Wednesday, August 10, 2011

What is Respite?

http://vimeo.com/27503318

The Community Respite Care Committee has created a short video describing respite. Check it out!

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Archie Browning Sports Centre turns 50!

Yesterday was the Archie Browning Sports Centre's 50th birthday...and it's looking terrific! Stay tuned for details on a big birthday party coming this Fall!

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Buccaneer Days Schedule!

Don't miss ANY of the fun!

Friday June 10th

Seniors BBQ: 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre

Saturday June 11th

Lions Pancake Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre

Wakey, Wakey: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Rugby 7’s Tournament: 8 am – 6 pm

Buccaneer Days Parade: 10:00am - 11:30 a.m. along Esquimalt Road from Dominion to Admirals

Arts & Crafts Show, Sale & Tea Plant Sale, Model Train Demonstration, Bake Sale, Pie Plate Sale, Display & Information Booths: 10 am – 5 pm

Community Food Booths: 10 am – 6 pm

Children’s Pirates Den: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

Children’s Races: 2 pm

Ladies Nail Driving Contest: 3 pm

Beer Garden: 1 pm – 5 pm

Buccaneer Days Community Dance: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre. Features two bands. Tickets on sale at the Esquimalt Fire Hall.

Dusk – Free Outdoor Movie

Sunday June 12th

Mini Tyke Lacrosse Tournament: 8 am – 5 pm

Community Food Booths: 10 am – 5 pm

Middle School Rugby Tournament: Noon – 2 pm

Free pony rides: Noon – 4 pm

Pie Plate Sales: 10 am – 3 pm

Arts & Crafts Show, Sale & Tea, Plant Sale, Model Train Demonstration, Display & Information Booths: 10 am – 4 pm

Pie Plate/Sky Diving Contest: 3 pm

Midway hours:

Friday Jun 10th 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday June 11th 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Sunday June 12th 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Victoria News - Wakey, wakey Esquimalt

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Thank You

I've been staring at a blank screen since December, trying to find a way to share the words that have been clear in heart for months.  All the emotion and gratitude I want to convey can't seem to find a way to my keyboard.

I've decided not to run for Council in November. 

I made this decision over the Winter break and informed my colleagues, family, "Team Ali" volunteers, many of the friends I have made over the past 2 and 1/2 years...but I've been stumbling over the words that make it official.

If I could only find the words to express what an honour it has been to work with Esquimalt I would have written this months ago. Imperfect and inadequate as this will be...I simply feel I cannot wait any longer. It is time for me to encourage others to step forward and serve our community in this way.

I do want to reassure everyone that I will continue to work hard for Esquimalt until the end of my term and far beyond.  In April of 2007, I stepped to the microphone in Council Chambers for the very first time. That day I made a promise to my community to be involved in decisions affecting me and my family. That hasn't changed. I will still be a familiar face in Chambers.  I will just be sitting in a different chair. Esquimalt will continue to be the place I am proud to call my home...and I will always care about what happens in my home.

Above all, what I hold close, are the friendships and relationships that will be lasting reminders of this intense time in my life.  Ties strengthened and forged under pressure that I will always treasure. Thank you for sharing this journey with me.

xoAli




 

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Wishing you holidays filled with joy, laughter and love!