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Art in Bloom page 16

GARDEN TOUR page 8

LIVE THEATRE page 14

MOTHER’S DAY RUN page 21

TRIBUTE FESTIVAL page 22

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

MAY 6, 7 & 8

SPRING 2016 HOME SHOW

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Open Studio Art Show

Youth Week May 1-7

10:15am. Open Studio Art Exhibition & Sale by visual artists Nancy Day, Carmen Mongeau and Barbara Ann Scott. Their original artwork will be presented, at Studio prices. Free. Nanoose Creative Centre, 2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay. 250-729-0057

A national celebration of youth held annually during the first week of May. To find out what’s happening or to get involved, check out rdnyouth.ca or contact Kelly Valade. 250248-3252

Darrel Hancock Pottery 2016 Spring Sale

This is your last chance this spring to talk to local industry experts about the list of projects you have for your home. We have over 100 exhibits with everything you need for your home renovations .

SUN MAY 8

MOTHER’S DAY 10K RUN 5K RUN/WALK

The Oceanside Running Club Association is proud to be bringing back the all-time favourite 10k race through scenic Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park.

MAY 27, 28 & 29

2016 SPRING STUDIO TOUR

10:00am. Please join us for refreshments and ongoing Pottery Demonstrations. Darrel Hancock Pottery, 3505 Harris Crescent, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-4533

Rhododendron Bloom at Milner Gardens 10:00am. April 21 May 8. Enjoy your walk through the woodland garden while the Rhododendrons put on their best display. Open daily 10 to 5pm. Adults $11, students $6.50, children 12 and under free admission accompanied by an adult. Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6153

Temple Yoga 10:00am. Every Sunday ‘til June. Bring your own mat if you have one and a blanket. Suggested Donation $15. Kathok Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave, Errington. 250586-5882

Nanoose Bay Studio Tour Spring Showcase

The tour is a self-guided journey – all listed studios are open and artists will be in attendance to discuss their process, demonstrate their work… and of course, happily sell you their wares!

10:00am. This years tour artists and guests will all be under one roof to showcase their art and craft, including metal art, pottery, glass, jewellery, paintings and photography and more. Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay, Nanoose Bay.

Grow Your Own Mushrooms Workshop 1:00pm. Grow mushrooms at home, without any expensive equipment. How to identify a mushroom correctly.

Learn to grow edible and medicinal mushrooms on trees, wood chips, garden beds, straw, and more. Register at www. jessicawolf.ca $70 includes shiitake and oyster grow kits. 250734-1422

Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance 2:30pm. All ages, 2:30p.m. $3pp, includes snacks. Rotary House, 211 Fern Road, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-3750

To The Shady Woods: Nature and Love 7:30pm. A Cappella Plus under the direction of Patricia Plumley. Celebrate in song the splendour of the natural world and the many faces of love. The Beach Club Resort, 181 Beachside Drive, Parksville. 250-754-1094

MON MAY 2 Caregivers Support Group 9:00am. If you look after someone with a chronic condition, then this dropin group is for you. Free.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243

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COVER Art in Bloom, May 16-28, featuring many contemporary paintings and several local florists to complement with their floral expertise.

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.

SUNDAY MAY 8

Qualicum Beach, BC Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift at A Step Above in Quality Foods! Don’t forget to pre-order a Mother’s Day bouquet or centrepiece from the floral department.

SATURDAY MAY 28

Qualicum Beach, BC

Don’t miss this award-winning, family-orientated fireworks display! The Quality Foods Festival of Lights will take place at dusk in front of the public beach area.

JULY 15 - AUGUST 21

Parksville, BC

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

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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Gentle Yoga 4:00pm. Every Mon. Beginners welcome. $15 Drop in or 5 Classes $70 Bring your own mat if you have one, or let me know and I can bring one for you. St Annes & St Edmunds, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville. 250-240-3569

TUE MAY 3 Bellydance for a Purpose 9:30am. Find your inner bellydancing beauty and make a small contribution to special needs families in your community at the same time!

Suggested donation $10.

Innovate Dance Arts, 425 Stanford Avenue East, Parksville. 250752-6766 Ext. 207

All Beings Confluence 10:00am. The art installation is comprised of sheer fabric panels, hung closely together. Upon each, there is an image of a living being - humans and other animals, flora and fungi, representing over 250 species thus far and created by numerous individuals. By donation.

Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250248-3927

YOUTH WEEK: School Nite Out 3:00pm. Grades 7-9 to gather and enjoy creating projects, recreating and eating snacks. Preregistration required.

Phone or email childandyouth@sosd69.com to pre-register. SOS, 245 Hirst Ave, Parskville.

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Oceanside Prostate Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. First Tues of each month. Those newly diagnosed or affected, their family & friends are welcome. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North,

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Parksville & District Rock & Gem Club 7:00pm. Learn about geology, rock, gem and mineral collecting and identification, fossils, making jewellery and much more. Guests are welcome. Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs. 250-248-6177

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ECHO Players: A Doll’s House 7:30pm. until May 8. Sun. matinee starts at 2pm. In a time of financial desperation, a young wife makes a dangerous decision to save her husband’s life.

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

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Please make a donation to our Relay for Life team in support of the Canadian Cancer Society and Canine Cancer Research.

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Oceanside Concert Band Rehearsal 7:30pm. Weekly rehearsal. New members welcome. Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Road, Parksville. 250-586-9388

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WED MAY 4 Singing in French in Oceanside 1:30pm. New members welcome. Need to understand French. Phone to know the location.

Free. 250-248-8714

YOUTH WEEK: Youth Open Space 3:30pm. This is a space for youth in grades 10-12 to gather and enjoy free activities and snacks.

SOS at Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250248-2093 ext 232

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Red Cross AED/CPR C Recert 14yrs+ 4:00pm. Need to re certify? Or do you just want to review your skills? Now’s the time!

This course covers CPR techniques for adults, children and infants as well as information on automated external defibrillators. Cost $44.30.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

YOUTH WEEK: “KillBall” Dodgeball Tourney 6:30pm.

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There will be two team categories: Grade 6/7/8 and Grade 9-12. Free to watch and cheer-$5 per team (payable at door) Parksville Baptist Church Gym, 550 Pym Street, Parksville. To register go to www.pym.ca/killball

YOUTH WEEK: Sing, Sing, Sing Workshop 13yrs+ 6:30pm. Sharon Tomczyck, will teach you how to sing and perform a popular song in two or three-part harmony in this two hour workshop.

Cost is $20/person.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Parksville. 250-248-3252

YOUTH WEEK: Floor Hockey Night 7:00pm. Youth 13-18 years are invited to join FRA Youth Services and local RCMP Members for a free night of floor hockey and a BBQ. For information call Tawnia or Graham Family Resource Association (FRA), Winchelsea Place, 140 Renz Rd, Parksville. 250752-6766

Oceanside Photographers Club 7:00pm. First Wed of each month. Learn, share and enjoy photography in

a convivial atmosphere.

Visitors welcome to attend two meetings before joining. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6842

THU MAY 5 Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild 9:30am. 1st and 3rd Thu of each month. Come and embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9320

YOUTH WEEK: Dunes and Tunes 3:00pm. Hosted by the Career Centre. Come

GET READY FOR SUMMER & A HEALTHIER LIFE!

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parks this Spring. Clues for the shoe locations will be posted weekly to rdn.bc.ca/recreation, RDN Facebook and RDN Twitter. 250-248-3252

YOUTH WEEK: Extreme 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney

3:00pm. Youth 14-18 years are invited to come by for dinner and participate in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt.

Hosted by the Family Resource Association.

Free. For more information contact Tawnia or Graham. FRA, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. 250752-6766

6:00pm. Hosted by ACRA. Two divisions, Junior Court 13-15 years & Senior Court 16-18 years.

Free T-shirt, pizza and prizes. Sign up on Facebook @arrowsmithrecreation or by email jenniferjbate@gmail.com to be one of 16 teams of 3 players per team. Free.

Activity Centre, Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs.

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

250-752-8066

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

Parksville Community Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234

Music Bingo 7:00pm. Fun every second Thursday. French Creek Marine Pub1025 Lee Road, Parksville.

250-248-3713

FRI MAY 6 10th Annual Golden Shoe Hunt 8:00am. Join us again to find the Golden shoe that will be hidden in RDN

YOUTH WEEK: Friday Night Youth Drop-In and Scavenger Hunt

YOUTH WEEK: TurnTemple and DJ Teen Swim 5:00pm. The amazing DJ All Good will be spinning tunes and delivering hands-on DJ workshops in the TurnTemple from 5 to 7pm. Come by for a slice of pizza and enjoy the solar powered multi turntable DJ mix station. Then head inside Ravensong while he performs fresh beats at the free Teen Swim from 7 to 9pm. Free. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

Parksville Spring Home Expo 5:00pm. May 6-8. Friday 5pm-9pm / Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm / Sunday 10am-4pm. Come help us celebrate our 30th Anniversary in Parksville!

Last chance until fall to talk to local experts about the list of projects you have for your home.

Everything you need to plan and complete your home renovations before summer hits with over 100 exhibits. Free admission. Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 1-800-471-1112

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ore than a dozen garden gates in coming from Port Coquitlam.” the Oceanside area will be open, In the garden at 518 Mashie Close, welcoming the public to come members of the Mid Island Floral and take a peek in some of the Arts Club (MIFAC) along with Laura area’s most spectacular gardens Saturday, Dempsey of Twigg & Twyne will display May 7 and Sunday, May 8. floral arrangements and garden art designs The Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron throughout the garden for the touring Society (MARS) is once again offering their public. annual garden tour on the Mother’s Day Also on the tour this year is the North weekend.

Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in The self guided tours go from 10 a.m. to Errington.

4 p.m. on both days and Kathy Loyer who “NIWRC is one because they put in a is the chair of the 2016 MARS garden tour natural perennial garden last year. There said this year’s tour are three artists will be extra special. painting and “Because it is our showing art in that "Because it is our 25th 25th anniversary, we venue,” said Loyer. threw in some extras anniversary, we threw in some She explained and added value that Dan’s Nook extras and added value things." things. As part of the was built to celebration, some of educate the public Kathy Loyer - Chair of the 2016 MARS the gardens will host about native and special events,” she local plants and the explained. wildlife friendly She said as well as the iconic blooms raised beds at the centre have 400 common there will also be artists in action among garden plants that are native and wildlife friendly. the shrubbery.

“In one garden there is an artist painting She said the Qualicum Beach Museum is while his wife is playing piano.” also included in the tour this year.

Loyer agreed the garden tour is a very “They just put a garden outside the museum a year or two ago. We want to beloved event particularly because it falls on Mother’s Day and it is something families encourage people to go to that garden and can do together. realize what a gem there is at the museum.”

“It is popular. Each year we see 3 to 4 She said the tour not only offers an opportunity for local green thumbs to hundred people go through gardens on that weekend. This year we even have a bus tour show off their home grown marvels and

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Loyer said money raised from the weekend event goes towards MARS and the club’s ongoing support of Milner Gardens and Woodland.

The seaside garden in Qualicum Beach has four hectares of woodland gardens lined with a variety of plant species including an extensive collection of rhododendrons.

“All of the clubs on the Island have put a lot of money into developing a rhododendron garden at Milner. We have put in a huge amount of volunteer labour and money,” she admitted.

While several gardens will be brimming with attention seeking rhododendrons in May, Loyer said there will be many plots bursting with other unexpected gems.

“Even though we are a rhododendron club the idea is to realize what you can do with a small lot or a shaded area. One of our members is a plant aficionado and besides his huge garden he has some unusual species that people would not know about.”

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Youth Week: Teen Swim 13-18yrs 7:00pm. Celebrate Youth Week at with a free swim. Free admission. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014

Gerry Barnum and Guests 7:00pm. Singer, Songwriter, Bluesman: Often described as a musician’s musician, Gerry is a seasoned and soulful artist. $15, or $12 for OCAC members. The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-248-8185

Jazz at Seven 7:00pm. Artie Shaw Tribute, featuring clarinetist Liam Hockley, Ron Hadley - piano, Ross Macdonald - bass, Don Leppard drums. $15 members/$18 non-members. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6133

Sand Dollar Square Dancing 7:30pm. Square dancing every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month. Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. 250-927-0135

SAT MAY 7 Legion Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat. Includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & orange juice.

Adults $6/Kids 5-10yrs $3

/ under 5 Free. Qualicum Legion, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach.

Alpine Gardeners Giant Plant Sale 9:00am. Featuring Alpines, Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables, Shrubs, Gardening Bits and Bobs and more. Come early for the best selection.

Hermitage Park, 886 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8640

KSS Tailgate Sale 9:00am. Up to 40 sellers with a variety of items for sale. From 9-12:30pm.

KSS teacher`s parking lot. Funds raised from the sale of parking spots will go the 2016 KSS Dry Grad. Want to join the sellers? Please contact ksstailgate@gmail.com for details. KSS School, 266 Village Way, Qualicum Beach.

Errington Farmers Market 10:00am. Every Sat. until Sept! Shop for local, fresh, food including seasonal vegetables and fruit, eggs, meats such as hand made sausages, chicken, and more. Live music from the stage.

Community Park, 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-586-0099

Annual MARS Garden Tour 10:00am. May 7 & 8. The tour will include 14 gardens between Qualicum & Parksville. Tickets at: Arrowsmith Greenhous-

es, Buckerfield’s, Cultivate Garden & Gift, Ken-Dor Garden Centre, Milner Gardens and Woodland & Mulberry Bush Bookstores. Tour open both days 10:00am-4:00pm. $15.

Mothers Day Weekend at VIUs Milner Gardens & Woodland 11:30am. May 7 & 8. Treat mom to Full Afternoon High Tea consisting of little sandwiches, a scone with Devon Cream, small squares and beverage for $21 plus GST. We will offer one seating at 11:30am, by reservation only. Adults $11, youth $6.50, children 12 and under accompanied by adult, members & VIU students with card free admission. Shuttle cart available for mobility concerns. Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8573

YOUTH WEEK: Free Your Voice Workshop 14yrs+ 1:00pm. Free your authentic singing voice in this playful and informative vocal lesson workshop.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. $20.00. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250248-3252

YOUTH WEEK: Youth Art Exhibit 1:00pm. Join us for the opening reception to celebrate our Youth Arts Exhibit Free. McMillan Arts Centre

133 McMillan St, ParksvilleC 250-248-8185

SUN MAY 8 Mother’s Day It is a time for people to thank their mothers and mother figures who cared for them and helped them through life’s challenges.

The Second Sunday Market 8:00am. Second Sunday of Every Month. Quality Crafters, Artists, Farm Goods, & Pancake Breakfast. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 778-424-9900

Mothers Day at NIWRA 9:00am. Enjoy Mother’s Day at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre! There’s lots to see and do. Moms get in for free when accompanied by children. North Island Wildlife Recovery Center, 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington. 250-248-8534

Oceanside Mothers Day 10K Run & 5K Walk/Run 10:00am. Participate and enjoy the course as it winds along the oceanfront & through the trails at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. Proceeds from the race will benefit The Parksville Haven Society. Donations are kindly accepted. Preregister $25 / Race Day $40. Parksville Curling Club, 220 Corfield St N, Parksville. 250-240-8144

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ECHO Players presents

A Doll’s House directed by Gordon May

Nora’s life is on the upswing.

Her husband got a promotion, and their financial struggles are over at last.

But when a dangerous secret is brought to light, everything changes. Widely considered one of Western drama’s masterpieces, Ibsen’s A Doll’s House powerfully unravels the illusion of bourgeois contentment. It presents a woman’s dilemma as a human dilemma. Absolutely classic, and more than a hundred years later, A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen, adaptation and translation by James McFarlane is still essential theatre.

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UNTIL MAY 8 TICKETS: Village Theatre Box Office 110 W. 2nd Ave or 250-752-3522 info@echoplayers.ca • visit echoplayers.ca

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Mothers Day 2 for 1 Temple Yoga & Open Meditation 10:00am. Bring your Mum for a lovely gentle Yoga class outdoor in the tent followed by seated Open meditation in the Main Temple at KC. 2 for 1 $30. Bring yoga mats and blankets! Kathok Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave, Errington. 250-586-5882

MON MAY 9 Canadian Federation of University Women PV/Qualicum 7:00pm. Speaker Dr. L.A. Swayne - The Brain.. Research.. Health.. Repair, visitors welcome. Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250248-5142

TUE MAY 10 Move for Health Day FREE Family Pickleball 5:00pm. An excellent exercise for all ages. Families are invited to come and learn the game for free. Experienced in-

structors will be on hand to instruct players in the basics of the game. All supplies will be available to try the game.

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

Parksville Lioness Club 6:30pm. 2nd and 4th Tue of the month. A group service minded women committed to raising funds and service to the community while creating lasting friendships. The Lions Den, 241 Molliet St, Parksville. 250-586-6555

Qualicum Beach Garden Club 7:30pm. Speakers are Summer Joy and Jim Webb. Topic is “A Day at the Royal Horticultural Society Autumn Flower Show in Malvern England” New members and guests are welcome. Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250390-3350

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9:00am. During each FREE one hour class, Dr.Keith and Krisanna Jeffery offer research, discussion, Q & A, two short meditations. Different techniques are offered each week. Come to one session or all eight.

Parksville Community And Conference Center, 132 E. Jensen Avenue, Parksville. 250-951-2299

People, Plants and Bugs Nature Walk 10:00am. Stroll along the Lighthouse Country Regional Trail, as our Park Naturalist reveals the many local plants that you could use for your own survival and comfort on a daily basis.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. $15.50. Lighthouse Country Regional Trail, Lioness Blvd, Qualicum Bay. 250-248-3252

Mid Island Floral Art Club Meeting 2:00pm. Leannne Opel, Manager of the Qualicum Foods Floral Department, will demonstrate lavish garden-inspired styles using rich colours, strong textural foliage, and various berries. Leanne will also be using vintage containers in her beautiful

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SAT MAY 14 The Great Garage Sale 9:00am. Clean out that attic and sell no longer needed items. Oceanside Place Arena will be transformed into a giant flea market with lots of room for those wonderful treasures. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, this is where you will want to be, rain or shine. Book your space today. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville.

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he Mid Island Floral Art Club themselves but the artists they have paired up with.

(MIFAC) is celebrating spring with some exciting floral "I have had the opportunity to meet with events this month including a my artist Ulrike Ostermann and view her biennial show which marries floral design painting White Waters which was stunning. and paintings at The Old School House Art It makes such a difference for me to actually Gallery (TOSH) from May 16 to 28. see the true colours and size of her work,” Art in Bloom, which takes place every agreed Ebbett. two years at TOSH, provides members When Ebbett first set eyes on the an opportunity to magnificent interpret paintings painting she and come up with would represent their own floral she said she saw displays to represent Each floral design complements an eagle feather them. and decided to the paintings for a bright, bold This y e a r, create Plains and unique show.

Indian breastplate Corinne James, necklace to fuse executive director the artwork at TOSH, chose large contemporary together. paintings for the MIFAC members (and “My inspiration was Buffy St. Marie. I those affiliated with them) to interpret. recently read an article on the Cree singer/ Each floral design complements the song writer /activist. Buffy wrote songs paintings for a bright, bold and unique show. of protest in the 1960s but continues to perform and connect with aboriginal people Laurene Ebbett of the MIFAC said they throughout the world.” use a variety of natural materials and this In addition to the floral club members, show will once again provide an occasion where members can not only express Lilo and Curt Kallai of Fresh N Fabulous

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will be displaying their designs.

Laura Dempsey, a freelance designer with Petal and Kettle, will also have an arrangement under her own company Twigg & Twine.

Jennifer Kayll who organized the 2010 show Fashion In Bloom, in which the paintings and floral art designs all reflected women's fashion and the 2012 show called Medieval And Modern will be creating a piece.

Members of the MIFAC prove over and over that they are more than just flower arrangers and Ebbett said they are always looking for new members who are interested in creating floral art.

MIFAC was established in 1996 inspiring local women to develop their floral talents and has been participating in community events at TOSH and Milner Gardens.

Meetings are held in the afternoon on the second Thursday of each month at St. Stephen's United Church Hall, except for January and August.

At the upcoming May 12 meeting Leannne Opel, manager of the Qualicum Foods Floral Department, will give an inspiring demonstration on lavish floral

designs.

She will demonstrate grand gardeninspired styles using rich colours, strong textural foliage and various berries and will be using vintage containers in her beautiful designs. The demo starts at 2 p.m. and the fee is $6 for visitors.

For more information contact Ebbett at 250-752-2179.

You can find the group on Facebook and Pinterest or visit their website at: www. mifac.org.

Art in Bloom at TOSH goes until May 28 with an opening afternoon reception on May 18 at 2 p.m. to meet the artists at 122 Fern Road West in Qualicum Beach.

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SAT MAY 14 CONT...

Red Cross Child Care Emergency First Aid with AED/CPR 14yrs+ 9:00am. Do you live or work with small children?

This course is designed for parents and caregivers of children and is approved by the Provincial Community Care Licensing Branch. This course covers home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators. Retraining is recommended every 3 years. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Cost $84.40.

Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

Taste of India Cooking 1:00pm. This light hands-on cooking lesson and tasty feast, paired with beer and wine, will give you the confidence to hit the spice market and create an Indian Feast of your own. Discounts are of-

fered for second registered person and/or if one person registers for 3 courses in the series.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

Cost $95. VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Road, Deep Bay. 250-248-3252

SUN MAY 15 Oceanside Squeezers 2:00pm. A not-for-profit group of accordion players and enthusiasts with a variety of skills. Group set to meet the third Sunday of every month until their bellows run out of air! Bowser Elementary School, 4830 Faye Rd, Qualicum Bay. 250-752-7489

MON MAY 16 Parksville Probus Club 8:30am. 3rd Monday of Each Month. Our speaker will be Jane Williams, Area Coordinator for “Better at Home,” an organization that enables seniors and persons with disabilities to live at home as long as possible rather than an

alternative facility. $5 per member - 1st time visitors free. Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville. 250-390-9121

Caregivers Support Group 9:00am. If you look after someone with a chronic condition, then this dropin group is for you. (free, no need to register).

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243

Art In Bloom 10:00am. May 16-28.

This biennial show features many contemporary paintings for Mid Island Floral Art Club members and several local florists to complement with their floral expertise. Everyone is invited to the afternoon reception at 2pm on Wed, May 18 to meet the artists.

TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8185

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Linux and Android users of differing skill levels and areas of expertise. Bring your laptop, Chromebook or Android device, if you like. Leave message at number provided. A&W Restaurant, 540 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483570

The Myths behind Social Media 6:30pm. Heather Clifford’s teaching, unveils the myths behind Social Media and leaves you confident to take the next steps. Special feature: Heather will be teaching a 3 hour Facebook Clinic on May 18th 9-12 am. $50 for non members of OWBN. Special pricing for members of OWBN. Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-752-5499

Mid-Island Castaways Fly Fishing Club 6:30pm.Third Tuesday of each month. Social 6:30pm. Meeting starts at 7:00. Speakers, refreshments and announce-

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Welcome swim, regular admission. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

KSS Jazz Extravaganza 2016

7:00pm. Learn what natural medicine has to offer those with a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, polymyalgia, or other chronic muscle pain syndromes.

Free of Charge. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-9510243

7:00pm. Featuring: KSS’s own Junior & Senior Jazz Ensembles. Refreshments included $15 / Child $10.

Kwalicum Senior Secondary, 266 Village Way, Qualicum Beach.

Homeopathy 101 7:00pm. Find out how homeopathic remedies work and why people use them for health care.

For the curious and the committed. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-951-0243

WED MAY 18 Scooter Rodeo 10:00am. Join Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers for a fun and educational event for all folks that use electric assist wheelchairs. The Oceanside RCMP will be on-hand to educate participants on the rules of the road for these modes of transportation, Oceanside Community Safety will have a skills circuit for prizes

by Parksville Pharmasave and Life Support Assisted Living Systems will be doing free maintenance inspections. Parksville Community & Convention Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville.

250-951-5609

National Lifejacket Day 6:30pm. In partnership with the Canadian Red Cross, Ravensong Aquatic Centre will be marking the day by sharing lifejacket safety into our lessons all week long.

Come to the Water Safety swim to see Lifeguards in action. Everyone

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Qualicum Beach Family History Society 7:00pm. Guest speaker will be Ian Robertson, author of historical creative non-fiction.His talk will be, “The Honourable Aleck: Love, Law and Tragedy in Early Canada.” This is a fascinating look at early BC history. Guests welcome. Qualicum Legion, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach.

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET The market where all the local farmers come to sell. Every Saturday all year from 8:30am12pm & Wednesdays 4-6:30pm from June-Sept. Memorial at the Train Tracks, Qualicum Beach. www.qbfarmersmarket.com

THU MAY 19 Home Sweet Home Gala 7:00pm. Music and dance performances headlined

by Bethmarie Anderson, a local singer of Nashville fame. This fundraiser is in support of Qualicum Refugee Support Group. $20.

Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

Free Seminar: Life Transitions 8:30pm. This free seminar will feature life coach, Lawrence Yarham, of ’Just One Simple Step’, who will provide some perspective on why this happens, how transitional life events affect us and, some steps we can take to accept change more smoothly.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243

FRI MAY 20 Jennifer Scott and Rene Worst 7:00pm. A singer and

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FRI MAY 20 CONT... pianist born in Vancouver, BC, Canada. She specializes in jazz, blues, and world music. $15, or $12 for OCAC members. The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185

Sand Dollar Square Dancing 7:30pm. Square dancing every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at Bradley Centre in Coombs. Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. 250-927-0135

SAT MAY 21 Frozen Swim 10:00am. A certain Princess will be making another appearance at Ravensong Aquatic Centre.

Come enjoy games, crafts, and frozen fun during the family swim.Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-5014

Full Moon Howl Kayak Tour 7:00pm. Experience the magic of kayaking on the ocean by the light of the full moon. These tours are perfect for beginners. The kayak, gear and basic instruction in paddling strokes and safety procedures are included. Double kayaks are available to paddle with a friend or for a younger family member.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. $52. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island

Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3252

SUN MAY 22 Wildlife Garden Courses 1:00pm. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Association hosts four Wildlife Garden courses each year. Each course focuses on different topics unique to the season.

Participants are invited to one, or all four, as each course both ‘stands alone’ and is complimentary to the others. $20.

North Island Wildlife Recovery Center, 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington.

250-248-8534

MON MAY 23 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Mon. Everyone welcome.

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

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TUE MAY 24 Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Every Tuesday. Come join Debra & friends, show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the “cash wall” and enjoy free pool. The Rod & Gun Pub, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250-668-8796

WED MAY 25 Happy Wanderers’ Travel Club 2:00pm. Meets 4th Wed of the month at the Shelly Road Hall. 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.

THU MAY 26 Free Seminar: Homeopathic 1st Aid 7:00pm. A lesson in popular homeopathic remedies you can use for the whole family to treat common household maladies and minor injuries.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243

FRI MAY 27 Vancouver Island Tribute Festival 7:00pm. May 27 - 29.

3rd Annual Fund Raising event for Cancer. Friday Evening, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening Shows and Sunday morning Gospel Show.

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

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Extreme Teen Swims 13-18yrs 7:00pm. Things get extreme with activities geared to our teen crowd at Ravensong Aquatic Centre. Be prepared for exclusive access to the Dino Ribs inflatable toy, great music and more. $2. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014

Murder and Mayhem 7:30pm. This is the final show in the Tales for the Telling, Storytelling for Adults, season. This show is guaranteed to entertain, not only by its arresting topic, but also by its unique and creative twist on crime, its passions and its foibles. $12 / $10 for OCAC Members. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St., Parksville.

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Gary Comeau and the Voodoo All-Stars 8:00pm. Tickets $20 Cranky Dog, Heaven on Earth or at the Errington General Store. Kids 6-12 $5 at the door. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road. 250-248-5106

SAT MAY 28 Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/ CPR C 14yrs+ 9:00am. This is a 16 hour course that includes training in cardio pulmonary resuscitation level C, automated external defibrillation, injury prevention, first aid treatment of shock, bleeding, broken bones and more. This is a prerequisite for National Lifeguard certification.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

Cost $155.35. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-5014

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Red Cross Emergency First Aid with AED/ CPR 14yrs+ 9:00am. This course is designed to teach people about injury prevention. Home hazards, safety education, CPR, automated external defibrillation and first aid skills for common emergencies are all covered.

Retraining is recommended every 3 years.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

Cost $84.40. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-5014

Red Cross AED/CPR C 14yrs+ 9:00am. Save a life... when only seconds count. Get trained. This course is required for lifeguards. Topics covered are CPR and blocked airways for adults, children and infants as well as an introduction to automated external defibrillators.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Cost $71. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-5014

Bottle Drive 10:00am. The Oceanside Grandmothers ask you to save your refundables & bring them to either the Parksville Bottle & Recycling Depot or Eaglecrest Golf Course.

10am & 2pm. All refunds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmoth-

ers Campaign. Parksville Bottle & Recycling Depot, 611 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-594-3315

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Thai at Home Cooking 1:00pm. Explore the five fundamental flavors in Thai cuisine and the crucial role that garlic, chilies and lemon, grass play in preparing a Thai feast which you will enjoy paired with beer and wine. Discounts are offered for 2nd registered person and/or if one person registers for 3 courses in the series.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

Cost $95. VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Road, Deep Bay. 250-248-3252

Quality Foods Festival of Lights Dusk. Don’t miss this award-winning, familyoriented fireworks display! Public Beach Area, Qualicum Beach 250248-4004

SUN MAY 29 40th Annual Qualicum Beach Family Day 8:30am. Starts with the traditional Shriner’s breakfast at the Civic Centre, followed by a community parade through the streets of Qualicum at noon. Then to the Civic Centre fields for an afternoon of interactive games, climbing wall, bouncy castles, food, music, dancing, and pony rides.Various

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10K RUN & 5K WALK / RUN The Oceanside Mother’s Day 10k is back on May 8, 2016 with its favourite 10k run through Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park plus a brand new 5k run/walk along the Englishman River Estuary.

The 10k route is for competitive or recreational runners only. Awards will be presented to the first three finishers in 5 year age categories.

The new 5k run/walk route is a loop on road and some trail along the Englishman River Estuary.

This is the course to choose if you are pushing a stroller or baby jogger. Awards will be presented to the first three participants to cross the finish line.

Awards presentation, draw prizes and refreshments will take place at the Parksville Curling Club. There will be an abundance of great prizes this year!

The Oceanside Running Cub Association (TEAM ORCA) is pleased once again to be supporting The Parksville Haven Society.

There are lots of volunteer opportunities: barbara.j.low@gmail.com.

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MAY 27, 28 & 29, 2016

TRIBUTE FESTIVAL WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS PAYING HOMAGE TO THEIR MUSICAL ICONS

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olks who want to relive past dear to her heart. performances of pop stars Judson said tribute artists keep past eras of from another era have an music alive for future generations and allow opportunity this month to many people who might not otherwise have see some music legends on stage at the access to the music an opportunity to enjoy Parksville Community and Conference a weekend of great entertainment without Centre (PCCC). having to leave town.

The ultimate tribute artist festival with Judson admits she is an Elvis Presley super world-class artists paying homage to their fan but besides the King, the line up also favourite musical icons takes place in includes some other stars who are dead Parksville on May 27, 28 and 29. ringers for the likes of Roy Orbison, Alan There will be a Jackson, Marilyn whole lotta shakin’ Monroe, Patsy goin’ on when host Cline, The Judds, 3-day musical walk down Randy “Elvis” Rod Stewart, Friskie opens the Bob Dylan, Liza memory lane which will Minnelli and Neil Vancouver Island include more than two dozen Diamond to name International tribute artists a few.

Tribute Festival Friday night.

Judson who still Now in its third remembers every year the 3-day detail when she musical walk down memory lane which saw Elvis perform live in Vancouver when will include more than two dozen tribute she was 14 years old said it was her first concert and she has been hooked every artists is a non-profit event to benefit the since.

Canadian Cancer Society.

“I have been an Elvis fan since I was 12 The idea for the festival was fostered by years old. I want to keep the music alive,” four cancer survivors who have travelled the world to see their favourite acts. she admitted.

One of them, Sherry Judson said all of Besides going on Elvis tribute cruises, the performers donate their time for the Judson listens to nothing but the King’s fundraiser which has generated more than music while she is driving and acknowledged $17,000 for the charity which is near and she would have a tough time choosing one

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“There are so many songs … 810. I couldn’t pick one favourite. I love them all. I have Sirius radio and on channel 19 there is nothing but Elvis 24/7. It is on all the time and I sing along.”

If you want to sing along and get up close and personal with some top notch musical impersonators tickets are available at the PCCC and Cranky Dog Music. If you want to pay with a credit card tickets are also available at Forest Coach Tours.

Tickets for the evening show on Friday featuring Aaron Halliday as Alan Jackson and Saturday starring Ben Klein as Elvis both start at 7 p.m. and cost $40.

The shorter Saturday afternoon show with The Judds as the headliners will cost $30 and starts at 1:30 p.m.

On Sunday the 11 a.m. Gospel show with most of the entertainers singing their favorite gospel or spiritual songs is $20.

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Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/ CPR C 14yrs+ 9:00am. A 16 hour course that includes training in cardio pulmonary resuscitation level C, automated external defibrillation, injury prevention, first aid treatment of shock, bleeding, broken bones and more. This is a pre-requisite for National Lifeguard certification.

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Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250668-8796 WED MAY 4

Gary Hodi & Guests 6:00pm. Shady Restaurant, Qualicum. 250752-9111

Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Smoke n Water Restaurant, Nanoose.

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Peter Mason 5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe, Parksville. 250-7578788

The Atkinson Brothers 7:00pm. Smoke N Water Restaurant, Nanoose.

250-468-7192 SAT MAY 14

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

TUE MAY 17

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

KSS Jazz Extravaganza 7:00pm. KSS, Qualicum.

WED MAY 18

Gary Hodi & Guests 6:00pm. Shady Restaurant, Qualicum. 250752-9111 THU MAY 19

The Jagsters 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250752-8055

Home Sweet Home Gala 7:00pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach.

Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-5943750 FRI MAY 20

Peter Mason 5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe, Parksville. 250-7578788

Jennifer Scott and Rene Worst 7:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-2488185 SAT MAY 21

Dr's of Rock ’N Roll 7:00pm. Smoke ’N Water, Nanoose. 250-4687192

The Enablers 7:00pm. Shady Restaurant, Qualicum. 250752-9111 TUE MAY 24

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250668-8796 THU MAY 26

Lindsay Martell 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250752-8055 FRI MAY 27

Peter Mason 5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe, Parksville. 250-7578788

Tribute Festival 7:00pm. PCCC, Parksville. 250-339-3921

Gary Comeau and the Voodoo All-Stars 8:00pm. Errington Hall, 250-248-5106 SAT MAY 28

Real Deal 7:00pm. Shady Restaurant, Qualicum. 250752-9111 SUN MAY 29

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Fun Bridge

Texas Hold'em

Women's 45+ Aerobics

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

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

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

8:00am. Bodyworks Parksville. 250-248-3346

Cribbage

Socrates Cafe

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

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

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EVERY MONDAY

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

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

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

Members Yoga 11:00. 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

7:00pm.Do it the BalanChIng Way, Qualicum250-752-8152

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

Parksville Lawn Bowling 7:00pm. Drop-in. Parksville. 250-954-3930

EVERY TUESDAY

Guyz Time (Gr. 4, 5 & 6)

Free Tech Help Drop-in

3:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

9:00am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258

Girl Talk (Gr. 4, 5 & 6)

Better Body's Fitness

3:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

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

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Woodcarving

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

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

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

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

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

Yoga at Eaglecrest 10:45am. Eaglcrest Golf Club. 250-951-2538

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

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

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

Lawn Bowling 1:00pm. Qualicum Lawn Bowling Club. 250-752-7060

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

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

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

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

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

Preschoolers on Move 9:30am. Qualicum Commons. 250-248-2093

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

Parksville Lawn Bowling 1:00pm. Drop-in. Parksville. 250-954-3930

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

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

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

Family Night

Teen Open Space

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

3:30pm. Qualicum Commons. 250-248-2093

Yoga at Eaglecrest

TOPS Dashwood

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9:15am. Eaglcrest Golf Club. 250-951-2538

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

4:00pm. Knox United Church, Parksville.250-248-3927

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Family Night

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4:30pm. SOS Centre.

Parksville. 250-248-2093

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Better Body's Fitness

Ladies Pool

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

Women's Spin Class

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

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

Free Meditation Class 5:30pm. McMIllan Arts Centre. 250-954-5040

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250-752-3750

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

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

Yoga at Eaglecrest

Women's 45+ Aerobics

Drop in Bridge

8:00am. Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346

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

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

Parksville Lawn Bowling 1:00pm. Drop-in. Parksville. 250-954-3930

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

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

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

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

EVERY FRIDAY

10:45am. Eaglcrest Golf Club. 250-951-2538

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

Girl Talk (Gr. 4, 5 & 6)

TIC TAC 9:00am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

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

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

Tech Topic Workshop 9:30am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258

Free Tech Help Drop-in 10:30am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258

Stroke Recovery

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

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

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

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

Guyz Time (Gr. 4, 5 & 6)

Members Darts

Bingo

3:00pm. SOS, Qualicum Commons. 250-248-2093

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

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

Members Zumba Gold

Teen Nite

Oceanside Floor Curling

Ballroom/Latin Classes

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

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

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

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

Free Tech Help Drop-in

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Bridge

Poetry In Motion

9:00am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258

4:30pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cafe & Ice Cream Coombs Emporium 2300 Alberni Hwy, Coombs

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

Courtyard Cafe & Patio 673 Memorial Ave, Qualicum

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

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

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

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

Taste Cafe & Bistro 1080 Resort Dr, Parksville

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

Casual / Family A&W Restaurant 250-248-2040 Aioli Seafood Restaurant 250-954-1010

Bayside Bistro & Lounge Quality Inn 240 Dogwood St, Parksville

250-248-8333 Benz Lounge, Patio & Bistro 250-468-9915 Boston Pizza 250-947-9400 Bugaboo Burgers 250-338-3568 Coombs Market Restaurant 250-248-6272

Dairy Queen Parksville 154 E. Island Hwy, Parksvtille

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

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

250-752-7530

Gary's Bistro 155 W Second Ave, Qualicum

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

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

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

Realm Food Co. 180 Craig St, Parksville

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

Tidal Taco Shack 6001 Island Hwy, Qualicum

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

Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge 496 Memorial Ave,Qualicum

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

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

British Bobby Restaurant 3-1209 Island Hwy, Parksville

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

cedars restaurant & lounge 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville

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

Kalvas Restaurant 180 Moilliet St, Parksville

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

Smoke 'N Water Restaurant 1600 Strougler Rd., Nanoose

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

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

Oceanside Pizza Palace 678 Memorial Ave, Qualicum

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Pub Style Black Goose Inn 1051 Resort Dr, Parksville

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

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The Shady Rest Restaurant & Pub

3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum

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