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MUST SEE EVENTS This month, we personally selected what we feel are six “Must See” events happening in the Parksville & Qualicum Beach area. We hope you enjoy them as much as we know we will. SUN AUG 5

STARTS AUG 8

Shriners Pancake Breakfast, All Day 50/50 Draw, BBQ Hot-Dogs and Hamburgers, Parking by Donation. Parksville Community Park

Have fun learning music and dances from Africa and Brazil for one or two weeks. All instruments are provided. Errington War Memorial Hall

VAN ISLE SHRINERS SHOW AND SHINE

ERRINGTON WORLD MUSIC CAMP

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Fun for families, allowing them to learn new skills, plus community booths, field activities, entertainment and children’s Lord Str athcona’s Horse sandcastle Musical Ridecompetition. Parksville Community Park AugUST 8 1pm & 6pm, AugUST 9 1pm th

Beverage Gardens, Vancouver Island Coastal Cowgirls Drill Team, Squirrelly Earl Rodeo Clown. Saturday Night Dance.

Coombs Rodeo Grounds

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A spectacle known around the world… Performed by a full troop of 32 riders and their horses. Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre

An annual event held by the Qualicum Beach Museum. The event is free and familyoriented. There will be many activities. Qualicum Beach Museum

RCMP MUSICAL RIDE

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM DAY

Explore, Experience, Enjoy outdoors limited bleacher seating bring lawn chair or blanket Tickets available in Parksville at:

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WED AUG 1 Summer Dance Sampler (8yrs+) 10:00am. Aug 1-3. Explore various styles of dance each day of the week; Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Latin/Ballroom, Musical Theatre, Disco and Country Line Dancing. Learn the basics and find your inner creative performing artist. McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250248-8185

Parksville Beach Festival Until Aug 19. The Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition is a world class event for Master Sand Sculptors and is an official qualifying event for the World Championship of Sand Sculpting! Located in Parksville’s Community Park, next to the Lion’s Venture Land Playground and Water Spray Park. Many signature events take place during the festival please see our website events calendar for a complete listing and details of events. Parksville Community Park 193 Beachside Drive, Parksville. 250-248-6144

Yoga on the Beach: Parksville 9:30am. Mon, Wed, Fri. Fun in the sun! until August 31. Turn right at the concession stand, drive to end of Beachside Dr. All welcome! By donation to support Forward House & local student scholarships. Certified instructors Barbara Low & Charlotte Crowley lead outdoor sessions. Parksville Community Park 193 Beachside Drive, Parksville. 250-248-6144

Soupy Cafe 12:00pm. Open and ready for the neighbourhood to socialize on the 1st Wednesday of the Month from 12-1pm. Enjoy hot soups and home cooked meals. Everyone welcome, lunch by donation. The Clothing Corner will also be at the hall with FREE clothing. Lighthouse Community Centre 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-757-9711

Beat the Heat Everyone Welcome Skate 6:45pm. Beat the heat this summer and go for a refreshing skate at Oceanside Place Arena. View swim and skate schedules online at rdn. bc.ca/recreation. 6:458:15pm. Oceanside Place

Arena 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Get Rhythm Dance 7:00pm. Every Wed. from 7 to 9pm come dance to the music of Get Rhythm. We play a variety of tunes, country, old rock & roll, latin and old time waltz’s with the occasional polka thrown in if requested. This dance is by donation and has been running for over 17 years. Drop by and have some fun. Parksville Legion 146 Hirst Ave W, Parksville. 250-248-5633

Chicago 7:30pm. The multiaward-winning (Tony, Golden Globe, OscarBroadway smash musical. Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Fabulous singing, extraordinary dancing, unbeatable live orchestra. Village Theatre Qualicum Beach 110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

THU AUG 2 Yoga on the Beach: Qualicum 9:30am. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Until August 30. All are welcome! By donation only to support Forward House & local student scholarships. Certified instructors

Barbara Low & Charlotte Crowley lead outdoor sessions. 9:30-10:30am. Qualicum Beach Visitor Information Centre 2711 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9532

FRI AUG 3 Robert Held: Monet reVisited 10:00am. The exhibit is on display until Sept 1.Glass / Light / Water / Art. McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250-248-8185

Lucy Schappy Lucy Schappy exhibit on display until August 6. The Old School House Arts Centre 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

Coombs Bluegrass Festival 10:00am. Aug 3-5. 2018 will be our 40TH

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Bluegrass Festival with performances by Backspin Band, Clover Pint Drifters, 5 On a String, Just Us, Lonesome Town Painters, Old Time Fiddles and Scout Mountain. For more information and a complete schedule of events please visit our website. Coombs Rodeo Grounds 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs. 250-248-1009

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

Summer Raptor Presentations 1:30pm. Meet one of our educational animal ambassadors as one of our volunteers give an educational talk about Raptors. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in July/ August at 1:30pm.. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre 1240 Leffler Road, Errington. 250-248-8534

Shrine Open to Public 1:30pm. Visit the Golden Shrine and gardens, walk mindfully and observe silence during this open time. Facilitators will be present in the tearoom to speak and answer questions. Kathok Meditation Centre 2800 Grafton Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-586-5882

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

SAT AUG 4 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Every Saturday. You’ll find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts. Qualicum Beach Community Hall 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250752-1992

Q. B. Legion Pancake Breakfast 8:30am. Every Sat (until last Sat in Sep). includes pancakes, sausages, coffee & orange juice. Tables inside if the weather is cool or rainy. We look forward to seeing you. 8:30-11:30am Qualicum Beach Legion (Branch #76) 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632

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Yoga Outdoors 9:30am. Everyone welcome every Sat. and Sun. in August, on the grass overlooking Rathtrevor Beach. Meet Tracey Pike at Beach Acres Resort near the Blackgoose Pub. Bring a mat or towel, water and sunscreen. All levels of fitness welcome. Weather permit-

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There is even live music every week and an outdoor coffee shop. May through September. Errington Community Park 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-618-2281

ting. Part proceeds will support a local charity. Beach Acres Resort 1051 Resort Dr, Parksville. 1 800-663-7309

Errington Farmers Market

Artisan Sale 10:00am. Local artisans show and sell their wares. See what local artists have to offer. Pineridge RV Park and Farm Market 2715 Turnbull Road, Qualicum Beach. 250-619-8047

10:00am. Every Sat. Fun, food, and friendship! Bring your market basket or reusable bags and check out the variety of vendors for your weekly grocery shopping: local vegetables, fruit, eggs, bread & baking, honey, meat, preserves, handmade soap, jewellery, pottery, fibre arts, plants, flowers, meat and more!

Views of Rathtrevor by D.F. Gray. On display until August 6. The Old School House Arts Centre 122 Fern Road West,

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10:00am. The purpose of this event is to showcase artists’ process – It will be a day of interaction where community members can observe art in action We look forward to having artists “sprinkled” throughout the market with their easels, canvasses, and paint – or sketchbooks, weaving or other artistic endeavours! Errington Community Park 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-618-2281

Light (lit) 11:00am. A show of original art exploring the theme of Light. This is an Oceanside Community Arts Council Members’ exhibition, featuring 2D mediums including photography. On display until Sept 1. McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250-248-8185

4th Annual Folk Farms Music Festival 2:00pm. Sat & Sun. It’s the grooviest festival around with a great lineup of bands both evenings, food vendors, beer garden, camping available if desired and an open mic offered both days until the bands begin at 5pm. Bands performing at this year’s festival The Enablers, Buffalo Pound, Big Daddy, Rebel Heart, Side Effect, Spent, Fanny Bay Boys, Little Marty, Preston Cool, Tom and Glenda, Cotton Mouth Jones, and more.Tickets are available at Roy’s Towne Pub, Second Page Used Books, Bop City Records. Follow signs on Alberni Highway for directions Whiskey Creek Whiskey Creek Music

7:00pm. Meet at 5pm. for pre-show registration and information then we will depart at 7pm. for our cruise night. A little adventure before the big show tomorrow. Wembley Mall 826 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250248-9621

Baskerville 7:30pm. A Sherlock Holmes MysteryThe master comic playwright’s brand new take on the “howling” classic. Dr. Watson is along, of course, together with a host of other characters played by a small cadre of versatile, quickchange actors. (“…Think 39 Steps on steroids…”) Village Theatre Qualicum Beach 110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

SUN AUG 5 Van Isle Shriners Show and Shine 7:00am. Shriners Pancake Breakfast, All Day 50/50 Draw, BBQ HotDogs and Hamburgers, Parking by Donation. Registration is available on site if missed the night before. Parksville Community Park 193 Beachside Drive, Parksville. 250-248-6144

MidIsland Public Market 10:00am. Sundays. A vibrant gathering place for the mid-island community, with fresh organic produce from local farmers, artisan breads and cured meats, international foods and delicatessen, local artists, crafts, music and local wineries, breweries and distilleries. Parksville Museum 1245 East Is-

SHOP. EAT. MINGLE. MARKETS & MORE PINERIDGE RV PARK & FARM MARKET Services the recreation region of Spider Lake & Horne Lake. Full hook up RV sites, laundry, washrooms, showers, WiFi available. Open 7 days a week. 2715 Turnbull Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250-619-8047 pineridgefarm.ca QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET Where all the local farmers come to sell. Enjoy great food, music, vendors and community. Every Saturday, 8:30am-12pm. Memorial at the Train Tracks, Qualicum Beach. www.qbfarmersmarket.com 15TH ANNUAL SUMMER BY THE SEA STREET MARKET On Craig St. June 12-Aug 28. Tuesday nights from 6-9pm. Over 180 vendors offering an ecletic mix of local merchants, artisans, farmers, entertainers and food vendors... Be prepared to love this market ERRINGTON FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays 10am-1pm, 1390 Errington Road. Vegetables, fruit, eggs, bread & baking, honey, meat, preserves, soap, jewellery, pottery, fibre arts, meat and more! There is even live music and an outdoor coffee shop. erringtonfarmersmarket.ca

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Baskerville 2:00pm. A Sherlock Holmes MysteryThe master comic playwright’s brand new take on the “howling” classic. Dr. Watson is along, of course, together with a host of other characters played by a small cadre of versatile, quickchange actors. (“….Think 39 Steps on steroids….”) Village Theatre Qualicum Beach 110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

or after your golf, $35 plus tax includes everything. (Cart is extra if required) Arrowsmith Golf and Country Club 2250 Fowler Road, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9727

TUE AUG 7 Express Camp (Ages 11-14)

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9:00am. Jump aboard the RDN Van for a truly unique adventure. Each day is from 9am. to 4pm. Space is limited to 12 youth. See monthly calendars on rdn.bc.ca/ recreation. Call to register today! Oceanside Place Arena 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Monday Munchkinland Drop-in

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9:30am. Bring your family and come to play at the Munchkinland Exploration Centre this summer. This is a free dropin program for children 6 years and under and a caregiver. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 for more information. Family Place 497 Island Hwy W, Parksville V9P 2G5

Beer, Burger and Golf 4:00pm. Mondays after 4pm enjoy a delicious homemade burger with a side and all the fixins along with your choice of a pint of beer or glass of wine. You’re welcome to golf as many holes as you like, can dine before

9:00am. Aug 7-10. Learn to create three dimensional drawings using free software to create your own designs and print the design to a 3D printer, creating a physical object, almost as complex as you can imagine. Participants will need to bring a Windows laptop and mouse with scroll-wheel. Instructor: John Eyre – BLT Creative Makerspace McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250-248-8185

Historic St. Anne’s Open House 10:00am. Roll back the years of history when you step inside St.

Anne’s – Parksville’s little log church. Listen to historical stories told by knowledgeable guides about this 124-year-old church, one of the first 3 public buildings in Parksville. Every Tuesday in August from 10am2pm. St. Anne’s Little Log Church 407 Wembley Road, Parksville. 719-481-2409

Vaulting Summer Camp 10:00am. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Vaulting, gymnastics, horse care and management included. Certified coaches and experienced horses. August 7-9. 10am – 3pm. Please contact for more information or to register. West Coast Vaulters Parksville

Brent Lynch Exterior Paint 10:00am. In the Brown Gallery from August 7 through September 1. A meet and greet tea with an opening reception on August 8 at 2pm. The Old School House Arts Centre 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

Ronald Parker Art Exhibit 10:00am. On display August 7 through September 1 with an opening reception and meet and greet tea on August 8 at 2pm. The Old School House

Arts Centre 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133

Gail Johnson Art Exhibit 10:00am. On display August 7 through September 1 with an opening reception and meet and greet tea on August 8 at 2pm. The Old School House Arts Centre 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach. 250-7526133

Pineridge Farm Market 10:00am. 7 days a week. PineRidge Farm Market provides the local region with a variety of food choices for your dinner table. Pineridge RV Park and Farm Market 2715 Turnbull Road, Qualicum Beach. 250-619-8047

Shrine Open to Public 11:00am. Visit the Golden Shrine and gardens, walk mindfully and observe silence during this open time. Light a butter lamp, visit the gift shop and fully enjoy the peace and positivity of the surroundings. Facilitators will be present in the tearoom to speak and answer questions. Kathok Meditation Centre 2800 Grafton Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250586-5882

“Bear Aware” Presentations 1:30pm. Learn more

9 about our furry, black neighbours by becoming ‘Bear Aware’. Every Tuesday and Thursday in July/August at 1:302pm.. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre 1240 Leffler Road, Errington. 250-248-8534

Summer by the Sea Street Market 6:00pm. In its 15th year, the Tuesday night market runs from 6-9pm with over 180 vendors to visit. With an eclectic mix of local merchants, artisans, craftspeople, farmers, entertainers and of course food vendors, there really is something for everyone. Summer by the Sea Street Market 1275 Island Hwy E, Parksville. 250-248-3613

Local Author Book Signing 6:30pm. “When Your Bucket List Springs a Leak” sharing Undo’s, Do Overs and Life Preservers when Life, Travel and Health go sideways

Summer by the Sea Craig Street Market 1275 Island Hwy E, Parksville. 250-248-3613

SHOP. EAT. MINGLE. MARKETS & MORE UPTOWN MARKET 6:00pm. Every Thursday until August 31. An assortment of vendors from artisans to farmers, entertainers and massage technicians. Downtown, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-9008

WED AUG 8 Shades of Pink Tournament 9:00am. In support of the Canadian Cancer Society. This day of lawn bowls is colourful, playful and always heartfelt. The public is welcome to come out and watch players and support the club’s activities for this very worthy

SILVER MEADOWS FARM MARKET Providing fresh produce, meat, eggs, baked goods and ice cream. Best known for amazing fresh corn and strawberries. 1019 Errington Rd, Errington. 250-248-4450. Open Mon-Sun 9-6

...because home is where your story begins! Home decor items and ideas, up-cycled furniture and furniture painting workshops. Want to learn how to paint furniture?

Come to our Country Chic Paint class and we will teach you how! Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm 193 Memorial Avenue, Parksville 250-586-0119 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

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MONET REVISITED CELEBRATING THE ART AND INSPIRATION OF CLAUDE MONET he beautiful florals and dreamy It took Held and a large crew a week color palette and brush strokes to create the stunning exhibit and Held of a Monet painting are being is confident it will provide a unique replicated in various art forms experience and will leave visitors with a at the Macmillan Arts Centre (MAC) in greater understanding of the impressionist Parksville until September 1. master particularly his Water Lilies series of works. Monet ReVisited is an exhibit in modern art glass celebrating the art and inspiration Monet painted more than 250 water lilies of French impressionist painter Claude paintings and they are the most iconic Monet. images of impressionism. Presented by the Oceanside Community Held admitted that Monet’s paintings Arts Council the ambitious exhibition will had a considerable influence in his own have you immersed art work after he in a multi-sensory visited Monet’s experience featuring home in Giverny Monet painted more than 250 the Monet inspired more than a decade art work of Robert water lilies paintings and they ago and to this day Held. that profound are the most iconic images of Internationally experience impressionism. renowned as a inspires him to glass artist Held create works that has created a echo the work of spectacular homage in glass and light that the historic painter. features a whimsical recreation of Monet’s “I was in Paris at an art show. Afterwards secret garden, including a beautiful pond I had an opportunity to drive to Giverny, with dancing water lilies and the famous which is Monet’s home. We left really early Japanese bridge. and we got there just as they opened. We Carefully curated Experience Monet – were the first people through the gate. Glass, Light, Water, Art has been designed There were probably five people wandering to wow visitors as soon as they walk into around in all his gardens. It was misty and the MAC. the sun was coming up and it was starting to burn off the mist. You could see the mist With the support of theatrical lighting and flowing through the lily pads and over the special effects the interactive art instalment bridges. I just walked around there alone. includes a glass tunnel and a running I think I had some sort of an experience slideshow with footage of Monet’s famous that I had never had before,” Held related. Giverny estate.

He agreed that his magical moment with Monet altered the style of artwork he grew up with. Up until that time Held was known for his art nouveau designs and American painter Jackson Pollack’s abstract paintings had been his major influence but it wasn’t long after he returned from Giverny that it all changed. “It took a few years but I kept going back to one painting of Monet’s. It is called The Poppy Field. Being from California I wanted to do California poppies which are orange. I started doing those but I introduced red poppies every so often and the more red poppies I put in the more I sold and the red ones took over. It evolved from that and every time I thought about coming up with something new, the emotions and feelings that I had in that garden in Giverny would come back,” he acknowledged. Held who has been creating beautiful artwork for more than 40 years said creating the exhibit at the MAC is just one of the many ways he contributes to the local arts scene. He said he hopes the multi-media exhibit immerses visitors in the beauty of Monet’s garden as it is today. MORE INFORMATION

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WED AUG 8 CONT... cause. Activities go throughout the day. Our club is located at 149 E. Stanford. We’re a totally accessible facility with ample parking. Parksville Lawn Bowling Club 149 E. Stanford Ave, Parksville. 250-954-3930

Errington World Music Camp 10:00am. Have fun learning music and dances from Africa and Brazil for one or two weeks at the 7th annual Errington World Music Camp. All instruments are provided. There are just a few spaces left so don’t miss out! To register please contact Val Dare at vgdare@gmail. com Errington War Memorial Hall 1390 Errington Road. Errington. 250-248-5106

Summer Raptor Presentations 1:30pm. Meet one of our educational animal

ambassadors as one of our volunteers give an educational talk about Raptors. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in July/ August at 1:30pm. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre 1240 Leffler Road. Errington. 250-248-8534

Savannah 7:30pm. In this “bubbly” comedy, four perfect strangers meet for the first time. Some of them don’t even like each other. How on earth can they ever become BFFs? Well, a little “tippling” couldn’t hurt – could it? Village Theatre Qualicum Beach 110 W 2nd Ave, Parksville. 250752-3522

THU AUG 9 Charity Golf Tournament 7:30pm. This fun biannual event held at Fairwinds is open to anyone and for a good cause: Nanoose Community Services (NCS). The

2016 Field Day raised over $2,500 and helped to provide much-needed food and staples for people in our community who need and depend upon the help of their neighbours. Par-Tee In Pink participants have fun, prizes and the opportunity to win a car for anyone who gets a hole in one on #10! Join us for a fun round of golf, a delicious lunch, and raffle and prizes! Fairwinds Golf Course 3730 Fairwinds Drive, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7666

Elysia Biro featured at The Bayside 6:00pm. The Bayside is proud to host Elysia Biro! A promising young pianist & vocalist whose repertoire in music includes many classics in both Jazz and Classical genre. Enjoy a romantic evening with oceanside dining and the velvety sounds from this musical artist. Quality Resort Bayside 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville. 250-248-8333

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

Baskerville 7:30pm. A Sherlock Holmes MysteryThe master comic playwright’s brand new take on the “howling” classic. Dr. Watson is along, of course, together with a host of other characters played by a small cadre of versatile, quickchange actors. (“….Think 39 Steps on steroids….”) Village Theatre Qualicum Beach 110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

Genevieve and the Wild Sundays 7:00pm. Soaring harmonies, catchy songs, original folk-roots music. The all-female quartet features the award-winning

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or some people the Labour Day Burden said most of the distinguished weekend signifies the end of artists who were invited to participate are summer and the start of the members of the Federation of Canadian school year. Artists. The holiday is also marked to celebrate He said their objective is to increase the the achievements of workers in Canada cultural activity in our community. and for art aficionados there will be a rare Burden who helped paint the mural at the opportunity in Parksville to see some end of Craig Street in Parksville about 15 exceptional Canadian artists at work on years ago said the event could be the start the Labour Day weekend. of something special and unique to the area. ArtWorks is a one-of-a-kind weekend Down the road he would like to event that brings together celebrated artists, incorporate even more artists including art lovers, art collectors, gallery owners and people who do chalk art on sidewalks. the general public September 1 and 2 at “Going forward I have a vision of getting the Quality Resort Bayside in Parksville. more art out into Kim Burden the community,” executive director he explained. of the Parksville & He acknowDistrict Chamber "...I have a vision of getting more ledged that the of Commerce said community of art out into the community," they are hosting Chemainus has the event along benefited from with a volunteer its mural art but Kim Burden ~ Executive Director committee and Parksville needs to hope it will become finds its own niche. an annual affair. “We will never be Chemainus because we He said ArtWorks provides an opportunity don’t want to be but we want to introduce for the public to meet some of Canada’s more art into our community.” most renowned artists and Burden said they He agreed that outdoor art in particular have close to two dozen artists participating. isn’t abundant in Oceanside and he wants “We have got people doing art, displaying Parksville council to establish a committee art and people talking about art.” to develop criteria for art in public places. There will be demonstrations, workshops He said they want to make the event and panel discussions so visitors can work accessible to as many people as possible on enhancing their own artistic skills. so ticket sales will involve different tiers. Some of the workshops include: stretching and preparing canvas, still life painting, MORE INFORMATION plein air painting, antler carving, First TO PURCHASE TICKETS Nations carving, buying and selling art, 250-248-3613 portrait painting and elements of painting. For info on artists and the seminars visit There will also be an amazing collection www.Parksvilleartworks.ca of fine works of art by the participating artists available for viewing and purchase in a pop up gallery. Story by BRENDA GOUGH

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7:30pm. Aug 10 & 11. A weekend of Ballroom & Latin workshops & social dances for all ages & abilities; and Saturday afternoon BBQ. Licensed bar. Light refreshments. Air conditioning. Tickets MUST be reserved in advance (may be picked up & paid for on the door-– see web site for details. Lighthouse Community Centre 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach. 250757-9711

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8:00am. Sat & Sun. Celebrating its 105th Anniversary of supporting agriculture and community in our district. Each year the fair welcomes young and old alike from the Oceanside area, surrounding communities and far beyond. We are a friendly, relaxed “down home” fair. This year our featured animal is the Goose. We will be celebrating everything and anything Goose!

Come on down and take a Gander at it! See you at the Fair. Coombs Fair Grounds 1014 Ford Road, Coombs. 250-248-4458

Open Meditation 10:00am. Everyone welcome! 1hr Guided meditation. Suggested donation $15 – $25 all proceeds go towards temple FREE for monthly supporters and those who volunteer weekly. Kathok Meditation Centre 2800 Grafton Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250586-5882

Baskerville 7:30pm. A Sherlock Holmes MysteryThe master comic playwright’s brand new take on the “howling” classic. Dr. Watson is along, of course, together with a host of other characters played by a small cadre of versatile, quickchange actors. (“….Think 39 Steps on steroids….”) Village Theatre Qualicum Beach 110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

Rose-Erin Stokes 7:00pm. When listening to the hauntingly beautiful melodies on Wherever I Go, the debut full-length album by Rose-Erin Stokes, you can’t help but be transfixed by every lilting note, every phrase and every plucked string. Ground Zero Acoustic

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Quality Foods Festival of Lights 9:45pm. You won’t want to miss this award-winning fireworks display simulcast to music! Be sure to tune in to 88.5 FM The Beach from your boat, car or portable radio. Fireworks to begin at dusk. Parksville Community Park, 141 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-954-2262

2:00pm. The multiaward-winning (Tony, Golden Globe, OscarBroadway smash musical. Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Fabulous singing, extraordinary dancing, unbeatable live orchestra. Village Theatre Qualicum Beach 110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

SUN AUG 12

MON AUG 13

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8:00am. The second Sunday of each month. Lots of fun, food, great live music, and shopping. Everything from a great selection of unique, handmade items, vintage collectibles, crafting supplies, tools, and household goods. We also have a yummy pancake breakfast and live music. Lighthouse Community Centre 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach. 250757-9711

Oceanside Kidsfest Fun for families, allowing them to learn new skills, participate in a new club, meet some of our local businesses and organizations, plus community booths, field activities, food vendors, stage entertainment, children’s sandcastle competition(different categories for age groups and prizes in each category-and more. Please plan ahead and leave your pets at home where you can be assured they will be cool and comfortable. Parksville Community Park 193 Beachside Drive, Parksville. 250248-6144

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YOGA ON THE BEACH THERE IS STILL ONE MORE MONTH OF YOGA ON THE BEACH IN OCEANSIDE f you are into yoga and are She agreed that doing yoga exercises in the outdoors is one of the best ways people yearning to take it to a whole can truly experience the benefits of yoga. new level or you just want to try it for the first time, there is “They look at the ocean and the mountains still one more month of yoga on the beach and they see an eagle flying by. It all adds in Oceanside to make it happen. to the whole feeling of what we are doing here,” she exclaimed. A lot of people associate yoga with the poses you do in a studio, but a pair of local Also benefiting from Yoga on the Beach certified yoga instructors has been offering are the various charities that Crowley and yoga with mindful moments outdoors in Low support. Parksville and Qualicum Beach since 2012. The drop in summer yoga is by donation Being outside in and partial proceeds go towards the fresh air has its scholarships to own health benefits "They look at the ocean and the graduating students but when you add mountains and they see an eagle from the CEAP yoga to the mix flying by. It all adds to the whole Home School you have a recipe feeling of what we are doing here" program and for an awesome Pass/Woodwinds wellness experience Charlotte Crowley Alternative School. according to Charlotte Crowley. Crowley said the grand total of charitable donations since She along with Barbara Low initiated Yoga they started in 2012 is $9775.00. on the Beach at the Parksville Community Park Beach and the Qualicum Beach “The big charity this year is Forward House. We try to pick a different one each Community Beach six years ago and ever summer,” she pointed out. since then they have created some amazing yoga experiences for beginners and experts She said when they started they had no alike. idea how popular it would be and now into their seventh summer they are offering it Yoga practitioners have been touting yoga's five days a week. mental and physical powers for more than 5000 years and the practice of yoga is all She said it began very organically. about being one or part with nature. “Barb Low and I finished yoga teacher When you perform yoga and meditation in training on June 30 in 2012 and she said the outdoors, it opens up various sensations lets do yoga on the beach tomorrow just and performing yoga close to nature is very for fun. We did 6 a.m. at Rathtrevor with relaxing according to Crowely. nobody and 8 a.m. at Parksville with about

12 people and we did Qualicum Beach and we had 17. The people who came asked us when we were going to be here again,” she explained. Recently Crowley and yoga instructor Tracey Babb Pike who was filling in for Low led 80 participants (their biggest group to date) on a glorious morning at the Parksville Community Park. Many of them were tourists who were thrilled at the opportunity to do a legitimate sun salutation pose. “50 percent of them are from somewhere else and they are amazed. When they find us they are delighted there is yoga outside. They don’t expect this in Parksville and Qualicum. Quite a few people have never done yoga and they say they feel a bit intimidated going to a studio because they feel they have to know the moves. Yet being in full public here it is somehow ok.” Until August 31 you can find them in Parksville on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. In Qualicum Beach the classes are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Just look for their signs and bring a mat/ towel and sunscreen. MORE INFORMATION

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MON AUG 13 CONT... gust at 1:30pm. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre 1240 Leffler Road, Errington. 250248-8534

Ladies Nights at Pheasant Glen 5:30 shotgun start, meal, and prizes included. Practice holes available after 4:30pm. Maximum of 72 ladies per night. Pheasant Glen Golf Resort 1025 Qualicum Road, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8786

Ukulele Club night 7:00pm. Why not join in? Always wanted to play an instrument? Try the ukulele! We welcome anyone, with any level of experience or expertise. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville. 250927-4595

TUE AUG 14 Historic St. Anne’s Open House 10:00am. Roll back the years of history when you step inside St. Anne’s – Parksville’s little log church. Listen to historical stories told by knowledgeable guides about this 124-year-old church, one of the first 3 public buildings in Parksville. See the original cedar logs, fir flooring, panelling and pews, and commemorative stained

glass windows. Ring the old church bell. Walk the pioneer cemetery. Every Tuesday in July and August from 10am-2pm. St. Anne’s Little Log Church 407 Wembley Road, Parksville 719-481-2409

Qualicum Beach & Area Newcomers Club 10:15am. Newcomers Club is here to assist you with meeting, mingling, and making new friends. We organize a variety of events & social activities. We have a wide selection of groups such as golf, walking, hiking, book club, wine groups and more. Our meeting include guest speakers, raising funds for charities, 50/50 draws and more. Visit us every second Tuesday of each month. St. Stephen’s United Church 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9831

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10:00am. Have fun learning music and dances from Africa and Brazil for one or two weeks at the 7th annual Errington World Music Camp. All instruments are provided. There are just a few spaces left so don’t miss out! To register please contact Val Dare at vgdare@gmail.com Errington War Memorial Hall 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-248-5106

Beat the Heat Everyone Welcome Skate Beat the heat this summer and go for a refreshing skate at Oceanside Place Arena. View swim and skate schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. 6:45-8:15pm. Oceanside Place Arena 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Baskerville 7:30pm. A Sherlock Holmes MysteryThe master comic playwright’s brand new take on the “howling” classic. Dr. Watson is along, of course, together with a host of other characters played by a small cadre of versatile, quickchange actors. (“….Think 39 Steps on steroids….”) Village Theatre Qualicum Beach 110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3522

9:00am. Join us for a twist on the nature walk; a nature paddle. A brief introductory canoe lesson will start you off – no experience necessary – followed by a paddle along the shoreline with guided interpretation from a RLC Naturalist. All canoes, safety equipment, transportation to and from Oceanside Place Arena, and a light snack are provided. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-2483252 to pre-register. Meet at Oceanside Place Arena 830 Island Hwy W, Parksville. 250-2483252

French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal free drop-in to maintain or improve your French. Serious Coffee Parksville 1209 East Island Hwy, Parksville

Ladies Night at Eaglecrest Thursday Night is Ladies night, 5:30pm Shotgun Start, 4-Women Scramble, 9 Holes. Prizes and meal included in your fee. Eaglecrest Golf Club 2035 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6311

Music with Elysia Biro 6:00pm. The Bayside is proud to host Elysia Biro! A promising young

Where Community Comes Together! The Parksville Centre features over 20,000 sq. ft. of flex space and is the perfect venue for your next event! • Conferences & Trade Shows • Banquets • Business Meetings & Seminars

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19 pianist & vocalist whose repertoire in music includes many classics in both Jazz and Classical genre. Enjoy a romantic evening with oceanside dining and the velvety sounds form this musical artist. Quality Resort Bayside 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville. 250248-8333

Sandtimer “Influenced by the kindred spirits of Nick Drake, Beck and Joni Mitchell, tempered with an amalgamation of traditional folk and contemporary indie. Their ringing songs and musical mastery beckon towards a promising future.” TMRW Magazine. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville . 250-927-4595

Faculty Concert: Phil Dwyer Jazz Academy The Oceanside Community Arts Council and the McMillan Arts Centre is proud to welcome the Phil Dwyer Academy of Music and Culinary Arts August 13-24th in Parksville. Knox United Church 345 Pym Street, Parksville. 250-248-3927

Beauty & the Beast Jr. 7:30pm. An adaptation of the award-winning movie and Broadway musical that was created with young performers in mind. All Grade 5 students at St. Michaels University School are involved in bringing this timeless tale to life. Come experience all your favourite moments and songs as we follow Belle and the Beast on their journey toward transformation. Music by Alan Mencken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Book by

Linda Woolverton. Village Theatre Qualicum Beach 110 W 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3522

FRI AUG 17 Railway Days 10:00am. If you delight in model trains, railways and History, this fun Family event is just for you! Come on down to view the delightful railway set-ups that never fail to fascinate. Participating clubs include the Vancouver Island Garden Railway Club, The Oceanside Model Railroaders, and the E & N Division of the Canadian Railway Historical Association. Live music, speeder cars, and food compliment this event that’s sure to delight the child in all of us. Parksville Museum, 1245 E. Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-248-6966

Shrine Open to Public 1:30pm. Visit the Golden Shrine and gardens, walk mindfully and observe silence during this open time. Light a butter lamp, visit the gift shop and fully enjoy the peace and positivity of the surroundings. Facilitators will be present in the tearoom to speak and answer questions. Kathok Meditation Centre 2800 Grafton Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250-586-5882

Beauty & the Beast Jr. 2:00pm. Beauty and the Beast JR is an adaptation of the award-winning movie and Broadway musical that was created with young performers in mind. All Grade 5 students at St. Michaels University School are involved in bringing this timeless tale to life. Village Theatre Qualicum Beach 110 W 2nd Ave,

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Junior & Senior Jazz Student Concert: Phil Dwyer Jazz Academy 7:00pm. Culminating concert for Senior and Junior Jazz Students at the 2018 Phil Dwyer Academy of Music and Culinary Arts. Tickets are available online and at the MAC Office. Whalebone Theatre 135 N. Pym Street, Parksville. 250-248-5721

SAT AUG 18 Hi Neighbour Day 8:00am. 49 years ago, Joy Mackay and the Hall Board came up with the idea for a special ‘Errington Day’. It has changed over the years, but still remains a day for all Erringtonians, their families, friends, neighbours and former residents to get together – a bit of a reunion, each year. 8-10am, Pancake Breakfast at the Hall. 10am-1:30pm, Arts and Crafts display. 10am1pm, Farmers Market always live music from the Community Stage. 12:30pm, Hi Neighbour Day Parade. 1pm, 8th Annual Greater Errington Memorial Zucchini Races. Errington War Memorial Hall 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-248-5106

4th Annual Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels 1:00pm. Sat 1pm & Sun 9am. Concession, Beverage Gardens, Vancouver Island Coastal Cowgirls Drill team, Squirrelly Earl Rodeo Clown, 50/50 draws, and Saturday night steak dinner. Saturday Night Dance with Montgomery County. Doors open at 8pm and

music from 9pm – 1am.. No Minors allowed. Tickets are $25 p.p. for the dance, cash only. Coombs Rodeo Grounds 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs. 250-248-1009

SUN AUG 19 61st Q.B. Ocean Mile Swim 3:00pm. Take part in this long-standing community event that celebrates the beauty of our oceanfront community of Qualicum Beach. All levels of fitness and those who just want to support participants are welcome. The one mile course runs along the shoreline of picturesque Qualicum Beach. Competition is friendly, the setting is quaint, and you’ll be registering every year for this all ages event. Registration is free and starts at 1pm by the Beach Hut.

The Beach Hut Old Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5708

MON AUG 20 Parksville Probus Club An expert on fire safety issues, Parksville Fire Chief Marc Norris will share his updated knowledge of fire prevention, firefighting, and emergency services. Quality Resort Bayside 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville. 250-248-8333

Express Camp (Ages 11-14) Jump aboard the RDN Van for a truly unique adventure. Each day is from 9am to 4pm. See monthly calendars on rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Space is limited to 12 youth. Call 250-2483252 or 250-7525014 to register today! Oceanside Place Arena 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250248-3252

FREE Home-Cooked Community Meal St. Mary’s Anglican Church in Nanoose Bay every month on the 3rd Monday offers free home cooking in our hall. Menu changes every month. NO reservation necessary. Bring your family & friends. The table is set for you! St.

Mary’s Anglican Church 2600 Powder Point Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-4685684

TUE AUG 21 Historic St. Anne’s Open House 10:00am. Roll back the years of history when you step inside St. Anne’s – Parksville’s little log church. Listen to historical stories told by knowledgeable guides about this 124-year-old church, one of the first 3 public buildings in Parksville. See the original cedar logs, fir flooring, panelling and pews, and commemorative stained glass windows. Ring the old church bell. Walk the pioneer cemetery. Every Tuesday in July and August from 10am-2pm. St. Anne’s Little Log Church 407 Wembley Road, Parksville 719-481-2409

RCMP Musical Ride 6:00pm. Aug 21 & 22. A spectacle known around the world… The RCMP Musical Ride is performed by a full troop of 32 riders and their horses. Their performance consists of intricate figures and drills choreographed to music. These movements demand the utmost control, timing, and coordination. A limited number of tick-

21 ets available for $10 (cash only-at the Parksville Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre at 1275 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC. Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre 1515 Island Highway E, Nanoose Bay. 250-951-1378

WED AUG 22 Summer Raptor Presentations Meet one of our educational animal ambassadors as one of our volunteers give an educational talk about Raptors. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in July/ August at 1:30pm.. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre 1240 Leffler Road, Errington. 250248-8534

Arena 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250248-3252

THU AUG 23 Qualicum Beach Reads: Author Nights 6:30pm. Celebrating a legacy of local creativity, with a focus on the literary community. Exhibit on display June 8 – Sept. 29 with the Author Nights listed below:June 28 – Ralph Martin. Seating is limited so RSVP by phone or email. Qualicum Beach Museum 587 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5533

FRI AUG 24 Picnic and Play Events 5:00pm. Kids bring your adults and your dinner to River’s Edge Community Park from 5-8pm.. This is a free family event and a great way to enjoy your community park. Games and activities are provided by the RDN Recreation and Parks leader. Propane BBQ’s are

Railway Days at the Parksville Museum

Friday, Aug 17 10am-4pm If you delight in model trains, railways and History, this fun Family event is just for you! Come on down to the Museum grounds and view the delightful railway set-ups that never fail to fascinate. Participating clubs include the Vancouver Island Garden Railway Club, The Oceanside Model Railroaders, and the E & N Division of the Canadian Railway Historical Association. Live music, speeder cars, and food compliment this event that’s sure to delight the child in all of us. MORE INFORMATION

Parksville Museum 1245 E. Island Hwy, Parksville 250-248-6966 • 250-951-1290

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ROMANCING THE HOME INTERIORS A FUNKY STORE LOCATED IN ONE OF PARKSVILLE’S HERITAGE BUILDINGS

f you are into the latest trend of been an added bonus. I am starting to learn about the history and it intrigues me,” she up-cycled furniture Romancing exclaimed. The Home Interiors is sure to inspire you. Located at 193 Memorial Avenue what used to be known as Abernathy House is The funky store is located in one of now a home decorator’s Shangri-la where Parksville’s heritage buildings and as you inspiration flows out of every nook and enter the stately manor you can’t help but cranny. conjure up days gone by. With everything from tables to linens, Judy Linford is the business woman who even greeting cards, the store carries unique had the vision for the house that was built in home décor items inspired by feminine 1922 and at one time was home to a judge. romance and some The original edge with a vintage flair. grain fir floors show Linford who used their age and the "As soon as I walked in, I fell in love to own Mercedes stained glass art Lane said when she with the house and knew it was work depicting the sold that business perfect." scales of justice she decided her on a window to next venture a little office also Judy Linford ~ Owner would have to be reveal some of the something she was building’s colourful passionate about. past. “I knew it had to involve interior Over the years the ancient dwelling has decorating. I started looking for retail space housed two restaurants and most recently and at the time this house was staged as was an accounting office. a residence. As soon as I walked in, I fell Locals may remember it when it was a in love with the house and knew it was restaurant called the Judges Manor or the perfect. When I found out it was zoned Red Pepper Grill. commercial-residential I would be able to Every day Linford is open and customers live in the house as well as run my business. come in she finds out a little bit more about To me it was a no brainer,” she explained. the home she moved into back in February. Linford said she has always enjoyed interior decorating and now she has turned “People want to see this place. That has

her love of home décor into a business. “Even when I was fresh out of high school and working and I got my first apartment I made my own furniture with the help of my dad. I wrote to Women’s Day because on the cover was a sofa, love seat and a chair and you could send away for the instructions. I couldn’t afford new furniture and I said to my dad if I get the instructions will you do the wood part,” Linford recalled. After completing the project she realized she had a natural creative and artistic flair. Acquaintances are always asking her for advice on what to do with their homes, be it color selection or room layout. If you want to give an old piece of furniture new life but don’t have the confidence of the DIY pros Linford can walk you through the process at her workshops. Re-inventing and restoring long ago furniture into functional, stylish treasures is her specialty. She said it is easy to revive old furniture or decorate accessories with a line of chalk paint she carries by Country Chic Paint. “It is a chalk and clay based paint and presently very popular because of the matte finish it leaves on surfaces. With Country Chic Paint you can paint wood, plastic, metal and glass. You can put it on just about any surface.” Linford said the Canadian company

which is located on Vancouver Island, uses environmentally conscious ingredients in their products. “It is environmentally friendly and it is odourless. I can be painting in the kitchen and no one can smell it. The other reason I went with this line is because of the colour selection and price point. I have tried many other lines and Country Chic Paint was very easy to use and environmentally superior to many other brands,” she stated. Linford’s chalk painting workshops are popular and fill up quickly. Because she keeps them small with only four students at a time she said she can offer better one-on-one guidance. Do you have an old dresser or perhaps an old end table collecting dust in the garage? At her hands-on workshops you will learn all the basics to begin painting furniture and give your antiquated, sentimental items a new life. For details on upcoming workshops check out Romancing The Home Interiors on Facebook or phone 250-586-0119. MORE INFORMATION

ROMANCING THE HOME INTERIORS 193 Memorial Avenue, Parksville 250-586-0119 Story by BRENDA GOUGH

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WED AUG 24 CONT... welcome. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 for more information. River’s Edge Community Park 2190 Kaye Road, Nanoose Bay. 250-248-3252

Vocal Jazz Student Concert: 2018 Phil Dwyer Academy 7:00pm. Culminating concert for Vocal Jazz Students at the 2018 Phil Dwyer Academy of Music and Culinary Arts. Tickets are available online and at the MAC Office Whalebone Theatre 135 N. Pym Street, Parksville. 250-248-5721

SAT AUG 25 Open Meditation and Full Moon Practice 6:00pm. Come and practice in your choice of ways to utilize the energies of the full moon. Enjoy self guided seated or walking meditation, mantras, prostrationsall will increase peace of mind, devotion and

merit. This is an excellent chance to practice for those who enjoy our open meditation sessions! By donation Kathok Meditation Centre 2800 Grafton Ave, Qualicum Beach. 250586-5882

Children’s Museum Day 12:00p. An annual event held by the Qualicum Beach Museum. The event is free and familyoriented. There will be many activities including pony rides, music, pioneer games, and a live owl demonstration. Qualicum Beach Museum 587 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach. 250752-5533

Golf Tournament Legion (Branch #76) 1:00pm. Registration for the Golf Tournament will begin at 1:00pm., followed by a shotgun start at 3pm. Forms will be available in the Lounge. The maximum number of participants is 72. 12

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Electric carts can be reserved on the Registration form on a first come basis. Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course 469 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250752-6312

SUN AUG 26 MidIsland Public Market 10:00am. Sundays. Parksville Museum 1245 East Island Highway, Parksville. 250-2486966

MON AUG 27 Express Camp (Ages 11-14) Jump aboard the RDN Van for a truly unique adventure. Each day is from 9am. to 4pm. Until August 31See monthly calendars on rdn.bc.ca/ recreation. Space is limited to 12 youth. Call 250-248-3252 or 250752-5014 to register today! Oceanside Place Arena 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252

Ukulele Club night 7:00pm. The GZAL Ukulele Club meets the second and fourth Monday evening of each month. The club is designed to encourage uke players to interact with other musicians in a social and fun environment. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge #8 464 Island Highway East, Parksville

TUE AUG 28 Historic St. Anne’s Open House Roll back the years of history when you step inside St. Anne’s – Parksville’s little log church. Listen to historical stories told by knowledgeable guides about this 124-year-old church, one of the first 3 public buildings in Parksville. See the original cedar logs, fir flooring, panelling and pews, and commemorative stained glass windows. Ring the old church bell. Walk the pioneer cemetery. Every Tuesday in July and Au-

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FRI AUG 31 Summer Raptor Presentations Meet one of our educational animal ambassadors as one of our volunteers give an educational talk about Raptors. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in July/ August at 1:30pm.. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre 1240 Leffler Road, Errington. 250248-8534

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CINEMA AUG 3 Christopher Robin, The Darkest Minds, Searching, The Spy Who Dumped Me AUG 10 Dog Days, The Meg, BlacKkKlansman, AUG 15 Crazy Rich Asians AUG 17 Alpha, Mile 22 AUG 24 Slender Man, Little Italy, The Happytime Murders, AUG 31 Kin, The Little Stranger, Juliet Naked

VIDEO AUG 7 Book Club, Breaking In, The Rider, On Chesil Beach, Marrowbone, Aardvark, Lowlife, Revenge, Wildling, Life of the Party, AUG 14 Avengers: Infinity War, Bad Samaritan, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, Furlough, Higher Power, Shock and Awe, The Yellow Birds AUG 21 Deadpool 2, Show Dogs, God’s Not Dead: A Light in the Darkness, First Reformed, Blackwater, Bleeding Steel AUG 28 Tag, RBG, Upgrade, American Animals, Mary Shelley, A Kid Like Jake, Woman Walks Ahead, The Little Vampire, Western

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For more informaiton call 250-240- 6881 or email brittany@dostuff.ca

LIVE MUSIC WED AUG 1

SUN AUG 5

Debbie Ryan

Jam Night

6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333

2:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 TUE AUG 7

THU AUG 2

Elysia Biro 6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333

Open Mic 7:00pm. The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511

Deez Live Music 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055

Victor Nesrallah 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 FRI AUG 3

Coombs Bluegrass Festival 10:00am. Coombs Rodeo Grounds. 250-248-1009

Live with Sarah Wood 6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333

Wunderbread 6:30pm. Parksville Community Park, Parksville.

The Long War 7:30pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 SAT AUG 4

Folk Farms Music Festival 2:00pm. Aug 4 & 5. Whiskey Creek, Qualicum.

Real Deal 6:30pm. Parksville Community Park, Parksville.

Live Music 7:00pm. Shady Rest Pub, Qualicum. 250-752-9111

The Enablers

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00am. The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 WED AUG 8

Kevin and Debbie 6:00pm. Black Goose Inn, Parksville. 250-586-1001

Debbie Ryan

Joe Cocker Experience 8:00pm. Parksville Kite Field, Parksville. SUN AUG 12

Swing Jazz Jam 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 TUE AUG 14

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 WED AUG 15

Debbie Ryan

6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333 THU AUG 9

6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333

Elysia Biro

6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333

THU AUG 16

Deez Live Music

7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 FRI AUG 10

Sandtimer

Live with Sarah Wood 6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333

Butts Giraud & Friends 6:30pm. Parksville Community Park, Parksville.

7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Faculty Concert: Phil Dwyer Jazz Academy

The Kingmixers

7:00pm. Knox United Church, Parksville. 250248-3927

7:00pm. Smoke n Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

Live with Sarah Wood

Genevieve and the Wild Sundays 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 SAT AUG 11

Silhouette & Friends 6:00pm. Parksville Kite Field, Parksville.

Rose-Erin Stokes

FRI AUG 17 6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333

Kenny & The Cruisers 6:30pm. Parksville Community Park, Parksville.

Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 SAT AUG 18

Femme Fatales

Oliver Swain

7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595

7:30pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595

The Deaf Aids 7:00pm. Smoke n Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

Tragically Hip “Acoustic” Tribute

7:00pm. Smoke n Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

6:30pm. Parksville Community Park, Parksville. 7:30pm. Ground Zero

Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 SUN AUG 19

Jam Night 2:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595 TUE AUG 21

Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 WED AUG 22

Michael Patrick 6:00pm. Smoke n Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192

Debbie Ryan 6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333 THU AUG 23

Elysia Biro 6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333

Deez Live Music 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 FRI AUG 24

Live with Sarah Wood 6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333 THU AUG 29

Debbie Ryan 6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333 FRI AUG 30

Elysia Biro 6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333

Deez Live Music 7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055 SAT AUG 31

Live with Sarah Wood 6:00pm. Quality Resort, Parksville. 250-248-8333

Open Mic Night 7:00pm. Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge, Parksville. 250-927-4595

EVERY WEEK EVERY MONDAY TOPS 4248 Parksville 8:45am. St Anne's Church, Parksville. 250-594-0101

Fit Pilates 9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

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

Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538

Gentle Hatha Yoga

EVERY MONDAY Level 1 Yoga

EVERY TUESDAY TOPS Little Qualicum

6:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

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

Meditation & Relaxtion

Socrates Cafe

7:00pm. Penny's Yoga, Parksville. 250-240-3569

10:00am. The Meadows Hall, Parksville. 250-951-9952

Badminton / Ping Pong

Better Body's Fitness

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

10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville. 250-240-4840

Cribbage

Spinners

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

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

Bridge

Intro Yoga

9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

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

11:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Members Yoga

Snooker

Rotary Noon

9:30am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

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

Members Yoga

Arbutus Toastmasters

11:00am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

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

Balance Class

12:00pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595

Oceanside Floor Curling 1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-586-8323

Carpet Bowling

12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7414

Kids Summer Fun

7:00pm. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-1926

EVERY TUESDAY Qualicum Sunrise Rotary 7:00am. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach.

Drop In Yoga 8:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Better Body's Fitness

9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-240-4840

Woodcarving 9:15am. Qualicum Elementary. 250-951-3001

1:00pm. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 ext. 237

Fun Bridge

Bingo

Yoga on the Beach

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

Rotary Club of QB

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

Badminton

6:30pm. Christian Fellowship Centre, Qualicum.

9:15am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420 9:30am. QB Waterfront at Memorial. 250-951-2538

Level 1 Yoga 9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Music Time

10:00am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8252

12:00pm. Quality Inn Bayside, Parksville. 250-752-0794

Music Time

1:00pm. Qualicum Beach Commons. 250-947-8252

EVERY TUESDAY TOPS Dashwood

6:30pm. Community Hall, Little Qualicum. 250-752-1275

EVERY WEDNESDAY Parksville Rotary AM

7:00am. The Beach Club Resort, Parksville.

Early Bird All Levels Yoga 8:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Fit Pilates 9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538

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

Painters Group

Carpet Bowling

10:00am. McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. 250-248-8185

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

Sole Sisters Walking

Ladies Pool

1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632

Level 1/2 Yoga 4:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Umi Wado Kai Karate 5:30pm. Arrowsmith Elementary, Qualicum. 250-650-5451

Youth Drop-In Basketball 11-15 6:00pm. Coombs Fairground Gymnasium. 250-927-3985

Cardio Pilates 6:00pm. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Intro Yoga 6:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

10:00am. Various Locations. 250-248-8515

Chair Yoga 10:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Members Yoga

11:15am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

Rainbow Stew Cloggers 12:00pm. QB Community Hall. 250-468-7478

Carpet Bowling

12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7414

Seniors Are Talking

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

Oceanside Floor Curling 1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-586-8323

Singing in French

1:30pm. Please call for location. 250-248-8714

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EVERY WEDNESDAY Yoga Philosophy 2:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

TOPS Qualicum 4.00pm Senior's Center Qualicum. 250-752-8192

Belly Dancing-Qualicum 4:30pm. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

Weight Watchers 5:00pm. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-6234

Qigong 5:00pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Pilates 6:00pm. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Magnolia Court Summer Market 6:00pm. Magnolia Court, Bowser. 250-947-5231

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

TOPS Parksville 6:30pm. Eagles Hall, Parksville. 250-248-5295

Scottish Country Dance 6:30pm. Community Hall, Qualicum. 250-738-1555

Pilates 6:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

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

Zumba Senato 6:45pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-738-0077

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

EVERY THURSDAY Dance Aerobics

8:45am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

Better Body's Fitness

9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-240-4840

Yoga on the Beach 9:30am. QB Waterfront at Memorial. 250-951-2538

Level 1 Yoga 9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Better Body's Fitness

10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville. 250-240-4840

Drop in Bridge

12:30pm. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

Mexican Dominos

1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632

Carpet Bowling

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

Starrshine Fitness

EVERY THURSDAY Drop-In Basketball 16+ 7:00pm. Coombs Fairground Gymnasium. 250-927-3985

Ladies Pool

7:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057

Old Time Fiddlers 7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach. 250-586-2177

EVERY FRIDAY All Levels Yoga 8:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

TIC TAC

9:00am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-752-2040

TOPS Nanoose Bay 9:00am. Nanoose Bay Library Hall. 250-586-5495

Weight Watchers

9:00am. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-6234

Pilates

1:15pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6402

9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

ESL Conversation Group

Yoga on the Beach

1:30pm. Career Centre, Parksville 250-248-3205x243

9:30am. Parksville Community Park. 250-951-2538

Belly Dancing-Qualicum

50+ All Levels Yoga

4:30pm. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750

10:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Rainbow Stew Cloggers

Stroke Recovery

Yoga Core Strength

Members Only Darts

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

11:00am. St Columba Presbyterian. 250-586-6766

5:15pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273

9:00am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420

Thursday Night Bingo

Chair Yoga

6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057

1:00pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Belly Dancing

Oceanside Floor Curling

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

All Level Yoga 6:45pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-586-8323

Bridge

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

EVERY FRIDAY Chair Yoga 1:00pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Mind in Motion

1:30pm. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-3252

Music Trivia Night

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

Teen Swim

7:00pm. Ravensong Pool, Qualicum. 250-752-5014

Drop-In Darts

7:30pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632

EVERY SATURDAY QB Farmers Market

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

Pancake Breakfast

8:30am. Qualicum Beach Legion, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach.

Pilates 9:15am. Body Wellness, Parksville. 250-228-1002

Errington Farmers Market 10:00am. Community Park, Errington. 250-586-0099

Level 1 Yoga 10:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273

Men's Pool

11:00am. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633

EVERY SUNDAY Family Swim 10:00am. Ravensong Pool, Qualicum. 250-752-5014

Mid-Island Market 1:00pm. Parksville Museum, Parksville.

Bingo

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

Ballroom/Latin Classes

6:30pm. Lighthouse Centre, Bowser. 778-424-9994

LOCAL DINING Cafes, Coffee Shops & More A Step Above Cafe 250-752-9281 Cafe Adagio 250-947-5688 Awakening Cafe 250-752-3553 Bailey’s in the Village 250-752-7584 Biscotti Di Notte 250-752-3637 BoMé Cheese 250-586-2663 Bradley’s on Jensen 250-954-2085 Bread & Honey Food Co. 250-586-1021 Cafe Brie & Tea Room 250-594-2526 Cha Cha Java 250-248-4225

French Creek Bakery 250-248-2080

Serious Coffee 250-586-0188

French Press Cafe 250-752-0021

Ship & Shore Cafe 250-757-8399

Frosteez 250-752-9281

Silly-Yak Bakery 250-752-8697

HeBrews Cafe 250-954-3343

Starbucks Coffee 250-248-9720

Island Drive In 250-752-3663

Stellario’s Italian Caffe 250-954-0255

Island SodaWorks 250-203-1072

Taste Cafe & Bistro 250-586-8676

Karma Coffee House 250-248-7312

The Brew Coffee House 250-757-9565

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks 250-954-3931

Thrifty Foods 250-248-8823

Log Cabin Ice Cream 250-248-2868

Tim Hortons 250-248-0094

Milner House Tea Room 250-752-6153

Tomm’s Village Foods 250-757-8944

Naked Naturals

Weinberg’s Good Food 250-335-1534

Parksville 250-951-0277 Qualicum Beach 250-752-0277

Cedar Sky Foods 250-248-5663

Pacific Brimm 250-248-3336

Coastal Cake Co. 250-586-6642

Perks Coffee Bar 250-468-9921

Cockney Pride 250-752-6322 Cone Zone 250-752-2003

Qualicum Beach Bakery 250-752-6143 Quality Foods

Whiskey Creek Ice Cream 250-752-9261 Wild Culture Artisan Bakery 250-752-0077

Casual / Family A&W Restaurant 250-248-2040

Coombs Emporium Cafe 250-248-5895

Nanoose Bay 250-468-7131 Parksville 250-954-2262 Qualicum Beach 250-752-9281

Coombs Ice Cream 250-248-6272

Riptide Lagoon 250-248-8290

Bayside Bistro & Lounge Quality Inn 250-248-8333

Country Pies in Coombs 250-248-6415

Riso Bakery, Café & Bistro 250-390-0777

Benz Lounge, Patio & Bistro 250-468-9915

Courtyard Cafe & Patio 250-752-4152

Riverside Resort Ice Cream 250-752-9544

Black Bird Schnitzel Haus 250-752-8500

Creekmore’s Coffee 250-752-0158

Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery 778-424-9892

Boston Pizza 250-947-9400

Eat Fresh Market 250-248-3007

Sandcastle Bakery 250-248-9111

Bugaboo Burgers 250-338-3568

Save-On-Foods 250-390-4613

Coombs Market Restaurant 250-248-6272 Dairy Queen Parksville

Farmhouse Cafe 250-248-5519

Aioli Seafood Restaurant 250-954-1010

250-248-3433 Lefty's Fresh Food, Parksville 250-954-3886 Lefty's Fresh Food, Qualicum 250-752-7530 Gary's Bistro 250-752-5800 Final Approach Restaurant 250-752-8966 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 Realm Food Co. 250-586-1158 Riverside Fry Co. 250-752-9544 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 Wild Boar Bistro 250-248-0439 Yorky’s Fish’n Chips 250-954-1197 Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-9727 Z'Samosa Food Cart 250-240-3900

International / Fine Dining Amrikko’s Indian Grill 250-951-0682

Bamboo Garden 250-248-3323

Sushi Sakura Japan 250-203-1072

Bangkok Thai Restaurant 250-248-4860

Tan’s Kitchen 250-586-8828

Bavarian Sausage House 250-248-0439

Treetop Tapas & Grill 250-248-2072

Bistro 694 250-752-0301

Smile Thai Cuisine 250-752-7148

British Bobby Restaurant 250-954-3232

White Elephant Thai Cuisine 250-586-6611

Butlers at the Mansion 250-752-5776

Pizza

Cedars Restaurant & Lounge 250-248-2333

Domino’s Pizza 250-248-9296

Chameleons 250-586-5500

Nickolini’s Pizza 250-757-9996

China Garden Restaurant 250-954-2202

Oceanside Pizza Palace 250-954-3677

Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria 250-248-6280

Panago Pizza 310-0001

Cview Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6914

Salt Pizzeria 250-586-2121

Giovanni’s Ristorante 250-752-6693

Pizza Connection 250-951-2112

Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant 250-757-8288

Pizza Fresh 250-586-2013

Kalvas Restaurant 250-248-6933

Pizza Hut 250-248-8130

Mekong River Restaurant 250-586-8000

Poppa’s Pizza 250-248-9121

Nemo Sushi 250-586-1212

Pub Style

New Canton Restaurant 250-752-2198

Black Goose Inn 250-586-1001

Pacific Prime Restaurant 250-947-2109

French Creek Marine Pub 250-248-3713

Qualicum Sushi 250-752-5199

Crown & Anchor Pub 250-757-9444

Saigon Garden 250-248-5667

Deez Bar & Grill 250-752-8055

Sam’s Sushi 250-954-0572

Fanny Bay Inn 250-335-2323

Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki 250-951-0752

The Shady Restaurant & Pub 250-752-9111

Smoke 'N Water Restaurant 250-947-2109

Rocking Horse Pub 250-468-1735

Sushi Deco 250-586-3290

Rod & Gun 250-248-6511

Sushi Hama 250-594-9961

Sunset Lanes Sports Lounge 250-248-6411

Sushi Ichi 250-954-2020

Upper Deck Sports Bar 250-248-8333

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 10:00AM TO 3:00PM

AT PARKSVILLE COMMUNITY PARK A low cost, fun-ďŹ lled, kid friendly event where families can enjoy exciting musical entertainment, interactive activities, tasty food and quality family time.

www.kidfest.ca

*PLEASE LEAVE PETS AT HOME