Aug 2014 Parksville Qualicum Beach Whats On Digest

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TRAIN STATION ANNIVERSARY pg 22

HI NEIGHBOUR DAY PG 16

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CAN'T MISS

EVENTS This month, we personally selected what we feel are six "Can't Miss" events happening in the Oceanside area.

We hope you enjoy them as much as we know we will.

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SHRINERS CAR SHOW

HI NEIGHBOUR DAY

Come see a great collection of vehicles! Judging starts at 11:00am with presentations at 1:00pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-756-4952

Pancake Breakfast, Art Show, Farmers Market, Zucchini Race, Parade, Children's Show, Auction & Dance. Errington Hall & Park. 250-248-5106

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COOMBS FAIR

SALMON DERBY Animal & horticulture exhibits, wacky gardening hat contest, chicken & duck races, demos & more. (Aug 9 & 10). Coombs Fairgrounds. 250-752-9757

Fish for fun or competition! $10 per rod. Aug 22, 23 & 24.

Competitors, Cash & Prizes!

BBQ by donation. French Creek Harbour. 250-248-3713 ext. 21

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KIDFEST

TRAIN STATION ANNIVERSARY Interactive games and live entertainment, including free crafts & activities for kids under 14 years old. Community Park, Parksville. 250-248-4634

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Celebrate 100 years of the Qualicum Beach Train Station!

Live entertainment, speeder cars, cake cutting & more! QB Train Station. 250-757-8279

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We encourage submissions and listings from the community. Event listings are free.

Submission deadline for the September 2014 issue is August 15.

Send events to eventspqb@dostuff.ca or submit online at whatsondigest.com

FEATURES 8 16 19 22 25

Artist Joan Larson Hi Neighbour Day Kidfest Train Station Anniversary Sidewalk Sale

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August 2014 Events Every Week Events What's On Screen Live Entertainment Restaurant Directory

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Trivia Questions What's The Dif Dinner & Movie Contest

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Great Zucchini Race at the annual Hi Neighbour Day event in Errington.

What’s On Digest provides event information as a complimentary service. Events listed or mentioned have been compiled from sources considered to be reliable.

Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure event information is accurate, What’s On Digest recommends that you contact the business or organization before attending their event to confirm date and other details. The publisher does not assume responsibility for omissions or errors in event listings and articles and may not be held responsible for the accuracy of event information.

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FRI AUG 1

AUGUST 2014

EVENT LISTINGS FRI AUG 1

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36th Annual Coombs Bluegrass Festival Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of bluegrass music & camping! Jul 31, Aug 1, 2 & 3.

Camping & parking available on-site. Admission: Adults $80 for weekend pass; Children under 12 free. Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250752-0383 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition 9:00am. The Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Exhibition open to the public for viewing from 9am-9pm daily until Aug 17. Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2678 Art Exhibition Painters Marney Ward in the Brown Gallery, Judy Jordison in the Volunteer Gallery and John Hofman in the Dorothy Francis Gallery (on display until Aug

10). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 Gnome Village 10:00am. Come tour the Steampunk Gnome Village by the Sea. Open daily (10am-4:30pm) until Sept. Milner Gardens, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6153

Hampshire County Youth Choir 7:30pm. The Hampshire County Youth Choir has become increasingly successful over the past fifteen years and is now recognized as one of the leading youth choirs in the country. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250-668-4516 SAT AUG 2 Blast from the Past Show & Shine 8:00am. Public entry by donation. $15/per car entry. Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. 250-752-9615 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Every Sat. Fresh local produce and entertainment. Memorial at the Train Tracks, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-8005

Music in the Park 6:30pm. Johnny Inappropriate (don't miss this high energy 1990's cover band).

Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park. 250951-2678

Juniors Golf Free Introduce your junior to the great game of golf. Juniors golf free on weekends in July when accompanied with a paid green fee adult. Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, 2250 Fowler

SAT AUG 2 Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9727 Qualicum Beach Legion Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sep). $5 each, includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & orange juice.

Tables inside if the weather is cool or rainy. Legion, 180 Veteran's Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0986 Orange Bridge Saturday Centre Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Aug). Arts & crafts, clothing, jewelry, flea market items, entertainment & more! Space available for $10. Orange Bridge Centre, Parksville. 250-586-3800 Errington Farmers Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Sep). Fun, food, & friendship! Live music, sticky buns and variety of vendors: produce, soaps, jewelry, pottery, textiles, plants, flowers, baking & more. Errington Community Park. 250-586-0099 Artisan Sale 10:00am. Local artisans

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show and sell there wares.

See what local artists have to offer. Pineridge RV Park & Farm Market, 2715 Turnbull Rd, Qualicum Beach.

250-619-8047 Music in the Park 6:30pm. Big Daddy (enjoy some classic rock, country and blues tunes). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2678 SUN AUG 3 Van Isle Shriners Car Show & Shine 7:30am. Come out and see a great collection of vehicles. Shriners Pancake Breakfast at 7:30am and BBQ at 11:00am. Judging begins at 11am with presentations at 1pm. Parksville Community Park, 141 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-756-4952 Sockeye Salmon BBQ 4:00pm. Hosted by the Bowser Ladies Auxiliary.

Everyone Welcome! $12 per person. Bowser Legion, 7035 W. Island Hwy, Bowser. 250-757-9222

Aqua Zumba 5:00pm. Every Sun. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-5014 MON AUG 4 BC Day The first Monday of August is known as British Columbia Day. It is a statutory holiday & gives Canadians in the province of BC the chance to celebrate their achievements or relax with friends & family members.

TOPS (Parksville) 8:45am. Every Mon. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting. St. Anne/St. Edmunds Church Hall, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville.

250-586-0101 Bard to Broadway Live Summer Theatre Join Bard to Broadway as they celebrate 15 exciting years of live summer theatre with 3 great shows: 'Always A Bridesmaid (a comic gem), Young Frankenstein (musical comedy) & The Long Weekend (by Norm Foster). Shows times: 7:30pm Mon-Sat & 2pm

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on Sun (Jul 3 to Aug 16).

Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-4470 Balance Class 12:00pm. Every Mon. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull, Parksville.

250-927-4595 TUE AUG 5 Better Body's Fitness 9:00am. Every Tue & Thu. Back Care, Osteoporosis Prevention, Balance Training & Low Impact. Bradley Centre (9am) and Qualicum Beach Civic Centre (10:30am). 250-240-4840 Qualicum Probus Club Meeting 9:00am. Speaker is local author Hazel Magnussen. Visitors Welcome. St. Stephen's United Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0563 Healthy Caregivers Support Group 10:00am. Join Clinical Counselor, Allison Reeves, as she leads this support group for people who look after someone with a

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Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Every Tue & Thu in Qualicum (until Aug 28). Hatha style, beginners welcome. Bring your mat, towel & sunscreen.

By donation in support of Hospice & Haven societies.

On the grass beside Visitor Centre (bottom of Memorial on Hwy 19A), Qualicum Beach. 250-951-2538 Oceanside Village Artists Market 10:00am. Every Tue-Sun. Featuring a collection of metal, paintings, jewelry, stone, pottery, wood & photography from over 50 island artists. 101A-1080 Resort Way, Oceanside Village Resort, Parksville.

250-752-9332 Boomer`s Bootcamp 10:30am. Ages 50+. Ev-

Gifts for Every Occasion.

Excellent selection of ‘Made-in-Canada’ Giftware & Souvenirs, Jewellery, Fashion Accessories & Handbags, First Nations Gifts, Baby Clothes, Soaps, Lotions & more!

COLD BEER & GREAT FOOD 1025 LEE ROAD, PARKSVILLE 250-248-3713

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

Souvenir T-Shirts

Kids & Adult Sizes Available

gifts 142 2nd Avenue West, Qualicum Beach

250-752-1391 • www.fayesgifts.ca

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ery Mon, Tue & Thu. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull, Parksville.

250-927-4595 Special Rate Swims 1:30pm. Enjoy special rate swim admissions every Tue all summer (Jul 8 to Aug 12). Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014 Summer by the Sea Street Market 6:00pm. Every Tue. Over 140 artists offering everything from wrought-iron work to wooden toys and more. Enjoy tasty food & live entertainment. Craig St, Downtown Parksville.

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Yoga For All Levels Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Therapeutics & more.

Private lessons available.

Oceanside Yoga Centre, 702 Memorial Ave, Qualicum. 250-594-0108

Free Lecture with Joan Larson 7:00pm. Experience a wonderful evening of adventure as Joan Larson tells us her stories of the 'Wild Horses Sable Island'. Admission is free to the public and light refreshments will

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be served. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-954-5040 Parksville Lions Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of each month. Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250-586-7080 Oceanside Prostate Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. 1st Tue of each month. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7489 WED AUG 6 Shoots with Roots & Food Gardens 9:30am. Meet some local

native plants as we walk through the forest, then explore our children's food garden for some kidfriendly gardening ideas.

We'll play garden games and make a take home project for your garden at home! Milner Gardens, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6153 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Every Wed & Fri in Parksville (until Aug 29). Hatha style, beginners welcome. Bring your mat, towel and sunscreen.

By donation in support of local Hospice & Haven societies. Follow the signs in the Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2538

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Natural Skin Creams, Lotions & Essential Oils

Annual Aromatherapy Workshop Wed August 13 at 2:00pm

Join Natural Health Consultant, Lisa Leger, for this free seminar on aromatherapy & the many uses of essential oils. Special guest, Nita Montgomery from NOW will be on hand with extra goodies and door prizes.

Call 250-951-0243 to register your place. follow us on facebook

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WED AUG 6 Seniors Are Talking 1:00pm. Every Wed. Friendly, comfortable place for social interaction. Guest speakers & monthly excursions. Transportation & refreshments provided.

Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 242 Raptor Presentation 1:30pm. Join volunteers & residents every Wed, Thu & Fri in August or Live Raptor presentations, included with the cost of admission. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington.

250-248-1274 Oneness Blessing Circle 7:00pm. This non-religious blessing or deeksha is passed by a light touch of hands onto the top of the head. Suggested donation $2 pp. Call for address.

Parksville. 250-951-0032 City Council Meeting 6:00pm. Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville. 250-248-6144 Magnolia Court Summer Market 6:00pm. Every Wed. Enjoy live music while browsing through a great selection of vendor goods. Magnolia Court, 6996 W. Island Hwy, Bowser. 250-947-5231 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting 6:30pm. Every Wed. Located at Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall (behind Pharmasave) on Pioneer Cres, Parksville. 250-248-5295 Beat the Heat Skates 6:45pm. Go for a refreshing skate! Everyone welcome.

Every Wed (Jul 9 to Aug 20). Regular admission.

Oceanside Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3252 Timberline Dance 7:00pm. Every Wed. Free,

WED AUG 6 live classic Country, Pop & Rock music that lets you hear yourself think and hold onto your dance partner! Members, guests and prospective members welcome. Parksville Legion, 146 W. Hirst St, Parksville.

250-752-8542 Raptor Presentation 7:30pm. Every Wed, a volunteer from the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre presents one of the Centre's residents (an owl, falcon or eagle) to the public. Amphitheater, Rathtrevor Provincial Park, Parksville. 250-248-1274 THU AUG 7

Must Have SUMMER DOG PRODUCTS

Floating Toys, Life Jackets, Pet Water Bottles, Travel Bowls and more!

104-280 ISLAND HWY E. PARKSVILLE 250-248-2673 Bosleys in Parksville

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Chainsaw Carving Festival 9:00am. Join us as the chips fly and large wood sculptures emerge from the masterful hands of Vancouver Island wood carvers during this year's Chainsaw Carving Festival - "The Art of Carving a Community". August 7, 8 & 9 (9am-4pm). Magnolia Court, 6996 Island Hwy, Bowser. 778-424-2012 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Every Tue & Thu in Qualicum (until Aug 28). Hatha style, beginners welcome. Bring your mat, towel & sunscreen.

By donation in support of Hospice & Haven societies.

On the grass beside Visitor Centre (bottom of Memorial on Hwy 19A), Qualicum Beach. 250-951-2538 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. Civic

COME ENJOY BLUES, BARBECUE & FRIENDS! Bring your chairs, blankets & relax on the lawn!

Featuring: Lazy Mike & the Rockin’ Recliners Concession by The Rod & Gun featuring Authentic BBQ Food, Sides & a Cash Bar

www.vanilseevents.ca or by phone: 250-240-2702

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WILD HORSES of sable island august 5, 2014 story by BRENDA GOUGH

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oombs artist Joan Larson is inviting the public for an evening of adventure at the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) Tuesday, August 5th from 7 to 9 p.m.

Larson will give a presentation on the wild horses of Sable Island.

Her slide show, paintings and photographs about the remote and exotic location off the East Coast of Canada is free to attend.

Her equine artwork is being featured at the MAC throughout the month of August along with pieces created by Parksville glass artist Robert Held.

Five years ago the award winning pastel artist embarked on her first visit to Sable Island and she acknowledged it was a life changing experience.

“I would go for walks and just sit. It was wonderful. I would be in the middle of wild horses and they just ignore you, they just graze and do what horses do without interference from humans,” she recalled

about that adventure.

She said she got up close and personal with some horses on that visit and now it is indelibly etched into her marrow.

“Anyone who has been there says the same thing,” she said.

Special permission is needed to gain access to the restricted island and visitors have to make their own transportation arrangements to and from the island, as well as bring all their own supplies.

During that profound visit, Larson took photographs of the wild horses, the landscape, sunsets and other wildlife on the island, and when she got back home she created a series called the Wild Horses of Sable Island.

Last summer she returned to the magical island and once again she was moved by the peace and serenity of being in a place so far removed from civilization.

On her second visit, Parks Canada had implemented some new restrictions including a 20 metre set back. Although she couldn’t touch the animals this time,

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she was just as enthralled by being in their presence.

“I respect that they are a wild animal and if a policy is hands-off... let it be that way.

They should be left alone.”

She recalled wandering down to the beach to watch the sunset and there were horses grazing in the sand dunes.

“It was a magic moment of bliss. It would be amazing to go every year,” she admitted.

Larson has always been fascinated by horses. She got her first horse at age 10 and currently owns two horses named Sunshine and Pride.

“Horses ground me. I don’t ride that much, but going down to the barn with a wheelbarrow and pitch fork balances everything out.”

The equine artist will also be conducting some pastel workshops at the MAC this month.

The workshops are open to all skill levels from beginner to experienced and will be held on August 5 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information call 250-248-8185 or visit www.mcmillanartscentre.com

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THU AUG 7 Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9230 Parkinson's Disease Exercise Class 1:30pm. Every Thu. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull, Parksville.

250-927-4595 Qualicum Beach Uptown Summer Market 6:00pm. Every Thu (until end of Aug). Come "uptown" to Qualicum Beach and enjoy vendors, food, entertainment & summer time fun! In & around 2nd Ave, Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8856 Newcomers Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st Thu of month. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234 Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. 1st Thu of each month. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8066 FRI AUG 8 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting 9:00am. Every Fri. Nanoose Bay Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Rd. 250-821-5495 Zumba Gold 9:00am. Every Fri. Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-738-0077 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Every Wed & Fri in Parksville (until Aug 29). Hatha style, beginners welcome. Bring your mat, towel and sunscreen.

By donation in support of local Hospice & Haven societies. Follow the signs in the Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2538 Children's Day at SPCA 1:00pm. The Parksville -Qualicum Beach BC SPCA is hosting a Children's Day

FRI AUG 8 full of fun activities, including face painting, storytelling, making toys for cats and small animals, coloring and poster making. Suggested age : 4-12 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. BC-SPCA Parksville-Qualicum, 1565 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-3811 Oceanside Stroke Recovery Branch 10:00am. Every Fri. Stroke survivors and caregivers welcome. Bring lunch.

St. Columba Presbyterian Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. 250-586-6766 Qualicum Beach Artisans Market 3:00pm. Every Fri. Bring the family, meet the artists and enjoy live music and art. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9332 Heritage Museum Farmers Market 5:00pm. Every Fri. Farmers, Artisans & Craftspeople.

Craig Heritage Park & Museum, 1245 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-6966 Tour de Rock Fundraiser at Thalassa 6:00pm. Come enjoy dinner, drinks & live music and help raise money for the Tour de Rock! Beer and burger style event with silent and live auctions, putting contest, draws, etc. Tickets $30 each (only 120 available). Thalassa Restaurant, 469 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-594-1150 Best of Yuk Yuks Comedy Show 6:00pm. Some of the funniest men in comedy, fantastic food selection & bar staff! Presented by Van Isle Events. Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets $45 each, includes dinner.

Portion of proceeds to the Haven House Society. Buy tickets online, by phone or

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at Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-240-2702 Music in the Park 6:30pm. Kenny Shaw & Brian Temple (60's Tributes & other Baby Boomer music ). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

250-951-2678 Erika Phillips Quartet 7:00pm. The Erika Phillips Quartet is an exciting new jazz group featuring the rich, soulful vocals of singer, composer and arranger Erika Phillips in a wide range of original compositions, updated standards, Latin and funk tunes. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-954-5040 SAT AUG 9 101st Coombs Fair 8:00am. Visit any number of fair exhibits, from animals classes to domestic science, horticulture and arts & crafts. Wander through animal barns, learn about 4-H skills, pet

bunnies, chickens, and more. Special events include a wacky gardening hat contest, chicken and duck races, and demonstration garden. Aug 9 & 10 (8am-5pm). Entry by paid daily admission.

Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. 250-752-9757 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Every Sat. Fresh local produce and entertainment. Memorial at the Train Tracks, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-8005

Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sep). $5 each, includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & orange juice.

Tables inside if the weather is cool or rainy. Legion, 180 Veteran's Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0986 Art & Photography in the Gardens

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SAT AUG 9 10:00am. Meet, mingle, and be inspired by local artists at work. Artists will be painting, sketching, carving, and photographing the beauty of this Artist’s Garden. Live music and silent art auction. Aug 9 & 10 (10am-4:30pm).

Milner Gardens, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6153 Orange Bridge Saturday Centre Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Aug). Arts & crafts, clothing, jewelry, flea market items, entertainment & more! Space available for $10. Orange Bridge Centre, Parksville. 250-586-3800 Errington Farmers Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Sep). Fun, food, & friendship! Live music, sticky buns and variety of vendors: produce, soaps, jewelry, pottery, textiles, plants, flowers, baking & more. Errington Community Park. 250-586-0099 Hospice Charity Golf Tournament 11:30am. Oceanside Hospice Society's 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament & Silent Auction. Sign in at 11:30am with a 1:30pm shotgun start. $99 per player, includes 13 holes of golf, cart, prime rib buffet dinner & silent auction. Extra dinner tickets $35 each.

Eaglecrest Golf Club, 2035 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6227

Sat AUG 9 Lyme Disease Support Group 1:00pm. Please contact for more details. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 Music in the Park 4:30pm. Semi-Finals in the park from 4:30pm6:30pm and the Finals from 8:30pm-9:30pm. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2678 Music in the Park 6:30pm. The Femme Fatales (catch this all female rock n' roll dance band).

Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park. 250951-2678 Quality Foods Festival of Lights in Parksville You won't want to miss this award-winning fireworks display simulcast to music! Be sure to tune in to 88.5 FM The Beach from your boat, car or portable radio. Fireworks to begin at dusk. Community Park, 141 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-954-2262 SUN AUG 10 Kidfest 10:00am. Lots of interactive games and live entertainment, including free crafts and various activities for kids under 14 years old. Bouncy castles, slides, climbing walls and more!

Community Park, 141 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-4634 Quality Foods Children's Sandcastle

sun AUG 10 Competition 9:00am. Annual Sandcastle Competition for children aged 6 yrs & under, 7-9 yrs and 10-12 yrs. Registration from 9am-10:45pm, competition starts at 11am sharp! Admission is free and excellent prizes will be awarded for the best creations. Community Park, 141 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-954-2262 Healthy Caregivers Support Group 10:00am. Join Clinical Counselor, Allison Reeves, as she leads this support group for people who look after someone with a chronic condition. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243

mon AUG 11 Gallery, Sandra Lamb in the Volunteer and Dorothy Francis Galleries and Louise Monfette in the Dorothy Francis Gallery (on display until Sep 7). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133 Lunch & Learn 11:30am. Join local Natural Health-minded folks for a local "Lunch & Learn" that's fun, social and informative. Phone for location of restaurant and to confirm seating. 250-752-5499 Town Council Meeting 7:00pm. Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-2190 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Mon. Everyone Welcome. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-1926

Bike For Your Life 3:00pm. Join the fun and ride with your family, friends and community to promote good health and a cleaner environment through cycling.

Refreshments provided at stations along each route and after the ride. Cycling routes begin and end at the Parksville Community Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave. MON AUG 11 New Art Exhibition Painters Dan Gray and David Meekison in the Brown

TUE AUG 12 Lunch & Learn 11:30am. Join local Natural Health minded folks for a local "Lunch & Learn" .

Fun, social & informative.

Call for location of restaurant and to confirm seating. 250-752-5499 Special Rate Swims 1:30pm. Enjoy special rate swim admissions every Tue all summer (Jul 8 to Aug 12). Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

Sculptures On Display until August 17th Open 9am until 9pm daily

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6:30pm. Johnny Inappropriate (don't miss this high energy 1990's cover band). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

6:30pm. The Femme Fatales (catch this all female rock n' roll dance band). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

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MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. Big Daddy (enjoy some classic rock, country and blues tunes). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SUN AUG 3 VAN ISLE SHRINERS CAR SHOW & SHINE 11:00am. Beach front car show in Parksville featuring classic cars & hot rods (until 3:00pm). Parksville Community Park.

FRI AUG 8

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FIREWORKS DISPLAY 7:00pm. Don't miss the Quality Foods annual 'award-winning' fireworks display simulcast to music. Fireworks to begin at dusk.

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6:30pm. Kenny Shaw & Brian Temple (60's Tributes & other Baby Boomer music ). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

PARKSVILLE IDOL 4:30pm. Watch the Semi-Finals from 4:30pm-6:30pm and the Finals from 8:30pm-9:30pm.

Parksville Community Park.

11:00am. Quality Foods Children's Sandcastle Competition.

Admission is free and excellent prizes awarded for best creations.

Parksville Community Park.

FRI AUG 15 MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. Chevy Ray and the Fins (Rock n' Roll in the park with this classic rock band). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

SAT AUG 16 MUSIC IN THE PARK 6:30pm. Gerry Barnum & The Variables. Playing "soulful roots/ original" music. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

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SUN AUG 17 KIDFEST 2014 10:00am. Fun-filled day of excitement, musical entertainment, interactive activities and fun family time (until 3:00pm). Parksville Community Park.

SAND SCULPTING EXHIBITION LAST DAY 9:00am. Last chance to view the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Exhibition before it closes to public at 9:00pm.

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WED AUG 13

Summer by the Sea Street Market 6:00pm. Every Tue. Over 140 artists offering everything from wrought-iron work to wooden toys and more. Enjoy tasty food & live entertainment. Craig St, Downtown Parksville.

250-248-3613 WED AUG 13 Shades of Pink Lawn Bowling Tournament 9:30am. Parksville Lawn Bowling Club "Shades of Pink" Tournament, in support of the Canadian Cancer Society (9am-3:30pm).

Visitors always welcome.

Lots of free parking. Great ways to spend some time supporting a great cause.

Parksville Lawn Bowling Club, 149 E. Stanford Ave, Parksville. 250-951-0823.

Public Open House 10:00am. Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6921 ASBC Mid-Island Support Group 10:00am. 2nd Wed of each month. Family Resource Assn, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. 250-714-0801 Annual Aromatherapy Workshop 2:00pm. Free workshop with Natural Health Consultant, Lisa Leger, on the many uses of essential oils. Make your own blends of massage oils & room misters with her special guest, Nita Montgomery who will

bring extra goodies and door prizes. Register your spot by calling ahead.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250951-0243 Magnolia Court Summer Market 6:00pm. Every Wed. Enjoy live music while browsing through a great selection of vendor goods. Magnolia Court, 6996 W. Island Hwy, Bowser. 250-947-5231

Sno Cone Swim 6:30pm. Join the lifeguards for fun in the pool and a tasty sno cone treat! Everyone Welcome. Ravensong Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014 Beat the Heat Skates 6:45pm. Go for a refreshing skate! Everyone welcome.

Every Wed (Jul 9 to Aug 20). Regular admission.

Oceanside Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3252 Opening Reception 7:00pm. Opening reception for Gray, Meekison, Lamb and Monfette. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133

THU AUG 14 Qualicum Beach Uptown Summer Market 6:00pm. Every Thu (until end of Aug). Come "uptown" to Qualicum Beach and enjoy vendors, food, entertainment & summer time fun! In & around 2nd Ave, Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8856 Music Bingo 7:00pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713 FRI AUG 15 Qualicum Beach Artisans Market 3:00pm. Every Fri. Bring the family, meet the artists and enjoy live music and art. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9332 Farmers Market 5:00pm. Every Fri. Farmers, Artisans & Craftspeople.

Craig Heritage Park & Museum, 1245 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-6966 Music by the Bay 6:00pm. The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra performs as part of the Music by the Bay Concert Series. $60 per person /show, includes buffet dinner. Deep Bay Marine Field Station, 370 Crome Point Rd, Bowser. 250-740-6611 Music in the Park 6:30pm. Chevy Ray and the Fins (Rock n' Roll in the park with this classic rock band). Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park.

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SAT AUG 16 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Every Sat. Fresh local produce and entertainment. Memorial at the Train Tracks, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-8005 Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sep). $5 each, includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & orange juice.

Tables inside if the weather is cool or rainy. Legion, 180 Veteran's Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0986 Orange Bridge Saturday Centre Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Aug). Arts & crafts, clothing, jewelry, flea market items, entertainment & more! Space available for $10. Orange Bridge Centre, Parksville. 250-586-3800 Errington Farmers Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Sep). Fun, food, & friendship! Live music, sticky buns and variety of vendors: produce, soaps, jewelry, pottery, textiles, plants, flowers, baking & more. Errington Community Park. 250-586-0099

Hi Neighbour Day 8:00am. Pancake Breakfast (8am), Community Art Show in the Old Fire

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HI NEIGHBOUR DAY august 16, 2014 story by BRENDA GOUGH

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n event where you can expect everything from a soap box derby for zucchinis to the world’s smallest parade takes place in the heart of Errington on Saturday, August 16th.

The 45th annual Hi Neighbour Day will offer something for everyone in the family and proceeds raised from the event will help pay for the repair and maintenance of the Errington War Memorial Hall.

Built as a memorial to those who died in World War I, the hall opened its doors in March 1922 and continues to be maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers.

Every year those volunteers invite neighbours and friends for a get-together to celebrate the community with a day full of activities and an evening dance to cap it all off.

The day’s activities start out with a hearty

pancake breakfast at 8 a.m.

Volunteers from the Errington Fire Department will be flipping flap jacks and frying up sausages until 10 a.m.

The breakfast provides an opportunity for the public to meet the men and women in blue who provide fire and emergency services in the community.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. there is an arts & crafts display which showcases fine work done by Erringtonians of all ages in the old fire hall next to the main hall. If you'd like to help, or display your work, call Lane Franklin at 250-248-5724.

At 11 a.m. you won’t wan to miss the 5th annual Greater Errington Zucchini Race on the ball field next to the farmers market.

The soap box derby for zucchinis with wheels draws quite a crowd as zucchinis race down the ramp to glory or grief.

Entrants compete in youth and adult divisions, fuelling their entries with

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creativity to take home the prize for fastest and best in show.

A special Errington Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature music by The Rivals on the community stage as well as vendors with fresh produce, local crafts and great food.

The Hi Neighbour Parade, reputed to be the world’s shortest parade, starts at 12:30 p.m.

It makes its way from the old Elementary School site on Grafton, around the corner and down Errington Road to the hall.

Bob Herbison, who has been on the hall board since 1980, agreed the parade is pretty cool because it always has an eclectic mix of participants in the procession.

“It’s anything goes. There are people driving tractors and people with pick-ups and straw bails and kids in the back, kids riding tricycles and people on stilts... you name it.”

Follow the parade down to the hall for some lunch served up by members from the Hall Association at 1 p.m. and hang around for the goods and services auction with a mix of silent auction items as well a live auctioneer to keep the excitement going.

The day winds up at 9 p.m. with an allages Hi Neighbour dance featuring the roots flavoured rock band The Matinee and special guest A.J. Woodworth.

Tickets for the dance are $20 and must be purchased in advance at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville, The Errington General Store, and Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach.

For more information call 250-248-5106 or visit www.erringtonhall.bc.ca

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Annual Children’s Sandcastle Competition for children 6 yrs. & under, 7-9 yrs. or 10-12 yrs.

Admission is free and excellent prizes awarded for the best creations.

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SAT AUG 16 Hall (8am-4pm), Farmers Market & Great Zucchini Race (10am-1pm), Parade (12 noon), Lunch & Refreshments (12:30pm3:30pm), Children's Variety Show (1pm-2pm), Goods & Services Auction (2pm3:30pm), Dance featuring The Matinee (9pm-12 midnight). In and around Errington Hall & Community Park, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5106 Music in the Park 6:30pm. Gerry Barnum & The Variables. Playing "soulful roots/original" music. Picnic Shelter, Parksville Community Park. 250951-2678 The Matinee 9:00pm. One part roots, one part rock, one part country, and one part high-energy party band, The Matinée are among Vancouver's best groups to see live! Tickets $20 at Cranky Dog Music, Heaven on Earth & Errington General Store. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5106 SUN AUG 17

SUN AUG 17 Ocean Mile Swim 3:00pm. Swimmers of all ages will take part in the 57th Annual Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim!

Bring your friends and family to the waterfront by the boat ramp and the concession to watch or to participate! Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014 MON AUG 18 Parksville Probus Club 8:45am. 3rd Mon of each month. Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-752-4204 City Council Meeting 6:00pm. Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville. 250-248-6144

Rio Samaya Concert 7:00pm. Guitar, bombo, chachas, accordion, quena, flute, harmonica, piano, charango and ukulele are just some of the instruments Pancho and Sal will play. Together they create a gentle but compelling sound. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-954-5040 TUE AUG 19

Show & Shine and Family Day 9:00am. The Mid-Island Hot Rod Association and Nanoose Community Services invite you to join them for Show & Shine and Family Day. Take in the car show, swap meet, big rig display, car corral, product vendors, local artisans, beer garden, food vendors, kids zone, pony rides, and more! Arbutus Meadows, 1515 E. Island Hwy, Nanoose Bay. 250-248-7384

Starshine Fitness 1:15pm. Every Tue & Thu. For baby boomers and beyond. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-6402 Summer by the Sea Street Market 6:00pm. Every Tue. Over 140 artists offering everything from wrought-iron work to wooden toys and more. Enjoy tasty food & live entertainment. Craig St, Downtown Parksville.

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For more information, call 250-248-4634 or visit www.kidfest.ca

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TUE AUG 19 PQ Linux/Android Users Group 6:30pm. Parksville Qualicum Linux Users Group is a community of Linux and Android users of differing skill levels and areas of expertise. Bring your laptop, Chromebook or Android device, if you like.

Leave message at number provided. A&W Restaurant, 540 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3570 Parksville Lions Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of each month. Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250-586-7080 WED AUG 20 Using Natural Birth Control Correctly 4:00pm. Fertility educator, Lisa Leger teaches you modern fertility awareness methods to help you identify your fertile days so you always know precisely where you are in your cycle. Free drop-in. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 Magnolia Court Summer Market 6:00pm. Every Wed. Enjoy live music while browsing through a great selection of vendor goods. Magnolia Court, 6996 W. Island Hwy, Bowser. 250-947-5231

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entertainment & summer time fun! In & around 2nd Ave, Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8856 FRI AUG 22 Beat the Heat Skates 6:45pm. Go for a refreshing skate! Everyone welcome.

Every Wed (Jul 9 to Aug 20). Regular admission.

Oceanside Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3252 Elevate Your Health, Mind & Life Seminar 7:00pm. Come and learn why locals are raving about their health turnarounds!

Rotary House (corner of Fern and Beach), Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5499 THU AUG 21 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. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9230 French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal drop-in to maintain/improve your French. All levels. Meeting Room, Serious Coffee, 1209 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-738-0819 Qualicum Beach Uptown Summer Market 6:00pm. Every Thu (until end of Aug). Come "uptown" to Qualicum Beach and enjoy vendors, food,

Save-On-Foods French Creek Salmon Derby Come fish for fun or competition! $10 per rod. Aug 22 & 23 (dawn till 9pm) and Aug 24 (noon to finish). Competitors, Cash & Prizes! BBQ by donation (proceeds to Marion Baker Fish Hatchery). Early registration available! French Creek Harbour, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-2483713 ext. 21 Qualicum Beach Artisans Market 3:00pm. Every Fri. Bring the family, meet the artists and enjoy live music and art. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9332

Coombs Country Music Jamboree 4:00pm. Featuring some of the best performers from Vancouver Island!

Aug 22nd (4pm-10pm), 23rd (10am-9pm) and 24th (10am-2pm). On-site camping available, beer garden overlooking the stage, covered bleacher seating and Saturday night hoedown. Rodeo Grounds,

2601 Alberni Hwy, (#4) Coombs. 250-738-1661 Farmers Market 5:00pm. Every Fri. Farmers, Artisans & Craftspeople.

Craig Heritage Park & Museum, 1245 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-6966 The Circus with Special Guests 8:00pm. The Circus with special guests acoustic dance party. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.

Tickets $15 each. Bayside Quality Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250937-0999 SAT AUG 23 Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sep). $5 each, includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & orange juice.

Tables inside if the weather is cool or rainy. Legion, 180 Veteran's Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0986 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Every Sat. Fresh local produce and entertainment. Memorial at the Train Tracks, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-8005 Qualicum Beach Train Station Centennial Celebration 10:00am. The Town of Qualicum Beach invites you to celebrate 100 years (19142014) of the town's Train Station! Live entertainment, speeder cars, cake cutting ceremony (2pm)

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SAT AUG 23 and much more. Train Station, 598 Beach Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-757-8279 Downtown Qualicum Beach Sidewalk Sale Enjoy trainloads of savings all-day long from many of your favourite Downtown Qualicum Beach businesses! Shop downtown for your chance to win a $200 QF gift card. In and around Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8856 Orange Bridge Saturday Centre Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Aug). Arts & crafts, clothing, jewelry, flea market items, entertainment & more! Space available for $10. Orange Bridge Centre, Parksville. 250-586-3800 Errington Farmers Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Sep). Fun, food, & friendship! Live music, sticky buns and variety of vendors: produce, soaps, jewelry, pottery, textiles, plants, flowers, baking & more. Errington Community Park. 250-586-0099 SUN AUG 24 The Rakish Angels 2:00pm. Ali Romanow (Violin, vocals), Simon Hocking (Mandolin, vocals), Boyd Norman (Bass, vocals), and Dan Richter (Guitar, vocals). McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-954-5040 MON AUG 25 All-Levels Pilates, Sculpt & Circuit Classes Small semi-private & private classes. Mon-Fri classes. Call for rates & schedule. Private Studio (off of Pym & Hirst), Parksville. 250-228-1002 TUE AUG 26 Summer by the Sea Street Market 6:00pm. Every Tue. Over

TUE AUG 26 140 artists offering everything from wrought-iron work to wooden toys and more. Enjoy tasty food & live entertainment. Craig St, Downtown Parksville.

250-248-3613 WED AUG 27 Amoena Mastectomy Bra Clinic & Sale 10:00am. Drop-in to visit with Certified Fitters, Wendy and Erin of Parksville Pharmasave, and check out the latest mastectomy bras, prosthetics, and fashions with guest, Barb McMurray from amoena. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 Singing in French 1:30pm. Every Wed. Singing in French with the group "Nous Chantons".

New members welcome.

Nouveaux membres, bienvenue! 250-248-8714

Ladies Golf Night 5:30pm. Fun night out just for the girls. 9 holes of golf, contests, delicious buffet dinner & great prizes. Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum. 250-752-9727 Magnolia Court Summer Market 6:00pm. Every Wed. Enjoy live music while browsing through a great selection of vendor goods. Magnolia Court, 6996 W. Island Hwy, Bowser. 250-947-5231 THU AUG 28 Qualicum Beach Uptown Summer Market 6:00pm. Every Thu (until end of Aug). Come "uptown" to Qualicum Beach and enjoy vendors, food, entertainment & summer time fun! In & around 2nd

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TRAIN STATION 100th Anniversary august 23, 2014 story by BRENDA GOUGH

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birthday party celebrating 100 years of the Qualicum Beach Train Station August 23 promises to be a nostalgic affair the whole family will enjoy.

A century ago, Qualicum Beach had the reputation as the playground for the rich and famous and upper class members of society would arrive in droves to spend the summer at the resorts along the beach.

From England's monarchy and the King of Siam to Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, the list of dignitaries and celebrities who visited Qualicum Beach in the very early days of settlement is impressive.

And while the locomotives no longer shuttle socialites to the area these days, the train station is still a beehive of activity and the Town of Qualicum Beach has a big centennial party in the works to celebrate its rich and colourful history.

Sherri Verdec has been coordinating the day’s activities which will include music by Bill Cave and the Dixieland Band and The Old Time Fiddlers.

In addition to authentic train station memorabilia, interactive train exhibits and fashions of the era, there will also be food concessions, popcorn and candy floss.

The official cake cutting will take place at 2 p.m. with a special train station birthday cake created by Quality Foods.

Verdec says she anticipates a lot of people will show up in period costumes for the event and history buffs will be treated to a myriad of treasures and artifacts from a by-gone era.

“The Centennial Belles from Port Alberni have been busy sewing their hearts out.

They are making replicas of fashions from that era and will be doing a fashion show,” she said.

Children will be able to ride the rails that day on an actual speeder crew car

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and then head across the street to the Qualicum Beach Museum which will be celebrating its own anniversary of 30 years.

There will be old fashioned games and activities for kids as wells as Train Station historical displays at the museum for all to enjoy.

Verdec said even though the centuries old building now houses a high tech digital studio, its amazing history is still evident and an old fashioned community celebration is just the ticket to pay tribute to its colourful past.

Councillor Mary Brouilette said the Town of Qualicum Beach is excited to help facilitate the party and she is excited that so many community groups want to be a part of it.

“A lot of friendships and connections are made by putting on these events and it creates a synergy between several groups in the community…that is why the town supports it,” explained Brouilette.

Some things have changed and some

have stayed the same over the years and Brouilette agreed the Town has a strong social history that is fascinating.

“Qualicum Beach used to be the place to come and it was pretty high end. The Queen and other high society types would come up on the train from Victoria and get off in Qualicum Beach.”

You don’t have to descend from royal blood to attend the August 23rd party. Everyone is invited to the community celebration at the Qualicum Beach Train Station, which goes from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m

For more information call 250-757-8279 or visit www.qualicumbeach.com

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THU AUG 28 Ave, Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8856 Music Bingo 7:00pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713 FRI AUG 29 Qualicum Beach Artisans Market 3:00pm. Every Fri. Bring the family, meet the artists and enjoy live music and art. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9332

Picnic & Play 5:00pm. An evening of family fun! Kids bring your adults and your dinner to play! Propane BBQ’s welcome. Games and activities provided by RDN Recreation and Parks. Henry Morgan Community Park, Bowser. 250-757-8118

SAT AUG 30 Lighthouse Country Fall Fair 10:00am. Entries accepted Friday, Aug 29 (1pm5:30pm). Admission $5.

Kids under 12 free. Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8806 Orange Bridge Saturday Centre Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Aug). Arts & crafts, clothing, jewelry, flea market items, entertainment & more! Space available for $10. Orange Bridge Centre, Parksville. 250-586-3800 Errington Farmers Market 10:00am. Every Sat (until end of Sep). Fun, food, & friendship! Live music, sticky buns and variety of vendors: produce, soaps, jewelry, pottery, textiles, plants, flowers, baking & more. Errington Community Park. 250-586-0099 SUN AUG 31

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sidewalk sale All Aboard for the annual Summer Sidewalk Sale in Downtown Qualicum Beach! Enjoy trainloads of savings, discounts and deals from many of your favourite downtown Qualicum Beach businesses and restaurants.

Shop downtown for your chance to win a $200 Quality Foods gift certificate.

For more information, call 250-752-8856 or visit www.qualicumbeachdowntown.ca

Farmers Market 5:00pm. Every Fri. Farmers, Artisans & Craftspeople.

Craig Heritage Park & Museum, 1245 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-6966 SAT AUG 30 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Every Sat. Fresh local produce and entertainment. Memorial at the Train Tracks, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-8005 Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sep). $5 each, includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & orange juice.

Tables inside if the weather is cool or rainy. Legion, 180 Veteran's Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0986

Aqua Zumba 5:00pm. Every Sun. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

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Women's 45+ Fitness 8:00am. Bodyworks Parksville. 250-248-3346 TOPS 4248 Parksville 8:45am. St Anne's Church, Parksville. 250-586-0101 Boomer's Bootcamp 10:30am. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595 Parksville Rotary Club 11:45am. Quality Resort Bayside, Parksville.

Balance Class 12:00pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595 Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1156 Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633 Rotary Club of QB 6:15pm. Rotary Park at the Beach, Qualicum Beach.

Cribbage 6:30pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 Badminton / Ping Pong 7:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307

Snooker 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. PCCC, Parksville.

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Carpet Bowling 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900 Special Rate Swimns 1:00pm. Ravensong, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

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

Women's 45+ Fitness 8:00am. Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538

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

Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1156 Seniors Are Talking 1:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Raptor Presentation 1:30pm. (until Aug 6). NIWRA. 250-248-1274 Beginners Yoga 4:15pm. Penny's Yoga, Parksville. 250-240-3569

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

Boomer's Bootcamp 10:30am. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Weight Watchers 5:00pm. PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-6234

Summer by Sea Market 6:00pm. Craig Street, Parksville. 250-248-3613

Women's Spin Class 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346

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

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

Magnolia Market 6:00pm. Magnolia Court, Bowser. 250-947-5231

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

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

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

Belly Dancing-Contemp 7:30pm. Beginners. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

TOPS Parksville 6:30pm. Eagles Hall, Parksville. 250-248-5295 Beat the Heat Skate 6:45pm. Oceanside Arena, Parksville. 250-248-3252

EVERY TUESDAY Women Circuit Training 9:00am. Bodworks (preregister). 250-248-3346 Computer Tutoring 9:00am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258 Better Body's Fitness 9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-240-4840 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Visitor Centre, Qualicum. 250-951-2538

Lawn Bowling 1:00pm. Qualicum Lawn Bowling Club. 250-752-7060 Ladies Pool 1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632

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Rathtrevor. 250-248-1274 Timberline Dance 7:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-752-8542 EVERY THURSDAY Better Body's Fitness 9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-240-4840 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Visitor Centre, Qualicum. 250-951-2538 Silver Foxes Aerobics 10:30am. Bradley Centre, Coombs. 250-240-4840 Boomer's Bootcamp 10:30am. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595 Better Body's Fitness 10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville. 250-240-4840

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

EVERY THURSDAY Starrshine Fitness 1:15pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6402 Carpet Bowling 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900 Raptor Presentation 1:30pm. (until Aug 7). NIWRA. 250 248-1274 Parkinson's Exercise 1:30pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595 Belly Dancing-Contemp 6:00pm. Beginners. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750 Uptown Summer Market 6:00pm. 2nd Ave. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8856 Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 Belly Dancing-Contemp 7:30pm. Beginners. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750 Ladies Pool 7:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 EVERY FRIDAY Women's 45+ Fitness 8:00am. Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346 Women Circuit Training 9:00am. Bodworks (preregister). 250-248-3346 TOPS Nanoose Bay 9:00am. Nanoose Bay Library Hall. 250-821-5495

EVERY FRIDAY Zumba Gold 9:00am. Community Hall, Qualicum. 250-738-0077 Weight Watchers 9:00am. PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-6234 Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538 Free Computer Tutoring 10:30am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258 Stroke Recovery 11:00am. St Columba Presbyterian. 250-586-6766 Bridge 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307 Raptor Presentation 1:30pm. (until Aug 1). NIWRA. 250 248-1274 QB Artisans Market 3:00pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-9332 Tae Kwon Do 3:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-954-2263

EVERY FRIDAY AA Lightkeepers 7:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8347 Drop-In Darts 7:30pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 EVERY SATURDAY QB Farmers Market 8:30am. Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-1233 Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. QB Legion, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0986 Orange Bridge Market 10:00am. Orange Bridge, Parksville. 250-586-3800 Errington Market 10:00am. Errington Community Park. 250-586-0099 Juniors Golf Free Arrowsmith Golf Course Qualicum. 250-752-9727 Men's Pool 11:00am. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633 EVERY SUNDAY

Parksville Farm Market 5:00pm. Heritage Museum, Parksville. 250-248-6966

Juniors Golf Free Arrowsmith Golf Course Qualicum. 250-752-9727

Women's Spin Class 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346

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

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

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

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRI AUG 1 Bluegrass Festival 5:00pm. Festival Grounds, Qualicum. 250-752-0383 Peter Mason 5:30pm. Every Fri. Sandbar Cafe. 250-757-8788 Johnny Inappropriate 6:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2678 Open Mic at Deez 7:00pm. Every Fri. Deez Bar & Grill. 250-752-8055 Hampshire Choir 7:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 Hygrade 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT AUG 2 Bluegrass Festival 12:00pm. Festival Grounds, Qualicum. 250-752-0383 Big Daddy 6:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2678 The Enablers 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 SUN AUG 3 Bluegrass Festival 12:00pm. Festival Grounds, Qualicum. 250-752-0383 MON AUG 4 Open Mic at The Shady 7:00pm. Every Mon. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 WED AUG 6 Westerly 10:00am. Errington Farmers Market. 250-586-0099 Live Jazz 7:00pm. Every Wed. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 Timberline 7:00pm. Every Wed. Parksville Legion. 250-752-8542 THU AUG 7 Lazy Mike & Recliners 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

FRI AUG 8 Peter Mason 5:30pm. Every Fri. Sandbar Cafe. 250-757-8788 House of Music 6:30pm. Lazy Mike's House of Music. 250-594-9951 Kenny & Brian 6:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2678 Open Mic at Deez 7:00pm. Every Fri. Deez Bar & Grill. 250-752-8055 Erika Phillips Quartet 7:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Boodaboom 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT AUG 9 Ira 10:00am. Errington Farmers Market. 250-586-009 Parksville Idol 4:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2678 The Femme Fatales 6:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2678 Sons of Guns 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 MON AUG 11 Open Mic at The Shady 7:00pm. Every Mon. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 THU AUG 14 Sons of Guns 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 FRI AUG 15 Peter Mason 5:30pm. Every Fri. Sandbar Cafe. 250-757-8788 Music by the Bay 6:00pm. Deep Bay Marine Field Station. 250-740-6611 Chevy Ray & The Fins 6:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2678

Open Mic at Deez 7:00pm. Every Fri. Deez Bar & Grill. 250-752-8055 Sons of Guns 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT AUG 16 Rivals 10:00am. Errington Farmers Market. 250-586-0099 Gerry Barnum 6:30pm. Community Park, Parksville. 250-951-2678 Lazy Mike & Recliners 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 The Matinee 9:00pm. Errington Memorial Hall. 250-248-5106 MON AUG 18 Rio Samaya 7:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Open Mic at The Shady 7:00pm. Every Mon. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 THU AUG 21 Codi Band 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 FRI AUG 22 Country Jamboree 4:00pm. Rodeo Grounds, Coombs. 250-738-1661 Peter Mason 5:30pm. Every Fri. Sandbar Cafe. 250-757-8788 Open Mic at Deez 7:00pm. Every Fri. Deez Bar & Grill. 250-752-8055 The Circus 8:00pm. Bayside Resort, Parksville. 250-937-0999 Release 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT AUG 23 Country Jamboree 9:00am. Rodeo Grounds, Coombs. 250-738-1661

Kumbana & Jangano 10:00am. Errington Farmers Market. 250-586-0099 Bill Cave & Dixieland 10:00am. Train Station, Qualicum. 250-757-8279 Old Time Fiddlers 10:00am. Train Station, Qualicum. 250-757-8279 Blue Cadillac 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SUN AUG 24 Country Jamboree 9:00am. Rodeo Grounds, Coombs. 250-738-1661 Rakish Angels 2:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 MON AUG 25 Open Mic at The Shady 7:00pm. Every Mon. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 THU AUG 28 Reno Blues Band 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 FRI AUG 29 Peter Mason 5:30pm. Every Fri. Sandbar Cafe. 250-757-8788 Open Mic at Deez 7:00pm. Every Fri. Deez Bar & Grill. 250-752-8055 Hands of Destruction 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 SAT AUG 30 Second Wind 10:00am. Errington Farmers Market. 250-586-0099 Codi Band 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 Hands of Destruction 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713

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LOCAL DINING Cafes, Coffee Shops & More...

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

Karma Coffee House La Boulange Organic Breads Little Mountain Cafe Little Qualicum Cheeseworks

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

250-594-2526 Bread & Honey Food Company 162 Harrison Avenue, Parksville

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

Coombs Emporium 2300 Alberni Highway, Coombs

250-248-5895 French Creek Bakery French Press Cafe Frosteez

Log Cabin Ice Cream MadBee Cafe Milner House Tea Room Naked Naturals Oceanside Arena Concession Orange Bridge Cafe Pacific Brimm Coffee & Tea Perks Coffee Bar Qualicum Beach Bakery

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Taste Cafe & Bistro 101B-1080 Resort Dr, Parksville

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Casual / Family...

A&W Restaurant Parksville 540 East Island Hwy, Parskville

Courtyard Cafe & Patio

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

250-752-4152 Quality Foods Rawthentic Eatery Riptide Lagoon Ice Cream Riso Bakery, Café & Bistro Riverside Resort Ice Cream Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery Sandcastle Bakery Save-On-Foods Serious Coffee Shanna’s Place Ship & Shore Cafe Silly-Yak Bakery Snack Shack at Tigh-Na-Mara

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

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Extreme Eatz Food Truck Fairwinds Clubhouse

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

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

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

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

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

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Butlers at the Mansion 292 Crescent Rd E, Qualicum Beach

250-752-5776 Giovanni’s Ristorante Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant Kalvas Restaurant Mekong River Restaurant Nemo Sushi

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

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Arlington Inn Black Goose Inn

Lemon Twist Indian Cuisine 272A West Island Hwy, Parksville

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

Pacific Prime Restaurant Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge

Westhill Restaurant White Elephant Thai Cuisine

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French Creek Marine Pub 1025 Lee Road, Parksville

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

The Shady Restaurant & Pub

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250-947-2109

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

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

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Amrikko’s Indian Grill Bamboo Garden

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