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PARKSVILLE, QUALICUM BEACH & AREA WHATSONDIGEST.COM APRIL 2014 ISSUE 2:7

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EASTER BUNNY SEARCH

Solo acoustic event with Cory Woodward (the 'Bear' from the group The Lion, The Bear, The Fox). The MAC, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250-248-8185

Bring the kids or grandchildren for a children's Easter Bunny search. Free admission for kids 12 & under with adult. Milner Gardens. 250-752-6153

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ALL SPRUNG OUT

Visit exhibitor booths to learn about new health products and health issues that matter to you. Parksville Conference Centre. 250-951-0243

Make It, Bake It, Grow It! Over 50 vendors and 5 workshops.

Admission $3 each. Parksville Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave. 250-937-0999

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HEAR NO EVIL COMEDY TOUR

An evening of fun & fashion for the ladies! Doors prizes, photo booth, cash bar and more. Parksville Conference Centre. 250-248-6234

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Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm. Tickets $15 advance or $20 at door. Bayside Resort, Parksville. 250-937-0999

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We encourage submissions and listings from the community. Event listings are free. Submission deadline for the May 2014 issue is April 15th.

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Fire & Ice Festival Health & Wellness Fair Lawn Bowling What Women Want Spring Hiring Fair

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April 2014 Events Seniors Activities Every Week Events What's On Screen Live Entertainment Restaurant Directory

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Fire & Ice Street Festival is back!! See page 8 inside this issue for details.

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 accurate, What’s On Digest recommends that you contact the business or organization before attending their event to confirm date and other details. The publisher does not assume responsibility for omissions or errors in event listings and articles and may not be held responsible for the accuracy of event information.

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EVENT LISTINGS TUE APR 1 April Fool's Day Sometimes referred to as All Fools' Day, the first day in the month of April is widely recognized and celebrated as a day when people play practical jokes and hoaxes on each other.

Daffodil Month Throughout April, volunteers in Canada will work together to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. Wear a daffodil & show your support for people living with cancer.

Brant Wildlife Festival Nature/Wildlife Show The Salish Sea Market is sponsoring a show of local artists and art in various media at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station (until Apr 14). 1-866-288-7878 Yoga For All Levels 12:30pm. Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Therapeutics & more. Private lessons available. Oceanside Yoga

TUE APR 1 Centre, 702 Memorial Ave, Qualicum. 250-594-0108 Better Body's Fitness 9:00am. Every Tue & Thu. Back Care, Osteoporosis Prevention, Balance Training & Low Impact. Bradley Centre (9am) and Qualicum Beach Civic Centre (10:30am). 250-240-4840 Qualicum Probus Club 9:00am. Meetings on 1st Tue of each month. St. Stephen's Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-0350 Time in Comfort for Tots & Caregivers 9:15am. Every Tue & Wed. All caregivers and their children welcome to enjoy fun activities. Drop-in.

SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093 ext. 237 Grad Gear 2014 9:15am. Find your dream

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dress or grab an awesome tux from SOS Gradwear, plus shoes and accessories for just $5! Book your private appointment by calling Nikki at SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville.

250-248-2093 ext. 232 Starshine Fitness 1:15pm. Every Tue & Thu. For baby boomers and beyond. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-248-6402 High Tea 2:00pm. Every Tue. Fresh strawberries, finger sandwiches, scones and pastries, tea or coffee, and more. Reservations required. Pacific Prime Restaurant , 181 Beachside Dr, Parksville. 250-947-2109 Middle School Nite 4:00pm. Every Tue. Grades 6, 7 & 8. Pre-registration is required. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 232 Free Meditation Class 5:30pm. Every Tue. Simple and effective techniques

of Sahaja Yoga Meditation to master stress, improve your health, face yourself, achieve balance. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-954-5040 Beating the Blues 6:00pm. Every Tue (until Apr 8). Educational support group for depression.

Stephanie Peter Counselling, #214-198 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-937-1223 Rock & Gem Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st Tue of month (no meeting in Jun, Jul & Aug). Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. 250-248-6177 Parksville Lions Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of each month.

Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250586-7080 QB Family History Society Meeting 7:30pm. Qualicum Beach Museum Society will host the meeting with speaker Michael Layland on his latest book “Land Of Heart’s Desire” a history of how

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Applicable taxes and gratuities are additional. *Excludes RMT massage Mother’s Day is May 11th! Purchase $200 in Grotto Spa Gift Cards and receive a bonus $25 gift certificate to keep or give - Call for details!

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TUE APR 1 Vancouver Island came to be mapped. Guests welcome. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-594-5556 WED APR 2 Singing in French 1:30pm. Every Wed. Singing in French with the group "Nous Chantons".

New members welcome.

Nouveaux membres, bienvenue! 250-248-8714

WED APR 2 Oceanside Photographers Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st Wed of month. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6842 THU APR 3 Coffee with Council 2:00pm. Every Thu (Apr 3, 10, 17 & 24). Parksville City Hall, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6144

Free Lifeguard Info Seminar (13yrs+) 4:00pm. Working as a lifeguard/swim instructor is a great job. Find out more at this free informstion session. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks.

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Girl Talk (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) 3:00pm. Every Thu. Fun activities inspire confidence, and healthy selfimage. Nutritious snacks and transportation are provided. Pre-registration required. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 237

Rosewall Creek Guided Hike 4:00pm. Enjoy a 3 hr. guided trail walk through the second growth forest along the wide, fast flowing creek. Cost is $32.10.

Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250248-3252

Guyz Time (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) 3:00pm. Every Thu. Fun activities encourage self-esteem & healthy relationships, Nutritious snacks and transportation provided. Pre-registration required. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-2482093 ext. 237

TRIVIA QUESTIONS female donkey is also what 1 Apopular female name? the clockwork device used my musicians to measure time.

2 Name cassowary is a flightless bird native to which country?

3 The country produces Hyundai vehicles?

4 Which type of creature is a water moccasin?

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Live! Cory Woodward 6:30pm. Solo acoustic event with Cory Woodward (the 'Bear' from group The Lion, The Bear, The Fox).

Tickets $18. Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7pm.

McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185

$2.50 includes snacks. Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250586-3743 Live! Karaoke 10:00pm. Every Thu. Rod & Gun Pub, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. 250-954-1881 FRI APR 4

Zumba Class 6:45pm. Every Wed. $10 drop-in or 5 classes for $40. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull Rd, Parksville. 250-738-0077

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting 9:00am. Every Fri. Nanoose Bay Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Rd. 250-821-5495

Brant Wildlife Festival Cougar Presentation 7:00pm. Paula Wild provides a presentation at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Doors open at 6pm (gourmet snacks available). $10 pp, available at the door. 1-866-288-7878

Preschoolers on Move 9:15am. Every Fri. Music, movement & imagination in a parent participation program. Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093 ext. 237

Newcomers Club 7:00pm Meetings on 1st Thu of month. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234

Free Workshop: Photos, Camera to Computer 9:30am. BLT (Family Place), 494 Bay Ave, Parksville.

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Live! Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Every Thu. Dance or just listen, all ages.

Oceanside Stroke Recovery Branch 10:00am. Every Fri. Stroke survivors and caregivers

MADE IN CANADA GIFTS & MORE! Ladies of the Lake Giftware Series

by Artist Kathy Meany

Acid-etched stainless steel buckles & leather belts

by Gestalt

gifts 142 2nd Avenue West, Qualicum Beach

250-752-1391 • www.fayesgifts.ca

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FRI APR 4 welcome. Bring lunch. St. Columba Presbyterian Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. 250-586-6766 Live! Jazz Cabaret 7:00pm. Featuring Sara Marreiros. Ron Hadley (piano). $20 includes dessert buffet. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 Music Trivia 7:00pm. Every Fri. Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 Opening Reception 7:00pm. Meet the artists while enjoying the new exhibitions. Everyone welcome, free admission.

McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185 SAT APR 5 Farmers Market 8:30am. Every Sat. Veterans Way at Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach. 250-240-1233 Oceanside Family Health & Wellness Fair 10:00am. Browse through exhibitors booths, tasting, sampling and learning about new health products.

Find out more about health issues that matter to you from health professionals in a number of break-out sessions. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-951-0243

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Brant Wildlife Festival Fish Hatchery Tour 10:00am. Drop by for a free tour (Apr 5 & 6). Marion Baker Fish Hatchery, French Creek. 250-752-3203 Yoga Nutrition for Fibromyalgia 12:30am. 2 hr workshop provides instruction in yoga, breathing & meditation as well as nutrition advice to ease pain & other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre, 203-891 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Feat for Food 10:00am. Join us for a 5km walk or run to help support our local food cupboard. To register, show up before 9:30am with donations of non-perishable food or money. Race starts (and ends) at Nanoose Bay Dental, 2461 Collins Cres, Nanoose Bay. 250-713-0048 National Tartan Day This day celebrates the date on which the Scottish Declaration of Independence was signed in the year 1320.

QB Rotary Wine Fest 7:00pm. The Best Little Wine Fest in BC! Wine & appetizers $30 ticket at Mulberry Books. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8345

Live! Music on Sunday 2:30pm. Liam Hockley (clarinet) & Michael Munro (piano). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

Live! Coffee House 7:30pm. 1st Sat of month.

Doors open at 7pm, show at 7:30pm. Admission $5.

Musicians & entertainers free. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd. Parksville.

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Old Time Fiddlers 2:30pm. Afternoon Dance.

1st Sun of month (until Jun). Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-586-3743

SUN APR 6 Babysitters Certification Program 11-14yrs 9:00am. This course introduces basic first aid, how to respond to emergency situations and more. Cost is $45.10 (includes manual & certificate). Oceanside Arena, 830 W. Island Highway, Parksville. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250-248-3252

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

Leave message at number provided. A&W Restaurant, 540 Island Hwy. E, Parksville. 250-248-3570

MON APR 7 Hatha Yoga 9:00am. Every Monday.

Gentle approach suitable for beginners & seniors.

Drop-in (9am or 10:30am).

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

250-248-2093 All-Levels Pilates, Sculpt & Circuit Classes Small semi-private & private classes. Mon-Fri classes. Call for rates & schedule. Private Studio (off of Pym & Hirst), Parksville. 250-228-1002 Teen Nite 4:00pm. Every Mon. Old & new friends get together for dinner, creative projects, games, outings and more! Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville.

250-248-2093 ext. 232 City Council Meeting 6:00pm. Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville. 250-248-6144 All Levels Yoga Classes Drop-in all levels yoga classes. Beginner, Levels I & II and Restorative. Classes Mon-Sat. Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre, 203-891 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-954-2273 Town Council Meeting 7:00pm. Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-2190 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Mon. Everyone Welcome. Parksville Community & Conference

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Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-1926 Live! Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Every Mon. Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum. 250-752-9111 TUE APR 8 QB Garden Club 7:00pm. Guest Speaker: Bill McMillan, Curator of the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific in Victoria & past President of the Victoria Rhododendron Society.

Guests and new Members welcome! Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8849 WED APR 9

& refreshments provided.

Drop-in. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250248-2093 ext. 242 Notch Guided Hike 4:00pm. Hike up the gentle slopes of this iconic, local hill. Cost is $32.10. Preregister by calling RDN, Recreation and Parks.

250-248-3252 Family Night at SOS 4:30pm. Every Wed. Connect with others and learn about family services, support & activities. Drop in.

SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Vimy Ridge Day This day commemorates Canadian soldiers' victory & sacrifices at Vimy Ridge in northern France during World War I. This day is also known as the National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

Stem Cell Session 7:00pm. Free info session on latest success regarding Stem Cell Advancements.

Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5499

Public Open House 10:00am. Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6921

Mid Island Floral Art Club Meeting 1:45pm."Spring Flowers Bumped up a notch" workshop. St. Stephens Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach.

250-937-1350

ASBC Mid-Island Grandparent Support Group 10:00am. 2nd Wed of each month. Family Resource Assn, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. 250-714-0801 Seniors Are Talking 1:00pm. Every Wed. Friendly, comfortable place for social interaction. Guest speakers & monthly excursions. Transportation

Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Therapeutics and more!

Private yoga lessons available.

Now booking appts. for massage with Nicole Walford

250-594-0108

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COCKTAIL • WEDDING GUEST HOLIDAY • DANCE • MORE

closetoyoufashions www.closetoyou.ca 250-248-3781 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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Parksville Chamber AGM 5:30pm. 2014/15 Board of Directors will be elected.

Networking at 5:30pm followed by buffet dinner at 6:30pm. Tickets $30 each.

Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville.

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s and streams Songs of rivers, ocean

SUNDAY, APRIL 27 2:30PM Director Rosemary Lindsay Accompanist Josie Martins With Special Guests

The Richmond Singers Director Natasha Neufeld

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CENTRE 825 Village Way, Qualicum Beach SUGGESTED DONATION $10 AT DOOR

Live with enthusiasm, love your family and respect everyone else . . . . . . even if they are right-handed!

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STREET FESTIVAL may 3, 2014 story by BRENDA GOUGH

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eally cool talent, hot food and musical entertainment will return to the streets of Qualicum Beach May 3 for the 2014 Fire & Ice Street Festival.

Visitors will be still be able to sample all sorts of chilli, but this year there will be even more hot food options from local restaurants.

For more than 20 years the festival has brought thousands of people to the Town of Qualicum Beach to sample chilli and marvel at ice carvers chiselling into blocks of ice and transforming them into amazing sculptures.

“We have increased opportunities for the people who are coming out to try some other things like hot wings, meatballs, pizza and other spicy foods,” he said.

The festival was cancelled last year due to a lack of volunteers and other forms of support for the event but this year it is back with some new culinary undertakings and all of the activities that made it so popular.

Fire and Ice Festival Society chair Walter Hoogland says in addition to the traditional chilli tasting, other kinds of hot food will also be available.

Hoogland explained that in the past some of the town’s eateries that don’t offer chilli on their menus didn’t participate and by allowing them to serve something else, the culinary side of the event will be more dynamic.

“The chilli contest with teams is still happening but we have more flexibility.

We want to get more restaurants to participate in the culinary event and we want to keep it a family event.”

Efforts have also been made to make the festival more environmentally-friendly and the Styrofoam cups of the past will no longer be used.

“We want to keep it sustainable in terms of our waste management. We are more cognizant of our environmental responsibility and will be using

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He also said there will be no more messy chilli cups to walk around with.

The event will also reintroduce a theme concept to inspire costumes and ice carving and this year’s theme will be Pirates of Qualicum Beach.

“This year people won’t have to carry around a little cup. They will be given a wrist band which will allow them to have any of the food available.”

Hoogland said the one-year break allowed the group to restructure, retrench and come up with a festival that will make the whole community proud.

He said the chilli contest will be adjudicated by judges but the people’s choice will be for all of the foods that are served.

The organizing committee consulted extensively with local businesses, community organizations and participants providing more choices and options for both area businesses and visitors to participate in the day's activities.

compostable cups and utensils,” Hoogland pointed out.

A wrist band purchase of $4 will allow visitors to go from team to team sampling the food and voting for their favourite.

The exciting ice carving will also return, with additional frozen activities such as ice cream making.

On the entertainment side, local musicians will continue to be highlighted but Hoogland said there will also be a Juno award winning folk singer as the headliner.

“Valdy is coming and will perform a concert on main stage. We will also have other bands and individual performers from our local area who we want to support.”

The fun-filled day takes place on Saturday May 3 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. This is an outdoor event so please remember to dress for the weather.

For more information call 250-228-0199 or visit fireandicestreetfestival.com

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THU APR 10 Brant Wildlife Festival Film Presentation 7:00pm. Two films about the health of oceans and marine life at VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. Doors open at 6pm (gourmet snacks available). $10 pp at the door. 1-866-288-7878 Heart Health and Diabetes Grocery Tour 7:00pm. Meet Dietitian Colleen Canning in the seminar room and then walk to Quality Foods for a lesson on reading labels & selecting the best foods for your healthy lifestyle.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-951-0243

8th Annual Golden Shoe Hunt Join us again to find the Golden Shoe! Clues and instructions for the locations of both the shoe & geocache will be posted weekly on the RDN's website, Facebook and Twitter pages starting April 11th.

So get your hiking boots, maps, compasses or GPS ready! 250-248-3252 BC-SPCA Book Sale 9:00am. Fiction, NonFiction, Cookbooks, Biographies, Romance, Travel, Self Help & more! Apr 11 (9am-7pm) & Apr 12 (9am3pm). Wembley Mall, 826 W. Island Hwy, Parksville.

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Free Workshop: iPad Topic, Texting 9:30am. BLT (Family Place), 494 Bay Ave, Parksville.

250-947-8258 Dementia & Communication Tips 10:00am. Memory Nurse Ronine Sharp brings her insights to this workshop so you can learn specific skills to help communicate with a relative or friend who has dementia ($20 fee).

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 Travel Ready SelfProtection Workshop 2:00pm. Topics discussed will be the physical preparation and personal safety.

By donation. Bare Roots

Natural Health and Yoga Centre, 203-891 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. Register by calling 250-618-9906 What Women Want 6:30pm. The PCCC presents an evening of fun and fashion for the ladies! Doors prizes, photo booth, cash bar & more. Safe rides home

by Harris Oceanside GMC. Tickets $20 each at participating merchants. Doors open at 6:30pm, Fashion Show at 7:30pm. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234 Beach Flicks: Le Weekend 7:00pm. Story of long married British couple who try to reignite their marriage by

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FRI APR 11 a 2nd honeymoon in Paris.

Eaglecrest Golf Club, 2035 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6311 SAT APR 12 Art from the Attic Sale If you have art that you no longer love, sell it in our sale! You get 60% and TOSH gets 40% (April 12 - 27). Pick up your entry forms today. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133 Garage & Flea Market 9:00am. 2nd Sat of month.

Concession & Bake sale.

6ft. table for $10. Eagles Hall, 281-A Pioneer Cres, Parksville (behind Pharmasave). 250-248-8103 Nanoose Market 10:00am. This monthly market showcases a variety of unique & fabulous local finds, including; antiques, collectibles, jewellery, baked goods, plants, candles, textiles, bath products, health, cooking, cosmetics, teas & coffee and much more! (10am-3pm).

Nanoose Place Centre, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose. 250-240-2702 Pet Adoption Weekend 10:00am. Pet photos by Island Moments Photography. $5 minimum donation with proceeds to local animal rescues. Bosley's Pet Food Plus, 104-280 Island Hwy. E, Parksville.

250-248-2673 2nd Annual Vintage/ Retro Inspired Faire 10:00am. Over 25 vendors selling their wares. Admission by donation. Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Rd, Parksville.

250-752-3637 Brant Wildlife Festival Eagle Release 11:00am. Come for lunch, see glove-trained birds & many wildlife booths.

SAT APR 12 Eagle release at 2pm (by donation). North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, 1240 Leffler, Errington.

1-866-288-7878 Little Mountain Guided Hike 12:00pm. Enjoy meandering through lovely second growth forest with picturesque canopies and incredible rock formations. Cost is $32.10. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks.

250-248-3252 Lyme Disease Group 1:00pm. Lyme Disease Support Group. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 SUN APR 13 Palm Sunday Many Christians in Canada remember Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Holy Week.

Kids Clothing & Toy Sale/Swop 10:00am. Biggest Swop Sale in the area! Oceanside Moms Group Kids Clothing & Toy Sale/Swop until 2pm. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

Live! Music on Sunday 2:30pm. Gwen Thompson (violin) & Rosemary O'Connor (piano). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133 Brahms' Requiem 2:30pm. The Parksville & District Community Choir presents Brahms’ German Requiem. Guest Soloists: Soprano Andrea Rodall – Sicotte, Baritone: Michael Eckford. Margaret & John Nelson, piano & organ & Gabe Boybell, tympani.

Tickets $15 at Mulberry Bookstores & at door. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. 250-752-8130

MON APR 14 Hiking Info Session 6:30pm. Local alpine guide shares tips & resources for family adventures and avid hikers. Get advice on clothing, equipment and route planning. Cost is $10.10. Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks.

250-248-3252 Town Council Meeting 7:00pm. Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-2190 TUE APR 15 Healthy Caregivers Support Group 10:00am. Clinical Counselor, Allison Reeves, leads this support group for people who look after a relative

TUE APR 15 with health problems.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-951-0243 Natural Medicine for Irritable Bowel Syndrome 1:00pm. Natural Health Consultant, Lisa Leger, reviews the natural approach to bowel disorders. Find out about common food triggers, the role of probiotics, and how to promote repair of the inflammatory bowel.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 Live! Circle Jam 7:00pm. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

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NANOOSE MONTHLY MARKET saturday april 12,2014 10am – 3pm A MONTHLY MARKET SHOWCASING

unique,local & fabulous finds! antiques • clothing • collectibles • jewellery baked goods • plants • candles • textiles bath products • health • cooking cosmetics • teas & coffee • and more!

NANOOSE PLACE CENTRE 2925 Northwest Bay Road visit www.vanisleevents.ca

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EVERY MONDAY Seniors Day First Monday of the month.

Seniors 65yrs+ save 15% on most regular priced merchandise, excl. medication. Qualicum Pharmasave, 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach.

Yoga for Seniors 9:30am. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0543 Chorus for Seniors 10:00am. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Scrabble for Seniors 10:00am. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7131 Yoga for Seniors 11:00am. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0543

EVERY MONDAY Seniors Canasta 12:30pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200 Seniors Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-1156

Ukulele for Seniors 12:45pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7147 Movie/Quiz for Seniors 1:00pm (alternate weeks) Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-7131 Yoga for Seniors 3:15pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200 Seniors Line Dancing 3:15pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6837

EVERY TUESDAY Seniors Day First Tuesday of the month.

Seniors receive 5% Off Food & Litter & 10% Off Accessories. Bosley's Pet Food Plus, #108-280 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-2673

Fun Bridge for Seniors 9:15am. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-2275 Keep Fit for Seniors 10:00am. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Seniors Writers Group 10:00am. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7178 Seniors Bag Baseball 11:00am. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

EVERY TUESDAY Seniors Canasta / Crib 1:00pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-2236 Darts for Seniors 1:00pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200 Needlework Crafts 1:00pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7572 Art for Seniors 1:00pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200 EVERY WEDNESDAY

Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00am. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1419 Dominoes for Seniors 10:00am Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3307 Yoga for Seniors 11:15am. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Bingo for Seniors 12:30pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Crib for Seniors 6:30pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Cards for Seniors 12:30pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Seniors Bridge 12:30pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-4574

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EVERY WEDNESDAY

Seniors Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-1156

EVERY WEDNESDAY 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Yoga for Seniors 3:30pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0543

Seniors Card Games 12:00pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Newcomers Euchre 7:00pm. (2nd & 4th Wed) Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville.

250-248-3200

Seniors Whist 12:30pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9877

EVERY THURSDAY Mah Jong for Seniors 1:00pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200 Seniors Discussions 1:00pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6780

Fitness for Seniors 1:00pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Shuffleboard 9:00am. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200 Keep Fit for Seniors 10:00am. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200 Computers for Seniors 10:00am. (1st & 3rd Thu).

Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-7971

Seniors Are Talking 1:00pm. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, 245 Hirst Avenue West, Parksville.

250-248-2093 Songbirds for Seniors 10:00am. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3512 Qi Gong for Seniors 2:00pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre,

EVERY THURSDAY

Seniors Bag Baseball 11:00am. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In

Seniors Drop-In Bridge 12:30pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7920 Bert's Line Dance 1:00pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200 EVERY FRIDAY

Darts for Seniors 9:00am. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3153 Seniors Ukulele #2 10:00am. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1958

EVERY FRIDAY Yoga for Seniors 11:45am. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0543 Seniors Bridge / Whist 12:30pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200 Mexican Train 1:00pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Seniors Art 1:00pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-7307 Seniors Crafts 1:00pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Mah Jong 1:00pm. Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-2236 EVERY SATURDAY

Seniors Line Dance 11:00pm. Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Seniors Euchre Newcomers Alumni 7:00pm. (every 3rd week of the month). Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

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TUE APR 15 Parksville Lions Club 7:00pm. Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tue of each month.

Lions Pioneer Village, 241 Moilliet St, Parksville. 250586-7080 WED APR 16 Evaluating Bone Health, Osteoporosis Food & Supplements 10:00am. Phyllis Edwards, innovative health educator & experienced bone density technologist, is back to enlighten us on evaluation technologies for bone health. Join the Mid Island Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada for a lively meeting with an opportunity to ask your questions. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 Cancer and Estrogen 4:00pm. Women’s health expert, Lisa Leger, explains the risks of synthetic estrogen and reviews hormone free alternatives for birth control, period problems, and menopause management. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243 THU APR 17 Eating Well With COPD 1:30pm. Oceanside Better Breathers Group invites residents to learn about how to eat to fuel your body and other tips. Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach. 1-800-665-5864 French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal drop-in to maintain or improve your French. All levels.

Meeting Room, Serious Coffee, 1209 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-738-0819 FRI APR 18 Good Friday This is the day when Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, which plays an important part in the Christian faith.

FRI APR 18 Easter Bunny Search 10:00am. Bring the children or grandchildren for a children’s Easter Bunny search! Free admission for children 12 and under accompanied by adult. Milner Gardens, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6153 Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Open House 1:00pm. Come learn how to lawn bowl! 1pm-4pm (Apr 18 & 19). Parksville Lawn Bowling Club, 149 E. Stanford Ave, Parksville.

250-951-0823 MACoustic Folk Club 7:00pm. 3rd Fri of every month. First 1/2 is open stage & second half features a range of musical talent. Tickets $10. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-248-8185 Coombs Country Opera 7:00pm. Open stage (3rd Fri of month, Sep-May).

Musicians & children free.

Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250752-3998

april 5 & 6m

10am - 3p

Oceanside Health

& Wellness Fair

The Premiere Health Fair for the Mid Island Regions. Doctors, health professionals and exhibitors from across British Columbia and Canada have come together to share with you what they know about living well. Find out more about health issues that matter to you from our health professionals in a number of breakout sessions. Browse through our exhibitors booths, tasting, sampling and learning about new health products.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 East Jensen Avenue. For details about this year’s upcoming fair, visit: www.oceansidehealthfair.ca

SAT APR 19 Holy Saturday This day falls between Good Friday & Easter Sunday in Canada. It commemorates the day when Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death, according to the Christian bible. It is also known as Easter Eve. Super Hero Fun Swim 10:00am. Calling all super heroes! Wear a cape and mask and join us for an action-packed super hero fun swim. Regular admission. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014 Tibetan Dinner/Auction 4:00pm. Enjoy a delicious Tibetan Dinner & Silent Auction with live music. Fundraiser for Ti-

Van Isle Events Presents

Best of YukYuks stand up comedy show

Friday Damonde Tschiritter

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Thai Dinner Included

May 9, 2014 Doors open at 6pm

Show at 7:30pm Two of the funniest Men in Comedy for One Big Night!

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All Sprung Out is the perfect event to celebrate all the amazing feelings Spring brings.

April 26th, 2014 from 9:30am-4pm

is when the celebration beings at Parksville Community and Conference Centre. The PCCC offers a large, centrally-located venue with lots of parking.

There are lots of new and exciting changes for this year's event, including the addition of 5 FREE (included in admission) educational workshops throughout the day on a variety of topics such as organic gardening, rainwater harvest, raw food & healthy meals, how to make raw chocolate and bee keeping/importance of bees in your garden. The Lockhart Collection will be demonstrating chalk paint application and tips to re-finish furniture and much more. There will also be a photo booth!

MAKE IT! BAKE IT! GROW IT!

VENDORS Extreme Eatz FLED Backyard Diva Lockhart Collection Shi Studio The Willow Way Steve Williamson Wildlife Photography Soak Essentials Golden Maples Farm Marcy’s Creations Nicole Williams Photography Ruth Lafontaine Fredrich’s Honey Raw Foods Made Simple Fabulous Focaccia

Island Highlander Hornby Island Soap The Salt Dispensary The Naked Squirrel Sunlover Creations Marie Moon Textiles Snack ATTACK Red Crow Leather Pete’s Sake Tuning In: Creative Wellness KreenZart Fun & Fine Sewing Barb Smith Wispy Clips Anna Himmelmann Jessie Senecal DC Photo Art Windowsill Orchids

ProFoto FX Pet Pix Blue Heron Studios Noni’s Nook Gemini Folk Art Shattered and in Pane Buckingham Stencils Bloomfield Flats Rawkolate Candles & Melts RDN Ceylon Cuisine & Spice Little Tutu 2fish Pottery Beads of Joy Glitter Girlz

Brand Bear Creative Cotton Fox Prim Stargazer Patt Scrivener Mizzle & Woo Smithbuilt Quilts Heath and the Sun Solar Pyrography Sugar High Body Scrubs Terry McGuire Calico Zebra Botanical Beads Bea's Nest Urchin Bags Trinket by Design Gluten Free Baking

ADMISSION $3 Partial proceeds from admission will go to FLED “Find Lost & Escaped Dogs” Vancouver Island Non-Profit Lost Dog Search Organization

Photo credit: Summer Hurst

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE 10:00am

Learn How to Make Raw Chocolate

11:15am

RDN Team WaterSmart Rainwater Harvest Workshop

12:30pm

Fredrich's Honey presents Beekeeping Workshop

1:30pm

Organic Gardening for the Everyday Gardener

2:30pm

Foods for Energy & Vitality

For more information,

contact Megan Olsen at 250-937-0999 or visit www.arbutusevents.ca All Sprung Out is brought to you by Arbutus Events, a mid-Island based events company. We proudly present concerts, markets, event marketing and more! Supporting the arts is what we believe in and doing it in our own back yard is even better! Glad to be part of our thriving Island!

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KEEP CALM & BOWL ON april 18 & 19, 2014 story by BRENDA GOUGH

T

hrilling and exciting. You don’t often hear those words when talking about lawn bowling but according to those who play, the game is all that and more.

You can learn all about the game involving bowls at the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club’s annual open house April 18 & 19.

Carol Bucyk who handles publicity for the club says a lot of people think the game is like bocce or five pin bowling on grass … but its not.

She said you really have to try the game to see how different it is from the other sports.

“If people played the game they would get a sense of how much fun it is. It is a bit like curling,” she explained.

Bucyk said the jack is a bit like a button in curling and the person who has rolled their bowl closest to the jack scores a point.

“The bowl is weighted so it doesn’t roll straight and doesn’t roll true. It has an in turn and out turn just like a curling rock.

So when you are aiming for that target you have to take in your line, your length, and you have to have some memory and you have to account for the fact that you have a bowl with weight in it and it is going to track in a certain way,” she explained.

She said the fun part is when you hit that jack, move it and all of a sudden you have a new game.

“What is nice about the game is that it has strategy … it is a bit like chess.”

Bucyk is inviting the public out to their two day open house this month so they can see for themselves that it is an exciting strategic game.

The green is located at 149 East Stanford Avenue in Parksville and is open from the beginning of May until the end of September.

“A lot of people think it is a game just for seniors and doesn’t involve skill … but it can be a really strategy filled game. It’s cutthroat,” she exclaimed.

Currently there are about 190 regular members who play in the club which has open draws every day, except Monday, evening leagues as well as club and interclub tournaments.

The object of the game is to roll weighted bowls toward a small white ball called a jack located at the other end of the green.

Bowling etiquette is a fundamental part of the game and Bucyk said while it is

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"What is nice about the game is that it has strategy… it is a bit like chess." ~ Carol Bucyk, Publicity Coordinator

competitive, good sportsmanship and good manners are not optional.

“We shake hands before and after and you congratulate your opponent when they make a good shot.”

Bucyk said it is not expensive to join and it is a great way to make friends.

There is a first year $100 initiation fee and dues are $170 per year.

There are club bowls for new members to use in the first year and determine what size works best for them.

Once you are hooked you buy your own set of bowls which cost about $350 brand new and less for used.

For those who visit the club on April 18 or 19 during the open house from 1-4 p.m. you will be introduced to the game.

If you like it you can sign up for lessons from April 22 to 26 for a $40 fee and be ready for a fun season of lawn bowling.

For more information call 250-951-0823 or visit parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com

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MON APR 21

betan meditation centre in Coombs. Lots of great auction items & door prizes.

Tickets at Mystic Lotus & Sand Pebbles Inn. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd. Parksville. 250-586-5882 SUN APR 20 Easter Sunday This day celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection after his death. Some people observe Easter Sunday by attending church while others spend time with their families & friends or engage in Easter activities.

Brant Wildlife Festival Hamilton Marsh Tour 11:00am. Bring your friends and family to explore this amazing marsh outside Qualicum Beach and learn about the interesting plants and wildlife with Friends of French Creek (by donation).

1-866-288-7878 MON APR 21 Easter Monday The day after Easter Sunday, which commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to the Christian

Bible. Easter Monday is also a holiday for many Canadians.

Parksville Probus Club 8:45am. Guest Speaker John Howarth: "A trip to Southern Africa". Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville.

250-752-4204 TUE APR 22 Earth Day The largest, most celebrated environmental event in the world! Join more than 6 million Canadians and 1 billion people in over 170 countries around the world as they stage events and projects to address local environmental issues.

Forgetfulness or Dementia?

1:00pm. Memory Nurse, Ronine Sharp, explains the difference between normal forgetfulness and the early signs of dementia.

Learn what signs to watch for and what you can do to reduce your risk. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243

HARMONICS FOR HEALTH Discover how BioAcoustic Sound Therapy can help rejuvenate your body and soothe your soul.

For details:

WED APR 23

THU APR 24

Your Sleep Habits 1:00pm. 4th year UBC Pharmacy student, Brittni Jensen, describes proper sleep hygiene and reviews medication options. Learn how to optimize your sleep time. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243

Singing in the Brain 9:30am. "Sound Therapy for Brain-Boosting". Phyllis Edwards shows how to enhance your memory using BioAcoustic Sound Therapy, music & a doctor's secrets for brain-boosting nutrients.

(Fee: $60). Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243

Red Cross AED/CPR C Recert 14yrs+ 4:00pm. This course covers CPR & rescue breathing techniques for adults, children and infants as well as info on automated external defibrillators. Cost is $42.65. Pre-register by calling RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250-248-3252

BioAcoustics BrainBoosting Boot Camp 1:30pm. Participation in this bootcamp will require vocalization, a little singing and gentle exercises as you learn to boost your brain power using your own voice. More fun than fear join us! (Fee: $60). Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy. 250-951-0243

City Council Meeting 6:00pm. Parksville City Hall, 100 Jensen Ave. E, Parksville. 250-248-6144

Mrs. Reynolds & The Ruffian: ECHO Players 7:30pm. An optimistic, witty look at a relationship between lost youth and hardened old age. Show dates: Apr 24 - May 11.

Show times: 7:30pm for evening performances and 2:00pm for Sunday matinees. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

Zumba Sentao Class 6:45pm. By donation with proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society. Fluid Fitness Studio, #5-1176 Franklin's Gull Rd, Parksville. 250-738-0077

SINGING IN THE BRAIN:

Sound Therapy for Brain-Boosting Workshop Learn how to enhance your memory using BioAcoustic Sound Therapy, music, and a doctor’s secrets for brain-boosting nutrients.

April 24 • 9:30 am - Noon

Fee $60.00 • Register at Parksville Pharmasave or email: bioimageosteo@gmail.com

Workshops • Group Events • Individual Appointments

Call: 1-877-263-2482 or email: bioimageosteo@gmail.com

Recycle your unwanted goods for cash Ì Buying & Selling Ì Short Term Loans Ì Huge Selection Of Jewellery Ì Tools Ì Electronics

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FRI APR 25 Free Workshop: Windows 8 Coffee Chat 9:30am. BLT (Family Place), 494 Bay Ave, Parksville.

250-947-8258 Tales for the Telling 7:3pm. 3rd Fri of every month. This month: "A Persian Carpet Weaver"

by Kira Van Deusen.

Doors open at 7pm, show at 7:30pm. Tickets $10 at door. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-248-8185 SAT APR 26 All Sprung Out Craft & Workshop Fair 10:00am. Make It! Bake It! Grow It! All Sprung Out is the perfect event to celebrate all the amazing feelings Spring brings.

This is your chance to shop local, support artists and local businesses. Over 50 vendors and 5 workshops! $3 Admission. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-937-0999 Rhodo Show and Sale 10:00am. Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society presents an exhibition of judged rhodos plus a host of vendors selling special rhodos, companion plants and more. Free admission. Parksville Curling Club, 220 Corfield St N, Parksville. 250-752-3694 21st Annual Art Show 10:00am. The Nanoose Bay Art Group presents their Annual Art Show & Sale.

SAT APR 26 16 artists display original work in a variety of style and media, from realism to abstract. Over 100 pieces framed & unframed available. Free admission & refreshments (Apr 16 & 27). Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-2030 Annual Spring Plant Sale at Milner Gardens 10:00am. Enjoy the peak spring Rhododendron bloom. Admission $5.25 for adults and $3.15 students. Children 12 & under free when accompanied by adult. Current VIU students with card & Milner Gardens Members free admission (Apr 26 & 27). Milner Gardens, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6153 SUN APR 27 Spring Lifestyle Expo 10:00am. Experience the Oceanside Spring Lifestyle Expo. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-0960 Village Voices Concert 2:30pm. The Village Voices presents "Waters of Life: Songs of rivers, oceans and streams". Director Rosemary Lindsay and Accompanist Josie Martins with Special Guests The Richmond Singers and Director Natasha Neufeld.

Suggested Donation $10 at door. Christian Fellowship Centre, 825 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-7525956

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SUN APR 27 Live! Music on Sunday 2:30pm. Eugene Skovorodnikov (piano). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133

New Art Exhibition 8 by 8 Show in all three galleries (Apr 28 - May 18).

TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6133

Red Cross Emergency First Aid w/ AED/CPR 9:00am. This course is designed to teach people (14yrs+) about injury prevention. Course covers home hazards, safety education, CPR, automated external defibrillation and first aid skills for common emergencies. Cost is $80.35. Pre-register by calling RDN, Recreation and Parks. 250-752-5014

The "Hear No Evil" Comedy Tour 7:30pm. Arbutus Events presents the "Hear No Evil Comedy Tour" in Parksville.

Doors open at 6:30pm. $10 dinner menu and cocktails available. Show at 7:30pm.

Tickets $15 advance or $20 at door. 19+ event (sorry, no minors). Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-937-0999 ONLY

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In Your Community Quality Foods is an active part of the community where we do business. Our staff enthusiastically organize and support many local events & activities that are important to the community and our customers.

SATURDAY MAY 3

Qualicum Beach, BC

FIRE & ICE

It’s back! Join us as we compete in the 2014 Fire & Ice Street Festival! Make sure to stop by our booth during the festivities to sample our awardwinning chilli.

SUNDAY MAY 11

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Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift at A Step Above in Quality Foods! Don’t forget to pre-order a Mother’s Day bouquet or centrepiece from the floral department.

SATURDAY MAY 24

Qualicum Beach, BC

Don’t miss this award-winning, family-orientated fireworks display! The Quality Foods Festival of Lights will take place at dusk in front of the public beach area.

For a complete list of Quality Foods locations, visit us online at www.qualityfoods.com or download the free QF app to your smartphone.

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TUE APR 29 Free Meditation Class 5:30pm. Every Tue.. McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC), 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-954-5040 WED APR 30 Spring Hiring Fair 12:00pm. The Career Centre invites you to increase your opportunities to meet with potential employers in many sectors. Dress for success & bring your resume (12pm-4pm). Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3205 Opening Reception for New Art Exhibition 7:00pm. Opening Reception for 8 by 8 Show. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133 THU MAY 1 Youth Week Youth week is a national celebration of youth held annually May 1 to 7. It is a week of fun, interaction and celebration intended to build a strong connection between young people and their communities. To find out what’s happening or to get involved, contact Kelly Valade, RDN Youth Recreation Programmer.

250-248-3252 Live! Neil Osborne 6:30pm. Arbutus Events is excited to present Canadian music legend from the iconic band 54-40, Neil Osborne! Tickets $25 advance or $30 door (if available).

THU MAY 1 Tickets at Quality Bayside Resort & Lockhart Collection. Dinner available at 6:30pm, Show at 7:30pm.

Tidal Room, Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-937-0999

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SAT MAY 3 Qualicum Beach Fire & Ice Street Festival 12:00pm. The popular Fire & Ice Street Festival returns! This fun-filled event in Qualicum Beach will once again feature a famous chilli cook-off and popular ice-carving competition. This year's theme: "Pirates of Qualicum Beach". Lots of live entertainment and family fun. Event takes place in and around downtown Qualicum Beach. 250228-0199

JOKE A lawyer defending a man accused of burglary tried this creative defense: “My client merely inserted his arm into the window and removed a few trifling articles. His arm is nothimself, and I fail to see how you can punish the whole individual for an offense committed by his limb.”

“Well put,” the judge replied. “Using your logic, I sentence the defendant’s arm to one year’s imprisonment.

He can accompany it or not, as he chooses.” The defendant smiled. With his lawyer’s assistance he detached his artificiallimb, laid it on the bench, and walked out.

What Women Want The Parksville Community & Conference Centre presents an evening of fashion and fun for the ladies! Don’t miss out on a chance to check out local businesses and see what’s new for spring! Tickets $20 each at participating merchants. Door prizes, photo booth, cash bar & more! Safe rides homes by Harris Oceanside GMC. Proceeds from this event will go towards the purchase of new chairs for the Parksville Community & Conference Centre 132 East Jensen Avenue.

Doors open at 6:30pm, fashion show at 7:30pm. For details about this event, visit: www.whatwomenwantparksville.com

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HIRING FAIR april 30, 2014 story by BRENDA GOUGH

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he Career Centre in Parksville is hosting a Spring Hiring Fair April 30 to unite job seekers and employers in Oceanside under one roof.

“It gives them the opportunity to ask some questions and look into something that they might not have considered before,” said Koop.

The event at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre (PCCC) will include up to 40 employers in a variety of sectors.

In order to be successful Jolly agreed it is important to be ready and that is why they are also offering two free workshops at the Career Centre prior to the hiring fair.

The Career Centre provides a wide range of work and career related services and the hiring fair is just one initiative that delivers positive results to all who attend.

Operations Manager Lori Koop and Employer Services Coordinator Diana Jolly said in 2013 there were 34 booths at the fair and it was very successful for both employers and those looking for work.

“Last year we saw a lot of people leave that were really excited because they had interviews set up for the following week. It was rewarding for them because they saw immediate results. Where else can you go and drop off your resume and know you are having an interview immediately,” Koop explained.

The fair not only provides an opportunity for job seekers to connect with employers, it also provides exposure to businesses that may not be on the radar of people looking for work.

“The workshops are open to anyone. You don’t have to be unemployed to attend,” said Jolly.

She said people who have registered for the workshops being held on April 24 and 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. will learn about what they need to prepare before, during and after the hiring fair “Our goal is to make sure that both the employer and the job seekers are going to get some benefit out of it. We hope both sides make a connection,” said Jolly.

Some positive match-ups have occurred for one of the area’s largest employers as a result of past hiring fairs.

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort employs as many as 240 people and their Director of Human Resources Laurie Sagle said every hiring fair they have participated in has been excellent.

“Sometimes we get people who haven’t

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even thought of going into hospitality. We bring a manager or a team member. It helps because people can talk to the team members directly,” she said.

Sagle acknowledge that many people in the community don’t realize that TighNa-Mara has such a large work force and offers a lot of employment opportunities.

“We have over 70 positions at the resort.”

Aside from reservations, housekeeping and food and beverage positions, they have jobs in accounting, marketing, recreation, maintenance and more.

She agreed that different personalities are required for each position and the hiring fair is a great way to determine where a person will work the best.

“We look for a friendly smile and a great attitude and at a hiring fair you get to assess people as they walk up to you and you get a sense right away of their personality. If they are really outgoing you can tell they would be great in the restaurant or the front desk. If they are timid and shy you know that position won’t work. It really helps with the selection process.”

She said they also endeavour to book future appointments that day so potential employees leave with immediate results.

"We look for a friendly smile and a great attitude and at a hiring fair you get to assess people as they walk up to you..." ~ Laurie Sagle, Director of Human Resources, Tigh-Na-Mara- Resort

For more information call 250-248-3205 or visit www.careercentre.org

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Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. PCCC, Parksville.

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Ladies Badminton 1:30pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-752-1103 Beginners Yoga 4:15pm. Penny's Yoga, Parksville. 250-240-3569 Youth Boxing (8-13) 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 Spin Class 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346 Youth Boxing (13-18) 6:00pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Youth Drop-In Night 6:30pm. Coombs Fairgrounds. 250-248-8515 Women's Yoga 6:30pm. The Akasha House, Qualicum. 250-947-5147 Adult Boxing 7:15pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

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Computer Tutoring 9:00am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258 Yoga Class 9:15am & 10:45am. Eaglecrest. 250-951-2538 Silver Foxes Aerobics 10:30am. Bradley Centre, Coombs. 250-240-4840 Better Body's Fitness 10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville. 250-240-4840

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

Preschool Storytime 10:30pm. Parksville Library.

250-248-3841 Seniors Line Dance 11:00am. Parksville Seniors' Centre. 250-248-3200 Stroke Recovery 11:00am. St Columba Presbyterian. 250-586-6766

Fun Darts 7:30pm. Eagles Hall, Parksville. 250-248-3922 EVERY SATURDAY

Bridge 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307

QB Farmers Market 8:30am. Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-1233

Teens in Transition 1:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Ladies Boxercise 9:00am. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

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

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Men's Pool 11:00am. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633 Tae Kwon Do 3:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-954-2263

EVERY SUNDAY

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

Baby Time 10:30pm. Parksville Library.

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TOPS 9:00am. Nanoose Bay Library Hall. 250-821-5495

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

Dominoes 1:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057 Starrshine Fitness 1:15pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6402 Carpet Bowling 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900 Guyz Time (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) 3:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

Zumba Gold 9:00am. Until Feb 7. Qualicum Beach. 738-0077

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

Weight Watchers 9:00am. PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-6234

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

Preschoolers on Move 9:15am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Computer Workshops 9:30am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8258

AA Lightkeepers 7:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8347 Adult Boxing 7:15pm. Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

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

Aqua Zumba 5:00pm. Until Mar 23.

Ravensong. 250-752-5014 Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633

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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WED APR 2 Live Jazz Music 7:00pm. Every Wed. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111 Children's Choir 3:30pm. Every Wed. MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Youth/Teen Music Jam 6:45pm. Every Wed. MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 THU APR 3 Lazy Mike & Recliners 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

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Brahms' Requiem 2:30pm. Knox United, Parksville. 250-752-8130 Ukulele Circle 2:30pm. The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 MON APR 14 Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Every Mon. The Shady Rest. 250-752-9111

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LOCAL DINING Cafes, Coffee Shops & More...

A Step Above Cafe Arts Cafe Awakening Cafe Bailey’s in the Village Beach Hut Restaurant

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Cafe Brie & Tea Room

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5-177 Second Avenue, Parksville

250-594-2526

Bread & Honey Food Company 162 Harrison Avenue, Parksville

250-586-1021 Beachside Grille Bean Counter Cafe Bradley’s on Jensen Cha Ch’a Java Chuffin Cafe Coastal Cake Co. Cafe Cockney Pride Cone Zone Coombs Ice Cream Shoppe Country Pies in Coombs Creekmore’s Espresso Bar Cruiser’s Grill Eat Fresh Markets Errington Eatery Farmhouse Cafe

Coombs Emporium 2300 Alberni Highway, Coombs

250-248-5895 French Creek Bakery French Press Cafe Karma Coffee House

Log Cabin Ice Cream MadBee Cafe Milner House Tea Room Naked Naturals Oceanside Arena Concession Orange Bridge Cafe Pacific Brimm Coffee & Tea Perks Coffee Bar Qualicum Beach Bakery

Taste Cafe & Bistro 101B-1080 Resort Dr, Parksville

250-586-8676

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A&W Restaurant Parksville 540 East Island Hwy, Parskville

250-248-2040 Courtyard Cafe & Patio

Aioli Seafood Restaurant

673 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach

Bayside Bistro & Lounge

250-752-4152 Quality Foods Rawthentic Eatery Riptide Lagoon Ice Cream Riso Bakery, Café & Bistro Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery Sandcastle Bakery Save-On-Foods Serious Coffee Shanna’s Place Ship & Shore Cafe Silly-Yak Bakery Starbucks Coffee Stellario’s Italian Caffe

Beach House Cafe Boston Pizza Bugaboo Burgers Chester’s Chicken Coombs Market Restaurant Dairy Queen

Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurant 280 East Island Hwy, Parksville

250-954-3886 Extreme Eatz Food Truck Fairwinds Clubhouse

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Lefty’s Fresh Food Restaurant 710 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach

British Bobby Restaurant Cedars Restaurant & Lounge Chameleons China Garden Restaurant Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria

Pizza...

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Panago Pizza Parksville

Final Approach Restaurant Fish Tales Cafe Gary’s Bistro Grill on the Green La Vida Vegan Mary Jane’s Kitchen McDonald’s

8-102 East Island Hwy, Parksville

Micky J’s Bar & Grill 2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach

310-0001 Butlers at the Mansion

Domino’s Pizza

292 Crescent Rd E, Qualicum Beach

Nickolini’s Pizza

250-752-5776 Fusion Place Giovanni’s Ristorante Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant Kalvas Restaurant Landing West Coast Grill Mekong River Restaurant Nemo Sushi

250-752-9727 Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant Seamark Restaurant Smitty’s Restaurant Subway Restaurants Talons Restaurant & Lounge Traditional Texas BBQ Trees Restaurant & Bakery Triple O’s Yorky’s Fish’n Chips

Oceanside Pizza Palace Papa Gino’s Pizzeria Pizza Connection Pizza Fresh Pizza Hut Poppa’s Pizza

Pub Style...

Arlington Inn Black Goose Inn

Lemon Twist Indian Cuisine 272A West Island Hwy, Parksville

250-954-1023 New Canton Restaurant Otake Japanese Cuisine Qualicum Sushi Saigon Garden Sam’s Sushi Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki

French Creek Marine Pub 1025 Lee Road, Parksville

250-248-3713 Crown & Anchor Pub Deez Bar & Grill Fanny Bay Inn Lantzville Village Pub

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250-594-1150

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