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Community Lineup

WPCA posts information here, on the bulletin boards and on the Facebook page: Willis Point Bulletin Board. See the Community page or your Pointer for helpful contact information.

Want to organize a social? Have an idea for an event? If you would like to volunteer to organize a potluck, pancake breakfast or food service, let us know! WPCA will organize the bar for evening events. Pitch in and put on a get together, it’s fun. Contact your WPCA exec.

Sun May 3 – Hall and Roadside Cleanup 10 AM – Fire Department Open House 12:00 PM – Driveway Wood Chipping starting at 8:00 AM

Coffee and treats ready at 9:45 AM. Annual cleanup of hall grounds and extra polish to the inside of the hall. We’ll need everyone’s help for weeding, whacking, ovens, fridges, tennis court scrub … Please help by bringing tools (and a water bottle to reduce waste). Gloves and bags provided. We will also be doing roadside garbage pickup. Scotch broom removal will be done separately. Watch the Facebook page and bulletin boards for more information. Come see our new Puller Bear invasive plant removal tool, available for loan.

Sun May 3 – 12:00 Fire Dept Open House starts after cleanup – a family friendly event, games and food. We may get to see the fire hose in action to scrub the tennis court. Come see what your local heroes do, you will want to join in and sign up!

Sun May 3 – Wood chipping starts at 8:00 AM. On behalf of FireSmart, Alligator Creek Falling will be driving through the hood to chip tree branches. Please pile at the end of your driveway before 8:00 AM. There will be a FireSmart info table at the Fire Dept Open House, be sure to drop by!

Scotch Broom Removal – May

This is an ongoing pursuit to try to clear away this highly invasive and flammable plant. It’s important to cut it and not disturb the earth as this will germinate seeds, read more about it at https://www.broombusters.org/how-to-cut-broom/ The recommendation is to wait until it is in bloom to cut. Please come to clean up day to see our new invasive plant tool available for loan (best used on damp soil).

BBQ Fri May 22

BBQ Fri Jun 26

Pickleball at the Hall

Join your neighbours for pickleball, usually indoors or on the tennis court in good weather. All levels welcome. We play doubles and rotate partners so that everyone gets a chance to play with, and opposite, everyone else. Sun, Wed, Fri mornings at 9:30, Mon evening at 7:00 Cost $15 per month, or $2 drop in, for regular mornings, and $2 drop in Monday evening. Waiver required.

Sign the Petition to establish the Office of the National Fire Administration

The Fire Chiefs Association of BC is promoting this petition: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Sign/e-6745

Wallace Cycling Traffic

In a meeting with Lana Popham, CRD, Saanich, Mayors, WPCA, cycling groups and concerned citizens, Saanich Engineering presented some options to address cycling safety on Wallace Dr from WP Rd to Benvenuto. Public consultation is expected. The options include full or partial closure of Wallace at Willis Point Rd. See meeting notes below and the Saanich Active Transportation Plan

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Support Saanich Inlet Protection Society – Join or donate to this very active registered charity that seeks to conserve the very rare ecosystem of Saanich Inlet. They are tackling many issues including abandoned boats, industrial activity, herring protection, watershed and biosolids. More members helps to increase their clout. There are only 3 basins in the world like Saanich Inlet and it is studied for it’s geological importance. Learn more about why the Inlet is so important.