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MON MAY 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 hidden above the high tide line on beaches stretching from Nanoose Bay in the south to Deep Bay in the north. tidaltreasures.info. 866594-3243 x101

Youth Week May 1-7

Take yourself on a self-guided journey visiting artists to discuss their process, demonstrate their work and of course, happily sell you their wares! This tour encourages emerging artists to participate on an equal level with their experienced and better-known peers. Check website for details. www.centralislandtour.com. Parksville to Black Creek.

SUN MAY 14 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.

A national celebration of youth held annually. It is a week of interaction and celebration intended to build a strong connection between young people and their communities.

To find out more and get involved go to www.rdnyouth.ca or contact Kelly Valade. 250-248-3252

Rhododendron Bloom at VIUs Milner Gardens & Woodland 10:00am. Until May 14.

The Rhododendrons are one of the garden’s most significant collections. Enjoy your walk through the woodland garden while the Rhododendrons put on their best display. Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6153

Parksville Museum’s Garden Volunteer Days 2:00pm. Register today for your spot with Parksville Museum’s Garden Volunteer Days! Learn from a professional hor-

ticulture teacher, Connie Kuramoto who also teaches many classes & a Master Organics Course with the Urban Farm School. Class by donation. Bring weather appropriate clothing, gardening questions & gardening tools. Parksville Museum, 1245 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

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TUE MAY 2 PCCC - Movies 1:00pm. May 2 - 4. Hidden Figures / Ballerina / Fences. Check www. parksvillecentre.com/ events for times. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

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Youth Week Wheelie Event 11-18yrs 4:30pm. Bring your skateboard, scooter, roller blades or roller skates and join us in celebration of Youth Week for our first wheelie event. Ethyn Smith will be giving tips to emerging skateboarders and Jordan Elves will be giving tips to emerging bladers. Helmets are required. To find out more and get involved go to www.rdnyouth.ca or contact Kelly Valade at 250-248-3252. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W Island Hwy, Parksville.

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Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class 5:30pm. Every Tuesday, during the school year; tuition for each five month term: $100 each for first two family members; $20 for each additional family member. Umi Wado

5 Kai Karate teaches the art of self-defence, while instilling a strong sense of self-discipline, selfconfidence, respect and humility. Arrowview Elementary School, 650 Bennett Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-650-5451

Youth 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 6:00pm. Build your own team and come out to the Coombs Fairgrounds. Free pizza and prizes too! Register your team by sending ACRA a message on Facebook or email jessicapmclaren@ gmail.com. Free. Coombs Fairgrounds Gymnasium, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs.

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WED MAY 3 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

Soupy Cafe 12:00pm. First Wednesday of the month. 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

Youth Week Pickleball Clinic and Tournament 13-17yrs 3:30pm. Celebrate Youth Week with the first ever youth pickleball clinic and tournament. Learn how to play the game in the

pickleball clinic on the first day and then compete in a round robin tournament on the second day. Enter the draw to win the grand prize of a GoPro which will be drawn during the tournament. Wednesday to Thursday, May 3rd to 4th from 3:30-6:00pm.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

Student: $15. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3252

Free Meditation Workshop 5:30pm. Free 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.

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Pirates of Penzance 7:30pm. Until May 14.

A hilarious romp of rollicking, frolicking pirates, bumbling policemen, young lovers, and an eccentric Major-General await you in Gilbert & Sullivan’s musical masterpiece. Tickets: Village Theatre Box Office, phone or e-mail info@ echoplayers.ca. For more information visit echoplayers.ca Adults $23 Seniors(65+) $20 Students (with valid card) $14. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

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THU MAY 4 CONT... stitchers. Qualicum Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9320

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.

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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

Youth Week Pickleball Clinic and Tournament 13-17yrs 3:30pm. First ever youth pickleball clinic and tournament. Learn how to play the game in the pickleball clinic on the first day and then compete in a round robin tournament on the second day. Enter the draw to win the grand prize of a GoPro

which will be drawn during the tournament.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

Student: $15. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W Island Hwy, Parksville. 250 248-3252

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 North, Qualicum Beach. 250752-8066

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.

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Pirates of Penzance 7:30pm. Until May 14.

Tickets: Village Theatre Box Office, phone or email info@echoplayers. ca. For more information visit echoplayers.ca Adults $23 Seniors(65+) $20 Students(with valid card) $14. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave,

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FRI MAY 5 Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society 11:00am. Every Friday.

Provides professional therapy sessions - physical exercise, speech, music and art therapy and caregivers’ counselling.

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Mind in Motion 1:30pm. Find support through this fitness and social program for people experiencing early stage memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.

Call RDN - Parks & Rec to register. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

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Central Island Arts Studio Tour 4:00pm. May 5, 6 & 7.

Take yourself on a selfguided journey visiting artists to discuss their process, demonstrate their work and of course, happily sell you their wares! This tour encourages emerging artists to participate on an equal level with their experienced and better-known peers. Check website for details. www.centralislandtour.com. Parksville to Black Creek. 250650-5425

Sand Dollars Square Dancing 6:00pm. Potluck & Wind up dance. Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. 250-954-2132

Sing Your Song, Canada 7:00pm. It’s time to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday and the Craig Bay Choristers are doing it in style. Under the talented direction of Lonnie Moddle. Tickets available at Knox United Church, 250-248-3927, and through choir mem-

bers. Partial proceeds go to Oceanside Hospice.

Adults: $15/Children under 12 are free. 250-9542166. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville.

Music Trivia 7:00pm. Every Friday.

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

Pirates of Penzance 7:30pm. Until May 14.

Tickets: Village Theatre Box Office, phone or email info@echoplayers. ca. For more information visit echoplayers.ca Adults $23 Seniors(65+) $20 Students(with valid card) $14. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3522

SAT MAY 6 Golden Shoe Hunt 8:00am. This year, celebrate the RDN’s 50th anniversary by exploring some of our oldest and most historical regional

and community parks in electoral areas A-H. Clues and instructions for the locations of the shoes will be posted weekly to rdn.bc.ca/ goldenshoe, RDN Facebook and RDN Twitter until May 20th. Free, http://www.rdn.bc.ca/ goldenshoe. Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3252

Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Open Year Round. You’ll find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach.

Qualicum Beach Legion Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sep). includes pancakes, sausages, cof-

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SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017

TEDx PARKSVILLE DRAWING UPON RESEARCHERS, TECH COMPANIES AND INNOVATORS.

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ED talks have become notorious do we use locally that we can share and how as the world’s most engaging do we live a sustainable life?” curated talks and folks in Nailor pointed out that TEDx was created Oceanside who are fans of the to bring people together to share a TEDformat can attend an event at Ballenas like experience in the spirit of ideas worth Senior Secondary School (BSS) Saturday, spreading.

May 13.

Parksville TEDx is not organized by A wide range of speakers are on the agenda TED Conferences but is operated under for Parksville TEDx and their focus will a license from TED and Nailor said this be on the theme of event will follow sustainability and the same format as innovation.

TED talks where "TEDx was created to bring Drawing upon live speakers are people together to share researchers, tech combined with a TED-like experience in companies and video to spark deep innovators from discussion and the spirit of ideas worth Vancouver Island create connections. spreading." the forum will be He said there are Graeme Nailor ~ Organizer presenting dynamic a lot of innovative speakers who people with rich address the question backgrounds in this community and this of how we can live a sustainable life while event will hopefully make people more embracing innovation. aware and inspired for the changes that BSS arts teacher Graeme Nailor is one of society is advancing towards. the organizers of the community event and “As soon as you mention TED to people said they want to showcase local businesses in town, automatically their ears perk up and non-profits and share ideas on what is because it is such a part of our culture. There happening in the mid-island region. are TED talks going on just about every “As teachers we use TED talks all the time weekend all over the world. It is exciting … sharing ideas and we thought what ideas to try and bring it to a small town,” he

acknowledged.

He said their team is excited to have secured some dynamic speakers who will cover all of the sustainability aspects including; living, eating, community and the water system.

Julie Pisani who coordinates the Drinking Water and Watershed Protection program at the RDN is a speaker.

Philip Perry from Coyote’s Coffee Roastery will talk about the role your morning cup of coffee plays in the lives of people who grow coffee beans.

Nailor admitted he is excited to hear what his former student Jacob Stevenson from the Tiny Nest Project has to say.

Stevenson is part of the tiny house movement and has been designing and building a tiny house from scratch.

Nailor said Stevenson’s Tiny Nest YouTube series and website have inspired people all over the world.

“Jacob has hundreds of thousands of followers. He was a student of mine 15 years ago. He was an amazing student. He is really dynamic,” Nailor admitted.

Other speakers include: Public Education Lead at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station Amie Armet;

Poet Laureate from Comox Valley, Kevin Flesher; Marjorie Driscoll from Vancouver Island Workability Program and the Pie Factory; Jake West a performer, teacher and entrepreneur; Jeff Hopkins from the Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry; the Ballenas Interact Club; Little Qualicum Cheeseworks and Sarah Ramsden on Sustainable Living.

Tickets are limited to 100 for the event and are priced at $50. They can be purchased at Coyote's Cafe and Roastery, Ballenas Secondary office and online at tedxparksville.com. For more info they can also contact Graeme Nailor at gnailor@sd69.bc.ca.

There will be a full day of discussions and entertainment running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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fee & orange juice. Tables inside if the weather is cool or rainy. Adults $6 / Kids 5-10yrs $3 / under 5 Free. Qualicum Beach Legion Branch 76, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach.

1:00pm. Hidden Figures / Ballerina / Fences.

Check www.parksvillecentre.com/events for times. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250248-6234

The Great Garage Sale

Canadian Legacy Art Show: 150 Years of Art in One B.C. Family

9:00am. Giant flea market with lots of room for those wonderful treasures to find new homes with the hundreds of buyers that wander the aisles. Book your space today. Free admission.

Phone RDN, Recreation & Parks to book a table.

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10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Sep). Fun, food, & friendship! Live music, sticky buns and variety of vendors: produce, soaps, jewelry, pottery, textiles, plants, flowers, baking & more. Errington Community Park, 1390 Errington Rd, Errington.

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Fire & Ice Street Festival 11:00am. Visitors will be able to choose from both chili cups as well as other hot food options from restaurants. Local musicians will be highlighted, while the overall event will continue with a theme concept to inspire costumes and ice carving. Start your day with a Pancake Breakfast at the Qualicum Legion on 180 Veterans Way from 8:30 - 11:30 am.

Downtown, Second Ave, Qualicum Beach.

1:00pm. To mark Canada’s 150th anniversary, The Heine family of British Columbia is presenting a show to celebrate it’s combined total of 150 years of professional art.

You may not know the Heine family but if you are Canadian, chances are you have seen their work on Canadian coins and stamps or in galleries, newspapers, advertising, books or magazines. The show will be on display for the month of May. Everyone welcome! McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-2488185

Pirates of Penzance 7:30pm. Until May 14.

Tickets: Village Theatre Box Office, phone or email info@echoplayers. ca. For more information visit echoplayers.ca Adults $23 Seniors(65+) $20 Students(with valid card) $14. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3522

SUN MAY 7 Buddhism through Reading & Reflection 10:00am. 4 Sundays May 7, May 21, June 4 & June 18. 1hr Study of the text ‘The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones’

by Patrul Rinpoche. $125. Email to Register:

11 penny@kathokcentre. ca $110. Kathok Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave, Errington. 250-586-5882

5th Annual VintageRetro Inspired Faire 10:30am. An annual fundraising event in Oceanside which features local vintage/retro INSPIRED vendors,their wares,fashion and food.

Admission by donation with proceeds going to the Manna Homeless Society. Admission by donation. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3637

Battle of the Atlantic Remembrance Ceremony 10:30am. This ceremony honours the members of the Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Airforce and the Canadian Merchant Navy who sacrificed so much during that conflict. The Memorial Service will be followed by a parade along Veterans Way from Memorial Drive to the Legion; and a wreath laying ceremony at the Legion cenotaph. The public is welcome to attend. Please be seated in the hall by 10:15am. Qualicum Beach Legion, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632

Pirates of Penzance 2:00pm. Until May 14.

Tickets: Village Theatre Box Office, phone or email info@echoplayers. ca. For more information visitechoplayers.ca Adults $23 Seniors(65+) $20 Students(with valid card) $14. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3522

Shari Ulrich Trio Folk/ Bluegrass Concert 2:30pm. Shari Ulrich is a warm, engaging, quickwitted singer-songwriter whose love of music is contagious. Julia Graff, Shari’s daughter, has joined her on stage since she was twelve and is a very accomplished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. Kirby Barber, sings and plays everything from country + bluegrass, to blues + classical. Together they deliver incomparable folk/bluegrass vocal harmonies which will amaze and delight! Tickets available at Knox and Mulberry Bush Book Stores. $20/ advance, $25/door. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250-2483927

MON MAY 8 Alpine Gardeners of Central Vancouver Island 12:30pm. Alan McMurtrie to speak on “Magical Canadian Bred Reticulata Iris”. This talk will focus on Alan’s work, from his early days of hunting species Iris in Turkey, to his achievements in hybridizing dwarf Reticulata Iris. $5 at door includes prize draw & coffee/tea. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-4423

Canadian Federation of University Women 7:00pm. Monthly meeting. Programme ‘Mary Anne Lagimodiere - An Amazing Pioneer’ as told by storyteller, Marva Blackmore. Visitors welcome! Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-2865

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TUE MAY 9 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 of $10 per class or according to ability. Innovate Dance Arts, 425 Stanford Avenue E, Parksville.

250-752-6766 Ext. 207

WED MAY 10 Pirates of Penzance 7:30pm, Until May 14.

Village Theatre Box Office, phone or e-mail info@echoplayers.ca.

For more information visit echoplayers.ca Adults $23 Seniors(65+) $20 Students(with valid card) $14. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

THU MAY 11 Mid Island Floral Art Club Meeting 2:00pm. The demon-

stration for this meeting is Bring a Bunch of Supermarket Flowers. $6 for visitors. St. Stephens Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach.

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

Pirates of Penzance 7:30pm. Until May 14.

Tickets: Village Theatre Box Office, phone or email info@echoplayers. ca. For more information visit echoplayers.ca Adults $23 Seniors(65+) $20 Students(with valid card) $14. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3522

FRI MAY 12 Music Trivia 7:00pm. The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, 3109 W Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-9111

Pirates of Penzance 7:30pm. Until May 14.

Tickets: Village Theatre Box Office, phone or email info@echoplayers. ca. For more information visit echoplayers.ca Adults $23 Seniors(65+) $20 Students(with valid card) $14. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3522

SAT MAY 13 All About the Garden Sale 8:00am. This is a sale of plants and garden items donated by the Qualicum Beach Garden Club membership. Come and get stuff for your plants and seedlings for your spring and summer garden. Qualicum Beach Garden Club, 234 Crescent Rd E, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-3619

Golden Shoe Hunt 8:00am. This year, celebrate the RDN’s 50th anniversary by exploring some of our oldest and

most historical regional and community parks in electoral areas A-H. Clues and instructions for the locations of the shoes will be posted weekly to rdn.bc.ca/ goldenshoe, RDN Facebook and RDN Twitter until May 20th. Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville.

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Wesley Ridge Guided Hike 8:00am. Hike steep, old-growth forest trails to the ridge for a look at the Salish Sea and the nearby peaks of Mt. Cokely and Mt. Arrowsmith. This is a chance to test your personal fitness and make some alpine hiking goals. Hike intensity rating is 1 star: long stretches of steady incline and steep terrain.

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Parksville TEDx

3rd Annual Members Garage Sale

9:00am. Drawing upon researchers, tech companies and innovators from Vancouver Island we will be presenting dynamic speakers that address the question of how we can live a sustainable life while embracing innovation.

Speakers: Amie Armet, Jake West, Jeff Hopkins, Julie Pisani, Kevin Flesher, Margorie Driscoll & Philip Perry. Tickets $50. tedxparksville.com. Ballenas Secondary School, 135 N. Pym Rd, Parksville.

8:30am. Bake table, craft table, silent auction and refreshments.

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9:00am. Vegetables, Heritage Tomatoes and Perennials Master Gardeners in Attendance.

Book Sale, Bake Sale, Car Boot Sale, New and Used Garden Treasures. Bring Your Family, Friends and Neighbours. Nanoose Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Road, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-9749

Knox 40th Annual Plant & Bake Sale 9:00am. Don’t miss our popular annual, Spring Plant & Bake Sale, well known for its large assortment of Perennials Shrubs - House Plants Garden Gadgets & the Pies, Cookies, Muffins & Loaves. Everyone welcome! The funds raised help Knox respond to the needs of the local and global community.

Free Admission. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250-2483927

Red Cross Child Care Emergency First Aid with AED/CPR 14yrs 9:00am. This course is designed for parents and caregivers of children. Approved by the Provincial Community Care Licensing Branch and retraining is recommended every three years. This course covers home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Cost is $84.40.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-2483252 to pre-register.

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Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society Garden Tour 10:00am. May 13 & 14.

The tour will typically include 10 to 14 gardens centered on Qualicum Beach and Parksville.

Tickets are $15 at local garden centres and include admission to the gardens on both days.

Various Locations.

2017 NRS Open Gardens Weekend in Nanaimo 10:00am. May 13 & 14.

There are 13 gardens to choose from, and you can visit all of them, or just your preferred ones.

They are private gardens in Nanaimo and Nanoose, range from small to large, and include a church garden: Tickets ($15) can be purchased from Buckerfields South, Turley’s Florist, Green Thumb on Hammond Bay, Little Tree Garden Centre on Bowen Road, The White Bridal Shop in Lantzville. Directions

and Garden Descriptions are on the ticket.

Nanoose & Nanaimo.

250-390-2058

Confidential Parper Shredding Event 10:00am. Oceanside Community Safety, Oceanside RCMP, Save-On-Foods and BEST Shredding is hosting Confidential Paper Shredding. Open to residents and businesses.

For a donation of $10 per bankers box, your documents will be professionally and confidentially shredded on site.

A portion of donations go to the BC Children’s Hospital and new 529 Garage bicycle registration program. Donation suggested of $10 per bankers box. Wembley Centre, 826 Island Highway West, Parksville.

250-951-5609

The Intertidal Zone Tour at Moorecroft Regional Park 11:30am. Take a walk with a certified Park

Mother’s Day is May 14 Give Her a Grotto Spa Gift Card!

Naturalist and learn about the incredible natural world we have around us. On this tour, you will explore the intertidal zone of Vancouver Island’s east shores.

Children 6 years+ can register and attend with an adult. $16 per person.

Moorecroft Regional Park. 250-248-3252

www.lazymikerockinrecliners.com. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250323-3298

Move for Health Day Everyone Welcome Swim

7:30pm. Until May 14.

Tickets: Village Theatre Box Office, phone or email info@echoplayers. ca. For more information visit echoplayers.ca Adults $23 Seniors(65+) $20 Students(with valid card) $14. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3522

1:30pm. Come for a swim and celebrate Move for Health Day, an international event promoting active living.

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

Nanaimo Blues Invasion 7:00pm. Three talented Nanaimo Blues Bands have joined together to bring you a night of energy filled dancin’! $20 tickets available, Coombs General Cranky Dog, Arbutus Music &

UFC 211 7:00pm. Miocic vs Dos Santos. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713

Pirates of Penzance

Stephen Fearing Live 7:30pm. Always a sell out at the Errington Hall, Juno award-winning singer songwriter Stephen Fearing returns with a tour of his latest album, “Every Soul’s a Sailor”. $25. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington

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Reservations: 250-248-1838 Gift Cards: grottospa.com

*excludes RMT Massage Taxes and gratuities are additional.

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MAY 25 & 26, 2017

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT A FUN TOURNAMENT FOR COMPETITORS 35 YEARS AND OVER

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he sport of Pickleball continues as far away as Campbell River and Victoria. to gain momentum and now “People like that it is more of a social that spring is here the pickleball tournament … and you don’t get knocked scene is about to heat up even out right away,” he explained. more in these parts.

RDN Recreation and Parks Arena A fun tournament for competitors 35 years Programmer Valerie McNutt agreed the and over is scheduled for May 25 and 26 at tournament is more about having fun and Oceanside Place Arena in Parksville. socializing with fellow pickleballers.

Hosted by RDN Recreation and Parks the She said they are a close-knit community tournament will have three divisions: Men’s, with amazing volunteers who help run Women’s and Mixed Doubles. the tournament and grow the sport in Oceanside.

Cost is $50 per team. Men's and Women's divisions will play “There is so Friday, May 26 and much passion the Mixed division around this sport. will play Thursday, The volunteers "People like that it is more of a May 25. are very passionate. social tournament" We couldn’t do it Tom Staite who is without them. We with the Oceanside Tom Staite ~ Oceanside Pickleball Club are fortunate to Pickleball Club has have this group,” been a key player McNutt admitted. in organizing the tournament.

There are about 170 members in the Oceanside Pickleball He helped put together a successful Club and some of them volunteer their tournament at Oceanside Place Arena last skills for the RDN’s learn to play program. year and said this year they expect another great turnout of competitors from up and It is obvious to see why pickelball is the fastest growing sport in North America down the Island. and is exploding in popularity among baby He said the fact that each team is boomers. guaranteed a minimum of eight games is Because it can be played by all ages, one of the reasons they get participants from

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requires minimal equipment and costs and is easy to learn, pickleball is perfect for seniors who can’t move as fast as they used to and youngsters who have never played a racquet sport.

Staite who picked up the sport six years ago said it is more forgiving than tennis or badminton.

He said while indoor pickleball keeps folks active over the winter the outdoor season is when the sport sees most of its action.

The Community Park in Parksville has tennis courts which have pickleball lines and Staite said after the month of May they are well used.

He said their club has access to the courts from 9 a.m. – noon but non-members including tourists can pay a drop in fee.

There are nine courts available at Oceanside Place for pickleball with various time slots throughout the week until July 23.

McNutt said recreation programmers are trying to find more court space because of the increasing demand and she said they are also encouraging more youth to get involved.

In fact as part of Youth Week the first ever youth pickleball clinic and tournament for kids 13-17 years old is being held Wednesday, May 3 to Thursday, May 4 from

3:30 to 6 p.m. The cost is $15 per person.

The event at Oceanside Place Arena will include lessons on how to play the game on the first day and then a round-robin tournament on the second day. There will be a draw to win the grand prize of a GoPro which will be drawn during the tournament.

Phone 250-248-3252 to pre-register.

View recreation programs online at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation ENTER TO WIN

What's On Digest and RDN Recreation and Parks want to give one lucky person the gift of Pickleball.

Enter our contest and win a 10x Pickleball Pass.

Enter online at: parksvillequalicum.whatsondigest.com/contests The winner will be announced on May 31, 2017 MORE INFORMATION

OCEANSIDE PLACE ARENA 830 Island Hwy W, Parksville $15 per person www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation 250-248-3252 Story by BRENDA GOUGH

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SUN MAY 14 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.

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

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Second Sunday Market and Pancake Breakfast 8:00am. Meet up with your friends for some great shopping, along with pancake breakfast and live music. A fun family atmosphere.

Over 50 vendors with everything from unique, handmade arts/crafts, new items, vintage collectibles, baking, tools and household goods.

Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250757-8172

Oceanside Mothers Day 10K Run / 5K Walk/Run

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET

EVERY SATURDAY

OPEN YEAR ROUND 8:30AM TO NOON CORNER OF MEMORIAL AND VETERAN’S WAY.

59 Studios featuring more than 90 artists from Parksville to Black Creek

10:00am. Participate and enjoy the course as it winds along the scenic oceanfront and through the vibrant trails at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park. It is a mostly flat loop on road, good trail and with enthusiastic volunteers. Proceeds from the race will benefit The Parksville Haven

Society. Donations are kindly accepted. Preregister $30 / Race Day $40, orcarunning.ca/ home/race/executives.

Parksville Curling Club, 220 Corfield St N, Parksville. 250-757-9436

Pirates of Penzance 2:00pm. Until May 14.

Tickets: Village Theatre Box Office, phone or email info@echoplayers. ca. For more information visit echoplayers.ca Adults $23 Seniors(65+) $20 Students(with valid card) $14. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3522

A Night Out Ken Hamm 7:00pm. Juno award winner and Great Canadian Blues Award winner, acoustic solo musician, Ken Hamm will be playing in the Knox Heritage Church at the Parksville Museum! Tickets are $20 for sale at Cranky Dog Records in Parksville, or call/text Donna for tickets. Doors open at 6:30pm. Parksville Museum, 1245 East Island Hwy, Parksville. 250816-5172

MON MAY 15 Parksville Probus Club 8:30am. Lifeline Equipment Update and New Seniors Connect Checkin Program. Speakers:

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Get a copy of the 2017 Central Island Arts Guide at your local gallery, cafe or tourist centre

Visit centralislandtour.com for details, downloads & pickup locations

19 Joan Ryan and Trevor Cradduck. Visitors Welcome. 1st time guests free. Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-4681668

Beach. $20. Quality Inn Bayside, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville.

TUE MAY 16

7:00pm. Speaker: Jamie Wallace. Topic: Intro to Permaculture non members $3. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-954-3888

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

250-752-6766 Ext. 207

OWBN Meeting - Wise Women Interviews 5:30pm. Wise Women, Eva Hilborn and Carolyn Redl share their journey of being educated and working in a day when women weren’t. They will share some invaluable tips of what they learned along the way.

Both women belong to the CFUW - Canadian Federation of University Women. $30 Members / $37 Nonmembers. Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville.

250-927-1269

WED MAY 17 A Common Thread Tea & Mini-Fashion Show 1:00pm. Join Oceanside G2G for Tea & miniFashion Show ‘A Common Thread’. Vivien Frow & Merlyn Patten will entertain with stories from their time in Theatre, Art and Fashion.

Tickets $20 at Cranky Dog, Parksville & Arbutus Fashions, Qualicum

Eaglecrest Garden Club Monthly Meeting

THU MAY 18 French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal drop-in to maintain or improve your French.

2:30 to 4:00pm in the Serious Coffee meeting room. For info, call David.

Serious Coffee, 1209 E Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-738-0819

FRI MAY 19 Red Cross Emergency Youth First Aid with AED/CPR 13-18yrs 9:00am. This course is designed to teach youth 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. Cost is $84.40. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Rd, Qualcium Beach.

250-248-3252

Vibrational Healing Energy Balance 2 Step Workshop 11:00am. This workshop balances energy chakra fields which will increase your energy, expand your self-awareness and empower you to make these positive changes in your life. Please bring a pendulum and pencil

SHOP. EAT. MINGLE. MARKETS & MORE

PINERIDGE RV PARK & FARM MARKET Services the recreation region of Spider Lake & Horne Lake.

Full hook up RV sites, laundry, washrooms, showers, WiFi available. Open 7 days a week.

2715 Turnbull Rd, Qualicum Beach.

250-619-8047 pineridgefarm.ca QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET Where all the local farmers come to sell. Enjoy food, music, yoga, & many 20th Anniversary celebrations. Every Saturday, 8:30am-12pm. Memorial at the Train Tracks, Qualicum Beach. www.qbfarmersmarket.com PARKSVILLE MUSEUM FARMERS’ & ARTISAN MARKET Every Friday 4-7pm. May 26 Sep 15. Food, music & art. Enjoy picturesque grounds & historic buidlings while shopping.

1245 E. Island Highway. www.parksvillemuseum.ca

NANOOSE BAY ART IN THE GARDEN June 24-25 10-4pm. 2525 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose. Over 85+ artisans, live music & food. $5 suggested donation. Walk the gardens and be inspired by local artists & crafters! Artisan profiles at nanoosebayartinthegarden.com HAVE A MARKET? ADD IT TO THE LIST.

250-240-6881

OCEANSIDE MOTHERS’ DAY

10K Run & 5K Walk / Run SUNDAY, MAY 14 The Oceanside Mother’s Day 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk event is back again on Sunday May 14th offering two beautiful courses, awards, great food and an abundance of draw prizes both for entrants and for volunteers!

The 10K Run is a scenic course, part road and part trail, that winds through Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park and along the beautiful oceanfront.

This is the course to pick if you are a competitive or recreational runner.

Medals and ribbons will be awarded to the first three in all the age divisions.

The 5K Run/Walk is back by popular request and loops through the Englishman River Estuary (road and trail). This is the course to pick if you want to take more time or enjoy a shorter course. It is also the course to choose if you are a walker or will be pushing a baby buggy/stroller.

Awards will be presented to the first three participants to cross the finish line.

The Oceanside Running Club (Team ORCA) is pleased once again to be supporting the Parksville Haven Society.

Register now at raceroster.com until May 11th Cost: $30.00 or on race day (cash or cheque) at $40.00 MORE INFORMATION

orcarunning.ca facebook.com/oceanside.race 250-757-9436 Volunteers always needed! Want to help?

Please contact barbara.j.low@gmail.com

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FRI MAY 19 CONT... crayons. Week 1: May 19 Balancing Vertical Energy Field. Week 2: May 27 Balancing Horizontal Energy Field. Cost includes the Flower Essence Repertory Book $225. Memorial Business Centre, 141 Memorial Ave, Parksville. 250-240-2656

Pro D Day Everyone Welcome Swim 1:30pm. Enjoy Ravensong Aquatic Centre during your day off from school. The diving board, rope swing and a pool toy will be available for you to enjoy. Reduced rate admission. Adults $6.05, Seniors $4.71, students $4.21, children $3.15, tots free. Ravening Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

Music Trivia 7:00pm. Every Friday.

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

SAT MAY 20

rdn.bc.ca/goldenshoe, RDN Facebook and RDN Twitter until May 20th.

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

Jungle Book Family Swim 10:00am. Get ready to rumble in the jungle.

You will have a howling good swimming time at Ravensong with jungle music, dancing and swinging on the Tarzan rope. Regular admission.

Adult $6.05, Seniors $4.71, Student $4.21, Children $3.15. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-3252

MON MAY 22 Victoria Day A Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the Monday preceding May 25 in every province and territory. It honours Queen Victoria’s Birthday. In Quebec this holiday is called “National Patriotes Day”.

Golden Shoe Hunt

Sea Lion Kayaking Tour

8:00am. This year, celebrate the RDN’s 50th anniversary by exploring some of our oldest and most historical regional and community parks in electoral areas A-H. Clues and instructions for the locations of the shoes will be posted weekly to

1:45pm. The California sea lions make the Oceanside area their home from October to May. We paddle past their haul-out and watch as they cavort and fish in the local waters. Perfect for beginners, these tours include a certified

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Cost is $52 per person.

Meet at Higginson Road, Nanoose Bay. 250-2483252

Arrowsmith Naturalists 7:00pm. Speaker: Dr Sarah Dudas - Canada Research Chair at the Shellfish Ecosystems Interactions Research Programme, VIU. She will be discussing microplastics in the environment, the impacts on marine food chains and these implications in the Salish Sea. Non members welcome by donation. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250-757-2328

TUE MAY 23 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 of $10 per class or according to ability. Innovate Dance Arts, 425 Stanford Avenue E, Parksville.

250-752-6766 Ext. 207

WED MAY 24 Geology Tour 9:30am. Join Dr. Steven Earle for an interpretive geology tour on the beaches of Nanoose Bay. Learn simple identification techniques and a bit about the island’s geological history. Transportation will be provided from either Oceanside Place Arena at 9:00am or Nanoose Place at

9:30am. Cost is $28 per person. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3252

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Happy Wanderers’ Travel Club 2:00pm. Meets 4th Wednesday of the month. 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.

Pickleball Tournaments 9:00am. May 25 & 26. Register today for the pickleball tournaments hosted by RDN Recreation and Parks at Oceanside Place Arena. 3 divisions: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles. Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of 8 games. Cost is $50 per team. Men’s and Women’s divisions will play Friday, May 26 and the Mixed divisions will play Thursday May 25. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-3252

THU MAY 25 Music Bingo 7:00pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713

Suds &Duds Your 4 minute laundry Drop your Laundry off here!

Shirt Service • Dry Cleaning • Duvets Horse Blankets • Sleeping Bags 3-291 E. Island Hwy, Parksville

250-248-5152

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FRI MAY 26 CR Art Expo 3:00pm. May 26-28. An explosive look at art from Canadian and International artists. Patrons can see art as it should be experienced, one-

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SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2017

CAR SHOW IN COOMBS TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE OF CLASSIC CARS.

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emember the by-gone days of or just your daily driver … they want to see them all. drive-in movies and when gas stations had attendants who He said they have space for about 300 cars washed your windshield and and this year there are prizes for those who checked the oil in your beloved automobile? bring their Mopar or AMC. While the future of cars is changing rapidly “There were no prizes last year because with engines using electricity to run and I just threw the show together but we had computers to navigate there is something about 100 cars throughout the day,” he to be said about kicking it old school. admitted.

Take a trip down memory lane and stroll This time around the Errington resident through a field of who is known as classic cars from the guy with all the that by-gone era old Mopars started on Sunday, May a car club called Mopar enthusiasts will be 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 West Coast Mopars representing at the second p.m. at the Coombs to help promote the annual West Coast Mopar Fairgrounds. event. show.

Mopar enthusiasts “Last year I did will be representing it on my own. at the second annual This year the club West Coast Mopar is putting on the show. show.”

If you like retro vehicles like the iconic He said Lordco, Parksville Chrysler and devil car the Dodge Demon; the classic Oceanside Customs have come on board to Charger and other muscle cars that defined promote the event and offer prizes. the 1960’s and 70’s this laid back show is He said the inaugural show proved to be a free for spectators. hit providing car enthusiasts an opportunity There is a $10 entry fee for those who to chat with the gear heads who own the want to be part of the show which last year hot rods. featured a wide selection of some of the He said one of the highlights last year was fastest, toughest tire burning iron horses when an original owner showed up with on four wheels. a 340 4-speed Dodge Demon he bought Organizer Mike Coplin said restored, rusty, in 1971.

“When a guy buys it new and still has and loves it … is pretty cool. There are not many of those left,” he acknowledged.

Members of the Errington Volunteer Fire Department (EVFD) will be hosting a BBQ at the event.

Funds generated from the concession will go towards restoring the department’s 1949 Doge fire truck.

EVFD members have spent many hours under the hood of one of the very first fire trucks the department obtained.

Now retired and inoperable the once shining gem has seen better days and the EVFD would like to bring the rusty piece of iron back to its glory.

The vintage Dodge which needs a few parts and some TLC before it can be running again will be on display at the show.

If you want to get your fill of nostalgia and love the models rolled out under the brand of Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth, Imperial and DeSoto drop by the Coombs Fairground located at 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs on May 28.

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COOMBS FAIRGROUND 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs $10 Entry Fee Story by BRENDA GOUGH

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F RI MAY 26 CONT... on-one with the artist.

A mixture of expert and amateur, local and international artists and their works displayed in various mediums over the course of three days. A portion of the proceeds will go to local scholarship bursaries through Rotary. Campbell River Community Centre, 401 11th Avenue, Campbell River. 250-287-2510

Free Movie Event 3:00pm. You’re invited to join us for our free afternoon showing of a great family friendly movie, enjoy some snacks, Christian discussion & fellowship! For more information check us out at facebook.com/ OSLCParksville or go to our website. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 795 Island Highway W, Parksville. 250-248-6644

Parksville Museum Farmers & Artisan Market 4:00pm. The market takes place on the picturesque grounds of the Parksville Museum surrounded by charming historic buildings. Taste real flavors. Parksville Museum, 1245 East Island Hwy, Parksville.

Prime Rib & Guitar Night 6:00pm. A great night to

enjoy live music and the famous Fairwinds Prime Rib dinner buffet. Reservations recommended: 250-468-9915. Fairwinds Golf and Country Club, 3455 Fairwinds Dr, Nanoo se Bay. 250-8165816

Music Trivia 7:00pm. Every Friday.

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

Vancouver Island Tribute Festival 7:00pm. May 26 - 28.

This is a non-profit musical festival by worldclass Tribute Artists to the legends we all know and love.. Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Roy Orbison, The Judds, Connie Francis, Marilyn Monroe and more. $114. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-591-5046

SAT MAY 27 Red Cross Emergency First Aid with AED/ CPR 13yrs+ 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. Re-

training is recommended every 3 years. Cost is $84.40. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-3252

Red Cross AED/ CPR C 9:00am. Save a life when only seconds count. Get Trained. This course is required for lifeguards and health care professionals. Topics covered are CPR and blocked airway for adults, children and infants and an introduction to automated external defibrillators (AED). Cost is $71.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-2483252 to pre-register.

Qualicum Commons, Red Cross AED/CPR C744 Primrose St, Parksville. 250-248-3252

50 Years of Fabulous 2:00pm. A hilarious barbershop bonanza in four-part harmony, taking the audience on a musical spoof of the City of Gardens Chorus upcoming summer tour of the UK. Quartets will also perform, as will special guests Nanaimo’s Tidesmen Chorus. Seating is limited. $20. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250-9540450

SUN MAY 28 Mount Benson Regional Park Guided Hike 8:00am. Start your journey up the mountain on the floating boardwalk at Witchcraft Lake. Climb steadily up rough forest trail to the peak and be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Nanaimo, Sunshine Coast and Washington State.

Transportation provided from Oceanside Place Arena to trail head. Hike intensity rating is 1 star: long stretches of steady incline and steep terrain.

Cost is $45 per person.

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

41st Annual Qualicum Beach Family Day 8:30am. Join us for the 41st Qualicum Beach Family Day at the Civic Centre fields for an afternoon of interactive games and activities.

Activities range from the popular bouncy castles and pony rides to food and entertainment for the whole family. The festivities will begin at 10am with a free swim, followed by a parade at noon and field activities at 1pm. Various Locations. 250-738-2190

Coombs Car Show 9:00am. Take a trip down memory lane and

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25 stroll through a field of classic cars from that by-gone era. Members of the Errington Volunteer Fire Department (EVFD) will be hosting a BBQ at the event. $10 Entry Fee. Coombs Fairground, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs.

MON MAY 29

Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/ CPR C 13yrs+

TUE MAY 30

9:00am. May 28 & 29.

This is a 16 hour course that included training in cardio pulmonary resuscitation level C, automated external defibrillation, injury prevention, first aid treatment for shock, bleeding, broken bones and more. This is a prerequisite for National Lifeguard certification.

Cost is $155.35. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-3252

7th Annual 100 Mile Fleece & Fibre Fair 9:30am. Bringing together local fibre producers and products with spinners, knitters and the fibre crafting public.

Featuring 30 vendors, spinning demos and display, door prizes and 4-H fibre group. This event is sponsored by the Bradley Thursday Spinners.

Admisison Free. Bradley Centre, 975 Shaerme Rd, Coombs.

Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Monday.

Everyone Welcome.

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

250-248-1926

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! Receive quality, professional bellydance instruction from Ramona, one of Vancouver Island’s top performers.

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

250-752-6766 Ext. 207

Joke of the Month A man and a woman who have never met before find themselves in the same sleeping carriage of a train.

After the initial embarrassment, they both manage to get to sleep; the woman on the top bunk, the man on the lower.

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Nanaimo Blues Invasion 7:00pm. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Parksville.

250-323-3298

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Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796 WED MAY 17

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

Open Mic 7:30pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 FRI MAY 26

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

Vancouver Island Tribute Festival

Coombs Old Time Fiddlers

7:00pm. Community Centre, Parksville. 250591-5046

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

Open Mic 7:30pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT MAY 20

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Level 1/2 Yoga

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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

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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

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Fun Bridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ladies Pool

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

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

Bingo

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

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

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

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Parksville. 250-752-2040

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4:30pm. SOS Centre.

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Better Body's Fitness

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

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

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250-752-3750

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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

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Seniors Badminton

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

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

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Members Only Darts

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

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EVERY THURSDAY

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

5:00pm. Nanoose Place.

250-228-9057

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

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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

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Milner House Tea Room 250-752-6153

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Weinberg’s Good Food 250-335-1534

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

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Riptide Lagoon 250-248-8290

Country Pies in Coombs 250-248-6415

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Courtyard Cafe & Patio 250-752-4152 Creekmore’s Coffee 250-752-0158 Cruiser’s Grill 250-752-4814 Eat Fresh Market 250-248-3007

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

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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

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Chameleons 250-586-5500

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