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01 Sep Sun Throughout September Moksha Yoga presents: Speak Your Peace, an international awareness campaign that seeks to expand the definition of peace each year. We reflect on peace, donate two months of Karma Funds (proceeds from Moksha Yoga's Karma donation classes) to support peaceful initiatives, and engage our voices through community action. This year Moksha Yoga has partnered with the worldwide human rights movement, Amnesty International, because of their strong connection with creating peace in the world. Our goal in September is to help raise $60,000 for Amnesty International. Look for classes in the Whats On Digest events and activities calendar. Summer Bastion and Cannon Firings: Nanaimo’s historic 1853 Hudson’s Bay Company Bastion on Front St. is open 10 am - 3 pm. Cannon firing ceremony 11:45 am - 12 noon daily. FMI 250.753.1821 Live Music: open jam with “Nightwatch” at the Jolly Miner, 3:30 - 7:30 pm. FMI 250.754.9013

02 Sep Mon Museum Feature Exhibit: “Expedition Arctic” Aug 13 - Nov 2 featuring artifacts, archival photos & maps of the Arctic Expedition of 1913 - 1918. FMI 250.753.1821 Summer Bastion and Cannon Firings (last day): Nanaimo’s historic 1853 Hudson’s Bay Company Bastion on Front St. is open 10 am - 3 pm. Cannon firing ceremony 11:45 am - 12 noon. FMI 250.753.1821

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The 7 th Annual Great Nanaimo Poker Dive Bring your dive gear and wear your poker faces! Join us at Nanaimo's biggest scuba diving event. You could win a cash jackpot or one of several prizes donated by one of our dive manufacturers or a local business. Be one of the first 50 people to sign up and have your name entered for the early bird prize and enter our raffle to win a Samsung Wireless Docking Station courtesy McKay's Electronics in Nanaimo ($700.00 value). All monies raised from the raffle will benefit Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island.

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Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 – 5 years Tuesdays 1:30 – 2 pm Sept. 10 – Oct. 15 Join us for stories, rhymes, puppets, and interactive felt stories. Space is limited. Reg for this six-week session begins Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 1 pm VIRL Wellington Library 3032 Barons Rd 250.758.5544 x 4 Family time: All ages welcome Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:00 pm Sept. 10 – Oct. 15 Join us for stories, activities, and music. Space limited. Reg. for this six-week session begins Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 1 pm VIRL Wellington Library 3032 Barons Rd 250.758.5544 x 4 Bike Maintenance Workshop: for women and members of the LGBT community. Hub City Cycles 6:30 - 8 pm. Free (members) By donation (general) FMI 250.591.2159 Senior’s Movie Day: at Woodgrove Centre for those 55 years or better. Tix $4 at Guest Services for matinee of your choice at Avalon Cinemas

Toddlertime: Ages 18 – 36 months Thursdays 10:15 – 10:45 am Sept. 12 – Oct. 17 Join us for stories, songs, scarf activities, and fingerplays. Space is limited. Registration for this six-week session begins Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 1 VIRL Wellington Library 3032 Barons Rd 250.758.5544 x 4 Babytime: Ages 0 - 17 months 11:15 – 11:45 am Sept. 12 – Oct. 17 Join us for a half-hour of songs, rhymes, bounces, and tickles. Space is limited. Registration for six-week session begins Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 1 VIRL Wellington Library 3032 Barons Rd 250.758.5544 x 4 Live Music: Oscar Charles and his “ Legendary Platters”perform their charttopping hits from the 50s at the Port Theatre. Show 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550

04 Sep Wed Moksha's Karma: Yoga in the Park All September, Wednesdays 4:30pm5:30pm Maffeo Sutton Park FMI www.mokshayogananaimo.com Hip Hop Camp/Workshop: register now for “Step Your Game Up”, a series of 4 classes with “Sirreal” at Headliners School of Performing Arts. For ages 12 and up. Final show with judges. FMI/register 250.585.1811 Live Theatre for Kids: rehearsals start Sept 18th at Headliners for the action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s MULAN. For ages 6 - 11 years. Final performances at Malaspina Theatre in Dec. FMI/register 250.585.1811

06 Sep Fri Charity Golf Tournament: “Golf for Life 2013” at Fairwinds Community and Resort is an annual fundraiser for the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. FMI/register www.nanaimohospitalfoundation.com Live Music: Nanaimo’s classic rock band “Chevy Ray & The Fins”perform 8 pm - 12 midnight at the Royal Canadian Legion Br #10 - Nanaimo. Tix for the dance party are $12/advance at Legion 10, Fascinating Rhythm and Arbutus Music, $15/door Movie Night at Harbourfront Library: enjoy a classic ‘back to school’ movie for free! 6 pm, popcorn included Pottery Show & Sale: hosted by the Nanaimo Pottery Cooperative at Country Club Centre near Coles. Decorative and functional pieces Karma Yoga Classes: All September, Fridays 8:30pm-9:30pm, Moksha Rutherford Studio FMI www.mokshayogananaimo.com

07 Sep Sat Live Comedy: Acme Food Co. presents “The Laugh Lounge”. Shows at 7 and 9 pm. Tix $10 at Acme. FMI 250.753.0042 Terry Fox BBQ: drop by Thrifty Foods at Port Place Mall between 11 am 3 pm for a hot dog and pop and help support the Terry Fox Foundation. By donation. FMI 250.755.7522 Bastion City Wanderers Walk: walk for fun, fitness and friendship new participants always welcome! Chase River 5 and 10 km walk, 8:45 am. FMI Ethel 250.756.9796 Pottery Show & Sale: hosted by the Nanaimo Pottery Cooperative at Country Club Centre near Coles. Decorative and functional pieces VI Raiders Football: vs Okanagan Sun at Caledonia Park, 2 pm. FMI/tix www.viraiders.ca Live Music: “Blue Gambit” at Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 250.754.2566 Live Music: the “Stowaway Stringband” at Gabriola Golf and Country Club, Gabriola Island. 8 pm start. Bluegrass, Oldtime, Original West Coast music. Tix $10/door Live Music: 5-pc Latin music group “Raices” at MGM Restaurant 8:30 11:30 pm. Tix $10/person. For advance tix or reservations 250.753.3535 Charity Car Show/BBQ/Live Music: Harewood Arms & the Smokin’ Oldies Car Club present their 2nd Annual Charity Car Show 11 am - 3:30 pm at the Pub, followed by a Beer & Salmon BBQ and live music. All proceeds to “Vancouver Children’s Hospital and the Sam Bailey Bursary at VIU”. FMI 250.754.2566 Live Music: “Trio Grande” at the Well Pub. 9 pm, no cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital: help the current national and commonwealth powerlifting record holder, Nanaimo resident and realtor Rhonda Heaslip, go for a record-breaking lift at 2 pm at Woodgrove Centre! “Raise the Bar for Kids” hopes to raise $15,000 for BC Children’s Hospital. FMI www.raisethebarforkids.ca or www.woodgrovecentre.com Parks, Rec & Culture “Sampler Week”: try programs such as watercolour painting, latin dance, rookie boot camp, progressive tennis, tot hockey and more for free during ‘Sampler Week’ Sept 7 - 13. FMI/Register 250.756.5200

08 Sep Sun Fundraising Run/Walk for Diabetes: the Cash Store Financial “Freedom Run for Diabetes Research” takes place at Westwood Lake, reg 8:30 am, walk/run 10 am. 3 km and 5 km events. FMI www.thefreedomrun.ca

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Kool & Child, Kool Toys and Teaching Tools #102 - 2517 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo • 250-585-1778 koolandchild.com Live Music: “Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie Evening of Blues” at Headliners, 7 - 10:30 pm. Tix $20/adv at Headliners, Fascinating Rhythm, Arbutus Music and Coastal Water Store, $25/door. Non-perishable food or cash donation for Loaves & Fishes or 7-10 Club encouraged. FMI 250.753.2323 Fundraising Walk for BCSPCA: the Scotiabank and BC SPCA Annual “Paws for a Cause” walk to help abused, homeless or abandoned animals takes place at Maffeo Sutton Park, 10 am - 2 pm. Register on the day or now at www.spca.bc.ca/walk Parks, Rec & Culture “Sampler Week”: try programs such as watercolour painting, latin dance, rookie boot camp, progressive tennis, tot hockey and more for free during ‘Sampler Week’ Sept 7 - 13. FMI/Register at 250.756.5200 Vancouver Island Motocross Championships: Round 10, novice to seasoned riders, lots of local talent, the Wastelands 9 am - 4 pm. FMI 250.709.7301 or http://www.vancouverislandmx.com/racing/islandschedule

09 Sep Mon Expedition Arctic Feature Exhibit Tours: Nanaimo Museum 1 - 1:30 pm. FMI 250.753.1821 or www.nanaimomuseum.ca Parks, Rec & Culture “Sampler Week”: try programs such as watercolour painting, latin dance, rookie boot camp, progressive tennis, tot hockey and more for free during ‘Sampler Week’ Sept 7 - 13. FMI/Register at 250.756.5200

10 Sep Tue Author Reading/Book Launch: Ulla Hakanson will be reading from her new novel “The Price Of Silence” at Vancouver Island Regional Library Harbourfront at 6 pm. Free. FMI 250.753.1154 Glow in the Dark Skate: 6:30 - 8 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI 250.756.5200 Nanaimo Newcomers Club: monthly meeting at 7 pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Road Complimentary Hearing Screening: 10:30 am - 2 pm at Harbourfront Library. Free. FMI 250.753.1154 Ext 238 Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 – 5 years Tuesdays 1:30 – 2 pm Sept. 10 – Oct. 15 Join us for stories, rhymes, puppets, and interactive felt stories. Space is limited. Reg for this six-week session beginsWednesday, Sept. 4 at 1 pm VIRL Wellington Library 3032 Barons Rd 250.758.5544 x 4 Family time: All ages welcome Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:00 pm Sept. 10 – Oct. 15 Join us for stories, activities, and music. Space limited. Reg. for this six-week session begins Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 1 pm VIRL Wellington Library 3032 Barons Rd 250.758.5544 x 4 Free Info Session: the 2nd Tues of each month at Innovation Island Technology Association, #209, 335 Wesley Street, 10 - 11 am. Free coffee! FMI 250.753.8324

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11 Sep Wed Moksha's Karma: Yoga in the Park All September, Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm Maffeo Sutton Park www.mokshayogananaimo.com Bowen Road Farmers Market: 4-6:300PM Beban Fairgrounds 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo FMI info@bowenfarmersmarket.com Million Dollar Hole-In-One: presented by the Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards to raise funds to assist local athletes in need of financial assistance to compete in their chosen sport. Beban Park Golf Course Sept 11 - 14. FMI/tix www.nanaimosportachievementawards.com or Marilyn Sullivan 250.716.6110 Parks, Rec & Culture “Sampler Week”: try programs such as watercolour painting, latin dance, rookie boot camp, progressive tennis, tot hockey and more for free during ‘Sampler Week’ Sept 7 - 13. FMI/Register at 250.756.5200

12 Sep Thu Expedition Arctic Feature Exhibit Tours: Nanaimo Museum 1 - 1:30 pm. FMI 250.753.1821 or www.nanaimomuseum.ca Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster at 8 pm. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Nanaimo Scottish Country Dancers Annual Open House: 7:30 pm at Pleasant Valley Hall (Doumont Rd at Metral Dr). Free. A fun-filled evening of music, dance and making new friends. FMI Hazel 250-758-6224 or www.nanaimoscd.com Meet and Greet: L’Association des francophones de Nanaimo welcomes all to dinner out at a local restaurant the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5 - 7 pm: door prizes, lots of laughs and a side of French conversation! FMI 250.729.2776 Toddlertime: Ages 18 – 36 months Thursdays 10:15 – 10:45 am Sept. 12 – Oct. 17 Join us for stories, songs, scarf activities, and fingerplays. Space is limited. Registration for this six-week session begins Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 1 VIRL Wellington Library 3032 Barons Rd 250.758.5544 x 4 Babytime: Ages 0 - 17 months 11:15 – 11:45 am Sept. 12 – Oct. 17 Join us for a half-hour of songs, rhymes, bounces, and tickles. Space is limited. Registration for six-week session begins Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 1 VIRL Wellington Library 3032 Barons Rd 250.758.5544 x 4 Parks, Rec & Culture “Sampler Week”: try programs such as watercolour painting, latin dance, rookie boot camp, progressive tennis, tot hockey and more for free during ‘Sampler Week’ Sept 7 - 13. FMI/Register at 250.756.5200

6 13 Sep Fri Karma Yoga Classes: All September, Fridays 8:30pm-9:30pm, Moksha Rutherford Studio www.mokshayogananaimo.com Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster at 8 pm. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Music: “Friday the 13th Dance” with Summer and the Sinners at Royal Canadian Legion Br #10 - Nanaimo 8 pm - 12 midnight. Hard-hitting blues. Tix $12/adv at Fascinating Rhythm, Arbutus Music and RCL Br #10, $15/door Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival presents “A Pretty Girl”, a historical drama exploring the tenacity of the human spirit. FMI/tix/showtimes www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Red Willow Coffee House: live music/spoken word. Open mic 7 pm, featured performer at 9 pm. $5/door, Hope Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. FMI Charlie 250.245.4659 Twoonie Skate: 1:45 - 3:45 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre 2. FMI 250.756.5200 Parks, Rec & Culture “Sampler Week”: try programs such as watercolour painting, latin dance, rookie boot camp, progressive tennis, tot hockey and more for free during ‘Sampler Week’ Sept 7 - 13. FMI/Register at 250.756.5200 Authors Talk/Book Signing: discussions and readings at Harbourfront Library with Susan McIver and Robin Wyndham, authors of “After the Error: Speaking out about Patient Safety to Save Lives”, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Free

14 Sep Sat Harvest Festival: Nanaimo’s 3rd Annual Harvest Festival, 10:30 am 3:30 pm on Wesley Street in the Old City Quarter. Fresh food fair, petting zoo, non-stop live bluegrass/roots/blues music. Free fun for all! Fundraising Run/Walk: Nanaimo’s annual “Run for the Mountain” raises funds for Mount Benson Regional Park. 6 km walk/run, 9 am start. FMI/register www.runforthemountain.ca Live Music: “Shane Philip with Special Guests” at the Queens Hotel. Early show, doors 7 pm. Tix $15 + s/c at Lucid, The Dog’s Ear, the Queen’s Hotel and online at ticketzone.com. FMI 250.754.6751 Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster at 8 pm. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre: Poiema Productions presents “Anatolia Speaks” by acclaimed Canadian playwright Kenneth Brown. Nanaimo Centre Stage at 7 pm. Tix $20 at the door. FMI 250.714.0050 VI Raiders Football: vs the Rams at Caledonia Park, 2 pm. FMI/tix www.viraiders.ca Fundraiser for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre: silent auction by merchants at Country Club Centre in support of Nanaimo’s Child Development Centre Live Music: “Party Inc” at Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 250.754.2566 Live Music: “Big Bang Baby” at the Well Pub. 9 pm, no cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Beer & Burger Fundraiser: for “Dream to Travel” at Harewood Arms Pub 6 - 9 pm. Tix $15. FMI Sarah 250.618.7918 Art for Kids: “ArtRageous: Mono Prints” at Nanaimo Art Gallery downtown 10:30 am - 12 pm for kids 5 - 11 years. $10/child, $15/siblings. FMI/register 250.754.1750

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Dark-pop with a southern twist of lime on the rocks! This is how Shauna McAllister describes her original music band "Jupiter Jill". Shauna moved to Nanaimo from Calgary to try and make her dreams of a music career come true. The Queens weekly jam proved to be the unlikely ticket to her blossoming success. The weekly downtown jam provided a stage and new friendships that honed her self-described 'sword of song' to create her dream sound found in Jupiter Jill. The name had to reflect the message in the music that common people 'Jill' can achieve great things if they reach for the stars (Jupiter!) Shauna was fortunate to meet Rick Salt, renowned producer and sound engineer. Rick heard Shauna singing her songs about nursing homes, Canadian outlaws and crooning cowgirls and ended up producing her first album at his iconic Lois Lane Studio's, thus giving her some big flight wings. This album landed Jupiter Jill on the music-map and is garnering her recognition as a savvy songwriter and formidable force in music. Recently Shawna was named one of Canada's top emerging artists. With upcoming album "Nevada" recorded at Broken Spiral Studio's due out this Fall. Jupiter Jill's newest record is a collection of her interesting favorite original songs like "CrackerJack" which combines a David Lynch-feel, with dark blue-grass, trance-like melodies in a tune about struggling to realize your dreams. Or like "Cowgirls" where a Klezmer circus-waltz takes us away in it's encapsulating revelries of a deceased beloved cowboy. Rocky, bluesy, country or any other way Shauna McAllister chooses. Her band Jupiter Jill fuses country with indie-rock. Jupiter Jill has landed a spot in everyone's hearts and tells a tale through song for every mind. Shauna's heart is for the people, but has a head for business as well. She handles almost all aspects of her music career and festival/show production herself, but credit's Nanaimo's open-armed, tightly-knit music community for her flash landing into the industry. Good friend, agent, manager, promoter and fellow show producer Tina Coldwell from TLC Entertainment, as well as Bert Ridley soundman, festival organizer, videographer all helped Shauna learn the ropes in the vast world that is the music business. With new single "Grayside Nursing Home" featuring a storyline about her fathers last brave battle with Parkinsons. To songs like "Gasoline" whose haunting melodies

and rock rhythm work it's way into your head as well as your morning shower singing. Jupiter Jill is about shaking it up musically, not adhering to genres and smacking boredom with panache! Shauna thinks it's really important to involve people and help foster their talents. "Some very kind people helped me out of not believing in myself and led me patiently down the road to better things. I want to do this for others now". From sweet crooning to power vocals, Jupiter Jill is sure to entertain with her dynamic stage presence, natural comedic banter and beautiful original music Jupiter Jill has surely come to us to bring a little spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down. Pick up "Whats On Magazine Nanaimo" highlighting local music businesses, artists and shows and keeping you in the scoop in local music. For more information or to list your event with Whats On Magazine Nanaimo email: sales@rideoutcommunications.com or call Rideout Communications Inc. (RCI) at 250-585-3452

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Live Music: “Classical Coffee Concert Series with Sarah Hagan and Guests”, Port Theatre Lobby 10:30 am - 12 noon. Special guest Ariel Barnes, cello. FMI/tix 250.754.8550 Craft & Home Business Fair: 10 am - 3 pm at Royal Canadian Legion Br #256 - Nanaimo. Crafters, bakers, canners, sewn items etc. Admission by donation to Food Bank. FMI 250.716.7297 Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster. 2 pm matinee. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre: Poiema Productions presents “Anatolia Speaks” by acclaimed Canadian playwright Kenneth Brown. Nanaimo Centre Stage at 2 pm. Tix $20 at the door. FMI 250.714.0050

Terry Fox Run: annual fundraising run/walk for cancer research, Bowen Park 9AM registration 10AM run. 2km and 5.5km and routes. No entry fee, no minimum donation. FMI www.terryfox.org/run/ Fundraiser for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre: silent auction by merchants at Country Club Centre in support of Nanaimo’s Child Development Centre

16 Sep Mon Nanaimo Family History Society: monthly meeting of the NFHS takes place at 7 pm at Beban Park Social Centre, rooms 7 and 8. Guest speaker Kenn Joubert presents the final book in the Hugenot Trilogy. FMI 250.751.8731 C Canucks VS San Jose: pre-season at home, 7 pm Rogers Arena

17 Sep Tue Knitting Circle: monthly drop-in at Harbourfront Library, 6 pm, free. FMI 250.753.1154

18 Sep Wed Moksha's Karma: Yoga in the Park All September, Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm Maffeo Sutton Park www.mokshayogananaimo.com Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival presents “A Pretty Girl”, a historical drama exploring the tenacity of the human spirit. FMI/tix/showtimes www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca C Canucks VS Edmonton: pre-season at home, 7 pm Rogers Arena

19 Sep Thu Bridge Workshop: improve your bridge game with guidance from Audrey Grant, author of the “Better Bridge”series of books. Workshop 10 am - 3 pm at the Nanaimo Golf Club. FMI/register contact Brian Atkinson 250.753.2522 or brianatkinson@shaw.ca

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11 Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster at 8 pm. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival presents “A Pretty Girl”, a historical drama exploring the tenacity of the human spirit. FMI/tix/showtimes www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Author Reading/Book Launch: Ramona McKean will read from her book “Dancing in the Heart of the Dragon” at Vancouver Island Regional Library Harbourfront. Free. FMI 250.753.1154 Intro to eBooks: Wellington Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Register at 250.758.5544 Ext 1

20 Sep Fri Karma Yoga Classes: All September, Fridays 8:30pm-9:30pm, Moksha Rutherford Studio www.mokshayogananaimo.com Bridge Workshop: improve your bridge game with guidance from Audrey Grant, author of the “Better Bridge” series of books. Workshop 10 am - 3 pm at the Nanaimo Golf Club. FMI/register contact Brian Atkinson 250.753.2522 or brianatkinson@shaw.ca Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster at 8 pm. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival presents “A Pretty Girl”, a historical drama exploring the tenacity of the human spirit. FMI/tix/showtimes www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Movie Night at Harbourfront Library: documentary night, “The Fruit Pickers”. 6 pm, free, popcorn included United Way Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast: buffet breakfast, guest speakers, photo booth, networking opportunity at Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 7 am. Tix $30 at uwcnvikickoff.eventbrite.ca FMI 250.729.7400 Fundraising Dance and Hot Dog Sale: for “Dream to Travel”. Live music at 6 pm with Renovation Blues Band, hot dogs and concession. Tix $2 at the door. NACL - 96 Cavan St. FMI Sarah 250-618-7918 Nanaimo Clippers: vs. Victoria 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com Opening Reception: 5 - 7 pm for for “The Claim”, a multi-media exhibit by Nathan and Cedric Bomford at Nanaimo Art Gallery - campus location. Exhibit runs Sep 20 - Jan 11 and contests the ideas of land use, private property and local history. Free Club Friday Teen Dance: 7 - 11 pm Beban Social Centre. FMI 250.756.5200

21 Sep Sat Candle-lit Yoga class: Join us on International Day of Peace, for a bydonation candlelit yoga class at Moksha Yoga Nanaimo - Rutherford Studio. 7-8pm. www.mokshayogananaimo.com TriRuff K9 Xterra: The ultimate off road experience with your dog. TriRuff is a triathlon of 12km’s mountain bike, 300 meter swim and 6km run all with your dog.Time: 8am.Westwood Lake http://www.triruffk9.com Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster at 8 pm. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival presents “A Pretty Girl”, a historical drama exploring the tenacity of the human spirit. FMI/tix/showtimes www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Music: “Black Flamango” at Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 250.754.2566 Live Music: “Don Al Patrick” at the Well Pub. 9 pm, no cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Live Music: Tango, Latin and jazz duo “Terrazetto” at MGM Restaurant 5:30 - 8 pm. No cover Live Music: “Malloomba Boogie Band” dance, 8 pm - 12 midnight at Royal Canadian Legion Br. #256. High-energy rock and roll from the 60s - 80s. Advance tix only, $15, at Fascinating Rhythm, Arbutus Music and Legion #256. FMI 250.797.2500 Beer & Burger Fundraiser: for “Nanaimo 7 - 10 Club Society” at Harewood Arms Pub 6 - 9 pm FMI 250.754.2566 Artist Talk: Nathan and Cedric Bomford discuss their multi-media exhibit “The Claim” at NAG - campus location at 1 pm Lego Club: Create a masterpiece using Wellington Branch Library legos! 11 am - 12 noon for kids 5 - 12 years. Registration begins Sept 2 at 250.758.5544

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18 Tennis Tournament: the Roger’s Rookie Tour Tennis Tournament takes place at Beban tennis courts. FMI 250.756.5200 Parenting Workshop: “Parenting Sensitive Children” takes place at Northridge High Performance Centre from 1 - 3 pm. Workshop led by Erin Stephanie, Intuitive Healer and Family Connection Specialist. Free. FMI Erin 250.668.4396

22 Sep Sun Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster. 2 pm matinee. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival presents “A Pretty Girl”, a historical drama exploring the tenacity of the human spirit. FMI/tix/showtimes www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Scuba-Diving Poker Game: the “7th Annual Great Nanaimo Poker Dive” takes place 10 am - 3 pm at Neck Point Park. $25/cash/person includes t-shirt and lunch. FMI/register Sink or Swim Scuba at 250.758.7946 or info@sosscuba.ca Beginning Genealogy Workshop: Sept 22, 29 and Oct 6, 1:30 - 3:30 each day. Free introductory course at Harbourfront Library to get you started on your family history. Register at 250.753.1154 ext. 238 or nmckay@virl.bc.ca Black Track Heritage Tour: walk of Nanaimo area’s old coal mining sites and rail lines led by historian Tom Paterson, 10 am - 2 pm. Proceeds to Friends of Morden Mine. FMI/tix www.mordenmine.com “Events” Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life: fundraising walk to support programs and services for Canadians living with HIV/AIDS. Maffeo Sutton Park, registration at 11 am, walk at 12 noon. FMI/register www.aidswalkforlife.ca/Nanaimo.htm

23 Sep Mon C Canucks VS Phoenix: pre-season at home, 7 pm Rogers Arena

24 Sep Tue Bike Maintenance Workshop: 6:30 - 8 pm at Hub City Cycles Community Co-op. Free for members ($5 lifetime membership), general admission by donation. FMI 250.591.2159 Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival presents “A Pretty Girl”, a historical drama exploring the tenacity of the human spirit. FMI/tix/showtimes www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Spoken Word Event: “Wordstorm” at Demeter’s Coffee Vault starts at 7 pm with an open mic followed by several feature performers. FMI www.wordstorm.ca or 250.591.0776 Live Music: “Classical Coffee Concert Series with Sarah Hagen and Friends”, 10:30 am - 12 noon Port Theatre Lobby. Special guest Ariel Barnes, cello. FMI/tix 250.754.8550

25 Sep Wed Moksha's Karma: Yoga in the Park All September, Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm Maffeo Sutton Park www.mokshayogananaimo.com Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival presents “A Pretty Girl”, a historical drama exploring the tenacity of the human spirit. FMI/tix/showtimes www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Live Music: “Vince Vaccaro” at the Queen’s. Early show, doors 8 pm. Tix at the Queen’s and online at ticketzone.com

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19 26 Sep Thu Golden Years Savings: last Thursday of each month at Country Club Mall. Free goodies and coffee at Food Court 10 - 11 am and 2 - 3 pm. Live entertainment 2 - 3 pm with Howie James. Savings for seniors at participating merchants Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster at 8 pm. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival presents “A Pretty Girl”, a historical drama exploring the tenacity of the human spirit. FMI/tix/showtimes www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Expedition Arctic Feature Exhibit Tours: Nanaimo Museum 1 - 1:30 pm. FMI 250.753.1821 or www.nanaimomuseum.ca C Canucks VS New York Rangers: pre-season at home, 7 pm Rogers Arena

27 Sep Fri Karma Yoga Classes: All September, Fridays 8:30pm-9:30pm, Moksha Rutherford Studio www.mokshayogananaimo.com Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster at 8 pm. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival presents “A Pretty Girl”, a historical drama exploring the tenacity of the human spirit. FMI/tix/showtimes www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Nanaimo Clippers: vs. Salmon Arm 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.com Nanaimo Street Art Celebration/Competition: free street art fun for families and ambitious artists alike along Commercial Street. Part of Culture Days Nanaimo. FMI 250.729.3974. Register www.nanaimostreetart.com Theatre Workshop for Kids: an hour-long “Let’s Explore Improv” workshop at Harbourfront Library for kids 8 - 14 years, 3:45 - 4:45 pm. Spontaneous theatre games, lots of fun! Free

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29 Sep Sun Hammond Bay Studio Tour: 10 am - 5 pm. List of studios, artists and map at http://HammondBayStudioTour.jimdo.com

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Live Music: “Elliott Brood”, 2013 Juno Award Winner for Roots Album of the Year, with special guests at the Queen’s. Early show doors 8 pm. Tix $13 + s/c in advance or $17/door from Lucid, Harbour City Music, The Dog’s Ear, the Queen’s and online at www.ticketzone.com Hammond Bay Studio Tour: 10 am - 5 pm. List of studios, artists and map at http://HammondBayStudioTour.jimdo.com Live Music: “Vicious Fish” at Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 250.754.2566 Fundraiser for Cancer Research: “Wells War Against Cancer” is an annual Beer & Burger fundraiser that also features live & silent auctions, 50/50 draws, meat draws, etc. 2 - 8 pm at the Well Pub. FMI 250.758.5513 Live Music: “Eveready” at the Well Pub. 9 pm, no cover. FMI 250.758.5513 Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “Opening Night” by Norm Foster at 8 pm. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com Live Theatre: Chemainus Theatre Festival presents “A Pretty Girl”, a historical drama exploring the tenacity of the human spirit. FMI/tix/showtimes www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca Nanaimo Walk/Roll/Run for Muscular Dystrophy: a fun, familyoriented event at Maffeo Sutton Park to raise funds for mobility equipment, support and research into muscular dystrophy. 1km walk, 3 km walk, 5 km run. Reg 12 noon, walk/run 1- 3 pm. FMI www.nanaimoWMD2013 Author Reading/Book Signing: author Julie Broad will discuss her book “More Than Cashflow: The Real Risks and Rewards of Profitable Real Estate Investing” at Harbourfront Library 2 - 3:30 pm. Free. FMI 250.753.1154 Art for Kids: “ArtRageous: Fabulous Fantasy Animals” at Nanaimo Art Gallery downtown 10:30 am - 12 pm for kids 5 - 11 years. $10/child, $15/siblings. FMI/register 250.754.1750 Nanaimo Street Art Celebration/Competition: free street art fun for families and ambitious artists alike along Commercial Street. Part of Culture Days Nanaimo. FMI 250.729.3974. Register www.nanaimostreetart.com

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Museum Feature Exhibit: “Expedition Arctic” until Nov 2 featuring artifacts, archival photos & maps of the Arctic Expedition of 1913 - 1918. 10 am - 5 pm FMI 250.753.1821 Art Exhibition: “Another Good Question” by artist Chris Lindsay at the Nanaimo Art Gallery downtown until Sept 8. Free. FMI 250.754.1750 Art Exhibition: “Rhythmically Repeated: Alistair Bell, new acquisitions” at the Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown Sept 13 until Nov 23. Free. FMI 250.754.1750 Art Exhibition: “The Claim” by Nathan and Cedric Bomford contests the ideas of private property, land use and local history. Nanaimo Art Gallery - campus location Sep 20 - Jan 11. Free. FMI 250.740.6350

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Open Jam Night: The Queens, 9 pm All musicians welcome. Free. 250.754.6751

Every Tuesday

Fitness Tuesday AM 6:30 Thru Oct 1st: Bring a yoga mat and $7 donation (proceeds to BC Childrens Hospital). FMI info@bodytempo.com Mini Franco Fun: 10 - 11:30 am at Ecole Oceane, for children 0 - 5 years, with parent(s). Exposure to French language in fun-filled, playful environment. FMI/ start date 250.729.2776 Ladies Nite: “The Femme Fatales” play The Queens 9 pm. No cover 250.754.6751 Open Mic: Fibber Magees FMI 250.591.0650 Wild4Life Adventure Club Meetup: Fibber Magees upstairs at 5 pm. Free FMI www.wild4lifeadventures.ca Technology Tuesdays: free eBook/ computer help at Harbourfront Library 4 - 6 pm. Drop-in Kids’ Drop-In & Play Group: 10 - 11 am Woodgrove Centre near the food court. Free. Resumes Sept 17. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com Preschool Storytime: Wellington Branch Library 1:30 - 2 pm, Sept 10 Oct 15. Register at 250.758.5544 Familytime: Wellington Branch Library 6:30 - 7 pm, Sept 10 - Oct 15. Register at 250.758.5544 10 am - 12 noon on a drop-in basis. FMI 250.753.1821

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Bowen Road Farmers’ Market: Beban Fairgrounds, 4 - 6:30 pm Uplands Lunch Bunch Toastmasters: 12 noon - 1 pm Investors Group Board room. Everyone Welcome Baby Rhyme Time: 11:15 - 11:45 am at Harbourfront Library. Free, drop-in Toddlertime: 10:30 - 11 am Harbourfront Library. Free, drop-in Tiny Tots Playgroup: free weekly drop-in for little ones and their caregivers at Country Club Centre resumes Sept 18. Crafts, stories, songs and more! FMI www.countryclubcentre.com Karaoke at The Queens: starts at 9 pm Free 250.754.6751 Live Music: at Fibber Magees FMI 250.591.0650 Drop-in eBook Help: Wellington Branch library 6 - 7 pm FMI 250.758.5544 Live Theatre: “A Pretty Girl” (drama) Sept 13 - 28 at Chemainus Festival Theatre. FMI/tix www.chemainusfestivaltheatre.ca French Conversation Club: Harbourfront Library 6:30 pm. Register at frenchconversationclub@gmail.com

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Salsa Night: at the Spice Lounge 8:30 - 11:30 pm. Free salsa lessons start at 8:45 pm. Cover $5. FMI 250.754.6751 Technology Thursdays: free eBook/ computer help at Harbourfront Library 4 - 6 pm. Drop-in Preschool Storytime: Thursdays from Sept 12 - Oct 17, 10:30 - 11:15 am at Harbourfront Library. Free, drop-in Babytime: Wellington Branch Library 11:15 - 11:45 am, Sept 12 Oct 17. Register at 250.758.5544 Toddlertime: Wellington Branch Library 10:15 - 10:45 am, Sept 12 Oct 17. Register at 250.758.5544 Open Mic Night: spoken word/music at Serious Coffee on Commercial (downtown) 6:30 - 9 pm. Songwriters draw for studio time. FMI Guy at 250.618.2924 Live Music: at Fibber Magees FMI 250.591.0650 Live Theatre: “A Pretty Girl” (drama) Sept 13 - 28 at Chemainus Festival Theatre. FMI/tix www.chemainusfestivaltheatre.ca Nanaimo Scottish Country Dancers: 7:30 pm at Pleasant Valley Hall (Doumont Rd at Metral Dr). A funfilled evening of music, dance and making new friends. FMI Hazel 250758-6224 or www.nanaimoscd.com

Spanish Conversation Club: Harbourfront Library 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Casual, friendly environment. To register contact Karina Oropeza at spanish.bc@gmail.com

Every Friday

Scrabble and Board Game Club: Harbourfront Library 6 - 7:30 pm. Drop-in, free Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market: (beside the Bastion) 10 am - 2 pm www.nanaimofarmersmarket.com. Crafts, produce, baking. Drop-in eBook Help: Wellington Branch library 10 - 11 am FMI 250.758.5544 Live Music: at Fibber Magees FMI 250.591.0650 Live Music: local musicians at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm No cover FMI www.acmefoodco.ca Live Theatre: “A Pretty Girl” (drama) Sept 13 - 28 at Chemainus Festival Theatre. FMI/tix www.chemainusfestivaltheatre.ca

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Gabriola Farmers’ Market: 10 am - 12 noon, AGI Hall. Produce, crafts, buskers! Live Music: The Queen’s 250.754.6751 Live Music: a different dance band every week at the Wellington Hotel. Free FMI 250.758-5513 Live Music: local musicians at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm No cover FMI www.acmefoodco.ca Live Music: at Fibber Magees FMI 250.591.0650 Live Theatre: “A Pretty Girl” (drama) Sept 13 - 28 at Chemainus Festival Theatre. FMI/tix www.chemainusfestivaltheatre.ca

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Lantzville Farmers’ Market: local produce, crafts, music 1:30 - 4 pm at St. Philip’s by-the-Sea, Lantzville. Cedar Farmers’ Market: crafts, local produce 10 am - 2 pm 2313 Yellowpoint Rd. Birding Walk: hosted by The Backyard WildBird and Nature Store. No charge. 9 am. FMI 250.390.3669 Live Music: open jam with “Nightwatch” at the Jolly Miner, 3:30 - 7:30 pm. FMI 250.754.9013 Nanaimo Boat Modellers: meets 9 am north dock at Inn at Long Lake to operate radio controlled model boats. FMI 250.751.8645 Live Theatre: “A Pretty Girl” (drama) Sept 13 - 28 at Chemainus Festival Theatre. FMI/Tix www.chemainusfestivaltheatre.ca

Terry Fox Run This year as the annual Terry Fox run approaches it is my hope that Nanaimo and residents of the mid island will embrace the ideals embodied by Terry Fox (07/28/1958-06/28/1981) as a Canadian icon and a real Canadian Hero. I still very vividly recall, as an 11 year-old child, hearing that Terry Fox had died. It was a sad day and a loss very much felt by all Canadians. As school children we had been following this person named Terry Fox as he undertook and persevered for 143 days in a cross-Canada run dubbed "The Marathon of Hope". The marathon was Terry's idea to raise money and awareness of the need for cancer research. The very aggressive form of cancer brought his run to a halt and just 9 months later Terry Fox died after it spread into his lungs. Nevertheless his 'fame' resulted in a lasting legacy that has taken root around the world. When Terry began his marathon people were not really too aware of him or his cause. By the time Terry reached Ontario he was rapidly becoming a national hero and was particularly popular here in his home province of BC.

year but to do some good for our bodies and minds! Whether you run, walk, wheel or jog the Terry Fox run is a great way to get connected to your community and your country. Who knows maybe getting out and doing the Terry Fox run will help you catch some of his spirit. Terry Fox embodied the ideals of hope and perseverance even when it was against all odds. He died fighting for his life and fighting for the hope that a cure for Cancer could be found. Maybe it's not rampant but I look around and see a lot of people who appear to be unaware of their own mortality, seemingly coasting along, when they could be getting so much more out of life. I can only wonder what Terry Fox would have accomplished if his life was not cut so short. I'm pretty sure Terry Fox would never waste a moment or put something off another day. I hope that those reading this, who might otherwise stay home, will come out and join in a community event that can really make a difference. Do it for the Terry Fox foundation, do it for cancer research or do it for your health but whatever the THE TERRY FOX RUN case...just do it! Article by Simon Rideout

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LOOKS FORWARD TO HARVEST FESTIVAL Nanaimo’s third annual Harvest Festival celebrates the local natural food movement on Wesley Street on Saturday, September 14. The heart of the Festival is a lineup of 40 vendors, educational displays and interactive presentations focused on the local food movement.

The one-day event includes a ‘Fresh Food Fair’ featuring local chefs and food trucks offering tasty dishes. Non-stop bluegrass and roots blues performers will keep the festival atmosphere lively. Bunnies, lambs, goats and other baby farm animals are there for your petting pleasure as Tiger Lily Farms returns with their corral of critters for the little ones to learn a bit about farm life. Island Farms’ ‘Farmer Vicki and Daisy the Cow’ will also be on hand. A Farmer & Vendor Market will offer fresh produce, locally harvested and value-added products from local growers and producers. Over a dozen displays will highlight these food sources, Nanaimo’s emerging regional food strategy, recycling programs, community gardens, information on our water resources, and much, much more.

Live Performances during the day by: — Mount Benson Ceilidh Band — Trinitude — Gerry Barnum — BC Old Time Fiddlers Association And… more

The Festival is free and open from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm on Wesley Street in downtown’s Old City Quarter. Vendors, farmers and restaurants can inquire about booth availability from Kim Smythe 250-758-5555.

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All Grade 5 students in School District 68 can try out for the Vancouver Island Symphony’s Grade 5 Choir and perform with the Symphony this year. SPONSORED Audition alone or with your friends—Sing any song! Auditions are October 10 & 12; call 250.754.0177 for a time. FOR MORE INFO vancouverislandsymphony.com

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We ( Karin & Ziggy Hildebrandt ) used to own Nanaimo’s biggest driving school and have taught over 3000 Students in the last 20 years. Ziggy is a popular figure in the rider training world. His passion is teaching people how to ride motorcycles and he always combined riding with sightseeing , showing his students the wonderful areas around Nanaimo. The highlight were the “Sunday Rides” whereby Ziggy would take new riders up and down Nanaimo for some scenic “teaching tours”! Since partial retirement Ziggy won’t give up riding. He wants to show everybody why we are so fortunate to have a place called home here in Nanaimo and on Vancouver Island.

perfect setting and scenery we are so fortunate to live in such a varied environment - ocean-view rides, forest settings and mountains - we really have it all here in Nanaimo! WO: Do you tailor your rides according to the experience of the riders in your group? Ziggy: Yes, absolutely. We are very careful to ensure we understand the level of comfort people have before we set out. WO: In terms of safety is there strength in numbers when riding? Ziggy: Riding in a group is always safer; however it’s really about being cautious and knowing how to control what is essentially a very powerful machine. We always ride defensively and never assume anything. WO: Thank you Ziggy it’s been a pleasure chatting with you. Do you have anything you’d like to add? Ziggy: Please check out our Website for more info and follow us on Facebook!

That’s why Karin and Ziggy decided to open our guided motorcycle tour business. Sightseeing on a bike is the best way to smell, breathe and see things and who knows, maybe Ziggy will give you some safe riding tips and pointers too! (And if you haven’t been riding for a while, he will start you out in a very low traffic area.) You can choose from 150cc to 250cc and 750cc. Your pick! Call 250-758-3996 www.discoverymotorcycletours.com WO: First off I have to know what type of bike Ziggy rides? Ziggy: Of course! We have 750 Honda Spirits, 250 Yamaha Viragos and a 150 Scooter WO: Who is riding and taking your tours... locals, tourists? Ziggy: Great question - we cater to a lot of locals & yes we do see our share of tourists. Anyone can book the tours and we are happy to show them around. WO: What makes the Nanaimo area so popular with riders? Ziggy: Are you kidding? Riding on the Island is just the

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TIME TO SURFACE – DIVE WATCHES

Nanaimo celebrates “Time to Surface” event by giving away “Timeless Treasures” Oct. 5 & 6/2013 The Nanaimo Dive Association, City of Nanaimo, Nanaimo Tourism, are celebrating the 16th Anniversary, sinking of the Saskatchewan & Cape Breton, establishing Nanaimo as the Wreck Diving Capital of B.C. Grassick’s Jewellers, 16 years ago, donated these Dive Watches with disc’s strategically placed on the two wrecks for Divers to find. To date they are still waiting to be claimed !!! Saturday Oct. 5th, shore dives will take place at three local sites, where divers will seek out tokens that will enter them into a draw for either a prize or a chance to dive the wreck and find the elusive watches. The disc’s once found, during a dive on the wrecks,

... celebrating the 16th Anniversary, sinking of the Saskatchewan & Cape Breton, establishing Nanaimo as the Wreck Diving Capital of B.C.

Grassick’s Jewellers, 16 years ago, donated these Dive Watches with disc’s strategically placed on the two wrecks for Divers to find. To date they are still waiting to be claimed !!! Sunday the 6th, will be exchanged for the watches, and will finally have new owners. The Time to Surface Committee thanks you for your generous contribution, and continued support, to make Nanaimo, truly the Tourist mecca, on Vancouver Island.

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