Sooke Lions Club is one of three Lions volunteer service clubs in Sooke that produces and participates in annual events and projects such as Sookarama, Canada Day, Sooke Business Directory, Raffle Calendar, Santa Parade, Hard Times Dance, pancake breakfasts and swim lessons for local schools and so much more.
We always welcome new members and volunteers to help in our community.
Our feature annual events:
Hard Times Dance
JANUARY • SOOKE COMMUNITY HALL
A great way to blow off the post-holiday blues with live music and a meal of wieners, beans and a bun.
Sookarama
APRIL • SEAPARC ARENA • FREE ADMISSION
Sooke’s one and only trade show showcasing over 80 booths of local businesses and organizations.
Canada Day
JULY 1 • FRED MILNE PARK • FREE ADMISSION
Canada Day Celebrations with live music, outdoor games, kids zone, food trucks, local vendors and more.
Santa Breakfast & Parade
DECEMBER • FREE
Annual Breakfast with Santa and the Sooke Santa Parade over one weekend.
Our feature local projects:
Sooke Business Directory
We distribute 7000 copies annually for free to local households and businesses in Sooke, East Sooke, Jordan River and Port Renfrew.
Raffle Calendar
Participants eagerly anticipate a chance to win prizes from local retailers with weekly draws throughout the year.
Grade Two Swim Program
Since 2007, we sponsor free swimming lessons (transportation included) at Seaparc for all Sooke second graders, offering essential swimming skills and promoting safety and confidence in the water.
School Bursaries
Annually, several Sooke students each receive a $1000 bursary to assist in advancing their post-secondary education. The next application deadline is May 2025.