February 2015 Issue 3:5

TAKE ONE PARKSVILLE, QUALICUM BEACH & AREA

FEBRUARY 2015 | 3:5

FUNDRAISING

GALA

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SHARE YOUR LOVE OF FITNESS page 8

WINE & CULINARY FESTIVAL page 16

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

THU FEB 5

SAT FEB 7

Enjoy an evening out and some great laughs with two funny comedians coming to Parskville, John Beuhler and Brett Martin.

Quality Resort Bayside 250-937-0999.

A time to see food, plants and seeds that will grow in our area and get ideas from experts in all aspects of gardening. Qualicum Civic Centre. 250-752-8849

MON FEB 9

SAT FEB 14

3rd annual BC Family Day. Many people plan to take part in activities aimed at the whole family on this statutory holiday.

See page 11 for Family Day events.

Valentine Jazz Cabaret featuring Kate Hammett-Vaughan with Ron Hadley on piano & Rick Kilburn playing the bass.

The Old School House 250-752-6133

FEB 19 - 22

SAT FEB 28

Enjoy tastings, featured wine dinners & bubbly brunches. The Beach Club Resort 1-888-760-2008 & Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort 1-800-663-7373

Brant Wildlife Festival (Nature Trust of BC) fundraiser. Live music by Towers and Trees and Royal Tusk. Parksville Community Centre. 250-937-0999

COMEDY NIGHT

BC FAMILY DAY

PARKSVILLE UNCORKED

SEEDY SATURDAY

JAZZ CABARET

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Contact us for more information.

Submission deadline for the March 2015 issue is February 15.

Submit events to whatsondigest.com or send to eventspqb@dostuff.ca Advertising: Parker Hedges Phone: 250-618-8007 Email: parker@whatsonpqb.com Creative Director: Tom Alexander Phone: 250-240-5512 Email: tom@dostuff.ca Writer: Brenda Gough Published by:

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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FEATURES Live Theatre 7 8 Share Your Love Of Fitness 13 What’s On Outdoors 16 Wine & Culinary Festival 22 Fundraiser Gala SECTIONS 4 February 2015 Events 26 Every Week Events 28 What's On Screen 29 Live Music 30 Restaurant Directory ALSO INSIDE Trivia Questions 5 18 What's The Dif 28 Dinner & Movie Contest ON THE

COVER Towers and Trees to perform at the Opening Gala for the Brant Wildlife Festival. Photo by Brett Reid Photography.

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events FEBRUARY 2015

SUN FEB 1 Heart & Stroke Month February is the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s key opportunity to reach millions of Canadians, alerting them to risks of heart disease and stroke.

Farmers Market 8:30am. Every Sat. Veterans Way at Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach.

250-240-1233

Water Safety Instructor Recert 16+

Springwood Park, 450 Despard Ave, Parksville.

250-248-7280

Super Bowl Party 3:30pm. Tickets at the pub, $7. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Road, Parksville. 250248-3713

Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes 6:30pm. Every Sun., Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Bowser. 778-424-9994

9:00am. This one day recertification workshop will have you ready to teach! (9am-1pm) $95.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014

MON FEB 2

Drop-in Tennis

9:00am. Every Mon-Fri. Core support & fullbody fitness, including

1:00pm. Everyday during Feb. and Mar. 1pm-4pm.

TOPS (Parksville) 8:45pm. Every Mon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting. St. Edmund’s Church, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville.

250-586-0101

Pilates for all levels

the breath and the mind, it provides a level of integrative fitness that is hard to find elsewhere.

Body Wellness by Gail, 224 Lodgepole Drive, Qualicum Beach. 250228-1002

Dolphin Tales Preschool Open House 9:30am. A Reggio Inspired & inclusive program for children aged 3-5 years. Drop by from 9:30am-2:30pm, Mon.Fri., Dolphin Tales Preschool, 502 Bay Ave, Parksville. 250-9510887

Lighthouse Seniors #152 11:30am. Meet the 1st Mon. of each month.

Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach. 250757-9536

Guyz Time (Gr. 4, 5 & 6) 3:00pm. Every Mon. Fun activities encourage self-esteem & healthy relationships, Pre-registration required. SOS Child, Youth & Family

Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 237

Girl Talk (Gr. 4, 5 & 6) 3:00pm. Every Mon. Fun activities that inspire confidence and healthy self-image. Pre-registration required. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 237

Pilates for teenage girls 4:00pm. Every Mon.Thur. Core support and full-body fitness, including the breath and the mind, it provides a level of integrative fitness that is hard to find elsewhere.

Body Wellness by Gail 224 Lodgepole Drive, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Youth Drop-In Hockey 7:45pm. Every Mon. Non-contact hockey for all skill levels. Helmets are mandatory. Boys & girls welcome. On ice supervision is provided.

Free admission and skate rentals! 13-15 years of age. Oceanside Place

Celebrate Love All Month Long!

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$175 per person

* Excludes RMT Massage. Upgrade to Couples Massage in VIP Suite for $20 per couple

Reservations 250-248-1838 www.grottospa.com

Taxes and gratuities are additional

5 Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3252

TUE FEB 3 Caregivers Support Group 10:00am. If you look after someone with a chronic condition, then this dropin group is for you. Hosted

by Clinical Counsellor, Allison Reeves. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-9510243

Self Care Class 12:15pm. 4 weeks, Tuesday’s 12:15pm-1:15pm, until Feb 17. $45, Learn easy breathing, stretching, meditation and massage to manage stress in everyday life. Seniors and all ages welcome. No experience necessary. Penny’s Yoga, 684 Phillip St, Parksville.

250-240-3569

School Nite Out 4:00pm. Every Tues.

Grades 7, 8 & 9. Games, field trips, music, creative projects, and dinner are all offered in a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment.

Pre-registration is required.

SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093 ext. 237

Dads Night Out: Free Skate Night 6:30pm. Dads, bring the kids to Oceanside Place Arena and enjoy a free skate together on the pond. This free skate is sponsored by our partners at Building Learning Together. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483252

Parksville Lions Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of each month. Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250-586-7080

Valentine’s Day Gifts for…

Oceanside Prostate Support Group.

7:00pm. First Tues. of each month. Speaker is Court Brooker, topic is Share Your Experiences.

Those newly diagnosed or affected, their family & friends are welcome. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-7489

Who Killed the Avro Arrow?

7:00pm. Aerospace historian Dr. Christopher Gainor will be discussing key topics that he captured while researching and writing his book ‘Who Killed the Avro Arrow?’

Parksville Qualicum Aero Club, 9-1000 Ravensbourne Lane, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1109

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WED FEB 4 Oceanside Village Artists Market 10:00am. Tues.-Sun. A collection of metal, paintings, jewelry, stone, pottery, wood & photography from over 50 island artists. Oceanside Village Art Gallery, 101A-1080 Resort Way, Parksville. 250-7529332

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TRIVIA QUESTIONS

Memoir Writing for Beginners 10:30am. Every Wed. FREE Workshop Series. Designed to get you started and keep you writing the stories of your life, big and small, No writing experience required. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach. 778-427-9002

Soupy Cafe 12:00pm. Every Wed. Community Lunch/Drop in activity time. Cards, Ping Pong, Chess. All ages welcome. Lunch by donation. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach.

250-757-9991

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Which country do Sinologists study?

Who wrote Madam Butterfly?

Christopher Cockerel invented what?

What should you see in a Hippodrome?

Answers found in this issue

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Women’s Wealth Wednesdays

7:00pm. First Wed. of each month. Learn, share and enjoy photography in a convivial atmosphere.

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

12:30pm. 1st Wed. of the month. Financial Information Sessions for Women. $10.00 at the door. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185

Weight Watchers

Timberline Dance

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

Parksville Community & Conference, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-2486234

7:00pm. Every Wed. Free, live classic Country, Pop & Rock music that lets you hear yourself think and hold onto your dance partner! Parksville Legion, 146 W. Hirst St, Parksville.

250-752-8542

THU FEB 5

Youth Grades 10-12. Old & new friends get together for dinner, creative projects, games, outings, and more! Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W. Parksville. 250-248-2093

Parkinsons Disease Exercise Class 1:30pm. Every Thurs. An exercise class designed for those with PD. Improve your strength, balance, range of motion, flexibilty, cardiovascular system. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklins Gull, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. 1st Thurs. of each month. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8066

Coffee with Council 2:00pm. Every Thurs.

(Feb 5, 12, 19 & 26). City of Parksville, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-2486144

Newcomers Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st Thurs. of month. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234

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7:00pm. 1st Thurs. of each month, no cover. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Highway West, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-9927

Comedy Night 8:00pm. Co-Featuring John Beuhler & Brett Martin. 19+ event, Tickets $20 advance, tix available at Quality Resort Bayside, Soak Essentials and ReVived Vintage. Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250937-0999

FRI FEB 6 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 9:00am. Every Friday.

Nanoose Bay Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-821-5495

Northwest Bay PROBUS Club 9:15am. Staff Sgt. Scott Warren “Our Police in Afghanistan” will give us insight into the risks that they faced, the war around them and the people they encountered. All Welcome! St Mary’s Anglican Church, 2600 Powder Point Road, Nanoose Bay. 250-821-9957

FREE Technology Topics Workshop 9:30am. Introduction to Editing/Formatting Documents using free OpenOffice - Part 2. Family Place, 494 Bay Avenue, Parksville. 250-947-8258

Teens in Transition 1:00pm. Every Fri. Older teens to young adults who are out of school.

Positive support and info addressing issues specific.

Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250248-2093

Mind in Motion 1:30pm. Every Fri. Find

support through this fitness and social program for people experiencing early stage memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Call RDN Parks & Rec to register. Parksville Community Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3252

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

250-752-9111

Live! Journeymen 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 1025 Lee Road, Parksville. 250-248-3713

SAT FEB 7 Doctor Seuss on the Loose Family Swim 10:00am. One fish, two fish red fish blue fish come and enjoy an afternoon family swim from 10am12pm. Thing one and thing two will be providing fun activities and rhymes just for you! Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014

13th Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday 10:00am. Theme is “Sow the Seeds” 10-3:30pm.

Speakers, seed swap, vendors, farmer’s market, “Shoots with Roots”, master gardeners, seedy cafe and raffle. Admission by donation. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8849

FEBRUARY 12 – MARCH 1, 2015

The Last Romance

A heartwarming comedy about the power of love

by Alistair McVey

The production involves individuals who come from a wide variety of backgrounds. The lead roles are played by experienced actors Alan Clift and Aviva Fox. Alan has performed in, or directed, over 50 productions, winning 4 Best Actor awards while Aviva first acted in Montreal at McGill University. Since then, she has appeared in Vancouver, Nelson and with ECHO Players in a number of lead roles. New members Gwendolyn Flynn, who brings many years of acting in musicals and comedies in Campbell River, and Liam Robertson, who has performed in both opera and musicals in Nanaimo, round out the cast. The set was designed by Ian Taylor, an experienced designer and retired engineer, and decorated by Maya Carson, a multi-media artist. Lighting designer Ken McCready is a retired civil servant who learned lighting in professional theatre in Ottawa. Producers Alistair McVey and Jim Windsor are retired Geography lecturers, while Director Thea Stavroff is an experienced educator in local schools who is well-known for encouraging youngsters in all aspects of theatre in summer classes. As you can see, it takes all sorts of talents to bring entertaining theatre to our audiences!

FOR MORE INFORMATION

TICKETS: Village Theatre Box Office 110 W. 2nd Ave or 250-752-3522 / echoplayers.ca ECHOPLAYERS.CA

Written by

Joe DiPietro

directed by

Thea Stavroff

McMillan Arts Centre February Exhibition 1:00pm. During February the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) features an exhibition & sale of works by three talented arists.

Everyone is welcome to drop in between 1pm & 3:30pm for the reception, complimentary treats & beverages. McMillan Arts

FEB 12 - MARCH 1, 2015 ECHO PLAYERS VILLAGE THEATRE, 110 W. 2nd AVENUE, QUALICUM BEACH

Produced by special arrangements with Dramatists Play Service.

Lazy Mike Trio Thursday Night Blues

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FEBRUARY 10 – 15, 2015

MAKE A HEALTHY DATE WITH THE ONE YOU LOVE

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upid’s arrow will be aimed a sweet Valentine’s special by waiving the at hearts everywhere this drop-in fee so his current members can treat Valentine’s Day and while love their sweetheart to a gift of fitness. is in the air one of Parksville’s He said the special includes all of their leading fitness mentors is encouraging his classes such as TRX, power cycling, clients to indulge their sweetheart with a stretching, abs and core and Bosu Ball. heart-healthy gift.

“In honour of healthy heart month and He is a former wrestling star and owner Valentine’s Day we will have a special where of Jim’s Gym in Parksville and with his people can bring in their loved ones to work Olympic-level wrestling days behind him, out in the gym. Members can invite people Jim Miller now helps people reach their to see what they have discovered at the gym fitness goals. with a free trial,” he When Miller explained. opened his stateJ i m ’s Gym “In honour of healthy heart month of-the-art co-ed represents every and Valentine’s Day we will have health club and level of fitness fitness facility in a special where members can and Miller said 2009 his mission with such a broad bring in their loved ones to work was to provide a spectrum of the out in the gym. ” safe, productive, and population in fun environment for Jim Miller ~ Owner of Jim’s Gym their membership enhancing health they have created and fitness. an ideal place for Five years later people to train in.

Miller’s vision is a reality and with more “We have tried to make it a friendly place than 1500 members maintaining a healthy for everybody. Half of our population is heart by participating in regular physical over 50 which is wonderful because that is a activity he is hoping they can share the love. segment of the population that really needs Members are encouraged to make a to do this support work in order to maintain healthy date with their loved ones who are quality of life. We encourage elite athletes to not yet involved in a fitness routine. come in and young kids to come in. Females are less enthusiastic about coming into a From February 10 to 15 Miller is offering

JIM'S GYM

place that has a bunch of pumped up males so we have a pretty good cross section of people and as a result the environment is really friendly and supportive.”

Miller pointed out that having a fitness plan is important and his staff can help people develop an effective workout routine.

“We find it is much more successful when people can actually see themselves progressing towards where they want to be. The best selling vehicle that we have is success and people achieving their goals.”

He said they have staff on the floor to make sure people are training effectively.

“We don’t want them to get hurt and if people are doing exercises wrong they are not going to reach their goals as quickly or as safely as they might otherwise.”

So rather than tempt your beloved with chocolates, this Valentine’s Day, indulge your sweetheart with a heart-healthy gift or date.

Jim’s gym is located at 1222 Industrial Way in Parksville.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call 250-248-3144 www.jimsgym.ca Story by BRENDA GOUGH

It’s Pet Dental Health Month

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February Specials on Dental Products

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

NEW HOURS: Open until 8pm Mon.-Fri.

Live! Sons of Guns

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Bosleys in Parksville

Jazz Cabaret FEATURING

ANA VELINOVA WITH RON HADLEY, PIANO

SATURDAY MAR. 21 7:00PM

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Details at arbutusevents.ca or 250-937-0999

7:00pm. Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, 3109 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

Generals vs. Campbell River Storm 7:30pm. Come and join us for the excitement!

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-240-5535

SUN FEB 8 Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market 8:00am. 2nd Sun. of every month from 8am till noon.

All cooked up for fundraising by local non profit community groups. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 778-424-9900

Open Meditation 10:00am Learn breathing and relaxation techniques to manage stress, grief, illness and just everyday living! Everyone Welcome.

Suggested Donation $10$30. Kathok Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave, Errington.

250 586 5882

Spring Sundays at Milner Gardens 11:00am. Sundays Feb 8 - Mar 29. Enjoy the early Spring bulbs. Garden open until 3:30pm. Tea Room open at 11am for soup and scones. Adults $5.25, students $3.15 includes tax, children 12 and under free admission accompanied by an adult. Milner Gardens members and current VIU students with card free admission. Milner Gardens, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6153

Afternoon Matinee with “the Hanks” 1:00pm. Cool, social, intimate, non-licensed Venue - all ages Show! Mike Mallon & Bob Berry have combined their talents. $10 at the door, eats & treats $3. Lazy Mike’s House of Music, 961 Clarke Road, Qualicum Beach. 250594-9951

Raines Custom Furniture & Cabinets • • •

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Free delivery • Free Estimates • • Competitive Pricing

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MON FEB 9

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

BC Provincial Family Day Swim 10:00am. Open to celebrate BC Family Day. Free admission to this event courtesy of Quality Foods. 10am-2pm. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Parksville. 250752-5014

House Concert with Ross Neilsen 7:00pm. Tix $20 at Cranky Dog Music Parksville or House of Music, 961 Clarke Road, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-9951

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Share Your Love For Fitness

1:00pm. Open to celebrate BC Family Day. Free admission, courtesy of Quality Foods. Free Family Skate from 1-5pm.

Free admission. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-3252

Make a healthy date with the one you love. From Feb. 10-15 members of Jim‘s Gym can invite people to a free trial. Jim’s Gym, 1222 Industrial Way, Parksville.

250-248-3144

Parksville Community & Conference Centre $3 Admission

Campfire Sing-a-long

Details at arbutusevents.ca or 250-937-0999

Coombs Fair Family Day 1:00pm. All events indoors, and FREE! Demos, crafts & games, free food & drinks (while supplies last!). Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Road, Coombs.

250-248-4458

Family Day Free Movie 2:00pm. A Dolphin Tale 2, Free. Parksville Community & Conference Centre,

9:30AM - 4:00PM

Partial proceeds from All Sprung Out will go to Mid Vancouver Island Bikers Against Child Abuse

7:00pm. 2nd Tues. of every month. Bring your instrument & sing-a-long to good ole’ standards. $5 drop-in, $3 eats & treats, Lazy Mike’s House of Music, 961 Clarke Road, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-9951

WED FEB 11 Mid-Island Grandparent Support Group 10:00am. 2nd Wed. of

Pilates & Nutrition 6 Week Special Full Body Workout - Plus weekly support by a Registered Holistic Nutritional Coach in a 6 week Eating Clean Program that will focus on Health as well as weight loss.

Starting Feb 16 to March 27: $270

3 classes a week with Nutritional coaching program

Starting Feb 16 to March 26: $180

2 evenings a week with Nutritional coaching program

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Van Isle Events Presents

Burlesque

Starring Miss Rosie Bitts & Company

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THU FEB 12

each month. Family Resource Association, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville.

250-751-9278

Tea by the Sea

Valentine’s Luncheon 12:00pm. The Bowser Legion Branch 211 Ladies Auxiliary Cordially Invite You to our Valentine’s Luncheon! Doors open 11:30.

Advance tix only $15 for a complete lunch including a “Decadent Dessert”. Royal Canadian Legion 211, 7035 W. Island Hwy, Bowser.

250-757-9266

Economic Downturn Presents New Business Opportunities

TICKETS

$25 February 13, 2015 Parksville Community & Conference Centre

8pm

Rod & Gun Hosting Bar & Food Tickets available at vanisleevents.ca Parksville Community Centre or call 250-240-2702

7:00pm. Some new businesses thrive in tough economic times. What new business is a fit for you?

Diversify your income potential without leaving Oceanside. The McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-7525499

Qualicum Beach Garden Club 7:00pm. Speaker is Connie Kuramoto of Gardens on the Go - Connie Kuramoto will demonstrate a step by step method to keep your garden happier throughout the ups and downs of heat and cold, and wet and drought using economical and easy to obtain materials. New members and guests welcome. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250 390-3350

11:00am. Join us for high tea including a delicious selection of sandwiches, pastries and other goodies prepared by our chef.

Tea includes admission to the Station. Proceeds from Tea by the Sea benefit Deep Bay Marine Field Station’s education programs. Please reserve at least one day in advance.

Call 250-740-6611 for reservations. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Bowser.

250-740-6611

Dave Electro & Gmen 7:00pm. Music with Dave Electro & Gmen at Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8055

Music Bingo 7:00pm. Every 2nd Thurs. night at the French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Road, Parksville. 250248-3713

ECHO Players: The Last Romance 7:30pm. Wed-Sun. Feb 12 - Mar 1, Sunday Matinee 2pm. On an ordinary day in routine life, Ralph decides to take a different path on his daily walk--one that leads him to an unexpected second chance at love. Village Theatre, 110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

free movie MONDAY FEB. 9 | 2PM

DOLPHIN TALE 2 Parksville Community & Conference Centre (250) 248-6234 | 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville

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Jazz Night at the MAC

FRI FEB 13 Friday The Thirteenth 9:00am. Are you superstitious? Join Parksville Pharmasave on the day before Valentine’s Day for a scary fun Discount Day in the store. We’ll give you 13% off everything in the store. Helping you Live Lucky! Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243

FREE Technology Topics Workshop 9:30am. Show off your project, holiday, grandkids, etc. with a Slideshow App on the iPad/iPhone.

Beginners welcome. Family Place, 494 Bay Avenue, Parksville. 250-947-8258

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Show Your Heart Pizza Party 6:00pm. In support of Variety, The Childrens Charity. Ticket $20, includes 2 pcs of pizza, caesar salad, wine, beer or pop. Join Qualicum Beach Pharmasave for a night full of fun & entertainment. Thalassa Restaurant, 469 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach.

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6:30pm. The Codi Jazz Quintet. Doors open at 6:30. Pre-sale of tickets available, Tickets $15 and $12 for OCAC members.

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

Beach Flicks: Chef 7:00pm. Aspiring chef loses his job, starts a food truck to regain his career and estranged family. $6 per seat.

Eaglecrest Golf Club, 2035 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6311

Van Isle Events presents: Burlesque 8:00pm. Miss Rosie Bitts comes to Parksville for Valentine’s Day Weekend! She’s bringing several other performers, her fantastic voice and that witty personality we all love!! $25. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

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Live! The Enablers 8:30pm. Live Music with the Enablers at the French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Road, Parksville. 250248-3713

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2:00pm. Bring your valentine to Oceanside Place & compete for sweet prizes from 2pm-3:30pm. Admission is 2 for 1 if you wear red. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville 250-248-3252

A Night in Paris - Pop Up Restaurant 6:30pm. Radius Food Co. will be popping up at the French Press Cafe for Valentine’s Day, bringing classic food from France’s most indulgent regions.

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Valentines Music with Codi Band 7:00pm. The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, 3109 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

Jazz Cabaret 7:00pm. Featuring Kate Hammett Vaughan with Ron Hadley-piano and Rick Kilburn-bass. Admission: $20ea. (includes delectable dessert buffet) Table

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Generals vs Nanaimo Buccaneers 7:30pm. Come and join us for the excitement!

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-240-5535

Valentine’s Maloomba Boogie Band Dance 7:30pm. Tix avail. at Georgia Park Store & The Salish Sea Market, The Sandbar Cafe, Cranky Dog Music, Mulberry Bush Bookstore, $15 advance, $18 at door. Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach.

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Live! The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Road, Parksville. 250-248-3713

SUN FEB 15 Harry Tutton Memorial 3-D Archery Shoot 8:00am. All skill levels welcome, aged 9 and up. Registration 8am with a 9:30am shot gun start. Rain or shine. Proceeds support our youth shooters of the PQFG Arrowsmith Archery club.

Adult $20, Youth 9-14 free, Family of 4 (2 adults & 2 Youth) $35, Dorman Range, 1979 Dorman Rd, Qualicum Beach. arrowsmitharchers@shaw.ca

Qualicum Beach & Parksville Seniors Tea & Fashion Show 2:00pm. Parksville & Qualicum Beach Seniors Centres present a tea and Vintage Fashions by Merlyn Pattern. Wear your best hat and win a prize. Tix $20 from both Senior Centres. Proceeds to Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum

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MON FEB 16 Schools Out Everyone Welcome Skate 1:30pm. School is out but skating is in at Oceanside Place Arena from 1:303:00 pm. Regular admission. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Oceanside Womens Business Network 5:30pm. Join us to learn how to ‘Make it Count’ with Jennifer Kemp. Make your first impression be a lasting impression. Members $28, Guests $35.

Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-667-7647

TUE FEB 17 Caregivers Support Group 10:00am. If you look after someone with a chronic condition, then this dropin group is for you. Hosted

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PQ Linux/Android Users Group 6:30pm. Parksville Qualicum Linux Users Group is 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. 250-248-3570

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sales from the big breweries like Molsons, Labatts and Sleemans to a certain degree.

It used to be a small niche market but it is expanding significantly and now they are all 19 to 22. trying to out do each other which is great for consumers,” he pointed out.

The 7th annual wine and food festival hosted by Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Driven by people who no longer want and The Beach Club Resort in Parksville sub-par beer, the pace in which the craft is a great way to enjoy some of BC’s best industry is growing sees no sign of slowing libations. down in BC and Stokes said the trend has also spawned beer education programs The four day festival starts February 19 that have turned at Tigh-Na-Mara beer guzzlers into with Parksville connoisseurs.

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“Prud’homme is If you have a “...an opportunity for people to a new certification passion for beer and enjoy some of the province’s program. It is the crave more variety equivalent of a this event provides best bubbles with brunch...” wine sommelier an opportunity but on the beer to sample some Brian Stokes ~ Director of Food & Beverage side.” diverse and award winning craft brews.

He said the beer education program Bryan Stokes, transforms enthusiasts into experts who Director of Food and Beverage at Tighhave a trained palate for tasting as well as Na-Mara said the evening will feature a pairing with food. wide selection of tasty beers paired with delicious regional cuisine.

Wine pairings are a well known art, but Stokes said beer pairings are just as delicious Beer enthusiasts have been enjoying a and in fact Cedars Restaurant and Lounge modern renaissance of beer and Stokes at Tigh-Na-Mara recently launched a beer agreed these days there is no shortage of menu. fantastic beer.

“At Cedars they are cooking with beer as “There are so many micro breweries and the ingredient and pairing it up with flights they are taking significant capture of beer

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THURSDAY, FEB. 19 PARKSVILLE UNTAPPED 6:30 pm Showcasing regional breweries and featuring beer paired with delicious regional cuisine. Tickets are $55 per person + applicable taxes and include an exclusive take home “Parksville Untapped” beer glass.

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of beer as well.”

Also gaining in popularity is BC sparkling wine and Stokes said they are providing an opportunity for people to enjoy some of the province’s best bubbles with brunch on Sunday, February 22 from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Over the years champagne has been the heart of special occasions... toasting weddings and launching ships and although the word champagne is often used to describe sparkling wine, the term is really meant for the bubbly selections that actually come from the Champagne region of France.

That being said a good glass of bubbly does not need to have a chateau tacked onto its name in order to be considered high in quality and Stokes said they carry some amazing sparkling wines.

“We will be featuring Stellar’s Jay, Blue Mountain Brut and Summerhill’s Cipes Brut which won Sparkling Wine of the Year at the 2014 All Canadian Wine Championships.

It is an opportunity to try something new and find one you really enjoy because there are distinct flavour profiles with some of them,” he said.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 21 WINEMAKER’S DINNER 6:30 pm See Ya Later Ranch Winemakers’ Dinner. Tickets are $129 per person + applicable taxes.

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SUNDAY, FEB. 22 BUBBLES AND BRUNCH 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Join us for our A La Carte Sunday Brunch! Enjoy a flight of B.C. bubbles for an additional $10, featuring: Stellar’s Jay, Cipes Brut, and Blue Mountain Brut.

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THU FEB 19 Parksville Uncorked Wine & Food Festival Enjoy tastings, featured wine dinners, bubbly brunches and more.

Feb 19 - 22. Sorry, no minors. For tickets & more information, contact: The Beach Club Resort at 1-888-760-2008 or Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort at 1-800663-7373

Beating the Blues 11:00am. Get connected!

A 10-week educational support group that offers proven approaches to improving depression and increasing joy in life. Contact Stephanie for more details. Preregistration is required., Sliding scale. Stephanie Peter Counselling, #214198 East Island Highway, Parksville. 250-937-1223

Parksville Untapped 6:30pm. Showcasing regional breweries and featuring beer paired with delicious regional cuisine. Tickets are $55 pp+ tax and

include an exclusive take home ‘Parksville Untapped’ beer glass. parksvilleuncorked.com.

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville. 1-888760-2008

Diabetes and Heart Health Grocery Tour 7:00pm. Join Dietitian, Colleen Canning in the seminar room then walk over to QF for a lesson on reading labels and choosing the best foods for your heart health. (no charge), call to register.

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Swirl Signature Event 6:30pm. Enjoy the best BC wines and gourmet cuisine. Whether you’re discovering wine for the first time, or tempting a sophisticated palate, Swirl will excite all your senses.

Tickets are $75 pp+ tax and include an exclusive take home ‘Swirl’ wine glass. parksvilleuncorked. com. The Beach Club, 181 Beachside Drive, Parksville. 1-888-760-2008

Gerry Barnum Live

7:00pm. Souther Rock, Acoustic. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 W Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

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6:30pm. A seasoned performer and respected artist. He describes his sound as ‘soulful roots/original’.

Doors open at 6:30. Tix $15 and $12 for OCAC members. The McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250248-8185

House Concert with Mbira Spirit

DJ Pizza Teen Swim Night 13-18yrs

7:00pm. All ages Show!

Amy & Tafadzwa Matamba Playing traditional, folk, gospel & reggae styles from Zimbabwe, Africa! $15 door, eats & treats $3. Lazy Mike’s House of Music, 961 Clarke Road, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-9951

7:00pm. Come to Ravensong for a pool party with your friends to jam with a DJ and eat pizza from 7-9pm. This event is free courtesy of the RDN Youth Recreation Strategic Plan.

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

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Cost is $45. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483252

Lyme Disease Support Group 1:30pm. Every 3rd Sat. This group is open to anyone effected by Lyme and Associated diseases. Contact pqblyme@gmail.com for details on this group that meets in the seminar room at Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243

Coldest Night of the Year 5:00pm. 2, 5 or 10km walk that takes place all across Canada with 80+ participating locations that raises money for the hungry, homeless & hurting. Registration 4pm at Knox United Church in Parksville and wraps up with a hot meal back at the church. To volunteer please call Trish at 250752-3494. Participants should register ahead of time online. Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parksville. 250-585-2577

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Winemakers Dinner 6:30pm. .See Ya Later Ranch Winemakers Dinner. Tickets are $129 pp+tax. Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville.

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Winemakers Dinner 6:30pm. Quails Gate Winemakers Dinner.

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Lazy Mike and the Rockin Recliners 7:00pm. Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, 3109 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

Night at the Palace 8:00pm. Evening of Vaudeville & Burlesque music, dance and comedy featuring an amazing line up of local talents. Thu, Fri & Sat (Feb 20, 21 & 22). Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington.

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Live! Little Big Shot 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Road, Parksville. 250248-3713

SUN FEB 22 Bubbles and Brunch 7:30am. Join us for our A La Carte Sunday Brunch!

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NL Precert/Recert 16yrs+ 9:00am. This one day recertification is mandatory to keep your National Lifeguard certification current. Prerequisites: Proof of a NL pool option award, proof of a CPR C award (current certification for both awards is recommended). (9am-6pm) $115. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014

MON FEB 23 Seniors Social Acoustic Jam 1:00pm. Last Sun. of every Month. Bring your instrument, bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon with good company! By donation, eats & treats $3. Lazy Mike’s House of Music, 961 Clarke Road, Qualicum Beach. 250594-9951

Open “Mike” Acoustic Open Stage 6:30pm. Last Tues. of each month. Doors open at 6:30. All talents/styles welcome! Admission $5 at the door $3 eats & treats.

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9:30am. Another look at Android Tablets, focus on email and web brower apps. Family Place, 494 Bay Avenue, Parksville.

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WED FEB 25 Sno Cone Swim 6:30pm. Join the Ravensong Aquatic Centre lifeguards for fun in the pool and a tasty sno cone treat!

Everyone welcome swim (6:30-8pm). Regular admission. Regular Rates.

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

THU FEB 26 Beating the Blues 11:00am. Get connected!

A 10-week educational support group that offers proven approaches to improving depression and increasing joy in life. Contact Stephanie for more details. Pre-registration is required., Sliding scale.

Stephanie Peter Counselling, #214-198 East Island Highway, Parksville. 250937-1223

Live! Renovation Blues Band 7:00pm. Blues and more!

Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 W Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8055

Tales for the Telling 7:00pm. Stories for Adults - Tohio! African Hut Stories. Comfort has just returned from a visit to her home in Nigeria and will have stories to tell us. Tickets are $12 or $10 OCAC members. The McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-248-8185

Night at the Palace 8:00pm. Evening of Vaudeville & Burlesque music, dance and comedy featuring an amazing line up of local talents. Thu, Fri & Sat (Feb 20, 21 & 22). Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington.

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he opening gala for the Brant and when Towers and Trees take the stage, Wildlife Festival is promising something special happens. to be a memorable night for When the crowd is dancing, it’s because the music lovers. band is dancing with infectious enthusiasm.

Towers and Trees are an indie-folk In fact, there seems to be no shortage collective from Victoria and Royal Tusk are a of joy and emotion at a Towers and Trees five piece pop-rock band out of Edmonton. show, because founder and front man Adrian The two bands Chalifour chose will be performing from the outset to Saturday, February make joy central to 28 at the Parksville what the band is all When the crowd is Community and about. dancing, it’s because Conference Centre For the better part in a fundraiser for of the last decade the band is dancing with the 25th annual the performer and infectious enthusiasm.

Brant Wildlife songwriter has Festival. drawn listeners Arbutus Events and audiences with has brought many his infectious live talented musicians energy and stories to Oceanside and this year has partnered of love, redemption, the search for home with Brant organizers to create an epic and the West Coast. opening night show.

In 2011 the gifted lyricist recorded a The headliners have performed their handful of songs out of his apartment with the help of some stellar musicians. energetic live show in Parksville a few times

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A year later that near-solo project morphed into an eight-piece indie-folk powerhouse and in 2013 the group’s single, 'Montreal', received significant radio airplay.

Chalifour said the catchy song appears to have taken on a life of its own.

“There is a show called the Best of the West that runs on the Concordia University radio station and they now use it as their theme song which is cool.”

Towers and Trees has branched out and solidified their sound with the production of a recently released full length album which Chalifour said represents what they have evolved into as a band.

“I feel like as a song writer this is my shot at painting the ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.

This album tells a full range of stories. I wanted to capture an album that is a nice tribute to my journey over the last couple of years which has included all the big highs the low lows and I think you can create a nice fluid narrative in the midst of that and come away with something really special.”

“I had a solid idea of what the album would sound like from the outset. I knew we were going to call it The West Coast and that is the name of album and one of the songs on the album is called West Coast. I knew it would be the title track because it really encompassed everything the album is about.”

With new doors opening at every turn, Towers and Trees focus for the coming year is to find joy in playing music and share that joy with as many people as possible.

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Doors open 7pm. Jamaican food at concession. Tix at Coombs General Store, Cranky Dog Music, Cruisers Grille, Arbutus Music or Alberni Colour. $20 advance or $25 door. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs.

250-927-2747

Brant Wildlife Festival Opening Gala 7:30pm. Brant Wildlife Festival and Arbutus

Events present Towers and Trees and Royal Tusk.

Show 8:30pm, 19+ Event, Silent Auction (free admission in lobby 4pm-9pm) Tix $25, avail. at Soak Essentials, ReVived Vintage in Qualicum and Parksville Community Centre. Parksville Community Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-586-0809

Night at the Palace 8:00pm. Evening of Vaudeville & Burlesque music, dance and comedy featuring an amazing line up of local talents. Thu, Fri & Sat (Feb 20, 21 & 22). Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington.

250-248-5106

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EVERY WEEK EVERY MONDAY Spin Class

EVERY MONDAY

EVERY TUESDAY

Performance Class

Yoga at Eaglecrest

6:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

6:00pm. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

Spin Class

Bingo

7:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

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

Spin & Abs Class

Rotary Club of QB

8:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

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

TOPS 4248 Parksville 8:45am. St Anne's Church, Parksville. 250-586-0101

Pilates For All Levels 9:00am. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Hatha Yoga 9:00am. SOS Centre Parskville. 250-248-2093

TRX/BOSU Class 9:15am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

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. 250-752-1156

Guyz Time (Gr. 4, 5 & 6) 3:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Girl Talk (Gr. 4, 5 & 6) 3:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Pilates For Teenage Girls 4:00pm. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

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

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

Cribbage

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

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

Badminton / Ping Pong

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

Cribbage & Bridge

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

Snooker

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

Arbutus Toastmasters

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

Youth Drop-In Hockey

7:45pm. Oceanside Arena, Parksville. 250-248-3252

EVERY TUESDAY TRX Class

6:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

Computer Tutoring

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

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

TIC TAC Program

9:15am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Socrates Cafe

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

Stretch Class

10:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

Boomer's Bootcamp

10:00am. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Silver Foxes Aerobics

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

Better Body's Fitness

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

Yoga at Eaglecrest

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

Spinners

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

Peace Vigil

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

Seated Fitness

12:45pm. Parksville Conference Centre. 250-248-6234

Carpet Bowling

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

EVERY TUESDAY School Nite Out 4:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

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

Belly Dancing-Qualicum 6:00pm. Beginners. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

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

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

Belly Dancing-Qualicum 7:30pm. Intermediates.

Qualicum. 250-752-3750

EVERY WEDNESDAY Spin Class 6:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

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

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

Pilates For All Levels 9:00am. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Spin & Core Class 9:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

Lawn Bowling

TIC TAC Program

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

9:15am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Better Body's Fitness

Ladies Pool

Painters Group

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

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

Pilates For All Levels

Starrshine Fitness

Soupy Cafe

9:00am. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

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

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

Woodcarving

Pilates For Teenage Girls

Carpet Bowling

Spin Class

9:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144 9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-240-4840

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

4:00pm. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1156

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EVERY WEDNESDAY Seniors Are Talking

EVERY THURSDAY TRX Class

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

6:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

Oceanside Floor Curling

Better Body's Fitness

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

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

Singing in French

Pilates For All Levels

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

Pilates For Teenage Girls 4:00pm. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Gentle Yoga

4:15pm. Penny's Yoga, Parksville. 250-240-3569

Family Night

4:30pm. SOS Centre.

Parksville. 250-248-2093

Weight Watchers

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

Performance Class

5:30am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

Women's Spin Class

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

PYM Middle School

6:30pm. PV Fellowship Baptist Church. 250-248-6322

TOPS Parksville

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

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

Zumba Senato

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

PYM High School

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

Snooker

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

Timberline Dance

7:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-752-8542

9:00am. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Performance Class 9:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

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

EVERY THURSDAY Teen Nite

Oceanside Floor Curling

4:00pm. SOS Centre Parksville. 250-248-2093

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

Pilates For Teenage Girls

Teens in Transition

4:00pm. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

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

Belly Dancing-Qualicum

Bridge

4:30pm. Beginners. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

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

Bingo

Tae Kwon Do

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

3:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-954-2263

Belly Dancing-Qualicum

Women's Spin Class

6:00pm. Beginners. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

Silver Foxes Aerobics

Ladies Pool

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

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

Boomer's Bootcamp

EVERY FRIDAY Spin Class

10:00am. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595

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

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

Seated Fitness 12:45pm. Parksville Conference Centre. 250-248-6234

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

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

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

Parkinson's Exercise 1:30pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Coronation Street Club 2:00pm. 2nd Thu of month. Qaulicum Legion.

250-752-4445

EVERY FRIDAY

6:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

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

TRX Class 9:00am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

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

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

Pilates For All Levels 9:00am. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Preschoolers on Move 9:15am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Free Computer Tutoring 10:30am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258

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

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

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

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

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

EVERY SATURDAY Wake Up Class 8:15am. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

QB 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

Aqua Zumba 5:00pm. Ravensong Aquatic Centre. 250-752-5014

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

Ballroom/Latin Classes 6:30pm. Lighthouse Centre, Bowser. 778-424-9994

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Day Elsa & Fred The Song Predestination FEBRUARY

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Dumb and Dumber To St. Vincent Theory of Everything Birdman Game of Thrones: Season 4 Homesman

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LIVE MUSIC SUN FEB 1

Music On Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH, Qualicum.

250-752-6133

Music On Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH, Qualicum.

250-752-6133

MON FEB 9

Old Time Dance

Ross Neilsen

2:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-586-3743

7:00pm. House of Music, Qualicum. 250-594-9951

WED FEB 4

TUE FEB 10

Live Jazz

Campfire Sing-a-long

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

7:00pm. House of Music, Qualicum. 250-594-9951

Timberline Dance 7:00pm. Every Wed. Parksville Legion, 250-752-8542

THU FEB 5

WED FEB 11

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

Lazy Mike Trio

Timberline Dance

7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-594-9927

7:00pm. Every Wed. Parksville Legion, 250752-8542

Old-Time Dance 7:30pm. Every Thurs.

Rotary House, Qualicum.

250-586-3743

FRI FEB 6

THU FEB 12

Dave Electro & Gmen 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

Peter Mason

Old-Time Dance

5:30pm. Every Fri. Sandbar Cafe, Qualicum. 250-7578788

7:30pm. Every Thurs.

Rotary House, Qualicum.

250-586-3743

Journeymen 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. Parksville.

250-248-3713

SAT FEB 7

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

Coffee House 7:30pm. Errington Hall.

250-248-5106

FRI FEB 13

Maloomba Boogie Band Dance 7:30pm. Lighthouse Community Hall, Qualicum.

250-757-9991

The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub, Parksville.

250-248-3713

SUN FEB 15

Music On Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH, Qualicum.

250-752-6133

Boda Bruka Concert 2:30pm. St. Edmund’s Church, Parksville. 250947-9755

WED FEB 18

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

Timberline Dance 7:00pm. Every Wed. Parksville Legion, 250752-8542

THU FEB 19

Killwater & Jones 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

SAT FEB 21

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

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

SUN FEB 22

Music On Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH, Qualicum.

250-752-6133

MON FEB 23

Seniors Acoustic Jam 1:00pm. House of Music, Qualicum. 250-594-9951

Open "Mike" Acoustic 6:30pm. House of Music, Qualicum. 250-594-9951

WED FEB 25

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

Timberline Dance 7:00pm. Every Wed. Parksville Legion, 250-752-8542

THU FEB 26

Renovation Blues Band 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

Mbira Spirit

Old-Time Dance

6:30pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185

7:00pm. House of Music, Qualicum. 250-594-9951

Enablers

Old-Time Dance

7:30pm. Every Thurs.

Rotary House, Qualicum.

250-586-3743

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

250-248-3713

7:30pm. Every Thurs.

Rotary House, Qualicum.

250-586-3743

Jazz Night

SAT FEB 14

FRI FEB 20

SAT FEB 28

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

Reggae Beach Party

Codi Band

Gerry Barnum Live

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

6:30pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185

The Hanks

Jazz Cabaret

Coombs Country Opera

Brant Wildlife Festival Opening Gala

1:00pm. House of Music, Qualicum. 250-594-9951

7:00pm. TOSH, Qualicum.

250-752-6133

7:00pm. Coombs Rodeo Grounds. 250-752-3998

7:30pm. Parksville Community Centre, 250-586-0809

SUN FEB 8

7:00pm. Coombs Rodeo Grounds. 250-927-2747

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LOCAL DINING Cafes, Coffee Shops & More...

A Step Above Cafe Arts Cafe Awakening Cafe Bailey’s in the Village

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Little Mountain Cafe Little Qualicum Cheeseworks

Tim Hortons Tomm’s Village Foods Weinberg’s Good Food Whiskey Creek Ice Cream Yorway Frozen Yogurt Bar

Cafe Brie & Tea Room

Your Comfy Cafe

5-177 Second Ave, Qualicum Beach

250-594-2526 Log Cabin Ice Cream MadBee Cafe Bread & Honey Food Company 162 Harrison Avenue, Parksville

250-586-1021 Bean Counter Cafe Biscotti Di Notte & More Bradley’s on Jensen Cha Ch’a Java Chuffin Cafe Coastal Cake Co. Cafe Cockney Pride Cone Zone Coombs Ice Cream Shoppe Country Pies in Coombs Creekmore’s Espresso Bar Cruiser’s Grill Eat Fresh Urban Market Farmhouse Cafe

Milner House Tea Room Naked Naturals Oceanside Arena Concession

250-248-5895 French Creek Bakery French Press Cafe Frosteez Island SodaWorks Karma Coffee House La Boulange Organic Breads

250-586-8676

Casual / Family...

Perks Coffee Bar Qualicum Beach Bakery A&W Restaurant Parksville 540 East Island Hwy, Parskville

250-248-2040 Courtyard Cafe & Patio 673 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach

250-752-4152 Quality Foods Riptide Lagoon Ice Cream Riso Bakery, Café & Bistro Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery

2300 Alberni Highway, Coombs

101B-1080 Resort Dr, Parksville

Pacific Brimm

Riverside Resort Ice Cream

Coombs Emporium

Taste Cafe & Bistro

Sandcastle Bakery

Aioli Seafood Restaurant AJ's Island Grill Bayside Bistro & Lounge Beach House Cafe Boston Pizza Bugaboo Burgers Chester’s Chicken Coombs Market Restaurant Dairy Queen

Save-On-Foods Serious Coffee Shanna’s Place Ship & Shore Cafe Silly-Yak Bakery

Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurant 280 East Island Hwy, Parksville

Starbucks Coffee

250-954-3886

Stellario’s Italian Caffe

Fairwinds Clubhouse Final Approach Restaurant

Thrifty Foods

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Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurant 710 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach

250-752-7530 Fish Tales Cafe Gary’s Bistro Grill on the Green Mary Jane’s Kitchen McDonald’s

Bavarian Sausage House Bistro 694 British Bobby Restaurant Cedars Restaurant & Lounge Chameleons China Garden Restaurant Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria Cview Restaurant & Lounge

250-752-9727 Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant Radius Food Co. Smitty’s Restaurant Subway Restaurants Tidal Taco Hut Tacqueria Talons Restaurant & Lounge Tidal Tacos Traditional Texas BBQ Trees Restaurant & Bakery Triple O’s Wild Board Bistro Yorky’s Fish’n Chips

Butlers at the Mansion

Giovanni’s Ristorante Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant Kalvas Restaurant Mekong River Restaurant Nemo Sushi

Pub Style...

Lemon Twist Indian Cuisine 272A West Island Hwy, Parksville

250-954-1023 New Canton Restaurant Otake Japanese Cuisine Qualicum Sushi Saigon Garden Sam’s Sushi Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki

Pacific Prime Restaurant

469 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach

181 Beachside Drive, Parksville

250-594-1150

250-947-2109

Amrikko’s Indian Grill Bamboo Garden Bangkok Thai Restaurant

Domino’s Pizza Nickolini’s Pizza Oceanside Pizza Palace Papa Gino’s Pizzeria Pizza Connection Pizza Fresh Pizza Hut Poppa’s Pizza

Arlington Inn Black Goose Inn

Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge

International / Fine Dining...

Panago Pizza Parksville 310-0001

250-752-5776

2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach

Pizza...

8-102 East Island Hwy, Parksville

292 Crescent Rd E, Qualicum Beach

Micky J’s Bar & Grill

Smile Thai Cuisine White Elephant Thai Cuisine

Smoke 'N Water Restaurant Sushi Deco Sushi Hama Sushi Ichi Tan’s Kitchen Treetop Tapas & Grill

French Creek Marine Pub 1025 Lee Road, Parksville

250-248-3713 Crown & Anchor Pub Deez Bar & Grill Fanny Bay Inn Lantzville Village Pub

The Shady Restaurant & Pub 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach

250-752-9111 Lasqueti Island Restaurant Rocking Horse Pub Rod & Gun Sunset Lanes Sports Lounge Upper Deck Sports Bar

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