Blazers open a new season

It’s the Blazers home and season opener tonight. There will be a pre-game party, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., for the whole family with live music, face painting and new merchandise available for sale from the Blazer Store. The Blazers play the Victoria Royals starting at 7 p.m., come out and get to know your new team. See http://www.blazerhockey.com for more information.

The 10th Annual TNSC Fine Art Show & Sale begins today and runs until Sept. 28. Upstairs at the Old Courthouse, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., you’ll see more than 60 artworks from ink, pastels, to collage. Witness daily art demonstrations and purchase tickets for a chance to win one of three original paintings. To learn more visit http://www.tnsc.ca.

13th Annual VW Turtle Race on Sept. 21 begins at 12 p.m. at the Yacht Club. This is an afternoon filled with music, games, prizes, a BBQ, plus a special performance of The Rhyming Captain Hook by Stage One, and of course the racing of the turtles. This year’s fundraiser supports Western Canada Theatre and includes two chances to win some excellent prizes with race #1 happening at 1 p.m. and race #2 at 2 p.m. For more information see http://www.vwturtlerace.com.