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ECO FRIENDLY CRAFTS The desire to create eco-friendly and sustainable crafts, whether up-scaling a thrift store item or using sustainable materials in the project such as recycled materials or natural dyes.

Felting: Dig up some of that wool laying around. Needle felting has begun, by rolling up a small amount of wool and stabbing it with the felting needle. When the wool is stabbed it pulls the wool into itself. By stabbing the wool with the needle over and over while turning the wool it continues to pull and lock together and forming a shape. Order from your local craft or yarn stores.

Garden Rock Painting: Pick up some of the smooth rocks laying around the yard and on the beaches. Break out the paint and start painting faces or rock pets for the garden.

They make a great speaking piece.

Make a Bug Hotel: You can create a sort of condo hotel by using a wooden box or cut a 2ltr plastic bottle. Create sections with alternating types of filler, such as leaves, twigs, bark, wood chips, reeds, sticks etc.

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what sort of bugs that live there. Loop a piece of twine or yarn and hang from a tree or fence. how to at www.inhabit.com Seed bombs: Give back to mother earth with easy to make seed bombs. Blend together used scraps of construction paper, water, and seeds in a food processor, then form into tiny muffins. Let dry and then toss

in the ground. As the seed bombs receive sun and rain, the paper will eventually compost and the the seeds will germinate.

Mosaic from old CD’s Transform and old piece of wood, make a wind chime, frame or reface some scraped chargers. Nearly all of us have old CD’s laying around. Break them into pieces and start gluing, seal with a natural varnish from Earth Paint.

Jigsaw bowls: These bowls are fun to make and a great way to give new life to old puzzles. Simply stick together with glue, you can make different shapes with balloons, balls, old plastic plant pots etcetera, anything that can break away. Paint or Varnish to seal.

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APR 01 Daffodil Month: 12:00am Various Communities on Vancouver Island.

250-592-2244 Event postponed Rotary HUGE Used Book Sale: The Rotary Club of Nanaimo’s annual Spring used book sale 08:00am at Nanai-

mo North Town C e n t r e , 475 0 Rutherford Road.

(250) 758-8111 Event postponed A Generational Retrospective Sandra Semchuk runs through April 5 Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

Event postponed Rotary HUGE Used Book Sale: The Rotary Club of Nanaimo’s annual Spring used book sale 08:00am at Nanaimo North Tow n Ce ntre, 4750 Rutherford Road. (250) 7588111 E ve n t p o s t poned Making Waves: Join us as local creatives take the floor for a second round of talks in Art Lab. Get a glimpse into the lives of writers, artists 07:00pm at Nanaimo Art G a l l e r y, 15 0 Commercial Street.

Event postponed Around Town Tellers: Fragm ent s of Eternit y: Born in Cairo, Chirine lives in Egypt

and France.

Her stories are handpicked to celebrate those ephemeral, eternal moments.

07: 3 0 p m at Unitarian Hall, Nanaimo, 595 Townsite Road.

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APR 03 New Movie Releases: Burden, James vs. His Future Self, The Climb 12:00am Check Your Local Theatres.

E ve n t p o s t poned Rock for a Cause: Rock for a Cause is a fundraiser for NACL and the NCDC, featuring legendary Canadian 80s bands The Headpins and Honeymoon Suite! 07:30pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street. (250) 7548550

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To say the least it would be an understatement to say that we live in challenging and unprecedented times right now, filled with uncertainty, but at the same time, we are filled with optimism when we see how the vast majority of people recognize that we are all in the same boat and work together for the good of all. To all the pet parents we serve, we send out a big “Mahalo” thank you for your support and understanding as we work through the days and weeks ahead. We are committed to you and the ones you love and continue to remain open to serve you.

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DAYS TO REMEMBER

IN APRIL SPECIAL ALL MONTH

National Medical Laboratory

Be a Donor Month

Week - April 21 to 27

IBS Awareness Month

Canadian Cancer Society

National Oral Health Month National Dentist Hygienists Week - April 6-12th

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Daffodil Days Cancer Awareness Month Parkinson Canada - Parkinson’s Awareness Month

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National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day

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World Autism Day

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National Find a Rainbow Day

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World Health Day

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25 National Hug a Plumber Day

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National Name Yourself Day

25 ANZAC day

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28 National Superhero Day

10 Good Friday

28 National day of mourning.

12 Easter Sunday

29 International Dance Day

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APR 04 Event postponed Rotary HUGE Used Book Sale: The Rotary Club of Nanaimo’s annual Spring used book sale 08:00am at Nanaimo North Tow n Ce ntre, 4750 Rutherford Road. (250) 7588111 Event postponed RDYT200 In-Depth Anatomy: The RDYT200 In-Depth Anatomy course covers the musculoskeletal structure of the entire human body for the purpose of teaching Yoga 10:00am at Red Door Yoga, 7282 Aulds Road.

250-390-9367 Event postponed Author Talk and Reading with Eve Joseph, author

Internationally influenced small plates Using seasonal local and sustainable ingredients. melange@telus.net 101-223 commercial Nanaimo, British Columbia (250) 740-0163

of Q UAR R EL S and Griffin Poetry Prize Winner: Don’t miss Grif f in Poetr y Prize winner Eve Joseph talking about her latest collection QUARRELS! 02:00pm at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library, 90 Commercial Street.

Event postponed “We Journey Together�: Join us for the reception of “We Journey Together� A collection of Narrative Boats by visiting Artist Lily Stringer. April 4- 18 06:00pm at Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery, 1-140 Wallace St. Event postponed Dance Gala 2020: Each year, the dance section of the Mid Island Per-

forming Arts Festival is extremely proud to present the best in dance!

07:00pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street. (250) 754-8550

APR 05 Event postponed Rotary HUGE Used Book Sale: The Rotary Club of Nanaimo’s annual

Spring used book sale 08:00am at Nanaimo North Tow n Ce ntre, 4750 Rutherford Road. (250) 7588111 Event postponed Nanaimo Conservatory of Music presents STEVEN OSBORNE: Steven Osborne is recognized as 2013’s Ins tru -

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IN 2 HOURS fi SCENIC WALK/HIKES: Nanaimo Harbourfront Walkway, The Harbourfront Walkway is a multiuse trail along the Newcastle Channel and downtown waterfront. Wheelchair accessible.

Ammonite Falls is one of three significant waterfalls in Benson Creek, in Mount Benson’s northwestern foothills.

Jameson Rd is a popular access to Ammonite Falls. For more information call 250-248-3252.

Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park is a wilderness park located between Departure and Hammond Bay. The network of trails within the park will take you through various landscapes from forested trails to valleys, fields and rocky knolls. The city managed portion of the parkland includes groomed trails and maintained boardwalks. 3669 Rock City Road.

Loudon Park and Walkway is a popular spot year-round for swimming, various paddling sports, walking, and fishing. On a hot summer day with the sandy beach and swimming float the park is a great place to be. The walking trail runs along the shoreline between Norwell Drive and 101st street. It is a gentle walk but is uneven in some sections. 4295 Victoria Avenue

fi FAMILY ACTIVITIES Build a Fort. You know all you parents want to be a kid again, so build a fort while teaching your children all about the technicalities of the perfect blanket/ chair/couch/weights ratio!

Scavenger Hunt: Give some clues to find the ultimate prize. Stash some good treats around the house and backyard.

Photo Hunt: Have members of your family take a photo of 3 things around the house, and another 3 things outside, if you can guess what they are and where they are you win.

Runway Ready: Have a family fashion show. Compete with friends and family online!

Dance Night: Use all those moves you’ve been working on for your nights

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Computer Repair AND Cleanliness You Can Count On Bitrate Computer Repair is a home-based, family-owned, highly reputable computer repair shop in Nanaimo. Owned and operated by certified A+ computer technician Stephen Duckett, the business enjoys a great reputation for going above and beyond to help the customer. That goes for protecting the health of everyone who drops by, too. Bitrate will remain open as long as is possible so our clients can have their computers working. Computers allow us to stay in touch with loved ones remotely and keep up with government Websites and reports.

Customers bringing their computers by for repair can rest easy knowing that both the waiting and work areas are sanitized after each and every use, as is the point of sale system. Steve at Bitrate uses his own mouse and keyboard when working on client computers as well as sanitizing his hands every time he goes from one computer to the next to reduce any chance for cross contamination.

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garden. Now more than ever we understand the importance of being self-sufficient, teach your kids and yourself which vegetables to grow when, what natural fertilizers do we have around the house, and how to space vegetables when planting. out and share them with your family!

Who’s got the best moves? Put it to the test with a dance party.

JIGSAW MANIA. make your own jigsaw out of family pictures. Mix faces around with different bodies and see what happens. Be careful that all the heads, body’s, hair, etc. body parts are the same shape.

PHOTO DAY: While everyone is at home, have a photo day, add clothes or creative props, have fun and record some history for people to learn about life during the COVID-19.

PLANT VEGETABLES: Here is the perfect time to prepare the vegetable

BUILD A HERB PLANTER BOX: plant your own herbs just in time for Mother’s Day. Use any old wood laying around the house. This is great to teach some life skills.

Driftwood collecting: Go down to the beach and collect some driftwood and make some shapes or animals for the yard. Even if your crafty or not, you will be surprised how quick and easy this is, and you could possibly make some money on the side with your new found skill.

Marble Racing: Create a canal or track in your backyard or at the beach, throw down a few marbles see who

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Fitness tip Interested in weight reduction? Gaining muscle mass?

Recovering from injury? Excelling in a particular sport?

Erin can help you through the personal training sessions and meal planning she offers out of her studio in Nanaimo.

Safeguarding the health of clients is paramount at Body Tempo: fitness equipment is carefully cleaned and sterilized after every fitness session. And as with any gym, clients not feeling well are encouraged to stay home so as not to spread their illness to others. It’s a great time to be community-minded AND pursue your own health goals!

mentalist of the Year by the Royal Philharmonic Society 02:30pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street.

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APR 06 Event postponed Matthew Good Moving Walls Tour 2020: MOVING WALLS tour, a The sumptuous, orchestral, and wildly multi-

empower strong energy love life inspire Erin Crawford, OWNER/OPERATOR

Erin Crawford is a Certified Personal Trainer, World Champion Figure Athlete and owner of Body Tempo Health and Fitness. Having studied sports nutrition and athlete development, her passion is helping people achieve their health and athletic performance goals.

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e w a n ’s Poet Laureate Bruce Rice! 06:30pm at Vancouver Island Regional Library Nanaimo Harbourfront, 90 Event postCommercial St. poned Author 250-753-1154 Talk with Bruce Rice, Poet Lau- E v e n t p o s t reate of Sas- poned Live Nak a t c h e w a n : tion presents Don’t miss your HERB ALPERT & chance to meet LANI HALL: Herb and hear work Alpert and his from award-win- wife, the Grammy ning Saskatch- award-winning faceted album is a masterpiece.

07:30pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street. (250) 754-8550

vocalist Lani Hall, and their gifted band 08:00pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street.

(250) 754-8550

APR 08 E ve n t p o s t poned The 20 th Annual Nanaimo Business Awards: The Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce and its partners are

Lingerie, Nightwear, Shape wear, Leisure and Cruise wear.

Personalized Bra Fittings of quality lingerie brands.

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safe and what will keep you alive is a skill that every individual should know. This information is available online at northernbushcraft.com and is a great skill to teach your family. wins. The more turns and the longer the track the more exciting this is.

Waterfall Chasing: This is great after some rainy weather, mark where all the waterfalls are then head to each waterfall with a picnic.

Learn a Survival Skill: Learn to identify food in our forests. There is an abundance of proteins and nutrition available in our forests, learning what is

ADULT ACTIVITIES: (yup we know, there is always things to do around the house, so lets try some of the fun things) Jump on Wheels: Get your knack back and get some exercise, Rollerblading, and Skateboarding. There are plenty of open places to do this and keep a safe distance.

Learn Something Digital: Commit to learning one more digital platform for 2020.

Style Tips

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Lift your mood with SPRING FASHIONS This time of year we are all tired of wearing black. The days are getting longer and brighter and we want to see COLOUR! Open those closet doors and Bring out your spring wardrobe.

Make the shift. As travel has been limited it is important to keep positive and surround yourself with things you love. Westcoast fashions like denim, capris, fun printed pants ,tops and sweaters that all mix and match in HOT PINK, ORANGES, TOURQUOISE AND LIME GREEN fill the boutiques.

Try on all your clothes and only put the pieces you are going to wear for sure back in your closet.

Clothing that you keep hoping you will fit in someday is taking up room and discouraging. DRESS THE BODY you have right now. Take a picture now of what’s hanging in your closet. When you come into the boutique, we can create the best spring/summer wardrobe ever by mixing into your existing favourites. NEW SEASON, NEW YOU. The best size selection is in our Boutique now. We are excited to dress your body shape. This is what we do!

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KOOL TOYS FOR “KIDS” FROM 1 TO 92 “April showers bring May flowers” makes you want to get out and garden. If you have a young child at home, they will more than likely want to lend a helping hand. We have the proper tools to outfit them so they won’t feel left out! From Little Moppet we have a starter kit that includes a hand fork, garden gloves and a cute little plant marker. The next step up is a tool belt kit that as you can guess comes with a little tool belt that holds a hand trowel, hand fork and little garden gloves. There is also a watering can you can purchase that comes with a hand trowel and gloves. We carry assorted gardening tools, different sized watering cans as well as wheel barrows to haul dirt or toys around the back yard.

Springtime brings all kinds of new life, whether it’s plants or tiny baby creatures. If your child is curious about any of these, we have science kits that can help. Starting with Hydroponics kits, little plants that you can grow from seeds or life cycle kits. They can learn how green beans grow and develop or even the life cycle of a worm! These are 4 and 5 piece packages of ‘figures’ that children can play with. Learning Resources even makes a “Chick Life Cycle” exploration kit, it is a 21 piece set where you open an egg every day to see how the baby chick is developing. Speaking of eggs, Easter break is April 10 – 13 and if you are planning an Easter egg hunt we have what you will need! Beginning with weaving baskets from Roylco, they

contain 12 medium size assorted colored rectangular baskets that the children can weave strips of plastic through them to create their own unique creation. Next you will need grass for stuffing the baskets, we carry recycled Eco Grass from Maud Borup that is compostable and made in the U.S. it comes in 3 colors. Finally, compostable eggs to go in the basket, we can help fill them too!

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When you are an artist the struggle is already very real.

Whether you’re plugging away at the gig life, teaching dance, or trying to sell your recent masterpiece, living the life of an artist at times, can seem more entrepreneurial than anything else. Throw a pandemic in there, and you have the recipe for one of the toughest career choices around.

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Chantelle Norris is owner and artistic director of more than one dance hub, in fact, she owns a ballet company, a ballet school, and heads a prominent local pre-professional training program for aspiring dancers. So, she definitely has the artist lifestyle down to a tee. Her teaching week consists of non-stop action; from ten-hour days

in the classroom, endless work emails from 3 businesses, and commuting from Nanaimo to her studio on the Sunshine Coast. When asked Chantelle admits: “It sounds crazy when you list it all out, but honestly, it’s just how things are, and I make it work. I think dance is a necessity of life, and I want to share it with as many students as I possibly can within the limited time I have on this earth. It’s just necessary. It’s as simple as that.”

of employment, which isn’t as easy as it sounds when you have been crafting a niche skill for the better part of your life. A plethora of online classes have inundated the internet this past month, as students, professionals, and teachers are left with nowhere to practice but their own living rooms. “It’s literally collapsed an entire industry, and with little relief in sight. So now it’s up to us to think of new ways of teaching our students and creating art.”

Recently nominated for a Top 20 Under 40 award and Powell River Chamber of Commerce Business award, Chantelle is a community leader in the arts both locally and abroad. But her success has certainly come with its share of trials and tribulations, especially since the strike of Covid-19. Her company “Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet” which was slated to debut their newest original production “Self-Construction” this April has had to cancel their Vancouver performances and postpone their Nanaimo premiere. It’s a shock both she and her company will not soon forget. “It’s devastating. Seven months of work blew away so quickly. Right now I am just praying we will find a weekend to re-book. But even then, it’s not concrete. The situation is so fluid.”

For now, “Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet” is looking at re-booking for June at the VIU Malaspina theatre in hopes “Self- Construction” will get it’s time in the limelight. In the meantime, she and many other local artists are grateful for any community support for the arts. The best way to keep small art-related companies alive is to donate the cancelled ticket costs back to the company itself. With so many shows cancelled due to Covid-19, these small businesses are left with massive overhead costs with no revenue to offset them. Many theatre technicians, marketers, stagehands, prop designers, make-up artists, and costumers are now without employment. It’s an industry in mourning.

Artists worldwide have been left scrambling to find alternate means

You can follow Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet’s journey on Instagram @ncballetco, on Facebook and on their website ncballet.ca

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proud to recognize ‘leaders and achievers’ in this 20th annual celebration.

06:30pm at The Por t Theatre,

125 Front Street.

(250) 754-8550

APR 10 New Movie Rel e a s e s : S a i nt M a u d , Tr o l l s

“Poor Old fool,” thought the gentleman as he watched an old man trying to fish in a puddle of water outside of the bar. He decided to invite the old man inside for a drink.

World To u r 12:00am Check Your Local Theatres.

Event postponed Va n couver Island Market – Spring 2020: Vancouver Island Market is bringing together over 100 of your favourite local growers, bakers and makers under one roof this

April 11:00am at Nanaimo North Tow n Ce nt r e, 4750 Rutherford Road. (250) 7588111

APR 11 Event postponed SELF-CONSTRUCTION Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet – Postponed: Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet

As they sipped their whiskeys, the gentleman thought he’d humor the old man and asked, “So how many have you caught so far?”

The old man replied, “You’re the eighth today.”

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is poised to bring audiences on a journey through time passed with their original production 07:30pm at Malaspina Theater, VIU campus, 900 Fifth St. Event postponed An Evening with Cowboy Junkies: In 1988, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet, beautiful and reflective.

08:00pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street. (250) 754-8550

APR 12 Easter! Get your baskets and hunt for Easter eggs!

T h e Fr e t l e s s – Nanaimo concert: Juno award-winning The Fretless are

musical acrobats who transform string music into intricate, high-energy arrangements.

07:30pm at St. Andrews United Church, 311 Fitzwilliam Street.

Culture & Heritage Awards Ceremony: TICKETS ARE FREE BUT MUST BE RESERVED! 07:00pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street. (250) 754-8550

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Event postponed Nanaimo Newcomers’ Club for Women: If interested, check Nanaimo Newcomers at one of our general meetings the 2nd Tuesday of each month, September to June. 06:45pm at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church-Nanaimo, 4235 Departure Bay Road.

Event postponed The Shriners Variety Show: The

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Shriners Variety Show is back in town! Featuring international award-winning illusionists, Murray Hatfield & Teresa. 07:00pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street.

(250) 754-8550

APR 18 Event postponed Directing & Dramaturgy |

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APR 16 Event postponed City Of Nanaimo’s 2020

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Home: Our Way ~

creative writing and movement circle workshop For Indigenous women-identified persons - ONLINE Facilitated by Indigenous artists Olivia Davies (Anishinaabe / French Canadian) and Rosemary Georgeson (Coast Salish / Sahtu-Dene) Technical Support: Jamie Black, A Little Bird

Schedule: (Please attend all sessions) Friday, April 17: 6-9pm Saturday, April 18: 11am-4pm Sunday, April 19: 11am-3pm

Information/Sliding Scale Registration: crimsoncoastdance.org, 250.716.3230

Home: Our Way is a women’s weekend writing and movement circle that provides safe online space to explore ideas of refuge, transition, identity, cultural norms, blood memory and ultimately what it means to be “at home” in one’s experience. Participants will be guided through writing prompts and gentle movement explorations that encourage authentic reactions and creative responses to the question of “Home” as state of being. We delve into our own personal legacy stories with tender loving care for our bodies, hearts, minds and spirits. Throughout the workshop, participants will accumulate words and movements that reflect back to

them their own way of finding home in their experience. We witness one another as we share space and co-create a moving poem that includes words and gestures brought forward from our explorations. These words and movements will be gathered together as a sacred bundle.

Curiosity and creativity are encouraged.

Participants 18+ please. No previous experience required.

We create a safe space agreement together and agree that anything shared in the workshop is kept confidential.

Local community resources for mental health wellness will be distributed.

Performance ARTS NANAIMO

THEATRE / ACTING Spotlight Academy

Jacqui Kaese - Tel 250.714.2555

spotlightacademy.com Acting | Film | Theatre | TV Classes for all ages – various locations.

Jacqui Kaese trained Cameron Bright known for many roles including the Twilight movies.

“Jacqui is an amazing teacher and mentor. She is one of the most caring, supportive and professional people you will ever meet.”

- Cameron Bright The Port Theatre Nanaimo | 250-754-8550 www.porttheatre.com Theatre One | 250-754-7587 www.theatreone.org Nanaimo Theatre Group 250-758-7246 www.nanaimotheatregroup.ca Headliners School of Performing Arts 250-616-6242 www.headliners.ca Theatre Program VIU | 250-753-3245 www.viu.ca Kismet Theatre Academy 250-616-8850 www.kismettheatreacademy.com Opera Nanaimo Soc. | 250-797-4691 www.operananaimo.ca Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society | www.ballroomnanaimo.ca Vibe Dance School |250-616-2726 www.vibrantdance.com Sara Raymond Dance Academy 250-802-5116 www.srdanceacademy.ca Tempo Dance Academy 250-390-2633 www.tempodanceacademy.com Harbour Dance Studios Inc 250-754-6262 www.harbourdancentre.com Kirkwood Academy of Performance 250-668-2623 www.kirkwoodacademy.ca

Workshop: Take your performance to the next level!

10:00am at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street. (250) 754-8550 Event postp one d H ome Baking and Craft Sale: We will have a delicious array of home baking and sweet treats.

The handcrafted items include knitting, quilt-

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10:00am at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Nanaimo, 4235 Depar ture Bay Road. 250-7582267 Event postponed RDYT500 A s a n a L e ve l 3: TAKE YOUR T R AI N I N G TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Learn over 20 advanced Yoga postures along with

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preparatory practices. 10:30am at Red Door Yoga, 7282 Aulds Road.

250-390-9367 Event postponed The Glowing Singles Bowling Night: Glow bowling with local singles!

Games, prizes, and so many glow sticks! Hosted by Fresh Connections.ca 07:30pm at Brechin Lanes,

1870 East Wellington Road.

Event postponed THE COMIC STRIPPERS (19+Only): “Extremely Funny!” – UK Fringe Review 08:00pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street. (250) 7548550

APR 19 National Volunteer Week!

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4 ISLE OF DOGS | 2018 Animation, Comedy, Bryan Cranston Drama, Fantasy, Science-Fiction Wes Anderson 86% & Koyu Rankin MONEYBALL | 2011 Drama, Sport Manu Luksch 86%

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE | 2017 12 Miles Teller & Haley Drama, War & Military Jason Hall 73% Bennett PAUL | 2011 Science-Fiction, 13 Seth Rogen & Simon Pegg Comedy Greg Mottola 71%

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MOBY DICK | 2017 Drama, Animation William Hurt & Ethan Hawke Mike Barker 70%

15 LOTS OF KIDS, A MONKEY AND A CASTLE William Hurt & | SEASON 1 Drama, Animation Mike Barker 70% Ethan Hawke 16 NEIGHBORS | 2014 Comedy Seth Nicholas Stoller 69% Rogen & Zac Efron NEIGHBORS | 2014 Comedy Seth 17 Nicholas Stoller 69% Rogen & Zac Efron 18 THE CONGRESS | 2013 Science-Fiction, Robin Wright & History, Drama, Animation Ari Folman 69% Harvey Keitel 19 DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VET | SEASON 7 Horror, Science-Fiction, Mystery & Thriller 2 Episodes 68% Michelle Oakley 20 THE BOSS BABY: BACK IN BUSINESS | SEASON 3 Action & Adventure, Comedy, Kids & JP Karliak & Miles Family, Fantasy, Animation 1 Episode 65% Bakshi

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Mountain biking: Maps for mountain biking trails for beginners to advanced are accessible and easy to find around Vancouver Island. Make a point of venturing out to a new track every week.

Paint: Paint by numbers, paint the wall, paint a canvas, for many painting is therapy. There are lots of how to’s online, who know’s you might be good.

Here is an old favourite, learn to paint with Bob Ross. bobross.com Blogging: Start your own blog, there is always something that you know that others don’t, share the knowledge online. Start writing about life during COVID-19, History is in the making become a part of it.

THURSDAY MAY 7TH, NANAIMO EVOLVE NIGHTCLUB W/ RITTZ FEAT. JYNX & QB FRIDAY MAY 8TH, GRAND FORKS MENTAL HEALTH FAIR

Trash or Treasure: Dig out the antiques, and forgotten treasures. Did you know that many antique collectors can help you decide what is valuable and what is not. These days many antique dealers can be contacted for a one on one consultation online to help you put a value on that special piece.

Check in with a local dealer in your city.

Gardening: A much loved activity loved by Canadians, but lets try

FRIDAY MAY 22ND, PARKSVILLE ROD AND GUN PARKSVILLE FEAT. D LAY, WHIRLYBIRD

SATURDAY MAY 9TH, NELSON BLOOM NIGHTCLUB

SATURDAY MAY 23RD, NANAIMO THE QUEENS FEAT BLUE SATELLITE, DETAILS, QB, JINX, RZ RHYMEZTEIN

FRIDAY MAY 15TH, COURTNEY THE AVALANCHE FEAT. OKTIV6, CLUNKY BOOTS, WHIRLYBIRD

FRIDAY MAY 29TH, PORT ALBERNI RAINBOW ROOM FEAT. OKTIV6, WHIRLYBIRD

WEDNESDAY MAY 20TH, VICTORIA LUCKY BAR

PAINT THE TOWN RED, DOCKSIDE GREEN, VIC CITY SOLDIERS, ZALEA, EUPHORIK

SATURDAY MAY 30TH, ALERT BAY THE COOK SHACK WITH BLUE SATELLITE, DJ BLOKE ONE

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National Volunteer Week (NVW) is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers. April 1925. Find a local non - prof it in Nanaimo and offer to volunteer!

Event postponed RDYT500 Mantras and Mudras: TAKE YOUR TRAINING TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Discover the power of Mantras and Mudras and explore how they can enhance your Yo ga Prac tice 08:00am at Red Door Yoga, 7282 Aulds Road. 250390-9367 Event postponed Danish Club Nanaimo Spring Pandekager and Andespil Afternoon! Come and enjoy this Danish Culture afternoon with us. See you there! 12:00pm at Bowen Park – Room 1, 500 Bowen Road.

Event postponed Fashion for Compassion: Join us April for an exclu-

sive Spring Fashion Show & High Tea to benefit the Nanaimo Community Hospice Society. 01:00pm at Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall Street.

APR 22 Earth Day! You have the power to change the world visit www. earthday.org Event postponed DAN MANGAN’s Nice, Nice, Very Nice 10th Anniversary Tour: This is the 10th Anniversary of Nice, Nice, Very Nice, Dan’s breakout album.

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Event postEvent postponed VI Symponed Nanaimo phony – Opus #3 Concert Band’s – Nanaimo MemSpring Concert: ories: Jaz z-inJoin the Nanaifused works are mo Concert Band on the menu of for their Annual our last Friday Spring Concert. o f f e r i n g; t h e T h i s n at i o n a l N a n a i m o - Va n award -winning couver-New York band performs axis 02:00pm at a wide range of The Port Theatre, music 02:30pm at 125 Front Street.

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FRESH EVERY DAY. Guests welcome.

JUST LIKE MOM USED TO MAKE. 06:00pm at Beban Park Social 101 Commercial St. Centre Rooms 7 Nanaimo & 8, 2300 Bowen 250-755-6533 Road.

a few trips with a focus. These can be looking for edible foods, taking photos of spring flowers, identifying specific bugs and animals. Who knows a new hobby could be hiding around the corner. something different, create some edging, plant and fertilize fruit trees, if you have done done baskets before try these to add some colour to you home. If you want to stay on budget, pick up some pallets at your local haul company or large courier and make planter boxes.

Table Hockey: Choose who is going to be the play by play announcer and play fast, get someone to video it, and start sharing on social media, some of you are hilarious.

Hiking with a Purpose: Hiking has always been a great source of exercise and a way to get away from it all, but plan

Bonsai Tree Creation: Get yourself a Bonsai Starter Kit. Most of the tools you will have laying around the home and there are ordinary nursery or wild every green pines and plants that can be converted to a Bonsai. For the best way to get started you can go online to bonsaiempire.com where they have a step by step guide.

Pet bearding: Grab your pet and give yourself a beard made from that little precious ball of fluff. Send photos around to your friends or enter the What’s On Digest Pet Bearding Contest. see inside the issue for details.

Handball: This is a much forgotten game in Canada but is still popular

around the world. All you need is a tennis ball a wall or one other person. Your hand is your bat, and you play in two squares with similar rules as tennis or volleyball, but instead of hitting the ball up, you hit it down to the ground and you must return the ball to your opponent after just one bounce.

Juggle: Lets face it, its impressive, and we all know with a bit of practice you can do it. If you can video yourself in slow mo while your doing it, you can learn quickly to correct your throw. You got this, now challenge yourself and see if you can juggle and text at the same time. :) Best lesson I found was Josh Horton world champion from jugglingwarehouse.com Axe throwing: Find a controlled environment outside, set up a target on a

tree and go. This is a skilled sport and there are plenty of good hints online. If you are trying it with older kids, make sure they stay behind the line. A good time to teach axe safety and sharpening.

Open Mic or Jam session: Set up Zoom videoing or Google hangouts mirrored to your TV and start your own Jam night, you will get so lost in the music you will forget your at home.

Jackbox Games: Play games with friends and family remotely. All you need is your own mobile device to

fi MUSIC EVERYDAYS Daily: Rufus Wainwright will perform daily via Instagram in a series he’s calling “Musical Everydays�.

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Learn to play jackbox.

Have a Quartini Party with your virtual friends via Facetime of Skype! Use your imagination!!

fi ONLINE AND VIRTUAL CONCERTS Musicians are making the best out of being self-quarantined and playing live.

Meanwhile, other musicians are also taking to social media to express their creativity away from their usual performance venues.

Every Wednesday, 2 p.m. MT: The Blue Jay Sessions, which normally involve Canadian musicians playing in songwriters’ rounds.

Every Saturday, 12 p.m. PT: Dan Mangan will host a weekly Side Door-related show called #Quarantunes.

April 1: Cape Breton musician Ashley MacIsaac is putting together a “quarantine ceilidh. He has already enlisted country singer George Canyon and comedian Bette MacDonald to perform for the live stream series on MacIsaac’s social channels, and it will kick off on April 1 with other dates to be determined

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3200 North Island Highway. (250) 758-1102 Event postponed Va n couver Island Sy m p h o ny ’s Community Day: Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. 11:00am at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street.

(250) 754-8550 Event postponed Glen Foster Group at Lighthouse Pub: Glen Foster Group play music from their 5th album with a CD release event / birthday party.

CD’s for sale, everyone welcome.

06:30pm at Lighthouse Bistro & Pub, 50 Anchor Way. Event postponed Symphony Rhapsody with The Vancouver Island Symphony: Timeless and audience-favourite works by Gershwin and Dvorak, combining old with new.

07:30pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street. (250) 754-8550

Event postponed Dave Gunning – Nanaimo concert: Nova Scotia’s Dave Gunning has proven time and again that he is among the best of contemporary Canadian singer/songwriters.

07:30pm at First Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo, 595 Tow nsite Road.

Event postponed VI Symphony – Sy m p h o ny Rhapsody: Our s eas on - ending concert ties past and future, as we look forward to the next 25 years of VIS! 07:30pm at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street.

(250) 754-8550

APR 30 New Movie Release: Black Widow 12:00am Check Your Local Theatres Event postpone d CL AS SICAL COFFEE CONCERT: CHAMBER MUSIC IN OUR LOBBY 10:30am at The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street. (250) 754-8550

APRIL DATES

THU 2 TAYLOR JAMES FRI 3 DJ ILL LYRICS SAT 4 VELVET STARDUST (david bowie/velvet underground cover band) MON 6 OPEN MIC/JAM NIGHT HOSTED BY: MYC SHARRATT THU 9 MICHELLE LORETA AND FRIENDS FRI 10 GRANT RICHARDSON AND MYC SHARRATT SAT 11 KORKSCREW MON 13 OPEN MIC/JAM NIGHT HOSTED BY: KAYLIE THU 16 MAT WALKER & CO FRI 17 DJ AND FRIENDS SAT 18 GRINNING BARRETTS $10 COVER MON 20 OPEN MIC/JAM NIGHT HOSTED BY: MYC SHARRATT THU 23 KEVIN MITCHELL FRI 24 MYC SHARRATT SAT 25 A FARKIN’ CONSPIRACY $10 COVER SUN 26 THE SHIT TALKERS W/DAISY STRANGLERS $10 COVER MON 27 OPEN MIC/JAM NIGHT HOSTED BY: KIKI WED 29 KATHERINE FISCHER THU 30 ROADSIDERATTLE

THE STORY OF KOOL AND CHILD FROM THE VERY BEGINNING The story of Kool and Child begins in Toronto, Ontario back in 1965. Louise and Kees Kool, immigrated to Canada from Holland and wanted their grandchildren to be provided with quality toys and learning materials. Louise Kool & Son Ltd. was then started. It was a school catalogue supply house selling product across Canada. Their son Morris Kool made yearly trips across the country with his truck full of merchandise to display at teacher conferences. When Kees passed away in 1979, the business was sold and Morris packed up his family and moved to the West Coast finally fulfilling his dream. He represented their former company as a sales rep. and eventually left that to open his own wholesale company, offering quality educational lines to Canadian toy stores. The store was called J & M Kool Ltd based in Vancouver. When Morris and his family came to Nanaimo in 1993,

their wholesale company was turned into a retail store and renamed ‘Kool & Child’.

To date the store has over 6,000 square feet of retail space with almost everything you need for newborn children and up to keep them happy. Kool and Child still carries educational books and teacher supplies as well as numerous other items for your child(ren).

Come visit us and let our ‘toy experts’ help you find the perfect item(s) for you. Our staff has plenty of ideas just in case you don’t quite know what you are looking for, we are always happy to help! Although we don’t have everything in our store online yet, (but we’re working on it!) please check out our website. We ship products across Canada and all over the world! Hope to see you soon!

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