In This Issue:
Open on Sundays
Downtown Duncan Future Events
OPEN ON SUNDAYs?
YES! Let us know you are – we’ve started a social media campaign to get the word out! Our Social Media Coordinator Don McCormick will be in contact soon – the campaign runs for the next four weekends. Look for the first one this Friday! We are also publishing a list on our website AND will be printing a beautiful colourful paper listing – just the right size for you to give to your Sunday shoppers when they ask “what else is open downtown”?
Future events now in progress – it’s LOOKING BRIGHT!
· Earth Day Market and Event April 22.
· Mother’s Day SPECIAL issue Downtown Dollars Event – months of April and May. A fundraiser for Cowichan Women Against Violence Society.
· BIA Member Social April 27.
· Pride Day June 25.
· Duncan Day and Panago Parade July 15.
· BIA Member Social July 27.
· Cowichan Valley Arts Council co-sponsored event downtown July 29.
· BIA Member Social October 12.
· Spooktacular kids daytime program and evening Zombie Crawl October 28.
· Christmas Kick-Off November 24.
Member Social
Our fist BIA MEMBER SOCIALs was a great success! Thanks for coming out folks and thanks again to Stonebridge Law as our sponsor and Kyle Young, Manager of Planning, City of Duncan for speaking about the sign permit process. Please join us on April 27, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Location: TBD.
Christmas Window
The 2023 Christmas Window Theme is “The Twelve Days of Christmas”. We know its way to early to hear about Christmas already – but for those of you planners who start planning your window theme now – here’s your chance. Imagine – six geese a layin’ not to mention those five golden rings!
Next Great Save
Our beloved Duncan Train Station and Museum has entered a national competition the NEXT GREAT SAVE! We are competing against nine other communities across Canada for a $50,000 prize which we know our amazing little Museum (that punches way above its weight class), needs to win to preserve and protect the site and the treasures housed inside. Here’s how to vote:
· Scroll down and select Duncan Train Station and hit VOTE NOW (the red button).
· VOTE EVERY DAY until February 22nd. One day, one vote.
Coldest Night of the Year
The DDBIA is raising money for local charities by walking during the Coldest Night of the Year. The CMHA Cowichan Valley is hosting this winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for those experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. If you wish to join the DDBIA team – The walk is held February 25th – let’s team up, fundraise, walk and gather for good … because its cold out there!
Let’s nominate our Downtown Duncan Members! The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce invites you to nominate a deserving individual or organization for the 24th Black Tie Awards, presented in partnership with Island Savings. Please visit blacktieawards.com to make your nomination in one of nine categories!
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