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March 2017 Events What’s On Screen Live Music Every Week Events Restaurant Directory

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WED MAR 1 Tidal Treasures Vancouver Island From October to May, Discover glass treasures in Vancouver Island’s Oceanside region. More than 300 handcrafted glass floats and hundreds of other dazzling glass sea creatures… starfish, seahorses, sand dollars, scallops.. hidden above the high tide line on beaches stretching from Nanoose Bay in the south to Deep Bay in the north. 866-5943243 ext. 101

Early Bird All Levels Yoga 8:30am. Every Wed. Beginners and experienced students welcome to these classes. Everyone works to his or her own ability and comfort level. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 891 Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-954-2273

Pearl Ellis “Campbell River Friends” Show & Sale 10:00am. Featuring Jane Super, Heather Hughson & Antonia Huber from February 21st - March 11.

Open Tues - Sat from 10 am - 4 pm, Closed Sunday and Monday. Free Admission. Located at 1729 Comox Avenue.

FMI and to see a virtual gallery of the current show go to www. pearlellisgallery.com.

Pearl Ellis Gallery, 1729 Comox Ave, Comox.

250-890-9066

Soupy Cafe

12:00pm. Every Wednesday. Community Lunch / Drop in activity time.

Cards, Ping Pong, Chess.

All ages welcome. Lunch by donation. Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9991

Enhance Each Day for 2017 1:00pm. Mar 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 22, 24, 26, 29. Using the Flower Essence Repertory book you will learn how to make daily adjustments to your energy aura.

Bring something you can use as a pendulum. $125.

Memorial Business Centre, 141 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250240-2656

Pride & Prejudice 2:00pm. Until Mar 25.

Wed - Thurs. 2pm & 7:30pm. Fri 8pm. Sat. 2pm & 8pm. Sun 2pm.

Best Selling Classic, Mrs. Bennet simply must secure suitors of a certain social standing for her five daughters. Despite her clever efforts to tie the knots, her family’s future becomes increasingly entangled in Lizzie and Mr. Darcy’s amusing attempts to find true love.

Recommended for ages 12+. Chemainus Theatre Festival, 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus. 250246-9820 / Toll Free: 1-800-565-7738

Yoga Philosophy 2:30pm. Every Wed. Active participation in the discovery of the ancient wisdom of Yoga and its application to practice and daily life. Open to all students. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch

Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 891 Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Youth Open Space 3:30pm. Grades 10 through 12 are invited to come connect with others in Qualicum Beach, enjoy some snacks, embark on creative projects and have some fun. Every Wednesday. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-2093 ext. 232

Family Night in Parksville 4:30pm. Every Wednesday. Connect with others and learn about family services, support & activities. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville.

250-248-2093

Qigong Flow 4:30pm. Every Wed. For those who have experienced the regular drop-in classes in order to learn the techniques and intentions and are ready to flow through the Qigong movements and exercises with a minimal amount of talking and instruction. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250-9542273

Weight Watchers 5:00pm. Every Wednesday. Meetings are led by people who’ve succeeded on the program, so their expertise comes from real-life experience.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6234

Free Meditation Workshop 5:30pm. Classes are held every Wednesday.

The simple and effective techniques of Sahaja Yoga Meditation will allow you to master stress, improve your health, face yourself, and achieve balance in every aspect of life. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-954-5040

Learn to Run Clinic 6:00pm. Get fit, have fun, Learn to Run in 2017. You don’t have to be a runner or have previous running experience to take part.

This is a carefully structured programme for adults who want to learn healthy running skills at a personalized pace in a friendly and supportive group. $35. Springwood Middle School Parking Lot, 450 Despard Ave, Parksville. 250-2488342

Live Music Jam 6:00pm. Every Wednesday. Bring an instrument and play along, or just sit and listen. The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, 3109 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-9111

Families Forward Support Group 6:30pm. Even Wednesday. For friends, family, caregivers, and coworkers of individuals experiencing mental health and/or addictions challenges. Weekly group drop-in sessions.

Forward House Community Society, 136 E Hirst Ave, Parksville.

250-954-0785

All Levels Yoga 6:30pm. Beginners and experienced students welcome to these

5 classes. Everyone works to his or her own ability and comfort level. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250954-2273

Ballenas Dry Grad Fashion Show 7:00pm. Enjoy an evening of fun and fashion as students from the 2017 graduating class of Ballenas Secondary School take to the stage to strut their stuff while showcasing the latest trends in casual, active, and formal wear from

local merchants. This popular annual dry grad fundraiser is a community favourite and serves as a major source of funds for graduation celebrations. $10.00. Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Ave E, Parksville. 250-248-8070

Dance 7:00pm. Every Wednesday. We encourage you to come and check us out, you don’t have to be a member to enjoy this facility someone will be happy to sign you in.

Royal Canadian Legion No 49, 146 Hirst Ave, Parksville. 250-821-6342

Marion Bridge 7:30pm. A family drama about three sisters reconnecting at their mother’s deathbed. All three have journeys.

Each of them, Agnes, Theresa, and Louise, deals with disappointments, jealousy and rivalry in a distinctive way. Adult: $20 Senior: $17 Student: $11. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3522

THU MAR 2 Yoga - Level 1/2 with Crystal 9:30am. Every Thus.

This class deepens

the understanding of the foundation of Iyengar Yoga with standing poses, the seated poses, twists, balancing postures, shoulder stand and deep relaxation.

Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy W, Parksville.

250-954-2273

Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild 9:30am. 1st and 3rd Thu of each month. Come and embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. Qualicum Civic

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Qigong 11:30am. Every Thu. Our 90 minute Qigong Healing Workout involves a 75 minute standing exercise practice, followed by a 15 minute meditation. The practice can be done sitting in a chair for those with reduced mobility. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy W, Parksville.

250-954-2273

Coffee with Council 2:00pm. Every Thursday.

Residents are invited to join members of Council for coffee and an informal chat. No appointment necessary.

Parksville City Hall, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6144

Girl Talk / Guyz Time 3:00pm. Every Thursday.

Fun activities encourage self-esteem & healthy relationships, Nutritious snacks and transportation provided. Pre-registration required. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-2093 ext. 237

Teen Nite in Parksville 3:30pm. Every Thursday.

For Youth Grades 10 12. Old & new friends get together for dinner, creative projects,games, outings, and more! Dropin. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250248-2093

Yoga Core Strength/ Pilates 5:15pm. This core strengthening, yoga/ pilates fusion class incorporates a Bender Ball (provided for you). The classes combine yoga postures with emphasis on Pilates strength & stability principles.

Suitable for beginners as well as experienced yogi’s. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203891 Island Hwy West, Parksville. 250-9542273

Free Youth Drop-in Basketball 5:30pm. Come on out for some Free basketball for youth ages 11-15 at the Coombs Fairgrounds Gymnasium. The program runs 5:30-7:00pm on Thursday until March 30. Coombs Fairgrounds, 1401 Ford Road, Coombs.

250-240-3237

All Levels Yoga 6:45pm. All Levels DropIn. Beginners and experienced students welcome to these classes. Every-

one works to his or her own ability and comfort level.Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203891 Island Hwy West, Parksville. 250-9542273

Newcomers Club 7:00pm. Open to anyone who has lived in Parksville and surrounding areas for less than 5 years. First Thursday of the month. For further information check out our website at www. parksvillenewcomers. net. Parksville Community Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6234

Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. Meets the first Thursday of the month.

This group is independent, non-profit, slip-on shoe support groups serving the Oceanside community for over 5 years. The Gardens, 650 Berwick N, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8066

Marion Bridge 7:30pm. Marion Bridge is a family drama about three sisters reconnecting at their mother’s deathbed. All three have journeys. Each of them, Agnes, Theresa, and Louise, deals with disappointments, jealousy and

rivalry in a distinctive way. Adult: $20 Senior: $17 Student: $11. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3522

Coombs Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Every Thursday.

Dance or just listen; all ages. $3 pp. includes snacks. Great music, many dance styles. Rotary House, 211 Fern Road W, Qualicum Beach.

250-594-3750

Open Mic 7:30pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic!

Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey. The Rod & Gun Pub, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-6511

FRI MAR 3 Early Bird All Levels Yoga 8:45am. Every Fri. Beginners and experienced students welcome to these classes. Everyone works to his or her own ability and comfort level. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203891 Island Hwy West, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Weight Watchers 9:00am. Weight Watchers Meetings are led by people who’ve succeeded on the program,

Burger + Pint = $15 at lefty’s in Qualicum beach www.leftys.tv Qualicum Beach at the lights

250-752-7530

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250-954-3886

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9:00am. Fri, Sat,& Sun. Provincial Ladies’ Indoor Bowling Tournament, sponsored by Bowls BC. We welcome and encourage the community to come to our club and watch indoor lawn bowling at the Provincial level. Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 665 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-586-3733

TIC TAC Parksville 9:00am. Tuesdays and Fridays. All family caregivers and their children are welcome to join the fun! Catch up over a cup of coffee while kids enjoy crafts, games and healthy snacks. Free.

SOS Child, Youth and Family Centre, 245 West Hirst Ave, Parksville.

250-248-2093 ext. 242

Yoga 50+ All Levels 10:30am. The Iyengar tradition of yoga can be adapted for all fitness levels. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy W, Parksville.

250-954-2273

Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society 11:00am. Every Friday.

Professional therapy sessions - physical exercise, speech, music and art therapy and caregivers’ counselling. St. Columbia Church Hall, 921 Wembley Mall, Parksville. 250248-9994

6:00pm. Presented by Knox United Church. Folk musician (Ryan’s Fancy) concert with appetizers & live + silent auctions.

Appetizers/view auction items at 6pm - Concert starts 7pm. Tickets $35 at Knox and Mulberry Bush Book Stores. Funds to help Knox purchase a high quality, digital organ to help bring special organ concerts to the Oceanside Community.

Admission $35. Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parksville.

250-248-3927

Call for info

250-248-3781 174 CORFIELD ST. PARKSVILLE

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Water Day in Parksville

Sunday, March 12 11am- 3pm Parksville Community and Conference Centre 132 Jensen Avenue East Exciting Workshops Featuring: Water Wise Gardening 11:30-12:15 Efficient Irrigation 12:30-1:15 Rain Gardens 1:30-2:15

Music Trivia

Student Art Display & Kids Art Contest Draw at the Event!

Win Prize Great Prizes!

7:00pm. Every Friday.

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

LIVE MUSIC by F E AT U R I N G

Interactive booths • Workshops Kids Activities • Artists • Food Vendors • Live Music

Marion Bridge 7:30pm. A family drama about three sisters reconnecting at their mother’s deathbed. All three have journeys.

Each of them, Agnes, Theresa, and Louise, deals with disappointments, jealousy and rivalry in a distinctive way. Adult: $20 Senior: $17 Student: $11. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3522

Sand Dollars Square Dancing

FREE ADMISSION Brought to you in partnership with:

Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Open Year Round. You’ll find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers,

Town of Qualicum Beach

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Find out more at www.teamwatersmart.ca

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Call to pre-register for workshops: in Parksville 250-248-3252; in Qualicum 250-752-5014

SHOP OUR BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF BABY CLOTHING, GIFTS & ACCESSORIES including Beba Bean & Padraig

7:30pm. Guest caller Gord Ruedig 7:30pm.10:00pm. Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. 250-954-2132

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Provincial Ladies Indoor Lawn Bowling Championship Playoffs

TRUNK SHOW MARCH 23

The Fergus O’Byrne Organ Fundraising Concert

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so their expertise comes from real-life experience.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6234

Melody’s Gifts

250-752-1391 • 142 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach

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GLASS BLOWING WORKSHOPS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES WITH MOLTEN GLASS.

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ow that cupid has left town visitors are encouraged to watch the creative process. and the Easter bunny is on his way you might want to fill your For those who like to DYI … a wide range basket with some one-of-a-kind of options are available for individual or glass eggs created by you. group lessons.

Robert Held Art Glass in Parksville has The overwhelming heat of the furnace plenty of pieces of glass art for sale but the and the white hot glory holes can seem studio also offers glass blowing workshops intimidating for those who have never taken for those who want to express themselves part in a glass blowing workshop but Held with molten glass. assured it is fun and he and his staff have introduced many newcomers to the art form.

Forget those words of caution about playing with fire and feel the heat as you At first glance it is delve into glass hard to imagine the blowing and fusing orange hot glass orb "It is a great workshop and in Held’s spacious at the end of a blow 4000 sq. ft. arched pipe will eventually there is a lot to learn but after hut on the Island become a colourful you do two series you can Highway by the paper weight, come on your own."

Orange Bridge. starfish or float designed by you.

You can’t help but Robert Held ~ Owner/Artist Robert Held Art Glass be enamoured with Glass blowing the many shelves takes years of displaying colourful practice and Held vases, bowls, paper weights and the balls has been perfecting his craft for close to of all shapes and sizes hanging at the front 40 years but some of the pieces created by of the studio. amateurs at the workshops are worthy of a spot on the shelf.

The hot shop at the back of the building is where Held and other glass masters can If you are the type who likes to show off be found fusing glass into artwork and your handy work, you can now participate

in a glass bead workshop.

Nanaimo glass artist Damaris Oakley, whose unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets are for sale at Helds studio is now sharing her secrets.

Held admitted that making small beads is not his strength but Oakley is highly skilled when it comes to wearable art and she has come on board as a guest teacher.

“I always have done off hand glass blowing.

I tried making beads a few years ago but I am not good at it. Damaris is well known and I like her work so we asked her to teach a course,” he explained.

He said the day long bead workshops go from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. because there is a lot to learn but once people grasp the basics they can come back and practice on their own.

He said it is a way to make your own jewellery without having to invest in specialized equipment.

“It is a great workshop and there is a lot to learn but after you do two series you can come on your own.”

The next bead making workshop is March 13 and the cost $160.

Oakley who has been making beads for

12 years said she has been impressed with what her students have been producing.

“Everybody is creative it just comes out in different ways and I try to facilitate that when I am teaching. It is like any craft … it takes practice but the results are beautiful and endless.”

For those who want a single project, the glass blowing workshops are $60 and can be booked by calling 250-586-4353 or visit www.robertheld.com.

What's On Digest and Robert Held Art Glass want to give away to one lucky winner, a single project workshop worth a $60 value.

Enter our contest on parksvillequalicum. whatsondigest.com/contests.

The winner will be announced on March 31.

MORE INFORMATION

VISIT: Robert Held Art Glass 708 Island Hwy E, Parksville 250-586-4353 www.robertheld.com Story by BRENDA GOUGH

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SAT MAR 4 CONT... fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts. Free. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach.

Slow Flow Yoga at Suga Yoga

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9:00am. Slow flow yoga is a meditative flow that practices a slow steady breath, holding postures, transitioning smoothly, and opening gently and mindfully with the ability to move deeper into one’s body and self. All levels welcome. See our website for all Suga Yoga classes. $15 drop in; $65 for a 5-class pass; $100 for a 10-class pass. Suga Yoga, 119-425 Stanford Avenue E, Parksville.

250-937-YOGA (9642)

Yoga Level 2 10:00am. Drop-In: This class continues to deepen the understanding of the Iyengar Yoga foundation poses and introduces headstand, beginning backbends, more twists, and balancing. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy W, Parksville.

250-954-2273

Vibrational Healing Energy Balance Workshop 11:00am. Mar 4, 7, 11, 25.

This workshop balances energy chakra fields which will increase your energy, expand your selfawareness and empower you to make these positive changes in your life.

Week 1: Balancing Vertical Energy Field, Week 2: Balancing Horizontal Energy Field. Bring something you can use as a

pendulum and pencil crayons. $225. Memorial Business Centre, 141 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-2656

Marion Bridge 7:30pm. Marion Bridge is a family drama about three sisters reconnecting at their mother’s deathbed. All three have journeys. Each of them, Agnes, Theresa, and Louise, deals with disappointments, jealousy and rivalry in a distinctive way. Adult: $20 Senior: $17 Student: $11. 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

Coffee House 7:30pm. Open stage format - musicians and entertainers free. Coffee & treats available. Doors open at 7pm. Admission is $5.00 at the door.

Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Errington.

250-248-5106

SUN MAR 5 Spring Sundays at Milner Gardens 11:00am. Until March 26th. Enjoy the early Spring bulbs. Garden open 11am-3:30pm.

Admission adults $5.25, students $3.25 includes tax, children 12 and under free admission accompanied by an adult. Milner Gardens members and current VIU students with card free admission. Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6153

Parksville Lions and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate 12:15pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. Head to Oceanside Place Are-

11 na on Sundays March 5 and 12th from 12:15 to 1:45 pm. Free Event.

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483252 or 250-752-5014

International Women’s Day Celebration 1:30pm. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, great company & outstanding women speakers who will inspire & empower.

Three inspiring women share their stories of how they were #BoldForChange in their personal and professional life. $40.00. Tigh-NaMara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre, 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville.

250-248-2072

Marion Bridge 2:30pm. A family drama about three sisters reconnecting at their mother’s deathbed. All three have journeys.

Each of them, Agnes, Theresa, and Louise, deals with disappointments, jealousy and rivalry in a distinctive way. Adult: $20 Senior: $17 Student: $11. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3522

Music on Sunday 2:30pm. Music from Brazil Liam Hockley-clarinet, Ron Hadley-piano, Joey Smith-bass & guitar, Buff Allen-drums. $13.00 (Members) $16.00 (Non-members). 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

MON MAR 6

IF YOU HAVE ART THAT YOU NO LONGER LOVE...

SELL IT IN OUR SALE!

healthy snacks. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-2040

The Art from the Attic Sale APRIL 1st - 8th

Yoga - All Levels 9:30am. Every Mon. Beginners and experienced students welcome to these classes. Everyone works to his or her own ability and comfort level. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy West, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Families Forward Support Group 10:30am. For friends, family, caregivers, and co-workers of individuals experiencing mental health and/or addictions challenges. Discover resources, education, and personal support in a safe and welcoming environment. Weekly group drop-in sessions.

Forward House Community Society, 136 E Hirst Ave, Parksville.

250-954-0785

You get 60%, TOSH gets 40% Pick-Up your Entry Forms at TOSH today!

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Come explore NIWRA at its official season Kick-off day Regular Adult admission fees, Children under 12 are free

NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE

1240 Lefler Road Errington BC For more info contact NIWRA at www.niwra.org or call

250-248-8534

Kombucha Workshop 10:30am. RSVP required!

Workshops are scheduled whenever 3 people can come at the same time. If you can’t come at listed dates, email Joanne and ask for another date! Workshops are informal,interactive and fun. Email to reserve your spot. $35. Good Nature Blueberry Farm, 2795 Grafton Ave, Errington. 250-752-4816

TIC TAC Qualicum

Intro to Yoga - 5 Week Class series

9:00am. Mondays. All family caregivers and their children are welcome to join the fun!

Catch up over a cup of coffee while kids enjoy crafts, games and

11:30am. An introduction to the foundation asanas (postures), with emphasis on proper body alignment and breathing. $80 Pre-registration required. Bare Roots Nat-

Convenient, affordable classes for every body #119, 425 Stanford Ave. E sugayogaparksville.com

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MON MAR 6 CONT... ural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy West, Parksville.

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22nd Annual

Telling Your Story, A Memoir Writing Workshop The p rem

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Dr. Doug Kuramoto, ND Spring Cleansing for Digestive Health Sunday, March 19 - 12:15pm

Sat, March 18 • 10am - 4pm Sun, March 19 • 10am - 3pm Free Admission Seminars, exhibits, demos, food, and fun.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Avenue www.oceansidehealthyliving.com

Trivia Questions

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Where was Alexander Graham Bell born?

Composer of Nutcracker Ballet?

Benjamin Kubelsky’s famous name?

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1:30pm. Classes continue until March 20. Learn well-tested storytelling techniques to create your own stories for your memoirs from Marva K. Blackmore, Storyteller, Writer & Editor. Only $135 includes all materials. Register online at www.wordweaver.info, email storyteller.marva@ shaw.ca, or call McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

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Girl Talk / Guys Time 3:00pm. Mondays are your day to shine! Join us in fun activities that inspire confidence and healthy self-image.

Healthy snacks are provided as well as transportation from Oceanside and Springwood Middle Schools. Preregistration is required.

3:00pm-5:00pm. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 237

Yoga - 50+ All levels 3:00pm. Every Mon. This class offers a comprehensive guide to yoga for midlife and older beginners. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy W, Parksville.

250-954-2273

Intro to Qigong 4:30pm. Every Mon. Qigong exercises and breathing techniques can help you increase your energy & vitality

as well as address and prevent health issues caused by Qi imbalance. $80 pp for 5 classes join anytime. We will prorate for you. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250954-2273

Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Monday.

Everyone Welcome.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-1926

Lifetree Cafe 7:00pm. Inspiring stories and engaging conversations on a different topic every week. We explore life, meet new friends and experience God. Meeting God Face to Face, A surprising encounter from the author of The Shack . Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250-2486644

TUE MAR 7 TIC TAC Parksville 9:00am. Tuesdays and Fridays. All family caregivers and their children are welcome to join the fun! Catch up over a cup of coffee while kids enjoy crafts, games and healthy snacks. Free.

SOS Child, Youth and Family Centre, 245 West Hirst Ave, Parksville.

250-248-2093 ext. 242

Bellydance for a Purpose 9:30am. Receive quality, professional bellydance instruction and know that 100% of the donations are given to the Child and Youth with Special Needs Program at the Family Resource Association for events, activities and resources.

Suggested donation of

13 $10 per class or according to ability. Innovate Dance Arts, 425 Stanford Avenue E, Parksville.

250-752-6766 Ext. 207

Yoga - Level 1 9:30am. Every Tue. Introduces the foundation of Iyengar Yoga standing poses. Also introduced at this level is the basis of the seated poses, twists, balancing postures, shoulder stand and deep relaxation. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy West, Parksville.

250-954-2273

Qigong 11:30am. Every Tue. Our 90 minute Qigong Healing Workout involves a 75 minute standing exercise practice, followed by a 15 minute meditation. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy W, Parksville.

250-954-2273

Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class 1:45pm. Every Tuesday, during the school year.

Umi Wado Kai Karate teaches the art of selfdefence, while instilling a strong sense of self-discipline, self-confidence, respect and humility.

Classes are geared for ages 7 and up and emphasize skill development in a fun and interactive way. Arrowview Elementary School, 650 Bennett Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-650-5451

Yoga - Level 1/2 4:30pm. Every Tue. This class deepens the understanding of the foundation of Iyengar Yoga with standing poses, the seat-

ed poses, twists, balancing postures, shoulder stand and deep relaxation. Adult Drop-In $17 Seniors $15 Punch Cards & Passes available. Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 Island Hwy W, Parksville.

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Dads Night Out: Free Skate 6:30pm. Dads, bring the kids to Oceanside Place Arena and enjoy a free skate together on the pond. This free skate is sponsored by our partners at Building Learning Together. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-3252 or 250752-5014

Your Brain in Love: A Neuroscience & Psychological Look at Love 6:30pm. This informative talk focuses on both the biology (neuroscience) and psychology of love.

Topics include falling in love, love at first sight, compassionate or true love, addiction to love, rejection, & a broken heart. $5-$10 donation.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Ave, Parksville.

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Learn to Run Clinic 6:00pm. Get fit, have fun, Learn to Run in 2017. You don’t have to be a runner or have previous running experience to take part. This is a carefully structured programme for adults who want to learn healthy running skills at a personalized pace in a friendly and supportive group. Springwood Middle School Parking Lot, 450 Despard Ave, Parksville. 250-248-8342

Canadian Federation of University Women 7:00pm. Celebrate International Women’s Day 2017 with Dr. Laura Parisi: ‘Gender Equity and Global Sustainability’ Refreshments served and everyone welcome! by donation. Parksville Community Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue, Parksville. 250240-2865

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Provincial Mens Indoor Lawn Bowling Championship Playoffs 9:00am. Fri, Sat & Sun. Provincial Men’s Indoor Lawn Bowling Championship Playoffs sponsored by Bowls BC.We welcome and encourage the community to come to our club and watch indoor lawn bowling at the Provincial level. Qua-

licum Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 665 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3341

Beachflicks Presents Second Mother 7:45pm. When the estranged daughter of a hard-working live-in housekeeper suddenly appears, the unspoken class barriers that exist within the home are thrown into disarray. Eaglecrest Golf Club2035 Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. .250-752-6311

SAT MAR 11 Slow Flow Yoga at Suga Yoga 9:00am. Slow flow yoga is a meditative flow that practices a slow steady breath, holding postures, transitioning smoothly, and opening gently and mindfully with the ability to move deeper into one’s body and self. All levels welcome. See our website for all Suga Yoga classes. $15 drop in; $65 for a 5-class pass; $100 for a 10-class pass. Suga Yoga, 119-425 Stanford Avenue E, Parksville.

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Casino Royale 6:00pm. Casino play money, appetizers, cash bar, roulette, crown and anchor, poker, blackjack tables, euchre and crib tables. Jazz combo and DJ music, Fun Fun Fun! Net proceeds will support of the Parksville Qualicum Haven House which provides shelter and care to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. $50. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-5947526

St. Paddys Party 7:00pm. An Authentic Irish Evening of Tradi-

15 tional, and not-so traditional Irish music and story telling. Complete with Genuine Irish... and Canadian laughter.

Coffee, Tea, and refreshments, with Irish deserts available at intermission $12 - $15. Nanoose Community Library Center, 2489 Nanoose Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250951-4999

8th Annual Trivia Night 7:00pm. Fun evening of trivia with new categories, extra fun games, cash bar and home baking. Tickets $12.00 pp available at Georgia Park Store or Salish Sea Market in Bowser or at the door. www.communityclub.ca $12.00 per person. Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9781

Sam Weber Live 7:30pm. Tickets $20 at Cranky Dog Music, Heaven on Earth, Errington Store. $5 at the door for under 12, free for

under 6. Doors 7pm. Info at www.ErringtonHall. ca $20. Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington.

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SUN MAR 12 Second Sunday Market and Pancake Breakfast 8:00am. Meet up with your friends for some great shopping, along with pancake breakfast and live music. Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8172

Water Day in Parksville 11:00am. A free festivalstyle community event.

There will be something for everyone with workshops, demos, interactive community displays, children’s activities, food vendors, and live music all honouring our precious resource water!

Please pre-register for workshops through RDN Recreation 1-888-8282069. Free Admission.

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Parksville Community Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville.

250-390-6544

Parksville Lions and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate 12:15pm. Last family skate. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. Free Event.

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483252 or 250-752-5014

Singers & Strings 2:30pm. The music of the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Karl Rainer, is a welcome partner to the season as it presents the program, Singers & Strings’. The ‘Singers’, the Island Consort chamber choir directed

by Bruce Farquharson, will join with the NCO as guest performers, broadening the scope of music and adding extra sparkle for the au-

dience to enjoy. $15. St. Edmunds Church, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville.

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Music on Sunday 2:30pm. Barry Tan, piano. $13 (Members) $160 (Non-members) TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6133

The Linden Singers Choir Concert 3:00pm. The Grandmothers to Grandmothers first event of 2017 is an Afternoon of Musical Theatre, Broadway & Beyond with the Linden Singers Choir, doors will open at 2:40pm with the performance at 3pm.Tickets at the door, Cranky Dog in Parksville & Alcove in Qualicum Beach. Be sure to mark your calendar for this musical ’Broadway’ experience. $15.00. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville.

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MARCH 25, 2017

MAD HATTER'S TEA PARTY 100 YEARS OF FASHION AND WILL SHOWCASE MORE THAN 60 OUTFITS.

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fashion show featuring to the act of getting dressed. models wearing outfits from Vintage rags have always been a hot the incredible collection of commodity and Patten has spent a lot of Qualicum Beach's first lady of time searching for that special one-of-avintage clothing is being held Saturday, kind item.

March 25 at St. Stephen’s United Church Her Qualicum Beach home is full of in Qualicum Beach. racks of classic The Mad Hatter’s clothes, hats and Tea Party features shoes made with 100 years of fashion superior fabrics and "It is great for everyone from and will showcase embellishments your grandma to your grand more than 60 outfits emblematic of the worn by models of daughter." era they came from. all ages and sizes She said they are in a fundraiser for Merlyn Patten not reproductions.

YoungLife.

They are the real Merlyn Patten deal and there started collecting are more than 1000 original pieces in her vintage clothes 30 years ago and her collection. collection of outfits from yesteryear is Names do matter when it comes to worthy of its own museum. vintage clothes as collectables and many From antique Edwardian corsets to Coco of the labels in Patten’s pieces represent Chanel’s trademark suits and timeless little a number of the world’s most influential black dresses from the 1950’s, each outfit is fashion designers. period perfect and adds a whole dimension She said she will feature spring garments

in this show including some vintage couture pieces that are iconic symbols from the decade they hail from.

“This is not your average fashion show.

It is great for everyone from your grandma to your grand daughter. Who knew granny was such a hot number back in the 20’s and your mother was a hippy?” she laughed.

She said young people today don’t see the youthful manner their parents once exhibited and shows like this can be very enlightening.

“They were young once and had fabulous fashions but as a young person you don’t see that side of your parents,” she observed.

Patten’s English mod clothes from the 60’s and 70’s, glorious gowns from the past and second-hand wedding dresses are sure to generate some oohs and ahs from the audience.

The fashion show will also include an afternoon tea sitting with finger food and a silent auction and Patten said the guests are welcome to show off their own vintage attire.

“We encourage the audience to take part and wear their very best hat. Everybody who has been to my fashion shows knows that we get some wonderful creations and we have a prize for the best hat.”

Funds generated at the event will help support YoungLife in Qualicum Beach which offers lunch time and after-school social inclusion programs for middle and high school students in District 69.

The fashion show and tea takes place on Saturday, March 25 from 2-4 p.m. at St. Stephen’s United Church 150 Village Way. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Fresh n Fabulous in Qualicum Beach.

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MON MAR 13 GO Wild Spring Break Camp - Brant Wildlife Festival 9:00am. Children aged 6 to 11 are invited to GO Wild and spend an incredible spring break in the outdoors with our energetic Park Naturalists. Discovery is in our Nature during this week full of nature inspired fun and adventure. March 13-17, 9am to 3pm daily.

To register or for more info visit www.rlcparks. ca or email nature@rlcparks.ca. $40 per day, $180 per child for 5 days.

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9:00am. Children aged 7 to 10 can enjoy science-based games, experiments, outdoor adventures and possibly a boat trip on Friday (weather permitting).

March 13-17, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm daily. For more information, e-mail amie. armet@viu.ca. Register at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation (search ‘Deep Bay’) or call 250-2483252. $250 per child for 5 days. Deep Bay Marine Field Station , 370 Crome Point Rd, Deep Bay. 250248-3252

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9:30am. Join us for a Spring Break camp filled with hands-on science activities. Camp will be packed with sciencebased games, experiments, outdoor adventures and possibly a boat trip on Friday (weather permitting).March 13-17: Spring Break Adventures (7-10yrs) $250/5 day Lunch option: $10/day

March 20-24: Spring Break Adventures (1114yrs) $250/5 day Lunch option: $10/day Register online at rdn. bc.ca/recreation $250.

Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Pt Rd, Deep Bay. 250-7406609

Telling Your Story, A Memoir Writing Workshop 1:30pm. Learn welltested storytelling techniques to create your own stories for your memoirs from Marva K. Blackmore, Storyteller, Writer & Editor.

Register online at www. wordweaver.info, email storyteller.marva@shaw. ca, or call 250-594-3221.

Classes continue until March 20. Only $135 includes all materials. $150 for six consecutive Monday afternoons.

McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250-594-3221

Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Monday.

Everyone Welcome.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

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Lifetree Cafe 7:00pm. Inspiring stories and engaging conversations on a different topic every week. We explore life, meet new friends and experience God. From a man who had it all and lost it, - Financial Freedom. Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250-2486644

Canadian Federation of University Women 7:00pm. Monthly meeting with discussion of national resolutions; all welcome to attend.

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TUE MAR 14 Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. . The Rod & Gun Pub, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250668-8796

WED MAR 15 Learn to Run Clinic 6:00pm. Get fit, have fun, Learn to Run in 2017. You don’t have to be a runner or have previous running experience to take part. This is a carefully structured programme for adults who want to learn healthy running skills at a personalized pace in a friendly and supportive group. $35. Springwood Middle School Parking Lot, 450 Despard Ave, Parksville. 250-2488342

Qualicum Beach Family History Society 7:00pm. Monthly meeting. Guests welcome!

Qualicum Legion, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0771

THU MAR 16 Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild 9:30am. 1st and 3rd Thu of each month. Come and embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. Qualicum Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9320

French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal dropin to maintain or improve your French. For info, call David. Serious Coffee, 1209 E Island Hwy, Parksville. 250738-0819

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The Changing World 7:30pm. Tales for the Telling, Storytelling for Adults, presents A Celebration of World Storytelling Day. We invited three members of the Storytellers of Canada to bring their favourite stories. Tickets are available at the McMillan Arts Centre, online at www.mcmillanartscentre.com or by phone 250-248-8185.

Remaining tickets will be sold at the door. $15/$12 for OCAC Members.

McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250-594-3221

SAT MAR 18 Slow Flow Yoga at Suga Yoga 9:00am. Slow flow yoga is a meditative flow that practices a slow steady breath, holding postures, transitioning smoothly, and opening gently and mindfully with the ability to move deeper into one’s body and self. All levels welcome. See our website for all Suga Yoga classes. $15 drop in; $65 for a 5-class pass; $100 for a 10-class pass. Suga Yoga, 119-425 Stanford Avenue E, Parksville.

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Spring on the Farm - Brant Wildlife Festival 10:00am. The first of three farm open houses included in this year’s Brant Wildlife Festival and Spring Celebration of Nature. 10:00am5:00pm. Take for a stroll around the farm to locate the early spring local pollinators. Lots going on as they seed, prune, make new beds and transplant. Learn about the bounty of delicious fresh food produced by

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Oceanside Family Health and Wellness Fair 10:00am. March 18-19.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Doug Kuramoto, ND ‘Spring Cleansing for Digestive Health’, Sunday March 19 - 12:15pmThe premier health fair in the mid island region; seminars, exhibits, demos, food and fun. At the Parksville Community and Conference Centre.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

Kombucha Workshop 10:30am. RSVP required!

Since 2012, over 300 people have taken this workshop and are happily making kombucha in their own homes.

Workshops are scheduled whenever 3 people can come at the same time. If you can’t come at listed dates, email Joanne and ask for another date! Workshops are informal, interactive and fun. Email to reserve your spot. $35.

Good Nature Blueberry Farm, 2795 Grafton Ave, Errington. 250-752-4816

Migration of Life - Brant Wildlife Festival 6:00pm. Rob Butler,

ornithologist, engaging speaker and Nature Trust of BC Director, will surprise, astound and delight you while revealing the natural world as never seen before at the Quality Resort Bayside.

Coffee, tea and treats will be served. $10 per person at the door. Quality Resort Bayside Inn, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 1-866-288-7878

SUN MAR 19 Music on Sunday 2:30pm. Avan Yu, piano. $13.00 (Members) $16.00 (Non-members).

TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

MON MAR 20 GO Wild Spring Break Camp - Brant Wildlife Festival 9:00am. Children aged 6 to 11 are invited to GO Wild at Moorecroft Park and spend an incredible spring break in the outdoors with our energetic Park Naturalists. Discovery is in our Nature during this week full of nature inspired fun and adventure. Register at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation or call 250-2483252. $180 per child for 5 days. Moorecroft Regional Park, 1563 Stewart Road, Nanoose Bay. 250248-3252 New added Feature.

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Spring Break Adventure Camp - Brant Wildlife Festival 9:30am. Youth aged 11 to 14 are invited to join us for a Spring Break camp filled with hands-on science activities. Camp will be packed with sciencebased games, experiments, outdoor adventures and possibly a boat trip on Friday (weather permitting). Youth campers will delve further into the science of taking care of our marine animals, as well as observations of animal behaviour in our tanks and on the beach.

A healthy and delicious lunch is available for an additional fee. Mar 20-24, 9:30am-3:30. $250 per child for 5 days. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Deep Bay. 250-248-3252

Telling Your Story, A Memoir Writing Workshop 1:30pm. Learn welltested storytelling techniques to create your own stories for your memoirs from Marva K. Blackmore, Storyteller, Writer & Editor. Register online at www. wordweaver.info, email storyteller.marva@shaw. ca, or call 250-594-3221.

Classes continue until March 20 from 1:00 to 3:30pm. Only $135 includes all materials. $150 for six consecutive Monday afternoons. McMillan Arts Centre, 133

McMillan Street, Parksville. 250-594-3221

EVFD Annual General Meeting 7:00pm. Residents and land owners in Errington are encouraged to attend. Items on the agenda include the election of directors and guest speaker RDN Fire Services Coordinator Doug Gardiner. The Errington and District Volunteer Fire Department Annual General meeting will take place at the fire hall #1, located at 960 Errington Road, Errington.

Lifetree Cafe 7:00pm. Inspiring stories and engaging conversations on a different topic every week. We explore life, meet new friends and experience God. Living with life’s unanswered questions, An Unresolved Mystery.

Unlocking the Mystery of Music, How music heals and relieves. Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville.

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TUE MAR 21 Think Opposite - With Alison Donaghey 5:30pm. Think Opposite is a simple tool that we can use every day to improve the way we approach ideas and people. If you don’t question what you believe in, then what is

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WED MAR 22 Dine for Nature - Brant Wildlife Festival 8:00am. (Boxed Item) Donating 15% of food and beverage sales every Wednesday during the Brant Wildlife Festival. Call 250-947-2109 for reservations. Pacific Prime Restaurant at The Beach Club Resort, 181 Beachside Drive, Parksville. 250-947-2109

Nanaimo River Watershed & Water Treatment Plant Bus Tour 10:00am. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the upper Nanaimo River Drinking Watershed, followed by a tour of Nanaimo’s innovative new Water Treatment Plant.

Experts will be on hand to discuss forestry, water quality, future plans and answer questions. Don’t forget your camera! $10.50, Water Treatment Plant Alone tour is free.

Nanaimo Watershed & Water Treatment Plant 250-756-5203

Happy Wanderers’ Travel Club 2:00pm. Meets 4th Wednesday of the month at the Shelly Road Hall in Parksville. Travel desk opens at 1:00; regular meeting begins at 2:00. New members are welcome. (Please bring your own coffee mug or tea cup.). Shelly Road Hall, 186 Shelly Road, Parksville.

previous running experience to take part. This is a carefully structured programme for adults who want to learn healthy running skills at a personalized pace in a friendly and supportive group. $35. Springwood Middle School Parking Lot, 450 Despard Ave, Parksville. 250-2488342

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FRI MAR 24 FREE Movie Event 3:00pm & 6:30pm.

You’re invited to join us for our FREE afternoon showing of a great movie, some snacks, discussion & fellowship! Check us out at facebook.com/ OSLCParksville or go to our website below for more information.

Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 795 Island Highway W, Parksville.

Folk at the MAC presents Reid Jamieson 7:30pm. ‘Gorgeous, sunstruck acoustic soul’ - Globe & Mail. Vancouver’s Reid Jamieson shines his light with an incredible voice, therapeutic lyrics, and magical way with melodies.

Doors open at 6:30pm.

Pre-sale tickets at McMillan Arts Centre. $20 / $17 from OCAC Members. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan Arts, Parksville. 250248-8185

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MARCH 25, 2017

AN EVENING OF JAZZ BRINGING THREE ACCOMPLISHED MUSICIANS TOGETHER.

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n evening of great jazz music He has been a featured performer, arranger, composer and producer on hundreds of is taking place at Knox United recording sessions including a dozen Juno Church in Parksville Saturday, Award-winning albums and more than thirty March 25. others which have been nominated.

Now that spring is in the air there is plenty In 2013 Dwyer was appointed a member of inspiration for artistic creations to bloom of the Order of Canada and was cited for and jazz great Phil Dwyer has invited a his contributions to jazz as a performer, couple of his talented friends to perform composer and producer and for increasing with him in a concert that will offer a jazz access to music education in his community. and blues experience like no other.

In 2015, Dwyer The concert is was made an called Celebrating Honorary Fellow Spring and it is "The stage at Knox church of the Royal bringing three Conservatory of holds a place in his heart and accomplished Music. musicians together he is thrilled to be returning to for a show that will For the last three the venue" feature popular jazz years Dwyer has standards. been enrolled in Phil Dwyer ~ Multi-Instrumentalist and Composer law school at the Dwyer who is a University of New Juno award winning, Brunswick. multi-instrumentalist and composer/ arranger will be performing on piano and He is finishing his last semester at the saxophone.

University of Victoria and will be graduating next month.

He will be joined by trumpeter, pianist, drummer and composer Brad Turner and He said he is thrilled to be performing Ken Lister on acoustic bass. for a home town audience especially after spending so many long and hard hours as A member of the Order of Canada and an a law student.

Honorary Fellow of the Royal Conservatory, Dwyer is a jazz legend who started his “Since I have been going to school it musical education growing up in Qualicum reminded me it (music) is such a gift. I have Beach. developed a new appreciation of bringing

music to people.”

Turner has performed and recorded with Canadian and international greats and Lister has played, recorded and toured with some of the top musicians in the jazz world.

A concert featuring three highly esteemed jazz musicians is rare in these parts and Dwyer agreed it will be special and he is looking forward to performing with his long time friends.

“I have been playing with Ken since 1985.

I have been playing with Brad since I was in grade 12 and we were in the honours jazz band for British Columbia. It is always a privilege to invite such amazing musicians who are extremely well known in the jazz community around the world to this community.”

Dwyer said the stage at Knox church holds a place in his heart and he is thrilled to be returning to the venue.

“The first time I played there was at a fundraiser for buying a piano when I was 12,” he recalled.

He returned as a professional musician in 2008, 2012 and 2014 and said the church is near and dear to his heart.

“It is a really good venue. When you are playing there you always feel like you can play your best and you know the audience can hear really well and they are picking up on the nuances,” he acknowledged.

Dwyer said the concert is the perfect way to celebrate the season and they have picked mostly well known standard tunes about spring time to perform.

“Between the three of us we know about 5000 songs and it can be challenging to narrow it down but a lot of repertoire will be familiar to people,” he admitted.

He said Younger Than Springtime which has been widely recorded as a jazz standard is on the set list as well as two pieces by legendary composer Richard Rodgers; Spring is Here and It Might as Well Be Spring.

The March 25 concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and $15 for students. They are available at Mulberry Bush Bookstores, Oceanside Yoga Centre and Knox Church at 345 Pym Street, Parksville.

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SAT MAR 25 CONT... flow yoga is a meditative flow that practices a slow steady breath, holding postures, transitioning smoothly, and opening gently and mindfully with the ability to move deeper into one’s body and self. All levels welcome. See our website for all Suga Yoga classes. $15 drop in; $65 for a 5-class pass; $100 for a 10-class pass. Suga Yoga, 119-425 Stanford Avenue E, Parksville.

250-937-YOGA (9642)

Little Qualicum River Walk 11:00am. Walk along the River to explore what native plants and animals thrive there. Observe first-hand the many natural processes that are at work in this beautiful river system. Learn about the “Little Q” from Dave Clough, a skilled biologist who specializes in the waterways of Vancouver Island. Wear boots for muddy walking! Meet at the Little Qualicum River Fish Hatchery (1391 Claymore Rd W, Qualicum Beach) at 11am.Please pre-register! Little Qualicum Fish Hatchery, 1391 Claymore Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 1-888-828-2069

Mad Hatters Tea Party, 100 Years of Fashion 2:00pm. The Mad Hatters Tea Party featuring 100 Years of Fashion.

If you are looking for a

lovely afternoon noon out with the girls, or your Mother, Grandmother, Granddaughter or sister this Event is for you! Enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea while you are entertained with fashions from every age group. This event will surprise you! Who knew Grannie was such a hot ticket item in the 20’s or that Mother was a Hippie! You can get into the spirit of this event and are encouraged to wear a hat!

Prizes. Admission $25.00.

St. Stephens Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach.

Dance with Adham Shaikh

Celebrating Spring Phil Dwyer Jazz Concert

Music on Sunday

7:30pm. Presented by Knox United. Canadian musicians - Phil Dwyer, Ken Lister, Brad Turner in a jazz concert. Tickets $25 adv/$30 door/$15 students - at Knox, Mulberry Bush Book Stores and Oceanside Yoga Centre.

Info. call 250-248-3927 and visit kucparksville. ca. Please note: Knox strives to be a scent-free facility. Your cooperation is appreciated. Knox thanks Tigh-Na-Mara for accommodating our out-of-town artists Adult $25, Students $15, at the door $30. Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parksville. 250-248-3927

7:30pm. An all ages dance with a world groove blend of fusion, dub, world beat, tech house, ambient, and jazz.

Tickets are $20 - from Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach or at the Errington General Store. Kids 6-12 $5 at the door. Coffee and great treats available from the kitchen. Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington.

250-248-5106

SUN MAR 26 2:30pm. Stephanie Bell, flute Clare Yuan, piano $13 (Members) $16 (Non-members). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6133

MON MAR 27 Arrowsmith Naturalists 7:00pm. Speaker: Tessa Danelesko, Co ordinator of Cetacean Sightings Network, Vancouver Aquarium. ‘Wild Whales - what’s in our Waters’.

Includes Natural History and conservation. Non members welcome by donation. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250-757-2328

Lifetree Cafe 7:00pm. Inspiring sto-

ries and engaging conversations on a different topic every week.

We explore life, meet new friends and experience God. Unlocking the Mystery of Music, How music heals and relieves.

Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville.

250-248-6644

TUE MAR 28 Deep Bay Building Tour and Lunch - Brant Wildlife Festival 11:00am. Join our knowledgeable guides as they discuss features of our green building, marine conservation, sustainable seafood and more in interactive group tours of the Field Station. These tours offer a unique opportunity to acquire firsthand information, from the experts themselves. After the tour, enjoy a lunch buffet that includes gourmet sandwiches and salad, assorted fruit platter, delicious desserts, coffee, tea and more! $25 (Advance tickets only). Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Deep Bay. 250-740-6611

Station Tour and Lunch 11:00am. Join our knowledgeable guides as they discuss features of our green building, marine conservation, sustainable seafood and more in interactive group tours of the Field Station.These tours

Let us be the venue for your special event!

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

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

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WED MAR 29 Learn to Run Clinic 6:00pm. You don’t have to be a runner or have previous running experience to take part. This is a carefully structured programme for adults. $35. Springwood Middle School Parking Lot, 450 Despard Ave, Parksville.

250-248-8342

THU MAR 30 Foraging for Wild Edibles - Brant Wildlife Festival 2:30pm. Local experts will lead small groups on a foraging excursion, sampling salty-sweet ocean delicacies, and discuss where and how to forage for shellfish locally and how to make sure that your shellfish is safe to eat. Afterwards, participants will retire to the Field Station for a short cooking lesson/ demonstration and a shellfish themed meal paired with Vancouver Island wines all prepared by the Field Station’s Chef’s in residence. $125 per person (Advance tickets only). Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Deep Bay. 250740-6611

Amazing Places Project Launch - Brant Wildlife Festival 6:30pm. Join us in celebrating our region’s most

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beloved places as we present our new video and thank our partners at Parksville Civic Centre.

Project info, maps and other fun materials will be provided, as well as exciting information about what’s coming up! Hosted by the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region in collaboration with Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism.

Visit mabr.ca/amazingplaces for more details.

Parksville Civic Centre, 100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville. 613-552-8042

FRI MAR 31 A Northern Tapestry - A Lost World 7:30pm. Northern Tapestry - A Lost World is a stirring multimedia show featuring the evocative lyrics and music of Geoff Noble. For more information, visit Whistling Fish Productions website at www.whistlingfishproductions.com $20 / $15 Students. Village Theatre, 110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3522

SAT APR 1 Musical Euphony 7:00pm. Helena Jung (cellist) and John Nelson (organist) are presenting a diverse program of classical music #205 Feb’16 ranging from the 1600’s Find 10 Differences to presentAnswers time.

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by Melony Turner mances. Come experience a variety of musical atmospheres full of euphonies. cellisthelena@ gmail.com, www.helenajung.com. 250-898-1132

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LIVE MUSIC WED MAR 1

Live Music Jam 6:00pm. The Shady Res, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 THU MAR 2

Tim Morrissey 6:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

Coombs Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-594-3750

Open Mic

Open Mic 7:30pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 FRI MAR 10

Ron Stewart Band

8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT MAR 11

Lazy Mike and Recliners 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Sam Weber

7:30pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511

7:30pm. Errington Hall,.

250-248-5106

Glen Foster Group

Shawn Carle

8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT MAR 4

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

Coffee House 7:30pm. Errington Hall, . 250-248-5106 SUN MAR 5

Music on Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250752-6133 TUE MAR 7

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796 WED MAR 8

Live Music Jam 6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 THU MAR 9

Tim Morrissey 6:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

Coombs Fiddlers 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-594-3750

8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SUN MAR 12

Singers & Strings 2:30pm. St. Edmunds Church, Parksville. 250729-8910

Music on Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250752-6133

The Linden Singers Choir Concert 3:00pm. Knox United Church, Parksville.

TUE MAR 14

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250668-8796 WED MAR 15

Live Music Jam 6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 THU MAR 16

Coombs Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-594-3750

Open Mic 7:30pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 FRI MAR 17

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

FRI MAR 24

Reid Jamieson 7:30pm. McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. 250248-8185

Sons of Guns 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT MAR 25

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

SAT MAR 18

Dance: Adham Shaikh

Ryder Hawkins

7:30pm. Errington Hall.

250-248-5106

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

The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SUN MAR 19

Music on Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250752-6133 TUE MAR 21

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796 WED MAR 22

Live Music Jam 6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 THU MAR 23

Tim Morrissey

BoodABoom 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SUN MAR 26

Music on Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250752-6133 TUE MAR 28

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796 WED MAR 29

Live Music Jam 6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 THU MAR 30

Tim Morrissey 6:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

Coombs Fiddlers

6:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-594-3750

Coombs Fiddlers

7:30pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511

7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-594-3750

Tim Morrissey

Open Mic

6:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

7:30pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Open Mic

FRI MAR 31

Ron Stewart Band

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

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EVERY WEEK EVERY MONDAY

EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

TOPS 4248 Parksville

Badminton

Better Body's Fitness

Level 1/2 Yoga

8:45am. St Anne's Church, Parksville. 250-594-0101

6:30pm. Christian Fellowship Centre, Qualicum.

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

4:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

TIC TAC

Level 1/2 Yoga

Woodcarving

TOPS Dashwood

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

Core Strength Yoga 9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

Members Yoga 9:30am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

Bellyfit for Women 50+ 9:30am. QB Commons charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

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

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

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

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

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

50+ All Levels Yoga 3:00pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

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

Cribbage

Fun Bridge

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

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

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

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

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. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-1926

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

250-248-6644

EVERY TUESDAY

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

Level 1 Yoga

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

Texas Hold'em 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632

EVERY WEDNESDAY

9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

Parksville Rotary AM

Socrates Cafe

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

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

Yoga at Eaglecrest 10:30am. Eaglecrest Golf charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

Better Body's Fitness 10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville. 250-240-4840

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

Qigong 11:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

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

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

All Levels Yoga 8:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

Bellyfit for Women 50+ 9:30am. QB Commons. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

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

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

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

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

Seniors Are Talking

Belly Fit

Qualicum Sunrise Rotary

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

7:00am. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach.

Qigong

All Levels Yoga

4:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

Ladies Pool

8:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

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

Bingo

Yoga at Eaglecrest

Seniors Badminton

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

9:00am. Eaglecrest Golf charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

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

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

Rotary Club of QB

TIC TAC

Family Night

Yoga Philosophy

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

9:00am. SOS Centre.

Parksville. 250-752-2040

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

2:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

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

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

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

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EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

TOPS Qualicum

Better Body's Fitness

Bingo

Mind in Motion

4.00pm Senior's Center Qualicum. 250-752-8192

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

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

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

Belly Dancing-Qualicum

Level 1/2 Yoga

Belly Dancing

Women's Spin Class

4:30pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

Family Night

Yoga at Eaglecrest

4:30pm. SOS Centre.

Parksville. 250-248-2093

10:30am. Eaglecrest Golf charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

Qigong

Better Body's Fitness

4:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

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

Belly Dancing 6:00pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

All Levels Yoga 6:00pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

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

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

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

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

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

ESL Conversation Group 1:30pm. Career Centre, Parksville 250-248-3205x243

Qigong 11:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

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

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

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

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

Seniors Badminton

6:00pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

All Levels Yoga 7:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

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

Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-3750

EVERY FRIDAY All Levels Yoga 8:45am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

TIC TAC 9:00am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-752-2040

TOPS Nanoose Bay

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

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

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

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

PYM Junior High 7:00pm. PV Fellowship Baptist Church. 250-248-6322

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

EVERY SATURDAY Qualicum Beach Farmers Market

9:00am. Nanoose Bay Library Hall. 250-468-7621

8:30am. Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-1233

Weight Watchers

Level 2 Yoga

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

50+ Levels Yoga

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

10:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

Teen Nite

Stroke Recovery

PYM High School

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

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

7:00pm. PV Fellowship Baptist Church. 250-248-6322

Belly Dancing-Qualicum

Members Only Darts

10:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

Men's Pool

11:00am. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633

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

Bingo

EVERY THURSDAY

4:30pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

9:00am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

Members Zumba Gold

Rainbow Stew Cloggers

Oceanside Floor Curling

8:45am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

5:00pm. Nanoose Place.

250-228-9057

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

Yoga at Eaglecrest

Yoga Core Strength

Bridge

Poetry In Motion

9:00am. Eaglecrest Golf charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

5:15pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

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

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

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

Ballroom/Latin Classes

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

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Farmhouse Cafe 250-248-5519

Save-On-Foods 250-390-4613

French Creek Bakery 250-248-2080

Serious Coffee 250-586-0188

French Press Cafe 250-752-0021

Shanna’s Place 250-248-4009

Frosteez 250-752-9281

Ship & Shore Cafe 250-757-8399

HeBrews Cafe 250-954-3343

Silly-Yak Bakery 250-752-8697

Island SodaWorks 250-203-1072

Starbucks Coffee 250-248-9720

Karma Coffee House 250-248-7312

Stellario’s Italian Caffe 250-954-0255

La Boulange Organic Breads 250-752-0077

Taste Cafe & Bistro 250-586-8676

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks 250-954-3931 Log Cabin Ice Cream 250-248-2868 Milner House Tea Room 250-752-6153 Naked Naturals 250-951-0277 • 250-752-0277 Pacific Brimm 250-248-3336 Perks Coffee Bar 250-468-9921 Qualicum Beach Bakery 250-752-6143

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

Casual / Family A&W Restaurant 250-248-2040

Quality Foods

Aioli Seafood Restaurant 250-954-1010

Coombs Ice Cream 250-248-6272

Nanoose Bay 250-468-7131 Parksville 250-954-2262 Qualicum Beach 250-752-9281

Country Pies in Coombs 250-248-6415

Bayside Bistro & Lounge Quality Inn 250-248-8333

Riptide Lagoon 250-248-8290

Benz Lounge, Patio & Bistro 250-468-9915

Courtyard Cafe & Patio 250-752-4152

Riso Bakery, Café & Bistro 250-390-0777

Boston Pizza 250-947-9400

Creekmore’s Coffee 250-752-0158

Riverside Resort Ice Cream 250-752-9544

Bugaboo Burgers 250-338-3568

Cruiser’s Grill 250-752-4814

Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery 778-424-9892

Coombs Market Restaurant 250-248-6272

Eat Fresh Market 250-248-3007

Sandcastle Bakery 250-248-9111

Dairy Queen Parksville 250-248-3433

Coombs Emporium Cafe 250-248-5895

Lefty's Fresh Food, Parksville 250-954-3886

Bamboo Garden 250-248-3323

Sushi Ichi 250-954-2020

Lefty's Fresh Food, Qualicum 250-752-7530

Bangkok Thai Restaurant 250-248-4860

Sushi Sakura Japan 250-203-1072

Gary's Bistro 250-752-5800

Bavarian Sausage House 250-248-0439

Final Approach Restaurant 250-752-8966

Bistro 694 250-752-0301

Fish Tales Cafe 250-752-6053

British Bobby Restaurant 250-954-3232

McDonald’s 250-248-8885

Butlers at the Mansion 250-752-5776

Micky J's Bar & Grill 250-752-9727

Cedars Restaurant & Lounge 250-248-2333

Morningstar Golf 800-567-1320

Chameleons 250-586-5500

Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant 250-752-0117

China Garden Restaurant 250-954-2202

Realm Food Co. 250-586-1158 Riverside Fry Co. 250-752-9544

Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria 250-248-6280

Smitty’s Restaurant 250-248-2432 Subway Restaurants 250-954-1947 • 250-951-9826 Taqueria 250-248-6272 Talons Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6311 Tidal Taco Shack 250-240-2855 Traditional Texas BBQ 250-951-6445 Trees Restaurant & Bakery 250-586-2226 Triple O’s 250-468-1777 Wild Boar Bistro 250-248-0439 Yorky’s Fish’n Chips 250-954-1197 Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-9727 Z'Samosa Food Cart 250-240-3900

International / Fine Dining Amrikko’s Indian Grill 250-951-0682

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

Pizza Domino’s Pizza 250-248-9296 Nickolini’s Pizza 250-757-9996 Oceanside Pizza Palace 250-954-3677 Panago Pizza 310-0001

Cview Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6914

Papa Gino’s Pizzeria 250-586-2121

Giovanni’s Ristorante 250-752-6693

Pizza Connection 250-951-2112

Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant 250-757-8288

Pizza Fresh 250-586-2013

Kalvas Restaurant 250-248-6933

Pizza Hut 250-248-8130

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

Poppa’s Pizza 250-248-9121

Pub Style Black Goose Inn 250-586-1001 French Creek Marine Pub 250-248-3713 Crown & Anchor Pub 250-757-9444 Deez Bar & Grill 250-752-8055 Fanny Bay Inn 250-335-2323 The Shady Restaurant & Pub 250-752-9111 Rocking Horse Pub 250-468-1735

Sushi Deco 250-586-3290

Rod & Gun 250-248-6511 Sunset Lanes Sports Lounge 250-248-6411

Sushi Hama 250-594-9961

Upper Deck Sports Bar 250-248-8333

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