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MUST SEE EVENTS This month, we personally selected what we feel are“Must See” events happening in the Parksville & Qualicum Beach area. We hope you enjoy them as much as we know we will.

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Start the New Year off with our Polar Bear Splash. Come down and join in the fun, either as a spectator, volunteer or participant who takes the splash into the water. Parksville Beach

Students and volunteers from the KSS Dry Grad Committee, and members of Town Council, will be driving the streets of Qualicum Beach fundraising & picking up discarded Christmas trees.

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Held on the first Saturday of each month. Always an interesting mix of local talent. Coffee and treats available from the kitchen. Errington War Memorial Hall

Presents 3 Identical Stranger. Story of 3 young

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With Adriana Darejas. R & B Soul Collective. Coffee and great treats available from the kitchen. Errington War Memorial Hall

Catch dance fever under the disco lights at Oceanside Place Arena. The flashing lights and pumping music will take you back in time. Oceanside Place Arena

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men in the 1980’s New York who find out they are triplets who were adopted separately at birth. Eaglecrest Golf Club

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events TUE JAN 1 2019 Polar Bear Splash 11:30am. Start the New Year off with our Polar Bear Splash. Come down and join in the fun, either as a spectator, volunteer or participant who takes the splash into the water. Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and cheers from the crowd. Checkin and registration onsite starting at 11:30 am, with the New Years Day Dip at Noon. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there. Parksville Beach, , Parksville/Qualicum. 250-390-4111

New Years Levee 12:00pm - 3:00pm. We invite Legion members and the public to our annual New Year’s Day Levee. 2019 is the 373rd Anniversary of the first Levee held in Canada. The Qualicum Beach Pipe Band will be performing. There will be refreshments, food and live music, so come out and help us celebrate the New Year! You are encouraged to wear your Service uniform or Legion uniform. Qualicum Beach Legion (Branch #76), 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632

WED JAN 2 Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery Work Parties 9:00am - 12:00pm. Work parties at the Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement

Society Hatchery. Fanny Bay Salmon Hatchery, 8425 Berray Road, Fanny Bay.

Seniors Connecting Parksville 1:00pm - 3:00pm. A friendly comfortable place for social interaction, fun outings and gathering information. SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 249

Weight Watchers 5:00pm. Meetings are led by people who’ve succeeded on the program, so their expertise comes from real-life experience. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville. 250-248-6234

Women’s Personal Growth 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Formal and informal activities for developing and supporting self-discovery and personal growth in all areas of your life. SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 249

Live Music with Kevin 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Kevin and his guitar are coming back to the Black Goose Inn. Join us every Monday and Wednesday for his classic sound. Black Goose Inn, 1051 Resort Drive, Parksville. 250586-1001

Ravensong Masters Swim Club 8:00pm - 9:00pm. Come join us for a swim on Mondays and Wednesday 8:00pm9:00pm, as well as Saturdays 7:00am-8:00am. Register at any time by contacting us. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach.

community for over 5 years. Hundreds of people receive help dealing with cancer from their volunteer efforts. Communicating, getting the word out and trying to reach newly diagnosed folks, their friends and families. There is no fee or requirement for these casual get togethers. The Gardens at Qualicum Beach, 650 Berwick Rd N, Qualicum Beach.

THU JAN 3 Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild 9:30am. 1st and 3rd Thu of each month. Come and embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1992

New Beginner Tai Chi Classes 9:30am - 11:30pm. Parksville Shores Tai Chi New Beginner class Jan. 3 2019 9.30 - 11.30 am St. Edmund’s Church $ 20 a month or $50 for 3 month For more info contact Eva 250 954 1002 www.parksvilletaichi.com Google Master Moy demonstrates Tai Chi arts for a YouTube video. St Edmund’s Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Road, Parksville. 250-248-3114

Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. The Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Thursday of the month. This group is independent, non-profit, slip-on shoe support groups serving the Oceanside

Open Mic with Scott and Hope 7:00pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic! Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey.Come down to The Rod and Gun at 7:00pm and talk to Scott about getting on stage! Every Thursday enjoy Hope and Scott as well as some local talent from the surrounding area. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Men’s Personal Growth 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Develop trust, support and friendship while developing new skills and confidence SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave W, Parksville. 250-248-2093 ext. 249

FRI JAN 4 Oceanside Masters Open 10:00am - 5:00pm. Join us for the Oceanside Masters Open event this January. For more details or information please contact Q.B. Curling Club Qualicum Beach Curling Club, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6162

Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society

Toonie Teen Swim 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Teenagers head to the Ravensong Aquatic Centre for a fun swim with your friends. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-3252

SAT JAN 5 Christmas Tree Pick-Up 9:00am - 3:00pm. Students and volunteers from the Kwalikum Secondary School Dry Grad Committee, and mem-

Splish Splash Everyone Welcome Swim 10:00am - 12:00pm. Splish Splash Everyone Welcome Swim at Ravensong Aquatic Centre are a water adventure you don’t want to miss. The lifeguards are going to bring out the pool toys for you to enjoy. From the rope swing to the snake to the dino ribs there will be water play for everyone. Regular admission. Ravensong Aquatic Cen-

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11:00am. Every Friday. Providing professional therapy sessions physical exercise, speech, music and art therapy and caregivers counselling. St. Columbia Church Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville. 250-2489994

bers of Town Council, will be driving the streets of Qualicum Beach fundraising and picking up discarded Christmas trees. To contribute, please leave your tree, along with your bottles, cans or monetary donation for pick-up at the end of your driveway before 9am. You may also drop your Christmas tree and donation at the Town Public Works Yard located at the corner of Fern Road and Berwick Rd. East.

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Oceanside Masters Open 10:00am - 5:00pm. Join us for the Oceanside Masters Open event this January. For more details or information please contact Q.B. Curling Club Qualicum Beach Curling Club, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6162

on the first Saturday of each month. Always an interesting mix of local talents. Admission $5.00 at the door. Musicians and entertainers free. Coffee and treats available from the kitchen. Coffee courtesy of Creekmore Coffee Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250248-5106

Cross off another item on your New Year’s resolution list and give x-country skiing a try. After picking up equipment (or bring your own) we’ll have a quick orientation followed by an entertaining cruise through the alpine wonderland. This program includes transportation from Oceanside Place Arena to Mt. Washington Alpine Resort. Two dates to choose from Sunday January 6th or

Friday January 25th. Cost is $65/person plus trail pass and rental (if needed). Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Flea Market & Pancake Breakfast 9:00am - 1:00pm. Flea market, pancake breakfast the first Sunday of every month. Come meet friends and vendors selling tools, jams, vintage items, jewelry and more. The new

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7 year additions raffles and silent auctions. New venders welcome and you can phone for more information or book your tables through the office 250 -248-1009 or Cheryl 250-947-9055. CHRCO Hall, Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250-248-1009

The Parksville & District Rock and Gem Club meeting 7:00pm. New members and guests welcome McMillan Arts Centre (MAC), 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250248-8185

MON JAN 7 Take Off Pounds Sensibly 4248 8:45am. Meets Monday at Our Savior Lutheran Church 795 W Island Hwy Parksville. For info leave a message. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 795 W Island Hwy, Parskville. 250-752-5344

TIC TAC in Qualicum 9:00am - 11:00am. All family caregivers and their children are welcome to join the fun! Catch up over a cup of coffee or crafts while kids play and recharge with a healthy snack.

Drop in Mondays in Qualicum Beach Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street Room 9, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-2093

TOSH 30th Anniversary Members Show 12:00pm - 4:30pm. Our 30th Anniversary Members Show is celebrating the strength, creativity, and wealth of the talent found within The Old School House Arts Centre. The exhibition includes the work of professional, hobby, and student artists. On display January 7-19, with an opening reception on January 9 at 2pm. The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

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Kids Movement: Play, Express & Grow Parksville 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Fun activities inspire confidence, healthy relationships and community awareness. Nutritious snacks are provided as well as transportation from Oceanside and Springwood Elementary Schools to the Community Services Centre in Parksville. Pre-registration is required. SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave W, Parksville. 250-2482093 250-248-2093 ext. 249

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Family Night in Qualicum Beach 4:30pm - 7:00pm. Connect with others and learn about services, supports and activities for your family. SOS takes care of dinner while you spend quality time with your family. Tuesdays in Qualicum Beach from 4:30 pm 7:00 pm Pre-registration is required. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street Room 9, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-2093

Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class 5:30pm. Accepting New Students: every Tuesday. Umi Wado Kai Karate teaches the art of self-defence, while instilling a strong sense of self-discipline, selfconfidence, respect and humility. Classes are geared for ages 7 and up and emphasize skill development in a fun and interactive way. To learn more, please contact Daniel McKee at 250650-5451. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1992

Dad’s Night Out Free Skate 6:45pm - 7:45pm. Dads, bring the kids to Oceanside Place Arena and enjoy a free skate together on the pond. This free skate is sponsored by our partners at Building Learning Together. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252 or view

skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/ recreation. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Oceanside Concert Choir 7:15pm - 9:00pm. Rehearsals begin Jan. 8th for our Spring Concert which will feature Haydn’s Creation Knox United Church (Parksville), 345 Pym Street, Parksville. 250-2483927

WED JAN 9 Snowshoe Adventure Tour Head to the mountains and get your hike on with snowshoes. Snowshoeing is a fun and exciting way to hike while seeing new terrain and views of the mountains. After picking up equipment (or bring your own) we will have a quick orientation followed by a hike through the alpine wonderland. This program includes transportation from Oceanside Place Arena to Mt. Washington Alpine Resort. Two dates to choose from Wednesday January 9th or Sunday January 20th. Cost is $65/person plus trail pass and rental (if needed). Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to preregister. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3252

Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery Work Parties 9:00am - 12:00pm. Work parties at the Fanny Bay Salmon En-

hancement Society Hatchery. Fanny Bay Salmon Hatchery, 8425 Berray Road, Fanny Bay.

Family Night in Parksville 4:30pm - 7:00pm. Connect with others and learn about services, supports and activities for your family. SOS takes care of dinner while you enjoy quality time with your family. Wednesdays from 4:30 pm-7 pm Pre-registration is required. SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave W, Parksville. 250-2482093 250-248-2093 ext. 249

100 Women Who Care Oceanside 6:15pm. Local Oceanside women meet four times a year for one hour to raise money for our local Oceanside Charities. Members can nominate an Oceanside organization and at each meeting three names are drawn from a basket, each charity can speak about their cause for five minutes and then all the members vote for their favourite choice. The votes are counted then each member writes a cheque for $100 to the successful charity (to which a tax receipt will be given) Over $20,000

will be raised in less than an hour!!! This will make a huge difference to any organization. Please join this amazing group of women. There is a cash bar so come early to meet some wonderful women. Doors open at 6:15PM Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville. 250248-8333

Poetry and Spoken Word Readings 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Join us for our monthly Poetry and Spoken Word events. Coffee and goodies by donation. $5 door To sign up for this event, please register through the link provided. Drop ins welcomed!! Audience members always welcome!! Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

THU JAN 10 Cardio Dance Club: Qualicum Beach 9:30am - 10:30am. Cardio Dance Club is a follow-along dance fitness workout that fuses athletic dance and fun, highenergy music. It will get you sweating, raise your heart rate, and get your body working and booty shaking. More information: http://UnitedWeJen.com/DanceClub Registration information: CardioDanceClub. comClasses COST: $100 (10 classes) with punch card, or $7/class with registration. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250752-1992

Coronation Street Social Club 2:00pm. Monthly meeting. Come and join us, meet new and old friends. Everyone is welcome Qualicum Beach Legion (Branch #76), 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9632

Teen Nite-Thursdays in Parksville 3:30pm - 7:30pm. Grades 10-12. Old and new friends get together for dinner, music,creative projects, games, outings and more! Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave W, Parksville. 250-2482093 250-248-2093 ext. 249

FRI JAN 11 TIC TAC in Parksville 8:00am - 5:00pm. All parents/family caregivers and their children are welcome to join. Catch up over coffee or do activities with the children. Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 249

Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society 11:00am. Every Friday. Providing professional therapy sessions physical exercise, speech, music and art therapy and caregivers counselling. St. Columbia Church Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville. 250-2489994

Toonie Teen Swim 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Teenagers head to the

Ravensong Aquatic Centre for a fun swim with your friends. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-3252

Beach Flicks presents 3 Identical Strangers 7:00pm. Story of 3 young men in the 1980’s New York who find out they are triplets who were adopted separately at birth. Then they find out why. Eaglecrest Golf Club, 2035 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6311

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SAT JAN 12 Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market 8:30am - 12:00pm. You’ll find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken, and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250752-1992

Ukulele Workshop 2: The Mystery of Chords 10:30am. All workshops are 75-90 minutes in length and cost $30. All workshops are for Confident Beginner to Intermediate plus. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville. 250927-4595

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IDEAL PROTEIN A PROGRAM TO EMPOWER A HEALTHER LIFESTYLE FOR 2019

For some people a structured weight loss ow that we have said goodbye clinic and regiment is required to motivate to 2018 it is time to honour our and keep them on track and those who take New Year’s resolutions. the Ideal Protein voyage are offered oneIf your goal for 2019 includes a on-one coaching throughout their journey. healthier lifestyle and losing weight there is a program offered at Parksville Pharmasave “The best part of this program is that it's that may be and ideal option. medically supervised and supported. It is run through the pharmacy. The pharmacists The Ideal Protein Ketogenic Weight come and meet our clients and we all have Loss Protocol is a medically developed a relationship. If there is something of a four-phase program with two components health concern then – weight loss and a the pharmacist will healthier lifestyle work with that education so that client’s doctor on you are empowered "The best part of this program is their behalf,” she to sustain your that is medically supervised and explained. weight loss results supported. " over the course of Losing weight your life. can be a challenge, Jennifer Spratt ~ Parksville Pharmasave but the process of Ideal Protein weight loss can be clinic coordinator simple if the right steps are followed. and lifestyle coach at Parksville Pharmasave Jennifer Spratt she said the program Spratt said their clients gain a fundamental knowledge of nutrition and how the body isn’t a fad diet rather it is about weight management and healthy living. gains and loses weight. “The right kinds of food are truly gifts for While losing weight is all well and good, Spratt explained that committing to an our bodies. There is lots of education that overall health management program and goes with this. The diet is structured and following a regiment with proven results will laid out for you. The goal on this program give you a much better chance at achieving is to preserve muscle and burn fat and get and keeping your goals. back to moving and fuel body with real

food,” she said. Collectively the Ideal Protein Clinic at Parksville Pharmasave has seen more than 14,000 pounds lost since it opened. Spratt started the program four and a half years ago and lost 40 pounds. Her success story is just one of the many that have resulted from the program and while there have been some amazing body transformations Spratt said more importantly it has empowered people to live healthier. “Making better choices are things that all of us need to practice. For most of us we get really taxed with how busy we are and we don’t make time for the things that are important when it comes to our health.” Losing weight and shaping your body is about understanding what you eat and how it affects your health. Spratt said moving your body is one component but what you put into your body by eating smarter is the key to success. As a coach Spratt teaches clients how body fat is burned, the relationship between insulin and weight gain, foods best for weight management, and how the combinations of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins work in the body.

“You have to run the equivalent of a marathon to lose one pound of fat. During the weight loss part of the program you don’t have enough calories. You can’t build muscle and burn fat at the same time. We are focussing on burning fat. You are in nutritional ketosis. It is a safe and efficient way to burn fat. You have to work the program as directed and your body will tap into body fat reserves. It takes about five days to get there,” she acknowledged. Spratt agreed it takes time and patience and for some kicking a sugar addiction. “Sugar is a problem and it is one of the greatest addictions out there. I believe it is the root of all evil when it comes to health. You have to let go of things that cause trouble. We never find a cookie tree or cake tree, but we find a beautiful apple tree.” MORE INFORMATION

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Second Chances Directed by Jennifer Kelly

February 14 - March 3 One of the most exciting events coming to the Village Theatre February 2019 is the Canadian musical premiere by ECHO Players of Second Chances. Revel in this sparkling musical directed by Jennifer Kelly, written by David Jewell, featuring gentle ballads to show-stopping numbers by David Jewell and professional musician and composer, Nico Rhodes. Second Chances is set in an off Broadway Theatre in New York City, 1955. The Director struggles with only two weeks until opening night of their production Ole Louisiana. However, the arrival of a mysterious stranger sets in motion a series of unpredictable events. Second Chances follows the tradition of musicals from the golden era. Second Chances: The Musical, filled with pageantry, emotion and hope, at the Village Theatre February 14th - March 3rd, 2019. TICKETS: Village Theatre Box Office 110 W. 2nd Ave or 250-752-3522 info@echoplayers.ca â&#x20AC;˘ echoplayers.ca

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8:00am - 12:00pm. The second Sunday of each month. Lots of fun, food, great live music, and shopping. Everything from a great selection of unique, handmade items, vintage collectibles, crafting supplies, tools, and household goods. We also have a yummy pancake breakfast and live music. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach. 250757-9711

Parksville Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate 12:15 - 1:45pm. This popular session is back. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. Oceanside Place Arena on Sundays, January 13, 20, and 27. Free admission and skate rentals. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3252

Top Ten Essentials 2:00pm. Learn about the top ten essential oils and how they can give you natural solutions in your everyday life and home for common maladies. Cut out the toxic effects of cleaners in your home. Replace air fresheners and sanitizers.learn how to cook with pure essential oils. And best of all! Make some new friends! This event is free and coffee/tea and healthy snacks provided! Serious Coffee Parksville,

3:00pm - 7:00pm. Our Sunday-Funday Jam is always a blast! The Qualicum Bay Lions start the meat draw at 3:30. Only $1 a ticket! Crown & Anchor Pub, 6120 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-757-9444

Swing Jazz Jam Night with Tangerine Swing 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Every second Sunday of every month at 7 PM. Singers are welcome, but we need proper charts to work from. We have some lyric sheets and charts for singers to choose from, but not a complete list, and only in certain keys. We will have a list of songs with lyrics and charts to look through. If you know anyone who would be interested in joining in, please pass on this message. The only requirement is that players need to know how to read charts. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

MON JAN 14 Take Off Pounds Sensibly 4248 8:45am. Meets Monday at Our Savior Lutheran Church 795 W Island Hwy Parksville. For info leave a message. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 795 W Island Hwy, Parskville. 250-752-5344

Ukulele Club 7:00pm - 9:00pm. We welcome anyone, with any level of experience

13 or expertise. Just learning? Come on in. Been playing for years? Welcome we’d love to benefit from your talents. The GZAL Ukulele Club meets the second and fourth Monday evening of each month at 7pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

TUE JAN 15 Qualicum Beach Family History Centre 1:30pm. Qualicum Beach Family History Centre presenting FREE Seminar. Speaker: Karen Inkster Vance Ancestors in Context putting the history in your family history. Registration necessary Free at www.qbfhs. ca or contact info@qbfhs.ca Family History Centre, 591 Arbutus St, Qualicum Beach.

Free Skate Lessons for Youth (Ages 13-18 yrs) 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Learn to ice skate so you can join your friends at Oceanside Place Arena. Free skate rentals included. Registration required as space is limited. Full details online. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252

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4:30pm - 7:00pm. Connect with others and learn about services, supports and activities for your family. SOS takes care of dinner while you spend quality time with your family. Tuesdays in Qualicum Beach from 4:30 pm 7:00 pm Pre-registration is required. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street Room 9, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-2093

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Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class 5:30pm. Accepting New Students: 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, during the school year, at Arrowview Elementary School gym,Qualicum Beach. Umi Wado Kai Karate teaches the art of self-defence, while instilling a strong sense of self-discipline, selfconfidence, respect and humility. Classes are geared for ages 7 and up and emphasize skill development in a fun and interactive way. To learn more, please contact Daniel McKee at 250650-5451. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1992

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Live Music with Kevin

Debra & friends, show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the cash wall and enjoy a game or two of free pool. EVERY Tuesday at 9 pm. 19+ The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250248-6511

6:30pm - 8:30pm. Kevin and his guitar are coming back to the Black Goose Inn. Join us every Monday and Wednesday for his classic sound. Black Goose Inn, 1051 Resort Drive, Parksville. 250586-1001

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Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery Work Parties 9:00am - 12:00pm. Work parties at the Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery. Fanny Bay Salmon Hatchery, 8425 Berray Road, Fanny Bay.

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6:45pm. This interactive workshop is for caregivers caring for a parent or elderly relative. Learn tools that improve your patience, set priorities and choose what it is you need to add to YOUR life. Men and women Welcome. Preregistration required. Contact Saskia Jennings 647-528-2037. Pioneer Wellness Centre, #1 - 534 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville.

THU JAN 17 Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild 9:30am. 1st and 3rd Thu of each month. Come and embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1992

Cardio Dance Club: Qualicum Beach 9:30am - 10:30am. Cardio Dance Club is a follow-along dance fitness workout that fuses athletic dance and fun, high-energy music. It will get you sweating, raise your heart rate, and get your body working and booty shaking. Dance Club is approachable to all people, of all ages and fitness levels and is always easy to follow. More information: UnitedWeJen.com/ DanceClub Registration information: CardioDanceClub.com/Classes COST: $100 (10 classes) with punch card, or $7/ class with registration. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1992

ART: DeCosmos Fine Arts Society 1:00pm. Demo: Mixed Media by Leslie Gregory

15 Morgan. Our group offers Demos, Workshops, Exhibitions and much more. Every 3rd Thursday, come join us at: Parksville Comm & Conference Centre 132 Jensen Ave E, Parksville. Membership $25 annually or guests $5. Call 250-951-0228. DeCosmos Fine Arts Society, 132 Jensen’s Ave E, Parksville. 250951-0228

French Conversation 2:30pm - 4:00pm. Informal free drop-in to maintain or improve your French. 2:30 to 4:00 in the Serious Coffee meeting room Serious Coffee Parksville, 1209 East Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-738-0819

Open Mic with Scott and Hope 7:00pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic! Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey.Come down

to The Rod and Gun at 7:00pm and talk to Scott about getting on stage! Every Thursday enjoy Hope and Scott as well as some local talent from the surrounding area. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

FRI JAN 18 TIC TAC in Parksville 8:00am - 5:00pm. All parents/family caregivers and their children are welcome to join. Catch up over coffee or do activities with the children. Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 249

M’s and W’s Island Playdowns 9:00am - 5:00pm. Follow the Senior Men’s and Women’s curling teams as they play down for Island finalists. For more details or information please contact the Qualicum Beach Curling Club. Qualicum Beach Curling Club, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6162

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

therapy sessions physical exercise, speech, music and art therapy and caregivers’ counselling. St. Columbia Church Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville. 250-248-9994

Toonie Teen Swim 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Teenagers head to the Ravensong Aquatic Centre for a fun swim with your friends. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-3252

Coombs Country Opery 7:00pm. Third Friday each month from September through May. Open stage music for everyone. Adults admission is $5 with musicians and kids free. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs. 250-248-1009

Open Mic Night 7:00pm - 10:00pm. We will accept and encourage all forms and genres of musical style. We will provide the PA systems and mics (or you can just sing without any amplification if you prefer). We will also have a keyboard and drum set available for use (please let us know). We can even provide you with musicians if you give us

advance warning. Open mic is every First and Third Friday Doors at 6:30, show at 7pm $5 admission (performers are free) Pre-registration is required Please sign up through our website. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society 11:00am. Every Friday. Providing professional therapy sessions physical exercise, speech, music and art therapy and caregivers’ counselling. St. Columbia Church Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville. 250-2489994

SAT JAN 19 Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market 8:30am - 12:00pm. You’ll find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken, and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250752-1992

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SAT JAN 19 CONT... M’s and W’s Island Playdowns 9:00am - 5:00pm. Follow the Senior Men’s and Women’s curling teams as they play down for Island finalists. For more details or information please contact the Qualicum Beach Curling Club. Qualicum Beach Curling Club, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6162

Disco Light Skate for All Ages 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Catch dance fever under the disco lights at Oceanside Place Arena. The flashing lights and pumping music will take you back in time on Saturday January 19th from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Regular admission. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-2483252 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-390-4111 250 248-3252

Mud Funk Dance 8:00pm. Mud Funk with Adriana Darejas. R & B Soul Collective. Coffee and great treats available from the kitchen Tickets available at Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach, Errington General Store or online at ErringtonHall.Tickit.ca. (online tickets $22.50) Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250248-5106

SUN JAN 20 Snowshoe Adventure Tour Head to the mountains and get your hike on with snowshoes. Snowshoeing is a fun and exciting way to hike while seeing new terrain and views

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of the mountains. After picking up equipment (or bring your own) we will have a quick orientation followed by a hike through the alpine wonderland. This program includes transportation from Oceanside Place Arena to Mt. Washington Alpine Resort. Two dates to choose from Wednesday January 9th or Sunday January 20th. Cost is $65/person plus trail pass and rental (if needed). Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250 248-3252

cum Beach Curling Club. Qualicum Beach Curling Club, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6162

Sunday Jam 3:00pm - 7:00pm. Our Sunday-Funday Jam is always a blast! The Qualicum Bay Lions start the meat draw at 3:30. Only $1 a ticket! Crown & Anchor Pub, 6120 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9444

MON JAN 21 Take Off Pounds Sensibly 4248 8:45am. Meets Monday at Our Savior Lutheran Church 795 W Island Hwy Parksville. For info leave a message. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 795 W Island Hwy, Parskville. 250-752-5344

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TUE JAN 22 Free Skate Lessons for Youth (Ages 13-18 yrs) 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Learn to ice skate so you can join your friends at Oceanside Place Arena. Free skate rentals included. Registration required as space is limited. Full details online. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm - 11:45pm. It’s KarAOke at the Gun! Join Debra & friends,

show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the cash wall and enjoy a game or two of free pool. EVERY Tuesday at 9 pm. 19+ The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

WED JAN 23 Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery Work Parties 9:00am - 12:00pm. Work parties at the Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery. Fanny Bay Salmon Hatchery, 8425 Berray Road, Fanny Bay.

Pioneer Women’s Wellness Circle 6:45pm. Embrace 2019 with JOY! Like-minded women gathering for an interactive discussion on furthering our personal journey. The ritual of women gathering in circles is universal and powerful. Join us to connect and experience support, strategies, tips and tools for personal growth. Preregistration is required, contact Permelia Parham (250) 2402656. Pioneer Wellness Centre, #1 - 534 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville. 250-240-2656

Live Music with Kevin 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Kevin and his guitar are coming back to the Black Goose Inn 3. Join us every Monday and Wednesday for his classic sound. Black Goose Inn, 1051 Resort Drive, Parksville. 250586-1001 (250) 5861001

THU JAN 24 Cardio Dance Club: Qualicum Beach 9:30am - 10:30am. Cardio Dance Club is a follow-along dance fitness workout that fuses athletic dance and fun, high-energy music. It will get you sweating, raise your heart rate, and get your body working and booty shaking. Dance Club is approachable to all people, of all ages and fitness levels and is always easy to follow. More information: UnitedWeJen.com/ DanceClub Registration information: CardioDanceClub.com/Classes COST: $100 (10 classes) with punch card, or $7/ class with registration. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1992

Elysia Biro featured at The Bayside 5:30pm - 9:00pm. The Bayside is proud to host Elysia Biro! A promising young pianist & vocalist whose repertoire in music includes many classics in both Jazz and Classical genre. Enjoy a romantic evening with oceanside dining and the velvety sounds form this musical artist. Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville. 250-248-8333

FRI JAN 25 Sea to Sky X-Country Adventure Tour Sea to Sky X-Country Adventure Tour Cross off another item on your New Year’s resolution list and give x-country skiing a try. After picking up equipment (or bring your own) we’ll have a quick orientation followed by an entertaining cruise through the alpine wonderland. This program includes transportation from Oceanside Place Arena to Mt. Washington Alpine Resort. Two dates to choose from Sunday

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Family Paint 5yrs+ 4:00pm - 5:30pm. Let’s create art and memories together. Family members will take part in painting their own canvas with the guidance of our experienced art instructor. No experience necessary. All supplies are included. View painting project online one month prior to class. Cost is $30. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to preregister. View recre-

ation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483252

21 you can check out the MIST website McMillan Arts Centre (MAC), 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250-248-8185

SAT JAN 26 Toonie Teen Swim 7:00pm - 9:00pm. Teenagers head to the Ravensong Aquatic Centre for a fun swim with your friends. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-3252

Slice of Life: Oh No! Now What? . Interpret the theme as you will. The storytellers will be telling us about a time when something happened and they had to make a decision or make a change or something happened to change their lives. About Slice of Life, Real People, Real Stories: The tellers have all pitched their story ideas and have been selected to tell stories based on a theme, and all tellers have attended a rehearsal prior to the event. The stories will be no longer than 10 minutes, hence the name, SLICE OF LIFE. Come and enjoy these evenings with stories that will range from drama to comedy, from the mundane to the sublime. To find out more,

Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market 8:30am - 12:00pm. You’ll find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken, and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250752-1992

Red Cross Emergency First Aid with AED/ CPR 9:00am - 5:00pm. Be prepared and get trained in first aid skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years. Cost is $86. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, RDN Activity Room 12, 744 Primrose Avenue, Qualicum Commons. 250-248-3252

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Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/ CPR

9:00am - 3:00pm. Save a life when only seconds count. Get trained. This course is required for lifeguards and health care professionals. Topics covered are CPR and blocked airways for adults, children and infants and an introduction to automated external defibrillators (AED). Cost is $73. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. Qualicum Commons, RDN Activity Room 12, 744 Primrose Avenue, Qualicum Commons. 250-248-3252

9:00am - 5:00pm. Be prepared; get trained with a two day course in first aid and cardiopulmonary (CPR C) skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR level C, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years. Qualicum Commons, on Saturday and Sunday, January 26th and 27th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, cost is $159. Phone RDN, Recreation and

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CARDIO DANCE CLUB RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH ATHLETIC DANCE AND HIGH-ENERGY MUSIC

ith the holiday party season deHaan will guide you through a series of behind us it is now time to get choreographed dance moves to get your back into your regular daily heart rate up and your feet moving. life routine but if your exercise Dancing to a mix of modern music and regime needs some pizzaz Cardio Dance old-school classics is a fun way to get you Club could be the answer. sweating and raise your heart rate and There is no better way to ring in the New deHaan said while you are shaking your Year than to try a new exercise program booty and moving your body you are getting and dance instructor a great cardio Jen deHaan has a workout. fun workout that She added that "There are no mirrors in the is accessible to all the classes are community halls. There are no people of all ages conducted within rules. You don’t have to go the and fitness levels. a supportive same way as us." Cardio Dance community where Club is a followyou belong at any Jen deHaan along dance fitness age, fitness level, or workout that fuses ability. athletic dance with high-energy music. “You don’t need technique and no one Classes in the Oceanside area started is judging you. There are no mirrors in the at the Bradley Centre in Coombs in the community halls. There are no rules. You spring of 2018 and then expanded to the don’t have to go the same way as us. You Qualicum Beach Community Hall as well can just march in place if you like. You are as the Errington Hall. only competing with yourself. Every class is appropriate for someone just starting They are open to all skill and fitness levels and even if you think you can’t dance out because there are always people just

dropping in,” she advised. When people say they can’t dance, she tells them her professional background wasn’t in the world of dance. It was in technology and corporate software but she stepped out of her comfort zone and now cardio dancing is her passion. “I got into dance fitness in 2007. I started taking classes because I was in the sedentary world of tech seven days a week working 12 hour days. I had a bit of a health upset and needed to resolve a few health issues. The first thing I did was buy an elliptical and change my eating habits. After a while, I decided to take the scariest class I could find, which was a cardio dance class. I ended up taking Rhythm and Motion in San Francisco, and immediately loved the format. Over the years I tried all of the other dance formats,” she explained. Eventually she ended up as an instructor in 2015 but she admitted she didn’t dazzle on the dance floor right away. “When I started at dance fitness I had no clue what I was doing. I had two left feet and thought what have I got myself into. I

ploughed through it. I thought I am going to keep doing this and keep smiling and that is all you need,” she assured. For those who think they are too old, deHaan said that shouldn’t be a deterrent to trying a class. “There are all ages in the classes. My mom comes and she is 70.” With an all-levels class you work at the pace and intensity that you want to work at. She said here are different options if you want to challenge yourself or take it down a notch. “There are a lot of people who do low impact and don’t jump. Its fairly low impact if you are worried about your knees.” For the complete schedule of 2019 classes visit: www.cardiodanceclub.com. MORE INFORMATION

VARIOUS LOCATIONS Visit www.cardiodanceclub.com Story by BRENDA GOUGH

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SAT JAN 26 CONT... Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Qualicum Commons, RDN Activity Room 12, 744 Primrose Avenue, Qualicum Commons. 250-248-3252

Caregiver Wellness Circle 10:00am. Caring for your parents or elderly relatives? Learn how to be happier and healthier during your caregiving journey. Women and men welcome. Preregistration required. Contact Saskia Jennings (647) 528-2037. Pioneer Wellness Centre, #1 - 534 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville. 647-528-2037

Royal Tea Party and Skate 2:00pm - 3:30pm. Bring out your inner royal and come skating at Oceanside Place Arena. Make a craft and participate in a tea party. Prince and princess or other royal costumes welcome. Regular admission. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252

SUN JAN 27 Open Acoustic Jam 2:00pm - 5:00pm. Every second and fourth Sunday of each month. $5 donation at the door is greatly appreciated Our Jam sessions are lovingly led by Barbara Gilmore. They are usually unplugged and are strictly for non-amplified instruments (ie. acoustic guitars, ukeleles, mandolins, harmonicas, hand drums

etc. No electric instruments on these days. Check out our Facebook page for more details on each jam session, lately Barbara has been choosing excellent themes!! Our Jam Sessions are a bit like a box of chocolates you never know what you’re gonna get! Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

TUE JAN 29 Free Skate Lessons for Youth (Ages 13-18 yrs) 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Learn to ice skate so you can join your friends at Oceanside Place Arena. Free skate rentals included. Registration required as space is limited. Full details online. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252

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Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery Work Parties

8:45am. Meets Monday at Our Savior Lutheran Church 795 W Island Hwy Parksville. For info leave a message. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 795 W Island Hwy, Parskville. 250-752-5344

9:00am - 12:00pm. Work parties at the Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery. Fanny Bay Salmon Hatchery, 8425 Berray Road, Fanny Bay.

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Mindfulness Circle The Key to Wellness

7:00pm - 9:00pm. Try the ukulele! We welcome anyone, with any level of experience or expertise. Just learning? Come on in. Been playing for years? Welcome we’d love to benefit from your talents. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

2:00pm. Mindfulness is the number one skill for acquiring balance in our life. It acts like an internal guidance system that allows us to be fully present in the moment without judgement, turning negative emotions into positive states of mind. Come and practice this skill so that it becomes a natural positive force in

your life. Preregistration required. Contact Sharon Thomas 250-2284330. Pioneer Wellness Centre, #1 - 534 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville.

Mindfulness Circle The Key to Wellness 2:00pm. Mindfulness is the number one skill for acquiring balance in our life. It acts like an internal guidance system that allows us to be fully present in the moment without judgement, turning negative emotions into positive states of mind. Come and practice this skill so that it becomes a natural positive force in your life. Preregistration required. Contact Sharon Thomas 250-2284330. Pioneer Wellness Centre, #1 - 534 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville. 250-228-4330

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THU JAN 31 Cardio Dance Club: Qualicum Beach 9:30am - 10:30am. A follow-along dance fitness workout that fuses athletic dance and fun, high-energy music. It will get you sweating, raise your heart rate, and get your body working and booty shaking. Dance Club is approachable to all people, of all ages and fitness levels and is always easy to follow. More information: UnitedWeJen.com/ DanceClub Registration information: CardioDanceClub.com/Classes COST: $100 (10 classes) with punch card, or $7/

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class with registration. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1992

Soupy Cafe 12:00pm - 1:00pm. The Soupy Cafe is open and ready for the neighbourhood to socialize on the last Thursday of the Month (except December is held early) from 121pm. Enjoy hot soups and home cooked meals. Everyone welcome, lunch by donation. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-757-9711

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LIVE MUSIC WED JAN 2

Live Music 6:30pm. Black Goose Inn, Parksville. 250586-1001 THU JAN 3

Open Mic 7:00pm. Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 FRI JAN 4

Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 SAT JAN 5

Lazy Mike & Carson Mallon 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Coffee House 7:30pm. Errington Hall, 250-248-5106 SUN JAN 6

Sunday Jam 3:00pm. Crown & Anchor Pub, Qualicum. 250-757-9444 MON JAN 7

Live Music 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Black Goose Inn, Parksville. 250-586-1001 TUE JAN 8

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 WED JAN 9

Live Music 6:30pm. Black Goose Inn, Parksville. 250586-1001

THU JAN 10

Open Mic 7:00pm. Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Blue Moon Marquee 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 FRI JAN 11

The Ever-Lovin Jug Band 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 SAT JAN 12

David Gogo 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 SUN JAN 13

Open Acoustic Jam 2:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Sunday Jam 3:00pm. Crown & Anchor Pub, Qualicum. 250-752-9444 MON JAN 14

Live Music 6:30pm. Black Goose Inn, Parksville. 250586-1001 TUE JAN 15

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 WED JAN 16

Live Music 6:30pm. Black Goose Inn, Parksville. 250586-1001

Stephen Palmer 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595

THU JAN 17

Sean Michael Simpson 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville.

Open Mic 7:00pm. Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 FRI JAN 18

Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Coombs Country Opery 7:00pm. Coombs Rodeo Grounds. 250-248-1009

Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 SAT JAN 19

Oliver Swain 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Mud Funk Dance 8:00pm. Errington Hall, Errington. 250-2485106 SUN JAN 20

Sunday Jam 3:00pm. Crown & Anchor Pub, Qualicum. 250-752-9444

WED JAN 23

Live Music 6:30pm. Black Goose Inn, Parksville. 250586-1001 THU JAN 24

Eveline 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Open Mic 7:00pm. Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT JAN 26

Eric Harper 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 SUN JAN 27

Open Acoustic Jam 2:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Sunday Jam 3:00pm. Crown & Anchor Pub, Qualicum. 250-752-9444 MON JAN 28

Live Music 6:30pm. Black Goose Inn, Parksville. 250586-1001 TUE JAN 29

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

MON JAN 21 Live Music

Live Music

6:30pm. Black Goose Inn, Parksville. 250586-1001

TUE JAN 22

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

WED JAN 30

THU JAN 31

Open Mic 7:00pm. Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

EVERY WEEK EVERY MONDAY TOPS 4248 Parksville 8:45am. Our Savior Lutheran Church, Parksville. 250-752-5344

Fit Pilates 9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Bellyfit for Women 55+ 9:30am. Commons QB. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

Gentle Hatha Yoga 9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Members Yoga

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

Members Yoga

11:00am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

Parksville Rotary Club 11:45am. Quality Resort Bayside, Parksville.

Balance Class

12:00pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595

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

Carpet Bowling

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

Kids Summer Fun

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

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

Badminton / Ping Pong

Yoga at Eaglecrest

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

Cribbage

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

Bridge

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

Snooker

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

Arbutus Toastmasters

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

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

Drop In Yoga 8:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Better Body's Fitness

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

Yoga at Eaglecrest 9:00am. 250-951-2538 charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

1:00pm. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 ext. 237

Woodcarving

Bingo

Fun Bridge

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

Rotary Club of QB

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

Badminton

6:30pm. Christian Fellowship Centre, Qualicum.

Level 1 Yoga 6:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

EVERY TUESDAY Socrates Cafe

9:15am. Qualicum Elementary. 250-951-3001 9:15am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

Level 1 Yoga 9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Music Time

10:00am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8252

TOPS Little Qualicum

10:00am. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 250-752-1275

10:30am. 250-951-2538 charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

Better Body's Fitness

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

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

Intro Yoga 11:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

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

Music Time

1:00pm. Qualicum Beach Commons. 250-947-8252

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

Ladies Pool

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

Level 1/2 Yoga 4:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Umi Wado Kai Karate 5:30pm. Arrowsmith Elementary, Qualicum. 250-650-5451

Youth Drop-In Basketball 11-15 6:00pm. Coombs Fairground Gymnasium. 250-927-3985

Cardio Pilates 6:00pm. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

EVERY TUESDAY TOPS Dashwood

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY Parksville Rotary AM

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

Early Bird All Levels Yoga 8:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Fit Pilates 9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Bellyfit for Women 55+ 9:30am. Commons QB. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

Painters Group

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

Sole Sisters Walking

10:00am. Various Locations. 250-248-8515

Chair Yoga 10:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Members Yoga

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

Rainbow Stew Cloggers 12:00pm. QB Community Hall. 250-468-7478

Carpet Bowling

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

Seniors Are Talking

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

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

Singing in French

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

Intro Yoga

Yoga Philosophy

6:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

2:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

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EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

Belly Dance Fitness

Yoga at Eaglecrest

All Level Yoga

Chair Yoga

3:00pm. Navel Academy Studio, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

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6:45pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

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Drop-In Basketball 16+

1:00pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

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

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

Weight Watchers

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

Qigong 5:00pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Pilates 6:00pm. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Belly Dancing

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

TOPS Parksville

6:30pm. Seniors Centre, Parksville. 250-248-5295

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

Pilates 6:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

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

Zumba Senato

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

Snooker

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

Scottish Country Dance 7pm Community Hall, Qualicum. 250 738 1555

EVERY THURSDAY Dance Aerobics

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

Level 1 Yoga 9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Yoga at Eaglecrest 10:30am. 250-951-2538 charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

Better Body's Fitness

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

Drop in Bridge

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

Mexican Dominos

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

Carpet Bowling

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

Starrshine Fitness

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

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

Belly Dance Fitness 3:00pm. Navel Academy Studio, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

Rainbow Stew Cloggers 5:00pm. Nanoose Place. 250-468-7478

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

Thursday Night Bingo

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

Belly Dancing

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

7:00pm. Coombs Fairground Gymnasium. 250-927-3985

Ladies Pool

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

Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach. 250-586-2177

EVERY FRIDAY All Levels Yoga

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

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

8:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

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

TIC TAC

EVERY SATURDAY QB Farmers Market

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

TOPS Nanoose Bay 9:00am. Nanoose Bay Library Hall. 250-586-5495

Weight Watchers

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

Pilates 9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

50+ All Levels Yoga 10:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Stroke Recovery

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

Members Only Darts

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

Chair Yoga 1:00pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

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

Bridge

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

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

Pilates 9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Level 1 Yoga 10:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

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

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

Mid-Island Market 1:00pm. Parksville Museum, Parksville.

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

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

LOCAL DINING Cafes, Coffee Shops & More A Step Above Cafe 250-752-9281 Awakening Cafe 250-752-3553 Bailey’s in the Village 250-752-7584 BoMé Cheese 250-586-2663 Bradley’s on Jensen 250-954-2085 Bread & Honey Food Co. 250-586-1021 Cafe Brie & Tea Room 250-594-2526 Cha Cha Java 250-248-4225 Cedar Sky Foods 250-248-5663 Cockney Pride 250-752-6322 Coombs Emporium Cafe 250-248-5895 Coombs Ice Cream 250-248-6272 Courtyard Cafe & Patio 250-752-4152

Island Drive In 250-752-3663

einberg’s Good Food 250-335-1534

Island SodaWorks 250-203-1072

Whiskey Creek Ice Cream 250-752-9261

Karma Coffee House 250-248-7312

Wild Culture Artisan Bakery 250-752-0077

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks 250-954-3931 Log Cabin Ice Cream 250-248-2868 Milner House Tea Room 250-752-6153

Casual / Family A&W Restaurant 250-248-2040 Aioli Seafood Restaurant 250-954-1010

Pacific Brimm 250-248-3336

Bayside Bistro & Lounge Quality Inn 250-248-8333

Perks Coffee Bar 250-468-9921

Benz Lounge, Patio & Bistro 250-468-9915

Qualicum Beach Bakery 250-752-6143 Riptide Lagoon 250-248-8290 Riverside Resort Ice Cream 250-752-9544 Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery 778-424-9892 Sandcastle Bakery 250-248-9111 Serious Coffee 250-586-0188 Ship & Shore Cafe 250-757-8399

Black Bird Schnitzel Haus 250-752-8500 Boston Pizza 250-947-9400 Bugaboo Burgers 250-338-3568 Coombs Market Restaurant 250-248-6272 Dairy Queen Parksville 250-248-3433 Lefty's Fresh Food, Parksville 250-954-3886

Silly-Yak Bakery 250-752-8697

Lefty's Fresh Food, Qualicum 250-752-7530 Gary's Bistro 250-752-5800

Starbucks Coffee 250-248-9720

Final Approach Restaurant 250-752-8966

Stellario’s Italian Caffe 250-954-0255

Fish Tales Cafe 250-752-6053

Taste Cafe & Bistro 250-586-8676

McDonald’s 250-248-8885

Frosteez 250-752-9281

The Brew Coffee House 250-757-9565

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

HeBrews Cafe 250-954-3343

Tim Hortons 250-248-0094

Morningstar Golf 800-567-1320

Creekmore’s Coffee 250-752-0158 Farmhouse Cafe 250-248-5519 French Creek Bakery 250-248-2080 French Press Cafe 250-752-0021

White Elephant Thai Cuisine 31 250-586-6611

Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant 250-752-0117

Chameleons 250-586-5500

Realm Food Co. 250-586-1158

China Garden Restaurant 250-954-2202

Smitty’s Restaurant 250-248-2432

Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria 250-248-6280

Domino’s Pizza 250-248-9296

Subway Restaurants 250-954-1947 • 250-951-9826

Cview Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6914

Nickolini’s Pizza 250-757-9996

Taqueria 250-248-6272

Giovanni’s Ristorante 250-752-6693

Oceanside Pizza Palace 250-954-3677

Talons Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6311

Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant 250-757-8288

Tidal Taco Shack 250-240-2855

Kalvas Restaurant 250-248-6933

Top Spot Diner 250-248-4009

Mekong River Restaurant 250-586-8000

Traditional Texas BBQ 250-951-6445

Nemo Sushi 250-586-1212

Trees Restaurant & Bakery 250-586-2226

New Canton Restaurant 250-752-2198

Triple O’s 250-468-1777

Pacific Prime Restaurant 250-947-2109

Pizza Hut 250-248-8130

Wild Boar Bistro 250-248-0439

Qualicum Sushi 250-752-5199

Poppa’s Pizza 250-248-9121

Yorky’s Fish’n Chips 250-954-1197

Saigon Garden 250-248-5667

Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-9727

Sam’s Sushi 250-954-0572

Pizza

Panago Pizza 310-0001 Salt Pizzeria 250-586-2121 Pizza Connection 250-951-2112 Pizza Fresh 250-586-2013

Pub Style Black Goose Inn 250-586-1001

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki 250-951-0752

French Creek Marine Pub 250-248-3713

Amrikko’s Indian Grill 250-951-0682

Smoke 'N Water Restaurant 250-947-2109

Crown & Anchor Pub 250-757-9444

Bamboo Garden 250-248-3323

Sushi Deco 250-586-3290

Bangkok Thai Restaurant 250-248-4860

Sushi Hama 250-594-9961

Bavarian Sausage House 250-248-0439

Sushi Ichi 250-954-2020

Bistro 694 250-752-0301

Sushi Sakura Japan 250-203-1072

British Bobby Restaurant 250-954-3232

Tan’s Kitchen 250-586-8828

Butlers at the Mansion 250-752-5776

Treetop Tapas & Grill 250-248-2072

Rod & Gun 250-248-6511

Cedars Restaurant & Lounge 250-248-2333

Smile Thai Cuisine 250-752-7148

Sunset Lanes Sports Lounge 250-248-6411

International / Fine Dining

Deez Bar & Grill 250-752-8055 Fanny Bay Inn 250-335-2323 The Shady Restaurant & Pub 250-752-9111 Rocking Horse Pub 250-468-1735

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