your food and community while you enjoy your meal. Limited seating available to preserve the intimacy and quality of the experience. Reserve your tickets now and join us for a night of fresh flavors, fine wine, and lots of fun. Information Source: Chef Heidi Fink | eventbrite

Join us as Indigenous relations expert BOB JOSEPH launches his new book 21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self Government: A Conversation About Dismantling the Indian Act . Following the resounding successes of his previous books, 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act and Indigenous Relations: Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality , this latest book emphasizes the importance of discarding the Indian Act, as well as the seamlessness of the potential transition to self-government. Stemming from the hundreds of questions asked by readers of the original 21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act Joseph's new book sets out to open the conversation about dismantling the Indian Act and this launch is an opportunity for an open discussion about what that would look like. Given that 2026 will also mark 150 years since the Consolidated Indian Act of 1876, this discussion is more timely than ever. Bob Joseph is an initiated member of the Hamatsa Society and has inherited a chief’s seat in the Gayaxala (Thunderbird) clan, under the chief name K’axwsumala’galis. As Co-Founder and President of Indigenous Corporate Training Inc., he is a certified Master Trainer of Indigenous and Aboriginal relations, as well as a reputed author of several books and resources relating to working with Indigenous Peoples. Information Source: Munro's Books | eventbrite

Starting with the basics of plant reproduction we'll go on a journey of seed exploration! We'll look at how to plan your garden for seed saving, when's the right time to harvest your seeds, how to clean your seeds and where's the best place to start. Key topics will include basic plant taxonomy, harvesting techniques and guidance on drying, processing and storing seeds. Materials cost= $10/person (Materials cost is included in the ticket price) Instructor Bio Lisa Willot has over 15 years experience in small scale farming, with 6 years growing for a seed company. As a coordinator for FarmFolk CityFolk she focuses on seed growing and better ways to improve seed security on Vancouver Island. How to Register for this Event This workshop is happening in person only. Please dress appropriately for all types of weather, the workshop may be outside or in our heated strawbale building. Only current members in good standing are eligible to use the free ticket option as a part of their member benefits package. There are a limited number of Pay What You Can tickets available for folks who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), and people who are facing significant financial barriers to their involvement in our programming. The Compost Education Centre is continually in the process of examining the ways in which our program accessibility can be improved for all members of our community. This ticket gesture is by no means a fulsome examination of the systems of oppression that exist for people inside and outside of our community. We welcome your ideas and feedback. You must pre-register for this event. You can purchase a ticket through Eventbrite. You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca Customers can request a refund within 30 days of ticket purchase. After 30 days refunds and workshop exchanges are not permitted due to administrative staffing capacity. VERY IMPORTANT: Please be in touch if you are no longer able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else. Accessibility The Compost Education Centre site has flat paths made of woodchips. The strawbale learning classroom is accessed via a wooden ramp and has a wide double door and a ramp leading up to it. Once inside everything is flat. There is a single-stall gender neutral washroom on site. The washroom is not wheelchair accessible. There is a steep ramp from the wood chip pathway onto the washroom boardwalk, and a 2-inch step up from the washroom boardwalk into the washroom. About the organization The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, the land of the Lekwungen people— specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website. Information Source: Compost Education Centre | eventbrite

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Submersion Sunday Dive headfirst into the new school year with a night of electrifying live music! Black Pontiac is teaming up with the UVic Surf Club for the grand finale of their North American tour: An ultimate back-to-school blowout at Upstairs. Catch high-energy sets from Sunfish, King Bob , Silverware , and headliners Black Pontiac , all bringing the heat to Victoria’s favourite downtown stage. Prize for the best costume! Surf Club Members get 15% off! See you soon. Information Source: UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT | eventbrite

Serving Strength is your late-summer invitation to move, mingle, and strengthen both body and community. Set against the sunny, country club vibes of Uptown Courts. This isn’t your average workout: Talina (owner of Studio Seven Pilates) will lead you through a spicy 50-minute Pilates class designed to build the core strength, stability, and flexibility that will elevate your pickleball game and leave you feeling powerful and energized. After class, the courts open up for friendly, guided pickleball play and rotations, perfect whether you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or you’re a seasoned player looking for a fun, social way to sweat. As you mingle, enjoy delicious non-alcoholic margaritas from Fizz Bottle Shop and matcha strawberries and herbal teas crafted by Wairua Cafe to nourish and delight your senses. Light bites and charcuterie included. You’ll also find local vendors offering wellness products and healing extras to keep you balanced and glowing (announcing soon). Whether you come for the workout, the game, or the good vibes, Serving Strength is designed to leave you feeling connected, strong, and ready to take on whatever the season brings next. Dress your best in your summer country club chic and get ready to serve up some serious strength. On the court and in community. Your ticket includes: 50-minute Pilates class with Talina, designed to build strength and mobility for pickleball and everyday movement Access to friendly pickleball play and rotations led by a local instructor. Beginner-friendly and fun for all levels Non-alcoholic margaritas from Fizz Bottle Shop, plus matcha strawberries and fresh iced tea by Wairua Cafe Light bites and charcuterie Exclusive swag bag packed with curated local brand goodies (valued at $200+) Automatic entry into high-value wellness giveaways * Pilates mats, props and pickleball paddles provided What to bring: Comfortable workout attire (bonus points for your best country club chic) Court-appropriate sneakers Water bottle Information Source: Sweat & Social | eventbrite

This is a 3-part workshop series on Wednesdays Sept. 10, 17, and 24 from 10am-12pm. Beauty is all around us! Learn how to capture the lovely, inspiring patterns in our lives in delightful ways with magical watercolours. Throughout the weeks, enjoy experimenting and creating expressive watercolours in a variety of fun and playful ways guided by Therapeutic Arts Practitioner Helga Strauss. No experience necessary and all materials are provided! Please read our FAQs below for details on accessibility, parking, and other important information. About the instructor: Helga Strauss is an artist, educator, and therapeutic arts practitioner. In her personal art practice, she creates art every day, following her joy and curiosity. As a teacher for over 30 years, she encourages her students to do the same. Her mission is to help people spark joy, connection, and healing through creative, art-filled play. Find her at HelgaStrauss.com. Information Source: Carr House Community Society | eventbrite

Join us for a unique experience at Olympic View Golf Club! Get ready to improve your golf game with a fun Pilates session led by Instructor and multi-sport athlete Kristen Anderson. You'll work on your flexibility, strength, and balance - all essential for a killer swing on the course. What’s Included: 45-minute Pilates Mobility class (all levels welcome) 45-minute driving range session with Olympic View’s pro on hand Optional social hour at Table Nineteen with reserved seating ( F&B not included in ticket ) The class will be held in the practice area adjacent to the driving range. This first-of-its-kind Golf Pilates Mobility event at Olympic View blends mindful movement, golf mechanics, and social fun in a relaxed and beautiful setting. Information Source: Kristen Anderson | eventbrite

Janice will take us on a tour through the Loire Valley, the Garden of France, in this session. Information Source: Vessel Liquor | eventbrite

Immerse yourself in a soulful journey through introspective, atmospheric neoclassical music composed by Toby Johnston-Stewart. Featuring Jillian Forster Fair on piano, accompanied by Müge Büyükçelen (violin 1) Cory Balzer (violin 2), Mieka Michaux (viola) and Alasdair Money (cello). Set under the soaring gothic vault of Christ Church Cathedral , it's the perfect setting for an immersive musical journey. Join us for an unforgettable in-person experience filled with emotional depth and musical beauty . Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be transported by the introspective and atmospheric compositions of Toby Johnston-Stewart. This concert begins at 9.00 p.m. and last about one hour. Take a seat, or bring a pillow and blanket and stretch out on the floor and enjoy! Toby Johnston-Stewart , composer Born and raised in Switzerland, Toby moved to Canada in 1989 and took an early interest in classical music and composing. He soon narrowed his interests to introspective and atmospheric music that ebb and flow in the realms of neoclassical and classical minimalism. Toby has been fortunate to study for many years with Tim Janz, who is an instructor at Mt. Royal University Conservatory of Music. In addition, he frequently collaborates and records with local instrumentalists. Toby is an avid traveller, hiker, and skier and is always exploring new adventures in the mountains. He currently lives in Victoria, BC with his family. Jillian Forster , piano Jillian Forster Fair holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Victoria, where she studied with Bruce Vogt. She also holds an Associate of Music from the Western Board of Music. She studied music at the University of Alberta, earning top prizes at local and Provincial Music Festivals while she studied with Janet Scott-Hoyt. Ms. Forster Fair has performed the Scriabin Piano Concerto with orchestra under conductor Janos Sandor. She enjoys her role as a collaborative pianist, performing regularly with instrumentalists, vocalists, choirs, churches and schools in Victoria. She enjoyed her time at the Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival. Jillian began giving performances at age 5, singing and playing percussion as well as the piano. She has been performing and teaching piano and theory classes for over 30 years. Her diverse background in jazz, musical theatre, country, choral, classical and contemporary genres enrich her musical interpretation and instruction. Ms. Forster Fair works with composer Toby Johnston-Stewart to perform and record his music in the studio, as well as live, with the assistance of local musical colleagues in the Pacific Northwest. She enjoys singing soprano and accompanying the Vancouver Island Chamber Choir, under music director Brian Tate. She has sung with the Christ Church Cathedral choir, Victoria Choral Society, and the University of Victoria chorus. Müge Büyükçelen , violin 1 Müge Büyükçelen is a passionate violinist known for her multi-genre versatility. Highlights of her recent performances include the premier of Jared Miller’s violin concerto dedicated to Müge, the Beethoven violin concerto, a concert tour through Australia and New Zealand, performances of new works by Jennifer Butler, Paul Frehner, Michael Finnissy, as well as various concerts with the Emily Carr String Quartet. She recently finished performing “Beethoven Cycle” all 16 quartets with the Emily Carr String Quartet. Her latest recording ”Spanning Tree” has been nominated for “Best Classical Album in 2022” by Western Classical Music Awards. She is a current member of the Victoria Symphony, Emily Carr String Quartet and the Aventa Ensemble as well as an active violin teacher at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Müge has been a featured soloist with numerous orchestras around the world. She has premiered many works such as “Archimedes’ Codex’ a Canadian work dedicated to her by composer Michael Oesterle, Cameron Wilson “Canadian Four Seasons” to name a few. She has served a jury member for “The Eckhardt - -Gramatte National Competition”, ”Friends of Canadian Music Award”, “BC Arts Council” and has adjudicated at many music festivals. She holds a Masters degree in music performance from Bilkent University, in Ankara Turkey, an associate teaching diploma from the Victoria Conservatory of Music and was a teaching assistant student at the Toulouse National Conservatory, France. Cory Balzer , violin 2 Cory Balzer began playing the violin and piano at the age of five in his hometown of Calgary, Alberta. Since his early days studying violin with Dr. Lise Elson at the Mount Royal College, he has gone on to perform in recitals and concerts throughout Canada, US, Australia, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean. He has performed in venues as diverse as Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera House to Sidney BC. Following completion of a Bachelor of Music Performance degree at McGill University, Cory played for two seasons in Les Jeunes Virtuoses de Montreal. As a member of the Cartier String Quartet, he was a winner in the Debut Young Concert Artists Series and performed on CBC and Radio Canada on several occasions. Cory continued his studies with Kenneth Goldsmith at Rice University in Houston, Texas where he earned a Master of Music degree. In 1997 Cory moved to Victoria to join the Victoria Symphony. He spent the 2000 and 2001 seasons playing with the Trius quartet at the Shaw Theatre Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake ON. The quartet performed bi-weekly concerts in addition to being heard in various plays and musicals for Shaw Festival. The quartet also embarked on a Rocky Mountain Tour bringing music to many smaller towns in Alberta and BC. Cory has also played at the Charlottetown Festival and has participated in festivals at the Banff Centre, Stanford University, Snowbird (Utah) and Meadowmount School of Music. Cory has been a member of the Galiano Ensemble since 2001 and a founding member of the Emily Carr String Quartet since 2006. Mieka Michaux , viola Originally from Victoria, B.C., Mieka Michaux is a versatile orchestral and chamber musician performing in many ensembles on both modern and baroque viola and violin. Mieka holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Victoria, B.C. and a Master of Music from Rice University in Houston, Texas. She has also attended the Music Academy of the West, the Banff Centre for the Arts, Orford Centre for the Arts and the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute. Her principal teachers include Yasuko Eastman, Joanna Hood, Karen Ritscher, and Karen Tuttle. She is a core member of the Victoria Symphony and also regularly performs with one of Canada’s finest new music groups, the Aventa Ensemble, the newly formed ensemble, Victoria Baroque Players and the Emily Carr String Quartet. She has also performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra of Canada, Vancouver Island Symphony, Galiano Ensemble and Pacific Baroque Orchestra. Alasdair Money , cello Alasdair Money grew up in Victoria and studied with James Hunter for many years at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. He graduated in 1991 from the Associate in Musical Arts Diploma program and went on to complete a Bachelor of Music degree at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. While there, he studied with Lawrence Lesser and Michael Haber. After graduating from NEC in 1995, Alasdair went to England to study in London with Raphael Wallfisch at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he received a post-graduate diploma in cello performance. Alasdair has attended such festivals as Banff and Orford in Canada and the Dartington, Evian and Verbier music festivals in England and in Europe. While back in Canada, Alasdair works with the Victoria and Vancouver Island symphonies, the Emily Carr String Quartet, the Odyssey String Quartet, the Galiano and Aventa ensembles and has played with the Vancouver Symphony orchestra. He also completed a Master of Music degree in cello performance at the University of Victoria where he studied with Pamela Highbaugh-Aloni and Paula Kiffner. Information Source: Christ Church Cathedral | eventbrite

Calling all education professionals! This large-scale, dynamic event is for all things education. Featuring new innovative resources for the classroom to local organizations offering curriculum rich fieldtrips and lessons. You are not going to want to miss this event. Mini workshops, door prizes and inspirtation. Come with your colleagues and collaborate, making learning fun for all ages. Admission by donation. https://sites.google.com/view/educationexpo/home Information Source: Education Expo VI | eventbrite

Pruning fruit trees in the summer? That's right! It can be done...and we'll show you how in this introduction to the wonders of summer pruning for fruit trees & vines. While most pruning happens in the winter, for backyard fruit trees, summer pruning provides some important advantages to consider. Damage repair, size control, disease management, enhancing fruit quality and tree aesthetics are all good reasons to get up into your trees on a sunny day and snip away. Instructor Bio Gordon grew up in the city of Glasgow, often called the 'dear green place'. Inspired by his father at an early age to pursue horticulture, he was fortunate enough to be able to follow in his footsteps in and completed the 2 year Diploma program at Threave School of Gardening in southwest Scotland. It was at Threave that his love and deep appreciation for all things plant related was fully realised. Working under the head gardener and plantsman Magnus Ramsay, it was soon to become apparent that pruning trees and shrubs was going to be play a large part of this obsession. Further training was sought on the 3 year Diploma program at Pershore College of Horticulture in England. Since emigrating to Canada in 1994, Gordon had developed and established his own arboriculture business specialising in fruit tree pruning and tree care. He works part-time at a local retail garden centre; this somewhat helps to satisfy his plant obsession! Along with being an an instructor at the Pacific Horticulture College, he is also an avid beekeeper. How to Register for this Event This workshop is happening in person only. Please dress appropriately for all types of weather, the workshop may be outside or in our heated strawbale building. Only current members in good standing are eligible to use the free ticket option as a part of their member benefits package. There are a limited number of Pay What You Can tickets available for folks who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), and people who are facing significant financial barriers to their involvement in our programming. The Compost Education Centre is continually in the process of examining the ways in which our program accessibility can be improved for all members of our community. This ticket gesture is by no means a fulsome examination of the systems of oppression that exist for people inside and outside of our community. We welcome your ideas and feedback. You must pre-register for this event. You can purchase a ticket through Eventbrite. You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca Customers can request a refund within 30 days of ticket purchase. After 30 days refunds and workshop exchanges are not permitted due to administrative staffing capacity. VERY IMPORTANT: Please be in touch if you are no longer able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else. Accessibility The Compost Education Centre site has flat paths made of woodchips. The strawbale learning classroom is accessed via a wooden ramp and has a wide double door and a ramp leading up to it. Once inside everything is flat. There is a single-stall gender neutral washroom on site. The washroom is not wheelchair accessible. There is a steep ramp from the wood chip pathway onto the washroom boardwalk, and a 2-inch step up from the washroom boardwalk into the washroom. About the organization The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, the land of the Lekwungen people— specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website. Information Source: Compost Education Centre | eventbrite

In this workshop we'll focus on all the best practices when it comes to growing and harvesting garlic as well as garlic history, general info and learning about the different garlic groups. From bed prep and ammending your garlic, to seed selection, through to tending growing garlic and how to harvest, cure and store it. There will also be some garlic variety identification - so please bring your garlic bulbs with you if your not quite sure what variety you've got to plant! Instructor Bio: My name is Derek Powell and I am the owner/operator of Westcoast Garlic. Through WCG I am able to grow out and preserve close to 200 strains of garlic. I have been a certified organic grower since 2010 and am honoured to provide quality seed garlic to this community. How to Register for this Event This workshop is happening in person only. Please dress appropriately for all types of weather, the workshop may be outside or in our heated strawbale building. Only current members in good standing are eligible to use the free ticket option as a part of their member benefits package. There are a limited number of Pay What You Can tickets available for folks who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), and people who are facing significant financial barriers to their involvement in our programming. The Compost Education Centre is continually in the process of examining the ways in which our program accessibility can be improved for all members of our community. This ticket gesture is by no means a fulsome examination of the systems of oppression that exist for people inside and outside of our community. We welcome your ideas and feedback. You must pre-register for this event. You can purchase a ticket through Eventbrite. You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca Customers can request a refund within 30 days of ticket purchase. After 30 days refunds and workshop exchanges are not permitted due to administrative staffing capacity. VERY IMPORTANT: Please be in touch if you are no longer able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else. Accessibility The Compost Education Centre site has flat paths made of woodchips. The strawbale learning classroom is accessed via a wooden ramp and has a wide double door and a ramp leading up to it. Once inside everything is flat. There is a single-stall gender neutral washroom on site. The washroom is not wheelchair accessible. There is a steep ramp from the wood chip pathway onto the washroom boardwalk, and a 2-inch step up from the washroom boardwalk into the washroom. About the organization The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, the land of the Lekwungen people— specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website. Information Source: Compost Education Centre | eventbrite

Newfoundland has a storied history of stunning songwriters, poets, and players. Over the course of the last decade The Once have writ and knit themselves into that story. This modern indie folk trio from Newfoundland, The Once, have collected a trio of Canadian Folk Music Awards, numerous ECMA awards, and was named Artist of the Year by the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council. They have earned not one, but two JUNO nominations for Roots Album of the Year and continue to take their music around the world. The trio features Geraldine Hollett on lead vocals and vocalist-instrumentalists Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale playing a variety of instruments. The Once are perform a mix of original and traditional songs and are noted for their beautiful three-part harmonies, which are sometimes performed acapella. The Once's name comes from an old Newfoundland expression which means "as soon as possible", "right away", "directly" or "in a short while". On their brand new album Time Enough , The Once offer some of the most vulnerable and honest material of their career. The up-tempo album opener, “I Can’t Live Without You,” reflects on women battling with self-image issues and offers wisened words to be the positive change in their own lives. The gritty guitar driven “Before The Fall” succumbs to the notion that we must accept our past and use those memories to grow. Riff rocker “Any Other Way” reflects the fact that true love accepts us at our worst but insists we do the work to be our best selves to keep it together. On this, their fourth studio album, the band stays true to the root strength of their harmony driven sound, while extending the borders into fresh yet familiar territory. They craft a sonically understated, but emotionally fulsome sound that accomplishes what they’ve always done so well: stun listeners with what Amelia Curran calls “perfect vocal harmonies, thick enough to stand on.” Information Source: Beacon Ridge Productions | eventbrite

Everything you need to know about starting up and maintaining a worm bin compost system, also known as vermicomposting. Perfect for small space composting and apartment living, or in addition to other composting systems you already have started at your home. Vermicompost is every gardener's dream as a finished soil amendment, and serves as a fast, easy food waste diversion tool. Free attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD. How to register for this event You must pre-register for this event. You can obtain a free ticket through Eventbrite. You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca VERY IMPORTANT: Please be in touch if you are no longer able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else. Accessibility The Compost Education Centre site has flat paths made of woodchips. The strawbale learning classroom is accessed via a wooden ramp and has a wide double door and a ramp leading up to it. Once inside everything is flat. There is a single-stall gender neutral washroom on site. The washroom is not wheelchair accessible. There is a steep ramp from the wood chip pathway onto the washroom boardwalk, and a 2-inch step up from the washroom boardwalk into the washroom. About the organization The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, the land of the Lekwungen people— specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website. Information Source: Compost Education Centre | eventbrite

WELCOME TO CONNECT2025 Connect is CCSA’s Annual General Meeting and conference and we are celebrating our 32nd event at the Fairmount Empress and Victoria Conference Centre in beautiful Victoria, BC. CONNECT2025 will provide delegates - including CCSA members, content developers, video program service providers, equipment suppliers and industry stakeholders - the opportunity to meet, connect, learn, share knowledge and strengthen their role as local providers in Canada’s TV, Internet, and Telecom industry. CONNECT is sponsored primarily by video program providers, networks, technology vendors and partners who support our members and CCSA. BIENVENUE À CONNECT2025 Connect est l'assemblée générale annuelle et la conférence de la CCSA, et nous célébrons notre 32e événement au Fairmount Empress et Victoria Conference Centre dans la magnifique ville de Victoria, en Colombie-Britannique. CONNECT2025 offrira aux délégués - dont des membres de la CCSA, des développeurs de contenu, des fournisseurs de services de programmes vidéo, des fournisseurs d'équipement et des parties prenantes de l'industrie - l'occasion de se rencontrer, de se connecter, d'apprendre, de partager des connaissances et de renforcer leur rôle en tant que fournisseurs locaux dans l'industrie de la télévision, de l'Internet et des télécommunications au Canada. CONNECT est parrainé principalement par des fournisseurs de programmes vidéo, des réseaux, des fournisseurs de technologie et des partenaires qui soutiennent nos membres et la CCSA. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 LA DATE LIMITE D'INSCRIPTION EST FIXÉE AU VENDREDI 5 SEPTEMBRE For more information please visit / Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter : www.ccsaconnect.ca Information Source: Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA) | eventbrite

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Fleet Forward is a free, full-day event designed for anyone exploring how medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (MHD ZEVs) can work for their operations. The day's agenda is informed by engagement with local governments and fleet operators from the public and private sector, so you will receive unbiased, fulsome information about MHD ZEV technology. With vehicles on display, time to connect with and learn from peers, and opportunities to hear from experts and early adopters, you'll be able to evaluate which technology can work in your context, how to plan and prepare for charging/refuelling, and which rebates are available. Agenda 8:30am Arrive and registrations 9:00am Welcome and introduction from Danielle Wiess: Director of Transportation Initiatives – CEA 9:20am Presentations from vehicle manufacturers 9:50am Break and opportunity to tour zero-emission vehicles 10:20am Learning from early adopters, presentations from organizations already using zero-emission vehicles 11:45am Lunch 12:30am Taking action: Electric fleet planning 1:00pm Open space discussions 2:15 Tour of zero-emission vehicles This event is 1 of 4 regional Fleet Forward events hosted by Community Energy Association through the fall of 2025. Other locations are: Burnaby (Sept 25), Prince George (Oct 15), and Kamloops (Oct 29). To view these events, click here . We have financial support available to ensure regional participants can travel to the event. Please email tquantrell@communityenergy.ca for more information. Partner and Funders About CEA CEA grew from a committee established by the Government of BC and the Union of BC Municipalities in the 1990s, was incorporated as a non-profit in 2003, and registered as a charity the following year. CEA functions as a nonprofit consultant with members and a Board of Directors; more than half of CEA’s member-organizations are local governments and Indigenous communities. Today, CEA’s members and staff live in communities large and small and share in the benefits of being a community of practitioners. We bring our collective expertise, experiences, commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, and passion to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions while maximizing co-benefits, so that communities are healthy and resilient. This requires building local and regional capacity, leveraging funds, and fostering collaboration among all levels of government, Indigenous communities, energy providers, educational institutions, and other organizations to plan and implement local solutions. Information Source: Community Energy Association | eventbrite

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Canadian Folk Music Icon Connie Kaldor —singer-songwriter, entertainer, TV personality, and women’s music pioneer—is celebrating 45 years in show business this year with a new album, her 18th recording, titled Keep Going ! She began her career in folk music as part of the Canadian wave alongside artists like Stan Rogers and Valdy. Armed with her enormous stage presence, her unforgettable melodies, and her emotional depth as a songwriter, Connie became a headline act on the festival circuit. Her extensive touring has earned her a loyal fan-base that extends far beyond the traditional boundaries of folk and the Boston Globe has described her as, “a masterful performer, wildly funny one moment, deeply personal the next.” A three-time Juno Award winner, Connie is a member of the Order of Canada, a Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal recipient, holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Regina, and is the first songwriter to receive a Western Literature Association Award of Merit. Doors open at 6:45 pm Information Source: Beacon Ridge Productions | eventbrite