2020 Programs at the Sooke Region Museum
January 2020
Story Time around the Hearth
Saturday, January 18th 10:30 am – 11:00 am in the outdoor heated Pavilion on the grounds of the museum. Story read by Natalie Jones the Children and Youth Librarian from the Vancouver Island Regional Library- Sooke Branch. No charge for the event. Stories are chosen for children birth -5 years old, all ages welcome. Bring blankets and pillows to cozy up around the fire place.
Speaker Series
Sunday, January 26th 2-4 pm Bees and the Ecology presented by Bob Liptrot from Tugwell Creek Farm and Meadery.
In the heated outdoor pavilion on the grounds of the Sooke Region Museum. No charge for the event- Donations gratefully accepted.
Speaker Series follow -up Discussion Group Thursday, January 30th 2-4 pm at the Sooke Library.
Join fellow event attendees to further discuss and analyze thoughts, concepts and concerns around the topic. At the Sooke Library 2065 Anna Maria Rd, Sooke B.C. No Charge.
February 2020
Speaker Series
Sunday, February 9th 2-4 with Grant Hayter- Menzies author of Woo, The Monkey Who Inspired Emily Carr.
Please join us as Grant talks about the writing of this book and Emily Carr’s beloved monkey Woo. In the heated pavilion on the grounds of the Sooke Region Museum. Books will be signed by Grant and available for sale from The Sooke Region Museum $22.95 +Tax No Charge for the event– Donations gratefully accepted
Speaker Series Follow up Discussion
Thursday, February 13th 2-4 pm @ the Sooke Library Join fellow event attendees for a follow up discussion on Sunday’s presentation. Sooke Library 2065 Anna Maria Rd, Sooke B.C.
Workshop
Sunday, February 23rd – Learn the Basics of Taxidermy with Jackie Hannam-Chandler
In this workshop Jackie will take you through all the steps necessary to preserve a skull. No equipment necessary. Cost is $50 + GST Please call the Sooke Region Museum to register and pay in advance Space is limited for this workshop so please call early to avoid disappointment
Story Time around the Hearth
Saturday, February 22nd 10:30 am-11:00 am in the pavilion on the grounds of the Sooke Region Museum. Join Nathalie Jones Sooke’s Children and Youth Librarian for engaging stories geared for children birth -5 years old, all ages welcome. Bring blankets and pillows to snuggle in around the fire place. No Charge
Heritage Week February 17-23
Stop into the Sooke Region Museum during this special week to celebrate the Natural Heritage of the Sooke Region. We will have an interactive artifact kit available to look through.
A Note to all potential Night Market Vendors:
Watch online at www.facebook.com/sookenightmarket for the application to be a vendor at the Sooke Night Market 2020 Application will be posted Soon!
March 2020
Speaker Series
Sunday, March 8th 2-4 pm -Women Travelers throughout the Ages- presentation given by Dr. Mayfield professor emeritus from UVIC. In the outdoor heated pavilion on the grounds of the Sooke Region Museum. No Charge for Event- Donations gratefully accepted
Speaker Series Follow up Discussion Group Thursday, March 12th @ The Sooke Library, 2065 Anna Maria Rd Sooke B.C. Join fellow attendees from the speaker on Sunday to further discuss concepts and explore ideas around this subject. No Charge.
Workshop for March TBA
What we can say is that you won’t want to miss this exciting and tasty (hint hint) event! Tickets will be on sale soon so please keep up to date on our face book page so you don’t miss out on this inspiring event.
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Story Time around the Hearth
Saturday, March 28th 10:30 am-11:00 am in the pavilion on the grounds of the Sooke Region Museum. Join Nathalie Jones Sooke’s Children and Youth Librarian for engaging stories tailored for children birth -5 years old, all ages welcome. Bring blankets and pillows to snuggle in around the fire place. No Charge.
April 2020
Speaker Series
Sunday, April 19th 2-4 pm – B.C. Architecture with Dr. Kalman, Professor emeritus from UVIC. In the heated outdoor pavilion on the grounds of the Sooke Region Museum. No Charge- Donations gratefully accepted.
Speaker Series Follow up Discussion Group Thursday, April 23rd 2-4 pm At the Sooke Library 2065 Anna Maria Rd, Sooke B.C. Join fellow speaker series attendees to further discuss concepts and thoughts around the speaker’s presentation. No Charge.
Story Time around the Hearth
Saturday, April 25th 10:30 am-11:00 am Join Nathalie Jones Sooke’s Children and Youth Librarian as she reads enchanting stories for children age birth -5 years old, all ages welcome. Bring your blankets and pillows to cozy up around the fireplace No Charge.
Workshop
Sunday, April 26th 2-4 pm Workshop TBA
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