December 2019 Parksville What's On Digest

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DECEMBER EVENTS Connecting you to events, the best things to do, unique shops and all that our community has to offer.

SUN DEC 1 Coombs Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market 9:00am - 1:00pm. First Sunday Market every month from September through June. Pancake Breakfast is $6 for small one and $8 for large, beverage included.

Flea market tables are available for rental starting at $12 per table. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs.

250- 248-1009

Babysitters Certification Program 11-14yrs 9:00am - 4:00pm. Become a Red Cross certified babysitter. This course introduces basic first aid, how to respond to emergency situations, explains baby and

child care, offers advice on becoming a responsible babysitter, and tips for finding babysitting jobs. Price includes manual and certificate.

Qualicum Commons, on Sunday, November 3 or December 1 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost is $49. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to preregister. View recreation programs online at rdn. bc.ca/recreation. Qualicum Commons, RDN Activity Room 12, 744 Primrose Avenue, Qualicum Commons. 250 752-5014

Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/CPR 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Nov 30 and Dec 1. Be prepared; get trained with a two day course in first aid and cardio-

pulmonary (CPR C) skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR level C, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years. Cost is $163. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

Qualicum Commons, RDN Activity Room 12, 744 Primrose Avenue, Qualicum Commons.

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CFUW PQ’s Red Dress Exhibit 9:00am - 4:00pm. Dec 1 - Dec 10. The Canadian Federation of University Women of PQ invites you to view their annual exhibit of red dresses hung in memory of over 1000 missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada.

Exhibits of red dresses are hung both here and across our Nation as a visual reminder to raise

our awareness of this social injustice. Atrium – Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville & Qualicum Beach Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, #201, Qualicum Beach.

8th Annual First Nations Artisan’s Faire 9:00am - 4:00pm.

Come and see! We have art and goods made from indigenous artists, crafters, bakers and makers from around Vancouver Island. Qualicum First Nation Hall, 5850 River Rd, Qualicum Beach.

250-757-9848

3rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair 10:00am - 4:00pm. Local Vendors and Crafters. Unique gifts, Arts and crafts, Handmade items, Baking, Canning, Craft table for kids. From 1-3pm kids can make a take home craft. Free Prize Draws every half hour! Entry

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to our local employers who posted over 1,200www.careercentre.org job opportunities with us in 2019!

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5 by donation: Nonperishable food item or cash for the Food Bank Arrowsmith Golf and Country Club, 2250 Fowler Road, Qualicum Beach. 250- 752-9727

Golden Shrine Open to the Public 11:00am - 1:30pm.

Come and practice silence while doing self guided sitting meditation or walking meditation, spin the prayer wheels, light a butter lamp & browse the gift shop. Kathok Meditation Centre, 2800 Grafton Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-4386

Have Yourself a Merry Little Xmas 2:30pm - 4:00pm. Welcome the festive season by joining us for a joyful celebration of Christmas. Relax and enjoy an intimate afternoon of seasonal music that is both familiar and new.

Sing along with old favourites! Beach Club Resort, 181 Beachside Drive, Parksville. 250754-1094

Edie Daponte “From Paris To Rio” 7:00pm - 9:15pm.

GroundZero Productions presents: Jazz vocalist Edie Daponte.

Edie is excited to present her new show, From Paris to Rio. Edie will take you on a journey from France to Portugal, across to South America, to Cape Verde Islands and from Brazil to Argentina. www.edie. ca Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville. 250248-6234

MON DEC 2 Level 1 Drop-in Yoga with Teresa Stanley 10:00am - 11:15am.

Mondays. I teach a style of Hatha yoga that develops strength, endurance, and optimal body alignment, in addition to flexibility and relaxation. As the body moves into better alignment, less muscular

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NANOOSE BAY STUDIO TOUR CHRISTMAS CRAWL SAT, DEC 7 10AM–4PM SUN, DEC 8 10AM–4PM

Shop for beautiful, original Christmas gifts during this self-guided artists’ studio tour. Learn about these Nanoose Bay studios and our Tour Info Centre at www.nanoosebaystudiotour.com ERRINGTON CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRES

SAT, DEC 7 10AM–3PM SAT, DEC 14 10AM–3PM

An eclectic mix of handmade local crafts and foods for gift and personal shopping in our historic 1922 Hall. A hearty lunch, snacks and beverages will be served.

Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Hall.

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CAROLS FOR TO SING SUN, DEC 8

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The Village Voices present Carols for to Sing. Tickets available at the doors & Mulberry Bush Bookstore. $15 Adult. Students & Children free. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville www.thevillagevoices.ca

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work is required and relaxation increases naturally. Innovate Dance Arts, #115 - 425 Stanford Ave E, Parksville. 250-951-5824

Cookies and Carols Christmas Light Up

Yoga, All Level 7:30pm - 8:45pm. Every Monday. Join Tracey Pike for this all level Hatha Yoga style class.

Beginners & advanced welcome. You will learn to improve your breathing & self awareness as we learn how to relax, stretch, strength and balance our bodies. Aurora Wellness Centre, 1989 Kaye Rd., Parksville, BC. 250-248-4168

12:30pm - 1:30pm.

It’s that time of year to spread some festive cheer! Council and City staff invite the community to attend the first Cookies and Carols Christmas Light Up at Parksville Civic and Technology Centre. This is a free, community event for all ages and a chance to celebrate the goodwill of the Christmas season. The City hopes this event will help inspire the holiday spirit and make Cookies and

way. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-650-5451

Carols Christmas Light Up a cherished, annual Christmas tradition at the City of Parksville.

Atrium – Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville.

WED DEC 4 Cardio Dance Club: Gentle Groove Sampler Classes

Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class

9:00am - 10:00am.

Wednedays. Cardio Dance Club: Gentle Groove (low impact, lower intensity cardio dance). Three special sampler classes at 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach B.C. Come have fun with your community and meet new friends! Or just get

5:30pm. Every Tuesday. Umi Wado Kai Karate teaches the art of self-defence, while instilling a strong sense of self-discipline, selfconfidence, respect and humility. Classes are geared for ages 7 and up and emphasize skill development in a fun and interactive

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7 your groove on and get fit. Drop in for $10 to try it out! For more information on the class, see http://cardiodanceclub. com/danceclub Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach.

Level 1 Drop-in Yoga with Teresa Stanley 10:00am - 12:15pm.

Wednesdays. I teach a style of Hatha yoga that develops strength, endurance, and optimal body alignment, in addition to flexibility and relaxation. As the body moves into better alignment, less muscular work is required and relaxation increases naturally. Innovate Dance Arts, #115 - 425 Stanford Ave E, Parksville. 250-951-5824

Qigong 1:00pm - 1:45pm. Every Wednesday. Qigong is a Chinese Exercise Therapy that combines breathing, relaxed postures and visualization.

The benefits of these gentle movements are improved circulation, posture, balance, body alignment and stress relief. This is a guided practice for everyone over 55 years old. Parksville Seniors Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville, BC. 250-939-8563

Singing in French 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

Wednesdays. Please call for location 250248-8714 Private Home, Parksville. 250-248-8714

Newcomers Club 2:00pm. First Wednesday of the month. For further information check out our website at www.parksvillenewcomers.net Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville.

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Family Flu Clinic 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Dec 4 & 11. Families with children can get their flu shot at the public health clinic. Call the local telephone hotline or public health unit at 250-947-8242 or visit islandhealth. ca/flu for information.

By appointment only.

For Families With Eligible Children Parksville Family Place, 494 Bay Avenue, Parksville. 250947-8242

Register Now for programs starting this January

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Mountain Bike Ride 6:00pm. Wednesdays.

Club ride at Hammerfest Trails yellow gate, Just before you reach Englishman River Park, Errington.

DivorceCare 6:30pm - 8:00pm. DivorceCare is a weekly divorce support group that helps you recover from the pain of separation and divorce.

13 week session begins Wed Sept 4th @ 6:30pm at Christian Fellowship Centre Christian Fellowship Centre-Q.B., 825 Village Way, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-0325

Christmas Tales Featuring Shari Ulrich 7:00pm. Shari Ulrich joins Russ Rosen, Justyn Rees and Graham Ord to make a stellar cast for the 2019 Season. As the seventh year of Christmas Tales launches, we’re excited about a brand new vibe: 3 singer/songwriters blending their own original songs with traditional carols for fresh take on this well established production.

Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

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December 10 – 14, 2019

Model Railroading as Art Model Train provided by Maker Space Modelers of Parksville.

Story by Brenda Gough

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hen it comes to model trains, most people consider it more of a hobby than an art form but that misconception is about to be debunked at the Winter in Art Show at The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) this month.

Art galleries rarely include model railroading layouts even though talented modelers use an array of art mediums to create believable scenery and trains with authentic details.

TOSH executive director Illana Hester said she is excited to bring this artistic medium to their gallery and she is confident kids and those who are young at heart will appreciate it.

Since Hester took over the operations of TOSH in the spring, she has been working on ways to involve more youth and bring an inter-generational aspect to the gallery.

TOSH has teamed up with the folks at MakerSpace in Parksville and from December 10 to 14 the public is invited to check out two model train instalments and run the controls of the exhibit from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

“People don’t think of model train installments as traditional art work but the MakerSpace modelers of Parksville do. They use scene composition and colour strategy to make this model railway a work of art. They have two modules and kids will get to run the controls and move the trains and interact with the model setup,” she explained.

The modules comprise an old saw mill

and mine shaft designed by Malcolm West who facilitates the weekly model railroad workshops at Oceanside Community MakerSpace in the basement of the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville.

The community work space has tools, resources and experienced inter-generational co-members who offer support to hobbyists, crafts-people, artists, engineers, mechanics, scientists, teachers, students who have an interest in being creative.

West has been a fan of model trains since he was a boy when according to him “Many children in the 50’s and 60’s got a Lionel train set under the tree for Christmas.”

In his retirement he began creating more elaborate scale railroads and shares his passion with fellow modelers in the community.

West said there are two ways to look at his modules.

“They can be seen as a stand alone piece of art and as an interactive piece of art. I am trying to evoke an emotion with them so people looking at them will feel certain feelings and moods … just like a sculpture or a painting that you enjoy looking at,” he explained.

West said he used photos of actual railway scenes to capture the mood of real railroad operations so don’t expect a shiny and new train set.

“I try to get as realistic a scene as possible.

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…copies of a real engine. There is a switcher, ore cars, flat cars, box cars and caboose.

I weathered them to make them realistic,” he described.

West emphasized that painting realistic trains is quite an involved process that requires paying attention to the use of color.

“It takes a week to do just one engine. I teach techniques on use of color to simulate rust and dirt because nothing is clean in railroad world.”

He is pleased that his artistic statement will be on display in an art gallery that has seen the works of many famous artists.

His work will also be featured in the prestigious Model Railroader magazine in January issue called Model Railroad Planning 2020.

“It is a big thing to be featured in magazine's.

The magazine only accepts 10 or 12 articles and we made it into the 25th anniversary issue,” he exclaimed.

If you want to bring empty cars to a mine shaft and lumber mill and pick up loaded cars be sure to visit the interactive display at 122 Fern road West in Qualicum Beach December 10 - 14.

The Old School House 122 Fern Road, Qualicum Beach Visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org

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Yoga, All Level 7:30pm - 8:45pm. Every Wednesday. Join Tracey Pike in this all level, but gentle Hatha style yoga class. You will learn how to improve your breathing and self awareness as we learn to meditate, stretch and strengthen our body. Beginners are welcome. Aurora Wellness Centre, 1989 Kaye Rd., Parksville, BC. 250-248-4168

THU DEC 5 Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild 9:30am. 1st and 3rd Thu of each month.

Come and embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250752-1992

Cardio Dance Club: Qualicum Beach 9:30am - 10:30am.

Cardio Dance Club

whatsondigest.com (regular intensity cardio dance). Classes run every Thursday morning. Come have fun with your community and meet new friends! Or just get your groove on and get fit.

For more information on the class, see http:// cardiodanceclub.com/ danceclub To register: bit.ly/QBDance Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach.

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Forward House Qualicum Beach 11:00am - 3:00pm.

Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment.

Every Thursday at St Stephens Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0785

Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. Meets the first Thursday of the month.

This group is independent, non-profit, slip-on

shoe support groups serving the Oceanside community for over 5 years. The Gardens at Qualicum Beach, 650 Berwick Rd N, Qualicum Beach.

All Level Mindful Yoga 7:30pm - 8:30pm.

Thursdays. Join Tracey Pike at Aurora Wellness Centre, Pville weekly or drop in for this all level Hatha style Yoga practice. You will improve your breathing, balance, strength and flexibility while we mindfully relax. Aurora Wellness Centre, 1989 Kaye Rd., Parksville, BC. 250-248-4168

FRI DEC 6 Free Technology Workshops 9:30am - 10:30am. Fridays. The Technology Learning Centre (TLC) in Parksville is offering free technology workshops every Friday morning for adult residents of Parksville/ Qualicum. Each Friday

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Join us for a full Christmas breakfast and lunch spread, plus the arrival of a special guest. Have your family photos with the big guy and have an amazing meal while you are here!

If you missed Santa at The Bayside last year you wont want to miss him this year!

workshop is one hour in length and focuses on a particular piece of technology. Individual technology support is available after each workshop. See our monthly technology workshops calendar at www.oblt.ca/tlc The Family Place, 494 Bay Avenue, Parksville.

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Darrill Hanscom Annual Woodcraft Sale 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Dec 6-8. Beautiful turned pepper & salt mills, toothpick holders, pastry pins, bowls, candle holders, etuies, seam rippers, potpourri bowls, spurtles and other unique items. Also handcrafted stools, coat trees and children’s rocking chairs Darrill Hanscom Home Shop, 1590 Morello Road, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7857

Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society 11:00am. Every Friday. Providing profes-

MUSIC FESTIVE LIVE Two seatings to come enjoy this special Sunday with family, friends, and of course, Santa.

• Kids 5 & under are free • Charge by age up to 12 • 13 & up $36 + taxes & grats CALL TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!

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11 sional therapy sessions – physical exercise, speech, music and art therapy and caregivers’ counselling. St. Columbia Church Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville. 250-248-9994

Forward House Fridays 11:00am - 3:00pm.

Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. Every Friday at Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0785

VIUs Milner Christmas Magic 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Dec 6 – 8, 13 – 15, 18 – 22, 2019, 5 to 8:30pm, last entry 8pm. Outdoor Christmas light show for the whole family to enjoy. Santa, live Christmas music, Teddy Bear Cottage, Storytelling, VIU Baking Students Gingerbread Houses, Refreshments, Tea Room, Gift Shops.

Onsite shuttle for mobility challenged. Bring a flashlight. Sorry, we are unable to take Tea Room reservations. All entry donations help support the garden.

Suggested donation: $5/adult, $2.50/child, $12.00/family (2 adults and up to 3 children/ youths under 19 yrs). www.milnergardens. org Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 250-7526153

Oceanside Community Christmas Dinner & Party!

5:30pm. Free full turkey dinner followed by a short program including live music and lots of fun! Come gather around the table together to celebrate

the season with friends, family, and guests: all are welcome! Anyone is welcome to bring dessert squares or cookies. This year we will be raising money for two causes: our local Cold Weather Shelter and Manna Homeless Society. Oceanside Community Church, 1420 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-2485333

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5th Annual Magical Nights of Light 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Dec 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21. Admission is prepurchase only. $5 per person. Children 12 & under free. Tickers online at niwratickets.org and the Wildlife Centre. Parking with pre purchased $5 parking pass only. North Island Wildlife Centre, 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington.

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Music Trivia 7:00pm - 10:00pm. Music Trivia: 7-10pm. Every Friday, Great Prizes.

Shady Rest Waterfront Restaurant, 3109 Island Highway W, Qualicum Beach. 250- 752-9173

Craig Bay Choristers Christmas Concert 7:00pm. Join The Choristers for an evening of festive and seasonal choral music as we “Sing Now of Christmas” with such favourites as “Ave Maria”, “Mistletoe and Holly” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”.

Lonnie Moddle, Director and Ron Klusmeier, Accompanist. Special guests: “A Cappella Plus”. Tickets available at Mulberry Bush Bookstores and may be available at the door. $15 Adults, children under 12 free. Partial proceeds to Oceanside Hospice. Knox United

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Carols for to Sing with Craig Bay Choristers Dec. 8, 2019 – 2:30 pm, Knox United, Parksville

Adults $15 – students and children free tickets at Mulberry Bush Bookstores or at the door

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Give the gift of Recreation!

Gift Certificates available at: Oceanside Place Arena & Ravensong Aquatic Centre.

to: ____________________ from: ____________________

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Church (Parksville), 345 Pym Street, Parksville.

587-582-6237

SAT DEC 7 Mountain Bike Ride 9:00am - 11:00pm.

Saturdays. Club ride at Hammerfest Trails yellow gate, just before you reach Englishman River Park, Errington.

Nanoose Bay Christmas Crawl Studio Tour 10:00am - 4:00pm. Dec 7 & 8. Meet the artists and discover beautiful, original Christmas gifts or that special work of art for your home on this self-guided tour of Nanoose Bay Studio Tour artists and artisans. Studio guides with maps available at individual studios, or pick one up at our Studio Tour Information Centre, Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Rd, during tour hours.

Visit www.nanoosebaystudiotour.com to download a map and check for last minute changes. Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7317

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Splish splash everyone welcome swims at Ravensong Aquatic Centre are a water adventure you don’t want to miss. The lifeguards are going to bring out the pool toys for you to enjoy. From the rope swing to the snake there will be water play for everyone. These swims are on Dec 7 & 14 from 10am to 12pm and Dec 9 & 16 from 1pm to 2pm. Regular admission. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-752-5014 or view

whatsondigest.com skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/ recreation. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250 752-5014

Lighthouse Christmas Craft Faire 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Lighthouse Christmas Craft Faire. Over 40 local Artisans displaying and selling their handmade goods. Light lunch to be served out of the kitchen.Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 778-4249900

Oceanside Christmas Home Tour 10:00am. Self guided tour of 7 decorated homes that are using traditional and unique family treasures. Qualicum Beach, Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach.

250-288-7100

Errington Christmas Craft Faires 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Dec 7 & 14. An eclectic mix of handmade local crafts and foods for gift and personal shopping in our historic 1922 Hall.

A hearty lunch, snacks and beverages will be served. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Hall.

250-248-5106.

St. Anne’s/ St. Edmund’s Christmas Bazaar 10:00am - 2:00pm. Our famous Christmas fruit cakes and baking, regifting tables, books, essential oils, spices, jewellery, handmade cards, homemade bags, handbags, sewing, handmade ornaments, stained glass, sewing projects, handmade wares by local artisans, have a hot beverage

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and tasty muffin at our Muffin Cafe. St. Anne/ St. Edmund’s Anglican Church Hall, 407 Wembley Road, Parksville.

250-248-5662

the Holiday Spirit with an intriguing assortment of seasonal selections. The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133

SUN DEC 8

Carols for to Sing

Second Sunday Market 8:00am - 1:00pm.

Craft, Vintage, Market, Breakfast!. Fundraiser for local non-profits.

Qualicum Bay Lions Club this month. Join us for an entertaining family-friendly time.Second Sunday of each month.

Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 778424-9900

Christmas Concert with Tony Booker and Friends 2:30pm. Victoria’s inimitable man of many musical hats will sing and play piano and accordion. Drawing upon a multitude of musical styles, Tony will immerse the audience in

2:30pm. The Village Voices present Carols for to Sing. Tickets available at the doors & Mulberry Bush Bookstore. $15 Adult. Students & Children free.

Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. www.thevillagevoices. ca

MON DEC 9 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Mondays.

Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-1926

TUE DEC 10 Qualicum Beach & Area Newcomers Club 10:00am. Visit our website for events, activities and more. qbnewcom-

ers.org. See you at our meeting the second Tuesday of each month, 10am St. Stephen’s United Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach.

OWBN Girls Night Out! 5:30pm. Come out for a fun night of team building (with a little wine thrown in) There will be great food, team building games, and music. We will also have a gift exchange game, so if you want to play please bring a $10 gift. There will be a Sleigh of Spirits table, so please bring a bottle of your favorite wine, spirit or beer, and one lucky table will win the whole thing!

Bring a girlfriend and lets end our year Merry and Bright! This event is open to members, prospective members and guests The Bayside Oceanfront Resort, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville.

WED DEC 11 Everyone Welcome Skate 3:30-5:00pm. Wednesdays. Reduced rate admission. Oceanside Place Arena, Parksville..

THU DEC 12 Book Signing 11:00am. Local author, Dianne Burrough, has produced a book of messages from Spirit.

It is with great joy that she shares these inspirational words, and hopes they bring comfort, love and healing. Drop by Divine Elements Gift Store in Qualicum Beach to speak with first time author Dianne Burrough and editor Heather Thornton.

Divine Elements Gift Store, 133 Second Avenue, Qualicum Beach.

250-594-9495

Canvas Art for Teens 11-15yrs 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

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15 will guide you through how to paint a fantastic yet surprisingly simple acrylic painting. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided.

View painting project online. Ocean Sunset, ages 11-15yrs. Cost is $25. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to preregister. Oceanside Art Studio, #2-702 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach.

Knacker YardCeltic Folksong & Traditional Music 7:00pm. Hailing from Victoria, British Columbia (Coast Salish Territories), Knacker’s Yard has been arranging and performing traditional Irish, Scottish, English, Australian, and original music since 2013.

Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever 7:30pm - 9:30pm.

Dec 12 - Dec 19. ECHO Players presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever this holiday season! This fun-filled family show comes to the Village Theatre and you won’t believe the mayhem and the fun when the Herdman kids collide with the Christmas story head on! Visit echoplayers. ca for times and tickets.

Village Theatre Quali-

cum Beach, 110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-3522

FRI DEC 13 Darrill Hanscom Annual Woodcraft Sale 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Dec 13-15. Beautiful turned pepper & salt mills, toothpick holders, pastry pins, bowls, candle holders, etuies, seam rippers, potpourri bowls, spurtles and other unique items. Also handcrafted stools, coat trees and children’s rocking chairs Darrill Hanscom Home Shop, 1590 Morello Road, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7857

22nd Annual Community Christmas Banquet 5:00pm. Join us for a free Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings, beverages, dessert, live music and sing along carols! Everyone is welcome. Bring the family! If you would like bring coats, mitts, hats, socks, sweaters for the Homeless of District 69. Christian Fellowship Centre-Q.B., 825 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5513 250-752-5513

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Witness the mayhem and fun as a couple struggles to put on a church Christmas pageant.

Story by Brenda Gough

he story of a typical played-out Christmas pageant turned on its ear opens December 12 and runs until December 29 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever brings theatre goers of all ages behind the scenes to witness the mayhem and fun as a couple struggles to put on a church Christmas pageant.

Adapted from the best-selling children's book by Barbara Robinson the delightful comedy directed by Ashlee Sales promises to take audiences on a heartwarming journey with classic Christmas carols and lots of laughs.

A holiday favorite The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is centered on casting the Herdman kids…some of the most inventively awful kids in history.

The usual director of the pageant is sidelined by a broken leg and won't be able to take charge of this year's show.

She calls for backup and naive mom Grace

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Bradley agrees to take on the responsibility.

The inexperienced Pageant Director becomes the center of controversy when her son Charlie accidentally encourages the local hooligans, the Herdmans, to come to church and take part in the pageant.

The good Christians are aghast at the doors being opened to the rough, dirty and uncouth family.

The premise of the story is a recipe for a perfect holiday stage treat and Sales said she jumped at the opportunity to direct it.

“I read the book as a child and it was one of my favourite stories so when I was asked to direct this play I was like of course, I love that story and I love the characters.”

She said although the play is funny there is a deeper message and it is the director’s job to look for that and she hopes the production will not only entertain audiences but also educate them about making assumptions judging people.

“I love that it is a transformative story. It really makes us look at our judgments…what

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we think we know about people and what we actually can discover when we are given the opportunity to shine,” she emphasized.

She assured that all ages will enjoy humor in the show.

“There is something for everyone. Kids love it because it is fun to read about bad kids and the goodie-two-shoe kids. I think everyone can relate to those memories from childhood.”

Sales has been performing since she was five years old and she admitted that her first memories on stage were not perfect and that is why she is passionate about inspiring her youth led show.

“The reason I love working with kids is when I was five years old I was in dance and I had terrible stage fright. The first time I ever got on stage I went into the wings and did my dance where no one could see me. My love of the arts helped me work through my fear because the love was bigger than the fear,” she acknowledged.

She said the cast includes 21 kids and while

it is a big job for them, they are energetic, focused and enthusiastic and she has pushed them to go big.

“It was really fun to cast this show because all the characters are caricatures and they are larger than life and exaggerated. I have to encourage them to step out and be a little tougher. It is ok to be rude and mean. You are just acting.”

For tickets contact the Box Office (250-7523522) or e-mail info@echoplayers.ca. To order tickets online or for more information visit www.echoplayers.ca.

Village Theatre 110 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach Tickets can be purchased by phone at 250-752-3522 or by info@echoplayers.ca Visit www.echoplayers.ca

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SAT DEC 14 CONT... is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event at Oceanside Place Arena. Special lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Even if you do not skate, come by and view the lights from the deck. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome. The public skating schedule with free skating events is available at rdn.bc.ca/ recreation. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville.

250 752-5014

Christmas on the Farm 10:00am. Join us at this free family-friendly event to celebrate Christmas farm-style.

Carol-wagon rides, Carol-wagon singing (from Golf course parking lot), Mini horse wagon rides, Live music, Christmas storytelling, Kids crafts, Poutine truck, cheese & wine samples and

whatsondigest.com pairings, mulled wine samples, free popcorn, marshmallow roasting, hot chocolate, …and all your favourite farm animals! Parking and wagon-shuttles are available at the Morningstar Golf Club LTD parking lot. Accessible parking available at our farm parking lot. Morningstar Farm, 403 Lowry's Road, Parksville.

250-954-3931

Rudolph’s Christmas Preschool Party 2-5yrs 10:30am - 12:00pm. The elves are busy planning an exciting party for you and your parents to enjoy. A variety of craft stations and a special circle time will get you all in the holiday spirit. Parent participation is required. Cost is $12. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to preregister. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy,

Parksville. 250 752-5014

SUN DEC 15 Christmas Brunch with Santa Two seatings to enjoy this special Sunday with family, friends and Santa. Full Christmas breakfast and lunch spread. 13 & up $36.

Charge by age up to 12. 5 & under free. The Bayside Restaurant & Lounge, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-9050103

Reid Jamieson Band- Sunday Matinee 3:00pm. Vancouver’s Reid Jamieson Band are a vocal powerhouse committed to making music that moves us.

Known for regular appearances on CBC’s Vinyl Café, to recording with Cowboy Junkies. A classic introvert/ extrovert combo, Reid performs with his saucy wife and long-time song-writing partner Carolyn Victoria Mill. reidjamieson.com/me-

daza/ Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

MON DEC 16 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Mondays.

Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-1926

TUE DEC 17 Families Forward 6:00pm - 7:00pm.

Weekly drop-in support group for people caring for someone experiencing mental health and/ or addiction issues. Forward House, 136 East Hirst Avenue, Parksville.

250-954-0785

WED DEC 18 Qigong 1:00pm - 1:45pm. Every Wednesday. Qigong is a Chinese Exercise Therapy that combines breathing, relaxed postures and visualization.

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19 are improved circulation, posture, balance, body alignment and stress relief. This is a guided practice for everyone over 55 years old. Parksville Seniors Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville, BC. 250939-8563

THU DEC 19 French Conversation 2:30pm - 4:00pm. Informal free drop-in to maintain or improve your French. Serious Coffee Parksville, 1209 East Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-738-0819

FRI DEC 20 Coombs Country Opery 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

Open mic musical entertainment for everyone, includes country, folk, bluegrass, fiddlers and more. Held on the third Friday each month from September through May. Drinks and snacks available.

Bring your instrument and hit the stage! Admission is only $5.00 for adults, musicians and kids are free. Third Friday of every month, CHRCO Hall, Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs.

250-927-2747

SAT DEC 21 Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Christmas Market 8:30am - 1:00pm. A great way to start your Saturday morning.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time, or are a lifelong Oceanside resident Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250752-1992

One Crazy Day Christmas Market 10:00am. A perfect cozy last minute market at Morningstar Golf Course! Come join us for live music, Amazing local Artisans and hot food. A great event to bring your out of town guests to find a little something extra for under the tree! Morninstar Golf Club Pavilion, 525 Lowry's Rd, Parksville.

250- 248-2244

Holiday Swim 1:30pm - 5:00pm. Visit Ravensong for holiday cheer and to play reindeer games at the pool.

Santa will be dropping by to say “Ho, Ho, Ho”.

Regular admission.

View swim and skate schedules online at rdn. bc.ca/recreation. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250 752-5014

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Pony Rides • Live Nativity Scene • Refreshments Doors Swags to Make & Take Home • Gift Shop

DEC 22, 23 & 24 10am - 2pm 250-248-2408 • 1692 Errington Rd tigerlilyfarm.ca

SUN DEC 22 Christmas in the Country 10:00am - 2:00pm. Dec 22-24. Pony rides, live nativity scene, refreshments, door swags to make & take home. Gift Shop open. Tiger Lily Farm, 1692 Errington Rd, Errington. 250248-2408

TUE DEC 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 4:00pm. A beautiful candlelight service celebrating the joy, simplicity, and wonder of the Christmas story. A kid and family friendly service. Light refreshments will follow each one-hour service.

Oceanside Community Church, 1420 Alberni Highway, Parksville.

250-248-5333

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Christmas Eve Candlelight and Carols 8:00pm. Join us for candlelight and carols on Christmas Eve Christian Fellowship CentreQ.B., 825 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5513

WED DEC 25 Merry Christmas An annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on this day as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.

Enjoy the convenience of boutique shopping downtown!

So much to experience... clothing, shoes, gifts, books, groceries and local artisan works.

THU DEC 26 Boxing Day A day after Christmas Day. It is called “Boxing Day” because – starting in medieval Britain – servants had a day off and would receive a gift box on this day.

TUE DEC 31

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New Year’s Eve Family Celebration 5:00pm. Celebrate New Year’s Eve family style at Oceanside Place Arena. Enjoy the last skate of the year on Winter Wonderland, join the family fun pond hockey, make a craft, listen to great entertainment and join in the early countdown at 8:00pm. Tuesday, December 31st from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Tickets required and are available December

whatsondigest.com 10 at Oceanside Place Arena. Free admission is courtesy of Tim Horton’s. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250248-3252

New Year’s Eve with Chevy Ray at Coombs 8:00pm. New Year’s Eve Celebration with Chevy Ray & the Fins at Coombs. Great dancing music guaranteed to keep you hopping all night long! Lots of appies and snacks included. Free Champagne at midnight.

Tickets available at Cranky Dog Music, Arbutus Music, Coombs General Store, Coombs Petro Can, Alberni Colour Corner, from the band or office. Coombs Rodeo Grounds – Hall, 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs. 250-927-2747

WED JAN 1 Polar Bear Splash 11:30am. Start your New Year with a splash.

Come down and join in the fun, either as a spectator, volunteer or participant who takes the splash into the water. Sign in onsite at 11:30 am and enter to win a prize. This is a free event. Special thanks to Arrowsmith Search and Rescue and Parksville Fire Dept. for their ongoing volunteer support of this event.

View swim and skate schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

Parksville Beach, rksville/Qualicum. 250752-5014

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TUE DEC 3

Acoustic Jam Sessions

Xtreme Karaoke

1:00pm - 4:00pm. Our Jam sessions are every Sunday sfternoon. Lovingly led by Barbara Gilmore, Geoff Pearson and C.J Poznansky. They are usually unplugged and are strictly for nonamplified instruments.

Songs that you bring should also be easier for others to join in on.

Bring some copies of chords and lyrics and we will add your songs to our song books. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Xmas 2:30pm - 4:00pm. Welcome the festive season by joining us for a joyful celebration of Christmas. Relax and enjoy an intimate afternoon of seasonal music that is both familiar and new.

Sing along with old favourites! Beach Club Resort, 181 Beachside Drive, Parksville. 250754-1094

Edie Daponte “From Paris To Rio” 7:00pm - 9:15pm.

GroundZero Productions presents: Jazz vocalist Edie Daponte. Edie is excited to present her new show, From Paris to Rio. Edie will take you on a journey from France to Portugal, across to South America, to Cape Verde Islands and from Brazil to Argentina. www.edie.ca Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville.

250- 248-6234

9:00pm - 11:45pm. Every Tuesday. 19+ The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville.

250-248-6511

THU DEC 5 Adrian Chalifour 8:00pm. Victoria, BCbased singer-songwriter Adrian Chalifour has been performing heart-driven original music for more than 15 years, most notably as the founder and charismatic frontman of Towers and Trees, a solo home-recording project that grew into one of BC’s most notable indie bands. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

Open Mic with Scott and Hope 7:00pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic!

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

December 12 - 29

NOW OPEN in Parksville

• Join us for breakfast, lunch & dinner!

• Private room for parties & meetings • Relaxing atmosphere • Ample parking space

FRI DEC 6 Craig Bay Choristers Christmas Concert 7:00pm. Join The Choristers for an evening of festive and seasonal choral music as we “Sing Now of Christmas” with such favourites as “Ave Maria”, “Mistletoe and Holly” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”.

Lonnie Moddle, Director and Ron Klusmeier, Accompanist. Special guests: “A Cappella Plus”. Tickets available at Mulberry Bush

1480 Huntley Road, Parksville (at the Arbutus Grove Motel)

250.905.0323

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Ricky's All Day Grill 4,200 square-foot upscale casual restaurant and bar.

Story by Brenda Gough

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he latest addition to one of Canada’s most popular familystyle restaurant chains, Ricky’s All Day Grill, opened in Parksville in October and judging by the record breaking guest visits in the first three days, the eatery has what it takes to make diners feel at home.

Ricky’s is a family restaurant run by a family and while it took more than two years to come to fruition, the owners couldn’t be more thrilled with how much the Oceanside community has embraced it.

Owned and operated by Ken and Jackie Aarbo with their daughter Rayelle acting as the general manager the stylish 4,200 square-foot upscale casual restaurant and bar is located in the south end of town next to the Arbutus Grove Motel.

As proprietors of the motel since 2003, the Aarbo family was always interested in adding a restaurant since as Ken stated “motels and restaurants go together like bread and butter.”

Jackie said not only are their customers

impressed with the food and the menu selections, they also love the west coast inspired design of the interior which includes a colour scheme of teal blue and green.

“The beachy colours make you think of sand, water and seaweed. People love it. They are always commenting on the beautiful colour and design,” Jackie exclaimed.

The nautical inspired décor that Jackie and Ken spent many hours designing includes a massive metal octopus hanging above the bar created by local metal artist David Kasprick.

“We bought it from Red Cod Forge at the museum farmers market a year before we even opened. We liked it and thought it would look good in the restaurant,” explained Jackie.

She said the restaurants open concept layout with booths all around and windows allows people to enjoy the outdoors while dining inside.

The building comfortably seats up to 130 and has a back room with multi-media equipment that can be booked for private

parties and meetings.

Not only has Ricky’s been a natural fit for the Aarbo family it has also been one for the Parksville community with the focus on family.

“We have the treasure chest for kids to pick their own toy. They get a place mat to colour and play a game on it. Kids get a bowl of ice cream with their meal and a kit to make their own sundae treat with sprinkles and caramel and chocolate sauce … they love that,” Jackie agreed.

Ricky’s is also a proud supporter of the Breakfast Club of Canada.

For every Breakfast Sandwich they sell, Ricky’s donates $1.00 to the Breakfast Club of Canada’s Start Me Up Campaign.

One in five children is at risk of going to school on an empty stomach. Of the more than 5 million Canadian kids attending school, over 1 million may be doing so without the proper nourishment required to give them an equal chance at academic success.

Jackie said that giving back to the

community is important to them and when they tested out their menu items with friends and family before opening to the public, all tips were donated to their charity with more than 18 hundred dollars raised for the Breakfast Club of Canada.

The Aarbos not only employ approximately 35 staff, they also employ local contractors.

And while they have been overwhelmed with the initial success, they have still found time to plan a free community event for Canada Day 2020 that will see them cook breakfast outside in the restaurant in parking lot and serve up their famous pancakes.

Ricky’s is located at 1480 Huntley Road Parksville. Call 250-905-0323 or email: parksville@rickysr.com for more information.

Ricky's All Day Grill 1480 Huntley Rd, Parksville 250-905-0323 rickysrestaurants.ca

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587-582-6237

David Vest

BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN TUESDAY 1PM TO 5PM TICKETS: Available for purchase at gzalounge.com or during regular box office hours.

464 Island Hwy, Parksville 250-927-4595 WWW.GZALOUNGE.COM

7:00pm. Piano Player of the Year at Canada’s Maple Blues Awards for five of the past seven years. Although he’s a Maple Blues Award winner who now lives in Canada, David Vest is an authentic, Southernbred boogie-woogie piano player, blues shouter and world-class entertainer. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

SUN DEC 8 Acoustic Jam Sessions

LIVE MUSIC in Parksville & Qualicum Beach Showcase your live music events and venue to the music lovers in our community.

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1:00pm - 4:00pm. Our Jam sessions are every Sunday afternoon. They are usually unplugged and are strictly for nonamplified instruments.

Songs that you bring should also be easier for others to join in on.

Bring some copies of chords and lyrics and we will add your songs to our song books.

Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

Christmas Concert with Tony Booker and Friends 2:30pm. Victoria’s inimitable man of many musical hats will sing and play piano and accordion. Drawing upon a multitude of musical styles, Tony will immerse the audience in the Holiday Spirit with an intriguing assortment of seasonal selections. The

Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-6133

TUE DEC 10 Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm - 11:45pm. It’s Karaoke at the Gun! Every Tuesday. 19+ The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville.

250-248-6511

THU DEC 12 Knacker YardCeltic Folksong & Traditional Music 7:00pm. Hailing from Victoria, British Columbia (Coast Salish Territories), Knacker’s Yard has been arranging and performing traditional Irish, Scottish, English, Australian, and original music since 2013. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

FRI DEC 13 Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Our Open mic nights are some of the most diverse evenings at Ground Zero.

Only one Open Mic in December. 10 performances, 10 artists, 3 songs each. Min $7.50 per person at the door.

Youth and students $5, performers get in free.

To sign up and see the upcoming schedule visit www.gzalounge.com Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

SAT DEC 14 Open Mic with Scott and Hope 7:00pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic!

The Rod & Gun, 163 Al-

25 berni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

TUE DEC 17

SAT DEC 21

SUN DEC 29

Hella Blue - Blues Dance Band

Xtreme Karaoke

Paul Black Trio

9:00pm - 11:45pm. Every Tuesday. 19+ The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville.

250-248-6511

7:00pm. Born and raised in Terrace BC, Paul received his first guitar at 16 but didn’t pick it up until he was 18 – and he hasn’t put it down since. Raised on gospel and country, Paul played in rock bands until the defining moment when his cousin gave him tickets to see Stevie Ray Vaughn. From then on it was nothin’ but the blues, throwing himself into the likes of Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix and Muddy Waters, Paul soaked up everything he could lay his hands on. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

Acoustic Jam Sessions

7:00pm. Hella Blue is here to knock out some memorable dance beat blues from the 60s to today. From slow tunes to uptempo, if you can’t dance to it, we don’t play it. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

SUN DEC 15 Acoustic Jam Sessions 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Our Jam sessions are every Sunday afternoon. They are usually unplugged and are strictly for nonamplified instruments.

Songs that you bring should also be easier for others to join in on.

Bring some copies of chords and lyrics and we will add your songs to our song books.

Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

Reid Jamieson Band - Sunday Matinee 3:00pm. Vancouver’s Reid Jamieson Band are a vocal powerhouse committed to making music that moves us.

Known for regular appearances on CBC’s Vinyl Café, to recording with Cowboy Junkies. A classic introvert/ extrovert combo, Reid performs with his saucy wife and long-time song-writing partner Carolyn Victoria Mill. reidjamieson.com/medaza/ Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

THU DEC 19 Songwriter’s Circle 6:30pm. Join Pam Edgar, Jerry Paquette, Jim Erkiletian and more!

Every 3rd Thursday of each month at GroundZero. Go around the circle sharing your originals. Instrumentals are welcome, all genres welcome, all levels welcome, All welcome.

Entry is by donation.

Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

Open Mic with Scott and Hope 7:00pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic!

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

FRI DEC 20 Coombs Country Opery 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

Open mic musical entertainment for everyone, includes country, folk, bluegrass, fiddlers and more. Held on the third Friday each month from September through May. Drinks and snacks available. Bring your instrument and hit the stage! Admission is only $5.00 for adults, musicians and kids are free. Third Friday of every month, September through May. CHRCO Hall, Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250-9272747

SUN DEC 22 Acoustic Jam Sessions 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Our Jam sessions are every Sunday afternoon.

Lovingly led by Barbara Gilmore, Geoff Pearson and C.J Poznansky. They are usually unplugged and are strictly for non-amplified instruments. Songs that you bring should also be easier for others to join in on. Bring some copies of chords and lyrics and we will add your songs to our song books. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

1:00pm - 4:00pm. Our Jam sessions are every Sunday Afternoon from 1-4pm. lovingly led by Barbara Gilmore, Geoff Pearson and C.J Poznansky. They are usually unplugged and are strictly for nonamplified instruments.

Songs that you bring should also be easier for others to join in on.

Bring some copies of chords and lyrics and we will add your songs to our song books.

Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

TUE DEC 31 New Year’s Eve with Chevy Ray at Coombs 8:00pm. New Year’s Eve Celebration with Chevy Ray & the Fins at Coombs. Great dancing music guaranteed to keep you hopping all night long! Lots of appies and snacks included. Free Champagne at midnight. Tickets available at Cranky Dog Music, Arbutus Music, Coombs General Store, Coombs Petro Can, Alberni Colour Corner, from the band or office. Phone 927-2747 for more info. Cooms Rodeo Grounds – Hall, 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs. 250-927-2747

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VIDEO DVD, online, and blu-ray may vary.

VIDEO DVD, online, and blu-ray may vary.

DEC 3 Rogue Warfare, The Parts You Lose, The Goldfinch, DEC 3 Rogue Warfare, The Parts You Lose, The Goldfinch, Ready or Not, Buttons: A Christmas Tale Ready or Not, Buttons: A Christmas Tale DEC 10 Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, IT: Chapter 2, DEC 10 Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, IT: Chapter 2, Hustlers, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, Freaks Hustlers, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, Freaks DEC 17 Danger Close, Downton Abbey, Abominable, DEC 17 Danger Close, Downton Abbey, Abominable, Ad Astra, Rambo: Last Blood, Overcomer Ad Astra, Rambo: Last Blood, Overcomer DEC 24 Adopt a Highway, Judy DEC 24 Adopt a Highway, Judy

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TIC TAC

12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250586-7414

9:00am. SOS Centre, Qualicum. 250-7522040

Fit Pilates 9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250228-1002

Members Yoga 9:30am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250752-0420

Bellyfit for Women 55+ 9:30am. Commons QB. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

Seated Fitness 9:45-10:45am. Qualicum Commons – RDN Rm 12. Drop-in $6

Members Yoga 11:00am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250752-0420

Balance Class 12:00pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250927-4595

Oceanside Floor Curling 1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250586-8323

Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-2485633

Free Squash Drop In

Snooker 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9632

Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Parksville Community Centre.

250-248-1926

TUESDAYS Qualicum Sunrise Rotary

6:00pm. For women.

The Bayside Racquets Club, Bayside Resort.

250-586-7280

7:00am. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach.

Rotary Club of QB

9:00am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-2482093

6:15pm. Rotary Park at the Beach, Qualicum Beach.

Badminton 6:30pm. Christian Fellowship Centre, Qualicum.

Meditation & Relaxtion 7:00pm. Penny's Yoga, Parksville. 250240-3569

Badminton / Ping Pong 7:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307

Cribbage 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632

TIC TAC

Better Body's Fitness 9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-2404840

Woodcarving 9:15am. Qualicum Elementary. 250-9513001

Fun Bridge 9:15am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250752-0420

Music Time 10:00am. Family Place, Parksville. 250947-8252

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TOPS Little Qualicum

7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9632

10:00am. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 250-752-1275

Better Body's Fitness 10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville.

250-240-4840

Spinners 10:30am. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 778-424-1001

Music Time 1:00pm. Qualicum Beach Commons.

250-947-8252

Carpet Bowling 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900

Ladies Pool 1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-7529632

School Night Out 3:30pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-2482093

Yoga for Better Core 3:45pm. The Gardens, Qualicum Beach. 250248-4168

Family Night 4:30 pm. SOS Community Services Centres, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-2040 ext 201

Squash League Play 6:00pm. Everyone welcome. The Bayside Racquets Club, Bayside Resort. 250-5867280

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Members Yoga

Belly Dancing

6:00pm. Forward House, Parksville. 250954-0785

11:15am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250752-0420

6:00pm. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

12:30pm. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250752-0420

Youth Drop-In Basketball 11-15

Rainbow Stew Cloggers

6:00pm. Coombs Fairground Gymnasium.

250-927-3985

12:00pm. QB Community Hall. 250-4687478

Cardio Pilates

Carpet Bowling

6:00pm. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250228-1002

12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250586-7414

TOPS Dashwood

Oceanside Floor Curling

6:30pm. Community Hall, Little Qualicum.

250-752-1275

Parent Support Circles 6:30pm. For more information call 250468-9658 or email parent@telus.net.

Coombs.. 1-877-3459777

Oceanside Concert Choir 7:00pm. Knox United Church, Parksville.

250-752-8130

WEDNESDAYS Early Learners on the Move 9:00am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-2482093

Fit Pilates 9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250228-1002

Bellyfit for Women 55+ 9:30am. Commons QB. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

Painters Group 10:00am. McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville.

250-248-8185

Sole Sisters Walking 10:00am. Various Lo-

1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250586-8323

Singing in French 1:30pm. Please call for location. 250-2488714

Belly Dance Fitness

Scottish Country Dance 6:30pm. Community Hall, Qualicum. 250738-1555

6:45pm. Arbutus Grove Church, Parksville.

ESL Conversation Group

Zumba Senato

1:30pm. Career Centre, Parksville 250248-3205x243

6:45pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-7380077

Snooker 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9632

Scottish Country Dance

Youth Open Space

THURSDAYS

3:30am. SOS Centre, Qualicum. 250-2482093

Dance Aerobics

TOPS Qualicum 4.00pm Senior's Center Qualicum. 250752-8192

Family Night 4:30 pm. SOS Community Services Centres, Parksville.

250-248-2093 ext 249

Weight Watchers 5:00pm. Parksville Community Centre.

250-248-6234

Pilates 6:00pm. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-

Carpet Bowling 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900

3:00pm. Navel Academy Studio, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

3:30-5:00pm. Oceanside Place Arena. Reduced rate admission

1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9632

Mt. Arrowsmith Pipe Band Practice

7:00pm Community Hall, Qualicum. 250738-1555

Everyone Welcome Skate

Mexican Dominos

8:45am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250752-0420

Better Body's Fitness 9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-2404840

Better Body's Fitness 10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville.

250-240-4840

Belly Dance Fitness 3:00pm. Navel Academy Studio, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

Teen Nite 3:30am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-2482093

Rainbow Stew Cloggers 5:00pm. Nanoose Place. 250-468-7478

Free Squash Drop In 6:00pm. Everyone welcome. The Bayside Racquets Club, Bayside Resort. 250-586-7280

Thursday Night Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-2289057

Belly Dancing 6:00pm. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

Forward House Qualicum Beach

Drop-In Basketball 16+

11:00am. St Stephens Church, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0785

7:00pm. Coombs Fairground Gymnasium.

250-927-3985

Gentle Fit

Ladies Pool

11:45am-12:45pm. St Edmund’s Anglican Church. Drop-in $6

7:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-2289057

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Music Trivia Night

TIC TAC 9:00am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

7:00pm. Shady Rest, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-9111

TOPS Nanoose Bay

Teen Swim

9:00am. Nanoose Place. 250-586-5495

7:00pm. Ravensong Pool, Qualicum. 250752-5014

Weight Watchers 9:00am. Parksville Community Centre.

250-248-6234

Pilates 9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250228-1002

Free Technology Workshops 9:30am. The Family Place, Parksville. 250947-8258

Stroke Recovery 11:00am. St Columba Presbyterian. 250586-6766

Members Only Darts 9:00am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250752-0420

Forward House Fridays

Drop-In Darts 7:30pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-7529632

SATURDAYS 8:30am. Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach.

250-240-1233

Q. B. Legion Pancake Breakfast 8:30am - 11:30am.

Legion (Branch #76), Qualicum Beach. 250752-9632

Pilates 9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250228-1002

Men's Pool 11:00am. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-2485633

Oceanside Floor Curling

SUNDAYS Find 10 Differences

1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250594-4299

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

Mind in Motion 1:30pm. Parksville Community Centre.

250-248-3252

“Yeah, we got robbed last night.”

QB Farmers Market

11:00am. Qualicum Commons, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0785

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Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-2485633

Friday Night Market

Ballroom/Latin Classes

5:00pm. Parksville Museum. 250-2486966

6:30pm. Lighthouse Centre, Bowser. 778424-9994

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250-752-9281 Island Drive In 250-752-3663

Tim Hortons 250-248-0094 Whiskey Creek Ice Cream 250-752-9261

A Step Above Cafe 250-752-9281

Island SodaWorks 250-203-1072

Awakening Cafe 250-752-3553

Karma Coffee House 250-248-7312

Bailey’s in the Village 250-752-7584

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks 250-954-3931

A&W Restaurant 250-248-2040

Billy Shakespeare's Tea, Tales, and Tunes 403-608-7280

Log Cabin Ice Cream 250-248-2868

Aioli Seafood Restaurant 250-954-1010

Milner House Tea Room 250-752-6153

Benz Lounge, Patio & Bistro 250-468-9915

BoMé Cheese 250-586-2663 Bradley’s on Jensen 250-954-2085 Brazen Poppy Bakery Cafe 250-586-0377 Bread & Honey Food Co. 250-586-1021 Cafe Brie & Tea Room 250-594-2526 Cha Cha Java 250-248-4225 Cockney Pride 250-752-6322 Coombs Emporium Cafe 250-248-5895 Coombs Ice Cream 250-248-6272 Courtyard Cafe & Patio 250-752-4152 Creekmore’s Coffee 250-752-0158 Farmhouse Cafe 250-248-5519 French Creek Bakery 250-248-2080 French Press Cafe 250-752-0021 Frosteez

Pacific Brimm 250-248-3336 Perks Coffee Bar 250-468-9921 Qualicum Beach Bakery 250-752-6143 Riptide Lagoon 250-248-8290 Riverside Resort Ice Cream 250-752-9544 Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery 778-424-9892 Sandcastle Bakery 250-248-9111

Wild Culture Artisan Bakery 250-752-0077

Casual / Family

Black Bird Schnitzel Haus 250-752-8500 Boston Pizza 250-947-9400 Bugaboo Burgers 250-338-3568 Captain George's Seafood 250-586-5353 Coombs Market Restaurant 250-248-6272 Dairy Queen Parksville 250-248-3433 Lefty's Fresh Food, Parksville 250-954-3886

Serious Coffee 250-586-0188

Lefty's Fresh Food, Qualicum 250-752-7530

Ship & Shore Cafe 250-757-8399

Gary's Bistro 250-752-5800

Silly-Yak Bakery 250-752-8697

Final Approach Restaurant 250-752-8966

Starbucks Coffee 250-248-9720 Stellario’s Italian Caffe 250-954-0255 Taste Cafe & Bistro 250-586-8676 The Brew Coffee House 250-757-9565

Fish Tales Cafe 250-752-6053 McDonald’s 250-248-8885 Micky J's Bar & Grill 250-752-9727 Morningstar Golf 800-567-1320

Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant 250-752-0117

Cedars Restaurant & Lounge 250-248-2333

Treetop Tapas & Grill 250-248-2072

Realm Food Co. 250-586-1158

Chameleons 250-586-5500

Smile Thai Cuisine 250-752-7148

China Garden Restaurant 250-954-2202

White Elephant Thai Cuisine 250-586-6611

Ricky's All Day Grill 250-905-0323 Shore Restaurant 250-752-1249 Smitty’s Restaurant 250-248-2432 Subway Restaurants 250-954-1947 • 250-951-9826 Taqueria 250-248-6272 Talons Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6311 Tidal Taco Shack 250-240-2855 Top Spot Diner 250-248-4009 Traditional Texas BBQ 250-951-6445 Trees Restaurant & Bakery 250-586-2226 Triple O’s 250-468-1777 Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-9727

Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria 250-248-6280 Cview Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6914 Dark View Restaurant 250-586-2206 Giovanni’s Ristorante 250-752-6693 Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant 250-757-8288

Pizza Domino’s Pizza 250-248-9296 Nickolini’s Pizza 250-757-9996 Oceanside Pizza Palace 250-954-3677 Panago Pizza 310-0001

Kalvas Restaurant 250-248-6933

Salt Pizzeria 250-586-2121

Mekong River Restaurant 250-586-8000

Pizza Connection 250-951-2112

Nemo Sushi 250-586-1212

Pizza Fresh 250-586-2013

New Canton Restaurant 250-752-2198

Pizza Hut 250-248-8130

Pacific Prime Restaurant 250-947-2109

Poppa’s Pizza 250-248-9121

Qualicum Sushi 250-752-5199

Pub Style Black Goose Inn 250-586-1001

International / Fine Dining

Saigon Garden 250-248-5667

Amrikko’s Indian Grill 250-951-0682

Sam’s Sushi 250-954-0572

Bamboo Garden 250-248-3323

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki 250-951-0752

Bangkok Thai Restaurant 250-248-4860

Smoke 'N Water Restaurant 250-947-2109

Bavarian Sausage House 250-248-0439

Sushi Deco 250-586-3290

Bayside Restaurant | Lounge 250-248-8333

Sushi Hama 250-594-9961

The Shady Restaurant & Pub 250-752-9111

Bistro 694 250-752-0301

Sushi Ichi 250-954-2020

Rocking Horse Pub 250-468-1735

British Bobby Restaurant 250-954-3232

Sushi Sakura Japan 250-203-1072

Rod & Gun 250-248-6511

Butlers at the Mansion 250-752-5776

Tan’s Kitchen 250-586-8828

Sunset Lanes Sports Lounge 250-248-6411

French Creek Marine Pub 250-248-3713 Crown & Anchor Pub 250-757-9444 Deez Bar & Grill 250-752-8055 Fanny Bay Inn 250-335-2323

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