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MAR 1, THU Cowichan Valley Capitals Playoff Season: Cowichan Capitals Website or What’s on Digest Facebook cowichancapitals.com/schedule. 250-748-9930.

Cherry Point Artists Weekly Meeting: 9:30am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Every Thursday from Sept.- Jun. Erotica-Gallery Artists and special guests: 11:00am, Salt Spring Gallery, Eroticais a show of tasteful fine art highlighting love, sexuality, pleasure, and the body.

Saltspringgallery. com 250-931-0011.

135 McPhillips Ave. Once: 2:00pm & 7:30pm, Chemainus Theatre, When a singing Irishman, with little faith left in love and music, meets a beautiful Czech woman in a Dublin bar, they are drawn together by their shared love of music.

Salt Spring Island Film Festival: 10:00am, Gulf Islands Secondary School,see website schedule of films, saltspringfilmfestival.com 112 Rainbow Road.

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on our website. duncancc.bc.ca. 250-7481111.

Tastings and Tours at Cherry Point Vineyards: 10am-5pm daily.cherrypointestatewines.com 250 743-1272. 840 Cherry Point Road.

Rec and Roll (612 years of age): 2:45pm, The Hub of Cowichan, Fridays at The HUB are filled with fun and games at our popular afterschool recreation drop-in program. cowichanstation.org 250-746-1794. 2375 Koksilah Rd..

Fresh Start Fitness for Seniors: 10:30am, The Hub of Cowichan, Weekly, 30 Minute Strength & Stretch. leah.mattin@gmail. com cowichanstation. org. 250-746-1794.

2375 Koksilah Rd

Author Event: Carol M. Cram at Cowichan Library: 3:00pm, Cowichan Library, Historical novelist Carol M. Cram discusses her latest work, THE MUSE OF FIRE carolcram.com 250 746 7661.

New Movie Releases: Death Wish, Nostalgia, Red Sparrow, Utah: Natural Contrasts, You Were Never Really Here, March 4: Flames of Paris

Tastings and Tours at Blue Grouse Winery: 11:00am, Our kitchen is open weekends with our “Soup Saturdays”, and “Pierogi Sundays.

Tasting Room-Wed. 11am-3pm, Thurs to Sun. 11am-5pm bluegrouse.ca 250-7433834. 2182 Lakeside Road.

Earrings 101 Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply Ltd, Learn how to wrap your own ear wires. islandGem.net 250597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Victoria City Kennel Club Spring Show: 9:00am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, All weekend. victoriacitykennelclub.ca

FEB.23-MAR.11-Dine Cowichan 2018: Festival runs from Feb.23 through Mar.11 at participating restaurants which can be found

Chemainustheatrefestival.ca 1-800565-7738. 9737 Chemainus Road.

Stamped Sayings Pendant Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Have a favourite saying? We will teach you how to stamp it into metal, using an arbor press. IslandGem.net 250-597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Open Mic w/Jesse at Mobys: 8:30pm, Every Thursday. mobyspub.ca 250537-5559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road .

MAR 2, FRI

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 4:30pm, bcfoe.com 250-7013921. 2965 Boys Road.

MAR 2, FRI Youth Rec Room (ages13-18 yrs): 6:00pm, Every Fri-

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TO MARCH 11 - DINE COWICHAN The reason to Dine Cowichan is evident its a matter of brain health! Fabulous food at fabulous prices all around the valley.

MARCH 8-10,11 & 16-17,18 - ANATOMY OF GRAY Local actors, actresses and singers performing this funny, sad, but uplifting play at The Mercury Theatre.

MARCH 10 - SEEDY SATURDAY

Spring is just around the corner. Don’t miss Seedy Saturday at Cobble Hill Hallfor great gardening ideas.

MARCH 11 - I AM WOMAN, HEAR ME LAFF Enjoy an evening of sizzling, facepaced humor and wit with Debra DeGiovanni at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre.

MARCH 23 - APRIL 14 - MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Rock ‘n’ Roll hits by four talented young musicians in a red-hot jam session at Chemainus Theatre. Many show times to choose from.

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day.Youth Rec Room at Frank Jameson Community Centre & Swimming Pool.

Play pool, ping-pong, air hockey, foosball, Wii, learn to make healthy snacks, create art, surf the net, watch TV, listen to music, newlifechurch. ca 250-748-6521 or 250-245-6424. 810 6th Avenue.

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just talk about the issues, it makes it up! cowichanpac.ca 250-748-7529. 2687 James Street.

Live Music at Mobys: 7:30pm, Rhythmo Collective with Kemal Evans 250-537-5559 MAR 3, SAT

Dance Party: 6:00pm, Duncan Showroom Productions, showroomproductions.ca.

131 Station Street.

47TH Annual Diggers Show and Sale: 8:00am, Island Savings Centre, It’s our 47th Annual Antique and Collectible Show.

250-929-8592. 2687 James Street.

Indoor RC Flying: 7:00pm, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Every Friday fly your remote control plane, helicopter or drone! duncanrc.com/contact. 250-597-0104. 7380 Trans Canada Highway.

The Met Opera Live In HD: La Boheme: 9:45am, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, One of the most beloved operas in the world, cowichanpac. ca. 250-748-7529.

2687 James Street.

Canucks vs Predators: 7:00pm, Rogers Arena,

Islands Short Fiction Contest: 10:00am, Regional Libraries in your Community, We are inviting Vancouver Island and Gulf Island writers to submit their short stories of up to 2000 words. nanaim o a r t s co u n c i l .c a 250-729-3947

Live Music at The River Rock: 7:00pm, 250-597-3027. 140 Trans Canada Hwy This is That: 7:30pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, With a healthy mix of character interviews and mockumentary stories, this live send-up of public radio doesn’t

Duncan Farmers Market: 10:00am, City Hall, Every Sat. Shop for fresh fruits

A cop stops a man for running a stop sign and the subject gives the cop a lot of grief explaining that he did stop.

After several minutes, the cop explained to the gentleman that he didn’t stop, he just slowed down a little.

The gentleman said “Stop or slow down, what’s the difference?”

The cop opened the mans door and told him to stick his leg out, then started smashing the door on his leg and then said, “Would you like for me to stop or just slow down?”

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and vegetables, home baking, eggs and dairy products, cheeses and fresh bread, jams, jellies and local honey.

Handmade patio furniture, children’s clothing and locally crafted wares. duncanfarmersmarket. ca. 200 Craig Street.

Zumba Fitness: 10:30am, The Hub of Cowichan, Every Sat. Dance and aerobic elements that incorporate Latin-Style music! Different music like Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Belly dancing, Samba, ChaCha, Tango and Hip Hop. cowichanstation.org.

250-735-0770. 2375 Koksilah Rd. Repair and Repurpose Workshop: 1:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply Ltd, Learn the tools and techniques to fix your broken jewellery. islandgem.net 250597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion,every Tuesday and Saturday. chemainuslegion191.ca.

250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, Every Sat. foe.com 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

2018 Queen Margarets School Gala: 5:30pm, Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit, Raising funds for renovations and facility enhancement to better meet the increasing demands on the facility and improve the athletic experience for our students and the greater community. qms.bc.ca/community-resources/fundraising-initiatives/ annual-gala 250-7464185 ext. 105. 4063 Cowichan Valley Highway.

Cowichan Bio-Diesel Co-Op &Cowichan Energy Alternatives Presents Lets Dance Fundraiser!: 6:30pm, The Hub in Cowichan Station, Come Dance to the tunes of Bijoux Du Bayou, Genevieve and the Wild Sundays and Jonathon Churcher while enjoying food from our Kiosk and bidding on some great items that were donated by local businesses in the Cowichan Valley for

our silent auction! cowichanenergy.org 250-597-1491. 2375 Koksilah Rd. Ultimate Music Trivia: 7:00pm, Ramada Duncan Hotel, 250748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy Featuring Our Youth: 7:30pm, Christian Reformed Church, 11 year old Elijah Kim, violinist who will play Vivaldi’s Spring Concerto from the Four Seasons.cowichanconsort.com. 930 Trunk Road.

Live Enter tainment at Mobys: 7:30pm,mobyspub.ca MAR 4, SUN Once: 2:00pm, Chemainus Theatre,1-800-565-7738.

9737 Chemainus Road.

Ladies of Gospel: 2:00pm, Pats House of Jazz, Maria Manna, Maureen Washington and April Gislason, will rock your soul with classic soul and Motown gospel. osbornebaypub.com.

250-597-3045. 1534 Joan Ave Whitecaps vs Impact “Home Opener”: 3:00pm, BC Place Stadium,

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Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, Every Sunday 250701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

MAR 5, MON Floatplane RC Meet: 9:30am, every Monday Art Man Park, Bring your own floatplane, duncanrc.com 250-597-0104. 5990 Indian Road.

Cowichan Exhibition Pickleball: 10:00am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds,Pickleball is a game resembling tennis in which players use paddles to hit a perforated plastic ball over the net. 250748-0822. 7380 Trans Canada Highway.

Mens Noon Hour Bible Study: 12:00pm, Newlife Church,Every Mon. newlifechurch. ca 250-748-6521.

1839 Tzouhalem Rd. Free Rentsmart Tenancy Information Workshop: 1:00pm, Literacy Now Cowichan,Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, improve your chances of getting housing and being a successful tenant, identify what

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landlords look for in choosing tenants and more. cowichanhousing.com 2505971376 ext 106. 213-80 Station Street.

Womens Christian Ministry: 9:45am, Newlife Church,Every Tues. newlifechurch. ca. 250-748-6521.

1839 Tzouhalem Rd.

B e ave r s Yo u t h (Ages 5 -7 ) : 6:00pm, The Hub of Cowichan,Activities include crafts, games, outdoor and other skill training including knots, orienteering, and team building. cowichanstation.org 250-746-1794. 2375 Koksilah Rd

Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion 250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Canucks vs Islanders: 7:00pm, Rogers Arena, Music Bingo at Mobys: 7:30pm, Every Monday, 250 537-5559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road.

MAR 6, TUE Maple Bay Painters Art Group: 9:30am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Every Tues facebook.com/MapleBayPainters 250597-1912.

Cut Out Pendant Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Bring in an idea and let us help you run with it.islandgem.net 250-597-4369. 2 378 Trunk Rd. Trivia Tuesdays at Mobys Pub: 7:00pm, Every Tu e s d a y 250.537.5559. 124 Upper Ganges road.

Ruby Tuesday Kitchen Party: 7:00pm, Riot Brewing Co., Join local favourites Glenn and Yetta for Ruby Tuesday circle jam! riotbrewing.com 250-324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

Paint Night: On the Ocean Floor: 7:00pm, The Cobblestone, 250-743-4232.

MAR 7, WED Cowichan Career and Job Fair 2018: 10:00am, Island Savings Centre, This year, in addition to local employers, we are excited to invite training and education organizations to the event, offering a great opportunity for job seekers to connect with organizations that provide career and vocational training! gvsjobs.com.

250-748-9880.

Girl Guides (Youth): 3:00pm, The Hub of Cowichan, Wednesdays from 3-8pm at The Annex. Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, janicefrueh@hotmail.com. cowichanstation.org 250-746-1794. 2375 Koksilah Rd..

Byzantine Bracelet Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply Ltd, An adventure into chain mail, learn to make jump rings and connect them in a pattern that makes this beautiful bracelet.islandgem. net 250-597-4369.

2 - 378 Trunk Rd. Canucks vs Coyotes: 7:00pm, Rogers Arena, Open Mic Night: 7:00pm, River Rock Bar & Grill, Every Wed. 250-748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy. Poker Night at “The Cobblestone”: 7:00pm,Every Wed, 250-743-4232. 3566 Holland Ave. MAR 8, THU International Womens Day: Various Locations in your Community,A day to recognize women’s achievements and acknowledge the chal-

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lenges they continue to face in the quest for gender equality in social, economic, cultural, and political campaigns.internationalwomensday.com 1 Billion Rising: 12:00pm, Duncan City Hall, Join Matraea Centre, Cow i c h a n Wo m e n Against Violence Society, Cowichan Intercultural Society, and members from across our commu-

nity as we rise together to increase the awareness of the high rates of gender-based violence experienced in the Cowichan Valley.cis-iwc.org.

250.748.3112. 200 Craig Street.

Hammered Pendant or Earrings Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead, Learn how to texture and distress metal with hammers and stamps.islandgem.

CINEMA MARCH 2 Red Sparrow, Death Wish, Nostalgia MARCH 9 A Wrinkle in Time, Gringo, The Strangers: Prey at Night, The Leisure Seeker MARCH 10 Semiramide (MET) MARCH 16 Love Simon, Tomb Raider MARCH 23 Pacific Rim: Uprising, Isle of Dogs, Midnight Sun, Sherlock Gnomes, Unsane March 28 Paul Apostle of Christ March 29 Ready Player One March 30 Acrimony March 31 Cosi Fan Tutte (MET)

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2 - 378 Trunk Rd. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: 6:30pm, DuncanPrivate Location, Support group for grandparents and others raising a relative’s child.parentsupportbc.ca 1.250.468.9658.

Anatomy of Gray

by Jim Leonard Jr.: 7:30pm, Mercury Theatre, When June’s

father dies, she prays for a healer to come to the small town of Gray so that no one will ever suffer again. mercuryplayers.org.

250-510-1746. 331 Brae Road.

MAR 9, FRI New Movie Releases: The Strangers Prey at Night, The Upside, Wonder, A Wrinkle in Time, Gringo, The Leisure Seeker, The Adventures of Nelly & Simon: Mission Yeti,

VIDEO MARCH 6 The Breadwinner, Faces Places, The Greatest Showman, Lady Bird, The Man Who Invented Christmas, Novitiate, Thor: Ragnarok, Wonder Wheel MARCH 13 Call Me By Your Name, The Disaster Artist, Ferdinand, I Tonya, Justice League, The Shape of Water MARCH 20: Downsizing, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Pitch Perfect 3 MARCH 6 Acts of Violence, Mom and Dad

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Paddington 2, The Boss Baby, Despicable Me 3, Ferdinand Beaded Shamrock Pendant Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn to create a beautiful Shamrock Pendant using various styles of beading techniques. islandgem.net 250597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan

Eagles Hall: 4:30pm, 2965 Boys Road.

UNDER/WHERE: 6:00pm, The Ou Gallery,Come see the chosen sculptures, paintings & photographs from talented artists theougallery. com 250-510-8077.

3091 Agira Road.

CVAC Youth Outreach Program Exhibit: 6:00pm, PORTALS, The Cowichan Valley Arts Council

Youth Outreach Program serves youth in their final two years of high school in education, mentorship, exhibiting and development of art according to student’s chosen genre. cowichanvalleyar tscouncil.ca.

250 746-1633. 2687 James St. Canucks vs Wild: 7:00pm, St. Peters Fundraising Siamsa*: 7:00pm, St. Peters, Quamichan Anglican Church, 778 422-0884. 5800 Church Road.

Glow Skate: 7:00pm, Kerry Park Rec Centre, 250-743-5922. 1035 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Road.

Anatomy of Gray

by Jim Leonard Jr.: 7:30pm, Mercury Theatre, mercuryplayers.org/ . 250-5101746. 331 Brae Road.

Live Music at Mobys: 7:30pm, Now or Never (Classic Rock) 250-537-5559 Live Music with Kevins Bacon: 7:30pm, Riot Brewing Co., 250-324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

MAR 10, SAT Free Home Depot Kids Workshop (ages 4-12): 10:00am, ww’re making a Periscope”. homedepot.ca . 250737-2360. 2980 Drinkwater Road.

Cowichan Valley Seedy Saturdays: 10:00am, Cobble Hill/Duncan, Prepare for a new growing season! Community seed exchange, vendors, displays, and information. Ravensong Seeds will be in Cobble Hill on March 10 and Duncan March 18,ravensongseeds.com. 250-6522655. .

Duncan Farmers Market: 10:00am, City Hall Lions Everyone Welcome Skate: 1:00pm, Island Savings Centre, cvrd.bc.ca/2401/Island-Savings-Centre.

250-748-7529. 2687 James St. Findings 101 Workshop: 1:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn how to make jump rings, ear wires, hoops and frames, as well as clasps and connectors. IslandGem.net/calendar 250-597-4369. 2-378 Trunk Road.

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Whitecaps vs Dynamo: 3:00pm, Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion 250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, 250-7013921. 2965 Boys Road.

Ultimate Music Trivia: 7:00pm, Ramada Duncan Hotel, 250748-4311.

Harpdog Brown: 7:30pm, Providence Farm Chapel, Harpdog Brown and the Travelin’ Blues Show Live providencefarm. wildapricot.org. 250802-1213. 1843 Tzouhalem Rd. Anatomy of Gray

by Jim Leonard Jr.: 7:30pm, Mercury Theatre, mercuryplayers.org. 250-5101746. 331 Brae Road.

Live Enter tainment at Mobys:

7:30pm,The Radcliffes 250-537-5559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road.

Theatre, mercuryplayers.org 250-510-1746.

331 Brae Road.

Once: 8:00pm, Chemainus Theatre, 1-800-565-7738

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, 2965 Boys Road.

MAR 11, SUN Daylight Savings Begins at 3am: Our clocks “springing forward” Diane Pancel TIn Pan Alley to Hollywood: 2:00pm, Pats House of Jazz, International award-winning recording vocalist Diane Pancel 250-5973045. 1534 Joan Ave..

“The French Connection”-pianists Susan de burgh & Ed LeBarron: 2:00pm, St. Michaels Church, Chemainus Classical Concerts: ChemainusClassicalConcerts.ca. 250324-7468. 2858 Mill Street.

Anatomy of Gray

by Jim Leonard Jr.: 2:00pm, Mercury

Canucks vs Coyotes: 6:00pm.

MAR 12, MON Spring Vacation and School Closure for S.D.79: Spring Break Sport Camp (Ages 9-14): 8:30am, Island Savings Centre, Soccer, lacrosse, basketball, pickleball, and floor hockey. 250-7463455. 2687 James Street.

Broadway Dance Camp (Ages 7-12): 8:30am, Island Savings Centre, 250-746-3455.

Spring Break Dance Camp (Ages 5-12): 8:30am, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, Dance, karate, crafts, sports, games, skat-

ON THE SAME FREQUENCY AS YOU Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm Sat 10am-5pm 250 597 0104 duncanrc@shaw.ca • DuncanRC.com

5797 Duncan St, Duncan, BC • Next to BC Access Centre

ing, and movies. 250749-6742. 311 South Shore Road.

Spring Break Explorers: 8:30am, Island Savings Centre, 250746-3455.

Paint Nite: Where the Wild Things Are: 6:00pm, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, 250-743-5100. 3515 Telegraph Road.

Canucks vs Kings: 7:30pm.

MAR 13, TUE Wire Wrap Flower Ring Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Create a beautiful rose style ring by wrapping wire. islandgem. net. 250-597-4369.

2 - 378 Trunk Road.

MAR 14, WED Canucks vs Ducks: 7:00pm.

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MAR 15, THU Cherry Point Artists Weekly Meeting: 9:30am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, 250-732-0018.

UNDER/WHERE: 1:00pm, The Ou Gallery, 250-510-8077.

Wire Wrapped Tree of Life Pendant Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn how to make this pendant in your choice of sterling, copper or brass.

250-597-4369. 2 378 Trunk Road.

Open Mic Night: 7:00pm, Riot Brewing Co. Sing, play, rap or recite.250-324-7468.

MAR 16, FRI New Movie Releases: I Can Only Imagine, (Love, Simon), Tomb Raider and at IMAX, Music in the Library: 1:30pm, Cowichan Valley Regional Library, 250-746-7661.

Storytelling Gone Green: 2:30pm, Cowichan Valley Regional Library, The storytellers are in Cowichan for St. Patty’s Eve! Who knows where their tales will take us. virl.bc.ca/

branches/cowichan.

250-746-7661. 2687 James Street.

Warmland Calligraphers- Exhibit: 3:00pm, PORTALS, The Opening Reception is March 16, cowichanvalleyar tscouncil.ca.

250 746-1633. 2687 James St. Aromatherapy Bracelet Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Discover and explore the different components of jewellery.IslandGem.net/calendar .

250-597-4369. 2 378 Trunk Road.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 4:30pm, 2965 Boys Road.

Yeoja A: 6:00pm, The Ou Gallery, ‘Yeoja A’ a pop-up installation of evocative photographs by a Korean artist in residence, Lena Lee. theougallery.com.

250-510-8077. 3091 Agira Road.

Anatomy of Gray

by Jim Leonard Jr.: 7:30pm Mercury Theatre, mercuryplayers. org. 250-510-1746.

331 Brae Road.

Live Music at Mobys: 7:30pm, New Waves. lmobyspub.ca 250537-5559 Ivonne Hernandez/Oliver Swain: 8:00pm, Duncan Showroom Productions, showroomproductions.ca 131 Station Street.

tianity in Ireland during the fifth century.

Duncan Farmers Market: 10:00am City Hall, duncanfarmersmarket.ca

MAR 17, SAT

Nacho Cup Hockey Tournament: 10:00am, Kerry Park Rec Centre, 250-7435922. 1035 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Road.

St. Patricks Day: 12:00am, Various Locations Throughout Your Community, St Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture. It particularly remembers St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints, who ministered Chris-

Earrings 101 Workshop: 1:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply Ltd, Learn how to wrap your own ear wires. Make two pairs of earrings with two different wrapping styles. islandGem. net 250-597-4369.

2 - 378 Trunk Road.

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Sounds of Spring!: 1:30pm, Duncan United Church, Delight in the Sounds of Spring with the Duncan Choral Society and Syrian violinist Sari Alesh. This upbeat community fundraiser will support caregivers in the Cowichan Valley. familycaregiverssupport.org / fcs1. 2505970886.

246 Ingram St. Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion 9775 Chemainus Road.

duncanhotel.ca 250748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy..

Canucks vs Sharks: 7:00pm, Rogers Arena.

Anatomy of Gray

by Jim Leonard Jr.: 7:30pm, Mercury Theatre, mercuryplayers.org. 250-5101746. 331 Brae Road.

MAR 17, SAT

Spring Break Explorers: 8:30am, Island Savings Centre, 250746-3455.

Whitecaps vs United: 4:30pm, MercedesBenz Stadium,

MAR 18, SUN

Ultimate Music Trivia: 7:00pm, Ramada Duncan Hotel,

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, 2965 Boys Road.

MAR 19, MON

Live Entertainment at Mobys: 7:30pm, Costners. mobyspub. ca 250-537-5559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road

Prohibition Dinner Theatre at Merridale: 6:00pm, 250-743-4293.

1230 Merridale Road.

Nola NightHawks: 2:00pm, Pats House of Jazz, osbornebaypub. com 250-250-3242245. 1534 Joan Ave.

Tre Twitty with Tayla Lynn: 7:30pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 250748-7529.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

St. Patricks Dinner and Dance: 5:00pm, Valley Seniors organization, Tickets on sale Feb. 1st valley-seniors.org .

(250)746-4433. 198 Government.

players.org. 250-5101746. 331 Brae Road.

Cowichan Valley Seedy Saturdays: 10:00am, Cobble Hill/Duncan, Prepare for a new growing season! Community seed exchange, vendors, displays, and information. Ravensong Seeds will be in Cobble Hill on March 10 and Duncan March 18, ravensongseeds. com 250-652-2655 Anatomy of Gray

by Jim Leonard Jr.: 2:00pm, Mercury Theatre, mercury-

Spring Vacation and School Closure for S.D.79

Peyote Stitch Bead Ring Workshop: 10:00am, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn the peyote stitch and weave beads together to create this beautiful and comfortable ring. 250-597-4369.

2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Music Bingo at Mobys: 7:30pm, Mobys Pub,250 5375559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road.

MAR 20, TUE Spring Equinox/ First Day of Spring: Spring officially begins with the Spring

Equinox on Tuesday, March 20,2018.This event marks the astronomical first day of springin the Northern Hemisphere.

Music and Movement (0-4 years): 10:00am, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, Join us on the music and movement journey with your little one. 250-749-6742.

311 South Shore Road.

Laser Tag on Ice and a Movie (Ages 1114): 1:00pm, Kerry Park Rec Centre, 250-743-5922. 1035 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Road.

Meat Draw : 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion 250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Beaded Bezel Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply Ltd, Taking the peyote stitch one step further, we will show you how to create a beautiful beaded bezel setting using two different sizes of beads. 250597-4369.

Canucks at Golden Knights: 7:00pm.

Ruby Tuesday Kitchen Party: 7:00pm, Riot Brewing Co.,

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Join local favourites Glenn and Yetta for Ruby Tuesday circle jam! riotbrewing.com 250-324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

Chain Making 101 Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Learn how to form and solder links to create chain.

IslandGem.net 250597-4369. 2 - 378 Trunk Road.

MAR 22, THU International World Water Day: Various Locations, worldwaterday.org

Ladder Bracelet Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply Ltd, A Chan Luu style wrap bracelet.islandgem. net. 250-597-4369.

2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Beer and Cut with Victory Pop-Up Barber: 5:00pm, Riot Brewing Co., The awesome barbers from Victory Barber & Brand North are coming back $25 minimum donation will get you a cut and a beer! All proceeds will go to the Cowichan Valley Women

Against Violence Society. riotbrewing.com.

250-324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

Canucks at Blackhawks: 5:30pm.

Canadian Mental Health Association: Information Evening on The Opioid Crisis: 7:00pm, The Event is about the opioid crisis in the Cowichan Valley. Dr. Shannon Waters and several people from the overdose prevention site will be participating. cowichanvalley.cmha.

bc.ca. 250-746-5521.

246 Ingram Street.

MAR 23, FRI New Movie Releases: Big Lebowski, Isle of Dogs, Midnight Sun, Pacific Rim: Uprising and at IMAX, Paul: Apostle of Christ, Sherlock Gnomes, Unsane.

Easter Earrings Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Join our very own Susie to make some beautiful Easter inspired earrings. islandgem.net 250-

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Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 4:30pm, bcfoe. com 250-701-3921.

2965 Boys Road.

Regular and Petite Styles

Canucks at Blues: 5:00pm.

Unique Fashion Sweaters Breathable Fibres marblefashions.co.uk www.kcsboutique.ca

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HUB Film Club “Secret of Kells”: 7:00pm, The HUB at Cowichan Station, cowichanstation.org/ hub-film-club. 2375 Koksilah Rd. An Evening of Messages From Spirit: 7:30pm, The Mercury Theatre, The Cowichan Spiritualist Church presents “Messages From Spirit”. Rev. Patricia Gunn cowichanspiritualistchurch.com.

250-748-0723. 331 Brae Rd. Live Music at Mobys: 7:30pm,Soul Shakedown mobyspub.ca 250-537-5559 Million Dollar Quartet: 8:00pm, Chemainus Theatre, Four talented young musicians met only once, but their red-hot jam session changed music forever. Elvis,

Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash created a score of rock and roll hits. chemainustheatrefestival.ca 1-800565-7738. 9737 Chemainus Road.

MAR 24, SAT Duncan Farmers Market: 10:00am, City Hall, Spring Modern Handmade Market: 10:00am, Cobble Hill Community Hall, An amazing modern collective of hand makers, innovative wellbeing services, and delicious food. 3550 Watson Ave. Lions Everyone Welcome Skate: 1:00pm, Island Savings Centre,Free Admission and Rentals, cvrd.bc.ca/2401/Island-Savings-Centre 250-748-7529. 2687 James St. Fire and Ice Charity Hockey Game: 3:00pm, Shawnigan Lake School Arena, This Charity event is open to all Emergency Service workers in the Cowichan Valley. Fireandicecowichan.com

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Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion 250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, 250-701-3921. 2965 Boys Road.

Whitecaps vs Galaxy: 7:00pm.

Ultimate Music Trivia: 7:00pm, Ramada Duncan Hotel, 250748-4311. 140 Trans Canada Hwy..

Live Entertainment at Mobys: 7:30pm, Everyday People 250537-5559. 124 A Upper Ganges Road.

A Jazz Evening with Misha Piatigorsky: 8:00pm, Blue Grouse Winery, Join us for an evening of jazz and wine. cabaret-style piano concert in our upstairs lounge. 250743-3834. 2182 Lakeside Road.

MAR 25, SUN The Borealis String Quartet: 2:00pm, Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, Join The Bergmann Piano Duo and The Borealis String Quartet for a special Sunday Matinee performance.

250-748-7529.

Lust Life: 2:00pm, Pats House of Jazz, Leader Bryn Badel on trumpet and vocals and the Valley’s own saxman, Wayne Kozak. osbornebaypub. com. 250-597-3045.

1534 Joan Ave..

Meat Draw & Live Music at Duncan Eagles Hall: 3:30pm, bcfoe. com 250-701-3921.

2965 Boys Road.

Canucks vs Stars: 4:00pm.

Tango del Domingo: 6:00pm, Duncan Showroom Productions, John and Linda Fowler host a south island milonga every 4th Sunday of the month, showroomproductions.ca. 131 Station Street.

MAR 26, MON Floatplane RC Meet: 9:30am, Art Man Park, Meet with us every Monday, Bring your own floatplane,duncanrc. com 250-597-0104.

5990 Indian Road.

MAR 27, TUE Maple Bay Painters Art Group: 9:30am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, 250-597-1912.

Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion 250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

BC. ladysmithcameraclub.com . 250 606 7011. 232 High Street at 3rd Avenue.

Stackable Rings Workshop: 4:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply Ltd, Explore the possibilities of stamping, and learn how to solder and texture wire to create simple stackable rings. islandgem. net 250-597-4369.

2 - 378 Trunk Road.

Canucks vs Ducks: 7:00pm, Rogers Arena.

Paint Nite at the Farm: 5:30pm, Farm Table Inn, Please come early for Dinner and Drinks! 250-9323205. 6755 Cowichan Lake Road.

Hand Crafted Bath Bomb: 6:30pm, Island Savings Centre, Create your own bath bombs and bath soaks.250-746-3455.

Trivia Tuesdays at Mobys Pub: 7:00pm, 250 537 5559.

Creative Expression Through Landscape Photography: 7:00pm, Hardwick Hall, Join us at the Ladysmith Camera Club with Dave Hutchison, professional wildlife and landscape photographer and instructor from Sidney,

MAR 28, WED Cowichan Exhibition Pickleball: 10:00am, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, 250-748-0822.

Wire Wrap Bracelet Workshop: 3:30pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Take your wrapping abilities to the next level and learn how to wrap beads in two different styles.IslandGem. net. 250-597-4369.

2 - 378 Trunk.

MAR 29, THU New Movie Releases: Ready Player One and at IMAX, Acrimony, Pineapple Express (Classic Film Series), Cosi Fan Tutte (MET 2017/18) Twinkle Tots Dance (ages 2-4): 4:00pm, Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, This dance program is ideal to introduce your child to the world of movement. 250-749-6742.

311 South Shore Road.

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Canucks vs Oilers: 7:00pm, Rogers Arena.

Million Dollar Quartet: 7:30pm, Chemainus Theatre, 1-800-565-7738.

MAR 30, FRI Good Friday: the day when Christians commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. ...

The crucifixion was the culmination of a number of events in Holy Week, including the triumphal return of Jesus to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday; the washing of the disciples’ feet by Jesus; and the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday.

Start of Passover: The eight-day festival of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, March 30-April 7,2018. It

commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.

Tequila Mockingbird: 7:30pm, Providence Farm Chapel, The Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra Live providencefarm.wildapric o t . o r g /C o n t a c t .

250-802-1213. 1843 Tzouhalem Rd..

Live Music at Mobys: 7:30pm, Tumblin Dice (Alt. Country) mobyspub.ca Porter Brothers and Friends: 7:30pm, Duncan Showroom Productions, showroomproductions.ca MAR 31, SAT Easter Eggspress: 10:00am, BC Forest Discovery Centre, “Eggciting” family fun. bcforestdiscoverycentre.com 250-715-1113.

2892 Drinkwater Road.

Duncan Farmers Market: 10:00am, City Hall, Riot Cup Mens Hockey Tournament: 11:00am, Fuller Lake Arena,riotbrewing. com250-324-RIOT (7468). 2876 Fuller Lake Road.

Tastings and Tours at Blue Grouse Winery: 11:00am, 250-743-3834.

2182 Lakeside Road.

Whitecaps vs Crew: 12:00pm, Mapfre Stadium.

Canucks vs Blue Jackets: 1:00pm, Rogers Arena.

Wi r e Wra p p e d Stones Workshop: 1:00pm, Island Gem and Bead Supply, Have a special stone you want turn into a pendant? We will teach you how to wire-wrap it. IslandGem.net/calendar 250-597-4369.

2-278 Trunk Road.

Klee Wyck Journal: The Making of a Wilderness Retreat: 2:00pm, Cowichan Library, The story of ocean kayakers who, over 15 summer vacations, claimed a wilderness beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

250 746 7661. 2687 James Street.

Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Chemainus Legion chemainuslegion191.ca.

250-246-3133. 9775 Chemainus Road.

Live Entertainment at Mobys: 7:30pm, Ange Hehr (Rock/ Dance) 124 A Upper Ganges Road.

Live Music at Riot: Fanfare: 7:30pm, 250-324-7468. 101A 3055 Oak Street.

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VANCOUVER ISLAND’S PREMIERE SUPPLIER OF RENTAL & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Things to do in March...

Here is a short list of equipment that we carry at Island Equipment Rentals that you’ll need for the “to do list” below: • Bluebird Power Rake • Ryan Aerator • Shindaiwa Single Edged Trimmer (gas) for the lower work • Shindaiwa Double Edged Pole Trimmer with articulating head (gas) for the overhead work • Stihl Double Edge Trimmer (electric) • Shindaiwa Broadcast Spreader (c/w pneumatic tires) 1) First Things First: Clean Up For your shrubs, trees and gardens to bloom and thrive, you must first cleanup last year’s dead material, such as leaves from your deciduous trees.

Youcan compost them or rake them right into your soil.

4) Fertilize Your Lawn The beauty of your lawn - its resistance to disease, insects, moss and weeds - depends largely on how you feed it. With our heavy West Coast rainfalls, much of the mineral content (food or fertilizer) of the soil is washed away each year. When you apply fertilizer, you should water your lawn to make sure that the fertilizer make it to the soil and does not remain on the leaves where it could burn them.

2) Lime Your Lawn Lime is an extremely important soil conditioner that helps your lawn absorbs fertilizer and deters moss from growing. Lime does not kill moss, but does neutralize the pH of the soil, making fertilizer applications more effective. For optimal effects, he suggests you apply lime in spring and again in fall.

5) Dress Your Lawn After power raking and/or aerating, your lawn may appear sparse. You can rejuvenate your lawn with peat moss for sandy soils, peat and sand for clay soils, sand if you have wet soil, or top soil. You can also apply a thin layer of lawn seed to help fill in the spaces left by the power rake.

3) Apply Moss Control With all the rain comes moss. Before your moss goes dormant in the summer heat, you should take steps to kill and remove the moss in your lawn. To do this, apply either a liquid or granular moss control to affected areas. Then a few days later, use a power rake to remove the dead moss. Then apply a thin layer of soil or sand followed by an application of grass seed to grow where the moss was.

6) Prune Trees and Shrubs Now is a great time to prune your small trees and/or shrubs. Pruning can help control the size of a tree or shrub, direct growth, influence floweringor fruiting, and/or maintain plant health and appearance.

We have a large selection of rental tools & equipment from Major Brands.

VANCOUVER ISLAND’S PREMIERE SUPPLIER OF RENTAL & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

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Cowichan Kayak & Canoe

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Duncan Lanes Duncan, 250.746.5421

Youbou Community Bowling Alley Youbou, 250.745.3431 COMMUNITY CENTRES

Island Savings Centre

CYCLING

Cowichan Valley Trail (incl historic Kinsol Trestle) cvrd.bc.ca

Chemainus, 250.246.3906

Mountain Biking on Maple Mountain

Cowichan Valley Junior A Hockey Club

Municipality of North Cowichan 250.746.3100 CURLING

Duncan, 250.746.7665

Kerry Park Recreation Centre Mill Bay 250.743.5922 BIRDING

Cowichan Estuary Centre Duncan, 250.746.0227

Duncan, 250.748.9930

Kerry Park Rec Centre Mill Bay (pickup/rec hockey) 250.743.5922

Duncan, 250.748.7529

Cowichan Aquatic Centre

Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association

SOCCER

Kerry Park Rec Centre Mill Bay, 250.743.5922

Duncan Curling Club Duncan 250.748.9313

Cowichan Rocks Cowichan Lake, 250.749.6742 FOOTBALL

The Raptors Centre

Cowichan Valley Soccer Association Duncan, cowichansoccer.com

Kerry Park Youth Soccer League Mill Bay, 250.743.5922

Kidsport Cowichan Duncan, kidsportcanada.ca FRISBEE

Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club 250.746.8993

Cowichan Golf & Country Club Duncan 250.746.5333 GYMNASTICS

Duncan Dynamics Gym Club 250.746.0193

Shawnigan Lake Community Centre 250.743.1433 DANCE

Island Savings Centre 250.748.7529

Shawnigan Lake Community Centre 250.743.1433

Carlson’s School of Dance Duncan 250.746.6456 ICE SKATING

Duncan, 250.746.0372 BOATING

Sealegs Kayaking Adventures Ladysmith 250.245.4096

Excalibur Charters Duncan, 250.246.0142

Cowichan Valley Football Association Duncan, 250.588.9445

Cowichan Rugby Football Club Duncan, 250.746.7513

Cowichan Sportsplex Duncan, 250.746.5666

Cowichan Ultimate Duncan (casual pickup league) cowdisc. wikispaces.com

Kerry Park Public Skating Mill Bay 250.743.5922

Cowichan Lake Sports Arena 250.749.6742

VSO Monthly Schedule Open Daily 8am - 3pm except Sundays. Pool room open daily except Sundays & Closed Saturdays when any Special Events are being held. DAILY LUNCHES. SUNDAY 1pm Cribbage Closed Sundays except for Cribbage MONDAY 9:30am 9:45am 11:30am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm

Mex. Train Dominoes Carpet Bowling Jam Factory Band 1st & 3rd Monday Contract Bridge Cribbage Shuffleboard Tournaments

TUESDAY 9:30am 11:45am Anytime

Harmonica Band BINGO Shuffleboard

WEDNESDAY 9:30am 9:45am 11:30am

Crafts Carpet Bowling Danny & The Seniors Band

12:45am 1:00pm 1:00pm

Whist Choir 1st & 2nd Wednesday Euchre

THURSDAY 9:45am 11:00am 1:00pm 1:00pm

Carpet Bowling Carvers Cribbage Shuffleboard

FRIDAY 9:00am 9:45am 12:45pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm

Duplicate Bridge Carpet Bowling Whist Choir - 1st & 2nd Friday Ukelele Dance - last 2 Fridays

SATURDAY 9:30am 10:30am 7:30pm

Shuffleboard Tournaments Line Dancing VSO Dances - $8.00/p.p

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LOCAL DINING

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Saison Market Vineyard 250 597 0484

Pioneer House Restaurant 250 746 5848

Java World 250 748 6481

Saigon Subs 250 597 8889

Cow Cafe 250 749 4933

Coffee on the Moon 250 715 1540

The Tin Cup 250 597 3738

Just Jake’s 250 746 5622

Corner House Cafe 250 748 9211

The Village Chippery 250 929 8886

Mr. Mikes Steakhouse 250 715 2070

Duncan Garage Cafe & Bakery 250 748 6223

Anderlea Farm and Cafe 250 597 3438

The Old Fork Restaurant 250 597 3027

Café/Lunch Spot

Willow Street Cafe 250 246 2434 Odika Cafe 250 324 3303 Arbutus Cafe 250 746 5443 Bad Habaits Cafe 250 597 8089

Casual & Family Dining Alderlea Farm & Cafe 250 597 3438 Jake’s at the Lake 250 932 2221

Original Joes 250 597 8935 Rock Cod Cafe 250 746 1550 Shaker Mill Restaurant 250 749 6350 Smitty’s 250 537 1818

The Daily Grind 250 709 2299

The Dog House Family Restaurant 250 746 4614

Drumroaster Coffee 250 743 5200

Duncan Garage Cafe & Bakery 250 748 6223

White Spot 250 748 5151

Power Lunch 250 709 9921

Cow Cafe and Cookhouse 250 597 4353

York St Diner 250 597 0400

Riverwalk Cafe 250 746 4370

The Crepe Vine 250 715 1020

Boston Pizza 250 748 2442

Station Street Cafe 778 455 3008

Bonnie Martin Restaurant 250 246 1068

Salty’s Fish & Chips 250 715 1118

Trivia Answers 1. Colour Television 2. Dr. Hook 3. Thirteen 4. A Sword 5. Seven

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Little Ceasars Pizza 778 488 3133

River Rock Pub 250 743 4311

Mill Bay Pizza 250 743 8882

The CV Pub 250 748 2722

Moo’s Pizza 250 929 2811

Road House Pub 250 597 1828

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Rampant Lion Pub 250 746 5422

Pizza Hut 250 748 4690

Shipyard Restaurant 250 746 1026

Rayas Pizza 250 929 7090

Satellite Bar & Grille 250 743 5100

Bluenose II 250 748 3089

Romeos Pizza 250 746 9944

International

Vinoteca 250 709 2279

Sarpino’s Pizza 250 743 1110

Fine Dining Hudson’s on First 250 597 0066 Genoa Bay Cafe 250 746 7621 Bridgemans Bistro 778 356 3568 The Masthead 250 748 3714 Playbill Dining Room Chemainus Theatre Festival 250 246 9820

The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar 250 597 3473

Pizza Ali Baba Pizza 250 748 9990 Authentic Pizza 250 701 0717 Dominos Pizza 250 715 0715 J & V’s Burgers & Pizza 250 749 7411

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Pubs

The Royal Dar 250 597 1483 Nha Trang Maki Sushi 250 746 8999

Black Swan Pub 250 743 5133

One More Sushi 250 597 0077

Craig Street Brew Pub 250 737 2337

Pegasus 250 597 2299

Cobblestone Pub 250 743 4232

Phad Thai 250 597 3222

Cow Bay Pub 250 748 2330 Oak and Carriage Pub 250 746 4144

Sai’s Place Spice Cafe 250 597 2511 Sushi House Japanese Restaurant 250 709 2343

LIVE THEATRE PERFORMANCES: Chemainus Theatre: Now playing; “Once” - Award winning boy-meets-girl-musical. Last showing Mar 10. “Million Dollar Quartet” - The jukebox legends are back by popular demand! Showing Mar 23 - Apr 14.

9737 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus 1-800-565-7738.

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre: See live theatre, music, dance, comedy, speakers & more! 2687 James St, Duncan. 250-748-7529.

Mercury Players: Fabulous, high quality theatrical performances. This month showing: “Anatomy of Gray” - A play by award-winning author, Jim Leonard. A children’s story for adults. Showing Mar8-11th & 16-18th. Mercury Theatre, 331 Brae Rd, Duncan. www.mercuryplayers.org.

Ladysmith Little Theatre: This month features; “Kitchen Witches” - Showing until Mar 4th. 4985 Christie Rd, Ladysmith. Reserve, 250-924-0658.

MOVIE CINEMAS: Cineplex Caprice Cinemas - 404 Duncan St., Duncan.

778-855-7867.

ART GALLERIES The Ou Gallery: 3091 Agira Rd, Duncan.

250.510.8077. www.theougallery.com This month features; ‘UNDER|WHERE?’ Fri, Mar. 9, 6-8pm. then ‘Yeoja A’ - Fri, Mar 16, 6-8pm. Free entry.

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre: This month’s Art Show features; “Visions Artist Group” - works in watercolour, oils & acrylics, photography, watercolour pencil, and collage by the Visions Art Tour Society.

2687 James St, Duncan. 250-748-7529.

Imagine That! Artisans’ Designs: 251 Craig St, Duncan. 250-748-6776.

Station Street Gallery & Frame Shop: 139 Station St, Duncan. 250-748-3311.

Michaela Davidson Art & Gift Gallery: Open daily, 10am-5pm. 63 Sahtlam Ave, Lake Cowichan. 250749-6375.

Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery: Open daily, 11am4pm. 610 Oyster Bay Drv, Ladysmith 250-245-1252.

WINE AND BEER TASTINGS & TOURS Red Arrow Brewery: Tour the brewery, sample all the beers, and find out how they’re made, please phone ahead for tours. Open daily. 5255 Chaster Rd, Duncan 250-597-0037.

Cherry Point Estate Wines: Offers guided tours, wine tastings and dining. Book 48hrs in advance. Open for tastings every day, 10am-5pm, 840 Cherry Point Rd, Cobble Hill. 250-743-1272.

Rocky Creek Winery Taste estate wines of Pinots, crisp whites, red blends and sparklings. 1854 Myhrest Rd, Cowichan Bay. 250-748-5622.

FREE tastings Averill Creek Vineyard: Complimentary wine tasting, open 11am-5pm, every weekend.

Guided Winery Tours also available for groups of 10 or more (weather permitting), must pre-book, 250-709-9986. $15/person. 6552 North Rd. Duncan.

Merridale Cidery & Distillery: Apple orchard, craft cider house, small batch distillery with a gastropub. Lots of things to eat, drink & do. Tasting Bar, Lounge, Tours & Farm Store open daily, 11am-5pm. 1230 Merridale Rd, Cobble Hill. 250-743-4293. www.merridale.ca Museum: of Cowichan Valley 130 Canada Avenue, Duncan 250-746-6612 REMOTE CONTROL FUN Indoor RC Flying: Meet with us every Friday, 7-9pm at Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, Mellor Hall and fly your remote control plane, helicopter or drone! $5 to fly.

Free to watch! Don’t have a RC to play with? Check out Duncan RC for all your RC fun! 250-597-0104.

Floatplane RC Meet-up: Meet with us every Monday, 9:30am at Art Man Park, Quamichan Lake. Bring your own floatplane, meet new friends, feed to ducks. Free to fly, and free to watch! Great boredom buster over the winter! Don’t have a RC to play with? Check out Duncan RC for all your RC fun! 250-597-0104.

HIKES & TRAILS Kinsol Trestle: Open to public for cycling, hiking, and equestrian riding. One of the tallest free-standing timber rail trestle structures in the world, near Shawnigan Lake. www.cvrd.bc.ca/1379/Kinsol-Trestle Heart Lake Loop: Challenging 6.4km takes about

2hrs. Rewards you with Panoramic spectacular views of the town, Gulf Islands and Mt. Baker. Access from Davis Rd Park at the Holland Creek Trail, Ladysmith.

Cowichan Sportsplex:- Has a short nature trail. 5847 Chesterfield Ave, Duncan. 250-746-5666.

Cobble Hill Mountain: Many trails of varying difficulty along the 336m summit with lots of viewpoints and amenities.

ICE-SKATING & HOCKEY Cowichan Lake Sports Arena: 311 S Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan. 250-749-6742.

Fuller Lake Arena: 2876 Fuller Lake Rd. 250-246-3811.

WATERSLIDES & WAVE POOL Cowichan Aquatic Center: Indoor Wave pool, lazy river, twin waterslides, swirl pool. Indoor 8 lane 25m lap pools, steam room & sauna, 2653 James St, Duncan. 250-746-7665.

Frank Jameson Community Centre & Swimming Pool: Waterslides, lazy river, tot pool with waterfalls & bubbles, whirl pool, 15’ climbing wall in the pool, skywalker, pool rope swing, pool basketball hoops.

810 Sixth Ave, Ladysmith. 250-245-6424.

AND MORE...

Bowling: Duncan Lanes Bowling Center- 5 & 10pin bowling. 271 James St, Duncan 250-746-5421.

Aboriginal Exhibits: Totem poles and tours available through Cowichan Valley Museum in Charles Hoey Park, 130 Canada Avenue 250-746-6612.

Maritime Center: Historic wooden boats and maritime history at the pier, children’s activities and gift shop. Cowichan Bay Maritime Center 250-746-4955 Estuary Nature Center: Interpretive center and children’s programs overlooking the Cowichan Estuary 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd. 250-597-2288 Sportsplex: Track, softball venue, playground, outdoor lacrosse box, outdoor fitness equipment, nature walk Cowichan Sportsplex 5847 Chesterfield Ave., Duncan 250-746-5666.

Historic Whippletree Junction: just 7km south of Duncan. 14 restored buildings from the early 1900’s.

Coffee, shopping, restaurants, and history. 4705-4715 Trans Canada Hwy 250-709-2779 Teafarm: Rare canadian teas, art gallery, and teaculture tours, shop local and worldwide organic teas 8350 Richards Trail, North Cowichan 250-748-3811 Paintball: Midway Paintball 5500 Indian Rd. Duncan 250-748-6588 Farm Therapy: self-guided tours in a relaxing atmosphere, general store, dining, walking Providence Farms 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan 250-746-4204 Mountain Biking: Numerous trails throughout Mount Tzouhalem, Maple Mountain, and Mount Prevost.

Great views and wildlife scenery Fishing: The Cowichan River is known for its brown trout, rainbow and steelhead trout and salmon runs.

Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Lake, and other nearby rivers and lakes are popular destinations.

6 hours Whale Watching and Wildlife: Experience whales, sea lions, bald eagles, seals, and porpoise and on a small personal group tour. Ocean EcoVentures 1721 Cowichan Bay Rd, Duncan 250-748-3800 Cheers Cowichan: daily winery tours to all Cowichan area destinations; wineries, festivals, corporate or mindfulness day trips 250-710-7391 Scuba Diving: courses, dive travel, equipment sales and rentals Pacific Water Sports 260 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan 250-746-6669

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