_CALENDAR Continued from Page 18 formance of Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 is eagerly anticipated as she joins the Victoria Symphony in opening the second annual “Sum- mer Pops Festival.” Single Tickets 9.75 to 17.50 at theatre box office. For more information call 385-9771 33 Auditions — Greater Victoria Youth Q@rchestra is holding auditions on Thursday evening Sept. 6 and Friday Sept. 7. For this audition, players should prepare one piece of their own choice and be prepared to do me sight reading. Violinists will be @ked to prepare an orchestral ex- erpt. To make an appointment call ¥YO) Manager Diana MacDonald at 17-3870. = ihe Victoria Summer Jazz Workshop and Herman’s Jazz Club — proudly announce the 3rd Annual Faculty Concert Series. Featuring workshop instructors, these concerts will once again provide Victoria audiences with a unique opportunity to hear _ some of Canada’s finest jazz perfor- mers. Kicking off Mon. Aug. 20, is Victoria's own New Island Big Band, Jed by workshop director Gordon Clements, and featuring trumpeter F Floyd Standifer. Wed. Aug. 22, multi-reed performer ‘Gamble Ryga will lead an all-star quartet featuring Hugh Fraser and Chris Nelson, who together with -~Gam comprised the nucleus of the klcan award winning “Hugh Fraser Quintet”. “ri. Aug. 24, pianist Teny Genge ms to) Victoria with his most essful trio featuring’ bassist sel Botton, and New York drum- x Rudy Petchauer. Aug. 27, Miles Black will be mc New Island Big Band. tly plays keyboards with group Sykwalk and re- ussia with Paul Horn. g. 29, Gordon Clements rman's leading his new The group performs all ic and! recently received ws for it's work in the = International Jazzfest. Methe series on Fn. Aug. 31, a omposed of Buff Allen, Miles sk, and Russ Botton, will host a session which will include sev- Bl faculty members and many of e workshop’s finest students. All concerts begin at 9 p.m. but seating is limited so concertgoers are well advised to arrive early. Tick- ts are $8.50 or $6.00 for students nd may be purchased at either erman’s, 753 View St., or Sweet hunder Records, 575 Johnson St. ‘or more info call Gordon Clements Swan Lake Nature House — 3873 Swan Lake Rd. August 16, 18 and 19 from 10 am to 12 noon. Free public nature walks through- out the summer at the Swan Lake _ Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. Join ~~ our enthusiastic naturalist for a two hour, tour of the two and a half kilometre loop trail, and become more aware of your local flora and fauna. Meet at the Nature House by 10 am. Binoculars welcome. Group tours are also availa- ble. Ph. 479-0211. 34 Carmanah or Walbran Bus Tours — Sponsored by Carmanah Forestry So- ciety- Sierra Club. Register 384-2468. Bring food and sensible footwear. Cost $30. Royal B.C. Museum Native Plant Gar- den Tours — With the help of our volunteer guides, take an hour to ex- plore some of the 300 different plants in our garden that are native to B.C. This tour is free. Regular admission to the Museum's exhibit galleries in effect. @ Meet at the main entrance to the Museum on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 am: On Tuesdays the tour starts at 1:30 pm. Running throughout the summer to Sept. 15. 37 Walking Tours — The Old Cemeteries Committee presents rain-or-shine walk- ing tours of Ross Bay Cemetery. Sun- days at 2 pm. Meet in front of Bagga Pasta in the Fairfield Plaza. Goldstream Provincial Park's Visitor Programs — Tired of summer reruns on tv? Want to take in an entertaining and informative program after a picnic in the park? Try coming to one of the free programs offered four times daily. _ Day time programs are at the Visitor @ Centre. Evening programs are at the amphitheatre in the campground. Ph. 478-9414. TEN Cariboo College - Celebration ‘90 — marking 20 years of service, with a Homecoming Weekend, Aug. 24, 25 and 26. If you're a former student or staff member plan to visit the Kamloops Campus and join the fun. Activities will include a barbecue, dance, department sponsored events, music and entertain- ment. It's a family affair Ph. Arlee at 1-800-663-2955. Craigflower School — Sept. 8, 1915 the parents and teachers held the inaugural meeting of the first PTA west of the Great Lakes, if not in Canada. Sept. 14 is the date the current Parents’ Association has chosen to celebrate the 75th anniversary and the significant contribution of the home and school movement in the education of students. Former teachers, parents and students involved with the school are: invited to share in the festivities. Ph. principal, Brian Mee, at Craigflower School, 384- 8157 or Charlotte Cronin at 383-3484. 1990 Gilwell Reunion —will be held at Camp Bamard on Sept. 15 and 16. The Gilwell Campfire will be at 9 pm on Sat, Aug. 15. For more info and registration, please contact Jamie Murray 743-7168; Bob Bunker 383-8819; Pete Robertson 381-7878; or Bruce Sanderson 479- 1546. 34 The 6th Annual Western Communi- ties Heritage Days — will be held this year from Aug. 17 to 26. Events cele- brating our past will be held at nine heritage sites in Victoria’s Western Communities. Traditonal native crafts, pioneering skills and special displays will be featured. Admission is free. Prizes to be won. Everyone welcome. For infomation 474-6113. 34 female) in Greater Victoria. Cost for non-members is $15 for 18 holes. For more info ph. Ray Om 474-6667, Bob McPherson 652-4052, Russ Morrison, 386-4579, Metchosin Golf Club 478- 3266, or Chairman, Joe lannarelli 474- 2478. Mon., Aug. 27, 8 am Seniors’ Day Fun Tournament Mon., Oct. 1, 8 am Fall Classic Wind- Up Golf Tournament - Dinner, dance, prizes, trophies. The Annual Inter-Club with Salt Spring Island Golf Club is set for Wed., Aug. 22 at Metchosin. Bays-United Youth Soccer Assoc. — registration for 1990-91 season for boys ages 5 to 17 and girls ages 5 to9 will be held at Oak Bay Rec Centre on Aug. 18 from 9 am to 1 pm. Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate: 33 VictOrienteers’ — informal training sessions every other Thursday evening during the spring and summer. A differ- ent orienteering skill will be introduced in the form of an outdoor game or alight Q-course at each of the one hour events at various local parks. For more info ph. 592-6964. Working Day Evenings? — Are you interested in Lawn Bowling weekends or evenings. If so call 385-3577 from 1 pm to 3pm any day or 383-3930 eve- nings. The Elite Hockey School — is now accepting registrations for its summer sessions. For info ph. 383-4515 or 652-9615. TEN Netball — If you are interested in playing netball, come along to our training and games on Wed. nights at 7 pm, Lambrick Park - Lacrosse Box. Call Sandra for more details at 479-0503 or 361-3679. TEN Esquimalt Recreation is THE place for SENIORS’ FITNESS — Two NEW pro- grams that are great for the older adult are now being offered. WALK FOR LIFE! A drop-in walking group for seniors 60 plus. The $3 fee includes entrance to our seniors’ swim and Fitness Studio! Partici- pants will meet at 1 pm and walk a vanety. of scenic routes, retuming to the recrea- tion centre in time for the 2 pm seniors’ swim. Job Finding Club —a proven effective job research program with a success rate of over 70%. For individuals who are aged 45 and over or for job seekers who have an active U.I.C. claim with the Saanich Canada Employment Centre. All services are provided free of charge. Vancouver Island Junior Field Hoc- Two locations: Saanich Centre at Qua- key League — For further info ph. dra and McKenzie and Royal Oak Frances Cowley 652-5973. Shopping Centre. The program is pro- Metchosin Seniors 3rd Annual Golf vided on a monthly basis. For more info — Open to all retired seniors (male and _ ph. 727-7050 or 727-7086. TFN START FRESH YOUR CANNING NEEDS WITH THE BEST ee [EO BIG BARN MARKET 1286 MCKENZIE AVE at BLENKINSOP 477-9495