The Sidney Community Music School, founded in 1990 by Ann Marie Thompson is located at 1833 Glamorgan Road, North Saanich, B.C. The school's mission is to develop a dedicated community of musicians who will participate in and enjoy music for the rest of their lives. All faculty are university trained, professional musicians dedicated to teaching music in a way which will nurture a love of music, engender creative thinking, and motivate students to commit to and achieve a high level of playing. We encourage students to participate in the many performing opportunities and masterclasses offered throughout the year. Community involvement is a priority and students and faculty frequently play at community sponsored events.
Sooke is located on the south western tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It has a sheltered harbor, and is a scenic half hour drive from BC's capital city Victoria. The Sooke region encompasses East Sooke and the District of Sooke, two communities which are joined across the Sooke Harbour and Basin. Sooke supports quite a wealth of interests, such as music, drama, arts and crafts, photography, gardening, and team sports, through community organizations. Sooke's diversity offers something for everyone. As a part of a temperate rainforest, the Sooke district has one of the most mild climates in Canada. Every summer the Park Watch Program has people in seclected parks for extra security. Typically warm and dry in the summer, the weather is very pleasant. Winters also are also mild with a good amount of rainfall and a rare snowfall. This pleasant climate can be enjoyed while hiking, biking, or horseback riding some of the local trails, or kayaking or sailing in the local waters of Sooke Basin and beyond. For the resident, on this site you'll find current events, news, weather, transportation, parks and recreation, and business listings information. For the tourist visitor, you'll find Sooke region accommodations, BandB's, attractions, dining, the arts, recreation, and fishing and whale watching charters information as well as maps and seasonal events.
STAGES prides itself on providing an inclusive environment to all and will not tolerate bullying in any manner.
Established in 1980, STAGES offers students an environment which is non-competitive, secure, encouraging and supportive. We make every effort to ensure that students are allowed to enhance not only their understanding and talents in the performing arts and dance but their ability to work in a group setting, their physical conditioning, and their growth as an individual.
A truly unique stamp & papercraft store, with items from more than 200 companies, free demos, and almost everything a stamp & papercraft addict could hope for!
Abraham Anghik RubenWe are pleased to have such a large array of carvings by Abraham Anghik Ruben, we have never had so many in the gallery as we do now.These last to years have been very exciting ones in Abraham career. He has had two shows at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC, and is showing at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art util September 7, 2014.