Cowichan Valley What's On Digest April 2018

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FEATURES 16 Barely North Entertainment SECTIONS 4 Must See Events 5 April 2018 Events 11 What's On Screen 26 Get Active 27 Senior Activities 28 Local Dining 30 Things To Do ALSO INSIDE 7 Trivia Questions 24 What’s The Dif

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APRIL 13 - 15 - COWICHAN ARTISANS STUDIO TOUR Tour through the Cowichan Valley as twelve unique artists invite you into their studios to experience the passion and creativity of their craft.

APRIL 15 - SHARI ULRICH TRIO Barely North Entertainment presents Canadian Folk/Roots artist Shari Ulrich and with her Trio at Providence Farm Chapel. One you won’t want to miss.

APRIL 28 - COWICHAN VALLEY GARDEN FAIRGARDEN FAIR Come see the thousands of varieties of Rhododendrons presented by the Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society. You can get expert advice on planting and maintaining as well as purchasing treausres for your garden.

APRIL 28 - ROLLER DERBY SPRING FLINGER Guaranteed to be an action packed evening of entertainment at the Roller Derby season opener at Fuller Lake Arena.

MAY 4, 5, & 6 - FIBREFEST Celebrate the art of spinning, weaving, knitting, felting quilting, and embroidery at Fibre Festival at the Community Centre in Campbell River

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events APRIL 2018

APR 1, SUN Easter Sunday: Easter Sunday is an important day in the Christian church calendar because it celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection.

Many churches hold special services.

April is Daffodil Month: Join the Canadian Cancer Society in raising awareness and funds to help change and save Easter Fair: 9:00am, The Hub at Cowichan Station, Egg hunting in the forest, pancake breakfast, bouncy obstacle course, crafts & clay play, music and more. 250-746-1794.

2375 Koksilah Rd Easter Eggspress: 10:00am, BC Forest Discovery Centre, The BC Forest Discovery Centre hosts an Easter Eggspress for 3 days with Easter Scavenger Hunt, unlimited Green Hornet train rides, the Easter Bunny, goodie bags, crafts and a great educational experience.

This year’s event runs Saturday, Sunday, and Easter Monday. bcforestdiscoverycentre. com 250-715-1113.

2892 Drinkwater Road.

Heritage Quilters: 10:00am, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, April 1-30 cowichanpac.ca 250-748-7529. 2687 James Street.

Easter at the Merridale Orchard: 11:00am, 250-7434293. 1230 Merridale Road.

Riot Cup Mens Hockey Tournament: 11:00am, Fuller Lake Arena, riotbrewing. com. 250-324-7468.

2876 Fuller Lake Road.

Easter Egg Hunt: 12:30pm, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, Come out with the family for a fun Easter Egg Hunt 250-743-1433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Boss Tenors: Iain Duncan Trio with Guest Ryan Oliver: 2:00pm, Osborne Bay Pub, osbornebaypub. com. 250-324-2245.

1534 Joan Ave Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, Every Sunday. bcfoe. com 250-701-3921.

2965 Boys Road.

APR 2, MON Mens Noon Hour Bible Study: 12:00pm, Newlife Church, Every Monday 250-748-6521.

1839 Tzouhalem Rd. Easter Egg Hunt and Free Skate: 2:30pm, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, 250-749-6742.

311 South Shore Road.

Beavers Youth (Ages 5-7): 6:00pm, The Hub of Cowichan, Monday evenings 250-746-1794.

Music Bingo at Mobys: 7:30pm, Every Monday mobyspub.ca. 250 5375559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road.

APR 3, TUE Nurturing Pathways for Babies (3mo. to pre-walking): 9:00am, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 250-743-1433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Maple Bay Painters Art Group: 9:30am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Every Monday facebook.com/ MapleBayPainters.

250-597-1912.

Womens Christian Ministry: 9:45am, Newlife Church, every Tues, newlifechurch. ca 250-748-6521.

1839 Tzouhalem Rd. Registration for Mini World Cup 2018: 10:00am, Mid-Isle

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Soccer Club, Hosted in Ladysmith this year and we are pleased to invite all BCSA affiliated soccer players to enter the Tournament on May 5 & 6. midislesoccer.ca/programs/ mwc2018 Tastings and Tours at Cherry Point Vineyards: 10:00am, Cherry Point Vineyards, Open 10am5pm daily.cherrypointestatewines.com 250 743-1272. 840 Cherry Point Road.

Nurturing Pathways for Toddlers (2-4yrs): 10:45am, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 250-743-1433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion (Branch #191), Every Tuesday and Saturday. chemainuslegion191. ca. 250-246-3133.

9775 Chemainus Rd. Simple Spinner Ring Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead, islandgem.net/calendar . 2505974369. 2 - 378 Trunk Rd. Canucks vs Golden Knights: 7:00pm, Trivia Tuesdays at Mobys Pub: 7:00pm, Every Tuesday mobyspub.ca. 250.537.5559.

124 Upper Ganges road.

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APR 4, WED Busy Bees (Ages 2-4): 9:00am, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 250-743-1433.

Cowichan Exhibition Pickleball: 10:00am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Pickleball is a game resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over the net.

Monday Wed Friday. cowex.ca 250-7480822. 7380 Trans Canada Highway.

Tastings and Tours at Blue Grouse Winery: 11:00am,Our kitchen is open weekends with our “Soup Saturdays”, and “Pierogi Sundays.Tasting Room-Wed. 11am-3pm, Thurs to Sun. 11am-5pm. bluegrouse.ca. 250-7433834. 2182 Lakeside Rd. World Cup Soccer Camps: 2:45pm, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, Ages 2 1/2-4 yrs, Ages 4-5 yrs, 3:15. 250-7431433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Girl Guides (Youth): 3:00pm, The Hub of Cowichan, Wednesdays. janicefrueh@ hotmail.com 2375 Koksilah Rd Peyote Stitch Bead Ring Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn the peyote

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IslandGem.net 250597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

After School Art with Barry: 3:30pm, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery,Practice with a variety of mediums such as painting,photography, printmaking,drawing, collage or sculpture! ladysmithwaterfrontgallery.com/classes.

250-245-1252. 610 Oyster Bay Drive.

Summer was over and the teacher was asking the class about their vacations.

She turned to little Johnny and asked what he did over the summer. “We visited my grandmother in Minneapolis, Minnesota,” he said.

“That sounds like an excellent vocabulary word,” the teacher said, “Can you tell the class how you spell that?”

Little Johnny thought about it and said, “Come to think of it, she lives in Ohio.”

Culinary Kids (Ages 6-12): 4:00pm, Island Savings Centre, Engaging children early on with the wonders of the kitchen can impart valuable life skills. 250-748-7529.

2687 James Street.

Little Bogeys Golf (ages 4-6): 4:30pm, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, This program is an ideal way to start your little one in the game of golf.

250-743-5100. 3515 Telegraph Road.

Poker Night at “The Cobblestone”: 7:00pm, Every Wednesday night. thecobblestone.ca.

250-743-4232. 3566 Holland Ave. Open Mic Night: 7:00pm, River Rock Bar & Grill, Wednes-

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ence by turning salvaged local wood into high quality furniture. See the tree’s journey from tree to table at their Duncan studio.

Over the course of three days, twelve professional, full-time artisans will open their studio doors to share experiences and showcase their work.

Andreas & Naomi Kunert create timeless art pieces at the Ancient Art of Stone Studio Gallery. Their Inspiration flows directly from the pure forms and rhythms inherent within nature.

Each piece of work is original and each, a labour of love reflecting the highest professional standards.

“Our tours encompass work through many mediums but the thread that weaves us together as a group is rooted in high-quality creation of art in the Cowichan Valley” Says founding member Cathi Jefferson. “...we aim to inspire those that walk through and experience our spaces”.

Cathi Jefferson has been creating pottery for over 40 years. Inspired by the natural environment that surrounds her, alongside the Cowichan River, her studio is a must see.

Acrylic painter Laurel Hibbert draws memories of her childhood into her paintings. Her work is notable for its vibrant colour and its story telling quality.

“Painting is my joy and I hope others find themselves experiencing that joy when they view my work.” Says Laurel.

Peggy Brackett works with color and creates a line of beautiful dichroic glass jewellery. Every piece is carefully designed and crafted with a crisp, clean finish.

Jo Ludwig is a self-taught fine glass artist best known for his glittering kiln-formed, one-of-a-kind ‘Things Of Beauty’.

Mary Fox creates stunning forms in glass and ceramics in vivid tones and rich textures at her Ladysmith studio.

Jennifer Lawson’s 1863 log house studio is the perfect place from which to paint. Jennifer has been creating scenes with watercolors for over 40 years.

Karen Trickett and Cam Russell of Coventry Woodworks, can be seen working on incredible furniture designs in their Cobble Hill studio.

Ken Broadland’s main goal in turning wood is to present the wood’s beauty in a useable form. His Heartwood Studio is nestled in woodland next to his log home.

Arwen and Bonnie Schmaus are a mother/daughter team that custom design upholstered furniture in their studio on Herd Rd.

Live Edge Design creates an art furniture experi-

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day nights theoldfork. com/riverrock 250748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy..

MAR. 23-APR.14Million Dollar Quartet: 7:30pm, Chemainus Theatre, chemainustheatrefestival.ca. 1-800-5657738. 9737 Chemainus Road.

APR 5, THU Cherry Point Artists Weekly Meeting: 9:30am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Every Thursday 250732-0018. 7380 Trans Canada Highway.

ture into chain mail, learn to make jump rings and connect them in a pattern that makes this beautiful bracelet. 250-5974369. 2 - 378 Trunk Rd. Artisan Bread and Pasta-Farm to Table: 6:30pm, Island Savings Centre, 250-748-7529.

2687 James Street.

Canucks vs Coyotes: 7:00pm, Rogers Arena.

Open Mic w/Jesse at Mobys: 7:30pm, Every Thursday Night. mobyspub.ca. 250537-5559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road .

Little Carpenters (2-4 yrs): 10:30am, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 250-743-1433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Sweet Sanata Fe: 8:00pm, Duncan Showroom Productions, showroomproductions. ca. 250-748-7246. 131 Station Street.

Warmland Calligra p h e r s - E x h i b i t : 11:00am, PORTALS, This exhibit is a variety of work from members of the Warmland Calligraphers Group. cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca 250 746-1633. 2687 James St.

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Tiny Tots Dance (Ages 2-3): 3:15pm, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 250-743-1433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Byzantine Bracelet Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply Ltd, An adven-

New Movie Releases: Allure, Blockers, Chateaux of the Loire (Royal Visit), A Quiet Place, Ted ( Classic Film Series),April 8: Giselle (Ballett 17/18) Equestrian Schooling Show: 8:00am, Foxstone Stable, Fri, Sat, Sun. Hunter/jumpers. foxstonestable.com 250-748-8577. 4770 Waters Road.

Hip Hop & Jazz (Ages 3-5): 10:00am, Island Savings Centre, 250-748-7529. 2687 James Street.

Fresh Start Fitness for Seniors: 10:30am, The Hub of Cowichan, Seniors- 30 Minute Strength & Stretch.

Every Fri. Contact: leah.mattin@gmail. comcowichanstation. org. 250-746-1794.

2375 Koksilah Rd..

Tap Dance (Ages 3-5): 10:30am, Island Savings Centre, 250748-7529.

Rec and Roll (612 years of age): 2:45pm, The Hub of Cowichan, Fridays at The HUB are filled with fun and games at our popular afterschool recreation drop-in program. cowichanstation.org.

250-746-1794. 2375 Koksilah Rd Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 4:30pm, Fraternal Order of Eagles Branch#2546, Every Friday 250-7013921. 2965 Boys Rd. Youth Rec Room (ages13-18 yrs): 6:00pm, Frank Jameson Community Centre & Pool, Teens can play pool, ping-pong, air hockey, foosball, Wii, learn to make healthy snacks, create art, surf the net, watch TV, listen to music, meet new friends, or get involved in community events. Every Friday. newlifechurch. ca 250-245-6424.

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810 6th Avenue.

“Out of Seen” by David Martinello: 6:00pm, The Ou Gallery, From 6-8pm join us for the opening of “Out of Seen”, paintings and wood sculptures by David Martinello. His work will be on display at the Gallery until May 5.Tues - Sat from 1-5pm, theougallery. com. 250-510-8077.

3091 Agira Road.

Live Music at The River Rock: 7:00pm, Ron Ingram theoldfork.com/riverrock .

250-597-3027. 140 Trans Canada Hwy..

Live Music at Mobys: 7:30pm, Mobys Pub,mobyspub.ca 250-537-5559 Mark Crissinger: 7:30pm, Riot Brewing Co. 250-3247468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

APR 7, SAT End of Passover: What Is Passover?

The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, March 30-April 7,2018. It commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.

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Barre None Dance Sampler (3-4 yrs): 9:00am, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 250-7431433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Rd. Food Safe Level 1 (ages 14+): 9:00am, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 250-743-1433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Duncan Farmers Market: 10:00am, City Hall, Every Sat. Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, home baking, eggs and dairy products, cheeses and fresh bread, jams, jellies and local honey. duncanfarmersmarket. ca. 200 Craig Street.

Train Rides Begin at BC Forest Discovery Centre: 10:00am, For the month of April, we will be open on we e ke n d s f ro m 10am-4:30pm, with the trains running every 60 minutes from 11am-4pm.bcforestdiscoverycentre.com 250-715-1113. 2892 Drinkwater Road.

Free Home Depot Kids Workshop (ages 4-12): 10:00am, homedepot.ca . 250737-2360. 2980 Drinkwater Road.

Zumba Fitness: 10:30am, The Hub of Cowichan, A Zumba Fitness class involves dance and aerobic elements that incorporate Latin-Style music! Every Sat. cowichanstation.org 250-735-0770. 2375 Koksilah Rd..

Meat Draw : 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion, every Saturday.chemainuslegion191.ca 250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, Fraternal Order of Eagles bcfoe.com. 250701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

2018 Black Tie Awards & Auction: 5:30pm, See website for nominations and complete details. duncancc.bc.ca. 250748-1111.

Whitecaps at Real Salt Lake: 6:30pm Canucks vs Oilers: 7:00pm Live Entertainment at Providence Farm Chapel: 7:30pm, Lawson Kelly with Reid Williams providencefarm.wildapricot.org.

250-802-1213. 1843 Tzouhalem Rd..

Ultimate Music Trivia: 7:30pm, Ramada Duncan Hotel, Every Sat duncanhotel.ca.

250-748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy..

Valley Seniors Dance: 7:30pm, valley-seniors.org 250-7464433. 198 Government Street.

PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd Tribute Band: 7:30pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, cowichanpac.ca.

250-748-7529. 2687 James Street.

Live Entertainment at Mobys: 7:30pm, Every Sat.Jack Manor 250-537-5559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road .

The Grinning Barre t t s : 8:00pm, Riot Brewing Co. 2503247468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

APR 8, SUN Impressions of Lightfoot-Lister/McRae/ Rhodes Trio: 2:00pm, Osborne Bay Hotel, osbornebaypub.com.

250-324-2245. 1534 Joan Avenue.

Chemainus Classical Concerts: Romeo & Juliet: 2:00pm, St. Michaels Church , ChemainusClassicalConcerts.ca. 250748-8383. 2858 Mill Street.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

Nearly Neil Diamond with Special Guest Dan Hare: 7:30pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, cowichanpac.ca.

250-748-7529. 2687 James Street.

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APR 9, MON L i t t l e Le a r n e rs (ages 2-4): 9:00am, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 250-743-1433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Floatplane RC Meet: 9:30am, Art Man Park, Meet with us every Monday, 9:30am at Quamichan Lake.

Bring your own floatplane, Check out Duncan RC for all your RC fun! duncanrc.com.

250-597-0104. 5990 Indian Road.

Always be Drawing (10-12): 3:30pm, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 250-743-1433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Sports Sampler (ages 6-8): 3:30pm,

Island Savings Centre, 250-748-7529.

2687 James Street.

Cowichan Roller Derby WANTS YOU!: 6:30pm, Cowichan Exhibition Hall, The Brass Knuckle Derby Dames wants YOU! We are a league of supportive, encouraging, brave, strong, empowered, bad-ass women who love the sport and the community of ROLLER DERBY. Brassknucklederbydames.com 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. Twisted Stackable Rings Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Explore the possibilities of stamping, and learn how to solder and texture wire to

create simple stackable rings.islandgem. net 250-597-4369.

2 - 378 Trunk Road.

APR 10, TUE Ruby Tuesday: 7:00pm, Riot Brewing Co 250-3247468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

Social Ballroom Level 1: 7:00pm, Island Savings Centre, 250-7487529. 2687 James Street.

Paint Nite at Cobblestone: 7:00pm, thecobblestone.ca 250-743-4232. 3566 Holland Avenue.

Social Ballroom Level 2: 8:30pm, Island Savings Centre,

APR 11, WED Findings 101 Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn how to make jump rings, ear wires, hoops and frames, as well as clasps and connectors.IslandGem.net. 250-5974369. 2-378 Trunk Road.

Ladysmith Chamber AGM: 5:30pm, Kiwi Cove Lodge, Join fellow Chamber Members, Directors and Staff as we celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, share plans for 2018 and recognize efforts contributing to the success of 2017. ladysmithcofc.com.

250-245-2112. 5130 Brenton Page Road.

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Puppy Play Group (puppies 8 weeks 8 mo): 6:30pm, Kerry Park Rec Centre, 250743-5922.

APR 12, THUR Brain Fitness 2: 10:00am, Island Savings Centre, 250-748-7529.

2687 James Street.

Caged Bead Earrings Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Using jump rings of various sizes.

Create this beautiful yet simple design

for some fun dangle earrings. 250-5974369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: 6:30pm, DuncanPrivate Location, Support group for grandparents and others raising a relative’s child.parentsupportbc.ca 250 468 9658 Once Upon a Mattress: 8:00pm, Ladysmith Little Theatre, Enjoy this rollicking

musical on the classic of royal courtship provides side-splitting shenanigans.ladysmiththeatre.com 250-924-0658. 4985 Christie Road.

APR 13, FRI New Movie Releases: Beirut, Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare, Dazed and Confused , Finding Your Feet, Indian Horse, Rampage (at the Imax as well), Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero, Luisa Miller Sherlock Gnomes Co w i c h a n Va l ley 2018 Spring Studio To u r : 10:00am,Experience the passion and creativity of Cowichan Artisans in the unique spaces where they create and perfect their craft. Artisan Brochure/Map available through the website. 10am-5pm daily ,cowichanartisans. com/events . 250732-6686.

Preparing for Incapacity: 1:30pm, Kerry Park Rec Centre, Age, injury, or disease can leave us physically or mentally incapacitated. 250-748-7529.

Tubular Peyote Stitch Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Turn the peyote stitch into a three dimensional marvel. islandgem.

net. 250-597-4369.

2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 4:30pm, 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

Live Music at The River Rock: 7:00pm, Dale Manason 250597-3027. 140 Trans Canada Hwy Whitecaps vs LAFC: 7:30pm, BC Place Stadium.

Once Upon a Mattress: 8:00pm, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250-924-0658.

4985 Christie Road.

APR 14, SAT Duncan Farmers Market: 10:00am, City Hall, duncanfarmersmarket.ca.

Train Rides Begin at BC Forest Discovery Centre: 10:00am, 250-715-1113. 2892 Drinkwater Road.

Cheese Making Workshop: 10:00am, Kerry Park Rec Centre, 250-743-5922.

1035 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Road.

Cowichan Valley 2018 Spring Studio Tour: 10:00am, Experience the passion and creativity of Cowichan Artisans in the unique spaces where they create

Sam Lynch

Zach Kleisinger

We are pleased to give you the following shows in the Chapel for the month of April.

Tickets available at Providence Farm or thru Eventbrite. 7:30 - 10pm.

I began putting on house concerts five or six years ago and the popularity grew, so I decided to rent space to hold bigger shows, from which grew a formal business I named Barely North Entertainment. I selected the Chapel at Providence Farm as the main venue to use, as I like the vibe of the room, and the natural acoustics. On occasion I will use other rooms, and am actually looking for a more permanent location to expand what we can offer the community, and hopefully help the music scene thrive and become a musical mappoint.

The business is a family affair, with my wife Erika running the bar (events are generally licensed), and the kids help with many different aspects, as well as wonderful friends who volunteer. The driving force behind the company is a borderline unhealthy obsession with everything music - we all play instruments, and always have music on. I like the exposure my children have had to the interesting and inspiring artists who play our shows and often stay with us for the night. The whole family has formed special bonds with some really great people from all around the world.

KEEP UP TO DATE ON W www.barelynorth.com

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Lawson Kelly

Nick Mintenko

Lauren Mann

April 7 - Lawson Kelly with Reid Williams April 15 - Sheri Ulrich Trio April 20 - Nick Mintenko Album Release Party April 22 - Lauren Mann April 27 - Zack Kleisinger w/Sam Lynch

I’m well aware that some of the fringe styles of music I’m personally into won’t really be what appeals to my audiences, so I carefully select artists that I feel are doing something unique that gets me excited, while being music that can just be a soundtrack to a really fun night out.

The variety of shows each month ensures there is always something people can get excited about - and maybe even discover something new! I’ll often bring in a stripped down version of a band, or even one key member, so that the audience will have an opportunity to hear songs they know, but in a different light.

I love to share musical experiences with people, and I think it creates a special bond when you are part of an exclusive club for a night and can reminisce about music you experienced together. The shows are intimate, and we are able to all visit and meet new people, as well as hang out with the artist and get to know them in a way you just can’t in conventional settings.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT:

tact: andrew@barelynorth.com

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and perfect their craft. Brochure/Map available through the website. 10am-5pm daily, cowichanartisans.com/events.

250-732-6686 Morse Code Beaded Necklace or Bracelet Workshop: 1:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Create hidden meaning bracelets and necklaces with Morse code. Islandgem.net 250-5974369. 2-378 Trunk Rd. Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion (Branch #191),chemainuslegion191.ca.

250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, bcfoe. com 250-701-3921.

2965 Boys Road.

Intro to Miss Mustard Seeds Milk Paint: 4:00pm, The Vintage Brush, 236594-2224. 1300 Fisher Road.

Wor th Reading Book Club: 5:30pm,

Unsworth Vineyards, 250-929-2292 . 2915 Cameron Taggart Rd. Harmoniz Ed Motion: 7:00pm, The Ou Gallery, Visual artist David Martinello has invited well-known singers Sara Marreiros and Laurel Murphy into a colourful dialogue. theougallery.com.

250-510-8077. 3091 Agira Road.

Ultimate Music Trivia: 7:30pm, Ramada Duncan Hotel,140 Trans Canada Hwy APR 15, SUN National Volunteer Week 2018: volunteer. ca 800-670-0401 Cowichan Valley 2018 Spring Studio Tour: 10:00am, Artisan Brochure/Map available through the website. 10am-5pm daily, cowichanartisans.com/events 250-732-6686 Arrowsmith Jazz Band: 2:00pm, Osborne Bay Pub, Crofton Hotel,osbornebaypub.

com. 250 324-2245.

1534 Joan Street.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, 250-7013921. 2965 Boys Rd. Live Entertainment at Providence Farm Chapel: 7:30pm, Shari Ulrich Trio providencefarm. wildapricot.org. 250802-1213. 1843 Tzouhalem Rd..

APR 16, MON Floatplane RC Meet: 9:30am, Art Man Park, Quamichan Lake. Bring your own floatplane, Don’t have an RC to play with?

Check out Duncan RC for all your RC fun! duncanrc.com.

250-597-0104. 5990 Indian Road.

Morning Musical with The Bergmann Piano Duo and Vocalist Onalea Gilbertson: 10:30am, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 250-7487529. 2687 James St.

ON THE SAME FREQUENCY AS YOU Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm Sat 10am-5pm 250 597 0104 duncanrc@shaw.ca • DuncanRC.com

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APR 17, TUE Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion (Branch #191), 250246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Tennis (ages 6-9): 3:30pm, Island Savings Centre, 250-748-7529.

2687 James Street.

Byzantine Bracelet Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply Ltd, An adventure into chain mail, learn to make jump rings and connect them in a pattern that makes this beautiful bracelet.islandgem. net 250-597-4369.

2 - 378 Trunk Rd. The Stampeders: 7:30pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 250-748-7529.

APR 18, WED Fa ce b o o k Fu n : 1:00pm, Island Savings Centre, 250-748-7529.

2687 James Street.

Earrings 101 Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn how to wrap

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your own ear wires, Make two of pairs of earrings with two different wrapping styles. Islandgem.net.

250-597-4369. 2 378 Trunk Rd. APR 19, THURS Curry and a Beer for Harvest House: 5:30pm, Riot Brewing Co., Join Riot Brewing Co., 49th Parallel and Island Savings for our 2nd annual Curry and a Beer Fundraiser for Harvest House! faceb o o k .co m /eve n t s 250-324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

Beer and a Cut: 5:00pm, Riot Brewing Co., The awesome barbers from Victory Brand North are coming back for a once a month pop up barber shop! $25 minimum donation will get you a cut and a beer!250324-7468 101A 3055 Oak Street.

Ladies Only Golf: 6:00pm, Cowichan Golf and Country Club ,cowichangolfclub.ca.

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Obsession: E ncore Presentation: 7:00pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, cowichanpac.ca.

250-748-7529. 2687 James Street.

Once Upon a Mattress: 8:00pm, Lady-

smith Little Theatre. ladysmiththeatre.com 250-924-0658. 4985 Christie Road.

APR 20, FRI Pro-D Day for SD79: New Movie Releases: I feel pretty, Super Troopers 2, Tully Fl y i n g S q u i r re l Trampoline Park and Skating (ages 6-11): 8:00am, Kerry Park Rec Centre, 250-743-5922. 1035 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Road.

Standing Tall-Building Self-Esteem For Girls (ages 10-12): 8:30am, Shawnigan Lake Community Centre, 250743-1433. 2804 Shawnigan Lake Road.

Nature Walk - Spring Flowers: 9:30am, Island Savings Centre, Come out and see the wildflowers and other signs of Spring..

250-748-7529. 2687 James Street.

Spring Art Tour: 10:00am, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Yellow Point, A self Guided Spring Art Tour .

Visit artists in their studios, get to know their work, add to your collection and enjoy a day out with friends.

Tour is from Ladysmith, Chemainus, and Yellow Point. Stop at the Waterfront Gal-

lery in Ladysmith for a Brochure and a tour or at local visitor centres or download one from ladysmithwaterfrontgallery.com/springartour-1 250-245-1252.

610 Oyster Bay Dr. Learn to Dance: 1:00pm, Valley Seniors Organization, Learn to ballroom dance and ballroom line dance with us on the last 2 Fridays of the month. valleyseniors.org 250-7464433. 198 Government Street.

Beaded “Lentil” Bracelet Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn how to read the pattern and make a beautiful and enchanting, flexible band bracelet. 250597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 4:30pm, 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

Whitecaps vs Sporting KC: 6:00pm, Childrens Mercury Park, Live Music at The River Rock: 7:00pm, Daniel Challis theoldfork.com/riverrock.

250-597-3027. 140 Trans Canada Hwy..

Live Entertainment at Providence Farm Cha-

pel: 7:30pm, Nick Mintenko Album Release Party providencefarm. wildapricot.org/ . 250802-1213. 1843 Tzouhalem Rd. A Suite Spring: 7:30pm, Duncan United Church, cowichancamerata.org . 250-701-3964. 246 Ingram Street.

Once Upon a Mattress: 8:00pm, Ladysmith Little Theatre. ladysmiththeatre.com.

250-924-0658. 4985 Christie Road.

APR 21, SAT 2018 Orca Invitational: 8:00am, Duncan Dynamics, It’s our 9th Annual Orca Invitational April 21 and 22 ddgc.ca/our-competition-orca-invitational.

250-746-0193. 2685 James Street.

Wild Workshop by Live Edge Design: 9:00am, Participants choose a project (chair, planter box, trellis, or bench) and learn how to build it under the direction of an experienced woodworker over the course of 2 days.250-7480763. 5195 Mearns Rd. Spring Art Tour: 10:00am, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Yellow

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Point, 250-245-1252.

Train Rides Begin at BC Forest Discovery Centre: 10:00am, bcforestdiscoverycentre. com. 250-715-1113.

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Duncan Farmers Market: 10:00am, City Hall, duncanfarmersmarket.ca 200 Craig Street.

C.V. Garden Clubs 2018 Plant Sale: 10:00am, St. Johns Church Hall. cowichanvalleygardenclub.com. 250-5970583. 486 Jubilee Street.

Twisted Stackable Rings Workshop: 1:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Ex-

plore the possibilities of stamping, and learn how to solder and texture wire to create simple stackable rings. 250-597-4369.

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gan Mill Bay Road.

Golf-Short Game Bootcamp: 2:00pm, Cowichan Golf and Country Club, cowichangolfclub.ca.

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Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

“Blast Off” with B re n d a s B ra t s : 2:00pm, Pioneer Square Mall Theatre “Blast Off” A musical space-travel adventure into the universe as Brenda’s Brats Defy Gravity and journey to a stargazing Space Oddity. Two great shows, 250-7437866. 900 Shawni-

Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion (Branch #191),250246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Murray Hatfield & Teresa: An Incredible Evening of Magic: 4:00pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, Fundraiser to benefit the Clements Centre. Cowichanpac. ca 250-748-7529.

2687 James Street.

Meet the Makers at Merridale: 4:00pm, merridale.ca. 250743-4293. 1230 Merridale Rd.

2018 Champagne Dinner & Auction: 5:30pm, Shawnigan Lake School, Each year we receive fantastic donations of vacation and weekend getaways, dining and theatre excursions, golf packages, artwork, collectibles, jewelry, cash and many other diverse items! cdhfoundation. ca/events/dinner-auction. 250-701-0399.

1975 Renfrew Road.

Ultimate Music Trivia: 7:30pm, Ramada Duncan Hotel, 250748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy Valley Seniors Dance: 7:30pm, Valley Seniors Organization, valleyseniors.org 250-7464433. 198 Government Street.

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Once Upon a Mattress: 8:45pm, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250-924-0658. 4985 Christie Road.

APR 22, SUN Earth Day 2018: Recognize and celebrate the largest environmental event in the world, earthday.ca Earth Day Crawl: At Honeymoon Bay, 10am-4pm. Hosted by the Duncan RC Hobby Store. Its time to rip up the earth in celebration of Earth Day and come on out to Honeymoon Bay and Gordon Bay Provincial Park for some All-Ages, All Makes Radio-Control Crawler fun with other Addicts and Enthusiasts. Follow the event on Facebook to follow the event details. Search “Earth Day Crawl”

on Facebook, or find it on the Duncan RC Facebook page.

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Spring Art Tour: 10:00am, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Yellow Point, 250-245-1252.

Once Upon a Mattress: 2:00pm, Ladysmith Little Theatre. ladysmiththeatre.com Swing Shift Big Band: 2:00pm, Osborne Bay Pub, osbornebaypub. com. 250-324-2245.

1534 Joan Avenue.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

Live Entertainment at Providence Farm Chapel: 7:30pm, Lauren Mann providence-

Ahhhh, Spring!

What does it mean to you?

Longer days, warmer nights, blooming flowers? Well, to thirty-odd Cowichan Valley citizens it means Roller Derby Season!!

Your very own Brass Knuckle Derby Dames have been hard at work honing their skills on the oval track to bring you thrills, spills and awe inspiring maneuvers as they take on long-time rivals the Victoria Hardcores.

Junior teams The Tempest vs Rotten Apples will open-up the evening at 5:30 and the half time show will be a performance by Roller Skate Victoria.

What better way to spend a Saturday evening than enjoying a tasty beverage brought to you by Chemainus’s Riot Brewing Co. - official sponsor of the Brass Knuckles - and watching some full contact sports on wheels!

And what’s that you say? You’ve always wanted to try your hand (or should I say feet) at derby? Well friends, look no further!

These Knuckleheads want YOU! No skating or derby experience necessary! All you do is show up! We will provide you with skates and safely gear, teach you how to use them and motivate you to be all that you can be! Fresh meat intake (that’s what we call recruitment day) is April 9th , 6:30 PM at Mellor Hall in the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds.

For further information on these events and more, you can reach out to the BKDD crew on our FB page or by email at bkddderby@gmail.com

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Floatplane RC Meet: 9:30am, Art Man Park, Quamichan Lake.duncanrc.com 250-597-0104. 5990 Indian Road.

Fa c e b o o k Fu n : 1:00pm, Island Savings Centre, Facebook Fun 250-748-7529.

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Lady Bird: 7:00pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 250-7487529. 2687 James Street.

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Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion (Branch #191), 250246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Fibre Crafts (ages 7-12): 3:45pm, Island Savings Centre, 250-748-7529. 2687 James Street.

Hand Crafted Bath Bomb (Ages 8+): 6:30pm, Island Savings Centre, 250746-3455. 2687 James Street.

R u by Tu e s d ay : 7:00pm, Riot Brewing Co. 250-3247468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

Creative Use of Depth of Field:

Golf-The Art of Putting: 5:30pm, Cowichan Golf and Country Club ,cowichangolfclub.ca 250-746-5333. 4955 Trans Canada Hwy..

APR 26, THU Cut Out Pendant or Earrings Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Bring in an idea and let us help you run with it. With a simple design, learn to drill and make a metal pendant that you can be proud of.islandgem. net. 250-597-4369.

2 378 Trunk Rd. Once Upon a Mattress: 8:00pm, Ladysmith Little Theatre. ladysmiththeatre. com. 250-924-0658.

4985 Christie Road.

APR 27, FRI New Movie Releases: Avengers: Infinity War (Also at IMAX), Cendrillon

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48th Annual Brentwo o d Re g a t t a : Brentwood College, Fri,Sat,Sun. Racing, entertainment, and the Brentwood Student Art Show. regatta.brentwood. bc.ca 250-743-5521 ext. 8136. 2735 Mt. Baker Rd Learn to Dance: 1:00pm, Valley Seniors Organization, Learn to ballroom dance and ballroom line dance. valley-seniors.org. 250-7464433. 198 Government Street.

Co w i c h a n Va l ley Spring Home & Wellness Expo: 1:00pm, Island Savings Centre, Fri, Sat, Sun homeshowt i m e . c o m /e ve n t / cow i c h a n -va l l ey-

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house bench that fits your home and style!

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Beaded Wr a p Bracelet Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn a new pattern to make this bracelet, extend the length to make it a wrap bracelet, explore the different possibilities for clasps and have fun with colour. 250-5974369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Beauty and the Beast JR.: 6:30pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, In this classic musical, Adage Studio brings a tale as old as time to life. cowichanpac. ca 250-748-7529.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 4:45pm, 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

Farmhouse Bench Class: 6:00pm, The Vintage Brush, Come to this class and leave with a farm-

Live Music at The River Rock: 7:00pm, theoldfork.com/riverrock .

250-597-3027. 140 Trans Canada Hwy. Hub Film Club: Lost In Paris: 7:00pm, cowichanstation.org/ hub-film-club. 250746-1794. 2375 Koksilah Rd Whitecaps vs Real Salt Lake: 7:30pm, BC Place Stadium,

Beatlemania with the Deaf Aids: 7:30pm, Riot Brewing Co., Acoustic Beatles Tribute band that performs songs from the beatlemania era.250324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

Live Entertainment at Providence Farm Chapel: 7:30pm, Zack Kleisinger w/Sam Lynch providencefarm. wildapricot.org 250802-1213. 1843 Tzouhalem Rd Once Upon a Mattress: 8:00pm, Ladysmith Little Theatre. ladysmiththeatre. com. 250-924-0658.

4985 Christie Road.

Kims Convenience (Apr. 27-May26): 8:00pm, Chemainus Theatre,

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APR 28, SAT Babysitting Basics (ages 11+): 9:00am, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, 250-749-6742.

311 South Shore Road.

Home Alone + First Aid (ages 16+): 9:00am, Kerry Park Rec Centre, 250-743-5922.

Beauty and the Beast JR.: 2:00pm, Cowichan Performing Arts 250-748-7529.

2687 James Street.

Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion (Branch #191),250246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Duncan Farmers Market: 10:00am, City Hall, duncanfarmersmarket.ca

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

Cowichan Valley Garden Fair: 10:00am, Cowichan Valley Exhibition Grounds, A gathering of growers and garden-related vendors under one roof! Hundreds of rhodo varieties and plants available.

Truss (flower) show of rhodos. cowichanvalleygardenfair.com 250 818 1836. 7380 Trans-Canada Hwy

St. Josephs Elementary Spring Gala: 5:00pm, St. Josephs Elementary School, Kick Up Your Heels & Tap Your Toes At St. Joe’s Country Dinner & Dance. Live & Silent Auction, a Country style Dinner & Dance.

Maxwell Smart Band. stjosephselem.ca.

250-246-3191. 9735 Elm Street.

Simple Spinner Ring Workshop: 1:00pm, Island Gem and Bead,islandgem.net 2505974369. 2 - 378 Trunk Rd.

Roller Derby Spring Flinger: 5:30pm, Fuller Lake Arena, Join us for our season opener and our first of TWO home games this season. brassknuckleder-

bydames.com 2876 Fuller Lake Rd.

pub.com. 250 3242245. 1534 Joan Ave.

Once Upon a Mattress: 8:00pm, Ladysmith Little Theatre, 250-924-0658. 4985 Christie Road.

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Live Music at River Rock: 9:00pm, Ramada Duncan Hotel, Korkscrew , duncanhotel.ca/ . 250748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy. APR 29, SUN Learn to Lawnbowl: 10:00am, Centennial Park, The Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club if offering a free “learn to bowl”, open house from 10am-Noon cowichanlawnbowling. com. 250-748-5440. end of 1st Street.

Floatplane RC Meet: 9:30am, Art Man Park, Meet with us every Monday, Quamichan Lake.duncanrc. com 250-597-0104.

5990 Indian Road.

Learn to Lawnbowl: 10:00am, Centennial Park, Join the coaches from 10am-Noon for free drop-in lessons.

A perfect way to try out this fun sport. cowichanlawnbowling. com 250-748-5440. end of 1st Street.

Once Upon a Mattress: 2:00pm, Ladysmith Little ladysmiththeatre.com 250-924-0658. 4985 Christie Road.

Rob Uffen Quintet: 2:00pm, Osborne Bay Pub, Rob. osbornebay-

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structure that must be torn down, a mini excavator is a great time- and labor-saving tool. Without a mini excavator you are going to find yourself demolishing an entire building with cable or chains, a reciprocal saw, a sledge, a wrecking bar or pry bar, and a truck.

Repairing Sewer Lines If your maximum depth is not too extreme you can use a mini excavator for basic sewer line repairs.

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LIVE THEATRE PERFORMANCES: Chemainus Theatre: Now showing; “Million Dollar Quartet” - The jukebox legends are back by popular demand! Showing till Apr 14. Make the occasion extra special and enjoy the lunch or dinner buffet in the beautiful dining room, or visit the Gallery Gift Shop before or after the show! 9737 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus1.800.565.7738.

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre: See live theatre, music, dance, comedy, art shows, speakers & more!

2687 James St, Duncan. 250.748.7529. http://cowichanpac.ca/ Ladysmith Little Theatre: This month features; “Once Upon A Mattress”- Apr 12 - May 6. 4985 Christie Rd, Ladysmith.Reserve,250.924.0658. www.ladysmiththeatre.com MOVIE CINEMAS: Cineplex Caprice Cinemas - 404 Duncan St., Duncan.

778-855-7867.

ART GALLERIES The Ou Gallery H5 STARH - This month features; OUT OF SEEN; Apr 6 - May 5, paintings & wood sculptures by David Martinello of Alternative Woodworks, free entry! HARMONIZED MOTION; Apr 14, 7-9pm.

Live music/spontaneous art journey with Portuguese fado singer, Sara Marreioros, Laurel Murphy & artist David Martinello. $20 pre-sale only @ theougallery. com. 3091 Agira Rd, Duncan. 250.510.8077.

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre - This month’s Art Show features; “HERITAGE QUILTERS”- Presented by the Cowichan Valley Heritage Quilters. CVRD Arts & Culture Division, 2687 James St, Duncan.

250.748.7529.

Imagine That! Artisans’ Designs - This month features; Robin Millan (mult-media humorous artist) & Robert Andrews (woodworker). 251 Craig St, Duncan.

250.748.6776.

Michaela Davidson Art & Gift Gallery - The entire building boasts 25 stained glass windows, visit the whimsical pond surrounded by stained glass & sculptures, tour the gardens, or browse the gift shop featuring; unique originals, reproductions, giftware, jewellery, and glasswork. Open daily, 10am-5pm. 63 Sahtlam Ave, Lake Cowichan. 250.749.6375.

Station Street Gallery & Frame Shop - Features a wide variety of gifts by local artists & artisans including; functional pottery, woodwork and pewter. 139 Station St, Duncan. 250.748.3311.

Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery - This month’s art shows feature; “Student Show”- Apr 4-13, emerging youth artists from local schools, classes & university.

“Nanaimo Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists Art Showcase & Sale”- Apr 13-20, variety of styles and paintings. “Momentum Press”- Apr 21-29, Ladysmith Printmakers inaugural show with traditional & contemporary printmaking. Gallery open daily, 11am-4pm. 610 Oyster Bay Drv, Ladysmith (on the way to Transfer Beach). 250.245.1252.

WINE AND BEER TASTINGS & TOURS Red Arrow Brewery: Tour the brewery, sample all the beers, and find out how they’re made, please phone ahead for tours. Open daily. 5255 Chaster Rd, Duncan 250-597-0037.

Cherry Point Estate Wines: Offers guided tours, wine tastings and dining. Book 48hrs in advance. Open for tastings every day, 10am-5pm, 840 Cherry Point Rd, Cobble Hill. 250-743-1272.

Rocky Creek Winery Taste estate wines of Pinots, crisp whites, red blends and sparklings. 1854 Myhrest Rd, Cowichan Bay. 250-748-5622.

FREE tastings Averill Creek Vineyard: Complimentary wine tasting, open 11am-5pm, every weekend.

Guided Winery Tours also available for groups of 10 or more (weather permitting), must pre-book, 250-709-9986. $15/person. 6552 North Rd. Duncan.

Merridale Cidery & Distillery: Apple orchard, craft cider house, small batch distillery with a gastropub. Lots of things to eat, drink & do. Tasting Bar, Lounge, Tours & Farm Store open daily, 11am-5pm. 1230 Merridale Rd, Cobble Hill. 250-743-4293. www.merridale.ca Museum: of Cowichan Valley 130 Canada Avenue, Duncan 250-746-6612 REMOTE CONTROL FUN Floatplane RC Meet-up: Every Monday, 9:30am at Art Man Park, Quamichan Lake. Bring your own floatplane. Free to fly, and free to watch! Don’t have a RC to play with? Check out Duncan RC for all your RC fun! 250-597-0104.

HIKES & TRAILS Kinsol Trestle: Open to public for cycling, hiking, and equestrian riding. One of the tallest free-standing timber rail trestle structures in the world, near Shawnigan Lake. www.cvrd.bc.ca/1379/Kinsol-Trestle Heart Lake Loop: Challenging 6.4km takes about 2hrs. Rewards you with Panoramic spectacular views of the town, Gulf Islands and Mt. Baker. Access from Davis Rd Park at the Holland Creek Trail, Ladysmith.

Teafarm: Rare canadian teas, art gallery, and teaculture tours, shop local and worldwide organic teas 8350 Richards Trail, North Cowichan 250-748-3811 Paintball: Midway Paintball- Largest field in BC! Open 10am-dusk. Can also be open for Pro-D Days & Holidays, just call to confirm. 5500 Indian Rd, Duncan.

250.748.6588

Cowichan Sportsplex: Has a short nature trail. 5847 Chesterfield Ave, Duncan. 250-746-5666.

Farm Therapy: self-guided tours in a relaxing atmosphere, general store, dining, walking Providence Farms 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan 250-746-4204

Cobble Hill Mountain: Many trails of varying difficulty along the 336m summit with lots of viewpoints and amenities.

Mountain Biking: Numerous trails throughout Mount Tzouhalem, Maple Mountain, and Mount Prevost.

Great views and wildlife scenery

WATERSLIDES & WAVE POOL Cowichan Aquatic Center: Indoor Wave pool, lazy river, twin waterslides, swirl pool. Indoor 8 lane 25m lap pools, steam room & sauna, 2653 James St, Duncan. 250-746-7665.

Fishing: The Cowichan River is known for its brown trout, rainbow and steelhead trout and salmon runs.

Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Lake, and other nearby rivers and lakes are popular destinations.

Frank Jameson Community Centre & Swimming Pool: Waterslides, lazy river, tot pool with waterfalls & bubbles, whirl pool, 15’ climbing wall in the pool, skywalker, pool rope swing, pool basketball hoops.

810 Sixth Ave, Ladysmith. 250-245-6424.

Golf: Golf Driving Range: Duncan Meadows- 18 hole course, putting green, chipping area and practice range. 6507 North Rd, Duncan. 250.746.8993.

AND MORE...

Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club - Leagues, tournaments and more! Open Apr - Mid Oct. End of First St, Centenial Park, Duncan.

Cowichan Golf and Country Club: 18 holes. Weather permitting. Ladies, Men, and Seniors Golfing, & Kids.

4955 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.746.5333

6 hours

The Raptor Wildlife Sanctuary: Watch & learn all about these incredible birds of prey. Open daily, 10:30am-3pm. Flying Demo’s @ 11:30am & 1:30pm.

Book-in ahead of time for a more hands-on experience.

Hogwarks can be booked on arrival. For admission prices see, pnwraptors.com. 1877 Herd Rd, Duncan.

250.746.0372.

Whale Watching and Wildlife: Experience whales, sea lions, bald eagles, seals, and porpoise and on a small personal group tour. Ocean EcoVentures 1721 Cowichan Bay Rd, Duncan 250-748-3800

Estuary Nature Center: Interpretive center and children’s programs overlooking the Cowichan Estuary 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd. 250-597-2288

Cheers Cowichan: daily winery tours to all Cowichan area destinations; wineries, festivals, corporate or mindfulness day trips 250-710-7391

Sportsplex: Track, softball venue, playground, outdoor lacrosse box, outdoor fitness equipment, nature walk Cowichan Sportsplex 5847 Chesterfield Ave., Duncan 250-746-5666.

Scuba Diving: courses, dive travel, equipment sales and rentals Pacific Water Sports 260 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan 250-746-6669

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