Eclectic Gallery in Oak Bay has introduced “salon” style exhibits this year, featuring several gallery artists who really immerse themselves in their vision of discovery. Featured artists include Jennifer Zizman, Desiree Bond, Mark Brennan, Naomi Grindlay, Chin Yuen and Alanna Sparanese. Try and see this exhibit before it ends on Feb. 28.
Ajna Yoga Centre, located at 2185 Theatre Lane in Oak Bay, has been awarded accreditation by The International Association of Yoga Therapists. The IAYT is the only professional yoga organization in the world to provide international accreditation services for the emerging field of yoga therapy. Ajna have regular yoga classes but you are also able to complete courses on teaching yoga.
Katherine Haupt has joined Carlton House on Oak Bay Avenue as the new community relations liaison. “I am proud to represent Carlton House and its wonderful residents.” She has many years experience in customer service and management and a keen interest in building and maintaining relationships.
Dermatologist Dr. Julian Hancock, a resident of Oak Bay, has recently opened the new Fairfield Skin Clinic, located at 1494 Fairfield Rd. You can find out more about his services on his website: DrSkinBotox.com.
If you would love to own a beautiful Le Creuset Pot, Cobs in Oak Bay is running a contest for you to win one. Visit the store before Jan. 28 and enter. Competition rules apply.
A new book shop has opened at St Mary’s Anglican Church, called The Church Mouse. The doors will be open to the public between Tuesday and Friday from 1.30 to 4 p.m. It’s an ideal place for book lovers to while away some time. You can take a book and leave a donation. All donations will go towards the various charities the church supports.
Another great fundraising endeavor will be taking place every Sunday morning at the Willows Tea Room at Willows Beach until the end of March. Volunteers from the Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion Foundation are selling breakfasts from 9 a.m. until noon. Raised funds are put towards projects to improve the quality of life for the residents of the Oak Bay Kiwanis Cedar Hill Pavilion. A brisk walk and then breakfast, ideal.
If you are looking for a means to protect your garden plants from being eaten or would like to have an area enclosed, John Creviston from Beautiful World Environments may be able to help. He builds bespoke enclosures. Visit www.abeautifulworld.org to view some of his past projects.
Clare Radford is the advertising rep with the Oak Bay News. If you have some business news, please contact clare.radford@oakbaynews.com.
