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FEATURES 15 International Guitar Night Submit events to whatsondigest.com or send to events@rideoutcommunications.com 16 Powerhouse Living Food Co. 19 Matthew Good Canadian Tour 21 David James and Big River Advertising Enquiries: 250-701-1458 Email: whatsoncowichan@gmail.com Editor: Laurie Belanger

What’s On Digest is independently publishedin the Cowichan Valley by Black Horse Publications Inc. located in Duncan BC 250-701-1458. What’s On Digest provides event information as a complimentary service. Events listed or mentioned are compiled directly from the organization or business and, as such, are highly reliable. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure event information is accurate, it is recommended that you contact the business or organization for confirmation. Black Horse Publications cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors in event listings, articles, or advertisements.

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Introducing Laurie Belanger Cowichan Valley’s Newest What’s On Digest Publisher.

Laurie Belanger leaped at the opportunity to become the local face for the What’s On Digest. Laurie, a long time resident of the Valley, connected with the Cowichan What’s On almost as soon as it was released. Having a farm just out of town, it keeps her in the loop.

The What’s On Digest is Vancouver Islands largest event and activity publication. It was started in Campbell River over 10 years ago by Cathy Kaardal and is now in over forty communities. What’s On Digest brings comprehensive and current daily events to individual communities, for all ages to share. The magazine is interactive in each community and invites everyone to add to the content with their activities and events through the website.

Cowichan Valley’s issue was started by Simon Rideout, the What’s On Digest publisher from Nanaimo, in March 2015. Simon saw the need for the people of the Cowichan valley to have their own magazine and website, that would become a platform for visitors and locals to amplify what a great community the Valley is, and to show just how much it has to offer.

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Laurie’s background is in the hospitality industry. She owned and operated a Hotel on Vancouver Island, but wanted something completely different, so she jumped into farming, with a large property and a lot of animals. Farm life is important to Laurie, she loves the farming community, “learning and teaching sustainable farming is so vital for our future”, Laurie says.

Not being afraid of hard work and new experiences - it’s no surprise that becoming a publisher was an easy and a instant decision for Laurie.

“I am very excited about joining the What’s On Digest team and producing Cowichan Valley’s edition, as we have so much to do and so many exciting things happening in this Valley. I want to help in keeping the Cowichan Valley one of the best destinations on the island. I love people and I look forward to meeting local businesses and community groups”, says Laurie.”

Submit your events for free at whatsondigest.com Submission deadlines for events or advertising is February 15, 2017.

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SUN JAN 1 Festival of Lights: until Jan 10, 2017 Ladysmith is lit up with the twinkle of thousands of Christmas lights.

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4th Annual Shawnigan Shiver: takes place at the Government Wharf, Shawnigan Lake.

Registration starts 11:15 am, the ‘plunge’ is at noon. $2/per person includes hot drink and cookie. Sponsored by Shawnigan Focus and Friends.

FMI editor@ shawniganfocus.ca MON JAN 2 CV 30-Day Drawing Challenge: open up your creative brain trust! Get out a pencil and paper and draw something every day for 30 days. Drawing

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FMI nhl.com TUE JAN 3 Art Exhibit: ‘Perspective’ is a photographic exhibit of the works of Will Datene and Cim MacDonald showing at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Gallery until Jan 31. Gallery open one hour prior to theatre showtimes or by contacting the artist directly. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 WED JAN 4 Lego Club: calling all young architects!

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FRI JAN 6 Music in the Library: drop by the Cowichan Library 2 - 2:30 pm and enjoy the musical stylings of local musician ‘Harold Anderson’.

FMI virl.bc.ca or 250.746.7661 Vancouver Canucks: vs Calgary 7 pm (SNP, SNW).

FMI nhl.com Movie Releases: titles shown may not be available at your local venue. ‘20th Century Women’, ‘Amityville: The Awakening’, ‘Silence’, ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’ SAT JAN 7 The MET Opera Live in HD: the drama ‘Nabucco’

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Live Music: ‘Happy Daze’ (50s/60s dance music) play Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island 9 pm.

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‘Nabucco’ shows Jan 7 from 10 am - 2 pm. FMI artspring. ca or 250.537.2102 Family Movie: families won’t want to miss the charming film ‘The Secret World of Arrietty’ showing 2:30 - 4 pm on Jan 7 at the Cowichan Library.

Free! FMI virl.bc.ca or 250.746.7661 Vancouver Canucks: vs Calgary 7 pm (HNIC). FMI nhl.com Live Music: ‘Completely Creedence’ is a CCR tribute band that will take you back in time.

Swamp rock at its finest! Duncan Showroom 8 pm. $20/adv, $25/door.

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Cowichan Capitals: cheer on your local Jr. A team as they take on Coquitlam, 2 pm at the Island Savings Centre. FMI cowichancapitals.com or 250.748.9930 MON JAN 9 Art Exhibit: ‘Perspective’ is a photographic exhibit of the works of Will Datene and Cim MacDonald showing at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Gallery until Jan 31. Gallery open one hour prior to theatre showtimes or by contacting the artist directly. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 Adaptive Snowsports Festival: this is a program for people with learning disabilities

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At Mount Washington Jan 8 - 12. FMI visasweb.ca/Learntoskifestival.htm or 250.334.5755 Hockey Skills and Drills: for girls and boys ages 8 - 12.

Practice your skating, passing, stickhandling and shooting. Mondays from Jan 9 - 30, 7 - 7:50 pm. Cowichan Lake Sports Arena FMI 250.749.6742 Paws 4 Stories: children ages 6 - 10 are invited to drop by the Cowichan Library between 3 - 4 pm and improve their literacy skills by reading to Percy the therapy dog.

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FMI nhl.com Live Music: ‘Blues Tu e s d a y with hosts Luv Train’ at the Duncan Showroom. Host band starts with 50 min set at 7:30 pm then the jam opens up to other blues musicians to join in.

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Joanne’s journey towards therapeutic riding began 3 years ago when she decided to look for an opportunity to volunteer in the horse community and discovered CTRA. It was during one of her first sessions in the ring that Joanne discovered her calling. She was struck by the incredible smile offered to her by a participant who did not communicate verbally. “As soon as I saw that wonderful smile I was hooked,” says Gorle, “CTRA was a perfect choice for me.”

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ly documents the music, culture and politics of the Baby Boom generation’.

Written, produced and performed by Rick Miller. Tourde-force storytelling at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre! 7:30 pm.

FMI cowichanpac. ca or 250.748.7529 Movie Releases: titles shown may not be available at your local venue.

‘The Bye Bye Man’, ‘Monster Trucks’, ‘Patriot’s Day’ SAT JAN 14

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Live Music: the ‘Stay at Home Dads’ make great music in their ‘spare’ time, and ‘Silver Chords’ make great Indie Rock. Both are coming to the Duncan Showroom.The fun starts at 7:30 pm! $15/door, $12/adv.

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Live Music: Vetta presents the ‘Sea and Sky Ensemble’ at ArtSpring on Salt Spring Island

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TUE JAN 17 Art Exhibit: ‘Perspective’ is a photographic exhibit of the works of Will Datene and Cim MacDonald showing at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Gallery until Jan 31. Gallery open one hour prior to theatre showtimes or by contacting the artist directly. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 Vancouver Canucks: vs Nashville 7 pm (SNP, FS-TN).

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the Cowichan Library 3:30 - 4:30 pm and construct your masterpiece using Library legos.

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FMI 250.746.7661 THU JAN 19 iPad for Beginners: excited about your new iPad but not sure how to use it?

Then register for these two concurrent free sessions at the Cowichan Library! Part 1 is Jan 18 (10 - 11:30 am), Part 2 is Jan 19 (10 - 11:30 am).

FMI virl.bc.ca or 250.746.7661 Drop-In Hockey: every Thu from Jan 5 - Mar 9 at the Cowichan Lake Arena. Ages 16+.

9 - 10:20 am. FMI FMI 250.749.6742 FRI JAN 20 Vancouver Canucks: vs Florida 7 pm (SNP, FS-F).

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take on Victoria, 7 pm at the Island Savings Centre.

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Society presents ‘Oliver’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Jan 20 (7:30), Jan 21 (7:30) and Jan 22 (2 pm). FMI coLive Theatre: the wichanpac.ca or Cowichan Musical 250.748.7529 Society presents Opera: ‘Oliver’ at the Co- M e t wichan Performing ArtSpring on Salt Arts Centre Jan Spring Island is 20 (7:30), Jan 21 proud to present (7:30) and Jan 22 the Met Opera’s (2 pm). FMI co- offering of ‘Romeo wichanpac.ca or and Juliette’ from 250.748.7529 10 am - 2 pm. FMI Live Music: ‘Remi artspring.ca or Bolduc’, a Canadian 250.537.2102 ensemble of jazz greats, presents a tribute concert to Dave Brubeck at Artspring on Salt Spring Island. Performance 7:30 9:30 pm. Bar opens 6:30 pm $23. FMI artspring.ca

Genealogy Class: ‘Tweaking the Database’ is an instructor-led session that will teach you how to get the most from different databases and find the information you want. 3 - 4:30 pm at the Cowichan Library.

Free. FMI virl.bc.ca or 250.746.7661

Movie Releases: titles shown may not be available at your local venue.

‘The Founder’, ‘Split’, ‘XXX: Return Open Stage Night: of Xander Cage’ the third Sat of Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr SAT JAN 21 and May is ‘Open Live Theatre: the Stage Night’ in Cowichan Musical Chemainus! Doors

open at St. Michael’s Hall 6:15 pm, first performer 6:45 pm. Limit 3 songs per person.

Featured performer 8:30 - 9 pm. Dinner and treats available. $5 admission, free for performers. If you want to perform openstage@ cvcas.com or 250.246.1389 SUN JAN 22 Live Theatre: the Cowichan Musical Society presents ‘Oliver’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Jan 20 (7:30), Jan 21 (7:30) and Jan 22 (2 pm). FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 Vancouver Canucks: vs Chicago 4:30 pm (SN, WGN). FMI nhl. com MON JAN 23 Live Music: ‘Morning Musicale: 4 Hands Performance’ with the Bergmann Piano Duo takes place

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at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 10:30 am.

Onstage seating, pre-concert chat, table of treats. A great morning out for classical music lovers! FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 Paws 4 Stories: children ages 6 - 10 are invited to drop by the Cowichan Library between 3 - 4 pm and improve their literacy skills by reading to Percy the therapy dog.

FMI virl.bc.ca or 250.746.7661 Reel Alternatives: ‘The Dressmaker’ is a riveting film starring Kate Winslet about love, revenge and haute couture. 7 pm at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. Proceeds to the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society.

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every Tue year round (except August) from 6-8 pm at the West Coast Men’s Support Society. FMI 250.597.2801 or info@westcoastmen.org Tech Tuesdays: at Cowichan Library from 2 - 3 pm. Free eBook and computer help. Register at branch at 250.746.7661 WED JAN 25 Robbie Burns Day: Robert Burns (b. 25 Jan 1759 d. 21 Jul 1796), was a Scottish poet and lyricist. Widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland he is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language.

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Live Music: CCR tribute band ‘Completely Creedence’ brings their roots rock and swamp rock to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre for a 7:30 pm show. FMI cowichanpac.ca FRI JAN 27 Live Music: ‘International Guitar Night’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

promises to be an inventive evening of contemporary guitar music. Now in its 17th year! 7:30 pm. FMI cowichanpac.ca SAT JAN 28 The MET Opera Live in HD: don’t miss this encore presentation of the timeless tragedy ‘Romeo et Juliette’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts

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Jan 6: 20th Century Women, Amityville: The Awakening, Silence, Underworld: Blood Wars Jan 7: Nabucco (MET) Jan 13: The Bye Bye Man, Monster , Trucks, Patriot’s Day Jan 20: The Founder, Split, XXX: Return of Xander Cage Jan 21: Romeo & Juliette (MET) Jan 27: Bastards, A Dog’s Purpose, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

Jan 3: Antibirth, Blair Witch, Denial, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life Jan 10: Before I Wake, Deepwater Horizon, Kevin Hart: What Now?, USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage, The Whole Truth Jan 17: The Girl on the Train, Keeping Up with the Joneses, Ouija: Origin of Evil Jan 24: The Handmaiden, Inferno Jan 31: The Accountant, Masterminds, Queen of Katwe, Tyler Perry’s BOO! A Madea Halloween.

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Jan 21: Resident Evil VII Jan 27: Sniper 3: Ghost Warrior

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Cowichan Capitals: cheer on your local Jr. A team as they take on Wenatchee, 7 pm at the Island Savings Centre.

FMI cowichancapitals.com or 250.748.9930 Live Performance: Chris Humphreys (‘Shakespeare 1600’) and Neil Dickson (‘The

Standard Bearer’) examine the life and times of the Bard complete with pantaloons, bladed weaponry and sonnets! At Artspring on Salt Spring Island 7:30 - 9:30 pm $23. FMI artspring. ca SUN JAN 29 Live Music: ‘Jimmy Rankin’, one of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters, brings some Canadian Celtic-pop to Artspring on Salt

Titles shown may not be available at your local venue.

Spring Island for an afternoon performance 2 - 4 pm.

Not to be missed! $31 FMI artspring. ca MON JAN 30 Live Music: the ‘Canadian Guitar Quartet’ has established a reputation as one of the finest guitar ensembles in the world. Don’t miss them when they play at ArtSpring on Salt Spring Island!

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Guitar Night

Fans of the acoustic guitar won’t want to miss the 17th Annual ‘International Guitar Night’ (IGN) at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre!

This showcase on Jan 27 at 7:30 pm brings together the world’s foremost acoustic guitarists to perform their latest compositions and exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. IGN guest host legendary Gypsy Jazz Master Lulo Reinhardt welcomes Italy’s renowned Luca Stricagnoli, Brazilian performer and composer Chrystian Doza and India’s ground-breaking slide guitarist Debashish Bhattachrya. This evening of inventive and contemporary guitar music promises to please. And surprise!

Tickets are $32/adult, $30/student.

For more information visit cowichanpac.ca or call 250.748.7529.

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Weird and Wonderful Car Traditions The arrival of the new year and departure of the old is an occasion that often invites reflection. Here is a fun look at the origin of some quirky traditions that surround the use of the car.

Tying tin cans to cars of newlyweds

Plush Dice

It is believed that this tradition had its start in the old French tradition of ‘Charivari’: friends would stand outside the home of newlyweds and beat upon pots and pans until they were invited in for refreshments. As tolerance for late-night cookware-wielding revellers diminished, tin and aluminum cans were tied to the back fenders of cars instead.

This tradition dates back to the hot rod culture of the 1950s. American pilots in WWII placed dice (with 7s facing ‘up’) in the cockpit of their planes to ensure good luck on their missions.

After the war, the pilots tied the dice to the rear view mirrors of hot rods instead and the practice caught on. The reason the dice are plush? The plastic ones would melt.

Cruising

Lifting your feet when driving over railroad tracks

The tradition of ‘cruising’ (driving slowly up and down a main drag in a fancy car in the hopes of seeing or being seen) is believed to have had its origin in the Mexican American communities of Southern California. There, ‘el paseo’ was a tradition that saw villagers stroll through the centre of town in their finest apparel. Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles, Woodward Avenue in Detroit and McHenry Avenue in Modesto have all been famous cruising destinations.

Superstitions have long surrounded the idea of boundaries between this realm and the next. Crossroads in particular were believed to be places where ghosts or demons might be found. It was thought too that spirits travel most easily along straight lines. It is perhaps a blending of these beliefs that led to the tradition of people, when driving over tracks, lifting their feet for good luck.

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REVISITS BEAUTIFUL MIDNIGHT; ANNOUNCES 28 DATE CANANDIAN TOUR November 14, 2016 - Warner Music recording artist Matthew Good has gone into the famous Bathouse Recording Studio to record new versions of select songs from his most iconic album, Beautiful Midnight. Good will celebrate the release of this EP, titled I Miss New Wave: Beautiful Midnight Revisited with a 28 date Canadian tour, in which he will perform Beautiful Midnight in its entirety.

Fans who purchase tickets to this tour will also receive a digital copy of the new EP, which will be released on December 2. VIP packages will also be available in select markets that will give fans the opportunity to attend a sound check performance, have front of the line entry to the venue, a photo with Matthew and more. Tickets for the cross-country tour go on-sale Friday, November 18th, and can be purchased at http://www.MatthewGood.org/shows/.

See below for a full list of tour dates.

Of the new EP, Matthew Good says “I’ve waited almost 20 years to reimagine these songs in the studio; I think I may have actually bettered what some consider my best work.”

Produced by longtime Good collaborator Warne Livesey, the new EP features brand new renditions of 5 classic songs from the triple platinum certified album, including “Surburbia,” “I Miss New Wave” and “Load Me Up,” which is still one of Good’s most played songs on Canadian radio. See below for the full track listing. Fans can get their first taste of the tracks by clicking here to listen to a clip of the reimagined version of “I Miss New Wave,” with a clip of “Suburbia” coming Wednesday, November 23rd.

Beautiful Midnight was Matthew Good’s most commercially successful album, going on to sell over 300,000 units in Canada alone. In addition to this, the album was awarded the Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year, and the Matthew Good Band received the Juno award for Group of the Year. What’s more, “Load Me Up” was recently selected by VICE as the #1 song on their “Completely Biased Ranking of the 60 Best CanRock Songs Ever” list.

For all the latest on Matthew Good, check MatthewGood.org regularly or follow him on Twitter @mattgood, Facebook at facebook.com/matthewgoodmusic, and Instagram at matthewgoodgram.

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Fans of the ‘Man in Black’ won’t want to miss ‘David James and Big River’ when they visit the Duncan Showroom January 11. Heralded as one of the most authentic Johnny Cash tribute shows currently touring, David James and Big River have it all: all the songs, all the history, all the delivery. And what better place to enjoy classic Cash songs such as ‘Ring of Fire’ and ‘I Walk the Line’ than For more information contact the Showroom at 250.748.7246 or visit showroomproductions.ca

the intimate venue of the Duncan Showroom.

The evening kicks off at 7:30pm but tickets are expected to go fast so act now! $30/advance, $35 at the door if available.

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It’s never too late to start leading a healthier lifestyle! Studies have shown that maintaining social and intellectual pursuits is as important to good health as maintaining physical fitness. With the new year upon us, there are plenty of opportunities for older adults to pursue all three areas of well being in the Cowichan Valley.

On days when the sun is shining (or at least it isn’t pouring) be sure to get out and enjoy the Seniors Community Park at the Cowichan Sportsplex. The free outdoor exercise equipment is designed to help older adults stay mobile, healthy and physically active in their communities.

Intellectual, physical and social rewards can be had by signing up for ElderCollege! Most of these programs are run out of the Island Savings Centre and, with January here, there are a slew of new offerings about to start. From fitness and recreation to computers, history, music, armchair travel, arts and the outdoors, Eldercollege really does have something for just about everyone and every interest. For a list of courses starting in soon see islandnet.com/eldercollege or call Jennifer Carmichael at 250.746.3414 The Island Savings Centre also offers fitness opportunities geared to older adults such as ‘Fit Forever’ and ‘Pio-

neer Skate’. ‘Nordic Pole Walking’, ‘Social Ballroom Dance’ and many more are also available. Be sure to check out the Spring 2017 Recreation Guide.

For those living north of Duncan, the Chemainus Seniors Drop-in Centre is the perfect place to stay active and make friends. Located at 9824 Willow Street, the Centre offers ongoing daily activities including snooker and pool, crafts, table tennis, yoga, dancing, computer drop-in, creative writing, dancing, darts and much more. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate served daily. For more information call 250.246.2111 or simply swing by the Centre and say hello.

Finally, don’t forget about your local walking trails and libraries. Peaceful walks and quiet reads are available to all: both can help you get through the dark of winter in good health and good spirits.

Happy New Year!

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EVERY WEEK DAILY Live Music: most nights at the Duncan Showroom.

FMI showroomproductions.ca Art Exhibit: ‘Perspective’ is a show featuring the photographic images of Will Datene and Cim MacDonald. Their work is at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Gallery until Jan 31, 2017. Gallery is open one hour prior to Theatre showtimes or by contacting the artists directly. FMI cowichanpac.ca Festival of Lights: until Jan 10, 2017 Ladysmith is lit up with the twinkle of thousands of Christmas lights. Bring your family by and enjoy the magic!

Cowichan Valley Museum: located downtown in the 1912 Duncan train station. Winter hours: Wed - Fri 11 am - 4 pm, Sat 1 - 4 pm. Holds artifacts from pioneer families and businesses in the area. FMI 250.746.6612. Self-guided totem tour at duncan.ca/ visitors/totem-tour EVERY MON Everyone Welcome Skate: 12 noon till 1:20 pm Mon - Thu at the Island Savings Centre. Quality ice time with tunes! FMI 250.748.7529 Tech Tutoring: every Mon 12 - 2 pm with Conrad at Salt Spring Island Public Library. Free FMI 250.537.4666

Hockey Skills and Drills: for girls and boys ages 8 12. Practice your skating, passing, stick- handling and shooting. Mondays from Jan 9 - 30, 7 - 7:50 pm. Cowichan Lake Sports Arena FMI 250.749.6742 Free Skate: every Mon at Cowichan Lake Arena 3:30 - 4:50 pm until May 8. FMI 250.749.6742 Free Kid Zone Drop-In Centre: for kids ages 7 14 at the Island Savings Centre. Board games, pool, video games, special events, homework club.

Mon - Wed (3 - 5 pm), Thu - Fri (3 - 7 pm). Thu is a pizza party for $2. Program runs till June 30. FMI 250.748.7529 EVERY TUES Dad’s Make a Difference: a weekly support program every Tue year round (except August) from 6-8 pm at the West Coast Men’s Support Society. FMI 250.597.2801 or info@ westcoastmen.org Drop-In Hockey: every Tue from Jan 3 - Mar 7 at the Cowichan Lake Arena.

Ages 16+. 9 - 10:20 am.

FMI FMI 250.749.6742 Tech Tuesdays: at Cowichan Library from 2 - 3 pm. Free eBook and computer help. Register at branch at 250.746.7661 Everyone Welcome Skate: 12 noon till 1:20 pm Mon - Thu at the Island Savings Centre. Quality ice time with tunes! FMI 250.748.7529

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Mon - Wed (3 - 5 pm), Thu - Fri (3 - 7 pm). Thu is a pizza party for $2. Program runs till June 30. FMI 250.748.7529 EVERY WED Cowichan Valley Men’s Circle: every Wed 7 9:30 pm at Cowichan Station Pub. FMI grant@ westcoastmen.org or 250.597.2801 Open Mic Night: at the Fox and Hounds Pub, Ladysmith from 8 - 10 pm.

FMI 250.924.1747 Song Jam: every Wed night at Moby’s Pub on Salt Spring Island, 8 - 11 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559 Poker Night: at the Cobblestone Pub, Cobble Hill 7 - 10 pm. Drop-in, great group of people, not competitive. FMI 250.743.4232 Open Mic Night: at the Music Hall Food Co. in Ladysmith starting at 8 pm.

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Live Music: showcasing local talent each Fri starting at 9 pm at the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan. No cover.

FMI 250.748.4311 Family Night Bowling: at historic Youbou Lanes 6:30 - 9:30 pm. First Fri of each month loonie night ($1/ game). FMI 250.745.3431 Live Music: the Music Hall Food Co. in Ladysmith offers great live music most nights Thu - Sun. FMI musichall.ca Free Kid Zone Drop-In Centre: for kids ages 7 14 at the Island Savings Centre. Board games, pool, video games, special events, homework club.

Mon - Wed (3 - 5 pm), Thu - Fri (3 - 7 pm). Thu is a pizza party for $2. Program runs till June 30. FMI 250.748.7529 Family Skate: at Kerry Park Arena 7 - 8:15 pm.

FMI 250.743.5922 Public Skating: every Wed and Fri at the Island Savings Centre 6:30 - 7:50 pm. FMI 250.748.7529

EVERY SAT Jazz Jam: 3 - 6 pm at the Crofton Hotel every other Saturday. Hosted by Pat Selman and/or David Gray. By donation. FMI 250.324.2245 Tech Tutoring: every Sat with John at the Salt Spring Island Public Library 10 am - 5 pm. Free FMI 250.537.4666 Toddlertime: every Sat 10:30 - 11 am at the Salt Spring Island Public Library.

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Live entertainment, fresh fruits and veggies, baking, crafts and more! Winter hours Nov - Mar are 10 am - 2 pm. FMI duncanfarmersmarket.ca Live Music: a variety of guest artists entertain at the Fox and Hounds Pub in Ladysmith, 8:30 - 11 pm.

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Every third Sat of the month is Twoonie Nite ($2/game).

FMI 250.745.3431 Everyone Welcome Skate: 1 - 2:20 pm Sat - Sun at the Island Savings Centre. Quality ice time with tunes! FMI 250.748.7529 EVERY SUN Live Music: Crofton Hotel Sunday Live Jazz Series 2 - 5 pm. $10/door. Reservations 250.324.2245 Live Music: the Music Hall Food Co. in Ladysmith offers great live music most nights Thu - Sun. FMI musichall.ca Everyone Welcome Skate: 1 - 2:20 pm Sat - Sun at the Island Savings Centre. Quality ice time with tunes! FMI 250.748.7529 Family Skate: at Kerry Park Arena 1 - 2:15 pm. FMI 250.743.5922

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LOCAL DINING Fine Dining

Hudson’s on First 163 First St., Duncan 250.597.0066 www.hudsonsonfirst.ca Genoa Bay Café 5000 Genoa Bay Rd., Duncan250.746.7621 Bridgemans Bistro 740 Handy Road, Mill Bay 778.356.3568 The Masthead Restaurant 1705 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan 250.748.3714 Playbill Dining Room Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus 250.246.9820

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Craig St. Brew Pub 25 Craig St., Duncan 250.737.2337

Ricky’s 370 Trans-Canada Hwy, Ladysmith 250.245.7933

Cobblestone Pub 3566 Holland Ave., Cobble Hill 250.743.4232

Whiskey Point Grill 2720 Mill Bay Rd, Mill Bay Shopping Centre 250.743.7277

Oak & Carriage Pub 3287 Cowichan Lake Rd., Duncan 250.746.4144 River Rock Bar & Grill 140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.4311 The CV Pub 6474 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.2722 Fox & Hounds Pub - Restaurant 11 High St., Ladysmith 250.924.1747

International

Coffee on the Moon 501 Canada Ave., Duncan 250.715.1540 Corner House Café 181 Jubilee St., Duncan 250.748.9211 Duncan Garage Café & Bakery 102 - 330 Duncan St., Duncan 250.748.6223 Willow Street Café 9749 Willow St., Chemainus 250.246.2434 In The Bean Time 18 High St., Ladysmith 250.245.2305 Odika Café 2976 Mill St., Chemainus 250.324.3303

Family Dining

The Dog House Family Restaurant 271 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan 250.746.4614 Cow Café West Coast Grill 1765 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay 250.597.4353 Bonnie Martin Retaurant 2877 Mill St., Chemainus 250.246.1068 Pioneer House Restaurant 4675 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250.746.5848

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Danji Japanese Restaurant 281 Canada Ave., Duncan 778.422.2553

Moo’s Pizza #5 - 3345 Trans-Canada Hwy, Cobble Hill250.929.2811

NhaTrang Maki Sushi 62 Kenneth St., Duncan 250.746.8999

Roberts Street Pizza 20 Roberts St., Ladysmith250.245.1119

The Royal Dar 148 Third St., Duncan 250.597.1483

Ali Baba Pizza 109 - 112 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.9990

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Art Exhibit: head to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Gallery and take in ‘Perspective’, a photographic exhibit of the works of Will Datene and Cim MacDonald showing until Jan 31. For hours visit cowichanpac.ca or call 250.748.7529

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Public Skating: every Wed and Fri at the Island Savings Centre 6:30 - 7:50 pm. FMI 250.748.7529 Everyone Welcome Skate: 1 - 2:20 pm Sat - Sun at the Island Savings Centre. Quality ice time with tunes! FMI 250.748.7529 Art Exhibit: drop by ‘Imagine That’ at 251 Craig St, Duncan and enjoy the works of almost 90 Island artists. Until the end of January. FMI 250.748.6776 Bowling: have fun with family and friends at Duncan Lanes or Youbou Community Bowling Alley!

Duncan Lanes is open 7 days a week and has weekend Cosmic Bowling. Youbou Lanes is a historic, beautifully-maintained bowling alley from the 1950s that still has hand-set pins. For Duncan Lanes call 250.746.5421. For Youbou Bowling Alley call 250.745.3431

Get a Good Read: libraries and the books inside can be welcome destinations on cold days. Duncan, Ladysmith and Chemainus have Vancouver Island Regional Library branches, all of which feature public access computers and play areas for the kids. Salt Spring Island has its own public library.

So grab a good read and armchair travel!

Drive out to Maple Bay Marina and enjoy the small seaside park, walk the docks looking at the boats and float houses before enjoying a please beverage or a fine meal at the Shipyard Restaurant and Pub. 6145 Genoa Bay Rd. Go for a double header and continue on your way to Genoa Bay and visit the gallery, marina and restaurant there.

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Whippletree Junction Artists’ Market: come visit these old heritage buildings from the past, which now have quaint stores and artist galleries in them.

Winery Tours: sure to warm you up! ‘Cheers’ is a Cowichan Valley-based tour company that does the driving while you sample and enjoy. Afternoon, half-day and full-day tours available year-round.

FMI cheerscowichan.com. If you’d rather make your own itinerary, contact the Visitor Centre for a list of local award-winning wineries 250.746 4636

IN THE SNOW Take a snowshoe tour at Raven Lodge (Mt. Washington). Snowshoe through stands of old-growth forest in the heart of the Strathcona Provincial Park, and return to the lodge afterwards for fondue.

Awarded “Best Snowshoeing” by Ski Canada Magazine. Alpine Way, Strathcona Regional District Park.

250-338-1386 Cross country skiing at Mt Washington. Skiers are awestruck by views of rugged mountains, gigantic glaciers, and majestic stands of old growth forest. Alpine Way, Strathcona Regional District Park 250-338-1386 Test your skills at the Mt Washington Terrain Parks (Mt Washington) with formidable hits, stepup jumps, gap jumps, rails, rollers, and wall rides. Or try the Easy Acres Terrain Park for a perfect stepping stone in park riding. Alpine Way, Strathcona Regional District Park 250-338-1386.

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