TAKE ONE NANAIMO & AREA
JUNE 2018 | 6:10
20th Annual
INFRINGING DANCE FESTIVAL Dancing In The Belly Of The Dragon Tickets: porttheatre.com Produced by Crimsoncoastdance.org
JULY 5 - 8, 2018 Port Theatre | Maffeo Sutton Park | The White Room
WWW.WHATSONDIGEST.COM
JUNE 2018
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1
2
3 4 5 6 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
16
22
24
30
Proud to support & promote community events & programs. Have an event? Want to advertise in What's On Digest? Contact us for more information. Submission deadline for the July 2018 issue is June 15th. Submit your events directly to www whatsondigest.com for publication Online and in print
Advertising inquiries: Phone: 250.585.3452 Email: sales@rideoutcommunications.com Editor: Simon Rideout
Whats On Digest is independently published in the Nanaimo area by Rideout Communications Inc. 250.585.3452 37060 Country Club Centre, Nanaimo BC V9T 6N4. What's On Digest provides event information as a complimentary service. Events listed or mentioned are compiled directly from the organization or business and, as such, are highly reliable. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure event information is accurate, it is recommended that you contact the business or organization for confirmation. Rideout Communications cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors in event listings, articles, or advertisements. What's On Digest and or Rideout Communications Inc. are not responsible for inaccurate event information.
FEATURES 16 Dragonboat Festival 22 Night Market 24 Chicago 30 Redliner’s Car Show ALSO INSIDE Your Computer Guy KC’s Fashion Advice Applecross Pet Tips Local Business Program Kool Toys NANAIMO
TAKE ONE
& AREA
WWW.WHATSO
NDIGEST.COM
JUNE 2018
| 6:10
ON THE
COVER DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
20th Annual
INFRINGING DAN CE FESTIVAL
Dancing In The Belly
Of The
Dragon Ticket s: portth Produced by eatre.com Crimsoncoas tdance
JULY 5 - 8,
Port Theatre
.org
2018
| Maffeo Sutto
n Park | The
White Room
Make a Small-Space Garden Oasis Have a small balcony or terrace you’d like to turn into a welcome, lush retreat for summer? There are several ways to green-up a small space that can make it as peaceful and pretty as a larger yard or patio! Living or ‘green’ walls are textured plantings that make great use of limited space. To create these vertical gardens, plants are rooted into a structure that is attached to a wall. Your nearby garden center or nursery should be able to help you get started. Be sure to talk to them about the microclimate of the area where your wall is located. To create an interesting living wall consider using a range of herbaceous perennials, grasses, small shrubs, herbs and even fruit and vegetables. To create the illusion of more space, consider painting the walls of your small exterior space white or cream because of its brightening and lightening properties. White painted brickwork and white garden furniture creates a beautifully summery scheme that has serious style. You don’t need a lawn to create a lush garden: just add lots of pots and fill them with everything from
tiny flowering plants to tall, bushy trees. Finish off with some garden furniture and you’ll have the perfect spot to enjoy a warm summer’s day! Make use of a pretty fence, railing or trellis to add colour and greenery to your small space. Even the tiniest terrace can be transformed into a decorative outdoor retreat using climbing plants that lift flowers and foliage up off the ground. Add elegance with aluminium and stone planters and a few carefully chosen pieces such as an oversized lantern, a small bistro set or an unusual bird sculpture. Placing objects of interest at the end of your ‘garden’ area creates the illusion that your space is bigger than it is. Choose white garden furniture and position it towards the back of a paved area. Add interest with plants at all heights and in all areas: climbers and ramblers, evergreen shrubs and sculptural grasses, ground cover and colour-heavy
FREE Family Event Saturday, June 2 • 10am - 2pm Families are invited to enjoy lots of activities, on-going demonstrations, dozens of local organizations, entertainment & more! *Complete details at countryclubcentre.com
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
5
MAY 2018
events FRI JUN 1
Photo Salon 2018:
1:00pm, Vancouver Island University the Harbour City Photography Club annual Photo Salon May 28 to June 15 Monday Friday 1-5 pm at The VIU View Gallery hcpclub.ca. 250 618 7554. 900 Fifth Street.
cottage-garden favourites such as foxglove and delphinium will bring your tiny space to life. Another trick for small spaces is strategically-placed mirrors - they visually double the amount of space you have and increase light levels in darker corners. There are really no limits to the creative ways you can add beauty and lushness to the tiniest of spaces. Have fun and enjoy!
Nanaimo Blues Societ y Fundraiser/ Silent Auction featuring MonkeyJunk:
5:30pm, The Queens. Doors at 5:30 show at 7. All tix purchased for cancelled fundraiser honored. $25 Advance at the Queens, $30/dr SoundWave Choir Concert: 7:00pm,
Generations Church, Trippin’ down memory lane with hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Guaranteed to leave a song in your heart and a smile on your face! Supported by Holly’s Hot Band - Jerry Schneider, Karen Learmonth, Allen Cottell, Peter Gooch. Supporting Eden Gardens Nanaimo - Compassionate Dementia Care General $10 1300 Princess Royal Avenue. Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market buy
local fresh produce
baked goods and more. 10am – 2PM pioneer waterfront plaza. FMI www. nanaimodowntownfarmersmarket.com
SAT JUN 2 Shamrocks against Timberman: 7:00pm,
Frank Crane Arena, Victoria Shamrocks away against Nanaimo Timberman, ball drops at 7pm. see website, http://www. victoriashamrocks. com/. 250-478-ROCK (7625). 2300 Bowen Road. SoundWave Choir Concert: 7:00pm,
Generations Church, Trippin’ down memory lane with hits from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Guaranteed to leave a song in your heart and a smile on your face! Supported by Holly’s Hot Band - Jerry Schneider, Karen Learmonth, Allen Cottell, Peter Gooch. Supporting Eden Gardens Nanaimo - Compassionate Dementia Care General $10, 1300 Princess Royal Avenue. Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra: “Musical
Dreams”: 7:30pm, VIU Theatre, the NCO is pleased to feature this years Concerto Competi-
6
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
tion winner, 14-year old violinist, Ella Wyndlow, Tickets at the Port Theatre Box Office or at the door. $20 adults, $5, students, under 13, free, www.nanaimochamberorchestra.com/ 2507298910. 900 Fifth Street. Bowen Road Farmers Market 10-2 Beban
Fairgrounds 2300 Bowen Rd FMI 250751-5313
SUN JUN 3 Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra: “Musical
Dreams”: 2:30pm, Knox United Church, Parksville, under of the direction of Karl Rainer, the NCO is pleased to feature this years Concerto Competition winner, 14-year old violinist, Ella Wyndlow, Tix at Mulberry Bush Book Stores or at the door. $20 adults, $5, students FMI 250-7298910. 2018-year end party from Nanaimo Voice Alive Music Studio:
7:00pm, St. Philips by-the-Sea, 7113 Lantzville Rd., Hello Friends, Happy Summer time!!! Refreshments will be served at the Intermission. Admission by donation 250 739 0162. St. Philips by-the-Sea, 7113 Lantzville Rd.
MON JUN 4 Photo Salon 2018:
1:00pm, Vancouver Island University, The Harbour City Photography Club Photo Salon May 28 to June 15, Mon- Fri 1-5pm VIU View Gallery www.hcpclub. ca 250 618 7554 900 Fifth Street. Learn to Sing with the Tidesmen: 7:00pm,
Costin Hall course will be free -ofcharge open to both men and women. No prior singing or musical experience is req’d. Monday nights starting at 7 p.m. at Costin Hall in Lantzville. Call to register 250-323-1227. 7232 Lantzville Rd
TUE JUN 5 The Canadian Tai Chi Academy: 10:00am
Learn the “seated mini-set” of 17 moves from the 108 Moving Meditation. by donation, www. canadiantaichiacademy.org/nanaimo 250-741-0490. 2325 Wellington Road.
WED JUN 6 Ladies Night: 5:30pm,
Cottonwood Golf Course, Ladies Nights are alternate Wednesday nights this year 2018 Come out and join us for a great evening of golf, buffet dinner
Book, Music and Lyrics by
1.800.565.7738
chemainustheatre.ca SEASON SPONSOR
Luxurious Theatre Getaways
Dinner, Theatre, Accomodation & Breakfast from $136 per person
Caitlynn Miller and Jacob Woike
JUN 8 - SEP 1
David Cooper Photography
Jim JACOBS and Warren CASEY
Whats n Wheels
The Psychology of Bad Driving Tailgating, Cutting off. Speeding. Blocking in. There is no end to the aggressive driving behaviour faced daily on the road. Research into the psychology of WHY there is so much poor driving points to several fascinating factors. • Young drivers (male in particular) tend to be more excitement sensation-seeking and impulsive than older drivers, thus more likely to drive in an aggressive manner. Given as well that there are no immediate social repercussions to bad driving (unlike budding in line or bumping into someone while walking), plenty of people think they can get away with behaving badly behind the wheel. When there isn’t in-person interaction, there is a loss of inhibition • Research indicates that some drivers have less sensitivity to punishment, meaning the possibility of receiving a fine does not act as a deterrent • Many drivers overestimate their ability to control the car in speeding or rule violation situations: in other words, we believe we’re safer than we are. Additionally, over time as driving becomes more automatic, we develop the illusion that we can predict and/or control the behaviour of others and thus the situation • Research indicates that we behave more aggressively (prolonged honking, tailgating) towards those of perceived ‘lower status’: larger vehicles outrank smaller, newer outranks older, and faster outranks slower. Drivers of more expensive cars are most likely to behave aggressively towards pedestrians
• People generally drive more recklessly when alone in the car • Drivers tend to overestimate how much time can be saved by driving fast, and underestimate a minimal safe braking distance • We attribute near misses and the mistakes of others to their lack of ability or their personality whereas we justify our own behaviour on the road as situational or necessary Risk propensity differs across the lifespan and across genders, with young drivers in general being more reckless than older drivers, and male drivers in general being more reckless than female drivers. There are of course many exceptions. The take-away from this research? Being aware of certain human tendencies (including your own!) can’t protect you in every instance on the road, but it can certainly increase your chances of reaching your destination safely.
TIRES DON’T BELONG IN YOUR HOME. KAL’S TIRE LODGE MAKES TIRE STORAGE EASY (250) 390-4211 · 6590 Island Highway N. | Across from Woodgrove Mall (250) 758-9128 · 2800 Norwell Drive | Across the street from Country Club Centre
♦
Boat Building 8am—12pm —3pm
♦ ♦
Races Start at 1pm
♦
open now at SillyBoat.com
“I think laughter is the best medicine. If you can't laugh at yourself, then you can't laugh at life and the silliness of it all”. David Hasselhoff
10
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
and prizes. 250-2455157. 1975 Haslam Road. Free Info Session Horticulture Program:
6:30pm, Vancouver Island University, Got a green thumb? VIUs 9-month Horticulture Technician Foundation Program https:// campusevents.viu.ca/ 900 Fifth Street. Bowen Road Farmers Market 4-630 Beban
Fairgrounds 2300 Bowen Rd FMI 250751-5313
THU JUN 7 FREE Information Session - Culinary
Program
at
VIU:
6:00pm, Vancouver Island University Building 300, Calling all foodies! 900 Fifth Street. E ngAG E Care givers Support Group:
1:00pm, Nanaimo Family Life Association. Meetings on 2nd & 4th Wed each month 1pm-2:30pm & 1st Thursday each month 6-7:30pm. FMI 250-754-3331 170 Townsite
FRI JUN 8 PacificCAREs 22nd Annual Teddy Bear Pi c ni c : 11:00am,
M ansfield Par k , PacificCARE’s Teddy Bear Picnic at Mansfield Park, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. This FREE event is for children, daycare providers and families. Bring your teddy bear and your picnic lunch. We will have fruit and water. Enjoy crafts, games (250)756-2022. Kevins Bacon Rock & Roll Dance Party 9:30
The Nanaimo Bar Groove night away Kevin’s Bacon danceable covers Beatles, J Cash, T Petty Weezer, Clash +more! $5 at the door. 19+. www.
kevinsbacon.ca $5. 75 Front St. Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market buy
local fresh produce baked goods and more. 10am – 2PM pioneer waterfront plaza. FMI www. nanaimodowntownfarmersmarket.com
SAT JUN 9 The 5K Foam Fest Nanaimo BC: 8:00am,
Arbutus Meadows Event & Equestrian Centre, the 5K Foam Fest is a one of kind obstacle coursebased fun run. Join us for 22+ obstacles
Wake up, Early Birds! Season Pass $111
Bonus: 2 free single tickets! Offer expires: June 30 Regular price: $121 or $13 per film
250-754-7587 theatreone.org ThreatreOne’s Fringe Flicks Early Bird Season Passes on Sale Now! Get your pass to ten independent, award-winning films screened at Avalon Cinema on Sundays at 1, 4 & 7pm, and Mondays at 7pm for the low price of $111, and receive 2 free single tickets. Offer ends June 30. Regular price for the season pass is $121; single tickets are $13. Season dates and titles will be announced in August. The top 5 audience favourite films from the 2017-18 season are: 1. Maudie 4. Rumble: The Indians Who 2. Meditation Park Rocked the World 3. Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool 5. Faces, Places Visit theatreone.org or call 250-754-7587 to order your pass.
including the world’s largest inflatable waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 MILLION cubic feet of foam! First wave/start time is at 8am and then every 15 mins until 2pm. You will select your wave time when registering 40-65, https:// www.eventbrite.ca/e/ the -5k-foam-festnanaimo-bc-june9-2018-registration-34986293947. 519-5381630. 1515 Island Hwy E. Bowen Road Farmers Market 4-630 Beban
Fairgrounds 2300 Bowen Rd FMI 250751-5313 Mid Island Belly Dance Bazaar:
11:00am, Wellington Hall 3922 Corunna Avenue, A dancy, sparkly fun filled day dedicated to raising funds for
the Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre. Minimum $5 Donation
SUN JUN 10
MINNOZ
Bellydance Bootcamp Workshop with Ramona the Bellydancer:
1:00pm, Oxygen Yoga & Fitness, Basic skills Multi-level format suitable to beginners through advanced. All this for $30! Some bellydance hip belts are available for loan. To register, email Ramona@bellydancer. ca $30, 6461 Metral Dr.
MON JUN 11 Photo Salon 2018:
1:00pm, Vancouver Island University, The Harbour City Photography Club Photo Salon May 28 to June 15, Mon- Fri 1-5pm VIU View Gal-
Kleijn Nurseries HAPPY PLANTS. HAPPY PEOPLE. www.kleijnnurseries.com
Open Daily 10-5
2 mins South of Duke Point Hwy.
lery www.hcpclub. ca 250 618 7554 900 Fifth Street Fairy Pot: 6:00pm,
Lost Arts Club, Create your own unique Fairy Pot. Select and paint a clay door, window and adornments; we can seal them to make
them more weather resistant. Glue them to your pot then decorate with moss and rocks. All supplies are included 250619-4088. 2358 Wild Dove Rd. The Odd Couple 7:00pm Dover Bay
THE SALVATION ARMY 14TH Annual
CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Nanaimo Golf Club
Wednesday June 20th, 2018 Format: Texas Scramble. Registration: 12:00PM. Shotgun Start: 1:30PM
Registration is $175 per person
Includes: $30.00 Tax Receipt, 18 Holes of Golf, Power Cart, Putting Contest, Dinner, Live/Silent Auction, Prizes.
Register today by contacting Dawne Anderson dawne_anderson@sananaimo.org or 250-740-1004 | salvationarmynanaimo.com
PET TIP My dog’s vomiting, is this just the stomach flu? Last month we talked about following your instincts and looking for blood in the vomit or diarrhea of your dog. Your instincts are valuable because you know your dog and you know when there is a change in behaviour. It’s important to look for blood as this typically indicates a need for immediate attention by your vet. Here we conclude our 2-part series on when vomiting
DEDICATED TO PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE Individualized Wellness Plans Life-Stage Programs Digital Radiology Preventative Medicine Promoting animal health through preventative and modern veterinary medicine
250-390-2391
6451 Applecross Rd Nanaimo, BC V9V 1N1 info@applecrossvet.ca www.applecrossvet.ca
Written by Dr. Julie Lamb Applecross Veterinary Hospital
by your dog means you need to get him to the vet. Vomiting in dogs can be simple or very serious. Does your friend like to eat things they shouldn’t. Are they the guy that likes to tear up their stuffed toys, do they like to steal Dad’s socks, did they get into the garbage? Sudden changes in demeanor and sudden onset of vomiting could mean there is something stuck in the intestine. There is an incorrect assumption that if a dog is passing feces they don’t have something stuck. This IS NOT true. Whether a dog is defecating or not is based on where the foreign body is stuck, how long ago it was stuck, and what material the foreign body is made from. If your dog is NOT passing vomit but appears to be trying to wretch. If your dog is stretching out their stomach and seems uncomfortable. If your dog’s abdomen is slightly larger than normal or appears to be getting larger. If your dog is a larger breed (although don’t ignore these signs in a smaller dog). THIS IS AN EMERGENCY. THIS IS BLOAT. Do not wait for morning, go to the closest veterinarian that is open and call on the way. DO NOT WAIT. Bloat is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate surgical intervention. Vomiting is a nondescript clinical sign that can sometimes be treated at home, or it can be a life-threatening emergency. If you are unsure where your dog is on that scale, call a veterinarian to get help. Be ready to answer the questions above and be ready to act if it is deemed an emergency.
Style Tips P by KC’s Boutique
1-5771 Turner Rd, Nanaimo kcsboutique.ca
Travelling to Europe? Follow this Packing Advice
Your holiday is booked and it’s time to plan what’s going in your suitcase. PACK LIGHT means PACK RIGHT. Most people return from their trip saying they packed too many clothes or not the right ones. KC’s Boutique gets great feedback from our customers’ travel adventures. Many report that Europe is getting warmer and the only places you may feel cool will be on the plane and in air-conditioned dining rooms. A wrap or scarf in your carry-on-bag or a lightweight cardigan will be helpful. You won’t need to take rain gear unless you are heading to Scandinavian countries or London, where the weather can change many times a day so layering is your best bet. Dress is casual throughout Europe, so concentrate on comfort and versatility. And be sure to bring footwear that works on cobblestone streets! If you’re cruising, you’ll want to bring more clothes to accommodate the activities and climates at each port, plus a few evening outfits for dinners and special events. Bring minimal toiletry items; focus on the clothes! Whether you’re on a cruise or travelling via land, pack for the best care scenarios, not the “what-ifs”. If you forget something, the fun part is shopping for it in a European shop! Your carry-on is very important. Take a practical bag and don’t worry about matching your luggage. Pack items to entertain you including electronics, books, and travel
marblefashions.co.uk
brochures. Whatever you need to keep you occupied during your flight and while waiting for trains and tours. Take the stress out of packing your suitcase and visit us at KC’s Boutique to discover our travel wardrobe PACKING FORMULA for success!
Father's Day Brunch June 17th 11:30am $19.95 One seating only - Will sell out fast Ladies Night June 6th & 20th Men's Night June 13th & 27th
MEETINGS | WEDDINGS | BANQUETS | GOLF EVENTS
1975 Haslam Rd (behind the Nanaimo Airport) 250-245-5157 • cot tonwoodgolfcourse.com
Secondary School performance academy 11/12 class presents Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy This 2-act comedy is last show of year 250-7564595. 6135 McGirr road.
TUE JUN 12 The Canadian Tai Chi Academy: 10:00am
Learn “seated miniset” 17 moves from the 108 Moving Meditation. Donation www.canadiantaichiacademy.org/nanaimo. 250-741-0490.
2325 East Wellington Road. Jr. Shamrocks against J r. Timbermen:
7:30pm, Nanaimo Ice Centre, Victoria Junior Shamrocks away against Nanaimo Junior Timbermen, ball drops at 7:30pm. see website, http:// shamrocks.bcjall. com/. 2507391611. 750 Third Street. Caravan Stage Company Presents: NOMAD-
IC TEMPEST: 10:00pm, Waterfront Suites and Marina, ROCK OPERA PERFORMED on TALL
MONTANA’S STARTING LINEUP NOW SMOKED IN-HOUSE
RIBS 4715 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo (250) 758-2388 ® Trademark of Cara operations limited.
KOOL TOYS for “KIDS” from 1 to 92
A Day at the Beach With the warmer days finally here there are many options for getting outside to enjoy the sun. A day at the beach is a local favourite. A traditional bucket and shovel are a great start to loading up any beach bag, but there are other fun additions to enhance a day on the sand. Many beaches have nice open areas that are perfect for flying a kite. Instead of lugging a large kite, a pocket kite is a great addition to any beach bag. These are parafoil style kites that fold up into a carry bag, with no struts to worry about. Made of ripstop nylon, you don’t need to worry about them catching on a twig or sharp rock as they get pulled across the sand by an enthusiastic young flyer. With so many rocks and small creatures found on a beach, a magnifying glass is another great addition to your beach bag. Discover what a grain of sand look like up close. Ask a child if it looks like larger rocks on the beach? Trap a sand flea in a bug jar and examine its legs to see how it moves along the sand. A close-up view puts beach treasures in a whole new light. In the world of sandcastle building, there are new tools for creating your perfect castle. The QUUT line of beach toys from Belgium has innovative stackable sand moulds which allow even the youngest castle builders to successfully build with sand. Their combination sturdy shovel and sieves are another great beach toy and it doubles as a small snows shovel in the winter. A scooped shovel lets you pick up more sand at once, while smaller shovels exist for the tiniest hands. For a tradition-
al castle turret, you can get buckets with crenellations built in. There are even sand baking kits, for making sand cookies that every child loves presenting to their parent. Whether it’s splashing around or building the castle of your dreams, we hope you get a chance to hang out at the beach this summer.
A Day at the Beach
16
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
THE CARNATION CEREMONY WILL MOVE YOU. Kicking off summer, the Save on Foods Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival brings together 72 teams at Nanaimo’s premier dragon boat regatta that offers you free admission to an epic line up of racing, entertainment and ceremonies, and a variety of food trucks, artisans and exhibitors.
At the end of the ceremony, pink carnations fly through the air into Swy-a-lana Lagoon to remember those who have lost their battle. Carnations for purchase on site at 10:00am Sunday, breast cancer survivors race 11:10 am, and Carnation Ceremony 12:00pm
The 16th Save on Foods Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival is a multi-day celebration of sports, arts and culture that attracts thousands each year to Maffeo Sutton Park July 6-8th, 2018. From start to finish, you’ll eat, cheer, move to the dance and music provided by the Infringing Dance Festival and celebrate within a beautiful setting.
“We are honoured to be recognized for making contributions towards the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer patients on Central Vancouver Island but the paddlers, sponsors, volunteers and members of the general public who support our festival are the true heroes” notes Heiko Behn, Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society Chair.
The Carnation Ceremony will move everyone. After the Breast Cancer Survivor race, paddlers and spectators alike experience speech, songs and poems while holding a pink carnation high. It’s a tradition that gives everyone a moment to remember and honour those who have passed away from breast cancer, those who are still fighting, and those who have survived.
Find out all there is to know at www.nanaimodragonboat.com
Your Computer Guy whatsondigest.com // JULY 2016
Steve Duckett
It Falls Apart into Little Pieces on the Floor. With almost every component in your PC, you’ll see warning signs of a component going bad or in need of replacement. The hard drive is no exception. Here are some indicators that something may be failing. First: disappearing files. Files can be lost due to mechanical problems with the disk itself. In some cases, you’ll be able to tell as the disk usually makes some out-of-the-ordinary noises when it’s experiencing failure. Secondly: computer freezing. A computer freezing is a common occurrence, and it’s almost always solved by a quick reboot. However, if you find that that it’s becoming more frequent, your hard drive could be going the way of the Dodo. Lastly: corrupted data. If you’ve downloaded and installed files without a hitch, but suddenly out of nowhere, files have become corrupt, it’s possible that your hard drive is experiencing a gradual failure. If you have any of these issues or any
issues at all with your PC please bring them into Bitrate for a complete diagnostic.
NANAIMO’S OWN!
BITRATE COMPUTER SERVICES Bitrate has a simple concept · Complete computer repair for $60 · No Run-Around, No Tech-talk · 1 Day turnaround · No extra charges or surprises tel. 250.619.1275
bitrate@shaw.ca
www.bitratecomputers.com
SEPTEMBER
All
Proceeds
15 & 16
From the Event will be Donated to...
Vancouver Island
&
Conference Centre 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo, BC
fb.me/mcon.nanaimo
Sept 15 and 16, 2018
m-con.ca
Visit m-con.ca for details
2018
facebook.com/mcon.nanaimo Marc.gervais@mosaicit.ca
Sept 15 and 16, 2018
Visit m-con.ca for details
Les jeunes entre 5 et 12 ans s’amusent en français au camp de jour de Nanaimo • Kids from 5 to 12 have fun in French at day camp in Nanaimo L’école Océane, 1951 Estevan Road
francophonenanaimo.org • 250.729.2776
Par jour ou par semaine du 3 juillet au 24 août Per day or per week from July 3 to August 24
19
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
SHIP! FMI caravanstage.org. Donation, caravanstage.org 1000 Stewart Ave.
this year May 28 to June 15, Monday Friday, 1-5 pm at The VIU View Gallery 250 618 7554. 900 Fifth Street.
WED JUN 13
Men’s Night: 5:30pm,
EngAGE Caregivers Support Group:
1:00pm, Nanaimo Family Life Association. Meetings on 2nd & 4th Wed each month 1pm-2:30pm & 1st Thursday each month 6-7:30pm. FMI 250-754-3331 170 Townsite Photo Salon 2018:
1:00pm, The Harbour City Photography Club is pleased to announce its annual Photo Salon will run
Cottonwood Golf Course, Men’s Nights are alternate Wednesday nights this year 2018 Come out and join us for a great evening of golf, buffet dinner and prizes. 250-245-5157. 1975 Haslam Road. The
Odd
Couple
7:00pm Dover Bay Secondary School performance academy 11/12 class presents Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy This
SILLY BOAT – two magical words that bring smiles to so many faces. The faces of the families watching the event, the faces of the sponsors when they see those families having fun, the smiling face of the winning heat member as the ring the race bell, the faces of the volunteers running the kids bouncers as they listen to the laughter, the smiling face painters as they create magical designs, the dance teams smiling as they entertain in the gazebo, the faces of the team participants as they courageously bail off their sinking boats and of course the smiles of the children and families
2-act comedy is last show of year 250-7564595. 6135 McGirr road. Nanaimo Horticultural Society Meeting:
7:00pm, First Unitarian Fellowship Hall, have fun learning about gardening through presentations and displays & meet other keen gardeners $3,00 http:// nanaimohor t.org. 250-758-6783. 595 Townsite Rd. Caravan Stage Company Presents: NOMAD-
IC TEMPEST: 10:00pm, Waterfront Suites and Marina, JOIN US FOR A CLIMATOPIAN
SPECTACLE EXPERIMENTAL ROCK OPERA PERFORMED ABOARD A TALL SHIP! FMI visit caravanstage.org. Donation, http://caravanstage.org. 1000 Stewart Ave.
THU JUN 14 The
Odd
Couple
7:00pm Dover Bay Secondary School performance academy 11/12 class presents Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy This 2-act comedy is last show of year 250-7564595. 6135 McGirr road. Photo Salon 2018:
1:00pm, Vancouver
that receive the services here at the Centre because of the money raised at Silly Boat. On Sunday, July 15th, boat-building begins at 8 AM – Races at 1 PM. The Silly Boat Regatta is entertaining to watch, whether you’re 9 or 90 so plan on being part of the 8,000+ spectators and participants! Our Free kid’s area is open from 10am – 3pm and offers interactive games, crafts, entertainment, face painting and more. The NCDC provided over 1,800 services to local children and their families each year. Money raised at this event ‘changes lives’.
Group Training Personal Training Lifestyle Management Infra Red Sauna Organic Paraben free spray tanning Menu planning Workout planning and online training Erin Crawford, OWNER/OPERATOR
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK YOUR SPOT: CALL 250.618.3443 or email info@bodytempo.com Complete Online training packages available at www.bodytempo.com
Island University, The Harbour City Photography Club is pleased to announce its annual Photo Salon will run this year May 28 to June 15, Monday Friday, 1-5 pm at The VIU View Gallery, Vancouver Island University., http://www.hcpclub. ca. 250 618 7554. 900 Fifth Street. Caravan Stage Company Presents: NOMAD-
IC TEMPEST: 10:00pm, Waterfront Suites and Marina, JOIN US FOR A CLIMATOPIAN SPECTACLE EXPERIMENTAL ROCK OPERA PERFORMED ABOARD A TALL SHIP! FMI visit caravanstage.org. Donation, http://caravanstage.org. 1000 Stewart Ave. Photo Salon 2018:
1:00pm, Vancouver Island University, The Harbour City
Love Your Hair, Inc No cookie cutter styles here! We want you to Love Your Hair. Experience 3D colour with prism effects Waxing & Manicures E-6439 Portsmouth Rd. Nanaimo V9V 1R6
Phone 250.933.2255
What’s On Trivia
1. Distrix is what hair condition? 2. What did the ancient Greeks use instead of soap? 3. Which country invented French Fries? 4. S.de Champlain founded which city? 5. Which sport violated civil rights?
Photography Club is pleased to announce its annual Photo Salon FMI 250 618 7554. 900 Fifth Street.
TEMPEST: 10:00pm,
We pick up furniture items 250-754-9342. You don’t want to miss this event. Mark your calendars now.
The Odd Couple:
Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market buy local fresh produce baked goods and more. 10am – 2PM
Nanaimo Kennel Club Dog Show 2018 - June
7:00pm, Dover Bay Secondary School, Dover Bay Secondary School’s performance academy 11/12 class proudly presents Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy TIX 250-7564595 6135 McGirr Rd
FRI JUN 15 Lazy Mike & Carson Mallon - Lo-Speed Session CD Release:
7:00pm, Chars Landing, Father and son team $10 in advance $15 on show date www.charslanding. com Venue/Tickets (778) 421-2427 4815 Argyle St. Caravan Stage Company Presents: NOMADIC
Waterfront Suites and Marina, FMI visit caravanstage.org. 1000 Stewart Ave.
pioneer waterfront plaza. FMI www. nanaimodowntownfarmersmarket.com
SAT JUN 16 Grand Opening Furniture Store/Donation Centre - 14-4128
Mostar Rd The Salvation Army Nanaimo 9-5:30p.m. Our Food Truck will be on Location from 10-12 with hot dogs and a beverage. Ribbon Cutting at 11:00 a.m. www. salvationarmynanaimo.com ALL donations can be dropped off at this location.
14th &17th: 9:00am, Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre, Breeder/Owner/ Handler -June 16th and 17th -June 16th & 17th Free www.classicshowservices.ca (604) 845-9510. 1515 Island Highway East Picnic en Blanc 2018:
5:00pm, Top Secret Shhhh, its a secret. You won’t find out where it is until the day before. All info, guidelines, and ticketing info on our website: www. roarrefugees.com $50 per couple The
Odd
Couple
7:00pm Dover Bay Secondary School performance academy
Performance NANAIMOwhatsondigest.com
21
| JUNE 2018
ARTS
THEATRE / ACTING
DANCE
Jacqui Kaese - Tel 250.714.2555 spotlightacademy.com
Crimson Coast Dance Society 150 Commercial St. 10b Tel 250.716.3230
Spotlight Academy
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
11/12 class presents Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy This 2-act comedy is last show of year 250-756-4595. 6135 McGirr road.
SUN JUN 17 Pflag Meeting: 2:00pm
Brechin House safe confidential support group for parents, family, friends and members of LGBTQ+ community share/ support and get information/education 1-888-5306777 (ext 566). 945 Waddington Road.
Hot Dance In Your Home Town Classes, performances, dance jams for all ages. Check it at: www.crimsoncoastdance.org
Small ads
GET NOTICED. You just proved it!
MON JUN 18 Nanaimo Family History Society: 6:00pm,
Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo Family History Society Beban Park Social Centre Rooms 7 & 8-Meeting starts at 6 p.m. Salt Spring Island author Tom Koppel author of Kanaka: The Untold Story of Hawaiian Pioneers in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest. Guests free FMI 250668-3068. Harbour City Newcomers: 7:00pm, Oliver
SUMMER 2018
SUMMER FILM CAMPS
For Creative Kids & Teens! produced by Jacqui Kaese
CAMP DATES
KIDS (Ages 8-12 yrs): 2 CAMPS
July 16-20 & Aug 13-17
M/T/W 10-1 pm T/F 10-3 pm Cost per camp $225 plus tax TEENS (Ages 13-17 yrs): 2 CAMPS
July 23-27 & Aug 20-24
M-F 10-3 pm Cost per camp $250 plus tax Location: Spotlight Home Studio Camp Directors: Jamie Francis & Zach Tannar No experience necessary
CONTACT: 250-714-2555 • spotlight@shaw.ca
www.spotlightacademy.com
Find 10 differences.
#245
©1984-2017 Whats On Digest
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
Woods Community Centre, everyone, male, female, singles couples. If new to Nanaimo we meet the 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm at Oliver Woods Community Centre, 6000 Oliver Road. www. harbourcitynewcomersclub.wordpress. com 6000 Oliver Road.
TUE JUN 19 VISTA Expo 2018:
8:30am, Beban Park Community Centre, VISTA Expo 2018 an all-day event where some of the best sustainable technology Free pls pre-register http://vistaexpo.ca. 2300 Bowen Rd. The Canadian Tai Chi Academy: 10:00am
Learn the “seated mini-set” of 17 moves from the 108 Moving Meditation. www.canadiantaichiacademy.org/nanaimo. 250-741-0490. 2325 East Wellington Road.
WED JUN 20 Salvation Army 14th Annual Charity Golf Classic: 1:30pm,
Nanaimo Golf Club, Our 2nd biggest fundraiser each year. Golf at Nanaimo Golf Club and enjoy the beauty of the course. cost includes your golf, dinner, a cart, putting contest, warm up
bucket of balls, silent and live auction and a $30 Tax Receipt. Come out and support The Salvation Army and have a fun day of Golf Early Bird by May 15th is $165, then May 16June 20 is $175, www. salvationarmynanaimo.ca 250-740-1004. 2800 Highland Blvd. Ladies Night: 5:30pm,
Cottonwood Golf Course, Ladies Nights are alternate Wednesday nights this year 2018. Prizes from our pro shop and to the ladies, the grand prize each evening is the elusive Garden Gnome. www.cottonwoodgolfcourse.com. 250-245-5157. 1975 Haslam Road.
Dance at 256 legion
1630 E Wellington Ave. Swing? Ballroom, Latin and more. 7PM and don’t be late. FMI 250-755-1894
SAT JUN 23 Bowen Road Farmers Market 10-2 Beban
Fairgrounds 2300 Bowen Rd FMI 250751-5313
Bethlehem Alive 2018 Gala Fundraiser with Ann Mortifee: 5:00pm,
Bethlehem Centre, Join us at Bethlehem
Centres Gala Fundraiser Bethlehem Alive 2018 in Nanaimo Danish Club Nanaimo Sankt Hans Mid-Summer Celebration:
6:00pm, Rathtrevor Beach Park, Group Picnic Shelter Wiener pastry, coffee, tea, soft drinks and juices $10 pp children free www. danishclubnanaimo. com (250) 756-1541 Steve Hillis Voices of Legends Multi-Tribute Show: 7:00pm, Royal
THU JUN 21 6-Week Life Story Workshop: 3:30pm,
Unitarian Hall. Not sure where to begin? No prev writing exp. necessary. $170 (includes $20 materials fee) www.redbirdmemoirs.com/workshops 250 245-0003 595 Townsite Road
FRI JUN 22 Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market buy
local fresh produce baked goods and more. 10am – 2PM pioneer waterfront plaza. FMI www. nanaimodowntownfarmersmarket.com
Our Children, Our Community. Become a Foster Parent! for more infomation contact us or visit the caregivers section on our website.
Children. Culture. Community. TOLL FREE
23
1.800.613.1777
kwumut.org
24
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
MERCEDES COURTOREILLE AS ROXIE
DEAN CHADWICK AS BILLY FLYNN
AMBER LOCHEAD AS VELMA KELLY
Schmooze Productions has officially launched ticket sales for their upcoming musical, Chicago ~ Broadway’s Killer Hit Musical! This has been a long time in the making. They have been working on securing the performance rights for this particular musical for over 10 years!! Finally, ROXIE ROCKS NANAIMO! Because of the sheer magnitude and scope of this incredibly popular, and elusive, show, they will perform it at the Malaspina Theatre at Vancouver Island University between June 20th and 30th, 2018. Tickets cost $20 - $40(includes taxes and service charge) and are available now at www.schmoozeproductions.com. Dean Chadwick, the Artistic Director, mentioned, “I first saw a Broadway touring company performance of Chicago in Vancouver about a decade ago, and it became my fast favourite musical of all time! And that’s says a lot from a guy who spent most of his adult life directing and performing in them.” If you have never heard of Chicago, or seen the wonderful movie musical of the same name starring Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger and Richard Gere, the story is set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s. CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, portrayed by Mercedes Courtoreille, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, played by Amber Lochead, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer, Billy Flynn, performed by Dean Chadwick to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids. Chadwick continues, “With only 12 performances in total, we are expecting sell out crowds for this fan favourite, so please get your tickets early.”
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
Canadian Legion #10, Garth Brooks, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, CCR, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash Adults $15, tickets at the bar, www.stevehillis.ca. 250-7534442. 129 Harewood Road.
SUN JUN 24 Nanaimo Horticultural Society Garden
Tour: 10:00amto 4:00
pm, in conjunction with National Garden Days. They include shaded woodland gardens, sunny perennial gardens and food gardens and range in size from regular city lots to a 2-acre property. Details will be available at nurseries and libraries and at nanaimohort.org
in early June. 758-6783.
250-
TUE JUN 26 The Canadian Tai Chi Academy: 10:00am
Learn the “seated mini-set” of 17 moves from the 108 Moving Meditation. by donation, http://www. canadiantaichiacademy.org/nanaimo 250-741-0490. 2325
25
E. Wellington Road. 20 Minute Wonders Epic Storytelling Studio: 6:30pm, Nanai-
mo North Library, do you love epics and wonder tales & like to learn and tell with others who share your interest? Nanaimo North Library the last Tuesday of the month from 6:308:00pm 6250 Hammond Bay Road.
SHAUN MAJUMDER
Monday, June 18 at Port Theatre in Nanaimo. Tickets are $47.50 (all-inclusive), available at the box office. Charge by phone at 250-754-8550 or online at www. porttheatre.com.
GeeDan Productions and Got Pop? proudly present SHAUN MAJUMDER on Monday, June 18 at the Port Theatre, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo. Tickets are $47.50 (all-inclusive), available at the Theatre Box Office. Charge by phone at 250-754-8550 or online at www. porttheatre.com. SHAUN MAJUMDER is a premiere entertainer and top-shelf comedian. The Gemini Award-winning actor, host and comedian hails from Burlington, Newfoundland (population 350). He may be best recognized as the co-host of CBC’s “This Hour Has 22 Minutes”. Dedicated to family and community, he has worked with the towns of Burlington, Middle Arm and Smith’s Harbour to “put it on the map”. His documentary series “Majumder Manor” told the story of his dream to transform his home town into a high-end, sustainable tourist destination and ran for 2 seasons on the W Network. He is also a favorite of the internationally renowned “Just for Laughs Comedy Festival”, having hosted the TV series for three seasons. SHAUN’s television credits include a starring role in the Farrelly Brothers Fox comedy “Unhitched” in 2008 before his Comedy
Central Presents special debuted. He has also appeared on “Detroit 1-8-7”, “Republic of Doyle”, “24”, “Hatching, Matching and Dispatching”, “Robson Arms”, “The Firm”, “Cedric the Entertainer Presents”, and “Da Kink in My Hair”. His film credits include “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle”, “Bob Funk”, “The Ladies Man”, “Pushing Tin”, “Purpose”, and “Unhitched”. He currently splits his time between Los Angeles, Halifax and Newfoundland. For more about SHAUN MAJUMDER please visit www.shaunmajumder.com; www. feldman-agency.com/ar tist-295/shaunmajumder.
26
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
WED JUN 27 EngAGE Caregivers Support Group:
1:00pm, Nanaimo Family Life Association. Meetings on 2nd & 4th Wed each month 1pm2:30pm & 1st Thursday each month 6-7:30pm. FMI 250-754-3331 170 Townsite Men’s Night: 5:30pm,
Cottonwood Golf Course, Men’s Nights are alternate Wednesday nights this year 2018 www.cottonwoodgolfcourse.com 250-245-5157. 1975 Haslam Road.
THU JUNE 28 Commercial Street Night Market. See ad in
this issue of What’s On Digest. Come discover downtown Nanaimo. Streets will be closed to traffic Terminal Avenue to Church & Chapel Streets. Food Art & Live entertainment FMI 250-756-1191
FRI JUN 29 Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market buy
local fresh produce baked goods and more. 10am – 2PM pioneer waterfront plaza. FMI www.nanaimodowntownfarmersmarket.com A Call for Justice:
Fighting for Japanese Redress (1977-1988) Friday, June 29th, 2018 - Monday, September
3rd, 2018 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM exhibit tells the story of human rights and the enduring perseverance of the Japanese Canadian community who were subject to unjust treatment from 1942-1949. Nanaimo Museum 100 Museum Way.
SAT JUN 30
5PM FLASH
SALES!
J. J. Cale Tribute Nanaimo: 7:30pm, Queens
Hotel, honouring the many songs he’s well known for including “Cocaine” done by Eric Clapton, “After Midnight” 250-753-2023. 34 Victoria Crescent. Pirates v Mariners
12PM and 2:30PM Boys of summer are back. Serauxmen Stadium 355 Wakesiah Ave Bowen Road Farmers Market 10-2 Beban
Fairgrounds 2300 Bowen Rd FMI 250751-5313
A Call for Justice: Fighting for Japanese Redress (1977-1988)
Friday, June 29th, 2018 - Monday, September 3rd, 2018 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM exhibit tells the story of human rights and the enduring perseverance of the Japanese Canadian community who were subject to unjust treatment from 19421949. Nanaimo Museum 100 Museum Way
Follow @helijet on twitter and look online at helijet.com at 5PM to book big bargains on next day flights.
100 PORT WAY, NANAIMO helijet.com |
helijet | 1.800.665.4354
Helijet | What’s on Nanaimo 2.35 x 7.87 | CMYK May 18, 2018
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
June is a great month for area seniors to get outside and explore some of the region’s most beautiful parks and trails! The crippling heat of summer hasn’t yet arrived and the blooms are still magnificent. Here are a few destinations that have gentle walking trails and wheelchair accessibility. •• Bowen Park, in the heart of Nanaimo, has much to offer the senior visitor and families alike. With a variety of interpretive trails, picnic shelters, a waterfall, a duck pond, resting totem poles and a gorgeous rhododendron grove, it’s easy to spend an hour or a day here •• Neck Point Park is a 1.5 km loop in North Nanaimo off Hammond Bay Road. Mostly wheelchair accessible, it boasts stunning ocean views and peaceful forest trails •• Westwood Lake Park is a favourite summer spot: it boasts 5.51 km’s of gentle-terrain trail around the lake and plenty of benches from which to sit and enjoy the view •• Colliery Dam Park in the Harewood area of Nanaimo is partially wheelchair accessible. It’s 2.5 km of trails feature bridges, mature trees and plenty of great picnic spots •• If area history is of interest, Morden Colliery Historic Provincial Park is well worth the drive
27
to the south end of Nanaimo. The groomed 1.2 km of trail features the only remaining coal tipple on Vancouver Island •• Maffeo Sutton Park and the waterfront walkway is one of the nicest outings in Nanaimo! With spectacular views of Nanaimo’s working harbour, numerous flower beds to enjoy, and several cafes and ice cream shops, it’s a great place to while away the day! If early summer has planted the travel bug, ‘Janie’s Bus’ is offering day trips to a host of great destinations both near and far in June. From Nootka Island (June 13) and the Vancouver Harbour Paddle-Wheeler (June 25) to Mount Washington (June 2), Denman and Hornby Islands (June 4), Victoria (June 15) and Tofino (June 20), there’s no reason to stay at home if you have the urge to travel. Let Janie do the driving while you sit back and take in the sites! For more information call 250.214.2855 or visit janiesbus.ca Finally, MGM Restaurant at the south end of downtown Nanaimo is a great gathering place for many, offering live music and dancing five nights of the week starting at 5 pm and chess every Wed night from 7 - 10 pm. Reis Vink plays the accordion every Wed and Thu in June. For more information or to make a reservation call 250.753.3535.
28
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
Erin’s Quick Fitness Tips 1. Skipping: with this exercise you can make this as hard or as easy as you want. I love playing with intervals for this one 8 sets of 60second intervals. 2. Medicine ball slams: Medicine ball slams really increase your heart rate and you can pair it with the above if you like. I usually focus on reps rather than seconds with this exercise. 8 – 10 reps per set. Once you get stronger you can always add more 3. Pop Squats: Pop squats are great for working your legs and your glutes. They too can be paired with the two above exercises. I personally like higher reps for this one. 10-20 pop squats per set. 4. Jumping jacks: Jumping jacks are great for getting your whole body moving and just like the above exercises increased heart rate and can be paired with any of the moves above. 20-50 reps per set. 5. Worm walkouts.: Worm walkouts are great again for including your upper body and core. Pair with any of the exercises above. If you are unsure on any of these moves subscribe to my newsletter on my Website www.bodytempo.com and I will include videos with the above exercises and new and free workouts!
Trivia Answers 1. Split ends 2. Olive Oil 3. Belgium 4. Quebec City 5. Dwarf Throwing
#245 1) Necklace 2) ‘i’ in ‘Boing’ 3) Square On Window 4) Hair bun 5) Left Woman Position 6) Exclamation Mark 7) Cheque 8) Left Woman’s Hair 9) Man’s Eye 10) Corner Glass
Erin Crawford, Owner CPT
Internationally published fitness model Internationally published fitness writer Body Tempo Health and Fitness Inc. www.bodytempo.com
CD's • Records • Tapes IMPORTS COLLECTABLES MOVIES (VHS + DVD)
BUY, SELL, TRADE 51 COMMERCIAL STREET, NANAIMO, BC 250-716-9997 • FAR@ISLAND.NET
The Nanaimo Local Business Partnership program offers local business unprecedented advertising reach at lower cost. The program offers specific benefit to local nonprofit organizations and creates value for our community. Thank you to all the business and non-profit organizations for being a part of this program.
NANAIMO LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS BEBAN PARK GOLF & DRIVING RANGE 2280 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo 250.756.0108 BITRATE COMPUTERS 1126 Thunderbird Dr, Nanaimo 250.619.1275 BUDGET BRAKE & MUFFLER AUTO CENTRES 3575 Shenton Rd, Nanaimo 250.758.8991 CEDAR VALLEY MEMORIAL GARDENS 2347 Cedar Rd, Nanaimo 250.722.2244 CHEMAINUS THEATRE FESTIVAL 9737 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus 250.246.9520 COTTONWOOD GOLF COURSE 1975 Haslam Rd, Nanaimo 250.245.5157 FOUNTAIN TIRE 4801 Wellington Rd Nanaimo V9T 2H5 250.758.7439 HELIJET 79 Port Way, Nanaimo 800.665.4354 ISLAND HOME FURNITURE 104-2517 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo 250.585.0733 KLEIJN NURSURIES 1680 Thatcher Rd, Nanaimo 250.754.4482 KOOL & CHILD 102-2517 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo 888-390-1775 MCLAREN LIGHTING 2520 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo 250.758.0138 MB MART 572 Stewart Ave Nanaimo 250.591.9393 MOSAIC IT 41 Nicol St, Nanaimo 250.591.1477 NANAIMO DOWNTOWN FARMER’S MARKET Pioneer Plaza June 1 - Sept 14 SHIMA KARATE SCHOOL NANAIMO 3032 Barons Rd, Nanaimo 250.756.1055 WHITE SPOT NANAIMO NORTH 6561 Island Hwy Nanaimo 250.390.2941 WHITE SPOT NANAIMO SOUTH 130 Terminal Ave Nanaimo 250-754-2241
NLBP NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION MEMBERS CHEMAINUS THEATRE FESTIVAL 9737 Chemainus Rd, Chemainus 250.246.9520 CRIMSON COAST DANCE SOCIETY 150 Commercial St, Nanaimo 250.716.3230 HARBOUR CITY THEATRE 25 Victoria Rd, Nanaimo 250.753.5331 HAVEN HOUSE 2270 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo 250.756.2452 L’ASSOCIATION DES FRANCOPHONES #31 - 1925 Bowen Road, Nanaimo 250.729.2776 LOAVES & FISHES 1009 Farquhar St, Nanaimo 250.754.8347 NANAIMO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 1135 Nelson Street, Nanaimo 250.753.0251 NANAIMO COMMUNITY HOSPICE SOCIETY 1080 St George Crescent, Nanaimo 250.591.8811 NANAIMO & DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 1200 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo 250.755.7690 NANAIMO UNIQUE KIDS ORGANIZATION 60 Needham St Nanaimo 250.591.0102 SCHMOOZE PRODUCTIONS 25 Victoria Rd, Nanaimo 250.739.0721
THE
NANAIMO BAR
2-75 Front St. Nanaimo
250-716-0446
All shows $5.00 unless otherwise posted.
Fri 1 Ken Ermter & Deb Pitre Sat 2 Rebel Selector Mon 4 OPEN MIC/JAM Host: Brennan Thurs 7 Lowell Friesen CD Release "Adventure" Fri 8 Kevin's Bacon Sat 9 DJ ALL GOOD Mon 11 OPEN MIC/JAM Host: Joanne Thu 14 The Accidental Super Band Fri 15 Deb Pitre & Ken Ermter Sat 16 A FARKIN' JAZZ CONSPIRACY $10.00 cover Fri 22 THE EGGMEN (Beatles cover) Sat 23 DJ ALL GOOD Thu 28 Cam Boyce Fri 29 MY SHARRATT NEW ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!! Two shows 7:00-9:30 10:00-....? Sat 30 Heavy/Punk show w/HEDKS BEAVERETTE THE HEX PUNK JAMS
30
whatsondigest.com | JUNE 2018
In 2013, Bob Falk, Paul Sihota, Derrick Ronkainen, Herbert Brauckmann and Chip Lenton, a group of local businessmen and avid “car guys” decided they wanted to help Nanaimo Hospice with their Expand the Heart of Hospice capital campaign to purchase, renovate and move into a new hospice house. The first show was such a success, they turned into an annual event and six years later – the REDLINER’S CHARITY CAR SHOW has raised over $25,000 for the work of hospice in our community. This popular show has grown every year and this year organizers are expecting over 100 entries to showcase and celebrate their passion around these classic cars, hot-rods, muscle cars and even the odd semi at Country Club Mall – beside Original Joe’s Restaurant. It is because of the support of individuals, businesses & organizations like the Redliner’s Car Club – we can continue to provide support to those struggling with three of life’s most difficult challenges – dying, caregiving and grieving.
CELEBRATE
OUR 90
TH
WITH CHICKEN IN “THE STRAW” For the past 90 years, we’ve been serving up delicious meals and creating special memories for everyone who comes through our doors. Ninety is a big deal, and we sure wouldn’t be who we are today without our communities, our staff and all our guests who have loved us (and our endless signature Kennebec fries) for all these years. VISIT US IN RESTAURANT OR ORDER TAKEOUT ONLINE AT WHITESPOT.CA
ON NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
NORTH NANAIMO WHITE SPOT 6561 Island Hwy 250-390-2941
SOUTH NANAIMO WHITE SPOT 130 Terminal Ave 250-754-2241
LET THERE BE
LIGHT