September 2017 Issue 5:12

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KNOX ORGANWORX CONCERT page 16

PARTY ON THE DRIVE page 8

CANADIAN FORCES OPEN HOUSE page 12

BLUES INVASION page 22

CAN’T MISS EVENTS This month, we personally selected what we feel are a few “Can’t Miss” events happening in the Parksville and Qualicum Beach area. We hope you enjoy them as much as we know we will.

SEPT 9

OPEN HOUSE AT CFMETR The Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges opens its gates to tour naval vessels, climb aboard army vehicles, or take the kids on zodiac rides!

SEPT 24

KNOX ORGANWORX CONCERT SERIES Organist, Jenny Vincent hosts special guests: Science Journalist, Bob McDonald Cosmic Odyssey, Harpist, Janelle Nadeau.

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ARTSPRING THEATRE Oct 6 | Fri 7:30 pm

PARKSVILLE

School Bus Racing Derby

KNOX CHURCH Oct 7 | Sat 2 pm

Adult $30 Student $15

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ST. ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH Oct 7 | Sat 7:30 pm

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Also: Crash to Pass Cars, Hornet Cars, Road Runners & Mad Max Extreme Racing. Gates @ 5pm

Purchase tickets online at Tidemarktheatre.com

Susie Moscovich PRESENTS for the benefit of VGMS

Gates @ 5:30pm

Sept. 9 IMCA Modifides, Dwarf Cars, Bomber Cars, Road Runners.

Gates @ 5:30pm

Sept. 16 Crash To Pass Cars, Hornet Cars, Road Runners, Mad Max Extreme Racing.

Sept. 17 Sunday Autocross Racing, Registration @ 3:30pm Racing to follow Gates @ 5:30pm

Sept. 24 Championship Race, Also: IMCA Modifides, Bomber Cars, Road Runners, Mad Max Extreme Racing.

Sept. 30 Last Race!

Rain or Shine

Gates @ 5pm

Also: Crash to Pass, Hornet Great Pumpkin Race, Also Cars, Road Runners, Mad

Fireworks, Season Championships.

2380 Macaulay Rd. Black Creek Gate Times Vary - Racing Starts: 7pm

Max Extreme Racing.

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Event Submission deadline: October Edition Sept 15, 2017 Advertising Booking deadline: October Edition Sept 10, 2017 Submit events online at whatsondigest.com or by email at eventspqb@dostuff.ca Advertising: Brittany Pearce Phone: 250-240-6881 Email: brittany@dostuff.ca Publisher: Tom Alexander Phone: 250-240-5512 Email: tom@dostuff.ca Writer: Brenda Gough

FEATURES 8 12 16 22

Party on the Drive Canadian Forces Open House OrganWrox Concert Blues Invasion

SECTIONS 4 26 27 28 30

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

ALSO INSIDE 5 18

Trivia Questions What’s The Dif

Whats On Digest is proudly published in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and area by Do Stuff Media Address: PO Box 411, Parksville, BC, V9P 2G5 Phone: 250-240-5512

What's On Digest provides event information as a complimentary service. Events listed or mentioned have been compiled from sources considered to be reliable. What's On Digest recommends that you contact the business or organization before attending their event to confirm date and other details. The publisher does not assume responsibility for omissions or errors in event listings and articles and may not be held responsible for the accuracy of event information.

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FRI SEP 1 PineRidge Farm Market 9:00am. Open until Sept 9. Our Farm produces an assortment of vegetables and berries, which are picked fresh from the fields right behind the market. PineRidge RV Park & Farm Market, 2715 Turnbull Rd, Qualicum Beach.

250-619-8047

Weight Watchers 9:00am. Every Friday.

Meetings are led by people who’ve succeeded on the program, so their expertise comes from real-life experience.

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

250-248-6234

Charlotte Crowley lead outdoor sessions on the grass, comfortable hatha style yoga fun for all ages and experience levels. By donation only ($5 recommended, or whatever you can give to charity).

Parksville Community Park Beach, 193 Beachside Drive, Parksville.

250-240-9514

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

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

St. Columbia Church Hall, 921 Wembley Mall, Parksville. 250586-6766

Yoga on the Beach

Parksville Museum Farmers & Artisan Market

9:30am. Everyone is welcome! Certified instructors Dr. Barbara Low and

4:00pm. Every Friday.

We have local vendors selling everything

from jewelry to fresh produce. We also have food trucks, musicians, live blacksmith demos, scavenger hunts, free museum admission, and more. Parksville Museum, 1245 East Island Highway, Parksville.

250-248-6966

Compost Building Class 6:00pm. Learn to build a great compost using a diversity of materials, learn about bokashi and worm composting, and how to combine methods to build a great soil amendment for your garden.

Cost for the class is $25.

Please note, all students must be members so an annual membership fee of $10 will be charged to your first session. Parksville Museum, 1245 E Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-6966

Music Trivia 7:00pm. Every Friday.

The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, 3109 W Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-752-9111

SAT SEP 2 Legion Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sep), includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & 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.

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.

Push Exhibit 10:00am. An exhibition of paintings, drawings and collage pieces by Alex Peck-Whyte and

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for Employment Related Services Workshops • Labour Market Information Internet Access for Job Search • Employment Counselling Resume and Cover Letter Assistance and more!

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5 Michelle Contois. Alex is a graduate of the University of Alberta; Michelle a graduate of the University of Calgary. Each earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction. Alex is represented at the Bugera Matheson Gallery in Edmonton, Alberta. Opening reception, Saturday, Sept 2, 2017, 1-3pm Everyone welcome! McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185

Errington Farmers Market 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, Errington. 250586-0099

47th Annual Lighthouse Country Fall Fair 10:00am. A great family event with activities for all ages. Eats from various food trucks and concessions. Kids under 12 FREE

admission and all kids activities. Petting zoo, pony rides, mini train, bouncy castles, Malahat Marauders, British Cars, Fire Trucks, vendor and service club booths, two stages with music all day.

Check out the Fall Fair exhibits from the talented locals who submit entries. Adults $5 Children under 12 Free. Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9842

Coffee House 7:30pm. Open stage format - musicians and entertainers free. Coffee & treats available. Doors open at 7pm. Admission is $5 at the door. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington.

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MON SEP 4 CONT... now part of a long weekend for many in Canada celebrating the achievements of these rights.

Parksville Museums Garden Volunteer Days!

2:00pm. Learn from a

professional horticulture teacher, Connie Kuramoto who also teaches many classes & a Master Organics Course with the Urban Farm School.

Class by donation. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate provided. Bring weather

appropriate clothing, gardening questions & gardening tools. Parksville Museum, 1245 East Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6966

Lifetree Cafe 2:00pm. Real stories

shared on film and guided conversations; different topic every week; Free refreshments. Getting Past...

Your Past and making the most of your future. Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250248-6644

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Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Monday.

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TUE SEP 5 Tapestry Weavers of Vancouver Island 9:45am. Exhibition Dates Sept 5 thru 30, 2017. Join us for opening Tea on Wed. Sept. 6 at 2pm Bring your family and friends. Individual artists will have many tapestries for sale in the gallery. The Old School House Art Gallery, 122 Fern Rd W, Parksville.

250-954-5644

Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class 5:30pm. Every Tuesday, during the school year. Umi Wado Kai Karate teaches the art of self-defence, while instilling a strong sense of self-discipline, selfconfidence, respect and humility. Classes are geared for ages 7 and up and emphasize skill development in a fun and interactive way.

Arrowview Elementary School, 650 Bennett Rd, Qualicum Beach.

Parksville & District Community Choir 7:00pm. Rehearsals begin. We will be preparing Handel’s Messiah for our December concert.

All Oceanside singers welcome. No auditions.

Annual fee $115. Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parksville.

250-752-8130

Karaoke Night 9:00pm. Every Tuesday. It’s Karaoke at the Gun! Come join Debra & friends, show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the “cash wall” and

enjoy free pool. Rod and Gun Pub, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250248-6511

REGISTER FOR FALL PROGRAMS

WED SEP 6 Shades of Pink Fundraiser Tournament 9:00am. Sept. 6 & 7.

Parksville Lawn Bowling Club hosts the Bluenose Motors/George Gibson Open Mixed Triples Tournament. Games go at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm both days. Spectators always welcome.

Parksville Lawn Bowling Club, 149 E. Stanford, Parksville. 250-9510823

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Handmade Pottery Porcelain, Stoneware, Raku, Woodfired Pottery, and more!

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5:00pm. Meetings are led by people who’ve succeeded on the program, so their expertise comes from real-life experience. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6234

Magnolia Court Summer Market 6:00pm. Every Wednesday enjoy live music while browsing through a great selection of vendor goods. Magnolia Court, 6996 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Bay. 250-947-5231

Womens Personal Growth 6:30pm. Sept 6, 13, 20 & 27. Our Women’s Personal Growth Program includes formal and informal activities for developing and supporting self-discovery and personal growth in all areas of your life. $5 per session. sosd69. com/component/zoo/ item/womens-personalgrowth. SOS Community Services Centre Parksville, 245 West Hirst Ave, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 225

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

PARTY ON THE DRIVE VANCOUVER ISLAND'S LARGEST STREET PARTY.

esort Drive in Parksville will back if they would let me have a Farmers’ Market. I am so excited about it and so are be buzzing with activity when the food producers,” she acknowledged.

Vancouver Island's largest street party takes place Sunday, She said it will be a small Farmers’ September 10 from noon to 4 p.m.

Market located at Ocean Trails Resort and to accommodate it they have changed the Thousands of people are expected to hours of the event. attend the 6th annual P-ART-Y on the Drive and this year’s organizer, Carrie Powell“We have moved it up to noon. It used Davidson said they to be at 1 p.m. Now can expect some people can come new vendors with down for lunch the addition of a because we have Bringing artists and musicians Farmers’ Market. all these fabulous together for locals and tourists food trucks. I am Powell-Davidson alike to enjoy. admitted she is even putting a food excited about truck in there that augmenting the does all local food.” event with local She pointed out food producers. that supporting locally grown food is good The event planner who helped get the for the environment and the local economy. first P-ART-Y on the Drive up and running “It is the healthiest food we can buy and admitted she is thrilled with some of the it doesn't need to travel miles and miles to changes this year. get to us. The more we support our farmers “I made a deal with the Parksville Resort and food producers, the more they can grow Drive Community that I would come for us. That's a win-win for us all.”

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Nanoose Edibles Farm will have a booth at the Farmers’ Market but shoppers can expect more than just produce vendors.

They will be able to sip and savour samples from breweries, distilleries and food producers that make everything from artisan breads to hand crafted sausages.

With the tremendous success of the inaugural event in 2012 which attracted 3500 people, the annual party continues to draw big crowds.

Over 7000 people meandered through Parksville’s resort strip last September and this year planners expect even bigger crowds.

Powell-Davidson said they also want to bring awareness to locals about the amenities the resorts that dot the Parksville waterfront offer.

She said the resorts are not just for tourists and many of them will be holding mini open houses so locals can check them out and perhaps plan for a future stay-cation.

Powell-Davidson said they have assembled a broad range of talented musicians who will perform on six different stages and there will be an eclectic collection of some of Vancouver Island's finest artists on hand.

“We had about 3500 people the first year. It went up in increments of about 500 each year. Last year there were 7500.

I am shooting for 8500 this time,” PowellDavidson announced.

She said parking is free and folks are encouraged to park at a resort and walk the entire loop.

One of the goals of the event is to extend the tourist season by bringing artists and musicians together for locals and tourists alike to enjoy.

RESORT DRIVE, PARKSVILLE www.resort-drive-events.ca

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ECHO Players presents

Hilda’s Yard Directed by Kelly Barnum

Our season opens on October 12th with the hilarious comedy Hilda’s Yard by Norm Foster.

Directed by Kelly Barnum, it follows the Fluck family through one extraordinary day.

It’s 1956, and a couple is enjoying life after the children have left the nest. They think that they can live their own lives and buy their first television set. But on a beautiful September morning, their tranquil world turns chaotic when their son loses his job and their daughter leaves her husband … both returning to the comfort of home for an unexpected stay. The laughter builds as the parents attempt to bridge the generation gap and grasp the far-out ideas of their progressive adult children.

Director Kelly Barnum, no stranger to the ECHO Players’ stage, teaches drama in the public school system. She has assembled an excellent cast to bring this production to the Village Theatre.

Based at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach, ECHO Players is a community theatre society which has served Oceanside and beyond since the 1930’s .

MORE INFORMATION

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

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THU SEP 7 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

Stop by for appies and a beverage. Please RSVP to 250-240-2656. Pioneer Wellness Centre, 1-534 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville. 250-240-2656

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

250-752-9111

Coffee with Council

SAT SEP 9

2:00pm. Residents are invited to join members of Council for coffee and an informal chat on Thursday afternoons. No appointment necessary.

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

250-248-6144

Legion Pancake Breakfast

Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. First Thursday of the month. This group is independent, non-profit, slip-on shoe support groups serving the Oceanside community for over 5 years.

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

250-752-8066

Newcomers Club 7:00pm. Open to anyone, who has lived in Parksville and surrounding areas for less than 5 years. First Thursday of the month. Parksville Community Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6234

FRI SEP 8 Pioneer Wellness Centre is Open 2:00pm. You are invited to the grand opening.

Come and meet our 3 businesses: Vibrational Healing, Ocean Sky Counselling and Cornerstone Counselling.

8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sep). includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & 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, Parksville.

Unlock the Secret Healing Power of Chinese Medicine 9:00am. The aim is to increase the awareness of people to the true essence and the magical healing power of Traditional Chinese Medicine through the event. The workshop will serve as a great reminder to people that Traditional Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest alternative medicines around the world. optimalhealthsolutions.ca/events/ unlock-the-secret-healing-power-of-chinesemedicine-2017. Quality Resort Bayside Hotel, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 855-801-9189

Open House at CFMETR 9:00am. The Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges opens its gates once a year and invites the public to: Tour naval vessels, climb aboard army vehicles, or take the kids on zodiac rides! Free.

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Parkinson SuperWalk 10:00am. Parkinson SuperWalk is the single most important provincial and national awareness and fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC). Over 20 communities across the province organize walks while raising money for research and support services through individual pledges and corporate sponsorships.

Special Olympics Oceanside Season Opens 1:00pm. Registration for fall programs. SOBC Oceanside offers yearround sports programs for individual,aged 13 and up, with an intellectual disability. This fall, programs will include swimming, bowling, curling and Club Fit. Picnic Shelter Community Park, Parksville. 250-586-8907

3rd Annual Community BBQ 4:00pm. Free and Fun for All Ages! Burgers, hot dogs & fixings. Children, come & see the Firetruck & Firemen, enjoy Games & Activities! Free. Saviour Lutheran Church, 795 Island Highway West, Parksville. 250248-6644

SUN SEP 10 Second Sunday Market & Pancake Breakfast 8:00am. Meet up with your friends for some great craft/flea market shopping. Enjoy breakfast along with a variety of live music. A fun family atmosphere. Over 30 vendors with everything from unique, handmade arts/crafts, new items,

vintage collectibles, tools and household goods.

Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8172

P-ART-Y on the Drive 12:00pm. Vancouver Island’s largest street party is coming and it just got bigger! This annual celebration of art, music & food in nature will once again fill up Parksville’s Resort Drive www. resort-drive-events.ca.

Resort Drive, Parksville.

250-954-9681

Taoist Tai Chi New Beginner Class 9:30am. Mondays & Wednesdays. Register at 1st class. Everyone Welcome Adult & Seniors rates. Parksville Tai Chi Clubhouse, 491A East Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-240-3387

MON SEP 11 Lifetree Cafe 2:00pm. Real stories shared on film and guided conversations; different topic every week; Free refreshments. A Safe Place, Confronting child abuse in our corner of the world. Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250-2486644

Girl / Guyz Time Parksville 3:00pm. Every Monday. Fun activities encourage self-esteem & healthy relationships, Nutritious snacks and transportation provided.

Pre-registration required.

Pre-registration required.

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

Canadian Federation of University Women 7:00pm. Canadian Federation of University Women monthly meet-

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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

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CANADIAN FORCES OPEN HOUSE LEARN ABOUT THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, RIGHT IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD. amn the torpedoes, full speed Comox and the Canadian Coast Guard and other air force planes in action overhead. ahead because Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Lt(N) Tim Downey said they are Test Ranges (CFMETR) is expecting a large crowd and have been opening it’s doors to the public on Saturday, preparing for the open house for many September 9 for an exciting day the whole months. family will enjoy.

He said that includes booking aircraft and Located in Nanoose Bay the facility is making sure the facility is safe for the public. used to test unarmed weapons systems “If attendance is like other years we will and acoustic sensors critical to maritime be expecting 2000 people. We will put our operations. best foot forward,” Every couple of he assured. years the base opens There will be its gates to show about 70 military "If attendance is like other off the torpedoes, and civilian years we will be expecting aircraft, ships and personnel on 2000 people." personnel that make hand that day and this facility unique Downey said there Lt(N) Tim Downey to North America. is ample parking T h r o u g h available at the base demonstrations, to accommodate everyone. displays and personal interaction, the The ranges operated by CFMETR are public has an opportunity to learn about the located over an area of the Strait of Georgia capabilities of the Canadian Armed Forces, known as Area Whiskey Golf that is several right in your neighbourhood. hundred metres deep, several dozen The entire family is invited to tour a ship, kilometres long and several kilometres climb aboard army vehicles, hear a pipe wide over a seabed composed of soft mud band, visit several displays and even have and free of underwater obstacles. a hot dog or ice cream from a concession The facility employs a three-dimensional provided by the Qualicum Beach Legion. sonar tracking system for monitoring the Past highlights have included zodiac rides, performance and position of objects in these a helicopter demonstration by 19 Wing waters for real-time tracking.

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During periods of activity, the range area is closed off from all civilian maritime traffic as a safety measure.

There is a unique joint nature of the torpedo test facility.

The CFMETR facility is jointly operated by the Canadian Forces and the United States Navy under the terms of an agreement initiated in 1965 and renewed in 1976 and 1986.

Operating through an International Agreement, CFMETR is equally funded and used by both Canada and the United States Department of Defense.

The range, with its accessibility and superior acoustic and topographic characteristics, is Canada's only instrumented maritime weapons test range.

As such, it is important to Canada's national security and integral to Canada's ability to fulfill its naval commitments at home and abroad. CFMETR is also a significant Canadian contribution to the joint defence of North America.

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MON SEP 11 CONT... ing at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 7PM, everyone welcome! This meeting will highlight the programme and events planned for the upcoming year. Refreshments served. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach.

250-240-2865

TUE SEP 12 TIC TAC Parksville 9:00am. Tuesdays and Fridays. All family caregivers and their children are welcome to join the fun! Catch up over a cup of coffee while kids enjoy crafts, games and healthy snacks. Free.

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

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Grades 7, 8 & 9. Games, field trips,music, creative projects,and dinner are all offered in a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment. Preregistration is required. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 237

Family Night in Qualicum Beach 4:30pm. Every Tuesday.

Connect with others and learn about family services, support & activities. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Parksville. 250248-2093 ext. 237

WED SEP 13 Scottish Country Dancing Open House

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6:30pm. Open House.

Regular classes on Wednesdays, September to April. Beginners Welcome 6:15-7:30. Experienced dancers 7:45-9:15.

Social dancing, fun and great exercise. Qualicum Beach Community Hall (Near train track crossing). 250-752-5864

THUS SEP 14 Floral Demo by Debbie Jarvis 2:00pm. Debbie Jarvis of Iris and June Boutique will create 5 contemporary floral designs at the Mid Island Floral Art Club meeting. Come for an entertaining afternoon and learn how to create inspiring floral designs. $6. St. Stephens Church Hall, 150 village Way, Qualicum Beach.

250-594-5775

Music Bingo 7:00pm. Fun every second Thursday night at the French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Road, Parksville. 250-248-3713

Coombs Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Dance or just listen to the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers; all ages. $3 pp. includes snacks. Great music, many dance styles. $3pp. Rotary House, 211 Fern Road W, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-3750

FRI SEP 15 Live Music with TerraZetto 4:00pm. Parksville Museum, 1245 E Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-6966

SAT SEP 16 Knox 13th Annual Fall Fair 7:30am. This free, popular, Family Fair includes: Breakfast and Lunch - a Garage Sale Inside and Out. We also offer: a Silent Auction - a Healing Ministry - Home Baking - Popcorn - Ice Cream - a fun-filled KidZone (with

15 a 2-5 yrs. Bouncy Castle) + Live Entertainment. Free Admission.

Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parksville. 250-248-3927

Arrowsmith Archers Open House 10:00am. Kicking off their indoor season with an open house at our facility in Nanoose Bay. Come and try out the ancient sport of archery in a welcoming safe environment with instructors and equipment provided, experienced archers also welcome. From 10am until 3pm. Free. Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp, 2531 Nanoose Beach Road, Nanoose Bay.

Old-Time Fiddle Jamboree 11:00am. Fiddlers and accompanying musicians from Vancouver Island and beyond gather on stage to present a full afternoon of great traditional music from the many cultures

in Canada. Admission is $5.00, free for performers and children under 12. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250240-0582

Blue Bus Blues Barn Dance 5:00pm. We are having our second annual ‘Blue Bus Blues Barn Dance’ at Tiger Lily Farm in Errington from 5-8 pm. This is a family event, so please bring everyone and come and support the WOW Bus Program! Don’t forget your dancing shoes! $15, Children 12 and under Free. Tiger Lily Farm, 1692 Errington Rd, Errington. 250-947-8582

SUN SEP 17 The Terry Fox Run 9:00am. Join us at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park to walk, ride or run 3.3km, 5km or 10km to support the Terry Fox Run for cancer research. Registration begins at 9:00 am

and run starts at 10:00 am. Register and pledge online at www.terryfox. org. No entry fee and no minimum pledge.

Volunteers are needed for this event please call 250-248-3252.

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, Parksville.

250-248-3252 or 250752-5014

Taoist Tai Chi Open House 1:00pm. Tai Chi demonstrations, registration, light refreshments. Everyone welcome. Taoist Tai Chi Parksville Clubhouse, 491A East Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-240-3387

MON SEP 18 Taoist Tai Chi New Beginners Class 10:00am. Taoist Tai Chi New Beginners Class, Mondays starting September 18th from 10am to 12pm.

Class is being held at our Qualicum Bay location, the Lighthouse Community Centre.

Adult & Seniors rates.

Lighthouse Community Centre, Qualicum Bay. 250-240-3387

Lifetree Cafe 2:00pm. Real stories shared on film and guided conversations; different topic every week; Free refreshments. Is Church Obsolete? Has God left the building? Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250248-6644

TUE SEP 19 Oceanside Womens Business Network September IceBreaker 5:30pm. Members and Guests will have extra Networking time to re-connect after the Summer break. The evening will include a fun networking game, 50/50 draw (proceeds go to Haven House), prizes, a delicious meal and most important meeting other amazing women! Book

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

ORGANWORX CONCERT JENNY VINCENT WILL BE JOINED BY SOME VERY SPECIAL GUESTS IN A CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION SERIES

three-part OrganWorx concert News Network, McDonald is the rock star of Canadian science journalism. series at Knox United Church in Parksville will premier this Widely recognized for his outstanding month and hopefully shine the contribution in helping people of all ages spotlight on their new $93,000 digital stateto understand and appreciate science, of-the-art organ. including the thrilling adventure of space travel McDonald has received many Knox’s music leader and celebrated accolades for his outstanding contributions organist, Jenny Vincent will be joined to the promotion of science in Canada. by some very special guests in a concert subscription series McDonald will that will help to pay be sharing his vast "The sound from the new off the balance still space knowledge owing for the organ. organ is so powerful that if you while accompanied

by Vincent in The Rodgers 599 close your eyes you will think a unique duet Artist model organ you are in a cathedral. entitled A Cosmic not only meets the Jenny Vincent ~ Organist Odyssey. virtuosic demands of world-class The performance organists, it also has been described elevates the experience of the audience as a sonic spectacular of great organ music and Vincent hopes it will help music lovers and conversation against a backdrop of of all ages gain more an appreciation for the space imagery. instrument.

As McDonald narrates NASA images The first concert in the series is on Sunday, and video, Vincent will perform a variety September 24 and features Bob McDonald of celestial themed pieces. of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks.

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“Some of them are out there. Some are more traditional. I am learning quite a few new pieces. It is a fun challenge,” she acknowledged and added, “The organ lends well with spacey music.”

One of the selections in the program, Also sprach Zarathustra by German composer Richard Strauss is a piece people will instantly recognize.

It is from movie soundtrack for 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Another is the concert overture The Hebrides by Mendelssohn which will accompany the visuals and discussion about extraterrestrial water and planets covered in ice.

Vincent agreed that the sound from the new organ is so powerful that if you close your eyes you will think you are in a cathedral.

She said it surpasses the old Yamaha organ which had seen better days.

“I am pleased with the sound. It is a lot of fun to play. There are so many things you can do with the new organ. I can play just about any type of music I want to,”

she exclaimed.

On January 14, 2018 Vincent will be joined

by Janelle Nadeau on the Harp.

On May 27, 2018, Dr. Elroy Friesen, will conduct a newly formed choral group called the Schooner Cove Singers in a varied concert featuring Durfle's Requiem with Vincent on the organ.

All three concerts will be held at Knox United Church at 2 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at a series subscription rate of $75 or $30 for each concert individually and are available at Knox United Church at 345 Pym Street, Parksville as well as the Mulberry Bush Book Stores in Parksville and Qualicum Beach.

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Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville.

WED SEP 20 Eaglecrest Garden Club 7:00pm. Meets on Wednesday at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre.

All welcome. guests $3.

Speaker: Kathy Claxton Topic: Seed Saving & Grasses. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-3888

Qualicum Beach Family History Society 7:00pm. Carol Davies, Guest Speaker will talk on Find A Grave and how it can assist with family research. Teaching Genealogy to Mid-Island Residents and Visitors.

All Welcome. Royal Canadian Legion, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach.

THU SEP 21 Coffee with Council 2:00pm. Residents are invited to join members of Council for coffee and an informal chat on Thursday afternoons. No appointment necessary.

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

250-248-6144

French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal dropin to maintain or improve

your French. For info, call David at 250-738-0819.

Serious Coffee, 1209 E Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-738-0819

Canvas Art for Kids 5:45pm. Jenny Hughes will guide you through how to paint a fantastic yet surprisingly simple acrylic painting. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided.

Thursday, September 21, 5:45 to 7:15 pm.

Cost is $30. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, 733 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-3252

FRI SEP 22 Pro D Day Camps 8:30am. Our experienced play leaders will provide a great day off school that is filled with creative art and active games. This camp is for children aged 6 to 11 years onSept 22 and/or Sept 25. Cost is $38 per child. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. Craig Street Commons, 330 Craig Street, Parksville.

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Pro D Day Bubble Bonanza Swim 1:30pm. Join us to create bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles.

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19 how long it takes before it goes ‘pop’. Regular admission. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014

Schools Out Everyone Welcome Skate 1:30pm. Join us for a skate. Regular Admission. Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483252 or 250-752-5014

Pro D Airhouse Trip 3:15pm. Sept 22 or Sept 25. Youth 11 to 18 years can celebrate a day off school by taking a trip to Airhouse Trampoline in Nanaimo. Transportation is provided from and back to Oceanside Place Arena. Cost is $30.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250248-3252

Mens Personal Growth 7:00pm. Sept 22 & 29.

Develop trust, support and friendship while developing new skills and confidence. Outcomes include: discovering windows to self-exploration, a better connection with yourself and others, a better understanding of identity, the ability to find greater freedom within your life, and increased awareness of relationships with family, friends and the community. www. sosd69.com/component/ zoo/item/mens-personal-growth. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250248-2093 ext 225

SAT SEP 23 Babysitters Certification Program 11-14yrs 9:00am. 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. Cost is $46.35. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, 733 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach.

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VIU’s Milner Gardens & Woodland Fall Plant Sale 10:00am. Sep 23-24.

Take home a piece of this Heritage Garden, choosing from a variety of propagated specimens.

Great discounts; come early for best selection!

Gardens close 5pm.

Master Gardeners on hand to offer advice. Enjoy tea, soup and scones in the Tea Room. Adults $5.25 students $3.25, 12 and under free with adult. Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6153

The Intertidal Zone Tour 1:30pm. Take a walk with a certified Park Naturalist and explore the intertidal zone of Vancouver Island’s east shores. From barnacles to the “love cycle” of the sea cucumber, you don’t want to miss this interesting session in the tide pools at Moorecroft Regional Park. Cost is $15.50 per adult and $5.00 per child.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

Moorecroft Regional Park, Stewart Road, Parksville. 250-248-3252

SUN SEP 24 ETRA Therapeutic Pledge Ride 11:30am. Horse enthusiasts are invited to ride

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MON SEP 25 Seated Fitness 9:45am. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Ave

Gentle Fit 11:45am. St. Edmunds, 407 Wembley Rd. Parksville

tre, 144 Middleton Ave Parksville

Walking Soccer

PGOSA Open House

2:00pm. Arbutus Meadows, 1515 Island Highway E Nanoose

10:00am. Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, Main parking lot off Hwy 4

9:00am. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy

Pickleball

Heads up for Healthy Brains Workshop

9:00am. Qualicum Civic Centre, 747 Jones St.

1:00pm.WiththeAlzheimer Society of BC, Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Ave

Minds in Motion Fitness and Social Program

Youth & Senior Mini Golf

Gentle Cardio 1:30. St. Edmunds, 407 Wembley Rd. Parksville

Drop-in at Bodysculptors Fitness

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5:30am-8:30pm. 225 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum

Making Age an Asset Employment Workshop 1:00pm. The Career Centre, 101-198 Island Highway E. Parksville

Drop-in at Bodyworks Fitness 2:00pm. 124 Middleton & 124 Morison Ave Parksville

Drop-in at Bodysculptors Fitness 5:30am-8:30pm. 225 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum

TUE SEP 26 Aquafit 9:30am. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St. Qualicum

Chair Tai Chi 10:30am. Nanoose Place, 2925 NW Bay Rd

Men’s Fit 11:30sm. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones S.

Darts, Tile Rummy, Bag Baseball 11:00am-3pm. Parksville Drop-in Senior Cen-

FRI SEP 29

Sole Sisters Walking Group

4:00pm. Paradise Mini Golf, Pre-register at 250-248-3252

6:00pm. Craig Street Commons, 330 Craig St. Parksville

644 Memorial Ave

Hiking Information Session 6:30pm. Oceanside Place Arena, Pre-register at 250-248-3252

WED SEP 27 Drop-in at Bodysculptors Fitness 5:30am-8:30pm. 225 West 2nd Ave Qualicum

Strength and Stretch Fitness 9:00am. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave

Drop-in Fitness Class 9:00am. Nanoose Place, 2925 NW Bay Rd

20-20-20 Fitness Class 9:30am. Lighthouse Community Centre, 280 Lions Way

From Walking to Running 10:00am.With ORCA Running Club, Serious Coffee 1209 Island Hwy E. Parksville.

THU SEP 28 PGOSA Cycling Group 9:30am. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway Parksville

Seated Fitness 10:00am. Craig Street Commons, 330 Craig St. Parksville

Bag Baseball & Canasta 11:00am-3pm. Parksville Drop-in Senior Centre, 144 Middleton Ave Parksville

20-20-20 Fitness Class 11:30am. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St.

1:30pm. With the Alzheimer Society of BC. Parksville Community and Conference Centre

Drop-in at Bodyworks Fitness

2:00pm. 124 Middleton & 124 Morison Ave Parksville

Drop-in at Bodysculptors Fitness 5:30am-8:30pm. 225 West 2nd Ave Qualicum

SAT SEP 30 Open House 10:00am-2:00pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave

Pickleball

Drop-in at Bodysculptors Fitness

12:30. Nanoose Place, 2925 NW Bay Rd

5:30am-8:30pm. 225 West 2nd Ave Qualicum

Open House, Spinners and Weavers 1:00pm. Qualicum Beach Museum, 587 Beach Rd

Gypsea Fitness Class 7:15. St. Edmunds, 407 Wembley Rd. Parksville

Yoga for Beginners

Drop-in at Bodysculptors Fitness

10:15am. Qualicum Beach Community Hall,

5:30am-8:30pm. 225 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum

SUN OCT 1 Aging Artfully Art Exhibit 1:00pm. Parksville Community and Conference Centre

Drop-in at Bodysculptors Fitness 5:30am-8:30pm. 225 West 2nd Ave Qualicum Beach.

whatsondigest.com // SEPT. 2017 through the beautiful backcountry of Nanoose Bay,September 24th to raise money in a Pledge Ride for ETRA Therapeutic Riding. Registration 9:30am - 10:30am. Ride Out Time: 11 am (Ride approximately 1.5 - 2 hours) Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre in Nanoose Bay. 250821-4298

Knox OrganWorx 3-Part Concert Series 2:00pm. Organist, Jenny Vincent hosts special guests: Science Journalist, Bob McDonald Cosmic Odyssey, Harpist, Janelle Nadeau - Jan. 14/18 & Conductor, Dr. Elroy Friesen with the Schooner Cove Singers - May 27/18. Tickets: Series Subscription $75 at Knox and Mullberry Bush Bookstores in Parksville and Qualicum Beach.

Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parksville. 250-248-3927

Movie Event - The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe 3:30pm. We invite you to join us for appetizers & fellowship, for the movie beginning at 4 pm & wrapping up with an encouraging faith based discussion! Go to www.oursaviourlutheranchurch.ca, facebook. com/OSLCParksville, or call the church office for more information.

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

250-248-6644

MON SEP 25 Active Aging Week 6:00am. Ignite your passion with free activities all week in celebration of active aging. Local resources will be showcased and older adults are invited to be active

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Oceanside 250-2483252 or 250-752-5014

Pro D Airhouse Trip 12:00pm. Youth 11 to 18 years can celebrate a day off school by taking a trip to Airhouse Trampoline in Nanaimo. Transportation is provided from and back to Oceanside Place Arena. Cost is $30.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register.

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250248-3252

Schools Out Everyone Welcome Skate 1:30pm. Join us for a skate at Oceanside Place Arena. Regular Admission. Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483252 or 250-752-5014

Lifetree Cafe 2:00pm. Real stories shared on film and guided conversations; different topic every week; Free refreshments.

Forgiving the Unforgivable; A son confronts his mother’s killer. Lutheran Church, 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250-2486644

Arrowsmith Naturalists 7:00pm. Speaker: Ross Peterson MSc Subject: Speciesism. Speciesism is the assumption of human superiority leading to the exploitation of animals. Non members welcome by donation.

Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville.

250-757-2328

TUE SEP 26 Mini Golf Event for Youth and Adults 4:00pm. Youth 11 to 18 years and adults 55 years+ are invited. This event has been connect-

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BLUES INVASION THREE BANDS ARE BRINGING BACK THEIR TRIPLE THREAT

hen the Nanaimo Blues Invasion energy harp driven blues music for many years. took over the dance hall at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds in Mallon said his band is the Rockin May the crowd went wild so the Recliners because of their good rocking three bands are bringing back their triple music. threat for another barn burner on Saturday, The headliner for this month’s gig is The September 30.

Mark Crissinger Band which was nominated One of the groups in the line up is Lazy for a Maple Blues Award.

Mike and the The Maple Blues Rockin Recliners.

Awards is Canada’s Front man for the national blues "When we did the first one in band Mike Mallon awards program Coombs, it was successful. It and has been said they had about was well attended and people honouring the 250 people attend are stoked we are doing it again." finest in Canadian the May 13 show blues since 1997. and because it was Mike Mallon ~ Lazy Mike and the Recliners such a great night Mallon said just they’ve decided it to get a nomination deserves an encore. from Maple Blues is quite a feat.

“When we did the first one in Coombs, “Mark was nominated last year. He didn’t it was successful. It was well attended and get it (the award) but it is a really big deal people are stoked we are doing it again,” to be nominated. So he is the headliner,” he agreed.

Mallon stated.

Mallon’s band calls Oceanside home and Also on the bill is the Renovation Blues Band. has been rocking the Island with their high

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Mallon said members of all three bands have jammed with each other at one time or another and at the May show a few of them ended up on stage together for a fun jam at then end of the night.

Tickets for the adult only show are $20 and can be purchased at the Coombs General store, Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Arbutus Music Nanaimo.

There will be tickets at the door if they are not sold out.

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whatsondigest.com ing youth and adults for over 10 years and is now part of the Active Aging Week celebration. Free registration is courtesy of Paradise Adventure Mini Golf. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to preregister. Free. Paradise Adventure Mini Golf, Parksville. 250-2483252 or 250-750-5014

WED SEP 27 Taoist Tai Chi New Beginners Class 9:30am. Taoist Tai Chi New Beginners class starting Wednesday September 27th. Class will be held every Wed at our Qualicum location, St. Stephen’s Church.

Adult & Seniors rates. St. Stephens Church, Parksville. 250-240-3387

Ontario Ladies Lunch 12:00pm. Lunch at The Bayside Resort, 12 noon.

If you are from Ontario, come and join us, for information and reservation, please call. Joan.

Quality Inn Bayside, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville.

250-954-1276

Happy Wanderers’ Travel Club 2:00pm. Meets 4th Wednesday of the month at the Shelly Road Hall in Parksville. Travel desk opens at 1:00; regular meeting begins at 2:00. Please bring your own coffee mug or tea cup. Speaker: Wendy

Kingwill, who makes wearable art from shore materials, and wishes to share her feelings of peace and love of nature.

Shelly Road Hall, 186 Shelly Road, Parksville.

Tour de Rock 8:00am. Sep 27-28. The Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock is a fundraising event that raises money for pediatric cancer research and support programs for children with a history of cancer. The Tour de Rock team cycles from one end of the Vancouver Island to the other, covering 1,000 kilometres and visiting more than 27 generous communities along the way. Multiple locations. 250-592-2244

THU SEP 28 Canvas Art for Teens 5:45pm. Jenny Hughes will guide you through how to paint a fantastic yet surprisingly simple acrylic painting. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided.

View painting project online. Cost is $30. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, 733 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-3252

FRI SEP 29 Performance Series 2017-2018 - Winnie Brave 7:00pm. A highway-

stormin’, americana/ soul duo. This husband and wife, internationallytouring team travel the country in their 1976 Winnebago. Box Office: McMillan Arts Centre, on-line at www.mcmillanartscentre.com, or call the Arts Centre. $18 / $15. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-2488185

Taoist Tai Chi New Beginning Class 9:00am. Saturdays from 9am to 10:30 am starting September 30th, 2017. Parksville location - 491A East Island Hwy (across from Tim Hortons). Register at 1st class. Adult & Seniors rates. Parksville, 491A East Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-240-3387

SAT SEP 30 Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/CPR 9:00am. Sep 30 & Oct 1.

Be prepared; get trained with a two day course in first aid and cardiopulmonary (CPR C) skills.

Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR level C, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators.

Cost is $159. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-752-5014 to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, 733 Primrose

Street, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-3252

Red Cross Emergency First Aid with AED/ CPR 9:00am. Be prepared and get trained in first aid skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Cost is $86. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-752-5014 to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, 733 Primrose Street, 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 airways for adults, children and infants and an introduction to automated external defibrillators (AED).

Cost is $73. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-752-5014 to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, 733 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-3252

Native Plants Walk 9:30am. Take a walk through Englishman River Regional Park with a certified Park Naturalist and learn about the in-

Let us be the venue for your special event!

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

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Children 6 years+ can register and attend with an adult. Cost is $15.50 per adult and $5.00 per child. 250-248-3252.

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Qualicum Beach Wellness and Volunteer Fair 10:00am. Great opportunity to obtain information from many & varied local vendors, health care practitioners, support groups and recreational groups, learn about the services and products they offer. There will be demonstrations & a number of presentations throughout the day including mini lessons in Belly Dancing for Fitness and Fun and Hula hooping. We are collecting non-perishable food for the Food Bank. Free Admission. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-1608

Family Paint 2:30pm. Let’s create art and memories together.

Family members will take part in painting their own canvas with the guidance of our experienced art instructor.

No experience necessary. All supplies are

included. View painting project online. Cost is $30. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to preregister. View recreation programs online at rdn. bc.ca/recreation. 250248-3252.

Nanaimo Blues Invasion 7:00pm. The Mark Crissinger Band, Renovation Blues Band, Lazy Mike and the Rockin Recliners. Tickets avail at Coombs General Store, Cranky Dog Parksville, Arbutus Music Nanaimo. $20. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250-3233298

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Qualicum Beach Magic Show 3:00pm. Join us for this magical fundraiser. Paul Romhany, world-class magician, will perform.

Joining Paul on stage will be Eric Bedard and Parksville’s The Magic of Zanthera. Silent Auction, too! Tickets available at: The Source, QB; ParksWest, Parksville and Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, Parksville. $15

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Adult, $10 Child. 250752-8618. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach.

MON OCT 2 Tops 4248 Fundraiser 10:00am. Gently used clothing, coats, shoes, jewelry, scarfs, silent auction and white elephant table. From 1 0 : 0 0 a m -1 2 : 3 0 p m .

St. Edmunds Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville.

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SUN OCT 1 Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/ CPR 9:00am. Be prepared; get trained with a two day course in first aid and cardiopulmonary (CPR C) skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR level C, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Saturday, September 30 and Sunday October 1 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Qualicum Commons. Cost is $159.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-7525014 to pre-register.

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Joke of the Month A professor was giving a big test one day to his students. He handed out all of the tests and went back to his desk to wait.

Once the test was over, the students all handed the tests back in. The professor noticed that one of the students had attached a $100 bill to his test with a note saying, “A dollar per point.”

The next class the professor handed the tests back out. This student got back his test and $56 change.

What’s

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The Dif

1) Note 2) Hat 3) Dog’s Nose 4) Bricks 5) Dog’s Ear 6) Bill 7) Drummer’s Eyes 8) Tree Branch 9) Coin 10) Guitar whats the dif - wo franchise thee.indd 2

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DVD NEW RELEASES

ON SCREEN

SEPTEMBER

5

Rough Night All Eyez On Me Goon: Last of the Enforcers Hush Money Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks Last Face Lowridders Megan Leavey Paris Can Wait SEPTEMBER

Mummy Slack Bay

12

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Dead Again in Tombstone It Comes At Night Slack Bay Swallows and Amazons SEPTEMBER

19

Wonder Women Bad Batch Boyka: Undisputed 4 I, Daniel Blake Road Less Travelled Starship Troopers, Traitor of Mars

SEPTEMBER

26

Transformers: The Last Knight 47 Meters Down Baby Driver Big Sick Definition of Fear Family Man House It Stains the Sands Red Little Hours Mune: Guardian of the Moon Witches Ball

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LIVE MUSIC FRI SEP 1

SAT SEP 9

Dazy Daye

Dr's of Rock n Roll

4:00pm. Parksville Museum, 250-248-6966

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

SAT SEP 2

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

Dennis Fox and Whoever Rocks 7:00pm. The Shady Restaurant & Pub, Qualicum.

250-752-9111

Coffee House 7:30pm. Errington Hall. . 250-248-5106 TUE SEP 5

Karaoke Night 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 WED SEP 6

Shades of Pink Fundraiser Tournament 9:00am. Parksville Lawn Bowling Club, Parksville.

250-951-0823

Michael Patrick 7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 THU SEP 7

Thursday Night Blues 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-323-3298

Lazy Mike and the Rockin Recliners

SAT SEP 16

SUN SEP 24

Old-Time Fiddle Jamboree

Music on Sunday

11:00am. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Parksville. 250240-0582

7:00pm. The Shady Restaurant & Pub, Qualicum.

250-752-9111

Jazzalele

Open Mic

The Enablers

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

7:00pm. The Shady Restaurant & Pub, Qualicum.

250-752-9111

SUN SEP 10

P-ART-Y on the Drive 12:00pm. Resort Drive, Parksville. 250-954-9681 TUE SEP 12

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

Real Deal 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub, Parksville.

250-248-3713 SUN SEP 17

Karaoke Night

Music on Sunday

9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511

2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6133

WED SEP 13

Michael Patrick 7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 THUS SEP 14

Tom Morrisey 7:00pm. Smoke N Water Restaurant, Nanoose. 250468-7192

Open Mic

TUE SEP 19

Karaoke Night 9:00pm. Rod and Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 WED SEP 20

Michael Patrick 7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-4687192 THU SEP 21

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

Tom Morrisey

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

Coombs Old Time Fiddlers

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

Open Mic

7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach. 250594-3750

Open Mic

Tom Morrisey

7:30pm. The Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 FRI SEP 8

Paul & Jess 4:00pm. Parksville Museum. 250-248-6966

FRI SEP 15

7:30pm. The Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT SEP 23

2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133 TUE SEP 26

Karaoke Night 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 WED SEP 27

Michael Patrick 7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 THU SEP 28

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

Open Mic 7:30pm. The Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 FRI SEP 29

Star 69 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT SEP 30

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

Ryder Bachman 7:00pm. The Shady Restaurant & Pub, Qualicum.

250-752-9111

Nanaimo Blues Invasion 7:00pm. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Coombs. 250323-3298

Five Alarm Funk 8:00pm. Errington Hall.

250-248-5106

TerraZetto

Vinyl Feedback

The Enablers

4:00pm.Parksville Museum. 250-248-6966

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

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

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EVERY WEEK EVERY MONDAY

EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

TOPS 4248 Parksville

Level 1/2 Yoga

Woodcarving

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

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

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

TIC TAC

Bellyfit for Women

Fun Bridge

11:15am. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Park. 250-951-2538

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

Vortex Dancing

Level 1 Yoga

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

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

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

Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538

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

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

Bingo

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

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

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

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

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

Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-1926

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

250-248-6644

EVERY TUESDAY Qualicum Sunrise Rotary 7:00am. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach.

All Levels Yoga

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

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

Rotary Club of QB

Better Body's Fitness

Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. QB Waterfront at Memorial. 250-951-2538

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family Night

EVERY TUESDAY Summer by the Sea Street Market 6:00pm. Craig St, Parksville. 250-228-5210

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

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

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

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

Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yoga Philosophy

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

Badminton

TIC TAC

Level 1/2 Yoga

TOPS Qualicum

6:30pm. Christian Fellowship Centre, Qualicum.

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

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

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

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

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EVERY WEDNESDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

Family Night

Level 1/2 Yoga

Belly Dancing

4:30pm. SOS Centre.

Parksville. 250-248-2093

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

6:00pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

Belly Dancing-Qualicum

Yoga on the Beach

All Levels Yoga

9:30am. QB Waterfront at Memorial. 250-951-2538

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

Qigong

Better Body's Fitness

Ladies Pool

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

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

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

ESL Conversation Group

Old Time Fiddlers

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

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

Qigong

EVERY FRIDAY All Levels Yoga

4:30pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

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

Belly Dancing 6:00pm. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750

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

Magnolia Court Summer Market

Drop in Bridge

6:00pm. Magnolia Court, Bowser. 250-947-5231

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

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

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

Mt. Arrowsmith Pipe Band Practice 6:45pm. Arbutus Grove Church, Parksville.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

250-752-3750

Rainbow Stew Cloggers 5:00pm. Nanoose Place.

250-228-9057

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

Uptown Market

EVERY FRIDAY Farmers & Artisan Market 4:00pm. Parksville Museum, Parksville.

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

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

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

Teen Swim

8:45am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

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

TIC TAC

Drop-In Darts

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

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

TOPS Nanoose Bay

EVERY SATURDAY Farmers Market

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

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

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

Pancake Breakfast

Yoga on the Beach

8:30am. Legion Branch 76, Qualicum Beach.

9:30am. Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538

Errington Farmers Market

50+ Levels Yoga

10:00am. Errington Community Park. 250-586-0099

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

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

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

Level 2 Yoga 10:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

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

Oceanside Floor Curling

EVERY SUNDAY Family Swim

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

10:00am. Ravensong Pool, Qualicum. 250-752-5014

Bridge

Bingo

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

6:00pm. Downtown, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-9008

Better Body's Fitness

Bingo

Mind in Motion

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

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

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

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

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

Ballroom/Latin Classes

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

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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 250-594-2526 Cha Cha Java 250-248-4225 Coastal Cake Co. 250-586-6642

Farmhouse Cafe 250-248-5519

Serious Coffee 250-586-0188

French Creek Bakery 250-248-2080

Shanna’s Place 250-248-4009

French Press Cafe 250-752-0021

Ship & Shore Cafe 250-757-8399

Frosteez 250-752-9281

Silly-Yak Bakery 250-752-8697

HeBrews Cafe 250-954-3343

Starbucks Coffee 250-248-9720

Island SodaWorks 250-203-1072

Stellario’s Italian Caffe 250-954-0255

Karma Coffee House 250-248-7312

Taste Cafe & Bistro 250-586-8676

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks 250-954-3931

Thrifty Foods 250-248-8823

Log Cabin Ice Cream 250-248-2868

Tim Hortons 250-248-0094

Milner House Tea Room 250-752-6153

Tomm’s Village Foods 250-757-8944

Naked Naturals 250-951-0277 • 250-752-0277

Weinberg’s Good Food 250-335-1534

Pacific Brimm 250-248-3336 Perks Coffee Bar 250-468-9921

Cockney Pride 250-752-6322

Qualicum Beach Bakery 250-752-6143

Cone Zone 250-752-2003

Quality Foods

Coombs Emporium Cafe 250-248-5895

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

Coombs Ice Cream 250-248-6272

Riptide Lagoon 250-248-8290

Country Pies in Coombs 250-248-6415

Riso Bakery, Café & Bistro 250-390-0777

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

Whiskey Creek Ice Cream 250-752-9261 Wild Culture Artisan Bakery 250-752-0077

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 250-248-3433

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

Bamboo Garden 250-248-3323

Sushi Ichi 250-954-2020

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

Bangkok Thai Restaurant 250-248-4860

Sushi Sakura Japan 250-203-1072

Gary's Bistro 250-752-5800

Bavarian Sausage House 250-248-0439

Final Approach Restaurant 250-752-8966

Bistro 694 250-752-0301

Fish Tales Cafe 250-752-6053

British Bobby Restaurant 250-954-3232

McDonald’s 250-248-8885

Butlers at the Mansion 250-752-5776

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

Cedars Restaurant & Lounge 250-248-2333

Morningstar Golf 800-567-1320

Chameleons 250-586-5500

Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant 250-752-0117

China Garden Restaurant 250-954-2202

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

Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria 250-248-6280

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

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

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

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

Cview Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6914

Salt Pizzeria 250-586-2121

Giovanni’s Ristorante 250-752-6693

Pizza Connection 250-951-2112

Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant 250-757-8288

Pizza Fresh 250-586-2013

Kalvas Restaurant 250-248-6933

Pizza Hut 250-248-8130

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

Poppa’s Pizza 250-248-9121

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

Sushi Deco 250-586-3290

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

Sushi Hama 250-594-9961

Upper Deck Sports Bar 250-248-8333

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From the Stories of

P.G. Wodehouse

Adapted by

Margaret Raether

SEP 8 - 30

SILENT SKY BY

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OCT 13 - NOV 4

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