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Metchosin Community Day coming up Sept 8

Sunday September 8, 2024

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People gathered to attend the Metchosin Community Awards on Sunday afternoon, Sept 10, 2023. [Mary P Brooke / Island Social Trends]
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by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends


This year’s annual Metchosin Community Day is coming up Sunday Sept 8 on the District of Metchosin municipal grounds at 4450 Happy Valley Rd.

The free family-fun event runs from 11 am to 5:30 pm. There are displays, entertainment, farmer’s market, vendor booths and speeches.

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Metchosin Mayor & Council at the 2023 Metchosin Community Day on Sept 10, 2023 (from left): Councillor Steve Gray, Councillor Shari Epp, Mayor Marie-Térèse Little, Councillor Jay Shukin, and Councillor Shelly Donaldson. [Mary P Brooke / Island Social Trends]

Pet show, children’s games, sheep shearing, hayrides, and viewing of cakes, pies, and produce are among the activities.

There will be 4 H judging, displays and demonstrations and Metchosin awards.

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Parking for those with disabilities will be available next to the Fire Hall. Limited parking is available at old school grounds. A shuttle will run from New St Mary’s. Walk or cycle if you can, say organizers.

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Salmon and lamb barbecue at Metchosin Day. [Metchosin Day website]

It’s an open-air event; wear hat and sunscreen as desired.

The salmon and lamb barbecue dinner ($25 per person) is a certain hit.

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