Community Bulletin Board - Victoria West Community Association

This bulletin board is a space for community members to share important information, announcements, and local events.

Interested in submitting a bulletin post? Submission instructions and the web form to submit an entry are available below! Before submitting your content, please take a moment to review our guidelines to ensure that your post aligns with our standards for inclusivity and respect.

Victoria West Community Bulletin Board

The Venezuelan Canadian Society of BC – Victoria Chapter has launched an Online Silent Auction to raise funds for humanitarian relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.

View the auction here:
https://www.32auctions.com/venezuelarelief2026

The auction features generous donations from local businesses and community members, with something for everyone—from restaurant gift cards and experiences to artwork, services, and unique local offerings.

How the fundraiser works:

Participants bid on auction items online.
Winning bidders make their donation directly to our designated humanitarian organizations providing emergency assistance on the ground in Venezuela.
Once proof of donation is received, winners are connected with the donor to redeem their prize.

Funds raised will help provide emergency food, clean water, medical supplies, shelter, and other essential support to families affected by the disaster.

Call For Volunteers for the 40th Annual Finge Fest

Interested in joining an amazing community of artists and theatre enthusiasts, all while getting sweet perks like free show tickets? The Fringe Festival team is now looking for volunteers for the 2026 Victoria Fringe Festival, running from August 26th to September 6th!

Questions can be directed to Sunny Enkin Lewis, Intrepid Theatre’s Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer(at)intrepidtheatre.com

Ceramic Paint-Along: Bob Ross Edition is a hands-on activity at Banfield Park where you’ll glaze (paint) a blank ceramic tile and enjoy small snacks and a non-alcoholic drink. No experience needed – a Fruity Ceramics member will guide you through the landscape painting process, just like Bob Ross! Your tile will be ready for pickup at our studio (629 Dunedin Street) no earlier than 2 weeks after the event. Tiles can be used as wall art or to decorate your garden. They make great gifts, and can even be installed with grout like regular tiles!

Ticket price and what’s included: Tickets are sliding scale with a minimum amount of $30. Choose the tier that fits your budget, e.g. Glazed & Confused – $40. All tiers include one tile, all the materials you need to paint your landscape, and firing in our kiln. We recommend a ticket price of 40$ for those with financial flexibility to cover event cost, studio operation costs, and to increase the amount available to go to mutual aid. A limited amount of 30$ tickets are available for those with more financial barriers. Proceeds support Fruity Ceramics Cooperative, with 5% of sales going to mutual aid. The mutual aid recipient will be selected by the Cooperative in a quarterly vote and will be announced via social media.

A COMMUNITY LED JUBILEE!

Join us for the 3rd annual QUEER & TRANS FARMERS MARKET 11am-6pm, August 22nd, 2026 Banfield Park, 521 Craigflower Road

A CELEBRATION OF QUEER & TRANS EXCELLENCE, FEATURING: A Marketplace – 60+ farm, food, craft, and art vendors! A Resource Garden – connect with service providers and non-profits! Entertainment – 2 Queer Open Stage pop-ups! Activities – free fun for all ages!

LEARN MORE @ QTFM-YYJ.COM

In partnership with Wylde, Queer Joy Events, Queer Open Stage, Burn Bright Counselling, Slow Burn Dating, and Downtown Victoria Residents Association. Sponsored by Luna Collective, Tattoo Zoo, GooGoo Goggles, The Choirs YYJ, and Hotel Zed.

Victoria Forum 2026: Trust, Justice and Wellbeing
August 23-25, 2026 | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria Forum 2026 brings together global leaders, scholars, practitioners, youth and community voices to explore how societies can rebuild trust, advance justice and promote collective wellbeing in a time of profound global change.

This virtual registration provides access to the Victoria Forum 2026 plenary sessions ONLY. Join global leaders, scholars, practitioners and emerging voices from anywhere in the world! // Cette inscription virtuelle donne accès UNIQUEMENT aux séances plénières du Victoria Forum 2026. Rejoignez des leaders mondiaux, des universitaires, des praticiens et des voix émergentes, où que vous soyez dans le monde !

Victoria, BC – July 21 to July 26

As the cost of living continues to weigh on Victoria families, a one-of-a-kind shopping experience is returning to Market Square with thousands of quality finds — priced from just $5. Second Hand Hope, a social enterprise of Soap for Hope Canada, opens its Summer Pop-Up in the lower courtyard at Market Square from Tuesday, July 21 to Sunday, July 26, 2026.

From Chanel eyeglasses and vintage Vancouver Canucks jerseys to wedding dresses and designer accessories, the items on offer aren’t your average thrift store finds. Every piece is an unclaimed Lost & Found treasure collected through Soap for Hope Canada’s partnerships with more than 60 hotels across British Columbia and Alberta — with everyday essentials starting at $5 and designer pieces available at a fraction of their original price.

Second Hand Hope is the only store of its kind in Canada, transforming unclaimed hotel items into funding for programs that help eradicate hygiene poverty. Every purchase supports Soap for Hope Canada’s mission to provide essential hygiene products to vulnerable individuals and families, while keeping valuable items out of the landfill.

Lawrence’s Drive for a Cure is more than a golf tournament, it’s a daughter turning loss into impact.

After losing her father to a rare cancer, Alexia Greco is bringing our community together to fund research that could change everything for families facing the same fight.

We have generated awareness through some PR, but our focus is now on reaching out to community members who are golfers (passionate about the sport) and the impact they can have by attending this event or those that can support by donating.

Banfield Park Trail closure

The trail within Banfield Park will also be closed to support marine construction activities. This closure is expected to begin on June 15 and continue through October 15. Trail users will be redirected via:

Raynor Avenue
Tyee Road
Regatta Landing

BC Hydro is working with the City of Victoria to keep the Banfield Park dock open during construction, though users will be required to stay clear of the work area to ensure safety.

Learn more at www.bchydro.com/victoriatoesquimalt

Have you ever used a water bottle refill station in your community? Do you wish there were more available in places like parks, trails, libraries, or other public spaces?

Whether you use them often, occasionally, or not at all, we want to hear from you. Fill out our survey today to help shape the future of public water bottle refill stations in Canada and for a chance to win a $100 grocery store gift card of your choice!

With support from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Pollution Probe, a Canadian environmental NGO based in Ontario, is undertaking a study to better understand experiences, awareness, and use of public water bottle refill stations. The information gathered will support municipalities in improved decision-making and inform the development of a series of practical resources and educational materials for residents.

Any questions can be sent to Teresa Tsui at ttsui@pollutionprobe.org

Community Bulletin Post Submissions

Submission Guidelines
Vic West Community Association Posting Guidelines
1. All content must be submitted electronically using the online form available on our website and must receive approval before publication.
1. Flyers will be posted weekly and may remain displayed for a maximum of 30 days.
1. Postings for a specific event may be displayed up to 30 days prior to the event and will be removed immediately following the event. Due to space limitations, the Vic West Community Association (VWCA) reserves the right to determine how long postings for a series of events will be displayed.
1. Only one posting is permitted for any single event.
1. Postings must include the specific date of the event and provide the contact person’s name, phone number(s), and/or email address.
1. Inquiries regarding events and activities described in the postings should be directed to the event sponsors, not to VWCA staff.
1. Priority will be given to community-sponsored postings.
1. The content of posted materials must not compete with current VWCA programming.
1. Appropriate Content: All activities or information posted on the virtual bulletin board must be suitable for children and aligned with VWCA values.
**Note:** The Vic West Community Association (VWCA) will not modify or edit the posters submitted for the community bulletin board. It is the responsibility of the submitting party to ensure that all information on the poster is accurate. Additionally, all content must be submitted in PDF or JPG/PNG formats for consideration.

VWCA reserves the right to deny any request for posting on the virtual bulletin board that does not comply with our guidelines or align with our mission and values. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a respectful and positive virtual community bulletin board for our community.
Submission Form
Making a Submission?

Here’s some things to keep in mind:
- Make sure your caption is 300 characters or less! Longer messages may be shortened to fit.
- Have a website, a registration link, or a sign-up link you’d like to send people to? Make sure to include it in your application!
- Have a digital poster? Make sure you include it in your application. We recommend HD photos in JPEG, JPG, or PNG format.
- Include your important dates, locations, and other information so community members know where to go!
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Feel free to email us at events@victoriawest.ca to ask any questions you may have, to see if your submission has come through, or to just say hi!