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We hope you enjoy them as much as we know we will.

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TEDDY BEAR PICNIC

PARKSVILLE KITE FESTIVAL

Quality Foods Teddy Bear Picnic in Nanoose Bay. Mascots, bouncy castles, pony rides, parade, face painting, dunk tank & more. See page 14 for details.

Lion's Kite Festival includes aerobatic kite fliers, kite classes, kids crafts, concession,teddy bear drop & much more. See page 22 for more information.

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SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION

ART IN THE GARDEN

Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition (Jul-12 to Aug-17).

Parksville Community Park. See page 16 for events schedule.

Come walk the garden & be inspired! Over 60 Artisans, live music, breathtaking gardens & much more! See page 19 inside this issue for more information.

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QUALICUM BEACH DAY

GRAND PRIX D'ART

Family fun on the waterfront in Qualicum. Includes beach activities, display booths, live talent music show & more. See page 25 for more information.

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July 2014 Events Every Week Events What's On Screen Live Entertainment Restaurant Directory

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Douglas Fisher & Rosalee Sullivan in B2B’s 2014 production of The Long Weekend.

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 accurate, 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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July 2014

EVENT LISTINGS TUE JUL 1 Happy Canada Day! On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of 4 provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; & Quebec. The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1st has been officially known as 'Canada Day'.

Parksville Canada Day 7:30am. Presented by Rotary Club of Parksville. Shriners Breakfast (7:30am), Parade starts (10am) at Pioneer Cres (Orange Bridge) & ends at PCCC on Jensen Ave. Opening Ceremonies (12pm) in Community Park.

Live Music (12:15pm) featuring young local performers, incl Brodie Dawson, Ryan McMahon, Exit 51, Fine Times, JP Maurice, WiL and Bend Sinister. Thrifty Foods Fireworks Spectacular (10pm). 250-937-0999

TUE JUL 1 Qualicum Canada Day 11:45am. Presented by QB Legion Branch 76, Town of Qualicum & Quality Foods.

Parade starts (11:45am) at Pharmasave, down Memorial to Legion. Opening Ceremonies (12pm).

Entertainment incl's Bent Rymn Band, Shirley Lafferty’s Cloggers, Rendezvous Quartet & Legion 76 Pipe Band. Cake, Hamburgers, Hotdogs & more. Legion #76, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250752-0986 Food Bank Dunk Tank 12:30pm. Come dunk your favourite local foodie or chef in a big, cold tank of water! A $1 donation gets you 3 balls and 3 chances to dunk someone for charity! All proceeds to Salvation Army Food Bank. Look for the Eat Out Guide's dunk-tank during Parksville's Canada Day

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Celebrations in the Community Park. 250-240-8812 Art Exhibition Metal Artist Catherine Lavelle, Kelly Gough, Dave Kasprick and Jay Holbrook (on display until Jul-13). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 Summer by the Sea Street Market 6:00pm. Every Tue. Over 140 artists offering everything from wrought-iron work to wooden toys and more. Enjoy tasty food & live entertainment. Craig St, Downtown Parksville.

250-248-3613 Yoga For All Levels Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Therapeutics & more.

Private lessons available.

Oceanside Yoga Centre, 702 Memorial Ave, Qualicum. 250-594-0108 Oceanside Prostate Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. 1st Tue of each month. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7489

TUE JUL 1 Canada Day Paddle 8:30pm. A special way to celebrate Canada! Paddle off the Parksville shoreline and watch the spectacular Thrifty Foods fireworks display. Cost: $61.30 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks.

250-752-5014 Canada Day Fireworks 10:00pm. Don't miss the spectacular Thrifty Foods Canada Day fireworks display. Starts at dark (10:00pm). Beachside, Community Park, Parksville.

WED JUL 2 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Every Wed & Fri in Parksville (until Aug29). Hatha style, beginners welcome. Bring your mat, towel and sunscreen. By donation in support of local Hospice & Haven societies. Follow the signs in the Community Park, Parksville.

250-951-2538 iPad Art Exhibition Artist, Brian Middleton, presents “iPad Paintings” (on display until Jul-13).

TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern

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250-752-6133 DeCosmos Fine Arts Exhibition Hidden Treasures a DeCosmos Fine Arts Society production. An exceptional collection of original art runs from July 2 to 26.

McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-954-5040 Gnome Village 10:00am. Come tour the Steampunk Gnome Village by the Sea. Open daily (10am-4:30pm) until Sept. Milner Gardens, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6153 Seniors Are Talking 1:00pm. Every Wed. Friendly, comfortable place for social interaction. Guest speakers & monthly excursions. Transportation & refreshments provided.

Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250248-2093 ext. 242 Raptor Presentation 1:30pm. Join volunteers

& residents every Wed, Thu & Fri in Jul & Aug for Live Raptor presentations, included with cost of admission. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington.

250-248-1274 Zumba 5:30pm. Latin rhythms & international global beats fused together with fitness and dance. $10 drop-in.

Fluid Fitness Studio, #51176 Franklin's Gull Rd, Parksville. 250-228-8412 Magnolia Court Summer Market 6:00pm. Every Wed. Enjoy live music while browsing through a great selection of vendor goods. Magnolia Court, 6996 W. Island Hwy, Bowser. 250-947-5231 Oneness Blessing Circle 7:00pm. This non-religious blessing or deeksha is passed by a light touch of hands onto the top of the head. Suggested donation $2 pp. Call for address.

Parksville. 250-951-0032 Timberline Dance 7:00pm. Every Wed. Free,

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live classic Country, Pop & Rock music that lets you hear yourself think and hold onto your dance partner! Members, guests and prospective members welcome. Parksville Legion, 146 W. Hirst St, Parksville.

250-752-8542 Raptor Presentation 7:30pm. Every Wed, a volunteer from the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre presents one of the Centre's residents (an owl, falcon or eagle) to the public. Amphitheater, Rathtrevor Provincial Park, Parksville. 250-248-1274 ThU JUL 3 Better Body's Fitness 9:00am. Every Tue & Thu. Back Care, Osteoporosis Prevention, Balance Training & Low Impact. Bradley Centre (9am) and Qualicum Beach Civic Centre (10:30am). 250-240-4840 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Every Tue & Thu in Qualicum (until Aug28). Hatha style, beginners welcome. Bring your mat, towel & sunscreen.

By donation in support of Hospice & Haven societies.

On the grass beside Visitor Centre (bottom of Memorial on Hwy 19A), Qualicum Beach. 250-951-2538 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. 250-752-9230 Boomer`s Bootcamp 10:30am. Ages 50+. Every Mon, Tue & Thu. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull, Parksville.

250-927-4595 Metalwork Exhibition Artist, Jay Holbrook, presents "Metalwork Art" (on display until Jul-13). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133 Qualicum Beach Uptown Summer Market 6:00pm. Every Thu (until end of Aug). Come "uptown" to Qualicum Beach and enjoy vendors, food,

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ThU JUL 3 entertainment & summer time fun! In & around 2nd Ave, Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8856 Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. 1st Thu of each month. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8066

ThU JUL 3 atre with 3 great shows: 'Always A Bridesmaid (a comic gem), Young Frankenstein (musical comedy) & The Long Weekend (by Norm Foster). Shows times: 7:30pm Mon-Sat & 2pm on Sun (Jul-3 to Aug-16).

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

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Newcomers Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st Thu of month. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234

Music Bingo 7:00pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713

Bard to Broadway Live Summer Theatre Join Bard to Broadway as they celebrate 15 exciting years of live summer the-

Circuit Training for Women (Intermediate) 9:00am. Every Fri. Intermediate Level. Pre-reg required. Bodyworks for

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Women, 162 Morison Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3346 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting 9:00am. Every Fri. Nanoose Bay Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Rd. 250-821-5495 Qualicum Beach Artisans Market 3:00pm. Every Fri. Bring the family, meet the artists and enjoy live music and art. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9332 Heritage Museum Farmers Market 4:00pm. Every Fri. Farmers, Artisans & Craftspeople.

Craig Heritage Park & Museum, 1245 E Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-6966

Zumba 7:00pm. Latin rhythms & international global beats fused together with fitness and dance. $10 drop-in.

Fluid Fitness Studio, #51176 Franklin's Gull Rd, Parksville. 250-228-8412 Opening Reception DeCosmos Exhibition 7:00pm. Meet the artists from 7-9pm while enjoying new exhibitions in all three galleries. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free. Live background music is provided and refreshments will be available.

McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-954-5040

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Music Trivia 7:00pm. Every Fri. Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 SAT JUL 5 QF Teddy Bear Picnic 11:00am. Bring your favourite fuzzy friend to the annual Quality Foods Teddy Bear Picnic. Shriners Breakfast (8am), Parade (10:30am), Picnic (11am2pm). Kids get to meet mascots & teddy bears and enjoy bouncy castles, pony rides, face painting, dunk tank, wagon rides, teddy tattoo parlour & the beara-chute ride. Jack Bagley Field, Nanoose Bay. 250468-7131 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Every Sat. Fresh local produce and entertainment. Memorial at the Train Tracks, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-8005 Qualicum Beach Legion Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sept). $5 each, includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & orange juice.

Tables inside if the weather is cool or rainy. QB Legion, 180 Veteran's Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0986 Discover Kayaking 9:45am. Come out & get your feet wet! This relaxing 2-1/2 hour kayak lesson includes equipment orientation, intro to four paddling strokes, launching & exiting techniques and mini paddle on water. Cost: $61.30 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks.

250-248-3252 Juniors Golf Free Introduce your junior to the great game of golf. Juniors golf free on weekends in July when accompanied with a paid green fee adult.

Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9727

SAT JUL 5 Orange Bridge Saturday Centre Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Aug). Arts & crafts, clothing, jewelry, flea market items, entertainment & more! Space available for $10. Orange Bridge Centre, Parksville. 250-586-3800 Errington Farmers Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Sep). Fun, food, & friendship! Live music, sticky buns and variety of vendors: produce, soaps, jewelry, pottery, textiles, plants, flowers, baking & more. Errington Community Park, Parksville. 250UFC Fight French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville.

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SUN JUL 6 Foodsafe Level 1 8:30am. Fun and Interactive FoodSafe Course. $80 includes course, manual, provincial certificate & wallet card. Payment due at the start of course. Preenrollment req'd. Meeting Room, Serious Coffee, #9-1209 E. Island Hwy (Heritage Centre Mall), Parksville. 250-203-7292 Wildlife Lunch Tour 9:45am. Come for a paddle in Nanoose where the views are fabulous, the wildlife is abundant & the quiet is relaxing. Stop for a picnic on the beach, so pack your lunch. Cost: $84 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250-248-3252 Aqua Zumba 5:00pm. Every Sun. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

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t's picnic time for teddy bears and their owners.

The Quality Foods annual Teddy Bear Picnic on July 5th will see hundreds of children with their favourite fuzzy friends gather for a day of fun at Jack Bagley Field in Nanoose Bay. The day long event starts with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Nanoose Bay Lions Club at Nanoose Place Centre from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.

The Nanoose Days Parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. and makes its way from the Nanoose Bay Fire Department to the picnic grounds where an entire day is dedicated to children and their stuffies.

The Teddy Bear Picnic started back in 1991 when Al Shelley incorporated Nanoose Bay Days with the picnic.

Quality Foods is the main sponsor and organizer Ken Bowerman, who is the store manager of Quality Foods in Qualicum Beach, said it is one of their major events.

“Hundreds of kids show up for the picnic each year. There are more kids at this event than the children’s sandcastle event

QF sponsors in Parksville,” he admitted.

Bowerman has been involved with the picnic for 15 years and said it is a unique event that attracts families from all Vancouver Island as well as the lower mainland.

“We have people who attended years ago when they were kids and now they bring their kids … it is pretty special.”

Each child will receive a passport upon arrival which will grant them a free hotdog, root beer and a slice of cake.

They can also fill out an adoption certificate with the official Nanoose Bear Seal.

It takes many members of the community to make this event run, from corporate sponsors to more than 100 volunteers manning the various booths.

The bear clinic is headed by Ken’s wife, a nurse, who he said she puts a lot of love back into the battered bears.

“She has a kit for eyes and stitching and she usually has 15 to 20 people lined up for repairs.”

The grass field will also be filled to the

“The bear-a-chute ride is a helium air balloon that takes bears up 300 feet and brings them back down … its pretty unique,” said Bowerman.

He said the wagon, which is towed around the field by a tractor, was donated by the Spence family and it is very popular.

Parents will enjoy the live local music featuring bluegrass performers and a food concession operated by the Nanoose Bay Volunteer Fire Department.

Bowerman admitted the event is so popular there is always a line up from start to finish but he added that everyone who shows up will get their passport.

The Quality Foods’ Teddy Bear Picnic runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jack Bagley Field, which is located at the corner of Northwest Bay Rd. and Powder Point Rd. in Nanoose Bay.

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MON JUL 7 Meeting. St. Anne/St. Edmunds Church Hall, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville.

250-586-0101 Sp-Arts Summer Camp 9:30am. Sports & Arts Half and Full Day Summer Camps for Ages 9-15.

Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. 250-248-8515 Balance Class 12:00pm. Every Mon. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull, Parksville.

250-927-4595 City Council Meeting 6:00pm. Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville. 250-248-6144 Zumba 7:00pm. Latin rhythms & international global beats fused together with fitness and dance. $10 drop-in.

Fluid Fitness Studio, #51176 Franklin's Gull Rd, Parksville. 250-228-8412 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Mon. Everyone Welcome. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-1926 TUE JUL 8 Western Riding Camp 9:00am. Take part in the daily care of horses & ponies, enjoy daily riding lessons, learn stable management, explore trail rides, enjoy horse crafts & games.

For children 9-14yrs. July 8, 9, 10 and July 29, 30, 31 (9am-2pm). Tiger Lily Farm, 1692 Errington Rd, Errington. 250-248-2408 Oceanside Village Artists Market 10:00am. Every Tue-Sun. Featuring a collection of metal, paintings, jewelry, stone, pottery, wood & photography from over 50 island artists. 101A-1080 Resort Way, Oceanside Village Resort, Parksville.

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ASBC Mid-Island Support Group 10:00am. 2nd Wed of each month. Family Resource Assn, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. 250-714-0801 Public Open House 10:00am. Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6921 Candidate Info Session 1:30pm. Candidate information sessions are for potential candidates and campaign workers however, anyone interested is welcome to join. Potential candidates need only attend one session. Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville. 250-248-6144 Ladies Golf Night 5:30pm. Fun night out just for the girls. 9 holes of golf, contests, delicious buffet dinner & great prizes. Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum. 250-752-9727 Beat the Heat Skates 6:45pm. Go for a refreshing skate! Everyone welcome.

Every Wed (Jul-9 to Aug20). Reg admission (no skate Jul-23). Oceanside Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 ThU JUL 10 Music by the Bay 5:30pm. Phil Dwyer performs as part of the Music by the Bay Concert Series. $60 per person /show, includes buffet dinner. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Bowser. 250-740-6611

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FRI JUL 11 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition 8:00am. The Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting event begins with pound-up on Jul-11.

Competition begins on Jul-12 at 7:30am. Exhibition opens to the public at 2pm on Jul-12 and remains open until Aug-17 (9am9pm daily). Community Park (on Corfield St, off Hwy 19A, Exit 46), Parksville. 250-951-2678 Jazzaviordogs Concert at The MAC 7:00pm. KSS Jazz Combo: Caleb Borsboom (Alto Sax, Guitar, Flute & String Bass), Judah Parkes (Tenor Sax, Clarinet & Guitar), Sam Galier (Tenor Sax & String Bass), Stewart Isbister (Piano), Justice Cote (Drums & Vocals). Tickets: $15 or $12 for OCAC members & $10 for students. Presold at MAC or door. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-954-5040 Sunset Cinema Watch The LEGO Movie in the Great Outdoors! This free outdoor event helps support Coastal Community Credit Union's Young Entrepreneur Program.

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chair. Movie starts at dusk. Community Park, Parksville. 250-248-3293 SAT JUL 12 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition 7:30am. The Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand

SAT JUL 12 Sculpting event continues!

Exhibition open to the public at 2pm. Competitors stop carving at 5pm.

Community Park, Parksville.

250-951-2678 Mount Cokely Hike 8:00am. Ascend via the Saddle route & scramble to the summit ridge using handholds & careful foot placement for a rewarding view. Registration incl's hikers whistle & personal first-aid pouch. Cost: $57 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250-248-3252 Guided Meditation 10:00am. Guided meditation with The Alchemy Collective Consciousness.

In person in Parksville or by Skype or Phone. Pre-register for this free meditation.

250-240-3898 NWB Crabfest 2014 11:00am. This festival celebrates the locallyharvested Dungeness crab as well as grass fed beef and lamb. Live classic-rock music by The Centaurs. Tickets $50 each at door (children free).

Northwest Bay Ranch, 2632 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose. 250-468-7144 Lyme Disease Support Group 1:00pm. Please contact for more details. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 Holly McNarland 7:00pm. This Juno award-

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winning singer-songwriter with the unique whisperto-a-scream voice performs live in Parksville! Tickets $30 at Quality Bayside front desk, ReVived Vintage, Lockhart Collection and online. Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-586-0809 Full Moon Kayaking 7:45pm. Experience the magic of kayaking on the ocean by the light of a full moon. Cost: $52 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks.

250-248-3252 SUN JUL 13 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition 7:30am. The Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting event finishes!

Judging & Awards (3pm5pm). Gates open to the public for viewing from 9am-9pm daily until Aug17. Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2678 Qualicum Beach Day 8:30am. Enjoy some family fun along the waterfront!

Entertainment & activities on the beach and walkway for all ages, including pancake breakfast, live talent music competition, beach activities, display booths and much more!

Low tide at 1pm. Qualicum Beach. 250-738-2198 OS Skim BC Skim Fun 11:00am. Oceanside Skim BC provides Skim Fun on the beach during Quali-

cum Beach Day. Try boards, watch demos, get information and more. Fun for all ages. Beachside, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-5576 MON JUL 14 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition 9:00am. The Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Exhibition now open to the public for viewing from 9am-9pm daily until Aug-17. Community Park, Parksville. 250-9512678 Town Council Meeting 7:00pm. Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-2190 TUE JUL 15 L'il Farmer Camp 9:00am. This summer camp offers plenty of hands-on time with animals, as well as the opportunity to make new friends & have fun.

Each day includes, animal studies, crafts & games.

For children 4-12yrs. July 15, 16, 17 & July 22, 23, 24 (9am-2pm). Tiger Lily Farm, 1692 Errington Rd, Errington. 250-248-2408 Black & White Charity Golf Event 9:30am. Presented by the Morningstar Ladies Golf Club in support of Haven Society. Registration at 8am, Shotgun at 9:30am.

Incl's morning coffee & muffins, lunch, tee gifts & 18 holes of golf. Register a team or as a single. Entry fee $90 (non-members)

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LIVE SUMMER THEATRE story by BRENDA GOUGH

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he curtain will soon be rising on another great season of summer repertory theatre in Qualicum Beach.

Bard to Broadway is preparing for its 15th season with four productions on the stage of the Village Theatre guaranteed to entertain local theatre goers and tourists alike.

B2B will be presenting The Long Weekend, Always a Bridesmaid, Young Frankenstein the musical and for the teen musical theatre program: Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. B2B has long history in the community of presenting the works of a wide range of playwrights both past and present and inspiring audiences of all ages.

Formed in 1999, B2B has presented anywhere from two to five shows simultaneously.

Initially, performances took place in a large tent beside the Qualicum Beach Town Hall and a year later moved to the elementary school grounds across from Quality Foods.

Many people have given their time and creativity to work with B2B over the years including Eileen Butts, who has been directing for B2B for more than 10 years.

The director of The Long Weekend, Butts said B2B has weathered many storms over the years, including some that nearly blew their tent away.

She said although she has some nostalgia for the tent, she doesn’t miss the challenges it created for their productions.

“On a perfect summer night when it was not too hot and not too windy… which maybe happened one night a summer … it was great. But it could be cold and when you added wind and rain, coming down on keyboards and wrapping audience members up in blankets, it could be challenging. Lighting effects were hard in the tent and don’t ask me about line-ups for the porta-potty,” she exclaimed.

A lot has changed over the past 15 years but Butts said one thing that remains constant is the love of theatre that exists in the community and the extraordinary talented people who continue to participate in productions each year.

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Summer Season 2014 “There are plenty of people who love theatre in this area. Sometimes it is tricky to find people who are able to commit for summer time but the people we do have are fantastic,” she stated.

Butts said she is particularly impressed with the high calibre of the young thespians in the community who also perform in Echo Players theatre productions.

“We have some very dedicated young people who perform in both. It is important to develop young people as a stepping stone for productions as they get older.”

With deep roots in the community and because of the help and support of many long-time and new local businesses and groups, B2B still continues to entertain by bringing fresh scripts to the stage and telling the best stories.

For more information call 250-752-4470 or visit www.b2btheatre.com

ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID Explores the relationships between a handful of southern belles who make the promise as youths to always be the bridesmaids in each others weddings.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, THE MUSICAL Mel Brooks classic movie brought to life on stage. Full of all the ghoulery and tomfoolery of the original with the added bonus of incredible music & dance.

THE LONG WEEKEND From the Canadian King of Comedy Norm Foster. Wynn and Max Trueman are hosting old friends with plenty of baggage in their tiny cottage retreat.

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. Bard to Broadway’s (B2B) teen musical production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. journeys “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends.

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FRI JUL 11

SUN JUL 13

CANADIAN OPEN SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION

CANADIAN OPEN SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION

8:00am. Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition starts (pound-up & carving). Public viewing from outside gates. Stops at 4:00pm.

7:30am. Carving continues. Gates open to public (9:00am-9:00pm).

Competition ends at 3:00pm.

Judging (3:00pm-4:00pm). Announcement of winners 5:30pm.

SAND SCULPTING LESSONS & DEMOS

SUNSET CINEMA Watch a movie in the Great Outdoors! Coastal Community Credit union brings you The lEGO Movie (starts at dusk in the kite field).

Parksville Community Park.

SAT JUL 12 CANADIAN OPEN SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION 7:30am. Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition continues! Public viewing from outside gates until 2:00pm.

Competitors stop at 5:30pm.

SAND SCULPTING LESSONS & DEMOS 10:00am. Sand sculpting lessons and demos until 4:00pm. Sponsored by Coastal Community Credit union (CCCu). Parksville Community Park.

10:00am. Sand sculpting lessons and demos until 4:00pm. Sponsored by Coastal Community Credit union (CCCu). Parksville Community Park.

MON JUL 14 SAND SCULPTING EXHIBITION OPENS 9:00am. Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Exhibit will be open to the public from 9:00am-9:00pm daily until Sunday August 17, 2014.

FRI JUL 18

SAT JUL 19

LION'S KITE FESTIVAL 9:00am. Enjoy kite building, demonstrations, food concessions, family fun and more!

Parksville Community Park.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. Bayside Big Band of Victoria (16 piece swing band 1930's-1960's). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SUN JUL 20 LION'S KITE FESTIVAL 9:00am. The high-flying fun continues! Kite building, demos, food, family fun & a lot more!

Parksville Community Park.

FRI JUL 25 MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. Big Twang Theory (Tributes to Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash & Neil Diamond). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SAT JUL 26 MUSIC IN THE PARK

MUSIC IN THE PARK

6:30pm. Mark Crissinger & The Bluebudzz (folk-rock, blues and pub favorites). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

6:30pm. The Zimmermen (enjoy a celebration of Bob Dylan music). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

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PARKSVILLE BEACHFEST SUN JUL 27

SAT AUG 9

SUN AUG 10

PARKSVILLE IDOL 4:30pm. Watch the Semi-Finals from 4:30pm-6:30pm and the Finals from 8:30pm-9:30pm.

Parksville Community Park.

ART IN THE PARK

11:00am. Enjoy this wonderful showcase of local artistic talent in the community park until 4:00pm.

Parksville Community Park.

MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. The Femme Fatales (catch this all female rock n' roll dance band). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

FRI AUG 1 MUSIC IN THE PARK

6:30pm. Johnny Inappropriate (don't miss this high energy 1990's cover band). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SAT AUG 2 MUSIC IN THE PARK

6:30pm. Big Daddy (enjoy some classic rock, country and blues tunes). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SUN AUG 3

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FIREWORKS DISPLAY 7:00pm. Don't miss the Quality Foods annual 'award-winning' fireworks display simulcast to music. Fireworks to begin at dusk.

Parksville Community Park.

SUN AUG 10

11:00am. Beach front car show in Parksville featuring classic cars & hot rods (until 3:00pm). Parksville Community Park.

MUSIC IN THE PARK

6:30pm. Kenny Shaw & Brian Temple (60's Tributes & other Baby Boomer music ). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

11:00am. Quality Foods Children's Sandcastle Competition.

Admission is free and excellent prizes awarded for best creations.

Parksville Community Park.

FRI AUG 15

VAN ISLE SHRINERS CAR SHOW & SHINE

FRI AUG 8

CHILDREN'S SAND CASTLE COMPETITION

MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. Chevy Ray and the Fins (Rock n' Roll in the park with this classic rock band). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SAT AUG 16 MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. Zachary Stevenson (Rockin' the greatest hits from the 50's & 60's). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SUN AUG 17 KIDFEST 2014 10:00am. Fun-filled day of excitement, musical entertainment, interactive activities and fun family time (until 3:00pm). Parksville Community Park.

SAND SCULPTING EXHIBITION LAST DAY 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.

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.

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Bring your favourite fuzzy friend, kick-off the day with a pancake breakfast & clown around at the Nanoose Day Parade. Check out the bouncy castles, food & popsicle stands and more!

JULY 12 - AUGUST 17

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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.

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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.

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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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or $45 (members). Morningstar Golf Course, 525 Lowrys Rd, Parksville. 250618-1985 Healthy Caregivers Support Group 10:00am. Join Clinical Counselor, Allison Reeves, as she leads this support group for people who look after someone with a chronic condition. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 New Art Exhibition Painters Marney Ward in the Brown Gallery, Judy Jordison in the Volunteer Gallery and John Hofman in the Dorothy Francis Gallery (on display until Aug-10).

TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6133 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. 250-248-3570 WED JUL 16

Women's Health Concern Class 4:00pm. Women’s health expert, Lisa Leger, reviews the natural approach to vaginal dryness that affects 80% of post menopausal women & many pregnant or breastfeeding mothers as well as women on the pill. Find out about hormone-free, all natural,

hydrating suppository Mae that was featured on The Dragon’s Den. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 Sno Cone Swim 6:30pm. Join the lifeguards for fun in the pool and a tasty sno cone treat! Everyone Welcome. Ravensong Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014 ThU JUL 17 Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/ CPR C 14yrs+ 9:00am. 16-hour course incl's training in cardio pulmonary resuscitation level C, automated external defibrillation, injury prevention, first aid treatment of shock, bleeding, broken bones and more.

Pre-requisite for NLS. July 17-18. Cost: $150 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250752-5014 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. 250-752-9230 Art Reception 7:00pm. Opening reception for Ward, Jordison and Hofman. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 Parksville Lions Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of each month.

Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250586-7080 Music Bingo 7:00pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713

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Come walk the gardens and be inspired by many talented local Artisans.

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FRI jul 18

SAT jul 19

Salsa Under The Stars 7:00pm. Enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, fun & games under the stars!

Presented by Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course and Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge.

Doors open at 6pm, dinner at 7pm. Tickets $59 each.

QB Memorial Golf Course, 469 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0960 SAT jul 19 Mount Moriarty Hike 8:00am. Hike from Labour Day Lake along the Stairmaster - a steep forest trail leading to the summit, then along an undulating alpine ridge. Registration includes hiker’s survival blanket & mini compass. Cost: $62 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250-248-3252 5th Annual Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden 10:00am. Featuring over 60 artisans and live music all weekend long (Jul-19 & 20). Entry by cash donation to local Food Bank.

Event takes place on private 9 acre property with breathtaking gardens, a pond & artisans of every description. Look for that special gift or just pull up a seat, have a cup of tea and enjoy the music! Come walk the garden and be inspired! 2525 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250729-1529

Kite Festival 10:00am. 8th annual Kite Festival presented by the Parksville Lion's Club. This two day festival of kites (Jul-19 & 20) includes aerobatic kite fliers, kite making & crafts for kids, concession, a teddy bear drop (both days), free water & watermelon from Save-On-Foods and much more! Community Park, Parksville. 250-248-5806 Meet Your Local Producer Day 10:00am. Enjoy spirits and wine tasting along with many other local vendors who produce & sell many fine edible & non-edible items. Pineridge RV Park & Farm Market, 2715 Turnbull Rd, Qualicum Beach.

250-619-8047 Qualicum Family Tour 11:15am. Paddle at a slow pace along the shoreline with breathtaking views of the Coast Mountains & meander up Qualicum River on the look-out for birds & other creatures.

Dbl kayaks available for those with younger family members. Cost: $52 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks.

250-248-3252 French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal drop-in to maintain/improve your French. All levels. Meetin Room, Serious Coffee, 1209 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-738-0819

SUN jul 20 Jazz, Tea & Cheesecake 1:30pm. Includes Tea, Cheesecake & Wine Tasting. Featuring The Blackstick Band, The Arntzens, Lloyd & Evan and Company B. Tickets $25 each (under 18 free), available at Farmgate Store, Mulberry Bookstores, Cranky Dog and at the door. Bring a lawn chair & sun hat. Morningstar Farm, 403 Lowry's Rd, Parksville. 250-954-3931 MON jul 21 Parksville Probus Club 8:45am. 3rd Mon of each month. Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-752-4204 Painted Pony Camp 9:00am. Calling All Horse & Art Lovers! Ages 10-12 and 13-15. Donegal Farm, Errington. 250-248-8515 City Council Meeting 6:00pm. Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville. 250-248-6144 tue jul 22 Mens Golf Night 5:00pm. 9 Holes, contests, scrumptious buffet dinner & awesome prizes. Fun night out just for the guys.

Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum. 250-752-9727 wed jul 23 Red Cross AED/CPR C Recertification 4:00pm.Course covers CPR and rescue breathing techniques for adults, children

Live with enthusiasm, love your family and respect everyone else . . . . . . even if they are right-handed!

wed jul 23 & infants and information on automated external defibrillators. Cost: $42.65 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250-752-5014 thu jul 24 Music by the Bay 5:30pm. Eric Harper performs as part of the Music by the Bay Concert Series. $60 per person /show, includes buffet dinner. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Bowser. 250-740-6611 fri jul 25 Jazzalele Ukulele Concert at The MAC 7:00pm. Anna Acevedo Lyman (vocals & ukulele) and Steve Sutton (U-bass & ukulele). Tickets: $15 or $12 for OCAC members.

Presold at The MAC or at door on night of performance. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-954-5040 sat jul 26 Mt. Arrowsmith Hike 8:00am. Guided ascent up Judges Route to the highest peak and crown jewel of southern Vancouver Island’s alpine region.

Registration includes hiker’s emergency stove and keychain flashlight. Cost: $67 per person. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250-248-3252 42nd Annual St. Mark’s Community Fair 8:30am. Take in all the ex-

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SAT JUL 26 citement during The 42nd annual St. Mark’s Qualicum Beach Community Fair: Vancouver Island’s largest!

Over 140 vendors displaying everything from books, antiques & collectibles to clothing, treasures and world famous fruit pies.

Free Admission. Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250 752-3427 Art in Action Art Fair 9:00am. Featuring art demos & sales from over 70 artists & guilds. Don't miss the free outdoor concert featuring the Maureen Washington Sextet (12:30pm). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133 Nanoose Place Monthly Market 10:00am. Antiques, clothing, jewelry, baked goods, plants, candles, bath products, health, cooking, cosmetics, teas & coffee and so much more! Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd. 250-240-2072 Grand Prix d'Art 2014 11:00am. Tour the streets of Downtown Qualicum Beach & watch 50 artists race against the clock to capture their preferred painting sites (11am-2pm).

Maps at TOSH Arts Centre and participating businesses. Judging & Awards at 3pm. In and around Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 Oceanside Skim BC Skim Comp 11:00am. Check out the 4th annual OSBC Parksville Pro/Am Skim Comp.

Divisions for Beginners to Pro Flatland Skimboarders.

Sign-up at 10:30am for 11:00am start. Beachside, Parksville. 250-240-5576 Panther Valley Days 11:00am. Fun & educational family event! Admission free for kids, fun activities

SAT JUL 26 for all ages. Incl's blacksmith demo, pony rides, live music, food, face painting, scavenger hunts & more!

Parksville Museum. 1245 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-6966 Historic St. Anne’s Church Open House 2:00pm. Celebrating 120 years! Come for pioneer stories, cemetery stroll, Victorian tea, singing favourite hymns & more.

Tickets $12 each, available 9am-12pm (Wed & Fri) at Church office. St. Anne's Church, 407 Wembley Rd (Church Rd & Wembley Rd. behind Wembley Mall), Parksville. 250-248-3114

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SUN JUL 27

A Night of Enlightenment Dinner & Auction 6:00pm. Access Oceanside Association presents 2nd annual Dinner & Silent Auction. Guest speaker: MLA Michelle Stilwell, Paralympic Gold Medalist Tickets $40 each at Life Support, Assisted Liv-

ing Systems or by phone.

Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville.

250-954-0309 MON JUL 28 Alpine Gardeners (AGCVI) Meeting 1:00pm. Join Cliff Booker from UK on 'The Definitive

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Available at Salish Sea Market, Georgia Park Store & Mulberry Bookstores.

Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8817

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Abreast of Life Golf Tournament Central Vancouver Island's Abreast of Life dragon boat team presents 3rd annual Charity Golf Tournament.

Partial proceeds donated to NGRH Foundation. Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9727

10am – 3pm

SUN JUL 27 Art in the Park 10:00am. A day featuring 75 artisans showcasing & selling home-made treasures: photography, paintings & pottery to jewelry, glass art and wood. Includes musical entertainment and food vendors.

Community Park, Parksville.

250-951-2678

NANOOSE MONTHLY MARKET saturday July 26,2014 A MONTHLY MARKET SHOWCASING

unique,local & fabulous finds! antiques • clothing • collectibles • jewellery baked goods • plants • candles • textiles bath products • health • cooking cosmetics • teas & coffee • and more!

NANOOSE PLACE CENTRE 2925 Northwest Bay Road visit www.vanisleevents.ca

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KITE FESTIVAL july 19 & 20, 2014 story by BRENDA GOUGH

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everal kites will be soaring over Parksville Community Park on July 19 and 20 for the 8th annual Parksville Lion’s Club kite festival.

Members of British Columbia Kitefliers Association have partnered with the Lions to present the high-flying event on the big grass field from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The two day festival includes a Teddy bear drop each day, free water and watermelon provided by Save-On-Foods and will also include lots of concessions, crafters and kite making.

There will be kite kits to purchase for just $3.50 each so children can make their own kite, customize it and go fly it.

Duane Round with the Parksville Lions said the family event is a way to get people to enjoy the outdoors and witness some world-class kite flyers in action.

“These kite flyers travel around the world competing in international competitions,” he pointed out.

A returning favourite in the kite flying circle this year is John Vriend.

“We call him ‘Big John’ because he is known for flying the big kites. You need a lot of wind to fly the big ones and there is usually a steady wind off the water.”

The Island Acrobatic Quad Team from Victoria will also be performing and Round said their aerial displays set to music are amazing.

“Their kites look like they are dancing and are synchronized to the music.

They usually do a few songs each day,“ he said.

The ever popular Teddy Bear Drop, where children’s names are drawn to catch a parachuting bear, will also be taking place again this year.

“The Kite Flyers Association has a pulley with a release mechanism. The kids yell ‘bear in the air’ and it drops teddy bears donated by Shaw,” explained Round.

This event happens at noon both days and children can sign up between 10 a.m. and noon for their chance to win.

“We will draw 20 kids’ names and those who are picked will come to the middle of the field and try to catch a bear. Even if they don’t catch it, they get to keep the bear.”

Tom Roy who is chairing the event said they also have a couple of new activities this year including a Rokkaku battle.

If you enjoy the skills and drama of fighter kite combat, you’re going to love the action taking place in the sky this year.

The Rokkaku is a traditional six-sided Japanese fighter kite which is often hand painted with the face of a famous Samurai.

Fighting two or more of these kites involves tipping over or destabilizing the opposing kite and knocking it from the sky.

The Japanese have used the Rokkaku for centuries in kite battles involving individuals, teams, and even whole communities to pit their kites, their flying skills and artistry, and their enthusiasm against other teams.

Roy said there will also be the Running of the Bols (kite-like flying gizmos that resemble parachutes) for kids where a kite is attached to a harness on their back and they run as they try to pull the kite.

For more information call 250-248-5806 or visit http://bcka.bc.ca/ai1ec_event/parksville-kite-festival

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MON JUL 28 Dolomites'. Doors open at 12:30pm. $5 entry incl's plant prize draw & coffee/ tea. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St. Qualicum Beach. 250594-4423 Free Seminar: Liver & Gall Bladder Disease 2:00pm. Join Natural Health Consultant, Lisa Leger, for a review of the natural approach to liver health. Learn ways to deal with fatty liver disease & what to do if you’ve had your gall bladder removed.

Meeting Room, Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 TUE JUL 29 Starshine Fitness 1:15pm. Every Tue & Thu. For baby boomers and beyond. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-6402 WED JUL 30 Singing in French 1:30pm. Every Wed. Singing in French with the group "Nous Chantons".

New members welcome.

Nouveaux membres, bienvenue! 250-248-8714 All-Levels Pilates, Sculpt & Circuit Classes Small semi-private & private classes. Mon-Fri classes. Call for rates & schedule. Private Studio (off of Pym & Hirst), Parksville. 250-228-1002 ThU JUL 31 Parkinson's Disease Exercise Class 1:30pm. Every Thu. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull, Parksville.

250-927-4595 36th Annual Coombs Bluegrass Festival Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of bluegrass music & camping! Jul-31, Aug-1, 2 & 3.

Camping & parking available on-site. Admission:

ThU JUL 31 Adults $80 for weekend pass; Children under 12 free. Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250752-0383 Music Bingo 7:00pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713

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FRI AUG 1 Zumba Gold 9:00am. Every Fri. Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-738-0077 Oceanside Stroke Recovery Branch 10:00am. Every Fri. Stroke survivors and caregivers welcome. Bring lunch. St. Columba Presbyterian Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. 250-586-6766 SAT AUG 2 Cafe Brie 1st Year Anniversary Party 10:00am. Come visit Sam Leanne as they celebrate their 1st year in business!

Cake-cutting, live music and more! Cafe Brie, 177 Second Ave W (Carriage Lane), Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-594-2526

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beach day Sunday, July 13, 2014 is the third annual Qualicum Beach Day event. Last year, 3000 people attended this family event on the waterfront in Qualicum Beach. Entertainment and activities for all ages from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Low tide is at 1:00 p.m. Events are on the beach and along the walkway.

QB’s Got Talent music competition, activity booths and loads of fun!

For more information, call 250-738-2198 or visit www.qualicumbeach.com/beachday

JOKE My wife came home yesterday and said, “Honey, the car won’t start, but I know what the problem is.”

I asked her what it was, and she told me there was water in the carburetor. I thought for a moment, then said, “You know, I don’t mean this offensively, but you don’t know the carburetor from the accelerator.”

“No, there’s definitely water in the carburetor,” she insisted.

“OK Honey, that’s fine, I’ll just go take a look. Where is it?”

“In the lake.”

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Balance Class 12:00pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595 Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1156 Zumba w/Jean-Marc 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346 Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633 Rotary Club of QB 6:15pm. Rotary Park at the Beach, Qualicum Beach.

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

Cribbage & Bridge 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632 Snooker 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-1926 EVERY TUESDAY Women Circuit Training 9:00am. Bodworks (preregister). 250-248-3346 Computer Tutoring 9:00am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258 Better Body's Fitness 9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-240-4840 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Visitor Centre, Qualicum. 250-951-2538 Boomer's Bootcamp 10:30am. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595 Silver Foxes Aerobics 10:30am. Bradley Centre, Coombs. 250-240-4840 Better Body's Fitness 10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville. 250-240-4840 Spinners 10:30am. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 778-424-1001

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Carpet Bowling 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900 Special Rate Swimns 1:00pm. Ravensong, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014 Lawn Bowling 1:00pm. Qualicum Lawn Bowling Club. 250-752-7060 Ladies Pool 1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 Starrshine Fitness 1:15pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6402 Summer by Sea Market 6:00pm. Craig Street, Parksville. 250-248-3613 TOPS Dashwood 6:30pm. Community Hall, Little Qualicum. 250-752-1275 Texas Hold'em 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632 Belly Dancing-Contemp 7:30pm. Beginners. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750 EVERY WEDNESDAY Parksville Rotary AM 7:00am. The Beach Club Resort, Parksville.

EVERY WEDNESDAY Women's 45+ Fitness 8:00am. Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538 Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1156 Seniors Are Talking 1:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Raptor Presentation 1:30pm. (until Aug 6). NIWRA. 250-248-1274 Beginners Yoga 4:15pm. Penny's Yoga, Parksville. 250-240-3569 Weight Watchers 5:00pm. PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-6234 Women's Spin Class 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346 Magnolia Market 6:00pm. Magnolia Court, Bowser. 250-947-5231 Beat the Heat Skate 6:45pm. Oceanside Arena, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Zumba Senato 6:45pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-738-0077 Snooker 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632

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EVERY ThURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

Carpet Bowling 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900 Raptor Presentation 1:30pm. (until Aug 7). NIWRA. 250 248-1274

Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538

Parkinson's Exercise 1:30pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595 Uptown Summer Market 6:00pm. 2nd Ave. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8856 Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 Belly Dancing-Contemp 7:30pm. Beginners. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750 Ladies Pool 7:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057

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

EVERY FRIDAY Women's 45+ Fitness 8:00am. Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346 Women Circuit Training 9:00am. Bodworks (preregister). 250-248-3346 TOPS 9:00am. Nanoose Bay Library Hall. 250-821-5495

Mexican Dominos 1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632 Starrshine Fitness 1:15pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6402

EVERY FRIDAY

Free Computer Tutoring 10:30am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258

Bridge 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307 Raptor Presentation 1:30pm. (until Aug 1). NIWRA. 250 248-1274 QB Artisans Market 3:00pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-9332 Tae Kwon Do 3:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-954-2263 Museum Market 4:00pm. Heritage Museum, Parksville. 250-248-6966 Women's Spin Class 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346

EVERY SATURDAY QB Farmers Market 8:30am. Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-1233 Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. QB Legion, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0986 Orange Bridge Market 10:00am. Orange Bridge, Parksville. 250-586-3800 Errington Market 10:00am. Errington Community Park. 250-586-0099 Juniors Golf Free Arrowsmith Golf Course Qualicum. 250-752-9727 Men's Pool 11:00am. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633 EVERY SUNDAY Juniors Golf Free Arrowsmith Golf Course Qualicum. 250-752-9727 Aqua Zumba 5:00pm. Ravensong Aquatic Centre. 250-752-5014

Zumba Gold 9:00am. Community Hall, Qualicum. 250-738-0077 Weight Watchers 9:00am. PCCC, Parksville.

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AA Lightkeepers 7:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8347 Drop-In Darts 7:30pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TUE JUL 1 Brodie Dawson 12:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-937-0999 Live Music at Legion 1:00pm. Legion 76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0986 Ryan McMahon 1:20pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-937-0999 Exit 51 2:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-937-0999 Fine Times 4:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-937-0999 JP Maurice 5:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-937-0999 WiL 7:00pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-937-0999 Bend Sinister 8:45pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-937-0999 WED JUL 2

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TUE JUL 15 Circle Jam 7:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 THU JUL 17

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Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Every Mon. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 THU JUL 10 Sons of Guns 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 Phil Dwyer 5:30pm Deep Bay Marine Station. 250-740-6611 FRI JUL 11 Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Every Fri. Pacific Brimm. 250-248-3336 Jazzaviordogs 7:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Open Mic Jam 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 Lazy Mike & Recliners 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT JUL 12 The Centaurs 11:00am. Northwest Bay Ranch. 250-468-7144 Reno Blues Band 7:00pm. Every Wed. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 Holly McNarland 7:00pm. Quality Bayside, Parksville. 250-586-0809 SUN JUN 13 QB's Got Talent 1:00pm. Waterfront, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-2198 Ukulele Circle 2:30pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185

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The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT JUL 19 Bayside Big Band 6:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2678 Identity Crisis 7:00pm. Every Wed. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 Art in Garden Music 10:00am. Private Residence, Nanoose. 250-729-1529 SUN JUL 20 Art in Garden Music 10:00am. Private Residence, Nanoose. 250-729-1529 Jazz, Tea & Cheesecake 1:30pm. Morningstar Farm, Parksville. 250-954-3931

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LOCAL DINING Cafes, Coffee Shops & More...

A Step Above Cafe Arts Cafe Awakening Cafe Bailey’s in the Village Beach Hut Restaurant

La Boulange Organic Breads Little Mountain Cafe Little Qualicum Cheeseworks

Cafe Brie & Tea Room

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5-177 Second Ave, Qualicum Beach

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Bread & Honey Food Company 162 Harrison Avenue, Parksville

250-586-1021 Beachside Grille Bean Counter Cafe Biscotti Di Notte & More Bradley’s on Jensen Cha Ch’a Java Chuffin Cafe Coastal Cake Co. Cafe Cockney Pride Cone Zone Coombs Ice Cream Shoppe Country Pies in Coombs Creekmore’s Espresso Bar Cruiser’s Grill DD's Sugar Shack Farmhouse Cafe

Coombs Emporium 2300 Alberni Highway, Coombs

250-248-5895 French Creek Bakery French Press Cafe Frosteez Karma Coffee House

Log Cabin Ice Cream MadBee Cafe Milner House Tea Room Naked Naturals Oceanside Arena Concession Orange Bridge Cafe Pacific Brimm Coffee & Tea Perks Coffee Bar Qualicum Beach Bakery

Taste Cafe & Bistro 101B-1080 Resort Dr, Parksville

250-586-8676

Casual / Family...

A&W Restaurant Parksville 540 East Island Hwy, Parskville

250-248-2040 Courtyard Cafe & Patio 673 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach

250-752-4152 Quality Foods Rawthentic Eatery Riptide Lagoon Ice Cream Riso Bakery, Café & Bistro Riverside Resort Ice Cream Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery Sandcastle Bakery Save-On-Foods Serious Coffee Shanna’s Place Ship & Shore Cafe Silly-Yak Bakery Starbucks Coffee Stellario’s Italian Caffe

Aioli Seafood Restaurant AJ's Island Grill Bayside Bistro & Lounge Beach House Cafe Boston Pizza Bugaboo Burgers Chester’s Chicken Coombs Market Restaurant Dairy Queen

Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurant 280 East Island Hwy, Parksville

250-954-3886 Extreme Eatz Food Truck Fairwinds Clubhouse

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Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurant 710 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach

250-752-7530 Final Approach Restaurant Fish Tales Cafe Gary’s Bistro Grill on the Green La Vida Vegan Mary Jane’s Kitchen McDonald’s

Micky J’s Bar & Grill 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach

Bistro 694 British Bobby Restaurant Cedars Restaurant & Lounge Chameleons China Garden Restaurant Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria Cview Restaurant & Lounge

Panago Pizza Parksville 8-102 East Island Hwy, Parksville

310-0001 Domino’s Pizza Butlers at the Mansion

Nickolini’s Pizza

292 Crescent Rd E, Qualicum Beach

Oceanside Pizza Palace

250-752-5776

Papa Gino’s Pizzeria

Giovanni’s Ristorante Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant Kalvas Restaurant Mekong River Restaurant Nemo Sushi

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250-752-9727 Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant Seamark Restaurant Smitty’s Restaurant Subway Restaurants Tidal Taco Hut Talons Restaurant & Lounge Traditional Texas BBQ Trees Restaurant & Bakery Triple O’s Wild Board Bistro Yorky’s Fish’n Chips

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Arlington Inn

Lemon Twist Indian Cuisine

Black Goose Inn

272A West Island Hwy, Parksville

250-954-1023 New Canton Restaurant Otake Japanese Cuisine Qualicum Sushi Saigon Garden Sam’s Sushi Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki

French Creek Marine Pub 1025 Lee Road, Parksville

250-248-3713 Crown & Anchor Pub Deez Bar & Grill Fanny Bay Inn Lantzville Village Pub

Pacific Prime Restaurant Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge 469 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach

250-594-1150

International / Fine Dining...

Amrikko’s Indian Grill Bamboo Garden Bangkok Thai Restaurant Bavarian Sausage House

181 Beachside Drive, Parksville

250-947-2109 Smoke 'N Water Restaurant Sushi Deco Sushi Hama Sushi Ichi Tan’s Kitchen Treetop Tapas & Grill Westhill Restaurant White Elephant Thai Cuisine

The Shady Restaurant & Pub 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach

250-752-9111 Lasqueti Island Restaurant Rocking Horse Pub Rod & Gun Sunset Lanes Sports Lounge Upper Deck Sports Bar

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