2012 Projects
Limelight Art Experience - Cedar Hill Recreation Centre March 3, 2012
Foundation Granted $1,500 towards this project.
To showcase and celebrate youth and art. The theme this year is Activism through Art, incorporating local musicians and story tellers to go along with the two cornerstones of the event - John and Yoko Bed-in photo collection, and a youth art show. Jason.jones@saanich.ca
Ballet Victoria - Tea for Tutu, May 23 to June 20, 2012
Foundation Granted $1,000 towards this project.
Tea for Tutu was established in 2008 to reduce senior isolation by promoting senior volunteerism, intergenerational socialization and increase participation in the arts. The programme includes four to five events each season that being with a demo of techniques and a performance giving the audience a sneak peek of an up-coming show. www.balletvictoria.ca
Music in the Park, July and August, various Saanich Parks
Foundation Granted $1,400 towards this project.
Including Rutledge Park, which is now run self-sufficiently, there are either concerts offered throughout Saanich during the summer. These special events are now part of the social fabric of our community. Since 2008, the SLF has been honoured to provided assistance to this popular community event that benefits all ages.
Saanich Strawberry Festival - July 8, 2012, Beaver Lake
Foundation Granted $1,500 towards this project.
The oldest and one of the largest single-day events in the region, the Strawberry Festival original as a celebration of the agricultural roots of Saanich. It has become a treasured family tradition every July and the Legacy Foundation is proud to be a part of the celebration. Rob.phillips@saanich.ca
Blenkinsop Valley Community Association - Pearce Crescent Park Project
Foundation Granted $2,000 towards this project.
The Pearce Crescent community consists of 50 homes in the heart of the Blenkinsop Valley. While they are surrounded by wildlife, trees and farmland, their children have no access to a park or playground unless parents drive them, or take a 30-minute walk. A proposal for an adventure playground on a vacant lot, designated for a road right-of-way but which will never be used as such, was supported by Saanich Parks. The community is working hard to raise sufficient funds and gain all approvals necessary, and has secured volunteer help to work with Saanich on the construction of the playground. Donations to this project can be made directly through the SLF website - click on the DONATE NOW button on the right. mattbelanger@gmail.com
2011 Projects
Winter Festival - Deck the Hall 2011 - December 3, from 5:00 to 8:30 pm - $1,500
This annual event, now in its third year, is an important community gathering that takes place at the Saanich Municipal Hall. Held at the end of November, the building and grounds are transformed with decorations and lights the Reynolds School Band plays, Saanich Elementary School Choirs sing and Horse Drawn Hay Rides are available - these are only a few of the highlights.
Visit the Saanich website for more information on this fun event.
Saanich Community Services - Music in the Park - $1,400
Three neighbourhood associations (Gordon Head, Gorge Tillicum and Royal Oak) and the Goward House Society will present Music in the Park in July and August at various neighbourhood parks. This popular, free family event has been very successful in the past. For more information, contact Julie Wallace at Julie.wallace@saanich.ca
Saanich Community Services - 45th Annual Saanich Strawberry Festival - $1,500
Held Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Beaver Lake Park, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Strawberries and ice cream at 2:00 pm - still just 50 cents!
Evening in Paris
The Saanich Legacy Foundation hosted an "Evening in Paris" fundraiser at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre on Saturday, April 9, 2011. The event was a huge success and proceeds will be directed to the new Arts Centre at Cedar Hill to fund the Artists in Residence Programme and Youth Arts.
The SLF is continuing to fund raise for the arts centre throughout the summer and fall by selling Raffle Tickets, click for more information.
