Aug 2013 Nanaimo Whats On Digest

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Specialty Toy Store on the Island!

Summer fun starts here!

Daily Calendar listings throughout highlighted in yellow starting page 2 (right)

Kool & Child, Kool Toys and Teaching Tools #102 - 2517 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo • 250-585-1778

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History of the VIEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Feature: Interview with Cottonwood Golf Pro . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Arctic Exploration at Nanaimo Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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01 Aug Thu Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations.

FMI 250.756.5200 Summer Reading Club: craft and storytime about stars, weather and the sky! Harbourfront Library 1:30 - 3 pm. Free, drop-in FMI 250.753.1154 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Coombs Bluegrass Festival 2013: the oldest Bluegrass Festival in BC runs Aug 1 - 4 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. FMI/tix www.coombsbluegrass.com Live Music: courtesy of the Harbour City Seniors “Second Wind Jazz Band” plays 1:30 - 3 pm in the Bowen Auditorium. Members $2, nonmembers $4. FMI 250.755.7501 Live Music: local hip-hop artists compete at the Queen’s (doors at 9 pm) for the chance to open for Tech N9NEs Aug 30th show at the Spice Lounge. Tix $5/door. FMI 250.754.6751

02 Aug Fri Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations.

FMI 250.756.5200 Coombs Bluegrass Festival 2013: the oldest Bluegrass Festival in BC runs Aug 1 - 4 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. FMI/tix www.coombsbluegrass.com

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Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

Live Music: “Chevy Ray & The Fins”, Wellington Hotel Pub 9 pm. No cover.

FMI 250.758.5513

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Ladysmith Days: live music, singers, parade, market, petting zoo, fireworks Sunday night. FMI www.ladysmithdays.com or 250.245.2112 Coombs Bluegrass Festival 2013: the oldest Bluegrass Festival in BC runs Aug 1 - 4 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. FMI/tix www.coombsbluegrass.com

Ladysmith Days: live music, singers, parade, market, petting zoo, etc FMI www.ladysmithdays.com or 250.245.2112 Learn to Fish: free fun for kids 5 - 15 years and their families! 11 am - 1 pm Diver Lake Park (2430 Black Frank Dr). All equipment provided.

FMI/register 250.756.5200 Glow in the Dark Skate: Nanaimo Ice Centre 6:30 - 8 pm Coombs Bluegrass Festival 2013: the oldest Bluegrass Festival in BC runs Aug 1 - 4 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. FMI/tix www.coombsbluegrass.com Live Comedy: Acme Food Co. presents “The Laugh Lounge”. Shows at 7 and 9 pm. Tix $10 at Acme. FMI 250.753.0042 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Music: free (with donation to the Hospice Society), fun event for the whole family! 1st Annual Newcastle Nissan Music Festival takes place at the dealership, 3612 Isl Hwy, from noon till 5 pm. Jupiter Jill, Eric Harper, The Distributors open for Kim Churchill. Kids activities, food and prizes! RSVP your free ticket(s) at 250.756.1515 Live Music: Toronto’s folk-jazz power trio “The Jessica Stuart Few” play The Corner Bistro at 8 pm. No cover, reservations recommended 250.591.0509

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05 Aug Mon Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200

06 Aug Tue Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Bike Maintenance Workshop: for women and members of the LGBT community. Hub City Cycles 6:30 - 8 pm. Free (members) By donation (general) FMI 250.591.2159 Animation Camp for Kids: Arbutus Music introduces a new 3-day camp “Blender 3D Animation Creation Camp” for kids 10 - 15 years (Beginner) Aug 6 - 8, 10 am - 2 pm daily. FMI 250.933.1900 BMO Summer Art Camp: for serious young artists aged 12 - 16 years interested in developing their drawing, painting and multimedia skills. Camp runs Aug 6 - 9, 1 - 4 pm daily at Nanaimo Art Gallery - Campus. FMI 250.756.5200

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see our website for details Circus Fun Summer Camp: kids 8 - 12 years spend Aug 6 - 9 learning how to juggle, spin poi and staff, hoop it up, and master some basic acrobatics.

1 - 4 pm daily Beban Social Centre. FMI 250.756.5200 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

07 Aug Wed Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Scavenger Hunt for Kids: pop into Wellington Branch library for your ‘39 Clues’ anytime between 3 - 6 pm on Aug 7, return with your treasures anytime between 3 - 6 pm on August 9! For kids 0 - 12 years.

Register at 250.758.5544 Summer Concert Series: courtesy of Parks, Rec & Culture, Vancouver Island Blues Band “Blue Cadillac” will perform from 6 - 7:30 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park. Free Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Glow in the Dark Skate: Nanaimo Ice Centre 6:30 - 8 pm. FMI 250.756.5200 Summer Reading Club: explore faraway worlds through stories and crafts! Harbourfront Library 1:30 - 3 pm. Free, drop-in. FMI 250.753.1154 Learn to Kayak: one hour shore lesson followed by two hour paddle in calm waters. 6 - 9 pm. All equipment provided. $40/person. FMI/register 250.756.5200

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09 Aug Fri Family Night Golf: bring the whole family to learn the basics of golf with a CPGA golf professional, Eaglequest Golf Course 6 - 8 pm. FMI/fee/ register 250.756.5200

10 Aug Sat Coombs Fair: celebrating 100 years, this community event runs Aug 10 - 11 at the Coombs Fairgrounds, 8 am - 5 pm each day. FMI www.coombsfair.com Bottle Drive: in support of Nanaimo Dream to Travel Club for adults with physical and developmental disabilities, Regional Recycling (2375 Hayes Road), Aug 10 & 11, 10 am - 3 pm. FMI dreamtotravel@hotmail.com Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Music: “Radio Flyer”, Wellington Hotel Pub 9 pm. No cover.

FMI 250.758.5513 Bottle Drive: help the 4th Nanaimo Guides keep their end-of-summer trip to Whistler affordable for their parents! Bottle Drive in the DQ parking lot of Country Club Centre 9 am - 4 pm Dam Poets Reading: public invited to bring poem or spoken word piece inspired by Colliery Dams Park/the outdoors to Harewood Activity Centre 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Free admission/submissions. Please rsvp to 250.754.8369 (leave message) or m.wilton@shaw.ca Gabriola Salmon BBQ: enjoy wild barbecued salmon ($15) and great live music (free) in the outdoors at Gabriola Community Hall 4 - 8 pm FMI 250.247.8350

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Discover Geocaching: 2 hr intro to this family-friendly treasure hunt, Neck Point Park 6 - 8 pm. FMI/register/fee 250.756.5200 Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Garden Stories for Kids: take a sprout home! Wellington Branch library 3 - 3:35 pm for kids 3 - 5 years. Register at 250.758.5544 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Music: 17th annual “Concert on the Green”, Gabriola Golf Club 5 - 8 pm.

Featuring Ten Souljers, Canada’s #1 event band. Fun for the whole family!

Hot dogs, burgers, ice cream, beer garden available. $15/adult, children 12 and under free. FMI www.lions.gabriola.org Live Music: “Jayden Holman” at Simon Holt, doors 9 pm, show 9:30 pm. Tix $15. FMI 250.933.3338 Live Music: courtesy of the Harbour City Seniors “Howie James” (guitar) plays 1:30 - 3 pm in the Bowen Auditorium. Members $2, non-members $4.

FMI 250.755.7501

Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Summer Movie Night: sit back with some popcorn and enjoy a summer classic! Endless Summer (rated PG) shows at the Harbourfront Library, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Free! FMI 250.753.1154 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Children’s Day at Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market: treats, games, a clown and more! 10 am - 2 pm at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza on Front Street (beside the Bastion). Free Red Willow Coffee House: live music/spoken word. Open mic 7 pm, featured performer folksinger “Chris Ronald” at 9 pm. $5/door, Hope Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. FMI Charlie 250.245.4659 Live Music: TGIF Blues Dance with “Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners” at Royal Canadian Legion Br #10 - Nanaimo, 8 pm - midnight. $12/advance at Fascinating Rhythm, $15/door. FMI Sheila 250.740.0274

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Live Music: Nanaimo folk/rock/blues trio the “Herbicidal Maniacs” perform 12 - 1 pm at Thrifty Foods - Longwood Station to promote the VIEX. Free fun!

Free Family Fun: “Love Your City” takes place at Maffeo Sutton Park 12 - 6 pm. Bouncy castle, facepainting, games, live music, free hotdogs and popcorn! FMI 250.740.1026 Free Family Fun: the “5th Annual Neighbours Being Neighbours Community Gathering” hosted by Columbian Centre takes place 10 am - 4 pm at the Bailey Studio Parking Lot. Pony rides, bouncy castle, live music, great food, fun for all! FMI 250.756.9205

11 Aug Sun 4th Annual Hazelwood Writers’ Festival: outdoor event featuring local writers and performers 1 - 4:30 pm at Hazelwood Herb Farm, 13576 Adshead Road, Ladysmith. Admission $10. Reserve at ascentaspirations@shaw.ca Summer Craft and Home Business Fair: live music, bbq, vendors, face painting. 10 am - 3 pm at #256 Legion. Admission $2 or non-perishable food bank donation. FMI Nancy 250.716.7297 Coombs Fair: celebrating 100 years, this community event runs Aug 10 - 11 at the Coombs Fairgrounds, 8 am - 5 pm each day. FMI www.coombsfair.com Bottle Drive: in support of Nanaimo Dream to Travel Club for adults with physical and developmental disabilities, Regional Recycling (2375 Hayes Road), Aug 10 & 11, 10 am - 3 pm. FMI dreamtotravel@hotmail.com Bottle Drive: help the 4th Nanaimo Guides keep their end-of-summer trip to Whistler affordable for their parents! Bottle Drive in the DQ parking lot of Country Club Centre 9 am - 4 pm Concerts in the Park: enjoy live music outdoors at Transfer Beach Park in Ladysmith! “Pablo Diemecke” (4 pc string quartet) entertains with classical/ Spanish/Latin music from 6 - 8 pm. By donation. FMI 250.245.3079

12 Aug Mon Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Art Camp for Kids: BMO Summer Art Camp: Exploring Art (for kids 8 - 11 years) takes place Aug 12 - 16 at the Nanaimo Art Gallery - Campus from 1 - 4 pm each day. FMI/register 250.756.5200 Art Camp for Kids: BMO Summer Art Camp: Creative Little Artists (for kids 5 - 7 years) takes place Aug 12 - 16 at Nanaimo Art Gallery - Campus from 9 - 11:30 am each day. FMI/register 250.756.5200

Live Music: “Thrive 2.0” (Dave Hart and Narissa Young) are part of an intimate acoustic showcase at the Dinghy Dock Pub 7 - 10 pm. Tix at Pub or online at http://ticketzone.com

13 Aug Tue Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Storytime for Kids: stories and crafts about ‘tiny things with tiny wings’.Wellington Branch library 6 - 6:45 pm for kids 0 - 6 years. Free.

Register at 250.758.5544 Horne Lake Cave Explorations: take a guided tour of BCs best outdoor natural site and have a picnic by the lake. 9 am - 4 pm. $69/person.

FMI/register 250.756.5200 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

14 Aug Wed Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations.

FMI 250.756.5200 Summer Concert Series: courtesy of Parks, Rec & Culture, indie/folk rock band “The Royal Canadians” will perform from 6 - 7:30 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park. Free Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Music: rock blues icon and multiple Grammy Award winner Robert Cray brings his band to the Port Theatre. David Gogo and Jason Buie open.

Show 7:30 pm FMI/tix 250.754.8550

15 Aug Thu Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Kite-Building for Kids: study the science of wind and build your own kite to take home! Wellington Branch library 2 - 3 pm for kids 7 - 12 years. Free.

Register at 250.758.5544

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Museum Feature Exhibit: “Art Deco Fashions” until Aug 6, “Expedition Arctic” Aug 13 - Nov 2 featuring artifacts, archival photos & maps of the Arctic Expedition of 1913 - 1918.

10 am - 5 pm daily. FMI 250.753.1821 Painting Exhibition: “Ian Garrioch: The Universe in a Jar” at Nanaimo Art Gallery campus location until Aug 31.

Free. FMI www.nanaimoartgallery.com Group Exhibition: “Ancients Among Us: The Art & Science of Sturgeon” at the Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown until Aug 4. Free. FMI 250.754.1750 Art Exhibition: “Another Good Question” by artist Chris Lindsay at the Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown Aug 8 - Sep 8. Free. FMI 250.754.1750 Art Exhibition: the “Soul of Seoul” features the editorial cartoon art of Gyoungil Ko at the Nanaimo Arts Council Gallery (Nanaimo North Town Centre) until Aug 22 Summer Bastion and Cannon Firings: Nanaimo’s historic 1853 Hudson’s Bay Company Bastion on Front St. is open 10 am - 3 pm daily. Cannon firing ceremony 11:45 am - 12 noon daily. FMI 250.753.1821 Waterparks: Departure Bay Kiwanis Water Park, Deverill Water Park, Harewood Mining Park 9 am - 8 pm daily

Every Monday

Open Jam Night: The Queens, 9 pm All musicians welcome. Free. 250.754.6751 Live Music: Ceili Night at Fibber Magees with Kerri Brown FMI 250.591.0650

Every Tuesday

Baby Rhyme Time: Harbourfront Library 10:30 - 11 am. Free, drop-in Birding Walk: hosted by The Backyard WildBird and Nature Store.

No charge. 9 am. FMI 250.390.3669 Ladies Nite: “The Femme Fatales” play The Queens 9 pm. No cover 250.754.6751 Open Mic: Fibber Magees FMI 250.591.0650 Dragon Boat Paddling: for women.

All ages/levels of experience welcome! Stone’s Marina 5 - 7 pm.

FMI 250.751.2587 Wild4Life Adventure Club Meetup: Fibber Magees upstairs at 5 pm. Free FMI www.wild4lifeadventures.ca Drop-in Floor Hockey: Nanaimo Ice Centre 3:15 - 4:45 pm, ages 7 - 12.

Drop-in $2. FMI 250.756.5200

Museum Activities for Kids: “Quill Pens & Ink Wells” for kids 5 - 12 years, 10 am - 12 noon on a drop-in basis.

FMI 250.753.1821 Technology Tuesdays: free eBook/ computer help at Harbourfront Library 4 - 6 pm. Drop-in

Every Wednesday

Bowen Road Farmers’ Market: Beban Fairgrounds, 4 - 6:30 pm Uplands Lunch Bunch Toastmasters: 12 noon - 1 pm Investors Group Board room. Everyone Welcome Baby Rhyme Time: Harbourfront Library 11:15 - 11:45 am. Free, drop-in Toddlertime: Harbourfront Library 10:30 - 11 am. Free, drop-in Karaoke at The Queens: starts at 9 pm Free 250.754.6751 Live Music: “Myc Sharrat” at Fibber Magees 7:30 pm FMI 250.591.0650 Drop-in eBook Help: Wellington Branch library 6 - 7 pm FMI 250.758.5544 Live Theatre: “Singin’ in the Rain” at Chemainus Festival Theatre. FMI/Tix www.chemainusfestivaltheatre.ca French Conversation Club: Harbourfront Library 6:30 pm. Register at frenchconversationclub@gmail.com Miner’s Cottage Tour: look inside an 1890s coal miner’s cottage. Tour available by donation to Nanaimo Museum and runs 1 - 3 pm on a drop-in basis. FMI 250.753.1821

Every Thursday

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 Open Mic Night: spoken word/ music at Serious Coffee on Commercial (downtown) 6:30 - 9 pm. Songwriters draw for studio time. FMI Guy at 250.618.2924 Drop-in Floor Hockey: Nanaimo Ice Centre 3:15 - 4:45 pm, ages 7 - 12.

Drop-in $2. FMI 250.756.5200 Live Music: “The Atkinsons” at Fibber Magees 7:30 pm FMI 250.591.0650 Live Theatre: “Singin’ in the Rain” at Chemainus Festival Theatre. FMI/Tix www.chemainusfestivaltheatre.ca Teen Only Glow Bowling Night: Brechin Lanes 8 - 10 pm during July and August. Reservations recommended 250.753.2341 Museum Activities for Kids: “Junior Archaeologist” for kids 5 - 12 years, 1 - 3 pm on a drop-in basis. FMI 250.753.1821

Every Friday

Scrabble and Board Game Club: Harbourfront Library 6 - 7:30 pm.

Drop-in, free Dragon Boat Paddling: for women.

All ages/levels of experience welcome! Stone’s Marina 5 - 7 pm.

FMI 250.751.2587

Downtown Nanaimo Farmers’ Market: (beside the Bastion) 10 am - 2 pm www.nanaimofarmersmarket.com.

Crafts, produce, baking.

Drop-in eBook Help: Wellington Branch library 10 - 11 am FMI 250.758.5544 Live Music: “Eric Harper” at Fibber Magees 8:30 pm FMI 250.591.0650 Live Theatre: “Singin’ in the Rain” at Chemainus Festival Theatre. FMI/Tix www.chemainusfestivaltheatre.ca Summer Guided Tours at the Museum: new “Only in Nanaimo” tour with local stories and rarely displayed artifacts 1 - 1:45 pm Fridays FMI 250.753.1821

Every Saturday

Gabriola Farmers’ Market: 10 am - 12 noon, AGI Hall. Produce, crafts, buskers!

Live Music: The Queen’s 250.754.6751 Live Music: a different dance band every week at the Wellington Hotel.

Free FMI 250.758-5513 Live Music: “Eric Harper” at Fibber Magees 8:30 pm FMI 250.591.0650 Everyone Welcome Swim: slide open Beban Pool 2 - 6 pm FMI 250.756.5200 Everyone Welcome Swim: waves 1 - 10 pm Nanaimo Aquatic Centre FMI 250.756.5200 Everyone Welcome Swim: Bowen Park Kin heated outdoor pool 1 - 3 pm Admission $3 FMI 250.756.5200 Live Theatre: “Singin’ in the Rain” at Chemainus Festival Theatre. FMI/Tix www.chemainusfestivaltheatre.ca

Every Sunday

Lantzville Farmers’ Market: local produce, crafts, music 1:30 - 4 pm at St. Philip’s by-the-Sea, Lantzville.

Cedar Farmers’ Market: crafts, local produce 10 am - 2 pm 2313 Yellowpoint Rd. Birding Walk: hosted by The Backyard WildBird and Nature Store.

No charge. 9 am. FMI 250.390.3669 Live Music: “Daragh Fitzgerald” at Fibber Magees 250.591.0650 Live Music: open jam with “Nightwatch” at the Jolly Miner, 3:30 - 7:30 pm. FMI 250.754.9013 Nanaimo Boat Modellers: meets 9 am north dock at Inn at Long Lake to operate radio controlled model boats. FMI 250.751.8645 Everyone Welcome Swim: slide open Beban Pool 1:30 - 6 pm FMI 250.756.5200 Everyone Welcome Swim: waves 11 am - 10 pm Nanaimo Aquatic Centre FMI 250.756.5200 Everyone Welcome Swim: Bowen Park Kin heated outdoor pool 1 - 3 pm Admission $3 FMI 250.756.5200 Live Theatre: “Singin’ in the Rain” at Chemainus Festival Theatre. FMI/Tix www.chemainusfestivaltheatre.ca

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“We’re Diff’rent Band” Celebration Reunion

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Possibly the oldest band in British Columbia (based on musician’s ages), the We’re Diff’rent Band will be performing a reunion gig at Country Club Centre in Nanaimo, BC on Thursday, August 29th 2pm.

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We’re Diff’rent played at Country Club Centre’s monthly Senior’s Day for many years, up until November 2012 when vocalist Gord Bell moved to Victoria to live closer to his family.

The upcoming reunion performance has been organized to celebrate Gord’s 90th Birthday.

Performing music made popular during WW 2, the band consists of Joyce Engstrom who is in her early 90’s is on drums, Vonnie Wilton, the youngster at 86 on is on keyboard and Gord Bell is vocalist and Electric Harmonica.

A long time Nanaimo resident, Gord Bell was active in the Royal Canadian Legion and the Wing having served in the RCAF for many years.

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8 Summer Reading Club: all all ages storytime about space! Harbourfront Library 1:30 - 3 pm. Free, drop-in. FMI 250.753.1154 Learn to Kayak (for women): one hour shore lesson followed by two hour paddle in calm waters. 10 am - 1 pm. All equipment provided. $40/person. FMI/register 250.756.5200 Live Music: courtesy of the Harbour City Seniors “Andy Andraschek” (guitar) plays 1:30 - 3 pm in the Bowen Auditorium. Members $2, non-members $4.

FMI 250.755.7501 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

16 Aug Fri Vancouver Island Exhibition: 118 years young! Midway, entertainment. livestock displays, K9 demos and more. Beban Fairgrounds. FMI www.viex.ca or 250.758.3247 Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Harbourfront Library Book Club: discuss fiction and non-fiction titles at the monthly meeting, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Register at the Library 250.753.1154 Live Theatre/Music: the 5th annual “Gabriola Theatre Festival” takes place Aug 16, 17 and 18 on the Island. “A smorgasbord of theatre, live music and shenanigans” in an action-packed carnival atmosphere. FMI http://artsgabriola.ca/events/gabriola-theatre-festival/ Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Music: singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Crissinger plays the Dinghy Dock Pub at 7:30 pm. No cover FMI 250.753.2373 Live Music: “Madchild”with “Slaine”at the Queen’s 9 pm. Tix $15. FMI 250.754.6751 Back to School Clothing Drive: at Nanaimo North Town Centre until Aug 25. Gently used clothing welcome. Great prizes to be won! Proceeds will help programs for Youth Volunteers. Details at Centre Court or www.nanaimonorth.com

17 Aug Sat Vancouver Island Exhibition: 118 years young! Midway, entertainment. livestock displays, K9 demos and more. Beban Fairgrounds. FMI www.viex.ca or 250.758.3247 Learn to Fish: free fun for kids 5 - 15 years and their families! 11 am - 1 pm Diver Lake Park (2430 Black Frank Dr). All equipment provided. FMI/register 250.756.5200

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Glow in the Dark Skate: Nanaimo Ice Centre 6:30 - 8 pm Live Music: FREE symphonic outdoor event at Maffeo Sutton Park bandshell at 6 pm. Ken Lavigne (tenor) and Calvin Dyck (violin) will be joined by the Abbotsford Youth Orchestra, members of the Vancouver Island Symphony, and Sarah Wood (piano) for a summertime celebration. Bring your blankets!

Live Music: “Electric KoolAid”, Wellington Hotel Pub 9 pm. No cover.

FMI 250.758.5513 Art for Kids: “ArtRageous” presents “Bug Worlds”, a fun 3D project for kids 5 - 11 years, at the Nanaimo Art Gallery - Downtown from 10:30 am - 12 noon. FMI/register 250.754.1750 Live Theatre/Music: the 5th annual “Gabriola Theatre Festival” takes place Aug 16, 17 and 18 on the Island. “A smorgasbord of theatre, live music and shenanigans” in an action-packed carnival atmosphere. FMI http:// artsgabriola.ca/events/gabriola-theatre-festival/ Beer & Burger Fundraiser: for “Diva Dolls Boutique” 6 - 9 pm Harewood Arms Pub FMI 250.754.2566 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Music: singer-songwriter-guitarist Mark Crissinger plays the Dinghy Dock Pub at 7:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.753.2373

18 Aug Sun Vancouver Island Exhibition: 118 years young! Midway, entertainment. livestock displays, K9 demos and more. Beban Fairgrounds. FMI www.viex. ca or 250.758.3247 2013 Kidney Walk/Run/Paddle: Maffeo Sutton Park, registration 9 am, event 10 am. Silent auction, entertainment, vendors, food, KidZone and more! FMI www.nanaimokidneywalk.ca or Andriana 250.722.0129 Live Theatre/Music: the 5th annual “Gabriola Theatre Festival” takes place Aug 16, 17 and 18 on the Island. “A smorgasbord of theatre, live music and shenanigans” in an action-packed carnival atmosphere. FMI http:// artsgabriola.ca/events/gabriola-theatre-festival/ Concerts in the Park: enjoy live music outdoors at Transfer Beach Park in Ladysmith!

“Blue Grass Fever”entertains from 6 - 8 pm. By donation. FMI 250.245.3079

19 Aug Mon Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200

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You thought when you graduated from high school that you’d seen the end of report cards. Your credit report is your financial report card and it rates you on your borrowing and bill-paying habits.

There are two credit bureaus in Canada: Equifax and Trans Union which, in simple terms, function like clubs. They gather information about your financial affairs and sell it to their members for profit.

All the big banks and lenders belong to the clubs and share any little tidbit of financial gossip with lenders, employers, landlords and insurance companies. For example, if you bank at RBC then RBC will report everything they know about you and your financial transactions to the credit bureau. When you go to Ford to get a car loan, Ford will have access to all the information that RBC knows about you.

years! The moral of the story is: request a copy of your credit report and see how you’re doing. If there are mistakes or problems, get them fixed.

Everyone has the potential to have great credit!

Your Credit Report is much like a school report card: you are given a numeric rating, called a FICO or Beacon Score, which indicates how well you’ve managed your finances and the risk you represent for lenders. Scores range from 300 to 900. The higher your score, the lower the risk you represent: Below 500 500 – 549 550 – 599 600 – 649 650 – 699 700 – 800 800+

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Unlike schools, the Credit Bureaus don’t send you a regular reports letting you know how well or how poorly you’re doing. If you want to see your Credit Report you have to request it (www. equifax.ca or www.transunion.ca). Imagine going through years of school without a report card. You head out to get a job and your potential employer pulls your report card and, to your surprise, you’ve had a D in English for the past 5

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CHIP: Ahh, that was years ago when I was a kid – I can’t tell you that story (laughs) WO: How many years experience do you have restoring car and boat interiors?

CHIP: *thinking...28 years now, I guess you could say it’s been a lifelong passion.

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Overall I think it’s the diversity we encounter that really gives us the edge in a lot of respects... there isn’t much we haven’t seen. material to stretch out. With convertibles you really don’t want to rush it or you risk tearing the fabric.

We have a technique that we’ve developed which produces a finished product that our customers really appreciate.

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CHIP: I love the classics (obviously) but it’s really all about customization. When you can take someone’s vision for what they want and turn it into a reality – the look on their face is the real reward.

WO: Do you have customers from all over or is it mainly Nanaimo?

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CHIP: All over really – we service the whole island and have customers from the lower mainland.

CHIP: Not at the moment we have a code we follow about showing our customers property – if the customer was here I’d ask them if it’s OK and usually they’d be happy to show you but otherwise it’s off limits. I can tell you that I have a few highly custom and very exciting projects on the go and you’re welcome to come back when they’re done!

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WO: Can you show me some of the things you are working on?

WO: If there’s one thing you could say to someone that wants to do some restoration work on their vehicle but is afraid they can’t afford it what would you say to them?

CHIP: I’ve never had that problem – If you go back to a stock look it can be a bit less but overall the more custom the more money. Like any project you can always do it in sections start small and work up.

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Fri. Aug 2, 2013 2 Guns, The Spectacular Now, Fri. Aug 9, 2013 We’re the Millers, Elysium, Planes Fri. Aug 16, 2013 Jobs, Parania, The Butler Fri. Aug 23, 2013 Drinking Buddies, You’re Next Fri. Aug 30, 2013 Closed Circuit, Getaway, Random

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Tue. Aug 6, 2013 Olive & Company, Oblivion Robin Hood, The Sword in the Stone, To the Wonder Tue. Aug 13, 2013 The Muppet Movie, Emperor, Olympus Has Fallen Tue. Aug 20, 2013 Return to Never Land, Peter Pan, Epic, Scary Movie 5, Scooby Doo! Stage Fright Tue. Aug 27, 2013 Super Buddies, The Great Gatsby, Pain & Gain

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JOKE.

I was at a party and the host was getting worried because there were too many people and not enough refreshments. She was sure that not all of these people had been invited but didn’t know how to tell which ones were the crashers. Then her husband got an idea...

He turned to the crowd of guests and said, “Will those who are from the bride’s side of the family stand up please?” About twenty people stood.

Then he asked, “Will those who are from the groom’s side of the family stand up as well?”

About twenty five people stood up.

Then he smiled and said, “Will all those who stood please leave, this is a birthday party.”

Aug 7, 2013 Persons 4 Arena, Sound Shapes Aug 13, 2013 Sanctum, Iron Brigade Aug 14, 2013 Darksiders II, The Last Story, Papo & Yo, Sleeping Dogs Aug 15, 2013 Ghost Recon Online Aug 21, 2013 Counter-Strike Global Offensive, The Expendables 2, Transformers Aug 28, 2013 Madden NFL 13 Aug 29, 2013 Walking Dead

Back to School Clothing Drive: at Nanaimo North Town Centre until Aug 25. Gently used clothing welcome. Great prizes to be won! Proceeds will help programs for Youth Volunteers. Details at Centre Court or www.nanaimonorth.com

20 Aug Tue Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Cemetery Tour: hosted by the Museum, this tour covers the stories of some of the people who shaped early Nanaimo. Tours run at 1 - 2:30 pm and 6 - 7:30 pm. $15/person and pre-registration required at 250.753.1821 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Theatre: “Good Timber: Songs and Stories of the Western Logger” hits the Port Theatre stage for one show only! A rollicking original musical revue

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21 Aug Wed Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Summer Concert Series: courtesy of Parks, Rec & Culture, storytelling songsters “Saskia and Darrel” will perform from 6 - 7:30 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park. Free Glow in the Dark Skate: Nanaimo Ice Centre 6:30 - 8 pm. FMI 250.756.5200 Art Camp Exhibit: “Kaliedoscope” features art from the BMO Summer Camps, Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown Aug 21 - Sept 8. FMI 250.754.1750

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The Fair originally started over 100 years ago and continues now as an annual event to advance the education of agriculture and showcase local farmers and 4-H clubs, bringing agricultural awareness to our community.

August 16,17 & 18, 2013 Gates Open at 9:00AM Beban Park Fairgrounds Shooting Star Midway | Livestock Kids Zone | RC Competition

As farming changes and land becomes more urban, we need to keep our farms alive, to provide top quality products and to encourage the education of the past, present and future of all areas of agriculture. Although some professionals show at Fairs, it is the children that most impress the fairgoers. Bright eyed children and animals are a winning combination. We take a step back to celebrate the simple, but important things in life.

Our country Fair is more than just entertainment.

The one value we truly exhibit is Family. At our Fair, everyone of every age can participate. From displaying jams, jellies and livestock to showing heirloom quilts, artwork, pumpkins, prize flowers, home grown zucchini, fresh baked cookies and pies. Many painstaking but loving hours, go into every item and animal on display, with the hopes of encouraging others to learn different crafts and skills and to especially excite beginners to try new things that can enhance their life skills and self-sufficiency. Our Fair is a place to come with family and friends, a place to have fun and honour accomplishments. Our entry fees are kept very low, as is the prize money. The intent has never been to make the winners rich by having or making the best, the biggest or the most expensive entry, but to enjoy the variety of talents and efforts put forth by our neighbours and to honour accomplishments.

Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Music: wrap up summer with iconic American surfin’ band “The Beach Boys”, Port Theatre 7:30 pm. Tix $106 - $126.50. FMI 250.754.8550

22 Aug Thu Fun in the Sun: free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Live Music: wrap up summer with iconic American surfin’ band “The Beach Boys”, Port Theatre 7:30 pm. Tix $106 - $126.50. FMI 250.754.8550 MS Fundraiser: fun family event! Music from “Hart & Soul”, classic cars, burgers and root beer at Northridge A&W from 6 - 9 pm. FMI 250.756.4076 or http://awnanaimo.com/MSdonations.html

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BACK TO SCHOOL

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August 16 – 25

Donate & Win! $ 1,500 in Giveaways.

Empty your closet & bring in your gently used clothing to Centre Court.

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BBQ Lunch/Live Music: the Harbour City Seniors bring “Flashback Freddy” (rock ‘n roll guitar) to the Bowen Auditorium 1:30 - 3 pm. Enjoy a BBQ lunch beforehand (12 - 1 pm) and admission is covered! Tix $7.88/members in advance, $8.93 non-members in advance, $10.50 all tickets on the day of.

FMI 250.755.7501 Art Camp Exhibit: “Kaliedoscope” features art from the BMO Summer Camps, Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown Aug 21 - Sept 8. FMI 250.754.1750 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

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23 Aug Fri Summertime Blues 2013: a 3-day celebration of the Blues at Swy-a-Lana Lagoon Park and downtown venues. Stellar line-up! FMI www.nanaimobluesfestival.com Tix 250.754.8550 Fun in the Sun (last day): free Summer Playground Programs M-F at Harewood Mining Park, Mansfield Park and Fairview Elementary School, M/W/F at Deverill Park and T/TH at Country Hills Park. 10 am - 4 pm all locations. FMI 250.756.5200 Summer Movie Night: sit back with some popcorn and enjoy a summer classic! E.T. (rated G) shows at the Harbourfront Library 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Free!

FMI 250.753.1154 Art Camp Exhibit: “Kaliedoscope” features art from the BMO Summer Camps, Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown Aug 21 - Sept 8. FMI 250.754.1750 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

24 Aug Sat Summertime Blues 2013: a 3-day celebration of the Blues at Swy-a-Lana Lagoon Park and downtown venues. Stellar line-up!

FMI www.nanaimobluesfestival.com Tix 250.754.8550 Film Presentation: “Music from the Big House”, a documentary by Bruce McDonald and blues icon Rita Chiarelli, at the Port Theatre 9 pm. Post-show Q & A with Rita Chiarelli. Tix $20 FMI 250.754.8550 Summer Reading Club: Wrap Up Party featuring Trent Arterberry and the Bigg Show! Refreshments, prizes, medal ceremony. Harbourfront Library 10 am - 12 noon. FMI 250.753.1154 Live Music: “Hair Nation” 80s Party 9 pm - 1 am Harewood Arms Pub FMI 250.754.2566 Live Music: “Freak Boy”, Wellington Hotel Pub 9 pm. No cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Beer & Burger Fundraiser: for “Harewood Arms Hockey” 6 - 9 pm Harewood Arms Pub FMI 250.754.2566 Glad Dahlia Show: hosted by the Pacific Northwest Dahlia Society at Country Club Centre Aug 24 & 25 Open House at Applecross Veterinary Hospital: official ‘Wellness Plan’ launch 10 am - 2 pm at the Hospital, 6451 Applecross Rd. FMI 250.390.2391 Art Camp Exhibit: “Kaliedoscope” features art from the BMO Summer Camps, Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown Aug 21 - Sept 8. FMI 250.754.1750 Live Theatre for Kids: “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix from $12.

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EXPEDITION: ARCTIC August 15 - November 2

Arctic Exploration Exhibit at Nanaimo Museum The Nanaimo Museum opens the coolest exhibit of the year during the summer heat. Expedition: Arctic relives the triumphs and tragedies of exploring Canada’s frozen North 100 years ago.

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25 Aug Sun Summertime Blues 2013: a 3-day celebration of the Blues at Swy-a-Lana Lagoon Park and downtown venues. Stellar line-up! FMI www.nanaimobluesfestival.com Tix 250.754.8550 Live Music: jam with “Blue Gambit” at Harewood Arms Pub 5 - 9 pm FMI 250.754.2566 Glad Dahlia Show: hosted by the Pacific Northwest Dahlia Society at Country Club Centre Concerts in the Park: enjoy live music outdoors at Transfer Beach Park in Ladysmith! “Cliff Marcil” (vocalist) performs “Oldies but Goodies” from 6 - 8 pm. By donation. FMI 250.245.3079 Live Theatre for Kids: final performance of “Munsch to Say” based on the hilarious stories of Canada’s own Robert Munsch at Chemainus Theatre Festival.

Tix from $12. FMI 1.800.565.7738 or www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

26 Aug Mon Summer Bastion and Cannon Firings: Nanaimo’s historic 1853 Hudson’s Bay Company Bastion on Front St. is open 10 am - 3 pm daily. Cannon firing ceremony 11:45 am - 12 noon daily. FMI 250.753.1821

27 Aug Tue Art Camp Exhibit: “Kaliedoscope” features art from the BMO Summer Camps, Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown Aug 21 - Sept 8. FMI 250.754.1750 Bike Maintenance Workshop: 6:30 - 8 pm at Hub City Cycles Community Co-op. Free for members ($5 lifetime membership), general admission by donation. FMI 250.591.2159

28 Aug Wed Summer Concert Series: courtesy of Parks, Rec & Culture, the “Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra” will perform from 6 - 7:30 pm at Maffeo Sutton Park. Free Tiny Tots Storytime: 10:30 - 11 am at Country Club Mall (near Coles) for kids 0 - 5 years and their families Art Camp Exhibit: “Kaliedoscope” features art from the BMO Summer Camps, Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown Aug 21 - Sept 8. FMI 250.754.1750

29 Aug Thu Golden Years Savings: last Thursday of each month at Country Club Mall. Free goodies and coffee at Food Court 10 - 11 am and 2 - 3 pm. Live entertainment 2 - 3 pm. Savings for seniors at participating merchants Live Music: courtesy of the Harbour City Seniors the “Coombs Fiddlers” play 1:30 3 pm in the Bowen Auditorium. Members $2, non-members $4. FMI 250.755.7501 Art Camp Exhibit: “Kaliedoscope” features art from the BMO Summer Camps, Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown Aug 21 - Sept 8. FMI 250.754.1750

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PET TIP The coast is beautiful during the summer months and we are drawn out to explore the vast outside world that surrounds our homes. We pack up the kids, the dog, and everything that goes with them, and head for wherever it is the day takes us. We slap sunscreen, hats and hiking boots on the kids and ourselves before we let them race on the trails. We warn the kids what poison ivy looks like and smear calamine lotion on them when they find it anyway.

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Dogs are generally very self-sufficient when it comes to roaming the great outdoors...after all, that’s where they came from. However, many of our friends don’t resemble the majestic wolf and are not as instinctually aware of the risks they can come across on a simple hike. There are a few things that we can be aware of to help out our furry friends during the summer. No, they don’t need hats and long-sleeved shirts! But dogs that have short white fur or have had very short hair-cuts do need sunscreen. Use the spray kind – it gets through their fur better and isn’t as messy. Oh, and avoid those sensitive faces...spray it on your hand if you need to and apply it to the area.

Dogs also can get heat stroke. To avoid this potentially fatal and often critical condition, never leave a dog in a vehicle on a warm day. Even with the windows cracked, the temperature inside a car can soar above 100 degrees Celsius (boiling temperature!) in a very short period of time. Dogs can also suffer from heat stroke when they are outside and exerting a lot of energy in the sun.

Always ensure that you have plenty of shade and cool water available to your dog when you are spending time outside in the sun together. Signs of heat stroke include heavy panting, a panicked expression, a drylooking tongue, rapid heart rate, dry gums and losing consciousness. What do you do if your dog is displaying one or more of these signs? It is an emergency – head straight to the closest veterinary clinic.

When out on a walk or run in the heat ensure your dog has access to plenty of water. If you are thirsty, so is she. When we bring our girl on family outings, we carry a fold-up bowl with us and fill it for her whenever the kids start asking for water. She usually slugs down most of what we put in there. As well, when we come across a lake or stream, we encourage her to get in the water and cool down – she is a Lab so that’s not too difficult!

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Finally, watch for conditions that can damage her feet, including broken glass, sharp rocks and even hot pavement. We’ve had several dogs come in with burns on their pads from racing around on asphalt in very hot weather.

In the summertime, the most important is get out and enjoy being outside with your four-legged friend while being conscious of her comfort and safety. Dogs love being with us and they love doing things with us. Taking your friend for a walk, even around the block, will have a surprisingly good effect on both of your moods!

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WO: As a golf professional can you tell me what you do here at Cottonwood Golf Course?

WM: It really is a balance between growing our membership and maintaining strong public access. As part of my job I am often in the position of promoting events such as fun tournaments with local organizations or weddings. I am also involved in promoting teaching & instruction to improve skill and introduce new golfers to some techniques that will make their experience that much more enjoyable. I want to emphasize that I am part of a great team and that Cottonwood has truly great staff that really care about what we have here. We are all here to serve our customers.

WO: Is Cottonwood available to the public for golf?

WM: Yes. We are a very public oriented facility.

We try to ensure our membership stays below 350 so we can entertain the general public on a daily basis. We do a ton of business with the local community organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce to ensure parents and kids know we are here for them to come and enjoy our facility.

WO: What is it about Cottonwood that you feel makes it special for people to be a part of?

WM: These days you need to cater to the ideal of strong value for the dollar. I believe Cottonwood offers our customers the best value and service.

The golf course is in excellent condition, the proshop is well appointed, the food here is delicious

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WM: That’s my favorite area – the teaching.

I’m a Class ‘A’ PGA Professional and have been a member of the PGA since 2003. I have 2 qualified assistant Pros, Jeff Puska & Justin Deol, together we have WO: In terms of course grown a very successful difficulty what is your In addition to being a great junior program. For example comment say compared to time for the kids and families in 2013 (so now) we are other courses in the area? offering 9 year old children a it’s also very exciting for WM: Good question. The 18 complimentary membership our membership to see this at Cottonwood! We have hole experience starts out with ‘youth movement’.

35 kids this year – and wide fairways and relatively they show up on Thursdays short holes – the challenge to do their practicing and for the better player becomes greater as the round continues. This is especially playing. In addition to being a great time for evident on the final 6 holes. However the tee the kids and families it’s also very exciting for distances are set up in such a way as to be playable our membership to see this ‘youth movement’. for everybody. Overall I would say that Cottonwood We also worked closely with the Ladysmith is very playable for all ages and all abilities.

Secondary School Golf Team as they earned a spot in the BC Championship. We have lesson WO: To get here from Nanaimo where I live I programs for beginners, novices or for the drove to the Airport and then turned around and came back looking for the Haslam exit. What I advance competitor. and very reasonably priced. Our service levels are designed to ensure our customers feel taken care of.

The location is also outstanding and you really get a chance to relax out here.

found, and maybe I’m directionally challenged, was the exit is not as well marked as I would have thought.

WM: (laughs) It’s a timely comment in that we have a brand new sign going up as we speak. The sign is very large at 8’ x20’ – It will be very hard to miss.

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Arctic Exploration Exhibit at Nanaimo Museum The Nanaimo Museum opens the coolest exhibit of the year during the summer heat. Expedition: Arctic relives the triumphs and tragedies of exploring Canada’s Archaeologist on August 15, 22 and 29. Junior frozen North 100 Archaeologist happens on Thursdays in July years ago. and August from 1pm-3pm and features handsSome of the artifacts in this exhibit have never been on display before and includes a range of artifacts like snow goggles used by Copper Inuit, cameras and fossils. Expedition: Arctic opens August 15.

The exhibit explores how the 1913-1918 Canadian Arctic Expedition added to our understanding of Canada’s Western Arctic and First Nations culture. “This is a timely exhibit,” says Aimee Greenaway, Program Coordinator at the Nanaimo Museum. “Climate change, Arctic sovereignty, and First Nations issues are very important to Canadians today.”

The exhibit opens just a few weeks after the CCGS Amundsen, a Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker leaves its home port of Quebec City for an 82-day journey to the Canadian Arctic. The icebreaker leaves during the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition in support of ArcticNet’s marinebased research program and the ArcticNet-BREA program. The crew of the CCGS Amundsen will be conducting scientific research in the Arctic before assuming winter icebreaking duties.

on activities that teach children ages 5-12 years about archaeology and First Nations history.

The Inuit activities are added after the feature exhibit opens. Caregivers must be present at all times during the program and cost is included in museum admission. A thirty minute guided tour of Expedition: Arctic for adults and seniors is at 1pm on Thursdays September 12 & 26 and October 10 & 24. Pre-registration is required and cost is included in regular museum admission.

Expedition: Arctic was created by the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian Museum of Nature and is featured at the Nanaimo Museum from August 15 to November 7. The Nanaimo Museum is located in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, beside Serious Coffee. For more information please visit www.nanaimomuseum.ca or call 250-753-1821.

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The building blocks of society I recently had the opportunity to take a walking tour of the budding Cinnabar Heights subdivision and was inspired by both the beautiful location and the vision of the developer. The locale is close enough to town, and to the amenities the city has to offer, but there is a peaceful ‘country’ feeling out there that is unmistakable and very calming.

The style of homes being built struck me in terms of how distinct each home was from its neighbor. It made me wonder if the differences in the homes being built may give rise to a quality within the neighborhood in a way that contributes to a stronger foundation for the families growing up there.

What I’m talking about is the kind of place where you have enough similarities and yet differences among the residents as to have what you might call ‘a good mix.’ Consider an analogy, which party would you rather go to: one where there are only bankers and engineers all from the same 2 firms or one where there are bankers, engineers,

artists, young and old, merchants and people from different many backgrounds? The first party sounds more like a meeting and might be pretty dull so if you chose that one then well I hope you like talking numbers.

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