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Event Information Daily Calendar listings throughout (highlighted in yellow) Get Active Your City . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Every Week Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Articles Is it the right time to list? . . . . . . . . . 12 Navigating Nanaimo: Maps and Charts of the Harbour City . . . . . 17

Everyone Welcome Skate: 1 - 3 pm at Frank Crane Arena. FMI/admission 250.756.5200 Happy New Year Walk: welcome the new year with fresh air and new friends! Join the Bastion City Wanderers for a 5/10 km waterfront/Bowen Park walk. 11 am start. Cost $1. FMI 250.756.9796 Polar Swim & Sweat: 11 am polar swim at Long Lake followed by 60 min Moksha Yoga class. Healthy refreshments to follow. $25 donation to David Suzuki Foundation to help save polar bears. Pre-register at Moksha Yoga - Rutherford Studio 250.756.4647 C Lightning vs Canucks: 7 pm TSN

02 Jan Thu Regular Content Whats On After School . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pet Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 60+ and Going Strong . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Whats On Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Whats On Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Whats On Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Whats On Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Whats On Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Joke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Whats On Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Simon Says . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Dollar Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Live Music: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors host Ave the Piano Man at Bowen Auditorium 1:30 - 3 pm. Members $2, Non-members $4. FMI 250.755.7501 Day Camp for Kids: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Camp Frosty Frolicâ&#x20AC;? takes place at Beban Park Social Centre from 8:30 am - 5 pm for kids 5 - 10 years. Crafts, tennis, swimming! $33/1 FMI/register 250.756.5200 Everyone Welcome Skate: 12 - 2 pm at Frank Crane Arena. FMI/admission 250.756.5200 Christmas Holiday Ski Camp for Kids: Jan 2 - 4, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm each day at Mt. Washington Ski Resort. For kids 4 - 6 years. $182/3 days. FMI/register 250.756.5200 Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Kerry Park Islanders 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com

03 Jan Fri Bargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.com

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Everyone Welcome Skate: 12 - 2 pm at Frank Crane Arena. FMI/admission 250.756.5200 Live Music: “Mark Crissinger” brings some folk, blues and pub favourites to the upstairs at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended at 250.753.0042 Live Music: all the way from Ireland! “Daragh Fitzgerald” (vocals and guitar) at Fibber Magees 7:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.591.0650

04 Jan Sat Girl Guides Bottle Drive: Country Club Centre parking lot near Dairy Queen Jan 4 - 5 from 9 am - 4 pm. FMI 250.758.1102 Bargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.com Everyone Welcome Skate: 12 - 2 pm at Frank Crane Arena. FMI/admission 250.756.5200

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Recycling Event: recycle your old electronics and scrap metal for free! 9 am - 4 pm at Woodgrove Centre: look for the pink bins and Woodgrove tent near Chevron. Returnable beverage containers also welcome. This event held in support of new breast cancer screening equipment. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com Dive-In Movie: 1:30 - 4 pm Beban Pool. FMI 250.756.5200 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. FMI Frank Hannah 250.756.3174 Live Music: “Mid Life Crisis” 9 pm at the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Kids Read to a Furry Friend: drop in to the Wellington Branch Library between 2 - 3 pm and your young child can read to Dareby, a member of the Pacific Animal Therapy Society’s “Paws and Tales” program. FMI 250.758.5544 Nanaimo SPCA Tree Chipping: recycle your Christmas tree and help abused/abandoned animals. Flying Squirrel Tree Services is ‘chipping in’ their time and services 11 am - 3 pm o n Jan 4 and 5 at Brooks Landing parking lot. By donation. FMI call the Nanaimo Branch of the SPCA at 250.758.8444 Tree Chipping for Boys and Girls Club Youth Dragon Boating Team: 11 am - 3 pm at Country Grocer (1800 Dufferin Crescent). By donation (min. $5). Also bake sale and hot dog sale. FMI 250.754.3215 Tree Mulching/Bottle Drive for Neck Point Scouts: Jan 4 (8:30 am - 5 pm) and Jan 5 (9 am - 5:30 pm) in the Woodgrove Centre parking lot near White Spot. FMI Woodgrove Guest Services 250.390.2721 Tree Chipping for Nanaimo Search and Rescue: Country Club Centre parking lot near Dairy Queen, 11 am - 3 pm. Davey Tree is doing the chipping. By donation. FMI 250.758.1102

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05 Jan Sun Girl Guides Bottle Drive: Country Club Centre parking lot near Dairy Queen Jan 4 - 5 from 9 am - 4 pm. FMI 250.758.1102 Live Music: all the way from Ireland! “Daragh Fitzgerald” (vocals and guitar) at Fibber Magees 7:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.591.0650 Nanaimo SPCA Tree Chipping: recycle your Christmas tree and help abused/abandoned animals. Flying Squirrel Tree Services is ‘chipping in’ their time and services 11 am - 3 pm on Jan 4 and 5 at Brooks Landing parking lot. By donation. FMI call the Nanaimo Branch of the SPCA at 250.758.8444 Tree Mulching/Bottle Drive for Neck Point Scouts: Jan 4 (8:30 am - 5 pm) and Jan 5 (9 am - 5:30 pm) in the Woodgrove Centre parking lot near White Spot. FMI Woodgrove Guest Services 250.390.2721 Bargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.com C Canucks vs Ducks: 5 pm SNET - P

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Glow in the Dark Skate: dimmed lighting and special effects! Frank Crane Arena 6:30 - 8 pm. FMI 250.756.5200 Bargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.com Seniors’ Movie: those 55 or better can watch a matinee at Avalon Cinemas for $4! Tix from Guest Services near food court, Woodgrove Centre. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com C Penguins vs Canucks: 7 pm TSN

08 Jan Wed Live Music: Lance Lapointe, Michelle Edwardson, David Buchanan and Raymond Knight perform at the Dinghy Dock Pub at 7 pm. Tix $20 (includes return ferry and show) from the Pub or online at ticketzone.com Bargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.com

09 Jan Thu Live Music: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors host the TerraZetto Jazz Combo at Bowen Auditorium 1:30 - 3 pm. Members $2, Non-members $4. FMI 250.755.7501 Winter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com Bargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.com Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Campbell River 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com

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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 Music: TGIF Dance with the “Blue Cadillac Band” at the Royal Canadian Legion Br# 10 - Nanaimo, 8 pm - 12 midnight. Tix at the door, $12/members $15/guests. FMI 250.753.4442 Live Music: the Victoria Baroque Players, accompanied by renowned British violinist Kati Debretzini, present “A Festival of Concertos” at St. Andrew’s United Church at 7:30 pm. Tix $25 adult/$23 seniors/$5 students and children, available at Fascinating Rhythm, Arbutus Music and at the door. FMI 250.652.0116 Live Music: “Luke Blu Guthrie Band” brings some folk, funk, dark country, blues and swing to the upstairs at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended at 250.753.0042 Winter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com 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 Live Comedy: “Snowed In Comedy Tour” is back, better than ever! Featuring 4 top comedians, the laughs start at 8 pm at the Port Theatre. Tix $35. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Nanaimo Clippers: vs Merritt 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com C Blues vs Canucks: 7 pm SNET - P

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Around two years of age for dogs, and about age four for cats, their metabolism starts to slow down. This certainly does not mean that their general activity slows down, just their metabolism. At this age we need to be very careful about diet, ensuring that they are not putting on too much extra weight. It is much easier to keep the weight off then getting it off later. If you are unsure your pet is overweight, many veterinary clinics are very happy to help you determine an ideal weight for your pet. One surefire method is to have a feel of your pet’s ribs. Cats and dogs (and yes, even people) have no muscle group directly over the ribs as they curve over the side of the chest. If you feel this area there should be skin and ribs. Anything extra is just that…extra. During adulthood, dogs and cats should be lively and curious about the world around them. They should be on a good quality diet that is designed for an adult and formulated by a veterinary nutritionist. If you are unsure about your pet’s diet, look for the AAFCO statement on the bag. This will tell you if the food is specifically formulated or clinically tested for an adult dog or cat. If you cannot find this information, contact the company and ask. The food company should be able to provide you with a concise answer about: who formulated the diet, how they do quality control for their diets, and what age range the diet is formulated for. You want a diet that is formulated by a veterinary nutritionist or, better yet, a group of veterinary nutritionists. Finally, adult animals should be in to see the veterinarian to get a full physical every year. Any pet with an ongoing health problem will most likely need to be seen more often to help develop and continue optimum life style choices. At these exams you should bring a list of any questions you have about what your pet is eating, his bathroom habits, and any odd changes you have noticed. It is a fantastic idea to find out exactly how much your pet drinks and eats before going to the clinic – this provides a wealth of information for the veterinary team. Not having this information not only makes it more difficult to detect early disease in our pets, but also does not provide you with the best use of your time with the veterinary team. This is especially true for cats. Cats are fantastic predators, but they are still very small compared to most other predators. Because of this, they are still considered a prey

species. Prey species are much more likely to hide illness or pain because any sign of weakness makes them a target for predators. Even our indoor “panthers”, who hunt nothing but a laser light, have this mindset. Signs of disease in cats are very subtle and they can be missed even by an experienced eye. Getting a full physical every year allows subtle changes to be detected and what appear to be “meaningless” changes will be discussed with the veterinarian. As animals age, their diet and body conditions change as well. They are more likely to develop injury or disease. Next time we will look at some of these aging changes and some signs of disease to watch for as our furry friends age.

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14 Jan Tue Intro to eBooks: Wellington Branch Library 10 - 11 am. Register by phone 250.758.5544 or in person Nanaimo Newcomers Club: monthly meeting at 7 pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Road FMI www.nanaimonewcomersclub.org Winter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com

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60+and Going Strong As the publisher of “Whats On” - Nanaimo I’ve tried to focus on the needs of every age group. It has been my observation that in many cases local event listings in some publications have a disproportionate focus on one segment of society to the neglect of others. Often the segments that are ignored are large demographics that are active, vital, and have significant community influence. In the Nanaimo “Whats On” digest you can always count on calendar listings for the symphony, concerts and theatre as well as sports listings and special local happenings. In addition to this you might find a listing for a seniors scrabble tournament, a place to save money as a senior, or even a local farmers market. My hope with this is that anyone of any age in Nanaimo can use “Whats On” magazine to connect with activities and events that appeal to them. In this new column; “60+ and Going Strong”, my goal is to publish articles that are relevant and informative for anyone in the 60-90 age range. My own grandmother is 98 and I know that one thing that’s kept her going is her engagement

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16 Jan Thu Live Music: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors host Chris Von at Bowen Auditorium 1:30 - 3 pm. Members $2, Non-members $4. FMI 250.755.7501 Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Comox Valley 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com Winter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com C Canucks vs Coyotes: 6 pm SNET - P

17 Jan Fri 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 Music: “The Big Mess” brings some fusion jazz, funk and Beat box to the upstairs at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended at 250.753.0042 Live Music: “Axios” at Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 240.754.2566 Winter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com Winter Sidewalk Sale: Jan 17 - 26 Nanaimo North Town Centre. FMI www.nanaimonorth.com Live Music/Performance: Randy ELVIS Friskie and his Las Vegas Show Band present “That’s The Way It Is Tour”, 7:30 pm at the Port Theatre. Tix $39.50. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Nanaimo Early Spring Home Expo 2014: get great ideas for your home at Nanaimo’s building, renovating and decor show! 80+ exhibitors. Free admission. Beban Park Auditorium Jan 17 (5 - 9 pm), Jan 18 (9:30 am - 5:30 pm) and Jan 19 (10 am - 4 pm). FMI www.homeshowtime.com Nanaimo Clippers: vs Powell River 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com

18 Jan Sat Live Music: “Johnny Inappropriate” 9 pm at the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Live Dance: Crimson Coast Dance Society and Peggy Baker Dance Projects present “coalesce & armour”, described as “an evening of evocative beauty” at the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550

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Now that the holidays are over, extended family has left, and our expectations for the perfect holiday season are dealt with, it may be an appropriate time to discuss the impact of stress on our health. Imagine you are out for a stroll around Westwood Lake. The lake is clear and calm with its surface interrupted only by the gentle January rains. Your mind is peacefully wandering from thought to thought when out of the bushes crashes a black bear!!! In less than a second your body goes from calm and relaxed to a state of high alert. Your fight/flight response kicks in anda number of changes occur: The nervous system increases our heart rate, blood pressure, and insulin resistance in order to provide our muscles with more oxygen and energy in case we need to run or fight. It also shuts down our digestive and immune systems as these systems typically require a lot of energy and do not help us fight or run from the bear. The next step is the release of stress hormones. These hormones, called catecholamines, reduce factual learning ability, working memory, and the ability to focus our attention. These hormones cause the liver to release more sugar in the bloodstream for energy. Cholesterol levels are increased in the blood as they are the building blocks for more stress hormones. Cholesterol is also important in blood clotting in case the bear actually catches you and takes a bite!

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JOKE. A farmer walked into an attorneys office wanting to file for a divorce. The attorney asked, May I help you? The farmer said, Yea, I want to get one of those dayvorces. The attorney said, Well do you have any grounds? The farmer said, Yea, I got about 140 acres. The attorney said, No, you don't understand, do you have a case? The farmer said, No, I don't have a Case, but I have a John Deere. The attorney said, No you don't understand, I mean do you have a grudge? The farmer said, Yea I got a grudge, that's where I park my John Deere. The attorney said, No sir, I mean do you have a suit? The farmer said, Yes sir, I got a suit. I wear it to church on Sundays. The exasperated attorney said, Well sir, does your wife beat you up or anything? The farmer said, No sir, we both get up about 4:30. Finally, the attorney says, Okay,

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Burger, Beer and Burleque Fundraiser: at the Foundry Pub 6 - 9 pm in honour of 9 yr old Jevan Freeman and his fight against idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (easy or excessive bruising/bleeding). Tix $15 at the Diva Doll Boutique. FMI 250.591.1960 Winter Sidewalk Sale: Jan 17 - 26 Nanaimo North Town Centre. FMI www.nanaimonorth.com Beer & Burger Fundraiser: for “Jasmine’s Recovery”, 6 - 9 pm at Harewood Arms Pub. FMI 250.754.2566 Winter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com Aspengrove New Year's Fun Run: 2km or 4km family trail run. 10 am start from Aspengrove School. Proceeds to KidSport Canada, Nanaimo chapter. FMI www.vi-endurance.ca Nanaimo Early Spring Home Expo 2014: get great ideas for your home at Nanaimo’s building, renovating and decor show! 80+ exhibitors. Free admission. Beban Park Auditorium Jan 17 (5 - 9 pm), Jan 18 (9:30 am - 5:30 pm) and Jan 19 (10 am - 4 pm). FMI www.homeshowtime.com C Flames vs Canucks: 7 pm CBC

19 Jan 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 Music: relive the songs of your childhood! Raffi performs at the Port Theatre at 2 pm. VIP tickets include ‘meet & greet’ after the show. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Nanaimo Early Spring Home Expo 2014: get great ideas for your home at Nanaimo’s building, renovating and decor show! 80+ exhibitors. Free admission. Beban Park Auditorium Jan 17 (5 - 9 pm), Jan 18 (9:30 am - 5:30 pm) and Jan 19 (10 am - 4 pm). FMI www.homeshowtime.com Winter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com Winter Sidewalk Sale: Jan 17 - 26 Nanaimo North Town Centre. FMI www.nanaimonorth.com Nanaimo Clippers: vs Prince George 2 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com

Nanaimo Art Gallery Workshop: “Cardboard Weaving and Embellishment” Jan 21 and 28, 6:30 - 9:30 pm NAG downtown. FMI 250.754.1750 C Canucks vs Oilers: 6:30 pm SNET - P

22 Jan Wed Live Music: Clear the Coast, Ryan McMahon and Nick Begg perform at the Dinghy Dock Pub at 7 pm. Tix $20 (includes return ferry and show) from the Pub or online at ticketzone.com Winter Sidewalk Sale: Jan 17 - 26 Nanaimo North Town Centre. FMI www.nanaimonorth.com Live Theatre: see a new Canadian play being developed at a staged reading! TheatreOne’s Emerging Voices presents “Gross Misconduct”, a hard-hitting drama that explores the tense relationship between two inmates at Milhaven prison. Nanaimo Centre Stage 7:30 pm. By donation. FMI www.theatreone.org

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21 Jan Tue Winter Sidewalk Sale: Jan 17 - 26 Nanaimo North Town Centre. FMI www.nanaimonorth.com Glow in the Dark Skate: dimmed lighting and special effects! Frank Crane Arena 6:30 - 8 pm. FMI 250.756.5200

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Author Presentation: Miles Olson, author and expert on living ‘off the grid’, will discuss his recently published book “Unlearn, rewild: Earth skills, ideas and inspiration for the future primitive” at Harbourfront Branch Library starting at 6 pm. FMI 250.753.1154 Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Oceanside 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com C Predators vs Canucks: 7 pm SNET - P

24 Jan Fri 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 Music: “The Magical Mystery Duo”, a two man Beatles cover act, brings some favourite tunes to the upstairs at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended at 250.753.0042 Winter Sidewalk Sale: Jan 17 - 26 Nanaimo North Town Centre. FMI www.nanaimonorth.com Live Music: “Vinyl Edge” at Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 240.754.2566 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 Nanaimo Clippers: vs Alberni Valley 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com Faculty Lecture: as part of the Arts & Humanities Colloquium Series 2014, VIU professor Sasha Koerbler presents “One Bird, Two Notes: Bird Painting in Music” at Malaspina Theatre 10 - 11:30 am. Free. Discussion and refreshments to follow! FMI contact Dr. Timothy Lewis 250.753.3245 local 2114

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25 Jan Sat Live Music: “Vinny’s Last Ride” 9 pm at the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover. FMI 250.758.5513 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 Family Literacy Day: celebrate with storytelling, songs and snacks at the Wellington Branch Library from 2 - 3 pm! FMI 250.758.5544 Winter Sidewalk Sale: Jan 17 - 26 Nanaimo North Town Centre. FMI www.nanaimonorth.com Guest Speaker: slideshow and talk with Nada Jovic, who recently hiked to the basecamp of Mt. Everest. 1 pm at Harbourfront Branch Library. FMI 250.753.1154 Nanaimo Art Gallery Workshop: “The Ancient Japanese Art of Origami” Jan 25 and Feb 1, 12:30 - 3:30 pm NAG campus location. FMI 250.740.6350 Lunar New Year Celebration: Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Nanaimo Museum and VICC 12 - 3:30 pm. Chinese performances, cultural activities and the popular Lion Dance at 1 pm. By donation. FMI www.nanaimomuseum.ca Live Music: the Vancouver Island Symphony presents “Madrid Passion” at the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. Guest artist Daniel Bolshoy, guitar. FMI www.vancouverislandsymphony.com tix 250.754.8550 Nanaimo Clippers: vs Powell River 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Victoria 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com

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28 Jan Tue Spoken Word Event: “Wordstorm” at Demeter’s Coffee Vault starts at 7 pm with an open mic followed by several feature performers. FMI www.wordstorm.ca or 250.591.0776 Live Music: East Coast Music Awards winner Matt Andersen brings his version of blues, roots and rock to the Port Theatre. Show 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550

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29 Jan Wed Live Music: multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse “Buckcherry” visits Vancouver Island for the first time. Also performing are “One Bad Son”, “Bleeker Ridge” and “3 Pill Morning”. Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 C Blackhawks vs Canucks: 7:30 pm TSN

30 Jan Thu Live Music: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors host the Coombs Fiddlers at Bowen Auditorium 1:30 - 3 pm. Members $2, Non-members $4. FMI 250.755.7501 Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Saanich 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com

31 Jan Fri Pro-D Day Skate: 1:45 - 3:45 pm at Nanaimo Ice Centre. Everyone Welcome. FMI/admission 250.756.5200 Pro-D Day Pizza/Movie/Skate: for kids 6 - 12 years at Nanaimo Ice Centre 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. $29/1. FMI/register 250.756.5200

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An ounce of prevention... This past fall was pretty dry by Nanaimo standards. November had an almost record number of sunshine hours and even most of December, while not sunny, really didn’t give us much in the way of precipitation. Because of all this good fortune you can pretty much guarantee that we will have to pay the piper at some point. Whether a snowy January/February, a soggy spring or even another June-uary, as the past couple of June deluges have so dubbed the usually sunny and dry month of June in these parts, you can be sure the rain will return. They don’t call it the “wet coast” for nothing. When the rains come you had better hope that your perimeter drain is free and clear of any blockages. If it’s not, what happens is the water builds up in the soil around your foundation until the pressure becomes so great that it begins to seep, or more often pour, through the foundation. Once this happens you now have a serious flooding issue that requires major

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Live Music: an evening of acoustic blues with Doug Thring and friends at Landlubber Pub. 8 pm, no cover. FMI 250.758.9400 Mini Franco Fun: 10 - 11:30 am at Ecole Oceane, for children 0 - 5 years, with parent(s). Exposure to French language in fun-filled, playful environment. FMI 250.729.2776 Ladies Nite: “Throwback Tuesdays” with the Femme Fatales at the Queens, 10 pm - 2 am. No cover. FMI 250.754.6751 Technology Tuesdays: free eBook/ computer help at Harbourfront Library 4 - 6 pm. Drop-in Kids’ Drop-In & Play Group: 10 - 11 am Woodgrove Centre near the food court. Free. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com Preschool Storytime: Wellington Branch Library 1:30 - 2 pm Jan 14 - Feb 25. Free but space limited. Register at 250.758.5544 Baby Rhyme Time: 10:30 - 11 am at Harbourfront Library. Free, drop-in

Youth Drop-in: a supervised hang-out space for youth 12 - 17 years: gym activities etc. Free but registration required. 7 - 9 pm at Oliver Woods Community Centre. FMI 250.756.5200

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Tiny Tots Playgroup: free weekly drop-in for little ones and their caregivers at Country Club Centre. Crafts, stories, songs and more! FMI www.countryclubcentre.com Karaoke at The Queens: starts at 9 pm Free 250.754.6751 Familytime: Wellington Branch Library 11:15 - 11:45 am Jan 15 - Feb 26. Free, no registration required Drop-in Computer/eBook Help: Wellington Branch library 3 - 5 pm FMI 250.758.5544 French Conversation Club: Harbourfront Library 6:30 pm. Register at frenchconversationclub@gmail.com Youth Drop-in: a supervised hangout space for youth 12 - 17 years: gym activities etc. Free but registration required. 7 - 9 pm at John Barsby Community School. FMI 250.756.5200

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Salsa Night: at the Spice Lounge 8:30 - 11:30 pm. Free salsa lessons start at 8:45 pm. Cover $5. FMI 250.754.6751 Technology Thursdays: free eBook/ computer help at Harbourfront Library 6 - 7:30 pm. Drop-in Seniors’ Computer Literacy Classes: Jan 16 - March 6, 12:30 - 2:30 pm at Wellington Branch Library. Register with Christina at 250.758.5547 at the Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre Preschool Storytime: 10:30 - 11:15 am at Harbourfront Library. Free, drop-in Babytime: Wellington Branch Library 11:15 - 11:45 am Jan 16 - Feb 27. Free but space limited. Register at 250.758.5544 Toddlertime: Wellington Branch Library 10:15 - 10:45 am Jan 16 - Feb 27. Free but space limited. Register at 250.758.5544 Open Mic Night: spoken word/ music at Serious Coffee on Commercial (downtown) 6:30 - 9 pm. Songwriters draw for studio time. FMI Guy at 250.618.2924 Nanaimo Scottish Country Dancers: 7:30 pm at Pleasant Valley Hall (Doumont Rd at Metral Dr). A funfilled evening of music, dance and making new friends. FMI Hazel 250758-6224 or www.nanaimoscd.com Spanish Conversation Club: Harbourfront Library 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Casual, friendly environment. To register contact Karina Oropeza at spanish.bc@gmail.com Life Drawing Workshop: ongoing life drawing sessions offered by VIU Art & Design Club 6 - 9 pm in VIU Bld. 325 RM 213. Drop-in $5 FMI 250.753.3245 Ext. 2213 Live Music: Marty Steele plays soft rock and smooth jazz piano music at Extraordinary Organics. No cover. FMI 250.591.6078

Activity Night for Kids: Kidz Kompany Childcare Group has a free weekly rec program Thursdays 6 - 7:15 pm at Pleasant Valley School gym for kids Gr 2 - 7. FMI 250.729.4142 or Melissa@kidzkompany.ca

Every Friday

Scrabble and Board Game Club: Harbourfront Library 6 - 7:30 pm. Drop-in, free Drop-in eBook Help: Wellington Branch library 10 - 11 am FMI 250.758.5544 Live Music: “Darragh Fitzgerald” at Fibber Magees FMI 250.591.0650 Live Music: at Harewood Arms Pub starting Jan 17. FMI 250.754.2566 Live Music: local musicians at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm No cover FMI www.acmefoodco.ca Walk & Talk: join certified health coaches for a one hour walk & talk each Friday 9 - 10 am. Free. Starts at Country Club Centre. FMI Carmen 250.714.8754 Food Bank Ferry Fridays: get a round trip to the Dinghy Dock Pub Fridays in January for a donation of nonperishable food or cash to Loaves & Fishes Food Bank. Each person travelling must bring a reasonable donation. FMI 250.753.2373

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ArtRageous Saturdays are now listed on the website: http://www.nanaimoartgallery.com Live Music: The Queen’s 250.754.6751 Live Music: a different dance band every week at the Wellington Hotel. Free FMI 250.758-5513 Karaoke: Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm 1 am starting Jan 18. FMI 250.754.2566 Board Games Afternoon: drop by Harbourfront Branch Library 1 - 4 pm with friends or family and enjoy an afternoon of Scrabble, chess, Monopoly, Risk, Quelf, the Settlers of Catan and more! FMI 250.753.1154 ext. 238

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Live Music: “Darragh Fitzgerald” at Fibber Magees FMI 250.591.0650 Birding Walk: hosted by The Backyard WildBird and Nature Store. No charge. 9 am. FMI 250.390.3669 Live Music: open mic jam with “Blue Gambit” at Harewood Arms Pub 5 - 9 pm. Free. FMI 250.754.2566 Live Music: “Blues Jam” in the Harbourside Lounge at the Howard Johnson Harbourside Motel, Nanaimo from 4 - 8 pm. $5/door, performing musicians free. FMI bluecadillacband@gmail.com Nanaimo Boat Modellers: meets 9 am north dock at Inn at Long Lake to operate radio controlled model boats. FMI 250.751.8645 Lion’s Club Free Skate: Frank Crane Arena 12 - 1:30 pm. Admission and rentals are free! FMI 250.756.5200

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The beginning of a new year is considered by many as a time to set goals and plan for the future. Very often around this time of year we are inundated with messages about ways to keep our “New Years” resolutions and pursue the attainment of our “ideal-self.” You know the self I mean...; the active, fit, tolerant, understanding, model-worthy and wealthy version of yourself? In fact even if you are, or appear to be, all those things there are still many things you can do in terms of personal betterment. Sometimes the biggest barrier to realizing our ideal-self is, in fact, our very own ‘self’. Specifically, we all have what psychologists call ‘self-talk’ or that ‘inner-voice’. Unfortunately, our self-talk may be to say things such as: “I hate Mondays” or “I’m so bored”. This kind of negative thought process can be counter-productive in terms of the effect it has on our motivation. Quite literally we can ‘talk ourselves’ out of being motivated. After all if you’ve just told yourself that you ‘hate’ something you’ve just given yourself permission to dis-engage and thus fail. My 1st year Psych professor used to say that one role of the therapist was to teach people to change the channel of their self-talk. If you can stop and actually listen to what you may be saying to yourself you can then stop and actively change the message which will unfailingly change your

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behaviour. This can then help you become more like the ‘you’ that you want to be! It’s amazing to think that the path to self improvement actually starts in the gray matter located in your head! Some of the most fun and most successful people I know are the ones always talking about the exciting and amazing experiences they’ve had. The recurring theme with these people is their positive attitude. The great thing is that nobody can tell you what kind of attitude to have except you. It is fitting, then, that 2014 is the Chinese year of the horse which, by my own interpretation, is the year of the ‘free spirit’. So I hope in some way these words will free your spirit and allow you to unleash the power of a positive attitude in your life. Like the song says “Free your mind, and the rest will follow.” Here’s wishing you a terrific start to what absolutely can be an exciting and spirited year. Simon Says is an editorial column written by Simon Rideout founder of Rideout Communications Inc. and publisher and editor of “Whats On” Nanaimo.

Pro-D Day Hockey Daycamp: non-competitive, co-ed program for kids 6 - 12 years featuring two ice times and off-ice games as well. 8:30 am - 5 pm at Nanaimo Ice Centre. $40/1. FMI/register 250.756.5200 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 Music: “Zoe Henderson”, a Nanaimo-born singer/ songwriter, brings alt-country, folk and pop to the upstairs at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended at 250.753.0042 Live Music: “Vicious Fish” at Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 240.754.2566

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Acme Food Co 14 Commercial St 250.753.0042 Modern Cafe 221 Commercial 250.754.5022 Minnoz Steak & Seafood Coast Bastion Inn 250.753.6601

Family Dining Montana's Cookhouse

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Lees Famous Recipe Chicken 4 250 Fifth St

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