by Annilee Armstrong –
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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
Making a Difference
The Tseycum Community Wellness Centre building project is well underway. The new centre will include licensed childcare spaces, a half-size gymnasium, children’s playground and community kitchen. While federal funding has been secured for the childcare space and a portion of the gymnasium, due to unforeseen cost increases Tseycum is reaching out to the public to help complete the children’s playground, equipment for the community kitchen and construction cost overruns. A Go Fund Me page has more information on how to help. https://gofund.me/92cb633b
Live, Love, Lacrosse!
Funding for a multi-sport facility at Centennial Park has been secured thanks for a federal infrastructure grant. The 17,000-square-foot facility will be covered and meant for a number of sport recreation programs as well as home to the Peninsula Warriors Lacrosse Association. Construction is expected to begin in
spring of 2023.
Learning & Growing
Beacon Community Services, in partnership with SD63, has opened a licensed centre that will offer fun, nature-inspired play-based learning and nurturing care for 84 infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The Centre is not currently taking registration, but interested families should follow https://tinyurl.com/yckmba6v for more information.
GETTING AROUND TOWN
Have Your Say
The Town of Sidney has launched its Active Transportation Network Plan process! The public has the opportunity to share experiences and perspective on active transportation through the online survey, available until June 13: https://tinyurl.com/5fpymmnr. The purpose is to ensure safe and accessible transportation options are available for all community members regardless of age and ability, to improve safety and reduce GHG emissions within our community. This work will guide the development of the Town’s active transportation network over the next 10 to 20 years. Find out more about the project at https://tinyurl.com/w7rmrcw5.
Accessibility Matters
A new group started on the Saanich Peninsula hopes to connect people with accessibility issues. The group is open to people who have accessibility challenges, their caregivers, family members, friends, support organizations, or anyone who is interested in increasing their own awareness and understanding about Accessibility. The group can be found on Facebook: Accessibility Matters – Saanich Peninsula.
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
The Gift of Caring
Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation has made a generous donation to Shoreline Medical in the amount of $500,000. Also worthy of note is that every single bed in the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care has been upgraded and replaced thanks to generous donations! www.sphf.ca.
Con-GRAD-ulations!
Parkland Grads will be at the Sidney Waterfront on June 28 starting at 11 a.m., Claremont grads on June 29 and Stelly’s grads on June 30. Congratulations to the Classes of 2022!
Dry Grad events are in full planning modes, including some ongoing fundraisers that would love more support. For details visit www.sd63.bc.ca/Parkland; www.sd63.bc.ca/Stellys; and www.sd63.bc.ca/Claremont.
Show Your Pride
On Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Will + Wheel (9774 Third Street) will be celebrating Pride Month. The salon will be selling raffle tickets for various prizes and funds raised donated to the Victoria Pride Society. Many businesses in town have generously donated to the raffle baskets. Tickets will be available throughout June at the salon, as well at Dutch Green Design and Fresh Skincare & Paramedical Tattoo. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. On the 18, along with selling raffle tickets, Will + Wheel will have some handmade items and treats for sale as well as face painting. This will be a family-friendly event that promotes inclusion and support.
The Sidney BIA will be handing out Pride flags along Beacon. Moden and Dutch Green Design will also be participating. Businesses are encouraged to decorate windows for the month of June, and participate in whatever way they would like. The BIA is offering a PRIDE flag decal for the windows of any business that wish to show support.
COMMUNITY FOCUSED
Take a Walk Through Time
Sidney Museum has new temporary hours: Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as of press time. Call 250-655-6355 for up-to-date information before your visit. The current exhibition, running until July 4, is “The Suitcase Project,” a travelling exhibition from the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre.
Rooted in Nature
A warm welcome to Susannah and the now-named Plentiful Plate Farm (formerly Marsh Farm, located at 7337 Wallace Drive). It is time to pass along the business to a younger grower. Evelyn Marsh says “We wish her well and hope all of our customers welcome her. A big thank you to everyone for your support over the years.”
