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FRI APR 1 Ladysmith Spring Home and Business Show: get great ideas for your home! Free admission to vendor displays, demos, door prizes and a concession. Ladysmith Aggie Hall Apr 1 from 2 - 8 pm, Apr 2 from 10 am - 4 pm. FMI ladysmithcofc.com or 250.245.2112
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Live Music: ‘Lyrical’ plays the River Rock Bar and Grill at the Duncan Travelodge 9 pm. FMI 250.748.4311
Live Theatre: the South Island Musical Theatre Society is proud to present the beloved Canadian classic ‘Anne of Green Gables’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 pm. Until Apr 3. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529
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Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Ducks 7 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com Live Music: ‘Monkey Wrench’ plays the Cobblestone Pub at 9:30 pm. FMI 250.743.4232 Live Theatre: the South Island Musical Theatre Society is proud to present the beloved Canadian classic ‘Anne of Green Gables’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 pm. Until Apr 3. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529
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Live Music: ‘Lyrical’ plays the River Rock Bar and Grill at the Duncan Travelodge 9 pm. FMI 250.748.4311 SUN APR 3 Live Theatre: the South Island Musical Theatre Society is proud to present the beloved Canadian classic ‘Anne of Green Gables’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 2 pm.FMI cowichanpac. ca or 250.748.7529 Dance Workshop/ Performance: ‘605 Collective’ presents a dance workshop 5 - 7 pm at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island. Don’t miss the subsequent ‘ 6 0 5 Co l l e c t i ve ’ dance performance ‘Vital Few’, also at ArtSpring, on Apr 5 at 7:30 pm $20 for work-
shop, performance is $23 adult, $5 youth. FMI artspring.ca or 250.537.2102 Live Music: ‘B3 Reu n i o n ’ co m b i n e s strong musicianship, engaging charm and camaraderie, and a hefty dose of quirkiness. The very best of soul jazz and blues of the 1960s with the unmistakable sound of the B3 organ. 2 pm Crofton Hotel. $10 admission. FMI 250753-2023 MON APR 4 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Kings 7 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com WordPress 101: learn how to create a website for your business from the ground up! Kerry Park Rec Centre 7:30 - 9:30 pm. For confident, intermedi
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TUE APR 5 Dance Performance: ‘605 Collective’ dance performance ‘Vital Few’ at ArtSpring 7:30 pm. $23 adult, $5 youth. FMI artspring. ca or 250.537.2102 Open Mic Night: ‘Dress Rehearsal Tuesdays - Open Mic Nite’ at the Duncan Showroom is all about using the stage to launch your career in front of a friendly, appreciative audience and having fun! 3 songs each, $5/everyone. No-alcohol venue. 8 pm start. FMI showroomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246 WED APR 6 Live Theatre: ‘Ring of Fire: Project Johnny Cash’ is back by popular demand at Chemainus Theatre Festival! This musical revue runs Wed - Sun from Apr 6 - 23. Matinee and evening shows available. FMI chemainustheatrefestival.
Lego® Fun: Kids 6 12 years are invited to drop by the Cowichan Library, Duncan from 3:30 - 4:30 pm and construct using the Library LEGO®. FMI 250.746.7661 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Oilers 7 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com THU APR 7 Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Flames 6 pm on SNP. FMI nhl.com National Theatre Live: National Theatre Live presents ‘As You Like It’, Shakespeare’s comedy of love and change, at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 7 pm. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 Live Theatre: Brit-
ain’s well-loved comedy duo ‘James and Jamesy’ present ‘In The Dark’, their hilarious production about creation, at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island Apr 7 - 10 $23 adult, $5 youth. FMI artspring. ca or 250.537.2102 Live Music: singer/ songwriter ‘Christa Couture’ plays the Duncan Showroom 8 pm. $17/adv, $15/ door. FMI showroomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246 FRI APR 8 Live Music: ‘Beverley McKeen’ brings some pop, rock, folk, jazz and country to the Cowichan Bay Pub 7 pm. FMI baypub.ca or 250.748.2330 Live Music: a Beatles Tribute Band plays the Cobblestone Pub at 9:30 pm. FMI 250.743.4232 Live Music: ‘Completely Creedence’, a popular CCR Tribute Band, comes to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 pm. $35. FMI cowichanpac. ca or 250.748.7529
Live Theatre: Britain’s well-loved comedy duo ‘James and Jamesy’ present ‘In The Dark’, their hilarious production about creation, at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island Apr 7 - 10 $23 adult, $5 youth. FMI artspring. ca or 250.537.2102 Live Music: ‘Blues Cubed’ plays the River Rock Bar and Grill at the Travelodge, Duncan at 9 pm. FMI 250.748.4311 Live Music: ‘Soul Shakedown’ (soul/ rock) hits the stage at Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559 SAT APR 9 Parents Unite Garage Sale: this garage sale focuses on children’s toys, clothing and family items! Island Savings Centre 9 am - 12 noon. Fun activity area for the kids. FMI cvrd.bc.ca or 250.748.7529 Plant Sale: the Cowichan Valley Garden Club hosts their annual Plant Sale from
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Canucks Hockey: Canucks vs Oilers 7 pm on HNIC. FMI nhl.com
Live Music: ‘Train Wreck’ plays the Cobblestone Pub at 9:30 pm. $5 at the door. FMI 250.743.4232
Adoptee Peer Support Group: if you have longed to research your history or are thinking about searching for your birth family, come share your story or listen to others in the same situation. 2 - 4
Live Music: the ‘Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir’ performs with the ‘Cowichan Valley Youth Choir’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 pm. Enjoy folk, spirituals, show tunes
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Live Theatre: Britain’s well-loved comedy duo ‘James and Jamesy’ present ‘In The Dark’, their hilarious production about creation, at ArtSpring,
Salt Spring Island Apr 7 - 10 $23 adult, $5 youth. FMI artspring. ca or 250.537.2102 Live Music: ‘Sharon Bailey and the Skinny Dippers’ (folk/rock) play Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559 SUN APR 10 Live Theatre: Britain’s well-loved com-
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SUN APR 10 CONT... edy duo ‘James and Jamesy’ present ‘In The Dark’, their hilarious production about creation, at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island Apr 7 - 10 $23 adult, $5 youth. FMI artspring. ca or 250.537.2102 Comedy Night: at the Cobblestone Pub. 8:30 pm start, $7.50 at the door. FMI 250.743.4232 MON APR 11 The Raptors: the Raptors is open daily for the 2016 season! See eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and vultures through flight demonstrations, personal interaction activities, educational courses, and more. FMI pnwraptors.com or 250.746.0372 Live Music: ‘Morning Musicale’ with Sarah Hagen and guests is popular with classical music lovers! On stage seating at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, pre-concert chat and a table of treats. 10:30 am - 12 noon. Special guest Apr 11 is Ann Elliott-
Goldschmid (violinist). FMI cowichanpac. ca or 250.748.7529 WordPress 101: learn how to create a website for your business from the ground up! Kerry Park Rec Centre 7:30 - 9:30 pm. For confident, intermediate computer users. $40. FMI 250.732.2937 Wills & Estates: learn from a local lawyer about wills, powers of attorney & representation agreements. Find out what they are and why you need them. 2 - 3:30 pm Cowichan Library, Duncan.Register at the front desk to reserve your spot TUE APR 12 Boating Basics Course: the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron presents a 4-evening information series to help boaters get their ‘Pleasure Craft Operator Card’. Course runs 7 - 9:30 pm on Apr 12, 14, 19 and 21 at Ladysmith Secondary School $85. FMI 250.924.7424 Salt Spring Forum
Special Presentation: Dr. Mark Winston, the world’s leading expert on bees and pollination and recent award-winner for his book ‘Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive’, speaks at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island 7:30 - 9:15 pm $15 Forum members, $20 general. FMI artspring.ca or 250.537.2102
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April 27th to May 1st, 2016
The Cowichan Artisans are hosting their ‘Open Studio Tour Weekend’ Apr 15 - 17 in the beautiful Cowichan Valley. Studios will be open 10am - 4pm daily during the tour, and visitors will be treated to unique watercolour paintings, pottery, glass and silver jewellery, wordworks and more! Come experience the creativity of the Cowichan Artisans in the unique spaces where they work and perfect their craft. Located on southern Vancouver Island, this Studio Tour is a wonderful way to explore the rich culture and stunning landscape of the Cowichan Valley. For more information and a downloadable map visit cowichanartisans.com
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FRI APR 15 Studio Tour: the Cowichan Artisans will host their special Open Studio Tour Weekend Apr 15 - 17, daily from 10 am- 5 pm. Download your map at cowichanartisans.com or call 250.748.6688 Live Music: ‘Kira Carroll’ plays the Cowichan Bay Pub at 7 pm. FMI baypub.ca or 250.748.2330 Illusionist Performance: be prepared to be amazed! ‘Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders’ takes place at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island 7:30 - 9 pm. Vitaly is an illusionist who makes things disappear, reappear and levitate! Recommended for children 8 years and up $23 adult, $5 youth. FMI artspring.ca or 250.537.2102 Live Music: ‘Country Night’ at the Cobblestone Pub, $5 at the door. 9:30 pm start. FMI 250.743.4232 Live Music: an evening with ‘Jonathan Byrd’ and ‘Corin Raymond’ at the Duncan Showroom 8 pm. $25/door, $20/ advance. FMI showroomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246 Live Music: ‘Renovation Blues Band’ plays the River Rock Bar & Grill at the Travelodge, Duncan at 9 pm. FMI 250.748.4311
Live Music: ‘Salt’ (rock/dance/soul) plays Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559 Live Music: Mark Crissinger at the Saltair Pub, Chemainus. Acoustic and Electric Blues & Roots-Rock. 7 pm start SAT APR 16 The Met Opera Live in HD: The Met Opera Live in HD presents ‘Roberto Devereux’. Queen Elizabeth I is forced to sign the death warrant of the nobleman she loves, Roberto Devereux. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 9:55 am. Running time 3 hours 5 min. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 MET Opera Live Broadcast: ‘Roberto Devereux’ shows 10 am at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island. $21.95 adult, $18.95 senior, $12.95 youth. FMI artspring.ca or 250.537.2102 Studio Tour: the Cowichan Artisans will host their special Open Studio Tour Weekend Apr 15 - 17, daily from 10 am- 5 pm. Download your map at cowichanartisans.com or call 250.748.6688 Live Music: beloved Canadian tenor ‘John McDermott’ presents
‘Traditionally Yours’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 pm. A mix of new tunes and old favourites. Bring kleenex. $47.50. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 Live Music: ‘Daniel Cook and the Radiators’ bring some Island/west coast/ country rock to the Duncan Showroom at 8 pm. $15/door, $12/ advance. FMI showroomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246 DJ Night:Interchill Records with Bassos Rancheros brings the tunes to Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI 250.537.5559 SUN APR 17 Studio Tour: the Cowichan Artisans will host their special
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Open Studio Tour Weekend Apr 15 - 17, daily from 10 am- 5 pm. Download your map at cowichanartisans.com or call 250.748.6688 Live Music: the ‘Palm Court Light Orchestra’ presents ‘The Trumpets Shall Sound’ at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 2:30 pm. Featuring David Michaux, trumpet. FMI cowichanpac. ca or 250.748.7529 ALS Fundraiser: ‘Kinettes ALS Fundraiser’ at the Cowichan Bay Pub starting at 3 pm. FMI baypub.ca or 250.748.2330 Paws for Stories: Children 6 - 12 years are invited to drop by the Cowichan Library, Duncan from 3 - 4 pm and improve their
The Raptors is open again for the 2016 season! Located just north of Duncan, the Centre aims to raise awareness of birds of prey and promote conservation. Daily flight demonstrations by eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and vultures showcase the superlative skill of raptors and bring people closer to nature. The Centre also offers amazing interactive and hands-on experiences working with hawks, owls, falcons and more. FMI pnwraptors.com
SUN APR 17 CONT... literacy skills by reading to Percy the therapy dog. Free. FMI 250.746.7661 Chemainus Classical Concerts: three members of the very talented and locallyknown Williams family come together to perform chamber music by great masters. “Music for Spring” takes place 2 pm at St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus. Tix $17 in advance from Owl’s Nest Bistro (Chemainus) Valley Vines to Wines
(Mill Bay), Ten Old Books (Duncan) Salamander Books ( L a d ys m i t h ) a n d Chemainus Festival Inn. Or by calling 250.748.8383. Tix $20 at the door, under 18 $5. FMI chemainusclassicalconcerts.ca MON APR 18 The Raptors: the Raptors is open daily for the 2016 season! See eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and vultures through flight demonstrations, per-
sonal interaction activities, educational courses, and more. FMI pnwraptors.com or 250.746.0372 Movie Night at the Library: ‘Hadwin’s Judgement’ shows at the Cowichan Library, Duncan from 6 - 8 pm. A hybrid of drama and documentary, this feature film covers the events that led up to the destruction of an extraordinary 300-year-old tree held sacred by the indigenous Haida na-
tion of Haida Gwaii, B.C. Free TUE APR 19 Open Mic Night: ‘ D re s s Re h e a rs a l Tuesdays - Open Mic Nite’ at the Duncan Showroom is all about using the stage to launch your career in front of a friendly, appreciative audience and having fun! 3 songs each, $5/everyone. No-alcohol venue 8 pm start. FMI showroomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246
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Beloved Egyptian-born Canadian singer-songwriter Raffi is holding a benefit concert at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Apr 24 at 1 pm to ‘Save Shawnigan Water’. Best known for his children’s music, Raffi’s albums include small, simple, folk instrumentations, prominently featuring Raffi’s vocal and guitar work. His recent musical work has focused on social and environmental causes and appeals to the generation who grew up with his children’s music (“Beluga Grads”) to affect change in the world. Towards that end, proceeds from the ‘Raffi #Belugagrads’ Concert are going to the Shawnigan Lake Residents Association. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529
Thank you to Raffi for your tireless efforts in supporting this cause and to all the people who rallied together and stood shoulder to shoulder for change. Shawnigan Lake contaminated soil dump not allowed, rules B.C. Supreme Court Like ‘waking up from a nightmare’ says Cowichan Valley Regional District after court ruling By Megan Thomas and Lisa Johnson, CBC News
The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled against a controversial soil dump above Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, saying the contaminated soil treatment facility is not a permitted use for the property. In a 38-page decision, Judge Brian MacKenzie ruled the operators, South Island Resource Management, Ltd., were using the property as a landfill — something they contested — and which is not allowed under the regional district’s zoning bylaws. That means no more contaminated soil can be dumped there, though the judge did not require the owner or operator to remove what’s already there. • Hundreds protest soil dumping near Vancouver Island watershed • Fears over Shawnigan Lake contaminated soil dump unfounded, company says
The decision comes after years of dispute, and a protest in January that drew more than 500 people, with residents concerned the contaminated dirt could taint the water of Shawnigan Lake, which thousands of people in the area north of Victoria rely on for drinking water.
Children’s singer Raffi even penned a song called “Beautiful Shawnigan Lake,” singing, “won’t let anyone poison her,
we’re gonna let her shine” to the tune of This Little Light of Mine. ‘Waking up from a nightmare’
The Cowichan Valley Regional District, which brought the court case forward to enforce its own bylaws, is calling the decision a major victory.
“We went from a community that was dreaming about its future to a community that was suddenly in a nightmare. And today it’s like waking up from that nightmare,” Sonia Furstenau, a director with the CVRD, told All Points West host Robyn Burns. “What we’ve learned in Shawnigan is that water is the heart and lifeblood of a community and without fresh, clean drinking water, communities cannot thrive.”
In a statement, South Island Resource Management, which operates the facility, said it is complying with the court decision, but will continue its other operations on the site. “We continue to operate the mine and manage the material already on site,” the statement reads.
Cobble Hill Holdings, which owns the property, is considering an appeal of the decision, according to the operator.
The B.C. Ministry of Environment, which in 2013 issued a permit to allow the contaminated soil treatment facility, said in a statement ministry staff needed time to review the court decision before commenting.
Whats n Wheels
Article by Kerith Waddington
Just Crusin’ While some folk have a purely utilitarian relationship to their vehicle, there is no denying that for others a vehicle is a source of pride and nostalgia.
This is particularly true for car enthusiasts who seek out vintage model vehicles, car rallies, car clubs and more. Beyond nights on the Island and beyond. And if you’ve the satisfaction of restoring an old vehicle to its got a classic car that needs some TLC, the former glory, there is the fun of taking it for a website also has car detailing and restoration ‘Sunday Drive’ with friends or hooking up with shop listings to get you started other enthusiasts and ‘Cruisin’ the Dub’ to the local A&W or bowling alley. If restoring an older • Canadian Hot Rods Inc is magazine for vehicle - or simply enjoying the nostalgia that ‘gearheads’ lovingly put together right here in comes with them - is of interest Nanaimo. Available in print or “...there is the fun of to you, there are a number of ezine form, canadianhotrods. taking it for a ‘Sunday area resources that can connect com is another good place to Drive’ with friends or you to others of like mind. go for old car stories, pictures, hooking up with other These include: events and restoration resources enthusiasts...” Vancouver Island Hot Rods • • the ‘Mid Island Hot Rod (vihr.ca). This is a fabulous website for Hot Association’ (mihra.ca) holds an annual Rod, Classic Car and Muscle Car enthusiasts. Classic Car event that provides relationship It is chock full of inspiring pictures of building opportunities for Classic Car owners, refurbished vehicles and lists all of the car specialty auto services, and niche restoration clubs on Vancouver Island. Additionally, there and storage care opportunities. The next are links on the website to ‘Harrison’s Auto MIRHA Classic Car Event is scheduled Event List’ and ‘Ernie’s Calendar’, both of for July 3, 2016. Check the website for which list upcoming car shows and/or cruise details. (mihra.ca)
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WED APR 20 Live Theatre: ‘Ring of Fire: Project Johnny Cash’ is back by popular demand at C h e m a i n u s Th e atre Festival! This musical revue runs Wed - Sun from Apr 6 - 23. Matinee and evening shows available. FMI chemainustheatrefestival.ca or 1.800.565.7738 Family Sock Hop: ’Family Sock Hop’ at the Duncan Showroom - downstairs. Starts at 5 pm. Bring your favourite lp’s, cd’s, ipods and dance the night away! $5 drop-in. FMI showroomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246 ZenDoodling Workshop: discover the art of ZenDoodling where repetitive patterns create wonderful images that can be used in a variety of ways. Cowichan Library 1 - 3 pm. Please register at front desk or at 250.746.7661 as space is limited THU APR 21 Live Music: ‘Rock the Salish Sea’ Tour
2016 comes to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 7 pm. Featuring ‘The Wilds’ with 200+ singers from Alex Aitken School. To raise awareness about and interest in protection of the Salish Sea. Proceeds to the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society and the Wild Wings Festival $17.50. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 FRI APR 22 Spring Home & Leisure Show: spring cleaning and home renovating? All the professionals under one roof! Evergreen Exhibitions presents the ‘Spring Home and Leisure Show’ at the Island Savings Centre Apr 22 (5 - 9 pm), Apr 23 (9:30 am - 5:30 pm) and Apr 24 (10 am - 4 pm). Free admission. FMI homeshowtime.com or 1.800.471.1112 Live Music: ‘Tom M o r r i ss ey ’ p l ays the Cowichan Bay Pub at 7 pm. FMI 250.748.2330 Live
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Leisure Show’ at the Island Savings Centre see Apr 22 listing Plein Air Painting: ‘Plein Air Painting Basics’ is a two-day workshop (Apr 23 24) at the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery. See website for details $125. FMI ladysmithwaterfrontgallery.com or 250.390.1883 Garden Party and Plant Sale: the Annual spring ‘Garden Party and Plant Sale’ at Providence Farm
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SAT APR 23 CONT... features a yard sale, farm plants, a Master gardener Q & A and more! Stop by for a plant and stay for lunch! 10 am - 1 pm. FMI providence. wildapricot.org or 250.746.4204 Magic and Illusion Show:‘Murray Hatfield and Teresa’ bring magic and illusion to the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre for two fast-paced, funny shows. Come be amazed! Fun for the whole family. 4 pm and 7 pm. $20. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 Live Theatre: actor, playwright, novelist and Salt Spring Island resident Chris Humphreys presents ‘Shakespeare’s Wake’ at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island, on the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death. Enjoy well-known scenes, songs, sonnets and swordplay! Bar 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm. FMI artspring.ca or 250.537.2102 Live Music: ‘Chris An-
dres and the Stompin’ Devilles’ bring some roots rock to the Duncan Showroom at 8 pm. $15/door, $12/ advance. FMI showroomproductions.ca Live Music: ‘Aidan Miller’ (dance/rock) plays Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI 250.537.5559 Live Music: South Cowichan Community Choir ‘Brenda’s Brats’ present ‘Welcome to Lost Vegas’ at Pioneer Square Mall (lower level) at 2 and 7 pm. Help support youth music in the Valley. Advance tix $15 at Valley Vines to Wines, Mill Bay Centre and choir members, or $20/door. FMI 250.743.7866 SUN APR 24 Spring Home & Leisure Show: All the professionals under one roof! Evergreen Exhibitions presents the ‘Spring Home and Leisure Show’ at the Island Savings Centre see Apr 22 listing Live Music for Families: a benefit con-
JOKE of the Month C A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led
cert by Raffi at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 1 pm! Families will enjoy a Raffi #BelugaGrads Concert to ‘Save Shawnigan Water’. $30.50 - $68 for VIP Package. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529 Tango Time: tango enthusiasts are invited to drop by the Duncan Showroom 3 - 6 pm and join tango teachers John and Linda on the dance floor for a wonderful afternoon event. $30/ couple. FMI showroomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246 MON APR 25 Reel Alternatives: Reel Alternatives presents ‘The Second Mother’, an awardwinning film about unspoken class barriers being brought into the light. The film is described as ‘affecting’ and ‘insightful’. Showing at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 7 pm. Proceeds to Cowichan Valley Hospice Society $12 general, $5 student.
FMI cowichanpac.ca Search Engine Optimization Presentation: make sure your business can be found on search engines like Google! This ‘Search Engine Optimization’ presentation runs 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Kerry Park Rec Centre in Mill Bay. $20. FMI 250.510.2729 TUE APR 26 Spoken Word Event: ‘For the Love of Words’ with host Bill Levity at the Duncan Showroom 7:30 pm. Share your own writing or that of others! 10 minutes per reader max. $5/readers, $7/ others. FMI showroomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246 Paint Night: at the Cobblestone Pub. $40. FMI see Cobblestone Pub facebook page Ladysmith Camera Club Meeting: presents “Colour – When To ‘Use, Choose, or Lose’ It”, with veteran Nanoose Bay photographer Kevin McGuinness. Audience par-
to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats and cows, the husband asked sarcastically, “Relatives of yours?” “Yep,” the wife replied, “in-laws!”
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TUE APR 26 CONT... ticipation encouraged. 7 pm Hardwick Hall/ First United Church. Members free, $5 non-members. FMI 250-606-7011 WED APR 27 46th Annual Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show: this is the Cowichan Valley’s largest open art exhibition and sale! Runs Apr 27 - May 1 at PORTALS and the Cowichan Suites inside the Island Savings Centre. Up to 150 pieces of original artwork on display. Apr 27 - 29, 10 am 8 pm. Apr 30, 10 am - 5 pm and May 1, 11 am - 3 pm. $5 at the door, 12 and under free. FMI cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca or 250-746-1633 Live Music/Storytelling: ‘Vetta Chamber Music: Vivaldi Four Seasons and Seasons of the Sea’ takes place at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Featuring Joan Blackman (violin) and Coast Salish storyteller Rose-
mary Georgeson. $28 adult, $5 youth. FMI artspring.ca or 250.537.2102 THU APR 28 46th Annual Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show: this is the Cowichan Valley’s largest open art exhibition and sale! Runs Apr 27 May 1 at PORTALS and the Cowichan Suites inside the Island Savings Centre. see Apr 27 listing FRI APR 29 46th Annual Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show: this is the Cowichan Valley’s largest open art exhibition and sale! Runs Apr 27 May 1 at PORTALS and the Cowichan Suites inside the Island Savings Centre. see Apr 27 listing Cherry Point Artists Spring Show & Sale: 10 am at St. Peter’s Anglican Church. Original art by members of the Cherry Point Artists group. Refreshments provided. Free. FMI 250. 746.4795 Monthly Community
Market in Cobble Hill: a new monthly community market in Cobble Hill! Over 40 eclectic local vendors including artisans, farms and homebased businesses.
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46th Annual Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show: this is the Cowichan Valley’s largest open art exhibition and sale! Runs Apr 27 - May 1 at PORTALS and the Cowichan Suites inside the Island Savings Centre. see Apr 27 listing
Live Music: ‘Now or Never’ plays the River Rock Bar and Grill at the Duncan Travelodge 9 pm. FMI 250.748.4311 Live Music: ‘Dirty Mountain’ and ‘Steph MacPherson’ (Indie Rock) play Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559
MET Opera Live Broadcast: ‘Elektra’ follows the classic Greek myth of one woman’s primal quest for vengeance for the
The BC Forest Discovery Centre is worth spending a day! Open weekends until April 24, and Thursday through Monday from April 28 till May 30, the Centre is a family-favourite destination. Ride one of the historic trains over the Somenos Lake trestle! Relax and enjoy views of the 100-acre Museum from the train. The Museum’s mandate is to collect and preserve artifacts relevant to coastal forestry and educate the public about life, work and the environment in forest communities of coastal British Columbia. FMI bcforestdiscoverycentre.com
murder of her father, Agamemnon. 10 am at ArtSpring, Salt Spring Island. FMI artspring. ca or 250.537.2102 Monthly Community Market in Cobble Hill: a new monthly community market in Cobble Hill! Over 40 eclectic local vendors including artisans, farms and home-based businesses. On-site concession. Located at the new barn behind the Cobble Hill Fairgrounds, 1438 Fisher Rd. 10 am start. FMI 250.743.1986 Cowichan Valley Garden Fair: the Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society is hosting their annual Garden Fair - plant sale and show 10 am - 2 pm at Cowichan Exhibition. Acquire unusual and rare rhododendron and azalea plants and converse with expert growers. Also companion plants, pottery, soil supplements and floral art. Free admission, parking and refreshments. FMI CowichanValleyGardenFair.com or
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250.597.4470 Cherry Point Artists Spring Show & Sale: 10 am at St. Peter’s Anglican Church. Original art by members of the Cherry Point Artists group. Refreshments provided. Free. FMI 250. 746.4795 St. Joseph’s School Fundraising Dinner/ Dance/Auction: hula on over to St. Joseph’s School, Chemainus for a ‘HawaiianCruise’ themed dinner, dance, live and silent auction, featuring The Maxwell Smart Band. Doors at 5 pm for hors d’oeuvres and silent auction; dinner at 6:30 pm. Tix in advance $30 at the 49th Parallel Grocery in Chemainus or Ladysmith, or from St. Joseph’s School. Tix $35 at the door. FMI 250 246-3191 Live Music: ‘Harvest Gold’ (rock/dance) plays Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island at 9 pm. FMI 250.537.5559
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EVERY WEEK DAILY Cowichan Valley Museum: housed in the Duncan Train Station (built in 1912), the Museum is home to an impressive collection of artifacts from pioneer families and businesses in the area. Winter hours Wed - Fri 11 am - 4 pm, Sat 1 - 4 pm. Admission by donation. FMI 250.746.6612 Live Theatre: back by popular demand, the musical revue ‘Ring of Fire: Project Johnny Cash’ plays at Chemainus Festival Theatre Apr 6 - 23. Shows Wed - Sun, matinees and evening. FMI chemainustheatrefestival.ca Art Exhibit: the Cowichan Valley Heritage Quilters display their work in the Art Gallery of the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Gallery Apr 1 - 30. Gallery open one hour prior to showtimes. FMI cowichanpac.ca The Raptors: is open again for the 2016 season! See eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and vultures through flight demonstrations, personal interaction activities, educational courses, and more. FMI pnwraptors.com Live Music: almost every night at the Duncan Showroom. FMI showroomproductions.ca EVERY MON Youth Drop In Centre: kids grade 6 and up can hang out, make
friends, play pool and videogames and watch movies at the Island Savings Centre Youth Drop-In Centre. MonFri duringCowichan High lunch break, Mon - Wed 3:15 - 5:30 pm, Thu 3:15 - 8:30 pm, Fri 3:15 - 9 pm. FMI cvrd. bc.ca or 250.748.7529 EVERY TUES Family Storytime: at Cowichan Library 10:30 - 11 am. Ages 0 - 5 and their families. Free. FMI 250.746.7661 Youth Drop In Centre: see Mon listing for details Dad’s Make a Difference: a weekly support program every Tue year round (except August) from 6-8 pm at the West Coast Men’s Support Society. FMI 250.597.2801 or info@ westcoastmen.org Tech Tutoring: every Tue 12 - 2 pm with Conrad at Salt Spring Island Public Library. Free FMI 250.537.4666 EVERY WED Cowichan Valley Men’s Circle: every Wed 7 9:30 pm at Cowichan Station Pub. FMI grant@ westcoastmen.org or 250.597.2801 Youth Drop In Centre: see Mon listing for details Open Mic Night: at the Fox and Hounds Pub, Ladysmith from 8 - 10 pm. FMI 250.924.1747 Song Jam: every Wed night at Moby’s Pub on Salt Spring Island, 8 -
11 pm. FMI mobyspub. ca or 250.537.5559 Poker Night: at the Cobblestone Pub, Cobble Hill 7 - 10 pm. Drop-in, great group of people, not competitive. FMI 250.743.4232 Open Mic Night: at the Music Hall Food Co. in Ladysmith starting at 8 pm. FMI musichall.ca EVERY THU Live Jazz: every Thu at the Cowichan Bay Pu b s t a r t i n g a t 7 pm. FMI baypub.ca 250.748.2330 Open Mic Nite: with Ross and Dave at Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island every Thursday from 9pm - midnight. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559 Youth Drop In Centre: see Mon listing for details Live Music: with Daragh Fitzgerald at the Fox and Hounds Pub, Ladysmith, on Thu nights from 7;30 - 9:30 pm. FMI 250.924.1747 Co b b l e s t o n e P u b : Thursdays are ‘Wing Nights’ & $3.50 drinks. FMI 250.743.4232 Live Music: the Music Hall Food Co. in Ladysmith offers great live music most nights Thu - Sun. FMI musichall. ca EVERY FRI Youth Drop In Centre: see Mon listing for details Music Trivia: at ‘The
Shoe Pub’ (Horseshoe Bay Inn, Chemainus) every Fri starting at 9 pm. FMI 250.416.0411. Live Music: every Fri night at the Saltair Neighbourhood Pub in Chemainus starting at 6:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.246.4942 Storytime: suited to kids 3 - 6, every Fri at the Salt Spring Island Public Library, 10:30 - 11:15 am. Free. FMI 250.537.4666 Karaoke Night: every Fri at The Sportsmans Pub in Ladysmith from 9 pm - 1 am. Great pub food, great atmosphere! FMI 250.245.8033 Live Music: showcasing local talent each Fri starting at 9 pm at the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan. No cover. FMI 250.748.4311 Family Night Bowling: at historic Youbou Lanes 6:30 - 9:30 pm. First Fri of each month loonie night ($1/game). FMI 250.745.3431 Live Music: the Music Hall Food Co. in Ladysmith offers great live music most nights Thu - Sun. FMI musichall.ca EVERY SAT Music in the Hall: ‘Open Mic Night’ takes place 7 - 9 pm the 3rd Sat of every month Oct Apr at St Michael’s Hall in Chemainus. A very popular local event! Admission by donation. FMI cvcas.com Jazz Jam: 3 - 6 pm at the Crofton Hotel every
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other Saturday. Hosted by Pat Selman and/or David Gray. By donation. FMI 250.324.2245 Tech Tutoring: every Sat with John at the Salt Spring Island Public Library 10 am - 5 pm. Free FMI 250.537.4666 Toddlertime: every Sat 10:30 - 11 am at the Salt Spring Island Public Library. Free. FMI 250.537.4666 Duncan Farmers Market: every Sat morning year round in Market Square. Winter hours 10 am - 2 pm. FMI duncanfarmersmarket.ca Live Music: a variety of guest artists entertain at the Fox and Hounds Pub in Ladysmith, 8:30 - 11 pm. FMI 250.924.1747 Live Music: the Music Hall Food Co. in Lady-
smith offers great live music most nights Thu - Sun. FMI musichall.ca Karaoke Night: every Sat at ‘The Shoe Pub’ (Horseshoe Bay Inn) in Chemainus. FMI 250.416.0411 Karaoke Night: every Sat from 9 pm - midnight at the Green Lantern Sports Pub and Grill in Chemainus. FMI 250.246.3131 Adult Night Bowling: 7:30 - 10:30 pm every Sat at Historic Youbou Lanes. Every third Sat of the month is Twoonie Nite ($2/game). FMI 250.745.3431 BC Forest Discovery Centre: open 10 am 4:30 pm from Apr 2 - 24 Sat and Sun (weekends only), and Thu - Mon from 10 am - 4:30 pm Apr 28 - May 30. FMI
bcforestdiscoverycentre.com SING FOR PURE JOY! in Ladysmith: building community through song. All voices welcome. 6:30 pm at the Lodge on 4th on Apr 2, 16, 30. $10 dropin. FMI (250) 285-3764 orsingforpurejoy@gmail. com EVERY SUN Live Music: Crofton Hotel Sunday Live Jazz Series 2 - 5 pm. $10/door. Res-
ervations 250.324.2245 Live Music: the Music Hall Food Co. in Ladysmith offers great live music most nights Thu - Sun. FMI musichall.ca BC Forest Discovery Centre: open 10 am 4:30 pm from Apr 2 - 24 Sat and Sun (weekends only), and Thu - Mon from 10 am - 4:30 pm Apr 28 - May 30. FMI bcforestdiscoverycentre.com
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LOCAL DINING Fine Dining
In The Bean Time 18 High St., Ladysmith 250.245.2305
Family Dining
Odika Café 2976 Mill St., Chemainus 250.324.3303 Bistro 161 161 Kenneth St., Duncan 250.746.6466 Hudson’s on First 163 First St., Duncan 250.597.0066 www.hudsonsonfirst.ca Genoa Bay Café 5000 Genoa Bay Rd., Duncan250.746.7621 Bridgemans Bistro 740 Handy Road, Mill Bay 778.356.3568 The Masthead Restaurant 1705 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan 250.748.3714 Page Point Bistro 4760 Brenton Page Rd., Chemainus 250.924.1110 Playbill Dining Room Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus 250.246.9820 Quamichan Inn 1478 Maple Bay Rd, Duncan, BC 250.746.7028
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Authentic Pizza 41 Trunk Rd., Duncan 250.701.0717 Moo’s Pizza #5 - 3345 Trans-Canada Hwy, Cobble Hill250.929.2811 Roberts Street Pizza 20 Roberts St., Ladysmith250.245.1119 Ali Baba Pizza 109 - 112 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.9990
International
Coffee on the Moon 501 Canada Ave., Duncan 250.715.1540
Danji Japanese Restaurant 281 Canada Ave., Duncan 778.422.2553
The Royal Dar 148 Third St., Duncan 250.597.1483 Wigwam Restaurant 438 - 1st St., Ladysmith 250.245.3433
Corner House Café 181 Jubilee St., Duncan 250.748.9211
Pho Triple 7 Vietnamese Restaurant 9779 Willow St., Chemainus 250.324.0777
Duncan Garage Café & Bakery 102 - 330 Duncan St., Duncan 250.748.6223
Kim Wah Restaurant 5871 York Rd., Duncan 250.748.2914
Willow Street Café 9749 Willow St., Chemainus 250.246.2434
Catrina’s Grill 2720 Mill Bay Rd, Mill Bay Shopping Centre 250.743.7277 The Dog House Family Restaurant 271 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan 250.746.4614 Cow Café West Coast Grill 1765 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay 250.597.4353 Bonnie Martin Retaurant 2877 Mill St., Chemainus 250.246.1068 Pioneer House Restaurant 4675 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250.746.5848
Pubs
NhaTrang Maki Sushi 62 Kenneth St., Duncan 250.746.8999 Arbutus Café 195 Kenneth St., Duncan 250.746.5443
Ricky’s 370 Trans-Canada Hwy, Ladysmith 250.245.7933
Craig St. Brew Pub 25 Craig St., Duncan 250.737.2337 Cobblestone Pub 3566 Holland Ave., Cobble Hill 250.743.4232 Oak & Carriage Pub 3287 Cowichan Lake Rd., Duncan 250.746.4144 River Rock Bar & Grill 140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.4311 The CV Pub 6474 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.2722 Fox & Hounds Pub - Restaurant 11 High St., Ladysmith 250.924.1747
Seize the Day! WITH such an incredible array of things to do and see on Vancouver Island there truly is no excuse for sitting on the couch. We lucky few, who have chosen to make our homes in this most amazing and geographically and (increasingly) culturally diverse part of the world, sometimes forget how blessed we truly are. Why, for example, on long weekends are there such long line-ups to catch a ferry here? Why, do tourists come from all over the world to visit? Why indeed? Well it’s obvious to me: this place is special. From the history and architecture of towns large and small, to the sweeping natural vistas of mountain and ocean there is something to suit every taste. Some people enjoy the simple pleasures of shopping and dining in an urban environment. If that suits your fancy you can find it. Whether it’s Nanaimo to Chemainus or Duncan to Shawnigan Lake or any one of the many points between you will discover local shopping and cafes that are truly world class. If the outdoors are more your game Vancouver Island is a paradise. From rock climbing to skiing, golfing, fishing or boating it’s all right here! For the truly active person you could, in theory, do 18 holes of golf in the morning and head up for some afternoon or night skiing at Mt Washington (when the snow gods cooperate of course).
Article by Simon Rideout
How fun is that? When my wife and I moved to the Island in 2002 I was earning a business degree and thought this was a temporary stop along the way. We had even discussed the idea of moving back to Vancouver after graduation. That was 13 years ago. Since that time we have raised 2 boys (work in progress) camped on the beaches of the Island, taken whale watching cruises, visited the old-growth rain forests, enjoyed city nightlife, and taken in the great outdoors. I cannot see ever leaving the Island. There is just too much to love..and I havn’t even talked about the great people here. People on Vancouver Island tend to have a unique spirit, a can-do attitude. After all, the people that live here have literally built the cities, roads, and bridges. We all have something we can contribute. We all have a voice and a part to play on this great stage. One thing I’ve learned is you can’t just waste away on the sofa, or expect that this world owes you, if you want to enjoy this one life we have to live you have to get up, get out there and makea positive imact! Seek out places in your city that speak to you. Find your passion, do amazing things and above all: “Carpe Diem”...Seize the day.
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SPECIAL EVENTS Spring has properly sprung and just being outside is a delight after such a long winter. For those 55 or better among us who need a direction for the new-found energy that often comes with spring, consider making the following a part of your April…
* there are a host of great new ElderCollege
programs being held at the Island Savings Centre in April. A few of these include: Stress Without Distress (Apr 4), Journal Into Memoir (Apr 6 - 20), Card-Making (April 19), Nature Walk (Apr 22), and Spring Birding (Apr 23). FMI islandnet.com/eldercollege, eldercollege@islandnet.com or 250.748.7529
* take in a classic! National Theatre Live
presents ‘As You Like It’, Shakespeare’s comedy of love and change, at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Apr 7 at 7 pm. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529
* tea for two! (or more) can be enjoyed at the
TeaFarm & Gallery in North Cowichan Wed - Sun, 10 am - 5 pm. A rustic, quiet and beautiful setting where artful tea blends can be enjoyed alongside tea-infused sweets. Tranquility!
* the Cowichan Valley Garden Club hosts their
annual Plant Sale on April 9 from 10 - 1 pm at St. John’s Church Hall, Duncan. Admission is $2. FMI Sylvia Douglas 250.748.6066 or visit cowichanvalleygardenclub.com
* The Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society is APR hosting their annual Garden Fair - plant sale and
Trivia Answers 1 Eat porridge (it’s a spoon) 2 Microsoft 3 Eat it - it’s a potato 4 Dog 5 Jack (and grew a beanstalk)
show Apr 30 from 10 am - 2 pm at the Cowichan Exhibition. This Fair offers gardeners a chance to acquire unusual and rare rhododendron and azalea plants and converse with expert growers. Other vendors will offer companion plants, pottery, soil supplements and floral art. 201Free admission, parking and refreshments. FMI CowichanValleyGardenFair.com
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