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We encourage submissions and listings from the community. Event listings are free.

Submission deadline for the July 2014 issue is June 15.

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River Run Food Bank Dunk Tank Parksville Canada Day Bluegrass Festival

SECTIONS 4 23 26 28 30

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

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Trivia Questions Summer Markets Dinner & Movie Contest What's The Dif

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Lonesome Meadow from Columbus, Ohio, headlining at the 4th Annual Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival

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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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JUNE 2014

EVENT LISTINGS SUN JUN 1 Old Time Fiddlers 2:30pm. Afternoon Dance.

1st Sun of month. Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250586-3743 Aqua Zumba 5:00pm. Every Sun. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-5014 MON JUN 2 Yoga For All Levels Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Therapeutics & more.

Private lessons available.

Oceanside Yoga Centre, 702 Memorial Ave, Qualicum. 250-594-0108 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

SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093 ext. 232

MON JUN 2 Hatha Yoga 9:00am. Every Mon (until Jun 9). Gentle approach suitable for beginners & seniors. Drop-in (9am or 10:30am). SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. Call ext. 242 for child-minding availability. 250-248-2093

Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Mon. Everyone Welcome. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-1926

Boomer`s Bootcamp 10:30am. Ages 50+. Every Mon, Tue & Thu. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull, Parksville.

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Live! Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Every Mon. Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Balance Class 12:00pm. Every Mon. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull, Parksville.

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Qualicum Probus Club 9:00am. Meetings on 1st Tue of each month. St. Stephen's Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-0350

Teen Nite 3:30pm. Every Mon (until Jun 9). Old & new friends get together for dinner, creative projects, games, outings and more! Drop-in.

TUE JUN 3

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

TUE JUN 3 for Women, 162 Morison Ave, Parksville. 250-2483346 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 Time in Comfort for Tots & Caregivers 9:15am. Every Tue & Wed. (until Jun 10 & 11) All caregivers & their children can enjoy fun activities.

Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 237 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

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Healthy Caregivers Support Group 10:00am. Join 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 Starshine Fitness 1:15pm. Every Tue & Thu. For baby boomers and beyond. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-6402 Middle School Nite 4:00pm. Every Tue (until Jun 10). Grades 6, 7 & 8.

Pre-registration is required.

SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093 ext. 232 Free Meditation Class 5:30pm. Every Tue. Simple and effective techniques of Sahaja Yoga Meditation to master stress, improve your health, face yourself, achieve balance. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

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Oceanside Prostate Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. Those newly diagnosed or affected, their family & friends are welcome. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7489

Parksville Lions Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of each month.

Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250586-7080 WED JUN 4 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. 250-2482093 ext. 242

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QUALICUM BEACH ARTISANS MARKETS Ever wanted to speak directly to an artist? You can in Qualicum Beach! Bring the family to enjoy live music and art. Every Friday night (3pm-8pm). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West 250-752-9332 OCEANSIDE VILLAGE ARTISTS’ GALLERY Featuring a collection of metal, paintings, jewellery, stone, pottery, wood and photography from over 50 island artists.

Open Tue to Sun (10am-5pm).

Oceanside Village Resort, Parksville. OVArtistsGallery@shaw.ca SUMMER BY THE SEA STREET MARKET Over 140 artists offering everything from wrought-iron work to wooden toys and more! Enjoy tasty food & live entertainment. Every Tuesday night (6pm-9pm). Craig Street, Parksville. 250-248-3613 ORANGE BRIDGE CENTRE MARKET Crafts, clothing, jewellery, flea market items and entertainment! Every Saturday (10am2pm) 14-Jun till end of Aug. Orange Bridge Centre, 716 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. Space available for $10. 250-586-3800

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WED JUN 4 Singing in French 1:30pm. Every Wed. Singing in French with the group "Nous Chantons".

New members welcome.

Nouveaux membres, bienvenue! 250-248-8714 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 Zumba Sentao 6:45pm. Every Wed. $10 drop-in or 5 classes for $40. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull Rd, Parksville. 250-738-0077 Oceanside Photographers Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st Wed of month. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6842 Timberline Dance 7:00pm. Every Wed. Free, 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 High School PYM 7:00pm. Every Wed (during school year) until 9pm. For students from grades 9-12.

Night includes a drop-in time, group activities, music and teaching about life and faith. Parksville Baptist Church, 550 Pym St, Parksville. 250-250-248-6322

THU JUN 5 Hall, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6144 Guyz Time (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) 3:00pm. Every Thu (until Jun 12). Fun activities encourage self-esteem & healthy relationships, Nutritious snacks and transportation provided.

Pre-registration required.

SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093 ext. 237 Girl Talk (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) 3:00pm. Every Thu (until Jun 12) Fun activities inspire confidence, and healthy self-image. Nutritious snacks and transportation are provided.

Pre-registration required.

SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093 ext. 237 Newcomers Club 7:00pm Meetings on 1st Thu of month. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234 Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8066 Diabetes and Heart Health Grocery Tour 7:00pm. Meet Dietitian, Colleen Canning, in our meeting room and then walk to QF for a lesson on how to read labels & select the best foods for your healthy lifestyle. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243

THU JUN 5 Parkinson's Disease Exercise Class 1:30pm. Every Thu. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklyn's Gull, Parksville.

250-927-4595 Coffee with Council 2:00pm. Parksville City

Music Bingo 7:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713

SUMMER MARKETS & MORE

MAGNOLIA COURT SUMMER MARKET Come and enjoy live music while browsing through a great selection of vendor goods.

Every Wednesday night (6pm8:30pm). Magnolia Court, 6996 West Island Highway Bowser. 250-947-5231 PINERIDGE RV PARK & FARM MARKET PineRidge is a productive farm, RV park, and rustic farm market. We sell homegrown produce and local specialities.

Open 7 days each week. 2715 Turnbull Rd, Qualicum Beach.

250-619-8047 pineridgefarm.ca QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET Fresh local product and entertainment. Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Memorial at the Train Tracks, Qualicum Beach. www.qbfarmersmarket.com NANOOSE PLACE MARKET Antiques, clothing, jewellery, baked goods, plants, candles, bath products, health, cooking, cosmetics, teas & coffee and so much more! Saturdays (10am3pm) Jun 21, Jul 26 & Aug 23.

2925 Nanoose Place. Northwest Bay Rd. 250-240-2072 UPTOWN QUALICUM BEACH SUMMER MARKET Arts, Crafts, Fresh Produce, Baked Goods, Music & Fun for the whole family. Many shops open. Every Thursday (6-9pm) July & August. 2nd Avenue.

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4th annual

RIVER RUN june 8, 2014 story by BRENDA GOUGH

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alk or run through the trails in the Englishman River Regional Park on June 8 and help raise funds to support our local watersheds.

river winding in and out of the woods and is a perfect family excursion, although the trail is not suitable for strollers.

The 4th Annual River Run is a fundraiser for the Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES).

“For the most part, it is a well marked route and comfortable to walk,” she said.

Made up of dedicated volunteers, the mandate of this non-profit group is to connect people to their landscape through conservation and restoration of salmon habitat including watersheds, estuaries and shorelines.

There will be snacks and beverages available for the runners after the race, prizes for the top three male and female runners, and prizes for the top kid runners.

Race organizer Deborah Nicol said that besides the 5K that families can walk or run, they have added a longer trail race this year for those who want more of a challenge.

Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to register and help raise funds to support our local watersheds.

Last year, the event generated about $1200 for core funds for the society and Nicol, who has been with the group since 2008, said the run is gaining more support every year. ”For the first year we had 25 participants. Last year we had about 120.”

She said the run follows trails along the

The MVIHES 4th Annual River Run takes place on June 8 at Englishman River Regional Park.

To get there: head west on the Alberni Hwy (Hwy 4A) from Parksville, or take Exit 51 west if you’re arriving off of Hwy 19.

Turn left onto Bellevue Road, and then left again onto Allsbrook Road. Follow Allsbrook to the end and then drive on through the red gate with a large MVIHES banner. The red gate will be open at 9:00 a.m. with the race starting at 10:00 a.m.

The cost is $30 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and free for children under 14 when accompanied by an adult.

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PRESENTS 2 G R E AT S H O W S

S HANE P H I LI P SAT JUNE 27, 2014 Bayside Bistro & Lounge Tickets $20 Advance

H O LLY M CNAR LAND SAT JULY 12, 2014 Bayside Bistro & Lounge Tickets $30 Advance Quality Bayside Resort

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Details at arbutusevents.ca or 250-937-0999

“A Comic Gem”

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Race kits can be picked up at Thrifty Foods from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on June 6.

You can register in person at Thrifty Foods or online at: theriverrun.ca

By Norm Foster Canada’s Comedy Master

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.

JUNE 13, 14 & 15

Parksville & Qualicum Beach, BC Quality Foods is the proud title sponsor of the Seaside Cruizers’ Father’s Day Show N’ Shine, an event so great it was mentioned on the Oprah Winfrey Show as one of the 10 best things to do on Father’s Day!

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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!

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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.

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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Live! Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Every Thu. Dance or just listen, all ages. $2.50 includes snacks.

Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach.

250-586-3743 Live! Karaoke 9:00pm. Every Thu. Rod & Gun Pub, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250-954-1881 FRI JUN 6 Circuit Training for Women (Beginners) 9:00am. Every Fri. Beginners Level. Pre-registration required. Bodyworks for 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 Zumba Gold 9:00am. Every Fri. Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-738-0077 Preschoolers on Move 9:15am. Every Fri (until Jun 13). Music, movement & imagination in a parent participation program.

Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250248-2093 ext. 237 Open House 9:30am. Fun event to help celebrate seniors in our community! Lagoon stroll (9:30am), Hatha Yoga (2:30pm), Live Entertainment (3:30pm) & more! Everyone Welcome.

Please RSVP. The Gardens, 650 Berwick N, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-2253 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

FRI JUN 6 Summer Tasting Event 3:00pm. New Bone Beer.

No Minors. Ocean Liquor Store, 491 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-586-2890 Middle School PYM 7:00pm. Every Fri (during school year) until 8:30pm.

For students from grades 6-8. Evenings of fun, music and teaching about faith and life. Parksville Baptist Church, 550 Pym St, Parksville. 250-250-248-6322 Opening Reception 7:00pm. Painters Antonia Olak: 'Mixed Media' and Greg Swainson: 'Water Colours' will be joined by photographer Gouchen Wang. Everyone welcome.

McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Music Trivia 7:00pm. Every Fri. Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 SAT JUN 7 Mt. Benson Hike 8:00am. Start your journey up the mountain on the floating boardwalk at Witchcraft Lake. Climb steadily up rough forest trail to the peak and be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Nanaimo and beyond. Cost is $37 per person. Phone to pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250248-3252

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Way, Qualicum Beach. 250752-0986 Living Soil Workshop 10:30am. Free Team WaterSmart Workshop. Preregister. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd. Parksville. 1-888-828-2069 Summer Tasting Event

3:00pm. Jacobs Creek.

No Minors. Ocean Liquor Store, 491 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-586-2890 Social Dance 7:30pm. Dance to the music of the 12pc Just Us Dance Orchestra. Parksville Legion, 146 W. Hirst St, Parksville. 250-248-0042

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Save $1.00 on Yellow Tail Wines

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FREE TASTING EVENTS Fri Jun 6 (3 - 7pm) New Bone Beer Sat Jun 7 (3-7pm) Jacobs Creek (red and white) Sat Jun 14 Okanagan Spring Cloudy Amber & Sapporo Sat Jun 28 (2-6pm) Pinnacle Key Lime Vodka, Skinny Girl Rose & Angry Orchard Apple Cider

Qualicum Beach Legion Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sept). Just $5 each, includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & orange juice. Tables inside if the weather is cool or rainy.

QB Legion, 180 Veteran's

Huge Craft Beer Selection & No “Cold” Charge

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

491 East Island Hwy, Parksville

(Across from Tim Hortons) 250-586-2890

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SAT JUN 7 Kit Eakle and Friends 8:00pm. Tickets $20 at Cranky Dog, Errington Store & Heaven on Earth.

Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd. Parksville. 250248-5106 SUN JUN 8

4th Annual River Run 10:00am. 5K & 10K Walk/ Run along the trails of the Englishman River. fundraising event for Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES). Englishman River Regional Park, Parksville. 250-607-7038 Aqua Zumba 5:00pm. Every Sun. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-5014 Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra Concert 7:30pm. St Anne St Edmund Anglican Church,

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SUN JUN 8 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville. 250-729-8910 MON JUN 9 TOPS (Parksville) 8:45am. Every Mon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting. St. Anne/St. Edmunds Church Hall, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville.

250-586-0101 New Art Exhibition Art in Bloom: A Kaleidoscope of Petals & Paint (Jun 9 - 21). All three galleries.

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

250-752-6133 Town Council Meeting 7:00pm. Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-2190 TUE JUN 10 Qualicum Beach Garden Club Meeting 7:00pm. Speaker: Gordon Baird of Eco-Sense Farmgate & Nursery in Victoria.

Topic: Rainwater harvesting & collection systems.

All Welcome. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8849

Public Open House 10:00am. Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6921 ASBC Mid-Island Support Group 10:00am. 2nd Wed of each month. Family Resource Assn, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. 250-714-0801 Family Night at SOS 4:30pm. Every Wed (until Jun 11). Connect with others and learn about family services, support & activities. Drop in. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville.

250-248-2093 Opening Reception Art in Bloom: A Kaleidoscope of Petals & Paint.

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

250-752-6133 THU JUN 12 Shingles: Prevention and Vaccination 3:00pm. Join Pharmacist, Lonny Barr, to discuss how to protect yourself from the chicken pox virus that causes painful

THU JUN 12 sores & sometimes lasting nerve pain. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 Parksville Chamber of Commerce Meeting 5:30pm. $30 pp. Networking 5:30pm. Dinner 6:30pm. Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville. 250-248-3613 FRI JUN 13

Cruise Night 5:00pm. Entertainment, food, fun & auto displays.

Departs at 7:15pm from Harris Parksville Chevrolet, 512 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-752-8838 Live! Jazz at The MAC 7:00pm. Jennifer Scott Trio.

McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185

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SAT JUN 14 Poker Run 11:00am. Food, prizes, BBQ lunch, Putting Course Challenge & more! Starts and ends at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8838

SUN JUN 15 Father's Day Today celebrates fatherhood & the influence that fathers make to their children's lives. It is a day for people to show appreciation for their fathers, stepfathers & father figures.

Lyme Disease Group 1:00pm. Call for more information. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 Turn On Your Radio 2:00pm. Presented by the Parksville Seniors' Centre Choristers. Tickets $10 ($7 members). Seniors Drop-In Centre. 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200 Summer Tasting Event Okanagan Spring. No Minors. Ocean Liquor Store, 491 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-586-2890

Street Dance 6:00pm. Live Rock 'n Roll music featuring the Maloomba Boogie Band.

Dancing & fun for the whole family. Free. Food & refreshments available too! Music starts at 6pm.

Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8838 UFC: Johnson vs.

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

MON JUN 16 discussion about thyroid disorders. Find out about common symptoms of low thyroid and how they are assessed and treated.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250951-0243 City Council Meeting 6:00pm. Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville. 250-248-6144

21st Annual Father's Day Show 'N Shine 9:00am. Over 600 cars displayed on the streets, pancake breakfast, raffles, kid's zone, prize giveaways and food vendors. Fun for the whole family! In and around downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8838 Minute to Win It Swim 2:00pm. Celebrate Father’s Day while competing for prizes and bragging rights!

A variety of silly games that give you 60 seconds to show your stuff! Everyone Welcome. Regular admission. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014 MON JUN 16 Parksville Probus Club 8:45am. Guest Speaker Erik Krogh: 'Beyond Climate Change'. Guests welcome. Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-752-4204.

Thyroid Seminar 2:00pm. Join Pharmacist, John Schulmeister, for a

Hiking Info Session 6:30pm. A local alpine guide shares tips and resources for family adventures and avid hikers. Ask questions and get advice to help you stay safe and enjoy the outdoors. $10 per person. Pre-registration required. Oceanside Arena, 830 W. Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Parksville Lions Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of each month. Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250-586-7080 TUE JUN 17

Oceanside Place Arena 250-248-3252 Ravensong Aquatic Centre 250-752-5014 rdn.bc.ca/recreation

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 JUN 18 Osteoporosis Support Group Meeting 10:00am. Join Mid Island Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada for final meeting before summer break.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250951-0243 Skincare Clinic Get samples and advice on therapeutic products for dermatitis & problem skin and anti-aging products that are free of chemicals, perfumes & preservatives.

Lots of freebies, door prizes & refreshments. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243

Healthy Caregivers Support Group 10:00am. Join 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

Gut, Brain Connection 3:00pm. Join Desiree Nielsen, BSc RD (Registered Dietician & Nutritional Consultant) to explore how our intestinal flora interact with our nervous system. Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre, 203-891 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-954-2273

PQ Linux/Android Users Group 6:30pm. Parksville Qualicum Linux Users Group is a community of Linux and

Lifeguard Seminar 4:00pm. Working as a lifeguard/swim instructor is a great job for youth (13yrs+). Find out more

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DUNK TANK for the food bank july 1, 2014

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re you planning to participate in Parksville’s Canada Day celebrations this year? Do you have a pitcher’s arm? Have you ever wanted to dunk your favourite foodie or a local chef in a big, cold tank of water?

You’ll have that chance on Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. thanks to the publishers of Eat Out, a new local restaurant guide.

Anthony Cummings and Tom Alexander from the Eat Out Guide will have a dunk tank set-up at their exhibitor’s booth in the Community Park on Canada Day, promoting the “Dunk-A-Foodie or Chef” campaign. A $1 donation will get you three balls and three chances to dunk someone for charity. Every dollar raised will go to the Salvation Army Food Bank.

The campaign was the brainchild of both Anthony and Tom, who regularly attend Parksville’s Canada Day celebrations in the park each year with their families and friends. This year, they wanted to participate by creating a vendor table with a purpose. Rather than just hand-out restaurant guides, they decided to create a campaign to help fight hunger.

“As soon as we announced that we would be sponsoring a dunk tank for the food bank, volunteers from the local restaurant industry poured in. Our goal is to generate that same level of excitement

and enthusiasm from all the people who will be attending Parksville’s Canada Day party, so it translates into dollars for our local food bank”, said Cummings.

Dave Burns from the Salvation Army plans on taking a turn in the dunk tank. Local food writer Gwen Wright has committed to being in the tank. Executive Chef Rick Davidson from Pacific Prime Restaurant & Lounge will take a turn getting dunked and Jason Hastings from the all-new Taste Cafe & Bistro has also signed up to take a swim in the tank for charity.

Tom and Anthony from the Eat Out Guide will be at their booth all day accepting dollars from anyone who wants to donate $1 for a chance to dunk one of the many chefs, foodies and restaurateurs who have signed up to take the plunge.

Look for the Eat Out Guide dunk tank in the Community Park during Parksville’s Canada Day celebrations on July 1st.

A date to present the cheque to the Mt. Arrowsmith (Parksville-Qualicum Beach) Salvation Army’s Community Food Bank has not yet been set, but will likely be planned for the following weekend.

For more information call 250-240-8812 or visit www.eatoutguide.ca

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dunk tank

schedule 12:30 PM Dave Burns

Mt. Arrowsmith Salvation Army

12:50 PM julian rainer A&W Parksville

1:10 PM 1:30 PM 1:50 PM 2:10 PM

chef James Hannah Butlers at the Mansion

Peter Tryon

Courtyard Cafe & Patio

Ben Morgan

Bread & Honey Food Company

carrie powelldavidson

ParksvilleBeachParty.ca

2:30 PM 2:50 PM 3:10 PM 3:30 PM 3:50 PM 4:10 PM 4:30 PM 4:50 PM 5:10 PM

Chef Rick Davidson

Pacific Prime Restaurant

Cody Salter

Panago Pizza Parksville

Gwen Wright

DevourandConquer.com

Sam & Leanne

Cafe Brie & Tea Room

lee ann nahanee

Ocean Liquor Store

Tom & Joel

The Shady Restaurant & Pub

Oura Giakoumakis

Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge

sarah potter

Black & White Party Rentals

Jason Hastings

Taste Cafe & Bistro

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WED JUN 18

WED JUN 18

at this free info session.

Pre-registration required.

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

to get off hormonal birth control (pill, shot, IUD) and why you should. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243

Women’s Health Class: Quitting the Pill 4:00pm. Fertility Educator, Lisa Leger, explains how

Qualicum Chamber of Commerce Meeting For more information, please contact the Qua-

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Qualicum Beach Shriners Breakfast, Family Beach Games & Activities, Live Music & Entertainment, Food & More!

WED JUN 18 licum Beach Chamber of Commerce. 250-752-0960

Sno Cone Swim 6:30pm. Join the lifeguards for an everyone welcome swim, fun in the pool and a tasty sno cone treat. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014 THU JUN 19 French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal drop-in to maintain or improve your French. All levels.

Serious Coffee (meeting room), 1209 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-738-0819 Oysters 101 Class 7:00pm. An evening of oysters and oyster lore.

Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Pt Rd, Bowser/Deep Bay. 250740-6398 Music Bingo 7:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713

historic trail that connects Cameron Lake to the subalpine. $47 per person.

Includes hikers whistle & personal first aid pouch.

Phone to pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks.

250-248-3252 Wildlife Family Day 11:00am. Bouncy Castle, bird-house painting, craft tent, egg hunt & lollipop draw. Live raptor demonstrations (11am, 1pm & 2:30pm). By donation.

NIWRA, 1240 Lefler Rd, Errington. 250-248-8534 Soccer Solstice 12:00pm. Fun casual tournament for everyone ages 14+. By donation, suggested $10 all proceeds go to food garden. Preregistration required. KSS, 266 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-6236 SUN JUN 22 17th Annual QF QB Triathlon 8:00am. Tri-BC certified event that offers a triathlon for all ages; Adults (18+), Youth (12-17yrs), Minors (8-11yrs) and Tiny Tri (4 -7yrs). Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

FRI JUN 20 Fairy House Surprise 10:00am. Meander the shadows of the gardens on your self-guided search for Fairy Houses, in honour of Int'l Fairy Day (Jun 2022). Milner Gardens, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6153 MACoustic Folk Club 7:30pm. Featuring Gerry Barnum. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-248-8185 SAT JUN 21

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

SAT JUN 21

Arrowsmith CPR Regional Trail Hike 8:00am. Hike the steep

Fish Fry BBQ 3:00pm. Joint fundraiser for the Nanoose Library Centre & Shriners' Hillbilly Clan. BBQ’d salmon & more. Tickets: Adults $10; Children 12 & Under 12: $5. Nanoose Library Centre, 2489 Nanoose Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-9977 Live! Dance 7:00pm. Put on your dancing shoes for an evening of fun while helping the homeless and less fortunate! Music: Duo Michael

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SUN JUN 22 and Els Schutte. Tickets $15 at Once Again Fashions (QB) or Practicum of Music & Art (PV). Adults 19+. Parksville Community Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave. 250-752-3494 Live! Music on Sunday 2:30pm. Come and revel in the Solstice by enjoying a shining spectrum of great music that celebrates the summer! Get your tickets early for this one! TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133 MON JUN 23 New Art Exhibition Metal Artist Catherine Lavelle, Kelly Gough, Dave Kasprick & Jay Holbrook in the Brown & Volunteer Galleries and painter Brian Middleton in the Dorothy Francis Gallery (Jun 23 Jul 13). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 Town Council Meeting 7:00pm. Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-2190 TUE JUN 24 High Tea 2:00pm. Every Tue. Fresh strawberries, finger sandwiches, scones and pastries, tea or coffee, and more. Reservations required. Pacific Prime Restaurant , 181 Beachside Dr, Parksville. 250-947-2109 WED JUN 25 Stroke Prevention & Recovery Seminar 1:00pm. Join Natural Health Consultant, Lisa Leger, to find out about natural approaches to reducing cardiovascular disease risks & preventing stroke.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250951-0243

WED JUN 25 Red Cross AED/CPR C Recert 14yrs+ 4:00pm. This course covers CPR and rescue breathing techniques for adults, children & infants as well as information on automated external defibrillators. $42.65 per person. Preregister by calling RDN, Recreation and Parks.

250-752-5014 Opening Reception 7:00pm. Lavalle, Gough, Kasprick, Holbrook & Middleton. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 THU JUN 26 Last Day of School Final day of school for students in Qualicum School District No. 69. 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250248-4241

4th Annual Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival Enjoy camping for the weekend, great bluegrass, and tasty food from our vendors. Excellent parking lot pickin' & organized jams. June 26-27-2829. Lighthouse Festival Grounds, 280 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-7520383 FRI JUN 27 Star Wars Swim 1:30pm. Celebrate your first day of summer vacation Star Wars style! Everyone welcome. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014 Live! Shane Philip 8:00pm. Arbutus Events presents: Shane Philip Live!

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FRI JUN 27 open at 7pm, Show starts at 8pm. Bayside Bistro & Lounge, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-937-0999 SAT JUN 28 Red Cross AED/CPR C 9:00am. This course is required for lifeguards and health care professionals.

Topics covered are CPR and blocked airways for adults, children and infants and introduction to automated external defibrillators. $67.60 per person. Phone to pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250752-5014 Summer Tasting Event 2:00pm. Pinnacle Key Lime Vodka, Skinny Girl Rose & Angry Orchard Apple Cider Spring. No Minors. Ocean Liquor Store, 491 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-5862890 Sunset Paddle 7:45pm. The best way to unwind after a busy day. Guided paddle tour. $52 per person. Phone to pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250248-3252

ROTARY CLUB

Classical Concert 2:00pm. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

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MON JUN 30 All Levels Yoga Classes Drop-in all levels yoga classes. Beginner, Levels I & II and Restorative. Classes Mon-Sat. Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre, 203-891 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-954-2273 TUE JUL 1

7:30am - 11:00am Shriners Pancake Breakfast Coastal Community Credit Union on Craig Street in Downtown Parksville.

10:00am - 11:30am Canada Day Parade Starts at Pioneer Cres. (Orange Bridge), ends at PCCC on Jensen Ave. E.

12:00pm Opening Ceremonies Ella Sletto sings O’Canada Main Stage in Parksville Community 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 1 has been officially known as Canada Day.

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lighthouse

BLUEGRASS

festival

june 26, 27, 28 & 29 story by BRENDA GOUGH

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huge bluegrass party is taking place in Lighthouse Country June 26, 27, 28, 29 promising nonstop entertainment and picking parties everywhere.

Once again Qualicum Bay will play host to musicians from far and wide for the fourth annual Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival.

Tight vocal harmonies with fiddle, banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar and upright bass are some of the trademarks of bluegrass and the four day festival will have everything from old time music, string band music, to new grass and grass rock.

Linda Thorburn has been immersed in bluegrass for more than 30 years and said bringing in amazing talent is what makes an extraordinary festival.

As one of the festival organizers she said they want to continue building on the success of their past festivals so bluegrass lovers can experience a first class festival.

“I have been playing banjo for 33 years and I am fussy about who we bring in.

We have a good reputation now so we can pick and choose who we want so why not have a few good ones? Each year we get better and that is the goal,” she acknowledged.

Thorburn added that bringing in stellar musicians and having a great venue is only part of it. ”It s the bluegrass fans that bring their love of the music that makes it a great event.”

Thorburn said the Mid Island Bluegrass Society has been promoting bluegrass in the area since 2010 and that has really kept the Lighthouse Festival viable as well as the 36th annual Coombs Bluegrass Festival which happens July 31, August 1, 2 and 3 this year.

Thorburn plays a 5-string Scruggs style banjo with BackPorch Banjo and while the group takes a break so Thorburn can heal her broken arm she said she will be at the picking parties.

“There will be lots of parking lot picking.

That happens 24-7 … it is not loud music so it doesn’t keep anyone awake.

You fall asleep to it and wake up to it,” she said.

Lonesome Meadow from Westerville, Ohio will be headlining the show this year.

The band is made up of three talented siblings and their father.

The family band’s Kentucky roots shine through in their rich harmonies and amazing instrumentation. Not only do they play traditional and progressive bluegrass well, but they also perform their own original tunes.

Also headlining the show is Lonesome Otis, from San Diego, California with some great instrumentation and amazing harmony singing.

Another group on the bill is North Country from Tacoma Washington which Thorburn said is one of the hottest emerging bluegrass bands in the Pacific Northwest.

“They are a group of young men who are hot pickers. They had Bluegrass parents and were born into it. All of these three bands are new to the area.

My goal is to bring musicians that nobody has seen in the area before.”

With camping, pancake breakfasts and non-stop music the event has something for the whole family.

For ticket prices & details on the entertainment line up visit lighthousebluegrass.com or phone 250-752-0383

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TUE JUL 1

JOKE CONT...

Food Bank Dunk Tank 12:30pm. Come dunk your favourite local foodie or chef in a big, cold tank of water! A $1 donation will get you 3 balls and 3 chances to dunk someone for charity! All proceeds to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Look for the Eat Out Guide dunk-tank during Parksville's Canada Day Celebrations in the Community Park. 250-240-8812

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EVERY MONDAY

EVERY MONDAY

Women's 45+ Fitness 8:00am. Bodyworks Parksville. 250-248-3346 TOPS 4248 Parksville 8:45am. St Anne's Church, Parksville. 250-586-0101 Taoist™ Tai Chi 9:30am. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-2097 Boomer's Bootcamp 10:30am. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595 Parksville Rotary Club 11:45am. Quality Resort Bayside, Parksville.

Balance Class 12:00pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595 Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1156 Euchre 1:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633 The Power of Now 2:00pm. Healing Arts, Parksville. 250-228-7922 Zumba w/Jean-Marc 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346

EVERY TUESDAY

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 The Power of Now 6:30pm. Healing Arts, Parksville. 250-228-7922 Badminton / Ping Pong 7:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-1926 EVERY TUESDAY Woodcarving 8:30am. OS Middle School, Parksville. 250-951-3001 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 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

Carpet Bowling 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900 Ladies Pool 1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 Starrshine Fitness 1:15pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6402 TOPS Dashwood 6:30pm. Community Hall, Little Qualicum. 250-752-1275 Darts 7:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633 Drop-In Basketball 7:00pm. Coombs Fairgrounds. 250-248-8515w Belly Dancing-Contemp 7:30pm. Beginners. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750 EVERY WEDNESDAY Parksville Rotary AM 7:00am. The Beach Club Resort, Parksville.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY Women's 45+ Fitness 8:00am. Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346 Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00am. Qualicum Seniors' Centre. 250-752-1419 Rainbow Stew Cloggers 12:00pm. Community Hall, Qualicum. 250-468-7478 Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1156 Seniors Are Talking 1:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Singing in French 1:30pm. Different people's homes. 250-248-8714 Ladies Badminton 1:30pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-752-1103 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. 778-424-2228 Women's Yoga 6:30pm. The Akasha House, Qualicum. 250-947-5147

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EVERY WEDNESDAY High School PYM 7:00pm. Parksville Baptist Church. 250-250-248-6322 Timberline Dance 7:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-752-8542 EVERY THURSDAY Zumba w/Jean-Marc 8:15am. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346 Better Body's Fitness 9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-240-4840 Computer Tutoring 9:00am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258 Silver Foxes Aerobics 10:30am. Bradley Centre, Coombs. 250-240-4840 Boomer's Bootcamp 10:30am. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595 Better Body's Fitness 10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville. 250-240-4840

Dominoes 1:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 Starrshine Fitness 1:15pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6402

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EVERY FRIDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

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

Computer Workshops 9:30am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258

Fun Darts 7:30pm. Eagles Hall, Parksville. 250-248-3922

Parkinson's Exercise 1:30pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595

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

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

Rainbow Stew Cloggers 5:00pm. Nanoose Place, Nanoose. 250-468-7478 Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 Open Bluegrass 7:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444 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

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

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

Mind in Motion 1:00pm. PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-6234 Tae Kwon Do 3:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-954-2263

Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. QB Legion, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0986

Women's Spin Class 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346

Orange Bridge Market 10:00am. Orange Bridge Parksville. 250-586-3800 Errington Market 10:00am. Errington Memorial Hall. 250-248-5106 Men's Pool 11:00am. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633

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

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

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

Middle School PYM 7:00pm. Parksville Baptist Church. 250-250-248-6322

Aqua Zumba 5:00pm. Ravensong Aquatic Centre. 250-752-5014

Weight Watchers 9:00am. PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-6234

AA Lightkeepers 7:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8347

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

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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

POPULATED BY

Thrifty Foods Tim Hortons Tomm’s Village Foods Weinberg’s Good Food Whiskey Creek Ice Cream Yorway Frozen Yogurt Bar Your Comfy Cafe

5-177 Second Avenue, Parksville

250-594-2526

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 Errington Eatery 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 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

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

Pizza Connection

2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach

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

Pizza...

Pizza Fresh Pizza Hut Poppa’s Pizza

Pub Style...

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

181 Beachside Drive, Parksville

469 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach

250-947-2109

250-594-1150

Smoke and Water Sushi Deco Sushi Hama Sushi Ichi Tan’s Kitchen Treetop Tapas & Grill Westhill Restaurant White Elephant Thai Cuisine

International / Fine Dining...

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

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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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SUN JUN 1 Old Time Fiddlers 2:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-586-3743 MON JUN 2

Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Every Mon. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 WED JUN 4 Timberline Band 7:00pm. Every Wed. Parksville Legion. 250-752-8542 Children's Choir 3:30pm. Every Wed. MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Live Jazz Music 7:00pm. Every Wed. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 THU JUN 5 Lazy Mike & Recliners 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

Karaoke 9:00pm. Every Thu. Rod & Gun Pub. 250-248-6511 FRI JUN 6 Second Wind Jazz Band 3:30pm. The Gardens, Qualicum. 250-738-2253

Peter Mason 5:30pm. Every Fri. Sandbar Cafe. 250-757-8788 SAT JUN 7 Blue Cadillac 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 Kit Eakle and Friends 8:00pm. Errington Memorial Hall. 250-248-5106 Just Us Dance Orchestra 7:30pm. Br#49 Legion, Parksville. 250-248-0042 SUN JUN 8 Ukulele Circle 2:30pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 NCO Concert 7:30pm. St. Anne St Edmund Church. 250-729-8910 THU JUN 12

Open Bluegrass 7:00pm. Every Thu. Crown & Anchor. 250-757-9444 Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Every Thu. QB Rotary House. 250-586-3743

Codi Band 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 Jennifer Scott Trio 7:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185

SAT JUN 14

WED JUN 25

Turn On Your Radio 2:00pm. Parksville Seniors Centre. 250-248-3200 Maloomba Band 6:00pm. Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8838 Codi Band 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 TUE JUN 17 Circle Jam 7:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 FRI JUN 20

Songwriter Series 5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe.

Qualicum. 250-757-8788 THU JUN 26 Bluegrass Festival Lighthouse Festival Grounds. 250-752-8055 Reno Blues Band 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 FRI JUN 27 Bluegrass Festival Lighthouse Festival Grounds. 250-752-8055

Sons of Guns 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 MACoustic Folk Club 7:30pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 SAT JUN 21

Lazy Mike & Recliners 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SUN JUN 22 Music on Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

Shane Philip 8:00pm. Bayside Bistro & Lounge. 250-937-0999 SAT JUN 28 Bluegrass Festival Lighthouse Festival Grounds. 250-752-8055 Bent Rymn 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 Stress Factor 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SUN JUN 29 Bluegrass Festival Lighthouse Festival Grounds. 250-752-8055 Classical Concert 2:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185

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