On The Horizon - September 26, 2023
- Downtown Duncan
- Jan 22, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Mar 15, 2024
In This Issue:
TONIGHT: Member Social – Join us at Wolf Willow Collective on Station Street
Exclusive DDBIA T-Shirts for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation!
Get Ready for Spooktacular Fun in Downtown Duncan: enter the Spooky Photo Contest!
TONIGHT: Member Social – Join us at Wolf Willow Collective on Station Street
Join us tonight at Wolf Willow Collective (125 Station Street) for an unforgettable member social! Come for the networking opportunities, engaging talks and stay for the delightful refreshments.
Rumor has it there will be a challenging game of Jeopardy – Wolf Willow style.
DDBIA Executive Director Katherine Devine will be on hand to provide insights and updates on the Station Street Common revamp and member survey findings. Don't miss out on the chance to win exciting door prizes!
See you there for an event that promises to be a blast!
The party starts at 5pm!
Future events now in progress – it’s LOOKING BRIGHT!
· BIA Member Social September 27 at Wolf Willow Collective(Station Street).
· Every Child Matters March October 2nd. Come and march with the DDBIA.
· Station Street Mural Unveiling October 25th
· Spooktacular Photo Contest in Station Street Common – October 27 to 31st.
· Spooktacular downtown trick or treating and evening Zombie Crawl October 28.
· Christmas Kick-Off November 24th.
· The 2023 Christmas Window Theme is “The Twelve Days of Christmas”.
Every Child Matters March on October 2, 2023
On October 2nd, the M’akola Housing Society will be hosting the annual Every Child Matters March and all community members are invited to join in. Please come and join the DDBIA Board of Directors, friends and family as we march together. Look for our banner!
Date: Monday, October 2
Time: Gather at 9:00 AM
Location: We’ll meet at Si’em Lelum Gymnasium at 5574 River Rd, and the march kicks off at 9:30 AM.
As the march culminates, we invite you to join us in shared moments of nourishment and self-care. Hungry Bubba's and Artisan Gelato await to satisfy appetites, while Tsow-Tun Lelum offers on-site self-care support. Claudia Sylvester presents homemade authentic enchiladas for those seeking a taste of tradition, and Medix ensures First Aid readiness.
Exclusive DDBIA T-Shirts for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation!
We're happy to offer you an exclusive opportunity to commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Show your support for this important day by proudly wearing our limited-edition Every Child Matters DDBIA T-shirts, available to our here valued members only.
T-Shirt Details:
· Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL
· Price: $15 each
· Pickup Location: The DDBIA office at 201-111 Station Street
· Delivery: Free delivery to member businesses
To place your order, simply visit our website here or stop by the office Monday to Friday between 9 am and 4 pm. Let's come together to support the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to creating a more inclusive and harmonious community.
Get Ready for Spooktacular Fun in Downtown Duncan: enter the Spooky Photo Contest!
Halloween is just around the corner, and we've got a spine-tingling treat for you! From October 26 to October 31 (Halloween night) the DDBIA is transforming Station Street Common into a hauntingly delightful Spooktacular event!
What to Expect: Station Street Common will be adorned with spine-chilling decorations that will transport you to a world of eerie enchantment. Explore three carefully crafted photo ops, each more haunting than the last! Perfect for capturing your favorite spooky moments. And don’t worry – all the instructions for participating in the contest will be posted in the Common!
Share your spine-tingling photos on social media and tag the DDBIA (@downtownduncan on Facebook and @downtown.duncan on Instagram) for your chance to enter our Spooky Photo Contest! Lucky winners will be randomly selected and awarded with Downtown Duncan Dollars, which can be used at downtown businesses.
Trick or Treating
If you're a local member business eager to welcome trick-or-treaters this Halloween, don't forget to reach out to us. We'll provide you with a special window decal to let everyone know you're part of the Trick or Treating fun! We’ll publish all the participating businesses in advance of Halloween so those little ghouls and goblins find their way to you (between 10:00 am and noon, Saturday, October 28th). Register via email ddbia@downtownduncan.ca now for Trick or Treating participation!
Get ready to embrace the Halloween spirit and join us for Spooktacular in Downtown Duncan. It's going to be a frightfully good time!
It’s Spooky Zombie Crawl TIME for the 19+s
We invite all ghouls of the 19+ crowds to partake in the “Thirsty Zombie Halloween Crawl”. Visit The Fort, Fresh Kenny’s, Craig Street Brew Pub and the Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar for spooky food and drink special, dancing and a costume context. And there are BIG prizes too!
Station Street Mural Unveiling
Mark your calendars! The mural on the Station Street Tattoo Co. wall will be officially unveiled on October 25th. Join us for light refreshments as we recognize Ruth Spohn and Jason Fong for their vision and work to bring this project to life.
Façade Improvement Program
Need a repair to the outside of your building? New signage? We’ve got you covered! The Façade Improvement Program provides a grant of up to $5,000 for your new signage and outside improvements to your business. Email us and request the application or find it here on our website.
Structural Tree Pruning - Charles Hoey Park Oak Trees
An urban forest consulting service was retained by the City to complete an assessment of the four Northern Red Oak trees in Charles Hoey Park (south of the Train Station) that are estimated to be over 100 years old. This same firm completed a similar assessment in 2015. The 2023 assessment indicates these trees are overall in fair health, but they are aging and becoming increasingly prone to limb failure, particularly in severe weather. Given the location and potential risks associated with limb failure, the assessment strongly recommends extensive canopy pruning for 25 – 35% of the tree canopy, depending on which tree. This will be focused, targeted structural pruning that emphasized higher risk tree limb removal and overall canopy reduction. As this work cannot be avoided, the pruning is being scheduled for mid-late October. We all cherish these impressive trees and the upcoming structural pruning will extend their life a little bit further.
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