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Throughout the Summer • Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market – Open every Saturday from 8:30 am to noon May 7 through October 8, 2011 Veterans Way at Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach. Contact the Market Manager at 250–248–8005 or email qbfmmanager@gmail.com for more information. 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 and live entertainment. • Errington Farmers Market – Open every Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm May 7 to September 24, 2011 rain or shine in the Errington Community Park across from the Errington War Memorial Hall, 1390 Errington Road. For more information visit http:// www.erringtonhall.bc.ca/market.htm. • Bard to Broadway is back in Qualicum Beach and gearing up for their 12th exciting season. Anne of Green Gables, the classic musical and Murdered to Death, a comedy murder–mystery spoof run from Monday July 4th to Saturday, August 6th at the Village Theatre on Second Avenue. The box office is now open for tickets sales so call 250–752–4470 or visit www.b2btheatre.com for more information. • Downtown Businesses are gearing up for “We’re in the Pink” every Friday night from Friday, June 17th from 5 till late going to September 2nd. Come enjoy the local creations and talent at the Primrose Street Faire and check out the Hot Pink Specials from the merchants and restaurants. Please call Donna at 250–752–0444 for more information. • Artisans in Qualicum Beach – July 1 to August 19, 2011. Friday Night Art Market with live music from 3 to 8 pm in the parking lot beside The Old School House. Many well known artists take part in this event
every year! Come view the great art and live music. Contact Dee Aguilar at 250–752–9332 for more information. July 2011 • The Old School House Music on Sunday presents “Beatlemania”– July 10. An intriguing evening of your favourites by the Fab Four arranged for a delightful jazz quartet. Concert is from 7 to 9 pm and the $16 admission cost includes complimentary refreshments. Call 250–752–6133 or go to www. theoldschoolhouse.org for more information. • Music in the Garden at Milner Gardens, July 10th – August 28th. This year’s Music in the Garden is a series of four evening concerts on the grand lawn. Music runs from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with gates open at 6:00 pm. One concert is $20 for Non Members or $15 for Members or Youth. Concert Series are $90 for Non Members or $70 for Members or Youth. Tickets are available in Parksville, Qualicum Beach & Nanoose Bay Coastal Community Credit Union Branches and Milner Gardens & Woodland. Concert details at www.viu.ca/milnergardens/events.asp#mitg or call 250–752–8573 for more information. • Parksville Beach Festival – July 16 to August 14 at the Parksville Community Park. Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibit was voted one of the Top 100 events in North America with over 20 sculptures on display. Beach volleyball and croquet tournaments, Music in the Park and the Quality Foods Fireworks Display are just a few of the events. For more information call 250–951–2678 or www. parksvillebeachfest.ca. • Oceanside Hospice Society presents the 14th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner – July 16th at Fairwinds Golf Course. Scramble best ball format, Putting Contest, Live & Silent Auctions. $150 Per Player for Golf & Dinner (includes cart). All Proceeds Stay in Oceanside and Help Fund Oceanside Hospice Programs & Services. Call 250–752–6227 or email oceansidehospice@shaw.ca for more information. • Milner Gardens Art & Photography in the Garden July 16 & 17 from 10 am to 5 pm. Meet, mingle and be inspired by local artists at work, painting, sketching, carving and photographing the beauty of this Artist’s Garden. Bonsai artists, potters, and live music. Artwork silent auction in support of the Gardens. Tearoom is open from 11 am to 4 pm serving homemade soups and scones. Call 250– Leading edge instruction at the BRENT MORRISON GOLF ACADEMY
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Green Fees Prime Time – $66.96 (plus tax) After 1:00pm – $49.10 (plus tax) After 4:00pm – $26.78 (plus tax)
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Events All events listed below have a local phone number. For updated information and websites go to www.qualicum.bc.ca and click on “events” or call the Chamber’s Visitor Centre at 250-752-9532.
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throughout the Summer of 2011 Sunday 8 am to 5 pm. For more information phone 250–752–9757, email info@coombsfair.com or www. oceansidegardenshow.com. • Kidfest and QF Children’s Sandcastle Competition – August 14 10 am to 3 pm. An entire day for the kids. Have their face painted, hair sprayed, get a tattoo, play games, create crafts, learn about nature and be entertained by a host of entertainers. They can also enter their team of up to four participants in the QB Children’s Sandcastle Competition. Excellent prizes for the best creations and all participants receive a goody bag! All events are free so bring the whole family! Phone 250–248– 3252, recparks@rdn.bc.ca or www.kidfest.ca for information. • The Old School House Music on Sunday presents the Silk Road Duo of Qiu Xia He and Andre Thibault – August 28. For over twenty years, the internationally acclaimed, Vancouver–based Silk Road Duo has been smashing stereotypes about Chinese music and taking Chinese instruments in new artistic directions. Its pioneering musical fusions have merged Chinese folk and classical music with Brazilian, jazz, Celtic, Spanish, Arabic, Aboriginal and blues music. Concert is from 7 to 9 pm and the $16 admission cost includes complimentary refreshments. Call 250–752–6133 or go to www. theoldschoolhouse.org for more information. September 2011 • Nine & Dine – September 9. The Chamber will be swinging into fall again in 2011! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 9th when you can do a “Nine & Dine” with your fellow Chamber members at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club. This is not a golf tournament... it is an afternoon of fun on the golf course followed by a networking reception and dinner! Not a golfer? Not a problem! You can come after work for the networking and dinner. Call the chamber office to reserve for this event at 250– 752–0960. Golf and dinner – $38.00. Dinner only – $18.00. All taxes and gratuities are included. • Milner Gardens & Woodland Fall Plant Sale – September 25 & 26 from 10 am to 4 pm. Great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs and perennials propagated on site. Afternoon tea in the Tearoom, outdoor refreshments & hot dogs. Admission by donation with all proceeds going towards the support of the gardens. Contact 250–752–6153 or www. milnergardens.org for more information.
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752–6153 or go to www.milnergardens.org for more information. • 6th Annual Jazz Tea & Cheesecake at Morningstar Farm – Sunday, July 17th. Bring a lawn chair and sun hat and sit back and enjoy various jazz ensembles in the peaceful surroundings of Morningstar Farm. Tickets include tea, cheesecake and wine tasting and are available at the Farmgate Store at Morningstar Farm, Mulberry Bush Book Stores, Cranky Dog Music and at the door. For more information, call 250–954–3931 or visit www.morningstarfarm.ca. • Grand Prix d”Art – July 23 from 10 am to 4 pm. Stroll the streets of Qualicum Beach and watch artists in action as they race to complete a work of art “en plein air” in the space of three hours. Most of the local landmarks are within walking distance of The Old School House and the paintings are on display at TOSH following the event. Call 250–752–6133 or www.theoldschoolhouse.org for more information. • 39th Annual St. Mark’s Fair – July 23 from 8:30 am to 3 pm – One of the Island’s oldest and largest markets with over 130 vendors selling quality local crafts, antiques, collectibles, rare and used books, jewelry and linens. All profits from the Fair are returned to the community through support for local Seniors’ homes and projects at our public schools. Off Memorial Ave and Veterans Way in Qualicum Beach. For more information 250–752– 5414, email qbstmarksfair@shaw.ca or visit www. stmarksqualicum.bc.ca • Coombs Bluegrass Festival – July 29 to July 31 – The 33rd annual Bluegrass Festival is a magical time of sunny days, starlit nights and outstanding bluegrass music with performances from entertainers from all corners of North America. Friday 7 pm to 10 pm, Saturday 11 am to 10 pm and Sunday 11 am to 10:15 pm. For more information email info@ coombsbluegrass.com or www.coombsbluegrass.com August 2011 • Coombs Fair – August 13 & 14. Wander through our animal barns, learn about 4–H skills, pet the bunnies, chickens, and more. Join us at the Bingo Tent, the SPCA Pet Parade or the Ladies’ Nail Driving Contest. Rest a while at our music stage, with all–day entertainment provided by a variety of talented musicians, while you enjoy a slice of homemade pie and a good cuppa tea at the Lionness Ladies Tea House. Saturday 8 am to 6 pm and
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