August 2013 issue 1:11

Parksville, Qualicum Beach & Area AUGUST 2013

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100th Coombs Fair page 18 Woodcarving Show page 24

PET EXPO & K9 FESTIVAL page 9

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We encourage submissions and listings from the community. Event listings are free. Submission deadline for the September 2013 issue is August 15th.

Send events to pqb@whatsondigest.com

FEATURES 9 18 24

Pet Expo & K9 Festival 100th Coombs Fair Woodcarving Show

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August 2013 Events Every Week Events What's On Screen Live Entertainment Restaurant Directory

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Trivia Summer Markets Beachfest Schedule of Events What's The Dif Dinner & Movie Contest

To Advertise, contact Anthony Cummings

250-240-8812 anthony@dostuff.ca

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COVER Scarlett Luke, Certified Master Dog Trainer and Dog Dayz of Summer event organizer with her dog Lucy.

What’s On Digest provides event information as a complimentary service. Events listed or mentioned have been compiled from sources considered to be reliable.

Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure event information is acPublished by: MEDIA curate, What’s On Digest recommends that you contact the business or organibefore attending their event to confirm date and other details. The pub201-273 Moilliet Street, Parksville, BC, V9P 2T1 zation lisher does not assume responsibility for omissions or errors in event listings and Phone 250-240-8812 Fax 250-248-9868 articles and may not be held responsible for the accuracy of event information.

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AUGUST 2013

EVENTLISTINGS THU AUG 1

Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Exhibition 9:00am. Sand Sculptures on display between 9am9pm daily, until Aug.18.

Live Entertainment every Fri & Sat night from 7pm9pm. For more information, see Page 16 inside this issue of What's On Digest or visit parksvillebeachfest.ca Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Bring a mat or towel & sunscreen. Beginners welcome. Every Tue & Thu until Aug.29 (weather permitting). By donation (to local charities). Look for sign board. Qualicum Beach. 250-240-9514 Eaglecrest Business Women's Golf League 4:00pm. 13-holes of golf.

Come on your own or as

THU AUG 1 a group of 2, 3, or 4. No Handicap required. KP, Long Putt, Closest to the Line Prizes. Every Thu. Eaglecrest Golf Club, 2035 Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6311 Yoga Fitness Walk 5:15pm Cardio Awareness Walk to the Beach and Back. Starting and finishing at QB Community Hall.

20% of proceeds to Qualicum Hospice Society. Call for rates. QB Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave. 250-248-4168 Qualicum Beach Uptown Summer Market 6:00pm. Handcrafted Jewelry, hand-made soaps, children's gifts, driftwood frames, revived furniture, food, entertainment & more! Every Thu (6pm9pm) until Aug. 29. Second Ave, Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1391 Bard to Broadway Live Summer Theatre 7:30pm. Join Bard to

Broadway as they celebrate a 14th exciting season of live summer theatre with 3 fabulous shows: Little Women, Sexy Laundry and The Drowsy Chaperone. Shows times are 7:30pm Mon-Sat & 2pm on Sun (Jul.3-Aug.17).

Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-4470

35th Annual Coombs Bluegrass Festival 7:00pm Fun-filled weekend of bluegrass & camping!

Featuring The Foggy Hogtown Boys, Mark Phillips and 3rd Generation, as well as the original local Coomb's group, The BackRoom Boys. Jam sessions and workshops. (Aug.1Aug.4). Oldest bluegrass festival in BC! Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250752-0383 Finders Keepers Search local beaches for

THU AUG 1 brightly coloured fused art-glass stones & starfish.

After finding one, register it to be entered into a monthly prize (until Sep.2).

Smashin' Glass & Anything Art Co. 180 Craig St, Parksville. 250-248-6624 FRI AUG 2 The Charles Dickens Roadshow - Victorian Musical Comedy Charles Dickens is in Parksville, as part of his North American Tour of 1867!

Choice of dinner theatre & show or show only. Dinner Theatre (Aug.2-3). Champagne Brunch (Aug.4) or Theatre Only (Aug.2-3) and Matinee (Aug.1). Tickets $25-$60. To order by credit card, call 1-800-663-4232 or in person at Cranky Dog Music. Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-933-3394 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting 9:00am. Every Fri. Nanoose Bay Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Rd. 250-821-5495 Live Raptor Show 1:30pm. Every Wed, Thu & Sat. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, 1240

Special $ 175

Summer Spa Escape • Dip in the Grotto Mineral Pool • Choice of a One Hour Treatment * • Hand or Foot Paraffin Dip • Endless Tapas Dining Experience *Excludes RMT massage. Applicable Taxes and Gratuities are additional.

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10% off spa retail purchases on day of visit

Reservations 250-248-1838 www.GROTTOSPA.com

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FRI AUG 2 Leffler Rd, Errington. 250248-8534 Fishing Fun for Kids Learn where, when & how to catch fish including Fish identification and biology.

Habitats & conservation.

Rods, reels, lines, tackle & more! All equipment and tackle provided. Parent supervision is required.

Suggested donation: $5 per participant (Aug.2 & Aug.16). Registration not required. 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-1134.

Open House Events For a list of this upcoming weekend's Open House events in Parksville, Qualicum Beach & surrounding areas, call Don Ballard & Amy Hadikin. Macdonald Realty, 668 Memorial Ave, Qualicum. 250-594-4000

Qualicum Beach Artisans Market 3:00pm. Live music and interesting artisans. Leashed

FRI AUG 2 dogs. Every Fri (3pm-8pm) until Aug.30. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9332 Beach Festival Summer Concert Series 7:00pm. Live Music every Friday & Saturday night in the Parksville Community Park (part of the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition).

For more information, see Page 16 inside this issue of What's On Digest or visit parksvillebeachfest.ca.

SAT AUG 3 Blast from the Past Show and Shine 8:00am. Pancake Breakfast, Vintage Cars, Burgers, and Live Music by Flashback Freddie. Door prizes and 50/50 Draw. $15/per entry. Public entry by donation (8am-3pm). Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. 250-752-9615 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Wide variety of locally-grown fresh fruits, vegetables & berries, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, local arts & crafts and

TRIVIA QUESTIONS band was The 1 Who’s Quarrymen? played the Six Million Dollar Man? 2 Who is Dick Grayson better 3 Who known as?

Walzing Matilda what is a 4 InJumbuck?

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Answers found in this issue

SECOND AVE. CLEARANCE Your Fashion Outlet Centre NEVER PAY FULL PRICE FOR FABULOUS FASHIONS!

Enjoy Summer in style for less!

Check Out Our Racks for Exciting Summer Items!

Capris, tops, skirts, blouses, tunics, pants & jeans and dresses.

Fall Stock starts to arrive by August 20 th, so Shop Now for fabulous summer fashions!

250-752-8780 146 W. Second Ave Qualicum Beach Shop Mon. to Sat. 9:30am to 5pm Sun. & Holidays 10am to 4pm

Things To Do Today:

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FALL CLASSES Visit us onlin e or on Facebook for details

Fabulous Yarn, Needles, Shawl Pins, Buttons, Patterns & More! #2-211 Second Ave. W. Qualicum Beach 250-594-3608 www.letsknit.ca

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SAT AUG 3 more. Every Sat (8:30am12pm). Veterans Way at Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-1233 Orange Bridge Market 10:00am. Fresh fruit & vegetables, homemade breads, baking, clothing, crafts and flea market items. Music & entertainment. Every Sat. (10am-2pm) until Sep.28.

Orange Bridge, 716 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250586-3800 Errington Farmers Market 10:00am. Great selection of local vegetables, baked goods, prepared foods, arts, crafts & more! Live music. Every Saturday (10am-1pm). Leashed dogs are welcome. Errington Community Park, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville.

250-248-0006 Local Artisan Sale Come on out for Pineridge Farm's 3rd annual BC day long weekend Local Artisan Sale. Meet incredibly talented locals and their creations! Pineridge Farm, 2715 Turnbull Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-619-8047

SAT AUG 3 RCMP Musical Ride 1:00pm. Presented by Rotary Club of Parksville AM. Three shows: Aug.3 (1pm & 6pm) & Aug.4 (1pm).

Tickets $10 each at Parksville Visitor Centre, Marlin Travel, Close to You or RCMP detachment Parksville. Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre, 1515 Island Hwy, Nanoose Bay. 250-228-8683

BBQ for Breast Cancer 4:00pm. An afternoon of fun & fund-raising! Live music with Brother Jones.

Meat & 50/50 Draws. Lucky Al will be here with his ‘Lucky’ Harley Davidson for pictures. BBQ Roast Beef, Corn on the Cobb, Baked Potatoes, Salads and more! Tickets $15 each ($17 at door). DEEZ Bar & Grill, 3353 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250752-8055 UFC Fight: Jose Aldo vs.

Chan Jung Sung French Creek Marine Pub,

SAT AUG 3 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville.

250-248-3713 Tribute to Elvis Show 6:30pm. Well-known Tribute Artist Darren Lee performs as Elvis at a onenight dinner show. Doors open at 6pm, Dinner at 6:30pm, Show at 8pm (no minors). Tickets $40 at Legion. Parksville Legion, 146 W. Hirst Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6842 Oceanside Overdrive Saturday Night Cruise 6:00pm Check out one of the most popular parades on the Island! The cruise begins with hundreds of vehicles at the Parksville A&W. Parade leaves A&W at 6pm for a meandering drive through the waterfront neighbourhoods of Oceanside (Parksville to Qualicum). A&W Restaurant, 540 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-616-7837 The Boom Boom's 9:00pm. Another fun family dance for the summer.

Come out for some great dancing! Doors open at 8:30pm, music at 9pm.

Tickets $20 at Cranky Dog, Heaven on Earth & Errington Store. Children

DOWNTOWN FREE BUS UNTIL AUGUST 31 st Monday to Saturday PARKSVILLEDOWNTOWN.CA/FREE-BUS

Bus Information Line:

1-866-986-3466 Scan QR code for bus schedule

Look for these signs at the bus stops Pick Up / Drop Off

1 Parksville Visitors’ Centre 2 Tigh-Na-Mara Resort 3 Riptide Lagoon 4 Rathtrevor Park 5 Quality Foods 6 Thrifty Foods 7&14 Community Centre

8 Beach Club 9 VIP Motel 10 Bench at Moilliet Street 11 Morison Avenue 12 Dundee Wealth 13 Craig Street 15 Pizza Connection on Weld

Suite 201 - 177 Weld Street, Parksville | 250-248-8079 | info@parksvillebia.com

SAT AUG 3 under 12 yrs $5 (at door).

Under 5 yrs free. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5685 SUN AUG 4

24th Annual Oceanside Overdrive Car Show 10:00am. Gates open for show cars at 8:30am, judging commences at 11am, trophy presentations at 1pm. Registration $20 and open to all classes of vehicles. There is no charge for spectators. Community Park, 141 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-616-7837 Drop-In Social Knitting 1:00pm. Bring your tea mug and a project and enjoy knitting with others.

All skill levels are welcome and we'll make you a nice cup of tea. Every Sun. Let's Knit, #2-211 Second Ave W, Qualicum Beach. 250594-3608 Pie & Perogy Fund-raiser 12:00pm. Homemade pies and perogies to help fund

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MON AUG 5 British Columbia (BC) Day

The first Monday of August is known as British Columbia Day or B.C. Day It is a statutory holiday and gives Canadians in the province of BC the chance to celebrate their achievements or relax with friends and family members.

Aerobics 9:00am. Every Mon, Wed & Fri. Bring a towel, mat & some water. Moderate to Intense level. $5 drop-in fee. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville.

250-951-9886 Storybook Village 10:00am. Every Mon, Wed & Thu (10am-1pm) until Aug.15 (weather permitting). Closed BC Day Aug.5.

Storybook Village, QB Elementary School, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach.

250-947-8252 Kids Summer Camp at TOSH Arts Centre The Craft of Storytelling: fun & interactive storytelling class. Ages 9-14 yrs. Half Days, Afternoons (Aug.5-9). $60. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133

New Art Exhibitions Brian Scott (painting) in the Brown Gallery, Tammy Hudgeon (photography) in the Volunteer Gallery and Kristen Charleton (glass art) in the Dorothy Francis Gallery (Aug.6-31). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W. Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133

Proud Sponsor

DOG DAYZ OF SUMMER SATURDAY AUG. 24

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Big Tent RV Park, Parksville 104-280 ISLAND HWY E. PARKSVILLE 250-248-2673 Bosleys in Parksville

Woodcarving 8:30am. Every Tue. Oceanside Middle School, 980 Wright Rd, Parksville. 250951-3001

SUMMER

SAVINGS

Qualicum Probus Club 9:00am. Retired and semiretired PROfessional and BUSiness men and women, former executives and others are invited. Meetings on 1st Tuesday of each month.

St. Stephen's Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-738 0350 Healthy Caregiver Group 10:00am. Clinical Counselor, Allison Reeves leads this regular support group for people who look after a relative with health problems. (Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Tue of each month). Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243

ON SALE! 15 pack for the price of 12 Budweiser, Kokanee, Sleemans Honey Brown, Coors Light & Canadian

*341ml bottles (while supplies last)

Just a few of the products below Government Store Pricing everyday!

Check out our great selection of

BC VQA Wines Huge Craft Beer Selection & No “Cold” Charge

Tour of VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station 11:00am. Take a one-hour guided tour and learn about our “green” building, the projects we are

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Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Every Mon & Wed. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-1156

TUE AUG 6

LIQUOR STORE Open 7 days a week 9am-11pm

491 East Island Hwy, Parksville

(Across from Tim Hortons) 250-586-2890

COLD BEER GREAT FOOD & LOTS OF ENTERTAINMENT OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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HALIBUT & CHIPS 1025 LEE ROAD, PARKSVILLE 250-248-3214

Valid August 1 - October 31, 2013 Limit One Per Guest Per Visit.

SUN AUG 4 charitable work. Every Sun. St Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 594 Karls Way, Parksville. 250-933-5619

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Petite PIZZAZZ WIDE SELECTION Sizes 4 to 18+

Summer Inventory topped up with new arrivals!

Tops, capris, dresses & jackets all at great prices.

When you look good you feel great!!

691-A Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach 250-594-0040

Canada MADE IN

GIFTWARE AND MORE

QUALICUM BEACH T-SHIRTS Kids, Youth & Adult Sizes

TUE AUG 6 working on and get up close with local marine species in our touch tanks.

Admission to the Station is included. VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Bowser.

250-740-6611 Blood Donor Clinic August 6-8. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6177.

1-888-todonate (8636628) Special Rate Swim 1:30pm. Everyone Welcome Swim! 1:30pm-5pm.

Every Tue until Aug.13. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014 Summer Tasting Event 2:00pm. Fun, educational & free tasting event, featuring Canary brewing & Screech Rum (no minors).

Ocean Liquor Store, 491 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250586-2890

FASHIONABLE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES JEWELLERY & HOME DECOR OPEN LATE THURSD AYS FOR STREET MARKET Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm & Sun 11am -4pm

gifts

142 2nd Avenue West, Qualicum Beach

250-752-1391 • www.fayesgifts.ca

Summer by the Sea Street Market 6:00pm. Over 140 artists offering wrought iron work, rock candles, wooden toys and more. Tasty food, live entertainment and much more! Every Tue (6pm9pm) until Aug. 27. Craig St, Downtown Parksville.

250-248-3613

TUE AUG 6 Air Cadets 6:15pm. Hangar A3 Airport, 1000 Ravensbourne, Qualicum Beach. 778-410-0221 Parksville Lions Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of the month.

Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250586-7080 Parksville & District Rock & Gem Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st Tue of the month. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6177 WED AUG 7

Krafty Kids 9:30am. Vacationing in the Parksville area? There will be a Kids "Make and Take" Art Class from 9:30am1:30pm on Wednesdays August 7 and August 21.

Kids will do a craft made from beach finds for them to take home. Great Creativity Activity! Cost $10.

Pre-registration is required.

Helping Healing Hands, #5205 Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-734-3733 Mini-Treatments Wanna know what their treatments are like?? There are mini treatments available every Wed. and Fri. afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. 20 minutes for $20 at Helping Healing Hands, #5-205 Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-734-3733

Let us be the venue for your special event!

The Parksville Community & Conference Centre offers over 20,000 sq. ft. of dedicated meeting space. The Centre boasts a lovely 550 seat auditorium/ theatre with bar/servery area, banquet facilities for 380, four meeting rooms and a full service catering kitchen.

132 E. Jensen Avenue, PO Box 1125 Parksville BC V9P 2H2 P: (250) 248-6234 F: (250) 248-8634 www.parksvillecentre.com | info@parksvillecentre.com

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n Saturday August 24, dog owners are invited to bring their best friends down to this canine festival and pet expo taking place between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Presented by Nice Dog, Scarlett!, Bosley’s Pet Food Plus and Big Tent RV Park, the event is an outdoor festival for dogs and their companions.

This will be the second dog expo that Certified Master Dog Trainer Scarlett Luke has organized in the Parksville-Qualicum Beach area.

With the success of the Dog Dayz of Winter event, Scarlett Luke said she had a lot of people asking when the next one would be.

Scarlett said the aim of the festival is to bring together a number of dog-related groups and businesses for a dog expo and fair.

“The canine festival is a celebration of dogs and is all about giving your best friend a fun day out,” she explained.

It is also a day to help raise awareness and money for local non-profit animal charities by participating in many activities and donating to their causes.

Some of the activities include a Scavenger

Hunt, Splash Pool, Pup Bingo, Musical Mats, Art Paw Print Painting and Fishing for Sardines.

Scarlett, who teaches Doga (yoga with your dog) will be doing demonstrations on the relaxing practice.

Dogs can't really do yoga other than the downward and upward dog poses. But Doga is a great way to encourage interactions between busy pet owners and their dogs. Scarlett said it is surprisingly easy for any breed of dog to learn.

"Dogs are natural yogis, living in the moment!

It takes mere minutes to teach them that being calm on the mat gets them attention and cuddles. They love it."

There will be contests for the Best-Dressed Dog, Pet Tricks and new this year will be a Weiner Dog Race Scarlett said that speedy greyhounds are welcome to watch but the race competition is just for short legged breeds, with a prize going to the winner who slinkys across the finish line first.

Vendors offering offer a wide range of petfriendly services in Oceanside will also be

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ONE Do not leave your dog in a hot car.

TWO The canine festival is a celebration of dogs and is all about giving your best friend a fun day out. ~ Scarlett Luke, Organizer

on hand doing demonstrations and offering discounts or specials.

Come early to make sure you get one of the 200 free Doggie Bags full of coupons, specials and goodies for your pet.

Admission is $2 per adult and kids under 12 are free, but must be accompanied by an adult.

For safety reasons, there is only one dog per handler (who must be over 12).

All breeds are welcome but if your dog does not do well in crowds, you’re advised to check it out while your pooch stays cool at home.

The Big Tent RV Park is near the Orange Bridge at the south end of Parksville and is accessible from the Island Highway (heading north) or from Pioneer Crescent (heading south).

For more information about Dog Dayz of Summer, contact Scarlett Luke at 250-6077387 or visit www.nicedogscarlett.com

Do not allow your dog to eat ice cream or any other treat intended for humans.

THREE Pavement gets hot! If you can't

“This year there isneither a larger walk on it in bare feet, can focus on music and the talent your dog. show is going to be fun” FOUR ~ Tom Whitfi eld, spokesperson Ensure access to shade and clean drinking water at all times.

FIVE When transporting your dog, secure them in a crate or with a harness and seat belt.

Scarlett Luke,

Certified Master Dog Trainer

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WED AUG 7 Beat the Heat Ice Skate 6:45pm. Beat the heat and go for a refreshing skate!

Every Wed until Aug.21 (no session Aug.14). Everyone is Welcome. Regular Admission. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Bring a mat or towel & sunscreen. Beginners welcome. Wed & Fri until Aug.30 (weather permitting). By donation (proceeds to charities). Look for sign board. Parksville Beach. 250-240-9514

WED AUG 7 Oceanside Photographers Club 7:00pm. Learn, share and enjoy photography in a convivial atmosphere.

Visitors welcome to attend two meetings before joining. Meetings are first Wed of every month. East Room, Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-6842 THU AUG 8

Magnolia Court Summer Market 6:00pm. Juried market with both vendors and stores participating. Live local music and entertainment (by donation). Every Wednesday (6pm-8:30pm) until Aug. 28. Magnolia Court, 6996 W. Island Hwy, Bowser. 778-424-2228

2nd Annual Woodcarving Show 4-day (Aug.8-11) Woodcarving Show. Watch woodcarvers use chainsaws, blow-torches & other tools of the trade to bring their pieces to life!

Magnolia Court, 6996 W. Island Hwy, Bowser. 778424-2012

City Council Meeting 6:00pm City of Parksville Council Meeting. The Forum, Parksville Civic & Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Ave E. 250-248-6144

Rainbow Stew Cloggers 5:00pm. Every Thursday until Aug.29 (5pm-7pm).

Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose. 250-468-7478

THU AUG 8 Music Bingo 7:00pm. Thursdays (Aug.8 & 22). French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713 FRI AUG 9 Couple's Night 5:30pm Couples/Friends welcome! Arrowsmith Golf, 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9727 Sunset Dinner at Deep Bay Marine Station Enjoy a fabulous feast on the deck while watching the sunset, followed by a presentation ("Ideas, Inspiration, Creativity: Think outside the box to improve your art”) by world renowned wood sculptor Douglas J Fisher. Admission to Station included.

VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Bowser. 250-740-6611 Mini-Treatments Wanna know what their treatments are like?? There are mini treatments available every Wednesday and Friday afternoon from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. 20 minutes for $20 at Helping Healing Hands, #5-205 Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250734-3733

SAT AUG 10

100th Annual Coombs Country Fair 8:00am. The Coombs Fair is celebrating 100 years!

This traditional country fair includes livestock and domestic exhibits, garden produce, needlework, children’s games, entertainment and much more!

Sat Aug.10 & Sun Aug.11 (8am-5pm). Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. 250-752-9757 Women's Hockey Camp 10:00am. Women, now is your chance to improve your hockey skills! Two on ice and one dry land training session will help move you forward in this great sport. Goalies are welcome. Cost is $60/1. Preregister with RDN, Recreation and Parks. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville.

Art & Photography in the Garden 10:00am. Meet, mingle & be inspired by 22 local

ualicum Beach

SUMMER MARKET THURSDAY EVENINGS 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

JULY AND AUGUST ON SECOND AVENUE VENDORS, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT AND SUMMER TIME FUN

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SAT AUG 10 artists at work. Artists will be painting, sketching & photographing the beauty of this Artist’s Garden. Includes Mid Island Floral Art Club participation and live music. Artwork Silent Auction in support of the gardens (Aug. 10 & 11).

Hand stamp allows re-entry Sunday. Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6153 Oceanside Bike Rodeo 12:00pm. Cycling Skills Course, Bike Maintenance, Helmet Fitting, Riding Safety and Prizes! Free event for children ages 3-11.

Drop-in (12pm-3pm) with a bike, helmet, and your parent or guardian. Qualicum Elementary School, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach.

Opening Reception for Art Exhibitions 2:00pm. Opening Reception for Brian Scott, Tammy Hudgeon and Kristin Charleton. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 SUN AUG 11

SUN AUG 11 100km routes. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. For more info, email bike4yourlife@hotmail.com

Ocean Mile Swim 3:00pm. Bring your friends and family to the waterfront at Qualicum Beach to watch or participate. Registration is free and opens at 1pm. Awards presentation at 4:30pm. For more information, contact Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014 Deep Bay Fire Department Open House 11:00am. Meet your Deep Bay Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department members.

Enjoy hot dogs and snacks, demonstrations including vehicle extraction, jaws of life, fire drills, first responder, fire prevention information and more. Something for everyone! Deep Bay Fire Hall, 5031 Mountainview Rd, Bowser. 250-757-2030 MON AUG 12

Bike For Your Life 3:00pm. Bike For Your Life, Vancouver Island Society will once again provide another "fun for all ages" ride at the same location.

Family cycle tour 15km, 35km, 50km, 70km &

Kidfest Choir Camp 9:00am. For ages 5 & 6 (Aug.12-16) $150. For ages 7 to 10 (Aug.6-9 and Aug.12-16) $270. (9am3pm daily). Performing at Kidfest on Aug.18. Space is limited. Register now! Studio 29 Academy of Music.

250-954-2110

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Eat. Mingle.

SUMMER MARKETS

Qualicum Beach Artisans Market

Every Tuesday 6pm-9pm Until August 27 Craig Street, Downtown Parksville

Qualicum Beach Farmers Market

Summer by the Sea Street Market

Magnolia Court Summer Market

Every Wednesday 6pm-8:30pm Until August 28 Magnolia Court, Bowser

Qualicum Beach Uptown Summer Market Every Thursday 6pm-9pm Until August 29 Second Avenue, Downtown Qualicum Beach

Every Friday 3pm-8pm Until August 30 TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum Beach

Every Saturday 8:30am-12pm Veteran's Way, Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach

Orange Bridge Market

Every Saturday 10am-2pm Until September 28 Orange Bridge, Parksville

Errington Farmers Market Every Saturday 10am-1pm Until September 28 Errington Community Park, Errington

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In Your Community Quality Foods is an active part of the community where we do business. Our staff enthusiastically organize and support many local events & activities that are important to the community and our customers.

JULY 13 - AUGUST 18

Parksville, BC

A world-class, family-orientated sand sculpting event! Make sure to bring your camera and a shovel to create a little sandcastle magic of your own after viewing all the sand sculptures.

SATURDAY AUGUST 17

Parksville, BC

Don’t miss this award-winning fireworks display simulcast to music! Be sure to tune in to the radio at 88.5 FM The Beach from your boat, car or portable radio. Fireworks to begin at dusk.

SUNDAY AUGUST 18

Parksville, BC

Annual Children’s Sandcastle Competition for children 6 yrs. & under, 7-9 yrs. or 10-12 yrs.

Admission is free and excellent prizes awarded for the best creations.

For a complete list of Quality Foods locations, visit us online at www.qualityfoods.com or download the free QF app to your smartphone.

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MON AUG 12 Kids Summer Camp at TOSH Arts Centre Wildlife Painting: Paint Acrylics on 8x10 Stretched Canvas. Ages 8-14 yrs. Half Days, Afternoons (Aug.1216). $60. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 Town Council Meeting 7:00pm Town of Qualicum Beach Council Meeting.

Council Chambers, Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-2190

THU AUG 15 Reiki Practitioner Certificate Training Level 1. Thu Aug.15 or Sat Aug.24. Cost $77. Please contact for more information. Limited seating. Preregistration is required.

Helping Healing Hands, #5205 Jensen Ave, Parksville.

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TUE AUG 13 Men's Night 5:30pm Fun night out just for the guys! Arrowsmith Golf, 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9727 WED AUG 14 Public Open House 10:00am Informal opportunity to meet the Mayor & Councillor designated as Acting Mayor for the month. Committee Room, Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6921

Wacky Wednesdays Swimming 6:30pm . Join the lifeguards every Wed from 6:30pm8pm for a splashin’ fun time. Everyone Welcome.

Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

1st Annual Coombs Country Music Jamboree 4:00pm. The Johnny Cash tribute band, "Big River" is headlining two days of fabulous country music, with a Saturday night, "Old Country Hoedown" dance. $50 at gate, includes all events.

Jam sessions, second stage for aspiring musicians, food vendors and beer garden.

Fri Aug.16 (4pm-10pm) and Sat Aug.17 (10am9pm). Camping $15/night.

Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs.

250-752-7289 Concert in the Park 6:00pm. Enjoy a free evening performance by the students from the World Music Summer Camp on the outdoor stage in the Errington Community Park.

Potluck picnic starts at 6pm, music begins at 7pm.

Come and support our talented youth! Please bring a dish to share, a lawn chair, and your enthusiasm. Err-

UNTIL AUGUST 31ST Provided by the Parksville Downtown Business Association (PDBA), the Downtown Free Bus runs from July 2nd to August 31st, between 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Tuesdays when it operates from 12 noon to 9 p.m. to support the Summer by the Sea Street market. The bus brings riders from the resort areas and outlying neighbourhoods to explore and enjoy downtown shops and services.

For more information, call 250-248-8079, visit www.parksvilledowntown.ca or look for brochures throughout Parksville.

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Open 9am-9pm daily, until Aug.18.

Parksville Community Park.

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2:30pm. Singer. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

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ANDREAS ANDRASCHEK

2:00pm. Classical Guitar. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

TERRAZETTO

7:00pm. Dance Trio. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SAT AUG 3 AMATEUR TEAM SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION

9:00am. Teams of up to 6 people.

Parksville Community Park.

STRINGBEAN

10:00am. Clown Magic. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

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12:00pm. Transformer Robot. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

ANDREAS ANDRASCHEK

12:00pm. Classical Guitar. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

KUMBANA MARIMBA

2:00pm. Marimba Music. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

BIG DADDY

7:00pm. Old Rock n' Roll. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SUN AUG 4 OVERDRIVE CAR SHOW

Featuring classics cars and hot rods. Parksville Community Park.

HOT N' COOL YOGA

TUE AUG 6

BRAD PREVEDOROS 2:00pm. Classical Guitar. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

WED AUG 7 UP & COMING STARS Various times throughout day. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

THU AUG 8 JERICHO

TUE AUG 13

BRAD PREVEDOROS 2:00pm. Classical Guitar. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

THU AUG 15 ANNA LYMAN 2:00pm Ukulele Duo. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

FRI AUG 16 JERICHO

12:00pm. Band. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

12:00pm. Band. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

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7:00pm. Folk & Blues. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SAT AUG 17 ANDREAS ANDRASCHEK

11:30am. Singer. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

12:00pm Classical Guitar. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

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2:30pm. Duo. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

3:30pm. Irish Music. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park

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7:00pm. Rock & Folk Variety. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SAT AUG 10 ANDREAS ANDRASCHEK 12:00pm Classical Guitar. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

OUTLANDERS 3:30pm. Irish Music. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

CHEVY RAY & THE FINS 7:00pm. Old Rock n' Roll. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SUN AUG 11 HOT N' COOL YOGA

7:00pm. Elvis Tribute. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FIREWORKS DISPLAY 7:00pm. Fireworks simulcast 88.5 FM. Parksville Community Park.

SUN AUG 18 SAND SCULPTING EXHIBITION LAST DAY Last chance to view! Open 9am9pm. Parksville Community Park.

KIDFEST 10:00am. Kids activities & live music. Parksville Community Park.

CHILDREN'S SANDCASTLE COMPETITION

9:00am. Free Classes. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

9:00am. Free Classes. Gazebo, Parksville Community Park.

For children aged 6 to 12 years old. Parksville Community Park.

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FRI AUG 16 ington Park (across from Errington Hall), 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250248-5685 SAT AUG 17

Hi Neighbour Day 8:00am. Pancake Breakfast at Errington Hall (8am). Arts and Crafts Display (9am). Farmers Market in Park (10am).

Hi Neighbour Day Parade from old school site on Memorial Rd, around corner and down the road to the Hall (12:30pm). Hi Neighbour Inn & Lunch in

SAT AUG 17 the Hall with Goods and Services Auction (1pm). Hi Neighbour Dance featuring Carmanah (9pm). Errington Hall & Community Park, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-9810 Local Monthly Market 9:00am Not a library fundraiser. A variety of local vendors. Free admission.

Concessions available. Vendor tables $15, inside and outdoor available. Nanoose Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Rd. 250-240-6553 Dressage Classic Show August 17 & 18. Arbutus Meadows Centre, 1515 E. Island Hwy, Nanoose Bay. 250-228-0943 Quality Foods Festival of Lights in Parksville You won't want to miss

SAT AUG 17 this award-winning fireworks display simulcast to music! Be sure to tune in to 88.5 FM The Beach from your boat, car or portable radio. Fireworks are to begin at dusk. Community Park, 141 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. For more information, visit www. qualityfoods.com

SUN AUG 18 petition for children aged 6 years & under, 7-9 years and 10-12 years. Admission is free and excellent prizes will be awarded for the best creations! Community Park, 141 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. For more information, visit www. qualityfoods.com Kidfest 10:00am. Lots of interactive activities & entertainment! Bobs & Lolo on main stage, free crafts and various activities for kids under 14 years old, including face painting, arts & crafts and more. Free event. Community Park, 141 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. For more information, visit www. kidfest.ca

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t’s a big milestone for the Coombs Fair this year. The Fair is celebrating its 100 anniversary. Festivities will take place between August 10 and 11.

Always lots of fun for the whole family, the fair is a celebration of agriculture in our community. This year’s theme for the fair is the goat.

The Vancouver Island Goat Association (VIGA) is taking up a third of the gym with goat displays, cheese-making and interactive displays. Fairgoers will be able to walk through and take part in the exhibition.

Fair Manager Janet Boley has been coordinating the event for 30 years and says ever since it started in 1913, it has been very popular for young and old alike.

“It has a large 4-H component and we get a good showing of animals from 4-H kids from all over Vancouver Island,” she said.

Boley said it is also a great venue for the area’s long time residents to gather once a year and talk about the good old days.

“The old timers get together for this at the pancake breakfast and they sit and enjoy home made pie and a bun-which in tea house.”

Displays of interest include the Vancouver Island Blacksmiths and the Flying Dutchman’s live bee and honey exhibit.

Local spinners, weavers and rug hookers always draw a good crowd and Boley said the Dunk Tank and Ladies Nail Driving are both good spectator sports.

Chicken and duck races (always a crowd pleaser) will take place both days.

Entertainers will also be performing both days, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

For the wee ones there is Doolittle Square,

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What makes the fair is the people who create items and enter them. ~ Janet Boley, Fair Manager

a supervised children’s play area with always plenty of animals looking for a gentle pat.

If you want to earn some bragging rights, you can enter the Gardening Hat contest. Entry forms and a $1 entry fee must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Monday before the fair.

Boley said members of the public judge the hats which have been eccentric and hilarious in past events. If your hat is creative, you could win a coveted Coombs Fair Prize Rosette plus $10 cash.

Make sure to walk through the barns, learn about the animals from young 4-H members and enjoy perusing the fruits and vegetables of the community’s labour.

You’’ll also have a chance to feast your eyes on some of the area’s finest baking, including cakes, pies, jams and jellies.

From needlepoint to quilts and woodworking to crafts, the entries into the fair are numerous and winners will take home a ribbon as well as a cash prize.

Boley said the community exhibits really are the heart of the fair.

“That is how the fair started out. It was from the tail gates of pick-up trucks where farmers showed off what they grew. It always showcased agriculture.

It is for the person at home who sewed a dress for the winter or baked something they wanted to show off. What makes the fair is the people who create items and enter them.”

The fair gates are open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. August 10 and August 11, with indoor exhibits opening at 9:30 a.m.

For admission rates and more information, call 250-248-4478 or visit www.coombsfair.com

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Kids Summer Camp at TOSH Arts Centre Ink Drawing & Cartoons.

Ages 8-14 yrs. Half Day, Afternoons (Aug.19-23). $60. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 City Council Meeting 6:00pm City of Parksville Council Meeting. The Forum, Parksville Civic & Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Ave E. 250-248-6144 TUE AUG 20 Healthy Caregiver Group 10:00am. Clinical Counselor, Allison Reeves leads this regular support group for people who look after a relative with health problems. (Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Tue of each month). Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243 PQ Linus/Android Users Group 6:30pm. Parksville Qualicum Linux Users Group is a community of Linux and Android users of differing skill levels and areas

TUE AUG 20 of expertise. Bring your laptop or Android device, if you like. Leave message at number provided. A&W Restaurant, 540 Island Hwy. E., Parksville. 250248-3570 WED AUG 21 Krafty Kids 9:30am. Vacationing in the Parksville area? There will be a Kids "Make and Take" Art Class from 9:30am1:30pm on Wednesday August 21. Kids will do a craft made from beach finds for them to take home. Great Creativity Activity! Cost $10. Pre-registration is required. Helping Healing Hands, #5-205 Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-734-3733 Getting Pregnant 4:00pm. Free women’s health class for anyone hoping to have a baby in the next few years. If you're planning a pregnancy, find out which vitamins to take ahead of time and learn to chart your cycles with our fertility educator, Lisa Leger. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243 Ladies' Night 5:30pm Good giggles & fun just for the ladies! Arrowsmith Golf, 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9727 THU AUG 22 Cruisin' for a Cause Celebrate A&W's 2013 Cruisin' for a Cause Day at Parksville's A&W restaurant. Bring your family, friends, and colleagues for a day and night of fun,

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Milner Music by the Bay 6:30pm. Fund-raising concert supporting Milner Gardens. Phil Dwyer’s Adult Jazz Intensive Ensemble, featuring saxophonist Eli Bennett. Gates open at 5pm, music at 6:30pm. VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Bowser. 250-752-6153 Music Bingo 7:00pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713 FRI AUG 23 Save-On-Foods French Creek Salmon Derby The emphasis is on fishing not catching! Proceeds towards Marion Baker Fish Hatchery. Aug.23 (dawn til 9pm weigh in). Aug.24 (dawn til 9pm weigh in) and Aug.25 (noon finish).

FRI AUG 23 Save-On-Foods BBQ at 11am & Prize Presentation at 1pm outside French Creek Marine Pub (must be present to win). Cash & Prizes for Largest Fish & Hidden Weight (daily) and Largest Fish Overall.

Early registration available.

French Creek Marina, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-2483713 ext. 21 Sweet Lelani Event 4:00pm. Check out the gorgeous line of natural cosmetics that are free of chemicals and good for your skin. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243

SAT AUG 24 Obstacle Course, Doga, Musical Mats and more!

10am-2pm (rain or shine).

Admission $2. Big Tent RV Park (near Orange Bridge), 745 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-607-7387 Oceanside Youth Football Charity Golf Tournament 3:00pm. 13-holes with

SAT AUG 24 cart, dinner and prizes. All proceeds support Youth Football in Oceanside. Eaglecrest Golf Course, 2035 Island Hwy. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-607-9234 Reiki Practitioner Certificate Training Level 1. Thu Aug.15 or Sat Aug.24. Cost $77. Please

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MON AUG 26 & Fri. Bring a towel, mat & some water. Moderate to Intense level. $5 drop-in fee. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville.

250-951-9886 TUE AUG 27

Sensational Tributes Down Memory Lane 8:00pm. This group of performers will entertain you with tributes to Roy Orbison, Loretta Lynn, Marilyn Monroe, Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins (no minors). Tickets $20 each at Legion or Chuffin Cafe. Parksville Legion, 146 W. Hirst Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6842 SUN AUG 25 Macrobiotic Potluck 5:00pm. What is Macrobiotic? Simply an organicbased balanced diet. Last Sunday of each month. 550 Qualicum Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1753 MON AUG 26 Aerobics 9:00am. Every Mon, Wed

Woodcarving 8:30am. Every Tue. Oceanside Middle School, 980 Wright Rd, Parksville. 250951-3001 WED AUG 28 Circle Jam 7:30pm. Bring your guitar, hand-drums, keyboard, shakers, marimbas, spoons, voice, tuba - or any other music-making device, and just play music. Drop-in. $5 at door. 4th Wed of each month. Soundgarden at Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs.

THU AUG 29 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Bring a mat or towel & sunscreen. Beginners welcome. Every Tue & Thu until Aug.29 (weather permitting). By donation (to local charities). Look for sign board. Qualicum Beach. 250-240-9514

FRI AUG 30 Milner Music by the Bay 6:30pm. Fund-raising concert supporting Milner Gardens. Featuring the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra.

Gates open at 5pm, music 6:30pm-8:30pm. VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Bowser. 250-752-6153 SAT AUG 31 Ocean Idlers Car Club Show & Shine and Cops for Cancer Fund-raiser 8:00am. $15/per entry.

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Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course, 469 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9615 Volleybash 24 Don't miss out on one of the largest volleyball tournaments of the year!

Co-ed Triples and Boys/ Girls Youth Doubles (Sat Aug.31). Men's/Women's Doubles (Sun Sep.1). Great Prizes & After-Party. Register Today! Parksville Beach, 141 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-753-2826

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43rd Annual Lighthouse Country Fall Fair 10:00am. Fun for all ages!

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four day woodcarving event from August 8 to August 11 in the centre of Bowser promises to be a whole lot of fun and may even result in Lighthouse Country becoming a mecca of magnificent sculptures.

Last year, over 11,000 people came out to watch as renowned sculptors came together at the Sandbar Café in Qualicum Bay to create a series of wooden masterpieces over a three day period.

The pieces were then purchased by local merchants for permanent display throughout the community. They can now be found at the Sandbar Café, Tomm’s Food Village, the Salish Sea Market and The Crown & Anchor Pub. This year, the sculptors are returning to with their chainsaws and other carving tools to continue carving out the story of Lighthouse Country.

Ken Kirkby, who initiated the first event, said that all of the action will take place in the big field by Magnolia Court and that there will be even more artists participating this year.

Kirkby is an accomplished painter living in Bowser. He said the goal of the event is to attract tourists and in time, make the area famous for having the most amount of sculptures per square feet than anywhere else in the world.

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“Last year was the trial event. The idea was that each merchant would buy a piece and put it in a public place for people to enjoy and over time fill the place with carvings to get people interested in the area,” he explained.

Kirkby said it was a great success. Every sculpture was sold, so they are doing it again this year, only it will be bigger and better.

“It was a celebration really. Everyone had a smile on their face. Once last year was over, word spread like wildfire. We started out with four but this year many more carvers are coming.”

Last years’ artists included Howard Lobb, Dan Richey, Jerry Strelioff and Oscar Moria. The award-winning carvers wowed hundreds of spectators as they skillfully used their chainsaws, blow-torches and other tools of the trade to bring their pieces to life.

Kirkby pointed out that Campbell River hosts a big woodcarving event but that it’s a serious competition. The woodcarving event taking place in Lighthouse Country is more laid back and fun.

“Every carver that comes … they all get the same money and everyone is looked after like royalty. Last year, I saw artists working on each others carvings. There was 100 percent collaboration and smiles. I didn’t see a frown in the four days,” he recalled

It’s hoped that this event will give people another reason to visit Lighthouse Country, besides the area’s beauty and the fish.

Kirkby said that the carving event started as a celebration of the successful restoration of Nile Creek.

Last year, over 11,000 people came out to watch as renowned sculptors came together at the Sandbar Café in Qualicum Bay to create a series of wooden masterpieces...

The pink salmon have returned to Nile Creek thanks to the work of the Nile Creek Enhancement Society, which Kirkby spearheaded. He said everyone in the community should appreciate what they have.

“Now that we have restored the river, we should say thank you for all of our good fortunes. We invite everyone to come and enjoy and get the fever.”

For more information about the 2nd Annual Woodcarving event in Bowser, contact the folks at Salish Sea Market by phone at 778424-2012.

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Bingo 6:00pm Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633

45+ Women's Fitness 8:00am Bodyworks Parksville. 250-248-3346 TOPS 4248 Parksville 8:30am St. Anne's Church, Parksville. 250-586-0101 Aerobics 9:00am Errington Hall, Parksville. 250-951-9886 Storybook Village 10:00am QB Elementary School. 250-947-8252 Women's Kinetics Class 10:30am Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346 Parksville Rotary Club 11:45am Quality Resort Bayside, Parksville.

Navy League Cadets 6:00pm Parksville Elementary School. 250-248-2677 Boxing (14-18yrs) 6:00pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Rotary Club of QB 6:15pm Rotary Park at the Beach, Qualicum Beach.

Cribbage 6:30pm Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-1926 White Collar Boxing 7:15pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 EVERY TUESDAY

Carpet Bowling 12:45pm Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-1156 Kids Club Drop-In 1:00pm Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072 Euchre 1:30pm Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633 Teen Summer Fun 3:00pm SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Boxing (8-13yrs) 4:30pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Card Readings 5:00pm Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072 Pilates Group Classes 5:00pm Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-821-8828

Boxercise for Everyone 6:00am & 6pm. Genesis, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Woodcarving 8:30am OS Middle School, Parksville. 250-951-3001 Kids Club Drop-In 9:00am Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072 Preschool Summer Fun 9:00am SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am Tue & Thu, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-9514 Silver Foxes Aerobics 10:00am Bradley Centre,

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Coombs. 250-248-3161 Art for Seniors 10:00am Qualicum Seniors' Centre. 250-752-2496 Mid School Fun (11-13) 1:00pm SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Ladies Pool 1:00pm Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 Special Rate Swim 1:30pm Ravensong Pool, Qualicum. 250-752-5014 Mixed 8-Ball Pool 5:00pm Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 Craig Street Market 6:00pm Craig St, Downtown Parksville. 250-248-3613 Oneness Blessing Circle 6:00pm Contact Kasandra at 250-586-3311

EVERY WEDNESDAY The Power of Now 10:00am Healing Arts, Parksville. 250-248-8074 Women's Kinetics Class 10:30am Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346 Family Summer Fun 11:00am SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 T-Shirt Painting 11:00am Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072 Mini Treatments 12:30pm Helping Healing Hands,Parksville.250-734-3733 Carpet Bowling 12:45pm Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-1156 Kids Club Drop-In 1:00pm Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Live Raptor Show 1:30pm North Island Wildlife Recovery. 250-248-8534

Parksville Rotary AM 7:00am The Beach Club Resort, Parksville.

Boxing (8-13yrs) 4:30pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

45+ Women's Fitness 8:00am Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346

Weight Watchers 5:00pm PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-6234

Aerobics 9:00am Errington Hall, Parksville. 250-951-9886

Magnolia Court Market 6:00pm Magnolia Court, Bowser. 778-424-2228

Build Your Own Bear 9:00am Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072

Boxing (14-18yrs) 6:00pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Yoga on the Beach 9:30am Wed & Fri, Parksville Beach. 250-240-9514

Wacky Swims 6:30pm Ravensong Pool, Qualicum. 250-752-5014

Storybook Village 10:00am QB Elementary School. 250-947-8252

Beat the Heat Skate 6:45pm Oceanside Arena, Parskville. 250-248-3252

Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00am Qualicum Seniors' Centre. 250-752-1419

White Collar Boxing 7:15pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

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EVERY THURSDAY

Campfire Stories 7:30pm Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072

Pilates Classes 5:00pm & 6pm Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-821-8828

Timberline Dance 7:30pm Legion #49, Parksville. 250-752-8542

Qualicum Street Market 6:00pm Second Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1391

EVERY THURSDAY Boxercise for Everyone 6:00am Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Ultimate Frisbee 6:00pm OS Middle School, Parksville. 250-248-4660

Seniors Shuffle Board 9:00am Parksville Seniors' Centre. 250-248-3200

Bingo 6:00pm Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057

Silver Foxes Aerobics 10:00am Bradley Centre, Coombs. 250-248-3161

Boxercise for Everyone 6:00pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Spinners & Weavers 10:00am Bradley Centre, Coombs. 250-248-6575 Free Community Meals 11:30am St. Stephen's, Qualicum. 250-752-9831

EVERY FRIDAY 45+ Women's Fitness 8:00am Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346 Kids Club Drop-In 9:00am Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072

Kids Summer Fun (7-10) 12:00pm SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

EVERY SATURDAY QB Farmers Market 8:30am Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-1233

Wii for Seniors 9:30am Qualicum Seniors` Centre. 250-752-5586 Womens' Kinetics Class 10:30am Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346

Kids Club Drop-In 9:00am Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072

Storybook Village 10:00am QB Elementary School. 250-947-8252

EVERY FRIDAY

Seniors Line Dance 11:00am Parksville Seniors' Centre. 250-248-3200

Zumba速 Class 9:00am Wakoda Centre Coombs. 250-738-0077 Kids Club Drop-In 9:00am Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072 Boxercise for Everyone 9:00am Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Stroke Recovery 11:00am St. Columba Presbyterian. 250-752-9796 Mini Treatments 12:30pm Helping Healing Hands,Parksville.250-734-3733 Live Raptor Show 1:30pm North Island Wildlife Recovery. 250-248-8534 QB Artisans Market 3:00pm TOSH, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9332 Boxing (8-13yrs) 4:30pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Bingo 6:00pm Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057

Whist for Seniors 1:00pm Qualicum Seniors' Centre. 250-752-7940

Zumba速 Class 9:00am Community Hall, Qualicum. 250-738-0077

Boxing (14-18yrs) 6:00pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Live Raptor Show 1:30pm North Island Wildlife Recovery. 250-248-8534

TOPS 9:00am Nanoose Bay Library Hall. 250-821-5495

Music Trivia Night 7:00pm Shady Rest, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

Kite Building Class 3:00pm Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072

Aerobics 9:00am Errington Hall, Parksville. 250-951-9886

White Collar Boxing 7:15pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Rainbow Stew Cloggers 5:00pm Nanoose Place, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7478

Weight Watchers 9:00am PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-6234

Drop-In Darts 7:30pm Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632

Orange Bridge Market 10:00am Orange Bridge, Parksville. 250-586-3800 Underwater Life 10:00am Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072 Errington Farm Market 10:00am Community Park, Errington. 250-248-0006 Hatha Yoga 10:35am Wakoda Centre, Coombs. 250-607-7387 EVERY SUNDAY Kids Club Drop-In 9:00am Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072 Build Your Own Bear 9:00am Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville. 250-248-2072 Bingo 6:00pm Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THU AUG 1 Bluegrass Festival 7:00pm Aug.1-4. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 250-752-0383

FRI AUG 2 Peter Mason 5:30pm Every Fri. Sandbar Cafe. 778-424-4478 Bob Hiebert 2:00pm Parksville Community Park. 250-821-634 Terrazetto 7:00pm Parksville Community Park. 250-821-6342 Open Mic 7:00pm Every Fri. Deez Bar, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 Manther 10:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT AUG 3 Jagsters Jam 2:00pm Frontiersman Bar, Coombs. 250-586-0040 Brother Jones Band 3:00pm Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 Boney Finger Band 7:00pm The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 Big Daddy 7:00pm Parksville Community Park. 250-821-6342 Elivs Tribute Show 8:00pm Parksville Legion, Parksville. 250-248-6842 The Boom Boom's 9:00pm Errington Memorial Hall. 250-248-5685 DJ Jetts 10:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SUN AUG 4 Boney Finger Band 2:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 Country Jam Sessions 3:00pm Every Sun. Crown & Anchor. 250-757-9444

MON AUG 5

Too Hot for Covers 5:30pm Every Mon. Sandbar Cafe. 778-424-4478 Open Mic at Shady 7:00pm Every Mon. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 TUE AUG 6 Hootenany Folk Jam 7:00pm Every Tue. Crown & Anchor. 250-757-9444 WED AUG 7 Timberline 7:30pm Every Wed. Legion, Parksville. 250-248-6842 THU AUG 8 Lazy Mike & Recliners 7:00pm Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 Bluegrass Jam 7:00pm Thursdays. Crown & Anchor. 250-757-9444 FRI AUG 9 Big Twang Theory 7:00pm Parksville Community Park. 250-821-6342 DJ Degree Uno 10:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT AUG 10 Lazy Mike & Recliners 7:00pm The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 Chevy Ray & The FIns 7:00pm Parksville Community Park. 250-821-6342 The Enablers 8:00pm French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 DJ Dan Fack 9:00pm Frontiersman Bar, Coombs. 250-586-0040 Radio One 10:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SUN AUG 11 To Be Announced 8:00pm French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713

THU AUG 15

Renovation Blues Band 7:00pm Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 FRI AUG 16 Country Jamboree 4:00pm Aug.16-17. Coombs Rodeo. 250-752-7289 Concert in the Park 6:00pm Errington Community Park, 250-248-5685 Glen Foster Group 7:00pm Parksville Community Park. 250-821-6342 Too Hot for Covers 8:00pm Frontiersman Bar, Coombs. 250-586-0040 Hummer 10:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT AUG 17 Mother Nature 2:00pm Frontiersman Bar, Coombs. 250-586-0040 Rob Knight Elivs Show 7:00pm Parksville Community Park. 250-821-6342 The Enablers 8:00pm Parksville Legion, Parksville. 250-248-6842 Carmanah 9:00pm Errington Memorial Hall. 250-248-9810 Hummer 10:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SUN AUG 18 Boney Finger Band 2:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 THU AUG 22 Music by the Bay 6:30pm VIU Marine Station, Bowser. 250-752-6153 North Country Ramblers 7:00pm Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

FRI AUG 23 Karmakoma 8:00pm Frontiersman Bar, Coombs. 250-586-0040 Lance Lapointe Band 10:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511

SAT AUG 24 Dave Marco 2:00pm Frontiersman Bar, Coombs. 250-586-0040 The Enablers 7:00pm The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 Artists Tribute Show 8:00pm Parksville Legion, Parksville. 250-248-6842 Aegis Fang Party 10:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 WED AUG 28 Circle Jam 7:30pm Soundgarden at Coombs Fairgrounds.

THU AUG 29 Paul & Jess Duo 7:00pm Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 FRI AUG 30 Music by the Bay 6:30pm VIU Marine Station, Bowser. 250-752-6153 Brett Barrows Band 8:30pm Frontiersman Bar, Coombs. 250-586-0040 Johny Inappropriate 10:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT AUG 31 Brett Barrows Band 2:00pm Frontiersman Bar, Coombs. 250-586-0040 The Codi Band 7:00pm The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 Cross Town Express 8:00pm Parksville Legion, Parksville. 250-248-6842 Shagsters 10:00pm Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511

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DINING Sakura Tea & Coffee Shop ............ 250-248-8837 Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery ............ 778-424-4478 Save-On-Foods Deli ......................... 250-390-4613

Cafes, Coffee Shops & More...

Serious Coffee ................................ 250-586-0188 Shanna's Place ................................ 250-248-4009

A Step Above Cafe ......................... 250-752-9281

Starbucks Coffee Co ...................... 250-248-9720

Bailey's In The Village ..................... 250-752-7584

Stellario's Italian Caffe ................... 250-954-0255

Beach House Cafe ........................... 250-752-9626

Stewart's on Harrison Cafe ............ 250-951-0888

Beachside Grille .............................. 250-752-4392

Tea Room at Milner Gardens ......... 250-752-8573

Bean Counter Cafe ......................... 250-757-9565

The Orange Bridge Cafe ................ 250-586-5185

Bradley's on Jensen ........................ 250-954-2085

Thrifty Foods Deli ........................... 250-248-8823

Bread & Honey Food Co. ............... 250-586-1021

Tim Horton's ...................................250-248-0094

Cafe Brie .......................................... 250-594-2526

Westhill Restaurant ........................ 250-752-7148

Cha Ch'a Java .................................. 250-248-4225 Chuffin Cafe .................................... 250-248-3261

Wheelhouse Cafe ............................ 250-951-3301 Yorky's Halibut & Chips .................. 250-954-1197

Cockney Pride ................................. 250-752-6322

Yorway Frozen Yogurt Bar ............ 250-951-6725

Courtyard Cafe & Patio .................. 250-752-4152

Your Comfy Cafe ............................ 250-947-5770

Creekmore's Coffee Espresso ......... 250-752-0158 Cruisers Grill .................................... 250-752-4814 Errington Eatery ............................ 250-586-0066 Errington Mountain Cafe ............... 250-586-8866 Farmhouse Cafe .............................. 250-248-5519 French Creek Bakery & Cafe ........... 250-248-2080 Karma Coffee ................................. 250-248-7312 MadBee Cafe .................................. 250-248-1004 Munchy Business Deli & Chicken ... 250-752-0023 Oceanside Arena Concession ......... 250-947-5766 Old Country Market Eatery ............ 250-248-6272

Casual / Family...

Lefty's Fresh Food

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Pacific Brimm Coffee & Tea Co ..... 250-248-3336

AA Texas BBQ ................................. 250-752-7032

Perk's Coffe Bar .............................. 250-468-9921

A&W ................................................ 250-248-2040

Qualicum Beach Bakery .................. 250-752-6143

Aioli Seafood Restaurant .............. 250-954-1010

Quality Foods Deli: Nanoose Bay ................................... 250-486-7131 Parksville ........................................ 250-954-2262 Qualicum Beach ............................. 250-752-9281

Avo's Eatery .................................... 250-248-1180

Quik Brimm: Parksville .........................................250-248-3336 Coombs ...........................................250-248-3336

Bayside Bistro & Lounge ................. 250-248-8333 Beach Hut ........................................ 250-752-5708 Bistro 1898 ...................................... 250-954-1881 Boston Pizza .................................... 250-947-9400 Creek House Restaurant ................. 250-248-3214

RAW Energy Juice Bar .................... 250-586-4202

Deez Bar & Grill .............................. 250-752-8055

Rawthentic Eatery ......................... 250-594-7298

Extreme Eatz .................................. 250-951-6651

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Find new restaurants to visit!

Final Approach ............................... 250-752-8966

Sam's Sushi Bar ............................... 250-954-2373

Fish Tales Cafe ................................ 250-752-6053

Sushi Deco ....................................... 250-586-3290

Gary's Bistro ................................... 250-752-5800

Sushi Ichi ......................................... 250-954-2020

Grill on the Green ........................... 800-567-1320 La Vida Vegan ................................. 250-327-3366 Micky J's .......................................... 250-752-9727 Pheasant's Nest Restaurant ............ 250-752-0117 Quiznos Parksville ........................... 250-951-0752

Sushi Masa ....................................... 250-248-6648 Tan's Kitchen .................................. 250-586-8828 Treetop Tapas & Grill ..................... 250-248-2072 White Elephant .............................. 250-586-6611

Talons at Eaglecrest ....................... 250-752-6311 Thalassa Restaurant ........................ 250-594-1150 Trees Restauraunt & Bakery .......... 250-586-2226 Triple O's ......................................... 250-468-1777

Pizza...

Back Road Meals & Mochas ........... 250-951-3171 Domino's Pizza ................................ 250-248-9296

International / Fine Dining...

Cedar Room

1155 Resort Dr, Parksville 250-248-2333 • tigh-na-mara.com

Nickolini's Pizza .............................. 250-757-9996 Panago Pizza ................................... 250-310-0001 Papa Gino's Pizzeria ....................... 250-586-2121 Pizza Connection ............................ 250-951-2112 Pizza Fresh ...................................... 250-586-2013

Amrikkos Indian Grille .................... 250-951-0682

Pizza Hut ......................................... 250-248-8130

Bamboo Garden .............................. 250-248-3323

Poppa's Pizza .................................. 250-248-9121

Bangkok Thai Food ......................... 250-248-4860 Bistro 694 ........................................ 250-752-0301 British Bobby Restaurant ................ 250-954-3232 Butler's Restaurant ......................... 250-752-5776 Cabernets Restaurant ..................... 250-954-1023 Chameleons Ostria .......................... 250-586-5500 Cuckoo Trattoria Pizzaria ............... 250-248-6280 Fortune Beach Restaurant ............. 250-954-2202 Fusion Place Takeout ...................... 250-586-1881

Pub Style...

French Creek Marine Pub 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville 250-248-3214

Giovanni's Ristorante & Lounge .... 250-752-6693

Arlington Inn Pub ........................... 250-468-7013

Henry's Kitchen ............................... 250-757-8288

Black Goose Inn .............................. 250-586-1001

Kalvas Restaurant ........................... 250-248-6933

Crown & Anchor Roadhouse Pub .. 250-757-9444

Landing West Coast Grill ................ 250-468-2400

Copper Lounge ............................... 250-248-2072

Mekong River Vietnamese ............. 250-586-8000

Frontiersman Bar & Grill ................. 250-586-0040

Nemo Sushi ......................................250-586-1212

Rocking Horse Pub .......................... 250-468-1735

New Canton Restaurant ................. 250-752-2198

Rod & Gun Pub ............................... 250-248-6511

Ole Mexicano's Cafe ....................... 250-248-5466

Shady Waterfront Restaurant ........ 250-752-9111

Pacific Prime Steak & Chop ............ 250-947-2109

Upper Deck Sports Bar ................... 250-248-8333

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