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Tidal Treasures Things to do for Halloween Mushroom Festival ECHO Players Theatre

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SAT OCT 1 Ravensong Masters Swim Club 7:00am. Mon, Wed 8-9 pm & Sat 7-8 am. Swim training sessions for 19 years of age and older: Stroke development, fitness, triathlete, or competitive swimmer training in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Chose 1-3 swim sessions/week. Sliding fee schedule, dependent on number of swim sessions chosen/week. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach.

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Corn Maze 9:00am. Open 7 days a week (9am-6pm). Admission is $2pp, but free 2 yrs of age and younger.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Silver Meadows Farm, 1019 Errington Road, Errington. 250-248-4450

Kids Cuts for Charity 9:00am. Until Nov 22, 100% of proceeds from each Children’s Cut & Style will be donated by the stylists and staff of the Grotto Spa and TighNa-Mara Resort to the District 69 SOS ‘Caring for Kids at Christmas’. $25. Grotto Spa, 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville.

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Thanks for Giving Pet Food Drive 9:00am. Donate wet/dry cat & dog food for pets all month long. Donations will be distributed to PV Pooch Rescue & Nanoose Bay Catspan. Bosleys Pet Food Plus, 103-280 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-2673

Horne Lake Canoe Tour 9:00am. A brief introductory canoe lesson will start you off, no experience necessary, followed by a paddle along the shoreline of Horne Lake.

All canoes, safety equipment and transportation to and from Oceanside Place Arena are provided.

Children 10 years+ can register with an adult.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. $52pp. Leaving from Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Active Aging Week: Open House 10:00am. Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250248-3252

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup 10:00am. Come help us clean the beaches of Deep Bay and Baynes Sound! All supplies will be provided, as well as a yummy hot lunch after the cleanup! This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on our local ecosystem and help keep our beaches beautiful. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Pt Rd, Deep Bay. 250-619-2413

Christmas in October Sale 10:00am. Wed-Sat. 2nd Chance Thrift Store, 10A 1209 Island Hwy E, Parksville. 250-586-5544

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Celebration & Fireworks Monday, October 31st 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Visit the Haunted House from 3pm-7:30pm at 124 Harlech Road!

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SAT OCT 1 CONT... vendors and musicians bring their offerings of all things that we like to see, hear, touch, wear and taste! Kathok Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave, Errington. 250-586-5882

1st Annual Charity Golf Classic & Dinner Fundraiser 11:30am. One hundred percent of our fundraising proceeds will stay with Inclusion Parksville to help fund existing programs, as well as the development, implementation and expansion of inclusive projects, programming and advocacy efforts in Dis-

trict 69.Cost includes 18 holes of golf, dinner, prizes and more. Pheasant Glen Golf Resort, 1025 Qualicum Rd, Qualicum Beach.

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Coffee House 7:30pm. Open stage format - musicians and entertainers free. Coffee & treats available.

Doors open at 7pm.

Admission $5 at door.

Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington.

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SUN OCT 2 Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate 12:15pm. This popular

session is back. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. Sundays, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 12:15-1:45pm.

Free Event. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance 2:30pm. Coombs Old Time Fiddlers Sunday Afternoon Dance. All ages. $3pp, includes snacks. Great music, many dance styles.

Rotary House, 211 Fern Road, Qualicum Beach.

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MON OCT 3 Annual New To You Clothing Bazaar 10:00am. Gently used clothing including coats from $2-$5, fashion accessories including shoes, jewellery & scarves. Light refreshments available (by donation). White elephant sale, silent auction, vintage costume jewellery for sale & auction. Anne St Edmund Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Road, Parksville. 250-594-0101

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

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Classic Rock Bingo 7:00pm. Every Tues.

Free to play, & win free prizes! Definitely not your Grandmother’s bingo! Smoke N Water Restaurant, 1-1600 Strougler Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192

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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THU OCT 6 Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild 9:30am. 1st and 3rd Thu of each month. Come and embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. Qualicum Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9320

Coffee with Council 2:00pm. Residents are invited to join members of Council for coffee and an informal chat on Thursday afternoons.

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

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Move & Groove Dance Class 3:30pm. This dance class for low-income families enables children to enjoy a mixture of ballet, jazz and hip hop along with fun movement and imagination activities.

Pre-registration is required. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave W, Parksville.

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BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2016

TIDAL TREASURES ART GLASS PIECES HIDDEN ABOVE THE HIGH TIDE LINE

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or many beachcombers it’s Visitors Centre located at 1275 E Island Hwy. enjoyable to poke around the wrack line of the high The Oceanside Community Arts tide with a stick looking Council and Parksville glass artist through the flotsam and jetsam washed Robert Held are the instigators of the ashore because you never know what project. you might find.

Held said he borrowed the idea from This month some intrepid Lincoln City, Oregon which has the beachcombers may see more than just Finders Keepers project. shells and driftwood as they walk along Staged in the off seasons for tourism the beaches of Parksville. in the area that project started in 1999 If they’re as a way to lucky they launch the new may find a millennium. glass treasure Since then It is a great way to get art to and perhaps tourists have the people and get everyone an added prize come from all thanks to a new out there looking. over October project called through May to Tidal Treasures Robert Held ~ Robert Held Art Glass search for the which starts many signed October 1. and numbered It will see art glass pieces created by glass floats hidden on a seven mile Vancouver Island artists hidden above stretch of beach similar to Parksville’s the high-tide line on beaches from coast line.

Nanoose Bay to Deep Bay. In Oregon, those who come in search If you find one you get to keep it. of a float often find their way to area galleries where floats are available for Each piece will have the name of sale, along with other fine art glass. artist and some will have a special star indicating the finder has won a prize The adventure tourism activity in Lincoln City turned out to be the which is redeemable at the Parksville

perfect combination of art and the outdoors and Held said he is hoping Tidal Treasures will not only lure in tourists during the rainy months, but will also appeal to the locals.

“It is a great way to get art to the people and get everyone out there looking,” he explained.

Glass floats were originally used by Japanese ships and fisherman to float their nets.

Back in the day, beachcombers would find them washed up on shore.

These days ships use buoyant plastic and not as many floats are adrift in the Pacific.

Held hopes this project will help the area become the glass art capital of Canada and with more businesses and groups coming on board he is confident the concept will grow.

“It has been well received. The City of Parksville is 100 percent behind it and so is the Chamber of Commerce.

The whole thing is a win-win for the artists that make the pieces and area businesses.”

So far 25 artists are on board. Eight of them including Held, do blown glass floats while others do fused glass.

“There will be shells and starfish

fused by artists included in the treasure hunt. Eventually if the concept takes off it will expand it to other beaches on Island.”

He said there will be plenty of booty to be discovered.

“There are 350 pieces for this year that volunteers will distribute over eight months. Float fairies will hide them above the high tide. It is not going to be hard but you will have to look to find them,” he admitted.

In order to raise funds for the project, an event called The Big Beach Ball is being held on October 15 from 7-11 p.m. at the Bayside Bistro in Parksville.

The dance will include appies, refreshments, glass art exhibitors and a silent auction.

MORE INFORMATION

TICKETS $25 Available at: Robert Held Art Glass Lady's Mantle Parksville Visitors Centre Oceanside Community Arts Council Story by BRENDA GOUGH

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Mens Personal Growth 7:00pm. A 12-week support group for men. Discover 4 windows to selfexploration, understand your anger and conflict style, find your voice within relationships and develop a deeper sense of purpose. $5 per session. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach.

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years. Hundreds of people receive help dealing with cancer from their volunteer efforts. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach.

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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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Coombs Old Time Fiddlers

Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group

7:30pm. Every Thursday.

Dance or just listen to the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers; all ages. $3 pp. includes snacks. Great music, many dance styles. Rotary House, 211 Fern Road W, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-3750

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

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

Enjoy Hope and Scott as well as some local talent from the surrounding area. The Rod & Gun

Music Bingo 7:00pm. Fun every second Thursday night at the French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Road, Parksville.

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FRI OCT 7 Another Sandbar Friday Night 5:30pm. with Peter Mason every Friday. Sandbar Cafe, 6087 West Island Highway, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8788

Comedy Night with Wes Borg & Bryan Nothling 6:00pm. Wes Borg is British Columbia’s best musical comedic talent.

Wes’s undoubtable charismatic humour brings a room together. You will feel yourself light up with laughter and music. $20.

Pacific Brimm, 123 Craig St, Parksville.

Music Trivia 7:00pm. Every Friday.

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

Sand Dollars Square Dancing 7:30pm. 250-954-2132.

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Comedy Night with Wes Borg & Bryan Nothling 8:00pm. Wes Borg is British Columbia’s best musical comedic talent.

Wes’s undoubtable charismatic humour brings a room together. You will feel yourself light up with laughter and music. $20.

Pacific Brimm, 123 Craig St, Parksville.

SAT OCT 8 Mother Goose Family Swim 10:00am. Bring your little ducklings to swim and play for a couple of hours from 10am-12pm. Enjoy rhymes and songs and a visit with Mother Goose.

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

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FOR HALLOWEEN SAT O CT 1 Corn Maze 9:00am. Until Oct. 31.

Open 7 days a week (9am-6pm). Admission $2 each, free for kids 2 yrs of age and younger.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Silver Meadows Farm, 1019 Errington Rd, Errington. 250-248-4450

SAT O CT 8 Pumpkin Patch 10:00am. Come pick your Pumpkin off the Vine, You can choose to just visit the Pumpkin Patch or with admission to the Barnyard you can ride the Hay Wagon to the Patch. Open daily 10am-4pm until October 31. Tiger Lily Farms, 1692 Errington Rd, Errington.

250-248-2408

W ED O CT 1 9 Pumpkins for Patients 7:00am. Which pumpkin should you choose for the perfect jacko'-lantern? Have your pick at Thrifty Foods in Parksville and feel good knowing that $1 from the sale of any specified pumpkin product is donated to the 12 Hospital Foundations in our communities. Shop 7am10pm daily until October 31. Thrifty Foods, 280 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-8823

F RI O CT 28 Pumpkins on the Drive 6:00pm. Oct 28-31.

Parksville’s Resort Drive Community proudly presents “Pumpkins on the Drive”. Over 400+ carved pumpkins will be on display, illuminated daily between 6pm8pm. Stroll along Resort Drive to enjoy silly pumpkins, vote for your favourite Pumpkin Patch and receive a treat! For more information, contact any of Parksville’s Resort Drive businesses.

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SAT O CT 29 Family Halloween Party 5:30pm. Great family fun! Lighthouse Community Center, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach.

250-757-9711

Halloween Party with Mark Crissinger 7:00pm. Halloween Party with Mark Crissinger.

The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, 3109 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-7529111

SU N O CT 3 0 Halloween Howl Swim 6:30pm. Ghosts and goblins will be seen at Ravensong Aquatic Centre this night with a few tricks and games for the

SU N O CT 3 0 children. The howl will finish off with an annual piñata bash. Parents are free when accompanied by your children. Sunday, October 30th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Parents are Free when accompanied by children. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

Oceanside Generals Halloween Skate 2:00pm. The Oceanside Generals invite you to join them for a FREE Halloween themed skating session. Wear your costumes, meet the players, join in a small scrimmage and receive skating tips from your favorite player.

Everyone welcome. Free admission and skate rentals. . Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250248-3252

Halloween Dance with Locarno 8:00pm. An all ages Costume Dance featuring the hot Latin dance grooves of Locarno. Tickets are $20 from Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach or at the Errington General Store. Kids 6-12 $5 at the door. Coffee and great treats available from the kitchen.

See you at the hall. $20.

Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington.

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M O N O CT 31 Happy Halloween!

Halloween is celebrated in Canada on October 31.

It's a day to mark the time in the year when, according to old Celtic beliefs, spirits and the dead can cross over into the world of the living for one night. Some people hold parties and children may trick-or-treat in their neighborhood

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Qualicum Beach 3:00pm. The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association invites children 12 & under (accompanied by adults) to trick-or-treat in Downtown Qualicum Beach!

From 3pm-5:00pm, participating downtown merchants will hand-out treats to kids dressed in costume. Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250240-8812

Town of Qualicum Halloween Event 6:30pm. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate, followed by a free fireworks display in the Community Park at 7:45pm.

Walk the trail from the Civic Centre to the park and enjoy hundreds of carved pumpkins along the way. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6921

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Nanoose Bay Thanksgiving Studio Tour 10:00am. October 8, 9, & 10. Don’t miss this chance as our local artists open up their studios and share with you their creative environments and latest works. Meet the artists, see firsthand where and how they work, and shop for original, local works of art. Visit our website to download a map and check for last minute changes. Nanoose Bay. nanoosebaystudiotour.com

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Henderson 7:00pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Road, Parksville. 250248-3713

SUN OCT 9 Second Sunday Market and Pancake Breakfast 8:00am. Meet up with your friends for some great shopping, along with pancake breakfast and live music. Over 50 vendors with everything from unique, handmade arts/crafts, new items, vintage collectibles, baking, tools and household goods. Free admission.

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

Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate 12:15pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th. Free Event. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville.

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MON OCT 10 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Monday.

Everyone Welcome.

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

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TUE OCT 11 Refine Your Writing Workshop for Women 6:00pm. This is your opportunity to take your writing from okay to great. Come and have fun with writing. Join award-winning author, Glenna Mageau for all three Tuesdays Oct. 11 & Nov. 8 ($67 early bird) or come to anyone night for $32/night. $67 early bird price. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-927-7963

Parksville Lioness Club 6:30pm. 2nd. and 4th.

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group of service minded women committed to raising funds and service to the community while creating lasting friendships. The Lions Den, 241 Molliet St, Parksville.

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Qualicum Beach Garden Club 7:00pm. Speaker is: Jessica WolfTopic is: Delicious mushrooms to find in the wild and grow in your garden. New members and guests welcome. Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-390-3350

Canadian Federation of University Women 7:00pm. Monthly meeting. Programme: ‘Suicide Prevention and Youth Programming’ Visitors always welcome! Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250240-2865

Brian Buchanan Trio 7:30pm. Canadian Jazz pianist Brian Buchanan has been described as “the jewel in the crown of Canadian Jazz”. $20.00.

McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185

WED OCT 12 Emergency Preparedness Workshop 6:30pm. After an earthquake, the first few hours will be critical. Join Michael Addiscott and local Emergency Coordinators for a free workshop to

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THU OCT 13 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 your choice of either Oceanside Place Arena at 9:00 am or Nanoose Place at 9:30 am.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. $27.75 per person.

Leaves from Oceanside Place Arena, 830 Island Hwy W, Parksville or Nanoose Place, 2925 NW Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-248-3252

Mid Island Floral Art Club Meeting 2:15pm. Special guest Laura Dempsey from Petal and Kettle - “Sticks and Stones - Minimalist Design with Maximum Effect” $6 for visitors.

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Qualicum Beach Harvest of Music 7:00pm. Oct 14, 15 & 16. An incredibly eclectic variety of world-class performers all in one festival. Tickets $10 - $18.

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of her husband, a woman (Susan Sarandon) moves from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be closer to her daughter (Rose Byrne). $7. Eaglecrest Golf Club, 2035 Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6311

Folk Night at the MAC 7:00pm. With over a decade of songwriting and performance behind her, Tessmann is about to celebrate the release of her brand new album Dear City This fall (2016). $15 / $12 for OCAC Members. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan Arts, Parksville. 250-248-8185

SAT OCT 15 Sugar and Spice 8:30am. The hottest and newest musical duo from North Nanaimo (formerly of Winnipeg, Manitoba) will be performing at the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market. Civic Centre, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach.

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Islands Luthiers Guild Guitars By Hand Show 10:00am. This annual event features, handmade guitars, banjos, ukuleles and other custom made musical instruments. Coffee and refreshments available from the kitchen - Free admission. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-

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rganizers of the first ever delighted with the turnout. Now it will Mid Island Mushroom be quite a festival each year,” Brookes Show plan on making this acknowledged. year’s event scheduled for She said the instigator of the event Sunday, October 16 bigger and better. was Vancouver Micological Society Hosted by the Arrowsmith Naturalists founding member Terry Taylor who at the North Island Wildlife Recovery saw an opportunity to share his passion Centre (NIWRA) in Errington the show for all things mycological. attracted 800 visitors when it debuted “He is the mushroom guy. It was in 2015. on his bucket list. He was involved Now dubbed in mushroom the Mid Island shows in Mushroom Va n c o u v e r Festival, the and Lake ...learn more about the dos event from 11 Cowichan and and don’ts of mushroom a.m. to 4 p.m. he thought has expanded to harvesting. there would be accommodate a lot of interest the crowds Lynne Brookes ~ Arrowsmith Naturalists President in this area so and offer even we went for it,” more marvelous she explained. mushroom She said although the weather had exhibits. been dry and there was a fear there Lynne Brookes, president of the wouldn’t be any mushrooms around last Arrowsmith Naturalists admitted October, that wasn’t the case. they were surprised how popular the “We were worried because you need inaugural show was. rain in June and July for mushrooms “We had no idea how many people in the fall. Even with the drought would come and at first we were people started bringing bags full of tentative... but we were amazed and mushrooms even before we were

open,” she exclaimed.

Brookes agreed the Oceanside area offers prime hunting grounds for wild mushrooms and visitors brought a wide variety of species to be identified.

There are a lot of people who enjoy harvesting Mother Nature’s abundant fungi crops and Brookes said they want to learn more about the dos and don’ts of mushroom harvesting.

In order to educate even more emerging micophiles Brookes said they decided to expand the event and make it broader.

Now there will be a big marquee tent next to wildlife garden where mushroom experts will be answering questions about edibles as well as poisonous specimens.

Once again there will be mushrooms on display and Brookes said attendees will have the opportunity to learn about mushrooms' role in the ecosystem and their many functions.

This year Brookes said the learning centre will be used for live performances and speakers.

“It is going to be amazing. Every 15 minutes there will be talks about

mushrooms and their identification.”

Local mushroom expert Jessica Wolf will also be doing presentations about how to grow your own mushrooms at home.

Volunteers will be in costumes and attendees are invited to dress up in their own forest theme outfit if they like.

Artist and story teller Ina-Griet Raatzvon Hirschhausen will be doing three performances and the Rainbow Stew Cloggers will also perform.

The 4-H Club photography group will have an exhibit and there will be food trucks.

With even more people expected this year, parking has been expanded with shuttle vans moving folks back and forth from the site of the old Errington Elementary School on Grafton Road.

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Big Beach Ball 7:00pm. The formal kick off event for the first annual Tidal Treasures glass art hunt. Featuring an exhibition of glass works by the artists as well as beach food, drinks, music and dancing. Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville.

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10:00am. Each year, the Parksville Fire Department participates in Fire Prevention Week and will again this year open its doors to the public on Sunday, Oct 16 from 10am-2pm. Fire Prevention Week is being recognized from Oct 9 15. Parksville Volunteer Fire Dept, 160 Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250954-4671

9th Annual Fall Harvest Fest 11:00am. Lots of family fun with a Corn Maze, U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, face painting, pony rides, wagon rides, and old-fashioned games.

Concession! Admission by donation, with all of the proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital. Silver Meadows Farm, 1019 Errington Rd, Errington.

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VIUs Milner Gardens Fall Openings 11:00am. Enjoy the tapestry of Fall colours on the last public garden open days until the Christmas Magic evening event.

Admission is $5.25 for adults and $3.25 for youth. Free entry to Milner Gardens members, children 12 and under accompanied by an adult, and current VIU students with card. Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 250752-8573

2nd Annual Mushroom Festival 11:00am. Bigger and better for 2016 with expanded viewing areas, presenters, entertainers, shuttle parking, and food trucks. This is a juried event. North Island Wildlife Recovery Cen-

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Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate 12:15pm. This popular session is back starting October 2nd. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session.

Oceanside Place Arena on Sundays, 16, 23, and 30th from 12:15-1:45pm.

Free Event. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252

International Fly Fishing Film Festival 1:30pm. The festival consists of short and feature length films produced by professional film makers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly-fishing. Doors open 1:30pm. Tickets at Coast Sportfish, 202-891 Isl Hwy W, Parksville. Tickets also available at the door.

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

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MON OCT 17 Parksville Probus Club 8:30am. Speaker: Margaret Horsfield, “History of Tofino and Clayquot Sound”. An offshoot of Rotary, Probus is a nonpolitical, non-profit, non-fundraising social group. 3rd Monday of each month. Members $5, 1st time guests free.

Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville. 250-390-9121

TUE OCT 18 Save Time & Money: Speak to Your Target Market and Ideal Client 6:30pm. Time & Money are two of your most pre-

cious resources, so don’t waste them by marketing to the wrong customer. If you’re marketing to everyone, you’re speaking to no one. If you want your marketing to be strategic, targeted & easy, then attend this keynote with Deb Alcadinho, business advisor & marketing and branding strategist. $30 for member / $37 for guest. Quality Bay Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-927-7963

PQ Linux/Android Users Group 6:30pm. A community of Linux and Android users of differing skill levels and areas of expertise. Bring your laptop, Chromebook or Android device, if you like. Leave message at number provided. A&W Restaurant, 540 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3570

Oceanside Concert Band Weekly Rehearsals 7:30pm. Weekly rehearsal on Tuesdays, until May 30/17. We are always looking for new members. $50 per year. St Anne St Edmund Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Road, Parksville. 250-586-9388

WED OCT 19 Marketing 101: Marketing Like a Rock Star 9:00am. 3 hour workshop. Deb Alcadinho, business advisor & marketing & branding strategist at Your Brand Power will show you how to identify your market & clients, where your customers are & how to find, speak to & retain them. $30 for member / $40 for guest. Quality Bay Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-927-1269

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Eaglecrest Garden Club 7:00pm. Topic: Four Seasons of Gardening in the Ground and in Containers Speaker: Zac Kregosky non members $3. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3702

Qualicum Beach Family History Society 7:30pm. Guest speaker will be Jaime Brown, Information Services Technician for Cloverdale Library, with ‘Family History on the Cheap’. Guests welcome. Qualicum Legion, 181 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250954-0771

THU OCT 20 School’s Out Everyone Welcome Skate 1:30pm. School is out but skating is in from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Regular admission. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-2483252 or view skate and swim schedules online at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Regular admission. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250248-3252

French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal drop-in

to maintain or improve your French. Serious Coffee, 1209 E Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-738-0819

Getting to Know the Neighbours 6:00pm. All ages show.

Doors open 6pm. Join the Hurt Crew as they embark across Vancouver Island for their Getting to know the Neighbours Tour. $20.

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

FRI OCT 21 Canadian Federation of University Women 9:00am. 32nd Annual Book Sale, October 21st, 22nd and 23rd, 9am 5pm daily, Morningstar Golf Course Pavilion, Parksville. Books for everyone! Morningstar Golf Course, 525 Lowry Road, Parksville. 250-240-2865

Foodsafe Level 1 (1518yrs) 9:00am. A food handling, sanitation and work safety course designed for front line food service workers such as cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers. The course covers important food safety and worker safety information. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. $80 per person. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach.

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Pro-D Day Freezie Swim 1:30pm. School is out so join us at Ravensong Aquatic Centre where the inflatable toys will be out for you to enjoy.

After swimming participants will be given a freezie treat to enjoy.

Everyone Welcome from 1:30-2:30 pm. Reduced rate admission. Reduced Rate Admission. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

Beyond Bars & Brothels: Women of the Klondike 7:30pm. Tales for the Telling, Storytelling for Adults opens its season with Marva Blackmore and Rachel Muller presenting stories about the women who made their way to the Klondike during the gold rush. Tickets are available at the MAC, online or by phone. Remaining tickets at the door. $15/$12 for OCAC Members. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-594-3221

Sand Dollars Square dancing 7:30pm. Octoberfest dance. 250-954-2132.

Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs.

SAT OCT 22 Intro To GPS 9:00am. Members of the local Arrowsmith Search and Rescue team will show participants how

to get the most use of the increasingly popular GPS units. Members will discuss the limitations of the units as it relates to our local area and how to choose a unit that is right for you. Units are available as required; if you are bringing your own please bring the manual. Please be dressed for the outdoors. Pre-register. $25 per person. Arrowsmith Search and Rescue Hall, 3237 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Babysitters Certification Program (11-14yrs) 9:00am. Become a Red Cross certified babysitter.

This course introduces basic first aid, how to respond to emergency situations, explains baby and child care, offers advice on becoming a responsible babysitter, and tips for finding babysitting jobs. Price includes manual and certificate.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. $46.35pp. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualcium Beach. 250248-3252

Writing West Coast History 10:00am. Saturday Speaker Series at VIU ElderCollege. Margaret Horsfield will introduce some of the outstanding personalities she has come across in the course of writing her three books of OCT West Coast history. $10 cash

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Family Connections Finding Your Ancestors 1:00pm. The Qualicum Beach Family History Society will be providing one-on-one sessions to members of the general public, to assist them in finding information about their ancestors. If you are starting a Family History search, this is a way to gain more knowledge and information through professional help, and perhaps discover some new ancestors. Qualicum Beach Library, 101-660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach.

32nd Annual Gala Auction 5:30pm. The annual fundraiser includes a gourmet buffet dinner catered

by Spice of Life Catering,

Silent and Live Auctions, draws and dancing! Call for tickets, which are $80 each - organize a table of 8 or 10 of your friends, and your ticket is free!

Free shuttle service is provided to get you home safely after the event.

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

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Vancouver Island Opera - The Marriage of Figaro 7:30pm. Oct 22& 23.

An opera buffa (comic opera) in four acts composed in 1786 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, with an Italian libretto written by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Tickets: Chocolate Plus in Qualicum, Cranky Dog in Parksville, Tom Lee Music in Nanaimo $30 / $35 at door. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum

Beach. 250-586-6095

SUN OCT 23 Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate 12:15pm. This popular session is back starting October 2nd. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+.

Pond hockey is not available during this session.

Oceanside Place Arena on Sundays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th from 12:15-1:45pm. Free Event.

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

MON OCT 24 Telling Your Story, A Memoir Writing Workshop 1:00pm. Learn welltested storytelling techniques to create your own stories for your memoirs

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Arrowsmith Naturalists 7:00pm. Hear Barb Murray, founder of ‘Bears Matter’ and co-founder of ‘Justice for BC Grizzlies’, speak about the Justice for Grizzlies campaign. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250-752-7588

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than his family had been willing to admit. cho Players kicks off their 2016/17 season this month with The coals are raked over and old scores a funny and heartbreakingly settled, but with Gurney’s delightfully poignant comedy. witty wordplay and humour, family ties The Cocktail Hour running October 13-30 and warmth prevail. at the Village theatre in Qualicum Beach is It is Jeanne Atkinson’s directorial debut a heartfelt comedy about how far one family for Echo Players and although it is her first can stretch the ties that bind them. time calling the shots at the Village Theatre From author, A.R. Gurney The Cocktail she is no stranger to the theatre.

Hour is sure to have audiences shaken and “I directed in the states for 17 years and I stirred with laughter as one family confronts bring quite a bit of experience. I have been its demons. heavily involved on stage and directing,” In the mid 1970s, she acknowledged.

John, an aspiring When she moved playwright, comes to Oceanside a year home to New ago Jeannie said she Cocktail Hour is sure to have York carrying the thought she should audiences shaken and stirred script of his soonwait a bit before to-be produced with laughter. jumping into the play depicting his theatre scene here uptight, upper-crust but that wasn’t the WASP family. case.

He wants their “When they asked me to direct, I had blessing to proceed with the production said I do not want to direct until I know which is based on their lives. my way around. We had only been here a His very proper parents are cautious few months.” from the outset. For them the theatre is The theatre group wouldn’t take no for personified by the gracious, comforting era an answer and Jeanne agreed to pitch in of the Lunts and Ina Claire and they are but she didn’t want to take on more than disturbed by the bluntness of modern plays. she could chew.

John’s mom, dad and sister have quite a different view of themselves and a lively “They said direct anything you want but discussion ensues during the family’s every show I mentioned…they had already customary cocktail hour. done. I went up to the library and looked through the plays and because I am new As the martinis flow so do the I thought I would get a small cast. The recriminations and revelations, both funny Cocktail Hour only has four people,” she and disturbing. In the end it is evident that what John has written is closer to the truth explained.

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She said only a few men showed up to audition for the male roles and while she chose some great actors she admitted they are young so it will be a stretch for them to pull off much older characters.

“Rob Atkinson usually performs in B2B and it will be a first for him in Echo Players. He is supposed to be in his mid to late 70’s, so we had to put coins in Rob’s shoes to remind him to walk stiffly like an old man,” she admitted and added, “Mell Frost has to die his hair grey because he is not that old. When he auditioned I said you will colour your hair wont you?”

She said they are roles to die for and definitely show their acting ability and she believes the audience will love the performers and the production.

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WED OCT 26 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 OCT 27 Coombs Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Every Thursday. Dance or just listen to the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers; all ages. $3 pp. includes snacks.

Great music, many dance styles. Rotary House, 211 Fern Road W, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-3750

6:00pm. Oct 28-31. Over 400+ carved pumpkins will be on display, illuminated daily between 6pm8pm from Oct 28 to 31.

Stroll along Resort Drive to enjoy silly pumpkins, vote for your favourite Pumpkin Patch and receive a treat! For more information, contact any of Parksville’s Resort Drive businesses. resort-driveevents.ca/pumpkin-rush

Teen Pizza & Swim (13-18yrs) 7:00pm. Enjoy the Friday night swim activities geared to our teen crowd with an added pizza bonus. Head to Ravensong Aquatic Centre on Friday, October 28th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Free admission. Free. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

SAT OCT 29 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 pre-requisite for National Lifeguard certification.

Cost is $155.35. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at to pre-register.

Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014

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. Cost is $84.40.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

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Red Cross AED/CPR C 14yrs+ 9:00am. 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.

Qualicum Commons Saturday, October 29 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, cost is $71. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach.

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Family Halloween Party 5:30pm. Great family fun! Lighthouse Community Center, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach.

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Halloween Party with Mark Crissinger 7:00pm. Halloween Party with Mark Crissinger. The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, 3109 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

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SUN OCT 30 Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate 12:15pm. This popular session is back starting October 2nd. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+.

Pond hockey is not available during this session.

Oceanside Place Arena on Sundays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th from 12:15-1:45pm. Free Event. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250248-3252

Oceanside Generals Halloween Skate 2:00pm. The Generals invite you to join them for a Halloween themed skating session. Wear your

costumes, meet the players, join in a small scrimmage and receive skating tips. Everyone welcome.

Free admission and skate rentals. . Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250248-3252

Halloween Howl Swim 6:30pm. Ghosts and goblins will be seen at Ravensong Aquatic Centre this night with a few tricks and games for the children. The howl will finish off with an annual piniata bash. Parents are free when accompanied by your children. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

Halloween Dance 8:00pm. An all ages Costume Dance featuring the

Joke of the Month A priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach.

After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, the priest moves closer to the boy’s position. He steps smartly across the street, walks up behind the little fellow and, placing his hand kindly on the child’s shoulder leans over and gives the doorbell a solid ring.

Crouching down to the child’s level, the priest smiles benevolently and asks, “And now what, #205 Feb’16 my little man?”

Find 10 Differences To which the boy replies, “Now weAnswers run!”in this

hot Latin dance grooves of Locarno. Tickets $20 Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach or at the Errington General Store. Kids 6-12 $5 at the door. Coffee and great treats available from the kitchen.Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-248-5106

MON OCT 31 Happy Halloween!

A time in the year when, according to old Celtic beliefs, spirits and the dead can cross over into the world of the living for one night.

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Qualicum 3:00pm. The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association invites children 12 & under (ac-

companied by adults) to trick-or-treat in Downtown Qualicum Beach!

From 3pm-5:00pm, participating downtown merchants will hand-out treats to kids dressed in costume. Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250240-8812

Halloween Celebration & Fireworks 6:30pm. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate, followed by a free fireworks display in the Community Park at 7:45pm. Walk the trail from the Civic Centre to the park and enjoy hundreds of carved pumpkins along the way. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6921

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LIVE MUSIC SAT OCT 1

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

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

Herbicidal Maniacs 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-752-9111 SUN OCT 2

Music On Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133

Afternoon Tea Dance 2:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-594-3750 TUE OCT 4

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796 WED OCT 5

Gary Hodi & Guests 6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Andrea Smith 7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 THU OCT 6

Lazy Mike 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

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

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

Peter Mason 5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe, Qualicum. 250-757-8788 SAT OCT 8

The Enablers 7:00pm. The Shady Rest,

Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Harvest of Music

Glen Foster Group

Ryder Hawkins Band

12:00pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133

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

8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-802-6693 TUE OCT 11

Brian Buchanan Trio 7:30pm. MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796 WED OCT 12

Gary Hodi & guests 6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Andrea Smith 7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 THU OCT 13

Sons of Guns 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

Old Time Fiddlers

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

Harvest of Music 7:00pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133 SUN OCT 16

Music On Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133

Harvest of Music 2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133 TUE OCT 18

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796 WED OCT 19

Gary Hodi & guests

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

6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Open Mic

Andrea Smith

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

7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

FRI OCT 14

Qualicum Beach Harvest of Music 7:00pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133

Guitar Fridays 7:00pm. Smoke ’n Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

Folk Night 7:00pm. MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 SAT OCT 15

Sugar and Spice

THU OCT 20

The Enablers 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Parksville. 250-752-8055

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

Open Mic 7:30pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT OCT 22

Sea Cruze

SUN OCT 23

Music On Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133 TUE OCT 25

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-668-8796 WED OCT 26

Gary Hodi & guests 6:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Andrea Smith 7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 THU OCT 27

The Jagsters 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

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

Open Mic 7:30pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT OCT 29

Mark Crissinger 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250752-9111

The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-2483713 SUN OCT 30

Music On Sunday

8:30am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-619-5871

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

2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133

The Bills in Concert

Vancouver Island Opera

Halloween Dance

10:00am. Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106

7:30pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-586-6095

8:00pm. Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106

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EVERY WEEK EVERY MONDAY

EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

TOPS 4248 Parksville

Cribbage

Woodcarving

TOPS Dashwood

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

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

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

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

TIC TAC

Vortex Dancing

Fun Bridge

Texas Hold'em

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

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

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

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

Members Yoga

Meditation & Relaxtion

Socrates Cafe

Qualicum Sunrise Rotary

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

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

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

7:00pm. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach.

Yoga at Eaglecrest

Bellyfit for Women 50+

Badminton / Ping Pong

9:30am. QB Commons charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

7:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307

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

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

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

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

250-248-6644

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carpet Bowling

Carpet Bowling

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

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

Yoga at Eaglecrest

Ladies Pool

Seniors Are Talking

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

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

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

Bingo

TIC TAC

Seniors Badminton

Oceanside Floor Curling

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

9:00am. SOS Centre.

Parksville. 250-752-2040

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

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

Rotary Club of QB

Better Body's Fitness

Family Night

Singing in French

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

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

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

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

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

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

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EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

Belly Dancing-Qualicum

Better Body's Fitness

Ladies Pool

Women's Spin Class

4:30pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

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

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

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

Family Night

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

Old Time Fiddlers

Qigong

4:30pm. SOS Centre.

Parksville. 250-248-2093

Weight Watchers

Mexican Dominos

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

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

Belly Dancing

Carpet Bowling

6:00pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

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

TOPS Parksville

Kids Summer Fun

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

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

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

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

EVERY THURSDAY Members Zumba Gold 8:45am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

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

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

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

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

Belly Dancing-Qualicum 4:30pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

EVERY THURSDAY

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

EVERY FRIDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

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

Music Trivia Night

TIC TAC

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

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

Teen Swim

TOPS Nanoose Bay

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

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

Drop-In Darts

Weight Watchers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yoga at Eaglecrest

Rainbow Stew Cloggers

Bridge

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

5:00pm. Nanoose Place.

250-228-9057

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

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

Better Body's Fitness

Bingo

ESL Conversation Group

Ballroom/Latin Classes

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

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

1:30pm. Career Centre, Parksville 250 248 3205 Ext 243

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

Yoga at Eaglecrest

Belly Dancing

Mind in Motion

Poetry In Motion

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

6:00pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

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

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

Bingo

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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 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

250-947-2109 Sushi Deco 250-586-3290 Sushi Hama 250-594-9961 Sushi Ichi 250-954-2020 Sushi Sakura Japan 250-203-1072

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

250-594-3677 Panago Pizza 310-0001 Papa Gino’s Pizzeria 250-586-2121 Pizza Connection 250-951-2112 Pizza Fresh 250-586-2013 Pizza Hut 250-248-8130 Poppa’s Pizza 250-248-9121

Pub Style Black Goose Inn 1051 Resort Dr, Parksville

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

250-248-3713 Crown & Anchor Pub 250-757-9444 Deez Bar & Grill 250-752-8055 Fanny Bay Inn 250-335-2323 Lantzville Village Pub 250-390-4019

The Shady Rest Restaurant & Pub

3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum

250-752-9111 Rocking Horse Pub 250-468-1735 Rod & Gun 250-248-6511 Sunset Lanes Sports Lounge 250-248-6411 Upper Deck Sports Bar 250-248-8333

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