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PARKSVILLE, QUALICUM BEACH & AREA

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OCTOBER 2013

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EVENTS FOR

YOUTH page 14

HANSEL AND

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CAN'T MISS

EVENTS This month, we personally selected what we feel are six "Can't Miss" events happening in the Oceanside area.

We hope you enjoy them as much as we know we will.

SAT OCT 5

TUE OCT 22

PEAK PERFOMANCE PROJECT

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL

Towers & Trees and Rolla Olak of the "Peak Performance Project Showcase" perform at Nanoose Place. Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm. 250-937-0999

A daring, imaginative and diverse collection of one-act plays! Six days (Oct 22-27).

For more information, contact ECHO Players at 250-752-3522

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SAT OCT 26

NANOOSE BAY STUDIO TOUR

OUR PROJECT

See an amazing variety of arts and meet artists in their own spaces. 10-4pm Thanksgiving Weekend (Oct 12, 13 & 14).

Nanoose Bay. 250-821-6136

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Honouring the music of Alan Parsons. A collective of 16 musicians and 2 years in the making! Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Phone 778-424-2012

THU OCT 31

FUNDRAISING COMEDY NIGHT

LOCAL HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Enjoy a night of comedy, silent auction, money tree & more. All proceeds to Ballenas Whalers Football Team. Bayside Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333

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We encourage submissions and listings from the community. Event listings are free. Submission deadline for the November 2013 issue is October 15th.

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Downtown Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin Walk Events for Youth Halloween Events Hansel & Gretel

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October 2013 Events Every Week Events What's On Screen Live Entertainment Restaurant Directory

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Trivia What's The Dif Dinner & Movie Contest

To Advertise, contact

Anthony Cummings

250-240-8812 anthony@dostuff.ca

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COVER Jessa & Alexandra Wilk in their ballerina witch costumes.

What’s 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 acPublished by: MEDIA curate, What’s On Digest recommends that you contact the business or organibefore attending their event to confirm date and other details. The pub201-273 Moilliet Street, Parksville, BC, V9P 2T1 zation lisher does not assume responsibility for omissions or errors in event listings and Phone 250-240-8812 Fax 250-248-9868 articles and may not be held responsible for the accuracy of event information.

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TUE OCT 1

OCTOBER 2013

EVENT LISTINGS TUE OCT 1 Breast Cancer Month October is a month to help build breast cancer awareness and to pay tribute to all those affected by this disease. Learn more about breast cancer by visiting www.cbfc.org.

Woodcarving 8:30am. Every Tuesday.

Oceanside Middle School, 980 Wright Rd, Parksville.

250-951-3001

Corn Maze Open 9:00am. Get lost in a corn maze! Now open 7 days a week (9am to 6pm) at Silver Meadows Farm. Admission is $2 per person, or free for kids 2 years of age & younger. Silver Meadows Farm, 1019 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-4450

TUE OCT 1 Munchkinland 9:00am. Every Tue & Thu until Dec-19. Fun place where children and families learn and grow together through creative, language-enriched purposeful play (ages 0-6).

Munchkinland (by the playground at French Creek Community School), 2350 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250248-8515 Qualicum Probus Club 9:00am. Meetings on 1st Tue of each month. Retired and semi- retired PROfessional and BUSiness men and women, former executives and others invited.

St Stephen's Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-738 0350 Time in Comfort for Tots & Caregivers 9:15am. All caregivers and their children are welcome to enjoy fun activities.

Drop-in every Tue & Wed. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093, ext. 237

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TUE OCT 1

Foot Care Clinic 9:30am. Every Tue. Certified Foot Care Nurse: Rhona Proctor, R.N. Please book appt. 1 Session: $40 or 3 Sessions: $100. Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, 143 Second Ave. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6691

this regular support group for people who look after a relative with health problems. Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of each month.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-951-0243

Silver Foxes Aerobics 10:00am Tue & Thu at Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. 250-248-316 Yoga Classes 9:15am. Yoga Classes every Tue & Thu with Charlotte Crowley at 9:15am and 10:45am. Classes are geared to all levels. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket & water. Drop-in classes $11. Or 10 class pass for $100 (pass includes one free class). Eaglecrest Golf Club, 2035 Island Hwy. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-9512538

eBook Appointments 2:00pm. Need help checking out and downloading library eBooks? Call, visit, or email library to make a 20-minute appointment with one of our librarians.

Qualicum Beach Library, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6121 Middle School Nite 4:00pm. Grades 6, 7 & 8.

Games, field trips, music, creative projects, and dinner are all offered in a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment. Pre-registration is required. Every Tue. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093, ext. 232

Healthy Caregiver Group 10:00am. Clinical Counselor, Allison Reeves leads

Blood Donor Clinics Oct 1 (1pm), Oct 2 (12pm) & Oct 3 (10:30am). Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250- 2486234

with a midweek grotto spa

day-cation

Summer may be over but it’s never too late for a holiday! Take a Grotto Spa Day-cation to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit.

• Dip in the Mineral Pool • Choice of One Hour Spa Treatment (Body Glow, Body Wrap, Custom Regime Facial or Custom Massage*)

• Hand or Foot Paraffin Dip • Choice of 5 Tapas from our Lunch Menu *

excludes RMT massage

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per person

Reservations 250-248-1838

grottospa.com

Applicable taxes and gratuities are additional.

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Available September 16th to November 1st, 2013, Monday to Friday.

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TUE OCT 1 Blessing Circle 6:00pm. Blessing Givers at 6pm, Non-Blessing Givers at 7pm. By donation. Every Tue. For more info, contact Kasandra. 250-586-3311 Belly-Dancing 6:00pm. Every Tue. Beginners (6pm). Advanced (7:30pm). Please call for location. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3750 Parksville Lions Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of the month.

Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250586-7080 KSS PAC Meeting 7:00pm. Kwalikum Secondary School, 266 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5651 Rock & Gem Club 7:00pm. Meetings on first Tue of month (no meeting in Dec, Jun, Jul & Aug). Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. 250-248-6177 QB Historical & Museum Society Meeting 7:30pm. Marva K. Blackmore is speaking about the role of storytelling in museums. Everyone welcome. Admission by do-

TUE OCT 1 nation. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-5533

SECOND AVE. CLEARANCE Your Fashion Outlet Centre

Great Selection Oceanside Concert Band Rehearsals 7:30pm. Rehearsals every Tue. KSS, 266 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. Interested musicians please call 250752-5909 Art Exhibition Painters Lisa Danesin, Helen Webster, Leigh Buchanan & Richard Sandstrom in all all galleries (Sep 30 - Oct 26). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 Forest Fantasies Celebrate the magic and mystery of Woodland at Milner Gardens. Artists from the Mid Island Floral Art Club unveil their forest creations along Milner's forest trails (until Oct 14).

Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-7526153

TRIVIA QUESTIONS golf ball has small indentions 1 Acalled...

City has the largest 2 What population?

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4 Who sailed on the Santa Maria? many men have walked on 5 How the moon? 6, 10 or 12 Answers found in this issue

of Latest Styles for an Exciting Fall 2013

Exciting colours, great styles, and outstanding quality. Jeans & jean jackets, pants, sweaters, jackets & tights to wear with our large selection of tunic tops.

50% off Shop early for best selection!

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TUE OCT 1

Scary Film Contest Lights, Camera, Scream!

Think you have what it takes to scare up some big-screen chills & thrills?

Submit your scariest and most frightening 5 minute film for a chance to win great prizes! Films should be in a format that is easily played on laptop computers and easily transferable to YouTube. Email entries to director@hornelake.com.

Horne Lake Caves & Outdoor Centre. 250-248-7829 WED OCT 2 Time in Comfort for Tots & Caregivers 9:15am. All caregivers and their children are welcome to enjoy fun activities.

Drop-in every Tue & Wed. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093, ext. 237 Laughing Hatha Yoga Wednesdays. For info and to register, email: Nancy at helpinghealinghands@ shaw.ca. Helping Healing Hands, #5-205 Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-734-3733 Buds to Blossoms 10:30pm. Storytime at The Gardens Retirement Home. Join us for stories, songs & rhymes. All ages welcome, but most suitable for preschoolers. Cookies and juice served. Intergenerational program.

WED OCT 2 Storytime is on 2nd floor of The Gardens, 650 Berwick Rd N, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-2661 x 2 Rainbow Stew Cloggers 12:00pm. Every Wed. Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250468-7478 Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Every Wed & Mon. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-1156 Seniors Are Talking 1:00pm. Friendly, comfortable place for social interaction. Problem solving & brain storming around common concerns. Guest speakers & monthly excursions. Transportation & refreshments provided.

Drop-in every Wed. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093, ext. 242

WED OCT 2 Wed of every month. Learn, share & enjoy photography in a convivial atmosphere.

Visitors welcome to attend two meetings before joining. East Room, Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6842 Opening Reception for New Art Exhibition 7:00pm. Opening reception for Danesin, Webster, Buchanan & Sandstrom. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133

Timberline Dance 7:30pm. Every Wed. All adults welcome. Parksville Legion, 146 W. Hirst Ave, Parksville. 250-752-8542 THU OCT 3

Family Night at SOS 4:30pm. Connect with others and learn about family services, support and activities. SOS takes care of dinner so you and your family can spend quality time together. Drop in every Wed. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250248-2093, ext. 237 Oceanside Photographers Club 7:00pm. Meetings are first

BC-SPCA Book Sale 9:00am. Fabulous selection of current fiction, mysteries, romances, biographies, art, music & coffee table books, cook books, selfhelp, travel and many others. Local Guest Author & Artist Deborah Goodman in attendance on Oct 3.

Support your local SPCA! Oct 3 (9am-5:30pm), Oct 4 (9am-7pm) & Oct 5 (9am4pm). Wembley Mall, 826 Island Hwy. W, Parksville.

250-248-3811 Spinners & Weavers 10:00am Every Thu. Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. 250-248-6575

4TH ANNUAL

ALL DECKED OUT CRAFTERS MARKET

NOVEMBER 15 & 16 TIGH-NA-MARA RESORT 5PM-9PM 10AM-3PM

More details at: www.alldeckedoutmarket.com Call Megan Olsen 250-937-0999 Trish Smith 250-586-5004 Email: alldeckedoutmarket@gmail.com Tickets will be on sale early October at Wilde & Sparrow

THU OCT 3 Baby Time 10:30am. Join us for a 20-minute program to introduce you and your baby to music, rhymes, lap play, and more. For ages 18 months or younger. No registration required (Oct 3, 10, 17 & 24). Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-3841

School’s Out! Everyone Welcome Skates 1:30pm. School is Out but Skating is in (Thu Oct 3 & 24, and on Fri Oct 4 & 25).

Regular admission and skate rentals. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Thursday Stitch-Ins 1:00pm. Every Thu. Join us for stitch-ins to learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers.

Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9320 Bowser KnitWits 2:00pm. Join the KnitWits to explore patterns from the library's wonderful collection of knitting books (Oct 3 & 10). Bowser Library, 6996 W. Island Hwy, Bowser. 250-757-9570 Coffee with Council 2:00pm. Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Parksville City Hall, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6144 Girl Talk (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) 3:00pm. Fun activities Friday evening is a 19+ event. $10 ticket (valid both days) includes signature

beverage & donation to local charity.

Saturday admission is $3 Kids 12 and under free.

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THU OCT 3 inspire confidence, and healthy self-image. Nutritious snacks are provided as well as transportation from Winchelsea & Parksville Elementary Schools.

Pre-registration required.

Every Thu. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250248-2093, ext. 237 Guyz Time (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) 3:00pm. Fun activities that encourage self-esteem & healthy relationships, Nutritious snacks provided as well as transportation from Winchelsea & Parksville Elementary Schools.

Pre-registration required.

Every Thu. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250248-2093, ext. 237

Rainbow Stew Cloggers 5:00pm. Every Thu. Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose.

250-468-7478 Newcomers Club 7:00pm Meetings on 1st Thu of each month.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6234 Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. The Gardens, 650 Berwick Rd. N, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-2393 Music Bingo 7:00pm. Thu (Oct 3, 17 & 31). French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713 Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Every Thu. $2.50 includes snack. Rotary House (corner of Beach & Fern), Qualicum Beach.

250-586-3743

THU OCT 3

Nana's Naughty Knickers by ECHO Players Hilarious comedy built on the poignant subtext of the trails & tribulations of growing old - but refusing to go quietly and passively into the night (Oct 3 - Oct 20). Call for show days & times. ECHO Players Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-7523522 FRI OCT 4 Pro-D Day Schools in District No. 69 closed to students. More info, call 250-248-4241 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting 9:00am. Every Fri. Nanoose Bay Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Rd. 250-821-5495 Preschoolers on Move 9:15am. Music, movement & imagination designed to develop large motor skills & self-esteem in this parent participation program. Drop-in every Fri. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093, ext. 237 Preschool Storytime 10:30am. Come and enjoy a 30-minute interactive storytime of songs, stories, rhymes, and other fun. For preschoolers accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required (Oct 4, 11 & 18). Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave W, Parksville.

250-248-3841 Teens in Transition 1:00pm. Older teens to young adults who are out of school. Positive support and helpful information addressing issues specific. Every Fri. Drop-ins welcome. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250248-2093, ext. 232

FRI OCT 4 School’s Out! Everyone Welcome Skates 1:30pm. School is Out but Skating is in (Thu Oct 3 & 24, and on Fri Oct 4 & 25).

Regular admission and skate rentals. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Open House Events For a list of the weekend's upcoming Open House events in Parksville, Qualicum Beach and surrounding areas, contact Don Ballard & Amy Hadikin at Macdonald Realty, 668 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-4000 Opening Reception for New Exhibitions 7:00pm. Free reception for the new exhibitions in the Concert, Nemeth, and

FRI OCT 4 Oceanside Galleries. The public is invited to meet the exhibiting artists and enjoy light refreshments.

The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185

Teen Swims (13-18yrs) 7:00pm. Join your friends for age appropriate games or just chillin'. This swim is reserved for the 13-18yr old crowd. Regular admission. Every Fri (Oct 4, 11, 18 and 25). Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014

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Qualicum Beach Downtown

TrickorTr october 31, 2013 story by BRENDA GOUGH

he most spooktacular day of the year is almost here and for those who prefer a safe and friendly environment to bring their children trick-or-treating in during daylight hours, Downtown Qualicum Beach will be the place to be.

The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association (QBDBA) is hosting it’s first ever Downtown Trick-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 31 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Participating merchants in the downtown core will be handing out candy and treats to children 12 years of age and younger, who must be accompanied by an adult to participate in this free and fun community event.

Kids in costume are encouraged to visit participating businesses, which will be identified on Halloween Day with an ‘Official Monster Merchant’ sign in their window and orange and black balloons outside their front doors.

Anthony Cummings of the QBDBA events committee said their members decided to create the new event because there seemed to be a lack of Halloween activities for families with younger children in the community.

For some younger children, being outside at night time can be a little too scary. Our event is during the day and is very kid-friendly”, Cummings said.

Besides handing out candy, some businesses owners in the downtown core will also be decorating their store fronts and dressing up in costumes.

Other free activities during the Downtown Trick-or-Treat event include edible Halloween crafts at the Courtyard Cafe & Patio, Halloween cookie decorating at Cafe Brie and free Halloween photos for kids in-costume at Qualicum Beach Pharmasave.

There will also be spooky storytelling and kid-friendly crafts at the Qualicum Beach branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library at 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

“Most of the Halloween events in the area are for older kids and happen in the evening.

For more information: Qualicum beach downtown trick-or-treat treat call 250-240-8812 or events@qualicumbeachdowntown.ca

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pumpkin walk or those who prefer their Jack-o’lanterns with more of an edge, a visit to the Halloween Pumpkin Trail in Errington is guaranteed to put some fright into your night.

Hosted by the Errington War Memorial Hall Society, this event starts at 6:30 p.m. on October 31 at the Community Park beside the hall.

When parents bring their trick or treaters to the Community Park, they can walk the gauntlet past the spooks hidden along the dark trails.

It is an eerie journey where carved pumpkins are hidden amongst the creaking trees and rustling bushes but worth walking the gauntlet of spooks who hand out candy.

Be prepared for some blood curdling screams and a great fireworks display around 8 p.m.

If anyone is too skittish, you can by-pass the trail and head directly to the market site, where you can get a hot chocolate from the coffee shop, warm up by the bonfire, and watch a fireworks display.

Admission is by donation. Volunteers and donations of cash or candy are always needed and can be dropped off at the Errington post office.

For more information: Errington Halloween Pumpkin Trail, 250-248-5106 or call 250 ewmhinfo@gmail.com

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This year’s campaign begins on Wednesday October 16th and continues until Wednesday October 31, 2013.

“Pumpkins for Charity" is a joint effort between our customers and Thrifty Foods stores on Vancouver Island, Saltspring Island and the Lower Mainland. “Our customers buy pumpkins from us because they know their purchase supports a worthwhile cause,”

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states Vivian Chenard, Manager of Community Relations. All 29 Thrifty Foods stores have a longstanding relationship with local Hospital Foundations. Pumpkin sales over the last 5 years have raised more than $184,000 serving 14 Hospital Foundations. Find the perfect pumpkin for your jacko-lantern and support your local Hospital Foundation by visiting your local Thrifty Foods store this October, while supplies last.

FROM THE SALE OF EVERY PUMPKIN

IS DONATED TO THE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IN YOUR COMMUNITY OCT. 16 to 31, 2013 or while quantities last.

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FRI OCT 4 The River & the Road 8:00pm. Fine folk Americana quartet with Australian influences. Tickets $20 at Cranky Dog, Heaven on Earth and Errington Store.

Coffee and treats available.

Errington Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5106 SAT OCT 5 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Every Sat (8:30am12pm). Veterans Way at Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-1233

Haunted Cave Visit the only "Haunted Cave" in all of BC, every Sat and Sun in October!

Bring your own lights and a couple of jack-o'-lanterns to receive free admission to the Haunted Cave (1 carved pumpkin per entry). Helmets with lights can be rented for a small fee. Horne Lake Caves & Outdoor Centre. 250-2487829 Learn To Knit 9:00am. Oct 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 9am-10:30am. $75 which includes practice yarn, project yarn, circular needles and double pointed needles ($30 value).

Let's Knit, #2, 211 Second Ave. W, Qualicum Beach.

250-594-3608 Babysitters Certification Program 11-14yrs

SAT OCT 5 9:00am. Learn valuable, practical information and become a certified babysitter. Be more confident and knowledgeable so you can go out & get your next job.

Cost is $45. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks.

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-3252 Drawing and Painting 9:00am. Style, colour, tone, painting faster and freer and whatever else you wish to learn! Feel welcome to attend this relaxed class. $120 for 8 or $99 for 6 sessions. Classes start Oct 5 (9am-11am).

Register at The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-248-8185 Worldwide Photowalk 9:30am. Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk is a free, social photography event. Get together in a public area to walk around, shoot photos, and generally have fun with other photographers. Fish Hatchery, Little Qualicum.

250-248-2919 Drawing and Design 10:00am. Drawing and design classes with Norma Emerson. Every Sat until Dec 14. Call Norma to register. The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

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SAT OCT 5 and Sun in October, get spooked with scary stories on a Ghost Story. Tours are 90 minutes and depart at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. A special 3-hour “Ultimate Horror” Tour (ages 13+ only) that includes the Haunted Cave takes place at 6pm. Not for the faint of heart! Horne Lakes Caves & Outdoor Centre. 250248-7829 Mad Hatter Tea 1:00pm. Wear a Wonderland character or period costume, a Mad Hat, or come as you are. Prizes for best costumes & fun for all.

Reservations required. Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8573 Breast Cancer Awarensss Skate 2:00pm. Everyone Welcome Skate by Oceanside Generals. Meet the players, join in a small scrimmage, and enter the game admission draws. Wear pink to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Oceanside Generals Jr Hockey Club. Oceanside Place

SAT OCT 5 Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Peak Performance Project Showcase 6:30pm. Arbutus Events & The Soundgarden present Top 20 Finalists "Peak Performance Project Showcase" with Tower and Trees and Rolla Olak. Tickets $15 each or 4 for $50, available at Coombs General Store, Wilde & Sparrow, Nanoose Place & Catwalk Fashions. Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose. 250-937-0999 Coffee House 7:30pm. Errington Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5106

VIO: Hansel & Gretel 7:30pm. Adults $20 in advance or $22 at the door.

Children (12 & under): $10.

Available at Cranky Dog, Chocolates Plus & Tom Lee Music. Knox United

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SAT OCT 5 Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250-248-7926 Oceanside Generals vs. Nanaimo 7:30pm Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-240-5535 Live Entertainment 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713 SUN OCT 6

Fire Prevention Week This annual event helps showcase essential services provided by our local fire departments. Activities include fire station open houses, community fire drills and various firesafety lectures and presentations. Contact your local Fire Department for details.

PVFD Open House 10:00am. Drop by Parksville Fire Hall for a little fun & to learn some possible lifesaving strategies for fire prevention. The department’s firefighters will be on site providing tours of the station, including trucks and equipment and more! Fire Hall, 160 Jensen Ave. W, Parksville.

250 954-4671 Free Family Skate 12:15pm. Sponsored by Parksville Lion's and SaveOn-Foods. Free admission and skate rentals. Children under 19yrs must be ac-

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SUN OCT 6 companied by an adult.

Pond hockey not available during Family Skate sessions. Every Sun (Oct 6, 13, 20 & 27). Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Classical on Sunday 2:30pm. An eclectic and fascinating mix of piano and flute repertoire performed by Patricia Plumley, Brenda Fedoruk and Mark McGregor. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 VIO: Hansel & Gretel 2:30pm. Adults $20 in advance or $22 at the door.

Children (12 & under): $10.

Available at Cranky Dog, Chocolates Plus & Tom Lee Music. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250-248-7926

Bruce Feltham & Friends 7:00pm. Fun evening of Gospel music & singing!

Admission is by donation, & free refreshments available following music. St Stephen’s United Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9831 Aqua Zumba® 5:00pm. Sundays. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

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MON OCT 7 suitable for beginners and seniors. Donations gratefully accepted. Drop-in every Mon (9am or 10:30am).

SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. Call ext. 242 for child-minding availability.

250-248-2093 Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Every Mon & Wed. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-1156 After School Education Assistance 3:30pm. Tutoring in Math and/or English. Every Mon/ Tue/Wed/Thu (3:30pm or 4:30pm). Pre-registration required. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250248-2093, ext. 242 Teen Nite 4:00pm. Old & new friends get together for dinner, creative projects, games, outings, and more! Drop-in every Mon. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave W, Parksville. 250-2482093, ext. 232 City Council Meeting 6:00pm. City of Parksville Council Meeting. The Forum, Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville. 250-248-6144 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Mon. Everyone Welcome. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-1926

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Thanks for Giving Food Drive Brown paper Quality Foods bags will be mailed out to every mailbox in Nanoose Bay. On Sat, Oct 12th from 10am to 2pm, Nanoose Bay residents can return their bag full of non-perishable food items to the Nanoose Quality Foods store or to Nanoose Place. Nanoose Bay Community Cupboard, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose. 250-468-5339 QBMS PAC Meeting 7:00pm. Qualicum Beach Middle School, 699 Claymore Rd, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-9212 Town Council Meeting 7:00pm. Town of Qualicum Beach Council Meeting.

Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250738-2190 TUE OCT 8 Dad's Night Out - Lego 6:30pm. Time for dads and kids to enjoy an hour of fun activities. This month is Lego challenge! All ages, drop-in. Qualicum Beach Library, 660 Primrose, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6121 BSS PAC Meeting 7:00pm. Ballenas Secondary School, 135 N. Pym Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5721 QB Garden Meeting 7:00pm. Speaker: Lindsay Cox, The Duchess of Dirt.

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TUE OCT 8 All welcome! Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7979 WED OCT 9

Movies at the PCCC Two great movies showing at the PCCC! Turbo and Fruitvale Station (Oct 9-12). Please call for show times and more information. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6234 Public Open House 10:00am. Meet the Mayor & Councillor designated as Acting Mayor for the month. Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6921 Preschool Storytime 10:30am. Preschool children and their parents/ caregivers are welcome to join us to share books, songs and rhymes. All sessions are drop-in. Qualicum Beach Library, 660 Primrose, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6121 Babytime 11:00am. Enjoy books, interactive songs and rhymes. Birth to 18 months, but older siblings welcome.

All sessions are drop-in.

Qualicum Beach Library, 660 Primrose, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6121 Youth Drop-in Night 6:30pm. Every Wed until

WED OCT 9 Nov 27. Bring a water bottle and wear running shoes. Tell all your friends!

Free Program (donations appreciated). For ages 11-18. Arrowsmith Activity Building, Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd. (behind Coombs General Store). 250-248-8515 Pink Ribbons Inc. 6:30pm. Join women’s health educator, Lisa Leger, and Glenda Neufeld of Thermography Vancouver Island to watch this film about how the devastating reality of breast cancer can get reduced to a marketing opportunity while patient’s real concerns are lost under a gloss of hopeful messages. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243 Author Presentation 6:30pm. Join Laurie MacLeod-Stephen, author of Simply Celiac: your easy guide to gluten and wheat free living for a presentation on the topics in her book. Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-3841 AES PAC Meeting 6:30pm. Arrowsmith Elementary School, 650 Bennett Rd, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3875 QBES PAC Meeting 6:30pm. Qualicum Beach Elementary School, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6989

WED OCT 9

Youth Drop-in Hockey 8:15pm. Every Wed until Nov 27. Come enjoy a high energy, fast-paced game.

Equipment provided.

Bring a water bottle. Free Program (donations appreciated). For ages 16+.

Arrowsmith Activity Building, Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd. (behind Coombs General Store).

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FRI OCT 11 this forum with colleagues to learn about the specific ways you can reduce your risk of breast cancer. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250951-0243 Pub Night 7:00pm. Variety of entertainment plus the chance to sample the best of nearby breweries & wineries available at a nohost bar. Sorry, no minors.

Doors open at 7pm, close at 10pm. $10 admission at door. The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250248-8185 SAT OCT 12

Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Every Thu. Dance with Coombs Old Time Fiddlers. $2.50 includes snack.

Rotary House (corner of Beach & Fern), Qualicum Beach. 250-586-3743

Garage & Flea Market 9:00am. 2nd Sat of every month. Rent your table now, they go quickly! $10 per 6 ft table. Eagles Hall, 281-A Pioneer Cres, Parksville (behind Pharmasave).

250-248-8103

FRI OCT 11 Gluten Free Living 1:00pm. Dietitian, Laurie McLeod-Stephen is the author of Simply Celiac: Your Easy Guide to Gluten and Wheat Free Living. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250951-0243 Breast Cancer Forum 6:30pm. In recognition of World Food Day on Sat Oct 12th, women’s health educator, Lisa Leger hosts

Pumpkin Patch Opens 10:00am. The pumpkin patch is ready for picking!

Tiger Lily Farm's pumpkin patch opens to the public on Oct 12. Walk or ride out to the patch, pick your favourite pumpkin and take it home. Open daily 10am - 4pm through to Oct 31.

Tiger Lily Farms, 1692 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250248-2408

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Free Skating & Anniversary Cake!

Plus each time you skate during Oct 15-25, enter to win skate passes!

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EVENTS NEW RDN YOUTH EVENTS WEBSITE story by BRENDA GOUGH

his is an area well known for it’s large senior citizen population, but Parksville and Qualicum Beach are also home to many young people and the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is excited to announce the official launch of the new youth specific website www.rdnyouth.ca.

The creation of the website is in response to a goal from the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Youth Recreation Strategic Plan (YRSP), to communicate with youth in a way that is youth friendly. This document can be found on www.rdnyouth.ca and includes an action plan for youth programming for 2011-2016.

Kelly Valade, Youth Recreation Programmer for the RDN, says “The website is intended to share information from various sources and to be a resource for youth and youth workers in this community. Our hope is that it will be the place to go to find out information about what’s happening in our community for youth.”

A group of Youth Recreation Advisors representing both Secondary Schools and the three Middle Schools in School District No.

69 were instrumental in shaping the website.

Valade says they deserve a lot of credit for pulling it all together. “The website was designed by Geeks on the Beach with input from six Youth Recreation Advisors, Jamie Mackenzie, Connor Pickard, Shayla Deleau, AJ Simons, Rebecca Leonzio, and Gabi Courtorielle made recommendations and provided feedback during each step of the design process from the layout, to the colour choices, to the new youth specific logo, to the way it is responsive on a mobile device.

The background photo was even taken by 2012-2013 YRA Connor Pickard.”

Valade adds, “We asked youth what features were important to them and we consulted youth workers and community stakeholders through discussions at YouthLink meetings, then we connected Geeks on the Beach with the Youth Recreation Advisors and from there things just came together.”

The site has been up and running since April but Valade said it will be officially launched this month.

She said they wanted members of YouthLink to have a look at before it was formally

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artist, and a description of the submission.

It is a very exciting new project.”

“It is rewarding being a part of this process. It is an impressive project and I think the final product is reflective of a true collaboration with youth.”

She said, “It is not just our website. We see this as a community asset. We want it to be the “what’s up” resource for youth and youth workers in the community.”

She said one of the features on the website is a Google map of locations in Oceanside that offer things for youth to do. “It is a quick and easy way to locate programs for youth.”

Geeks on the Beach built the website but it is maintained by Valade along with the help of the Youth Recreation Advisor team.

Valade said the youth community directory will increase significantly as more information comes in. “The youth community directory has the potential to become a great asset with links to other organization’s websites, emails and phone numbers.”

She said there are some amazing young artists in the area and through the RDN’s new youth art project called Youth Art in RDN Recreation Facilities their art work can be posted on www.rdnyouth.ca as well as in Ravensong Aquatic Centre and Oceanside Place Arena. Applications for submission are available on www.rdnyouth.ca.

“Once we get the artwork in, you will be able to see youth art and a blurb about the

Valade said what is unique about the website is that she will be able to update it and make changes without having to go through a lengthy process. “It was designed to be accessible, youth-friendly, and sustainable.”

The funds to create and support this website were approved within the YRSP which can be found on the website.

website address: www.rdnyouth.ca

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SCARY FILM CONTEST Lights, Camera, Scream! Think you have what it takes to scare up some big-screen chills & thrills?

Submit your scariest and most frightening 5 minute film for a chance to win great prizes! Films should be in a format that is easily played on laptop computers and easily transferable to YouTube.

Email your entries to director@ hornelake.com. Horne Lake Caves & Outdoor Centre. 250248-7829

CORN MAZE 9:00am. Open 7 days a week (9am to 6pm). Admission is $2 each, but free for kids 2 yrs of age and younger. Silver Meadows Farm, 1019 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-4450

Visit the only "Haunted Cave" in all of BC, every Saturday and Sunday in October! Bring your own lights and a couple of jack-o'lanterns to receive free admission to the Haunted Cave (1 carved pumpkin per entry). Helmets with lights can be rented for a small fee. Horne Lake Caves & Outdoor Centre. 250-248-7829

SATU R DAY O CT 1 2 PUMPKIN PATCH 10:00am. The pumpkin patch is ready for picking! Tiger Lily Farm's annual pumpkin patch opens to the public on October 12. Walk or ride out to the patch, pick your favourite pumpkin and take it home. Open daily 10am - 4pm through to October 31.

Tiger Lily Farms, 1692 Errington Road, Errington. 250-248-2408

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SATU R DAY O CT 5 GHOST STORY TOURS 12:00pm. Every Saturday and Sunday in October, get spooked with scary stories on a Ghost Story Tour at Horne Lake Caves!

Tours are 90 minutes and depart at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. A special 3-hour “Ultimate Horror” Tour (age 13+ only) that includes the Haunted Cave takes place at 6pm. Not for the faint of heart!

Horne Lakes Caves & Outdoor Centre. 250-248-7829

PUMPKINS FOR CHARITY 7:00am. Which pumpkin should you choose for the perfect jacko'-lantern? Have your pick at Thrifty Foods in Parksville and feel good knowing that $1 from the sale of every pumpkin is donated to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. Shop 7am-10pm daily until October 31. Thrifty Foods, 280 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-8823

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HALLOWEEN PARTY 7:00pm. Come get your scare on! Country rock tunes by The Boney Finger Band! The Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

HALLOWEEN DANCE 9:00pm. Come in costume and ready to dance to The Steadies, fronted by former Wide Mouth Mason leader. Tickets $20 in advance at Cranky Dog, Heaven on Earth and Errington Store. Sorry, no minors. Errington Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5106

M O N DAY O CT 28 PUMPKIN RUSH 6:00pm. Parksville's Resort Drive Community proudly presents "Pumpkin Rush 2013". From October 28-31, over 400+ carved pumpkins will be on display, illuminated daily from 6pm-8pm.

Stroll along Resort Drive to enjoy silly pumpkins, vote for your favourite Pumpkin Patch and receive a treat! For more information, contact any of Parksville's Resort Drive businesses.

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HALLOWEEN SKATE 3:45pm. An extra day to dressup! There will be some spooky fun for you and prizes for the best costumes. Special rate admission.

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3:45pm - 5:15pm. Contact RDN Recreation and Park for more information. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville.

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SPOOKTACULAR AT STORYBOOK VILLAGE 5:30pm. Come in costume and join the fun! Hot dogs and refreshments, costumed characters, fun activities and a take-home lantern craft. This is a free Early Learning event for families with children 0-10 yrs of age, hosted by the BLT Coalition of Community Partners. Qualicum Beach Elementary School, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-9478252

HALLOWEEN SWIM 6:30pm. Ghosts & goblins will take care of the games to keep the children busy. Don’t forget if your kids are seven years and under, you will need to join in the fun as well for free! The night will finish off with an annual piñata bash. 6:30pm-8:00pm. Everyone Welcome. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014

T H U R SDAY O CT 31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Halloween is celebrated in Canada on October 31. It's a day to mark the time in the year when, according to old Celtic beliefs,

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spirits and the dead can cross over into the world of the living for one night. Some people hold parties and children may trickor-treat in their neighborhood.

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PUMPKIN TRAIL

9:00am. Stop by Bosley's in Parksville anytime between 9am-6pm on Thursday October 31 and pick-up a free "Trick-orTreat" bag for your in-costume pet (while supplies last). Bosley's Pet Food Plus, 280 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 2250-248-2673

6:00pm. Parents can bring their costumed kids to the Errington Community Park, where they can follow the pumpkin trail through the woods and down to the bonfire for some hot chocolate. Fireworks display at about 7:45pm.

Admission by donation. Errington Community Park, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5106

DOWNTOWN TRICK-ORTREAT EVENT 3:00pm. The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association invites children 12 and younger (accompanied by adults) to the first Downtown Trick-or-Treat.

From 3pm to 5pm, participating merchants will hand-out treats to kids dressed in costume. Other free activities include spooky stories at the Library, edible Halloween crafts at Courtyard Cafe, Halloween cookie decorating at Cafe Brie and free Halloween photos at Pharmasave. Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-240-8812

HALLOWEEN PHOTOS 3:00pm. Stop by with your little Ghouls and Goblins between 3pm-5pm and receive a complimentary in-costume photo.

Pharmasave, 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3011

TOWN OF QUALICUM HALLOWEEN EVENT 6:30pm. Walk the trail from the Civic Centre to the Community Park to enjoy some spooky sites and view over 100 carved pumpkins. Join your local Fire & Rescue Department for a fireworks show at 7:45pm. Free hot dogs & hot chocolate available at rear of Civic Centre. Event funded by the Town of Qualicum Beach. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6921

HALLOWEEN PARTY 10:00pm. Celebrate Halloween with the "Ghost of the Gun" and DJ Smoothie. Sorry, no minors.

The Rod & Gun Pub, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-6511

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SAT OCT 12 Thanksgiving Weekend Studio Tour 10:00am. You will see an amazing variety of arts and meet the artists in their own spaces. Learn about the process of creativity, from idea to a finished piece. This year some of the studios are inviting guest artists to share their space for this weekend tour. 10am-4pm (Oct 12, 13 & 14). Nanoose Bay. Please call for Studio Tour Guide map. 250-821-6136 Oceanside Generals vs. Westshore 7:30pm Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-240-5535 Live Entertainment 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713

SUN OCT 13

Pancake Breakfast 8:00am. Includes pancakes, egg, sausage, bacon, juice/ tea/coffee. Followed by Flea Market, Chicken Swap & Live Music. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9991 Free Family Skate 12:15pm. Sponsored by Parksville Lion's and SaveOn-Foods. Free admission and skate rentals. Children under 19yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

Pond hockey not available

SUN OCT 13 during Family Skate sessions. Every Sun (Oct 13, 20 & 27). Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252

MON OCT 14 thanks for a successful harvest and for other good fortunes in the past year.

TUE OCT 15 Healthy Caregiver Group 10:00am. Clinical Counselor, Allison Reeves leads this regular support group for people who look after a relative with health problems. Meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tue of each month.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

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Photoshop Course 7:00pm. Class size will be limited for this 3 week course, which run on consecutive weeks (Oct 13, 20 & 27). Facilitators: Craig Carmichael and Randy Hall. Fee $65. Call to register. Island Exposures Art Gallery, #5-183 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-5865225

PASS/WW PAC Meeting 5:00pm . PASS/Woodwinds, 223 Mills St, Parksville.

250-248-2969 Dad's Night Out 6:30pm. Every Tue until Nov 19. Dads & Grandpas are invited to come

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TUE OCT 15 out with their children & grandchildren to enjoy an evening of gym play. Free Drop-in Program. French Creek Community School, 2350 Alberni Hwy, Coombs.

250-248-8515 PQ Linux/Android Users Group 6:30pm. Parksville Qualicum Linux Users Group is a community of Linux & Android users of differing skill levels and areas of expertise. Bring your laptop or Android device, if you like.

Leave message at number provided. A&W Restaurant, 540 Island Hwy. E, Parksville. 250-248-3570 BES PAC Meeting 6:30pm. Bowser Elementary School, 4830 Faye Rd, Bowser. 250-757-8487 WED OCT 16

WED OCT 16 of a family member, friend or colleague. How can you respond? How can you support? 6-week session for small groups. Starts Oct 16 and is ongoing Wed afternoons from 1-3 pm & 7-9pm. Investment of $80 will ensure your place. Qualicum Beach.

250-752-4996 Qualicum Chamber of Commerce Dinner 5:30pm. Guest speaker Gayle Bates. Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0960 QB Family History Society Meeting 7:00pm. Meetings on 3rd Wed of each month. Guest Speaker: Ken Joubert. QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-5945556

Pumpkins for Charity 7:00am. Which pumpkin should you choose for the perfect jack-o'-lantern?

Have your pick at Thrifty Foods in Parksville and feel good knowing that $1 from the sale of every pumpkin is donated to the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. Until Oct 31. Thrifty Foods, 280 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-8823

THU OCT 17 Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild Meeting 9:30am. 3rd Thu of each month. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-9320 Great BC ShakeOut 10:17am. Millions worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, & Hold On during Great Shake-Out Earthquake Drills. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes.

Respond & Support 6:30pm. Someone you know has learned about a death, serious accident or life-threatening illness

French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal drop-in to maintain or improve your French. All levels.

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THU OCT 17 Coffee, 1209 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-738-0819 Music Bingo 7:00pm. Thu (Oct 3, 17 & 31). French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713 FRI OCT 18

FRI OCT 18 9:30am. From Oct 18-20, Coombs Junction Furniture will donate 10% of sales to a local Breast Cancer charity in our community.

Coombs Junction Furniture, 2701 Alberni Hwy, Coombs.

250-752-4205 SAT OCT 19

Football Comedy Night 6:00pm. Comedy Night, Silent Auction, Money Tree & Safe rides home by donation. Doors open at 6pm. Ttickets $25 each, includes Burger & Beer. All proceeds go to Ballenas Whalers Football Team.

Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-248-8333 Beach Flicks presents: The Sapphires 7:00pm. True story of four Australian aboriginal girls who learn about friendship and love when they entertain troops with their soul music in Vietnam in 1968. Eaglecrest Golf Club, 2035 Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6311 MACoustic Folk Night 7:00pm. 3rd Fri every month. Hosted by Kerri Coombs with fiddler Scherene Auchterlonie.

Doors open at 7pm. $10 admission at door. The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer

Oceanside Place Ten Year Anniversary!

9:00am. Celebrate Ten years at Oceanside Place!

Free skating on the Pond (9am-3:30pm), Free Everyone Welcome Skate (2pm3:30pm) & Anniversary cake at 3pm. Plus, each time you skate during Oct 15-25, enter the draw to win skate passes. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-3252 Reiki Level II Practitioner Certification For information and to register, email: Nancy at helpinghealinghands@ shaw.ca. Helping Healing Hands, #5-205 Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-734-3733 Fall Book Sale 9:00am. Two day fall book sale! 100's of books, most at just $1 each. Admission is free - all proceeds support the not-for-profit community library. Oct 19 (9am-4pm) & Oct 20 (9am-1pm). Library Centre (corner of Nanoose & Northwest Bay Rds in Red Gap area), 2489 Nanoose Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-8213685

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SAT OCT 19 during Family Skate sessions. Every Sun (Oct 20 & 27). Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Red Cross Child Care Emergency First Aid with AED/CPR C 14yrs+ 9:00am. This course is designed for parents and caregivers of children. Cost is $80.35. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks.

250-248-3252 Islands Luthiers Show 10:00am. Luthiers from the Island and Gulf Islands gather to show off latest instruments. Marvel at fine craftsmanship and exotic woods. Guitars, violins, mandolins - if it has strings you'll probably see it at the show. Admission is free coffee and treats available.

Errington Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5106 Free Family Skate 12:15pm. Sponsored by Parksville Lion's and SaveOn-Foods. Free admission and skate rentals. Children under 19yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

Pond hockey not available

Maloomba Boogie Band Dance 7:00pm. Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Hall while you boogie the night away! Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9991 UFC: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos 7:00pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713 Oceanside Generals vs. Campbell River 7:30pm Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-240-5535 Van Django in Concert 8:00pm. Finale of the Islands Luthiers Show. This Gypsy jazz quartet from Vancouver swings with Django classics and original tunes. Tickets $20 at Cranky Dog, Heaven on Earth and Errington Store.

Coffee & treats available.

Errington Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5106

SUN OCT 20 Small Business Week The businesses may be small, but their impact on our community's economy is not. This is your opportunity to recognize, support and celebrate small and medium-sized businesses.

For more information, visit www.bdc.ca 6th Annual Fall Harvest Festival 9:00am. Includes corn maze, farm tractor tours, u-pick pumpkin patch and more Proceeds from corn maze and pumpkin patch support BC Children's Hospital. Refreshments available at concession stand. Silver Meadows Farm, 1019 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-4450 Fall Openings 11:00am. Enjoy the tapestry of fall colours. Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6153 Tea Dance 1:00pm. Celebrate and thank the Lions and all the volunteers that built the hall 30 years ago. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9991

SUN OCT 20 Needle Felting 1:30pm. Oct 20 & 27 from 1:30 to 3pm. $60 (includes felting mat, felting needles (both yours to keep) and project fiber. Let's Knit, #2, 211 Second Ave W, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-3608 Oceanside Generals vs. Comox Valley 2:30pm Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-240-5535

Police Chorus 2:30pm. Come hear familiar tunes from today and yesteryear. Tickets $15 in advance at Knox Church office or $20 at door. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250-248-7171 Jazz on Sunday 2:30pm. Seattle-based vocalist Gail Pettis with pianist Ron Hadley and Seattle bassist extraordinaire Jeff Johnson. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

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SUN OCT 20 Zumba® Sentao 5 classes for $40, or $10 drop-in session. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull Rd, Parksville. 250-738-0077 MON OCT 21 Parksville Probus Club 8:45am. Guests welcome!

Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville.

250-752-1072 City Council Meeting 6:00pm. "Town Hall Style" City of Parksville Council Meeting. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-6144 Town Council Meeting 7:00pm. Town of Qualicum Beach Council Meeting.

Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250738-2190

WED OCT 23 each month the gallery is open to the public. Browse our relaxed, contemporary gallery as you meet local artists working in oil, acrylic & watercolour painting; photography; and woodturning. Light refreshments served. Island Exposures Art Gallery, #5-183 W. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-586-5225 THU OCT 24 Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids 11:00am. Carmel Kulak, from Connect Hearing explains the various causes and solutions to hearing loss. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243

TUE OCT 22

Vancouver Island One Act Play Festival Enjoy a daring, imaginative and diverse collection of one-act plays! Six days (Oct 22-27) of whirlwind activity featuring enthusiastic & talented artists from all over Vancouver Island. Call for more info.

ECHO Players Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522 WED OCT 23 Gallery Reception 5:00pm. On 4th Wed of

School’s Out! Everyone Welcome Skates 1:30pm. School is Out but Skating is in (Thu Oct 3 & 24, and on Fri Oct 4 & 25).

Regular admission and skate rentals. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483252 SepticSmart Workshop 6:30pm. Learn about proper care and maintenance and have your questions answered by experts. Participants go home with free SepticSmart Kit. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-390-6575

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Pro-D Day Schools in District No. 69 closed to students. More info, call 250-248-4241 Zumba® Gold 9:00am. Fridays. Drop-in welcome. Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-0077 Pro-D Day Swim Tarzan Style 2:30pm. Grab your swim suit and practice your Tarzan yell for a fun filled afternoon! Events include a rope swing contest, tug of war and even a pudding drop! Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014 School’s Out! Everyone Welcome Skates 1:30pm. School is Out but Skating is in (Thu Oct 3 & 24, and on Fri Oct 4 & 25).

Regular admission and skate rentals. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483252 Child Haven Fundraiser Dinner 5:00pm. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250- 248-6234 Tales for the Telling 7:00pm. Marva Blackmore’s storytelling series for youth and adults. Moby Dick is the theme with Ottawa teller Dean Verger. $10 admission at door.

The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Oceanside Generals vs. Saanich 7:30pm Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-240-5535

Mid Island Potters Annual Show & Sale 11:00am. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234 Angry Bird Skate 2:00pm. Based on the video game, use giant sling shots to knock over brick walls at this everyone welcome skate. Regular admission. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Stranded Colourwork 9:00am. Oct 26, Nov 2 & Nov 9. from 4pm to 5:30pm. $50. Let's Knit, #2, 211 Second Ave W, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-3608 Halloween Party 7:00pm. Country rock tunes by The Boney Finger Band! The Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

Our Project 7:00pm. Honouring the music of Alan Parsons. A collective of 16 musicians coming together to honour the music of The Alan Parsons Project while raising funds for local music programs in schools. 2 years in the making! Tickets available at the Salish Sea Market in Bowser. Event takes place at Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

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HANSEL october 5–6, 2013 story by BRENDA GOUGH

ansel and Gretel is an enduring fairy tale that is both haunting and charming and the Vancouver Island Opera (VIO) will be presenting the opera version at Knox United Church in Parksville on October 5 and 6.

Hansel and Gretel is an opera composed by nineteenth-century composer Engelbert Humperdinck, who was born in Germany in 1854.

In the 1890s, his sister, Adelheid Wette, had written a libretto based on the Grimm fairy tale, and asked her brother to set it to music as Christmas entertainment for her children.

Later the pair decided to turn their modest family project into a full-scale opera and Hansel and Gretel was an instant hit and remains an everlasting masterpiece.

VIO founder and former member of Canadian Opera Company Tatiana Vasilieva says she chose Hansel and Gretel for her tenth full length feature production because she wants to appeal to a wider audience.

“The opera will be in English so children can understand the action. The children will be enthralled with the fairy tale theme and adults will be delighted to see and hear the classic fairy tale come to life,” she assured.

Vasilieva said with the principal and several supporting roles sung by young and upcoming operatic talent, the audience will be assured of a rich production.

Complimenting the leads will be an abundance of local talent according to Vasilieva, who said the excellent chorus will support

the production with their considerable talent and energy.

“In our cast we also have about 14 children and 14 women to sing with them and reinforce the chorus.”

Previous productions by the VIO have included Faust, L’Elisir d’Amore, Die Fledermaus, Madama Butterfly, La Boheme, Carmen, La Traviata and The Barber of Seville.

Past performances took place at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre but this year Vasilieva has changed venues and will present both an evening and afternoon performance at Knox United Church.

The former opera diva said she has always preferred the church venue because of its amazing acoustics but it is not big enough for an orchestra.

This year, budget restrictions have forced Vasilieva to forgo a live orchestra and present the opera with a piano accompaniment.

“We don’t have an orchestra this year because we can’t afford it, so my son Nikolai Maloff will support the cast … he plays so well he sounds like an orchestra so I am not worried about that.”

Vasilieva admitted that her shoestring budget created some challenges for the production but she was fortunate to get a lot of help from people in the community.

She said the set was painted by volunteers, headed up by Micheline Messner.

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GRETEL ordinated the work bees. I was lucky to have her. Even her grandson AJ Messner helped out and I would like to attract more young people who can help out behind the scenes”.

This is important because we need to leave a legacy for our younger generation. If we don’t, they will not know anything about this art form,” she observed.

Vasilieva admitted that when she founded the VIO in 2000 she had no idea it would still be going 13 years later and as long as she has the energy, she will continue to bring opera to the community.

Performances of Hansel and Gretel are on Saturday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, October 6 at 2:30 p.m.

Advance tickets for adults are $20.00 and $22.00 at the door.

Children 12 years and under pay $10.00 Tickets are at: Cranky Dog Music in Parksville and Chocolates Plus in Qualicum Beach.

For more information: 250-248-7296 or 250-586-6095

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SAT OCT 26 The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-248-3713 Halloween Dance 9:00pm. Come in costume & ready to dance to The Steadies, fronted by former Wide Mouth Mason leader.

Tickets $20 in advance at Cranky Dog, Heaven on Earth and Errington Store.

Sorry, no minors. Errington Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250248-5106 SUN OCT 27 Free Family Skate 12:15pm. Sponsored by Parksville Lion's & SaveOn-Foods. Free admission and skate rentals. Children under 19yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

Pond hockey not available during Family Skate sessions. Every Sun. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483252 Classical on Sunday 2:30pm. Sharon Stanis (violin) will collaborate with Victoria chamber music pianist Karen Enns. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd

SUN OCT 27 W. Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133 MON OCT 28 New Art Exhibition Painters Lesley Gregory, Chris Kazeil and Diane McCarten in all three galleries (Oct 28 - Nov 19). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd W. Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133

Pumpkin Rush 6:00pm. Parksville's Resort Drive Community proudly presents "Pumpkin Rush 2013" from Oct 28-31.

Over 400+ carved pumpkins will be on display, illuminated daily from 6pm-8pm. Stroll along Resort Drive to enjoy silly pumpkins, vote for your favourite Pumpkin Patch and receive a treat! For more information, contact any of Parksville's Resort Drive businesses.

TUE OCT 29 Movies at the PCCC Three great movies show-

TUE OCT 29 ing at the PCCC! "Wolverine", The World Ends and The Croods" (Oct 29 - 31). Please call for show times and more information. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250- 248-6234 WED OCT 30 Halloween Skate 3:45pm. An extra day to dress up! There will be some spooky fun for you and prizes for the best costumes. Special rate admission. 3:45pm - 5:15pm.

Contact RDN Recreation and Park for more information. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Spooktacular at Storybook Village 5:30pm. Come in costume and join the fun! Hot dogs and refreshments, costumed characters, fun activities and a take-home lantern craft. This is a free

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WED OCT 30 Early Learning event for families with children 0-10 yrs of age, hosted by the BLT Coalition of Community Partners. Qualicum Beach Elementary School, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-947-8252 Halloween Howl Swim 6:30pm. Ghosts & goblins will take care of the games to keep the children busy.

Don’t forget if your kids are seven years and under, you will need to join in the fun as well for free! The night will finish off with an annual piñata bash. Everyone Welcome. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014 Opening Reception for New Art Exhibition 7:00pm Opening reception for Gregory, Kazeil & McCarten. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 29th Fantasy Auction 5:00pm. Annual fundraiser includes a gourmet dinner, silent & live auctions, draws & dancing! You don’t have to be a Chamber member to enjoy this special night. Tickets $85.

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WED OCT 30 Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-3613 THU OCT 31 Happy Halloween!

Halloween is celebrated in Canada on October 31. It's a day to mark the time in the year when, according to old Celtic beliefs, spirits and the dead can cross over into the world of the living for one night. Some people hold parties and children may trick-or-treat in their neighborhood.

Halloween at Bosley's 9:00am. Stop by Bosley's anytime between 9am6pm on Thu Oct 31 and pick-up a free "Trick-orTreat" bag for your in-costume pet (while supplies last). Bosley's Pet Food Plus, 280 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 2250-248-2673 Halloween Photos 3:00pm. Stop by Qualicum Pharmasave with your little Ghouls and Goblins between 3pm-5pm and receive a complimentary incostume photo! Qualicum Beach Pharmasave, 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3011

THU OCT 31

Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Qualicum Beach 3:00pm. The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association invites children 12 & under (accompanied by adults) to the first ever Downtown Trick-or-Treat! From 3pm to 5pm, participating downtown merchants will handout treats to kids dressed in costume. Other free activities include spooky stories at the Library, edible Halloween crafts at Courtyard Cafe, Halloween cookie decorating at Cafe Brie and free Halloween photos at Pharmasave.

Downtown Qualicum Beach. 250-240-8812 Pumpkin Trail 6:00pm. Parents can bring their costumed kids to the Errington Community Park, where they can follow the pumpkin trail through the woods and down to the bonfire for some hot chocolate. Fireworks

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Errington Community Park, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5106 Town of Qualicum Beach Halloween Event 6:30pm. Walk the trail from the Civic Centre to the Community Park and enjoy some spooky sites and view over 100 carved pumpkins. Join your local Fire & Rescue Department for a fireworks show at 7:45pm. Free hot dogs & hot chocolate available at rear of Civic Centre.

Event funded by the Town of Qualicum Beach. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6921 Music Bingo 7:00pm. Thursdays. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250248-3713 Halloween Party 10:00pm Celebrate Halloween with the "Ghost of the Gun" and DJ Smoothie.

Sorry, no minors. The Rod & Gun Pub, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-6511

FRI NOV 1 BC-SPCA Flea Market 9:00am. Amazing items & fabulous deals! Antiques, jewelry, small housewares, kitchen ware, gardening tools, pet supplies dvd's, LP's, books, linens, Christmas decorations and much more. Nov 1 (9am-7pm) & Nov 2 (9am-4pm). Wembley Mall, 826 W. Island Hwy, Parksville.

SAT NOV 2 Parksville Lioness Xmas Craft Fair 10:00am. 80 Crafters.

Homemade luncheon available. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

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EVERY MONDAY Navy League Cadets 6:00pm. Parksville Elementary School. 250-248-2677

45+ Women's Fitness 8:00am. Bodyworks Parksville. 250-248-3346 TOPS 4248 Parksville 8:30am. St Anne's Church, Parksville. 250-586-0101 Aerobics 9:00am. Errington Hall, Parksville. 250-951-9886 Women's Kinetics Class 10:30am. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346 Women's Express Core 11:30am. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346 Parksville Rotary Club 11:45am. Quality Resort Bayside, Parksville.

Youth Boxing (13-18yrs) 6:00pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Rotary Club of QB 6:15pm. Rotary Park at the Beach, Qualicum Beach.

Cribbage 6:30pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-1926 Open Mic at Shady 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 Adult Boxing 7:15pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

EVERY TUESDAY Zumba速 Gold 4:00pm. Qualicum Elementary School. 250-248-3252 Ladies Pool 1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 Zumba速 Gold 4:00pm. Qualicum Elementary School. 250-248-3252 Zumba速 Fitness 4:00pm. Springwood School. 250-248-3252 Mid School Nite 4:00pm SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Mixed 8-Ball Pool 5:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 Oneness Blessing Circle 6:00pm. Contact Kasandra at 250-586-3311

EVERY TUESDAY Ladies Boxercise 6:00am & 6pm. Genesis, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Woodcarving 8:30am. OS Middle School, Parksville. 250-951-3001

Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-1156

Munchkinland 9:00am. until Dec 19. French Creek School. 250-248-8515

Euchre 1:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633

Yoga Class 9:15am. Eaglecrest Golf Club. 250-951-2538

Teen Nite 4:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

TIC TAC Program 9:15am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Youth Boxing (8-13yrs) 4:30pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Silver Foxes Aerobics 10:00am. Bradley Centre, Coombs. 250-248-3161

Women's Spinning Class 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346

Art for Seniors 10:00am. Qualicum Seniors' Centre. 250-752-2496

Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633

Yoga Class 10:45am. Eaglecrest Golf Club. 250-951-2538

Belly Dancing 6:00pm. Please call for location. 250-752-3750 Dad's Night Out 6:30pm. until Nov 19. French Creek School. 250-248-8515 TOPS Dashwood 6:30pm. Community Hall, Little Qualicum. 250-752-1275 OS Band Rehearsals 7:30pm. KSS, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5909 Belly Dancing 7:30pm. Please call for location. 250-752-3750 EVERY WEDNESDAY Parksville Rotary AM 7:00am. The Beach Club Resort, Parksville.

45+ Women's Fitness 8:00am. Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346

EVERY WEDNESDAY Aerobics 9:00am. Errington Hall, Parksville. 250-951-9886 TIC TAC Program 9:15am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Laughing Hatha Yoga Helping Healing Hands, Parksville. 250-734-3733

Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00am. Qualicum Seniors' Centre. 250-752-1419 The Power of Now 10:00am. Healing Arts, Parksville. 250-248-8074 Women's Kinetics Class 10:30am. Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346 Women's Express Core 11:30am. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346 Rainbow Stew Cloggers 12:00pm. Community Hall, Qualicum. 250-468-7478 Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-1156 Seniors Are Talking 1:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Youth Boxing (8-13yrs) 4:30pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Family Night 4:30pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Weight Watchers 5:00pm. PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-6234 Women's Spinning Class 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346

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EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY THURSDAY

Youth Boxing (13-18yrs) 6:00pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Karaoke 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Youth Games & Sports 6:30m. 11-18yrs, until Nov 27. Coombs Fairgrounds.

EVERY FRIDAY 45+ Women's Fitness 8:00am. Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346 TOPS 9:00am. Nanoose Bay Library Hall. 250-821-5495

Adult Boxing 7:15pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Timberline Dance 7:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-752-8542 Youth Floor Hockey 8:15pm. 16yrs+, until Nov 27. Coombs Fairgrounds.

EVERY THURSDAY Ladies Boxercise 6:00am & 6pm. Genesis, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Munchkinland 9:00am. until Dec 19. French Creek School. 250-248-8515 Seniors Shuffle Board 9:00am. Parksville Seniors' Centre. 250-248-3200 Yoga Class 9:15am. Eaglecrest Golf Club. 250-951-2538 Silver Foxes Aerobics 10:00am. Bradley Centre, Coombs. 250-248-3161 Spinners & Weavers 10:00am. Bradley Centre, Coombs. 250-248-6575 Yoga Class 10:45am. Eaglecrest Golf Club. 250-951-2538

Dominoes 1:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 Coffee with Council 2:00pm. City Hall, Parksville.

250-248-6144 Guyz Time (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) 3:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Girl Talk (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) 3:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Rainbow Stew Cloggers 5:00pm. Nanoose Place, Nanoose. 250-468-7478

Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 Boxercise for Everyone 6:00pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Drop-In Trivia 6:45pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 Ladies Pool 6:45pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057

Thursday Stitch-Ins 1:00pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-9320

Aerobics 9:00am. Errington Hall, Parksville. 250-951-9886 Weight Watchers 9:00am. PCCC, Parksville.

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Peter Mason Live 5:30pm. Sandbar Cafe, Qualicum. 778-424-4478 Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 Youth Boxing (13-18yrs) 6:00pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Preschoolers on Move 9:15am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Wii for Seniors 9:30am. Qualicum Seniors` Centre. 250-752-5586

Music Trivia Night 7:00pm. Shady Rest, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

Womens' Kinetics Class 10:30am. Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346

Adult Boxing 7:15pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Seniors Line Dance 11:00am. Parksville Seniors' Centre. 250-248-3200

Drop-In Darts 7:30pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632

Stroke Recovery 11:00am. St Columba Presbyterian. 250-752-9796 Women's Express Core 11:30am. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346 Teens in Transition 1:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

EVERY SATURDAY QB Farmers Market 8:30am. Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-1233 Ladies Boxercise 9:00am. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 EVERY SUNDAY

Mind in Motion 1:00pm. PCCC, Parksville.

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Free Family Skate 12:15pm. Oceanside Place Arena. 250-248-3252

Free Community Meals 11:30am. St Stephen's, Qualicum. 250-752-9831

Open Mic at Deez 7:00pm. Deez Bar, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8055

Youth Boxing (8-13yrs) 4:30pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Live Music on Sundays 2:30pm. TOSH, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

Whist for Seniors 1:00pm. Qualicum Seniors' Centre. 250-752-7940

Old TIme Fiddlers 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-586-3743

Women's Spinning Class 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346

Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633

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Lazy Mike & Recliners 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

Hootenanny Folk Jam 7:00pm. Every Tue. Crown & Anchor. 250-757-9444 WED OCT 2 Timberline 7:30pm. Every Wed. Legion, Parksville. 250-248-6842 THU OCT 3 Codi Band 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 Bluegrass Jam 7:00pm. Every Thu. Crown & Anchor. 250-757-9444 Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Every Thu. QB Rotary House. 250-586-3743 Karaoke 10:00pm. Every Thu. Rod & Gun Pub. 250-248-6511 FRI OCT 4 Peter Mason 5:30pm. Every Fri. Sandbar Cafe. 778-424-4478 Open Mic at Deez 7:00pm. Every Fri. Deez Bar, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 The River & the Road 7:30pm. Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106

The Enablers 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 Coffee House Jam 7:30pm. Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106 Live Entertainment 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 The Coalition 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SUN OCT 6 Classical on Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 Country Jam Sessions 3:00pm. Every Sun. Crown & Anchor. 250-757-9444 Bruce Feltham & Friends 7:00pm. Saint Stephen's Church. 250-752-9831 MON OCT 7 Too Hot for Covers 5:30pm. Every Mon. Sandbar Cafe. 778-424-4478 Open Mic at Shady 7:00pm. Every Mon. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 FRI OCT 11

Johny Innapropriate 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Pub Night 7:00pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185

Live Entertainment 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 Hair Nation 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 THU OCT 17

Victoria Police Chorus 2:30pm. Knox Church, Parksville. 250-248-7171 Jazz on Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 THU OCT 24 Little Twang 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

Renovation Blues 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 FRI OCT 18 Dave Hart 6:00pm. Kalvas Restaurant, Parksville. 250-752-8055 Femme Fatale 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT OCT 19 Islands Luthiers Show 10:00am. Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106

FRI OCT 25 Hummer 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT OCT 26 Boney Finger Band 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 The Enablers 8:30pm. French Creek Marine Pub. 250-248-3713 The Steadies 9:00pm. Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106

Shag Harbour Band 7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 Maloomba Boogie 7:00pm. Lighthouse Centre, Qualicum. 250-757-9991

Hummer 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SUN OCT 27 Classical on Sunday 2:30pm. TOSH, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

SAT OCT 5 DJ Anger 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 Peak Performance Project Showcase 6:30pm. Nanoose Place, Nanoose. 250-937-0999

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SAT OCT 12 Norm Surrette Jam 1:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Van Django 8:00pm. Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106 Femme Fatale 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511

THU OCT 31 Real Deal 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 DJ Smoothie 10:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511

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LOCAL DINING Sakura Tea & Coffee Shop ............ 250-248-8837 Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery ............ 778-424-4478 Save-On-Foods Deli ......................... 250-390-4613

Cafes, Coffee Shops & More...

Serious Coffee ................................ 250-586-0188 Shanna's Place ................................ 250-248-4009

A Step Above Cafe .......................... 250-752-9281

Starbucks Coffee Co ...................... 250-248-9720

Bailey's In The Village ..................... 250-752-7584

Stellario's Italian Caffe ................... 250-954-0255

Beach House Cafe ........................... 250-752-9626

Stewart's on Harrison Cafe ............ 250-951-0888

Beachside Grille .............................. 250-752-4392

Tea Room at Milner Gardens ......... 250-752-8573

Bean Counter Cafe ......................... 250-757-9565

The Orange Bridge Cafe ................ 250-586-5185

Bradley's on Jensen ........................ 250-954-2085

Thrifty Foods Deli ........................... 250-248-8823

Bread & Honey Food Co. ............... 250-586-1021

Tim Horton's ...................................250-248-0094

Cafe Brie .......................................... 250-594-2526

Westhill Restaurant ........................ 250-752-7148

Cha Ch'a Java .................................. 250-248-4225

Wheelhouse Cafe ............................ 250-951-3301

Chuffin Cafe .................................... 250-248-3261

Yorky's Halibut & Chips .................. 250-954-1197

Cockney Pride ................................. 250-752-6322

Yorway Frozen Yogurt Bar ............ 250-951-6725

Courtyard Cafe & Patio .................. 250-752-4152

Your Comfy Cafe ............................ 250-947-5770

Creekmore's Coffee Espresso ......... 250-752-0158 Cruisers Grill .................................... 250-752-4814 Errington Eatery ............................ 250-586-0066 Errington Mountain Cafe ............... 250-586-8866 Farmhouse Cafe .............................. 250-248-5519

Casual / Family...

French Creek Bakery & Cafe ........... 250-248-2080

AA Texas BBQ ................................. 250-752-7032

French Press Cafe............................250-752-0021

A&W ................................................ 250-248-2040

Karma Coffee ................................. 250-248-7312

Aioli Seafood Restaurant .............. 250-954-1010

MadBee Cafe .................................. 250-248-1004

Avo's Eatery .................................... 250-248-1180

Munchy Business Deli & Chicken ... 250-752-0023

Bayside Bistro & Lounge ................. 250-248-8333

Oceanside Arena Concession ......... 250-947-5766

Beach Hut ........................................ 250-752-5708

Old Country Market Eatery ............ 250-248-6272

Bistro 1898 ...................................... 250-954-1881

Pacific Brimm Coffee & Tea Co ..... 250-248-3336

Boston Pizza .................................... 250-947-9400

Perk's Coffe Bar .............................. 250-468-9921

Deez Bar & Grill .............................. 250-752-8055

Qualicum Beach Bakery .................. 250-752-6143

Extreme Eatz .................................. 250-951-6651

Quality Foods Deli: Nanoose Bay ................................... 250-486-7131 Parksville ........................................ 250-954-2262 Qualicum Beach ............................. 250-752-9281

Final Approach ............................... 250-752-8966

RAW Energy Juice Bar .................... 250-586-4202

Grill on the Green ........................... 800-567-1320

Rawthentic Eatery ......................... 250-594-7298

La Vida Vegan ................................. 250-327-3366

Fish Tales Cafe ................................ 250-752-6053 Gary's Bistro ................................... 250-752-5800

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Find new restaurants to visit!

Lefty's Fresh Food

Pacific Prime Steak & Chop ............ 250-947-2109

280 East Island Hwy, Parksville 250-954-3886 • leftys.tv

Sam's Sushi Bar ............................... 250-954-2373

Lefty's Fresh Food

Sushi Ichi ......................................... 250-954-2020

710 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach 250-752-7530 • leftys.tv Micky J's .......................................... 250-752-9727 Pheasant's Nest Restaurant ............ 250-752-0117 Seamark Restaurant........................250-738-1158

Sushi Deco ....................................... 250-586-3290

Sushi Masa ....................................... 250-248-6648 Tan's Kitchen .................................. 250-586-8828 Treetop Tapas & Grill ..................... 250-248-2072 White Elephant .............................. 250-586-6611

Talons at Eaglecrest ....................... 250-752-6311 Thalassa Restaurant ........................ 250-594-1150 Trees Restauraunt & Bakery .......... 250-586-2226 Triple O's ......................................... 250-468-1777

Pizza...

Back Road Meals & Mochas ........... 250-951-3171 Domino's Pizza ................................ 250-248-9296

International / Fine Dining...

Amrikkos Indian Grille .................... 250-951-0682 Bamboo Garden .............................. 250-248-3323 Bangkok Thai Food ......................... 250-248-4860 Bistro 694 ........................................ 250-752-0301 British Bobby Restaurant ................ 250-954-3232

Nickolini's Pizza .............................. 250-757-9996 Panago Pizza ................................... 250-310-0001 Papa Gino's Pizzeria ....................... 250-586-2121 Pizza Connection ............................ 250-951-2112 Pizza Fresh ...................................... 250-586-2013 Pizza Hut ......................................... 250-248-8130 Poppa's Pizza .................................. 250-248-9121

Butler's Restaurant ......................... 250-752-5776 Cabernets Restaurant ..................... 250-954-1023 Cedar Room ..................................... 250-248-2333 Chameleons Ostria .......................... 250-586-5500

Pub Style...

Cuckoo Trattoria Pizzaria ............... 250-248-6280 Fortune Beach Restaurant ............. 250-954-2202

Arlington Inn Pub ........................... 250-468-7013

Fusion Place Takeout ...................... 250-586-1881

Black Goose Inn .............................. 250-586-1001

Giovanni's Ristorante & Lounge .... 250-752-6693

Crown & Anchor Roadhouse Pub .. 250-757-9444

Henry's Kitchen ............................... 250-757-8288

Copper Lounge ............................... 250-248-2072

Kalvas Restaurant ........................... 250-248-6933

French Creek Marine Pub ............... 250-248-3713

Landing West Coast Grill ................ 250-468-2400

Frontiersman Bar & Grill ................. 250-586-0040

Mekong River Vietnamese ............. 250-586-8000

Rocking Horse Pub .......................... 250-468-1735

Nemo Sushi ......................................250-586-1212

Rod & Gun Pub ............................... 250-248-6511

New Canton Restaurant ................. 250-752-2198

Shady Waterfront Restaurant ........ 250-752-9111

Ole Mexicano's Cafe ....................... 250-248-5466

Upper Deck Sports Bar ................... 250-248-8333

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