– by Lara Gladych –
OPENINGS
Bookkeeping
SecurityHouse Accounting Services is celebrating the grand opening of their second location, now in Sidney, December 1st. At SecurityHouse, they take pride in offering small- and medium-sized businesses a range of services such as bookkeeping, accounting and tax preparation. “Give us your books – take back your life.” You’ll find their new office at #3 – 2490 Bevan Avenue. Call them at 250-590-5162, and learn more about the business at www.securityhouseaccounting.com.
RELOCATIONS
Wellness
If you didn’t already know, Sidney Chiropractic and Massage Therapy has moved to the corner of Fifth Street and Beacon Avenue, in the Sidney Centre shopping complex. Formerly across the street from Thrifty’s, Drs. Harry Repsch and Brian Lim, and RMT Mikaela Schubkegel, look forward to seeing you at their new location. In addition to their chiropractic and massage therapy care, services also include soft tissue injury care and prevention, as well as custom foot orthotics. Open Monday through Saturday, you can book an appointment at 250-656-4611, or book online at http://tinyurl.com/pbh249l.
HONOURS
Local Recognition
The Crystal Awards for Business Excellence were handed out October 22nd, at Butchart Garden’s Blue Poppy Restaurant. Sponsored by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, this was the ninth annual awards ceremony. There were winners selected in 12 categories, and local businesses, big and small, were recognized with awards ranging from Green Business of the Year to Entrepreneurial Spirit and everything in between. For a full list of award winners, visit www.peninsulachamber.ca. Congratulations to you all!
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Shopping Fun
This December, Sidney businesses are participating in the Sidney Passport to Christmas, which encourages shopping locally this Holiday season. Visit any participating businesses between December 4th and 23rd, and have your Passport stamped – no purchase necessary, but certainly welcome! Once you’ve collected 12 different stamps, drop off your completed Passport at either the Mary Winspear Centre or Sidney Pier Hotel. This enters you in a draw for the chance to win one of three luxury packages! You can find the passport on the back page of the Wish Book, which you can pick up throughout Sidney. For more information visit www.distinctlysidney.ca/events/passport-to-christmas/, or follow Distinctly Sidney on Facebook and watch for updates.
Water Fun
The 3rd Annual Christmas Light Kayak Parade will take place on December 12th in Brentwood Bay. Join Pacifica Paddle Sports for the lighted kayaking event, and add a different activity to your Christmas celebration calendar. The event is in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and registration is by donation. For more information or to register, visit www.pacificapaddle.com,
or call 250-665-7411.
Merchant Fun
Come out to Sidney on December 4th, between 5 and 8 p.m., for the Sidney Merchants Open House! Kick off your Christmas shopping with an evening out on the town. There will be special activities, festive treats, beautiful shop windows, free horse-drawn carriage rides, and Christmas singers, too. To find out more, you can email info@distinctlysidney.ca, or call 250-893-0093.
