It’s the first weekend of summer and what better way to spend it then by checking out these great events happening right here in your own backyard.
Ladysmith Hill Dash and The Running of the Balls
Teams of four will challenge their quads, calves and minds as they will run, walk or crawl up High Street on Saturday for the Ladysmith Hill Dash. The unique event involves team members running between First and Third Avenue and rolling a ball down the hill to their teammate. The first team of four to finish wins the race. All participants get a T-shirt and ball in the Running of the Balls.
That vibrant event sees rainbow coloured balls dropped down High Street with a chance at winning $500, $300 or $100 depending on final placing in the Victory Shute. The event will immediately follow the High Dash and start at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for anyone not participating in the Hill Dash.
Online registration is closed but limited space may be available on race day at a cost of $80 per team.
The Chemainus Summer Fest, sponsored by the Chemainus Rotary Club, takes place on Saturday. A pancake breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. with the parade starting at 11 a.m. There will also be children’s activities between 11:45 a.m.- 2 p.m. Come out to Waterwheel Square at 11 a.m. for a hamburger/hot dog BBQ. The parade starts at Victoria and Will and follows Willow to Oak, Oak to Esplanade and Esplanade to Kin Park.
The Little Little Theatre is hosting two encore performances of Old Love, which is set to receive four awards from Theatre BC at Mainstage in Vernon between June 30-July 8. The shows scheduled for Friday and Saturdy are a chance for audiences to see the performance and help out as the not-for-profit theatre fundraises to send the actors and production crew to week long festival to perform. Tickets can be purchased for $25 for non members and $20 for members at the theatre’s website.
Sesquicentennial Quilt unveiling in Saltair
Following several months of weekly work parties at the local community centre, the Saltair Quilters are ready to unveil their masterpiece. The quilt features many of the well known sites around Saltair and the surrounding area including Big Rock, Stocking Creek Falls, Station House and Porter’s Dairy. The unveiling takes place on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Saltair Community Centre, 3659 Seaview Crescent. Read more about the project here.
A BBQ fundraiser is being held at Transfer Beach on Sunday in support of the 2017 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock and local rider Lindy Skutnik. Sponsored by Island BMW, there will be prizes, celebrity chefs and motorcycle parking. Food is by donation and the event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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