January 2020 Parksville & Qualicum Beach What's On Digest

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MUST SEE EVENTS in Parksville & Qualicum Beach This month, we personally selected what we feel are “Must See” events happening in the Parksville & Qualicum Beach area.

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The annual Polar Bear Splash at Parksville Beach. 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.

100+ Women Who Care Oceanside meet four times a year to raise money for our local charities. As a member you can nominate an Oceanside charity and then at each meeting three will be chosen. Quality Resort Bayside.

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Writing and singing deadly songs, playing handmade banjos and old acoustic guitars, Pharis and Jason Romero’s story of artistic success has been celebrated with multiple Juno awards and nominations. Errington War Memorial Hall.

Featuring 70+ participants including many seed companies and vendors, nurseries, growers, and related products and suppliers.

Other activities include speaker seminars, Seed Swap, children’s program, advice from Master Gardeners and the Seedy Cafe to keep you nourished.

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MONTHLY EVENTS

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

WED JAN 1 Polar Bear Splash 12:00pm.

The annual Polar Bear Splash Parksville Beach. 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.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250752-5014. View swim and skate schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/ recreation. Parksville Beach, Parksville/Qualicum. 250-752-5014

THU JAN 2 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

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

Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Thursday. St Stephens Church, 150

Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0785

Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. The Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 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. Hundreds of people receive help dealing with cancer from their volunteer efforts. Communicating, getting the word out and trying to reach newly diagnosed folks, their friends and families. There is no fee or requirement for these casual get togethers. The Gardens at Qualicum Beach, 650 Berwick Rd N, Qualicum Beach.

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

Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey. Every Thursday. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Live Music Thursdays 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8055

FRI JAN 3 Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society 11:00am. Every Friday. Providing profes-

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.

Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. 250954-0785

Music Trivia 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

Music Trivia: Every Friday, Great Prizes.

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

Sand Dollars Square Dance Club Open House & Dance 8:00pm - 9:00pm.

Friday January 10, join us for your free 1st lesson for an introduction to square dance, 7-8pm. Bradley Centre, Coombs. Dress casual.

No partner required.

Winter lessons starting Sunday January 12, 7:00-8:30pm. at Bradley Centre. for your 2nd free lesson. Mainstream dance follows after the Open House, 8:00-10:00pm. Public is welcome to watch.

Contact: Ray or Debbie Schmidt 250-248-4900 or Lynette McLeod 250-954-2132 Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Road, Coombs. 250248-4900 or 250-9542132

SAT JAN 4 Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market 8:30am - 1:00pm. Welcome to the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market – a great way to start your Saturday morning.

Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1992

Mountain Bike Ride 9:00am - 11:00pm. Every Saturday Club Ride at Hammerfest trails yellow gate, just before you reach Englishman River Park, Errington.

Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC 1:00pm. Come and learn what First Nations communities throughout the province are doing to help 34 different languages survive and flourish, in this beautifully designed exhibition that celebrates the resilience and diversity of Indigenous languages in the face of change.

Qualicum Beach Museum, 587 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5533

Live Music 7:00pm. Every Saturday Night. The Shady Pub is proud to feature talented local acts every Saturday night.

Classic rock, blues, country, folk and reggae are just some examples of what you can expect to hear. Check our events page for the schedule of upcoming bands, and bring your dancing shoes! The Shady Rest, 3109 West Island Hwy. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

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SUN JAN 5 Coombs Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market

Acoustic Jam Sessions 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 non-amplified instruments. (ie. acoustic guitars, ukuleles mandolins, harmonicas, hand drums etc).

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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. Phone Val at 250 752 9735 to book a table. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs.

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Mic nights, in that it’s a circle of sharing. Ideally everyone should have a chance to share songs with the group. 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. Keep on Jammin!! Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

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MONTHLY EVENTS

MON JAN 6 CONT... a time. Drop in’s are welcome. Open every Monday (except holidays. Qualicum Family History Center, 591 Arbutus St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-2233

whatsondigest.com hone a story of their own throughout the course, while we look at a variety of techniques and examples. McMillan Arts Centre (MAC), 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250-752-5533

Writer’s Workshop: The Art of the Short Story

TUE JAN 7

5:00pm - 7:00pm.

Mondays. The Art of the Short Story – a 4-week short story workshop presented by author and investigative journalist, Dean Unger starts Monday, January 6th. Participants will craft and

12:00pm - 1:00pm.

Uniquely Hawaiian, hula is the telling of stories through dance and song. Hula helps to ease tension and stress. Group classes for women’s hula will be held at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach in

Women’s Hula

the Media Room. This is an open level class where the pace is set by the students. Class size is limited to 8 participants. Newcomers welcome! Save money by registering for the series or drop-in for $13. Call Leimana at (604) 809-1029. The Gardens at Qualicum Beach, 650 Berwick Rd N, Qualicum Beach.

Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class 5:30pm. Every Tuesday, during the school year. 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 way.

To learn more, please contact Daniel McKee at 250-650-5451. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250650-5451

Families Forward 6:00pm - 7:00pm.

Weekly drop-in support group for people caring for someone experiencing mental health and/or addiction

GET READY FOR THE NEW YEAR!

PHARMASAVE’S LIFESTYLE & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Find out how our clinic has lost over 16,000lbs and counting while contributing to building a healthier community!

• Developed by a medical doctor • Dedicated coaches provide weekly support sessions and ongoing education • Pharmacists monitor your medication as you lose weight

OPEN HOUSE: JAN 13 • 11AM - 7PM JAN 30 • 11AM - 7PM Private Appointments available call 250-586-9672

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Parksville Rock and Gem Club Meeting 7:00pm -9:00pm. New members and guests welcome. For more information call 250248-6177 or visit www. pdrockandgem.org.

MacMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. 250-248-6177

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm - 11:45pm. It’s Karaoke at the Gun! Join Debra & friends, show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the “cash wall” and enjoy a game or two of free pool. Every Tuesday.

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

WED JAN 8 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 from August 7th - June 24.

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

Family Flu Clinic 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

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

Weight Watchers 5:00pm.

Every Wednesday. Meetings are led by people who’ve succeeded on the program, so their expertise comes from real-life experience.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville. 250248-6234

Women’s Hula 5:30pm - 6:30pm.

Uniquely Hawaiian, hula is the telling of stories through dance and song. Hula helps to ease tension and stress. Group classes for women’s hula will be held at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre in the OAP Room. This is an open level class where the pace is set by the students. Class size is limited to 10 participants. Newcomers welcome! Save money by registering for the series or drop-in for $13.

Call Leimana at (604) 809-1029. The Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 727 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250752-1992

100+ Women Who Care Oceanside 7:00pm. 100+ Women Oceanside meet four times a year to raise money for our local

charities. Please join us. Our meetings last for only one hour. As a member you can nominate an Oceanside charity and then at each meeting three will be chosen. Each of the three nominators speaks for five minutes to convince the members for vote for their group. The charity with the most votes is announced and each woman writes a cheque for $100 to them, for which a tax receipt will be mailed.

It is so exciting to see a small local organization receive a cheque for over $20,000 in less than one hour. Please come early to enjoy dinner or drinks in the restaurant or the meeting room which opens at 6:15PM Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood St., Parksville, BC.

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

Cardio Dance Club (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.

Cardio Dance Club is a follow-along dance fitness workout that fuses athletic dance and fun, high-energy music, and an urban feel. It will get you sweating, raise your heart rate, and your body working and booty shaking.

For more information on the class, see http:// cardiodanceclub.com/ danceclub. To register: http://bit.ly/QBDance Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1992

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

Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Thursday. St Stephens Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0785

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

Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey. Every Thursday. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Live Music Thursdays 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8055

FRI JAN 10 Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society 11:00am. Every Friday. Providing professional 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. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0785

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SPOTLIGHT

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100+ Women Who Care Making an impact in the community of Oceanside

Story by Brenda Gough

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hey are making an impact in the community of Oceanside and after three years as a force to be reckoned with, the group 100 Women Who Care has raised $220,800 for worthy charities.

It started in 2006 based on a simple principle that together we can do more.

Now 100 Women Who Care has approximately 600 Chapters that are giving back to their communities across North America.

Inspired by the work the 100+ Women Who Care Mid-Island chapter in Nanaimo and Ladysmith, five Oceanside women saw a need in this community and founded the Oceanside chapter on January 4, 2017.

Debbe Patterson was one of those founding members and said their group continues to grow and currently has 257 members.

The benevolent women meet for a maximum of one hour, four times a year where they can nominate a charity of their choice.

Once the charity has been qualified it is added to the Charity Basket and at the beginning of every meeting, three charities are chosen.

The member who nominated the charity will then give a five-minute presentation on why she thinks her charity should receive the funds from the group. At the end of the three presentations, members cast a secret ballot for their choice of charity. The charity who receives the most votes is awarded the members' funds.

Each member writes a cheque to the charity for $100 and in turn receives a charitable tax receipt for their donation.

Patterson who is a member of the organizing committee stated that not only are they gathering with other like-minded women who want to help local charities they are also spreading the word about the worthy causes. “A lot of them I had never heard about before. It creates an awareness of the great organizations in the area.�

She admitted all of them are worthy and

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it is hard to choose but whoever they lend a helping hand to makes a huge difference because some of them struggle just to keep the lights on.

“For some small charities this amount of money is massive for them and helps them keep being able to do the work that they are doing. They don’t have the base of larger charities,” she acknowledged.

Some of their beneficiaries include: Kidsport - Parksville/Qualicum, Oceanside Building Learning Together and the ETRA Therapeutic Riding Association.

The ETRA was the recipient of $22,000 at a time when they were in a period of transition and required extra funding for training and equipment.

Therapeutic Riding is widely accepted as a beneficial method of improving the physical and/or mental well-being of riders with a wide range of disabilities.

2019 was ETRA’s 30th anniversary and the timely donation was described as a gift from heaven at a time when they would have

been financially challenged to keep up with expenses.

Patterson said besides the satisfaction of being philanthropic, there is also some camaraderie that comes from the group and a lot of the women enjoy meeting socially before and after their meetings.

She assured that 100 percent of the money goes to the charity.

“We run a pretty tight ship. The Bayside Resort has been very generous since we started by donating the meeting room. We rely heavily on our sponsors,” she pointed out.

The next meeting is Wednesday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m. at The Bayside Resort in Parksville.

Visit: www.100womenoceanside.com for more information.

The Bayside Resort 240 Dogwood St, Parksville Visit www.100womenoceanside.com

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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. 250752-9173

Sand Dollars Square Dance Club Open House & Dance 8:00pm - 9:00pm.

Friday January 10, join us for your free 1st lesson for an introduction to square dance, 7-8pm. Bradley Centre, Coombs. Dress casual.

No partner required.

Winter lessons starting Sunday January 12, 7-8pm. at Bradley Centre. for your 2nd free lesson. Mainstream dance follows after the Open House, 8-10pm.

Public is welcome to watch. Contact: Ray or Debbie Schmidt 250248-4900 or Lynette McLeod 250-9542132 Bradley Centre,

whatsondigest.com 975 Shearme Road, Coombs. 250-2484900 or 250-954-2132

SAT JAN 11 Mountain Bike Ride 9:00am - 11:00pm. Every Saturday Club Ride at Hammerfest trails yellow gate, just before you reach Englishman River Park, Errington.

Live Music 7:00pm. Every Saturday Night. The Shady Pub is proud to feature talented local acts every Saturday night.

Classic rock, blues, country, folk and reggae are just some examples of what you can expect to hear. Check our events page for the schedule of upcoming bands, and bring your dancing shoes! The Shady Rest, 3109 West Island Hwy. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

SUN JAN 12 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 (year round). Breakfast as usual – 8:00 – noon. www.facebook.com/ SecondSundayMarket/ Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 778424-9900

Acoustic Jam Sessions 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 non-amplified instruments. (ie. acoustic guitars, ukule-

les mandolins, harmonicas, hand drums etc).

Jams are unlike Open Mic nights, in that it’s a circle of sharing. Ideally everyone should have a chance to share songs with the group. 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. Keep on Jammin!! Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

MON JAN 13 Family History Center 9:30am - 3:30pm.

9:30-3:30 Come and discover ways to help in your search for information on your ancestors. Whether you’re looking for your great grandfather’s birth date in Scotland or a 1910 newspaper wedding announcement in Ontario, we can start you

LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT THE BAYSIDE. A SPECIAL VALENTINE THREE COURSE MENU AND ENTERTAINMENT BY MICHAEL PATRICK

Friday, February 14 $55 per person

Reservations are recommended 240 Dogwood St, Parksville 250-905-0101

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250-752-2233 to book a time. Drop in’s are welcome. Open every Monday (except holidays. Qualicum Family History Center, 591 Arbutus St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-2233

Open House 11:00am - 7:00pm. Parskville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-951-0243

TUE JAN 14 Qualicum Beach & Area Newcomers Club 10:00am. Join Qualicum Beach and area Newcomers and discover your new home and the Island with new friends. Visit our website for events, activities and more. qbnewcomers.org. See you at our meeting the second Tuesday of each month, 10am St. Stephen’s United Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9831

The Art of Job Search – Free Workshop Series 10:00am to 12:00pm.

Tuesdays, Jan 14 to Feb 4. Looking for work can be stressful! Engage in art making, writing and self-reflection in this 4-week supportive group program.

Meet two hours each Tuesday to explore the ups and downs of job search and career decision making. No art making experience required and nutritional snacks are included.

Career Centre. 250248-3205. www.careercentre.org

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Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm - 11:45pm. It’s Karaoke at the Gun! Join Debra & friends, show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the “cash wall” and enjoy a game or two of free pool. EVERY Tuesday at 9 pm. 19+ The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250248-6511

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EVERYTHING IN STORE Last Thursday of every month

VIP members only. 60yrs & over.

104-280 ISLAND HWY E. PARKSVILLE 250-248-2673 Bosleys in Parksville

NOW OPEN

EXPERIENCE DINING IN THE DARK

WED JAN 15 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. 250939-8563

CALL TO RESERVE 250-586-2206 DARKVIEW.CA 731 ISLAND HWY E PARKSVILLE, BC

Happy New Year from Oceansides only full service station.

VILLAGE GARAGE

665 Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach 250-752-9542

Family Flu Clinic 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

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

PARKSVILLE’S BOUTIQUE CANNABIS STORE

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Women’s Hula 5:30pm - 6:30pm.

Uniquely Hawaiian, hula is the telling of stories through dance and song. Hula helps to ease tension and stress.

Group classes for women’s hula will be held at the Qualicum Beach

250-586-6640 parksville@kaya-connection.com 102-124 Craig St, Parksville

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Civic Centre in the OAP Room. This is an open level class where the pace is set by the students. Class size is limited to 10 participants.

Newcomers welcome!

Save money by registering for the series or drop-in for $13. Call Leimana at (604) 8091029. The Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 727 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1992

DivorceCare 6:30pm - 8:00pm. A weekly Divorce support group that helps you recover from this pain of separation and divorce. 13 week session begins Wed. Jan. 15th @ 6:30 pm. at Christian Fellowship Centre, 825 Village Way, Qualicum Beach, 250-752-0325

A Talk & Slideshow

by Patricia Skidmore 7:00pm. The stories of the British Child Migrants, also known as Home Children, have for the most part, remained untold. Marjorie: Too Afraid To Cry tells of Marjorie Arnison’s 1937 journey to Canada as a 10-yearold girl. Marjorie: Her War Years gives an account of Marjorie’s five years at the Prince of Wales Fairbridge Farm School just south of Duncan, on Vancouver Island, BC. For more information contact: Patricia Skidmore: patskidmore@shaw.ca Qualicum Beach Family History Society, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach.

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Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild

Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society

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

11:00am. Every Friday. Providing professional 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 Qualicum Beach

Forward House Fridays

11:00am - 3:00pm.

Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Thursday. St Stephens Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0785

11:00am - 3:00pm.

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

Every Friday. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0785

French Conversation

Coombs Country Opery

2:30pm - 4:00pm. Informal free drop-in to maintain or improve your French. In the Serious Coffee meeting room Serious Coffee Parksville, 1209 East Island Hwy, Parksville.

250-738-0819

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.

CHRCO Hall, Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs.

250-927-2747

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

Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey. Every Thursday. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Live Music Thursdays 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8055

Music Trivia 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

Music Trivia: Every Friday, Great Prizes.

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

SAT JAN 18 Mountain Bike Ride 9:00am - 11:00pm. Every Saturday Club Ride at Hammerfest trails yellow gate, just before you reach Englishman River Park, Errington.

Live Music 7:00pm. Every Saturday Night. The Shady Pub is proud to feature talented local acts every Saturday night.

Classic rock, blues, country, folk and reggae are just some examples of what you can expect to hear. Check our events page for the schedule of upcoming bands, and bring your dancing shoes! The Shady Rest, 3109 West Island Hwy. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

Pharis & Jason Romero Concert 8:00pm. Writing and singing deadly songs, playing handmade banjos and old acoustic guitars, Pharis and Jason Romero’s story of artistic success has been celebrated with multiple Juno awards and nominations. They are passionate teachers and folk musicians, and their heartbreakingly harmonic live show takes listeners deep into the unbelievably beautiful world of old country, old time folk and bluegrass. 8pm, doors 7:30. All tickets $30 at Cranky Dog Music, Heaven on Earth, Errington Store. $32.50 online at https://ErringtonHall.Tickit.ca.

Yummy refreshments and Creekmore’s coffee available. Info www.ErringtonHall.ca Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-248-5106

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SUN JAN 19 Acoustic Jam Sessions 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 non-amplified instruments. (ie. acoustic guitars, ukuleles mandolins, harmonicas, hand drums etc).

Jams are unlike Open Mic nights, in that it’s a circle of sharing. Ideally everyone should have a chance to share songs with the group. 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. Keep on Jammin!! Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

MON JAN 20 Parksville Probus Club 8:30am – 10:15am. January’s speaker will be Jerrold Paetkau from Manna Homeless Society, speaking about mental illness and how it affects society. Increasing housing costs, isolation, inability to access education, illiteracy, mental health

whatsondigest.com challenges, and family dysfunction are barriers that people at the lowest levels of socioeconomic status must face on a daily basis.

People who have lost their homes can come from all walks of life; nobody aspires to be homeless. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville.

250-954-1381

Family History Center 9:30am - 3:30pm.

Come and discover ways to help in your search for information on your ancestors. Whether you’re looking for your great grandfather’s birth date in Scotland or a 1910 newspaper wedding announcement in Ontario, we can start you on the exciting path of finding your roots.

250-752-2233 to book a time. Drop in’s are welcome. Open every Monday (except holidays. Qualicum Family History Center, 591 Arbutus St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-2233

TUE JAN 21 Women’s Hula 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

Uniquely Hawaiian, hula is the telling of stories through dance and song. Hula helps to ease tension and

stress. Group classes for women’s hula will be held at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach in the Media Room. This is an open level class where the pace is set by the students. Class size is limited to 8 participants. Newcomers welcome! Save money by registering for the series or drop-in for $13. Call Leimana at (604) 809-1029. The Gardens at Qualicum Beach, 650 Berwick Rd N, Qualicum Beach.

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm - 11:45pm. It’s Karaoke at the Gun! Join Debra & friends, show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the “cash wall” and enjoy a game or two of free pool. EVERY Tuesday at 9 pm. 19+ The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250248-6511

WED JAN 22 Coombs Old Time Fiddlers Branch 11 1:00pm - 3:30pm. Music for dancing or just listening following the general meeting of the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers Branch 11 held the 4th Wednesday of month at the Coombs Rodeo Hall, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. Meeting at 1:00 pm and music starts at 2:00 pm.

Admission by donation.

Everyone welcome.

INFO: 250-586-6666 CHRCO Hall, Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs.

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

Women’s Hula 5:30pm - 6:30pm.

Uniquely Hawaiian, hula is the telling of stories through dance and song. Hula helps to ease tension and stress.

Group classes for women’s hula will be held at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre in the OAP Room. This is an open level class where the pace is set by the students. Class size is limited to 10 participants.

Newcomers welcome!

Save money by registering for the series or drop-in for $13. Call Leimana at (604) 8091029. The Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 727 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-1992

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5:00pm.

Every Wednesday. Meetings are led by people who’ve succeeded on the program, so their expertise comes from real-life experience.

Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville. 250248-6234

DivorceCare 6:30pm - 8:00pm. DivorceCare is a weekly Divorce support group that helps you recover from this pain of separation and divorce. 13 week session begins Wed. Jan. 15th @ 6:30 pm. at Christian Fellowship Centre, 825 Village Way, Qualicum Beach, 250-752-0325

THU JAN 23 Forward House Qualicum Beach 11:00am - 3:00pm.

Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Thursday. St Stephens Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0785

Hope from Backstage Whiskey. Every Thursday. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

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FRI JAN 24 Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society 11:00am. Every Friday. Providing professional therapy sessions – physical exercise, speech, music and art therapy and caregivers’ counselling. St. Columbia Church Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville. 250-248-9994

SATURDAYS YEAR ROUND 8:3OAM TO NOON CORNER OF MEMORIAL AND VETERAN’S WAY

Forward House Fridays 11:00am - 3:00pm. Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. Every Friday.

Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. 250954-0785

Open Mic with Scott and Hope

Slice of Life: Real People, Real Stories

7:00pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic!

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Arrowsmith Potters' Guild If your New Year’s resolution is to discover a relaxing hobby you may want to consider throwing some clay around at the Parksville Train Station Story by Brenda Gough

he art of pottery is creative but for many it is also therapeutic and relaxing.

While spinning clay your mind and body are in natural synergy so it is easy to see how this thoughtful, artistic activity can free you of your worries.

If your New Year’s resolution is to discover a relaxing hobby you may want to consider throwing some clay around at the Parksville Train Station.

The Arrowsmith Potters’ Guild continues to thrive in its quaint home at the VIA Rail Train Station despite questions about the future of the railway on Vancouver Island.

Although trains no longer roll past the old train station along the Alberni Highway, there is still plenty of action inside the historic train depot.

In fact, once the regions best kept secret, the pottery studio has become so popular that its classes offered in January, February

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and September fill up quickly.

With ten wheels, two kilns, a slab roller and large potting table the studio is home to several accomplished potters and those who are just learning.

Moulding clay into art is never boring and there is always great anticipation to see the finished glazed pieces come out of the kiln.

Cora Strasky a member of the board and secretary for the guild said funds generated from the working studio and pottery shop contribute to the upkeep of the train station.

“We have a lease with The Island Corridor foundation and money we make goes into maintaining the building. It is great they let us rent it. We have put about $30,000 into it the last two years,” she acknowledged.

The guild was founded in 1995 by like minded potters in need of studio space and a place to retail their craft.

Strasky joined four years ago and she said since then she and some of the founding

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members have noticed a cultural shift that has seen more people taking up the craft and it not surprising their 2020 classes are almost full.

Beginner classes for hand building or taking a spin on the pottery wheel are conducted by experienced instructors and for $190 you get eight three-hour sessions.

The Studio is available, free of additional fees, for students to come in during open hours, when other classes are not in session, to practice for the duration of their class.

All students are instructed in the Guild Studio Procedures, so they are familiar with the equipment and space if using the studio outside of class times.

Strasky said students develop new skills and complete some projects and then they have the privilege of exploring more projects on their own.

“Once you have taken a class you can go to the studio and have full access to thousands

of dollars of equipment. I think it is amazing that people have a creative outlet for very little money,” she exclaimed.

Strasky added that the shop with members' work is open daily and is an ideal place to purchase a local gift.

“The gift shop doesn’t get a lot of traffic because it is out of the way but when people come in … they are thrilled. It is a neat little gallery with 20 artists featured in the shop.

Prices are good and people are thrilled to get hand made art.”

For more information stop by studio at 600 Alberni Highway, call 250-954-1872 or visit: www.arrowsmithpottersguild.bc.ca.

Arrowsmith Potters' Guild 600 Alberni Hwy, Parskville 250-954-1872 Visit www.arrowsmithpottersguild.bc.ca

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FRI JAN 24 CONT... ers telling their own stories. The theme is “Second Chances.”

McMillan Arts Centre (MAC), 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250248-8185

Music Trivia 7:00pm - 10:00pm. Music Trivia: Every Friday, Great Prizes. Shady Rest Waterfront Restaurant, 3109 Island Highway W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9173

SAT JAN 25 Mountain Bike Ride

ECHO Players presents

The Secret Garden Book & Lyrics by: Marsha Norman Music by: Lucy Simon Directed by: Jennifer Kelly

February 13 - March 1, 2020 The Tony Award-winning musical based on Frances-Hodgson Burnett's classic The Secret Garden examines love, loss and renewal. This tale follows the indomitable spirit of a young orphaned Mary, who is sent to her Uncle's shrouded estate in Yorkshire, England where she is determined to restore the beauty of a forgotten garden.

Mary discovers the courage one can have, if they have the will to grow. This beloved tale is sure to open a door to the hearts of audiences.

TICKETS: Village Theatre Box Office 110 W. 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach By phone: 250-752-3522 Email: info@echoplayers.ca Online: www.echoplayers.ca

9:00am - 11:00pm. Every Saturday Club Ride at Hammerfest trails yellow gate, just before you reach Englishman River Park, Errington.

Live Music 7:00pm. Every Saturday Night. The Shady Pub is proud to feature talented local acts every Saturday night.

Classic rock, blues, country, folk and reggae are just some examples of what you can expect to hear. Check our events page for the schedule of upcoming bands, and bring your dancing shoes! The Shady Rest, 3109 West Island Hwy. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

SUN JAN 26 Spinner Ring Class: Workshop with Cheryl Jacobs 9:30am. Come take this one day workshop with jewelry instructor Cheryl Jacobs and create a sterling silver, brass and copper spinner ring, each student will learn how to size

whatsondigest.com a ring, construct a ring and embellish the metal. Spinners of different metals will be made and each piece will be unique and one of a kind. If time allows a second copper spinner ring will be made in the afternoon. Cost is $140 – all materials included The MAC – McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250-752-5533

Acoustic Jam Sessions 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 non-amplified instruments. (ie. acoustic guitars, ukuleles mandolins, harmonicas, hand drums etc).

Jams are unlike Open Mic nights, in that it’s a circle of sharing. Ideally everyone should have a chance to share songs with the group. 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. Keep on Jammin!! Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

TUE JAN 28 Women’s Hula 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

Uniquely Hawaiian, hula is the telling of stories through dance and song. Hula helps to ease tension and stress. Group classes for women’s hula will be held at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach in the Media Room. This is an open level class where the pace is set

19 by the students. Class size is limited to 8 participants. Newcomers welcome! Save money by registering for the series or drop-in for $13. Call Leimana at (604) 809-1029. The Gardens at Qualicum Beach, 650 Berwick Rd N, Qualicum Beach.

Interested in Genealogy?

1:00pm. Come and discover ways to help in your search for information on your ancestors. Whether you’re looking for your great grandfather’s birth date in Scotland or a 1910 newspaper wedding announcement in Ontario, we can start you on the exciting path of finding your roots.

There will be an introduction to genealogy, a tour of the History center, a video presentation on genealogy and provide some interesting handouts. All for free. Qualicum Family History Center, 591 Arbutus St, Qualicum

Beach. 250-752-2233

WED JAN 29

Metal Art Guild of Vancouver Island

Women’s Hula

6:00pm - 8:00pm. The Metal Arts Guild of Vancouver Island is a nonprofit community of individuals who all share a passion for working and designing metal arts. We are dedicated to supporting members in learning, networking, promotion and creativity. The Metal Arts Guild of Vancouver Island offers a wonderful environment for its members to get to know others who share the same love for all aspects of jewelry and metalsmithing. The Metal Arts Guild relies on the skills, enthusiasm and energy of our members to power the organization. We encourage metal artists of all skill levels and metal mediums to come join us! Oceanside Community MakerSpace, 133 Mcmillan Street, Parksville, BC.

5:30pm - 6:30pm.

Uniquely Hawaiian, hula is the telling of stories through dance and song. Hula helps to ease tension and stress. Group classes for women’s hula will be held at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach in the Media Room. This is an open level class where the pace is set by the students. Class size is limited to 8 participants. Newcomers welcome! Save money by registering for the series or drop-in for $13.

Call Leimana at (604) 809-1029. The Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 727 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250752-1992

THU JAN 30 Open House 11:00am - 7:00pm.

Parksville Pharmasave, 281 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-9510243

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

Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey. Every Thursday. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Bikers Against Child Abuse Monthly Meeting 7:00pm. BACA exists with the sole purpose of empowering abused children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. We are a community of Bikers, dedicated to the mission of helping those abused children. Come out and see what we are all about. Meetings held the last Thursday of every month. Shelly Road Centre, 186 Shelly Road, Parksville.

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Live Music Thursdays 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8055

FRI JAN 31 Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society 11:00am. Every Friday. Providing professional 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

whatsondigest.com caring environment.

Every Friday. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-954-0785

Music Trivia 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

Music Trivia: 7-10pm.

Every Friday, Great Prizes. Shady Rest Waterfront Restaurant, 3109 Island Highway W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9173

SAT FEB 1 18th Annual Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday 10:00am. “Seeding the Future” is the theme of the 18th Annual Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday. Featuring 70+ participants including many seed companies and vendors, nurseries, growers, and related products and suppliers.

Other activities include

informative speaker seminars, the ever popular Seed Swap, Milner Garden’s ‘Shoots with Roots’ children’s program, advice from Master Gardeners, the Seedy Cafe to keep you nourished, plus Raffle Prizes and Door Prizes to be won. There will also be a Town of Qualicum Beach truck on site to collect unwanted pesticides and herbicides. Featured Speakers: Chris (Farmer) Brown – ‘Local Food Solves Global Problems’. Joyce McMenamon – ‘Backyard Composting’ Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-2186

Live Music 7:00pm. Every Saturday Night. The Shady Pub is proud to feature talented local acts every Saturday night.

Classic rock, blues, country, folk and reggae are just some ex-

amples of what you can expect to hear. Check our events page for the schedule of upcoming bands, and bring your dancing shoes! The Shady Rest, 3109 West Island Hwy. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

SUN FEB 2 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. Outside space is available as well, weather permitting. Phone Val at 250 752 9735 to book a table. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs.

250-248-1009

FROM RETIRED TO REHIRED: Put Your Experience to Work in 2020!

Mature job seekers 55+ local Employers are looking for you!

In this FREE 16 week program, participants will receive skills training in preparation for work in the Hospitality and Retail fields in the Parksville-Qualicum area!

Register in advance for an Information Session:

Feb 4, 2-3:30 pm OR Feb 6, 10-11:30am Call 250.248.3205 to register | www.careercentre.org

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SAT JAN 11 Live Music

THU JAN 2 Open Mic with Scott and Hope 7:00pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic!

Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250248-6511

Live Music Thursdays 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8055

SAT JAN 4 Live Music 7:00pm. Every Saturday Night. The Shady Pub is proud to feature talented local acts every Saturday night.

Classic rock, blues, country, folk and reggae are just some examples of what you can expect to hear. Check our events page for the schedule of upcoming bands, and bring your dancing shoes! The Shady Rest, 3109 West Island Hwy. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

SUN JAN 5 Acoustic Jam Sessions 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 non-am-

plified instruments. (ie. acoustic guitars, ukuleles mandolins, harmonicas, hand drums etc).

Jams are unlike Open Mic nights, in that it’s a circle of sharing. Ideally everyone should have a chance to share songs with the group. 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. Keep on Jammin!! Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

TUE JAN 7 Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm - 11:45pm. It’s Karaoke at the Gun! Join Debra & friends, show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the “cash wall” and enjoy a game or two of free pool. Every Tuesday.

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

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7:00pm. Every Saturday Night. The Shady Pub is proud to feature talented local acts every Saturday night.

Classic rock, blues, country, folk and reggae are just some examples of what you can expect to hear. Check our events page for the schedule of upcoming bands, and bring your dancing shoes! The Shady Rest, 3109 West Island Hwy. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

SUN JAN 12 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 (year round). Breakfast as usual – 8:00 – noon. www.facebook.com/ SecondSundayMarket/ Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 778424-9900

everyone should have a chance to share songs with the group. 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. Keep on Jammin!! Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

TUE JAN 14 Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm - 11:45pm. It’s Karaoke at the Gun! Join Debra & friends, show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the “cash wall” and enjoy a game or two of free pool. EVERY Tuesday at 9 pm. 19+ The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250248-6511

THU JAN 16 Open Mic with Scott and Hope 7:00pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic!

Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250248-6511

Open Mic with Scott and Hope

Acoustic Jam Sessions

Live Music Thursdays

7:00pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic!

Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250248-6511

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 non-amplified instruments. (ie. acoustic guitars, ukuleles mandolins, harmonicas, hand drums etc).

Jams are unlike Open Mic nights, in that it’s a circle of sharing. Ideally

7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8055

Live Music Thursdays 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8055

FRI JAN 17 Coombs Country Opery 7:00pm - 10:00pm.

Open mic musical entertainment for everyone, includes country, folk, bluegrass, fid-

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Learn To Run Get a good training plan that matches your goals.

Story by Brenda Gough

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anuary 1 inspires many people to dream big and the start of a new year is often filled with good intentions.

It could be eating healthier, losing weight and implementing some form of exercise into your routine.

If lacing up runners and starting a running program is one of your resolutions joining the Learn to Run program put on by the Oceanside Running Club Association (ORCA) may be just what you need to get a good training plan that matches your goals.

Whether your aim is to gain or regain a level of fitness, ORCA’s 2020 running clinic can help you set goals and achieve them and connect with people just like you.

Program leader Doug Brown said it is not just for ultra-marathoners.

“This is designed for adults who want to learn healthy running skills in a safe and supportive environment.” Brown explained.

You can’t hit a target if you don’t have one and the feeling of accomplishment gained

through achieving your goals can easily be realised by signing up for the run clinic which starts on February 5.

Sessions will take place weekly every Wednesday evening between 6 – 6:45 p.m. and will build over the weeks to the final clinic on May 6.

The clinic registration fee of $45.00 includes the race entry fee for the Oceanside Mothers’ Day 5k Run/Walk the following Sunday May 10.

There's nothing like a race on your calendar to motivate you to earn a finisher’s medal and perhaps completing the popular run through beautiful Rathtrevor Provincial Park is just the ticket.

Brown said there is a growing contingent of Mother’s Day 5K runners who annually join their training sessions as a part of their race preparations.

“You may have been a runner once and want to run again. You may be recovering from injury and want to regain your fitness in a structured manner. However, you don’t

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have to be a runner or have previous running experience to take part.”

He did state that participants do need to be able to walk comfortably at a reasonably brisk pace for around 45 minutes and be without any underlying health issues.

He assured the program is very carefully structured starting with walk/run sessions.

“The key is to gradually increase the running intervals while reducing the walk breaks as slowly but surely the participants build their stamina and running ability.”

ORCA was founded back in 1997 and since then has been providing a community for runners from Bowser through to Nanoose Bay Brown said the club includes a diverse group of people who love to run and meet in the spirit of fun, good health and friendship.

“A supportive group can help you gain motivation and commitment to do it. We encourage a buddy system.”

He said there are homework assignments that call for running on other days.

“Often people find a running buddy they

can meet up with to do those runs with. It helps get you out the door when someone else is going through exact same thing you are,” he observed.

He said until daylight savings time in March, they stick to well lit streets and sidewalks and they encourage people to wear reflective clothing and use flashlights.

Between 50 and 60 percent of ORCA clinic participants participate in the Mother’s Day event and Brown acknowledged that there is no better feeling then crossing the finish line.

“It is a celebratory measure of the fact that 14 weeks ago you were walking.”

For more details contact Brown at 250-2488342 or email learntorun@orcarunning.ca.

ORCA Running Club 250-248-8342 learntorun@orcarunning.ca

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FRI JAN 17 CONT... dlers 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

SAT JAN 18 Live Music 7:00pm. Every Saturday Night. The Shady Pub is proud to feature talented local acts every Saturday night.

Classic rock, blues, country, folk and reggae are just some examples of what you can expect to hear. Check our events page for the schedule of upcoming bands, and bring your dancing shoes! The Shady Rest, 3109 West Island Hwy. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

Pharis & Jason Romero Concert 8:00pm. Writing and singing deadly songs, playing handmade banjos and old acoustic guitars, Pharis and Jason Romero’s story of artistic success has been celebrated with multiple Juno awards and nominations. They are passionate teachers and folk musicians, and their heartbreakingly harmonic live show takes listeners deep into the unbelievably beautiful world of old country, old time folk and bluegrass. 8pm, doors 7:30. All tickets $30 at Cranky Dog Music, Heaven on Earth,

Errington Store. $32.50 online at https://ErringtonHall.Tickit.ca.

Yummy refreshments and Creekmore’s coffee available. Info www.ErringtonHall.ca Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-248-5106

SUN JAN 19 Acoustic Jam Sessions 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 non-amplified instruments. (ie. acoustic guitars, ukuleles mandolins, harmonicas, hand drums etc).

Jams are unlike Open Mic nights, in that it’s a circle of sharing. Ideally everyone should have a chance to share songs with the group. 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. Keep on Jammin!! Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

TUE JAN 21 Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm - 11:45pm. It’s Karaoke at the Gun! Join Debra & friends, show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the “cash wall” and enjoy a game or two of free pool. EVERY Tuesday at 9 pm. 19+ The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250248-6511

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WED JAN 22 Coombs Old Time Fiddlers Branch 11 1:00pm - 3:30pm. Music for dancing or just listening following the general meeting of the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers Branch 11 held the 4th Wednesday of month at the Coombs Rodeo Hall, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs.

Meeting at 1:00 pm and music starts at 2:00 pm.

Admission by donation.

Everyone welcome.

INFO: 250-586-6666 CHRCO Hall, Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs.

THU JAN 23 Open Mic with Scott and Hope 7:00pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic!

Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey. Every Thursday. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Live Music Thursdays 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8055

SAT JAN 25 Live Music 7:00pm. Every Saturday Night. The Shady Pub is proud to feature talented local acts every Saturday night.

Classic rock, blues, country, folk and reggae are just some examples of what you can expect to hear. Check our events page for the schedule of upcoming bands, and bring your dancing shoes! The

Shady Rest, 3109 West Island Hwy. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111

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Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey. Every Thursday. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Acoustic Jam Sessions 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 non-amplified instruments. (ie. acoustic guitars, ukuleles mandolins, harmonicas, hand drums etc).

Jams are unlike Open Mic nights, in that it’s a circle of sharing. Ideally everyone should have a chance to share songs with the group. 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. Keep on Jammin!! Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville.

TUE JAN 28 Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm - 11:45pm. It’s Karaoke at the Gun! Join Debra & friends, show off your pipes, get in on prizes and the “cash wall” and enjoy a game or two of free pool. EVERY Tuesday at 9 pm. 19+ The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250248-6511

THU JAN 30 Open Mic with Scott and Hope 7:00pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic!

Live Music Thursdays 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach.

250-752-8055

EVERY WEEK MONDAYS

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

TIC TAC 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

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

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

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

Free Squash Drop In 6:00pm. For women.

The Bayside Racquets Club, Bayside Resort.

250-586-7280

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

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

CINEMA CINEMA CINEMA

DEC 6 Dark Waters, The Favorite, JAN 3 The Grudge DEC 6 Dark Waters, The Favorite, Playmobil: The Movie JAN 10 1917, Like a Boss, Playmobil: The Movie DEC 13 A Hidden Life, Richard Jewell, My Spy, Underwater DEC 13 A Hidden Life, Richard Jewell, Jumanji: The Next Level JAN 17 Bad Boys For Life, Dolittle Jumanji: The Next Level DEC 24 20 Antlers, Bombshell, JAN The Cats, Gentlemen, DEC 20 Bombshell, Cats, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker The Turning Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker DEC 31 25 Gretel Just Mercy, Little Women, JAN and Hansel, DEC 25 Just Mercy, Little Women, Spies in Disguise Rhythm Section Spies in Disguise

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

VIDEO and blu-ray may vary.

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

DEC 3 Rogue Warfare, The Parts You Lose, The Goldfinch, DEC 73 Joker, RogueThe Warfare, The Parts You Lose, The Goldfinch, JAN Lighthouse Ready or Not, Buttons: A Christmas Tale Ready or Not, Buttons: A Christmas Tale DEC 14 10 Running Once Upon A The TimeDevil, in Hollywood, Chapter 2, JAN with The TurkeyIT:Bowl, DEC 10 Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, IT: Chapter 2, Hustlers, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, Freaks Gemini The Peanut Butter Falcon Hustlers,Man, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, Freaks DEC 17 Danger Close, Downton Abbey, Abominable, DEC 17 Danger Close, Downton Abbey, Abominable, JAN 21 I Rambo: See You,Last Zombieland: Double Tap, Ad Astra, Blood, Overcomer Ad Astra, Rambo: Last Blood, Overcomer DEC 24 Adopt a Highway, Judy The Addams Family, Countdown DEC 24 Adopt a Highway, Judy

*General release dates only. Please confirm dates & times with your local cinema *General release dates only. Please confirm dates & times with your local cinema *General release dates only. Please confirm dates & times with your local cinema

Drawing & Painting Classes Every Day 1-3PM Ballroom Dancing Tuesdays, 7-9PM Call (250)337-1941 for more info 8269 Island Highway, Black Creek (across from Black Creek Diner)

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Meditation & Relaxtion

Better Body's Fitness

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

9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-2404840

Badminton / Ping Pong

Woodcarving

Carpet Bowling

Cardio Pilates

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

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

Ladies Pool

7:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307

Cribbage

9:15am. Qualicum Elementary. 250-9513001

Fun Bridge

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

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

Bridge

Music Time

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

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

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

Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Parksville Community Centre.

250-248-1926

TUESDAYS

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

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

250-240-4840

Spinners Qualicum Sunrise Rotary 7:00am. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach.

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

TOPS Dashwood 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

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

7:00pm. Knox United Church, Parksville.

250-752-8130

Squash League Play

Early Learners on the Move

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

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

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

WEDNESDAYS

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

TIC TAC

Music Time

Youth Drop-In Basketball 11-15

Bellyfit for Women 55+

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

1:00pm. Qualicum Beach Commons.

250-947-8252

6:00pm. Coombs Fairground Gymnasium.

250-927-3985

9:30am. Commons QB. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca

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TOPS Qualicum

Painters Group

4.00pm Senior's Center Qualicum. 250752-8192

10:00am. McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville.

250-248-8185

Sole Sisters Walking 10:00am. Various Locations. 250-248-8515

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

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

250-248-2093 ext 249

10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville.

250-240-4840

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

Belly Dancing

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

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

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

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

Rainbow Stew Cloggers

Free Squash Drop In

Carpet Bowling

Belly Dance Fitness

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

Better Body's Fitness

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

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

Better Body's Fitness

Teen Nite

5:00pm. Parksville Community Centre.

250-248-6234

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

Singing in French

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

Weight Watchers

Pilates

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

Dance Aerobics

emy Studio, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-2404840

Rainbow Stew Cloggers

Oceanside Floor Curling

THURSDAYS

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

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

Mt. Arrowsmith Pipe Band Practice 6:45pm. Arbutus Grove Church, Parksville.

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

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

Everyone Welcome Skate

Scottish Country Dance

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

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

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

Drop in Bridge 12:30pm. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250752-0420

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

5:00pm. Nanoose Place. 250-468-7478

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

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

Drop-In Basketball 16+ 7:00pm. Coombs Fairground Gymnasium.

250-927-3985

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

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

FRIDAYS TIC TAC

ESL Conversation Group

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

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

TOPS Nanoose Bay

Belly Dance Fitness 3:00pm. Navel Acad-

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

Weight Watchers 9:00am. Parksville

29 Community Centre.

250-248-6234

Qualicum Beach.

250-752-9111

Pilates

Teen Swim

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

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

Free Technology Workshops

Drop-In Darts

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

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

QB Farmers Market 8:30am. Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach.

250-240-1233

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

SUNDAYS

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

Everyone Welcome Swim

Mind in Motion

1:30-5:00pm. Ravensong Aquatic Centre.

Regular admission

Friday Night Market 5:00pm. Parksville Museum. 250-2486966

Music Trivia Night 7:00pm. Shady Rest,

She replied and walked away, “You don’t look so good in brown!”

Q. B. Legion Pancake Breakfast

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

1:30pm. Parksville Community Centre.

250-248-3252

I went up to her and said, “You look like Helen Black...”

SATURDAYS

Oceanside Floor Curling

Bridge

Attending the funeral of a close friend I thought I recognized a lady I had not seen in 25 years.

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

Ballroom/Latin Classes 6:30pm. Lighthouse Centre, Bowser. 778424-9994

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McKenzie King

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Spoon

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LOCAL DINING Cafes, Coffee Shops & More

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

Realm Food Co. 250-586-1158

Chameleons 250-586-5500

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

China Garden Restaurant 250-954-2202 Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria 250-248-6280

Treetop Tapas & Grill at Grotto Spa 250-248-1838 Smile Thai Cuisine 250-752-7148 White Elephant Thai Cuisine 250-586-6611

Pizza

Cview Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6914

Domino’s Pizza 250-248-9296

Dark View Restaurant 250-586-2206

Nickolini’s Pizza 250-757-9996

Giovanni’s Ristorante 250-752-6693

Oceanside Pizza Palace 250-954-3677

Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant 250-757-8288

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 New Canton Restaurant 250-752-2198 Pacific Prime Restaurant 250-947-2109

Pizza Fresh 250-586-2013 Pizza Hut 250-248-8130 Poppa’s Pizza 250-248-9121

Qualicum Sushi 250-752-5199

Pub Style

International / Fine Dining

Saigon Garden 250-248-5667

Black Goose Inn 250-586-1001

Amrikko’s Indian Grill 250-951-0682

Sam’s Sushi 250-954-0572

French Creek Marine Pub 250-248-3713

Bamboo Garden 250-248-3323

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki 250-951-0752

Bangkok Thai Restaurant 250-248-4860

Smoke 'N Water Restaurant 250-947-2109

Deez Bar & Grill 250-752-8055

Bavarian Sausage House 250-248-0439

Sushi Deco 250-586-3290

Fanny Bay Inn 250-335-2323

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

Crown & Anchor Pub 250-757-9444

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