BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SOS - Society of Organized Services - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SOS - Society of Organized Services X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sosd69.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SOS - Society of Organized Services REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261001T090000 DTSTAMP:20260804T223544Z CREATED:20260529T180616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T223544Z UID:10000185-1790845200-1790845200@sosd69.com SUMMARY:SOS Monthly 50/50 Raffle! DESCRIPTION:Support Your Community and Win!\nSOS is excited to launch our new Monthly 50/50 Draw beginning June 2\, 2026. Check it out here: SOS 50/50 Cash Raffle \nThis fun and meaningful fundraiser gives participants the chance to win 50% of the monthly prize pot while helping support vital SOS programs and services for local children\, youth\, adults\, families and seniors. \nEvery ticket purchased helps strengthen our community by supporting the programs and services that thousands of Oceanside residents rely on each year. \nTicket Packages\n\n50 tickets for $100\n20 tickets for $50\n4 tickets for $20\n1 ticket for $10\n\nHow It Works\nTickets can be purchased online through Rafflebox. At the end of each monthly draw\, one lucky winner will receive 50% of the total prize pot\, while the remaining proceeds help fund essential SOS programs and services throughout District 69. \nPurchase Tickets\nVisit our Rafflebox page\, SOS 50/50 Cash Raffle \, to purchase tickets\, view upcoming draw dates and review the complete rules and regulations. \nQuestions?\nFor more information\, please contact Sharon. \nPhone: 250-248-2093 ext. 251 \nImportant Information\n\nOpen to residents of British Columbia who are 19 years of age or older.\nBC Gaming Event Licence #172984\n\nKnow your limit\, play within it. \n  \n5050 Raffle 8.5 x 11 poster (1) URL:https://sosd69.com/events/sos-monthly-50-50-raffle/2026-10-01/ LOCATION:SOS Community Services Centre\, 245 West Hirst Avenue\, Parksville\, BC\, V9P 2G9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sosd69.com/wp-content/uploads/5050-Raffle-8.5-x-11-poster-JPG-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T190000 DTSTAMP:20250507T191751Z CREATED:20250507T191751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T191751Z UID:10000092-1750959000-1750964400@sosd69.com SUMMARY:SOS Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the SOS Annual General Meeting! URL:https://sosd69.com/events/sos-annual-general-meeting/ LOCATION:SOS Community Services Centre\, 245 West Hirst Avenue\, Parksville\, BC\, V9P 2G9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://sosd69.com/wp-content/uploads/AGM-2025-Invitation-1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T110000 DTSTAMP:20250312T181150Z CREATED:20250312T181150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T181150Z UID:10000090-1743847200-1743850800@sosd69.com SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:How can parents\, caregivers\, grandparents and teachers best support and meet the needs of growing\, changing adolescents? \nAttend this free seminar led by Brain Coach Gary Anaka to learn why the teenage brain is different from any other brain in history\, presenting many challenges. \nDiscover why the adolescent brain is in turmoil\, how to boost its plasticity\, how the teen brain learns and works best\, plus how to engage and communicate in relevant and practical ways. Learn leading-edge\, easy-to-apply ideas from Neuroscience to help unleash the potential of the teenage brain. \nAcquire skills on how to support them to become healthy\, happy\, life-long learning adults. The more knowledge parents have about the adolescent brain\, the more benefits can be passed on. \nIf you want to help teenagers in today’s world\, then you need to start with their brain. This high energy\, fun\, surprising workshop is full of hope and optimism for the future of all teenagers. \nGary is the author of the Brain Coach Guide series. For more information about Gary\, please see Gary Anaka – Brain Coach \nPre-register for this free seminar by April 3\, 2025 as capacity is limited to the first 60 registrants. We expect this seminar to be filled up quickly\, so avoid disappointment and register early. Complimentary refreshments will be available and Gary will have books for purchase (cash only) and signing at the event. SOS is offering this seminar free of charge as a gift to the community in appreciation for their ongoing support. Donations are gratefully accepted to help keep vital SOS community programs available. \nRegister on EventBrite here: SOSTeenageBrain.eventbrite.ca URL:https://sosd69.com/events/84522/ LOCATION:SOS Community Services Centre\, 245 West Hirst Avenue\, Parksville\, BC\, V9P 2G9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://sosd69.com/wp-content/uploads/TheTeenageBrain-LearningSeriesPoster-03.11.2025-FINAL-1.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T160000 DTSTAMP:20250305T180144Z CREATED:20250305T180144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T180144Z UID:10000089-1742392800-1742400000@sosd69.com SUMMARY:Free SOS Learning Series: CRA Benefits & Tax Information Session DESCRIPTION:SOS is pleased to offer a free CRA Benefits & Tax Information Session as part of our SOS Learning Series\, providing essential tax season tips from a CRA Benefits Outreach worker. This informative session will help individuals and families navigate available government benefits and tax-related programs. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, March 19\nTime: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Check-in at 1:45 PM)\nLocation: SOS Community Services Centre\, 245 Hirst Avenue West\, Parksville\n\nTopics Covered:\n\nOverview of Canadian government benefits and tax-related programs\nInformation on the Canada Child Benefit\, GST/HST\, Disability Tax Credit\, and Canada Worker’s Benefit\nInsights into Old Age Security (OAS)\, Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)\, and the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)\nDetails on the new Canada Dental Care Plan\n\nHow to Register\nPre-register at sos-cra-info-session.eventbrite.ca\, scan the QR code on the event poster\, or call SOS at 250-248-2093 by March 16 to secure your spot. Capacity is limited to the first 50 registrants. \nComplimentary refreshments will be provided. \nBe Scent Aware! To ensure a comfortable environment for all attendees\, please refrain from wearing scented products. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about government benefits and tax credits that may be available to you. We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://sosd69.com/events/free-sos-learning-series-cra-benefits-tax-information-session/ LOCATION:SOS Community Services Centre\, 245 West Hirst Avenue\, Parksville\, BC\, V9P 2G9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://sosd69.com/wp-content/uploads/JPG-of-current-events-for-website.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240919T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240919T203000 DTSTAMP:20240917T160427Z CREATED:20240826T182212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T160427Z UID:10000020-1726770600-1726777800@sosd69.com SUMMARY:Personal Growth Group Fall 2024 DESCRIPTION:If you’re dreaming of a brighter future\, SOS Personal Growth Group is a great place to begin. \nSOS Personal Growth Group helps foster:  \n\n A better connection with yourself and others\n A deeper understanding of your identity\n Increased awareness of relationships with family\, friends\, and the community\n New skills in communicating\, both socially and personally\nCultivate inner confidence   \n Development of a growth mindset\n\n The 10-week program runs on Thursdays at SOS Community Services Centre in Parksville from September 19 to November 21 from 6:30-8:30 pm. The cost is $5 per person per session\, with the rest subsidized by SOS. \nSOS Personal Growth Group is accepting new group members and space is limited\, so if you feel you could benefit from this group\, please reach out to register now by calling 250-752-2040 ext. 200. \nFor more information\, email counselling@sosd69.com. URL:https://sosd69.com/events/personal-growth-group-fall-2024/ LOCATION:SOS Community Services Centre\, 245 West Hirst Avenue\, Parksville\, BC\, V9P 2G9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sosd69.com/wp-content/uploads/SOSPGrowthFall2024-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230422T120000 DTSTAMP:20230329T180231Z CREATED:20230328T231338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T180231Z UID:10000002-1682157600-1682164800@sosd69.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sosd69.com/wp-content/uploads/WEB-RACY-Stock-Soccer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230309T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230309T210000 DTSTAMP:20230309T214727Z CREATED:20230210T000904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T214727Z UID:10000001-1678381200-1678395600@sosd69.com SUMMARY:SOS XYZ Generations presents Throwback Thursday Game Night DESCRIPTION:You are invited! \nSOS XYZ Generations presents Throwback Thursday Game Night \nDrop-in and become part of the XYZ Gen Group\, a meetup group for adults. \nJoin us for games\, mocktails and snacks! \nCapacity is limited to 50 people. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Survey URL:https://sosd69.com/events/sos-xyz-generations-presents-throwback-thursday-game-night/ LOCATION:SOS Community Services Centre\, 245 West Hirst Avenue\, Parksville\, BC\, V9P 2G9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sosd69.com/wp-content/uploads/WEBGaming.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR