September 6 to 27: Teen Acrylic Painting Practice / September Session. After learning art styles, techniques and strategies, students will draw on those technical skills to discover their individual artistic style and to create their own unique imagery. Thursdays, 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. 13 to 18 years. 4/$149 (supplies included). McTavish Academy of Art. Register:
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Maybe I was born restless, but I have always loved to travel, taking every opportunity to visit a new city, country or continent. The holidays I took as a child certainly gave me a taste for adventure, though my brother took the same trips and doesn’t care to travel. A lifetime of reading has allowed
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Are you getting into the spirit of giving this summer? Seaside did! For the fifth year, Seaside Magazine hosted its Taking It To The Street charity event on June 9 at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre (see page 10 for story). The focus of the day’s event was to raise funds for Help Fill A Dream
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by Jo Barnes – It feels good to give, but even better when you know your gift will keep giving forever. The Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation (SPCF) provides the opportunity to donate money that will not only benefit the community immediately but will continue to do so in perpetuity. “When I joined the organization I
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by Jo Barnes – Welcome to the business world, where it’s all about the bottom line. At least that’s the stereotype that comes to mind when some people think about corporations. But the reality can be very different, as Seaside Magazine’s local fundraising event called Taking It to the Street on June 9 beautifully showcased
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by Paula Kully – I recently had an exciting opportunity to take a ride with our local Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR). Along with Seaside Magazine photographer Cassidy, and RCMSAR crew members Kevin, Brian, Pat and Gordon, we headed out for a real behind-the-scenes experience on an authentic marine rescue craft. As we
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by Deborah Rogers – Perhaps, like me, you thought it was necessary to dress all in white to play lawn bowls? Maybe (also like me) you’ve never really thought about lawn bowling at all? Well, you might be missing out. Established in 1998, Sidney has a Lawn Bowling Club all its own. Central Saanich has
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Seaside talks with Karen Morgan, Executive Director, Saanich Peninsula Hospital, about what’s In Fashion … In your closet? Sympli skirts, Jacob Ribkoff jackets and anything Eileen Fisher. Though comfortable, these brands get me compliments every wearing. In your makeup bag? Pixi lip and cheek colour and Clinique chubby eye shadow pencil. In your bathroom
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by Shannon Hall, AnamCara Spa + Beauty Bar – Summer! This is definitely NOT the season to slack off on your skincare routines! The sun’s rays are more harmful during this time and we are at a higher risk of sun damage when we are spending more time outdoors and exposing more skin. Here is
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by Rupert Downing, Vancouver Island Community Investment Cooperative – Impact investing is a fast-growing vehicle for getting a financial return while also creating positive benefits for people, the planet and communities. By 2015 the sector grew to $9.2 billion in Canada. After working in Community Economic Development in many places for 40 years, I wanted
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