January 2013 Nanaimo

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Back on track New Year Resolutions 16 Start New Years with a bang . . 17 Your greatest wealth is health 18 A homemade winter quilt . .

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The art of wine . . . . . . . . 25 Event Information Daily Calendar Listings . . (Right) Elton John Symphony Event . . 11 Every Week Events . . . . . . 7 Randy Elvis Friskie . . . . . . 10 Regular Content Whats On Homes . .

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Whats On Pet Tips . . . . . . 23 Whats On The Menu . . . . . 26 Whats On Wheels . . . . . . 30 Whats On Digest Nanaimo is published locally by Rideout Communications: CALL QUICK to place advertising.

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Gabriola Polar Bear Swim: Twin Beaches (Gabriola Sands Provincial Park) at noon.

24th Annual Polar Bear Swim Ladysmith: Transfer Beach. Registration 11am Plunge 12 pm Public Swim: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre 12 - 5 pm FMI 250.756.5200 Everyone Welcome Skate: Frank Crane Arena 1 - 3 pm FMI 250.756.5200

2 Jan Wed

Christmas Break fun in Ladysmith: “Polar Express” Activity Days at Frank Jameson Community Centre. Supervised games, swimming, movies, crafts 9 am - 3 pm FMI 250.245.6424 Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: “Art for an Oil-Free Coast” featuring some of Canada’s most celebrated artists portraying Canada’s fragile raincoast.

Downtown gallery until Jan. 5. Free. FMI 250.754.1750 Holiday Parent & Tot Skate: Frank Crane Arena 10 - 11:30 am FMI 250.756.5200 Everyone Welcome Skate: Frank Crane Arena 12 - 2 pm FMI 250.756.5200 Rookie Boot Camp: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until Jan. 30 at Oliver Woods Community Centre 9:15 - 10:15 am Drop-in available. FMI 250.756.5200 Winter Break Climbing Camp: 3-day rockclimbing camp for children 6 - 12 years. No experience necessary. Romper Room Climbing Gym 12 - 3 pm each day. FMI 250.756.5200 Mountain Kids Ski Camp: at Mt. Washington Ski Resort. 3- and 5-day camps available for children 4 - 6 years. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm each day. FMI 250.756.5200

3 Jan Thu

Bowen Wanderers Walking Group: Linley Valley 9:30 am - 1 pm FMI 250.755.7844 or 250.754.7402 Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: “Art for an OilFree Coast” Downtown gallery until Jan. 5. Free.

Adult Leisure Skate: Frank Crane Arena 10 11:30 am FMI 250.756.5200 Everyone Welcome Skate: Frank Crane Arena 12 - 2 pm FMI 250.756.5200 Live Music: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors present “Ave the Piano Man” 1:30 - 3 pm Bowen Park Complex FMI/tix 250.755.7501 Winter Break XploreSportZ Camp: 2-day FUNdamental sport skill development camp for children 7 - 12 years. 9 am - 4 pm Beban Park Centennial Building. Single day also available. FMI 250.756.5200

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why we run And why do people run? It is often difficult, leaving your muscles aching and your lungs burning, and on Vancouver Island we often run in rain, dealing with wet feet, chilled fingers, and water dripping from our noses. And yet thousands of people enjoy running! So why is it so popular?

People run for physical health, for adventure, to spend time with their dogs, for mental stability, to achieve goals, to spend time with their families, to spend time away from their families, so they can drink beer‌ Like everyone else, I run for many reasons. I run because it challenges me. I run to release stress, and to be a better person. But most of all I run because no other activity has ever made me feel as free.

When I am running I do not think about the dishes waiting to be washed in the sink, or that the hydro bill that needs to be paid. My entire world (and any of its problems) is reduced to the movement of my body, the sound of my breath, and the feeling of my heartbeat.

Whatever your reasons for lacing up your shoes, running seems to give back to you in whatever way you need it to. It teaches us perseverance, but also awareness, and patience. At the very least, it allows us to eat that second piece of pie, guilt free.

Christine Greer - Frontrunners

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home of a glowing hearth and crackling logs to warm our souls and revive our spirits, it may be time to give serious thought to bringing a wood-burning fireplace into your life and your home.

Here are some things to consider:

With winter winds howling and raindrops falling, it’s the time of year many of us long for a fireplace to sit near with a stack of good books to see us through till spring. With the profound ability

thanks to years of research, modern wood fireplaces are higher in energy efficiency and lower in particulate emissions than older models. That means more warmth from your wood, the potential to save on energy bills, healthier air to breathe and the comfort of knowing you are burning in an environmentally-responsible way a wood-burning fireplace – whether classically traditional in

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es style or sleekly modern – creates a pleasing aesthetic and transforms living areas into welcoming gathering spaces for friends and family. Many modern models have larger viewing areas than days gone by which further enhances the fireplace experience Should you decide this is the winter to banish the blues and create instead a red rosy glow with a wood-burning fireplace, perhaps the two most important factors guiding your choice are the size of the space you want to heat and the look you want to create.

Research and professional advice will help you make the choice that’s right for you.

After that, all you have to do is enjoy!

6 Buccaneers VS. Comox Valley: Nanaimo Ice Centre 7:15 pm FMI buccaneers.vijhl.com Christmas Break fun in Ladysmith: “Polar Express” Activity Days at Frank Jameson Community Centre. Supervised games, swimming, movies, crafts 9 am - 3 pm FMI 250.245.6424

4 Jan Fri

Christmas Break fun in Ladysmith: “Polar Express” Activity Days at Frank Jameson Community Centre. Supervised games, swimming, movies, crafts 9 am - 3 pm FMI 250.245.6424 Contemporary Dance: Malaspina Theatre (VIU) 8 - 10:30 pm. Performers Genevieve Johnson & Freya Olafson. Workshop by both dancers on Jan 5th.

FMI/Tix/workshop registration 250.716.3230 Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: “Art for an OilFree Coast”. Downtown gallery until Jan. 5. Free Everyone Welcome Skate: Frank Crane Arena 12 - 3 pm FMI 250.756.5200 Mariners VS. Camosun: women’s bball 6 pm men’s bball 8 pm VIU gym FMI 250.740.6403 Comedy Night: The Courts Pub. Free FMI 250.591.2122 Dining Out: lunch at Nanaimo’s Firehouse Grill. Hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. 10 am - 3 pm. FMI 250.755.7501 Winter Break XploreSportZ Camp: 2-day FUNdamental sport skill development camp for children 7 - 12 years. 9 am - 4 pm Beban Park Centennial Building. Single day also available. FMI 250.756.5200

5 Jan Sat

Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: “Art for an OilFree Coast”. Downtown gallery until Jan. 5. Free Clippers VS. Powell River: Frank Crane Arena 7 pm Tix 250.751.0593 Buccaneers VS. Victoria: Frank Crane Arena 3 pm FMI buccaneers.vijhl.com

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EVERY WEEK EVERY MONDAY

Open Jam Night: The Queens, 9 pm All musicians welcome. Free. 250.754.6751 Tumble Bumble for tots: fun, active and social. Parent participation required.

Drop-in. Oliver Woods. FMI 250.756.5200 Chair Yoga: 1:30 - 2:30 pm FMI 250.755.7501 Rookie Boot Camp: Oliver Woods 9:15 - 10:15 am FMI 250.756.5200 Youth Drop-In: “Spare Blox” for youth 12 - 17 years. 7 - 9 pm. Supervised gym, video games, movies Free. 250.756.5200 Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: “Synergy: VIU Art & Design Faculty” Free. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com Free Downloadable Music Service: browse favourite songs/artists, download three free songs a week. Vancouver Island Regional Library provides access to the entire catalog of Sony Music.

Available every day. FMI virl.bc.ca Climbing for Adults: 7 - 9 pm Romper Room. Call day before to book 250.751.7625

EVERY TUESDAY

Ladies Nite: “The Femme Fatales” play The Queens 9:30 pm. No cover for women. 250.754.6751 Technology Tuesdays: starts Jan 8 at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library 4 - 6 pm. Free drop-in help for ebook FMI 250.753.1154 Open Mic/Jam: at The Corner Lounge starting Jan 8. Free FMI 250.802.6873 Euchre for Fun: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. Oliver Woods FMI 250.755.7501 Rookie Boot Camp: Oliver Woods FMI 250.756.5200 Baby Rhyme Time: Harbourfront Library starting Jan 8th, 10:30 - 11 am. Drop-in, free Familytime Tuesdays: Jan 15 - Feb 26. 6:30 - 7 pm VIRL Free FMI 250.758.5544 Preschool Storytime: Registration starts Jan 9 at 1 pm FMI 250.758.5544 Kids’ Drop-In & Play Group: Woodgrove Centre FMI woodgrovecentre.com Youth Drop-In: “Spare Blox” for youth video games, movies 250.756.5200 Nanaimo Art Gallery Presents: Architects with Connections to the Land” FMI nanaimoartgallery.com Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: “Synergy: Free. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com Mini-Franco Fun: 10 - 11:30 am @ École Océane, for children 0 - 5 years with parent(s). Exposure to French language in fun-filled, playful environment. FMI/ register afn@francophonenanaimo.org

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Tiny Tots Playgroup: Country Club Centre 10-11 AM Free FMI 250.758.1102 Baby Rhyme Time: Harbourfront Library starting Jan 9th, 11:15 11:45 am. Drop-in, free Toddlertime: Harbourfront Library starting Jan 9th, 10:30 - 11 am. Drop-in, free Karaoke at The Queens: starts at 9 pm Free 250.754.6751

7 Open Mic Jam: The Courts Pub 250.591.2122 Country Line Dance: hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors @ Departure Bay Activity Centre 10 am 12 pm FMI 250.755.7501 Rookie Boot Camp: Oliver Woods 9:15 - 10:15 am Drop-in available.

FMI 250.756.5200 Youth Drop-In: “Spare Blox” for youth 12 17 years. Barsby 7 - 9 pm. Supervised gym, video games, movies. Free. 250.756.5200 Nanaimo Art Gallery Presents: “Redefining the West Coast Spirit FMI nanaimoartgallery.com Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: “Synergy: VIU Art & Design Faculty” until Feb 16, campus gallery. All welcome.

Free. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com

EVERY THURSDAY

Thursday Night Dance: hosted

by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors.

Bowen Auditorium 7:30 - 10:30 pm FMI/tix 250.755.7501 Spanish Conversation Club: starting Jan 17, 6:30 - 7:30 pm @ Harbourfront Library. Casual, friendly setting with facilitator Karina Oropeza. Free.

Register at spanish.bc@gmail.com VanIsle Fiddlers: Nanaimo’s original traditional music community experience the joy of making music with others FMI 250.591.3913 Rookie Boot Camp: Oliver Woods 9:15 - 10:15 am Drop-in available.

FMI 250.756.5200 Salsa Night: at the Spice Lounge 8:30 11:30 pm. Free salsa lessons start at 8:45 pm. Cover $5. FMI 250.754.6751 Indie Rock Night: at the Queen’s. Presented

by CHLY 101.7 FM Free 250.754.6751 Preschool Storytime: Harbourfront Library starting Jan 10th. 10:30 - 11:15 am. Drop-in, free Babytime Thursdays: Jan 17 - Feb 28. Babies 0-12 months & caregivers.

11:15-11:45 am Wellington Branch library. Free. Registration starts Jan 9 at 1 pm. FMI 250.758.5544 Toddlertime Thursdays: Jan 17 - Feb 28. Toddlers 18-36 months & caregivers.10:15-10:45 am Wellington Branch library.

Free. Registration starts Jan 9 at 1 pm. FMI 250.758.5544 Nanaimo Art Gallery Presents: “Redefining the West Coast Spirit Emerging Architects with Connections to the Land” at downtown gallery until Feb 9. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: “Synergy: VIU Art & Design Faculty” until Feb 16, campus gallery. All welcome.

Free. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com

EVERY FRIDAY

Dungeons and Dragons Club: Nanaimo Harbourfront Library 3 - 7:30 pm for youth 13 - 18 years. Free. FMI 250.753.1154 ext 238 Gym Pals: climbing, jumping and playing for tots. Parent participation required. Oliver Woods Gymnasium 1 - 2 years 10:30 - 11:30 am, 2 - 4 years 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. FMI 250.756.5200 Friday Scrabble: hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors 1:30 - 4 pm Bowen

Games Room FMI 250.755.7501 The Zone Youth Hang-Out: Fridays Jan 11 - Feb 8 at Beban Park Complex.

Enjoy soccer, electronic nights, dodge ball and movies! $6 drop-in available.

Youth 11 - 13 years. FMI 250.756.5200 Rookie Boot Camp: Oliver Woods 9:15 - 10:15 am Drop-in available.

FMI 250.756.5200 Gentle Yoga: Fridays until March 1 at Oliver Woods 10:15 - 11:15 am Drop-in available. FMI 250.756.5200 Nanaimo Art Gallery Presents: “Redefining the West Coast Spirit Emerging Architects with Connections to the Land” at downtown gallery until Feb 9. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: “Synergy: VIU Art & Design Faculty” until Feb 16, campus gallery. All welcome.

Free. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com Climbing for Adults: 7 - 9 pm Romper Room. Call day before to book 250.751.7625

EVERY SATURDAY

Live Music: a different dance band every week at the Wellington Hotel.

Free FMI 250.758-5513 Live Music: a different band each week at the Harewood Arms Pub. FMI 250.754.2566 Live Music: local bands strut their stuff @ The Courts Pub FMI 250.591.2122 Family Sports: for families with children 7 - 12 years. Variety of sports available. Parent participation required. Oliver Woods Gymnasium 3:15 - 5:15 pm FMI 250.756.5200 Everyone Welcome Swim: Beban Pool 2 - 4 pm Slide open FMI 250.756.5200 Wave Pool: 1 - 10 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. FMI 250.756.5200 Nanaimo Art Gallery Presents: “Redefining the West Coast Spirit Emerging Architects with Connections to the Land” at downtown gallery until Feb 9. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: “Synergy: VIU Art & Design Faculty” until Feb 16, campus gallery. All welcome.

Free. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com

EVERY SUNDAY

Live Music: piano night at Fibber Magees. Piano man extraordinaire “Marty” plays everything, takes requests and encourages sing-alongs FMI 250.591.0650 Free Sunday Skate: Nanaimo Ice Centre 3-5 pm FMI 250.756.5200 Live Music: Sunday Showcase at The Corner Lounge with Mat Falvai and guests. 10 pm Free FMI 250.802.6873 Everyone Welcome Swim: Beban Pool 1:30 - 4 pm Slide open FMI 250.756.5200 Wave Pool: 11 am - 10 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. FMI 250.756.5200 Family Open Gym: variety of sports available for families with children 3 - 7 years. Oliver Woods Community Centre 11 am - 1 pm FMI 250.756.5200 Submit your weekly events to: E nanaimo@whatsondigest.com W whatsondigest.com (click on Nanaimo)

8 Christmas Tree Chipping: fundraiser for Nanaimo SPCA. By donation. 11 - 3 pm Brooks Landing Boy Scout Bottle Drive: parking lot of Country Club Centre Think Pink recycling event: unwanted electronics, scrap metal & returnable beverage containers accepted in support of new breast cancer screening equipment for Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. Look for pink bins near Chevron at Woodgrove Centre. 9am - 4 pm Yoga Workshop: pose modification using props 9 am 12 pm FMI/registration iyengaryogananaimo.com Art for Kids: “ArtRageous - Drawing Buildings” workshop at Nanaimo Art Gallery Downtown 10:30 am - 12 pm. For kids 5 - 11. FMI/register at 250.754.1750 Live Music: Canadian folk/alt rock singersongwriter Daniel Moir @ Demeter’s Coffee Vault. FMI 250.591.0776 Bottles for the Nanaimo River: drop off refundable containers to Nanaimo & Area Land Trust Office (140 Wallace) 9 - 2:30 pm & support a Nanaimo River stewardship project. FMI 250.714.1990

6 Jan Sun

Clippers VS. Prince George: Frank Crane Arena 3 pm Tix 250.751.0593 Christmas Tree Chipping: fundraiser for Nanaimo SPCA. By donation. 11 - 3 pm Brooks Landing

7 Jan Mon

Youth and Teen Musical Theatre: self-esteem building program for youth/teens interested in learning musical theatre. No experience necessary. Register by Jan 29 at Headliners for Beauty and the Beast Jr. (6 - 11 years) and Alice in Wonderland (teens). FMI 250.753.2323 Bike Maintenance Workshop: for women and members of the LGBT community. Hub City Cycles 6:30 - 8 pm Free FMI 250.591.2159

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8 Jan Tue

Complimentary Hearing Screening: at Harbourfront Library 10:30 am - 4 pm Free FMI 250.753.1154 Nanaimo Newcomers Club: make friends and learn about Nanaimo! 7 - 9 pm St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Free FMI nanaimonewcomersclub.org Dinner and Movie: hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. Dinner at Kelsey’s then a movie. 3 - 10 pm. Register by Jan 3. FMI/tix 250.755.7501 Seniors’ Movie: those 55+ can see an ‘in-theatre’ blockbuster for $4 Avalon Cinemas Woodgrove Centre. Matinees 11 am and 2 pm. Tix at Guest Services FMI 250.390.2721

9 Jan Wed

Gentle Yoga: Wednesdays until Feb 13 at Oliver Woods. 6 - 7 pm Drop-in available FMI 250.756.5200 Download Music for Free: browse favourite songs/artists, download three free songs a week.

Vancouver Island Regional Library provides access to the entire catalog of Sony Music.

Available every day. FMI virl.bc.ca

10 Jan Thu

Nanaimo Art Gallery presents: “Synergy: VIU Art & Design Faculty”. Opening reception Jan 10.

Spoken word performance by Justin McGrail. Show runs until Feb 16, Campus Gallery. All welcome.

Free. FMI nanaimoartgallery.com or 250.740.6350 Bowen Wanderers Walking Group: Westwood Lake and PUB LUNCH 9:30 am - 1 pm FMI 250.755.7844 or 250.754.7402 Buccaneers VS. Kerry Park: Nanaimo Ice Centre 7:15 pm FMI buccaneers.vijhl.com Bike Repair at VIU: Hub City Cycles and VIU host a bicycle repair stand 12 - 3 pm at VIUs residence office. Bring your bike by and learn how to fix it for free! FMI 250.591.2159

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Nanaimo Saturday, Jan 26 — 2:30 & 7:30 pm Port Theatre 250.754.8550 www.porttheatre.com

Live Music: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors present “Stix n Tones” (accordion and drummer) 1:30 - 3 pm Bowen Park Complex FMI/tix 250.755.7501 Food & French conversation: “Meet and Greet” hosted by the Francophone Association of Nanaimo at MGM Restaurant 5 - 7 pm.

Dinner, door prizes, a side of French/bilingual conversation. All welcome! FMI 250.729.2776

11 Jan Fri

Live Comedy: Vancouver-based Erica Sigurdson is a dominating force on the national scene. Port Theatre 7:30 pm FMI/Tix 250.754.8550 Introduction to eBooks: learn how to download the Library’s eBooks to your computer, ereader or mobile device 10:30 -11:30 am Wellington Branch library. Free. FMI/registration 250.758.5544 Winter Walks: Hornby Island outing/hike hosted by the Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. 8 am - 5 pm FMI/tix 250.755.7501 Live Music: “Cool Jazz” at The Courts Pub 7 - 10 pm $5/adult $3/student 19+ FMI 250.591.2122 Live Music: “Baby Jane” at The Queens. No cover before 10 pm FMI 250.754.6751 Clippers VS. Cowichan Valley: Frank Crane Arena 7 pm Tix 250.751.0593 Mariners VS. Douglas: women’s bball 6 pm men’s bball 8 pm VIU gym FMI 250.740.6403 Red Willow Coffee House: live music and spoken word. Open mic at 7 pm featured performer Zlatko at 9 pm. $5/door. Everyone welcome. FMI Charlie 250.245.4659

12 Jan Sat

Live Comedy: the “Snowed In Comedy Tour”. 8 pm Port Theatre. Recommended 18+. FMI/Tix 250.754.8550 Escorted Snowshoe Adventure: hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. 10 am - 5 pm. FMI/tix 250.755.7501

Courtenay Sunday, Jan 27 —2:00 & 7:00 pm Sid Williams Theatre 866.898.8499 www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

Art for Kids: “ArtRageous - Impressionist Painting” workshop at Nanaimo Art Gallery Downtown 10:30 am - 12 pm. For kids 5 - 11. FMI/ register at 250.754.1750 Park Tool School registration deadline: a 27hour advanced mechanics course for all aspects of bike repair starting Jan 20 at Hub City Cycles.

FMI/register 250.591.2159 Mariners VS. Langara: women’s bball 1 pm men’s bball 3 pm VIU gym FMI 250.740.6403 Live Music: “The Side Street Band” at Harewood Arms Pub FMI 250.754.2566 Live Music: “Baby Jane” at The Queens. No cover before 10 pm FMI 250.754.6751

13 Jan Sun

Fringe Flicks Independent Films: presents “Stories We Tell”. Avalon Cinema at 1, 4 & 7 pm FMI/Tix theatreone.org Live Music: The Troubadour Concert Series continues with “Trinitude” at Demeter’s Coffee Vault 2 - 4 pm. FMI/RSVP Andre at 250.591.2275 Welcome Wagon Baby Shower: Beban Park Social Centre Doors 12 pm Show 1 pm Free Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase: Beban Park Rec Centre Doors 6 pm Show 7 pm Free

14 Jan Mon

Fringe Flicks Independent Films: presents “Stories We Tell”. Avalon Cinema 7 pm FMI/Tix theatreone.org Learn to Cook Thai: Jan 14 & 21, Bowen Complex 6 - 7:30 pm FMI 250.756.5200 Evening of Storytelling: Demeter’s Coffee Vault 7 - 9 pm. FMI/RSVP Andre at 250.591.2275

15 Jan Tue

Victoria Day Trip: hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors, this is a self-guided tour. Shop, eat out, or visit with family/friends. 8 am - 5:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.755.7501

To accommodate the popularity of this show - a second show at 3 p.m. has been 11 added with a Family 4-Pak Ticket Special, (2 adults & 2 youth) for $99!

Wear your Best Jeans Contest And adding to the thrill and fun of the Jeans’N Classics show, the VI Symphony is hosting a Wear your Best Jeans Contest. A photographer will be in the lobby before the show and during intermission to take photos of audience members – so dress them up or dress them down.

Tickets for the Best of Elton John Shows - Call 250-754-8550. For more information visit www.vancouverislandsymphony.com Keeping music LIVE! Vancouver Island Symphony presents - The Best of Elton John Joining the Vancouver Island Symphony and the Jeans’N Classics Band under the direction of conductor, Pierre Simard for the Best of Elton John on Saturday January 19th at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Hear your favourite Elton John songs from Funeral For A Friend and Love Lies Bleeding, to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Rocket Man, Daniel, Honky Cat and Your Song. During the second half of the show, the VIS Symphonic Choir takes to the stage with the band and orchestra for a sensational line-up of songs that includes Take Me To The Pilot, Harmony, Tiny Dancer, Circle of Life and Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me. Come hear 40 years of Rock and Roll spanning generations of fans!

To accommodate the popularity of this show - a second show at 3 p.m. has been added with a Family 4-Pak Ticket Special, (2 adults & 2 youth) for $99!

Wear your Best Jeans Contest And adding to the thrill and fun of the Jeans’N Classics show, the VI Symphony is hosting a Wear your Best Jeans Contest. A photographer will be in the lobby before the show and during intermission to take photos of audience members – so dress them up or dress them down.

Tickets for the Best of Elton John Shows - Call 250-754-8550. For more information visit www.vancouverislandsymphony.com Keeping music LIVE! Vancouver Island Symphony presents - The Best of Elton John Joining the Vancouver Island Symphony and the Jeans’N Classics Band under the direction of conductor, Pierre Simard for the Best of Elton John on Saturday January 19th at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Hear your favourite Elton John songs from Funeral For A Friend and Love Lies Bleeding, to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Rocket Man, Daniel, Honky Cat and Your Song. During the second half of the show, the VIS Symphonic Choir takes to the stage with the band and orchestra for a sensational line-up of songs that includes Take Me To The Pilot, Harmony, Tiny Dancer, Circle of Life and Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me. Come hear 40 years of Rock and Roll spanning generations of fans!

To accommodate the popularity of this show - a second show at 3 p.m. has been added with a Family 4-Pak Ticket Special, (2 adults & 2 youth) for $99!

Wear your Best Jeans Contest And adding to the thrill and fun of the Jeans’N Classics show, the VI Symphony is hosting a Wear your Best Jeans Contest. A photographer will be in the lobby before the show and during intermission to take photos of audience members – so dress them up or dress them down.

Tickets for the Best of Elton John Shows - Call 250-754-8550. For more information visit www.vancouverislandsymphony.com Keeping music LIVE!

12 Youth and Teen Musical Theatre: self-esteem building program for youth/teens interested in learning musical theatre. No experience necessary. Register by Jan 29 at Headliners for Beauty and the Beast Jr. (6 - 11 years) and Alice in Wonderland (teens). FMI 250.753.2323

16 Jan Wed

Local Live Theatre: TheatreOne’s Emerging Voices Staged Readings series continues with “Flow” by Robert Garfat. 7:30 - 9:30 pm Coast Bastion Inn. By donation. FMI theatreone.org Lego Club Wednesdays: Jan 16, Feb 20, March 20. Use Wellington Branch library Legos® to create a masterpiece!

Children 5-12 years. 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Registration begins start of each month. Free. FMI 250.758.5544 Glow in the Dark Skate: dimmed lighting and special effects! 6:30 - 8 pm Frank Crane Arena.

FMI 250.756.5200 Live Music: Mikaila Tombe, Adam Ryan, Kendall Patrick & The Headless Bettys. Dinghy Dock Pub @ 7 pm Tixticketzone.com/ Explore Alternate Self-Healing: local expert talks about the beneficial properties of herbs. 6 - 7:30 pm Harbourfront Library. This is the first of three talks. Free. FMI 250.753.1154

17 Jan Thu

Live Music: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors present “Rabbie Burns Day” 1:30 - 3 pm Bowen Park Complex FMI/tix 250.755.7501 Bowen Wanderers Walking Group: Harry Wipper Park 9:30 am - 1 pm FMI 250.755.7844 or 250.754.7402 Buccaneers VS. Comox Valley: Nanaimo Ice Centre 7:15 pm FMI buccaneers.vijhl.com

18 Jan Fri

Nanaimo Early Spring Home Expo 2013: some of the region’s best decorators, builders, remodelers, designers 5 - 9 pm Beban Park Centre. Free FMI 1.800.471.1112 Clippers VS. Vernon: Frank Crane Arena 7 pm Tix 250.751.0593 Mariners VS. Quest: women’s bball 6 pm men’s bball 8 pm VIU gym FMI 250.740.6403 Aquafit double-header: “Shallow & Deep Water Aquafit Craze” 9:30 - 11:30 am Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Goodies & beverages after the session.

FMI 250.756.5200 Live Music: “Hummer” at The Queens. No cover before 10 pm FMI 250.754.6751

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video JANUARY

cinema JANUARY

Promised Land JANUARY

Gangster Squad A Haunted House Zero Dark Thirty JANUARY

Broken City The Last Stand Mama On The Road JANUARY

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Dredd Hit & Run House at the End of the Street Stolen JANUARY

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Frankenweenie The Paperboy The Possession Taken 2 To Rome with Love Won’t Back Down JANUARY

End of Watch Nobody Walks JANUARY

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Sesame Street Kinect Season 2 x360

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Anarchy Reigns x360 / PS3

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Nanaimo Clippers Puck Drops September 15th

Whats On Digest for Games Dates & Times Adult $14, Senior $12, Student $10, Kids 6 - 12 $8 Children 5 & Under Free.

Visit us at Beban House #1-2290 Bowen Rd or P: 250-751-0593 www.nanaimoclippers.com

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JOKE.

A guy is driving around the back woods of Montana and he sees a sign in front of a broken down shanty-style house: ‘Talking Dog For Sale ‘ He rings the bell and the owner appears and tells him the dog is in the backyard.

The guy goes into the backyard and sees a nice looking Labrador retriever sitting there.

‘You talk?’ he asks.

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The Lab looks up and says, ‘Well, I discovered that I could talk when I was pretty young. I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA. In no time at all they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping.

‘I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years running. But the jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn’t getting any younger so I decided to settle down. I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security, wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings and was awarded a batch of medals. I got married, had a mess of puppies, and now I’m just retired.’

The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog.

‘Ten dollars,’ the guy says.

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The New Year has arrived and with it many renewed resolutions. “Getting fit” remains an ever-popular goal for many, but it’s one that can remain elusive for many reasons, says Joey Palladini, owner of private training studio Able Body Consulting.

“Many people join gyms without really knowing what it is they need to do to achieve their health goals”, he says, adding that “too many have maximum output expectations despite making minimum effort”.

But getting fit and feeling well doesn’t have to be a grind, says Palladini.

And it doesn’t happen overnight. He believes that if fitness is approached sensibly, safely and effectively, with personal attention and plenty of support, “it can be enjoyable and smoothly integrated into an overall lifestyle that has lasting benefits”.

Those benefits can include weight loss, greater strength, lifestyle management, pain relief, rehabilitation and nutritional support. Able Body Consulting offers the one-on-one support and education that can help clients achieve those goals. They also offer an array of helpful hints for making a personal health plan and replacing bad habits with good ones.

Here are just a few: try reducing stress with a meaningful walk, a casual hike or a warm cup of

tea instead of overeating learn how to cook nutritious food and minimize eating out keep unhealthy food out of the house as much as possible surround yourself with support A personal trainer can be an important part of that support network, says Palladini, who acknowledges that “there’s definitely extra motivation that comes with being held accountable!”

As people embark on their New Year health resolutions, Palladini would wish them to keep in mind a quote from the Able Body Consulting website: “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going to”.

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Also coming in the new year to add an extra zing to your fitnes regime,“super sundays” These will be 6 week programs, choose between, hip hop and jazz, you will learn a full dance by the end of the 6 week session. Seniors sessions also coming soon, with coffe and cake afterwads!

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An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

In search of an effective method to prevent muscle wasting that comes with illness and aging, researchers have located a natural compound that is very promising.

The findings reported in the June issue

of Cell Metabolism identify a natural component of apple peels known as Ursolic Acid as a promising new nutritional therapy for the widespread and debilitating condition that affects nearly everyone at one time or another.

"Muscle wasting is a frequent companion of illness and aging," explained researchers from The University of Iowa, Iowa City. "It prolongs hospitalization, delays recoveries and in some cases prevents people going back home. It isn't well understood and there is no medicine for it."

The research team first looked at what happens to gene activity in muscles under conditions that promote weakening.

Those studies turned up 63 genes that change in response to fasting in both people and mice and another 29 that shift their expression in the muscles of both people who are fasting and those with spinal cord injury. Comparison of those gene expression signatures to the signatures of cells treated with more than 1300 bioactive small molecules led them to ursolic acid as a compound with effects that might counteract those of atrophy.

"Ursolic Acid is an interesting natural compound," they said. "It's part of a normal diet as a component of apple peels. They always say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away..."

The researchers next gave Ursolic Acid to fasted laboratory subjects. Those experiments showed that ursolic acid

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could protect against muscle weakening as predicted. When ursolic acid was added to the food of normal subjects for a period of weeks, their muscles grew.

Those effects were traced back to enhanced insulin signaling in muscle and to corrections in the gene signatures linked to atrophy.

The subjects given ursolic acid also became leaner and had lower blood levels of glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides.

The findings therefore suggest that ursolic acid may be responsible for some of the overall benefits of healthy eating.

"We know if you eat a balanced diet like mom told us to eat you get this material," the researchers explained "People who eat junk food don't get this."

It is not yet clear whether the findings will translate to human patients, but the goal now is to "figure out if this can help people." If so, they don't yet know whether Ursolic Acid at levels that might be consumed as part of a normal diet might or might not be enough.

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a Homemade Winter

The reason for what began as the European American tradition of quilting was to increase the weight and warmth to garments underneath armour. From that simple beginning a slight divergence occurred.

Quilters of the Victorian age used leftover scraps of cloth from previous projects to piece together what was known as a crazy quilt. These quilts usually ended up as a show-piece to decorate their parlours.

Mariners VS. Capilano: women’s bball 1 pm men’s bball 3 pm VIU gym FMI 250.740.6403 Live Music: “Electric KoolAid” at Harewood Arms Pub FMI 250.754.2566 Amateur Radio Course: runs the 19, 20, 26 & 27 from 9 am - 4 pm each day @ Departure Bay Activity Centre. FMI/registerwww.ve7na.ca/cms/training Art for Kids: “Special ArtRageous - Making Books” workshop at Nanaimo Art Gallery Downtown 10:30 am - 12 pm. For kids 5 - 11. FMI/ register at 250.754.1750 Dining Out: lunch at Red Rooster Cafe in Chemainus. Hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. 9 am - 4 pm FMI 250.755.7501 Workshop to reduce tension/move with ease: learn the Alexander Technique 10 am - 12:30 pm at Solace Centre, Nanaimo. FMI soundbeingstudio.com

20 Jan Sun

Nanaimo Early Spring Home Expo 2013: some of the region’s best decorators, builders,

Quilt

Quilters in the American colonies out of need created more practical quilts.

Material came from what was available; feed sacks for example, to make the fabric blocks that would be used in their quilts.

By doing this they were able to save what little money they had. The primary purpose for their endeavors was to keep their families warm on winter nights, but, at times, selling quilts to those who needed them could also make a living.

remodelers, designers 10 am - 4 pm Beban Park Centre. Free FMI 1.800.471.1112 Youth and Teen Musical Theatre: self-esteem building program for youth/teens interested in learning musical theatre. No experience necessary. Register by Jan 29 at Headliners for Beauty and the Beast Jr. (6 - 11 years) and Alice in Wonderland (teens). FMI 250.753.2323

21 Jan Mon

Tumble Bumble for Tots: fun, active and social opportunities for tots. Parent participation required. Drop-in. Oliver Woods Gymnasium 3:30 - 4:30 pm starting Jan 14. FMI 250.756.5200 Social activities and friendship: Harbour City Newcomers meetings held the 3rd Monday of the month. 7 pm at Oliver Woods FMI 250.739.1228

22 Jan Tue

Winter Walk: Wild Pacific Trail outing/hike. Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors 7:30 am - 5 pm. FMI/tix 250.755.7501

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To most folks winter means a time of slippery sidewalks, nasty roads, flu season, and something that can be much worse for others, the Winter Blues. The winter blues does not generally happen to someone who is busy all day with things to do in the winter, because they keep active and energetic, as night time approaches, they relax and go to sleep.

Almost everyone sooner or later dreams of starting a home based business to make some extra money, or to be able to work part time doing something they love.

There is one business that anyone can start with no upfront money needed, all that is required is patience and kindness, and this is the business of Pet Sitting.

In the cold of winter, folks still need to go to work, or on trips, and at these times, pets need to be left in someone's care, and this is where they need the services of a ' Pet Sitter '. There are two ways you can operate your own pet sitting business, if you own your own residence, you can watch pets inside your home, having the pet owners drop off their pets at your residence. Pets need sleep and rest time, they need activity or exercise, they need food, water and warmth, some even require medication at certain times of the day, but all pets need patience and love. Make sure you have emergency telephone numbers, so you can call the owners veterinarian or

pet clinic in case you have too, and you may also need to get in contact with the pets owner, so don't forget the telephone number where they can be reached at.

Now, when winter comes and you have nothing to do, keep busy with pet sitting and earn some extra money, while you help shake the winter blues.

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24 Jan Thu

Tennis Lessons: for children 8 - 9 years at Oliver Woods Community Centre. Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm until Feb 28. FMI/register 250.756.5200 Mom & Me Nail Art: bring your Mom/adult to join staff at Wellington Branch library. Transform your nails into multi-coloured masterpieces!

Materials supplied. Children 8-12 years. 4 - 5 pm.

Free. Registration starts Jan 2 FMI 250.758.5544 Lunch/Live Music: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors present Chili or Soup Lunch 12 - 1 pm @ Bowen Auditorium followed by “We’re Different” 1:30 - 3 pm FMI/tix 250.755.7501 Bowen Wanderers Walking Group: Jack Point 9:30 am - 1 pm FMI 250.755.7844 or 250.754.7402 Buccaneers VS. Campbell River: Nanaimo Ice Centre 7:15 pm FMI buccaneers.vijhl.com

25 Jan Fri

Live Comedy: Vancouverite Tim Nutt has an impressive 16-year performance history. Port Theatre 7:30 pm FMI/Tix 250.754.8550 Winter Walk: Parksville Area outing/hike. Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors 9 am - 5 pm. FMI/tix 250.755.7501 Clippers VS. Trail: Frank Crane Arena 7 pm Tix 250.751.0593 Mariners VS. CBC Bearcats: women’s vball 6 pm men’s vball 8 pm FMI 250.740.6403

26 Jan Sat

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Free Bike Maintenance Workshops: Hub City Cycles puts on bike maintenance workshops 6:30 - 7:30 pm which are free for members (only $5 for lifetime membership) FMI 250.591.2159 Ebook & Ereader Workshop: learn how to enjoy the electronic resources at your library.

Harbourfront Library 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Free

23 Jan Wed

Clippers VS. Alberni Valley: Frank Crane Arena 7 pm Tix 250.751.0593 Introduction to eBooks: learn how to download the Library’s eBooks to your computer, ereader or mobile device 6:30-7:30 pm Wellington Branch library. Free. FMI/registration 250.758.5544 Explore Alternate Self-Healing: local expert talks about the beneficial properties of herbs. 6 - 7:30 pm Harbourfront Library. Free. FMI 250.753.1154 Dining Out: dinner at Fish Tales in Parksville/ Qualicum. Hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors 3 - 8 pm. FMI 250.755.7501 Pizza Pizzazz: learn how to make your own pizza from scratch. Bowen Complex 6:30 - 9 pm FMI 250.756.5200

Live Music: Randy ELVIS Friskie and his Las Vegas Show Band bring the King of Rock ‘n Roll to life.

Port Theatre 2:30 & 7:30 pm FMI/Tix 250.754.8550 The Enneagram - How Can I Be My Best Self?: two-day facilitated workshop @ Bethlehem Retreat Centre. Jan 26 & 27, 9 am - 4 pm each day. Register by Jan. 18 at 250.754.3254 FMI bethlehemretreatcentre.com Celebrate Family Literacy Day: “My Story, Your Story” with author/storyteller Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak. All ages welcome. 1 - 3:30 Wellington Branch library. Free FMI 250.758.5544 Winter Wine Tour: hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors 10 am - 4:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.755.7501 Mariners VS. CBC Bearcats: women’s vball 1 pm men’s vball 3 pm FMI 250.740.6403 Live Music: improv guitar duo “Hart & Soul” at Driftwood Bistro 7 - 10 pm No cover FMI 250.591.6660 Beer & Burger Fundraiser: NANAIMO PEEWEE PIRATES Harewood Arms Pub 6 - 9 pm Live Music: “Potential Trainwreck” at Harewood Arms Pub. FMI 250.754.2566 Art for Kids: “ArtRageous - Action Figures Collage” workshop at Nanaimo Art Gallery Downtown 10:30 am 12 pm. For kids 5 - 11. FMI/register at 250.754.1750 Dinosaur Adventure for Kids: children 3 - 5 explore the world of dinosaurs! Crafts, games and pizza round out this prehistoric pizza party. Beban Social Centre 10:30 am - 12:30 pm FMI 250.756.5200

27 Jan Sun

Tea Dance and Workshop: learn Sequence Dances 1:15 - 2 pm then put them to practice at the dance 2 - 4:30 pm Bowen Auditorium. Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors FMI/tix 250.755.7501

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Wine making has a long history. It has been a part of our diet for centuries throughout the world. History books show this to be the case with the numerous quotes from almost all major civilizations about wine and its beneficial effects.

It is generally considered that wine is the naturally fermented juice of fresh fruit or berries. But as a rule t is generally derived from grapes. In that sense, wine is an agricultural product as it is derived from grapes, an agricultural produce. With little assistance from mankind, grapes are converted by nature through a chemical process into an alcoholic beverage. Over time and through learning, we have come to know how

to produce highest quality grapes to produce finest qualities of wine. We have also learned how to pair it with food so that we get the best effect of both.

For newcomers to the home wine making process, a wine making kit for beginners is probably the best choice to help get you started in this pastime. In a typical wine making kit for beginners, you would receive: a primary fermentor, glass secondary fermentor, hydrometer, stopper and fermentation lock, siphon-hose, and a sterilizer.

It is worthwhile giving a note of caution here. Before you consider undertaking the task of wine making, you should real-

ize that wine making is a process that requires patience. Additionally, wine making must be attended to with a great degree of precision, since a person who is not paying attention during the wine making process might find the end result to be wine with a horrible taste. However, if you are a person who truly appreciates the complexity of wine, you might find the process of homemade wine making more enjoyable if you seek out the support of a local on premise wine making shop. If you are in Nanaimo BC we recommend The Wine Works on Wellington Rd - Ask for Fiona and you will be in very good hands and be toasting your good decision in no time.

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Dinghy Dock Pub

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Fibber Magees

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Fox and Hounds

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Javawocky

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Jinglepot Pub

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Knots Café

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Lantzville Pub

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Lighthouse Bistro & Pub

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Longwood Brew Pub

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Original Joe’s

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The Keg Steakhouse & Bar

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Delicado’s Old City Corner

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Swiss Chalet

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Montana's Cookhouse 4 4715 Rutherford Rd 250.758.2388

International Acme Food Co.

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Acme Food Co. on Commercial

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Moxie’s Restaurant

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Alexandras Bistro Mediterranean

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Mrs. Riches

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Amrikos East Indian

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Clippers VS. Merritt: Frank Crane Arena 3 pm Tix 250.751.0593 Live Music: The Troubadour Concert Series continues with “Celtic Chaos” at Demeter’s Coffee Vault 2 - 4 pm. FMI/RSVP Andre at 250.591.2275

28 Jan Mon

Winter Yoga Camp: week-long guided meditation & yoga sessions 6:30 - 8 am @ Bend Over Backwards Yoga Studio until Feb 1 FMI/register iyengaryogananaimo.com Learn how to cook Mexican Vegetarian: Jan 28 & Feb 4 Bowen Complex 6:30 - 9 pm FMI 250.756.5200

29 Jan Tue

Thrilling Tales!: storytime for adults at Harbourfront Library 6:30 -7:30 pm. Drop-in, free.

Poets on Campus: Steven Price “The Poetry of Omens” Bldg. 365 (the Cabin) at VIU. 5 pm Free WordStorm: Demeter’s Coffee Vault. Doors 6:15 pm, program 7 pm. Open mic followed by several feature performers. FMI wordstorm.ca

30 Jan Wed

Tiny Tots Playgroup: Country Club Centre 1011 AM Free FMI 250.758.1102 Special guests: VIRL staff will lead a round of stories, songs, puppets and more beginning at 10:30 am!

Duncan Birds of Prey: visit The Raptors Centre in Duncan 9 am - 5 pm. Hosted by Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors. Register by Jan 25. FMI/tix 250.755.7501 Live Music: Eric Harper, No Operator, David Bitonti @ The Dinghy Dock Pub 7 pm tixticketzone.com/ Explore Alternate Self-Healing: local expert talks about the beneficial properties of herbs. 6 - 7:30 pm Harbourfront Library. Free. FMI 250.753.1154

31 Jan Thu

Live Music: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors present “Coombs Fiddlers” 1:30 - 3 pm Bowen Park Complex FMI/tix 250.755.7501 Bowen Wanderers Walking Group: Legacy Marsh 9:30 am - 1 pm. FMI 250.755.7844 or 250.754.7402 Seniors Save and Socialize: at Country Club Centre.

Up to 20% off selected merchandise. Free coffee & goodies 10 - 11 am and 1 - 2 pm. Entertainment by We R Different Band at 2 pm FMI countryclubcentre.com Buccaneers VS. Saanich: Nanaimo Ice Centre 7:15 pm FMI buccaneers.vijhl.com Jazz Fest 2013: popular annual event featuring local jazz students/school instructors, joined this year by guest Richard Underhill (Shuffle Demons).

7 pm Port Theatre FMI/tix 250.754.8550

1 Feb Fri

Tots Movie Night Out: an inexpensive family outing! Popcorn & drink included, parents/ caregivers free. 6 - 7:45 pm Bowen Complex for tots 2.5 - 5 years. Cost is $5/1. FMI 250.756.5200 Club Friday Teen Dance: 7 - 11 pm Beban Social Centre. $10. FMI 250.756.5200

2 Feb Sat

Live Theatre for Kids: Rick Scott’s “The Great Gazzoon” is a one-man musical folk tale. Malaspina Theatre (VIU) 1 p.m. FMI/Tix theatreone.org Winter Water Safety Extravaganza: icy games, crafts, goodies and winter water safety. Beban Pool 2 - 4 pm FMI 250.756.5200 Learn Metalsmithing - Jewellery: day-long beginners course @ Oliver Woods Community Centre FMI 250.756.5200 Need help with your Job Search?

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The major benefit in buying used car is you save lot of money. Not all the people can afford to purchase a new car. And you save considerable amount on car insurance and other charges as well. Many are attracted to the scheme of buying used cars whenever they see the display notice of used cars for sale.

Often we see in Sunday newspapers and magazines lot of sale is being done where you can buy even fresh cars which have not run 10,000 miles.

If you are well versed with the car and its make, model and running conditions then you can go ahead and make a deal. It has become a hobby for influential and rich persons to change their car frequently for

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sentimental reasons. Sometimes you can see brand new cars which have been bought just one year or two years back standing in the row for sale.

During the initial years you need not have to change the brakes or check the battery and the exhaust system of the car. The warranties for some branded cars may go up to 3 or 4 years depending on the model.

Above all you need not spend for fresh insurance coverage since the owner had already taken one. You are more fortunate if the car has covered only less kilometers because some leading manufacturers give warranty

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up to 4 years or up to fifty thousand miles whichever is before. You have increased choices if you are read for used cars.

More vehicles are there with the dealers with lot of options in prices as well as accessories. Warranty can be transferred from the first owner to you with no added charges. So you have chance for improved reliability in buying used cars. You can select the right car with good model, great durability with availability of warranty since you can go for lot of choices.

It is even better to buy the used cars from known persons than going for ‘cars for sale’ options. The car will be definitely well handled by the first owner and you will also have added advantage of getting accessories also with the car you purchase. On the flip, the interest rates are higher for used cars than new cars, since it carries

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