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01 Feb Sat Live Theatre for Kids: Just Kidding presents “Monster Theatre’s Mini Masterpieces”, Malaspina Theatre at VIU from 1 - 2 pm. Great fun involving puppets, masks, songs, dance and audience participation to get kids excited about reading! Tix $8 advance/at the door. FMI/tix www.theatreone.org Live Dance: the Vancouver Island Dance Theatre Association proudly presents ‘Dancestreams Dance Odyssey 2014’ featuring everything from classical ballet to street dance at the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Piano Recital: ‘Italian Music’ is the theme of this year’s recital by Sayuri Kubota. Admission by donation, proceeds to Nanaimo Conservatory of Music. 7:30 pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. FMI 250.751.0895 Live Theatre: Schmooze Productions presents the hilarious comedic improv ‘Whose Mind is it Anyway?’, 7 - 8:30 pm at Nanaimo Centre Stage. FMI/tix www.schmoozeproductions.com Drum and Dance: open stage, performance by Ramona the Bellydancer, community drum and dance at the Corner Bistro pm - 2 am. No cover. FMI 250.591.0509 S7Chinese T ENewAYearKCelebration: & S EAFOOD celebrate the Year of the Horse at Malaspina Theatre, VIU. Chinese cultural presentations 6 - 8 pm: there will be singing, dancing, and music played on traditional Chinese instruments. $10/door. FMI 250.797.0968

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Love is in the air! L'Association des francophones de Nanaimo invites you to celebrate St. Valentine’s Weekend at the 13th edition of the Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Érable, taking place once again at Nanaimo’s Beban Park Auditorium. Join us for three days of music, food, and interactive fun from February 14 to 16. Guaranteed to be a fabulous time for you and your loved ones! May we suggest a great Valentine's Day gift idea? Buying sweets for your sweetheart. And, oh, how sweet they are! Choose from a wide variety of maple syrups and maple candies and butter. Be sure to taste the amazing tire sur la neige (toffy on snow). Your family will love it! Not a sweet tooth, you say? Then, fall in love with authentic poutine, tourtières (meat pies), ragout (meat stew), and other tasty traditional French Canadian food. And what would a traditional sugar shack be without lively musical entertainment? Bon Débarras and Bijoux du Bayou return to the Festival to get you tapping your feet, clapping your hands, and dancing with your loved ones after having enjoyed delicious food. Newcomers De Temps Antan and Jocelyn Pettit will have you burning calories quickly with their rhythmic fiddle, harmonica, and accordion music. Plus, the whole family will love singing along in French and English with Will Stroet and the Backyard Band and long-time duo Fanny Starchild & Vegari Candar. Share in the joie de vivre of Vancouver Island’s largest bilingual festival. On vous attend avec plaisir! We'd love to have you join in the festivities at Beban Park!

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at the Port Theatre experience "Once Upon a Time in the West", "Symphonic Suite" from Lord of the Rings, highlights of the 2005 soundtrack from King Kong, and the amazing "Avatar Suite". The 80+ Symphonic Choir steps up for "O Fortuna" from Excalibur, and "One" from A Chorus Line. Dreams fly "Over the Rainbow" and out into space - the final frontier - with "Star Trek through the Years". Imagination rolls in with the humorous "Double Trouble" from Harry Potter; and hope for our world comes shining through with "Dry Your Tears, Afrika" from Amistad, "Battle of the Heroes" from Star Wars III and the "Throne Room", finale from Star Wars IV, A New Hope. Join the celebration, have your picture taken on the red carpet, wear a colourful costume from your favourite movie, soar with the magic of Hollywood, and be prepared for surprises. Tickets are available NOW by calling 250-754-8550.

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Live Music: ‘Dave Hart’ plays the Bayshore Restaurant, Nanaimo 6 - 9 pm. Solo instrumental guitar adds a warm vibe to your fine dining experience. Located by the docks Marina Side Resort. No cover. Reservations 250.591.7708 Live Music: ‘Electric Kool Aid’ at Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Presentation and Slide Show: by Nada Jovic about her recent climb to the Mount Everest base camp. Free, everyone welcome. 1 pm at Harbourfront library. FMI 250.753.1154 Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents ‘TOMMY DOUGLAS - The Arrows of Desire’, written and performed by award-winning director and playwright John Nolan, until Feb 9. Evening shows Fri and Sat, matinees on Sun. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Kids Read to a Furry Friend: children of all ages welcome to drop into Wellington Branch library between 2 - 3 pm and read to Dareby, a certified member of the Pacific Animal Therapy Society’s Paws and Tales program. FMI 250.758.5544 Live Comedy: ‘The Laugh Lounge’ featuring local comedians takes place the first Sat of each month at ACMe Food Co. restaurant. Shows at 7 and 9 pm. Tix $10/show at ACMe Food Co. FMI 250.753.0042 Beer & Burger Fundraiser: for ‘Westcoast Spirit’, 6 - 9 pm at Harewood Arms Pub. FMI 250.754.2566 Saturday Night Dance Society: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, 8 pm - 12:30 am at Branch #10 Legion, Nanaimo. Free coffee and snacks. Tix $12/door, $10/advance from Fascinating Rhythm, Brooks Landing Co-op, Dairy Queen on Nicol and the Legion

02 Feb Sun Live Music: all the way from Ireland! ‘Daragh Fitzgerald’ (vocals and guitar) at Fibber Magees 7:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.591.0650 Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents ‘TOMMY DOUGLAS - The Arrows of Desire’, written and performed by award-winning director and playwright John Nolan, Jan 24 - Feb 9. Evening shows Fri and Sat, matinees on Sun. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Music/Performance: ‘Chor Leoni: Cadillac Cathedral’ a funny and moving musical tale with Canada’s preeminent male choir, local author Jack Hodgins and Cam Wilson, violin, 2 pm at the Port Theatre. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Superbowl Party: at Harewood Arms Pub FMI 250.754.2566 Author Reading: by Man Booker Prize Nominee Ruth Ozeki. She will be reading from her latest book, ‘A Tale for the Time Being’. Free, everyone welcome. Harbourfront Library at 1 pm. FMI 250.753.1154 Open Auditions: Bard to Broadway Theatre Society is holding open auditions for 3 great plays, 1 pm at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall. Singing and non-singing roles. FMI Eileen 250.248.3782 or Gary 250.468.9545

03 Feb Mon Bike Maintenance Workshop: for women and members of the LGBT community. Hub City Cycles 6:30 - 8 pm. Free (members) By donation (general) FMI 250.591.2159 C Canucks vs Red Wings: 4:30 pm SNET - P

04 Feb Tue Glow in the Dark Skate: dimmed lighting and special effects! Frank Crane Arena 6:30 - 8 pm. FMI 250.756.5200 Live Music: P.J. Perry on sax, Ken Lister on bass and Hans Verhoeven on drums, VIU Theatre 7 - 9 pm. Music students free. Tix $5 - student, $20 general public C Canucks vs Bruins: 4 pm SNET - P

05 Feb WeD Art Show: painter Lynda Hyndman displays her latest layered abstracts at Iron Oxide Art Supplies until March 3. Free. FMI 250.754.1022

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06 Feb Thu Live Music: ‘The Steadies’ with special guests play a mix of Top 40 with rocksteady and reggae influences at the Queen’s for an early 8 pm show. Tix $10/door on online in advance at ticketzone.com. FMI 250.754.6751 Healing Herbs Presentation: learn about the healing properties of herbs found on the west coast. Harbourfront Library 6 pm. Free. FMI 250.753.1154 C Canucks vs Canadiens: 4:30 pm SNET - P, RDS Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Peninsula 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre. FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com

07 Feb Fri 9th Annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival: 7 pm at Malaspina Theatre, VIU. Tix $10/students $15/general, available at the door or online. 15 selected films to be shown. FMI/tix www.visff.com Live Music: ‘Good for Grapes’ won “Best Emerging Artist” at Edmonton Folk Fest 2013. Playing 7 pm at the Queens with Coal Moon. Tix $10 + s/c in advance or $15 at the door. Tix available at Lucid, The Dog’s Ear, the Queens or online at ticketzone.com Teen Dance: ‘Club Fridays’ teen dance takes place 7 - 11 pm at Beban Social Centre. Admission $12. FMI youth@nanaimo.ca Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents ‘TOMMY DOUGLAS - The Arrows of Desire’, written and performed by award-winning director and playwright John Nolan. Evening show. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Music/Fundraiser: ‘Zonta Red Gala’ is an evening of great live entertainment/deluxe buffet/silent auction and more! Fundraiser for Heart and Stroke and Zonta projects. Coast Bastion Inn 6 - 11 pm. Tix $75. FMI/tix 250.758.2267 or info@nanaimo-zonta.org Live Music: ‘Almost Famous’ at Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 240.754.2566 Live Music: ‘Roly Barrett’ brings some rock and more to the upstairs at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended at 250.753.0042 Nanaimo Clippers: vs Cowichan Valley 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com

08 Feb Sat Live Music: Alabama-born bluesman ‘David Vest’ plays Simonholt 8:30 - 11 pm. Tix $20/advance at Simonholt, Cranky Dog, Fascinating Rhythm or $25/door. FMI reservations 250.933.3338 Live Music/Dance: Students of the B.C.R.M.T.A. and Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts present a Baroque Music Performance 7 pm at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Nanaimo.$10/adult $20/ family (max 4) at the door. FMI 250.751.2454 Live Music: ‘Big Bang Baby’ at Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Live Theatre: the Arts Club Theatre Company presents ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ at the Port Theatre Feb 8 at 7:30 pm and Feb 9 at 2 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents ‘TOMMY DOUGLAS - The Arrows of Desire’, written and performed by award-winning director and playwright John Nolan. Evening show. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Music: ‘Dave Hart’ at Extraordinary Organics, Nanaimo 6 - 9 pm. Enjoy an evening of acoustic world music paired with internationally inspired organic cuisine. No cover. Reservations 250.591.6078 Live Music: an intimate acoustic evening with ‘David Gogo’ at the Dinghy Dock Pub. Doors 7 pm. Tix $25 + s/c in advance or $30/door. Tix at Lucid, The Dog’s Ear, the Dinghy Dock Pub or online at ticketzone.com 9th Annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival: 7 pm at Malaspina Theatre, VIU. Tix $10/students $15/general, available at the door or online. 15 selected films to be shown. FMI/tix www.visff.com C Canucks vs Maple Leafs: 3 pm CBC, NHLN - US Beer & Burger Fundraiser: for the Serauxman Service Club of Nanaimo. Old City Station Pub 6 pm start. Tix $15. FMI www.serauxmen.com

Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents ‘TOMMY DOUGLAS - The Arrows of Desire’, written and performed by award-winning director and playwright John Nolan. Matinee. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Family Play Day: playground games, line dancing, board games, scavenger hunt and more! Oliver Woods Community Centre 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Tix $3/person or $10/family of 4 (2 and under free). Tix available at Beban, Bowen and Oliver Woods Rec Centres. FMI 250.756.5200 Bridal Exhibition: bridal trade show 11 am - 4 pm at Beban Park Social Centre. Tix $12/advance, $15/door. Advance tix at all Thrifty Foods locations. FMI www.bridalexhibition.ca

10 Feb Mon Family Day Fun: “Everyone Welcome” skate at Nanaimo Ice Centre 1 - 3 pm and “Everyone Welcome” swim at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre 12 noon - 4 pm. FMI 250.756.5200

11 Feb Tue Live Music: the Classical Coffee Concert Series with Sarah Hagen (piano) continues. Guest Robyn Driedger-Klassen (soprano). This elegant event takes place in the lounge of the Port Theatre at 10:30 am. Refreshments served. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Intro to eBooks: 10 am - 11 am Wellington Branch library. Basic computer literacy skills required. FMI/register 250.758.5544

09 Feb Sun Live Comedy: Gemini and Canadian Comedy Award winner Debra DiGiovanni presents her “Late Bloomer Tour” at the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Live Theatre: the Arts Club Theatre Company presents ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ at the Port Theatre at 2 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550

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WO: What is the love your Home Speakers Series and Trade Show and why is it "love" your home? CC: The event, free for the public, is a way to connect local people with residential construction professionals. The speakers' series is typically held in meeting rooms but Central Vancouver Island Home Builders Association wanted to open it up to the public. I worked with Dana Aysals and Kelsey Botting at the Central Vancouver Island Home Builders Association (CVIHBA) putting this show together and we chose the "love" theme both because it's Valentines weekend and because people do really love their homes!

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WO: Who will be there and where in the mall will the show be held? CC: Members of the CVIHBA will be there for questions and open to conduct business! It's a great opportunity to meet local residential construction pro's (RCP's). The show will be held at Centre Court inside Nanaimo North Town Centre from 9:30am-5:30pm. WO: I understand you have held a similar event previously. Was that show a success? CC: Yes absolutely! In the past we've had a lot of people attend. There is always great foot traffic flow and lots of customers networking and doing business. For trades people looking for customers this is a great opportunity and for people to get to know industry professionals on a personal level as well. So it is a "win-win" for all! WO: Who are the speakers? CC: The morning speaker (11AM) is James McIntyre of Studio Kitchens and PI Granite. James will be talking about "Kitchen Reno's". In the afternoon, at 1PM, the speaker is Ken Connolly

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WO: I gather you are running an online auction can you tell me about that? CC: Yes! CVIHBA is organizing and running the auction. The online auction is to benefit the Habitat for Humanity which is a non-profit member of the CVIHBA. The home builders association members have donated a number of prize packages available for bidding online until noon Valentines day and after that in person at the love your home speaker series until 2PM People can view the 5 Prize Packages and bid online at www.chbacvi.com

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Pamper Your Pet Toys, Treats, Leashes, Collars, Natural Pet Foods 410-2980 Island Highway N, Nanaimo, BC | Tel. (250) 758-2727 | truebluenaturalpetfood.ca Live Theatre: the rock ‘n roll musical “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” is back by popular demand at Chemainus Theatre Festival! Feb 11 - March 8, matinee and evening shows available. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Nanaimo Newcomers Club: monthly meeting at 7 pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Road FMI www.nanaimonewcomersclub.org

12 Feb Wed WWE Wrestling Champ Presentation: an evening with 3-time WWE Champ and NY Times best-selling author Mike Foley “Tales from Wrestling Past” at the Queens. Early Show 7 pm. Tix $25 + s/c in advance or $30/door. Tix at Lucid, The Dog’s Ear, the Queens or online at ticketzone.com Nanaimo Clippers: vs Cowichan Valley 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com Live Theatre: the rock ‘n roll musical “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” is back by popular demand at Chemainus Theatre Festival! Feb 11 - March 8, matinee and evening shows available. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

13 Feb Thu Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Comox Valley 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre. FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com Live Theatre: the rock ‘n roll musical “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” is back by popular demand at Chemainus Theatre Festival! Feb 11 - March 8, matinee and evening shows available. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Healing Herbs Presentation: learn about the healing properties of herbs found on the west coast. Harbourfront Library 6 pm. Free. FMI 250.753.1154

14 Feb Fri Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d”Erable: Vancouver Island’s largest bilingual event! Three days of family fun featuring live music, lots of dancing and authentic French Canadian fare! Beban Auditorium Feb 14 (4 - 9 pm) Feb 15 (9 am - 8 pm) Feb 16 (9 am - 4 pm). FMI/admission www.francophonenanaimo.org

Free Public Lecture: Doug Stetar, Dept. of Media Studies and Digital Media Technology, VIU, presents “Song of the Mud-Grass Horse: Language and Resistance in Chinese Social Media” at Malaspina Theatre 10 - 11:30 am followed by discussion/refreshments. FMI Dr. Tim Lewis 250.753.3245 local 2114 Red Willow Coffee House: live music/spoken word. Open mic 7 pm, featured performer at 9 pm. $5/door, Hope Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. FMI Charlie 250.245.4659 Valentine’s Day Dance: “Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners” bring their blues to the King of Hearts Singles Dance 8 - 12 pm at Legion 10, 129 Harewood Rd. Members $12, guests $15. Everyone welcome! FMI 250.797.2500 Live Music: ‘Dave Hart’ at Extraordinary Organics, Nanaimo 6 - 9 pm. Romantic acoustic music paired with internationally inspired organic cuisine. Limited Seating! Reservations 250.591.6078 Live Music: “Axios” at Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 240.754.2566 Live Music: “Fred Saliani” brings a Nuevo Flamenco, World Beat styled-band to the upstairs at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended at 250.753.0042 Live Theatre: the rock ‘n roll musical “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” is back by popular demand at Chemainus Theatre Festival! Feb 11 - March 8, matinee and evening shows available. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca 10th Annual Nanaimo Global Film Festival: stories from around the world of ordinary people doing extraordinary things! Downtown Nanaimo Feb 14 (4 - 10 pm) and Feb 15 (9 am - 10 pm). Festival passes available online, at the door, in advance at Van Isle Video and the Green Store. FMI/tix/schedule www.nanaimofilmfest.org Ukelele Concert: the ‘Pacifica Ukelele Orchestra’ and professional ukelele duo ‘Jazzalele’ present a concert at the Nanaimo Ecumenical Centre. Doors 7 pm show 7:30 pm. Tix $15/adult, $10/kids 12 and under. Tix at the door or online at www.prshopper.com/uke/events.htm

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We have reached the final installment on our life stage journey: the senior years. This is the stage where our friends are starting to age, although many of the 'old age' signs are really treatable conditions that can be helped with supplements and medications. As they age, cats and dogs are extremely different, so we will actually split this into two articles. Let's start with the mysterious cat. Picture a very old cat. What do you see? They are skinny, they don't move around much, their fur is not kept up, and their eyes look different than a young cats. So why does this happen? Well, most older cats have arthritis. This tends to be one of the main reasons they slow down. Getting them onto a joint supplement, that your veterinarian can recommend for you, can have amazing affects on their movement and comfort level. Some cats can't digest supplements well, and a change in diet may be recommended. Talk to someone who knows about nutrition. Cats are also unable to digest as well as they age. Like some older people, they start to lose muscle mass as well as body fat. If this is a gradual change in weight, and not accompanied by increased water intake or increased urination, then likely it is the inability to digest protein effectively. If it is a weight loss over less then a few months or accompanied by changes in drinking or urine output, then this is not likely a digestion problem. Many cats as they age suffer from kidney, thyroid, and diabetic problems. These are easily diagnosed with an exam and blood test by your local veterinarian. This loss of muscle mass accounts for the changes we see in older cats' faces as well. They lose some of the muscles of the skull making their faces leaner and 'pushed in' looking. The muscles and fat behind the eyes also degenerate, resulting in a wane look. Other changes that occur with the eyes include freckles on the irises and cataracts. Freckles can be completely benign if they grow slowly and do not display any signs of malignancy. These should be checked by a veterinarian to ensure that they are benign in nature. As well, cataracts can be completely benign, but can be a sign of diabetic changes. All of these changes that we see are not signs of debilitating illness or 'just age'. Many can

be modified in order to help promote a longer and healthier quality of life. Cats tend not to see the veterinarian as often as they do not show a lot of signs of disease; however, they require more specialized care then our dogs do. Simple modifications in their lifestyle or diet when they need it, can greatly increase the quality of life of our older friends. Next month we will turn to our older dogs.

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16 Feb Sun Fringe Flicks: TheatreOne is proud to present “Gabrielle“, a tender drama about tolerance and finding happiness, at Avalon Cinemas. Showtimes 1, 4 and 7 pm. FMI/tix www.theatreone.org Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d”Erable: Vancouver Island’s largest bilingual event! Three days of family fun featuring live music, lots of dancing and authentic French Canadian fare! Beban Auditorium Feb 14 (4 - 9 pm) Feb 15 (9 am - 8 pm) Feb 16 (9 am - 4 pm). FMI/admission www.francophonenanaimo.org

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17 Feb Mon Fringe Flicks: TheatreOne is proud to present “Gabrielle“, a tender drama about tolerance and finding happiness, at Avalon Cinemas. Showtime 7 pm. FMI/tix www.theatreone.org Nanaimo Family History Society Meeting: monthly meeting 7 pm at Beban Park Social Centre rms. 7 & 8. All are welcome! FMI 250.751.8731 Book Launch: local historian Lynne Bowen launches her new book, ‘Those Island People’, at the Nanaimo Museum from 3 - 5 pm. FMI nanaimomuseum.ca or 250-753-1821 Harbour City Newcomers Club Meeting: for everyone (male, female, singles, couples) new to Nanaimo. Social activities, friendship and support. Monthly meetings the third Monday in every month, 7pm at Oliver Woods Community Centre. FMI www.harbourcitynewcomers.ca

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19 Feb Wed Leadership Presentation: retired US Navy Captain and Expert on Leadership and Innovation David Marquet, author of “Turn the Ship Around - Leadership at Every Level”, presents his ideas at the Port Theatre at 7 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Live Theatre: the rock ‘n roll musical “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” is back by popular demand at Chemainus Theatre Festival! Feb 11 - March 8, matinee and evening shows available. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Theatre: see a new Canadian play being developed at a staged reading! TheatreOne’s Emerging Voices presents “Blue Heaven”, a fulllength play inspired by the life and work of British sculptor, Barbara Hepworth, that examines life, art and relationships. Nanaimo Centre Stage 7:30 pm. By donation. FMI www.theatreone.org

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21 Feb Fri Nanaimo Spring Home Expo: Feb 21 ( 4 - 9 pm) Feb 22 (9:30 am - 5:30 pm) Feb 23 (10 am - 4 pm) at Beban Park Auditorium. Decorators, designers, builders and other professionals will help you put the finishing touches on your home. Free. FMI www.homeshowtime.com Live Music: ‘Big Bang Baby’ at Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 240.754.2566 Live Music: ‘Kings Without’ (Neil and Dean Atkinson) bring some funk, blues, rock and more to the upstairs at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended at 250.753.0042 Live Theatre: the rock ‘n roll musical “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” is back by popular demand at Chemainus Theatre Festival! Feb 11 - March 8, matinee and evening shows available. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

Live Music: Johnny Cash tribute artists ‘David James and Big River’ play the Harewood Legion Branch 10 from 8 - 10 pm. Doors at 7. 19+. Tix $20 advance from Legion Branch 10 and Fascinating Rhythm

22 Feb Sat Nanaimo Spring Home Expo: Feb 21 (4 - 9 pm) Feb 22 (9:30 am - 5:30 pm) Feb 23 (10 am - 4 pm) at Beban Park Auditorium. Decorators, designers, builders and other professionals will help you put the finishing touches on your home. Free. FMI www.homeshowtime.com Live Music: an evening with ‘WIL’ at the Dinghy Dock Pub. Early show 7 pm. Tix $23 + s/c in advance or $30/door. Tix at Lucid, The Dog’s Ear, Dinghy Dock Pub or online at ticketzone.com Live Music: ‘Chevy Ray and the Fins’ at Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Live Comedy: popular Canadian “Corner Gas” comedian Brent Butt presents his “Almost a Movie Star!” Live Comedy Tour at the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Snow Shoe Mt. Washington: 9:30 am - 5 pm. $79/1 includes snow shoe rental, park pass and a guided, easy trek. FMI/register 250.756.5200 Fundraising Walk for the Hungry/Homeless: family-friendly walk to raise funds for local groups that help the hungry/homeless. John Barsby High School 4 - 9 pm. Suggested donation $25. FMI/register www.coldestnightoftheyear.org

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Feb 4 About Time, Baggage Claim, Dallas Buyers Club, Escape Plan, Free Birds, Romeo & Juliet Feb 11 All is Lost, Austenland, The Best Man Holiday, The Counselor, Diana, Ender’s Game, How I Live Now Feb 18 Fantastic Mr. Fox, Foreign Correspondent, Game of Thrones: 3rd Season Feb 25 Blue is the Warmest Colour, Gravity, Thor: The Dark World, Homefront

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lead singer Rick Nielsen begins to belt out “Hello There” the fans really get into it. The magic of the interplay between the, very enthusiastic and unabashed, Japanese fans and the energetic and original brand of Rock n Roll that can only be “Cheap Trick” makes this album one of my personal all time favorites. As I recall back in 1978 we had a pretty high end turntable in the playroom and it was my older brother who actually bought the Budokan album. We would play the album over and over as loud as we could get away with. As a result, every note, every lyric, every nuance of that iconic album is indelibly burned into my brain. The fact that a band as big as Cheap Trick will play the Port Theatre Nanaimo here at the end of February is truly a good sign that Nanaimo is on the map. The Port Theatre is such a great venue both in terms of the intimacy and the acoustics. I can’t wait to share in that space and be in the same room as a band that, for me, was as much apart of being 8 years old as perhaps little league was for others. Yes I’ve been listening to Cheap Trick for 36 years and to me their sound, energy and enthusiasm will never get old. See you at the show and if you can’t make it well...ain’t that a shame. Article by Simon Rideout

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Mortgage Flexibility Does the mortgage you have right now allow for the flexibility you need? If you don’t think so or if you are not yet a mortgage holder feel free to call me, Julie TysonSmith, anytime for some honest advice. For example, if you move to a flexible mortgage and decrease your overall monthly outflow of unsecured debt & high interest payments you may be able to create a better savings & investment plan. This is just one example of how your mortgage can play a major role in how you manage your monthly debt load. If you want to be further ahead with your financial goals this time next year you can start with the mortgage. Often the simple act of re-arranging your debt, by setting up a new mortgage, can give you the benefits you and your family deserve. Due to the fiscal climate we currently find ourselves in many of us are lucky to have a mortgage payment with a lower rate. On the flip side we also may have credit cards, loans,

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Nanaimo is changing and growing and through it all becoming a leading center ... Victoria but we have tenacity here in the Harbour City. I recently picked up a copy of the Globe & Mail and was impressed by a Business in Nanaimo magazine pull-out showcasing this fine city to the rest of Canada. It solidified in my mind that Nanaimo truly is poised to become a world class city. We have all of the ingredients that make a city go from good to great. From arts and culture, to education, to tourism to the amazing natural beauty: Nanaimo has it all. Nanaimo is changing and growing and through it all becoming a leading center for education, technology, tourism and a shift from resource economy to knowledge economy. Anything a person could want can be found right here the only question is will people have the guts to reach for it?

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If you are a BOY and SING all the time... you belong in this Choir! The BCBC has two Choirs in Nanaimo under the direction of Patricia Plumley, ages 7-17. Monday Rehearsals at the Harbourfront Library.

Dance Crimson Coast Dance Society 150 Commercial St. 10b 250.716.3230 dance@crimsoncoast.org www.crimsoncoastdance.org

The mission of the Crimson Coast Dance Society is to develop and support contemporary dance creations, performances at all levels. For more info or to feature your after school activities here in Whats On After Skool email: sales@rideoutcommunications.com Nanaimo Spring Home Expo: Beban Park Auditorium 10 am - 4pm. Decorators, designers, builders and other professionals will help you put the finishing touches on your home. Free. FMI www.homeshowtime.com Fringe Flicks: title TBA. Film at Avalon Cinemas. Showtimes 1, 4 and 7 pm. FMI/tix www.theatreone.org Family Rock Climbing: all equipment provided, no experience necessary. Romper Room Climbing Gym 4 - 6 pm. $15/1. FMI 250.756.5200 Live Theatre: the rock ‘n roll musical “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” is back by popular demand at Chemainus Theatre Festival! Feb 11 - March 8, matinee and evening shows available. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

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