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  • This weekendMarkets, fairs, games and free things to do, with times, places and cost.
  • Open, new, closingOnly once a source confirms it. Seen a "now open" sign? Reply and tell us.
  • The local spotOne park, trail or café worth a visit this week.
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Craft fairs, a Royal Bay detour and free yard waste drop-off

Thursday, November 12

Good morning, West Shore.

Three things to know

Royal Bay detour through Nov 18. BC Hydro is working under Metchosin Road between Ryder Hesjedal Way and Latoria Boulevard. Allow extra time. Source

This weekend

  • Ruth King Elementary Winter Craft Fair, Sat and Sun, 10 to 3, Langford
  • Legion Branch 91 Christmas Craft Fair and Tea, Sun, 10 to 3
  • Magic of Christmas Artisan Market, Eagle Ridge, Nov 20 to 22

One useful thing

Free yard waste drop-off for Langford residents at 2955 Sooke Lake Road, Saturdays Nov 14 and 21, 11 to 3. Source

Excerpt from our sample issue, written from real November items.

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From the Thetis Lake trailheads to Sooke Harbour, we cover the whole West Shore.

View RoyalThetis Lake, Helmcken
ColwoodRoyal Bay, Esquimalt Lagoon
LangfordGoldstream Ave, Bear Mountain
HighlandsMount Work, Caleb Pike
MetchosinWitty's Lagoon, farm stands
SookeThe harbour, Whiffin Spit

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