The third annual Art on the Acreage is coming this weekend at 2808 Sprott Rd. in Duncan.
On July 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. people are invited to stroll through the farm and enjoy the work of more than a dozen artists. There will be live music and a gelato truck at the site from noon until 3 p.m.
Work will include ceramics, fibre art, painting, photography, sculptors and wood art.
Should the event be hit by rain it will be postponed until Aug. 7 and 8.
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The Malahat SkyWalk is celebrating its first anniversary on Friday, July 15 with a special One With Nature event.
There will be live music and entertainment from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., including face painting, a magician, musicians, a scavenger hunt and a nature educator. You can also make your own driftwood art.
On Saturdays throughout the summer the SkyWalk will also be featuring two Tour de Rock events on July 9 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Aug. 13 (2 p.m. to 8 p.), and live music.
On July 9, July 30, Aug. 13 and Aug. 27 music will start at 5 p.m.
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The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is hosting an online session about the challenges of using transit for those living with dementia.
On July 13 at 2 p.m., the free session “Transit accessibility and challenges: Tips for people living with dementia,” explores some of the challenges and strategies for using public transit when living with dementia.
“An inclusive transit system not only provides a safe environment but also creates opportunities for the public to be more aware of the signs for when people may benefit from extra support,” says Sana Aziz, provincial coordinator, Dementia-Friendly Communities at the Alzheimer Society of B.C.
“When people understand the behaviours related to dementia and have the tools to assist, they are more capable and prone to lend a helping hand to create an accessible and inclusive transit experience for all riders.”
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has partnered with TransLink’s Chris Chan to discuss Metro Vancouver’s diverse and accessible public transit and what it takes to create a system that is dementia friendly. Also joining the conversation is Jim Mann, a long-time dementia advocate, who will be sharing his personal experience in navigating transit while living with dementia.
To register, visit alzbc.org/transit-dementia.
Upcoming webinar sessions also include:
• An introduction to brain health (Wednesday, July 20 at 2 p.m.): It’s never too soon or too late to make changes if you are concerned about dementia. Learn strategies to maintain or improve your brain health. For the general public.
• How to support a friend who has dementia or is a caregiver (Wednesday, July 27 at 2 p.m.): Learn practical tips on how to offer support to a person living with dementia, their caregiver or family. For the general public.
To learn about other upcoming webinar topics, visit alzbc.org/webinars.
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Two new temporary exhibits have opened at the Cowichan Valley Museum in the federally heritage-designated 1912 Duncan Train Station at 130 Canada Ave. in Duncan and will be on display until Aug. 31.
The Auxiliary to Cowichan District Hospital is commemorating its 90th anniversary of service to the local community through a wide-ranging display in the museum’s Priscilla Lowe Gallery. Since 1932 dedicated members have been committed to providing care and comfort for patients, first at King’s Daughter’s Hospital and today at the Cowichan District Hospital and Cairnsmore Place. Included in the display is everything from archival ledgers of earliest activities, photographs of annual bazaar events and community services as well as archival charts of donations raised.
The Women’s Institute of Canada is also commemorating an anniversary, its 125th, with a display of posters about its work in the Priscilla Lowe Gallery. Founded in Ontario in 1897 and active in B.C. since 1909, the vision statement of the of the WI is “Women interested, informed and involved in building a better tomorrow.” Here in the Cowichan Valley many school libraries, public libraries, 4-H programs, fall fairs and community halls were assisted by the members of local WI branches. Those same local branches were also instrumental in the founding of the Queen Alexandra Solarium in Mill Bay in 1927 (now the Children’s Heath Foundation of Vancouver Island) and the British Columbia Children’s Hospital in Vancouver in 1928.
The Cowichan Valley Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donation.