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De Danann SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 7:30pm Pre-Show Chat 6:45pm in Harmac Room

Join us St. Patrick’s Day Weekend for “vibrant instrumental reworks...”

Once called 'the Rolling Stones of Irish Traditional Music', De Danann formed in 1975 in Galway and quickly became one of the most influential bands in traditional Irish music.

Their distinctive approach, rich in character and spirit, has been the cornerstone of Irish music for over two decades.

“Memory has been made esh in a new kind of kinetic genesis; it promises a legacy of light, understanding and hope.” – CBC

Winnipeg Ballet Going Home Star MONDAY & TUESDAY, APRIL 4 & 5, 7:30pm Pre-Show Chats Both Nights, 6:30pm in Theatre

Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation is a groundbreaking production which honours the survivors of the Residential School system while examining the pains and atrocities of Canada’s past. This ballet was inspired by thousands of testimonies of Residential School survivors and is a transformative tale of hope and understanding for healing and wholeness in our future.

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FEATURES 8 Celebrated Pianist Janina Fialkowska 16 Festival Nanaimo 24 Women’s Cancer Support Group 29 Crimson Coast Body Talk Program SECTIONS 5 March 2016 Events 14 What's On Screen 18 Every Week Events 28 Live Music & More 30 Local Dining ALSO INSIDE 9 Trivia Questions 14 What’s The Dif NANAIMO & AREA

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HOME&LIFE Time for Spring Cleaning!

Among the many ‘rites of spring’ there are perhaps few as satisfying as throwing open the windows and cleaning the house top to bottom.

After a cold, dark winter of closed windows, muddy boots, wood-burning stoves, dust and dander, spring cleaning signifies the return of warmer weather and spending time outside. Here are a few tips to help you freshen your home.

• A good airing will reduce the allergens and

germs in mattresses, even if you can’t lug them outside. Sprinkling baking soda on a mattress, letting it sit a short time, then vacuuming it off can freshen it too.

• When dusting pay special attention to switch

plates and the outside edges of doors, where people tend to grab.

• When

washing bed linens, wash them in order of what goes on the bed first. If you’re switching over to lighter quilts, wash the winter bedding before putting it away, because moths and other insects are attracted to body oil, perspiration and perfume.

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upholstery attachment on your vacuum or have them dry-cleaned; light drapes can go in the dryer on the fluff cycle with a dryer sheet.

Wipe wooden blinds with a damp cloth. Warm water mixed with mild dishwashing liquid good for most metal and vinyl blinds.

• Emptying,

cleaning and organizing drawers and cabinets provides a good opportunity for weeding out old toys or items your family doesn’t use anymore. Pass them along for others to enjoy or get them recycled!

• Vacuum

and shampooing carpets, and sweeping and mopping floors can make living spaces feel fresh. Don’t forget to dust those lamps, countertops, books and shelves first!

There are any number of great natural cleaning products on the market that are safe for people, pets and the environment. Brands like Seventh Generation and Mrs. Meyers produce all-purpose cleaners, glass and surface cleaners, shower cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, furniture polish and more. Sometimes, however, the purest, simplest, most effective cleaners are items you already have in the house! Lemon juice and vinegar are great for cleaning windows and cutting through grease, and vinegar is useful for preventing mold formation.

Ordinary table salt or sea salt is great for scrubbing and scouring touch dirt and grime. And baking soda is fabulous for scrubbing, scouring, cleaning and deodorizing.

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Masters Rowing: the Nanaimo Rowing Club is offering Masters rowing for the month of March: Sun at 9 am, Tue, Thu and Fri at 6 am, and Mon and Wed at 6 pm. FMI google. com/site/nanaimorowingclub/ Feature Museum Exhibit: ‘Characters, Con Men & Celebrities’ shows Feb 1 - May 7 at the Nanaimo Museum.

Explore the lives of intriguing people from Nanaimo’s past including petty thieves, murderers, crooked cops, a cult leader, a nationally renowned poet and a brew master. You be the judge of who is a character, con man or celebrity!

Included in admission to the Nanaimo Museum ($2 max per person). FMI nanaimomuseum.ca or 250.753.1821 On Site Art: is about painting in community spaces, where the public can watch and ask questions. Drop-In program in the North Nanaimo library at 1:30 pm. Artists of any skill level are welcome. No registration fees. Group site coordinator is artist Diane Rae. Free.

FMI virl.bc.ca/branches/nanaimo north or 250.758.4697 Computers for Beginners: takes place at Gabriola Library 1:30 - 3 pm. Free but call to register 250.247.7878 Glow in the Dark Skates: skate in an atmosphere of dimmed lighting and special effects!

Frank Crane Arena 6:30 - 8 pm. Regular admission rates, glow necklaces $2. FMI nanaimo.ca or 250.756.5200 Nanaimo Women’s Cancer Support Group: monthly support groups for anyone just diagnosed, in the middle of treatment, recovering from treatment, or a long term survivor. The first Tue of every month (with speakers) 7 - 8:30 pm at Origin Retirement Home, and the first Sat of every month 1 - 2:30 pm at the Nanaimo North Library.

FMI Maryanna 250.751.1956 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Islanders 7 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com

WED MAR 2 Musical Movie Sing-Along: catch a musical movie on the big screen and sing along!

SPRING BREAK DROP-IN A C TI VI TI ES Monday, March 14 Thursday, March 24 Check online for info!

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Everyone welcome. Gabriola Library 2 - 5 pm. Free. See Branch for movie selection.

FMI 250.247.7878 Island Roots Farmers Market: Pleasant Valley Hall 3 - 6 pm until May, Seasonal produce, fresh baked organic bread, antibiotic free and grass-fed meats, locally roasted organic coffee, handmade natural care products and soaps, etc. FMI IslandRootsMarket.ca Tech Made Easy - Learning Circle: drop by Wellington Branch Library with your tablet, iPad or laptop to learn new skills/share your knowledge with others in a group setting. Every Wed until March 30 from 4-5 pm. FMI 250.758.5544 Live Music: legendary songwriter and former frontman of multi-platinum rock band ‘Live’, Ed Kowalczyk presents his ‘Throwing Copper’ Unplugged Tour 2016 - 20th Anniversary at the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550 Live Theatre: the Nanaimo Theatre Group presents one of Norm Foster’s funniest plays at the Bailey Studio at 8 pm.

‘Office Hours’ takes place in six different city offices at approximately the same time on a Fri afternoon, and the stories that take place in each of them are cleverly intertwined. FMI nanaimotheatregroup.ca or 250.758.7224

THU MAR 3 Gestural Portraiture: ‘Let Loose with Yvonne Vander Kooi’, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Nanaimo Art Gallery. $85 Gallery Members | $95 Non Members (Maximum

10 participants) FMI/register 250.754.1750 Live Music: keyboardist Marty Steele brings old standards, light jazz and soft rock to Marina’s Taverna and Pizza every Thu in March from 6 - 8 pm.

FMI 250.327.7676 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Sharks 7 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com Live Theatre: the Nanaimo Theatre Group presents one of Norm Foster’s funniest plays at the Bailey Studio at 8 pm.

‘Office Hours’ takes place in six different city offices at approximately the same time on a Fri afternoon, and the stories that take place in each of them are cleverly intertwined. FMI nanaimotheatregroup.ca or 250.758.7224

17th Annual Nanaimo West Coast Women’s Show: this popular annual show takes place Mar 5 from 9:30 am 4:30 pm and Mar 6 from 10 am - 4 pm at Beban Park Auditorium. Products, services, jewellery, fashions, foods, seminars! Portion of proceeds to Nanaimo’s Haven Society.

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& District Minor Fastball Association from 9 am - noon in the Centennial Building, Beban Park. For every gently-used item that you donate, you can “purchase” a piece of equipment at no additional cost.

Registration to play this season: www.nanaimofastball.org Boys & Girls ages 5 - 19 years

FRI MAR 4 13th Annual Wee Tipple Party: the 13th Annual ‘Wee Tipple Party’ is a fundraiser for the Crimson Coast Dance Society at the Grand Hotel Mar 4 from 7 - 10 pm. This elegant evening features fine whiskey samplings, delicious appetizers, live music and a silent auction. Tix in advance from hotel’s front desk or call 250.716.3230 $95/person Harpdog Brown & the Travelin Blues: at the Queens at 7 pm.

Fundraiser for Nanaimo Blues Society. Blue Moon Marquee is a Screamin’ and Hollerin’ Gypsy blues band. $20 advance $23 at the door. 250.729.9822 Live Theatre: the Nanaimo Theatre Group presents one of Norm Foster’s funniest plays at the Bailey Studio. Pls see Mar 3 listing for details

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Celebrated pianist and Officer of the Order of Canada, Janina Fialkowska, will perform a

solo concert on Sunday March 13th, 2016 at 2:30 pm at the Port Theatre for the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music’s annual fundraiser event. A virtuoso of the Classic and Romantic repertoires, the evening will be a performance of the exquisite and inspirational work of the Polish Romantic composer Frédéric Chopin.

Fialkowska receives only the highest compliments and accolades from the critics and is widely admired and raved about by those who know her work;

“We have had many celebrated executants in London in this Chopin anniversary year -- Zimerman, Pollini and Yundi Li among them -- but none has taken my breath away quite like Fialkowska. If you have the chance to hear her, cancel all other appointments.”

-Barry Millington, The Evening Standard (London)

There will also be a Master Class with Janina Fialkowska from 9:30 am-12:30 pm on Monday March 14th, 2016 at 375 Selby Street, observers are welcome. A $10 minimum donation is suggested for the Master Class.

The not-for-profit charity the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music has individual and group music lessons in addition to ensembles, choirs and orchestras offered from exceptional instructors for all ages and levels.

For further information on lessons, the Janina Fialkowska concert or the Janina Fialkowska Master Class visit www.ncmusic.ca or telephone the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music at 250-754-4611.

For more information: Kathleen Darby, Executive Director ncmexecutivedirector@telus.net (250)-754-4611.

Learn more about the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music at www.ncmusic.ca

whatsondigest.com // MARCH 2016 SAT MAR 5 CONT... up Adult $6, sen/stu $4, child 12 and under free. FMI / westcoastwomensshow.com or 250.758.1131 ElderCollege Saturday Speakers: 10 am at Vancouver Island University. ‘Hiking the Desert: Utah and Arizona’ with Alison Etter. $10.00 at the door. FMI 250.740.6165 Pysanky Workshop: the Ukrainian Cultural Society of Nanaimo is sponsoring a pysanky workshop from 10 am - 3 pm at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Parish Hall. $22/ person or $15 for UCCSN members. All supplies included. Minimum age is 10, unless accompanied by an adult. Pre-register by March 2 to Jeanne at jeanjr@shaw. ca or 250.758.1561 evenings Crafty Kids Club: come learn about a new hobby or activity then give it a try. For children ages 6 years and up at Wellington Branch Library 11 am - 12 noon. Register at 250.758.5544 Nanaimo Women’s Cancer Support Group: monthly support groups for anyone just diagnosed, in the middle of treatment, recovering from treatment, or a long term survivor. The first Tue of every month (with speakers) 7 - 8:30 pm at Origin Retirement Home, and the first Sat of every month 1 - 2:30 pm at the Nanaimo North Library.

FMI Maryanna 250.751.1956 Paws and Tails: children of all ages are welcome to drop by Nanaimo Wellington Library between 2 - 3 pm and read a story to Dareby the therapy dog. FMI 250.758.5544

Sing for Pure Joy! in Ladysmith: 6:30 pm at The Lodge on 4th. All voices welcome. $10 drop-in, pro-rated fee for the Winter/Spring Term. Sliding scale by request. FMI 250.

285.3764 or 250.202.1003 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Sharks 7 pm on HNIC. FMI nhl.com Live Music: 7:30pm, , A fabulous musical tribute to Tina Turner! ‘Luisa Marshall’ presents ‘Hope Beyond Thunderdome Tour 2016’ at the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550 Live Theatre: the Nanaimo Theatre Group presents one of Norm Foster’s funniest plays at the Bailey Studio. Pls see Mar 3 listing for details Live Music: ‘Big Bang Baby’ rocks the Well Pub starting at 9 pm. No cover. FMI thewellnanaimo.com or 250.758.5513

SUN MAR 6 Seedy Sunday: seed exchange, 65+ exhibitors, garden products, herbs, Mason bee info, organic composting. Six - 1 hour long workshops included in price of admission. 10 am - 3 pm at Nanaimo District Secondary School $3 at the door, under 12 free. FMI 250.618.6323 17th Annual Nanaimo West Coast Women’s Show: this popular annual show takes place Mar 5 from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm and Mar 6 from 10 am - 4 pm at Beban Park Auditorium.

Products, services, jewellery, fashions, foods, seminars! Portion of proceeds to Nanaimo’s Haven Society. See website for seminar line-up Adult $6, sen/ stu $4, child 12 and under free.

FMI /westcoastwomensshow. com or 250.758.1131

Guest Medium Pam Malt: Morpeth Hall starting at 11 am.

Curious about what happens ‘after death’ but not interested in traditional religions? Join us at our twice monthly services, where a Medium connects with those in the Spirit world and brings evidential messages that our loved ones have survived and are still close by. Coffee, snacks and good conversation afterward. 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month.

FMI twoworldsspiritualist.ca or 250.729.9086 Live Theatre: the Nanaimo Theatre Group presents one of Norm Foster’s funniest plays at the Bailey Studio at 2 pm.

‘Office Hours’ takes place in six different city offices at approximately the same time on a Fri afternoon, and the stories that take place in each of them

are cleverly intertwined. FMI nanaimotheatregroup.ca or 250.758.7224

MON MAR 7 Feature Museum Exhibit: ‘Characters, Con Men & Celebrities’ shows Feb 1 - May 7 at the Nanaimo Museum.

Explore the lives of intriguing people from Nanaimo’s past including petty thieves, murderers, crooked cops, a cult leader, a nationally renowned poet and a brew master. You be the judge of who is a character, con man or celebrity! Included in admission to the Nanaimo Museum ($2 max per person).

FMI nanaimomuseum.ca or 250.753.1821 SepticSmart Workshop: 6 pm at Cedar Community Hall.

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Veterinary Rehabilitation is Coming to Nanaimo The team at Applecross Veterinary Hospital is thrilled to announce the opening of the Nanaimo Animal Rehabilitation Center next door to our clinic. Our dedication to quality veterinary medicine will be extending into physical rehabilitation

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What is animal rehabilitation?

Animal rehabilitation is the veterinary equivalent of human physiotherapy.

Certified rehabilitation practitioners are skilled in manual therapies; including massage, controlled stretching and therapeutic exercises. With the use of treadmills, physioballs, wobble boards, cavaletti poles, among many other tools, rehabilitation practitioners are able to help their patients build up strength and heal their injuries in a controlled environment. The use of other modalities; such as therapeutic laser, electrical stimulation and therapeutic ultrasound; aid in providing pain relief and speeding up recovery.

This may sound like the veterinarians and their team will just spend their day playing with animals and fancy toys. Well that’s not all wrong. It is so gratifying to work with our patients and see the remarkable improvements that they can make during their rehabilitation. Animals love coming for their rehabilitation sessions. What’s not to love?

Each session starts with warm compress and massage to work out the tight muscles and stiff joints. The animals then get to have some fun going through obstacle courses, challenging themselves on physioballs and wobble

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Register at 250.248.3252 or 1.888.828.2069. FMI SepticSmart.ca Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Kings 7:30 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com Live Music: the Vancouver Island Symphony presents guest artists the ‘Tafelmusick Baroque Orchestra’ 7:30 pm at the Port Theatre. “House of Dreams’ is described as ‘a magical journey to the meeting place of baroque music and art’. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550

TUE MAR 8 Live Music: the Classical Coffee Concert Series continues at the Port Theatre! Internationally-acclaimed classical pianist Sarah Hagen welcomes guest musician Soren Bebe (jazz piano) for an intimate lobby performance starting at 10:30 am. Refreshments and treats served. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550 On Site Art: is about painting in community spaces, where the public can watch and ask questions. Drop-In program in the North Nanaimo library at 1:30

pm. Artists of any skill level are welcome. No registration fees. Group site coordinator is artist Diane Rae. Free. FMI virl.bc.ca/branches/nanaimo north or 250.758.4697 Nanaimo Newcomers Club: a social and information group for women new to Nanaimo.

Lots of activities! Group meets 7 - 9 pm the second Tue of each month at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Free. FMI nanaimonewcomersclub.org

WED MAR 9 Island Roots Farmers Market: Pleasant Valley Hall 3 - 6 pm until May, Seasonal produce, fresh baked organic bread, antibiotic free and grass-fed meats, locally roasted organic coffee, handmade natural care products and soaps, etc. FMI IslandRootsMarket.ca Tech Made Easy - Learning Circle: drop by Wellington Branch Library with your tablet, iPad or laptop to learn new skills/share your knowledge with others in a group setting. Every Wed until March 30 from 4-5 pm. FMI 250.758.5544 Family Movie Night: enjoy a family movie and some popcorn at Gabriola Library starting at 5 pm! Free, drop-in. FMI 250.247.7878

Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Coyotes 7 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com

THU MAR 10 Open Reading: ‘The Living Room’ is an open/democratic reading for new, emerging and established poets at the Nanaimo North Branch of the VIRL the 2nd Thu of each month (except Dec). 4:30 - 6:30 pm free, FMI wordstorm.ca Live Music: keyboardist Marty Steele brings old standards, light jazz and soft rock to Marina’s Taverna and Pizza every Thu in March from 6 - 8 pm.

FMI 250.327.7676 Live Music: ‘Theo Fleury and the Death Valley Rebels’ bring some country and honky-tonk to the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550

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FRI MAR 11 Live Music: ‘Jazz Fest 2016’ at the Port Theatre features Canadian saxophone master Mike Murley accompanied by student musicians from Barsby, Wellington and Woodlands. 7 pm start. Fundraiser for school music groups $12. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550 Live Music: popular Nanaimo musician Dave Hart provides the ambience 7 - 10 pm at Minnoz Lounge in the Coast Bastion Hotel. Reservations recommended No cover. FMI 250.753.2977 ext. 2205.

Live Theatre: Western Edge Theatre presents ‘His Greatness’ based on a visit to Vancouver by legendary playwright Tennessee Williams. Described as ‘witty and moving’. Played

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Meyers 7:30 pm at Harbour City Theatre adult $23, senior $19, student $12. FMI westernedge.org or 250.816.6459 Live Music: ‘The Wailers’ bring some reggae to Beban Park Auditorium for one night only!

Guests Dope Soda and DJ All Good. Doors at 7 pm $32.50/ advance, $35/door. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550

SAT MAR 12 Barsby Park Clean-up: a volunteer-lead clean-up of beautiful Barsby Park with the City of Nanaimo starting at 10 am.

Last year 800 lbs. of garbage and debris was collected in two hours from this lovely park. FMI 250.755.6447 Walk with the Doc: join area doctors and other healthcare professionals for a walk along the seawall! Meet 10 am under the Spirit Tent at Maffeo Sutton Park, rain or shine. FMI 250.756.5200 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Predators 7 pm on HNIC. FMI nhl.com Live Theatre: Western Edge Theatre presents ‘His Greatness’ based on a visit to Vancouver by legendary playwright Tennessee Williams. Described as ‘witty and moving’. Played

by Nanaimo favourite Rick Meyers 7:30 pm at Harbour City Theatre adult $23, senior $19, student $12. FMI westernedge.org or 250.816.6459 Live Music: back by popular demand for Festival Nanaimo, the Vancouver Island Symphony presents ‘Barrage 8’, a musical journey of many genres and generations featuring all the instruments in the modern string family. Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. FMI 250.754.8550

Travelling Squares Spring Fling Dance: 7:30 pm at Wellington Hall. Continuous dancing all evening: square dance tips will be separated by round dances, mixed phase ii and ii levels. Caller Garry Dodds and cuer Pat Zeeman. Visiting square and round dancers welcome. $6 per person. FMI travellingsquares.squaredance. bc.ca or 250.758.7264 Live Music: ‘Mid Life Crisis’ plays the Well Pub starting at 9 pm. No cover. FMI thewellnanaimo.com or 250.758.5513

include: games, crafts, soccer, art, lifeguarding, tennis, dance, tae kwon do, rock climbing and cooking. FMI nanaimo.ca, see Fall/Winter Activity Guide or call 250.756.5200 Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab - Spring Break Art Camps 2016: March 14 - 18, ages 8-12 9:30 am - 12 pm, ages 13 - 16 1

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pm - 4 pm. Explore ideas about art, learn and create using traditional and contemporary approaches to sculpture, painting, video, and photography. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com or 250.754.1750 Body Talk 2016 Spring Break Workshop: 10:00am, , Make moves with Crimson Coast

SUN MAR 13 Ukrainian Easter Bazaar: 11 am at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Parish Hall. Perogies, borscht, cabbage rolls, homemade baking, jams, pickles, Ukrainian novelties and more. Concession booth selling hot perogies and other delights. FMI facebook. com/VesnaDancersNanaimo/ Live Music: the Nanaimo Conservatory of Music presents ‘Janina Fialkowska’, solo piano, at the Port Theatre at 2:30 pm for their annual fundraiser. Fialkowska is a virtuoso of the Classic and Romantic repertoires: the evening will be a performance of the inspirational work of the Polish Romantic composer Chopin $40/adults, $25/students.FMI porttheatre. com or 250.754.8550. The Nanaimo Conservatory is also offering a Master Class with Janina Fialkowska on March 14 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at 375 Selby St. Information: 250.754.4611

MON MAR 14 Spring Break Camps for Kids: Nanaimo Parks, Rec and Environment offers plenty of dayand week-long camps to keep young minds and bodies busy during Spring Break! These

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Festival Nanaimo turns 2 and in one year it has grown to over 60 fun-filled activities happening in Nanaimo from March 1 - April 3, 2016. It is not your typical festival model because it happens over 33 days with a host of activities showcasing Nanaimo, including: Festival Nanaimo Signature events, concerts, visual art, exhibits, dance, runs, walks, pub crawls, St. Paddy’s Day celebrations, cycling tours, a boat show, Dine-Abouts, Whisky tasting, Spring Break activities, Easter weekend events, a Nanaimo Bar Sunday on March 20th and PirateFest and the 1st Nanaimo Food Truck Festival on April 2. Check out all the Festival Nanaimo events at www.festivalnanaimo.com One of Signature Events for Festival Nanaimo this year is the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra big band coming to Nanaimo for two shows. Kerilie McDowall shared her thoughts on this internationally acclaimed band.

As a guitarist and a genuine jazz aficionado, some of my happiest childhood memories resurfaced when I heard that the world famous swing big band, the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra, will perform at The Port Theatre on March 21st and 22nd at 7:30 pm as Signature Events at this year’s Festival Nanaimo.

For the past

15 years I have volunteered as a Vancouver Island jazz and improvised music radio/ podcast host and producer at CHLY 101.7 FM. Over the years I have presented many thousands of recordings to the public and I strongly feel that the music of the Glenn Miller Orchestra is still, after seven decades, the type of timeless music that can’t be surpassed.

With over 1700 songs and 300 performances per year delighting global audiences for six decades, the current Glenn Miller Orchestra band is led by vocalist/bandleader Nick Hischler.

This band is in high demand with audiences of all ages, and is a favourite amongst musicians. Miller died in 1944. Miller’s estate reinstated the band in 1956 and The Glenn Miller Orchestra is now returning once again to our proud city. The orchestra performed in Nanaimo in 1962 with former bandleader Tex Beneke. Other past Glenn Miller Orchestra bandleaders within the past decades include: Buddy DeFranco, Buddy Morrow, Jimmy Henderson and Dick Gerhart.

Historically, trombonist Glenn Miller became the musical director for Tommy Dorsey’s band with brother Jimmy Dorsey in 1934.

Only later did Miller become a bandleader of his own orchestra. The original 1937 Glenn Miller Orchestra was unsuccessful, but in 1939, the band’s popularity became enormous with multiple hit records and tremendous box office sales. In

1941 the band had more top song hits in one year than anybody in the history of the recording industry - popular and beloved bandleader, composer, and trombonist Glenn Miller and his Glenn Miller Orchestra were the #1 top dance band in the USA.

For myself, thinking of Miller is a blast from the past. Thoughts of the Glenn Miller Orchestra take me back to happy days spent as a seven year old child on my father’s speedboat in Kingston, Ontario in the early 1970’s.

My father would bring out his 8 track tapes and instruct me to choose my favourite songs

from his music collection to play on the boat while we cruised around the Thousand Islands in Ontario.

I always chose Glenn Miller over Elvis from my Dad’s music collection because I was absolutely in love with the ecstatic and fun melodies and popular smash swing hits like In the Mood, Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Tuxedo Junction, The American Patrol, A String of Pearls and the big band’s popular theme song Moonlight Serenade.

I cannot wait to hear this world famous big band in concert LIVE in Nanaimo!

By Kerilie McDowall

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EVERY WEEK DAILY Feature Museum Exhibit: ‘Characters, Con Men & Celebrities’ shows Feb 1 - May 7 at the Nanaimo Museum.

Explore the lives of intriguing people from Nanaimo’s past including petty thieves, murderers, crooked cops, a cult leader, a nationally renowned poet and a brew master. You be the judge of who is a character, con man or celebrity!

Included in admission to the Nanaimo Museum ($2 max per person). FMI nanaimomuseum.ca or 250.753.1821 Nanaimo Art Gallery Exhibit: Ron Tran | Somewhat Mine: A Nanaimo Retrospective runs Mar 11 - May 21 with opening reception Mar 10 at 7 pm. Through a wide range of media including video, photography, performance, sculpture, and installation, Ron Tran addresses shifting understandings of public and private space, and questions ideas of individual ownership.

Gallery open Tue - Sat from 10 am - 5 pm, admission by donation. FMI 250.754.1750

EVERY MON Live Music: at the Queens FMI 250.754.6751 Euchre: offered by the Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors at the Bowen Centre starting at 1 pm. FMI 250.755.7501 Youth Drop-in: ‘Spare Blox’ is a free drop-in sports program for teens at Nanaimo District Secondary School every Mon 7 - 9 pm. Gym time! FMI 250.756.5200

EVERY TUES Kids Drop-In and Play Group: at Woodgrove Centre every Tue 10 - 11 am near the food court. For children 5 years and younger with their parent/caregiver. Crafts, games, songs. Activities led by certified childcare provider from PacificCARE. FMI woodgrovecentre.com Live Music: The Landlubber 2220 Bowen Rd. Blues Jam hosted by Doug Thring and Jim Lewis 7 pm. FMI 250.758.9400

Bowling: $2 games at Splitsville, 8 - 11 pm. Walk-in only.

FMI 250.754.2442 Tech Tuesdays: drop by the Nanaimo North Branch of the VIRL 3:30 - 4:30 pm for free eBook and/or computer help FMI 250.933.2665 Tech Tuesdays: at Harbourfront Library 2:30 - 4 pm. Get help with any technologyrelated problems you have: bring your iPad, tablet ebook reader, laptop and get oneon-one help. Drop-in, free.

FMI 250.753.1154 On Site Art: is about painting in community spaces, where the public can watch and ask questions. Drop-In program in the North Nanaimo library at 1:30 pm. Artists of any skill level are welcome. No registration fees. Group site coordinator is artist Diane Rae. Free. FMI virl.bc.ca/ branches/nanaimo north or 250.758.4697

EVERY WED Connections Group for Seniors/Elders: helps seniors access support and provides forum for knowledge related to overall wellness/ interests. Meets every Wed at Nanaimo Family Life Association 12:30 - 2 pm. FMI Mia Goodall at m_goodall@ nflabc.org Toddlertime: toddlers 18 - 36 months and their families can drop by Harbourfront Library at 10:30 am to enjoy 30 minutes of song, fingerplay and rhyme! Free. FMI 250.753.1154 Preschool Storytime: 10:30 - 11 am at Nanaimo North Library for kids 3 - 5 years.

Siblings welcome! FMI 250.933.2665 Nanaimo Beading Circle: 6 8 pm at Harbourfront Library.

FMI admin@nanaimoartscouncil.ca Bowling: half price cosmic games and arcade at Splitsville, 8 - 11 pm. FMI 250.754.2442 Tiny Tots Playgroup: every Wed at Country Club Centre 10 - 11 am children 5 years and younger (and their

families) are invited to dropby for play, crafts, stories and songs led by ECE certified educators from PacificCare.

Free. FMI 250.758.1102 Dance Class: drop-in dance class at MGM every Wed and Sun at 8 pm. FMI 250.753.3535 Live Music: Ries Vink hits the stage at MGM Restaurant every Wed and Thu at 5 pm.

FMI 250.753.3535 Island Roots Farmers Market: Pleasant Valley Hall 3 - 6 pm until May, Seasonal produce, fresh baked organic bread, antibiotic free and grass-fed meats, locally roasted organic coffee, handmade natural care products and soaps, etc. FMI IslandRootsMarket.ca Babytime: Nanaimo Wellington Library. Learn rhymes, bounces, action songs, fingerplays, and lullabies with your baby. Every Wed at 11:15 am. FMI 250.758.5544 Tech Made Easy: excited about your new gadget?

Drop by Wellington Branch Library with your tablet, iPad or laptop to learn new skills and to share your knowledge with others in a group setting.

Every Wed until Mar 30, 4-5 pm. FMI:250.758.5544

EVERY THU Music Trivia Night: ‘Name That Tune’ at the Dinghy Dock Pub, Protection Island every Thu at 7 pm. Food and drink specials, prizes. FMI dinghydockpub.com Open Mic Night: spoken word/music at Serious Coffee on Commercial (downtown) 6:30 - 9 pm. Songwriters draw for studio time. FMI Guy at 250.618.2924 Live Music: live acoustic music starting at 8 pm every Thu at Longwood Brew Pub. FMI 250.729.8225 Preschool Storytime: preschoolers and their families can drop by Harbourfront Library at 10:30 am to enjoy 30 minutes of song, fingerplay and rhyme! Free. FMI 250.753.1154

Live Music: Ries Vink hits the stage at MGM Restaurant every Wed and Thu at 5 pm.

FMI 250.753.3535 Thursday Night Dance: at Bowen Centre starting at 7:30 pm. Hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. FMI 250.755.7501 Babytime: 10:30 - 11 am at Nanaimo North Library. Free.

FMI 250.933.2665 Youth Lounge: free youth drop-in every Thu at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 3 - 8 pm. Improv games, music trivia and more! Check out ‘YOUth Nanaimo’ on facebook for details Live Music: popular Nanaimo keyboardist Marty Steele delivers old standards, light jazz and soft rock 6 - 8 pm at Marina’s Taverna and Pizza, 215 Terminal. No cover. FMI 778.441.2626 Toddlertime: songs, stories, fingerplays and more! Geared towards children 18-36 months. Wellington Branch Library 10:15 - 10:45 am. Free.

FMI 250.758.5544 Preschool Storytime: join us at the Wellington Branch Library for stories, puppets, fingerplays, and interactive felt stories. For children 3-5 years.

Free. Every Thu 11:15 - 11:45 am.

FMI 250.758.5544

EVERY FRI Live Music: enjoy amazing live shows from great local musicians every Friday night at SimonHolt Restaurant!

Music starts at 8 pm.

FMI/table reservations 250.933.3338. FMI simonholt.ca Live Music: Andy Andraschek plays guitar 6 - 8 pm every Fri at New York Style Pizza and Pasta downtown.

No cover. FMI 250.754.0111 Live Music: The Queen’s 250.754.6751 Toddlertime: 10:30 - 11 am Nanaimo North Library. Free.

FMI 250.933.2665 Babytime: babies 0 - 18 months and their families can drop by Harbourfront

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WE WANT YOUR EVENTS submit your events online at www.whatsondigest.com Library at 10:30 am to enjoy 30 minutes of song, fingerplay and rhyme! Free. FMI 250.753.1154 Music Trivia: with Frank Hannah at the Landlubber 2220 Bowen Rd at 9 pm FMI 250.758.9400

EVERY SAT Art for Kids: the Nanaimo Art Gallery offers ‘Art Lab: Saturday Studio’ each week for kids 5 - 7 (9:30 - 10:30 am) and kids 8 - 12 (11 am 12:30 pm). Different theme each week, $12/child. Call 250.754.1750 to register or visit nanaimoartgallery.com Live Music: Nanaimo keyboardist ‘Marty Steele’ dishes up jazz, blues and rock each week from 6 - 8 pm at New York Style Pizza and Pasta downtown. No cover 250.754.0111 Jukebox Poker: 8 pm start at the Landlubber 2220 Bowen Rd. FMI 250.758.9400

EVERY SUN Live Music: The Millstone Winery 2300 E Wellington Rd 250.716.3549. Live music every Sunday starting at 3 pm. Great wine and a wood fire pizza oven!

Birding Walk: hosted by The Backyard WildBird and Nature Store. No charge. 9 am. FMI 250.390.3669 Live Music:Nanaimo Blues Society “Blues Jam’ every Sunday at the Queens 4 - 8 pm. $5 cover, jammers free.

Different host bands each week. FMI 250.754.6751 Free Skate: the Lions free skate is held every Sunday until Mar, 12 - 1:30 pm at Frank Crane Arena. FMI 250.756.5200 or nanaimo.ca Dance Class: drop-in dance class at MGM every Wed and Sun at 8 pm. FMI 250.753.3535

Live Music: The Queen’s 250.754.6751

Glow Bowling: at Brechin Lanes every Sun from 4 - 7 pm. FMI 250.753.2341

Jumpin Jiminy’s Indoor Playground: at Rock City 10 am 7:30 pm. FMI 250.729.0999

Jumpin Jiminy’s Indoor Playground: at Rock City 10 am 6 pm. FMI 250.729.0999

Your Computer Guy

Article by Steve Duckett

A Helpful Print Hint I get many clients coming in that have dried out inkjet cartridges. These little guys can get pretty expensive and you want to use every drop of ink they have in them before replacing them. Here is a great hint to keep them going after they have dried out. In a small tea saucer put in very hot water about a ¼ inch deep or so and squirt some window cleaner in the water, one or two squirts will do.

Now remove the dried cartridge and put the business end into the hot water until the ink starts to show in the water, about a minute or two, then remove it from the water and dab it on a paper towel, make sure you dab not rub. You will see some ink on the paper towel. When the cartridge is no longer wet with water place it back in the printer. You now have a usable cartridge again.

Good luck and happy printing.

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Dance Society’s Body Talk Teen Cru this Spring Break. This year participants are working with TedxTalk Speaker and awardwinning BC Arts Champion, Dianna David. Workshops Mar 14 - 19at Vibe Studio with final performance Mar 20 at the Port Theatre. See website for details $100. FMI crimsoncoast.org or 250.716.3230 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Jets 7 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com

TUE MAR 15 Spring Break Camps for Kids: pls see Mar 14 listing for details Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab Spring Break Art Camps 2016: pls see Mar 14 listing for details Swim Fun for Kids: ‘Twisted and Tye-Dyed Tuesdays’ at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre!

Wear your tye-dye while playing games and making crafts with the lifeguards, 1 - 3 pm. FMI 250.756.5200

On Site Art: is about painting in community spaces, where the public can watch and ask questions. Drop-In program in the North Nanaimo library at 1:30 pm. Artists of any skill level are welcome. No registration fees. Group site coordinator is artist Diane Rae. Free. FMI virl.bc.ca/branches/nanaimo north or 250.758.4697 Glow in the Dark Skates: skate in an atmosphere of dimmed lighting and special effects! Frank Crane Arena 6:30 - 8 pm. Regular admission rates, glow necklaces $2.

FMI 250.756.5200 WordPress - Advanced: this course takes your WordPress knowledge to a new level. Instructor Mark Collins teaches this advanced course at VIU - Nanaimo over 4 sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 - 9 pm, from Mar 15 - 24. Pre-registration required $125 + GST. FMI viu.ca or 1.866.734.6252

NANAIMO’S OWN!

BITRATE COMPUTER SERVICES Bitrate has a simple concept · Complete computer repair for $60 · No Run-Around, No Tech-talk · 1 Day turnaround · No extra charges or surprises tel. 250.619.1275

bitrate@shaw.ca

www.bitratecomputers.com WED MAR 16 Spring Break Camps for Kids: pls see Mar 14 listing for details Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab - Spring Break Art Camps 2016: pls see Mar 14 listing for details Kids Entertainment: ‘Spring into Fun’ at Country Club Centre 11 am - 1 pm. Juggling and comedy stage show by Vesta Fire Entertainment, take home crafts, treats and more! FMI countryclubcentre.com or 250.758.1102 ext 203 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Avalanche7 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com

THU MAR 17 Spring Break Camps for Kids: pls see Mar 14 listing for details Probus Club of Nanaimo North Monthly Meeting: a social group dedicated to enhancing the lives of retired seniors!

Meets the third Thu of each month at the Lantzville Legion

9:30 - 11 am. Guest speaker and social. Additional get-togethers include bridge, hikes, bowling, coffee, discussion and more! FMI 250.729.9580 Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab - Spring Break Art Camps 2016: pls see Mar 14 listing for details Live Music: keyboardist Marty Steele brings old standards, light jazz and soft rock to Marina’s Taverna and Pizza every Thu in March from 6 - 8 pm.

FMI 250.327.7676

FRI MAR 18 Spring Break Camps for Kids: pls see Mar 14 listing for details Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab Spring Break Art Camps 2016: pls see Mar 14 listing for details Spring Break Puppet Show: 10 - 11 am at Nanaimo Wellington Library. Join the librarians for a puppet show loosely based on a well-known fairy tale. All ages. FMI 250.758.5544 x.1

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DANCE

Crimson Coast Dance Society

THEATRE / ACTING

150 Commercial St. 10b Tel 250.716.3230

Spotlight Academy

Jacqui Kaese - Tel 250.714.2555 spotlightacademy.com

Hot Dance In Your Home Town Classes, performances, dance jams for all ages.

Acting | Film | Theatre | TV Classes for all ages – various locations.

Check it at: www.crimsoncoastdance.org

Jacqui Kaese trained Cameron Bright known for many roles including the Twilight movies.

“Jacqui is an amazing teacher and mentor.

She is one of the most caring, supportive and professional people you will ever meet.”

- Cameron Bright Swim Fun for Kids: ‘Freaked Out Fridays’ at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre! Wear your favourite scary mask or make one with the staff at the NAC, 1 - 3 pm. FMI 250.756.5200 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Oilers 6 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com Nanaimo Folk Connection Coffee House: live original artists sing and play acoustic music from around the world in the intimate setting of Hope Lutheran Church 7 - 10:15 pm.

Quality coffee and treats. Open mic followed by featured performer. Suggested donation $5.

FMI 250.754.0698 Live Music: ‘Amos Garrett’ brings some jazz and blues to the Queen’s Hotel for an early show at 7 pm, $25/advance, $28/door. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550 Live Theatre: Western Edge Theatre presents ‘His Greatness’ based on a visit to Vancouver by legendary playwright Tennessee Williams. Described as ‘witty and moving’. Played

by Nanaimo favourite Rick Meyers 7:30 pm at Harbour City Theatre adult $23, senior $19, student $12. FMI westernedge.org or 250.816.6459 Improv Comedy Show: ‘The Comic Strippers is a male stripper parody and improv comedy show coming to the

Port Theatre for an 8 pm show.

Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. $34.00 $39.00. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550

SAT MAR 19 Pregnancy and Parenting Expo: a two-day ‘Pregnancy to Pre-K’ Expo showcasing local businesses and professional dedicated to the health and well-being of your growing family! Vendors, seminars, kid’s area, Bobs and Lolo performances. Beban Park Mar 19 from 10 am - 5 pm and Mar 20 from 10 am - 4 pm. $8 adults, children free. FMI 250.713.4343 Lego® Club: come use the Nanaimo Wellington Library’s Lego® to create a masterpiece! For children ages 5 12 years. 11 am - 12 pm. FMI 250.758.5544 Live Music: a tribute to The Who’s ‘TOMMY’, a rock opera of song following the triumphs and failures of an emotionally damaged teen coming of age.

7 - 10 pm at the Queen’s. A must-see for Who fans! $13 advance from the Queen’s. FMI 250.891.4851 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Blues 7 pm on HNIC. FMI nhl.com

Vibe Dance School

1969 Boxwood Rd, Nanaimo - Tel 250.591.2726 www.vibrantdance.com Vibrant Studios is Nanaimo's Premier Hip Hop and Break Dance School.

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Live Music: celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with ‘De Danann’, described as ‘the Rolling Stones of Irish traditional music’ at the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550 Live Music: the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra presents ‘Essence of Spring’ with guest pianist Sarah Hagen at Brechin United Church at 7:30 pm. $20/adult, $5/student, 12 and younger free. FMI porttheatre. com or 250.754.8550 Live Theatre: Western Edge Theatre presents ‘His Greatness’ based on a visit to Vancouver by legendary playwright Tennessee Williams. Described as ‘witty and moving’. Played

by Nanaimo favourite Rick Meyers 7:30 pm at Harbour City Theatre adult $23, senior $19, student $12. FMI west-

Live Music: ‘Johnny Inappropriate’ rocks the Well Pub starting at 9 pm. No cover. FMI thewellnanaimo.com or 250.758.5513

SUN MAR 20 Pregnancy and Parenting Expo: a two-day ‘Pregnancy to Pre-K’ Expo showcasing local businesses and professional dedicated to the health and well-being of your growing family! Vendors, seminars, kid’s area, Bobs and Lolo performances. Beban Park Mar 19 from 10 am - 5 pm and Mar 20 from 10 am - 4 pm. $8 adults, children free. FMI 250.713.4343 Guest Medium Rev. Malcolm Gloster: at Morpeth Hall.

Curious about what happens ‘after death’ but not interested in traditional religions?

Join us at our twice monthly services, where a Medium con-

nects with those in the Spirit world. Service starts at 11 am with coffee, snacks and good conversation afterward. 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month.

FMI twoworldsspiritualist.ca or 250.729.9086 Live Theatre: Western Edge Theatre presents ‘His Greatness’ based on a visit to Vancouver by legendary playwright Tennessee Williams. Described as ‘witty and moving’. Played

by Nanaimo favourite Rick Meyers 7:30 pm at Harbour City Theatre adult $23, senior $19, student $12. FMI westernedge.org or 250.816.6459 Live Dance: Crimson Coast Dance Society presents BODY TALK FINALE PERFORMANCE featuring the Body Talk Cru, Dianna David, & Community Participants in MIRROR IMAGE. $22. FMI Crimsoncoastdance. org or (250)716-3230

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Spring Break Camps for Kids: Nanaimo Parks, Rec and Environment offers plenty of dayand week-long camps to keep young minds and bodies busy during Spring Break! These include: sports, games, crafts, soccer, art, lifeguarding, tennis, dance, tae kwon do, rock climbing and cooking. FMI nanaimo.ca, check the Fall/ Winter Activity Guide or call 250.756.5200 Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab - Spring Break Art Camps 2016 part 2: Inside Out / Outside In. Ages 5 - 7 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Kids will create slotted sculpture, unique artist trading cards, spin painting, drawing by touch, etc. $100 plus tax. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com or 250.754.1750 Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab - Spring Break Art Camps

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SENIOR ACTIVITIES There is music in the air! Birds and frogs are not the only ones welcoming the advent of spring with song and storytelling: the people of Nanaimo are, too. March is filled with musical events for all to enjoy, many of which may appeal to those 55 or better. u Festival Nanaimo is taking place during the month of March and is bringing top-notch musical events to the Harbour City! From the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra to Irish Traditional Music and the Vancouver Island Symphony, there is something for everyone this month at the Port Theatre u For those seeking something a little quieter, the Classical Coffee Concert Series with Sarah Hagen and Friends continues Mar 8 at the Port Theatre, followed by Janina Fialkowska on solo piano Mar 13 u MGM Restaurant is a popular spot for dancing and dining! ‘Ries Vink’ plays accordion every Wed and Thu starting at 5 pm, while ‘Howie and the Howlettes’, ‘Dan and the Seniors’, ‘Music to Live By’ and many others keep the music going the rest of the week. Featuring live bands and/or drop-in dance classes Wed - Sun each week, MGM is a great place to hit the dance floor. All bands start at 5 pm so it doesn’t have to be a late night out For those wishing to hear the spring music of the birds instead, the Backyard Wildbird and Nature Store hosts free 2-3 hour bird walks every Sunday and Tuesday morning. They leave from the Store at 9 am Sundays and go to a different location in and around Nanaimo. They meet at Parksville Beach Community Park at 9 am Tuesdays and go to different areas in and around the Oceanside area. If you prefer to go it alone, check out their website at thebirdstore.blogspot.ca for a list of great local birding locations. Call 250-390-3669 for more information.

Finally, for an event that isn’t musical but certainly worth a listen, consider attending the March 5 ElderCollege Saturday Speaker Series. Allison Etter will be presenting ‘Hiking in the Desert: Utah and Arizona’ starting at 10 am in VIU building 250, room 125. $10 at the door. FMI 250.740.6165

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Yoga Moment Consider this — All of your power resides in this moment. Now is the creation of all to come.

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Make a Difference to Your Life and the Lives of the Ones You Love!

Lucky Thirteen! The 13th Annual Run for Life is set for May 29th, 2016 at Bowen Park in Nanaimo.

What’s it all about? It’s a fun 5KM run, walk, or stroll hosted by Central Vancouver Island Financial Institutions. It is also a perfect opportunity to kickstart your health, to inspire all age groups in your family, and to do something that will also benefit your community. The Run for Life will raise essential funds to help purchase one of two new CT Scanners for Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). The new CT Scanners will decrease scan times, and provide state-of-the-art image clarity. You will be a part of an amazing gift to healthcare, but that’s not all. You will also do something for yourself.

Haven’t you been talking about stepping up, and stepping out to embrace a healthier lifestyle? Haven’t you mentioned volunteering for a cause close to your

Whether you are just diagnosed, in the middle of treatment, recovering from treatment, or a long term survivor, you are welcome to attend our monthly group meetings.

heart? This blends the best of both worlds. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or new to the running world, start training for Run for Life now.

Learn how you can help fund a new CT Scanner by registering at www.nanaimohospitalfoundation. com/run. Furthermore, follow the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation on Facebook to learn tricks of the running trade from our partnering experts.

Since 2004 the Run for Life has raised more than $230,000 for the purchase of life-changing medical equipment at NRGH. This year, the Financial Institutions have set the bar even higher, with a goal to raise $60,000 for the new CT Scanner. Visit our website to get started. Thank you and congratulations for making your health a priority!

www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com/run

Our focus is on providing a safe, confidential, supportive place to share your cancer experience, and to facilitate information exchange and education (guest speakers, videos,

etc). We are not a professionally facilitated group, but this group does adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and personal responsibility.

For more information please contact Maryanna Sinclaire at (250) 751-1956 maryanna1@shaw.ca OR Tania LaPalme at (250)740-1459 tlapalme@hotmail.com Where: The “Origins Retirement Home” at 6205 Oliver Rd.

Where: The North End Library on Hammond Bay Rd.

When: The First Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm

When: The 1st Saturday of the month (Fall & Winter) at 1:00

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2016 part 3: Places and Traces, Ages 8 - 12, 1 pm - 3:30 pm.

This is a fun-filled Spring Break adventure, featuring a slotted group sculpture, spin painting, drawing by touch, unique artist trading cards, etc. $100 plus tax. FMI nanaimoartgallery. com or 250.754.1750 Nanaimo Family History Society: meets in the Beban Park Social Centre rooms 7 & 8. Meeting starts at 6 pm for informal round table discussion groups and research.

Guest speaker Bart Armstrong at 7 pm. He is the author of “Turning Over Stones” and has done research on the Canadian involvement in the U.S. Civil War. FMI 250. 751.8731 Harbour City Newcomers: is for anyone new to Nanaimo: males, females, singles, couples. Group meets the 3rd Mon

of the month at 7 pm at Oliver Woods Community Centre.

Social network and activities including: walking, hiking, stitching and knitting, gathering for coffee, golf, potlucks etc Yearly membership is $25.00.

FMI harbourcitynewcomers.ca Live Music: as part of ‘Festival Nanaimo’ the Vancouver Island Symphony is proud to present the world-famous ‘Glenn Miller Orchestra’ at the Port Theatre for two nights in March! $38 $67.50. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550

TUE MAR 22 Spring Break Camps for Kids: pls see Mar 21 listing for details Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab - Spring Break Art Camps 2016 part 2: pls see Mar 21 listing for details Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab - Spring Break Art Camps

2016 part 3: pls see Mar 21 listing for details Swim Fun for Kids: ‘Twisted and Tye-Dyed Tuesdays’ at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre!

Wear your tye-dye while playing games and making crafts with the lifeguards, 1 - 3 pm.

FMI 250.756.5200 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Jets 5 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com Stuffed Animal Sleepover: bring your stuffie to a special fairytale - themed storytime Tue night 6:30 - 7 pm at Nanaimo Wellington Library, then leave them overnight.

Come anytime the next day to pick them up and find out what mischief they got up to!.

FMI 250.758.5544 x.1 Live Music: as part of ‘Festival Nanaimo’ the Vancouver Island Symphony is proud to

present the world-famous ‘Glenn Miller Orchestra’ at the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. $38 $67.50. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550

WED MAR 23 Spring Break Camps for Kids: pls see Mar 21 listing for details Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab - Spring Break Art Camps 2016 part 2: pls see Mar 21 listing for details Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab - Spring Break Art Camps 2016 part 3: pls see Mar 21 listing for details Three Little Pigs Engineering Challenge: use a multitude of supplies to construct a house that you think will keep a pig safe. Then, wait for the big bad wolf to come huffing and puffing. Ages 5-12. 11 am - 12 pm at Wellington Library. Register at 240.758.5544 x.1

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YOUR FITNESS NOW Meal Prep to a Healthier “You”

I am sure by now you have heard about the benefits of taking on a meal prep routine. This type of planning can mean cooking all of your food for the week. Or it could also mean preparing and planning what you would like to eat for your breakfast, snacks, lunches and dinners.

Here are some great reasons why I believe it can be beneficial to start Meal Prepping:

Personal training

u Cut down the costs of your grocery bill. Fewer grocery

store visits also means less unnecessary purchases. Ever grab extra items that aren’t on your list….no me either. u Lest trips to the store means less trips to the gas station too! u If you are starting a new healthy regime it’s easier to stay on track. u Saves you huge amounts of time. If you think about much time day to day you spend preparing food or gathering food. You spend at the very least 45 minutes daily. So that’s approximately 5¼ hours a week. If you spend 3 of those hours (I am being generous with that) planning and preparing your food in one day you are actually utilizing your time more efficiently.

We have now established how meal prepping can actually save you time, money and your health. I know I like saving money and time and especially your health!

Here are some easy tips and tricks to meal prepping for a beginner:

u Plan out what you would like to eat for the week and

make a list. Only buy what’s on the list. Include what you would like to have for snacks, dinners, lunches, breakfast, etc. u Sunday is a great day to cook and prepare your meals.

Plan to get up early and have it all done before 10am so you can get out and enjoy the day.

THU MAR 24 Spring Break Camps for Kids: pls see Mar 21 listing for details Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab - Spring Break Art Camps 2016 part 2: pls see Mar 21 listing for details Nanaimo Art Gallery | Art Lab - Spring Break Art Camps 2016 part 3: pls see Mar 21 listing for details Fairy Tale Olympics: come

compete in some games based on popular fairy tales.

Participants are welcome to arrive in costume. Ages 4 8. 10:15 - 11 am at Nanaimo Wellington Library. Register at 250.758.5544 x.1 Business Networking Lunch: this meetup is a business networking lunch for business owners and professionals. Rewsters 11:15 am - 1:30 pm. $10 adult, $5 members. FMI CNBN.

Infra Red Sauna Organic Paraben free spray tanning Menu planning Workout planning and online training

u You can have many things going at once. I typically cook

something on the stove top with 2-4 dishes in the oven.

u Prepare veggies to be cooked throughout the week. Pre-

chop items so they are ready to go.

If you don’t already utilize meal prepping I encourage you to just try it this month. See how this can encourage healthier eating habits and save you time and money.

Have a happy and healthy month!

Erin Crawford, Owner and operator

Certified Personal Trainer with over 10 years experience Pre and Postnatal training specialist Health and Fitness Expert Body Tempo Health and Fitness Inc.

ca .or 250.739.2575 Easter Bunny/Pet Photo Night: bring your special furry friend to Country Club Centre between 4 - 6 pm and have a professional photo taken with the Easter Bunny! Portion of proceeds to charity.

FMI countryclubcentre.com or 250.758.1102 Ext 203 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Predators 5 pm on SN360. FMI nhl.com

Video Gaming Club: play some retro SNES games or your favorite X-Box or Wii Game.

Bring your favourite games or play one of the Library’s! Harbourfront Library 5:30 - 8 pm.

FMI 250.753.1154 x 238 Live Music: keyboardist Marty Steele brings old standards, light jazz and soft rock to Marina’s Taverna and Pizza every Thu in March from 6 - 8 pm.

FMI 250.327.7676

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LIVE MUSIC & MORE Nanaimo Bar

Mondays 9:30 - 1am Open Mic / Brandon Stone MAR 2 Glen Foster Group - Wednesday March 2 9pm-1:00am MAR 4 DJ Dave Dirt - Friday the 4th 9:30-1:30 MAR 9

Dinghy Dock MAR 9 On the Dock - An Acoustic Concert Series featuring: Young Plantz, Schayde Dame, The Distributors

Aaron James - Wednesday the 9th/23rd 9:30-cls

MAR 4/5 Thursdays - JAZZ w/ Vagn Moore Trio Michael Patrick or the Big Mess MAR 12 Lennie Gallant MAR 17

MAR 4 - Early Show - Harp Dog Brown MAR 4/5 - Almost Famous MAR 5 - 6-9 PM EARLY a BEER & BURGER Fundraiser for Willem and the White family.

MAR 10

St. Patrick’s Day - Full Irish menu prizes and the act Irish act “Jude and Charlie”

Heavy Metal - Under the Mountin, As Ash Fell, Forever Frost

Malaspina Theatre

Pub Crawl

Malaspina Theatre MAR 30

Bobby Shew - Grammy Nominee trumpet player along with the Vancouver Island Jazz, $20 general / $10 for students with ID

MAR 12 MAR 17 St. Patrick’s Day MAR 18 Amos Garrett MAR 19 A tribute to “Who’s Tommy” MAR 31 Commie Reunion - 90s grunge rock night doing songs from Alice in Chains STP and Nirvana

Live at Longwood

Thursdays - A free live concert series happening with great local and touring musicians!

MAR 3 Theo Massop, Sean Patton MAR 10 Brandon Stone, John Mack - 8pm

MAR 11 Jacques Barrett - (from Sidney Australia) Carilynn Nicholson L’l Cory

Beban Park Queens

SimonHolt

Old City Laugh Lounge

Landlubber

Bluesey’s Tuesdays MAR 5 / 19 Open Mike Night MAR 17 St. Patrick’s Day

MAR 11 The Wailers

Port Theatre MAR 2 Ed Kowalczyk - lead singer of the band “LIVE” doing the “Throwing Copper” album MAR 12 Barrage - Vancouver Island symphony presents

Professional youth motivational coach, hip hop artist and clown, Dianna David is taking the RED BALL MOVEMENT to Nanaimo with the Crimson Coast Dance Society’s BODY TALK PROGRAM and she is inspiring the community to put their best foot forward and MAKE MOVES in the collaborative Spring Break Intensive from March 14 - 19, 2016, leading to a spectacular performance at the Port Theatre on March 20, 2016.

Dianna has worked weekly since October with There are two streams during this workshop; one a group of Nanaimo teens who came forward is for teens from 10am to 2pm and the other is to participate in the annual Body Talk Cru. The for ALL AGES from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Classes Body Talk Program is a youth driven initiative of are held at VIBE Dance Studios, 1969 Boxwood, Crimson Coast Dance Society. Local teens who Nanaimo. sign up learn, under the guidance of professional The performance at the Port Theatre is pretty business mentors, the art of event planning while special this year, too, as The Port Theatre came on actually planning a real vs hypothetical one called board to provide technical theatre mentorship to Body Talk Workshop! It’s a week those Body Talk Cru teens more Be a part of the show or of dance, movement and theatre interested in what is happening audience and show local classes and this year it’s led by teens that this community backstage than onstage! Be a part our guest artist AND the entire is ready to support these of the show or audience and show young leaders... team of youth! You get to join local teens that this community your friends and family to explore the creative is ready to support these young leaders in this process, enjoy healthy fun together and support initiative which was their idea in the first place! our young leaders of tomorrow with your presence and participation.

Call Crimson Coast Dance Society to get the full scoop and to register:

250.716.3230

crimsoncoastdance.org Show Tickets: porttheatre.com

THU MAR 24 CONT...

Childrens Theatre: Koba Entertainment is proud to present ‘Koba’s Great Big Show’ starring the Backyardigans, Max & Ruby, Franklin and Mike the Knight at the Port Theatre at 6:30 pm. $28.50 $30.50. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550

FRI MAR 25 Swim Fun for Kids: ‘Freaked Out Fridays’ at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre! Wear your favourite scary mask or make one with the staff at the NAC, 1 - 3 pm. FMI 250.756.5200 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Blues 5 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com Live Music: popular Nanaimo musician Dave Hart provides the ambience 7 - 10 pm at

Minnoz Lounge in the Coast Bastion Hotel. Reservations recommended. No cover. FMI 250.753.2977 ext. 2205

SAT MAR 26 Healthy Walk and Talk with the Doc: Dr. Poteryko and special guests will start with a short talk on healthy living followed by a healthy community walk at Bowen Park - rain or shine!

Meet in upstairs lobby of the Bowen Complex. Walk starts at 10 am. FMI 250.756.5200 BBQ and Barn Dance: ‘Boots ‘n BBQ’ is a foot-stomping barn dance and BBQ feast at Beban Park Social Centre! Music by Boondock, dinner by Original Joe’s. Doors 6 pm, dinner 7 pm, music shortly thereafter.

Tix at Original Joe’s in Nanaimo or Duncan, or online at www.

bbqnanaimo.com $42 + GST. FMI 250.668.4734 Sing for Pure Joy! in Ladysmith: 6:30 pm at The Lodge on 4th. All voices welcome. $10 drop-in, pro-rated fee for the Winter/Spring Term. Sliding scale by request. FMI 250.

285.3764 or 250.202.1003 Live Music: ‘Star 69’ plays the Well Pub starting at 9 pm. No cover. FMI thewellnanaimo. com or 250.758.5513

SUN MAR 27 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Blackhawks 5 pm on SN. FMI nhl.com

MON MAR 28 Feature Museum Exhibit: ‘Characters, Con Men & Celebrities’ shows Feb 1 - May 7 at the Nanaimo Museum.

Explore the lives of intriguing people from Nanaimo’s past including petty thieves, murderers, crooked cops, a cult leader, a nationally renowned poet and a brew master. You be the judge of who is a character, con man or celebrity! Included in admission to the Nanaimo Museum ($2 max per person).

FMI nanaimomuseum.ca or 250.753.1821

TUE MAR 29 Toddler Tuesdays: bring your preschool aged child or grandchild to visit the museum 10 am - 12 noon! There are drop-in activities to keep small hands busy including Touch tours, I-Spy game and petroglyph rubbings.

The program is drop-in and caregivers must be present at all times. Cost included in

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LOCAL DINING Breakfast

Family Dining

Tania’s Restaurant 4286 Departure Bay Rd 250.756.4405

North America

Montana’s Cookhouse 4715 Rutherford Rd 250.758.2388

The Firehouse Grill 7 Victoria Rd 250.716.0323

Café / Lunch Spot

Nellie’s Dutch Deli #500-2980 Island hwy 250.729.7044

White Spot North 6561 Island Hwy. 250.390.2941

SimonHolt Food, Drink, Live Music 6582 Applecross Road 250­.933.­3338

White Spot Terminal 130 Terminal Ave N 250.754.2241

Landlubber Pub 2220 Bowen Road 250.­758­.9400

Pizza

New York Pizza & Pasta Downtown 299 Wallace St., 250-754-0111

Advertising opportunities in LOCAL DINING contact Tina Coldwell at 250-751-4321 or email tlcentertainment@shaw.ca

TUE MAR 29 CONT... admission to the museum ($2 for adults, under 5 free).

FMI.nanaimomuseum.ca or 250-753-1821 Spoken Word Event: spoken word, poetry, prose, music....’Wordstorm’ has it all!

Open mic at 7 pm followed by featured readers. Baked goods to enjoy. First Unitarian Fellowship Hall, 595 Townsite

Rd. By donation. FMI wordstorm.ca

WED MAR 30 Dance Opera: ‘Take Off or Take the Fall’ is a contemporary dance-opera by Sarah M. Wood consisting of 8 singer/ dancer/actors and a small musical ensemble. 7 pm at the Port Theatre. On-stage seating. FMI porttheatre.com or 250.754.8550

Trivia Answers 1 Bushmills 2 Beards 3 Victoria Cross 4 International Monetary Fund 5 China

THU MAR 31 Country Club Centre Golden Year Savings: free goodies & coffee at food court 10 - 11 am and 2 - 3 pm. Live entertainment with Howie James 2 - 3 pm. Whole day discounts at some participating merchants.

Last Thurs of each month. Free.

FMI countryclubcentre.com or 250.758.1102 ext 201

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