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The Annual SOS Halloween Costume Contest is Friday, October 30th at 1pm. People's Choice Award - Vote for your favourite costume via the SOS social media pages!  

Two upcoming volunteer fairs, Christmas program and a new Social Prescribing Program!

Wednesday, September 16th, 4:30pm - 6:30pm, for youth ages 12 - 19.

Beach Fest Society President Cheryl Dill with an update on Beach Fest-festivities! July 10 - August 16, parksvillebeachfest.ca    

Join the "Inaugural SOS Fore Our Community Charity Golf Tournament!" In support of the "For Our Families" campaign, this event helps keep vital SOS Child, Youth and Family programs strong, vibrant, and accessible for local families across District 69.  

The Parksville Beach Festival Society announced the closing act for the Parksville Beach Festival, 'An Evening with Blue Rodeo', August 21st at the Parksville Outdoor Theatre!  

A chat with Bonnie Brown about the Income Tax Program available through the Society of Organized Services. To make an Income Tax appointment, please call 250-248-2093 ext. 0 For more information call the phone number above or email coordinator@sosd69.com

How to take advantage of these services and register for the first ever SOS Fore the Community Golf Tournament!  

A chat with Jennifer Short of the Island Crisis Care Society - where do the raised funds for CNOY go?  

They're so close to reaching their financial goal! Can you help out?

The SOS is seeking volunteers for a variety of roles.

St. Stephen's United Church, Qualicum Beach, 1pm - 4pm

The SOS needs a new bus! Help them out - sosd69.com

Sculpture Light Up, Fireworks, Children’s Sandcastle Competition, and the Closing Concert with The Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy!

An update with Parksville Beach President, Cheryl Dill! Beachfest Rocks and the final weekend light up!  

Prism performs Friday, August 8th, part of Beachfest Rocks! We chat about a unique honour for "Spaceship Superstar", favourite memories, and Vancouver Island.

They perform Saturday, August 9th at Beachfest Rocks! Megan had a fun chat with Tom about their grassroots success, his favourite memory with the band, and more!

Parksville Beach Festival Society President Cheryl Dill talks Tim Hortons Free Summer Concert Series & more!

Colt Long, SOS Resource Development Manager, updates us on the campaign progress.  https://rb.gy/5pa1ys <-- donation link

Megan chats with Thomas Wamiss about the Sobriety Walk for Cancer as he walks/bikes from Victoria to Port Hardy and back!  

File your taxes - the SOS can help you! Plus, a discussion of the volunteer opportunities available.

Meet Colt Long, the Resource Development Manager, and find out how you can help the SOS purchase a new bus for their programs and client transportation.

Megan chats with Canadian singer Susan Aglukark about the 30th Anniversary Tour of This Child. Vancouver Island dates: April 1 - Campbell River April 2 - Courtenay April 3 - Nanaimo April 4 - Sidney

Mar. 19 - CRA Benefits & Tax Information | Apr. 5 - Understanding the Teenage Brain  

SOSD69.com for more information on help with your income tax

Volunteering has many personal benefits and helps out a local organization!

A unique situation where the Grand Prize Winner was already AT the studio!

An update on the SOS Christmas Program and how to help.  

How to register, how to help - thanks to all volunteers!

A chat with Shelly about volunteer opportunities!

Pre-register for the upcoming SOS Learning Series: Aging with Purpose & Grace!

Speaking with Alice Tulia, SOS Child, Youth & Family Programs Manager. 

Lissa Alexander explains Happipad and how to sign up as a host or renter.

A chat with Cheryl Dill after Parksville Beachfest's opening weekend

Opening week of Beach fest includes Sculptors, Trooper, learning to sculpt, and more!

Volunteer positions within the SOS - SOSD69.com

A chat about the importance of Risebridge in our community.

How You Can Dine with Tom Jackson & More.

The SOS celebrates volunteers!

Details on the June Gala and an initiative to help the housing crisis in Oceanside.

SOS Communications Manager Lissa Alexander chats about the GradWear & Income Tax Program, plus a Learning Series coming up!

WIN your own experience and feel just as relaxed as I did!

A chat about volunteer positions within the SOS, and upcoming events!

A chat with Lissa Alexander about the SOS Christmas Program!

Congratulations to Adam E.! He won the $900 prize pack from the 9 Deers of Christmas sponsors. 

Happy 25th to the Parksville Qualicum Foundation, plus dates for the next grants!

Congratulations to Dawn - she's freezing so needs that sunny warmth!

Donate or register for the Christmas Programs at SOSD69.com

Donate a toy and snag a free breakfast at the Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive!

And a great response to the Neighbourhood Small Grants Program!