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May 30 - September 12, Sunday afternoons 12 noon - 2 pm

Outdoor chess is coming to the CRD Square (Fisgard & Government Streets).  Giant chess, casual games, and learn to play.  Challenge your mind at this free event!

September 4 & 18

Enjoy "An Urban Forage by Foot", discovering culinary tour expert Kathy McAree's favorite shops & cafes in downtown Victoria, starting at 9:30 am Saturdays, May - September.  Sip, slurp, and chomp your way on a guided walk, devouring generous tastes of tea, cheese, meats & pates, chocolate, special sweets, and a little wine.  Advance reservations required.  Wear comfortable shoes.  Bring empty stomach.

September 9, 4:30 pm

Downtown residents and business owners are invited to attend a reception at which Pacific Opera Victoria will preview their 2010/11 Season.  Hosted at Winchester Gallery, 796 Humboldt Street.  Casual reception with light refreshment beginning at 4:30 pm; at 5:15 pm POV's presentation begins.  Enjoy a musical preview with Robert Holliston, Head Coach and a design preview with Ian Rye, Director of Production.  Space is limited - RSVP to Kim at 250-385-0222.

www.pov.bc.ca                   
September 11 & 12, 10 - 8 pm (Saturday) and 10 - 6 pm (Sunday)

The second annual summer chess festival includes activities such as chess tournaments for all ages, bughouse, demos, twilight blitz, learn to play and more.  $10 entry fee for tournaments, but all other events are free.  Spectators welcome!

September 16

Experience the thrill of a lifetime by channelling your inner superhero and rappelling down the CIBC Building at 1175 Douglas Street.  The Victoria Drop Zone challenges fearless participants to raise a minimum of $1000 in support of Easter Seals programs on Vancouver Island.  In addition to this one of a kind experience, there are great prizes to be won for top fundraisers!