February 2013 Parksville & Qualicum Beach

Parksville, Qualicum Beach & Area feBruarY 2013

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Uncork Your Weekend

wine, Beer & food festival | 9

Jazz Things Up

KSS fundraising concert | 20

Ahoy, matey

hmS pinafore echo players | 26

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

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Parksville Uncorked KSS Jazz Extravaganza H.M.S. Pinafore

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February Events What's On for Seniors Live Entertainment Movies & Games Every Week Events Restaurant Directory

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Win KSS Jazz Tickets Dinner & Movie Contest Win a Resort Stay

To Advertise, contact Anthony Veselisin

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COVER Kerri Crema of Granville Island Brewing at last year's Parksville Untapped event at The Beach Club Resort.

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 Published by: MEDIA is accurate, What’s On Digest recommends that you contact the business or before attending their event to confirm date and other details. The 201-273 Moilliet Street, Parksville, BC, V9P 2T1 organization publisher does not assume responsibility for omissions or errors in event listings Phone 250-240-8812 Fax 250-248-9868 and articles and may not be held responsible for the accuracy of event information.

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FEBRAURY 2013

EVENTLISTINGS

Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-6511 SAT Feb 2

FRI Feb 1

FRI Feb 1 Heart & Stroke Month Heart Month is the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s key opportunity to reach millions of Canadians in February, alerting them to the risks of heart disease and stroke.

Heart Health Month at Parksville Pharmasave Receive free information from our Live Well Team about cholesterol, blood pressure, tips to lower your risk of heart disease and more. Free blood pressure testing! Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-9510243 Heart Health Month at Qualicum Pharmasave Drop in to our home healthcare department & pick-up your free pharma smart blood-pressure machine tracking card, and take your blood pressure while you are here. Qualicum Pharmasave, 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7025 Pro-D Day In District Professional Development Day. No classes in session. School District No. 69, 100 East Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250248-4241

BC Fire Fighter’s Curling Championships 7:00am First Draw. Feb 2: First Draw at 7am, Last Draw at 4pm. Banquet at 6:30pm, Dinner at 7pm. Feb. 3: First Draw (if necessary) at 8am .

Qualicum & District Curling Club, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-7526162 Pro-D Day Everyone Welcome Skates 1:30pm, School is Out but Skating is In! Regular admission and skate rentals. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Family History and Genealogy Research 2:00pm A great way for families to delve into their Family History. Bowser Library, 6996 W. Island Hwy, Bowser. 250-7579570 Boxing Classes 4:30pm (8-13yrs), 6:00pm (14-18yrs) and 7:15pm (White Collar). Mon, Wed, & Fri. Genesis Boxing & Fitness, 112-425 Stanford Ave. E, Parksville. 250-2485511 Music Trivia 10:00pm Friday nights.

Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9111 Live Music! Remedy 10:00pm Rod & Gun, 163

Sotheby’s Upcoming Open Houses For a list of this month's upcoming Open House events, contact Sotheby's Realty, 668 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-5944000 Babysitters Certification (11-14yrs) 9:00am Learn valuable, practical information to become a certified babysitter.

Be more confident and knowledgeable so that you can go out and get your next job! Cost is $43.25. Pre-register with RDN. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Transition to Motherhood 9:30am Are you a new mum? Explore & share the joys and challenges with others who understand.

Saturday mornings. 250927-6781 Annual Seedy Saturday 10:00am This 11th annual event will include more than 70 vendors, a farmer’s market and seed swap, master gardeners, Milner Gardens Shoots With Roots, Children’s Progam, cafe, door prizes, raffle and more. Admission by

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Serving oceanside, Nanaimo & area

SAT Feb 2 donation. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-9650 Live Music! Bobs & Lolo Live on Tour 1:00pm Bobs & Lolo in concert, presented

by Sunrise Preschool.

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

250-248-8552 Saturday Stitching 1:30pm Knitters and crocheters of all ages and skill level are invited.

Saturdays (Feb. 2 & Feb. 16). Free drop-in program.

Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave. W, Parksville.

250-248-3841 Minute to win it Skate!

2:00pm Try out our wacky contests taken from the popular television show.

In one minute, can you win it? Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Live Music! Bent Rymn 7:00pm Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals vs. Comox Valley 7:30pm Get in the game!

Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals vs. Comox Valley. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-240-5535

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SAT Feb 2 Live Music! Coffee House at the Hall 7:30pm Mix of musical styles from old to new.

Open stage. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5106 Live Music! Manther 10:00pm The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

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Sun Feb 3 Super Bowl Party 2:00pm Snacks, games & prizes. Doors open at 2pm, Game time at 3:30pm.

Tickets in advance only.

Must be 19 yrs of age. $10 donation. Parksville Eagles Club, 281 Pioneer Cres, Parksville. 250-248-8103

Early Spring Openings 11:00am Every Sunday until Mar. 24. Come watch the blooms as they unfold and stop in for a cup of tea or a bowl of hot soup.

Milner Gardens, 2179 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6153 Parksville Lion’s and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate 12:15pm Free admission and skate rentals. Children under 19 yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

Sundays (Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24). Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Auditions for B2B 2013 Summer Season 1:00pm and 6:30pm. Shelly Road Centre, 186 Shelly Rd, Parksville. 250-752-4470

Live Classical Music!

2:30pm It is our great pleasure to again work with The Lafayette String Quartet to present their leading students who have excelled at playing an entire unaccompanied Sonata, Partita or Suite by J.S. Bach by memory. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133 Live Music! Vancouver Island Opera Concert 3:00pm Exceptionally gifted young pianist Junyi Chen. The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

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Spring Stock Arriving Daily All Fall stock has been reduced even further...

now 70% to 80%off Coats, Pants, Tops, Sweaters, Housecoats, PJ’s, Blouses

“WOW! What a great price” “WOW! What a great value!”

250-752-8780 146 W. Second Ave Qualicum Beach Shop Mon. to Sat. 9:30am to 5pm Sun. & Holidays 10am to 4pm

Mon Feb 4 Women's 45+ Fitness 8:00am Every Mon, Wed & Fri. Bodyworks Fitness for Women, 162 Morison Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3346 Secondary Semester II Starts School District No. 69, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

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Author Reading 2:00pm A literary and musical afternoon to inspire, entertain and enlighten. Join Crissa Constantine, author and composer as she reads from her memoir ‘Love and Accept Yourself Now‘. No charge. RSVP. The Akasha House, 233 Kenmuir Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250947-5147

Your Fashion Outlet Centre NEVER PAY FULL PRICE FOR FABULOUS FASHIONS!

T-Shirts, Jackets, Capri-Pants, Dresses, Sweaters, Cardigans

Sun Feb 3 Boxercise for Everyone 9:00am Every Saturday.

Genesis Boxing & Fitness, 112-425 Stanford Ave. E, Parksville. 250-248-5511

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2013-14 Kindergarten School Registration 9:00pm Please register at your neighbourhood (catchment) elementary school (Feb. 4 - Feb. 8, 9am - 2pm). Attendance boundary information available at each school or by contacting School Board Office. School District No. 69, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-4241

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Karma Yoga Drop-In 9:30am This is a wonderful and affordable drop-in class and a great way to begin or maintain your gentle Hatha Yoga practice.

Each week this class will allow you to connect to your centres using simple, timeless poses. Come with an open mind and open heart and bring a yoga mat if possible. $7. The Akasha House, 233 Kenmuir Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250947-5147 Kinetics for Women 10:30am Every Mon, Wed

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& Fri. Bodyworks Fitness for Women, 162 Morison Ave, Parksville. 250-2483346 Blues Jam at The MAC 5:00pm Monday. The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville.

250-248-8185 Spinning for Women 5:30pm Every Mon, Wed & Fri. Bodyworks Fitness for Women, 162 Morison Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3346 City Council Meeting 6:00pm Parksville Civic & Technology Centre, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250248-6144 Town Council Meeting 7:00pm Council Chambers, Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250738-2190

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SMS PAC Meeting 7:00pm Springwood Middle School, 450 Despard Rd, Parksville. 250-248-2038 Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm Every Monday.

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

250-248-1926 QBMS PAC Meeting 7:00pm Qualicum Beach Middle School, 699 Claymore Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9212 Tue Feb 5 Boxercise for Everyone 6:00am or 6:00pm, every Tuesday & Thursday.

Genesis Boxing & Fitness, 112-425 Stanford Ave. E, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Silver Foxes Aerobics 10:00am Fitness program for those 50 or better.

Every Tuesday & Thursday Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs.

250-248-3161 BC Senior Mens Curling Dinner Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6234 Qualicum Beach Museum Meeting 2:00pm Guest Speaker Marlyn Horsdal; The Judge and the Lady. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5533 Finding Balance Taking Care of Self 6:00pm This workshop

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focuses on components of well-being and more.

Jule’s Place, 525 Balsam St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-4996 Beating the Blues 6:00pm Support and information to improve symptoms of depression.

Free by donation. 250927-6781 Dad’s & Kid’s Skate 6:30pm Come to The Pond for a FREE Dad's & Kid's skate. Sponsored

by BLT. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Parksville & District Rock & Gem Club 7:00pm New members are welcome. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6177 KSS PAC Meeting 7:00pm Kwalikum Secondary School, 266 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5651 Wed Feb 6 OMS PAC Meeting 9:30am Oceanside Middle School, 980 Wright Rd, Parksville. 250-248-4662

2nd Annual Oceanside Money Show 10:30am Annual event showcasing exhibitors from a wide variety of financial service providers.

Refreshments provided by Kiwanis Club of ParksvilleQualicum Beach. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-752-6996 Buds to Blossoms 10:30am Interactive stories, songs and rhymes.

All ages welcome. The Gardens, 650 Berwick Rd. N, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6121 ext. 2 Face-Lift Clinic 11:00am Drop-in and see how this amazing machine works! Hosted by Laser Light and Sound. Qualicum Pharmasave, 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-7025 Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship 12:00pm Canadian Direct Insurance BC Men’s Curling Championship. February 5-10. Winner will represent BC at 2013 Tim Hortons Brier. Parksville Curling Club, 193 E. Island Hwy,

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Parksville. 250-248-3764 Family History and Genealogy Research 2:00pm A great way for families to delve into their family history. Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave. W, Parksville. 250-248-3841 Timberline Dance 7:30pm Every Wednesday.

Parksville Legion, 146 Hirst Ave. W, Parksville. 250752-8542 Thu Feb 7 Spinners & Weavers 10:00am Every Thursday.

Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs.

250-248-6575 Wallpepper Sign Shops Sponsored Skate 3:45pm Join your friends for a FREE skate sponsored

by Wallpepper Sign Shops.

Free admission, skate rental fees apply. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252 Baby Time 10:30am This 20 minute program introduces you and your baby to the joy of music, rhyme, lap play, and more. For children aged 18 months and younger and

their parent or caregiver.

Every Thursday (Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28). Free, dropin. Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave. W, Parksville.

250-248-3841 Coffee with Council 2:00pm Drop by for offee and an informal chat with Council. Thursdays (Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28). Parksville Civic & Tech. Centre, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville.

250-248-6144 Bowser KnitWits 2:00pm Knit, chat and explore patterns from the library’s wonderful knitting books and magazines.

Thursdays (Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28). Bowser Library, 6996 W. Island Hwy, Bowser.

250-757-9570 Coffee with Trustees 3:00pm This is an opportunity for students, parents and staff to meet and talk with SD No.69 trustees. Qualicum Beach Middle School, 699 Claymore Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-4241 PROUD TITLE SPONSOR

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Thu Feb 7 Craig St, Parksville. 250248-4241

Black Pearl Skin Care 4:00pm Get a personalized consultation in our seminar room and find out what a proper skin care regime can do for you. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-9510243 CPF Monthly Meeting 7:00pm Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is a group of volunteers dedicated to the creation and promotion of French second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians. Parksville Elementary School, 330

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Live Music! Lazy Mike & the Rockin Recliners 7:00pm Deez, 3353 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8055 Newcomers Club 7:00pm New members are welcome! Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234 FRI Feb 8 NBES PAC Meeting 8:15am Nanoose Bay Elementary School, 2875 Northwest Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7414 Movie at The MAC 7:00pm Hitchhiking Across the Atlantic. The MAC, 133

Live Music! Sean Carle Band 10:00pm Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-6511 SAT Feb 9

Have a Heart, Take Part Fundraiser Help support 'Variety-The Children’s Charity of BC'.

Enjoy a paraffin hand treatment, chair massage, mini manicure, spin & win wheel and more! Donate a minimum of $3 and you will receive a gold heart to take home. Qualicum Pharmasave, 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-7025

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Flea Market, Garage Sale, Bake Sale and Concession Stand 9:00am Join us at our flea market, garage sale, bake sale & concession.

Parksville Eagles Club, 281 Pioneer Cres, Parksville.

250-937-7200 Wild West Family Fun Swim 10:00am Celebrate the Wild West with a Family Fun Swim! Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014

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ou don’t have to be a sommelier to order wine with confidence but if you want to enhance your understanding of wine and sip with some sophistication, be sure to check out Parksville Uncorked. This annual wine and culinary festival hosted by The Beach Club Resort and Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort in Parksville begins on Thursday February 21st and continues until Sunday February 24th, 2013.

Now in its fifth year, Parksville Uncorked has firmly established itself as one of Vancouver Island’s signature events, helping to showcase and celebrate some of the finest food, wine and beer that British Columbia has to offer. Activities during the festival include educational seminars, featured winemakers’ dinners, tastings, tours and bubbly libations.

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one of Vancouver Island’s signature events The festival starts on February 21st at TighNa-Mara Resort with Parksville Untapped, a showcase of regional breweries featuring a wide variety of beers paired with delicious regional cuisine. Tigh-Na-Mara’s Marketing Manager Krystal Adams explained that the event is not your typical beer garden. “It is a little more upscale. We cater to craft beer and try to integrate local and craft beer together.

You get your own beer glass and can wander around and taste as many as you like.”

On February 22nd, The Beach Club Resort plays host to Swirl, a signature Parksville Uncorked event where guests can sample more than 40 different BC wines while savouring gourmet food. The brain child of Shawna Broekhuizen, General Manager of The Beach Club Resort, Uncorked was created to give a boost to the local hospitality industry and also provide an opportunity for those who love fabulous wine accompanied by great food to gather and sample some of the best wines that BC has to offer.

A special Winemaker’s Dinner on February 23rd at The Beach Club Resort will feature the world-class wines of Burrowing Owl paired with a unique seven-course menu created by Executive Chef Rick Davidson. Broekhuizen predicted the dinner will once again sell-out quickly because many of the wines served from the award-winning winery can not be purchased by the general public and only a select few restaurants carry their products, including Burrowing Owl’s Coruja, a fortified port-style wine that’s great for dessert.

A different Winemaker’s Dinner will also take

Photos provided by: Alec Watson, Greg Howard and ST Photoworks

place on February 23rd at Parksville’s Tigh-NaMara Seaside Spa Resort. Executive Chef Eric Edwards will pair various wines from Road 13 Vineyards with five courses of delectable cuisine. Road 13 continually receives ongoing critical acclaim and Krystal Adams of Tigh-NaMara agreed that their vintages impress. “We are excited to have them back because the last time they were here, it was sensational,” Adams noted.

Each year, Parksville Uncorked has grown in size and 2013 is no exception, with the addition of three new tours on February 24th. There will be a guided tour and lunch at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station, golfing at Morningstar Golf Course with a tour of Little Qualicum Cheeseworks and Moo Berry Winery, and an epicurean tour of some of Vancouver Island’s wineries. Broekhuizen said they added the new items to the itinerary to meet the demands of tourists to the area.“We felt we needed something more to do on the Sunday. People wanted more options and now they will stay longer.”

The festivities will wrap up at Tigh-NaMara Resort on Sunday February 24th, with a luxurious brunch featuring a variety of BC’s finest sparkling wine and gourmet brunch courses. For tickets and more information, visit Parksville Uncorked online at parksvilleuncorked.com.

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6:30pm Parksville Untapped will showcase regional breweries and feature beer paired with delicious regional cuisine. Tickets are $49 per person + applicable taxes and include an exclusive take home “Parksville Untapped” beer glass.

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville. 1-800-663-7373

9:00am A sumptuous feast for the eyes and the palate. Join us to wrap up the Parksville Uncorked Weekend for Bubbles & Brunch; featuring a selection of BC Sparkling Wines!

Tickets are $29.95 per person + applicable taxes.

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville. 1-800-663-7373

FRI FEB 22

Swirl Signature Event

Tour of the Deep Bay Marine Field Station & Lunch

6:30pm Whether you are discovering BC wines for the very first time, or reveling in selections to tempt a sophisticated palate, this excites all the senses. Tickets are $69 per person + applicable taxes and include an exclusive take home “Swirl” wine glass.

The Beach Club Resort, 181 Beachside Drive, Parksville. 1-888-760-2008

Take part in a guided tour of the Deep Bay Marine Field Station where you will learn marine conservation issues and how you can help protect the marine environment. After the tour, enjoy a sumptuous 3-course lunch menu with each course perfectly paired with the wines from Muse Winery.

For pricing and to book, call 1-888-760-2008

Parksville Untapped

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Burrowing Owl Winemaker’s Dinner 6:30pm Executive Chef Rick Davidson will be pairing wines from Burrowing Owl Estate Winery with amazing seasonal dished to create a unique 7 course meal. Tickets are $149 per person + applicable taxes.

The Beach Club Resort, 181 Beachside Drive, Parksville. 1-888-760-2008

Road 13 Winemaker’s Dinner 6:30pm Executive Chef Eric Edwards will pair a variety of Road 13 wines with a delectable five course dining experience. Tickets are $129 per person + applicable taxes.

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville. 1-800-663-7373

Bubbles & Brunch

Morningstar Golf Course & Tour of Morningstar Farm Spend your Sunday morning enjoying 9 rounds of golf at Morningstar Golf Course, the complete your day, a guided tour at Morningstar Farm where you will sample cheeses from Little Qualicum Cheesworks and taste the amazing fruit wines of Moo Berry Winery.

For pricing and to book, call 1-888-760-2008

Winery Epicurean Tour We have taken care of all the details so you can spend your afternoon touring and tasting Vancouver Island wines at Averill Creek Winery and Cheery Point Estates then finish your day at Meridale Cider for a tour, tasting and gourmet lunch.

For pricing and to book, call 1-888-760-2008

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SAT Feb 9

SAT Feb 9 Live Music! Identity Crisis 7:00pm Shady Rest, 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

New Moon Meditation and Invocation.

3:00pm Rituals and workings to find new ways of looking at your world. Meditations on strengthening your inner Goddess. A celebration of 2013, its Sacred Energy and its Divine Feminine associations. Donation of $10 is appreciated.

The Akasha House, 233 Kenmuir Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-947-5147 VI Symphony presents: Tenor Ken Lavigne 7:30pm. Vancouver Island Symphony presents a Valentine's Special with Tenor Ken Lavigne. Tickets at Mulberry Bush Books, Parksville & Qualicum Beach. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-754-0177

Live Music! Valentine Jazz Cabaret 7:00pm Jazz Cabaret featuring vocalist Miranda Sage Trio. Tickets are $20 and include dessert buffet.

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

250-752-6133

Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals vs. Victoria 7:30pm Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals vs.

Victoria. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-240-5535 Live Music! Foreign Influence 10:00pm Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-6511 Sun Feb 10 Pancake Breakfast, Flea Market & Poultry Swap 8:00am Live music, Psychic Faire, Corner Cafe.

Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9991 Healing with the Crystal Singing Bowls 1:00pm A one-hour sound healing event. Whisper Metaphysical Sanctuary, #105-663 Beach Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250594-2872

Live Classical Music!

2:30pm We are delighted

Sun Feb 10

Tue Feb 12

that these two superb artists from Italy, Sara Airoldi (cello) & Massimo Folliero (piano), have included us in their Canadian concert tour itinerary. Works by Piatti, Chopin, Debussy and Prokofiev will be on the program. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 Mon Feb 11 BC Family Day British Columbia's very first Family Day (a new statutory holiday) will see many people taking part in activities for the whole family. These include visiting art exhibitions, watching movies, skating, playing board games, taking part in arts & craft activities and more!

Free Family Day Event 1:00pm Celebrate BC Family Day with heritage demonstrations, games, Maypole dancing and even a children’s garden railway train. Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs.

250-248-8515 Tue Feb 12 Safe Reliable Health Information Online 9:30am Everyone welcome, no charge, please register.

Family Place, 494 Bay Ave, Parksville. 250-947-8258 FBS PAC Meeting 3:30pm False Bay School, Lasqueti Island. 250-3338813 PASS/WW PAC Meeting 5:00pm PASS/Woodwinds, 223 Mills St, Parksville.

250-248-2969

Reiki Demonstration 2:00pm Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation.

Learn the benefits from Reiki Master, Paula Miles.

A few people will receive a short Reiki treatment.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-951-0243 Managing Family Conflicts 6:00pm This small group workshop will focus on exploring the dynamics of conflict, looking at conflict style and more. Jule’s Place, 525 Balsam St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-4996 BSS PAC Meeting 7:00pm Ballenas Secondary School, 135 N. Pym Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5721

Family Dynamics™ 7:00pm Life Coach and Counselor Henri van Amerongen introduces his interactive & highly effective program to help you realize the barriers that are holding you back or influencing your life negatively. $10 fee.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-951-0243

Let us be the venue for your special event!

The Parksville Community & Conference Centre offers over 20,000 sq. ft. of dedicated meeting space. The Centre boasts a lovely 550 seat auditorium/ theatre with bar/servery area, banquet facilities for 380, four meeting rooms and a full service catering kitchen.

132 E. Jensen Avenue, PO Box 1125 Parksville BC V9P 2H2 P: (250) 248-6234 F: (250) 248-8634 www.parksvillecentre.com | info@parksvillecentre.com

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Thu Feb 14

Thu Feb 14

Valentine’s Day On Valentine's day, people pronounce or re-affirm their feelings of romantic love for someone, often by sending cards, presents or gifts to the person with whom they have or want to have a romantic relationship. It falls on the name day of two saints, St. Valentine of Rome and St. Valentine of Terni.

Public Open House 10:00am Drop-in for an informal meeting with the Mayor and Councillor designated as Acting Mayor for the month.

Town Hall, 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6921 Valentine’s Luncheon 11:30am Hosted by the Bowser Legion Branch 211 Ladies Auxiliary. Door prizes, raffles, lunch and delectable desserts. This fundraiser supports KSS Scholarship Program.

Must be 19 yrs or older.

Bowser Legion, 7035 W. Island Hwy, Bowser. 778424-7723

Ladies' Open Bonspiel February 14 - 17. Qualicum & District Curling Club, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-3744

Early Warning Signs 1:30pm Anna-Christine Doehring of Energy All Around explains how skin problems, pains and other signs on the body can indicate unbalanced energy flow. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-9510243 QBES PAC Meeting 6:30pm Qualicum Beach Elementary School, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6989

Oscar Nominees Movies at the PCCC Enjoy two great movies at the PCCC."Life of Pi, the story of a young man who survives a disaster at sea" and “Argo, a dramatization in which a CIA operative leads the rescue of 6 U.S. diplomats". Feb. 14 - Feb. 16. Contact PCCC for movie times. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234

Families Forward 6:30pm Forward House welcomes families and caregivers of people with mental health and addiction issues. Meetings take place alternate Wednesdays. Forward House, 129 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 954-0785

Valentine’s Day Mini Manicure Marathon 10:00am Includes a hand massage and mini polish

Coffee with Trustees 3:00pm An opportunity for students, parents and staff to meet and talk with trustees. Winchelsea Elementary School, 140 Renz Rd, Parksville. 250248-4241 Parksville Chamber Dinner Meeting 5:30pm Networking followed by dinner at 6:30pm. Quality Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-248-3613 Live Music! Renovation Blues Band 7:00pm Deez, 3353 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8055

ECHO Players presents: H.M.S. Pinafore 7:30pm Romantic comedy filled with memorable music and a surprise twist.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s first blockbuster is among the most crowd-pleasing comic musicals in history, loved for its dynamite songs, gleefully entertaining story and saucy satire.

Filled with Sullivan’s memorable melodies, HMS

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Pinafore is pure joy and sensational entertainment for everyone, young or old!

Feb. 14 - Mar. 3. Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-7523522 FRI Feb 15

One Buck At A Time Thrifty Foods is donating $1 from the sale of every 4lb bag of Organic Buck Brand Navel Oranges to KidSport, an organization that helps local families in need with the costs associated with having their children participate in sports. Feb. 15 - Mar. 5.

Thrifty Foods, 280 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2488823 National Flag Day This day commemorates the inauguration of the Canadian national flag (also known as the “maple leaf flag"), which was on February 15, 1965.

Live Music!

MACoustic Folk Club 7:00pm The MACoustic Folk Club invites you to show us your stuff on the open stage. After a short break, relax and listen to some fine local talent. The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185

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Qualicum Pharmasave, 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7025

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FRI Feb 15

SAT Feb 16 Qualicum Bay. 250-7579991

drive-in movie theatre with inflatable seating for movie viewing. Regular Admission. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5014

Babysitters Certification (11-14yrs) 9:00am Learn valuable, practical information to become a certified babysitter.

Be more confident and knowledgeable so that you can go out and get your next job! Cost is $43.25.

Pre-register with RDN. Bowser Elementary School 4830 Faye Rd, Bowser 250248-3252

Beach Flicks: Beasts of the Southern Wild 7:00pm Eaglecrest Golf Club, 2035 Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6311 Live Music! Coombs Country Opera 7:00pm Grab your guitar, fiddle, mandolin or whatever tickles your fancy and join in. Coombs Rodeo Hall, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250-248-1009 Live Music! Johnny Inappropriate 10:00pm Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-6511

Parksville Legion #49 General Meeting 1:00pm 146 Hirst Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6842 Teen Glow in the Dark Skate (13-18yrs) 6:45pm Break out all your GLOW goodies and join us at the rink for a colourful hour of skating. Everyone will receive a free glow bracelet. FREE admission.

Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-3252

SAT Feb 16 Live Music! Maloomba Boogie Band 8:30pm Tickets at Georgia Park Store, Salish Sea Market, Sandbar Cafe, Cranky Dog Music and Fanny Bay Service & Cafe.

Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way,

Music! My Foolish Heart 7:30pm A Cappella Plus presents their Valentine concert of love songs.

Tickets at Mulberry

Jazz Cabaret Jazz Cabaret

SAT Feb 16

Live Music! DJ Smoothie 10:00pm Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-6511 Sun Feb 17

Live Fiddle Music!

2:30pm Sarah Tradewell is a young fiddler and singer based in Victoria and is the current BC Provincial Fiddle Champion. Don’t miss her performance with Cheryl Tradewell (piano) and Brendan McGuigan (bass).

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

250-752-6133 Mon Feb 18

New Art Exhibition: Federation of Canadian Artists Federation of Canadian Artists in the Brown Gallery, painter Elsie Griffiths in the Volunteer Gallery and Pat Scrivener in the Dorothy Francis Gallery. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

Live Music! The Boney Finger Jam

First Nations Advisory 10:00am Family Place, 494

HAPPY FAMILY DAY

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2:00pm Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-6511

Finding your inner Goddess and yourself 10:00am This workshop will help you to manifest the ideas that are way down deep inside but at the moment, seemingly out of reach. You will hear impossible success stories, discover tips, tricks and tools to help you to ‘dig deep’, in safety and in love, and find ways to go to sleep at night and dream about what you want. $75. Register before Feb. 12. The Akasha House, 233 Kenmuir Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-947-5147

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Bush Books, Parksville & Qualicum Beach. St. Anne's Church, 407 Wembley Rd, Parksville.250-754-1094

MLA Parksville - Qualicum ron.cantelon.mla@leg.bc.ca www.roncantelonmla.bc.ca

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100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville, BC 250-951-6018

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

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Mon Feb 18 Bay St, Parksville. 250-2484241 City Council Meeting 6:00pm Parksville Civic & Technology Centre, 100 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250248-6144 FCCS PAC Meeting 6:30pm French Creek Community School, 2350 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250248-9921 SPCA General Meeting 7:00pm For information or to obtain a copy of draft agenda, please contact Nadine Durante, Branch Manager, SPCA. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250- 248-3811

Live Music! Country Legends Tribute Show 7:00pm A tribute to two great legends...Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash!

Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets available at Mulberry Bush Book Stores (Qualicum Beach and Parksville).

Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250751-4321 Tue Feb 19 WES PAC Meeting 9:15am Winchelsea Elementary School, 140 Renz Rd, Parksville. 250248-3252

Tue Feb 19 Blood Donor Clinic 1:00pm The Canadian Blood Services hosts blood donor clinics at the PCCC. Feb. 19 (1pm - 8pm), Feb. 20 (12pm - 7pm) and Feb. 21 (10:30am - 5:30pm).

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

250-248-6234

Posture for Painful Feet, Back & Shoulders 1:00pm Learn how improving your posture can help with foot and leg pain.

Proper posture can benefit circulation, respiration and digestion, reduce joint/ muscle stress and fatigue, reduce back, shoulder, neck pain and more. Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-9510243 FCCS Dads' Night Out 6:30pm Dads are welcome to come out for an evening of gym play with their young children (0-6).

French Creek Community School, 2350 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250-248-9921 BES PAC Meeting 6:30pm Bowser Elementary School, 4830 Faye Rd, Bowser. 250-757-8487 PQ Linux/Android Users Group 6:30pm The Parksville/ Qualicum Linux Users Group is a community of Linux and Android users

Tue Feb 19 of differing skill levels and areas of expertise.

Bring your laptop or Android device, if you like. Leave message at number provided. A&W Restaurant, 540 Island Hwy. E, Parksville. 250248-3570 Wed Feb 20 Open House & “Picky Eaters” Presentation 10:00am An Open House and Special Keynote Presentation for parents, “Picky Eaters,” by guest speaker, Helene DuFours.

Free event with coffee & refreshments. Family Resource Association, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville.

250-752-6766 Community Business Awards 5:30pm An evening to celebrate the best of the best in business and community leadership.

Dinner followed by awards presentations. For tickets, contact Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-0960 PES PAC Meeting 6:30pm Pa r k s v i l l e Elementary School, 330 Craig St, Parksville. 250248-5778 QB Family History Society Meeting 7:00pm Guest speaker, Julia Turner; topic, ‘the history of the families of the Kerrymount House of South County Dublin.’

Qualicum Beach Legion,

Wed Feb 20 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250752-1503

Opening Reception: Federation of Canadian Artists 7:00pm Federation of Canadian Artists in the Brown Gallery, painter Elsie Griffiths in the Volunteer Gallery and Pat Scrivener in the Dorothy Francis Gallery. TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 Thu Feb 21

Parksville Uncorked Wine & Food Festival Parksville’s finest beach resorts have come together to feature the very best wines, beers and gourmet foods from throughout Vancouver Island and BC. Come enjoy tastings, tours, seminars, featured winemakers’ dinners, bubbly brunches, wineinspired spa treatments and more! For information, call 1-888-760-2008 or 1-800-663-7373 Mixed Open Bonspiel Feb. 21 - 24. Qualicum & District Curling Club, 644 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6162

March 22 to April 6

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EVERY MONDAY Seniors Day First Monday of month. Customers 65+ save 15% on most reg. priced merchandise, excl. medication. Qualicum Pharmasave, 720 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3011

EVERY MONDAY Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-0899

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. 250-752-7025

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

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 St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-1156

& Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Seniors Canasta / Crib 1:00pm Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0465

Yoga for Seniors 9:30am Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7025

EVERY TUESDAY

Movies for Seniors 1:00pm (alternate weeks) Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-7131

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. 250-248-3200

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

EVERY TUESDAY Fun Bridge for Seniors 9:15am Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-2275

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 Zumba for Seniors 9:30am Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00am Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1419

Keep Fit for Seniors 10:00am Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Seniors Bag Baseball 11:00am Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Ukulele for Seniors

Cards for Seniors

1:00pm Qualicum Beach Seniors'

12:30pm Parksville Seniors' Activity

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

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EVERY THURSDAY

EVERY FRIDAY

Seniors Bridge

HOSTS Health Program

12:30pmQualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3253

9:30am Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0420

Darts for Seniors

Writers' Group

Keep Fit for Seniors

EVERY WEDNESDAY

12:30pm Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7178

10:00am Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Seniors Carpet Bowling

Songbirds

12:45pm Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-1156

10:30am Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3512

Seniors Bag Baseball 11:00am Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Mah Jong & Qi Gong 1:00pm Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

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

250-248-2093

Newcomers Euchre 7:00pm (2nd & 4th weeks) Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250248-3200

EVERY THURSDAY

Partner's Bridge 12:00pm Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-0414

9:30am Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9822

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

Yoga for Seniors 11:45am Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7025

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

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

Seniors Whist 1:00pm Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7940

Bert's Line Dance 1:00pm Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

Seniors Fun Fitness 9:00am Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5829

Seniors Art Group 1:00pm Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-7307

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

EVERY SATURDAY

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9:30am Parksville Seniors' Activity & Drop-In Centre, 144 Middleton Ave, Parksville. 250-248-3200

1:00pm Qualicum Beach Seniors' Activity Centre, 703 Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7920

Newcomers Alumni Euchre 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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Thu Feb 21 Qualicum Beach Legion #76 Executive Meeting 4:00pm 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-7529632 Parksville Chamber Business After Business 5:00pm Jim’s Gym is pleased to host Business After Business. Networking & refreshments. Jim’s Gym, 1222 Industrial Way, Parksville. 250-248-3613

Parksville Untapped 6:30pm Showcase of regional breweries and feature beer paired with delicious regional cuisine.

Tickets are $49 per person plus applicable taxes and include an exclusive take home “Parksville Untapped” beer glass.

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville. 1-800-663-7373 Opening Reception for February Exhibitions 7:00pm Meet the artists while enjoying the new

Thu Feb 21 exhibition in all 3 galleries.

The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Live Music! Brent Barrow Band 7:00pm Deez, 3353 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8055 9th Annual 'Night at the Palace' Show 8:00pm Delightful mix of music hall comedy, song and dance - with a touch of burlesque, all performed by inspired local vaudevillians.

Feb. 21, 22 & 23. Tickets at Errington Hall & Errington Store. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Parksville.

250-248-5106 FRI Feb 22

Swirl Signature Event 6:30pm Enjoy the best BC wines & gourmet cuisine. Whether you are discovering BC wines for the very first time, or reveling in selections to tempt a sophisticated

FRI Feb 22 palate, this event will excite all the senses.

Tickets are $69 per person plus applicable taxes and include an exclusive take home “Swirl” wine glass.

The Beach Club Resort, 181 Beachside Dr, Parksville.

1-888-760-2008 Live Music! Chamber Music Classic Concert 7:00pm John Matthews and Dave Klinger . The MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Live Music! Trauma 10:00pm Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville.

250-248-6511 SAT Feb 23 Home Alone (9-12yrs) 9:30am Be prepared! Learn to manage general safety, fire safety, emergency phone calls, dealing with strangers, and snack ideas for time when you are left alone at home for brief periods. Pre-registration required.

Bowser Elementary School, 4830 Faye Rd, Bowser. 250-2483252

SAT Feb 23

Dog Dayz Of Winter 10:00am Two days of fun, entertainment, information and activities for you and your best friend! Bring your buddies (human and K9) to this weekend of dog-friendly fun in the middle of winter. It’s nice and warm indoors, with some outdoor activities.

Meet vendors, sample products and more! Plenty of free parking. Presented by 'Nice Dog, Scarlett!' and 'Bosley’s Pet Food Plus'. Feb. 23 (10am-4pm) and Feb. 24 (12pm-4pm).

Coombs Fairgrounds, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. 250-6077387 Disco Glow Skate 2:00pm Groove on down at the arena with some retro music and special effects!

Everyone gets a FREE Glow bracelet to start. Everyone is Welcome. Regular Admission. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 W. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-2483252

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KSS Jazz Things Up

benefit

concert

at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

by Brenda Gough

Students of the Kwalikum Secondary School (KSS) jazz program will once again prove why they continue to win awards when they perform at their annual benefit concert for the program on Friday, March 1st at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre.

Presented by the KSS Fine Arts Society, the concert is undoubtedly the biggest local jazz event of the year, with proceeds benefiting all students of the KSS Music Program.

Talented students from the junior and senior bands, as well as the vocal jazz group, will provide part of the entertainment for the evening and distinguished trombonist Ian McDougall will also be in the house to perform swing music with the Arrowsmith Big Band.

Dave Stewart who heads up the school’s music department said they are fortunate to have McDougall.

“He is a phenomenal musician. He is one of the top trombone players in the world,” Stewart exclaimed.

For those who are not familiar with the trombonist, he is best known for his work with Rob McConnell's Grammy and Juno Award-winning The Boss Brass where he was Photo provided by: Andy Telfer, KSS Music Program

Win 2 Free Tickets

Enter for your chance to win two free tickets to the KSS Jazz Extravaganza 2013 fundraising concert.

To enter, email your name and phone number to kssmusicnews@shaw.ca before 5:00pm on Friday February 22nd, 2013.

For more information about the 2013 KSS Jazz Extravaganza concert, visit www.kssmusic.ca

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"He is a phenomenal musician. He is one of the top trombone players in the world" ~ Dave Stewart, head of KSS music program

lead trombone and soloist for 20 years. The musician was also a founding member, soloist, lead trombone, and arranger for the Brass Connection.

During the musical night, a three-course gourmet meal with a swing theme created by chef and musician Trevor Hooper will be served. Hooper is one of the proprietors of the Raven Stone Farm in Dashwood and each year he has been offering his culinary talents for the benefit concert.

Also the former chef-owner of an award winning Vancouver restaurant and cookbook author, he now produces artisan sausages at the charcuterie located on the 8.5-hectare farm. Hooper

said he created a menu that celebrates the birthplaces of swing; New York and Kansas City.

Guests will dine on Manhattan clam chowder; BBQ pulled pork, Pit beans, coleslaw and mashed potato salad and for dessert sink their sweet tooth into Bourbon bread pudding.

For those not familiar with Pit beans, they are simmered in or on the smoker, grill, or pit and are a southern barbecue must-have. Hooper said although the inspiration for the menu is from abroad, he is striving to keep the ingredients local.

Ravenstone raises purebred registered Large Black, Berkshire and Landrace

hogs using ethical and sustainable methods and he said the pulled pork will not only come from their pigs, but that it will be specially prepared for the event. “We have our own smokehouse so the pulled pork will be tender and just fall apart,� he assured. Hooper’s children went through the KSS music program and being a sax player himself, he believes it is important to support musical education.

Tickets for KSS Jazz Extravaganza benefit concert and dinner are $50 each, or $25 for the concert only.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. and the concert beginning at 7 p.m.

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SAT Feb 23 Full Moon Celebration Energy Share 4:00pm This celebration of the full moon is open to all energy healers, light workers and reiki practitioners. Take some time today to give and receive energy healing and to meditate. All are welcome. $10-15 donation is appreciated.

RSVP. The Akasha House, 233 Kenmuir Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-947-5147 Fur Ball Dinner & Silent Auction 5:00pm Qualicum Cat Rescue annual “fur ball” dinner and silent auction.

100% of proceeds stay local to help cats and kittens. Tickets at Qualicum Pet Foods. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.

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SAT Feb 23 be pairing wines from Burrowing Owl Estate Winery with an amazing selection of seasonal dishes to create a unique 7-course dining experience.

Tickets are $149 per person plus applicable taxes. The Beach Club Resort, 181 Beachside Dr, Parksville.

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Road 13 Vineyards Winemaker’s Dinner 6:30pm Executive Chef Eric Edwards of the TighNa-Mara Resort will pair a variety of wines from Road 13 Vineyards with a delectable 5-course dining experience. Tickets are $129 per person plus applicable taxes. Tigh-NaMara Seaside Spa Resort, 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville.

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Burrowing Owl Winemaker’s Dinner 6:30pm Executive Chef Rick Davidson of The Beach Club Resort will

Lazer Tag at the Arena (7-18yrs) 6:45pm Zip around on your skates playing lazer tag! Equipment provided, bring your own helmet

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Bubbles & Brunch 9:00am A sumptuous feast for the eyes and the palate. Wrap up the Parksville Uncorked Wine & Culinary Festival Weekend with Bubbles & Brunch; featuring a selection of BC Sparkling Wines! Tickets are $29.95 per person plus applicable taxes. Tigh-NaMara Seaside Spa Resort, 1155 Resort Dr, Parksville.

1-800-663-7373 Angel Therapy Workshop with Sandra Veer 12:00pm In this half day workshop you will have an opportunity to learn how angel energy can assist

Sun Feb 24 you every day, connect with your Guardian Angel, follow guided angel visualizations, experience exercises to enhance your intuition, and learn how to use angel oracle cards angel for your own guidance. $50. Register before Feb. 20. The Akasha House, 233 Kenmuir Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250947-5147

Live Music! Oscar Party Concert 2:30pm Get in the spirit for the big, annual Hollywood show by listening to a delightful selection of those great tunes that have, through the years since 1934, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Liam Hockley (clarinet), Ron Hadley (piano) and John Hyde (bass). TOSH Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6133

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Tue Feb 26 Medical Appointments & Lab Results Online 9:30am Everyone welcome, no charge, please register.

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Journaling 2:00pm Journaling captures your thoughts and feelings on paper. Uncover your innate creative genius by learning journaling tools and techniques with Clinical Counselor, Paula Miles.

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Immigration and Family Dynamics 7:00pm Spend time with Henri van Amerongen and look at the reality of immigration trauma, homesickness, regrets, and the realization that your family ties back home are stronger than you thought. $10 fee.

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Live Music! Shawn Carle & Mike Veara 7:00pm Deez, 3353, W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8055 Qualicum Beach Legion #76 General Meeting 7:00pm 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632 FRI MAR 1 KSS Jazz Extravaganza 7:00pm Students of the KSS jazz program will provide an evening of entertainment, along with trombonist Ian McDougall, performing swing music with the Arrowsmith Big Band. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner starts at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5651 The Bear, The Lion & The Fox 8:00pm presented by Arbutus Events: Cory Woodward, Christopher Arruda, & Ryan McMahon are a trio of talent. Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 8pm. Tickets at Quality Resort Bayside, Shades of Green, Cranky Dog Music & PostNet. Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood St, Parksville. 250-586-0809

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Bobs & Lolo Concert 1:00pm PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-8552 Bob Hiebert 5:30pm Every Saturday.

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778-424-4478 Bent Rymn 7:00pm Shady Rest, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111 Coffee House 7:30pm Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106 Manther 10:00pm The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SUN FEB 3 Don Townsend 2:00pm Every Sunday.

Eagles Club, Parksville.

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Classical Music 2:30pm TOSH, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 VIO Concert Series 3:00pm The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Country Jam Session 3:00pm Every Sunday.

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MON FEB 4 Blues Jam 5:00pm Every Monday. The MAC, Parksville. 250-2488185 Open Mic Night 7:00pm Every Monday.

Shady Rest, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111 TUE FEB 5 Hootenany Folk Jam 7:00pm Every Tuesday.

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250-757-9444 WED FEB 6 Jazz Music with Jan 5:30pm Every Wednesday.

Sandbar Cafe, Bowser. 778424-4478 Timberline Dance 7:30pm Every Wednesday.

Legion #49, Parksville. 250752-8542 THU FEB 7 Lazy Mike & the Rockin' Recliners 7:00pm Deez Bar, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8055 Bluegrass & Acoustic 7:00pm Every Thursday.

Crown & Anchor, Qualicum.

250-757-9444 Karaoke 10:00pm Every Thursday.

The Rod & Gun, Parksville.

250-248-6511 FRI FEB 8 Sean Carle Band 10:00pm The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT FEB 9

Valentine Jazz Cabaret 7:00pm TOSH, Qualicum

Beach. 250-752-6133 Identity Crisis 7:00pm Shady Rest, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111 Foreign Influence 10:00pm The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SUN FEB 10

Classical Music 2:30pm TOSH, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 THU FEB 14 Renovation Blues Band 7:00pm, Deez Bar, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8055 FRI FEB 15 MACoustic Folk Club 7:00pm The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Country Opera 7:00pm Rodeo Hall, Coombs. 250-248-1009 Johnny Inappropriate 10:00pm The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT FEB 16 Maloomba Boogie Band 8:30pm Lighthouse Community Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9991 DJ Smoothie 10:00pm The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SUN FEB 17 The Boney Finger Jam 2:00pm The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511

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2:30pm TOSH, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 MON FEB 18 Country Legends Tribute Concert 7:00pm Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-751-4321 THU FEB 21 Brent Barrow Band 7:00pm Deez Bar, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8055 Night at the Palace Vaudeville Burlesque 8:00pm Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106 FRI FEB 22 Chamber Music 7:00pm The MAC, Parksville. 250-248-8185 Trauma 10:00pm The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT FEB 23 Trauma 10:00pm The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SUN FEB 24

Oscar Party Concert 2:30pm TOSH, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133 THU FEB 28 Shawn Carle & Mike Veara 7:00pm Deez Bar, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8055 FRI MAR 1 KSS Jazz Extravaganza 7:00pm Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250 752-5651 The Bear The Lion The Fox 8:00pm Quality Bayside, Parksville. 250-586-0809

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H.M.S. PINAFORE A ROMANTIC MUSICAL COMEDY

BY ECHO PLAYERS

We want to spread the love and joy and I think it is going to be a fantastic showcase for the season ~ SUE MURGULY, PRODUCER, ECHO PLAYERS

by Brenda Gough

I

t is the most romantic day of the year and on February 14, love will no doubt be in the air at the Village theatre in Qualicum Beach when Echo Players opens its production of HMS Pinafore, one of the most beloved comic operettas Gilbert and Sullivan created.

The blockbuster loved for its dynamite songs, gleefully entertaining story and saucy satire will run until March 3rd and producer Sue Murguly said because it is so romantic, it is the perfect time of year to put on the production. “It was planned to open on Valentine’s Day. We want to spread the love and joy and I think it is going to be a fantastic showcase for the season,” Murguly exclaimed.

The fourth collaboration between Gilbert and Sullivan, HMS Pinafore was their first blockbuster hit, opening in 1878 in London, England where it became a huge fad. Full of sea shanties and petticoats the light operetta concerns a British naval ship anchored at Portsmouth commanded by Captain Corcoran.

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Able seaman Ralph Rackstraw has committed the grave error of falling desperately in love with the captain's daughter, a young lady high above him. Unforgettable characters populate the romantic satire of the British social class system and naval hierarchy and hilarity and silliness ensue.

Murguly said the songs are stunning and the costumes will be spectacular in the nautical romp.“We are pulling out all the stops on this one.” She admitted constructing the elaborate set is a huge job but the designer Phil Copple is a veteran and always creates a masterpiece.

“It is tricky to get a ship on stage. You would like to have the scale of it but at the same time the space is limited especially when you have to consider dancing and actors on stage,” she explained.

She also agreed they are lucky to have such an incredible cast including Paul Churchill as the pompous naval commander Sir Joseph Porter. Brian Lecky plays HMS Pinafore Captain Corcoran who is proud of the fact that he “hardly ever” gets seasick. Nicholas Atkinson portrays Ralph Rackstraw, an able seaman who is secretly in love with Josephine.

Alistair McVey takes on the character of Dick Deadeye, a fellow crew member who tries to sabotage Ralph’s happiness. Belle Warner plays Josephine who is being sought in marriage by Sir Joseph but secretly loves Ralph. Skye Donald has the role of Mrs. Cripps also known as Little Buttercup, a Portsmouth bumboat woman who has designs on Captain Corcoran. There is also a chorus of 10 sailors and eight cousins, sisters, and aunts.

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate cupid, then this production should leave you feeling love struck, rather than sea-sick especially on opening night when a special gift will be given to all of the ladies in the audience by the cast.

WIN a resort stay: Celebrate the romantic spirit of this musical with a prize consisting of a one-night stay at The Beach Club Resort in Parksville. To enter contestants must write about their most memorable Valentine’s Day in 75 words or less.

The prose can be dropped off at Village Theatre box office, 110 West Second Ave until February 14 or mailed to Echo Players at P.O. Box 281, Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1S8.

Emerson Photos provided by: Don

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EVERY WEEK eVeRY MONdAY

Make-Over Monday Pharmasave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3011 45+ Women's Fitness 8:00am Bodyworks Parksville. 250-248-3346 TOPS 4248 Parksville 8:30am St. Anne's Church, Parksville. 250-586-0101

Hatha Yoga for Adults 9:00am SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Tai Chi 9:30am Lighthouse Community Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-2097 Women's Kinetics Class 10:30am Bodyworks Fitness for Women, Parksville. 250248-3346 Hatha Yoga for Adults 10:30am SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Euchre 1:30pm Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633 Teen Nite (Gr. 9-12) 3:00pm SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

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5:30pm Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346

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

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

Zumba for TIC-TAC's 9:30am SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

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

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

Boxing (14-18yrs) 6:00pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Parksville Rotary PM 11:45am Quality Resort Bayside, Parksville.

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

Crib for Seniors 6:30pm Parksville Seniors' Centre. 250-248-3200 Toastmasters 7:00pm PCCC, Parksville.

250-248-6234 Cribbage 6:30pm Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 Open Mic Jam 7:00pm Shady Rest, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111 Men's League Snooker 7:00pm Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 White Collar Boxing 7:15pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Seniors Line Dancing 3:15pm Qualicum Seniors' Centre. 250-752-3148

eVeRY TUeSdAY Boxercise for Everyone 6:00am Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

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

Rotary A.M. Qualicum 7:00am Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd, Qualicum Beach.

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eVeRY WedNeSdAY TIC-TAC Program 9:15am SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 The Power of Now 10:00am Healing Arts, Parksville. 250-248-8074 Tai Chi for Seniors 10:00am Qualicum Seniors' Centre. 250-752-1419 Women's Kinetics Class 10:30am Bodyworks, Parksville. 250-248-3346 Seniors are Talking 1:00pm SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093.

Darts for Seniors 1:00pm Parksville Seniors' Centre. 250-248-3200 Ladies Pool 1:00pm Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 Mid School Nite (Gr. 6,7,8) 4:00pm SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Boxercise for Everyone 6:00pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Singing in French 1:30pm New members welcome. 250-248-8714 Family Night 4:30pm SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Boxing (8-13yrs) 4:30pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Weight Watchers 5:00pm PCCC, Parksville.

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We want your events send them by email to pqb@whatsondigest.com eVeRY WedNeSdAY Men's League Snooker 7:00pm Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 White Collar Boxing 7:15pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Timberline Dance 7:30pm Legion #49, Parksville. 250-752-8542 eVeRY THURSdAY Boxercise for Everyone 6:00am Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511 Seniors Shuffle Board 9:00am Parksville Seniors' Centre. 250-248-3200 Preschool Art 9:15am SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093

eVeRY THURSdAY ville. 250-248-2093 Guyz Time (Gr. 3,4 & 5) 3:00pm SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Youth Zumba 5:15pm SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 Boxercise for Everyone 6:00pm Genesis Boxing, Parksville. 250-248-5511

Ladie's Pool 6:45pm Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633

Whist for Seniors 1:00pm Qualicum Seniors' Centre. 250-752-7940 Dominoes 7:00pm Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632 Girl Talk (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) 3:00pm SOS Centre, Parks-

Wii for Seniors 9:30am Qualicum Seniors` Centre. 250-752-5586

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

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

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

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

Ollivander's Cafe & Pizza House ... 250-752-9733 Pacific Brimm Coffee & Tea Co ..... 250-248-3336

A&W Parksville ......................................... 250-248-2040 Nanoose ..........................................250-468-6686

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

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

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

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

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

Bayside Bistro & Lounge ................. 250-248-8333 Beach Hut ........................................ 250-752-5708 Boston Pizza .................................... 250-947-9400

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Bugsy's Bar & GrilL .......................... 250-248-4545

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

Creek House Restaurant ................. 250-248-3214

Old Dutch Inn ................................. 250-752-6914

Deez Bar & Grill ............................. 250-752-8055 Eaglecrest Restaurant ..................... 250-752-6311 Extreme Eatz .................................. 250-951-6651 Final Approach ............................... 250-752-8966

Ole Mexicano's Cafe ....................... 250-248-5466 Pacific Prime Steak & Chop ............ 250-947-2109 Sam's Sushi Bar .............................. 250-954-2373

Fish Tales Cafe ................................ 250-752-6053

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

Gary's Bistro ................................... 250-752-5800

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

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

Sushi Masa ....................................... 250-248-6648

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

Takrai Thai Restaurant ................... 250-752-0468

Micky J's ......................................... 250-752-9727

Treetop Tapas & Grill ..................... 250-248-2072

Pheasant's Nest Restaurant ........... 250-752-0117 Quiznos Parksville ........................... 250-951-0752 Thalassa Restaurant ........................ 250-594-1150 Trees Restauraunt & Bakery ......... 250-586-2226

Pizza...

Domino's Pizza ................................ 250-248-9296 Nickolini's Pizza ............................. 250-757-9996

International / Fine Dining...

Amrikkos Indian Grille .................... 250-951-0682 Bamboo Garden ............................. 250-248-3323

Panago Pizza ................................... 250-310-0001 Papa Gino's Pizzeria ....................... 250-586-2121 Pizza Connection ............................ 250-951-2112

Bangkok Thai Food ........................ 250-248-4860

Pizza Fresh ....................................... 250-586-2013

Bistro 694 ........................................ 250-752-0301

Pizza Hut ......................................... 250-248-8130

British Bobby Restaurant ................ 250-954-3232

Poppa's Pizza .................................. 250-248-9121

Amrikkos Indian Grille .................... 250-951-0682 Bamboo Garden ............................. 250-248-3323 Bangkok Thai Food ........................ 250-248-4860 Bistro 694 ........................................ 250-752-0301 British Bobby Restaurant ................ 250-954-3232 Butler's Restaurant ......................... 250-752-5776 Cabernets Restaurant .................... 250-954-1023 Cedar Room ..................................... 250-248-2333

Pub Style...

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

Chameleons Ostria ......................... 250-586-5500

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

China Garden Restaurant ............... 250-954-2202

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

Cuckoo Trattoria Pizzaria ............... 250-248-6280

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

Fushion Place Takeout ................... 250-586-1881

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

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

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

Henry's Kitchen .............................. 250-757-8288 Kalvas Restaurant ........................... 250-248-6933 Landing West Coast Grill ................ 250-468-2400

Rocking Horse Pub .......................... 250-468-1735 Rod & Gun Pub ............................... 250-248-6511

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

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

Sushi Masa ........................................250-586-1212

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

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