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SUMMARY:Oceanside Volunteer Fairs
DESCRIPTION:Oceanside Volunteer Fairs\nAre you interested in volunteering or looking to connect with local organizations? Join us at the Oceanside Volunteer Fairs\, happening at two community locations this September: \n\n\nParksville Community Centre – Wednesday\, September 17\, 10:00 am–2:00 pm \n\n\nSt. Stephen’s United Church – Wednesday\, September 24\, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm \n\n\nThese fairs bring together a wide variety of volunteer-supported organizations. Come discover opportunities to get involved\, meet new people\, and enjoy some sweet treats while learning how you can make a difference in our community. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/85926/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:Parksville Community Centre\, 233 Mills Street\, Parksville\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Oceanside Volunteer Fairs
DESCRIPTION:Oceanside Volunteer Fairs\nAre you interested in volunteering or looking to connect with local organizations? Join us at the Oceanside Volunteer Fairs\, happening at two community locations this September: \n\n\nParksville Community Centre – Wednesday\, September 17\, 10:00 am–2:00 pm \n\n\nSt. Stephen’s United Church – Wednesday\, September 24\, 1:00 pm–4:00 pm \n\n\nThese fairs bring together a wide variety of volunteer-supported organizations. Come discover opportunities to get involved\, meet new people\, and enjoy some sweet treats while learning how you can make a difference in our community. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/85926/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Parksville Community Centre\, 233 Mills Street\, Parksville\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Oceanside Volunteer Fairs
DESCRIPTION:Looking to volunteer and make a meaningful impact in our community? Join us for the Oceanside Volunteer Fairs and explore exciting opportunities in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region. \nThe Volunteer Fairs will take place Tuesday\, September 10 from 1 pm – 4 pm and Saturday\, September 14 from 9 am – 12 pm at St. Stephen’s United Church in Qualicum Beach. Enjoy coffee\, donuts\, cookies and prizes while you peruse the tables\, gather information and ask questions. \nInformation tables include: \nArrowsmith Lodge\nArrowsmith Search and Rescue (SAR)\nForward House Community Society\nIsland Crisis Care Society\nLions Club of Parksville\nLions Club of Qualicum Bay\nOceanside Community Safety\nPQB Foundation\nQualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre\nRotary Club of Parksville\nSociety of Organized Services (SOS)\nSt. Stephen’s United Church\nThe Salvation Army\nNorth Island Wildlife Recovery Association \nThis event is being hosted in collaboration with Society of Organized Services (SOS) and St. Stephen’s United Church.\nFor more information\, email volunteer@sosd69.com. \nSt. Stephen’s Church is located at 150 Village Way in Qualicum Beach.
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/oceanside-volunteer-fairs/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s United Church\, 150 Village Way\, Qualicum Beach\, British\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Oceanside Volunteer Fairs
DESCRIPTION:Looking to volunteer and make a meaningful impact in our community? Join us for the Oceanside Volunteer Fairs and explore exciting opportunities in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region. \nThe Volunteer Fairs will take place Tuesday\, September 10 from 1 pm – 4 pm and Saturday\, September 14 from 9 am – 12 pm at St. Stephen’s United Church in Qualicum Beach. Enjoy coffee\, donuts\, cookies and prizes while you peruse the tables\, gather information and ask questions. \nInformation tables include: \nArrowsmith Lodge\nArrowsmith Search and Rescue (SAR)\nForward House Community Society\nIsland Crisis Care Society\nLions Club of Parksville\nLions Club of Qualicum Bay\nOceanside Community Safety\nPQB Foundation\nQualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre\nRotary Club of Parksville\nSociety of Organized Services (SOS)\nSt. Stephen’s United Church\nThe Salvation Army\nNorth Island Wildlife Recovery Association \nThis event is being hosted in collaboration with Society of Organized Services (SOS) and St. Stephen’s United Church.\nFor more information\, email volunteer@sosd69.com. \nSt. Stephen’s Church is located at 150 Village Way in Qualicum Beach.
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/oceanside-volunteer-fairs/2024-09-10/
LOCATION:St. Stephen’s United Church\, 150 Village Way\, Qualicum Beach\, British\, Canada
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SUMMARY:#SOSTeenShop
DESCRIPTION:Youth of Oceanside!!! Join us on September 5\, 4:30 – 6:30 pm for another fabulous #SOS Teen Shop event! \nThis is an exclusive event for local youth ages 12 – 19. Visit the SOS Thrift Shop for awesome deals\, food\, prizes\, live music by DJ Connor\, selfie stations and more! Enjoy a fun evening out shopping for back-to-school treasures with your friends\, while making a sustainable shopping choice for our planet! \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/sosteenshop-3/
LOCATION:SOS Thrift Shop\, 188 Hirst Avenue West\, Parksville\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:#SOSTeenShop
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 1\, 4:30 – 6:30 pm for another fabulous #SOS Teen Shop event! \nAvailable for all youth ages 12 – 19\, visit the SOS Thrift Shop for awesome deals\, food\, prizes\, selfie stations and more! \nWith special guest\, DJ Connor! \nWe hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/sosteenshop-2/
LOCATION:SOS Thrift Shop\, 188 Hirst Avenue West\, Parksville\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday - Raise funds for SOS Caring for Community at Christmas Program
DESCRIPTION:Click on the link below to add this event to your calendar: \nGiving Tuesday – Raise funds for SOS Caring for Community at Christmas Program \nOn Tuesday November 28\, our SOS will join other charities across the country and throughout the world in a celebration of giving and gratitude – for one cannot exist without the other. \nBecause Giving Tuesday occurs at the same time of year when SOS is busy raising funds to purchase grocery gift cards and collecting toys for our Caring for Community at Christmas program\, we thought this would be a great day to offer a challenge to our community. \nWe are asking you to help us raise $50\,000 next Tuesday to go towards our $300\,000 Caring for Community at Christmas goal.
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/giving-tuesday-raise-funds-for-sos-caring-for-community-at-christmas-program/
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SUMMARY:Silver Spur
DESCRIPTION:The Silver Spur Toy Ride will take place Sunday\, Nov. 26. Horses and riders from the Silver Spur Riding Club will dress up for this festive occasion and parade down the streets of Parksville. Riders will leave Ballenas Secondary School (time TBA) and travel along Morison Avenue\, heading up McMillan St. to the SOS Thrift Shop for a short break\, before carrying on to Stanford Place (to visit with residents there)\, and then back to Ballenas along Hirst Avenue. \nClick here to add to your calendar \nCheck our social media pages for the schedule\, once it’s announced.
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/silver-spur/
LOCATION:SOS Thrift Shop\, 188 Hirst Avenue West\, Parksville\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Free SOS Learning Series - Aging with Purpose & Grace
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us on Saturday October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon\, at the SOS Community Services Centre in Parksville for a free seminar about how to prepare for your personal and financial needs as you navigate the aging journey. \nLearn from and ask questions of an esteemed group of experts on topics such as: \n\nBrain and Memory Health\nPhysical\, Emotional\, and Social Wellbeing\nAging in Place – home care and other available community resources\nWill Planning – what should your will contain\nChoosing your Power of Attorney and Executor\nWriting your Personal Directive (will also touch on MAID – Medical Assistance in Dying)\nPlanning ahead for your End of Life arrangements\nLeaving a Legacy\n\nComplimentary refreshments will be available and a door prize will be drawn at the end of the seminar. \nRegistration starts Monday\, Sept. 25. \nClick here to register\nPre-register for this free seminar by October 19\, 2023 – capacity limited to the first 50 registrants. \n For health and safety reasons\, please be scent-aware.
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/free-sos-learning-series-aging-with-purpose-grace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230928T173000
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SUMMARY:XYZ Generations Foraging Tour
DESCRIPTION:Attention all XYZ Generations! Our next event is on Thursday September 28\, 5:30 – 6:30 pm in Coombs! Do you want to learn more about identifying local edibles and medicinal plants? This free exploration\, partnering with local Vancouver Island Foraging Tours\, is for you! Meet us next to Grace United Church in Coombs.\n\n\n\nJoin us on September 28 and connect with others! SOS is committed to enhancing our residents’ quality of life\, including promoting healthy\, social lives and interpersonal connections.\n\n\nTips are appreciated to support local businesses.\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please call 250-248-2093 ext. 251 or email communciations@sosd69.com.
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/xyz-generations-foraging-tour/
LOCATION:Grace United Church Coombs\, 2304 Alberni Hwy\, Coombs\, BC\, V0R 1M0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230921T100000
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SUMMARY:SOS Thrift Shop Anniversary and Customer Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, Sept. 21. Location: SOS Thrift Shop\, 188 Hirst Ave. W. Parksville.\nTime: 10 am-3 pm. \nSOS Thrift Shop has been at its current location on Hirst Avenue for 20 years and it continues to be the main funder of all SOS programs and services. It is a community hub\, created by community\, supported by community\, and benefiting our community’s residents. \nShoppers and guests are encouraged to wear ‘60s themed clothing and accessories to celebrate the initial opening of SOS Thrift Shop in 1969\, and 20 years at 188 Hirst Ave. W. in Parksville. \nThere will be cake\, complimentary hot dogs and popcorn\, spin-the-wheel for prizes\, special sales and live music outside from 2-3 pm. \nCome celebrate the incredible impact SOS Thrift Shop has made in the lives of local children\, youth\, families\, adults and seniors thanks to community support! \nA big shout out to our media partners The Beach 88.5\, The Lounge 99.9 and The Parksville Qualicum Beach News\, and our sponsor\, Quality Foods.
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/sos-thrift-shop-anniversary-and-customer-appreciation/
LOCATION:SOS Thrift Shop\, 188 Hirst Avenue West\, Parksville\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:#SOSTeenShop
DESCRIPTION:Our #SOSTeenShop event is on May 3\, 4:30 – 6:30 pm. For local youth ages 12-19\, come by for amazing deals\, live music\, prizes and more! Special Guest\, Rapper and HipHop artist\, Sirreal will be performing!
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/sosteenshop/
LOCATION:SOS Thrift Shop\, 188 Hirst Avenue West\, Parksville\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T100000
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SUMMARY:SOS Learning Seminar: All in 4 Kids\, Play and Recreation = Healthy Development.
DESCRIPTION:On April 22\, we are running a free SOS Learning Seminar: All in 4 Kids\, Play and Recreation = Healthy Development. Panelists include representatives from KidSport BC\, RDN\, a Registered Clinical Counsellor\, a local athlete\, SOS Child\, Youth & Family Programs\, and the SOS Recreation Assistance Program.\n\nJoin the free seminar for an interactive discussion!\n\nTo register\, please go to SOSAllin4Kids.eventbrite.ca or call SOS at 250-248-2093 by April 20.
URL:https://sosd69.com/events/sos-learning-seminar-all-in-4-kids-play-and-recreation-healthy-development/
LOCATION:SOS Community Services Centre\, 245 West Hirst Avenue\, Parksville\, BC\, V9P 2G9\, Canada
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