Jenica is a Registered Acupuncturist living and practicing on the unceded territory of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, in Victoria, B.C.

Jenica offers treatment and support for those seeking to heal, reconnect to their body's inherent wisdom, cultivate resilience, and develop a more holistic relationship with themselves, others, and the world around them.

Along with a session of acupuncture with Jenica, please enjoy a sachet of lavender grown and collected in one of the CEC's community allotment gardens.

Serving Victoria since 2007, Hemma was the first community acupuncture clinic of its kind to open in Canada. Hemma's mission is to create a community healing space that is accessible and open to people of all ages and all walks of life.

Along with a session of acupuncture at Hemma, please enjoy a sachet of lavender grown and collected in one of the CEC's community allotment gardens.

Leah Brown is a registered massage therapist, and she is trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques that can be tailored to meet your personal goals.

Along with a massage from Leah, please enjoy a sachet of lavender grown and collected in one of the CEC's community allotment gardens.

Get excited for the 2027 growing season! This silent auction basket includes a $50 gift card from West Coast Seeds along with a whimsical collection of vegetables crocheted by CEC board member, Rachel.

Get ready for the 2027 growing season! This basket includes a $50 gift card from Borden Mercantile (https://www.bordenmercantile.com/) and a seed matching game from FarmFolk CityFolk. To learn more: https://farmfolkcityfolk.ca/

Get ready for the 2027 growing season! This basket includes a Felco 2 pruner and holster donated by Integrity Sales as well as seed potatoes and onions donated by Leyna Blue, owner and operator of Blue Mercantile Botanicals. Leyna is also planning on contributing a selection of fresh-harvested veggies from the garden that you can pick up on Nov 7.

Get ready for the 2027 growing season! This basket includes one pickup truck load of horse manure (free delivery to Victoria, Vic West, Esquimalt, Saanich, or Oak Bay), 10 varieties of seeds suitable for local gardeners (valued at $50), and a $50 gift certificate to Garden Works.

FarmFolk CityFolk grew the seeds at their research hub sites. To learn more about their work: https://farmfolkcityfolk.ca/

Longtime CEC friend, George K., is your generous manure truck driver.

Get ready for the 2027 growing season! CEC friend, Kate R., generously donated $200 in gardening services. This basket also includes a slow release tree watering bag. Tree watering bags are used to irrigate newly planted trees.

Learn more about -- and travel on -- the Salish Sea! This basket includes two BC Ferries adult passenger fare (single, one-way), two BC Ferries passenger vehicle and driver fare (single, one-way), six passes to the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, and a houseplant donated by CEC friend, Nicole P.

The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is a one-of-a-kind aquarium and learning centre that offers an interactive, informative, and hands-on experience with the Salish Sea. The Shaw Centre's mission is to create experiences that engage people to learn about, explore, and conserve the Salish Sea Bioregion.

Enjoy a Sail Canada-Certified Introduction to Sailing Course, featuring a scenic sail on the Sooke Basin or the Strait of Juan de Fuca aboard our Aloha 32 Starlight or our Coast 34 Percy Snow.

This fun, engaging on-water experience lasts about four hours and accommodates up to five participants. Your session includes Professional Sail Canada-certified instruction, PFDs, a comfortable sailboard, and a hands-on learning environment.

As a bonus, enjoy a houseplant donated by CEC friend, Nicole P.

Be a tourist in your own town! This basket includes four admissions to Miniature World and two admissions to Butchart Garden. As a bonus, enjoy a Habitat Acquisition Trust poster and a houseplant donated by CEC friend, Nicole P.

Miniature World is one of the most popular tourist attractions in downtown Victoria, BC. It features over 85 exciting miniature dioramas and displays.

The Butchart Gardens is a 122-year-old world famous 55-acre display garden located in Brentwood Bay, BC.

Connect to placemaking activities in Victoria by installing a little free library and taking a guided walk.

Little free libraries are homemade book exchange boxes. They can help create an inclusive, inviting public space where neighbors (and strangers) can meet one another to share books, ideas, or just small talk. Bruce More is the maker of the Free Little Library. He keeps track of all the little libraries he makes, and he would love to know where it ends up. You can check out a map of the little libraries of Greater Victoria here: https://victoriaplacemaking.ca/little-free-libraries/

Bid for a private walk guided by Hayley, CEC board member and member of the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network. The walk follows the route of a creek buried under the downtown neighbourhood. Pockets of the former landscape reveal themselves with clues from archival maps and photos. This walk is offered for individuals up to a group of 10 participants.

Find a convenient time to have lunch with Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock at Floyd's Diner at Royal Oak Plaza. Dean has served as Saanich Mayor since November 22. He is a Director on the CRD Board, Regional Transit Commission, and Saanich Polich Board. (Mayor Murdoch will relinquish his office around November 10, 2026.)

To learn more about Dean: https://deanmurdock.ca/news/thank-you-saanich-2026

As a bonus, enjoy two handmade and reusable glass straws donated by CEC friend, Alison R, and a sachet of lavender grown and collected in one of the CEC's community allotment gardens.

CEC board member, Tina, has generously donated a dinner for 4 or a cooking class for 8. Enjoy a nice dinner in or a pasta cooking class with all your friends with a Red Seal chef. All food is provided.

Tina is Chef and Head of Food Security at the Saanich Neighbourhood Place. To learn more about Tina: https://compost.bc.ca/closing-the-loop-at-saanich-neighborhood-place/

As a bonus, enjoy a houseplant donated by CEC friend, Nicole P.

Enjoy 3 months' subscription to Ottavio's cheese club along with a gorgeous charcuterie board crafted by CEC friend, Andy R.

Ottavio is an Italian bakery and delicatessen on Oak Bay Avenue. Ottavio brings in specialty items from Europe, including cheeses, cured meats, coffee, and pantry goods. The bakery and kitchen make the shop's own bread and prepared foods in Oak Bay. To learn more about Ottavio (and salivate over their offerings!): https://www.ottaviovictoria.com/

Enjoy a $50 gift card to Wild Fire along with a gorgeous charcuterie board crafted by CEC friend, Andy R. To learn more about Wild Fire: https://www.wildfirebakery.ca/faqs

Enjoy a $50 gift card to GoodSide Pastry House along with a gorgeous charcuterie board crafted by CEC friend, Andy R.

GoodSide uses traditional French techniques with modern twists and West Coast-inspired flavours/ingredients. GoodSide was founded by pastry chefs Haley Landa and Curtis Helm who each have over a decade of experience under their belts. To learn more about their work: https://cheknews.ca/order-up-goodside-pastry-house-2-1276666/

The Irish Linen Stores donated a 36 x 36 square with six napkins. The whitework is a linen/cotton blend with a floral buttonhole stitched edge. The Irish Linen Stores was first established in 1910, and after 107 years on historic Government Street, they moved to their present location at 665 Fort Street.

The Irish Linen Stores team returns annually to Ireland and Europe to personally select merchandise—the finest linens from the best producers in the world, including traditional, elegant pieces from Ireland, the Madeiras, and Italy. In store you’ll also find contemporary pieces from France and Sweden that add vibrant colour to the collection, while maintaining our exceptional standards for quality.

To learn more: https://www.irishlinenvictoria.com/blogs/about-us/our-story

This basket includes bundles of photo cards created and donated by CEC friend, Shona D. Each bundle contains 6 blank cards with envelopes.

Get ready for cozy coffee and tea season with this basket consisting of $60 of Fernwood Coffee giftcards and seasonal espresso cups.

Have a coffee/tea party with this Sadler England Flower Power Mug Set (set of 5 mugs, one creamer, and one sugar bowl) (1970s Orange and Turquoise) and a $60 giftcard to Little June.