Friday

Metchosin and East Sooke artists are showcasing their work in painting, metal work, pottery and more during the annual Stinking Fish Studio Tour Nov. 28 - 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and tour maps go to www.stinkingfishstudtiotour.com.

Saturday

Craft & Bake sale including homemade blackberry and apple pies, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 911 Jenkins Ave. in Langford.

The Victoria Volkswagen Club invites all car clubs to join them Nov. 29 for its inaugural Christmas Cruise beginning at 11 a.m. at Ogden Point and winding its way to Western Speedway in Langford. People are encouraged to bring non-perishable foods to Ogden Point for the Mustard Seed Food Bank and non-perishable food to Western Speedway for the Goldstream Food Bank. A “show and shine” at the speedway is scheduled from noon until 3 p.m. For more information call 250-216-9338 or see www.vvwc.ca.

Upcoming

Our Lady of the Rosary is hosting a talk by Anne Drost, a Cool Aid nurse who volunteered in African Aids facilities and trained village women to prevent infection in their families. Our Lady of the Rosary, in the large hall, 798 Goldstream Ave., Monday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m.

Kick off the holiday season with the official Christmas Light-Up event at Veterans Memorial Park in Langford Friday, Dec. 5. Music, refreshments, trolley rides and more start at 6:30 p.m. with the light-up at 7 p.m.

Sooke Philharmonic Christmas concert is Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Sooke Community Theatre and Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary of the Incarnation, 4125 Metchosin Rd. in Metchosin. For more information call 250-642-2849 or see www.sookephil.ca.

Annual Truck Light parade from Ogden Point in Victoria to Western Speedway, Saturday, Dec. 6, departing about 5:45 p.m., arriving in Langford about 8:15 p.m. See www.ieoa.ca for event details.

GIFT Craft Show and Family Expo, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eagle Ridge arena, 1089 Langford Pkwy. WinterFest ‘08 is the largest family centered holiday event on the Island. Residents can shop for locally made items, visit exhibits and celebrate community. The multicultural community stage features dance, music, puppet shows, entertainers for children and more through the weekend. To exhibit or volunteer call 250-412-7102.

The annual fire truck parade rolls out Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. at Eagle Ridge arena. Trucks are on display starting at 5 p.m. For more information call Langford Fire Rescue at 250-478-9555 or visit www.cityoflangford.ca for the parade route.