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What’s buzzing at the Cowichan Exhibition? This year’s fair will have a distinct two-part buzz to it. The first one comes from the flapping of little wings in the honey producers’ demonstrations. The second one comes from the buzz of chainsaws in our Land of Legends - Loggers Sports. The competition starts first thing Saturday morning and goes until 6 pm, stop into the VIP Loggers Tent and enjoy the sights and sounds not heard since the early 80’s. The stage entertainment steps it up a notch with Completely Creedence, a CCR Tribute band Friday, September 8th at 8 pm. Then on Saturday, September 9th at 8 pm, Zachary Stevenson knocks it out of the park playing songs
from the likes of Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Hank Williams with the Smashed Hits Band. Don’t miss the Tractor pulls, the Hall Exhibits, the livestock displays, horse shows, Sheep dog demos, gold panning, Archery, the Raptors, and best of all the Carnival Rides. Parking is free at the grounds. It is the best family entertainment deal of the year. See you at the Fair.
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ROCK LEGENDS THE SEQUEL TO TWIST & SHOUT Conceived and Directed by Alex Mustakas Orchestrations & Vocal Arrangements by Robert Foster
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AUGUST 12 - COWICHAN CRAFT BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL Join us for the 2nd annual Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival on Aug. 12 • 1-5pm. With 30+ breweries from around the region and pub fare at its finest, local gourmet chefs bringing their most extraordinary dishes. www.cowichanbeerfest.com AUGUST 12 - GREASE, GEARS AND GROOVES Party on the Island! Show and Shine of wide variety of vehicles, live music all day, beer gardens and vendors and a Pin-up contest. Gotta be a great time meeting old friends and new.
AUGUST 2 - 13 - SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Nestled in the trees at enchanting Gem O’ the Isle farm, The Shawnigan Players present A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth. Fabulous outdoor entertainment for the whole family.
AUGUST 19 & 20 - THE CHEMAINUS JAZZ FESTIVAL Two exciting days of a diverse and electric mix of great jazz at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus.
AUGUST 26 - 108TH COBBLE HILL FAIR Livestock displays, judging, 4-H exhibits, antique farm equipment, horse shows, stage entertainment, activities for the kids and hay toss along with meeting of good friends all in one place at the Cobble Hill Fairgrounds. AUGUST 23 - 27 - LEGENDS VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL Experience this diverse lineup of musicians featuring a wide genre of rap, hip hop, reggae and classic rock artists at Laketown Ranch at Cowichan Lake.
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AUG 1, TUE 2017 Adult Summer Reading Challenges: Vancouver Island Regional Library, July 4 - Aug 22. Sign-up for our annual summer program for adults to fill up on books, movies, and more! 2687 James St, Jul 15-Aug 13 - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe: Through the wardrobe and into a land where imagination and magic conquer all. chemainustheatrefestival. ca 1-800-565-7738 or 250-656-0275. 9737 Chemainus Road. Rock Legends Jun 2 - Aug 26: With The Beatles and British Invasion came two decades of rock-nroll, transforming the music scene forever. Experience this most influential music in a live tribute to the Beach Boys, The Everly Brothers, The Monkees, Elton John, Simon & Garfunkel, Sonny & Cher, and many more! chemainustheatrefestival. ca 1-800-565-7738 or 250-656-0275. 9737 Chemainus Rd.
Marine Biology Summer Camp (Ages 5-11): 9:00am, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, Touch tank, dig for clams, play games, nature themed crafts. 250.746.0227 cowichanestuary.ca 250.746.0227. 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd,. BC Forest Discovery Centre - Kids Day: 10:00am, Lively musical entertainment, as we celebrate with a fun day for the kids!Jump aboard with unlimited train rides, games, and a concession! bcforestdiscoverycentre.com 250.715.1113. 2892 Drinkwater Rd . Seniors B i n go : 11:45am, Eve r y week, Valley Seniors Organization of Duncan,valleys e n i o r s . o r g 250.746.4433. 198 Government St,. Golden Connections Group for Immigrant Elders: 1:00pm, Cowichan Intercultural Society,Elders are invited to join the Golden Connections group for an afternoon of engaging speakers, important information, beneficial recre-
ation, and meaningful connections. cis-iwc. org 250 748-3112. 394 Duncan Street. Salt Spring Tuesday Farmers Market: 2:00pm, Every Tuesday, Centennial Park, Ladies Golf Night: 2:00pm, Cowichan Golf & Country Club,(every week) cowichangolfclub.ca 250.746.5333 4955 Trans Canada Hwy. Arbutus R i d ge Golf Club - Mens Night: 3:00pm, Arbutus Ridge Gold Club,(every week) golfbc.com 250-7435333. 3515 Telegraph Road. Meat Draw at Chemainus Legion: 3:00pm,every Tuesday and Saturday. chemainuslegion191.ca 250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road. Children’s Reading Group: 3:15pm, Cowichan Intercultural Society, Come to the Cowichan Intercultural Society for our weekly English reading group for children. 250-748-31125. 394 Duncan St Suite 205. Music on the Dock: 7:00pm, Ladysmith Maritime Society Office, lmsmarina.ca 611 Oyster Bay Drive.
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Trivia Tuesdays at Mobys Pub: 7:00pm (every week) mobyspub. ca 250.537.5559 124 Upper Ganges Road. Chemainus Music in the Park: 7:00pm, Chemainus Waterwheel Park, Aug.1 - Fin De Fiesta cvsas.com 250.246.9268. 9779 Cypress Street. AUG 2, WED The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at the Chemainus Theatre: See Aug 1 Chemainus Wednesday Farmers Market: 10:00am, Waterwheel Park, Seasonal produce, baking, preserves, arts and crafts and more! chemainus. bc.ca 250-246-3944 Art Healing Series: 2:00pm, Mill Bay Library, Cowichan Intercultural Society is offering a workshop series. 250-748-3112. 310-2720 Mill Bay Rd. Lego Builders Club: 4:00pm, Cowichan Lake VIRL, We provide the LEGO and you provide the imagination. 250-749-3431. 68 Renfrew Avenue. Cowichan Golf and Country Clubs Revenge of Grounds Crew Mens Night: 5:00pm.Tonight it’s the grounds crew that get to set up the course just to have a little fun! co-
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Poker at the Oak Pub: 7:00pm, (every week), 250-746-4144 3287 Cowichan Lake Road. Open Mic Night at the River Rock Bar & Grill: 7:00pm, (Every week)Beverley McKeen and Friends host our Open Mic! Enjoy some live music with our Wednesday 59¢ Wing special, starting at 5pm! theoldfork. com 250-748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy. Cowichan Valley Shakespeare Festival 2017: 7:30pm, Gem O the Isle, The Shawnigan Players present: A Shakespeare Festival! A Midsummer Night’s Dream AND Macbeth, Aug 2-13 cowichanshakespeare. eventbrite.ca Koksilah Road. 1:43 PM Song Jam at Mobys Pub (every week): 8:00pm,mobyspub. ca 250.537 5559 124 A Upper Ganges Road AUG 3, THU Seniors Golf Morning: 8:00am, Cowichan Golf & Country Club, Thursdays and Sundays cowichangolfclub.ca 250.746.5333 4955 Trans Canada Hwy. Infinity Link Bracelet: 10:00am,Solder
and twist links and put them together and finish with a hand wrapped clasp. islandgem.net/calendar 250-597-4369 Sunfest Country Music Festival: 5:00pm,Aug 3-6 Laketown Ranch Regional acts will be joining an incredible lineup of country superstars like Toby Keith, Little Big Town, Madeline Merlo, Chris Janson, Waterloo Revival, Tim Hicks and many more! sunfestconcerts.com 8811-2 Youbou Rd. ARTrageous: 5:00pm, PORTALS, This is a multi day art show from July 22 - August 3 at PORTALS cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca . 250 320-7500. 2687 James St.. Thursday Nights “Music in the Park”: 6:30pm, Cobble Hill Commons, Music will range from country to blues. facebook.com/ groups 250-415-3106. Fisher Road and Holland Avenue. Menâ’s Life Skills Evening Course: 7:00pm, Cowichan Intercultural Society Classroom,(every week) All immigrant men are invited to attend our Menâ’s Lifeskills Evening Course. Learning/ practicing English, Canadian culture, parenting, and healthy habits. 394 Duncan St .
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AUG 4, FRI New Movie Releases: An Inconvenient Truth Sequel: Truth to Power, Brigsby Bear, The Dark Tower, Detroit, Kidnap, Step, The Trip to Spain. 29th Biondo Junior Grass Court Championships: The Southern Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club, Aug 4th to Aug 7th, 2017. lawntennis.ca 250.746.7282. 2290 Cowichan Bay Road,.
Books n Bubbles Bus: 9:00am, Throughout the Cowichan Valley, Books ‘n’ Bubbles Bus:Free! cowichanfamilylife.org/default 250.748.8281 Earrings 101 Workshop: 10:00am, Island Gem and Bead Supply Ltd, wrap your own ear wires, islandgem.net/ calendar 250-5874369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road. The 38th Annual Cow Bay Regatta: 3:00pm, Cowichan Tribes Kil-
Pah-Las beach. The races started on Saturday and ended on Sunday night with a lot of parties after each event. cowbayregatta.ca/2017/index 250-748-5992 1737 Cowichan Bay Road. Meat Draw & Bingo at Chemainus Legion Branch: 4:00pm, (Every week) chemainuslegion191.ca 250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road. Meat Draw & Live Music at the Duncan
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Eagles Hall: 4:30pm, (Every week)Musical Entertainment from 7PM. Saturdays the Meat Draw starts at 3:30PM followed by Music. Sundays we also start our Meat Draw at 3:30 PM with a Sunday JamSession bcfoe.com 240-7013921. 2965 Boys Road. Live Music At the Cowichan Bay Pub: 7:00pm, Andy McCormack. baypub.ca 250-748-2330 1695 Cowichan Bay Road.
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DVD Releases Aug 1: Going In Style. Aug 8: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Aug 15: Alien: Covenant. Aug 29: Born In China, Inconceivable, My Cousin Rachel.
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River Rock - Live Music!: 7:00pm, Bluesy soulful music that will get your feet stompin’! Take a load off and enjoy some 2 for 1 Appies, Phillips Beer and fun ambiance! 140 Trans-Canada Hwy. AUG 5, SAT 29th Biondo Junior Grass Court Championships: See Aug 4 Ladysmith Days 2017: 7:00am, Ladysmith Days celebrates the abundant pool of resident entertainers in Ladysmith with an exciting line-up of musicians, singers, and dancers. ladysmithdays.com 250245-1112
Duncan Farmers Market: 9:00am, City Hall, Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, home baking, eggs and dairy products, cheeses and fresh bread, jams, jellies and local honey. Handmade patio furniture, children’s clothing and locally crafted wares. Live music. duncanfarmersmarket.ca. 200 Craig Street.
Hands on the Wheel!: 1:00pm, Giles Pottery studio at Two Hoots Gift Gallery, Introduces beginners to the the basics of throwing clay on the wheel. Facebook.com/ MichaelGilesPottery . 250-929-5565. 1490 Fisher Road.
Salt Spring Island Saturday Market: 9:00am, Centennial Park, (Every week) saltspringmarket. com 100 FulfordGanges Rd,.
Ange Hehr performing at Mobys Pub: 9:00pm,mobyspub.ca 250 537-5559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road.
BC Lions vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders: 4:00pm, BC Place,
Live Music at The Oak Pub: 9:00pm,(Every
week) 250-7464144. 3287 Cowichan Lake Road. AUG 6, SUN 29th Biondo Junior Grass Court Championships: lawntennis.ca 250.746.7282. 2290 Cowichan Bay Road, Cobble Hill Farmers Market: 10:00am, Make it - Bake it Grow it. Farm fresh veggies and fruits, preserves, meats, eggs, flowers, plants, crafts, clothing, body products, soaps, food, drinks, music and fun! Free, facebook.com/ CobbleHillMarket 250 743-2912. Watson Ave.
Ask The Mechanic Before heading down the road have your vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic. Have the air conditioning inspected as you may not have used it all winter. Check that the brakes and rotors are in good working condition. Steering and suspension must be up to standards. Have a look at your spare tire for proper inflation and that all the parts for the jack are in the trunk. Happy travels.
Visions Artists 2017 Art Gallery Show & Sale: 10:00am, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, Visions Artists 2017 Art Gallery Show & Sale:15 artists and artisans featuring paintings, pottery, jewellery, photography, painted glass and more! Two to three of the featured artists available to chat to each day. visionsarttour.ca/index.php 250.743.3862 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd Lake Cowichan Farmers Market: 10:00am, Central Park,Music!Make-it, Bake-it, Grow-it, Create-it market .facebook.com/lakecowichanfarmersmarket Maple Bay Marina Scoop It Up Sundaes on Sundays with Live Music: (every week)
cowichanculture.ca/ index. 250.746.8482. 6145 Genoa Bay Rd PJ Perry Quartet: 2:00pm, Crofton Hotel Pub,Known as the King of BeBop he has long been recognised as one of North America’s greatest saxophonists. croftonhotel.ca 250-324-2245. 1534 Joan Avenue. Sunday Pizza Nights at Merridale: 5:00pm, (every week) Join us on the back deck for delicious, housemade brick oven pizzas from our orchard cookhouse and enjoy local entertainment. merridale.ca 250-7434293. 1230 Merridale Road. Sunday DJ Hospitality at The Oak Pub: 7:00pm, (every week) 250-746-4144. 3287 Cowichan Lake Road.
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BC DAY - MONDAY AUGUST 7: Varies for each city, Monday, August 7TH is a Province Wide Civic Holiday. Come out with your friends or family and see what your city is celebrating on this Holiday.
POG- Printmakers Only Group Show and Sale: 10:00am, PORTALS from August 8 - August 31st. 250 746-1633 2687 James St.
Arbutus Ridge Gold Club - Ladies Night: 5:30pm, Wine, Women & Laughter, every Monday golfbc.com. 250-743-5333. 3515 Telegraph Road. Treasure Keeper Workshop: 10:00am, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn this simple wire wrapped locket of sorts. islandgem.net /calendar. 250-597-4369. 2-378 Trunk Road.
Childrens Reading Group: Seeb Aug 1 Music on the Dock: 7:00pm, Ladysmith Maritime Society Office, lmsmarina.ca 611 Oyster Bay Drive. Chemainus Music in the Park: 7:00pm, Chemainus Waterwheel Park, Citizen Jane cvsas.com 250.246.9268. 9779 Cypress Street AUG 9, WED Chemainus Wednesday Farmers Market: See Aug 2 Art Healing Series: See Aug 2
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Mens Golf Night: See Aug 2 AUG 10, THU Aroma Drop necklace: 10:00am, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Islandgem.net/calendar. 250-597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Rd. Thursday Nights “Music in the Park”: See Aug 3 Performance from The New Customs: 8:00pm, the new Duncan Showroomdownstairs, thenewcustoms.com 131 Station Street. AUG 11, FRI New Movie Releases:
12:00am, , Annabelle: Creation, The Glass Castle, Good Time, Ingrid Goes West, Menashe, The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature, The Only Living Boy in New York, Wind River. Summer Explorers Camp Program: 10:30am, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, Ladysmith Dine on the Dock: 5:30pm, Ladysmith Community Marina, lmsmarina.ca 250-245-1146 Live Music At the Cowichan Bay Pub: 7:00pm, Mike & Carson.baypub.ca 250-748-2330. 1695 Cowichan Bay Road.
AUG 12, SAT Duncan Farmers Market: See Aug 5 2017 Vancouver Island Pickleball Championships: 9:00am, Fuller Lake Park, vipa. ca/2017-vi-championships 9321 Poplar Rd. 24hr Hockey Game at Kerry Park: 9:00am, cvrd.bc.ca/2402/Kerry-Park-RecreationCentre 250-743-5922 Annual Youbou Regatta: 10:30am, Arbutus Park, This free, fun event kicks off with the Youbou parade, Quarter Mile Swim,
Grease, Gears & G ro ove s 2 0 1 7: 12:00pm, Cowichan Exhibition Park, Shown-Shine, Games, PinUp Pageant, Beer Gardens, Live Bands including Six Gun Romeo, Hank Angel and more! 7380 Trans Canada Highway. Gates: 5:30pm Racing: 7pm
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canoeing, kayak races, 3 on 3 volleyball tournament, swimming races, chalk art contest, land games for kids, music in the park, whistle, splash and flip triathlon, watermelon eating relay, lifeguard relay, and more. cvrd. bc.ca/2168/YoubouRegatta 250.749.6742
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Sat. Aug. 19 The Crusher Limousine Jump Plus.. Crash to Pass Cars & Boat Races, Hornet Cars, Road Runners & Mad Max Extreme Racing.
Sat. Sept. 2 School Bus Racing Derby Plus.. Crash to Pass, Hornet Cars, Road Runners & Mad Max Extreme Racing. 250.337.5024 saratogaracing.ca SS WO5 with Dannys car.indd 1
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Maintenance, Repairs & Tires Home & Recreational - Trucks - Farm - Heavy Industry Friendly, helpful & above all... honestly driven. 6482 Norcross Rd Duncan BC | M-F: 7:30-5 Sat: 8-4 | Tel. 250.746.4488 | www.oktireduncan.com
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2ND Annual Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival: 1:00pm, Chemainus Artisan Park, Over 100 Beers to try as well as pub fare at its finest, you are guaranteed to leave full and happy! craftbeerandfoodfest. com 250-246-3944 / 250-216-4239. 2951 Elm Street. Island Rockabilly Jubilee 2017: 1:00pm, Chemainus Water Wheel Park, Oldtime Rock ‘n Roll Paul Pigat & Cousin Harley headlining the show. islandrockabilly.com 240-416-1411 Bonnie Kilroe presents her one woman show “DIVAS”: 8:00pm, A wonderful evening of musical comedy, live vocals, full costumes, audi-
ence interaction with over 20 characters to see. croftonhotel.ca 250-324-2245. 1534 Joan Avenue. Aug 12 - Movies in the Park “Smurfs: The Lost Village”: 9:00pm, Kerry Park Sports Field, cvrd. bc.ca 250.743.5922. 1035 Shawnigan LakeMill Bay Rd. AUG 13, SUN Lake Cowichan Farmers Market: See Aug 6 Cobble Hill Farmers Market: See Aug 6 Shawnigan Lake Heritage Fair and Family Picnic: 10:30am, Elsie Miles Park, Pack a picnic and join us for an old fashioned community fair. Shawniganlakemuseum.com 250 743 8675
Chemainus 2017 Accordion Festival: 11:00am, Chemainus Water Wheel Park, accordiondays.chemainusbluegrass.com 250-416-1411 Maple Mountain Enduro Cycle Race: 11:00am,Grassroots race series spanning the length of Vancouver Island. Cross Country, Downhill, Enduro and Marathon disciplines are brought together from numerous local mountain bike clubs.islandcupseries.com Osborne Bay Road Ladysmith Concerts in the Park: 6:00pm, Ladysmith Amphitheatre, Dirty Mountain, lrca.bc.ca 250 245-3079 Transfer Beach Blvd.
AUG 14, MON Seniors Day Bus Trip and Summer Luncheon Cruise: 6:15am, Sit down to a fabulous buffet lunch while touring Vancouver Harbour, Burrard Inlet & the Enchanting Indian Arm. valley-seniors. org 250.746.4433. 198 Government St,. Marine Biology Summer Camp: 9:00am, See Aug 1 Paws 4 Stories: 3:00pm, VIRL, Pirecy the dog loves to have stories read to him and enjoys meeting new children. 250746-7661. 2687 James Street. Arbutus Ridge Gold Club - Ladies Night: 5:30pm, Wine, Women & Laughter, golfbc.
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Wire Wrapped Bracelet: 10:00am, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn how to wrap beads in two different styles Islandgem.net/ calendar 250-5974369. 2 - 378 Trunk Rd.
Talleys Folly: Aug. 16-26, Like any proper Missouri gentleman in 1944, Matt has taken to wooing Sally Talley. Alas, the timid, bookish, and delightfully honest maiden fears her family’s disapproval. chemainustheatrefestival.ca 1-800-565-7738 or 250-656-0275
Meat Draw at Chemainus Legion: See Aug 4 Childrens Reading Group: See Aug 1 Games Night at Cowichan Library: 6:00pm, Sample 21st Century board games with the (optional) assistance of a librarian. 250-746-7661. 2687 James Street. Music on the Dock: 7:00pm, See Aug 1 Chemainus Music in the Park: See Aug 1 Aug.15-A Cappella Plus cvsas.com 250.246.9268. 9779 Cypress Street. Dress Rehearsal Tuesday - open mic: 7:30pm, the new Duncan Showroom-down-
Chemainus Wednesday Farmers Market: See Aug 2 Books n Bubbles Bus: See Aug 4 cowichanfamilylife.org 250.748.8281 Summer Pottery Lessons, 4-Week Package: 1:00pm, Giles Pottery studio at Two Hoots Gift Gallery, Facebook.com/ MichaelGilesPottery 250-929-5565. 1490 Fisher Road. Art Healing Series: See Aug 2 Mens Golf Night: 2:30pm, Cowichan Golf & Country Club,
cowichangolfclub.ca 250.746.5333. 4955 Trans Canada Hwy. AUG 17, THU Thursday Nights “Music in the Park”: See Aug 3 Performance from Entangados: 8:00pm, the new Duncan Showroom. Mixed theatrical-musical performance with a humorous and eclectic mixture of cumbia, cuarteto, ska, rock, reggae, Balkan music 250-748-7246. 131 Station Street. AUG 18, FRI
Hammered Pendant Workshop: 10:00am, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn how to texture and distress metal with hammers and stamps Islandgem.net/calendar . 250-597-4369. 2 378 Trunk Rd. 7TH Annual Antique Sale: 5:00pm, Cowichan Exhibition Park, Furniture, tables, chairs, clothing, china, jewellery and more. 250-324-1551. 7380 Trans Canada Highway.
Lawn Tennis Clubs 2017 Kay Wilson Memorial Mixed Doubles TKO: lawntennis.ca 250-7467282. 2290 Cowichan Bay Road
Last Splash: 7:00pm, Cowichan Aquatic Centre, Celebrate the last splash of summer before our doors close for our annual shutdown. 250 7467665. 2653 James St.
New Movie Releases: The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Logan Lucky, Sundowners.
BC Lions vs. Calgary Stampeders: 7:30pm, BC Place
2017 Vancouver Island Exhibition: 9:00am, VIEX - Beban Park, For 3 fun-filled packed days, viex.ca 250-758-3247 2300 Bowen Road.
AUG 19, SAT Lawn Tennis Clubs 2017 Kay Wilson Memorial Mixed Doubles TKO: See Aug 18
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo: 7:00pm, BC Place, Live Music at The Oak Pub: 9:00pm, 250-746-4144. 3287 Cowichan Lake Road. AUG 20, SUN Lawn Tennis Clubs 2017 Kay Wilson Memorial Mixed Doubles TKO: See Aug 18
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Wire Wrapped Beaded Hoops Workshop: 1:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Make hoops and embellish them with beads Islandgem.net/ calendar 250-5971:35 PM 4369 2 - 378 Trunk Rd. Summer Pottery Lessons, See Aug 16
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and treasured cars and motorcycles. ladysmithshowandshine. ca 250-245-2263. First Avenue.
Meat Draw at Chemainus Legion: 3:00pm, See Aug 4 Meat Draw & Live Music at the Duncan Eagles Hall: See Aug 4 Annual Ladysmith Show n Shine: 3:45pm, First Avenue in downtown Ladysmith is lined with various makes and models of beautiful
Cowichan Valley Grape Escape: See Aug 19 Lake Cowichan Farmers Market: See Aug 6 Cobble Hill Farmers Market: See Aug 6 2017 Annual Special Woodstock: 10:30am, Providence Farm, This unique festival was visualised at a group home gathering of people with special needs and special abilities. specialwoodstock.ca 250866-0116 Oak Pub Golf Tournament: 12:00pm, Duncan Meadows, Come out for some golf at Duncan Meadows. 250-746-4144. 6507 North Road . Ladysmith Concerts in the Park: 6:00pm,
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Power House Living Foods Co | serving Nanaimo, Duncan and Victoria | powerhouseliving.ca
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are very porous. Islandgem.net/calendar 250-597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Rd. Art Healing Series: 2:00pm, See Aug 2 Mens Golf Night: See Aug 2 Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders FC: 7:00pm, BC Place, AUG 24, THU Legends Valley Music Festival: Laketown Ranch in the Cowichan Valley, Highlight your summer with four legendary days of music, camping and fun! legendsvalleymusicfestival.com 1-844240-2697 Seniors Bus Trip to Campbell River Casino: 8:30am, valley-seniors.org 250.746.4433 198 Government St Books n Bubbles Bus: See Aug 4 Byzantine Link Bracelet Workshop: 10:00am, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Make the jump rings
and connect them in a pattern to make this beautiful bracelet. Islandgem.net/calendar 250-597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Rd.
truths”: 7:45pm, Cowichan Library, 250476-7661 to reserve a place. Virl.bc.ca 250-746-7661 2687 James Street.
Thursday Nights “Music in the Park”: See Aug 3
Performance from Son of Dave: 8:00pm, Duncan Showroom One-man harmonica beat-box experience. A Maverick Bluesman.facebook.com/ theoriginalsonofdave 250-748-7246. 131 Station Street.
AUG 25, FRI New Movie Releases: All Saints, Polaroid, Tulip Fever. Live Music At the Cowichan Bay Pub: 7Pm Cowichan Bay Pub, Reid Williams baypub.ca 250-7482330. 1695 Cowichan Bay Road. Ladysmith Dine on the Dock: See Aug 11 HUB Film Club Screening of La La Land: 7:00pm, A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in the hyper-real, beautifully filmed world of the City of Angels, Los Angeles. rated PG. cowichanstation.org/ hub-film-club 2375 Koksilah Road Author Event: Geoff Strong reads from “Convenient Mis-
AUG 26, SAT Rock Legends - only until Aug 26: See Aug 1 108th Cobble Hill Fair: 7:00am, Cobble Hill Village, Come and enjoy our Old Fashioned Country Fair! cobblehillfair.ca 250.743.4377 Duncan Farmers Market: See Aug 5 One Tree Wild Workshop by Live Edge Design: 9:00am,Learn how to make beautiful rustic garden furniture and structures while collaborating in a project to see how many things can be made
from a single cedar tree. Liveedgedesign.com 2017 Legends Valley Music Festival: See Aug Aug 24 Blue Grouse Estate Winery- Wine Education Series: 11:00am, Presented by Pamela Sanderson, Certified Sommelier bluegrouse.ca 250-743-3834. 2182 Lakeside Road. FEMALE HOCKEY DAY: 12:00pm, Island Savings Centre. Sessions will focus on introductory skills and game play. 250748-7529 iscu.com 250 746-0440. 2687 James St . Morse Code Beaded Necklace or Bracelet Workshop: See Aug 5 Summer Pottery Lessons, See Aug 16 Ladysmith Light up the Night: 6:30pm, An exciting addition to Arts on the Avenue weekend. An evening of light, music, art, and food on First Avenue in Ladysmith.
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ar tsontheavenue. ca 250-245-1252. First Avenue. Comedy Show at The Crofton Hotel: 8:00pm, “Life is better when your Laughing” is the philosophy of Brian Pankratz, Peter Hudson, Andrew Mack & Sirtja Thiaraand 250-3242245 croftonhotel.ca 250-324-2245. 1534 Joan Avenue. AUG 27, SUN Ladysmith’s 19TH Annual Arts on the Avenue: 10:00am, Over 55 juried artists will be under the big white tents with amazing art from First Nations, wood, fabric, paintings, pottery, glass. artsontheavenue.ca 250-245-1252. Buller to Warren. Lake Cowichan Farmers Market: See Aug 6 Cobble Hill Farmers Market: See Aug 6 Visions Artists 2017 Art Gallery Show & Sale: See Aug 6 Vancouver Island Motor Gathering:
10:30am, A fun-filled family event showcasing an array of classic, unique, modern and custom cars and motorcycles for enthusiasts of all ages. All in support of the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation and David Foster Foundation! motorgathering. com 778-406-1380 ext. 458. 4063 Cowichan Valley Hwy. Ladysmith Concerts in the Park: See Aug 13 AUG 28, MON Seniors Pub Crawl: 11:00am, Visiting all different pubs around the Cowichan Valley.198 Government St, Duncan. valley-seniors.org 250.746.4433 198 Government St,. Paws 4 Stories: See Aug 14 Arbutus Ridge Gold Club: See Aug 7 AUG 29, TUE Tour de Rock Mock Ride: 9:45am, Multiple locations, see website., The Canadian Cancer Society
Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock is a fundraising event that raises money for pediatric cancer research and support programs for children with a history of cancer. tourderock. ca 250-592-2244 Books n Bubbles Bus: See Aug 4 Childrens Reading Group: See Aug 1 Music on the Dock: See Aug 1 Chemainus Music in the Park: See Aug 1 Aug.29-Joel Kemps,cvsas.com 250.246.9268 9779 Cypress Street. For The Love of Words with host Bill Levity: 7:30pm,Duncan Showroom 250-748-7246. 131 Station Street. Chemainus Wednesday Farmers Market: See Aug 2 AUG 30, WED Stamped Pendant Workshop: 10:00am, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Explore how to stamp and texture metal with letters and
designs.Islandgem. net/calendar 250597-4369 2 - 378 Trunk Rd. Art Healing Series: See Aug 2 Mens Golf Night: See Aug 2 AUG 31, THU Wire Work Earring: 10:00am, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Techniques include soldering, hammering and other forming techniques. Islandgem.net /calendar 250-597-4369. 2 378 Trunk Rd. Thursday Nights “Music in the Park”: See Aug 3 Last Day of Cowichan Paint-A-Chair: 7:00pm, Cobble Hill Village, We have 56 chairs like the one on the poster, and artists, artisans and wannabe artists have taken them to work their magic. artsguild@ shaw.ca 250-929-1146
VSO Monthly Schedule
Open Daily 8am - 3pm except Sundays. Pool Room open daily except Sundays Closed Saturdays when any Special Events are being held. DAILY LUNCHES SUNDAY 1pm Cribbage Closed Sundays except for Cribbage MONDAY 9:30am Mex. Train Dominoes 9:45am Carpet Bowling 11:30am Jam Factory Band 1st & 3rd Monday 12:00pm Contract Bridge 1:00pm Cribbage 1:00pm Shuffleboard Tournaments TUESDAY 9:30am Harmonica Band 11:45am BINGO Anytime Shuffleboard WEDNESDAY 9:30am Crafts 9:45am Carpet Bowling 11:30am Danny & The Seniors Band 12:45am Whist
1:00pm 1:00pm THURSDAY 9:45am 11:00am 1:00pm 1:00pm FRIDAY 9:00am 9:45am 12:45pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm SATURDAY 9:30am 10:30am 7:30pm
Choir 1st & 2nd Wednesday Bean Bag Toss Carpet Bowling Carvers Cribbage Shuffleboard Duplicate Bridge Carpet Bowling Whist Choir - 1st & 2nd Friday Ukelele Dance - last 2 Fridays Bean Bag Toss Shuffleboard Tournaments Line Dancing VSO Dances - $8.00/p.p
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GOOD VARIETY OF FOOD TREASURE HUNT (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) FLEX YOUR MUSCLES HAY BALE TOSS VINTAGE FARM EQUIPMENT (all day) LIVESTOCK DISPLAYS (all day) 4-H SHOWS & JUDGING (all day) SHEEP DOG TRIALS THE RAPTORS are on site SCAVENGER HUNT (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) FISH POND (all day) CRANE’S EYE VIEW (all day) FANTASTIC STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ...AND SO MUCH MORE
GROUNDS OPEN 7 A.M. - 5 P.M. FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE… AGRICULTURE… IT’S IN ALL OF US! THE 2017 FAIR CATALOGUE & ADDITIONAL ENTRY FORMS ARE ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.cobblehillfair.ca
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LOCAL DINING
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Saison Market Vineyard 250 597 0484
Cow Cafe 250 749 4933
Java World 250 748 6481
Saigon Subs 250 597 8889
Get Phil’d Up 250 466 4667
Coffee on the Moon 250 715 1540
The Tin Cup 250 597 3738
Just Jake’s 250 746 5622
Corner House Cafe 250 748 9211
The Village Chippery 250 929 8886
Mr. Mikes Steakhouse 250 715 2070
Café/Lunch Spot
Duncan Garage Cafe & Bakery 250 748 6223 Willow Street Cafe 250 246 2434 Odika Cafe 250 324 3303 Arbutus Cafe 250 746 5443
Casual & Family Dining Alderlea Farm & Cafe 250 597 3438 Whiskey Point Grill 250 743 7277
The Old Fork Restaurant 250 597 3027 Original Joes 250 597 8935 Rock Cod Cafe 250 746 1550 Shaker Mill Restaurant 250 749 6350
Bad Habaits Cafe 250 597 8089
The Dog House Family Restaurant 250 746 4614
The Daily Grind 250 709 2299
Duncan Garage Cafe & Bakery 250 748 6223
Salty’s Fish & Chips 250 715 1118
Drumroaster Coffee 250 743 5200
Cow Cafe and Cookhouse 250 597 4353
White Spot 250 748 5151
Power Lunch 250 709 9921
The Crepe Vine 250 715 1020
York St Diner 250 597 0400
Riverwalk Cafe 250 746 4370
Bonnie Martin Restaurant 250 246 1068
Boston Pizza 250 748 2442
Station Street Cafe 778 455 3008
Pioneer House Restaurant 250 746 5848
What’s
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Smitty’s 250 537 1818
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1. Which bug can indicate temperature? Mosquito, Cricket, Spider © #126 1. Top cage 2. leaf missing 2. What does ‘‘e’ stand for in email? 3.3. What does ‘liquid assets’ mean? eye lids 4. top leaf 5. Left flower 6 vase swirl 7. perch one 4. What word rhymes with silver? 8. perch two 9. wing 10. tail 5. Which US state capital ends in “x”? 11. floor tile
Whats On Trivia 1. Cricket 2. Electronic
3. Assets that can immediately be turned into cash.
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Fine Dining
Rayas Pizza 250 929 7090
Road House Pub 250 597 1828
Hudson’s on First 250 597 0066
Romeos Pizza 250 746 9944
Rampant Lion Pub 250 746 5422
Genoa Bay Cafe 250 746 7621
Sarpino’s Pizza 250 743 1110
Shipyard Restaurant 250 746 1026
Bridgemans Bistro 778 356 3568 The Masthead 250 748 3714
International
Pubs Black Swan Pub 250 743 5133
The Royal Dar 250 597 1483
Craig Street Brew Pub 250 737 2337
Nha Trang Maki Sushi 250 746 8999
Bluenose II 250 748 3089
Cobblestone Pub 250 743 4232
One More Sushi 250 597 0077
Vinoteca 250 709 2279
Cow Bay Pub 250 748 2330
Pegasus 250 597 2299
The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar 250 597 3473
Oak and Carriage Pub 250 746 4144
Phad Thai 250 597 3222
River Rock Pub 250 743 4311
Sai’s Place Spice Cafe 250 597 2511
The CV Pub 250 748 2722
Sushi House Japanese Restaurant 250 709 2343
Playbill Dining Room Chemainus Theatre Festival 250 246 9820
Pizza Ali Baba Pizza 250 748 9990 Authentic Pizza 250 701 0717 Dominos Pizza 250 715 0715
Cowichan Green Community Cultivating food, community, and resilience
J & V’s Burgers & Pizza 250 749 7411 Little Ceasars Pizza 778 488 3133 Mill Bay Pizza 250 743 8882 Moo’s Pizza 250 929 2811 Panago Pizza 310 0001 Pizza Hut 250 748 4690
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Museum: of Cowichan Valley 130 Canada Avenue, Duncan 250-746-6612 Winery Tours: There are 15 wineries in Cowichan Valley, Tours are available at most. For information on all wineries; www.vancouverisland.com/plan-your-trip/ maps-of-bc/wineries-cowichan-valley. Farmers’ Market: every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, downtown Duncan in the City Square. Brewing Tour: Red Arrow Brewery, open 7 days a week, 5255 Chaster Road, Duncan 250-597-332
Rock Climbing: Indoor rock climbing center and Climbing Academy Cowichan Climbing Center 6177 Somenos Rd., Duncan Market: Salt Spring Island’s Saturday Market in Centennial Park, Salt Spring Island Aboriginal Art Gallery: Judy Hill Gallery 22 Station Street, Duncan 250-746-6663 Estuary Nature Center: Interpretive center and children’s programs overlooking the Cowichan Estuary 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd. 250-597-2288
Ride the Rails: 100 acre, open air museum and operational railway, BC Forest Discovery Center, 2892 Drinkwater Road, Duncan (250) 715-1113
Sportsplex: Track, softball venue, playground, outdoor lacrosse box, outdoor fitness equipment, nature walk Cowichan Sportsplex 5847 Chesterfield Ave., Duncan 250-746-5666
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 http://www.cvrd.bc.ca/1379/Kinsol-Trestle
Disc Golfing: 18 holes at Hart Memorial, Mouat Park, near the end of McPhillips Ave, Salt Spring Island
Aboriginal Exhibits: Totem poles and tours available through Cowichan Valley Museum in Charles Hoey Park, 130 Canada Avenue 250-746-6612. World’s Largest Hockey Stick: At 62.48m long, it is a part of the Guinness World Records! On the side of the Island Savings Center, 2687 James Street, Duncan The Raptor Center: flying demonstrations, talks, meet and greets, and bird training sessions. Learn about native BC wildlife 1877 Herd Rd., Duncan 250-746-0372 Maritime Center: Historic wooden boats and maritime history at the pier, children’s activities and gift shop. Cowichan Bay Maritime Center 250-746-4955 Hiking: 6.4km Heart Lake Loop, spectacular views and lookouts, access from Davis Rd Park or the Holland Creek Trail
Splash Park: Transfer Beach Park located off Trans Canada Highway, Captain Tristan de Konnick Way Kayaking: surrounded by westcoast ecosystems of the estuary and diverse wildlife, no experience necessary Cowichan Bay Kayaking, 1765 Cowichan Bay Rd. 250-748-2333
6 hours Marina Market: Mariners Market and Espresso Bar, Restaurant and Pub, Kayak rentals Maple Bay Marina 6145 Genoa Bay Road, Duncan 250-746-8482 Historic Whippletree Junction: just 7km south of Duncan. 14 restored buildings from the early 1900’s. Coffee, shopping, restaurants, and history. 4705-4715 Trans Canada Hwy 250-709-2779
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 Cheers Cowichan: daily winery tours to all Cowichan area destinations; wineries, festivals, corporate or mindfulness day trips 250-710-7391
Teafarm: Rare canadian teas, art gallery, and tea culture tours, shop local and worldwide organic teas 8350 Richards Trail, North Cowichan 250-748-3811
Golf: Kids play free! 18 holes Cowichan Golf and Country Club 4955 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan 250746-5333
Tube the Cowichan River: The Tube Shack offers tube rentals and shuttle service back to Lake Cowichan, 109 Southshore Rd, Lake Cowichan 250-510-7433
Coastal Bliss Adventures: Guided hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and children’s summer programs 4865 Bench Rd, Cowichan Bay 1-800-896-9525 www. coastalbliss.ca
Paintball: Midway Paintball 5500 Indian Rd. Duncan 250-748-6588 Old Mill Community Park: swimming, hiking, picnicking, and playground, located on Shawnigan Lake Farm Therapy: self-guided tours in a relaxing atmosphere, general store, dining, walking Providence Farms 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan 250-746-4204 Mountain Biking: Numerous trails throughout Mount Tzouhalem, Maple Mountain, and Mount Prevost. Great views and wildlife scenery 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.
Wakes Cove Provincial Park: Hiking, scuba diving, fishing, sandstone galleries, and protected anchorage for boaters. Valdes Island Hang Gliding: Tandem Hang Gliding rides with certified instructor, Spectacular views 9910 Willow Street, Chemainus 250-416-1567 Scuba Diving: courses, dive travel, equipment sales and rentals Pacific Water Sports 260 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan 250-746-6669
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