April 2015 Issue 3:7

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In Your Community Quality Foods is an active part of the community where we do business.

Our staff enthusiastically organize and support many local events & activities that are important to the community and our customers.

SATURDAY MAY 2

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It’s back! Join us as we compete in the 2015 Fire & Ice Street Festival! Make sure to stop by our booth during the festivities to sample our awardwinning chilli.

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

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FEATURES A One Man Play 8 12 Echo Players Live Theatre 14 Art Sale 16 What’s On Outdoors 20 Dance Party 22 Eagle Release SECTIONS 4 April 2015 Events 26 Every Week Events 28 What's On Screen 29 Live Music 30 Restaurant Directory ALSO INSIDE Trivia Questions 5 6 What's The Dif 28 Dinner & Movie Contest ON THE

COVER Caleb Williamson, writer and performer of Keats, A One Man Play.

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.

APRIL 3 - 6 MILNER GARDENS BUNNY TRAIL

SAT APRIL 4 ANNUAL FAMILY EASTER EGG HUNT The Friends of Foster Park are hosting their annual family Easter Egg Hunt. Foster Park, Parksville.

250-248-9771 (page 6)

Bring the children or grandchildren for a children’s Easter Bunny search. Milner Gardens & Woodland, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6153 (page 6)

APRIL 10 - MAY 15 9TH ANNUAL GOLDEN SHOE HUNT

SUN APRIL 12 5TH ANNUAL FEAT FOR FOOD 5K 5K family walk/run to raise awareness of and donations for Nanoose Food Cupboard.

Nanoose Bay Dental.

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Explore local parks while you search for the coveted Golden Shoe. Get your shoes, maps and hiking partners ready!

250-248-3252 (page 6)

APRIL 25 & 26 22ND ANNUAL ART SHOW

SAT APRIL 25 VINTAGE-RETRO INSPIRED FAIRE

Something for everyone at Nanoose Bay Art Group Art Show. Nanoose Place, Nanoose Bay. phijo@shaw.ca (page 20)

An annual fundraising event featuring local vintage & retro inspired vendors. Church of the Ascension, Parksville.

250-752-3637 (page 20)

Hiring Fair!

Thursday, April 16th • 12pm - 4pm Parksville Community & Conference Centre

Bring your updated resume!

Bonus Session with Island Health: 10 -11:30am

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events APRIL 2015

Wed apr 1 Tennis - New Season All are welcome. View schedule at arrowsmithtennis.ca. Or drop-in Tues & Thurs 8am-12pm.

Springwood Park, 450 Despard Ave, Parksville.

250-248-7280

Print Making as an Art Form 10:00am. April 1-30. During April explore the world of Print Making as an Art Form with exhibitors, Clive Powsey, Sylwia Gustyn & Lukas Roy. Inge Riis McDonald will be showing monochrome photography. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185

Women’s Wealth Wednesdays 6:30pm. 1st Wed. of the month. Financial Information Sessions for Women. $10 at the door. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250248-8185

techniques & for friendship with other stitchers.

Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9320 2:00pm. Every Thursday in April. Parksville City Hall, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6144

Poets Living Room Circle 6:30pm. First Thurs. of the month Read & share your poetry. Hosted by Vancouver Island Regional Library Qualicum Beach, 660 Primrose Street, 250-752-4996

Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. 1st Thurs. of each month. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8066 7:00pm. 1st Thurs. of month. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234

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

Visitors welcome. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250248-6842

7:00pm. Every Thursday in April (7-9pm) with dinner at 5:30pm. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Road, Deep Bay. 250-740-6611

thu apr 2 Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild 9:30am. 1st & 3rd Thurs. of each month. Come and embroider, learn new

closetoyoufashions www.closetoyou.ca 250-248-3781 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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THIN ICE THEATRE PRESENTS

Written & performed by Caleb Williamson

SHOW 7:00PM

APRIL 4&5 9, 10, 11 18 & 19

Keats

McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan St. Parksville

250-752-5530

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Newcomers Club

Guest Speakers from the Sea Among Us

7:15pm. April 1, 8 & 22.

Sing by ear. Every voice welcome. $10 drop-in.

Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington.

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COCKTAIL • WEDDING GUEST HOLIDAY • DANCE • MORE

Coffee with Council

Oceanside Photographers Club

EveryVoice Singers

A Dress for Every Occasion

Music Bingo 7:00pm. Every 2nd Thurs night. Apr. 2, 16 & 30.

French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Road, Parksville.

250-248-3713

Fri apr 3 Northwest Bay PROBUS Club 9:15am. First Fri. each month. All Welcome! St Mary’s Anglican Church, 2600 Powder Point Road, Nanoose Bay. 250-8219957

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Trivia Questions

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Name the blue Telly Tubby

Which is the largest living bird?

What is Rambos first name?

Name the 2 main ingredients in pasta Which year did Elvis die?

Answers found in this issue

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Tea & Coffee Tastings

VIU’s Milner Gardens Bunny Trail

1:00pm. Every Sat. in April from 1-4pm. Free. Taste the Coyote advantage.

Coyotes Coffee Roastery, #30-1499 Huntley Road, Parksville. 250-619-9296

10:00am. April 3-6. Using maps for clues, children can spot bunnies for an Easter treat. 10am-5pm, last entry 4:30pm. Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6153

Music Trivia 7:00pm. Every Friday.

French Creek Marine Pub, 3109 W Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-752-9111

Sat Apr 4 Garage Sale 9:00am. Lady’s Mantle, 716 East Island Highway, Parksville. 250-586-3800

Frozen Family Fun Swim

Keats, An Original Play 7:00pm. April 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 18 & 19. Presented by Thin Ice Theatre, written & performed by Caleb Williamson. Tickets at Cranky Dog Music, Parksville & Mulberry Bush Book Store, Qualicum Beach. $15 Adults, $12 Students/Seniors.

McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-752-5530

Sun Apr 5 Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes

10:00am. Let it go and come for a frozen theme family swim! Elsa will be here to organize crafts and games like drawing snowflakes on the deck and placing the nose on Olaf. Come have some frozen fun from 10am-12pm. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jone St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014

6:30pm. Every Sun. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Bowser. 778-424-9994

Annual Family Easter Egg Hunt

Tue Apr 7

12:00pm. Cotton candy, face painting, a raffle basket, hot dog sales, a clown and the chocolate egg hunt are some of the events planned.

Foster Park, Parksville.

250-248-9771

Mon Apr 6 Lighthouse Seniors #152 11:30am. 1st Mon. of each month. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach.

250-757-9536

Bosley’s Seniors Day First Tue of each month.

Seniors receive 5% Off Food & Litter and 10% Off Accessories. Bosley’s Pet Food Plus, #108-280 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-2673

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

by Clinical Counselor, Allison Reeves. (free) Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-951-0243

High Tea by the Sea 11:00am. Every Tues. in April. Includes goodies prepared by our chef.

Please reserve one day in advance. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Bowser.

250-740-6611

Rock & Gem Club 7:00pm. Meetings on first Tue of each month (no meeting in Jun, Jul & Aug). Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs.

250-248-6177

Parksville Lions Club 7:00pm. 1st & 3rd Tue of each month. Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250-5867080

Oceanside Prostate Support Group.

7:00pm. First Tues. of each month. Those newly diagnosed or affected, their family & friends are welcome. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7489

Wed Apr 8 ASBC Mid-Island Grandparent Support Group 10:00am. 2nd Wed. of

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

250-751-9278

Do You Know Your Body is Just like a Fish Tank?

7:00pm. Natural Health Presentation. An easy to understand analogy for your “Keep Well” program. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-752-5499

Thu Apr 9 Mid Island Floral Art Club Meeting 1:45pm. St. Stephens United Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-757-8969

Growing in a Green Economy 7:00pm. Author & activist Guy Dauncey speaking on how individuals & communities can Green Up. Learn ways we can create & nurture a robust green economy. Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen St, Parksville. 250-752-0300

ECHO Players: The Full Treatment 7:30pm. April 9-26. The editor of a failing London newspaper usurps his star reporter’s honeymoon plans... Village Theatre, 110 W 2nd Ave., Qualicum Beach. 250752-3522

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a one Man pLaY ABOUT THE ROMANTIC POET JOHN KEATS

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new one-man show that pays homage to one of the most studied and admired British poets will be performed at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville over seven days this month.

Thin Ice Theatre is presenting Keats, written and performed by Caleb Williamson on April 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 18 and 19.

Keats is a two-act play about the English romantic poet John Keats during the year 1820.

The play follows Keats from his home in Hampstead to the blood-soaked wards of Guys Hospital where he worked as a junior surgeon before he devoted himself entirely to writing poetry.

Williamson said the idea of playing Keats came to him during his final year of high school but didn’t crystallize until he graduated from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in the UK. Eight years ago Williamson delved into researching the famous poet and admitted it has consumed him.

“You could call it an obsession, but I have not thrown everything else in my life out.

I live and breathe him because I have been reading about him steadily since 2008 … dozens of books, poetry, essays … I will probably still keep reading about him.”

Williamson said his research has been thorough.

“I have gone to original sources from the period and I have tried to immerse myself in that. I went through his home in Rome in 2003. I have video tape of everything that was sketched there. I went to his house in Hampstead and video taped that. I visited his grave outside of Rome.”

He said Ann Gates who is directing the play has helped him condense his passion

project into a play.

“I have been working with Ann for five years. In the beginning it was more of a novel than a play and she has helped with the editing,” he acknowledged.

The play includes snippets of Keats short life including the conversation filled walks with his friends and fiancé to the ruins and beautiful streets of Rome.

Keats who died at age 25 had been writing for about six years and was published for only four years.

Williamson said even though his life dealt Keats a bad hand it didn’t stop him from doing what he loved and that is why he wants to share the story of Keats.

“His life really moved me. All the thoughts going around that time in England, the loss he experienced at such a young age. A couple of his struggles seem to mirror mine.

He pursued his passion, which is what I do but he had more guts than I did and walked away from being a surgeon to be a poet. In the end it is the yearning to tell his story and the love the period.” more information

The McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Call 250-752-5530 Showtime: 7p.m.

Tickets: $15 for adults, $12 for students & seniors Mulberry Bush Book Store, Qualicum Cranky Dog Music, Parksville At the door Visit Keats on Facebook.

Story by BRENDA GOUGH

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The Art from the Attic Sale APRIL 11th - 26th

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OCEANSIDE MOTHER’S DAY

SUNDAY, MAY 10 PARKSVILLE CURLING CLUB

"I live and breathe him because I have been reading about him steadily since 2008" Caleb Williamson ~ Writer & Performer

PARKSVILLE COMMUNITY PARK www.orcarunning.ca

Proceeds donated to the Parksville Haven Society

PRE-REGISTRATION $20 RACE DAY $30 9:30AM WALKERS ONLY 10:00AM RUNNERS

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Golden Shoe! Clues & instructions for the locations of the shoe will be posted weekly to rdn.bc.ca/recreation and on the RDN Facebook and Twitter pages. Get your shoes, maps and hiking partners ready! 250-248-3252

BC/YK Super Series Vancouver Island April 10-12. This competition is the first Super Series event of 2015-2016.

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 Island Hwy, Parksville. 1-888-752-8322

Technology Workshop 9:30am. More help with Android Tablets/Phones, closer look at email Apps.

Family Place, 494 Bay Avenue, Parksville. 250947-8258

Vancouver Island RV Show & Sale 10:00am. April 10-12. Cash only. Children Free. Special 2 for 1 after 6pm on Saturday. No Pets. $5 for weekend. Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre, 1515 E. Island Hwy, Nanoose Bay. 604-575-3868

Sat apr 11 Qualicum Lawn Bowling Club Garage Sale 8:00am. Largest Garage & Bake Sale in Qualicum.

Huge selection, lots of new and gently used treasures. (8am-2pm) Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 665 Jones Street. 250-752-7286

Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Annual Garage Sale 8:00am. Lots of great items at great prices.

(8am-12pm) Parksville Lawn Bowling, 149 E. Standford Avenue, Parksville. 250-954-3930

Parksville Legion Garage Sale 9:00am. Parksville Ladies Auxiliary is having

a garage sale! No entry fees. Table rentals $10.

Item donations will be gratefully accepted on April 10th. Open to the public. Parksville Legion, 146 Hirst Ave. Parksville.

250-248-7617

Infinity Gifts Relaunch 10:00am. See our new stock and refreshed look.

Free gift with purchase, door prizes, clearance tables, local artists, jewellers, woodworkers, hourly specials & more. Snacks & Refreshments. Infinity Gifts, 124 Craig Street, Parksville. 250-586-6449

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10:00am. Super-Seniors: Genetics & Healthy Aging by Dr. Angela BrooksWilson,PhD. $10 at the door.Civic & Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue E., Parksville. 250248-2096

Art from the Attic Sale 10:00am. April 11-24. If you have art that you no longer love, sell it in our sale. Sell art: Bring paintings in Saturday, April 11 10am-12pm Buy Art: April 11, 12pm to April 24. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

MAC Opening Reception 1:00pm. Presentation on printmaking techniques at 1:30pm. Come & chat with the artists, be inspired by their creativity & discover the breadth of their techniques. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

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Gardening Workshop 1:00pm. Join Madeleine Dwyer & Carrie Reid to learn about Native food plants & local First Nations uses, traditional cultivation and preparation.

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sat apr 11 cont... tion. Kwalicum Secondary School, 266 Village Way, Qualicum Beach 250-240-6236

The Full Treatment April 9 - 26, 2015

by Linda Attley

The play takes place in a posh London hotel room where a newly wed couple have to share their accommodation with a couple who are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary and no longer speak to each other. What can go wrong certainly does and things just go from bad to worse.

Do you have a wedding anniversary in April?

Would you like to win 2 free tickets to ECHO Players production of The Full Treatment?

To win bring your marriage certificate showing you were married in the month of April to the ECHO box office. If you are one of the first 10 couples to come into the box office with your marriage certificate then you will receive two free tickets for the date of your choice to see The Full Treatment. more information

Tickets: Village Theatre Box Office 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach Call 250-752-3522 or visit echoplayers.ca

Sun Apr 12 Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market 8:00am. 2nd Sun. of every month from 8am-12pm.

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

5th Annual Feat for Food 5K 10:00am. Run/Walk. Sup-

port the Nanoose Bay Community Cupboard. Rain or Shine. Nanoose Bay Dental, 2461 Collins Crescent, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7132

Family Day Open House

Master Gardener Topic is - Hydrangeas, cultivation, pruning & propagation techniques will be explained & handouts provided. New members and guests welcome.

Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250 390-3350

Wed Apr 15 Travelling with Osteoporosis 10:00am. Join Osteoporosis Canada to view an online forum with physiotherapists who will review safety tips, how to keep up with your exercise routine and fall prevention strategies while travelling by foot, plane, or car. (meeting room, drop in, no registration.)

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

Women & Cancer

10:00am. Fun activities for all ages, including bird banding, face painting, fish printing, and games and activities. Free. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Road, Deep Bay. 250-740-6611

4:00pm. Join Lisa Leger, and find out how to reduce your risk at all ages. Call to register. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243

Mon Apr 13

4:00pm. Working as a lifeguard/swim instructor is a great job for youth.

Work in a team environment; learn valuable leadership and life skills but most of all have fun working with kids! From 4-5pm. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jone St. Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014

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

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Tue Apr 14 Parksville Lioness Club 6:30pm. A group service minded women committed to rising funds and service to the community while creating lasting friendships. 2nd & 4th Tues. of the month. The Lions Den, 241 Molliet St., Parksville. 250-586-6555

Qualicum Beach Garden Club 7:00pm. Speaker is Barry Roberts, Advanced

Lifeguard Seminar 13yrs+

Sno Cone Swim 6:30pm. Join the lifeguards for fun in the pool and a tasty sno cone treat! Everyone welcome swim from 6:30-8:00 pm. Regular admission.

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

Eaglecrest Garden Club 7:00pm. Divide and Multiply Perennials.

13 Hands-on demo of how to increase your favourite plants. All welcome.

Non-members $2. Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250752-2405

in the Serious Coffee meeting room. For info, call David. Serious Coffee, 1209 E Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-738-0819.

thu apr 16

CatSpan Book Sale

Island Health Info Session

9:00am. Fundraiser, all proceeds going towards providing food and medical attention to feral and community cats in Oceanside. Morningstar Golf Club, 525 Lowrys Road, Parksville. 250927-1579

10:00am. Learn about upcoming opportunities, qualifications & resume formatting. Open to anyone interested in seeking employment with Island Health. Pre-register at The Career Centre.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville. 250-248-3205

Hiring Fair 12:00pm. Local businesses are hiring! Bring your updated resume rom 124pm. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville. 250-248-3205

French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal drop-in to maintain or improve your French. 2:30-4pm

Fri apr 17

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TASTINGS FREE TEA & COFFEE in April 1-4 pm

Every Saturday High-end organic teas & artisan organic coffee micro roasted locally.

9th Annual Golden Shoe Hunt 9:00am. Join us again to find the Golden Shoe!

Clues and instructions for the locations of the shoe will be posted weekly to rdn.bc.ca/recreation and on the RDN Facebook and Twitter pages. April 10 May 15. Get your shoes, maps and hiking partners ready! 250-248-3252

Nature Photography 9:30am. Learn some simple tips in the classroom and then go out in the field to practice what

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f you are looking for some the wall.” artwork to decorate your home She said it is an ideal time to brighten but are on a tight budget, be up your home without breaking the bank sure to check out the 10th because prices start as lows as $5. annual Art from the Attic Sale at The Old Sellers get 60 per cent and TOSH takes School House Arts Centre (TOSH) the rest of each piece sold. which runs April 11 to 24.

The entry fee for each TOSH Executive Director piece of artwork is just Corrine James said $1 and the art can be everyone wins at this s to em se e n brought to TOSH on o ry ve "E art sale. even if April 11 from 10 a.m. rk o tw ar h it w “We never know leave until noon. all budget. what we are going to they have a sm In past sales le p get, but we always end nice to see peo is It p aintings from ." up with a good mixture art work renowned British going off with of mediums... acrylic, tor Columbia artists Harry Executive Direc water colour, prints and Corrine James, Heine and Ted Harrison photographs,” she said. have been featured as well James said she looks as etchings from Rembrandt. forward to the fundraiser which James said they have had some usually generates around $5000 for great success stories over the years.

TOSH each year because the people who come in usually end up finding something “Last year a local artist brought in 30 special. paintings and priced them really low.

They all went for around $25 to $30. This “Last year we got 650 pieces. We put guy was in his 90s and he had never sold up as many as we can and sell them right of the wall the rest are leaning against a painting in his life.”

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She said it is a great way to disperse artwork that would be otherwise tucked away under someone’s bed or collecting dust in the basement and it also brings people out to TOSH. “The event is really fun. Everyone seems to leave with artwork even if they have a small budget. It is nice to see people going off with art work.”

Bargain hunters can pick up some art work at rock bottom prices when the markdowns start April 17. That is when James will pull out the red pen to get what is left out the doors.

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Longer days and milder temperatures are all the excuse you need to plan your own outdoors activity. A local favourite is the CPR Trail which starts opposite Cameron Lake, on the South side of Highway 4. This is the oldest recognised trail on Vancouver Island that is still used along its whole length. The complete route, with a return via the Old Arrowsmith Trail, involves around 1,000 metres of climbing but the switchback construction, which was originally built for pack horses, is well graded and equally well drained. There are useful turnaround points at McBey Creek and The Lookout if you don’t want to take on the whole trip in one go.

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Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Open House 1:00pm. April 17 & 18 from 1-4pm. Come & see why lawn bowling is growing in popularity. Please wear flat soled shoes, comfortable clothes and be prepared to be wowed!

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Sat apr 18 CatSpan Book Sale 9:00am. Fundraiser, all proceeds go towards food and medical attention to feral and community cats in Oceanside.

Morningstar Golf Club, 525 Lowrys Road, Parksville. 250-927-1579

Shred-it Fundraiser 10:00am. Protect your identity & make a donation to Milner Gardens.

(10am-1pm) Bring paperwork in boxes, cartons or bags., Suggested donation of $5/box, Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250752-8573

Spring Pet Photos 10:00am. Photos by Island Moments Photography. By donation.

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Soap Making Workshop 10:30am. Learn how to use the cold process soap making method to create soap. Pre-register. Soak Essentials Marketplace, #4-180 Craig Street, Parksville. 250-5863403

Eagle Release 11:00am. You’re invited to watch an eagle spread its wings and fly away home (2pm). Part of the Brant Wildlife Festival. By donation. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, 1240 Leffler Road, Errington. 250-248-8534

Qualicum Lawn Bowling Club: Open House 12:00pm. April 18 & 19.

Year round fun, rain or shine. Refreshments and roll some bowls with a coach. No equipment required. (12pm-3pm) Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 665 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach.

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Parksville Lyme Support Group 1:30pm. 3rd Sat. of each

month in the meeting room. Email us at PQBLyme@gmail.com for more info. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island highway, Parksville.

SPCA Fundraiser 5:00pm. Burger & Brew/ Silent Auction. Help support the animals of our community. Tickets $20 available at the shelter; 1565 Alberni Hwy. Includes burger (veggie available) fries, soup or salad, one domestic beer or wine. The Rod & Gun Pub, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3811

child care, and offers advice on becoming a responsible babysitter. Cost $45 includes manual & certificate. Preregister with RDN, Recreation and Parks. Qualicum Commons, Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach.

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Spring Pet Photos 11:00am. Photos by Island Moments Photography.

By donation. Proceeds benefit Canine Cancer Research. Bosley’s Pet Foods. 104-280 Island Hwy E., Parksville. 250248-2673

3rd Annual Dance

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8:00pm. Featuring the Timebenders. A musical romp through the ages.

Civic Centre, 747 Jones St. Qualicum Beach. 250757-8279

Hiking Information Session

Sun apr 19 Babysitters Certification Program 11-14yrs 9:00am. This course introduces basic first aid and how to respond to emergency situations, explains basic baby and

6:30pm. A local alpine guide shares tips and resources for family adventures and avid hikers. Ask questions before heading out on RDN guided hikes or self-guided explorations. Cost $8.75.

Get advice on clothing, equipment & route planning to help you stay safe and enjoy the outdoors.

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tue apr 21 Caregivers Support Group 10:00am. Hosted by Clinical Counselor, Allison Reeves. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-9510243

Natural Approach to Cancer 1:30pm. Join Lisa Leger, for a sensible look at cancer cures and safe home remedies to care for patients going through cancer treatment. Parksville Public Library, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville 250-951-0243

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

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Red Cross AED/CPR C Recert 14yrs+ 4:00pm. Need to re certify? This course covers CPR & rescue breathing techniques for adults, children & infants as well as information on automated external defibrillators.

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thu apr 23 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 & choosing the best foods to help you live well. Call to register.

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9th Annual Golden Shoe Hunt 9:00am. Apr 10-May 15. Join us again to find the Golden Shoe! Clues and instructions for the locations of the shoe will be posted weekly to rdn.bc.ca/recreation and on the RDN Facebook and Twitter pages. Get your shoes, maps and hiking partners ready! 250-2483252

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Tales for the Telling 7:00pm. Story telling for adults. Stories of Nigh with Marie Bildeau. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185

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Third Annual Dance Party Saturday, April 18th, 2015

The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association is pleased to announce that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the KSS Fine Arts Society for distribution to the Patrick Nicholson Memorial Music Scholarship.

The evening, featuring the Timebenders, will be a musical romp through the ages featuring the best dance music, choreography and impersonations of the greatest stars over the last 50 years. Sponsored by Quality Foods, Lefty’s and Gary’s Bistro. Cash Bar available. more information

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Plant & Bake Sale 9:00am. A great variety of perennials, shrubs, house plants, garden gadgets and the best home baking in Oceanside! Knox United Church, 345 Pym St., Parksville. 250-586-7080

Red Cross Emergency First Aid with AED/ CPR 14yrs+ 9:00am. Need to recertify? This course covers CPR and rescue breathing techniques for adults, children and infants as well as information on automated external defibrillators. 4pm-6pm, cost $43. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach.

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14th Annual Spring Plant Sale 10:00am. April 25-26.

Great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs and perennials propagated on site by Milner volunteers. Master gardeners will help answer your questions or choose the right plant. (10am-4pm) Milner Gardens, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6153

Rhododendron Bloom at Milner Gardens 10:00am. Apr 25-May 10.

Enjoy a walk through the woodland garden while the Rhododendrons put on their best display.

Open daily 10am-5pm.

Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250752-8573

22nd Annual Art Show 10:00am. April 25-26.

Something for everyone at Nanoose Bay Art Group Art Show. The artists will be in attendance and look forward to meeting the public.

Refreshments available.

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3rd Annual VintageRetro Inspired Faire 10:30am. Fundraising event for the Church of the Ascension which features local vintage/ retro inspired vendors, their wares, fashion and food. By donation. Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Road, Parksville. 250-752-3637

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he public is invited to watch an eagle spread its wings and fly away home on Saturday, April 18.

The special bird that has been rehabilitating in the flight enclosure at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (NIWRA) is ready to be released.

The Freedom Flight at NIWRA is part of the annual Brant Wildlife Festival and this year will see a young eagle take to the sky above the centre in Errington.

The release will take place at 2p.m., although there will be events happening during the day from 11a.m. to 3p.m.

Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma will be releasing this year’s

eagle.

He said he has been involved with Robin Campbell who founded the NIWRA back in 1986 and he is humbled by that fact that Robin chose him.

“It is an honour to be selected.”

Recalma said he has witnessed a few eagle release events and agreed it is very special and he is looking forward to seeing the eagle fly away to freedom.

“It does touch a chord, it is something so powerful,” he acknowledged.

NIWRA wildlife assistant manager Julie Mackey said the juvenile eagle that came to the centre last August after it had been hit be a car in Nanoose Bay is ready to leave.

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“It was found on the side of the road and we went down and picked it up. It had some head trauma and a wing injury but it is doing well now after an eight month period it was with us,” she said.

Mackey said in the last five months it has been flying with other eagles in their Eagle Flight Enclosure and everyone at the centre is looking forward to saying goodbye to the raptor they rehabilitated.

Home to the largest eagle flight cage (measuring 140' x 30' x 20') of its kind in Canada, the NIWRA has housed hundreds of eagles being readied for release.

Last year more than 300 people were on hand when Andrew Gent of the Parksville Buckerfield's store released an eagle that had been nursed back to health.

Mackey said that was the first time they used their new back field picnic area which had plenty of room for all of the spectators.

“The new area in the back is a great spot now. Over the winter we did a few more additions to the back field and visitors to the centre will notice a difference.”

Each year the NIWRA receives on average 60 eagles, both mature and juveniles and over time the NIWRA, has become recognized internationally for its wildlife rehabilitation expertise.

The centre has also developed extensive educational programs for the public.

The Centre is open for ill and injured animals year round and is located at 1240 Leffler Road in Errington.

Entrance to the eagle release day is by donation and visitors who should arrive well before the 2 p.m. release time to ensure time for parking. more information

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Hamilton Marsh Tour 10:00am. Explore this amazing marsh outside Qualicum Beach and learn about the interesting plants and wildlife with Friends of French Creek. By donation. Donation, Hamilton Marsh.

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Mon apr 27 TOPS (Parksville) 8:45pm. Every Mon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting. St. Edmund’s Church, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville.

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tue apr 28 One Day Paint Sale Extravaganza 9:00am. All Paints on Sale, In-Store Specials, Demos, PPG Paint Representative On-Site. Albertsons Home Centre, 1187 Franklins Gull, Parksville 250-248-6888

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thu apr 30 Geology Tour 9:30pm. Join Dr. Steven Earle for an interpretive geology tour on the beaches of Nanoose Bay. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks to pre-register. Nanoose Bay. 250-248-3252

Sat MaY 2 Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Qualicum Beach Legion, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-2280199

Fire & Ice Street Festival 11:00am. More food & entertainment choices than ever. This years theme The Fairy Tale Life, Princesses & Villans. Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-228-0199

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

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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

Lawn Bowling

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

Ladies Pool

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

Starrshine Fitness

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

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

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

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

Boomers Pilates Core 8:00am. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

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

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

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

School Nite Out

Soupy Cafe

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

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

Boomers Pilates Fitness

Carpet Bowling

4:30am. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

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

Boxercise Youth

Seniors Are Talking

5:00pm. Jim's Gym, Parksville. 250-248-3144

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

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Oceanside Floor Curling

Computer Tutoring

Bingo

Mind in Motion

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

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

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

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

Singing in French

Better Body's Fitness

Belly Dancing-Qualicum

Tae Kwon Do

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

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

Boomers Gentle Pilates 4:30pm. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Family Night 4:30pm. SOS Centre.

Parksville. 250-248-2093

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

Performance Class 6:00pm. 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

EVERY THURSDAY TRX Class

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

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

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

Performance Class

Ladies Pool

Boomers Gentle Pilates

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

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

4:30pm. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Yoga at Eaglecrest

EVERY FRIDAY Spin Class

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

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

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

Boomer's Bootcamp 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

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

Boomers Pilates Fitness

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

4:30am. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Boomers Pilates Fitness

Belly Dancing-Qualicum

8:30am. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

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

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

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

Boomers Pilates Core 8:00am. Body Wellness by Gail, Parksville. 250-228-1002

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

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

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

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

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

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

Women's Spin Class Qigong

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

Music Trivia Night

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

Teen Swim

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

Drop-In Darts

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

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

Free Tea & Coffee Tastings 1:00am. Coyote's Coffee, Parksville. 250-619-9296

EVERY SUNDAY Family Swim

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

Bingo

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

Ballroom/Latin Classes

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

Poetry In Motion

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

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

Live Jazz 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 THUR APR 2

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

Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-586-3743 FRI, APR 3

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

Country Vespers Concert 7:00pm. Errington Hall.

250-248-4353

Acoustic Cafe 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-752-1162 SAT, APR 4

When the Lights Go Down 2:00pm. Arbutus Meadows, Nanoose Bay.

Alexander’s Bluestime 7:00pm.The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Coffee House 7:30pm. Errington Hall.

250-248-5106

The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 THU APR 9

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

Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-586-3743 FRI APR 10

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

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

FRI APR 17

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Peter Mason

The Clanns

5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe, Qualicum. 250-757-8788

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

Lazy Mike & Recliners

Alyssa Baker

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

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

Jazz Cabaret

Spring Songs Concert

Scott Shea

SAT APR 11

7:00pm. Knox United, Parksville. 250-248-3927

The Enablers

7:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 SAT APR 18

8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SUN APR 12

Bev Finch Band

Oceanside Concert

Alexander’s Bluestime

2:30pm. Knox United, Parksville. 250-586-9388

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

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

A Choral Banquet 7:30pm. Beach Club Resort, Parksville. 250-754-1094

Guy Davis 8:00pm. Errington Hall.

250-248-5106 TUE APR 14

Campfire Sing-a-long 7:00pm. House of Music, Qualicum. 250-594-9951 WED APR 15

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

Live Jazz 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 THU APR 16

4:45pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SUN APR 19

Music by the Bay 1:00pm. Deep Bay Marine Field Station. 250-740-6611

Music On Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133 WED APR 15

Live Jazz 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 THU APR 23

Codi Band

7:00pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133

Doctors of Rock & Roll 7:00pm. Smoke N Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

The Steadies 8:30pm. Errington Hall.

250-248-5106 SUN APR 26

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

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

2015 Recital Series 3:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-594-5324 TUE APR 28

Open "Mike" 6:30pm. House of Music.

Qualicum. 250-594-9951

Live Jazz 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 WED APR 29

An Open Mic

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

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

Old Time Fiddlers

Live Jazz

7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-586-3743 FRI APR 24

7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 THU APR 30

Alexanders Bluestime

Sons of Guns

Peter Mason

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

5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe, Qualicum. 250-757-8788

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

Old Time Fiddlers

The Enablers

Old Time Fiddlers

7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-586-3743

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

7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-586-3743

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A Step Above Cafe .................................250-752-9281 Arts Cafe ..................................................250-951-0888 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

Bread & Honey Food Company 162 Harrison Ave, Parksville

250-586-1021 Bradley’s on Jensen ..............................250-954-2085

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

250-594-2526 Cha Ch’a Java......................................... 250-248-4225 Chuffin Cafe .............................................250-248-3261 Coastal Cake Co. ...................................250-586-6642 Cockney Pride ......................................... 250-752-6322 Cone Zone ...............................................250-752-2003

Cafe & Ice Cream Coombs Emporium

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

Pacific Brimm Parksville 123 Craig St, Parksville

250-248-3336 Perks Coffee Bar .....................................250-468-9921 Qualicum Beach Bakery ........................250-752-6143 Quality Foods Nanoose Bay......................................... 250-486-7131 Parksville .............................................. 250-954-2262 Qualicum Beach ..................................250-752-9281 Riptide Lagoon .......................................250-248-8290 Riso Bakery, Café & Bistro .................. 250-390-0777 Riverside Resort Ice Cream.................250-752-9544 Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery ............... 778-424-9892 Sandcastle Bakery.................................... 250-248-9111 Save-On-Foods.......................................250-390-4613 Serious Coffee.........................................250-586-0188 Shanna’s Place .......................................250-248-4009 Ship & Shore Cafe.................................. 250-757-8399 Silly-Yak Bakery ...................................... 250-752-2857 Starbucks Coffee ................................... 250-248-9720 Stellario’s Italian Caffe ......................... 250-954-0255

Taste Cafe & Bistro

2300 Alberni Hwy, Coombs

250-248-5895

101B-1080 Resort Dr, Parksville

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

Courtyard Cafe & Patio 673 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach

250-752-4152 Creekmore’s Coffee................................250-752-0158 Cruiser’s Grill........................................... 250-752-4814 Eat Fresh Market ................................... 250-248-3007

Farmhouse Cafe Parksville 291D E. Island Hwy, Parksville

250-248-5519 French Creek Bakery ............................250-248-2080 French Press Cafe ...................................250-752-0021 Frosteez .....................................................250-752-9281 Island SodaWorks...................................250-203-1072 Karma Coffee House .............................250-248-7312 La Boulange Organic Breads...............250-752-0077 Little Qualicum Cheeseworks................ 250-954-3931 Little Mountain Cafe ............................250-586-8866 Log Cabin Ice Cream ........................... 250-248-2868 MadBee Cafe ..........................................250-248-1004 Milner House Tea Room ....................... 250-752-6153

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

Casual / Family...

A&W Restaurant Parksville 540 E. Island Hwy, Parksville

250-248-2040 Aioli Seafood Restaurant ......................250-954-1010 AJ's Island Grill ....................................... 250-951-3955

Bayside Bistro & Lounge Quality Inn 240 Dogwood St, Parksville

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

Dairy Queen Parksville 154 E. Island Hwy, Parksville

250-248-3433 Lefty's Fresh Food Restaurant

Kalvas Restaurant ................................. 250-248-6933 Mekong River Restaurant .................. 250-586-8000 Nemo Sushi .............................................. 250-586-1212 New Canton Restaurant .......................250-752-2198 Otake Japanese Cuisine.......................250-586-5333

Pacific Prime Restaurant

280 E Island Hwy, Parksville

181 Beachside Dr, Parksville

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

250-954-3886 Final Approach Restaurant .................250-752-8966 Fish Tales Cafe ........................................250-752-6053 Gary’s Bistro ........................................... 250-752-5800 Grill on the Green .................................. 800-567-1320 McDonald’s ............................................ 250-248-8885

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

250-752-9727 Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant..................250-752-0117 Radius Food Co.........................................250-738-1158 Smitty’s Restaurant ...............................250-248-2432 Subway Restaurants 250-954-1947 • 250-951-9826 Tidal Taco Hut ........................................ 250-240-2855 Taqueria ....................................................250-248-6272 Talons Restaurant & Lounge .................250-752-6311 Traditional Texas BBQ............................250-752-7032 Trees Restaurant & Bakery ..................250-586-2226 Triple O’s................................................... 250-468-1777 Wild Boar Bistro ....................................250-248-0439 Yorky’s Fish’n Chips .............................. 250-954-1197

Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge 496 Memorial Ave,Qualicum Beach

250-752-9727 International / Fine Dining...

Amrikko’s Indian Grill ...........................250-951-0682 Bamboo Garden .....................................250-248-3323 Bangkok Thai Restaurant ....................250-248-4860 Bavarian Sausage House ....................250-248-0439 Bistro 694 .................................................250-752-0301 British Bobby Restaurant .................... 250-954-3232

Butlers at the Mansion 292 Crescent Rd E, Qualicum Beach

250-752-5776 Cedars Restaurant & Lounge..............250-248-2333 Chameleons ...........................................250-586-5500 China Garden Restaurant ................... 250-954-2202 Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria ...............250-248-6280 Cview Restaurant & Lounge ................250-752-6914 Giovanni’s Ristorante ............................250-752-6693 Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant ................ 250-757-8288

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 ............... 250-468-7192 Sushi Deco ..............................................250-586-3290 Sushi Hama .............................................250-594-9961 Sushi Ichi .................................................250-954-2020 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........................250-594-3677

Panago Pizza Parksville

8-102 E. Island Hwy, Parksville

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

Pub Style...

Arlington Inn ........................................... 250-468-7013 Black Goose Inn ......................................250-586-1001

French Creek Marine Pub 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville

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

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

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

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