Oct 2013 Nanaimo Whats On Digest

Nanaimo’s most comprehensive events and activity guide

Nanaimo OCTOBER 2013

whatsondigest.com Issue 2:2 Take One ~ FREE

Halloween Event Special Pages 20-21

Merriman Soccer Interview See inside for details

Singer Songwriter Bif Naked plays the Port See details inside

Enter to Win Dinner & a Movie Details Inside

Your greatest wealth is health.

2

OCTOBER 2013

S

M

T

W

T

F

S

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Hedging Sale 路 Leylandii and Western Red Cedar Big and beautiful 5 gallons : 24.95 路 Buy in quantity for further discount

Event Information Daily Calendar listings throughout (highlighted in yellow) Get Active Your City . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Every Week Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Articles Soccer Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Halloween . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Get away to Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Nanaimo Dog Off-Leash Areas . . . . . 26

Regular Content Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Dollar Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Whats On Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Joke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Whats On After School . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pet Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Whats On Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Whats On Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Whats On Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Whats On Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Whats On Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Simon Says . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Whats The Dif? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Whats On Digest Nanaimo is published locally by Rideout Communications: For advertising or other information please call!

250.585.3452 sales@rideoutcommunications.com

Whats On Digest provides event information as a complimentary service. Events listed or mentioned have been compiled from sources considered to be reliable.

Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure event information is accurate, it is recommended that you contact the business or organization for confirmation. No responsibility is taken for omissions or errors in event listings or articles and may not be held responsible for inaccurate event information.

10% OFF all Take Out orders* *Offer Expires November 30

Nanaimo's Star Soccer Team

3

Bill & Cheryl Merriman and the Mid-Isle Highlanders FC I recently had the opportunity to chat with Bill and Cheryl Merriman of the Mid-Isle Highlanders FC. We met at Tania's Restaurant in Nanaimo and talked over coffee and some breakfast.

Bill and Cheryl and indeed the entire Merriman family have a strong history of being a key part of organized soccer in Nanaimo and the mid-island region. Their programs have evolved over the years. The fabled Merriman youth programs for 5 year old kids developed to extend right through age 17 and even beyond into the U21 leagues. A core strength of the Merriman / Highlanders approach is their ability to create a clear path for both players and parents. If you are looking for a program that is not only fulfilling and challenging but also offers strong direction to players who are more serious then look no further than the Mid Isle Highlanders FC. With Bill as the man on the field and as the technical director for various clubs and Cheryl ensuring the administration goes off without a hitch and things stay on track, the Merriman team is truly a soccer “tour de force” on Vancouver Island.

Rideout: Bill maybe you could start by talking to me a bit about the clubs you are involved with and give me the lay of the land.

Merriman: Ok here goes...I am the Technical Director for the Mid-Isle Highlanders FC Youth Academy and the U21 teams. I am the technical director for the Mid-Isle Youth Soccer club, the Vancouver Island Premier League (VIPL), and head coach of the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Mariners mens program. Myself and my wife Cheryl operate the Merriman soccer summer camps. We also offer technical skills training at a variety of levels and we include our VIU players as part of our coaching staff whom make great role models.

Rideout: Plus you're a husband a father and presumably at some point you sleep. So suffice to say you keep pretty busy....and mostly with soccer related activities.

Bill: (laughing) ...yes well I have soccer in my blood – it's what my father loved before passing in 2009, it's what I love and it seems to run in the family.

Rideout: What is it about soccer that motivates you and keeps you going?

Merriman: It’s the players - just seeing them develop and develop a passion for the game. It’s a rewarding experience overall – once you step on the field everything else just melts away.

Rideout: How long has the Merriman family been involved in soccer and how many members of the family are active in the sport.

Merriman: Really all our lives whether playing or coaching. All 3 of our sons, James, Tyler & Chris played since they were youngsters and all are still very active.

Rideout: I heard you won coach of the year recently that must have felt pretty good?

Merriman: Yes, and it's a huge honour. I won PACWEST 2009 and 2011 plus the CCAA National Coach Title in 2011, thanks to my players performance. In 2010 we won the National championship in Edmonton – which was one of those epic games that went right down to the last second.

Rideout: Very impressive...congratulations on the wins! In terms of life skills how, in your opinion, can soccer contribute to a person’s experience in other aspects of their lives? I'm thinking particularly in terms of child and youth development.

Merriman: I think the social part of it is huge. The sense of belonging the players feel from being part of a team. The mental aspect is also huge. You have to learn to keep going even when things aren't going well which is a great life lesson. I often see players with that mental toughness and that mental drive surpass other players with arguably more talent.

Some players that are good or skilled can become complacent. So no matter which angle you come at it from the skills you learn on the field translate to that which you need in life.

Cheryl Merriman: I'd just like to add that somehow Bill has that knack to see what players need and what they need to do to fulfill their promise. They always seem to want to give Bill 100 percent and more. We continually assess and work with players to try to help them to develop to be the best they can be. “It’s what we care about and what we love to do!”

Article & Interview by Simon Rideout

4

01 Oct Tue Glow in the Dark Skate: 6:30 - 8 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI 250.756.5200 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

02 Oct Wed Live Music: singer/songwriter showcase at The Corner Bistro hosted by Theo Massop Local roots music artist Ira Pelletier starts off the evening of music/storytelling just after 6 pm. Reservations 250.591.0509 Live Music: internationally acclaimed blues performer “Eric Bibb” performs at The Haven on Gabriola Island 7 - 9 pm. Tix $20 from Gabriola Artworks and The Haven (250.247.9211 x 0)

03 Oct Thu Live Music: “The Naden Band”, a 35-piece band performing diverse musical styles performs at the Port Theatre 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Live Theatre: Yellow Point Drama Group presents “Seeing Stars in Dixie”, 8 pm at Cedar Community Hall. For tix email ypdgreservations@live.com Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Campbell River 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com C Canucks vs Sharks: 7 pm TSN

04 Oct Fri Live Music: “Bif Naked” with special guest “Johnny Good” at the Port Theatre 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Live Theatre: Yellow Point Drama Group presents “Seeing Stars in Dixie”, 8 pm at Cedar Community Hall. For tix email ypdgreservations@live.com Fall Home Expo Show: Nanaimo’s building, renovating and decor show.

Beban Park Auditorium, 4 - 9 pm. Free. FMI www.homeshowtime.com Nanaimo Clippers: vs Cowichan Valley 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/ tix www.nanaimoclippers.com Fall Film Fest: Harbourfront Library 6 pm. ”Coming of Age Movie”. Free.

Popcorn included! FMI 250.753.1154 Live Music: Country Night at the Queen’s with “One More Girl”. Show 8 pm. Tix $15 at the Queen’s or Guava Apparel at Woodgrove Mall Live Music: “Melissa Hill” (piano and vocals) upstairs at ACMe Food Co. 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended 250.753.0042

05 Oct Sat

www.917coastfm.com

Live Theatre: Yellow Point Drama Group presents “Seeing Stars in Dixie”, 8 pm at Cedar Community Hall. For tix email ypdgreservations@live.com VI Raiders Football: vs the Rebels at Caledonia Park, 1 pm. FMI/tix www.viraiders.ca Fall Home Expo Show: Nanaimo’s building, renovating and decor show. Beban Park Auditorium 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Free. FMI www.homeshowtime.com Nanaimo Clippers: vs West Kelowna 7 pm Frank Crane Arena.

FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com C Canucks vs Oilers: 7 pm CBC Live Music: “Mid Life Crisis” at the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover.

FMI 250.758.5513 Live Music: “Big Bang Baby” at Harewood Arms Pub. No cover.

FMI 250.754.2566 Ballroom Dancing: 5:30 - 9:30 pm at MGM Restaurant, dance to the music of “Maggie May DJ Productions”. No cover. FMI 250.618.7711 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 at the door, $10 in advance from Fascinating Rhythm, Brooks Landing Co-op, Dairy Queen on Nicol and the Legion Bastion City Wanderers Walk: 6 km and 13 km organized community walk in Nanoose. New participants welcome! FMI 250.756.9796 Island Nursing Flu Shots: Country Club Centre 10 am - 4 pm near Dollar Tree Live Comedy: Acme Food Co. presents “The Laugh Lounge”. Shows at 7 and 9 pm. Tix $10 at Acme. FMI 250.753.0042

5

06 Oct Sun Vancouver Island Motocross Championships Round 13: 9 am - 4 pm at the Wastelands, rain or shine. $10 FMI http://www.vancouverislandmx.com/racing/islandschedule Fall Home Expo Show: Nanaimo’s building, renovating and decor show.

Beban Park Auditorium 10 am - 4 pm. Free. FMI www.homeshowtime.com CIBC Run for the Cure: fundraising run/walk for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation at Beban Park, reg 8:30 am, start time 10 am.

1k and 5k events. Sign up at www.runforthecure.com C Canucks vs Flames: 5 pm SNET - P Kids’ Fun: “Nanaimo Cardboard Challenge” at Country Club Centre from 10 am - 1 pm. Kids create and play with their cardboard creations!

FMI VI Library Wellington Branch 250.758.5544 Mad Hatter Tea Party: an all-ages social from 1:30 - 4 pm at the Grand Hotel. The 2nd Annual MHTP is a fundraiser for the Crimson Coast Dance Society featuring a fashion show, cake-walk and sale, hat contest, silly games and delectable dainties. FMI/tix www.crimsoncoastdance.org or Grand Hotel at 250.758.3000 Live Comedy: open mic comedy night at The Corner Bistro, 8 - 10 pm.

Free. FMI 250.591.0509

EXPEDITION: ARCTIC August 15 - November 2

07 Oct 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

08 Oct Tue Nanaimo Newcomers Club: monthly meeting at 7 pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Road Free Info Session: the 2nd Tues of each month at Innovation Island Technology Association, #209, 335 Wesley Street, 10 - 11 am. Free coffee! FMI 250.753.8324 C Canucks vs Devils: 7 pm TSN, NHLN-US

09 Oct Wed Learn Mexican Cooking: two sessions, recipes included. Bowen Complex 6:30 - 9 pm Oct. 9 and 16. FMI/register 250.756.5200

10 Oct Thu Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 8 pm FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Expedition Arctic Feature Exhibit Tours: Nanaimo Museum 1 - 1:30 pm. FMI 250.753.1821 or www.nanaimomuseum.ca Oktoberfest Fundraiser: for the Nanaimo Community Kitchens Society. Burger and Beer (Beverage) at the Queen’s Hotel. Start 5:30 pm. Tix $15 from the Pub or call Community Kitchens 250.753.7470.

Entertainment, auctions, fun!

Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Peninsula 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/ tix buccaneers.vijhl.com Live Music: “Mickey Avalon” at the Spice Lounge. Advance tix $15 from the Queen’s or Guava Apparel Free Skin Cancer Screening Clinic: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre 12 - 3 pm.

FMI lcraig@dermatology.ca C Canucks vs Sharks: 7 pm SNET - VAN

11 Oct Fri Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 8 pm FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Live Theatre: Yellow Point Drama Group presents “Seeing Stars in Dixie”, 8 pm at Cedar Community Hall. For tix email ypdgreservations@live.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 Book Club: Harbourfront Library monthly meeting 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

Register at 250.753.1154 Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

L’AFN vous souhaite la bienvenue !

Welcome to L’AFN!

Participez à des rencontres et des activités en français.

Enjoy French and bilingual educational and cultural activities for everyone from children to seniors!

MINI FRANCO FUN 0 À 5 ANS / FOR AGES 0 TO 5 Pour parents et enfants. Venez échanger, rire et jouer en français / For parents and their children, aged zero to five years old, to introduce them to French in a fun-filled and playful environment Les mardis de 10h à 11h Tuesdays, 10 to 11 am, École Océane, 1951 Estevan Road

r fevrie is de Au mo February m In oriu Audit Beban

• 5 à 7/Meet and Greets • Rencontres des aîné(e)s/ Seniors’ Meetings • Librairie et vidéos/ Library and DVDs • French language lessons

francophonenanaimo.org • 250.729.2776

6

Live Music: “Roly Barrett” (rock) upstairs at ACMe Food Co. 7 - 10 pm.

No cover, reservations recommended 250.753.0042

12 Oct Sat Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 8 pm FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Live Theatre: Yellow Point Drama Group presents “Seeing Stars in Dixie”, 8 pm at Cedar Community Hall. For tix email ypdgreservations@live.com Nanaimo Clippers: vs Cowichan Valley 7 pm Frank Crane Arena.

FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com C Canucks vs Canadiens: 7 pm CBC, RDS Live Music: “Littlehead” at the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Live Music: “Axios” at Harewood Arms Pub. No cover. FMI 250.754.2566 Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Oktoberfest: 4PM Beerfest Fibber Magees $20 ticket includes buffet and 2 beer tokens more tokens at bar Oktoberbest all October long!

FMI fibbermagees.ca or call 250.591.0650 Studio Tour: Gabriola Island’s 17th Annual Thanksgiving Tour and Festival is a self-guided tour of many of the Island’s art studios.

10 am - 4 pm Oct 12, 13 and 14. Free. Schedule/map at http://artsgabriola.ca/events/annual-thanksgiving-studio-tour/

13 Oct Sun Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 2 pm matinee FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Nanaimo Pumpkin Festival: 12 - 4 pm at Vancouver Island Exhibition Grounds, Beban Park. Includes farmers market, pumpkin carving, hay rides, face painting, the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off, concession and more! FMI www.nanaimopumpkinfestival.com Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Studio Tour: Gabriola Island’s 17th Annual Thanksgiving Tour and Festival is a self-guided tour of many of the Island’s art studios.

10 am - 4 pm Oct 12, 13 and 14. Free. Schedule/map at http://artsgabriola.ca/events/annual-thanksgiving-studio-tour/ Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon: full/half marathon, 8k road race and Thrifty Foods Kids Run (1.2k). FMI/start times/registration www.runvictoriamarathon.com

14 Oct Mon Thanksgiving Day Skate: 1 - 3 pm at Frank Crane Arena. FMI 250.756.5200 Studio Tour: Gabriola Island’s 17th Annual Thanksgiving Tour and Festival is a self-guided tour of many of the Island’s art studios.

10 am - 4 pm Oct 12, 13 and 14. Free. Schedule/map at http://artsgabriola.ca/events/annual-thanksgiving-studio-tour/

15 Oct Tue Classical Coffee Concert Series: “Classical Coffee Concert Series with Sarah Hagan and Friends”, Port Theatre Lobby 10:30 am - 12 noon.

FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Knitting Circle: monthly drop-in at Harbourfront Library, 6 pm, free.

FMI 250.753.1154 C Canucks vs Flyers: 4 pm SNET - P Glow in the Dark Skate: 6:30 - 8 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI 250.756.5200

16 Oct Wed Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 8 pm FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Nanaimo Clippers: vs Victoria 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

17 Oct Thu Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 8 pm FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Children’s Theatre: Koba Entertainment presents “Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys” at the Port Theatre, 3:30 and 6:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Free Information Session: for VIUs Culinary Arts and Professional Baking Program. 6 - 8 pm. Reserve your seat at 1.866.734.6252 Free Information Session: for VIUs Welding and Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport programs. 6 - 7:30 pm. Reserve your seat at 1.866.734.6252 Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Victoria 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com Intro to eBooks: Wellington Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Register at 250.758.5544

SPECIALS · Golf and we buy lunch for $35 Starting october 1!

· Book your holiday events · $500 winter playpass Prices do not include tax

Meetings, Weddings, Banquets, Golf Events

Tel. 250.245.5157 1975 Haslam Road (behind the Nanaimo Airport) www.cottonwoodgolfcourse.com

7

SEASON SPONSORS

The Education Show is part of a three part integrated music education program launched this year by the Vancouver Island Symphony where the Vancouver Island Symphony has partnered with three School Districts on the Island to expand the arts participating for all students. All Grade 4 students will attend the Education Shows from School Districts 68, 71 and 72. In Grade 5, students can sing in the Show. The third part is that a VI Symphony musician will visit each school.

ing and being creative. Kids in Grade 5 are invited to come and have fun, it is a casual experience they can come on their own or in groups with their friends and sing their favourite song. It could even be Happy Birthday or O Canada". addition singing SIn T E AtoK &at the S Education E A F Shows, O OtheD Grade 5 Choir will also perform at community events including Nanaimo BAR NONE - showcasing Nanaimo's supreme scrumptious talent in May

MINNOZ

ON THE HARBOUR Steak & Seafood Restaurant & Lounge 11 Bastion Street ph. 250.824.0167 www.minnoz.com

"While the idea of an audition can sometimes be scary", Plumley says, "This is about kids participat-

New Draft Features Daily Appy Hour Menu: 4 - 6pm Buy one appetizer and enjoy one of equal or lesser value free Some restrictions apply.

Valid Oct 1st thru 31st, 2013



Students in Grade 5 in School District 68 have an opportunity to sing with the Vancouver Island Symphony at this years' Education Shows for all Grade 4 students. Auditions take place on October 10 and 12. "It's an exciting new arts program in which students can join the Grade 5 Choir and sing on stage at the Port Theatre in a new show, entitled My Symphony with award winning children's entertainer, Rick Scott and the Vancouver Island Symphony," says Choir Conductor, Patricia Plumley.

www.vancouverislandsymphony.com

Guest Artist

Alexandre Da Costa, Violin October 26 | 7:30 pm FAuRé | SIbElIuS | RAvEl | bIzEt

All Symphony tickets sold through The Port Theatre

250.754.8550 | www.porttheatre.com PERFORMANCE SPONSOR

SEASON SPONSORS SERIES SPONSORS

8

Tundra the Wolf: meet and learn about Tundra at Harbourfront Library, 10 am. Free, all ages C Canucks vs Sabres: 4 pm SNET - VAN Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

LOCATED AT

Country Club Centre

18 Oct Fri Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 8 pm FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Live Theatre: Yellow Point Drama Group presents “Seeing Stars in Dixie”, 8 pm at Cedar Community Hall. For tix email ypdgreservations@live.com BBQ and DRAW PRIZES by donation: 11:00 to 4:00 for the Mid Island Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association at Applecross Home Hardware North Island Highway and Hammond Bay Rd. Gourmet Food Festival: TheatreOne presents the 21st Annual “Bite Of Nanaimo” at Beban Park Auditorium 4 - 9 pm. Tix $15 advance only at www.theatreone.org/tickets Fall Film Fest: popcorn and screening of National Film Board Film Club selections! Harbourfront Library 5:30 pm. Free, drop-in Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Fall Film Fest: Harbourfront Library 6 pm. National Film Board Selection “People of the Kattawapiskak River”. Free. Popcorn included! FMI 250.753.1154 Free Public Lecture: VIU Prof. Jay Ruzesky presents “Amundsen Then and Now: The End of the Age of Heroic Exploration 1912” at Malaspina Theatre (Building 310), 10 - 11:30 am. Ruzesky is a relative of Roald Amundsen, the first human to stand at the South Pole. Free. Refreshments. Q & A afterwards.FMI Dr. Tomothy Lewis 250.753.3245 local 2114 Home Sweet Home Show: throughout Country Club Centre until Oct 20 Rotary Giant Used Book Sale: Nanaimo North Town Centre until Oct 27.

Proceeds to local charities, school and Literacy Central Vancouver Island Live Music: “Luke Blu Guthrie Band” upstairs at ACMe Food Co. 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended 250.753.0042

19 Oct Sat Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 8 pm FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Live Theatre: Yellow Point Drama Group presents “Seeing Stars in Dixie”, 2 pm and 8 pm at Cedar Community Hall. For tix email ypdgreservations@live.com Fundraiser for Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation: old electronics, scrap metal, recyclable bottles accepted 9 am - 4 pm at Woodgrove Centre: look for the pink recycling bin near Chevron. Proceeds support new breast cancer screening equipment for the NDHF. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com BBQ and DRAW PRIZES by donation: 11:00 to 4:00 for the Mid Island Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association at Applecross Home Hardware North Island Highway and Hammond Bay Rd. Nanaimo Clippers: vs Vernon 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www. nanaimoclippers.com Lego Club: Create a masterpiece using Wellington Branch Library legos!

11 am - 12 noon for kids 5 - 12 years. Register at 250.758.5544 C Canucks vs Penguins: 10 am NHLN - US

Live Music: “Johnny Inappropriate” at the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Live Music: “Eveready” at Harewood Arms Pub. No cover. FMI 250.754.2566 Beer & Burger Fundraiser: for “Barsby Football” at Harewood Arms Pub, 6 - 9 pm. 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 at the door, $10 in advance from Fascinating Rhythm, Brooks Landing Co-op, Dairy Queen on Nicol and the Legion.

Live Music: “Dave Hart” at Extraordinary Organics in Nanaimo for “International Music and Cuisine Nite”. 6-9 pm (reservations 250.591.6078) No cover. Enjoy an evening of eclectic music paired with internationally inspired organic cuisine Mixed Media Workshop: Nanaimo Art Gallery - campus location on Oct 19 and 26, 10 am - 4 pm each day. In conjunction with current exhibit “The Claim” by Nathan and Cedric Bomford. FMI/register 250.740.6350 Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Bottle Drive: by 2422 Royal Canadian Army Cadets at Country Club Centre near DQ from 9 am - 3 pm Island Nursing Flu Shots: Country Club Centre 10 am - 4 pm near Dollar Tree Home Sweet Home Show: throughout Country Club Centre until Oct 20 Rotary Giant Used Book Sale: Nanaimo North Town Centre until Oct 27.

Proceeds to local charities, school and Literacy Central Vancouver Island

2 What City has the largest population?

3 What do deciduous trees do?

4 Who sailed on the Santa Maria?

5 How many men have walked on the moon? 6, 10 or 12

TRIVIA

1 A golf ball has small indentions called...

Dollar $en$e

By Sue Grubac

Five Reasons Budgets Fail Whoa! Last month I was telling everyone that budgets were the best thing since sliced bread, now I’m saying that they can fail… what’s up with that?!?

So here’s the scoop!

Budgets are a tool and, as with any tool, they are only as good as the operator. There are five errors people commonly make when preparing a budget that you need to be aware of so that your budget will be successful: 1. Using the wrong income. This is number one for a good reason. I see many people who don’t know how much they make in a month; some think they make more than they actually do and others don’t realize they make as much as they do. Business owners can have income that varies month to month so they don’t know what to use for their income. People mistake gross income for take home income or don’t understand that bi-weekly and monthly pay are different. But it all comes down to the same thing: if you don’t know how much you make you can’t have an accurate budget.

2. Not enough detail. You need to have very detailed categories to understand where your money is going. The more detail you have, the better clarity you get.

3. Missing items. It’s so easy to miss expenditures that you don’t pay on a regular basis and that can lead to serious shortfalls. Some good examples are water bills, kid activities, gifts, car maintenance, medical and dental costs.

It’s so easy to miss expenditures that you don’t pay on a regular basis

4. Cash spending. For some reason when people take cash from the bank they don’t record what they spend it on, the amount withdrawn is recorded but not the expenditure. This can be a problem when two people manage one account. One can be planning for a bill payment while the other makes a cash withdrawal.

5. Not having a goal. For a budget to really work, you need to have a goal, something compelling enough to keep you on track: pay down debt, buy a home, put money away for education, save a trip.

Is debt keeping you awake at night?

Turn all your debts into one low monthly payment – at 0% interest.

As Canada’s largest debt restructuring, budgeting and credit rebuilding company, 4 Pillars helps people like you reduce their debt by an average of 70%.

Contact us for a free face-to-face consultation, and tell us your story. We can help you, just like we have helped thousands of other Canadians struggling with debt.

Find out more at 4pillars.ca.

In Nanaimo, contact Sue Grubac at sueg@4pillars.ca or 250-323-2656.

All 4 Pillars® offices are independently owned and operated.

4 Pillars® and its associated trademarks are used under license.

10

W h a t s O n S c re e n

Titles shown may not be available at your local venue.

cinema

Oct 4, 2013 Dame to Kill For, To Do List, Gravity, Runner, Runner, Beautiful Creatures Fri Oct 11, 2013 Captain Phillips, Machete Kills, Haunts, Fifth Estate, Romeo & Juliet Fri Oct 18, 2013 Carrie, Escape Plan, 12 Years a Slave Fri Oct25, 2013 All Is Lost, The Counselor, Bad Grandpa, The Nose Fri Nov 1, 2013 About Time, Ender’s Game, Free Birds, Last Vegas

games

video

Oct 1, 2013 The Croods , This Is The End The Frozen Ground, Room 237 Tue Oct 8, 2013 After Earth, Curse of Chucky The Hangover Part III, Much Ado About Nothing, The Purge Tue Oct 15, 2013 The Heat, Love Actually Tue Octr 22, 2013 Before Midnight, The Internship, The Way, Way Back Tue Oct 29, 2013 Monsters University

Oct 1, 2013 NBA 2k14, Rune Factory 4, Rain, The Millenium Girl Tue Oct 8, 2013 A Brighter Darkness, Just Dance 2014 Pokémon X and Y Tue Oct 15, 2013 Wipeout: Create & Crash Zumba Fitness World Party Tue Oct 22, 2013 Rocksmith 2014 Edition Plankton’s Robotic Revenge Mutant Ninja Turtles Tue Oct 29, 2013 Assassin’s Creed IV: Angry Birds Star Wars WWE 2K14 Titles shown may not be available at your local venue.

A lawyer was reading a wealthy man's will to the people mentioned in it.

JOKE.

"To my wife Claire, who stood by me through the rough times as well as the good, I leave you the house, the cars and $5 million."

The lawyer continued, "To my daughter Sarah, who took care of me during my illness and kept my company going, I leave you the yacht, the business and $2 million."

The lawyer concluded, "And, to my cousin Phil, who always hated me, argued with me, was envious of me, and thought I would never mention him in my will ... well, you're wrong...

Hi, Phil!"

Enter to Win Dinner & a Movie To enter contest send us email to marketing@rideoutcommunications.com and tell us your favorite place to eat in Nanaimo and why.

Speaker Series: Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Vancouver Island “Speaker Series and Trade Show” at Nanaimo North Town Centre all day. FMI www.chbacvi.com

20 Oct Sun Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 2 pm matinee FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Live Music: John McDermott “Looking Back...20th Anniversary Tour” at the Port Theatre. Show 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Rowing Races: Go Rowing and Paddling Association of Canada presents “Battle in the Bay”, a thrilling spectator-friendly event at Maffeo Sutton Park from 9:30 am - 1 pm (time trials) and 1 - 2 pm (head-to-head finals). FMI www.gorowandpaddle.org

Help support BC hospitals

$1 at a time

Pumpkins for Charity Every year in October, local and Thrifty Foods in BCAll run a “Pumpkins forhave 28 Thrifty Foods stores continues until stores Wednesday Pumpkins for Charity” campaign, in which $1 from every pumpkin purchased is donated October 31, 2012. a long-standing relationship toCharity local Hospital Foundations.

This year’s campaign begins on Wednesday “Pumpkins for Charity" is a joint with local Hospital Foundations. sales over the last 4 years October 16th and continueseffort untilbetween Wednesday OctoberPumpkin 31, 2013. our customers

E

very year in October,

and Thrifty Foods stores on

have raised more than $143,000

local Thrifty Foods “Pumpkins for Charity" is a joint effort between our customersserving and Thrifty Foods stores 13 Hospital Foundations.

Island, Saltspring storesIsland, in BCSaltspring run a Vancouver on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland.

“Our customers buy Island and the Lower Mainland. for Charity” the perfectcause,” pumpkin for pumpkins“Pumpkins from us because they“Our knowcustomers their purchase supportsFind a worthwhile buy pumpkins campaign, in which $1 from every jack-o-lantern and support states Vivian Chenard, Manager from of Community Relations.

All 29your Thrifty Foods stores us because they know their pumpkin purchased is donated your local Hospital Foundation purchase supports a worthwhile have a long-standing relationship with local Hospital Foundations. Pumpkin sales over to local Hospital Foundations. by visiting your local Thrifty cause,” states Vivian Chenard, the last 5 years have raised more than $184,000 serving 14 Hospital Foundations. Find This year’s campaign begins Manager of Community Foods store this October, while the perfect pumpkin for your jack-o-lantern and support your local Hospital Foundation supplies last. on Wednesday October 17th Relations. by visiting your local Thrifty Foods store this October, while supplies last.

1

$

1

$

FROM THE SALE OF EVERY PUMPKIN

FROM THE SALE

IS DONATED TO THE OF EVERY PUMPKIN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION DONATED TO THE INISYOUR COMMUNITY OCT. 17 to 31, 2012 HOSPITAL FOUNDATION or while quantities last.

IN YOUR COMMUNITY

OCT. 16 to 31, 2013 or while quantities last. www.thriftyfoods.com

www.thriftyfoods.com

12

Whats On After

CH

Skool /

Theatre / Acting

Choir

Jaqui Kaese - 250.714.2555 Lois Ln Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E1 Jacqui is an amazing teacher and mentor.

She is one of the most caring, supportive and professional people you will ever meet.

1.888.909.8282 - www.bcboyschoir.org 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.

Spotlight Academy

Dance Crimson Coast Dance Society 250.716.3230 Second annual Mad Hatter Tea Party fundraiser, an afternoon tea of another sort. Sunday, October 6, from 1:30 to 4:00pm. The whimsical afternoon social is for all ages and hosted in partnership with the Grand Hotel. The Grand Hotel chef will serve up tasty sandwiches, cakes. This year we feature a fashion show of original designs as well as some that are off the rack and out of this world. Cake walk and sale, hat contest, silent auction, decadent prizes, silly games, live accordion music, door prizes and an insatiable Queen.

FMI: www.crimsoncoastdance.org or the Grand Hotel (250.758. 3000) for tickets and information.

Don’t be late!

British Columbia Boys Choir

Feature your after school activities here in Whats On After Skool email: sales@rideoutcommunications.com for more info

Kids Eat Free All Day Tuesday 4715 Rutherford Rd (250) 758-2388

Sold Out Sold Sold Out Sold Out Out

Conditions apply see in store for details.

One free kids meal per 1 adult meal purchased. ® Trademark of Cara operations limited.

PET TIP Fleas... now you see them… now you don’t!

Welcome to our series on Preventive Medicine!

Our first article will be about the much loved flea.

Everyone knows that fleas are a common concern with dogs and cats; however, what some people don’t know is that there are a few myths out there about them that need clarifying.

Myth #1: When your pet has fleas it scratches.

Not true. The only animals that scratch with fleas are those that have an allergic reaction to them.

The reaction can be severe, meaning that one flea bite causes the entire body to itch, or mild, meaning that when they get a bite, it’s itchy. These are the dogs and cats that we picture with a flea infestation but dogs and cats can carry literally hundreds of fleas and not scratch at all.

Myth #2: If you’ve never seen a flea, your dog doesn’t have them.

Well, sorry, but also false. Fleas are actually quite hard to find, even in animals with a short hair coat. I have seen a flea “disappear” into the muzzle fur of a cat (you know, the thin stuff right on top of the nose?). I have even seen flea bite dermatitis on a Mexican Hairless dog.

Written Dr. Julie Lamb Applecross Veterinary Hospital

I keep my pets on a flea preventive year round.

That brings us to the big question: How do you treat for fleas? There are a lot of products out there from shampoos to pills, so I can’t cover them all. What I can say is never give a cat anything that is meant for a dog, and never give a flea bath. When in doubt, never hesitate to call your veterinary clinic – the staff there are trained and knowledgeable about flea treatment and prevention and will be able to recommend the best product for your pet.

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE! ASK US ABOUT A WELLNESS PLAN FOR YOUR FURRY FRIEND - Individualized Wellness Plans - Life-Stage Programs

- Preventive Medicine - Digital Radiology

Myth #3: Your pet can’t have fleas because it swims or is bathed frequently.

Huh. If you can handle this experiment you should try it: Find a flea on your pet and pour a small amount of water on it. What happens?

Nothing. Fleas grab on to anything they can when they come in contact with water. Some of them will wash off, but not very many.

So, how DO you know if your pet has fleas? Look for flea dirt. Animals with moderate to heavy infestations will have flea dirt next to their skin. The easiest way to find flea dirt is with a flea comb, a white paper towel, and water. If you find just fur, or flecks that look like dirt, wipe the entire contents into the moistened paper towel. If you see these flecks leave a red streak, or notice any red left on the paper towel at all, your pet has fleas.

Mild infestations may not even leave this tiny bit of evidence, so I actually don’t wait to see fleas,

Promoting animal health through preventive and modern veterinary medicine Phone: 250-390-2391 Fax: 250-390-1741

6451 Applecross Rd Nanaimo, BC V9V 1N1

info@applecrossvet.ca

www.applecrossvet.ca

14

Energize your play the natural way! WHATS ON as low as

$40 Sleep your per week way to success Includes: in fitness • 2 sessions with Erin • Menu program • Professional measurements Many people are too tired or say that they don’t have

enough time to maintain a regular fitness program.

Crawford, to Personal Trainer One of the biggestErin motivators getting exercise is simply to be rested, healthy and energetic – impos250-618-3443 BodyTempo.com sible without enough sleep. Science teaches that it takes a certain amount and quality of sleep to:

• Metabolize carbohydrates properly, • Maintain leptin, growth hormones, proper blood pressure and insulin resistance, • Keep a positive attitude through decreased anxiety and perceived stress.

Most people fall off the exercise wagon after about three weeks. Their motivation for it crashes when they do not maintain or change to healthy sleeping habits. Without enough sleep, it becomes difficult to get motivated to go out and get proper exercise. In fact, the main excuse for not getting enough exercise is either being “too tired” or having “no time.”

Often, it is the combination of both, making it extremely difficult to maintain a balanced life.

SOL INFUSION Freshly Juiced Pineapple Gala Apples Pomegranate Acai

POWER HOUSE is your destination for healthy & delicious raw, plant based foods prepared daily with love.

COMMERCIAL 250-591-7873 200 Commercial St. METRAL 250-933-3733 6560 Metral Dr.

powerhouseliving.ca

It generally takes about 7 hours of quality sleep for most people. Too few achieve that with today’s busy lifestyles. People often get the sequence backwards, working on sleep after getting going on a new exercise routine. Or worse, getting no sleep or less sleep than before. This is often because the exercise is simply added to the existing busy schedule.

Here are ten ways to ensure fitness success. A large part of the process is to ensure the program will stick.

• Get plenty of sleep – track your sleep.

• Set realistic goals and timelines for your fitness program.

• Join a clinic or group to surround yourself with motivated people.

• Track you progress.

• Tell everyone about your goals.

15

FITNESS LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Unit 3 -5767 Turner Road, Nanaimo, BC ph 250.729.8200 | nanaimo@frontrunners.ca www.nanaimo.frontrunners.ca

CIBC Run For the Cure October 6, 2013 | Beban Park, Nanaimo GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon October 13, 2013 | Features a full marathon, half marathon, 8K road race and kids 1.2K run.

Miracle Beach 10k, 5k, 1k October 20, 2013 | This event features a 10k, 5k and 1k run.

• Make it fun – mp3 player – music or business audio books – fun sports…

• Do not over train.

• Reward yourself – but not with a lot of food.

• Book it in hard – be consistent (5 times a week, not 3).

• Get professional help – personal trainer.

Shawnigan-Kinsol Half and Half-a-Half Marathon October 27, 2013 | The half marathon and half-a-half highlights the rural roads Perseverance Trail Run October 27, 2013 | 10k mountain run & 3k cross country romp. www.frontrunners.ca/events

The point about 5 times per week rather than the 3 times often prescribed is important. It is really hard to form a habit at 3 times because there is often a conflict knocking out one of the days, reducing it to 2 which is useless. To build it into a habit, 5 times will work because even with 1 or 2 getting rescheduled or knocked out, there is enough there to make it work. Sometimes all 5 will work out which is fine.

By building proper sleep into the fitness routine up front, more time is created overall. As the process becomes more streamlined, productivity goes up.

Often, there is also less wasted downtime during the day. Someone who is rested and fit doesn’t need to head off to quiet corners or feel the need to head to a fast food joint for a break as often as others. Someone who isn’t as tired likely won’t be as hungry either.

Happy Training and Sweet DREAMS Erin Crawford Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Coach Body Tempo Health and Fitness

as low as

$r4w0eek

pe

Offers:

• Private Studio one-on-one, Personal Training • Sports Nutrition • Group Training • Outdoor Fitness Classes at Bowen Park

Erin Crawford, Personal Trainer 250-618-3443 BodyTempo.com

16

WhatsOn

home There's a tea for that!

UNITED CARPETS IS NOW

UNITED FLOORS! Located on Bowen Rd

(directly across from Nanaimo Honda!)

Same service, same location, same friendly helpful staff For all your flooring needs come to Nanaimos #1 choice for all the best brand name flooring!

Stainmaster®, ClearTouch®, Anso®, Mannington®, Tarkett® and Hunter Douglas®... plus many more

CARPET · VINYL · LAMINATE HARDWOOD · CORK · TILE AREA RUGS · WINDOW FASHION UNITED FLOORS NANAIMO 104 - 2520 Bowen Rd Nanaimo, BC V9T 3L3 250-758-4664 info@nanaimofloors.com Hours of Operation Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 4pm Sunday: closed

www.nanaimofloors.com

If the hectic pace of family or work life has you rattled rest assured there's a tea for that! If you want some more expert advice talk to Judy Warren at Winston's Tea Co. located at Country Club Centre. In addition to being a lovely and very warm-hearted person Judy is a human tea encyclopedia! There are many teas that are well known for their relaxing properties. These teas can also help to calm your stomach and take care of tension headaches and GI tract discomfort.

Peppermint Tea can help settle your stomach through its minty soothing effects. It helps to reduce stress in the body using the calming effect of the menthol. Peppermint tea can also ease feelings of nausea or bowel discomfort. Peppermint tea is refreshing and may be enjoyed hot or cold.Passion Flower tea may help in calming the nerves and reducing anxiety. This tea may also help with a more restful sleep. If you are pregnant or nursing you may want to ask your doctor before consuming passion flower tea to ensure it doesn't interact with any medications you may be taking. Chamomile Tea is another tea that can help to ease panic attacks and anxiety. It is also great for relieving migraine headaches. Chamomile tea can promote a restful sleep. Many people drink it 2 times daily once in the morning and again after supper. Once again if you are taking medications such as blood thinners or if you are pregnant you should consult your doctor prior to working Chamomile into your daily regimen. Lavender tea is beneficial in calming nerves and lowering your stress levels. Also, lavender tea promotes sleep and can The great thing even relieve minor headaches. Finally about tea is you can Lemon Balm Tea is a really take a cup delicious tea that can of tea anywhere relieve headaches, promote sleep, and all you need is the fight nausea. Lemon Balm Tea also helps ability to boil water! to settle nerves and

17

es

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS

trust

justus

There are many teas that are well known for their relaxing properties.

These teas can also help to calm your stomach and take care of tension headaches and GI tract discomfort. contribute to a sense of calm and who doesn't like to feel calm?

The great thing about tea is you can really take a cup of tea anywhere all you need is the ability to boil water! A relaxing cup of tea can melt away your tension and satisfy your needs without the side effects sometimes associated with other beverages. In any case don't just take my word for it - talk to the expert! Go see Judy at Winston's Tea Company at Country Club Centre today - your body and mind will thank you!

.com

CELL / TEXT

250.741.6096 OFFICE

250.751.1223 justus@trustjustus.com

EMAIL

Justus Edmundson Personal Real Estate Corporation

RE/MAX OF NANAIMO

#1 - 5140 Metral Drive, Nanaimo BC trustjustus.com

’

Winston's Tea is located adjacent to the Soap Exchange at Country Club Centre - 3200 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BC | ph. (250) 751-1031

MAPLE | ALDER BIRCH | OAK | PINE FURNISH YOUR ISLAND HOME… WITH THE BEST ON THE ISLAND From Rustic to Contemporary...

From Condo to Castle...

In Maple, Oak, Birch, Pine or Alder...

Customize with your choice of stain colours, hardware and fabric

SOLID WOOD · SOLID VALUE · MADE IN BC 5140 Metral Drive, Nanaimo · Tel. 250.756.7707

westcoastfurnishing.ca

18

Live Music: World Tribute Champion Steve Elliott portrays the young Elvis Presley at the Royal Canadian Legion Br #10 - Nanaimo. Tix $20, doors at 6:30 pm. FMI 250.753.4442 C Canucks vs Blue Jackets: 3 pm SNET - VAN Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Home Sweet Home Show (last day): throughout Country Club Centre Rotary Giant Used Book Sale: Nanaimo North Town Centre until Oct 27.

Proceeds to local charities, school and Literacy Central Vancouver Island Live Comedy: open mic comedy night at The Corner Bistro, 8 - 10 pm.

Free. FMI 250.591.0509 Miracle Beach 10k, 5k,1k runs: Black Creek area. FMI Mark Cryderman 250.830.1601

21 Oct Mon Nanaimo Family History Society: monthly meeting of the NFHS takes place at 7 pm at Beban Park Social Centre, rooms 7 and 8. FMI 250.751.8731 Learn Thai Cooking: two sessions, Oct. 21 and 28, 6 - 7:30 pm Bowen Complex. FMI 250.756.5200 Rotary Giant Used Book Sale: Nanaimo North Town Centre until Oct 27.

Proceeds to local charities, school and Literacy Central Vancouver Island

22 Oct Tue Bike Maintenance Workshop: 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Hub City Cycles Community Co-op. Free for members ($5 lifetime membership), general admission by donation. FMI 250.591.2159 Harbourfront Library’s Teen Book Club: for teens 13 - 18, 6:30 - 8 pm at Beban Park. Free but space is limited. Register through Parks and Rec Rotary Giant Used Book Sale: Nanaimo North Town Centre until Oct 27.

Proceeds to local charities, school and Literacy Central Vancouver Island C Canucks vs Islanders: 4 pm SNET - P

23 Oct Wed Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 8 pm FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Learn Punjabi Cooking: 7 - 9:30 pm Bowen Complex.

FMI/register 250.756.5200

Rotary Giant Used Book Sale: Nanaimo North Town Centre until Oct 27.

Proceeds to local charities, school and Literacy Central Vancouver Island Live Music: “The Brains” present “The Monster Within Us Tour 2013” at the Queen’s with special guests East End Radicals and Dean Man’s Trio. Advance tix $12 from the Queen’s and Guava Apparel (Woodgrove Mall), $15/door Live Music: Tom Wilson and his band Lee Harvey Osmond, and Gordie Johnson perform at the Nanaimo Entertainment Centre (NEC). Doors 7 pm, show 7:30 pm. Tix $32/advance from Arbutus Music, NEC, Cranky Dog, $35/door

24 Oct Thu Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 8 pm FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Expedition Arctic Feature Exhibit Tours: Nanaimo Museum 1 - 1:30 pm. FMI 250.753.1821 or www.nanaimomuseum.ca Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “The Heiress” by Ruth and Augustus Goetz 8 pm FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Oceanside 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com Free Information Session: about VIUs 16-day art and cultural tour to Spain, Portugal and Morocco in 2014. Tour open to both the public and VIU students. Info session 4:30 pm in VIU Building 325, Rm 204. FMI Jane Cole at jane.cole@viu.ca C Canucks vs Devils: 4 pm SNET - VAN Rotary Giant Used Book Sale: Nanaimo North Town Centre until Oct 27.

Proceeds to local charities, school and Literacy Central Vancouver Island

25 Oct Fri Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 8 pm FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “The Heiress” by Ruth and Augustus Goetz 8 pm FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Halloween Howl: haunted house 1:30 - 4 pm Beban Pool. FMI 250.756.5200 Pro-D Day Skate: 1:45 - 3:45 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre 2

Clean Tidy & Professional VIEW OUR PORTFOLIO ONLINE AT

www.sloanspainting.ca

250.585.8989 office@sloanspainting.ca

19

Pro-D Day Camps: Parks, Recreation and Culture offers an array of one-day camps to keep your kids busy and happy on Pro-D Days: rock climbing, water safety, pizza movie skate, hockey and more! FMI 250.756.5200 Tots Movie Night Out: an inexpensive family outing. For kids 2.5 - 5 years at Bowen Complex, 6 - 7:45 pm. Parent/caregiver participation required! FMI 250.756.5200 Rotary Giant Used Book Sale: Nanaimo North Town Centre until Oct 27.

Proceeds to local charities, school and Literacy Central Vancouver Island C Canucks vs Blues: 5 pm SNET - P Fall Film Fest: Harbourfront Library 6 pm. “A Nightmare Before Christmas”. Free. Popcorn included! FMI 250.753.1154 Live Music: “The Erika Philips Trio” (jazz) upstairs at ACMe Food Co. 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended 250.753.0042

herbalmagic.ca

26 Oct Sat Live Theatre: Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the comedy “Boeing, Boeing” at the Bailey Studio, 8 pm FMI/tix www.nanaimotheatregroup.com Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “The Heiress” by Ruth and Augustus Goetz 8 pm FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Music: The Vancouver Island Symphony presents “Paris Romance” with guest artist Alexandre Da Costa (violin) at the Port Theatre 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Halloween Storytime: a ghoulish good time with creepy songs, scary stories and crawly craft. Free, drop-in at Harbourfront Library, 2 pm Halloween “Trick or Treat” Downtown: courtesy of the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association, children are welcome to dress up and trick or treat at participating merchants in downtown Nanaimo from 12 noon till 2 pm. Dressed-up pet parade starts at 11 am from the Old City Quarter to downtown Halloween Howl: haunted house, crafts, face-painting 1:30 - 4 pm Beban Pool. FMI 250.756.5200 Live Music: Hallowe’en party with the Donal Patrick Band at the Wellington Hotel Pub. FMI 250.758.5513 Live Music: “Potential Trainwreck” plays the Harewood Arms Pub. Halloween Bash with prizes for best costumes. No cover.

FMI 250.754.2566 Fall Fun for Youngsters: “Falling for Leaves” 1 - 2 pm at Bowen Park Lower Picnic Shelter for kids 3 - 6 years. Fall crafts and learning about leaves. FMI 250.756.5200 Live Music: “David Gogo” in concert at SimonHolt. Show 9 pm. Tix $20/ advance at the restaurant. FMI 250.933.3338 Rotary Giant Used Book Sale: Nanaimo North Town Centre until Oct 27.

Proceeds to local charities, school and Literacy Central Vancouver Island

27 Oct Sun Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “The Heiress” by Ruth and Augustus Goetz 2 pm matinee. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Fringe Flicks: TheatreOne is proud to present “Vanishing Point“, the story of two Inuit communities of the circumpolar north, at Avalon Cinemas. Showtimes 1, 4 and 7 pm. FMI/tix www.theatreone.org Nanaimo Clippers: vs Trail, 2 pm Frank Crane Arena.

FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com Rotary Giant Used Book Sale: Nanaimo North Town Centre until Oct 27.

Proceeds to local charities, school and Literacy Central Vancouver Island Shawnigan-Kinsol Half and Half-a-Half Marathon: enjoy rural roads, glimpses of Shawnigan Lake, the Trans Canada Trail and the famous Kinsol Trestle over the Koksilah River! Start from Shawnigan Lake School. FMI/registration http://www.ceevacs.com/ceevacs-races/ shawnigan-kinsol-half/ Perseverance Trail Run: 10k mountain run and 3k fun-focused cross country romp. 11 am start from No. 6 Mine Park in Cumberland. Prizes for best Halloween costumes! FMI/reg www.perseverancetrailrun.com

Erin of Nanaimo

lost 38

pounds and 40 inches!*

"The ladies at Herbal Magic made the experience extra special for me.

Their encouragement really helped me succeed where I failed in the past. I love how I feel and look!"

Before

A common sense system for weight loss that lasts: REAL FOOD PERSONAL COACHING NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS

1-6332 Metral Dr · (250) 390-0677 NANAIMO OWNED & OPERATED

* As our clients vary, so do their results. † See in store for details, certain conditions apply. We currently offer a guarantee of satisfaction whereby clients who are compliant with our program and do not achieve their goal weight are entitled to their money back in full on Personal Coaching services. Offer valid on Personal Coaching services for new contracts for a 1 year program. Must first meet eligibility criteria to be accepted into a program. Costs or products and the food selection guide are additional and at regular prices. Offer expires September 29th, 2013. Herbal magic © 2013. All rights reserved

Events Nanaimo 2013 October 26

Halloween Storytime A ghoulish good time with creepy songs, scary stories and crawly craft.

Free, drop-in at Harbourfront Library, 2 pm

Halloween “Trick or Treat” Downtown Courtesy of the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association, children are welcome to dress up and trick or treat at participating merchants in downtown Nanaimo from 12 noon till 2 pm. Dressed-up pet parade starts at 11 am from the Old City Quarter to downtown

Halloween Howl Haunted house, crafts, face-painting 1:30 - 4 pm Beban Pool.

FMI 250.756.5200

Live Music Hallowe’en party with the Donal Patrick Band at the Wellington Hotel Pub. FMI 250.758.5513

Live Music “Potential Trainwreck” plays the Harewood Arms Pub. Halloween Bash with prizes for best costumes. No cover. FMI 250.754.2566

Fall Fun for Youngsters “Falling for Leaves” 1 - 2 pm at Bowen Park Lower Picnic Shelter for kids 3 - 6 years. Fall crafts and learning about leaves. FMI 250.756.5200 October 30

Scary Family Halloween Hike Walk the woods with your flashlight from 6:30 to 7:30 pm - who knows what’s lurking in the dark?? $20/family of 4. Treats provided, no dogs please.

For kids 6+ and their families. Meet in Beban Park Lobby. FMI 250.756.5200

October 31

Golden Years Savings Last Thursday of each month at Country Club Mall. Free goodies and coffee at Food Court 10 - 11 am and 2 - 3 pm. Live entertainment 2 - 3 pm with Howie James.

Savings for seniors at participating merchants

Fibber Magee – Dress up party Bob for apples prize for best costume for more info go to www.fibbermagees.ca

Halloween Skate With “Glow in the Dark” 6:15 7:45 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre 2.

FMI 250.756.5200

Trick or Treat 4 - 5 pm at Nanaimo North Town Centre for children 12 and under

Trick or Treat

EXQUISITE COSTUMES FOR HALLOWEEN AND YEAR ROUND DRESS-UP PLAY!

4 - 5 pm at Country Club Centre

Trick or Treat 4:30 - 5:30 pm at Woodgrove Centre

Kool & Child, Kool Toys and Teaching Tools #102 - 2517 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo • 250-585-1778 koolandchild.com

TrickorTreat Thur | Oct 31 | 4 – 5pm

• •

• •

Enter for a chance to WIN A $25 GIft CArd Entry Forms available at Crime Stoppers displays inside the Shopping Centre Trick or Treat for children 12 years and under All donation proceeds to Crime Stoppers

22

Natural LATEX

Rotary giant used

BookSale | Oct 18 – 27 |

BEDS, PILLOWS & TOPPERS * Seniors get FREE DELIVERY with purchase of any latex mattress.

Ladysmith thru Qualicum.

Proceeds from the Book Sale fundraiser benefit a variety of local charities, schools and Literacy Central Vancouver Island.

Ph 250.933.0600

www.FOAMguy.ca

6481-B Portsmouth Road, Nanaimo

Beside ONO – between Costco and Canadian Tire

2 Tokyo #173 1. Net handle 2. Netting 3. Thumb 4. Butterfly moved 5.

Hair 6. Foot 7. Sock 8. Mouth 9.

Leg 10. Net Opening & Shaft black line

3

Lose their leaves in the winter

4 Christopher Columbus 5 12

Trivia Answers

1 Dimples

23

Whats On Music

WO: So what are your thoughts about being a female in the music industry? Is it an advantage or disadvantage?

From her humble beginnings as an orphan in India, to celebrated performing artist, and breast cancer survivor, Bif Naked remains innovative and inspiring.

Bif Naked: Women can have the same "disadvantages" working in the "music industry" as any other industry. Whether a woman is a chef, a singer, a truck-driver, a doctor, or a mother... each job will always be framed around the fact that she is a "woman", first. It is an ongoing issue, and we are a resilient group of Humans.

BRING IT.

Bif has produced such notable tracks as "I Love Myself Today", "Nothing Else Matters", "We Are The Lucky Ones", and "Spaceman" which made Canadian history with its #1 position on National charts, and #2 on Billboard's International Charts making it the highest-spun independent song in Canadian history. But the thing many of us don't know is the sweet candid woman behind the music as brought out in this interview with Jupiter Jill for Whats On Magazine.

WO: So Bif, what's exciting in you life these day's?

Bif Naked: The most exciting thing in my life always seems to be centered around the wonderful people I work with, and meet, through cancer peer-to-peer volunteering. Because I love people!

Also, I am excited about describing my experiences for a memoir I am writing for Harper Collins. I am one lucky duck!

WO: You're very humble, brave, kind, have a roaring stage-presence and are quite the role model to many....for so many reasons. You've overcome so much and still rock out, help out and make the world a better place!

Bif Naked: I feel pretty humbled when anyone says I am a "role model", and do not feel worthy of this. I am ever a Student of Life, like we all are, making mistakes and trying to do better.

WO: (I love that too) So you are playing a show at The Port Theatre Oct 4th, are you happy to be coming back to Vancouver Island?

Bif Naked: I love to come to Vancouver Island and have been playing concerts on The Island for twenty years! I love everywhere I have been on Vancouver Island.

WO: So where are you living and what are you doing now Bif? Bif Naked: I am still in North Africa. I experienced some major heartache in this past summer. First my sixteen year old dog passed away, then I went through a divorce, so I was emotionally exhausted. I am a better writer because of these experiences but it's still hard sometimes. I am thankful for everything I have learned through all of the grief. It changed and strengthened me.

WO: You are one pretty incredible lady Bif, thanks for this interview. On behalf of all our readers I will say "See you at the Port my dear, dancing in front of our seats"!

Tickets still Available for the October 4th Performance at The Port Theatre.

Charge by phone at 250-754-8550 or buy online at www.porttheatre.com.

Doors 7:00PM - Show 7:30PM.

24

Get Away to Hawaii!

At this time of the year in Nanaimo thoughts turn to the darker days ahead. For that reason I thought I'd put an article about Hawai'i which is my favorite place on the planet.

If you can't get there right away you can always head to Solisa for your Hawai'i tan! If you are planning a trip – read on!

The most popular – and populated - island in Hawai’i is Oahu. It lays claim to the capital of the state, Honolulu, and one of the most famous beaches in the world, Waikiki.

The “Big Island”, as the island of Hawai’i is endearingly known, is larger than the rest of the islands in the state put together. It boasts the world’s longest continuously erupting volcano, an historic fishing village, beautiful waterfalls and a sunny beach resort. Interestingly, it also has twelve distinct climate zones so visitors can take their pick of tropical rainforest, frozen tundra, desert or all manner in between.

The small, rural island of Kauai is a laid-back paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, swimming, snorkeling and surfing are a few of the most popular ways to take in the scenery.

Maui, the second largest island in the Hawaiian chain, is home to endless beaches and is a popular spot for whale watching.

With each island in Hawai’i boasting its own natural beauty and storied past, the hardest work for any visitor might be deciding where to start. Tourists take heart: whichever island you choose will have the same floral air, warm, tranquil waters and

The “Big Island”, as the island of Hawai’i is endearingly known, is larger than the rest of the islands in the state put together.

With each island in Hawai’i boasting its own natural beauty and storied past, the hardest work for any visitor might be deciding where to start. breathtaking scenery Hawai’i is famous for. And whether you spend your time hiking alongside fiery volcanoes and snorkeling a coral reef or just sitting back slurping juicy papayas while listening to slackkey guitar, your kind of fun awaits here Article by Simon Rideout

Sponsored by

Whats n Wheels

Advantage: Local Service With 2 kids in school, and soccer, and dance and with both of us working my wife and I each have a car we use to get around Nanaimo on a daily basis.

In fact at this moment we are a *gasp 3 car family!!

We are actually selling our minivan so, thankfully, we will be soon back to just 2 (let me know if you need a good minivan!)

What I find is I get a great deal of service from my local car guys! Whether I'm getting my tires checked or replaced locally or in need of a full tune up there are many local repair shops in Nanaimo and there are some distinct advantages to taking your car to a local service center or garage on a regular basis.

One advantage is very often convenience. It's nice to be able to drop your vehicle off at a neighborhood shop and take the opportunity to go for a walk or jog. Lower costs or faster turn-around time can be another advantage. Smaller shops often have lower operational costs meaning they can be very

Lower costs or faster turn-around time can be another advantage. competitive on price especially if they know you are on a tight budget. When you have a local mechanic or service center there is also a higher likelihood you will have your car serviced more regularly. This can actually help to avoid larger expenses that can arise if you neglect the little things. The best part of the local service center is the trust and confidence that you develop with the mechanic. Now that we are in October the shops start to get busier so if you get in there now and beat the rush you can have a worry free fall driving season.

Winter Specials All Weather Tires

Ask about our Tire Rebates & SAVE (250) 390-4211 路 590 North Island Highway | Across from Woodgrove Mall (250) 758-9128 路 2800 Norwell Drive | Across the street from Country Club Center

THESE GUYS KNOW CARS! Air Conditioning Cooling Systems Diagnostics All work is guaranteed

Wipers Alignments We do it all!

3575 SHENTON RD | (250) 758-8991 across the highway from Country Club Mall

26

Walking your dog is great exercise for you and your best friend. Let's face it - sometimes we get lazy and we eat too much and don't exercise.

If so then shame on us right?

But your dog is relying on you to take him for a walk! He doesn't want to get fat! So if you want to make it easier to get the needed exercise in try an off leash park...your pooch will love you for it and be happier and healthier in the long run!

Nanaimo Dog Off-Leash Walking Areas!

• Beban Park (entrance off Labieux Road) • Cable Bay Trail (R.O.W. Nicola Road) • Westwood Lake - designated area is located at the back of the park by the power lines only • Colliery Dam Park - upper dam trail only • Beaufort Park - grassy portion accessed off the Chelsea Road parking & tennis area

• Diver Lake Park - the field will be offleash between October 1 & April 30.

During the summer this area will be utilized as a sports field.

• St. George Ravine Park • Inveremere Beach Park • Forested land adjacent to May Richards Bennett Pioneer Park • Wardropper Park • Gallow's Point (Protection Island) • Northfield Park (Parkway rest stop behind Visitor Info Kiosk) For More information check out the City of Nanaimo Website or call 250-756-5200.

Skate with the Clippers: Country Club Panda’s Kids Club free Halloween Skate with Clippers 5 - 6 pm at Frank Crane Arena.

FMI “events” at www.countryclubcentre.com

Economic Summit: the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance presents the 7th Annual “State of the Island Economic Summit” Oct 29 - 30 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. FMI www.viea.ca

28 Oct Mon

30 Oct Wed

Fringe Flicks: TheatreOne is proud to present “Vanishing Point“, the story of two Inuit communities of the circumpolar north, at Avalon Cinemas. Showtime 7 pm. FMI/tix www.theatreone.org C Canucks vs Capitals: 7 pm SNET - VAN

29 Oct 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: The Legends of Rock ‘n Roll presents: “Class of ‘59” at the Port Theatre, show 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Live Theatre: the mystery/drama “Dracula” at Chemainus Theatre Festival until Nov 9. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Economic Summit: the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance presents the 7th Annual “State of the Island Economic Summit” Oct 29 - 30 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. FMI www.viea.ca Scary Family Halloween Hike: walk the woods with your flashlight from 6:30 to 7:30 pm - who knows what’s lurking in the dark? $20/family of 4. Treats provided, no dogs please. For kids 6+ and their families. Meet in Beban Park Lobby. FMI 250.756.5200 C Canucks vs Redwings: 7:30 pm TSN

31 Oct Thu

Value, Choice & Convenience Come home to Cinnabar Heights

Nanaimo 250-714-6283 Victoria 778-678-4979 www.cinnabarheights.com

Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “The Heiress” by Ruth and Augustus Goetz 8 pm FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre/Halloween Costume Party: a very scary evening at Chemainus Theatre Festival with a special dinner/costume party followed by the mystery/drama “Dracula”. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Golden Years Savings: last Thursday of each month at Country Club Mall. Free goodies and coffee at Food Court 10 - 11 am and 2 - 3 pm.

Live entertainment 2 - 3 pm with Howie James. Savings for seniors at participating merchants Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Comox Valley 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com Halloween Skate: with “Glow in the Dark” 6:15 - 7:45 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre 2. FMI 250.756.5200 Trick or Treat: 4 - 5 pm at Nanaimo North Town Centre for children 12 and under Trick or Treat: 4 - 5 pm at Country Club Centre Trick or Treat: 4:30 - 5:30 pm at Woodgrove Centre Halloween Bash at FIBBERS: Bob for apples, Prizes for best costume FMI 250.591.0650

Get Active Your City!

BOWLING Splitsville - 10 Pin - 250.754.2442 Brechin Lanes - 5 Pin - 250.753.2341 Badminton Oliver Woods Community Centre 6000 Oliver Rd. Franklyn St Gym 421 Franklyn St. Nanaimo.

BIRD WATCHING Neck Point, Pipers Lagoon, Buttertubs Marsh, Morell Sanctuary BOAT RENTALS & SCHOOL Charters & Sailing School FMI Lorraine Bell 250.754.8601 CYCLING Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club nmbclub@hotmail.com FMI 250.616.3707 Hub City Cycle Cycling, Bike Rentals & Workshops 12 Lois Lane, Nanaimo, 250.591.2159 CURLING 106 Wall St. Nanaimo, 250.753.3474 Leagues and Registrations FIRST AID TRAINING FMI 250.756.7770 FOOTBALL Midget & Bantam Redmen, Pee Wee program Pioneer Park, 250.390.2929 FRISBEE Bowen Park Disc Golf Course 27 holes 500 Bowen Rd. in Downtown Nanaimo Frisbee Football FMI nua.info@gmail.com GOLF Cottonwood Golf Course cottonwoodgolf@shaw.ca 250.245.5157 GIRL GUIDES 250.754.858 GYMNASTICS Flipside Gymnastics Fall Session has begun!

Register at: 250.756.9102 flipsidegymnastics.ca or admin@flipsidegymnastics.ca

MARTIAL ARTS SHIMA Karate Fall SEPT 1-2 FMI Sensei Kurt Nordli 250.756.1055 Fredericksen Combative Arts 2231 E McGarrigle Rd. 250.619.9349 Nanaimo Aikido Club 250.714.7787 Nanaimo Judo Club 110 Machleary St. 250.754.1444 Nanaimo Shotokan Karate-Do 250.751.3700 Nanaimo Tae Kwon Do Club 2310F McCullough 250.751.1585 Tomari Karate & Kick Boxing 250.751.3657 Withers Taekwon-Do Academy 3-2330 McCullough 250.668.0116 World Tae Kwon Do Kumdo & Hapkido Wellington Rd. 250.760.0119 MINOR HOCKEY The Nanaimo Clippers (Junior A) 250.754.5010 Bucaneers (Junior B) 250.616.1404 buccaneers@shaw.ca MUSEUM Nanaimo Military Museum FMI Brian McFadden 250.753.3814 Nanaimo Museum100 Museum Way, Nanaimo FMI 250.753.1821 or pick up Whats On Magazine Nanaimo MUSIC Arbutus Music Lessons 6324 Metral FMI 250.933.1900 lessons@arbutusmusic.com Private Music Lessons - Natural Growth, Piano, Brass, Woodwinds, Guitar & Bass.

Web: www.naturalgrowth.ca Voice Alive Music Studio Singing Lessons 250.751.0231 Harbour City Music Free Drum Lessons, Mike Harrison 250.591.1177 www.harbourcitymusic.com NANAIMO FISH & GAME TRAPSHOOTING ASS’N Jack Gilmour 250.758.5302

ICE SKATING City of Nanaimo FMI 250.756.5200

SCOUTS Nanaimo FMI Melissa Braun 250.668.0983

KAYAKING SEALEGS 250.245.4096 sealegskayaking.com

SOCCER Nanaimo Youth Soccer Club 250.729.9400

EVERY WEEK Daily

Museum Feature Exhibit: “Expedition Arctic” until Nov 2 featuring artifacts, archival photos & maps of the Arctic Expedition of 1913 - 1918.

10 am - 5 pm FMI 250.753.1821 Art Exhibition: “Rhythmically Repeated: Alistair Bell, new acquisitions” at the Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown until Nov 23. Free. FMI 250.754.1750 Art Exhibition: “The Claim” by Nathan and Cedric Bomford contests the ideas of private property, land use and local history. Nanaimo Art Gallery - campus location until Jan 11. Free. FMI 250.740.6350 Art Exhibition: “Provisionally Yours” is a VIU student exhibition/companion project to “The Claim” by Nathan and Cedric Bomford. Lower Gallery on campus until Oct 19. Free McNab’s Corn Maze: hayrides, pickyour-own pumpkins, 7 acre corn maze (including the popular Night Maze), farm animals! 4613 Yellow Pt. Rd., Ladysmith BC. Open daily in October, 10 am till dusk. FMI/rates 250.245.0666 or www.mcnabscornmaze.com

Every Monday

Open Jam Night: The Queens, 9 pm All musicians welcome. Free.

250.754.6751 Youth Drop-in: a supervised hang-out space for youth 12 - 17 years: gym activities etc. Free but registration required. 7 - 9 pm at Nanaimo District Secondary School. FMI 250.756.5200 Life Drawing Workshop: Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown 10 am - 1 pm. Dropin $8. Practice drawing the human form with a live model. FMI 250.754.1750

Every Tuesday

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: “The Femme Fatales” play The Queens 9 pm. No cover 250.754.6751 Open Mic: Fibber Magees 7:30 pm FMI 250.591.0650 Wild4Life Adventure Club Meetup: Fibber Magees upstairs at 5 pm. Free FMI www.wild4lifeadventures.ca 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. Resumes Sept 17. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com Preschool Storytime: Wellington Branch Library 1:30 - 2 pm until Oct 15. Register at 250.758.5544

Familytime: Wellington Branch Library 6:30 - 7 pm until Oct 15.

Register at 250.758.5544 Baby Rhyme Time: 10:30 - 11 am at Harbourfront Library until Oct 15. Free, drop-in Trail Learners: a series of guided nature/learning hikes for kids 5 - 12 years and their parents/caregivers Tuesdays in October. FMI 250.756.5200 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

Every Wednesday

Bowen Road Farmers’ Market: Beban Fairgrounds, 4 - 6:30 pm Uplands Lunch Bunch Toastmasters: 12 noon - 1 pm Investors Group Board room. Everyone Welcome Baby Rhyme Time: 11:15 - 11:45 am at Harbourfront Library until Oct 16.

Free, drop-in Toddlertime: 10:30 - 11 am Harbourfront Library until Oct 16. Free, drop-in Tiny Tots Playgroup: free weekly dropin for little ones and their caregivers at Country Club Centre resumes Sept 18. Crafts, stories, songs and more! FMI www.countryclubcentre.com Karaoke at The Queens: starts at 9 pm Free 250.754.6751 Live Music: “Brave the Weather” at Fibber Magees, 8:30 pm FMI 250.591.0650 Drop-in eBook Help: Wellington Branch library 3 - 4 pm FMI 250.758.5544 French Conversation Club: Harbourfront Library 6:30 pm. Register at frenchconversationclub@gmail.com Youth Drop-in: a supervised hang-out 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 Postural Stretching: strengthen your core with a registered fitness leader, 5:30 pm Harbourfront Library. Free, drop-in

Every Thursday

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 4 - 6 pm. Drop-in Preschool Storytime: Thursdays until Oct 17, 10:30 - 11:15 am at Harbourfront Library. Free, drop-in Babytime: Wellington Branch Library 11:15 - 11:45 am until Oct 17. Register at 250.758.5544 Toddlertime: Wellington Branch Library 10:15 - 10:45 am until Oct 17.

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 Live Music: dinner with “The Atkinsons” at Fibber Magees 8:30 pm FMI 250.591.0650

Nanaimo Scottish Country Dancers: 7:30 pm at Pleasant Valley Hall (Doumont Rd at Metral Dr). A fun-filled evening of music, dance and making new friends. FMI Hazel 250-758-6224 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

Every Friday

Scrabble and Board Game Club: Harbourfront Library 6 - 7:30 pm.

Drop-in, free Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market: (beside the Bastion) 10 am - 2 pm www.nanaimofarmersmarket.com.

Crafts, produce, baking. Last day Oct 11 Drop-in eBook Help: Wellington Branch library 10 - 11 am FMI 250.758.5544 Live Music: “Eric Harper” at Fibber Magees 8:30 pm FMI 250.591.0650 Live Music: local musicians at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm No cover FMI www.acmefoodco.ca Cosmic Bowling: 7 pm - midnight at Splitsville. Black lights, strobes, shiny balls. $36/lane/hour comes with a basket of chips and salsa!

Reservations 250.754.2442

Every Saturday

Gabriola Farmers’ Market: 10 am 12 noon, AGI Hall. Produce, crafts, buskers!

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 Live Music: local musicians at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm No cover FMI www.acmefoodco.ca Live Music: “Eric Harper” at Fibber Magees 8:30 pm FMI 250.591.0650 Cosmic Bowling: 7 pm - midnight at Splitsville. Black lights, strobes, shiny balls. $36/lane/hour comes with a basket of chips and salsa! Reservations 250.754.2442

Every Sunday

Lantzville Farmers’ Market: local produce, crafts, music 1:30 - 4 pm at St. Philip’s by-the-Sea, Lantzville.

Cedar Farmers’ Market: crafts, local produce 10 am - 2 pm 2313 Yellowpoint Rd. Birding Walk: hosted by The Backyard WildBird and Nature Store. No charge. 9 am. FMI 250.390.3669 Live Music: open jam with “Nightwatch” at the Jolly Miner, 3:30 - 7:30 pm. FMI 250.754.9013 Live Music: open mic jam with “Blue Gambit” at Harewood Arms Pub. FMI 250.754.2566 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!

29

Whats On

Discover

Dining Breakfast at Tania's 4

Dr

TU Pa r De

4286 Departure Bay Rd 250.756.4405 (behind Country Club Mall)

eLL

Ba Y

rW

(7AM - 3PM Daily)

rD

North American no

re

Tania's Restaurant

Check your favourites.

Find new restaurants to visit!

Country Club Mall ISLanD

Dairy Queen & Orange Julius 4 4

6888 Island Hwy N

250.390.1595

(Dickinson Crossing)

hWY

Lees Famous Recipe Chicken 250 Fifth St

250.754.4424

Café / Lunch Spot

4

Powerhouse Living Foods

Now you see it... List your restaurant in "Whats On Dining" for less than the cost of dinner for one! marketing@rideoutcommunications.com or call 250-585-3452

4 4

6560 Metral Dr

250.933.3733

200 Commercial St

250.591.7873

Bodhis Bakery

250.585.6015

Pizza Little Ceasars, Bowen Rd.

250.716.3310

Little Ceasars, Metral Dr.

250.390.9000

Family Dining 4715 Rutherford Rd

250.758.2388

LEE’S CATERS!

Smokin’ Georges BBQ

250.585.2258

Call us for an estimate

White Spot North

250.390.2941

White Spot Terminal

250.754.2241

Montana's Cookhouse 4

International & Pacific Rim Umai Sushi 4

Behind North Town Centre

250.585.8900

Dover Chinese Food

250.390.9111

Tomo Sushi Bowen Rd

250.716.1005

Downtown Nanaimo Powerhouse Living Foods 4

200 Commercial St

250.591.7873

Acme Food Co

250.753.0042

Great for: Banquets, Picnics, Church Functions, Buffets, Factories and Schools! Whether 25 people or 2500 we’ve got everything you need.

30

SimonSays

My name is Simon Rideout and this is Simon Rideout my "non-ranting" column called "Simon Says".

I am the publisher and editor of Whats On Magazine Nanaimo. "Whats On" comes out on the 1st of the month and is a small, handy and fun way to learn about things that are important to most people such as what's going on in the community and tips for your finances, health, home and more.

OK so back to me: I was born in Edmonton, grew up as a hybrid White Rock/Vancouver boy, and am proud to have called Nanaimo home for the past 11 years. I am married and have 2 very active boys that keep my wife and I very busy and who continually make us proud. There's more to know about but time is short and space is limited!

As CEO of Rideout Communications Inc (rideoutcommunications.com), you could say I have just a few things that I need to be doing during the course of any given day. In general you might also say I probably don't have a ton of spare time to, for example, start my own column within my publication as an additional thing to do given the very limited free time I have.

So it was pretty funny when, while I was having a cup o Java with Margot Holmes from the Vancouver Island Symphony at my favorite commercial drive coffee spot, that she suggested "you have the perfect name to do a column called "Simon Says". I mean it is true that my name is Simon after all and I do seem to have a platform to say things so...why not. Plus when you don't do what Simon says I get to kick you out!

So, really as my first order of business..."Simon Says pick up and Whats On Digest every month!" Oh ya also read that other publication over there on the counter! Oops...Caught ya! I didn't say "Simon Says!!!"

Seriously though, Simon says I hope you will use

... use Whats On to find all that your city has to offer. Get into the arts, culture, and activities around Nanaimo.

Whats On to find all that your city has to offer.

Get into the arts, culture, and activities around Nanaimo. Get out to see and feel live music, go to the symphony, dance, go shopping, take up skiing!

The world is not on your social media - the world has bricks and mortar and people and Segways and colours and smells (and not as in Dostoyevskyian smells - points if you know the reference) but as in outdoors, at the Rutherford Boardwalk, or down on Commercial St. Get out and suck the marrow out of all the positive and amazing things we get to enjoy on this journey called life.

See I knew I was going to go on a rant.

ARE YOU SOMEONE WHO: · Loves children? Is nurturing? · Is interested in starting a home-based business? · Is currently caring for children and would like some support?

WE OFFER: · Support · Training Resources, Toys, Equipment & Theme Packs · Access to Enhanced Child Care · Subsidy payments · Access to low-cost business liability insurance · Referrals to parents who are looking for child care Call 250-756-2022 or 1-888-480-CARE www.pacific-care.bc.ca

31

Pumpkin Pie Blizzard

COUPONS GOOD ONLY AT DICKINSON CROSSING 6888 N. Island Hwy (Across from Woodgrove Mall)

2 CAN DINE FOR

$

999

BUY ONE

AND GET ONE FREE BACON CHEESE GRILL BURGER MEAL One coupon per person, per visit. Not valid with any other coupon or special offers.

Coupons must be presented at time of purchase. Offer expires OCT 31, 2013 NO SUBSTITUTIONS. Offer valid only at: The DQ® Restaurant 6888 North Island Hwy Nanaimo DICKINSON STORE ONLY

2 Double

ORANGE JULIUS ORIGINAL OR PREMIUM FRUIT SMOOTHIE

One coupon per person, per visit. Not valid with any other coupon or special offers.

Coupons must be presented at time of purchase. Offer expires OCT 31, 2013 NO SUBSTITUTIONS. Offer valid only at: The DQ® Restaurant 6888 North Island Hwy Nanaimo DICKINSON STORE ONLY

Cheesburgers

TWO12oz

$5 00

Blizzards

$5

00

One coupon per person, per visit. Not valid with any other coupon or special offers.

Coupons must be presented at time of purchase. Offer expires OCT 31, 2013 NO SUBSTITUTIONS. Offer valid only at: The DQ® Restaurant 6888 North Island Hwy Nanaimo DICKINSON STORE ONLY

One coupon per person, per visit. Not valid with any other coupon or special offers.

Coupons must be presented at time of purchase. Offer expires OCT 31, 2013 NO SUBSTITUTIONS. Offer valid only at: The DQ® Restaurant 6888 North Island Hwy Nanaimo DICKINSON STORE ONLY

#173 Find 10 Differences Answers in this magazine. ©1984-2013 Whats On Digest

The Quilted Duck Gift Cottage

The Quilted Duck Christmas Room  Opens October 1st  Quilted Duck ph. 250-758-4806 The Quilted Duck Christmas room - a Nanaimo Tradition for over 25 years. For everything Christmas come to “The Duck” and catch the spirit!

Kimberley’s Ladies Fashion · ph. 250-758-4054 FDJ Jeans & Tops fall collection in store now, April Cornell Sweaters and Winter Collection, Crabtree & Evelyn lotions, gift baskets, Powder & Soaps.

70 % O

LAST SEA FF SO MERCHA NS' NDISE

5299 Rutherford Rd Nanaimo, BC www.facebook.com/quiltedduck