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COVID 19 ANNOUNCEMENT

Every event comes from an idea and a need, and those things haven’t stopped for Whats On Digest.

The last few weeks have flung society as we know it into a flurry of change and decision paralysis.

From becoming sanitary servants, to the opportunist re-inventing themselves, the world has tipped and everyone is struggling to keep their footing.

But some things never change, no matter what is happening around us. Humans are curious and resourceful creatures, when one door shuts we search for another to open, where opportunity exists we will venture towards it.

Because our business has always been to bring people together in participation, and to build community through entertainment, fun activities and an abundance of life that is what we will continue to do. None of those things have changed. Over the next month, and maybe more we will capture some interesting, new things that people are doing to keep themselves and their virtual community entertained.

We will share with you, the businesses that have pushed all the boundaries on ingenuity and are continuing to offer products and services.

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RESTAURANTS & BUSINESSES OPEN Please check Individual Businesses for their Hours, Pick up or Delivery

SANNICH PENINSULA RESTAURANTS PICK-UP & DELIVERY DURING COVID19 Bevan Bistro: 250-656-2021 jazzaniahcatering.com Brewskys Taphouse: 250-652-3252 brewskystaphouse.ca Chef On The Run: 250-655-3141 chefontherun.net Category 12 Brewing: 250-652-9668 www.category12beer.com Dakota Cafe: 250-655-9395 www.dakotacafesidney.com Dairy Queen: 250-656-3339 dairyqueen.com Deep Cove Chalet: 250-656-3541 www.deepcovechalet.com The Farmers Daughter: 778-533-6789 thefarmersdaughter.com The Fickle Fig: 778-426-0032 www.theficklefig.ca Fish O Chips: 250-656-4435 www.fishochips.ca Fish On Fifth: 250-656-4022 fishon5th.com Fresh Tandoor Flavour Indian Bistro: 250-655-4500 freshtandooriflavour.ca Good Fortune: 250-656-5112 www.goodfortunerestaurantsidney.ca Homestead Cafe: 250-655-1844 J Kitchen Korean and Japanese Restaurant: 250-655-0033 Lone Tree Bakery and Cafe: 250-655-0005 www.lonetreebakery.com Mcdonald’s: 250-655-6040 mcdonalds.com

Mariner Pizza: 250-656-9606 marinerpizza.ca Odyssia Steak House: 250-656-5596 www.odyssia.ca Panago Pizza: 250-310-0001 panago.com Pizza Hut: 250-652-8414 pizzahut.ca Prairie Inn Pub: 250-652-1575 Sabhai Thai: 250-655-4085 sabhai.ca Sea Cider: 250-544-4824 www.seacider.ca Sassy’s Family Restaurant: 250-652-1764 www.sassys.ca Sidney Harbour Chinese: 778-426-3888 Smitty’s Family Restaurant: 250-656-2423 smittys.ca Spitfire Grill: 250-655-0122 www.spitfiregrill.ca Subway: 250-656-9533 subway.com Taco Shell Sidney: 778-351-3003 www.tacoshell.ca Taste Of Tokyo: 250-656-6862 tasteoftokyo.ca Thai Corner: 778-426-4680 thai-corner-restaurant.com Truffles Catering: 250-544-0200 trufflescatering.net Village Empourium: 778-351-0178 empourium.ca Woodshed: 778-426-3442 woodshedsidney.com Zanzibar: 250-652-1228 www.zanzibarcafe.ca GROCERY STORES Thrifty Foods: www.thriftyfoods.com Save On Foods: www.saveonfoods.com Fairway Market: www.fairwaymarkets.com Peninsula Co-Op: peninsulaco-op.com/services/ food-centre

Pet Food Delivery

Check out Facebook for our daily specials.

We offer beer, wine, cider, pop and water for delviery or takeout as well Tuesday - Saturday 3pm - 8pm

250-656-4088 Curbside Take-out and Delivery in Sidney, North Saanich and the entire Saanich Peninsula (if possible) www.boondockspub.ca • 250-656-4088 9819 Fifth St. Sidney BC V8L 2X4

Check out Facebook for our daily specials.

Tuesday - Saturday 3pm - 8pm

STA R T E R S 10

Onion Rings

STA R T E R S

½ LB 9 / 1LB 15

Wings

9

Chicken Strips with choice of dip

hot, honey garlic, teriyaki, Cajun, bbq, dry bbq, Thai chili, lemon pepper, Asian bbq, salt & pepper

Onion Rings

Wings ½ LB 9 / 1LB 15 hot, honey garlic, teriyaki, Cajun, bbq, dry bbq, 9 Chicken Flatbread

Chicken Strips with choice of dip

10

West Coast Poutine mixed cheese & gravy

9

Meatballs

11 11

Thaichicken, chili, lemon pepper, Asian bbq, salt & pepper grilled house-made pesto & mixed cheese topped with cilantro lime crème

West Coast Poutine & gravy three house-made beef mixed & porkcheese meatballs served11 with

grilled chicken, house-made pesto & mixed Potato Skins cheese topped with cilantro lime crème

three beef & pork Crabhouse-made Cakes real crab with meatballs garlic aioliserved with 12 marinara, Parmesan & basil with garlic toast on the side

bacon, green onions, sour cream

marinara, Parmesan & basil with garlic toast on the side

11

Garlic Prawns with garlic basil aioli

11

Potato Skins

13

Quesadilla bacon, green onions, sour cream

blended cheeses, green onions, jalapeño add Quesadilla chicken or beef 3 | add bacon 3

Boneless Pork Bites choice of flavour

12

Fish Tacos Garlic Prawns with garlic basil aioli

12 12

Fish Tacos

12

Pan-Fried Oysterssalsa (subject to availability) battered cod, cabbage, & cilantro lime crème

3 | add½ bacon add chicken or beef Boneless Pork Bites LB 9 3/ 1 LB 14.75

choice of flavour

with house made tartar sauce

Pan-Fried Oysters

½ LB 9 / 1 LB14.75

12

12

(subject to availability)

10.5

Popcorn Shrimp with house made tartar sauce Popcorn Shrimp

10.5

Fresh Cut Fries

7

Garlic Fries Fresh Cut with Friestangy garlic dip

87

Yam Fries Waffle Frieswith chipotle mayo

9 9

8

Yam Fries with chipotle mayo

9

Garlic Fries with tangy garlic dip

12

Crab Cakes real crab with garlic aioli

battered cod, cabbage, salsa & cilantro lime crème

13

blended cheeses, green onions, jalapeño

11

Meatballs

9

Chicken Flatbread

9

Waffle Fries

Add side fries to any starter $5 Add side fries to any starter $5

NACHOS

½

ORDER

12.5 / FULL 21

blended cheese, tomatoes, green onions, NACHOS ½ ORDER 12.5black / FULLolives, 21 jalapeños blended cheese, tomatoes, onions,5black olives, jalapeños 5 • green Add cheese • Add spicy beef / chicken 7 Add guacamole (made to order) Add guacamole (made to order) 5 • Add cheese 5 • Add spicy beef / chicken 7

SSOOUUPPSS && SS AALLAADDSS CUP

BOWL

CUP

BOWL

3.5

Daily Creation

Daily Creation

New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder

Avocado Shrimp Salad Avocado Shrimp Salad

tomato, bacon, egg, chicken, avocado, tomato, bacon, egg, chicken, avocado, crumbled cheese crumbled blueblue cheese

House Caesar Salad House Caesar Salad

5.5

4.95

6.95

6.95

Garden Salad

Garden Salad

4.5

SMALL

SMALL

4.5

House Caesar

House Caesar

5

5

7 7.5

EENNTTRR ÉÉ EE SS AALLAADD

avocado, shrimp, green onions, tomatoes, avocado, shrimp, green onions, tomatoes, cucumber, egg,egg, choice of of dressing cucumber, choice dressing

Cobb Salad Cobb Salad

5.5

3.5

4.95

SIDE

SIDE

19 19

17 17 13 13

MediterraneanSalad Salad Mediterranean

13 13

Taco Taco Bowl Bowl

16 16

romaine,feta, feta,tomatoes, tomatoes, black olives, romaine, black olives, cucumber,sweet sweetpeppers, peppers, vinaigrette dressing cucumber, vinaigrette dressing black tomatoes, blackolives, olives,jalapeños, jalapeños, tomatoes, carrots, cheese, ranch. carrots,cucumbers, cucumbers,mixed mixed cheese, ranch. choice choiceof ofbeef beefororchicken chicken

ADDTO TO ANY ANY ENTRÉE ENTRÉE SALAD ADD SALAD

6oz NY Steak 9.95 • chicken breast 7.95 •

6oz NY Steak 9.95 • chicken breast 7.95 •

7

7.5

10.95 • prawns 8.95

10.95 • prawns 8.95

Menu & prices are subject to applicable taxes & are subject to change at any time

Menu & prices are subject to applicable taxes & are subject to change at any time

BURGERS

All burgers are served with fresh cut fries, lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle • substitute whole-grain or gluten-free bun 1 substitute Chowder or Caesar Salad 2 • 4 • ½ fries + ½ salad 2

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Boondocks Burger

beef or chicken with bacon, mushrooms, aged cheddar

15.5

Veggie Burger

mushrooms & aged cheddar

Boondocks Basic

15

Cajun Salmon Burger

17

beef or chicken, simply grilled, with mayo

PIZZA

Wings

Oyster Burger

Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Burger

17

BBQ Bacon Burger

18

Dragon’s Breath Burger

19

panko-breaded chicken breast, bacon & ranch dressing beef or chicken with crispy onions & chipotle mayo beef or chicken with crispy jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, ghost pepper sauce

STA R T E R S

SANDWICHES

10

Onion Rings

½ LB 910" / 1LB 1516"

hot, honey garlic, teriyaki, Cajun, bbq, dry bbq, Extreme 14& pepper 21 Thai Cheese chili, lemon pepper, Asian bbq, salt

jack, cheddar, feta & Parmesan cheese

Chicken Chicken PestoFlatbread

17

924

SpicyPotato Chorizo Skins

15

1124

grilled onions, chicken, roast house-made pesto & mixed mushrooms, chicken, cheesepesto topped cilantro lime crème house made & with Alfredo sauce

smokedbacon, chorizo, jalapeños, sweet peppers, green onions, sour cream topped with salsa fresca

Quesadilla Pepperoni

16

1322

Mediterranean

16

25

cheeses, green onions, jalapeño classic blended pepperoni & cheese add chicken or beef 3 | add bacon 3

15

(subject to availability)

panko breaded oysters, house-made tartar sauc

49

Chicken Strips with choice of dip

simple Poutine favourite mixed cheese & gravy BLT aCoast West

11 12

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Meatballs

11 14

add bacon or ham3 Crab Cakes Turkey Clubreal crab with garlic aioli

12 16

Garlic Prawns garlic basil aioli bacon, lettuce & with tomato

12

Hot Turkey Fish Tacos Sandwich

12 15

Beef Dip

12 16

artisan peasant loaf, sharp white cheddar,

three house-made beef & pork meatballs served with jack, orange cheddar & Parmesan marinara, Parmesan & basil with garlic toast on the side

stacked high with house roast turkey,

house roast pansalsa gravy battered cod,turkey, cabbage, & cilantro lime crème

spinach, onion, tomato, sweet peppers, Boneless Pork Bites ½ LB 9 / 1 LB14.75 black olives, & Parmesan choice feta of flavour

Pan-Fried Oysters

BBQ Pulled Pork

16

22

Popcorn ShrimpCaesar Wrap Cajun Chicken

10.5 15

Beef Taco Fresh Cut Fries

18

25 7

Waffle Fries

9

pulled pork, pineapple, BBQ sauce base

spicy beef, salsa, topped with fresh tomato, lettuceGarlic & sour Fries creamwith tangy garlic dip

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Cajun-spiced, garlic butter grilled chicken with Caesar salad wrapped in a warm tortilla

Mediterranean Chicken Wrap Yam Fries with chipotle mayo

ham, pineapple

9

onion, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, black olives, sweet peppers, house made vinaigrette

16 Add side 22fries to any starter

Hawaiian

(subject to availability)

thinly shaved roast beef with au jus for dipping on a Portuguese roll

with house made tartar sauce

16

$5

Shrimp Melt 17 Meatlovers 19 26 ½ ORDER 12.5 / FULL 21 NACHOS spicy beef, pepperoni, bacon,blended chorizocheese, tomatoes, green onions, black olives, jalapeños California Club Shrimp Wrap 17 shrimp, & garlic basil mayo • Add cheese 5 • avocado, Add spicysalsa, beef /bacon, chickenlettuce 7 Add guacamole (made19 to order) 5 Black & Blue 26

artisan peasant loaf loaded with shrimp & garlic basil aioli

Cajun-spiced steak, blue cheese, caramelized onion

PA STA S O U P S & S A L A D S M A I N S

Chicken Penne

Daily Creation pesto penne chicken & mushroom New England Clam Chowder Seafood Fettuccine

CUP

BOWL

Fish & Chips

3.5

5.5

Garden Salad

4.95

6.95 20

House Caesar

18

shrimp, clams & prawns in a creamy Alfredo sauce

SIDE/ ADD SMALL cod 1PC 12 PIECE 6 salmon 1PC 14 4.5/ ADD7PIECE 7 prawns 19 5 7.5 17 oysters

vegetarian marinara

19

Avocado Shrimp Salad

Chicken Parmigiana avocado, shrimp, green onions, tomatoes, double breast egg, of chicken with house made cucumber, choice of dressing marinara on a bed of spaghettini

Cobb Salad

Baked Mac & Cheese tomato, bacon, egg, chicken, avocado, comfort foodblue favourite crumbled cheese add bacon 3 | add spicy beef 7

House Caesar Salad

13

Teriyaki Rice Bowl

E N T16R É E Sadd A Lchicken A D or beef 4 | add prawns 6

Spaghettini Primavera

Chinatown Chicken Mediterranean Salad

19

sweet & feta, sticky chicken black on fried rice romaine, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, sweet peppers, vinaigrette dressing

15

17

house-made Taco Bowl biryani. Yellow curry on rice. add chicken beef 4 |tomatoes, add prawns 6 black olives, or jalapeños,

13

carrots, cucumbers, mixed cheese, ranch.

NY Steak Sandwich choice of beef chicken 6oz prime NYor strip steak on garlic toast

all pasta served with garlic toast

13 19

12

Curry Bowl

with fries & house Caesar salad

ADD TO ANY ENTRÉE SALAD

6oz NY Steak 9.95 • chicken breast 7.95 •

10.95 • prawns 8.95 www.boondockspub.ca • 2500-656-4088 9819 Fifth St. Sidney BC V8L 2X4

Menu & prices are subject to applicable taxes & are subject to change at any time

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RESTAURANTS & BUSINESSES OPEN Please check Individual Businesses for their Hours, Pick up or Delivery

Michell’s Farm: 250-652-6770 www.michellsfarm.com Snowdon House: 250-658-3419 snowdonhouse.ca HEALTH & WELLNESS Guardian And Ida: www.guardian-ida-pharmacies.ca Sidney Pharmacy: 250-656-0744 sidneypharmacy.ca

Selling at an auction was halted when the auctioneer announced, “Someone in the room has lost his wallet containing $2,000. He is offering a reward of $500.00 for its immediate return.”

After a moment of silence, there was a call from the back of the room, “$550.00!”

Shoppers Drugmart: www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/home Phamasave: pharmasave.com/store/pharmasavesidney RETAIL DELIVERY Bosley’s: 250-656-6977 bosleys.com/location/7036 Home Hardware: 250-656-2712 www.homehardware.ca/store/53281 Four Paws Pet & Grocery: 250-656-5553 www.barkmeowlove.ca Miss Bliss Boutique: 778-426-0479 Moden Boutique: 250-655-0774 www.modenboutique.com Nest & Nook Housewares: 778-351-2225 nestandnookhousewares.com San-Pen Bmx & More: 236-882-4634 san-pen-bmx.ca Monk Office: www.monk.ca Ecotopia Naturals: 778-426-3088 www.ecotopianaturals.com Cameron Rose: 250-656-8782 shop.cameronrose.ca Style Coast: 250-656-4413 stylecoast.ca One Stop Furniture: 250-655-7467 www.onestopfurniture.ca Tanners Books: 250-656-2345 www.tannersbooks.com Lilaberry Home Decor: 250-656-3232 Janet’s Special Teas: www.janetsspecialteas.com Outlooks Design: 250-656-7659 outlooksdesign.com VICTORIA RESTAURANTS PICK-UP & DELIVERY DURING COVID19 2 % Jazz Coffee: instagram.com/2percentjazz 10 Acres (Pick up at the Bistro): 10-acres.myshopify.com 1550s: 250-472-0047 49 Below Icecream: instagram.com/49below 900 Degrees: 250-590-4493 instagram.com/900.degrees Aegean Cafe: 250-381-3221 aegeancafe.ca Ali Baba Pizza: www.alibabapizza.com Artisan Bistro: 250-590-9333 A&W: instagram.com/awcanada Azuma sushi: 250-382-8768 www.azuma-sushi-victoria.com Baan Thai Wok: instagram.com/baanthaiwokandbar Bakeology Cafe: 250-590-6455 www.bakeologycafe.com

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Bao: 250-590-8688 baovictoria.webs.com Bar Venner: instagram.com/barvenner Barb’s Fish & Chips: 250-384-6515 barbsfishandchips.com Beacon Drive In: 250-385-7521 instagram.com/beacondrivein Beagle Pub: 250-382-3301 www.beaglepub.ca Bean Around The World: 250-386-7115 instagram.com/beanaroundtheworldcafe Berryman Farms: 778-351-3633 berrymanfarms.ca Big Wheel Burger: bigwheelburger.com Bin 4 Burger Bar: 250-590-4154 www.bin4burgerlounge.com Blenz Coffee: 250-920-7078 www.blenz.com Bold Butchery: 250-590-1126 instagram.com/boldbutchery Brickyard Pizza: instagram.com/brickyardpizzavictoria Bucky’s Taphouse (Langford): 250-478-3811 www.buckystaphouse.ca Browns Socialhouse Uptown: instagram.com/brownsuptown Burger Crush: instagram.com/_burgercrush Cactus Club: instagram.com/cactusclubcafe Cakes Ect: 250-360-2390 www.cakesetc.ca Cake By Taryn: instagram.com/cake_bytaryn Catagory 12 Brewing: category12beer.square.site Cera: 778-440-0490 www.nubocera.com Charelli’s Cheese Shop: 250-598-4794 instagram.com/charellischeese Chicken 649: instagram.com/chicken649victoria Christie’s pub: 250 598-5333 ext.#2 ChristiesPub.com Choux Choux Charcuterie: 250-382-7572 Cobs Bread Harris Green: instagram.com/cobsbreadvictoria Cook & Pan Polish Deli: 250-385-5509 www.cooknpan.com Crooked Goose Bistro: 250-590-4556 crookedgoosebistro.ca Crust Bakery: 250-978-2253 crustbakery.ca Dairy Queen: www.dairyqueen.com/ca Deadbeetz Burgers: deadbeetz.com

Dolce Vita Yates: instagram.com/dolcevitayates Driftwood Brewery: 250-381-2739 driftwoodbeer.com Dumpling Drop: instagram.com/dumplingdrop Dutch Bakery: 250-385-1012 thedutchbakery.com Earl’s Restaurant: instagram.com/earlsrestaurant Edo Japan Bay Centre: instagram.com/officialedojapan Empire Donuts: 250-590-3865 www.empiredonuts.ca Esquimalt Roasting Company: 250-590-3775 www.esquimaltroasting.com

100%

LOCALLY

RAISED BEEF

GRASS FED, HORMONE & ANITIBIOTIC FREE

MICHELL'S FARM MARKET

CHECK ON

FOR DAYS OPEN & HOURS

2451 Island View Rd.

(Corner of Pay Bay Hwy at Island View Rd.)

WWW.MICHELLSFARM.COM

250.652.6770

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RESTAURANTS & BUSINESSES OPEN Please check Individual Businesses for their Hours, Pick up or Delivery

Famoso: instagram.com/famosopizzeria Fan Tan Cafe: 250-383-1611 instagram.com/fantancafe Farm And Field Butchers: instagram.com/farmfieldbutchers Fern Cafe And Bakery: 250-590-3376 instagram.com/ferncafeandbakery Fernwood Pizza Company: instagram.com/fernwoodpizzacompany Ferris Grill: instagram.com/ferrisgrill Fig Deli: 250-727-3632 Fish hook: 250-477-0470 Flying Otter Grill: 250-414-4220 www.flyingottergrill.com

Farm Fresh Snap Frozen 2 LB bags

CHECK ON

FOR DAYS OPEN & HOURS

Fol Epi: instagram.com/fol.epi Foo Asian Street Food: 250-383-3111 www.foofood.ca Food On The Run: instagram.com/foodontherunca Fonbo: 250-479-7313 www.fonbo.ca Four Spice: 250-590-9647 www.fourspice.ca Frank’s Honeybun Cafe: 250-383-3231 Frankies Modern Diner: instagram.com/foodontherunca Fresh Coast Health Food: instagram.com/freshcoastvic Freshii: instagram.com/freshii Fry’s Bakery: instagram.com/frysbakery Fudo Victoria: instagram.com/fudovictoria Gigi’s Cafe: instagram.com/gigiscafeyyj Gorge Pointe Pub: 250-386-5500 www.gorgepointepub.com Green Cuisine: 250-385 1809 www.greencuisine.com Guidos Caffe On Grenville: 250-385-2462 Habit Coffee at the Atrium: 250-590-5953 habitcoffee.com Hanks: www.exploretock.com/ hanksarestaurant/?utm_source=search Hecklers Bar and Grill: 250-381-1312 www.hecklers.ca Heron Rock Bistro: instagram.com/heronrockbistro Hillside Coffee and Tea: 250-370-2077 www.hillsidecoffeeandtea.com Honey Bun: 250-383-3231 House of Boateng: 778-432-2233 houseofboateng.ca/ Il Covo Trattoria: 250380-0088 ilcovotrattoria.ca Il Greco’s: 250-386-1116 Ilgreco’s.com Indecent Risotto: instagram.com/indecentrisotto Island Poke: instagram.com/islandpokeca Jack’s Chinese Restaurant: 250 744-1738 jackschineserestaurant.com Japanese Village: 250-382-5165 www.japanesevillage.bc.ca Jenny Marie’s Cracker Company: instagram.com/jennymariescrackers Johnny Rockets Bay Centre: instagram.com/johnnyrocketscan Johns Place: instagram.com/johns_placeyyj Jones BBQ: 778-265-4227 jonesgotmeat.com Just matcha: 250-813-2456 Kissako Sushi: 250-370-5195 Koto Sushi: instagram.com/kotoizakayavictoria

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Koffi: 250-298-7878 www.koffihouse.ca La Roux Patisserie: instagram.com/larouxlarouxlaroux La Taquisa: instagram.com/lataquisa Le petit Saigon: 250-386-1412 Le Pho Vietnamese Restaurant: 250-590-0035 www.lepho.ca Lee’s House Restaurant: 778-432-2111 leeshouserestaurant.ca Lighthouse Brewing Company: 250-383-6500 www.lighthousebrewing.com Little Jumbo: instagram.com/littlejumbobc Little Thai Place: instagram.com/littlethaiplaceroyaloak Loft Pub: www.loftpubvictoria.com London Chef: Virtual Cooking Classes with supplies dropped off. 250-590-1865 thelondonchef.com Loyaltea: 250-818-2666 Lot 1 Pasta Bar: instagram.com/lot1pastabar Mango Thai Langford: 250-590-9038 www.mangothai.ca Marta Cafe and Pantry: 250-590-2449 www.martacafeandpantry.com Mcdonalds: www.mcdonalds.com/ca/en-ca.html Menbow Ramen Bar: 250-477-3883 menbowramenbar.com Mod Pizza Belmont Market: instagram.com/modpizza Marble Slab Creamery: 250-590-3367 instagram.com/marbleslabcan Mesa Familiar: 778-265-4725 mesafamiliar.ca Milkcow Cafe: instagram.com/milkcow_victoria Mo:le: 250-385-6653 www.molerestaurant.ca Montana’s BBQ: 250-978-9333 Montanas.ca Moon Underwater: 250-380-0706 Moxies: 250-360-1660 Moxies.com Mosi Bakery: instagram.com/mosibakery Mr. Mikes Langford: instagram.com/mrmikeslangford Mucho Burrito Uptown: instagram.com/muchoburritohq My Thai Cafe: instagram.com/mythaicafe_victoria Nourish Kitchen & Cafe: 250-590-3426 www.nourishkitchen.ca Nowhere: 250-590-3590 www.nowherearestaurant.com Nohra Thai Restaurant: 250-595-7868 www.nohrathai.com Nubo: 778-265-9909 www.nubotapas.com

Oak Bay Beach Hotel: 250-598-4556 www.oakbaybeachhotel.com Oak Bay Seafood: 778-432-0227 www.oakbayseafood.com Oregano’s Pizza: instagram.com/oreganos_pizza Origins Bakery: 250-590-4149 www.originbakery.com Original Joes Westshore Village: instagram.com/originaljoes Ottavio Victoria: 250-592-4080 instagram.com/ottavio.victoria Paper Lantern Food Company: instagram.com/paper.lantern.food.co Pagliacci’s: 250-386-1662 www.pagliaccis.ca Parachute Ice Cream: instagram.com/parachuteicecream Paul’s Diner By Fol Epi: 250-590-6586 paulsdiner.ca Perro Negro Tapas: 250-360-1824 ext. 3 www.ferrisoysterbar.com instagram.com/perronegrotapas Phillips Brewery: 250-380-1912 phillipsbeer.com/2020/03/20/phillips-ales-onwheels-debuts Pho Halong Vietnamese Kitchen: instagram.com/phohalong Pho Vy Langford: instagram.com/phovyvictoria Pho U Restaurant: 778-433-4646 phou.ca Patisserie Daniel: instagram.com/patisserie_daniel Picnic Too: 250-590-1201 www.picniccoffee.com Pink Bicycle: 250-384-1008 www.pinkbicycleburger.com Pirate Pizza Co: 778-678-3965 www.piratepizza.ca Pizzarea Prima Strada: www.pizzeriaprimastrada.com Poke Fresh: 250-380-0669 www.pokefresh.ca Puerto Vallarta Amigos: 250-514-5362 pvamigos.com Pure Vanilla: 250-592-2896 www.facebook.com/PureVanillaBakery Qv Bakery: instagram.com/qv_cafe_and_bakery Qoola Frozen Yogurt: instagram.com/qoolavictoria

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RESTAURANTS & BUSINESSES OPEN Please check Individual Businesses for their Hours, Pick up or Delivery

Rainbow Chinese Restaurant: 250-590-5038 rainbowchineserestaurant.ca Red Robin: 250-386-4440 www.redrobin.com Restaurante La Tortilla Mexicana: 250-590-1422 Roast: instagram.com/roastvictoria Romeo’s Restaurant Hillside: instagram.com/romeoshillside Royal Spice: instagram.com/royalspiceyyj Ruth & Dean: 250-590-2780 ruthanddean.com Sabhai Thai: sabhai.ca Salt And Pepper Fox: instagram.com/snpfox Saltchuck Pie Company: 250-383-7551 saltchuckpies.com/ Salty’s fish and chips: saltyscraigflower.com Saveur: 250-590-9251 instagram.com/saveurresto Seahorses Cafe: 250-544-1564 www.seahorsescafe.com Sen Zushi Japanese Restaurant: 250-385-4320 www.senzushi.com Shiki Sushi: 250-381-8622 www.shikisushi.ca Shine Café: 250-595-2133 www.shinecafe.ca Shizen Sushi: 250-381-8228 www.shizensushi.ca Singing Bowl Granola: 250-896-3280 www.singingbowlgranola.com Six Mile Pub: 250-478-3121 www.sixmilepub.com Sizzling Tandori: instagram.com/sizzlingtandoor_

Smiths Pub: 250-360-2544 www.smithspub.com Sol Food: 250-381-6629 solfinefoods.com Sookjai Thai Restaurant: 250-383-9945 www.sookjaithai.com Spice Valley: instagram.com/spicevalleyvictoria Stage: 250-388-4222 www.stagewinebar.com Steamship Grill: instagram.com/steamshipgrill Sushi Matsuri: 250-590-8110 www.facebook.com/sushimatsuri8110 Sult Pierogy Bar: 778-265-7858 instagram.com/sultpierogibar Sun Wah Chinese Restaurant: 250-381-8966 Sunnyside Cafe: 250-590-2412 www.sunnysidecafe.ca Sushi Jiro: 778-433-4490 www.sushijiro.ca Tl Cakes: instagram.com/tlcakesvictoria Taj Taste Of India: instagram.com/taj_tasteofindia Thai Green Elephant: 778-433-7172 thaigreenelephant.com Thai Lemongrass Restaurant: 250-385-3838 www.thailemongrass.ca The Bent Mast: 250-383-6000 The Bikery: 778-533-6968 thebikery.ca The Broken Paddle Coffee House: 250-474-2999 www.brokenpaddle.ca The Chopped Leaf: instagram.com/thechoppedleaf The Cookie Guy: instagram.com/cookieguy_yyj The Crooked Goose Bistro: 250-590-4556 www.crookedgoosebistro.ca The Fat Macaron: instagram.com/thefatmacaron The Hive: 778-432-4483 hiveeatery.ca The Hot And Cold Cafe: 778-433-1007 www.thehotandcoldcafe.com The Lakes Restaurant: 250-658-8989 www.thelakesvictoria.com The Loft Pub: www.loftpubvictoria.com The Mint: 250-386-6468 themintvictoria.com

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The Noodle Box Uptown: instagram.com/noodleboxcanada The Very Good Butchers: instagram.com/theverygoodbutchers The Village Butcher: 250-598-1115 villagebutcher.ca The Village (COOK St.): 250-590-8915 Thunderbird Korean Fried Chicken: 250-384-6090 Tropicalisland Restaurant: 250-477-2538 thetropicalisland.ca Truffles Catering: 250-544-0200 trufflescatering.net Tumeric Langford: 250-478-6600 instagram.com/turmeric_langford Urban cup cafe: 250-477-7741 Varsha Indian Kitchen: 250-590-6252 www.varsha.ca Vancouver Isand Brewing: 250-361-0007 vibrewing.com Veneto: instagram.com/venetovictoria Venus Sophia Tea: instagram.com/venussophia Victoria Pie Company: instagram.com/victoriapieco Vij’s Sutra: 778-747-0174 vijssutra.com Wendy’s: menu.wendys.com/en_CA West Coast Waffles: instagram.com/westcoastwafflesvic Whistle Bouy: www.whistlebuoybrewing.com/beerdelivery Wind Cries Mary: instagram.com/windcriesmary.vic Wild Fire Bakery: 250-381-3473 wildfirebakery.ca Toque Catering: 778-432-2460 www.toquecatering.com Zambri’s: 250-360-1171 www.zambris.ca GROCERY STORES Costco Wholesale: www.costco.ca Country Grocers: www.countrygrocer.com Lifstyles Market: lifestylemarkets.com/about Quality Foods: www.qualityfoods.com Market On Millstream: www.themarketstores.com Market On Yates: www.themarketstores.com Oxford Foods: oxfordfoods.net Pepper’s Foods: peppers-foods.com Real Canadian Superstore: www.realcanadiansuperstore.ca Red Barn Market: www.redbarnmarket.ca Save On Foods: www.saveonfoods.com The Old Farm Market: theoldfarmmarket.ca/the-oldfarm-market-victoria-location Thrifty Foods: www.thriftyfoods.com

Village Food Market Sooke: www.villagefoodmarkets.com Western Foods Sooke: www.westernfoods.com Whole Foods Market: www.wholefoodsmarket.com Wholesale Club: www.wholesaleclub.ca HEALTH & WELLNESS Pharmasave: pharmasave.com Shoppers Drugmart: www1.shoppersdrugmart.ca Guardian And Ida: www.guardian-ida-pharmacies.ca VICTORIA RETAIL DELIVERY & PICK-UP Munro Books: 250-382-2464 munrobooks.com Russell Books: 250-361-4447 www.russellbooks.com Get Joni: getjoni.com Growlies For Pets: 250-391-4475 growlies.ca/catalog Pets West: 250-744-1779 www.petswest.ca Bellies In Bloom: bellies.ca/pages/increasedservices-for-mamas-at-bellies-in-bloom Doggie Dogster: 306-530-0405 www.facebook.com/doggiedogster Kharma Salon: www.facebook.com/ Kharmasalons/?hc_location=ufi ATTRACTIONS Butchart Gardens: 250-652-4422 www.butchartgardens.com GOLF COURSES Ardmore Golf Course: 250-656-4621 www.ardmoregolfcourse.com Bear Mountain Golf Course: 250-744-2327 bearmountain.ca/recreation/golf Cedar Hill Golf Course: 250-475-7151 www.saanich.ca Cordova Bay Golf Course: 250-658-4951 www.cordovabaygolf.com DeMamiel Creek Golf Course: 250-642-8000 www.crd.bc.ca/seaparc/facility-booking/demamielcreek-golf-course Highland Pacific Golf Course: 250-478-4653 www.highlandpacificgolf.com Metchosen Golf & Country Club: www.metchosingolfcourse.com Olympic View Golf Club: 250-474-3673 www.olympicviewgolf.com

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LIVE THEATRE

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Pippin. tubitv.com/movies/517045/ pippin, starring Ben Vereen — Airing now.

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Treasure Island. youtube.com/channel/UCUDq1XzCY0NIOYVJvEMQjqw

Many special concerts created in isolation are prepared spontaneously with only days notice. We at What’s On Digest are working to bring you the tunes by award winning artists as they become available to us.

Check them off as you go!

THINGS TO DO LIVE STREAMING SPECIALS INTERACTIVE CONCERTS

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An Intimate Evening with Musical legend: Jane Siberry. May 1st. 7.30pm - 11pm.

A unique event - Join one of Canada’s most renowned performers and songwriters in a special evening of music and conversation. Cozy up on your couch, grab a bottle of wine and prepare to bring Jane into your living room. All guests receive a signed photograph and a link to her new music release. Limited tickets available. eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-concert-an-intimate-evening-with-musical-legend-jane-siberry-tickets-92764578351

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Romeo and Juliet. Available April 20 to May 3 2020 youtu.be/eSAlPJ0FG_0

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Sistas The Musical. tubitv.com/movies/503507/sistas_the_musical Airing now.

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The Show Must Go On. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Biggest hit musicals online for Free. Phantom of the Opera, youtube.com/theshowsmustgoon

INTERACTIVE MUSEUM

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Hand of the Man Museum. A world of Natural History and Cultural Arts and Conservation. This is an amazing museum that is located in Duncan Vancouver Island. youtu.be/mQuoPB0Zmho

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Pink Floyd will stream free concerts Every Friday for fans to help get through quarantine. Pink Floy’d 1994 concert film “Pulse” will be the first one to be streamed. facebook. com/watch/?v=360467511560538

The DALI THEATRE Museum. Located in the town of Figueres in Catalonia, Spain, the Dali Theatre Museum is completely dedicated to the artwork of Salvador Dali. it features many rooms and exhibits surrounding every era of Dali’s life and career. my.matterport.com/show/?m=K5MKrKcfyRW

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WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

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Some workshops require registration prior to the screening, especially where kits and materials need to be obtained.

CREATIVE

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Rustic Sign Night. Live on May 7th at 7pm. Purchase your craft kit and virtual event ticket 5-7 days prior. See link on May 7th below.

 Practice on the Page. Writing work-

shop, multiple dates available. Find the book your meant to write. Stretch you’re writing muscles, get inspired and let your creative side come out to play.

This all levels workshop offers you a safe space to find your voice and nurture the stories your heart has been waiting to share. Whether you dream of starting a blog, working on your next novel, or just having fun. Bring along a notebook and pen. $35p.p. eventbrite.ca/e/practice-on-the-page-a-writing-workshopwith-danielle-pope-tickets-89614217537

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Virtual Art Exhibit 50 year Celebration. Exhibit from May 5th to 22nd.

Awards announcement May 5th. Peoples Choice Voting opens May 5th to May 14th, Peoples Choice announcements May 18th.

Five decades of island Art! The largest show of its kind for the region welcoming emerging and renowned artists to celebrate the next 50 years. From painting and sculpture, to, fibre arts and photography, truly a privilege to glimpse at the high-caliber artists who live and thrive in the Cowichan Valley. Click the link to join the show and vote for your favourite piece. cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/50thcowichan-valley-fine-arts-show-2020

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Rustic Sign Night. Live on May 7th at 7pm. Purchase your craft kit and virtual event ticket 5-7 days prior. Learn the art of stencilling on a beautiful, planet-friendly reclaimed wood in the comfort of your own home. Each kit includes. A sign, ladder, blocks or tote

bag, Stencil of choice, Paints, A print out of instructions, invite to the LIVE virtual event and one paint bush. Have on hand, sharp tool, ruler, water and paper towel nearby. $45 for everything. May 7th7PM. Order online - rusticsignnight.ca/ product-category/virtual-event-ticket/

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Art Workshop. Introduction to coloured pencils. Students will be guided through the amazing visual art material of colour pencil drawing. Learn about tools, materials, best papers and all the extras.

Materials List and visual lesson online. May 12th cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/jeanette-sirois-introduction-to-coloured-pencils/#!event-register/2020/3/28/portrait-drawing-with-coloured-pencil

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TouchDesigner for Live Visuals. A beginner workshop on real-time video manipulation for live performance and interactive installations with artist Yasushi.

9 hours over 3 sessions. May 17-24th 1pm4pm. This online workshop introduces you to live video files to use during exercises.

It is recommended that students use a mouse with 3 buttons. Topics include; Video playback, Various inputs and effects, various operators and ouputs, User interface, 3D rendering, Audio visualization, Live effects for vedeo conferencing, streaming from TouchDesigner. Bring your own videos files for maniputlation.

May 17th eventbrite.ca/e/touchdesigner-for-live-visuals-tickets-102293023186

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HOME & GARDEN

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Soil health for your Backyard Gardner.

Gardening FREE workshop. 3pm. Learn the complexities of soil that supports nourished plant life. During this workshop we’ll look at the soil ecosystem and the microbiology that helps us grow nutritious food. Build healthy soils, soil amendments, and how to ensure your plants have the ecosystems needed to thrive. Thanks to the city of Victoria. May 13. eventbrite. ca/e/free-workshop-soil-health-for-thebackyard-gardner-tickets-102481864014

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Learn Where You Live. 1pm-2pm each Friday. Educational videos exploring species that can be found on the trail and in your own backyard. 5 minute fun, interactive videos once a week.

There will be activities you can follow along with in your backyard during each episode and take home activities that you can download and explore for all ages; such as printable science experiments. You can share your findings, which will be posted online, your completed activities/photos; interacting, exploring and providing additional educational materials. Hosted by Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet. Go to wildpacifictrail.com/walks.

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Worm Composting and Bokashi.

3pm-5pm. Want to make a compost but have limited space to do so? This workshop will teach you how to use worms and bokashi fermentation to make compost in small spaces and indoors. Learn how to make effective and efficient use of your food waste and ammend your soils with microbe, nutrient, and humus rich compost. May 28th. eventbrite.ca/e/ free-workshop-worm-compostingand-bokashi-tickets-102484726576

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Rise & Renew - May 3, 9AM. Mini Wellness retreat. 9AM. Get renewed through sweat, self-care, and connection with like-minded women. eventbrite.com/e/ rise-and-renew-online-workout-mini-retreat-monthly-series-tickets-94732949803

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Book Club with Simon Sinek. Start with WHY May 1st to May 8th at 3pm.

Follow Simon Sinek as he breaks down his award winning book “Start with Why”.. Part 5 and 6. simonsinek.com

SELF MASTERY

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HEALTH & MINDFULNESS

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A Mindful Society. Presents “Our Preset Future”. Speaking to the inseparable nature of our present awareness and our global future. Recent events have made this more pressing than ever. Every action counts. Live streaming May 1-4 2020. amindfulsociety.org

Time Management & Productivity.

If we all have the same amount of time, why are some people so much more productive. Man of us have been viewing time-management the wrong way, learn to navigate through self discipline and prioritization. May 6, 8pm eventbrite. com/e/time-management-productivity-webinar-tickets-90760365697

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Project Planning Workshop. Online Lunch & Learn for non-profit organizations. 12pm to 1pm. This FREE online

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lunch and learn will give local non-profit organizations the tools they need to lead and implement projects of any size along with a deliverable, a simplified project planning tool that will be available after the session. Created by UNBC students.

Created to help charitable organizations with project management strategies and learn the skills to help boost their organization. Key Note Speaker, Dr. Dale Christenson, DPM, CMC, PMP. May 22nd eventbrite.ca/e/lunch-and-learn-project-planning-registration-90064303757

THINGS TO DO TO MARK HISTORY Right now we are living a very historical moment. Building a legacy or simple acts of kindness that help people stay connected through these times of separation is one of the things that will be reflected upon in the future.

 MAKE A PHOTO ALBUM. We don’t

know what 20, 50 or 100 years will be like from now, so we can’t rely on digital compatibility so its important to create some tangible history.

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PHOTOS & VIDEOS. Other interesting photos are the signage telling us how we should live, lets capture some of that. Take pictures of what children have been doing, like coloured rocks, and chalk art on roads, all the hearts in houses, birthday parades, honouring the front line. Having a 6 ft separation meeting or gathering, what people did for hugs when they couldn’t touch.

Create an album, you can even print it and turn it into a hardcover book using some online sources such as www.mixbook. com OR www.artifactuprising.com.

TO MARK HISTORY

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TIME CAPSULE. Many families do these when there is a milestone in their life. Create a COVID-19 time capsule that includes a record of time and thoughts during a pandemic.

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COLLECT MEMORANDUMS. Photos, poetry, games you played, a recipe that was popular or new, even some voice recordings. Personal goals, frustrations, fears and reflections. Anything that will tell the story of what way happening.

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MAKE A 2020 CANADIAN FLAG. Create a flag that illustrates your community or your family during this time. Hang it from your house and encourage others to do the same.

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RECORD STAGES. Husbands and wives, parents and children or by yourself, let’s face it the first month was like nothing we have experienced before.

There were so many stages of mental breakdowns, drinking, eating, goal setting, dancing, colouring hair, and staying busy to block out some realities. Many lost track of what day it was, and what time of day it was, morning become night, night became day and so on. Record this with photos, videos, blogs, or stories.

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MAKE A LEGACY. Decide on a contribution you want to make to the world or to your community or family. Simple acts of kindness is a good place to start.

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MAKE GREETING CARDS. Funny, touching, lovable, inspirational. Whatever strikes you COVID-19 handmade greeting cards will have special values to many.

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TURN YOURSELF INSIDE OUT. Send a random someone something you have made with your resources together with something that is from your town.

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BUILD A FAMILY TREE. This is a great time to find your family has time and extended family can be reached through email or social platforms. Make a hard copy book / album or a special decorative piece in your home, makes a discussion point and is easy to add changes and additions to.

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REINACT A HISTORICAL PAINTING. Take a famous painting and using things or clothes you have, recreate a famous painting with your family or yourself that will become a Historical image 2020.

BECOME A FUTURE TALKING HEAD. Create a video of yourself telling yourself about what is coming in 2020 that will change your life. Of course you can’t alter the past or future because of the butterfly effect, but what would you say that would prepare yourself. Something like this video. youtu.be/Ms7capx4Cb8

• Beautiful quaint 9 Hole golf course • Power Carts & Pull Cart • Tee times 7:30am to 7pm COVID-19 Precautions to ensure everyone's Safety: The lounge and patio is closed.

Drinks and food can be purchased for on course/take out only.

Power carts and pull carts are washed down after each use Please review our website for further safety precautions.

930 Ardmore Dr. North Saanich

250-656-4621

www.ardmoregolfcourse.com

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Gardening Basics for Beginners

There are so many easy and fun ways to spend time in your garden.

It’s not only therapeutic, but can be enjoyed by every member of the family.

If your gardens are restricted to balconies or patios, don’t worry, there’s lots that can be grown. And, as it happens, our first segment will be on “container” gardening with veggies, herbs, berries.

Spring is prime planting time… so grab a bucket, some soil, a few seeds, or a variety of veggie starts - and we’ll get started.

Mixed Planter: Lettuce is one of the easiest veggies to grow in a planter. Soon after planting you will be harvesting fresh salads!

Different varieties of leafy lettuce can be planted together for a long harvesting time.

When the lettuce leaves are big enough, just pluck as many of the outer leaves you need and the rest will keep growing.

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Herbs (drought tolerant, and mostly deer resistant) are another easy pot to put together.

You can plant up to 5 herbs in a 14” pot for year long harvest! Be sure to water daily during the heat of the summer.

Window boxes are a great for planting an assortment of veggies, fruits and even some flowers! A great mix of companion plants will ensure success. Try lettuce, green onions, and strawberries together. As well, you can add a couple of marigolds to keep aphid (Little bugs) away.

Hint: A pot of mint near by will help deter the slugs from your planter.

Larger pots – 14” wide or more: Tomatoes - 1 per pot. An average sized tomato would prefer a nice deep pot, such as a 5 gallon bucket. If you have a pot larger than that...

Fantastic! Try growing a cherry tomato or plum tomato as they are very vigorous and very heavy producers! It’s the perfect “first” tomato plant.

If you are limited for space, then look for a dwarf tomato variety. We have some new and tasty varieties that will be available in April. There are some new, tasty varieties that will be available soon!

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Blueberries: 1 per pot Berry production is better with 2 different varieties. Blueberries need to be planted in a peat rich soil. This helps retain moisture keeping plants happy.

Larger pots – 14” wide or more continued: Pole beans and pole peas Plant 3 clusters of plants per pot.

Poke 3 bamboo poles evenly into the perimeter of the pot and tied at the top. This creates a simple trellis that your beans will love to climb!

Enjoy beans all season!

Cucumbers do very well in a pot. Try miniature varieties such as Cuccino, Piccolino or Patio Snacker. Loads of tasty small cukes for the summer. Be sure to keep cucumber plants evenly moist to avoid that bitter taste.

Hanging Baskets: Tomatoe Baskets Did you know you can have Trailing cherry tomatoes basket? Tumbler and cherry falls are two tasty varieties.

Strawberries Varieties such as Eversweet, Fort Laramie or Quinault will produce tasty berries all season long.

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Raised Garden Bed: Carrots, lettuce, beans, beets, broccoli, onions, peas, radishes strawberries, parsley, marigolds, and mint (in a container to keep the slugs away.

At Michell Valley Plants we have you covered.

From seeds to pots & everything in between and are happy to answer all your gardening questions.

Follow us on Instagram and FaceBook to stay current on our product and hours of operation.

Happy Harvesting Tara Michell IG @michellvalleyplants FB michell valley plants Email: michellvalley@gmail.com

DAYS TO REMEMBER

IN MAY SPECIAL ALL MONTH Asian Heritage: Celebrating citizenship and immigration to Canada Car Care Month: Helping Canadian car owners prepare for summer driving.

National Animal Welfare Month Leave A Legacy Month Oral Health Month Speech and Hearing Month Awareness for Speech Language and audiology in Canada

SPECIAL WEEKS May 1st - May 8th BC Drinking Water Week

May 5th - May 11th Emergency Preparedness Week

SPECIAL DAYS 1

May Day

16 International Day of Light

2

Free Comic Book Day

16 International Peace Day

2

World Tuna Day

17 World Telecommunications Day

3

World Press Freedom day

18 National Patriots Day

4

International Firefighters Day

18 Victoria Day

4

Mental Health Week

18 International Museum Day

4

Star Wars Day

20 World Bee Day

5

Netherlands Liberation day

21 Ascension Thursday

5

Teacher Appreciation Day

21 World Day for Cultural Diversity

7

Vesak Day (the birth of Buddah)

22 Intnl Day for Biological Diversity

8

Reconciliation Day

22 World Goth Day

10 Mother’s Day

23 World Turtle Day

12 National Denim Day 13 RCMP Week

25 National Wine Day

14 National Caesar Day

28 National Hamburger Day

15 National Chocolate Chip Day

31 World No Tobacco Day

25 Towel Day

••• What’sOnScreen ••• Check out our top 20 shows streaming on your favourite subscription services

NOW AVAILABLE TO WATCH

THIS MAY, 2020

MAY 1ST

ALL DAY & A NIGHT About a young criminal who arrives at prison and reflects on his life thus far.

GET IN A man returns home and finds his home occupied by squatters.

MEDICI | SEASON 3 The Italian made period Drama returns for its final season.

THE HALF OF IT Romantic comedy

MAY 8TH

DEAD TO ME | SEASON 2 Drama, Christina Applegate THE WRONG MISSY Comedy, David Spade

MAY 11TH

HAVE A GOOD TRIP Adventures in Psychedelics. Various celebrities recount their experiences with drugs.

TRIAL BY MEDIA

MAY 12TH

UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT: Kimmy Vs. The Reverend. Comedy

MAY 14TH

RIVERDALE | SEASON 4 The latest season of the hit show from the CW.

MAY 15TH

SHE-RA & THE PRINCESS OF POWER | SEASON 5 The final season of the Dreamworks animated series on She-Ra.

MAY 23RD

UNCUT GEMS The superb Adam Sandler, Drama

MAY 26TH

HANNAH GADSBY | DOUGLAS

MAY 31ST

SPACE FORCE | SEASON 1 Comedy, Steve Carrell / Greg Daniels mockumentary series about an elite group of people working within the newly formed Space Force.

MAY 1ST

THE LORAX

MAY 4TH

AMERICAN PSYCHO

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Life Hacks Ice Cubes in the Dryer get out wrinkles.

Place half a dozen large ice cubes in with your load and your clothes will be wrinkle free, but not if you leave them over night.

Pick up broken glass with white bread but will work equally well with wheat bread, its a life save for finding those little chips.

Foil on your BananasJust when your bananas get to that perfect ripeness you can hold them for at least 4 to 5 days by wrapping foil around their tops.

PVC pipe on your lawn blower so you can clean out your gutter.

Brilliant right!

Clean your microwave with lemon probably could of guessed this one, but am so grateful for something that smells better to clean my microwave.

Pen spring around cords for USB and chargers will stop them from fraying. If your extra savvy you can wrap it again with tape and gently melt the tape to the spring.

Improve your wifi with an used soda can; I can hear a thousand little tech geeks saying “of course”, but lets face it, your minority and never around when we need you.

Flip-Flop Fixer If you’ve ever had a flipflop pop out of place while you were walking, you’re going to greatly enjoy this simple hack. But, you’ll probably be a little peeved you didn’t think of it sooner.

Strawberry Straw Push a stainless steel straw to the the bottom centre of a strawberry to remove the stem.

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