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The Burnside Gorge Community Association (BGCA) is hosting
The Gorge Waterway Cleanup
Saturday September 18th, 2010
9:00am - 12:00pm

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The Burnside Gorge Community Association (BGCA) will be hosting the 10th annual Gorge Waterway Cleanup on Saturday September 18th 9am-12pm, and is currently seeking volunteers.

Participating in The Gorge Waterway Cleanup is a great way to make a difference to our local environment. Each year, more than two tones of debris is retrieved from the Gorge shoreline and waters. The result is an improved habitat for local wildlife and a more beautiful area for people to enjoy.

Event headquarters will be set-up at two locations: Waterfront Crescent near the Galloping Goose Trail (follow the signs) & Gorge Park. Volunteers will clean sections of the Gorge Waterway from the Bay St. Bridge to the Tillicum St. Bridge.

Volunteers from schools, local businesses, and non-profit organizations will be involved in this year’s Gorge Waterway Cleanup, as well as residents from across Greater Victoria. Scuba divers and boaters will join land-based volunteers, so that debris can be retrieved along the shoreline and from within the ocean.

Are you interested in joining us? For more information or to register, please contact the Burnside Gorge Community Centre at 250-388-5251.

Saturday May 29th, 2010
10:00am - 3:00pm

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The Selkirk Waterfront Festival is an annual event hosted by the Burnside Gorge Community Association. This year’s festival includes:

• 2 entertainment stages,
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• an international food café,
• a family fun zone,
• and a vendor’s market.

Thousands of families and people of all ages come together along the Selkirk Waterfront each year to participate in this free community festival.

Vending booths are available in 10’x 10’ ft and 10’ x 20’ ft dimensions. Ten vending spaces are reserved for non-profit organizations, and fifty spaces are available for businesses. Tables and chairs are available for an additional fee.

To apply as a vendor for this event, please download and complete the Vendor Application Form and return it to the Burnside Gorge Community Centre by fax, email or mail. You can make your payment by cheque, credit card or cash.

The Selkirk Waterfront festival will be held in Selkirk Green Park and along Waterfront Crescent and Jackladder Rd. Waterfront Crescent and Jackladder Rd. will be closed to vehicle traffic, to provide ample space for the variety of activities taking place. The vendor’s market will be strategically located along Waterfront Crescent for excellent exposure to festival-goers.

If you require more information about the Selkirk Waterfront Festival, please contact us:

Gillian Rowan
Team Leader - Recreation Services
Burnside Gorge Community Centre
250.388.5251
rec-bgca@shaw.ca

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2010 Event Cancelled

The Burnside Gorge Community Association
is partnering with Level Ground Trading for the

Active Families Fund - Fundraising Campaign

Dec 1 - 18, 2009

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Being active and involved in the community is an important aspect of a healthy family. The Active Families Fund sponsors families with limited access to recreation due to financial constraints.

You can Help:

Your purchase of Fair Trade coffee, dried fruit, and natural cane sugar will make the Active Families Fund Grow!

These products make an excellent Christmas gift

Price List:

Fair Trade Christmas coffee $7.50/227g
Dried Mangoes $4.50/100g
Natural Cane Sugar $5.00/500g
Fair Trade medium and dark roast varieties $9.50/300g

Download Order Form (pdf)

To make a Purchase:

Call the Burnside Gorge Community Centre 250.388.5251
or visit us at 471 Cecelia Rd View Map

The Burnside Gorge Community Association (BGCA) is hosting an Olympic Recognition Event at the Burnside Gorge Community Centre
Sunday February 21st 4:00 - 7:30pm

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Canada Cheer! is a free, family-oriented event offering local families a chance to celebrate the Olympics together. The event’s main attraction will be watching the men’s Canada vs. USA Olympic hockey game on a large screen. Other activities include face painting, a craft zone, and a play area for younger kids and a chill zone for teens equipped with foosball, ping pong and a pool table. Daisy the Cow from Island Farms & Marty from the Salmon Kings will be on-site to celebrate with everyone. Other events sponsors include The City of Victoria, The Royal Bank of Canada, Little Caesars, Jack FM and The Ocean. Hot dogs, pizza, snacks and refreshments will be for sale.

All proceeds from food sales will go into Burnside Gorge’s Active Families Fund, providing new recreation opportunities for low-income families.

One hundred tickets are available at the door for Canada Cheer! Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

For More Information:
Gillian Rowan
Recreation Department Team Leader
Burnside Gorge Community Centre
Tel: 250.388.5251
rec-bgca@shaw.ca

Thanks for joining us for our annual Christmas Potluck dinner. See you at the next one!