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FEATURES 15 Legends Valley Music Festival 16 VIEX 2017 21 Menopause the Musical 25 Nanaimo’s inaugural International Jazz Festival

SECTIONS 5 August 2017 Events 10 Things To Do in 2-4-6 Hours Nanaimo 23 KOOL TOYS for “KIDS” from 1 to 92 28 Nanaimo’s Music Scene ALSO INSIDE

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Note to our readers What’s going on Nanaimo!!? The VIEX is on that’s what! This year Nanaimo’s biggest and longest running fair: The Vancouver Island Exhibition (VIEX) runs August 18,19, & 20th. There are a ton of new things happening at VIEX this year…a barn load if you will. For example, you’re not going to want to miss rib-fest on the fields at Beban (now part of the fairgrounds this year). A total of 4, forty-foot, mobile rib trucks are rolling in so bring your appetite…and a bib! The McDonald’s Main stage will be in smelling distance from the rib trucks and within easy reach of the 2 beer gardens (1 adult only and 1 family zoned). You can catch all the live entertainment this year…while eating ribs and quaffing a cold one of course. The midway is back and, naturally, the rides and enough cotton candy and treats to keep the kids buzzing. I mean come on, really, it just wouldn’t be summer without those little donuts or a cup of real lemonade. So many sights, sounds, smells and fun things for the whole family to enjoy. The commercial business show is back in the arena this year (yay) along with an incredible line up at both the main stage and the Thrifty Foods Community Festival Stage. The festival has so many new and exciting acts this year there really is something for everyone. The VIEX is such a big part of Nanaimo’s history and summer experience and the staff and volunteers work so hard to bring you and your family truly memorable events and experiences. For more information on the VIEX see page 16-17 of this issue or go online at www.viex.ca. Simon Rideout, editor.

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TUE AUG 1 Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition: A world class event of Master Sand Sculptors. Exhibition until Aug 20th 250.951.2678. Parksville Beach and Park. The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe: Chemainus Theatre, Aug 1- 13. Through the wardrobe and into a land where imagination and magic conquer all. Ticket package at .chemaniustheatrefestival.ca 1.250-656-0275. 9737 Chemainus Road . Rock Legends: Chemainus Theatre Festival, Showing Aug 1 - 26. Live tribute to the Beach Boys, The Everly Brothers, The Monkees, Elton John, Simon & Garfunkel, Sonny & Cher, and many more! Showtime and ticket package at .chemainustheatrefestival.ca . 250-656-0275. 9737 Chemainus Rd. French Summer Day Camp: Multitude of fun activities; sports, crafts, outdoor fun, fun adventures, and team games. 5 -12 years until Aug 25, 8:30am to 4:30 pm. Day $35, Weekly $150 (250) 729-2776. 1951 Estevan Road. Feature Exhibit: Centennial Stories Nanaimo Museum, Daily, 10am - 5pm. Stories that intersect local and national history. Includes Nanaimo in 1867, the E&N Railway, WWI home front experience in Nanaimo, the Battle of Vimy Ridge centennial. 250-753-1821. 100 Museum Way. Concerts in the Park: 12:30pm, Head to one of Nanaimo’s beautiful parks to enjoy free

live-music lunchtimes Concerts are 12:30 1:30 pm. Concerts at Bowen Amphitheatre. Schedule of performers at nanaimo.ca. FMI 250.756.5200. Country Club Centre Summer Reading Club : 2:00pm, Every Tuesday 2pm-3pm. Free educational drop-in reading club, Ages 6+, located at the Centre Court. Presented by, The Children’s Treehouse FREE, 250758-1102. 2A-3200 Nrth Island Hwy. WED AUG 2 Brechin Flea Market: 8:00am, EVERY WEDNESDAY. Antiques, collectibles, tools, jewelry, sporting items, garden, yard items, lego, toys, art work, kitchen items and household things Outside on the parking lot of Brechin United Church. 1998 Estevan Rd. Junior Summer Squash Camps: 9:30am, Nanaimo Squash Club, Four junior squash camps $130 for 2 full days, .nanaimosquashclub. com. 250-327-4570. 256 Wallace St. Old City Quarter Lunchtime Music Series: 12:00pm, Every Wednesday 12pm-1pm local talent will be performing in Fitzwilliam Gate, Lobelia’s Lair, Gallery Row and on Welsey Street. Located near fantastic local restaurants. FREE, Music-Series-. 250618-7787. Nanaimo Museums Drop-in Kids Program: Every Wednesday, Dropin anytime between 1:30pm & 3:30pm! Kids will design their very own mini bathtub boat. Ages 5-12 and caregivers must be present

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Nanaimo Homes - A Brief History

A wide variety of architectural styles grace the heritage homes of Nanaimo, and provide clues as to who lived here when and what influences they were responding to. Great longhouses were of course the first type of architectural structure built in the Nanaimo area. The Snunéymuxw, a Coast Salish people, have lived here for several thousand years, and had winter villages in the Departure Bay and Nanaimo Harbour area. Indeed, the word ‘Nanaimo’ is an anglicized version of the word ‘Snunéymuxw’. Nothing but a few pictures remain of these early buildings. The wealth of the area’s natural resources and the discovery of large coal deposits encouraged the migration of Europeans to the coast. By 1865 the population of Nanaimo was largely British and Scottish, and miner’s cottages dotted the landscape. The miner’s cottage represents Nanaimo’s dominant 19th century housing form. From the

1850s to the end of the 19th century, hundreds of similar structures were built in the area. Aside from miner’s cottages, three distinct architectural styles were popular and are well-recorded in Nanaimo’s heritage home landscape. Late 19th century designs are noted for the Victorian style, which is often a one- or two-storey house with complex rooflines, asymmetrical facades and bay windows. The Edwardian style, popular from about 1898 to 1910, is recognized for its simplicity and balance compared to the sometimes overly-complicated look of Victorian architecture. The Victorian and Edwardian Style were direct imports from Britain and eastern Canada. The third style, while rooted in Britain, was influenced by colo-

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nial India and the west coast United States. The Craftsman style was noted for its rejection of the pretentious decoration of the 19th century classical and revival styles. Based on the medieval English cottage, house designs were rambling, asymmetrical formations proudly displaying supporting timbers, brick work and thatched roofing. The house designs were referred to as bungalows, a word derived from colonial India to describe a low, one-storey building surrounded by wide verandahs. The Craftsman style was popular in Nanaimo from about 1909 to 1925 when a growing middle class required housing. To see some of Nanaimo’s heritage homes and examples of these three distinct types of local architecture visit the Community Heritage Register at nanaimo.ca As a mining town, Nanaimo of course had a very large population of transient single men. Attracted by work in the mines or business opportunities, Chinese, Japanese, Croation, Finns and Italians came to settle in Nanaimo. These men found room and board at the many downtown hotels such as the Globe, the Palace, and the Queen’s, all of which stand today. Or they formed their own communities: Nanaimo is known to have had three very vibrant Chinatowns. Unfortunately, very little other than photographs remain of the wood homes that formed these communities: many were ravaged by time or fire. Want to see some of Nanaimo’s heritage homes and buildings for yourself? ‘Nanaimo Heritage Walking Tour’ brochures are available at the Tourism Nanaimo Visitor Centre and the Nanaimo Museum.

WED AUG 2 CONT’D at all times. FREE . nanaimomuseum.ca. 250.753.1821. 100 Museum Way. Centennial Stories at the Nanaimo Museum: 1:30pm, Curator-led presentation on our feature exhibit Centennial Stories! $5 p.p. and registration is required. To register, call 250-7531821. 100 Museum Way. Island Roots Market: Every Wednesday The Island Roots Market Co-operative provides a means to gather local food and other locally made items and the accompanying farmers/ producers. 4pm-6:30pm and Saturdays 10am2pm. Free 2300 Bowen Road. Ladies Night at Cottonwood Golf Course: 5:30pm. Golf, buffet dinner and prizes. Beginner to low handicapper. Texas Scramble! $48. 250245-5157. 1975 Haslam Rd. Nanaimo Wednesday Evening Concerts in the Park: Great musical entertainment in two of Nanaimo’s most beautiful and popular parks. Wednesday Evenings at Maffeo Sutton Park from 6:00-7:30pm. FREE. 250756-5200. . Sailboat Night: Every Wednesday, 6:30pm, until Sept 27. Local sail boaters gather in front of our pub for some friendly time trails in the Nanaimo Harbour. Open to all sail boaters (local & visiting) and all spectators. 250.753.2373. 8 Pirates Lane. Glow in the Dark Skate: Skate in an atmosphere of dimmed lighting and special effects! 6:30 - 8 pm at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Reg admin rate 250.756.5200. 750 3rd St. DJ Melbatoast: The Nanaimo Bar, show

starts at 9:30pm. $5 cover. 250.716.0466. 2-75 Front Street. THU AUG 3 Pioneer Cemetery Tour: Pioneer Cemetery Park, Discover the stories buried in BC’s third oldest cemetery. Stories of families, sailors and a casualty of the Crime and War. $10 p.p , pre-reg. required. The tour is 45 mins. nanaimomuseum. ca 250-753-1821. 10-24 Wallace St. Sunfest Country Music Festival: 5:00pm, 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! Camping, on-site activities, food and artisan vendors, Laketown Ranch Music & Recreation Park, Admin. THURSDAY: $85 FRIDAY: $105, SATURDAY $120, SUNDAY: $120, .sunfestconcerts.com . 8811-2 Youbou Rd. Arbutus Distillery Pub Quiz: In our on-site cocktail lounge/ tasting bar. 10 rounds trivia over a range of topics where the winning group gets $40 in gift certificates. Quiz starts at 8pm. 19+ event. . 250 714 0027 . 1890 Boxwood Rd. “Lowell Friesen”: Live at The Nanaimo Bar, Canadian contemporary singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist 9:30pm. $5 cover. 250.716.0466. 2-75 Front St,. FRI AUG 4 New Movie Releases: “Truth to Power”, “Brigsby Bear”, “The Dark Tower”, “Detroit”, “Kidnap”, “Step”, “The Trip to Spain.” Sunfest Country Music Festival: see Aug 3

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Summer Car Trips Summer is here and the driving is easy. Take advantage of great road conditions and fabulous weather to head out on the highway: fall is just around the corner. There are numerous driving routes around Vancouver Island and on the mainland that promise sweeping coastal views, warm saltwater swimming, quaint seaside villages and historic tours and sites. The only limit to travelling enjoyment is the price of gas! Where to go? Check out hellobc.com for inspiration. The website features numerous driving route suggestions and maps, and details of what you can see and experience along each one. Wannabe travellers can choose from such offerings as the ‘Ranchlands and Rivers Circle Route’, the ‘Mountains and Vineyards Circle Route’, the ‘Heritage Discovery Circle Route’ and the ‘Pacific Marine Circle Route’. Depending on your starting point, some driving routes are a few hours, some several days. It may be a cliche but this beautiful province does offer something for everyone.

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Want to fish? Head to Campbell River, the ‘Salmon Capital of the World’. Step back in time on the mainland and discover the Gold Rush Trail at historic Barkerville. Visit Telegraph Cove, a village raised on stilts, and take a whale watching tour. Check out the sweeping shoreline of Qualicum Beach or the massive Douglas fir trees of Cathedral Grove. Depending on which route you choose, tunnels, fossils, totem poles, train trestles, petrogylphs, glaciers, world-class artisans, hot springs, and the odd bear or elk sighting await you. With cooler temperatures and school schedules on the horizon, now is the time to hit the open road. Drivers don’t have to go far to create fabulous summer car-trip memories. So carpe diem, BC!

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whatsondigest.com | AUGUST 2017 FRI AUG 4 CONT’D Nanaimo Downtown Farmers Market & Kids Market Activities: Every Friday Nanaimo’s original farmers’ market. Local produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, food products, local artisan crafts including jewelry, clothing, cards and gift items. Open 10:00-2:00, till Oct 6, 2017. 250-7433861. 90 Front Street. Tastings at the Landing Liquor Store: 3-7pm, we have a Smirnoff Ice Tasting, Free to browse, with items available to purchase, 250-585-2597. 120-2000 N. Island Highway. First Friday Art Night: 5pm , The first Friday of every month there is local art and live music, food and bevies to enjoy from 5 - 9 pm at the Blue Poppy Garden Gallery and Bee’s Knees Community Cafe 208 Wallace St, Nanaimo 250.591.3230. Friday Night Casks w. Live Music: 5pm, Every Friday at the White Sails Taproom. Each week we tap a new cask, infusing our beer with unique and creative flavours to create a one-time-only beer while local artists serenade the taproom with live music! 5pm. Must be 19+ to enter. 2507542337. 125 Comox Road. Nanaimo Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute Band: 7:30pm. If you love The Eagles, then you’ve just found the

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TheatreOne: Provides challenging and dynamic professional live theatre emphasizing contemporary Canadian work. 250-754-7587, 150 Commercial St.

SWIMMING:

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre featuring three waterslides, a wave pool, beach, lazy river, a fish boat with water jets and falls, plus a 50-metre pool with diving boards. For the adults there is a hot tub, steam room and dry sauna. 741 Third St.

MARKETS:

The Nanaimo Farmer’s Market: is every Friday at the Pioneer Waterfront Plaza on Front Street, downtown Nanaimo. The vendors range from farmers and bakers, to crafters and anything locally grown, made or baked in between. Every week there is local music talent on stage to entertain all ages. 10am-2pm May-October.

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Island Roots Bowen Market: A fun and vibrant weekly market place that features musicians, friendly vendors and excellent products, produced by organic growers, who transport their food within a 50 mile radius. They pride themselves being a produce based farmers market (no crafters). Located directly behind the Beban Park Rec. Ctr. 2300 Bowen Rd. Wednesdays, 4pm6:30pm, and Saturdays 9am - 12pm, May-October Cedar Farmers’ Market: Every Saturday May till Oct 29th from 10am-2pm 70+ full-time vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, hand crafted items. Drop by to catch up with neighbours, grab a hot lunch or cool beverage and take in the live local music. Located in the grassy field next to the Crow and Gate Pub in Cedar. Gabriola Farmers’ Market: May 20 and every Saturday till October, 10am-1pm at AGI Hall, 465 South Rd. Fresh produce, baked goods, artisans and health practitioners. FMI gabriola.org

ROCK CLIMBING: Vancouver Island’s Premier Indoor Rock Climbing destination. To Challenge Your Mind! The Romper Room Indoor Climbing Center is a state of the art climbing facility with over 8,000 square feet of climbing surface. 250) 751-7625. 4385B Boban Dr, Nanaimo. MOVIE THEATRES:

Landmarks Cinemas 8 Avalon Theatre Nanaimo, 3D theatre. Woodgrove Shopping Centre, 6631 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, 250-390-5018. Galaxy Cinemas Nanaimo, 213-4750 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, (250) 729-8000.

CASINOS: Over 400 slot machines on its gaming floor and a spectacular assortment of daily promotions. Table games, like Ultimate Texas Hold’em, EZ Baccarat, Blackjack, and Fortune Pai Gow are in the heart of the action on the gaming floor. Port Place, 620 Terminal Ave, Nanaimo (250) 753-3033.

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THE BOARD GAME HOUSE: A kind of a board game store, kind of a café, and just a really cool place to hang out. Great for all ages. Bring your friends, hang out, and play a board game or two while enjoying a delicious snack or beverage. 250703-1669, 411B Fitzwillian Street. BREAKOUT NANAIMO: is a unique and fun experience. Nanaimo’s first live escape game room you have 60 minutes with a team of 2-6

people to find the clues, solve the puzzles and escape before the time runs out! 101-321 Wallace St, Nanaimo. 250-591-9867.

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8000 square feet dedicated to family enjoyment, including a massive play structure, air hockey, foosball, toddler’s area, games room, climbing wall, craft corner, gift shop, 80 seat café, birthday party rooms and so much more! 400-2980 Island Hwy N, 250-729-0999.

BREWERY TOUR:

KAYAKING:

With Canadian Craft Tours, a Beer Geek will be by your side, you’ll see how GOOD our local craft beer is here in Nanaimo. Throughout the tour you will understand how craft beer is made and what makes the Vancouver Island beer scene so awesome. 778-320-3409. www.canadiancrafttours.ca.

BIRD WATCHING: Terry Flamand, provides info on the local areas. Home: 250-722-7331 Work: 250-754-7344

SNORKELING WITH THE SEALS: All snorkel equipment including mask, snorkel, fins, boots, hood, gloves, and wetsuit provided. Meet at Nanaimo Dive Outfitters to assemble your equipment before heading down to meet the boat were you will start your adventure. Shepherd Charters 250-756-1863. 2205 Northfield Rd.

Sealegs; See BC’s wildlife by kayak, sea life and coastal mountains. Sealegs offers all your kayaking needs rentals, tours and lessons. 250-2454096, sealegskayaking.com. 100 Tristan de koninck Way.

BIKE RENTALS: Hub City Cycles Co-op, downtown community. 250-591-2159, 12 Lois Lane, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8. CEMETERY TOURS: Nanaimo Public Ceme-

tery From a madam in Nanaimo’s Red Light District to a disgraced senator, some of Nanaimo’s most interesting stories are featured in this tour. $10 pre-registration required. Tour is approx 1.5hrs. www.nanaimomuseum.ca, 250.753.1821

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WILDPLAY; WILD ELEMENTS PARK: Fun activities of every intensity in central Vancouver Island. 19 ziplines, 67 aerial games, 40ft jump, 150ft bungy jump, 150 ft giant swing. Try them all if you dare. 35 Nanaimo River Road 1-855-5952251 FOOD TOURS:

Nanaimo Bites and Sights; Culinary delights from four to five local eateries and specialty shops. As you stroll between tastings your local guide will share fun facts, some history and stories about each location and what makes them unique. 250-802-1524. 11 Bastion St | Corner of Front and Bastion Street.

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KAYAKING & CANOEING: Kayak with orca whales in Johnstone Strait, grey whales in Clayoquot Sound. Tours include gourmet camping cuisine, fun-loving certified guides, premium kayaking and safety equipment. Wildheart Adventures 1560 Brebber Rd, Nanaimo. 250-722-3683. GOLFING:

Cottonwood Golf Course, A 18 hole executive golf course. Fully equiped Pro shop, golf events, and ideal for family golfing. (250) 245-5157, 1975 Haslam Rd. Nanaimo Nanaimo Golf Club, is well-known for its superior putting greens and exceptional course conditioning, ranking it amongst the best courses in BC. It is a spectacular 18-hole semi-private course, with full practise facilities and Pro Shop. 250-7586332, 2800 Highland Blvd. Winchelsea Golf Course, hosts spectacular views of the Strait of Georgia and the Coastal Mountains of the mainland. 18 hole course for all playing abilities. 250-390-3934, 7655 Harby Road West. Nanaimo.

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Dogs are generally very self-sufficient when it comes to roaming the great outdoors...after all that’s where they’re from. There are a few things that we can do to help them out during the summer. No, they don’t need hats and long sleeve shirts! But dogs that have short white fur or have had very short haircuts do need sunscreen. Use the spray kind as it gets through their fur better and isn’t as messy. Oh, and avoid spraying those sensitive faces...spray it on your hand if you need to and apply it to the head area. Dogs also can get heat stroke. Obviously, don’t leave a dog in a vehicle on a warm day, even with the windows cracked. The temperature can soar above boiling in a very short period of time. Even dogs outside that are exerting a lot of energy in the sun can suffer from heat stroke, just like us. Signs of heat stroke include heavy panting, panicked expression, dry looking tongue, rapid heart rate, dry gums, or being passed out. Avoid the whole problem by watching your guy. When out on a walk or run in the heat ensure your dog has access to plenty of water. If your thirsty...so is she. Carry a fold up bowl and fill it for our girls when the kids start asking for water. When you come across a lake or stream, encourage her to get in the water and cool down. Even if it’s just her feet. Dogs loose most of their heat through the bottoms of their feet…if you are cooling their feet, you are cooling them. Besides heat stroke and sunscreen, watch for broken glass, sharp rocks and even hot pavement that can damage her feet. Dogs can burn their feet on rocks when the weather gets hot. They don’t always present right away. But form blisters that will then crack and peel, leaving an extremely sore and abnormal looking foot pad. Dogs love being with us and they love doing things with us. Enjoy the last month of summer!

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SAT AUG 5 CONT’D BC Lions vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders: 4:00pm MONSTER TRUCK Weekend at Saratoga Speedway: Sat & Sun. Monster Trucks both nights and Crash to Pass, Hornet Cars, Road Runners and Mad Max Extreme Racing on Saturday night. And then on Sunday the MONSTER TRUCKS are back for more along with Hornet Cars, Road Runners and Mad Max Extreme Racing. Rain or Shine Gates 5:30pm. Show 7pm. 250.337.5024. 2380 Macaulay Rd . Black Creek “The Eggmen”: Live Music 9:30pm. $5

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SUN AUG 6 Sunfest Country Music Festival: See Aug 4 PJ Perry Quartet: Known as the King of BeBop, North America’s greatest saxophonists. $25 door, .croftonhotel. ca . 250-324-2245. Crofton Hotel,1534 Joan Ave. Live Music on the Winery Patio: On the vineyard patio-Every Sunday 4-7pm. Millstone Winery. 250-716-3549. 2300 E Wellington Rd, Nanaimo Stetson Road: Live Music at the Nanaimo Bar, show starts at 9:30pm. $5 250.716.0466. 2-75

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New Orleans is coming to Nanaimo! Nanaimo’s inaugural International Jazz Festival will feature the John Ellis quintet “Double Wide” - direct from New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz. The Double Wide concert on Saturday Sept. 16 highlights three days of live Jazz presentations in downtown Nanaimo, from Sept 15-17. There will be 4 ticketed events along with Many free events including a New Orleans-style “second line” parade at noon on Saturday. This Festival will put Jazz in Diana Krall Plaza, as well as in other downtown cafes and public spaces. Blues & Gospel will kick off the Sunday morning program, and a final Gala concert at the Port Theatre will wrap up the Festival with incredible Jazz talent from Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.

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TheatreOne’s 25th Annual Bite of Nanaimo… from Sea to Shining Sea It’s a big year for anniversaries! Not only is Canada celebrating its 150th year as a nation, but TheatreOne is coordinating its 25th gourmet food fair, the Bite of Nanaimo. On Friday, October 20 from 4-9pm guests at this popular event will commemorate local culinary talent and Canadian food and drink with our patriotic theme, “...from Sea to Shining Sea.” This signature fundraiser held at Beban Park Auditorium boasts an impressive range of food and beverage vendors whose sample size portions will represent fare from each province and territory…think PEI potatoes, Saskatchewan wheat, Alberta beef and BC salmon – what a delectable occasion. This longstanding event supports TheatreOne’s Mainstage, Just Kidding for Kids, and Emerging Voices performing arts offerings. Admission tickets are $20, available now at theatreone.org or 250-754-7587. Food and drink tickets are purchased separately inside; come savour the delights at this year’s Bite!

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Legends Valley Music Festival: See Aug 24 Nanaimo Downtown Farmers Market & Kids Market: See Aug 5 Canada 150 Drop-in Summer Program: See Aug 5 Summertime Blues Festival: August 25, 26, 27. Different line-up every day. At The Maffeo Sutton Park. Food and beverages available. $55/per day or $139 for weekend. nanaimobluesfestival.ca . 250-739-2333. Friday Night Casks w. Live Music: See Aug 5 H.C.F.C -Referee Course Entry Level: 6:00pm. On completion of the Entry-level Referee Clinic, referees 14 or 15 years

old receive Youth Referee certification while referees 16 years old or older receive District Referee certification. Clinic fee: $125.00 250729-9400. Blues Festival After Party: See Aug 25 SAT AUG 26 Legends Valley Music Festival: See Aug 24 Garage Sale Fundraiser: - Team Susan Forrest Royal LePage is hosting a HUGE GARAGE SALE and ALL of the PROCEEDS are going to Haven House our local Womens shelter. Lots of great stuff. 250-9479900. 691 Foxtail Rd. Farmers Markets - Gabriola Farmers, Err-

ington, Island Roots: See Aug 6 Summertime Blues Festival: See Aug 25 West Coast Chamber Players present “Generation of Music”: The West Coast Chamber Players will be presenting a special concert at 2:00 PM. Generations, Masterworks from the Renaissance to the 20th Century. Jim Stubbs-Trumpet, Lauren Stubbs-Bassoon, Matthew Stubbs-Piano, Naomi Garrett- Violin. Featuring “Spring Sonata” by Beethoven $20. Seniors$15. Students $5 2295 Weiler Avenue. Ladysmith Light up the Night: An evening of light, music, art, and

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5 Unexpected Benefits of Exercise We all know that exercise and good nutrition can change our bodies by improving our cardiovascular health, build muscle and of course fat loss. For the past decade or so, scientists have sought out how exercising can boost our brain function. Regardless of age or fitness level, studies continuously show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental health benefits. Read on see what other benefits exercise and nutrition has to offer. 1. Happy Brain Chemicals. Exercise releases endorphins, which create feelings of happiness and euphoria. Studies have shown that exercise can even lift symptoms of clinically depressed. Doctors recommend that people suffering from depression or anxiety pencil in plenty of gym time. In some cases exercise can be just as effective as antidepressant pills. If you don’t necessarily feel like the gym is your scene. There are plenty of outdoor activities that can do the trick. 2. Prevent cognitive decline. I know its not the most happy thought but it is true. As we get older, our brains get a little less sharp. As aging and degenerate diseases like Alzheimer’s kill off brain cells, the brain actually shrinks, losing many important brain functions in the process. While a healthy diet and exercise won’t cure Alzheimer’s, they can help the brain against cognitive decline that begins after the age 45. Working out, especially between the ages of 25 and 45, boosts the chemicals in the brain that support and prevent degeneration of the hippocampus, an important part of the brain for memory and learning. 3. Anxiety. The Happy chemicals released during and after exercise can help people with anxiety disorders calm down. Participating in moderate to high intensity aerobic exercise can reduce anxiety sensitivity. Not only does it burn fat but it reduces anxiety! 4. Increase Brain Power. Get ready for your Nobel Prize! Various studies on mice and men have shown that cardiovascular exercise can create new brain cells (neurogenesis) and improve overall brain performance. Studies suggest that tough workout increases levels of a brain derived protein (This gene encodes a member of the nerve growth factor family of proteins. Alternative splicing results in multiple

transcript variants, at least one of which encodes a preproprotein that is proteolytically processed to generate the mature protein. Binding of this protein to its cognate receptor promotes neuronal survival in the adult brain. Expression of this gene is reduced in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease patients. This gene may play a role in the regulation of the stress response and in the biology of mood disorders. ) in the body, believed to help with decision making, higher thinking, and learning. 5. Increase Relaxation. For some, a moderate workout can be the equivalent of a sleeping pill, even for some people with insomnia. Moving around five to six hours before bedtime raises the body’s core temperature. When the body temp drops back to normal a few hours later, it signals the body that it’s time for sleep So there you have it not only does exercise affect the outside of our bodies but it has a dramatic effect on the inside! If you are not too sure on how or where to start contact me to help come up with safe and achievable plan for you! Erin Crawford Owner of Body Tempo Health and Fitness Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Coach

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THE WELL PUB 3946 Victoria Ave, Nanaimo

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AUG 5 Young Plantz AUG 12 Unfinished Business AUG 19 Crash Betty AUG 26 Sean Carle No cover (FREE!) 2-75 Front Street, Nanaimo

250-716-0466

AUG 2 DJ Melbatoas 9:30pm. $5 cover AUG 3 Lowell Friesen 9.30pm $5 AUG 5 The Eggmen 9.30pm - $5 AUG 6 Stetson Road: Live Music 9:30pm. $5 AUG 7 Open Mic/Jam: Hosted by Brennan. 9pm FREE AUG 9 Cory Friesenhan: 9:30pm. $5 AUG 10 Zach Kleid AUG 11 Farkin Jazz (not actually jazz) 9:30pm. $5 AUG 13 Travis James & Portraits of Us 9:30pm. $5 AUG 14 Travis James & Portraits of Us. 9:30pm. $5 AUG 15 DJ Melbatoast 9:30pm. $5 AUG 17 Kellen Saip 9:30pm. $5 AUG 18 DJ Mic Control 9:30pm. $5 AUG 19 Ken & Deb 9:30pm. $5 AUG 23 DJ Melbatoast 9:30pm. $5 AUG 24 Phil Hagen & Dave Pitet 9:30pm. $5 AUG 26 Eli Etien 9:30pm. $5 AUG 30 DJ Melbatoast 9:30pm. $5

THE DINGHY DOCK PUB Protection Island Ferry Dock 151 Front Street, Nanaimo

250-753-2373

AUGUST 1, 15 & 29

“On the Dock” An Acoustic Concert Series: 7-9:30pm

AUG 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31

Name that Tune with Larry and Jen: 7:30pm

AUG 12

Open Mic at Sea with Brian Whitty: 4-8pm

AUG 19

Knackers Yard Live 6-piece Celtic traditional folk band: 7:30pm

AUG 26

The Jolly Mon Band : 7:30pm

LONGWOOD BREW PUB 5775 Turner Road, Nanaimo

250-729-8225

AUG 3 Peter Wahl AUG 10 Cody Nyman + more AUG 17 BJ Estes & Alex Wickett, Lonnie Glass AUG 24 Jax, Eli Ettien AUG 31 Wren Beckley, Mercedes Courtoreille

THE CAMBIE 63 Victoria Cres. Nanaimo

250-754-5323

AUG 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 CAMBIEOKIE at The Cambie: Nanaimo’s best version of karaoke. Your host J-RAD. 9pm AUG 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Open Jam Night: All musical styles AUG 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 VOID at The Cambie: 10pm A showcase of all the classic favorites in Reggae, R&B, Soul, Grunge, Psych, Afro Funk, Funk AUG 4, 5, 11 & 12 Live music by Fresh Kils, Vekked and the Fingers & Faded Tour: 10pm AUG 7, 14, 21 & 28 Metal Mondays at The Cambie: Metal Karaoke, Metal Trivia, Name that Metal Band and Metal BINGO. AUG 18 & 19 Live Music by - Wise Young Blood & Black Stone. 10pm $10 AUG 25 & 26 Stiltskins, Stray Hearts & The Still Spirits performing on the street stage at 2pm (free) and performing later 10pm at the Cambie

SAT AUG 26 CONT’D food on First Ave, 6:30pm -10:00 pm.Free. artsontheavenue.ca . 250-245-1252. First Ave. “Eli Etien”: Live Music at The Nanaimo Bar. Show 9:30pm. $5 cover. 250.716.0466. 2-75 Front St. Blues Festival After Party: Party with the Killer Crazy Blues band at The Queens. 250.754.6751. 34 Victoria Cres. SUN AUG 27 Legends Valley Music Festival: See Aug 24

Summertime Blues Festival: See Aug 25 19TH Annual Arts on the Avenue: 10:00am. 55 artists with original paintings, jewellery, fabric art, carving and native. The air is filled with music. There is a kids art space where young artists create their own one-of-a-kind work to take home. First Ave. Ladysmith 250-245-1252 Christian Celtic Workshop: C West Coast Ecumenical is very pleased to inform you that Fr. Michael Fish, OSB,CAM will be returning to the Bethlehem Centre to di-

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34 Victoria Cres. Nanaimo

250-754-6751

AUG 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 House Cover Band Performing at The Queens: 9pm, AUG 4 & 5 The Femme Fatales: 10pm. AUG 10 Sunnyvale Malevolenps and Sonderous: Playing heavy rock & indie. 10pm. $10. AUG 18 & 19 The Circus: Top 40 dance covers. 10pm, $5 AUG 19 Wooden Horsemen with Special Guests: 7pm, $15 at the door. AUG 26TH Blues Festival After Party: Party with the Killer Crazy Blues band

rect a silent, contemplative week. Bethlehem Centre on 250 754-3254. 2371 Arbot Road.

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MON AUG 28

Evening Concerts in the Park: See Aug 2

TUE AUG 29 Concerts in the Park: See Aug 1 Country Club Centre - Reading Club : See Aug 1 Christian Celtic Workshop: See Aug 27 WED AUG 30 Island Roots Market:

Ladies Night at Cottonwood Golf Course: See Aug 2

DJ Melbatoast: The Nanaimo Bar, show 9:30pm. $5 cover. 250.716.0466. 2-75 Front St, THU AUG 31 H.C.F.C -Referee Course Small Sided: 9:30am. See Aug 30

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