August 2016 Issue 4:11

TAKE ONE PARKSVILLE, QUALICUM BEACH & AREA

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Parksville Beach Fest page 22

CANADA 150 MOSAIC page 8

KIDFEST page 16

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM DAY page 20

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MUST SEE EVENTS This month, we personally selected what we feel are six “Must See” events happening in the Parksville, Qualicum Beach area. We hope you enjoy them as much as we know we will.

UNTIL AUG 13 BARD TO BROADWAY THEATRE

FRI & SAT UNTIL AUG 20 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Four wonderful comedies for your light Summer entertainment. Village Theatre, Qualicum Beach.

SAT AUG 13 QF FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Grab your lawn chair, dancing shoes and meet us at the picnic shelter in the park, Parksville. (page 7, 12, 14, 24)

AUG 13 & 14 103RD ANNUAL COOMBS FAIR

Don’t miss this award-winning fireworks display simulcast to music! Community Park, Parksville.

250-954-2262 (page 18)

SUN AUG 14 KIDFEST

Celebrating all things Sheep, so come on down for an good time, we’ll see ewe there!

Coombs Fairgrounds.

250-248-4478 (page 14)

SAT AUG 20 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM DAY

Interactive games & live entertainment, including free crafts and various activities.

Community Park, Parksville 250-248-3252 (page 20)

Fun family free event for all ages! Marimba band & more.

Qualicum Beach Museum, Qualicum Beach. (page 20)

sunday

aug. 14 A low cost, fun-filled day for the whole family!

10am to 3pm at

*Please leave pets at home.

Parksville Community Park www.kidfest.ca

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FEATURES 8 16 18 20 22

Canada 150 Mosaic Mural Kidfest Beach Fest Events Children’s Museum Day Beach Festival

SECTIONS 4 26 27 28 30

August 2016 Events What’s On Screen Live Music Every Week Events Restaurant Directory

ALSO INSIDE 4 14

Trivia Questions What’s The Dif

Phone: 250-240-5512 What's On Digest provides event information as a complimentary service. Events listed or mentioned have been compiled from sources considered to be reliable. What's On Digest recommends that you contact the business or organization before attending their event to confirm date and other details. The publisher does not assume responsibility for omissions or errors in event listings and articles and may not be held responsible for the accuracy of event information.

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MON AUG 1 Drop-in Tennis 9:00am. Springwood Park, Parksville & Veterans Way courts in Qualicum. See arrowsmithtennis.ca for schedule.

Springwood Park, 450 Despard Ave, Parksville.

250-248-7280

Summer Acting Workshop: The Big Friendly Giant 9:30am. Aug 1-5. For ages 6-12. Jay has adapted this popular children’s story which follows a young girl, Sophie, as she befriends a giant named “BFG”. Children can attend mornings from 9:30-12pm, afternoons from 1-3:30pm, or full days from 9:30-3:30pm.

Full days to bring a lunch. $65 or $130. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133

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10:00am. until Aug 7.

Come see what we see - five local artists display their work. Paintings, photography, prints, cards and much more will be available for show and sale. Parskville Museum & Archives, 1245 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-468-2030

11:30am. Meet the 1st Mon of each month at 11:30am. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9536

Kids Summer Fun 1:00pm. For grades 4, 5 & 6. Fun activities inspire confidence, healthy relationships and community awareness. Nutritious snacks are provided. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 237

Lifetree Cafe 7:00pm. Hope for Gangs: Surprising stories from Bloods and Crips. Inspiring stories and engaging conversations on a different topic every week. We explore life, meet new friends and experience God. Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville.

250-248-6644

Bard to Broadway Theatre presents: The Ladies Man 7:30pm. In Belle Epoque Paris, the recently married Dr. Hercule Molineaux tells ‘one, tiny, little, hardly noticeable lie’ to cover an innocent but embarrassing

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5 indiscretion. From that single truth tumbles a cascade of increasingly convoluted deceptions, misunderstandings and mistaken identities. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-4470

Summer by the Sea Street Market

TUE AUG 2

6:00pm. Over 140 exceptional artisans offer everything from wrought iron work, rock candles to wooden toys; we definitely have something for everyone. Free Event.

Craig St, Parksville. 250228-5210

Caregivers Support Group

Oceanside Prostate Cancer Support Group

9:00am. If you look after someone with a chronic condition, then this dropin group is for you. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

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7:00pm. First Tues of each month. Those newly diagnosed or affected, their family & friends are welcome. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250752-7489

Tickle Your Funny Bone - Children’s Creative Arts Camp 10:00am. Aug 2-5. Theatre games, obstable course dance, movement sculptures, mask and collage, family performance. Ages 4-6, 10am12pm $50/4 days. Ages 7-11, 1pm-4pm $67/5 days. 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250248-8515

Guided Tours Tibetan Temples in Coombs 11:00am. Every Tues.

Bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds. Families and children welcome!

If you feel inspired bring some flowers or tea lights for the alters. By Donation. Kathok Meditation Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave, Errington.

250-586-5886

Tea by the Sea 11:00am. Includes a delicious selection of sandwiches, pastries and other goodies. Reservations required. Call 250-740-6611 for reservations. $22. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Deep Bay. 250-740-6611

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Have you checked out our Outlet Store?

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Free Introduction to the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program 7:00pm. Book your spot and find out about the safe, effective method of weight loss that their staff and patients are using to burn fat and feel great. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250951-0243

Bard to Broadway Theatre presents: The Ladies Man 7:30pm. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Parksville. 250-752-4470

Must Have SUMMER DOG PRODUCTS

Floating Toys, Life Jackets, Pet Water Bottles, Travel Bowls and more!

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REGISTER FOR FALL PROGRAMS

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Every Tuesday.

Show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the “cash wall” and enjoy free pool.

The Rod & Gun Pub, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-668-8796

register online at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation

WED AUG 3 Storybook Village 10:00am. BLT holds special activities during the summer where they provide the bikes, trikes and pedal cars and open houses with special activities in them. Bring

Written & performed by Caleb Williamson Directed by Ann Gates

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Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 4:00pm. Every Wed until Sept 28. Find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts. Qualicum

Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 1-844843-7236

Bowsers Magnolia Court Summer Market 5:30pm. Every Wed evening until Sept 14.

Come out and enjoy live music, great food and a wonderful selection of vendors. It is a great event for the whole family. Free admission.

Magnolia Court, 6996 Island Hwy W, Bowser.

250-947-5231

Friends and Family Yoga 6:30pm. Every Wed weather permitting.

Free drop-in program

and child-minding. Donations welcome. French Creek Community Park.

250-248-8515

Beat the Heat Everyone Welcome Skate 6:45pm. Beat the heat this summer and go for a refreshing skate.

Wednesdays until Aug 17 from 6:45-8:15pm, regular admission. No session on Wed, Aug 10th. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250248-3252. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-3252

Bard to Broadway Theatre presents: The Ladies Man 7:30pm. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-7524470

THU AUG 4 Free Pickleball 9:00am. Drop-in 9amnoon, Thur, Fri, Sat and Thur afternoon from 4:30-7pm at the Lacrosse Box. All ages. Bring your own paddle or we supply. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Parksville Community Park, Parksville.

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Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild 9:30am. 1st and 3rd Thu of each month. Come and embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9320

Coffee with Council 2:00pm. Every Thur. Join members of Council for coffee and an informal chat on Thursday afternoons. No appointment necessary. Parksville City Hall, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6144

Uptown Market 6:00pm. Every Thur. An assortment of vendors from artisans to farmers, entertainers and massage technicians who will be offering reflexology. Downtown, Qualicum Beach. 250738-9008

Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. Meets the first Thur of the month. This group is independent, non-profit, slip-on shoe support groups serving the Oceanside community for over 5 years. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8066

Newcomers Club 7:00pm. Open to anyone who has lived in Parksville and surrounding areas for less than 5 years. First Thursday of the month. Parksville Community Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6234

Bard to Broadway Theatre presents: Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike 7:30pm. Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play. Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia

share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-4470

FRI AUG 5 Parksville Museum Farmers Market 5:00pm. Set up in Craig Heritage Park, surrounded by pioneer buildings from the early days of Parksville, this farmers market features local farmers and artisans.

Craig Heritage Park & Museum, 1245 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-6966

Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series 6:30pm. Eddie & The Funk - Music from days gone by including the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Sponsored byThe Career Centre. Takes place on Friday and Saturday nights Aug 5-20 with the exception of The Time Benders on Saturday August 13th at 7:30pm on the Kite Field.

Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park

Music Trivia 7:00pm. Every Friday.

The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, 3109 W Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

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Visit us for the freshest flowers, beautiful custom arrangements and floral art.

Plus Hot Chocolate Chocolates from Courtenay!

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Bard to Broadway Theatre presents: Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike 7:30pm. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-7524470

Qualicum Beach Legion Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sep). Includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & orange juice. Tables inside if the weather is

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AUGUST 5 & 6, 2016

CANADA 150 MOSAIC MURAL AN OPPORTUNITY TO PAY TRIBUTE TO CANADA’S UPCOMING 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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ceanside residents have an connecting the country from coast to coast. exciting opportunity to pay tribute The 400 completed tiles from Parksville will to Canada’s upcoming 150th be assembled into a large grid to magically anniversary when the Canada transform the paintings into a unified mosaic 150 Mosaic Mural Project gets underway in that will represent the community.

Parksville this month.

Deb Tardiff, Manager of Communications You are invited to join the City of Parksville for the City of Parksville said contributors will on the Canada 150 mural train Friday, August 5 come to one of the two painting days facilitated and Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in by the Canada 150 Mosaic artists. the Community Park “We invite you to as part of Parksville participate in this Beach Festival Society project; all skill levels activities.

"We are proud to be chosen as and ages welcome.

In 2017, Canada turns So far more than one of the communities to be 150 years old.

9,000 Canadians have part of this national mural " painted tiles,” said To celebrate the Tardiff.

Deb Tardiff milestone, artists Manager of Communications, City of Parksville Lewis Lavoie, Paul Tiles are free to Lavoie and Phil Alain residents but don’t launched the Canada delay getting one 150 Mosaic Mural project and will create the because last month Tardiff said there were key design elements for Parksville’s mural. less than 240 tiles up for grabs.

The ambitious project will have the artists They are available on a first-come, first-serve creating murals in 150 different communities basis during office hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., across Canada.

Monday to Friday at the City of Parksville offices located at 100 Jensen Avenue East, with Once united each tile painting will become a maximum four tiles per family. a piece of a much bigger story when all 150 community murals are virtually connected to A tent will be set up in the Community Park form one gigantic railway-themed mural mosaic as part of the Parksville Beach Festival Society

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activities and with a 4x4 aluminum primercoated tile, brushes and paint, participants will create a one-of-a-kind tile representing the community from their own perspective.

Tardiff said each tile is a story and a piece of a much bigger story.

“We are proud to be chosen as one of the communities to be part of this national mural and we invite you to join us on this creative journey and legacy for Parksville,” she stated.

Tardiff said it will be exciting to see how each personally painted tile finds its place in the big picture and participants will want to come back time and time again to show friends and family members.

Each artist will also receive a poster of the completed mural, another legacy of their contribution to this significant project.

As a kick-off to 150th birthday celebrations in 2017, Parksville’s mural will be unveiled at a community event in the fall and will be permanently installed at 100 Jensen Avenue East.

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Artisan Event

cool or rainy. Adults $6 / Kids 5-10yrs $3 / under 5 Free. Qualicum Legion, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum

10:00am. 20 vendors displaying their wares.

Pine Ridge RV Park & Farm Market, 2715 Turnbull Rd, Qualicum Beach.

250-619-8047

SAT AUG 6

Women’s Only Hockey Camp

Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Every Saturday.

You’ll find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts. 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 1-844-843-7236

Horne Lake Canoe Tour 9:00am. Join us for a new twist on a nature walk; a nature paddle. Dabble in the nature of the park from the ‘Best seat in the House’. A brief introductory canoe lesson will start you off, no experience necessary, followed by a paddle along the shoreline of Horne Lake. All canoes, safety equipment and transportation to and from Oceanside Place Arena are provided. Instructor: RLC Naturalist. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. $52.00.

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252

10:00am. A great opportunity for women of all ages and skill levels to benefit from Carly and her incredible instructors.

Whether you are just beginning or want to refine your basic skills this is the camp for you. Camp runs from 10:00am-3:30pm and combines two on ice and one off ice session for a fee of $60. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-3252

Art & Photography at VIUs Milner Gardens & Woodland 10:00am. Aug 6 & 7.

Meet, mingle, and be inspired by local artists at work. Live music and silent art auction. Displays throughout the oceanside bluff garden. All proceeds support Vancouver Island University’s Milner Gardens & Woodland. Adult admission $11, youth $6.50, children 12 and under accompanied by an adult, Milner Gardens members, and current VIU students with card enter free. Hand stamp allows re-entry August 7th. Milner Gardens &

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2016 / 2017 Season At ECHO Players we strive to share a collection of plays that will entertain, amaze and create worlds on our stage for our audiences to enjoy. The 2016-17 season: a musical, drama, comedy, and a traditional Christmas pantomime showcases a creative community of directors, actors and designers that bring a vibrancy and rich experience to the Oceanside community.

We can’t wait to see you at the theater.

THE COCKTAIL HOUR by A. R. Gurney Director Jeanne Atkinson October 13 – 30, 2016

Funny and heartbreakingly poignant, The Cocktail Hour is a comedy about how far one family can stretch the ties that bind them. From the author of The Dining Room, Love Letters, and Sylvia, this play will have audiences shaken and stirred with laughter as one family confronts its demons.

DICK WHITTINGTON by Julian Packer

Directed by Julian Packer December 14 – 31, 2016

ECHO Players pantomime this year presents the ragsto-riches adventure story of Dick Whittington. Expect plenty of laughs, outrageous costumes, special effects and unmissable entertainment for all the family. This is a Christmas treat you don’t want to miss.

MARION BRIDGE by Daniel MacIvor Directed by Wendy Punter February 16 – March 5, 2017

Midway through Marion Bridge, Agnes wonders: “Why doesn’t anything match up to our imagining of it?” Daniel MacIvor’s Governor General’s Award-nominated play is a perfect gem. It combines insightful writing and pointed Cape Breton humour for an immensely satisfying evening that tugs tenderly at the heartstrings.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Directed by Mari Lynne Kelly April 27 – May 14, 2017

The Pirates of Penzance is one of the zaniest of all Gilbert and Sullivan’s mad facetious musicals. It’s a staggering funfest of a show, full of sparkle and sentiment. First performed in New York in 1879, this classic from the brilliant Gilbert and Sullivan has entertained young and old alike for over a hundred years. Set on a pirate ship as a play-within-a-play, The Pirates of Penzance is good fun for the whole family.

Call 250-752-3522 or e-mail info@echoplayers.ca to order your 2016/17 Season Subscription.

Buy your subscription by AUGUST 15TH and enter to possibly win an overnight stay and a $100.00 gift certificate at The Chateau Victoria.

Woodland, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6153

Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series 6:30pm. Boondock New Country & Classic Rock, sponsored by What’s On Digest. Takes place on Friday and Saturday nights Aug 5-20 with the exception of The Time Benders on Saturday August 13th at 7:30pm on the Kite Field.

Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park

Bard to Broadway Theatre presents: Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike 7:30pm. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-7524470

SUN AUG 7 Temple Yoga 10:15am. Every Sunday.

Join us for Yoga in the tent at beautiful Kathok Meditation Centre! Bring your own mat if you have one and a blanket. A general, all levels class enjoying the spiritual Temple grounds and peaceful atmosphere. $15 Drop In. Kathok Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave, Errington.

250-586-5882

Beach Blanket Bingo 1:00pm. Beach Blanket Bingo. Parksville Community Park, Parksville.

Summer Music on Sunday 2:30pm. The EllestadWiik Duo from Norway. $13 (members) - $16 (non-members). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

Bard to Broadway presents: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 7:30pm. One of the most popular musicals ever tells the tale of ‘an average day in the life of Charlie Brown.’ It really is just that, a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-4470

MON AUG 8 7th Annual Errington World Music Camp 9:00am. Have fun learning music and dances from Africa and Brazil.

Beginners age 8 and up who are new to marimba and drumming are encouraged to take the program in Week One from August 8-12. Young musicians age 10 and up with prior experience are invited to take Week Two from August 15-19. Both weeks will end with an evening recital for family and friends on stage at the Errington Hall. $75/ week. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington.

Monday Munchkinland Drop in 9:30am. Every Mon. A free drop-in program for children 6 years and under and a caregiver. 9:30 to 11:30 am August 8, 15, and 22.Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 for more information. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

Munchkinland at Family Place, 494 Bay Avenue, Parksville. 250-2483252

Race to Rio Week 1:30pm. Aug 8 & 12.

Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with

13 water activities during the everyone welcome swims. Enjoy underwater obstacle courses, relay races and more challenges at these sessions. Regular admission.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-7525014 to pre-register.

View recreation programs online at www. rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

250-248-3252. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach.

Gentle Yoga 4:00pm. Every Monday.

Great class for beginners or people who want improve their balance, strength & flexibility.

We often do chair yoga in this class. Various levels of poses offered so everyone can feel better at their level. $15 Drop In. 250-240-3569. St Annes & St Edmunds, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville.

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Tea by the Sea 11:00am. Includes a delicious selection of sandwiches, pastries and other goodies. Tea includes admission to the Station. Reservations required. Call for reservations. $22. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Deep Bay. 250-740-6611

Bard to Broadway Theatre presents: Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike 7:30pm. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-7524470

WED AUG 10

Lifetree Cafe

Free Pickleball

7:00pm. A Facing a Terminal Illness: Insights from a dying man. Inspiring stories and engaging conversations on a different topic every week.

We explore life, meet new friends and experience God. Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250-2486644

9:00am. Drop-in 9amnoon, Thur, Fri, Sat and Thur afternoon from 4:30-7pm at the Lacrosse Box in the Parksville Community Park. All ages. Bring your own paddle or we supply. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Parksville Community Park, Parksville. 250-248-9568

Bard to Broadway presents: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 7:30pm. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-7524470

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Annual Shades of Pink Tournament 9:00am. You’ll never see as much pink in one place as you will when you come out to watch this colourful event. The Parksville Lawn Bowling Club hosts their annual Shades of Pink Tournament in support of local cancer patients and their families. Club members will be raising money while playing in this

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Storybook Village 10:00am. BLT holds special activities during the summer where they provide the bikes, trikes and pedal cars and open houses with special activities in them. Bring your own helmet or use ours. It is weather permitted and we will post on our website, facebook and twitter if there are any cancellations. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-947-8252

Capture the Moment, Preserve the Memory... Forever 1:00pm. Create a dynamic, forever book about your epic event - a wedding, an anniversary, a birth, anything that you want to ensure lives on.

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Since 1913, the Coombs Fair has been celebrating local agriculture and community. We’re a family affair with lots to do and see. From livestock to garden produce, arts & crafts, photography, needlework and domestic science, many hours of work go into the exhibits at the fair. Activities usually include pancake breakfasts each morning, chicken & duck races, a Ladies - nail driving competition, plus all kinds of demonstrations and exhibits. Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs. 250248-4478

7:30pm. If you thought you knew the story of ‘The Princess and the Pea’ you may be in for a walloping surprise! Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach.

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FRI AUG 12 Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series 6:30pm. Wild Ride Band.

Classic Country & Rock, sponsored by Koers & Associates. Takes place on Friday and Saturday nights Aug 5-20 with the exception of The Time Benders on Saturday August 13th at 7:30pm on the Kite Field.

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Bard to Broadway Theatre presents: Once Upon a Mattress 2:30pm. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-7524470

Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series 7:30pm. The Timebenders - Dance music & impersonations from the past 60 years Sponsored by WildPlay Element Parks. Takes place on Friday and Saturday nights Aug 5-20 with the

exception of The Time Benders on Saturday August 13th at 7:30pm on the Kite Field. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

Quality Foods Festival of Lights in Parksville 9:45pm. You won’t want to miss 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 to begin at dusk. Parksville Community Park, 141 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

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SUN AUG 14 The Second Sunday Market 8:00am. Once a Month on the Second Sunday of Every Month from 8am till noon. Quality Crafters, Artists & Farm Goods. Pancake breakfast, it’s a long standing Qualicum Bay tradition to come and have breakfast with your neighbours and community.

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Well behaved, quiet children welcome! Suggested Donation $20 3 minutes from Goats on the Roof in Coombs. By donation. Kathok Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave, Errington. 250-586-5882

Aromatherapy Workshop 1:00pm. This popular workshop about the use of essential oils is only offered once a year, so don’t miss it. Participants get to smell and play with pure essential oils like lavender, peppermint, rosemary, and more exotic oils like patchouli and frankincense.

Book your spot and make your own scented mixture to take home. Samples, door prizes, and fun with Parksville Pharmasave’s Natural Health

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MON AUG 15 Parksville Probus Club 8:30am. 3rd Monday of each month. An offshoot of Rotary, a non-political, non-profit, non-fundraising social group. Members $5, 1st time guests free. Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville. 250390-9121

Summer Art Workshop: Printing, Painting and Puppetry 9:30am. Aug 15-19. Discover the world of printmaking, painting and puppetry! Children will get the opportunity to see their work come to life in this exciting summer workshop. Printmaking designs will be constructed using drawings, stencils and stamps.

Fabric and paper will be printed to create the puppet clothing. $65 or $130.

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housands of kids from all over will A big focal point for local families as well once again celebrate this year’s as tourists, Kidfest has seen as many as 4000 Kidfest on Sunday, August. 14, families turn out for the fun day. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Parksville Mahony said in terms of children they sell Community Park. up to 2000 wristband each year for the field Kidfest Chair Heather Mahony said with activities. live stage entertainment, roving acts, and lots The majority of the day is free and includes of field activities for all ages, the day will be several interactive community booths, roving chalk a block full of fun. entertainment, and for the field activities a wrist band for $5 will allow for unlimited play.

Beachfest will be happening in conjunction with Kidfest and children attending Kidfest The entertainment stage will have a wide also have an opportunity to make their own range of performers and this year Carlos and sand castle creations in Carlitta will return a competition that has to clown around loads of prizes. in a circus themed "entertainment, roving acts, performance.

Children can sign up and lots of field activities for for the Quality Foods Their action-packed, all ages, the day will be chalk a Children's Sandcastle exciting variety show Competition online or includes live music block full of fun." on the morning of the and singing, magic, event.

Heather Mahony - Kidfest Chair puppet skits, balloon Registration is twisting and balloon animals, and dancing. between 9-10:45a.m. on Sunday, August 14.

Also returning is Mad Science and Mahony said their interactive science themed shows You can enter as an individual or as a group are spectacular and never fail to amaze and and all contestants who register receive a QF entertain audiences. goody bag.

All age groups start at 11 a.m. sharp and there “We have had them for the last three years. are prizes to be won in each category: They are always a huge hit. They have quite a variety of different experiments they do and Age groups finishing as follows: 6 & under it is neat for the kids,” she explained. build until 11:30 a.m.; 7-9 years build until 12 She said Mad Science will also have a booth p.m.; 10-12 years build until 12:30 p.m.

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Rounding out the stage acts will be the youth marimba band Jangano, Ian Johnstone, Innovate Dance Arts performers and Highland dancers from the Cassandra Karras’ School of Highland Dance.

A number of food vendors will be on-site at the event.

For the past four years Mahony has been in charge of the committee that plans the event and she said it takes a lot of volunteers to pull it together.

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PARKSVILLE BEACHFEST FRI AUG 5 MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. Eddie& the Funk. (performing music from days gone by including the 70's, 80's and 90's) Sponsor: The Career Centre.

Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

the ages featuring the best dance music and outrageous impersonations of the greatest stars over the last 60 years.) Sponsor: WildPlay Element Parks. Kite Field, Parksville Community Park.

CHILDREN'S SAND CASTLE COMPETITION 11:00am. Quality Foods Children's Sandcastle Competition.

Admission is free and excellent prizes awarded for best creations.

Parksville Community Park.

SAT AUG 6 MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. Boondock. (known for their diverse set list, consisting mainly of New Country-Rock, but they throw in a few Top 40, and Classic rock songs for good measure) Sponsor: What's On Digest. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SUN AUG 7 BEACH BLANKET BINGO 6:30pm. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

FRI AUG 12 MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. Wild Ride Band. (Classic Country & Rock) Sponsor: Koers & Associates. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SAT AUG 13 MUSIC IN THE PARK 7:30pm. The Timebenders. (Experience is a musical romp through

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FIREWORKS DISPLAY 9:30pm. Don't miss the Quality Foods annual 'award-winning' fireworks display simulcast to music. Fireworks to begin at dusk.

Parksville Community Park.

SUN AUG 14 SAND SCULPTING EXHIBITION LAST DAY

FRI AUG 19 MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. Ryder Hawkins Band. (uptempo band plays a wide selection of popular hits) Sponsor: Parksville Downtown Business Assoc. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SAT AUG 20 ART IN THE PARK

9:00am. Last chance to view the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Exhibition before it closes to public at 9:00pm.

Parksville Community Beach.

10:00am. Enjoy this wonderful showcase of local artistic talent in the community park until 4:00pm.

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6:30pm. Brodie Dawson. (Blues, soul, gospel, rootsy funk-folk, with a twist of pop and a twang of old-school country) Sponsor: Harbourview Volkswagon. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

10:00am. Fun-filled day of excitement, musical entertainment, interactive activities and fun family time (until 3:00pm). Parksville Community Park.

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TUE AUG 16 Tea by the Sea 11:00am. Includes a delicious selection of sandwiches, pastries and other goodies. Tea includes admission to the Station. Reservations required. Call for reservations. $22. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Deep Bay. 250-740-6611

PQ Linux/Android Users Group 6:30pm. Parksville Qualicum Linux Users Group is a community of Linux and Android users of differing skill levels and areas of expertise. Bring your laptop, Chromebook or Android device, if you like. Leave message at

number provided. A&W Restaurant, 540 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3570

WED AUG 17 Storybook Village 10:00am. BLT holds special activities during the summer where they provide the bikes, trikes and pedal cars and open houses with special activities in them. Bring your own helmet or use ours. It is weather permitted and we will post on our website, facebook and twitter if there are any cancellations. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-947-8252

Capture the Moment, Preserve the Memory... Forever 1:00pm. Create a dynamic, forever book about your epic event a wedding, an anniversary, a birth, anything that you want to ensure lives on. You will get help with how to best display

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What Your Periods Can Tell You About Your Hormones 4:15pm. News flash - the pill does not ‘regulate’ your cycles or cure hormone imbalances. This workshop with fertility educator, Lisa Leger, is for women having PMS, cramps, or irregular periods. If you are on hormonal birth control, contemplating it, or coming off the pill, the patch, an IUD, or the shot, then this seminar looks at natural ways to get your hormones back on track. Call 250-9510243 to register. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E Island Hwy, Parksville.

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Beat the Heat Everyone Welcome Skate 6:45pm. Beat the heat this summer and go for a refreshing skate. Everyone Welcome skates are on Wednesdays until August 17. Regular admission. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252. View swim and skate schedules online at www. rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252

THU AUG 18 Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild 9:30am. 1st and 3rd Thu of each month. Come and embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. Qualicum Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9320

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CHILDREN'S MUSEUM DAY A TASTE OF LOCAL HISTORY AND HAVE FUN LEARNING ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS

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f you feel like immersing yourself make old fashioned toys like whirligigs. They in a bygone era, be sure to bring will learn to make something out of not much the kids to the Qualicum Beach because that is what they did in the pioneer times,” she explained.

Museum August 20 for the 9th annual Children's Museum Day. She added they can also learn to wash clothes The free family-friendly event is a great way with a vintage scrub board or do shake splitting. to get a taste of local history and have fun Some of the more popular stations include learning about the good old days. fossil rubbing and the origami table.

Museum manager Netanja Waddell said She said there will be story telling by it's a popular event in people from the local Qualicum Beach and theatre who will be in in the past they have costume.

"They will learn to make had around 300 people This year, visitors come out to enjoy the something out of not much can check out the festivities. museum's exhibit because that is what they did There will be all “Royalty in our in the pioneer times" kinds of activities Midst” in honour of from noon to 4 p.m.

Netanja Waddell - Museum Manager Queen Elizabeth’s including wagon rides, 90th birthday. face painting, pioneer Waddell said the house shake making, canoe building and live regal exhibit which includes objects from entertainment. the late Gladys Killip’s collection of royal This year there will also be a special memorabilia appeals to all ages. appearance by Bardo the owl from the North “It has been well received. We have a wall Island Wildlife Recovery Centre. with little known facts about the queen. There Waddell said the activities will be centered are cards with questions and answers and on things from the past. kids learn new things about the queen. She “We want to get back to old times. Kids can is woken up by an alarm clock with bagpipe

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players. She is 90 years old and she still loves hearing them.”

She said Queen Elizabeth visited in 1951 and many people still recall the occasion.

The Qualicum Museum also has a display on First Nations history.

The exhibit looks at the story of the Pentlatch peoples who occupied the local area based on the research and interpretation of a Master’s student from the Qualicum First Nation.

There is a section on artefacts and implements; historic occupation of the area by Indigenous peoples; and a display that focuses on what is available on the old Pentlatch language She said they are excited to share all of the events and the celebration of Qualicum Beach’s history with the community on Saturday, Aug. 20 from noon to 4 p.m.

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QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET The market where all the local farmers come to sell. Every Saturday all year from 8:30am12pm & Wednesdays 4-6:30pm from June-Sept. Memorial at the Train Tracks, Qualicum Beach. www.qbfarmersmarket.com PARKSVILLE MUSEUM FARMERS’ MARKET Dine and dance in historic surroundings after getting all your shopping done from our local vendors. Every Friday night 5–8PM. 1245 E. Island Highway. www. parksvillemuseum.ca UPTOWN MARKET 6:00pm. Every Thursday until August 25. An assortment of vendors from artisans to farmers, entertainers and massage technicians.

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BEACH FESTIVAL HEAR THE SOUNDS OF SUMMER WITH BANDS PERFORMING AT THE PICNIC SHELTER.

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f you love live music, be sure Dill explained that the band will do their high to bring your lawn chairs and energy show on the kite field starting at 7:30 blankets to Parksville Community p.m. and the fireworks will follow.

Park for some free summer On Friday August 5 Eddie & The Funk will concerts being held Friday and Saturday nights perform music from days gone by including until August 20. the 70's, 80's and 90's.

The musical acts are part of Beachfest and On Saturday August 6, it is new country and from 6:30 - 8:30 pm you can hear the sounds classic rock band Boondock. of summer with a variety of bands performing On Friday August 12 the Wild Ride Band will at the Picnic Shelter. perform classic country and rock.

Parksville Beach Festival spokesperson The Ryder Hawkins Band will perform a Cheryl Dill said their free concerts have wide selection of been well attended popular hits as well as in the past and she some original tunes on expects big crowds "Community Park is a great Friday, August 19. this year, especially on gathering place ...a wonderful August 13 when The The final performance place to celebrate and create Timebenders will of series is on Saturday, perform prior to the memories" August 20 when She Quality Foods Festival Could Be Trouble Cheryl Dill - Spokesperson of Lights Fireworks. featuring singer song “That is a really fun writer Brodie Dawson night. There is a lot presents some blues, soul, gospel, rootsy funkof anticipation. The Timebenders are so folk, with a twist of pop and a twang of oldentertaining,” she agreed. school country music.

With a tribute show that has songs from Dill said no matter where you are in the park each decade featuring the best dance you will be able to hear the music so don’t music, choreography and impersonations of worry if you can’t get the kids away from the the greatest stars over the last 60 years, the Lions Adventure Park.

Timebenders are well known for getting a crowd on the dance floor.

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New this year to Beachfest is Beach Blanket Bingo.

Participate in some good old fashioned family fun on August 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the picnic shelter.

You can play 13 games of bingo for $10 and have a chance to win some great prizes.

If you like to shop don’t miss Art in the Park on August 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dill said the one-day art market showcases talented local artists and it has become a fantastic event to bring the entire family to.

She said there will be at least 60 vendors in the shady area under the trees by the tennis courts and there will be a bank machine on site.

“Community Park is a great gathering place.

It has such great history and it is a wonderful place to celebrate and create memories with family … being outdoors and enjoying what summer has to offer for families.”

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FRI AUG 19 Parksville Museum presents Fire & Forge 3:00pm. Aug 19 & 20.

Dan and Larry will be demonstration Raku and Horse Hair pottery firings. In a Top Hat Raku Kiln. Dave will be demonstrating and creating a one of a kind art piece at the forge. Parksville Museum, 1245 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series l 6:30pm. Ryder Hawkins Band - Uptempo band plays a wide selection of popular hits as well as some original tunes, sponsored by Parksville Downtown Business Association. Takes place on Friday and Saturday nights Aug 5-20 with the exception of The Time Benders on Saturday August 13th at 7:30pm on the Kite Field. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SAT AUG 20 Hi Neighbour Day Celebrations 8:00am. 47 years ago, Joy MacKay and the Hall Board came up with the

name and the day that has become a summer highlight. 8am Pancake Breakfast, 9am Art & Crafts Display, 10am Farmer’s Market, 10am Kids Activities, 10am Silent Auction, 12:30pm Parade, 1pm Lunch in the Park, 1:30pm Kid’s Variety Show, 9pm Dance. Errington Community Park, 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-248-5106

Art in the Park 10:00am. Enjoy this wonderful showcase of local artistic talent in the community park until 4:00pm. Parksville Community Park.

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6:30pm. Brodie Dawson - She Could Be Trouble - Blues, soul, gospel, rootsy funk-folk, with a twist of pop and a twang of old-school country, sponsored by Harbourview Volkswagon. Takes place on Friday and Saturday nights Aug 5-20 with the exception of The Time Benders on Saturday August 13th at 7:30pm on the Kite Field.

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TUE AUG 23 11:00am. Includes a delicious selection of sandwiches, pastries and other goodies. Tea includes admission to the Station. Reservations required. Call 250-7406611 for reservations. $22. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Deep Bay. 250740-6611

WED AUG 24 Bowsers Magnolia Court Summer Market 5:30pm. Every Wed evening until Sept 14.

Magnolia Court, 6996 Island Hwy W, Bowser.

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12:00pm. Free, fun family event for all ages!

There will be wagon rides, face painting, pioneer house shake making, canoe building, live entertainment, and a special appearance by Bardo the owl. Qualicum Beach Museum, 587 Beach Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5533

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7:00pm. Give Me a Break: Living a gracefilled life. Inspiring stories and engaging conversations on a different topic every week.

We explore life, meet new friends and experience God. Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy

Family Picnic and Play - Maple Lane Community Park

1:00pm. Aug 20 & 21.

Come on out and see the cowboys and cowgirls from all over compete for the jackpot. Country Dance Saturday Night.

Beer Gardens.Camping Available. Adult: $20 Child: $free Senior: $15

11:15am. Beginners and experienced alike. Learn mindfulness based practices to help you lower your blood pressure and increase overall health.

Donation $20. Kathok Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave, Errington. 250-586-5882

THU AUG 25 Music Bingo

5:00pm. Maple Lane Community Park Kids bring your adults and your dinner to Maple Lane Community Park from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

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Propane BBQ’s are welcome. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at for more information. View recreation programs and events online at www. rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

Maple Lane Community Park, 1035 Mape Lane Dr, Parksville. 250-248-3252

SAT AUG 27 Blue Tie Golf Day

friends and experience God.Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250-248-6644

Tea by the Sea 11:00am. Includes a delicious selection of sandwiches, pastries and other goodies. Tea includes admission to the Station. Reservations required. Call for reservations. $22. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Deep Bay. 250-740-6611

TUE AUG 30

9:00am. 3rd annual Golf Fundraiser for the Island Prostate Centre.

In 2015 with 100 golfers we raised $24,500.

18 hole 4 person team scramble. Dinner provided, auctions, raffles etc. for a great cause.

More information please contact George Kenno at onnek@shaw.ca or 250-954-2265. Thank you for your support.

Morningstar Golf, 525 Lowrys Rd, Parksville.

250-954-2265

Xtreme Karaoke

SUN AUG 28

46th Annual Lighthouse Country Fall Fair

Temple Yoga 10:15am. Every Sunday. $15 Drop In. Kathok Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave, Errington. 250586-5882

MON AUG 29 Lifetree Cafe 7:00pm. A Stripper’ s Journey out of Hopelessness - Trapped? Inspiring stories and engaging conversations on a different topic every week. We explore life, meet new

❱❱

9:00pm. Every Tuesday.

The Rod & Gun Pub, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-668-8796

WED AUG 31 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 4:00pm. Every Wed until Sept 28. Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 1-844843-7236

THU SEP 1

10:00am. Sep 1-4. A great family event with activities for all ages.

Check out the website for pictures from previous years, a schedule of events and the exhibit guide www.communityclub.ca . Adults $5, Kids 12 and under FREE, www.communityclub.ca.

Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-7578806

#205 Feb’16

Find 10 Differences Answers in this WWW.WHATSONDIGEST.COM magazine.

MORE DETAILS & EVENTS VISIT

©1984-2015 Whats On Digest Cartoon by Melony Turner

Joke of the Month There was an elderly couple who in their old age noticed that they were getting a lot more forgetful, so they decided to go to the doctor.

The doctor told them that they should start writing things down so they don’t forget. They went home and the old lady told her husband to get her a bowl of ice cream.

“You might want to write it down,” she said.

The husband said, “No, I can remember that you want a bowl of ice cream.” Then the old lady said she wants a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top. “Write it down,” she told her husband and again he said, “No, I got it. You want a bowl of ice cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top.” So he goes to get the ice cream and spends an unusually long time in the kitchen, over 30 minutes.

He comes out to his wife and hands her a plate of eggs and bacon. The old wife stares at the plate for a moment, then looks at her husband and asks, “Where’s the toast?”

Trivia Answers 1 Ants 2 Sulphuric 3 A Parliament 4 Oliver Hardy 5 Skink Fish

What’s

205 1) Shovel 2) Leaf 3) Ha 4) Window 5) Grass 6) Hol In Fence 7) Carrot 8) Eyes 9) Question Mark © 10) Weed Bud

The Dif

209 1) Boy 2) Jug 3) Bush 4) Text Line 5) ‘G’ in ‘Give’ 6) Man’s Hair 7) Concrete Line 8) Money 9) Glass 10) Buttons

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DVD NEW RELEASES

ON SCREEN

AUGUST

2

Mothers Day April and the Extraordinary World Bronze High-Rise Keanu Louder Than Bombs Sniper: Ghost Shooter Traded Trust

AUGUST

9

Hologram for the King A Date With Miss Fortune Demolition Fathers & Daughters AUGUST

16

Angry Birds AUGUST

23

Huntsman: Winters War

WHAT’S ON DIGEST THE ISLANDS MOST COMPREHENSIVE GO TO GUIDE FOR EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS ON VANCOUVER ISLAND.

ISLAND EDITIONS ● Victoria (Launching Soon) ● Cowichan Valley ● Nanaimo ● Parksville / Qualicum Beach ● Comox Valley ● Campbell River ● Port Hardy / Port McNeill

For more informaiton call 250-240- 6881 or email brittany@dostuff.ca

Maggie’s Plan Nice Guys Ratchet and Clank Walking Dead: Season 6 AUGUST

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Jungle Book Perfect Day Sunday Horse Code Of Honour Jane Wants A Boyfriend Night Manager Outlaws and Angels

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LIVE MUSIC TUE AUG 2

TUE AUG 9

TUE AUG 16

Xtreme Karaoke

Xtreme Karaoke

9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796

9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796

Xtreme Karaoke

WED AUG 3

Gary Hodi & Guests 6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Open Mic 7:00pm. Smoke n Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 THU AUG 4

Lazy Mike Trio 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

Rockland Moran 7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 FRI AUG 5

Peter Mason 5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe, Qualicum. 250-757-8788

Eddie & The Funk 6:30pm. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

Baby Jane 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT AUG 6

Boondock 6:30pm. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park

Silk Mischief 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Ryder Hawkins Band 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SUN AUG 7

WED AUG 10

Gary Hodi & Guests

9:00pm. The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-668-8796 WED AUG 17

Gary Hodi & Guests

6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Open Mic

7:00pm. Smoke n Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

7:00pm. Smoke n Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 THU AUG 11

Andrea Smith 7:00pm. Smoke n Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

Sons of Guns 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 FRI AUG 12

Peter Mason 5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe, Qualicum. 250-757-8788

Wild Ride Band 6:30pm. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park

Ron Stewart 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713

Polar Bears 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT AUG 13

The Timebenders 7:30pm. Kite Field, Parksville Community Park.

The Deaf Aids 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Ellestad-Wiik Duo

The Clanns

2:30pm. TOSH, Qualicum. 250-752-6133

8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713

Open Mic

THU AUG 18

The Jagsters 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

Tom Morrissey 7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 FRI AUG 19

Peter Mason 5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe, Qualicum. 250-757-8788

Ryder Hawkins Band 6:30pm. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

Dave Hart 7:00pm. Smoke n Water.

Nanoose. 250-468-7192

Release 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT AUG 20

Hi Neighbour Day 9:00pm. Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106

Brodie Dawson 6:30pm. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

Herbicidal Maniacs

Release 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 TUE AUG 23

Easy Street Duo 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796 WED AUG 24

Gary Hodi & Guests 6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Open Mic 7:00pm. Smoke n Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 FRI AUG 26

Peter Mason 5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe, Qualicum. 250-757-8788

Four on the Floor 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT AUG 27

The Rangers 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 TUE AUG 30

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796 WED AUG 31

Gary Hodi & Guests

7:00pm. Smoke n Water, Nanoose. 250-753-2445

6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

The Enablers

Open Mic

7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

7:00pm. Smoke n Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

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EVERY WEEK EVERY MONDAY

EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

TOPS 4248 Parksville

Rotary Club of QB

Fun Bridge

Texas Hold'em

8:45am. St Anne's Church, Parksville. 250-586-0101

6:15pm. Rotary Park at the Beach, Qualicum Beach.

9:15am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632

TIC TAC

Cribbage

Yoga on the Beach

9:00am. SOS, Qualicum Commons. 250-752-2040

6:30pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632

9:30.Qualicum Visitors Centre. 250-951-2538

Parksville Rotary AM

Yoga on the Beach

Vortex Dancing

Socrates Cafe

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

9:30.Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538

7:00pm. Do it the BalanChIng Way, Qualicum 250-752-8152

10:00am. The Meadows Hall, Parksville. 250-951-9952

Yoga on the Beach

Better Body's Fitness

9:30.Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538

10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville. 250-240-4840

Painters Group

Spinners

10:00am. McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. 250-248-8185

Members Yoga

Meditation & Relaxtion

9:30. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

7:00pm. Penny's Yoga, Parksville. 250-240-3569

Members Yoga 11:00. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420t

Parksville Rotary Club 11:45am. Quality Resort Bayside, Parksville.

Balance Class 12:00pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Badminton / Ping Pong 7:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307

Cribbage & Bridge 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632

Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7414

Kids Summer Fun 1:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Peace Vigil 12:00pm. Clocktower, Parksville 250-248-8809

Rotary Noon Snooker 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632

Oceanside Floor Curling 1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-586-8323

10:30am. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 778-424-1001

Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-1926

Lifetree Cafe 7:00pm. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Parksville.

250-248-6644

EVERY TUESDAY

12:00pm. Quality Inn Bayside, Parksville. 250-752-0794

Carpet Bowling 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900

Ladies Pool 1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 Seniors Badminton 1:30pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-927-1328

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Members Yoga 11:15am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

Soupy Cafe 12:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9991

Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7414

Seniors Are Talking 1:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Oceanside Floor Curling 1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-586-8323

Better Body's Fitness

Family Night

Singing in French

4:15pm. Parksville Conference Centre. 250-248-6234

9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-240-4840

4:30pm. SOS, Qualicum Commons. 250-248-2093

1:30pm. Please call for location. 250-248-8714

Bingo

Woodcarving

TOPS Dashwood

Belly Dancing-Qualicum

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

9:15am. Oceanside Elementary. 250-951-3001

6:30pm. Community Hall, Little Qualicum. 250-752-1275

4:30pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

Belly Fit

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WE WANT YOUR EVENTS submit your events online at www.whatsondigest.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

Family Night

Drop in Bridge

Ladies Pool

Women's Spin Class

4:30pm. SOS Centre.

Parksville. 250-248-2093

12:30pm. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

7:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057

5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346

Weight Watchers

Mexican Dominos

5:00pm. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-6234

1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632

Belly Dancing

Carpet Bowling

6:00pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900

TOPS Parksville 6:30pm. Eagles Hall, Parksville. 250-248-5295

Scottish Country Dance 6:30pm. Community Hall, Qualicum. 250-738-1555

Zumba Senato 6:45pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-738-0077

Snooker 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632

EVERY THURSDAY Members Zumba Gold 8:45am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

EVERY FRIDAY TIC TAC

7:00pm. Do it the BalanChIng Way, Qualicum. 250-752-8152

9:00am. SOS, Qualicum Commons. 250-752-2040

Music Trivia Night

TOPS Nanoose Bay

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

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

Teen Swim

Weight Watchers

7:00pm. Ravensong Pool, Qualicum. 250-752-5014

9:00am. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-6234

Drop-In Darts

Yoga on the Beach

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

Kids Summer Fun 1:00pm. SOS Centre, Qualicum. 250-248-2093

Starrshine Fitness 1:15pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6402

Seniors Badminton 1:30pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-927-1328

Teen Nite 3:30pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Belly Dancing-Qualicum 4:30pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

Better Body's Fitness

Rainbow Stew Cloggers

9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-240-4840

5:00pm. Nanoose Place.

250-228-9057

Yoga on the Beach

Qigong

9:30.Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538

Stroke Recovery 11:00am. St Columba Presbyterian. 250-586-6766

Members Darts 11:45am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

Oceanside Floor Curling 1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-586-8323

Bridge

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

Men's Pool 11:00am. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633

EVERY SUNDAY Family Swim 10:00am. Ravensong Pool, Qualicum. 250-752-5014

Bingo

1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307

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

Bingo

ESL Conversation Group

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

Ballroom/Latin Classes

9:30.Qualicum Visitors Centre. 250-951-2538

1:30pm. Career Centre, Parksville 250 248 3205 Ext 243

6:30pm. Lighthouse Centre, Bowser. 778-424-9994

Better Body's Fitness

Belly Dancing

Mind in Motion

Poetry In Motion

10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville. 250-240-4840

6:00pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

1:30pm. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-3252

6:30pm. A Step Above, Qualicum. 250-752-4996

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LOCAL DINING Cafes, Coffee Shops & More A Step Above Cafe 250-752-9281 Cafe Adagio 250-947-5688 Awakening Cafe 250-752-3553 Bailey’s in the Village 250-752-7584 Bean Counter Cafe 250-757-9565 Biscotti Di Notte 250-752-3637 Bradley’s on Jensen 250-954-2085 Bread & Honey Food Co. 250-586-1021

Cafe Brie & Tea Room 5-177 Second Ave, Qualicum

250-594-2526 Cha Cha Java 198 Island Hwy, Parksville

250-248-4225 oastal Cake Co. 250-586-6642 Cockney Pride 250-752-6322 Cone Zone 250-752-2003

Cafe & Ice Cream Coombs Emporium 2300 Alberni Hwy, Coombs

250-248-5895 Coombs Ice Cream 250-248-6272 Country Pies in Coombs 250-248-6415

Courtyard Cafe & Patio 673 Memorial Ave, Qualicum

250-752-4152 Creekmore’s Coffee 250-752-0158 Cruiser’s Grill 250-752-4814

Eat Fresh Market 250-248-3007 Farmhouse Cafe 250-248-5519 French Creek Bakery 250-248-2080 French Press Cafe 250-752-0021 Frosteez 250-752-9281 HeBrews Cafe 250-954-3343 Island SodaWorks 250-203-1072 Karma Coffee House 250-248-7312 La Boulange Organic Breads 250-752-0077 Little Qualicum Cheeseworks 250-954-3931 Little Mountain Cafe 250-586-8866 Log Cabin Ice Cream 250-248-2868 MadBee Cafe 250-248-1004 Milner House Tea Room 250-752-6153 Naked Naturals 250-951-0277 • 250-752-0277 Pacific Brimm 250-248-3336 Perks Coffee Bar 250-468-9921 Qualicum Beach Bakery 250-752-6143 Quality Foods Nanoose Bay 250-468-7131 Parksville 250-954-2262 Qualicum Beach 250-752-9281

Riptide Lagoon 250-248-8290 Riso Bakery, Café & Bistro 250-390-0777 Riverside Resort Ice Cream 250-752-9544 Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery 778-424-9892 Sandcastle Bakery 250-248-9111 Save-On-Foods 250-390-4613 Serious Coffee 250-586-0188 Shanna’s Place 250-248-4009 Ship & Shore Cafe 250-757-8399

Silly-Yak Bakery 250-752-2857 Starbucks Coffee 250-248-9720 Stellario’s Italian Caffe 250-954-0255

Taste Cafe & Bistro 1080 Resort Dr, Parksville

250-586-8676 Thrifty Foods 250-248-8823 Tim Hortons 250-248-0094 Tomm’s Village Foods 250-757-8944 Weinberg’s Good Food 250-335-1534 Whiskey Creek Ice Cream 250-752-9261

Casual / Family A&W Restaurant 250-248-2040 Aioli Seafood Restaurant 250-954-1010 Bayside Bistro & Lounge Quality Inn 250-248-8333 Benz Lounge, Patio & Bistro 250-468-9915 Boston Pizza 250-947-9400 Bugaboo Burgers 250-338-3568 Coombs Market Restaurant 250-248-6272

Dairy Queen Parksville 154 E. Island Hwy, Parksvtille

250-248-3433 Lefty's Fresh Food Restaurant 280 E Island Hwy, Parksville

250-954-3886 Lefty's Fresh Food Restaurant 781 Memorial Ave, Qualicum

250-752-7530

Gary's Bistro 155 W Second Ave, Qualicum

250-752-5800 Final Approach Restaurant 250-752-8966 Fish Tales Cafe 250-752-6053 McDonald’s 250-248-8885

Micky J's Bar & Grill 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum

250-752-9727 Morningstar Golf 800-567-1320 Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant 250-752-0117

Realm Food Co. 180 Craig St, Parksville

250-586-1158 Riverside Fry Co. 250-752-9544 Smitty’s Restaurant 250-248-2432 Subway Restaurants 250-954-1947 • 250-951-9826 Taqueria 250-248-6272 Talons Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6311

Tidal Taco Shack 6001 Island Hwy, Qualicum

250-240-2855 Traditional Texas BBQ 250-752-7032 Trees Restaurant & Bakery 250-586-2226 Triple O’s 250-468-1777 Wild Boar Bistro 250-248-0439 Yorky’s Fish’n Chips 250-954-1197

Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge 496 Memorial Ave,Qualicum

250-752-9727 International / Fine Dining Amrikko’s Indian Grill 250-951-0682 Bamboo Garden 250-248-3323

Bangkok Thai Restaurant 250-248-4860 Bavarian Sausage House 250-248-0439 Bistro 694 250-752-0301

British Bobby Restaurant 3-1209 Island Hwy, Parksville

250-954-3232 Butlers at the Mansion 250-752-5776

cedars restaurant & lounge 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville

250-248-2333 Chameleons 250-586-5500 China Garden Restaurant 250-954-2202 Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria 250-248-6280 Cview Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6914 Giovanni’s Ristorante 250-752-6693 Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant 250-757-8288

Kalvas Restaurant 180 Moilliet St, Parksville

250-248-6933 Mekong River Restaurant 250-586-8000 Nemo Sushi 250-586-1212 New Canton Restaurant 250-752-2198 Pacific Prime Restaurant 250-947-2109 Qualicum Sushi 250-752-5199 Saigon Garden 250-248-5667 Sam’s Sushi 250-954-0572 Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki 250-951-0752

Smoke 'N Water Restaurant 1600 Strougler Rd., Nanoose

250-947-2109 Sushi Deco 250-586-3290 Sushi Hama 250-594-9961 Sushi Ichi 250-954-2020 Sushi Sakura Japan 250-203-1072

31 Tan’s Kitchen 250-586-8828 Treetop Tapas & Grill 250-248-2072 Smile Thai Cuisine 250-752-7148 White Elephant Thai Cuisine 250-586-6611

Pizza Domino’s Pizza 250-248-9296 Nickolini’s Pizza 250-757-9996

Oceanside Pizza Palace 678 Memorial Ave, Qualicum

250-594-3677 Panago Pizza 310-0001 Papa Gino’s Pizzeria 250-586-2121 Pizza Connection 250-951-2112 Pizza Fresh 250-586-2013 Pizza Hut 250-248-8130 Poppa’s Pizza 250-248-9121

Pub Style Black Goose Inn 1051 Resort Dr, Parksville

250-586-1001 French Creek Marine Pub 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville

250-248-3713 Crown & Anchor Pub 250-757-9444 Deez Bar & Grill 250-752-8055 Fanny Bay Inn 250-335-2323 Lantzville Village Pub 250-390-4019

The Shady Rest Restaurant & Pub

3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum

250-752-9111 Rocking Horse Pub 250-468-1735 Rod & Gun 250-248-6511 Sunset Lanes Sports Lounge 250-248-6411 Upper Deck Sports Bar 250-248-8333

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 15 - AUGUST 21

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 13

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 14

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.