Upcoming events: GreekFest at Greek Orthodox Church and Community Centre; Garden City Quilt Show at G.R. Pearkes Rec Centre; Canamera Cruise-In at 2205 Keating Cross Rd.
GreekFest a two-week celebration of food and culture Everything from Greek salad and gyros to spanakopita and souvlaki will satiate appetites over two weekends at the 24th annual GreekFest,a hugely popular community event.
Food isn’t the only attraction, however. Live performances from more than 20 dance and music groups are scheduled, including performances by groups from Victoria and Vancouver. Elkelam, from Athens, Greece, is travelling to Canada specifically to perform at the event.Note: The menu is cash only, and takeout is available. For details, go to greekfest.ca.
The annual showcase for members of the Victoria Quilters’ Guild features upwards of 250 quilts, which range from traditional hand- and machine-made quilts to textile art. The biennial sale is one of the guild’s top events, and is expected draw hundreds of people to the venue through its three-day run.
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