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JULY EVENTS

Cowichan Bay) $20 or $15 for members of CGCTo register, contact CGC at 250-748-8506

I LOVE CANADA 2 Collaborative Installation PORTALS - 2687 James Street, Duncan- It is a broad, complex question with answers as varied as the country itself. With this in mind, Cowichan Valley artists of all genres including painters, sculptures, dancers, jewelers, potters, singers, poets, glass artists, film makers collaborated to produce five commissioned works for display. Runs to July 13th.

GODDESS GOLF THURSDAYS 6 – 7pm July 4, 11, 18, 25 Drop In - $20, Series of 4 - $60 Cowichan Golf & Country Club www. jodyjacksongolf.com 250-532-3399 Runs through golf season.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN - Broadway Musical Dinner available in the Playbill Dining Room Matinees and Various Showtimes.

Chemainus Theatre Festival, For Tickets call 250-246-9820 Runs through July. www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

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CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS IN CHEMAINUS Chemainus Waterwheel Park 11am -3pm Petting Zoo, Bouncy Castle, Birthday Cake and FUN.

CANADA DAY In Maple Bay Quamichan Lake Family Cyclathon 9:30am starts at MB Fire hall on Maple Bay Rd. Parade begins 10:30am.

BBQ, Cake and prizes at MBRC. CANADA DAY AT THE BC FOREST DISCOVERY CENTRE $2 Music begins at 11am, 2892 Drinkwater Rd Duncan TRIBUTE TO BALI BATIKS by Sandra Greenaway and BIRD SCULPTURES by Ed Raaflaub on display at Imagine That! 251 Craig St., Duncan till July 27

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STORYTIME AT KIN PARK URBAN FARM 10- 11 am July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Kinsmen Park, Alderlea St., Duncan Free VIRL summer reading program and garden activities for 3-5 year olds. Families and siblings welcome!

GODDESS GOLF TUESDAYS 6:30 – 7:30pm July 2, 9 16, 23 Drop In - $20, Series of 4 - $60 Cowichan Golf & Country Club www.jodyjacksongolf.com 250-532-3399 Runs through golf season.

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WOMEN’S GROUP ROAD RIDE Wednesdays 5:45 Cycle Therapy Parking Lot July 3,10,17,24,31

COASTAL FOOD WALK WITH MEG LOOP 9:30am-11:00am Depart from Hecate Park in Cowichan Bay (1845 Cowichan Bay Road,

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JEFFREY BIRKIN’S “ON FIRE” SERIES OPENING RECEPTION at Firehouse Wine Bar downtown Duncan 7 – 9pm featuring vocal and guitar Jazz imrpov of Brazillian born Hebecca Montoril.

ARTBEAT CHEMAINUS Come for the Art, Stay for the Beat! Interactive art walk painters, carvers, sketchers, photographers, musicians, dancers and many other incredible artists of various mediums 5pm - 9 pm. July 5,12,19,26 VISIONS ART STUDIO TOUR Self guided tour of 17 Cowichan Valley studios, eight of them with guest artists. www.visionsarttour.ca Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7 10 am to 5 pm.

COWICHAN VALLEY GRAPE ESCAPE MS BIKE TOUR cowichanvalleygrapeescape.com

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MINDFULNESS IN THE LAVENDER:MEDITATION EVENINGS AT DAMALI LABYRINTH Materials, books, labyrinth and meditation facilitators available. Wear comfortable shoes and a jacket.

Bring a chair. Sundays 7,14,21,28 JERRY BRYANT – LEGENDARY PIANIST AND HIS QUARTET Founder of Esquimalt Jazz Program Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series at The Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, 2- 5 pm, $10 cover PIZZA NIGHT SUNDAYS WITH LIVE MUSIC AT MERRIDALE July 7: Eric Harper, 14th: The Sugar Beetles, 21st: Roland Michael Barrett 28th: Davenport1230 Merridale Rd Cobble Hill 250 743-4293

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ADAMS / TAYLORMADE LADIES DEMO NIGHT 5 - 7 pm Refreshments and Hors d’oeuvres, Door Prizes Merchandise Promotions. All Levels Welcome Cowichan Golf & Country Club, 4955 Trans Canada Hwy

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DUNCAN DAZE 2013 2 Day street party, sponsored by the Merchants of Downtown Duncan, provides free entertainment and activities for all ages, families and friends.www.downtownduncan.ca

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6TH ANNUAL COWICHAN VALLEY GOLF TOURNAMENT Fundraiser for CV Hospice Society.

This year you will have a shot at two hole-inone prize cars. Cowichan Golf & Country Club!

250 701-4242 VALLEY SENIOR ORGANIZATION OF DUNCAN OPEN HOUSE and tour of their facilities 198 Gov’t St. (next to the round building) from 10 AM to 1PM. All are welcome. We are a very busy group of people interested in keeping active in our retirement. for more info call 250-746-4433 CELEBRATE THE ‘GOOD OLD DAZE’ Mill Bay/Malahat Historical Society over fifty, creatively crafted, life size, ‘People from the Past’ will offer an intriguing look at ‘The Good Old Daze’ that shaped today’s lifestyle. Bring the whole family any day from Saturday July 13th to Thursday, July 25th CCCU SUNSET CINEMA: THE CROODS Cowichan Sportsplex 5847 Chesterfield Avenue, Duncan FREE Movie starts at dusk GROWING FIGS IN SOUTH-COASTAL BRITISH COLUMBIA with Bob Duncan Explore the types of figs that can be grown in south-coastal BC. www.ourecovillage.org Call 250.743-3067 to register.

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FARM DINNER: BBQ WITH THE MASTERS with Chef Bill Jones and CBC Host Don Genova 5pm Deerholme Farm 4830 Stelfox Rd Please call 250.748.7450 to reserve.

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SECOND ANNUAL MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY live eclectic jazz LOOKING GLASS DUO outrageous cakes+sweets and fabulous artisan teas both hot+cold. Wear your bizzarest regalia and win prizes. 2pm Teafarm 8350 Richards Trail, North Cowichan 250 748.3811 www.teafarm.ca $20/person

FIGURE DRAWING SESSIONS AT THE HUB all levels of artists welcome.

Please bring your own drawing materials.

2735 Koksilah Road (in the Annex building).

6-9pm July 8 & 22 .Email drawntoduncan@ gmail.com for more information.

ECO NEST NATURAL BUILDING INFOSESSION FREE at the HUB in Duncan (2375 Koksilah Road) or on July 11th at the Juan de Fuca Library in Colwood (1759 Island Highway). Both locations 7 to 8:30 pm.

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11TH ANNUAL SALT SPRING LAVENDER FESTIVAL Latin themes will pervade at this year’s festival. Music from Sunyata and Synergy Flamenco dancers, Carolyn Herriot, lavender snacks, lunches distilling and more! Families welcome! Sacred Mountain Lavender 401 Musgrave Road, Salt Spring Island THE MARTY’S Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series at The Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, 2- 5 pm, $10 cover BEST OF THE BEST juried travelling show presented by cvac at portals 2687 james street, duncan

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WILD FOODS WALK WITH DELLA (RICE) SYLVESTER 9:30am11:00am Depart from Rocky Creek Winery (1857 Myhrest Road, Cowichan Bay) $20 or $15 for members of CGC To register, contact CGC at 250-748-8506

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ISLANDS FOLK FEST six stages spread throughout the picturesque grounds of Providence Farm Adv ticket prices til July 15th. www.islandsfolkfestival.ca

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13TH ANNUAL BUDDHA IN THE PARK RETREAT www.VIRetreats.com Schedule outline, Register Online .250. 710.

7594 LAVENDER AND ARTS FESTIVAL variety of artists, ranging from calligraphy, illustrators, jewellery, painters, photography, quilters, rug hooking, and wood sculpture Cowichan Valley Lavender Labyrinth 10:30am -4:30pm 2349 Inverarity Rd, North Cowichan 250.701.2885

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UNSWORTH VINEYARDS WINE RELEASE PARTY Complimetary tastings of all new releases, gratis cheese & charcuterie hors d’oeuvres, live music and more. 11am-6pm 2915 Cameron-Taggart Rd, Mill Bay

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“CREATING THE PHOTO”

BY KURT KNOCK Hosted by the Ladysmith Camera Club. 7pm Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue in Ladysmith. Everyone welcome. Non-members $5 drop-in fee www.LadysmithCameraClub. com SHAWNIGAN PLAYERS PRESENT TWELFTH NIGHT Presented at The Gem ‘O the Isle outdoor stage 2465 Koksilah Rd. Ticket $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Tickets available at Ten Old Books, Duncan and Mason’s Store, Shawnigan Lake July 26, 27, 28 & 31

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ROCK OF WOODS at Godfrey Brownell Vineyards Featuring local, national and international artists like Jon and Roy, The Cave Singers, Monophonics and more 4911 Marshall Road, Duncan www.rockofthewoods. com $100 for 3 days or single day tickets available

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INTENSIVE IN COWICHAN VALLEY 3 1/2 day Immersion to study indigenous, wild, and cultivated botanicals with a Master Herbalist. Glenora $475 Fee includes organic lunches, all supplies, and samples. 250-748-6802 or TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com

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COOKING CLASS: ARGENTINA BBQ Noon with Chef Bill Jones 5pm Deerholme Farm 4830 Stelfox Rd Please call 250.748.7450 to reserve.

10TH ANNIVERSARY DUNCAN GARAGE CELEBRATIONS! A full day of live music in Charles Hoey. Come dance to “Masimba Marimba” and “Bopoma” from 7 - 9pm in Charles Hoey Park. Everybody welcome!

LAVENDERFEST at Damali 10:30am -4:30pm Artisans, lunch, baked goods, demos, wine tastings, music and more 3500 Telegraph Rd Cobble Hill HAND-DYED, HAND-MADE SUMMER CLOTHING SALE with Hilary Else and Ali Bertin 10am-2pm at Matraea Center 170 Craig St.Duncan

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CHEMAINUS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Waterwheel Park, Chemainus 2 days of live bluegrass music in the park hosted by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society.

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CHAKRA YOGA WORKSHOP @ RIVENDELL YURT Glenora) 9:3012:30ish Contact Sadie sdbartram@gmail.com / 250 748 2089 CELEBRATION OF “MENTORS IN MUSIC” The Hans Verhoeven Quartet, with Verhoeven on drums, Pat Coleman on guitar, Brent Jarvis on piano and Sean Drabbitt on bass Sunday Afternoon Jazz Series at The Crofton Hotel, 1534 Joan Avenue, 2- 5 pm, $10 cover

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28TH ANNUAL BOAT FESTIVAL Hosted by Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre 10-5pm Chowder Tasting Contest, The Brown Bag dinghy races, DemoS, Tours and more! Check out www.cwbs.classicboats.org for more information.

See Nan’s work at her booth in the Duncan Saturday Market.

Studio open all July Please phone ahead 746-4130 Watch for upcoming classes at : peterspohn.com

The 39 Days of July Duncan Summer Festival Wednesday Night Walkabouts in the City Square July 3rd - 7-9pm Big River Johnny Cash Tribute / Ryan McMahon July 10th – 5:30-7pm The Kerplunks July 17th – 7-9pm Danny Michel /the Garifuna Collective July 24th -6-9pm- Murray Atkinson /Maureen Washington / The Big Mess July 31st – 6:30-9pm- David Gogo / The Steadies CUPE Stage in Charles Hoey Park Music daily – noon-8pmMonday to Friday -Lunch in the Park … various downtown eateries offer up a ‘brown bag ‘ lunch to enjoy the music in the park … phone ahead service Monday to Friday -5-6pm-Duncan’s Got Talent July 7th-11am-4pm- Children’s Day -featuring Norman Foote July 21st –11am-3pm- Gospel Music Daysinging service at 11am July 28th – noon-4pm- Elders Day -featuring Chuck McCandless August 4th noon-9pm Country Music Appreciation Day In City Square June 28th –6-9pmOpening Ceremonies – Royal Canadians/White Hot Jet/ The Wild Romantics July 13th- 7pm PIGS – Pink Floyd tribute July 14th –noon-4pm-Noize Day – in City Square July 20th- 6-8pmZombie Walk –in City Square Aug. 3rd- 6-9pmKim Churchill / Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra

Look at all the things to do in your community!

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Visions Art Studio Tour

17 Studios

July 5 - 7 10am -5pm

Imagine 25 artists all banding together to present a remarkable event in the Cowichan Valley - that’s the annual Visions Art Studio Tour Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 7 from 10 am to 5 pm each day.

Nelson and Carolyn McDonald, silversmith Michele Heath, painter Naomi McLean, painter Nancy Wilson, photographer Nathalie Mansey, painter of glass and clothing Terry Harrison, silk painter Barb Trowbridge and painter/garden artist Donna Birtwistle.

of visiting them at other times during the year. You’ll be welcomed at all of them all year long, Just phone or e-mail first.

A colourful and informative brochure includes a map that will guide you all over the Cowichan Valley to 17 studios, eight of them with guest artists. You’ll see parts of the Valley you’ve never before visited, view gardens and waterfront properties and idyllic settings that are inspirations for these wonderfully talented artists.

You will meet jewelry artist Susan Whyte, printmaker Bev Thompson, painter Carol Borrett, potter Lyndsay Hunley, painter/sculptor Norma Jackson, painters Tricia Cadorette and Laurel Hibbert, designer of ornaments and jewelry Rene Deerheart, potter/jeweler Rosemary Danaher, wood turner Ken Broadland, jewelry designer Morgan Saddington, painter/art therapist Catherine Fraser, painter Sue Coleman, silversmith/illustrator Joanne Kimm, printmaker Beverlee McLeod. potter/ painter Farida Mawji, painters Karen

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Pick up brochures at libraries, community centres and businesses all over the Valley, from Visions artists or download from the Visions website

www.visionsarttour.ca

Keep the brochure because these artists’ studios are open year-round.

Even if you can’t make it to all of the studios during the tour, make a point

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Published by Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine Editors Sheila & Richard Badman Contact us at: editor@cowichanvalleyvoice.com 250 746 9319 - 936 Arbutus Avenue, Duncan V9L 5X4 Visit us online at www.cowichanvalleyvoice.com Distribution Copy Editor Proofreader Linda Dirksengale Maeve Maguire Diana Pink Advertising Enquiries Please Call Adrienne Richards 250 510 6596 Next Ad Deadline July 12 e-mail adrienne@cowichanvalleyvoice.com *Non Profit Community Ad Rates available please enquire.

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Our Community July Community Calendar 4-5 Eat,Listen and Drink 21 The “Coles Notes” to Waldorf Education 26 Duncan Daze DBIA Pages 28 Websites, Faxes and Verbal Lint by Rick Dennis38 Enterprising Women Maeve Maguire 39 Community Farm Store Pages 44-45 Farmhouse Poultry Wins Rising Star Award 50 Feeding Animals in Summertime 52 Cowichan Valley Feature Listings 53 Cowichan Valley Directory 54-55 Local Food And Recipes 8 1/2 Acres Broccoli Salad with Cilantro and Chives 7 Notes from Farm and Chef 8 Apple Cider Chicken 11 Cowichan Bay Seafood Cioppno 12 Farm Raised Scottish Highland Cattle 10 Tasting Wine at Damali 12 Farm and Garden On The Farm 19 Lavender Festival Season 14 Home & Design Natural Building Workshop 18 Local Arts Visions Art Studio Tour 6 Islands Folk Festival 20 Mad Hatter Garden Party at Teafarm 21 Imagine That Artisan Ed Raaflaub 28 I Love Canada Two 32 Outnumbered! by Sue McKitrick 52 Family Local Summercamps for Kids 22 Building Strong Relationsships with Our Children 24 Doll and Child 25 Summer Reading in Kin Park 36 Recreation & Healthy Living Cowichan Bay Whale Report 16 Golf Tips With Jody Jackson Balance is The Key 46 Cowichan Triathalon 47 Learning Summer Water Sports In Maple Bay 48 CWBS Wooden Boat Festival 49 South Island Fishing Report 51 Body, Mind & Soul Meditation Moment 14 Brainwave Optimization 39 Ancient Wisdom 41 Georgia Nicols July Horoscopes 52 Expression of Self 53

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8 1/2 Acres Broccoli Salad, with Chives and Cilantro Ingredients

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Amount

2 medium heads 8 1/2 acres broccoli one bunch 8 1/2 acres cilantro 20 spears chives or 1/2 bunch green onions 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar from Murphy’s Orchard 8 Tbsp. cold pressed grape seed oil or

other flavourless oil To taste Sea salt and pepper

Method for Vinaigrette Chop the chives and cilantro and mix with the other vinaigrette ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste and reserve refrigerated.

Halve the broccoli head and continue cutting into bite sized florets, leaving stem on each floret. If the broccoli is quite stemmy (also the stem is the best part), use a peeler to reduce a small amount of the extra skin on the stems.

Place the broccoli in a large amount of rapidly boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes, then refresh in ice water or running cold water until cool.

Spin the chilled broccoli in a salad spinner until dry-broccoli has serious surface area with all the budding tips and you want to replace that water with vinaigrette.

Gently toss the broccoli with the vinaigrette, chill again but serve within 2 hours as the chives will oxidize.

Present the broccoli salad on an interesting plate, with any remaining vinaigrette drizzled artistically around the bundle and garnish with sprigs of cilantro.

Brock Windsor, chef proprietor, Stone Soup Inn

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Notes from Farm & Chef Not many farms have the courage to grow broccoli or cilantro; the broccoli plant takes up a large area and is prone to aphids and other pests and the successive planting of cilantro to yield the best leaf may happen as often as weekly. As pedestrian as broccoli is it is one of my favourite ingredients as is it not overpoweringly vegetal. One of the most graceful of edible flowers it is the most accepted of healthy vegetables and is to be found (along with some of the only local cilantro) at the 8 1/2 acres farm stand at the Duncan Farmers Market. For vegetables of 8 1/2 acres quality I don’t usually insult the freshness and natural flavour with olive oil or too many other seasonings--broccoli salad is delicious by itself but would not mind some goats cheese, apple or nuts or raisins or other dried fruit sprinkled on top.

Notes from the farm: Us, courageous? Well, shucks! During the main growing season we do indeed plant cilantro weekly, primarily because it bolts quickly (with a resulting change in its taste). This tendency deters most growers, but we have already fallen hopelessly in love with cilantro. It is tasty and versatile: it can be used in salads, dressings, soups, salsa, pesto and a million other ways. Because it self seeds we collect our own for next year’s crop; and of course the seed can also be used in the kitchen, Cam MacDonald as coriander. It also does well in grows organic food the greenhouse as an early spring with his partners at 8 crop from a winter sowing or as a 1/2 acres late fall crop. What’s not to love?

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we could feed other people. The little boy thought about it for a moment and then started to ask questions about how long it would cook and who would eat it. For us, it was a reminder that so many people today have very little understanding of where their food—in particular their meat—comes from.

Though all farm-raised meat is not equal in quality, you can be assured those who raise the meat also feed their families the same meat you are buying.

Recently, we had a BBQ at the farm featuring pork and beef, which we raised. As the pig was gently turning on the spit, a couple arrived to check out our farm-gate store. We gave them a quick tour of the building along with our newly built cook shed.

Their young son was taken aback when for the first time he made the connection between pigs he’d seen alive and running around and the one turning over a hot bed of coals. His mother calmly explained to him that this is why farmers like us had pigs, so that

On Bird’s Eye Cove Farm, we choose to raise Scottish Highland Cattle for our beef. On the outside, these cattle are simply pretty to look at, but there is much more than meets the eye.

The Scottish Highland Cattle hold the oldest herd book of all registered cattle in the world: a place where all purebred cattle are recorded making them the

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Scottish Highland cow enjoying life on the farm.

oldest breed whose genetics are traceable. What this means is that there has been no dilution of the breed; it is as it was when record keeping began. The cattle were initially bred as a dual-purpose breed, but quickly found their niche in beef instead of dairy.

They are hardy, fantastic mothers who repeatedly raise easily birthed, healthy calves. Their nature is quiet and easy going, despite the fact they are one of only a few breeds that still retain their horns.

The meat of a Scottish Highland is packed full of flavour with little back fat; a result of that unique shaggy coat, which wicks aways water and insulates between the hot and cold temperatures. The size of the cuts also meets the needs of today’s beef eater. Overall lower in fat and cholesterol than many other beef breeds, Scottish Highland beef fits well into any diet;

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it cooks lean with very little shrinkage.

The one main thing to consider when making the choice between locally produced, farm-raised meat vs that which can be found in a grocer’s meat cooler is quality. Though all farm-raised meat is not equal in quality, you can be assured those who raise the meat also feed their families the same meat you are buying.

Often the motivator behind why a farmer is raising livestock is that they want their family to have healthier choices when it comes to the meat they are consuming.

As a consumer, don’t be afraid to ask questions of the farm-raised meat producers. Become an educated consumer, but keep in mind just because you can read it on the internet, it doesn’t always turn out to be true; instead, ask the farmer.

Submitted by Lynn Shortt.

“It’s fresher from here”

Apple Cider Chicken

Submitted by Stephen Wilson, chef co-owner Mahle House Restaurant in Cedar.

This is a dish my wife and I like to make at home. Very simple… the kids love it. I recommend using dark meat only for this dish.

It is much more tender when braised than using white meat which will dry out and become stringy. Stephen & Tara Wilson are the second generation running the Mahle House located in Cedar, just south of Nanaimo. Beautiful 1904 heritage home with an organic vegetable and herb garden in the back.

Ingredients Island Farmhouse Poultry Chicken Legs cut into thighs and drums Dry Merridale Cider Macintosh or Gala Apples, peeled and sliced Dijon Mustard (smooth) Whipping Cream Butter (2 Tbsp olive & 2 Tbsp canola) Salt & Pepper

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Amount 8 700 ml 4 large 300ml 350ml 2 Tablespoon 4 Tablespoon oil To Taste

Method 1. Season legs and sear over medium high heat with until golden brown. Do not try to overcrowd your pan. Working in two or three batches will achieve better results. Remove meat, place in oven proof casserole dish, add a knob of butter and sautee the apples until lightly golden. Add apples to the chicken.

2. Deglaze pan with cider, scrapping up any bits on the bottom. On a medium heat allow the liquid to reduce by 2/3.

Whisk in the Dijon.

3. Slowly add the cream and reduce by half…be sure to watch the cream does not boil over.

4. Pour sauce over chicken and bake 400 degrees until done.

20-30 minutes approximately. Adjust seasoning if needed.

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5. Serve two or three pieces over rice, saucing generously of course with your favourite local vegetables.

1615 Koksilah Road Cowichan Bay BC 250-746-6163 • www.farmhousepoultry.ca Chicken available from Country Grocer, 49th Parallel, Duncan Butcher, Chemainus Foods, Crofton Foods and Thrifty Foods

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A Unique Taste Experience Awaits You... impart some unique element to the wines that would eventually be made from the grapes.

Eight years later, Damali Winery produces traditional grape wines and fruit wines with a hint of lavender. In the summer months the purple haze of the ripening lavender fields attracts people to the farm to wander the fields and experience the incredible sights and smells of the lavender.

Damali Castel grapevines

Marsha Stanley is a business advisor with MNP and is the leader of MNP’s Agricultural Niche for Vancouver Island. She is one of the partners of Damali Lavender & Winery and is the “Ma” of Damali.

In 2005 when we planted the vineyard and over 12,000 lavender plants we were not thinking about lavender in the wine we would eventually make. We were thinking about the beautiful vision that the name Damali stands for. We joked that, since terroir has such an influence on the grapes that are grown on a property, surely the lavender surrounding the vineyard would

Each of the wines produced here have lavender incorporated into their name. Alba is a white variety of lavender and is the name for our Pinot Grigio, Maillette is the name of a beautiful richly dark purple lavender that we named our castel red wine after and Rosea was the perfect name for our pink sparkling wine, a blend of pinot gris and castel. We took a little liberty to create the name Mure Lavende for the blackberry with lavender and Rhube Lavande for the rhubarb and lavender wine which have been become our best sellers. Lastly, Mystique is the name of an unusual, vibrant coloured lavender and the perfect name to pair with our fruit blend.

Our customers led us into incorporating lavender into our wines. When they heard we had obtained our estate winery license people kept asking if we were going to make

LIVE CRAB • FRESH FISH • LOCAL SPOT PRAWNS • DINE IN AND MORE! Summer Hours

Cioppino Serves 3-5 People

Open 7 Days A Week 10 am to 6pm

Great for today’s fresh offers or leftovers from the night before!

Base:

1 1 1Cup 3 Tbsp 2 Tbsp

Onion, medium diced Garlic bulb, minced Fennel, small dice Extra Virgin Olive Oil Smoked Paprika, hot or sweet 1 Tbsp Dried Thyme 1 Cup Red Wine 1 Litre Halibut Stock 1 Large can Diced Tomatoes 1 Bay Leaf 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley Salt and pepper to taste

Before Serving: 1/2 LB 1/2 LB 1/4 LB 1/4 LB 1/4 LB 1/4 cup 1 Tbsp

Mussels Clams Shrimp or prawns Scallops Fish of your choice, chunked Fresh tomato, small dice Fresh herbs

Method The base for this hearty Italian style seafood soup or stew can be made ahead and frozen, thaw, reheat and add the seafood and fresh herbs and tomatoes when you’re ready to eat.

In a large heavy bottom pot on low heat cook the onion, garlic and fennel in the olive oil until it is aromatic. Stir in the Smoked Paprika, this is available in Hot or Sweet and the recipe will work with either depending on your preference.

Continue to cook until the paprika begins to brown slightly. Add the dried thyme. Add the red wine, bring to a boil and reduce by 1/3.

Add the halibut stock, canned tomatoes and bay leaf, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the fresh parsley, salt and pepper. If you are making this ahead you can remove from heat and cool completely at this time.

When ready to serve bring the base back to a boil and add your clams and mussels, cover and cook until opened. Add the remaining seafood items and cook for 1 minute. Add the fresh herbs and tomatoes right before serving. Spoon into bowls and serve with fresh bread.

The seafood items are suggestions based on our favourites but anything goes based on your imagination!

1751 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay

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lavender wine.

try again.

At first the answer was a resounding no! However, after a while we started to ask ourselves “Why not?” After all Silver Sage Winery in the Okanagan makes sage wine so why not try lavender wine?

Most people associate lavender with relaxation however, lavender is related to the rosemary plant and has been used as an herb in cooking for hundreds of years. As with other strong herbs a little goes a long way. We often tell people who are experimenting with lavender in their food for the first time to start with a small amount as it is possible to overpower the food rather than enhancing it.

Once we decided to give it a try we needed to figure out the best way to incorporate this strong herb into our wines without overpowering them. Even though we had already developed a number of culinary lavender products such as lavender pepper jelly and lavender syrup there was still an element of trial and

The first wine produced with lavender is called Lavande. It is a blend of pinot gris and gewürztraminer grapes blended with a lavender tea prior to fermenting. The resulting white wine is strongly lavender. We have found that people either love it or they don’t. While we sell a good amount of this wine we wanted to appeal to a wider range of wine lover. Our process has evolved and now we produce

our wine to the point of bottling and then introduce the lavender.

Incorporating lavender syrup into the finishing of the wine has allowed us to have a much greater control over the finished product.

In addition to Lavande, Damali now offers four wines with varying amounts of lavender incorporated into the wine: Rosea and Rhube Lavande with subtle hints of lavender, Mure Lavande where the strong lavender inclusion blends extremely well with the blackberry wine and Mystique which incorporates some of each wine made at Damali. While visitors love all our wines, they usually don’t leave without a bottle of two of the wines with lavender, in addition to the more traditional wines like Alba and Mailette.

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are beautiful even when they are not blooming.

In addition to the tasting room at Damali, our lavender wines can also be obtained locally from the liquor stores at Beverly Corners, Cowichan Commons and the Cowichan Liquor Store at Koksilah Rd. For those who do not live in Cowichan our website lists the stores that carry our wine. If you love lavender, June through August are the best times to see it in bloom however the lavender plants

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Lavender Treatment Tent at Sacred Mountain Lavender, Salt Spring ISland

TIS THE SEASON OF LAVENDER FESTIVALS all the early sun and warmth, the purple will be more vibrant then ever.

Sunday, July 14 10am -5pm 11th Annual Salt Spring Island Lavender Festival

Latin themes will pervade at this year’s Salt Spring Lavender Festival. Music and dancing will entertain and delight, as visitors stroll through the fields of purple splendour. This year, due to

The festival will feature latin grooves by Synergy and Sunyata interspersed with Flamenco dancers from the Alma de Espana dance group in Victoria. Seed saving Guru Carolyn Herriot will give two talks, and be available to answer your gardening questions. Enjoy snacks from the Lavender Cafe or a gourmet lunch from the Bistro, prepared by Chef Jonathan Duquette, from new Ganges restaurant The Gathering. Jonathon will also be offering 2 lavender cooking demos.

Spiritual readings will be available from Jane Barter and Gretchen Andersen by the Lavender. And, do not miss the opportunity for a massage in the lavender field with Jeannie Vasilakos RMT. in the Orchard you will find

a great vendors market and the Purple Tickle Trunk, filled with purple clothing and accessories for children create with. Propagation of lavender plants and Distillation of Essential Oil of Lavender demonstrations with Dr. Ben Sutton of Sacred Mountain, will occur throughout the day.

Admission is just $5 for 12 and Up and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Salt Spring Therapeutic Riding Assocaition.

401 Musgrave Rd, Salt Spring Island 250 653 2334

Saturday, July 20 10:30am to 4:30pm Lavender and Arts Festival Please join us for our second “Lavender & Arts Festival” at our farm and labyrinth.

This season’s lavender will be bountiful and very colourful as will be the collection and

Cowichan Valley Lavender Labyrinth

11TH ANNUAL SALT SPRING LAVENDER FESTIVAL at Sacred Mountain Lavender – Sunday 14th July 10am-5pm with a Latin theme – fun for the whole family FEATURED PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS Flamenco dancing with dancers from Alma de Espana in Victoria •Music by Sunyata and Synergy with a Latin groove • Gardening Guru Carolyn Herriot talking about her Zero Mile vegetable production tips. • Cooking with lavender talk and demo with Jonathan Duquette of The Gathering restaurant in Ganges • Craft table and dress up trunk for children • Yummy lavender lemonade, gelato and baking, distillation and propagation demonstrations, spiritual readings and massage in the lavander field, watch for surprise events and much more, a buzz of bees.........

Regular Farm Tours Wed – Sun 10am-5pm & visit our farm shop until 30th September 2013

401 Musgrave Road SSI (the paved part) Contact us at 250 653 2334 or at www.sacredmountainlavender.com

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variety of artists, ranging from calligraphy, illustrators, jewellery, painters, photography, quilters, rug hooking, and wood sculpture.

We will be demonstrating the extraction of lavender oil by distillation and offering ‘lavender tastes’ cookies, lemonade and more. Children welcome. Pick your own bundles. Join us for fun and help support the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society. (entrance to the farm is opposite 6357 Wicks Road, Duncan).

Saturday, July 27 10am to 4pm

Damali Lavenderfest After eight and a half years of building, planting and landscaping in Cobble Hill, ‘Damali’ has manifested into the beautiful vision which includes lavender fields and vineyard, a lavender gift shop, a luxurious farm stay

B&B, a labyrinth sanctuary, a winery and wine gardens and beautiful gardens of food and flowers. Damali welcomes friends, neighbors and guests to celebrate during Lavenderfest 2013.

Dave (the Da of Damali) will be distilling and filling the air with the wonderful aroma of lavender essential oil while also talking about the making of Damali wine. Marsha (the Ma) will give her talk on growing lavender and its many uses in Lavender 101, and Alison (the Ali) will be offering guided tours sharing the history of the farm and the various lavender plants.

Guests can stroll through the lavender beds, pick their own bundle or enjoy some quiet, contemplative time down at the labyrinth. There will be

artisans, plated lunches, baked goods, and all time favourites, lavender lemonade and lavender shortbread. Enjoy live music, make a lavender craft or sip a glass of lavender wine while visiting.A toast to theh Damali property which

has provided so much beauty and bounty will take place at noon. The partners of Damali hope you will join them to celebrate! .

3500 Telegraph Rd, Cobble Hill 250 743 4100

MEDITATION, Thursdays 7PM

7 Retreats for Learning and Realization

“The best way to find balance and joy is to be firm in our practice of faith and meditation”

13th Annual Buddha In the Park,Retreat July 19 - 20 - 21

Nichiren Buddha Society & Peace Center Phone: 250. 710. 7594

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Schedule outline, register onLine Check out all the Retreats: www.VIRetreats.com

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WHALE REPORT FROM COWICHAN BAY The Humpbacks are trying to steal the show this spring.

While we have had lots of spectacular Orca encounters, our recent humpback whale encounters have been aweinspiring. We are seeing record amounts of humpbacks returning to the Salish Sea this spring. One day recently we had five humpbacks feeding off Saturna Island all within a few miles of each other.

These massive creatures are here for one reason only; the consumption of massive amounts of krill and bait fish.

They are eating up to two tons of food a day. We’ve had two humpbacks spend the last six weeks lunge and bubble net feeding in Georgia Strait. The whales are taking their fill, as they won’t eat for their whole migration to their mating and calving grounds this winter.

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They will continue to fast until they reach our waters again next spring. It’s truly amazing that a mammal can sustain itself for a 3000 mile migration, birth and nursing a calf and then swim another 3000 miles back without eating. The humpbacks in our area are primarily migrating to Hawaii or Mexico and further south.

This year we have witnessed a female humpback dubbed “Big Momma” bubble net feeding in our area. This is the first time that a humpback has been documented bubble net feeding around southern Vancouver Island. Big Momma’s scientific name is BCY0324 she was the first humpback photographed in the Juan De Fuca Strait in 1997.

She has returned every year since then.

The humpbacks have also been putting on some impressive aerial acrobatic shows. A fully-grown female humpback can grow up to 45’ in length and weight up to 40 tons. It never ceases to amaze me when one of the humongous critters breach, throwing 40 tons clear out of the water. Recently we had another BCY0409 female breach over 50 times all the way up San Juan Channel.

This left us all speechless in the boat. I hope these gentle giants continue to find enough food in our waters to sustain them and hopefully we will see more and more each year.

Simon Pidcock is Owner/ Operator of Ocean Ecoventures in Cowichan Bay www.

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Building The Natural Healthy Home

Workshop participants raising the timber frame of another EcoNest

Conventional modern homes are often built with little regard for the health of the occupants. Off-gassing occurs from many of the toxic manufactured materials used and everything is sealed up tight inside an airtight plastic vapour barrier. Conventionally insulated stick frame construction is generally inadequate and thousands of dollars are spent on unsustainable heating fuels.

There is a better way.

“Natural Building” is a return to using less processed materials put together in such a way as to promote the good health and comfort of the occupants.

Clay, straw, stone and timber are some of the basic materials used in creating “breathable” thermal mass walls and healthy indoor environments.

Another thing missing in modern contractor built tract housing is the sense of community and self reliance resulting from the old-fashioned way of people coming together in the spirit of co-operation to raise the frame of their neighbour’s homes together. Attending a natural building workshop is an excellent way for prospective home owners, builders and designers to get a feel for the process of creating a healthy home, while learning and sharing with likeminded people.

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Natural Building: Back to the Future

For a more thorough discussion of this topic, join us for a free public lecture by renowned natural builder Robert Laporte of the EcoNest Company on July 10th at the HUB in Duncan (2375 Koksilah Road) or on July 11th at the Juan de Fuca Library in Colwood (1759 Island Highway). Both locations 7 to 8:30 pm.

Keary Conwright is a natural home designer and builder living in Otter Point. www.kcnaturalhomes.com.

FREE lecture by renowned natural builder Robert Laporte of EcoNest

July 10th at the HUB in Duncan 2375 Koksilah Rd, 7pm-8:30pm

Laporte will speak about a revolutionary building paradigm that will serve millions - holistically designed and hand-crafted natural homes incorporating timber-frames, straw-clay walls, earth plasters and natural and non-toxic finishes.

This combination of time-honored building traditions with modern innovations results in a home of unsurpassed health and comfort.

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When we moved to Cowichan Station to start Makaria Farm back in the spring of 2007, our goal was to be as self-sufficient as possible. We thought “success” would mean a meal where we’d produced all the ingredients ourselves, from the eggs to the bacon and fried tomatoes.

But over the past six years we’ve learned that community sufficiency, not self-sufficiency, is a much more rewarding goal.

These days, a perfect meal is one where we can name all the people who provided the ingredients, from our tea (Victor and Margit of Teafarm) to our fish (Anne and Gregg of Cowichan Bay Seafood).

But community sufficiency extends beyond our plates. For years, the Community Farm Store and True Grain Farmer Brock and Aaron.

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have allowed us to take their organic food waste so we can feed our compost and, in turn, the soil in which we grow our vegetables. Lush Eco Lawns adds grass clippings to our compost piles multiple times each week.

This year, we’ve created a new partnership: Aaron and Katie of Cowichan Recyclists will provide bicycle delivery to some of our Vegetable Share CSA members this summer.

As a result, the folks who eat our broccoli and carrots this year could be eating the results of at least five different ecoBrock McLeod owns and friendly, operates Makaria Farm local with his wife Heather. businesses. www.makariafarm.com

Fruit Save Are you overwhelmed with fruit on your trees this year? or do you look longingly at fruit hanging unpicked on trees and wish you had access to locally grown fruit? Either way Cowichan Green Community (CGC) has a project for you and helps give back to the community as well.

For the eighth year CGC is running its FruitSave Project. FruitSave is a local fruit gleaning program that connects volunteer pickers with fruit tree owners to harvest backyard fruit that would otherwise go to waste. This fruit is shared equally between the homeowner, the pickers, the Valley’s many food banks and CGC. Last year over 5000 pounds of fruit were harvested by FruitSave Volunteers with 2793 pounds

Do you have Extra fruit in your garden?

Call Fruit Save 250 748 8506! donated to local emergency food shelters. A big thankyou to everyone who participated last year and we hope you will join us again this year.

If you are interested in participating with this year’s program, there are many ways to get involved: register your tree if you don’t use all the fruit on your trees or need help picking it; volunteer to spend a few hours picking fruit and take a portion of the delicious harvest home with you; or donate items like backpacks, ladders, and pails For more information on FruitSave or any of the other food security initiatives underway at CGC, please call them at 250-748-8506 or stop by the Garden Pantry Thrift Store at 360 Duncan Street.

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Judy Collins to Headline Islands Folk Festival The Islands Folk Festival held annually at Providence Farm near Duncan will take place July 19th-21st. Folk legend Judy Collins will headline the event on the Saturday night along with performances by seventies guitar god, Shawn Phillips and the Jim Byrnes Blues Band.

Other top performers include Canadian Folk icon Connie Caldor, Ruth Moody of Wailin’ Jennys fame and Rick Scott who will be on hand for a family oriented Children’s show scheduled for Saturday morning.

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The Festival features six stages spread throughout the picturesque grounds of Providence Farm, with dancing, workshops, and onsite camping. The family oriented event, now celebrating its twenty ninth year, has proven to be one of the best values of the Summer Festival season. “We only allow a maximum of three thousand people on site throughout the weekend,” states Robert McCourty the Festival’s Artistic Director. “We have no intention of getting bigger. We would lose that special Islands Folk Festival vibe we’ve achieved. We strive to maintain our community atmosphere while producing a world class event for our Festival attendees. We get better every year, not bigger.”

This year the Festival will present over forty acts ranging from a newly introduced dance component with four different folk dance styles to spoken word icons Robert Priest and Max Layton. (son of Irving Layton) World beat music from Three Worlds and younger generation favourites, Harlan Pepper and The Wooden Sky plus authentic Cajun music direct from

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Louisiana by Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys. “There is something for everyone of every age,” beams McCourty. “It will be one heck of a good time. Probably the best weekend people will have all Summer.”

For more information or tickets visit, http:// www.islandsfolkfestival.ca – Advanced ticket prices are only in effect until July 15th, and are available via the Festival website or at any Vancouver Island Thrifty Foods location including Salt Spring Island.

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Eric Harper, Merridale Ciderworks July 7 5pm 1230 Merridale Rd, Cobble Hill

On A Sunday Afternoon $10

Jerry Bryant, Sunday Afternoon Jazz July 7 2-5pm 1534 Joan Ave, Crofton

Sunday July 7 • 2-5 pm Jerry Bryant -Legendary pianist and his quartet Sunday July 14 • 2-5 pm The Marty’s Eric Harper will make his return to the merridale patio Sunday, July 7th, where he will treat us to a full evening’s worth of his entrancing, melodic style. Eric is an accomplished Nanaimo-based singer/songwriter and guitar virtuoso, whose performance never fails to captivate.

Just turned 90 years old, jazz vocalist, piano player and educator Jerry Bryant has probably entertained and influenced more musicians in Western Canada than just about anybody else.

He counts David Foster and Paul Horn among his friends, and the likes of Hugh Fraser among his ex-students in the Esquimalt Secondary School jazz program, which he founded in the late ‘60s.

Born in Kansas City in 1923, Bryant has fond memories of his famous uncle, bluesman Joe Turner, acknowledged as one of the architects of rock ‘n’ roll.

He moved to Canada in the late 1950s, landing in Victoria a decade later.

Bryant, still playing each week with Victoria’s Island Big Band and gigging regularly, will lead a quartet on July 7 in Crofton, featuring Monik Nordine on saxophones, Joey Smith on bass and Bob Brown on drums, as part of the weekly Jazz at the Crofton Hotel series on Sundays from 2 to 5 p.m.

Mad Hatter Tea Party in The Garden July 14 2pm 8350 Richard’s Trail North Cowichan

Sunday July 21• 2-5pm Celebrate students Home for the summer Trevor Davies Sunday July 28• 2-5pm Celebrate Mentors in Music Hans Verhoeven Quartet

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Jacquie Cadorette at Teafarm’s Mad Hatters Tea Party 2012

It’s Teafarm’s SECOND annual wild and wacky tea party in the garden.

Enjoy live eclectic jazz sounds of the Looking Glass Duo. Cowichan virtuoso guitarist Robert Stitt partners with Salt Spring Island veteran saxophonist Ted Hickford to create the events diverse sound scape. Gorge on outrageous locally made cakes+sweets. Herbal infusions and classic teas will be created just for the occasion and will be served both hot and cold.

Wear your bizzarest chapeau and win luscious prizes.

Reserve your limited seating experience now. $20/person info@teafarm.ca 250.748.3811 2pm Teafarm 8350 Richards Trail, North Cowichan 250.748.3811 www.teafarm.ca

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Summer Camps In The Valley. Take Your Pick!

Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre

Ages 6 - 16

offers 3 kids camps this summer in July and August. The Estuary Is Our Home, 6-8 years old - Eagles, salmon & crabs, Oh my! In this camp, Camp participants will help “Eddy, Nagle the Eelgrass” explore his is for new home.The importance of children estuaries and how to preserve aged 6 -11 who love them is taught through wholesome fun and for parents exploration and game. looking for a media free & nourishing environment for Estuary Exposed, Ages 9-12. their children this summer.

Students will be introduced Alison Burdett and Federico to the creatures and plants of Vallin are parents of 3 children the estuary through hands-on who know the importance of exploration. They will learn fun, a healthy daily rhythm for how microorganisms, plants, kids and they value natural & and animals are adapted to simple lifestyle. thrive in the challenging Camp Nagle is a home based estuarine environment. day camp offering creative They will use microscopes and holistic activities such to get close up with estuary as yoga, gardening, crafts, inhabitants and perform cooking, outdoor play, nature beach seines, mud digs, clam walks and delicious organic surveys and many other food. entertaining activities that Where? In Duncan in doors, will develop an appreciation outdoors, some excursions; for the diversity of life within water park, organic farms, the estuary. forest walks.

Starting July 22 though to Experience the Estuary, August 30th Monday - Friday Ages 13 -16 How are all 8:30 - 4:30 the lakes, rivers, ditches, We decided to start this and beaches connected? camp because, as parents, How can humans assist the we couldn’t find a camp regeneration and recovery that satisfied our needs of of natural ecosystems? a nurturing environment Participants will explore the balanced with exercise and big picture of environmental creativity. Also, so we can health, by linking how landdo fun stuff with our kids all based activities impact ocean summer long! ecosystems. Participants will

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Alison is a mother of 3 who is passionate about nurturing their souls and is inspired by Waldorf Education, local food and brings creativity in all she does.

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be guided to conduct a bird survey, complete a mud dig, and participate in a beach seine. www.cowichanestuary. ca/camps/ Registration is through the Island Savings Centre.

Ages 7 - 15

be made easier by learning how to create an effective message, program, or project in the same rich multi-media.

Communication is no longer primarily print or telephone; video, messaging, posting of images or audio comments are all just a normal part of today’s methods of communication for social and business purposes.

Peek into one of the camps this summer; watch and listen to learning in action!

Healthy summer fun for kids can include learning about different areas of technology while attending one of many summer digital day camps offered this summer in the Cowichan

Valley. Byte Camp and WestView Learning are two

of the providers providing camps in Chemainus, Duncan, Mill Bay, Lake Cowichan and Shawnigan Lake. Kids of all ages are ready and willing to learn how to create using digital tools, rather than just being digital consumers.

Digital day camps involve collaboration, conventional and digital literacies, numeracy, problem solving, critical and creative thinking, and much more as participants tackle rich multimedia projects. Youth ages 7+ have the opportunity to learn about programming, digital publishing, movie making, animation, music making, and robotics. Each different camp involves active learning. They are not solitary, sedentary tasks, nor do the skills involved stand apart from providing necessary life skills. Today’s youth need to be able to communicate in print, images, and audio.

Learning how to gain meaning from materials that are rich in multi-media can

Every year the

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Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association holds

The camp environment creates incredible opportunities for positive human experiences like making friends, achieving goals, and discovering abilities.

We have found that many children who join our summer camps stay with our program year-round after discovering the many benefits of therapeutic riding.

Our year-round program offers therapeutic riding and equine-based therapies for persons with disabilities from across south-central Vancouver Island. To learn more about our volunteer-driven community charity and the services we provide, please visit www.ctra.ca.

summer horse camps for children of all abilities aged 6 -17. This year’s camps will run for the last two weeks of August. Camp days feature stable management training, hands-on horse care, and fun activities in addition to daily riding lessons with our certified instructors and safe therapy horses.

Summer camps are an amazing introductory opportunity for children who might be looking to therapeutic riding as a longterm therapeutic strategy and healthy activity. Camps are an amazing opportunity for children of all abilities to come together over a shared love of horses. It is amazing how this shared passion can de-construct “differences” and bring a diverse group of children together in an environment of fun, education, and inclusivity.

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Building Strong Relationships WithOur Children Summer is here and, for many of us, that means so are our kids. Finally, the possibility of that elusive (and guilt producing) ideal, “quality time,” has arrived. Shortly after the relief of not making school lunches, however, soon many of us will be yearning for September, when the kids go back to school. Being with our kids full-time can be exhausting, and it can also bring out some of the worst in our parenting repertoire.

Fortunately, good parenting doesn’t equal quantity or quality time. Gordon Neufeld, a renowned developmental psychologist and author of Hold On To Your Kids, has identified six qualities of relationship that are much more important than quantity or quality time. What children need from us is a continuity of connection; being physically with them is only one way to achieve this.

The 6 qualities of strong parent-child relationships are: Being with (in sight, in sound, in touch) Most important for young children.

Significance (You matter to me, I miss you when we’re apart) Love/Affection (warmth, delight, enjoyment) A sense of being truly known (Someone who “gets them” from the inside out) These six ways of developing a strong attachment are a vital foundation for raising our children. No matter how much time we have with them, it is the quality of our relationship, not quality time, that makes all the difference. When we express our warmth, delight, and enjoyment of them, they thrive. The more we take on the work of creating a deep and secure attachment with our children, the more they are free to mature and reach their full human potential. You may find out more about the Neufeld approach at www.neufeldinstitute.com.

Sameness (“You and I are so much alike, we both love music”) Belonging and loyalty (I’m on your side, I agree with you)

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Heather Ferguson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and mother of two. heartmatters@shaw.ca

Doll and Child Dolls have been part of the human experience since prehistoric times. The doll holds a unique place among our children’s toys, being an archetypal image of the human; this makes it one of the most important toys to help support the self-image of the growing child. Today with the large amount of mass-produced dolls made in factories, there is no consideration of the individual that will receive the doll. A handmade doll is a one-of-a-kind, as unique as the child, such a treasure in today’s world.

Simple dolls, handmade from natural materials (wool and cotton), allow children to strengthen their imagination and their connection to the natural world. And the softness and warmth of wool and cotton can have a calming effect on the young

child. This type of doll, often associated with Waldorf Education, has its origins in Europe. Germany became the leader in this tradition of doll making. In German the word doll has two meanings: doll/ puppet and butterfly. What a beautiful image: once the child takes a doll as their own and gives it life, the doll can help to release a butterfly.

The combination of simple features, natural materials, and a loving set of hands crafting the doll allow a child a great sense of life. A child will likely feel more reverence and care for a beautiful handcrafted doll than a mass-produced one.

As Plato stated, “The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things.”

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The “Coles Notes” of Waldorf Education

Inside the classroom at Sunrise Waldorf School Waldorf education is a worldwide system of education for preschool through grade 12 developed from the indications of Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian scientist, educator and writer. Steiner was a pioneer in the area of developmentally based, age-appropriate learning.

He sought to develop a balanced education for the “whole child,” one which would engage the child’s feeling and willing, as well as thinking, and would leave his or her spiritual nature acknowledged, but free.

According to Steiner, “Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings, who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives.” Because of this emphasis, the Waldorf Schools were closed by the Nazis during World War II, but soon reopened and have since spread widely. Now there are over 1025 schools, 2000 kindergartens and 629 institutions for special education, in 60 countries.

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addition, state and private schools are increasingly using methods drawn from Waldorf education.

Early Childhood Education During the early years, the child is surrounded by a homelike environment which encourages imaginative free play and artistic activity.

Steiner recognized that the young child learns primarily through example and imitation, with an emphasis on the importance of movement, rhythm, fairy tales and oral language. Typical activities in the preschool/ kindergarten include free play, movement games, story circle, and a craft or artistic activity (water color painting, beeswax modeling, coloring with beeswax crayons, baking, and so forth). Puppet plays, nature walks and celebrating the festivals are frequent events throughout the year. Steiner felt that it is not healthy for children to concentrate on cognitive skills such as reading, writing and math until the body has reached a certain level of maturity. Children are carefully evaluated for readiness for first grade,

and most schools request that children turn six before school starts.

The Elementary Grades In the elementary school , all of the subjects are presented in a lively and pictorial way, the elementary-school child learns best when information is artistically and imaginatively presented. The same teacher stays with the children from first through eighth grade, teaching the “main lesson” subjects, which include language arts, mathematics, history and the sciences. Main lesson is taught during the first two hours of the morning in blocks of three to six weeks per topic. Students create their own “main lesson books” as artistic records of their learning, rather than using textbooks or worksheets.

During the rest of the day, special subject teachers fill out the curriculum with two foreign languages, orchestra, singing, arts, crafts, gardening, eurythmy (a movement art developed by Rudolf Steiner) and physical education.

The Waldorf High School The adolescent’s emerging powers of analytical thinking are met and developed in the Waldorf high school, where subjects are taught by specialists in their fields. The role of the teacher is seen as helping the students to develop their own thinking powers. A key to this process is presenting students with an immediate experience of phenomena, such as hands-on experiments or primary sources in literature and history--instead of

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The rapidly changing psychological nature of the adolescent is addressed through each year’s studies being tailored to the central “questions” that live in the hearts of the students of that grade.

Excerpt from Rahima Baldwin Dancy. Written for The Encyclopedia of Childhood. Baldwin Dancy, Rahima. (1989, rev. 2012).

You Are Your Child’s First Teacher The Association of Waldorf Schools of North America, www.awsna.org Sunrise Waldorf School has been educating children in the Cowichan Valley since 1981.

We welcome you to visit our campus and learn more. Visit www.sunrisewaldorfschool. org for more information.

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A Fun & Vibrant Summer Experience

What a way to liven up some Summer days with your household, by coming into our thriving Downtown.

Free Family Festivals are being offered in Downtown Duncan to our Locals

and Visitors with Live Entertainment, Children’s Activities, Parades, Rides and Contests.

DUNCAN DAZE Friday, July 12th and Saturday, July 13th One of the busiest and MOST fun events of the year, is our beloved Two Day Free Family Event, put on by our Merchants of Downtown Duncan, as a thank you to our community. It’s for supporting independently owned businesses, utilizing the services provided in our core and fringe areas of the downtown, contributing to our non-profit societies, touring your visiting friends

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and relatives throughout our shops and outdoor galleries, and to join in on the celebration of ever growing pride, in enthusiastically calling this place home.

For the first time ever: We are providing free public parking at the Old Exhibition grounds, courtesy of our School District 79 & can be accessed by University Way. Included in these wonderful festivities are the Summer Festival’s Children’s Parade on the Friday evening & Saturday morning’s Grand Parade.

Don’t forget about our Duncan Farmer’s Market! They will be set up in the square, below the clock tower, where you always find them on Saturdays year round, with all of their vibrant and friendly vendors offering their “you make it, you bake it, you grow it, you sell it” philosophy. You’ll find a wide variety of local products to fulfill your ‘100 mile diet’ needs.

Duncan’s Rotary Club will be once again providing a free pancake breakfast outside City Hall before the parade wraps up on Saturday. And what about the street sales and activities, you ask?

We have a TON of participating businesses spilling out onto our sidewalks this year, to provide huge sales, inventory clear outs, promotions & product displays.

There will be a huge variety of activities for little ones, youths, and forever-young ‘big kid’ grown-ups!

There’ll be Kiddie Rides such as the Merry-Go-Swing and El Paso Train, a Cimbing Wall, Bouncy Castle, Zorb Balls, a Velco Wall, roaming Kids Entertainers, 115 Kenneth Street Dancers, Mini 250 746 9809 Fashion Shows, Downtown Duncan Miniature Golf, www.embellishhomedecor.com Spin-Wheel Prizes,

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years add up to 101 or over, to represent the historical age of our City. SunFM’s talented program director and radio host, Troy Scott, has graciously agreed to MC our event. The first three rounds will be on Friday, July 12th and the Semi Final & Final Round will be on Saturday, July 13th, when all others have been eliminated, and the last team standing will be announced as; “Duncan’s Know It All!” Contact the Duncan BIA to register before Wednesday, July 3rd 250-715-1700 or assistant@ downtownduncan.ca

SUMMER FESTIVAL’S 39 DAYS OF JULY

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Kid’s Carnival, an in-store Gaming Station, a Bubble Pit, Cold Treats, Live Music and a Contest that we’re REALLY EXCITED ABOUT! We’re inviting teams of 4 to compete in a Duncan’s Know It All competition!

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fun or bragging rights. All participating teams walk away with amazing prize packs, but the big appeal might be that your team will have a chance to win $1000 DOWNTOWN DOLLARS!!!

This very cool competition for the ‘Doers & Thinkers’ of this community is open to any team whose combined

The Duncan-Cowichan Summer Festival is once again bringing us their 39 Days of Summer - June 28th to August 5th - “A Rather Fun Place To Be” in Downtown Charles Hoey Park and City Square.

Check out LongJohn Faulkner’s line up, in their brochure being distributed

by Downtown Merchants, or show up on any of these given days for this showcase of local talent. Music, Dancers, Demonstrations, the list goes on….

Here are some of the highlights: Live Music Daily - From noon until 8pm.

Lunch in The Park is exactly that. There will be an on site information tent where the local eateries offer up their summer festival ‘lunches to go’ menus.

Phone ahead and have your lunch waiting for pick up, so as not to miss any of the great music in the park. Who doesn’t like a picnic?

Downtown Duncan

Walk About Wednesdays are when the stores and the downtown eateries (Did you know we have over 20 to choose from?), invite you to discover all that they have to offer, whilst enjoying a gorgeous Summer Eve of exploring before, during, and/or after the great musical showcases scheduled.

Look for the Yoga Jams starting at 7pm every Thursday evening during the Festival on the City Square Stage.

Duncan’s Got Talent to give the youth of our valley an opportunity to entertain, with mentorships in songwriting and performing and the 3rd Annual CVOL Canada Day Beach Volleython will be played on a beach in downtown. Over 25 truckloads of sand will be brought in for a Reggae themed beach night, a kid’s Sand Castle Building & Demolition, and the Beach Volleyball Tournament on July 1st.

Imagine That! Artisan Ed Raaflaub My carving is better described as sculpting.

I use power tools almost exclusively to create realistic bird sculptures from a block of wood. I have been carving birds for approximately 12 years and have taken a few courses, but I am basically self-taught. I have entered pieces in many carving shows and competitions in British Columbia and the U.S. winning numerous firsts, best of divisions, best of shows and carver’s choice awards. In addition I have Snowy Owl by Ed Raaflaub developed an interest in teaching carving skills and over the past five years, I have taught classes for the local elder college. I create song birds and other wildfowl, but my true interest is raptors ie owls, falcons, hawks and eagles.

While growing up in Ontario, I developed an interest in birds and was delighted when my mother gave me an Audubon book of bird identification. It became one of my most prized possessions.

When I became interested in carving, I was inspired by firstnations art. I carved masks, rattles and ladles in the native style. After visiting the Brant Carving Show in Parksville, I was intrigued by bird carvings and became passionate about this style of carving. It takes many years to perfect the skills required to carve a lifelike creation of nature and I am always learning.

Bird carving is an exacting hobby in that a carver must duplicate the anatomy, colour and essence of a bird. The painting of a bird is as demanding as the carving process as it requires the ability to reproduce the exact colouration of the feathers. Therefore, a carver needs an understanding of the techniques of painting. The painting segment is where the artist is able to “bring a bird to life”.

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I am looking forward to showcasing my work at Imagine That for the month of July. I will be at the gallery demonstrating some aspects of carving on July 6th, 13th and 20th from 10 am to 2pm. and would enjoy meeting you.

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Why I Love Canada Collaborative Project Why I Love Canada 2 now showing at PORTALS - The Cowichan Valley Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage is the final phase of a collaborative Canadiana project that began in 2012 and is the second such art

initiative sponsored by an anonymous Duncan citizen.

The project has a strong cooperative, community feel and successfully fulfilled it’s its intention to involve the larger community of the Cowichan Valley as well as

Shawnigan’s Art House Collective members: Zena Green, Genevieve Charbonneau and Lynn Weaver

members of the Cowichan Valley Arts Council (CVAC).

It had two phases; the community responses to the specific question: What is it that makes Canada my home? and the artists’ interpretations

of the responses to that question.

Phase one took place last year during which many members of the larger community were asked to write a one-sentence

Julie Nygaard, Gail Robb and Shirley McGuinness collaborated with the Cowichan commmuity to produce “stand up” floormat imagery

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theatre) with their community and to work in concentrated partnership with other artists, all participants worked cooperatively in a group of two to four people and for a period of 12 months.

response to this question: What is it that makes Canada my home? Electronic and hand-written submissions were elicited from citizens on the street; youth in schools; seniors; local business people; local politicians, in all sub-regions of the CVRD. The responses were collated into the following thematic groups: environmental

ambience, Canadian icons, Canadian values, and Canada’s cultural assets.

Because “Why I Love Canada 2” was specifically designed to give CVAC members an opportunity to share all genres of creativity (poetry, dance, two dimensional artwork, three dimensional artwork, song, music and

The five collaborative projects and their creators are: Beauty for Ashes, a photo journey by Annette Fernandez and idit wagner; Harmony, an original piece by local songwriter, Paul Ruszel, performed by Paul, Cari Burdett of Lila Music Centre fame and members of the Threshold Choir; It’s Where my Feet Are, an original dance choreographed and performed by The Art House Collective, Lynn Weaver, Genevieve Charbonneau and Zena Green with original music by Laurel Collins

Teaming up Lila Music Centre’s, Cari Burdett and singer song-writer, Paul Ruszel

(piano) and Byron Weaver (guitar); How Will We Make Canada Our True Home?, a fabric hanging produced in the traditional Japanese yuzen fabric printing tradition by Yuko Yamamoto, a recent addition to the Cowichan Valley and a multidisciplinary artist and educator/art therapist, who worked has worked in both Tokyo and Chicago. Yuko’s partner is her young daughter, Naona.

The last of the five projects, Stand Up and Step Out, is

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Above Beauty For Ashes. Photo and sound installation. by idit wagner and Annette Fernandez.Below close up of centre image.

an art installation containing dozens of art mats produced by community members across the Cowichan Valley over the last year. This is the work of local Duncan artists, Julie Nygaard, Gail Robb and Station Street Gallery and Frame Shop owner, Shirley McGuinness.

I Love Canada 2 runs to July 13 at CVAC Portals Centre for the Arts.

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Summer Reading In The Park Last winter, six Cowichan Region youth lay the foundation for Cowichan Green Community’s Kin Park Youth Urban Farm.

With the support of a SkillsLink contribution agreement from Service BC the team built a greenhouse and created a large market garden at Kinsmen Park. In April, two of the six interns stayed on to bring the farm into production. Clark Ablard and Kendall Lawson have been learning to farm by building soil, seeding the greenhouse, and transplanting veggie starts as well as, with a recent grant from Tree Canada, planting a myriad of edible trees and berry bushes throughout the park.

Regional Library and the Kin Park Youth Urban Farm will co-host a children’s storytime at the park geared for 3-5 year olds (all ages are welcome however). This program is part of the library’s Summer Reading Club whereby kids receive a special kit to keep track of their reading and are awarded a collectible medal if they complete their reading log.

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Though certain elements, like how to irrigate the farm and control the temperatures in the greenhouse are still being figured out, the park is quickly being transformed into an edible oasis in the heart of Duncan’s downtown core.

While plant life flourishes at the park so too do the community partnerships. For seven Tuesdays starting July 2nd, the Vancouver Island

Honeymoon Bay Every Saturday Outdoor Market Every Saturday 10am - 2pm May - Thanksgiving

For market info call Bob at 250-749-7233 or 250-510-1113

Storytime runs from 10-11am at the park and includes a garden-themed activity for kids such as planting seeds, learning about worms, or a garden-scavenger hunt.

Sampling of the berry patch will most definitely be allowed!

To learn more about this free program, please contact Kristen Rumohr at the Cowichan Library at 250-7467661, visit the VIRL website at: www.virl. bc.ca or visit www. cowichangreencommunity. org.

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Kinsmen Park is located on Alderlea St.in Duncan between James St. and Queens Rd.

Look for in-season local produce, plants, flowers, sewing, baking, preserves, handmade soaps, bodycare, arts & crafts and more!

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A perfect storm of entertainment is forming on Vancouver Island - and theatregoers are about to get caught in a musical downpour.

The Chemainus Theatre Festival presents Singin’ In The Rain running to August 25. Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film (starring Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly), the acclaimed stage production is a saucy and stylish portrayal of upheaval in the Hollywood movie biz during the roaring 20’s. Heralded as “a night of sheer delight. The perfect pick-me-up” by London’s Daily Telegraph, the musical is also a perfect summer getaway for people who enjoy iconic music ballads, lively dance routines, comedic love stories, and creative theatrics.

Laughter is the sound of success at The Chemainus Theatre Festival this summer.

“I want our audience to be swept away by the joy and heart that is Singin’ In The Rain,” says director and choreographer Tracey Power (Christmas on the Air; Chelsea Hotel, The Number 14; recipient of the Sterling and Jessie Richardson Awards).

“This musical is not only full of wonderful songs and memorable characters but is an incredible story about a time in motion picture history that changed the entertainment industry forever. We’re having a wonderful time recreating and reliving the high-spirited era of Hollywood in the 1920’s, and I expect audiences will be eager to join in the fun.”

The musical takes place in two acts, featuring hilarious romps, energetic choreography, and familiar gems of song, such as: Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh, Moses Supposes, and the legendary Singin’ In The Rain. Re-creating the famous title tune - complete with its splendid dance sequence and

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Singin In The Rain rain shower - is a highlight of the stage show that required The Chemainus Theatre Festival production team to get their hands wet. “How do we make it rain indoors?”, ponders set designer Kevin McAllister. “Well, we’re working on the weather patterns. Paul (Tedeschini, sound designer), John (Webber, lighting designer) and I are combining decades of creative and engineering experience to incorporate Mother Nature into the show.”

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Combining glitzy Hollywood with the era of fashionable flappers is a dream-come-true for costume designer Barbara Clayden. “The opportunity to present such a free and exploratory time in fashion is marvelous”, she says. “The outfits are the finishing touch to transport our actors and audiences to another time and place down Charing Cross Road”.

Tickets are available now for evening performances (Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Saturday at 8:00 p.m.) and matinee shows (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.). Purchases can be made online at chemainustheatre.ca, or by calling The Chemainus Theatre Festival box office at 1-800-565-7738.

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Her clients come to her from the corporate, non-profit and small-business worlds for her well-groomed skills in expository, descriptive, persuasive and narrative writing. Her company, Describe Writing, specializes in communications “customers won’t forget” as she works to discover the essence of what her clients want to say in their print ads, websites, menus, bios, or advertorials. Maeve works with the words until she is satisfied that what has been created will make the biggest impact on the target audience.

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THROWING THE BOOK AT ‘EM: Well, it’s officially summer in the Valley and if you are a parent of easily bored children why not send them to the library?

Seriously. In addition to some cool books and DVDs the library has programs for imaginative, creative youngsters like, for example, “Homemade Flyers”, which teaches kids how to “create a flying machine out of everyday materials” and/or how to make their own bird feeder. Budding architects ages 5-12 have a chance to design, construct and (perhaps, best of all, especially for young males), destroy their very own Lego Tower. (The library even supplies the Lego materials.) A new Summer Reading Camp kicks off in July as well. Don’t worry, those industrious Library folks haven’t forgotten the grown-ups this summer.

A new Chess club invites players of all ages and skill levels to play and/or learn this fabled game of strategy in a “friendly supportive environment.” For dates, times and participating branches for all the programs above visit Vancouver Island Regional Library’s informative and accessible website at virl. bc.ca.

SPEAKING OF BOOKS: During my decade or so as a Shaw TV reporter I had a chance to visit master chef Bill Jones’ Deerholme Farm HQ a number of times and I always found him to be a good host and an articulate expert on all things culinary. In addition to offering cooking classes, running a culinary consulting business (Magnetic North Cuisine) and creating events like Feast of Fields, Bill has authored ten cookbooks. His latest volume, The Deerholme Mushroom Book: From Foraging to Feasting, was published earlier this year. Check out his website at deerholme.com for all the details.

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“Our mission is simple—to help people,” says Karen Allen, owner and certified Technologist. Brainwave Optimization™ helps balance brain patterns leading to optimum physical and mental health. The fact that it is non-invasive is particularly attractive.

“People who’ve battled things like depression and anxiety tell us that they feel better than they have in years,” Brenda says. “Some of our clients start to feel results in as little as one session. Others may need to schedule up to 30 sessions, depending on their needs.”

Over time, emotional and physical traumas can cause brainwaves to become unbalanced. These traumas can actually leave an imprint on the brain, and disrupt the patterns required for a balanced and healthy state.

Brainwave Harmonics is pleased to provide this technology to residents of the Cowichan Valley. If you would like more information about how Brainwave Optimization™ may benefit you in your personal or professional life, we would love to hear from you.

“You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, insomnia, poor memory, or you may even be looking to improve your golf game,” Karen says. “Whatever your goals, a balanced brain can help you overcome obstacles and accomplish what you desire.”

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Annual Herbal Intensive in Cowichan Valley A 3 1/2 day Immersion to study indigenous, wild, and cultivated botanicals with a Master Herbalist who has 30+ years experience. July is when many herbs are in bloom for easier identification and many are ripe for their picking.

Learn how to identify, harvest, store, prepare and apply herbs for medicinal use. The course will cover up to 40 herbs, and make preparations for about 20.

Participants will pick herbs, make teas, poultices, salves, tinctures, oils, glycerites. and understand the nature of ddisease and health and how to have more control over their own health. Gain confidence in using herbs safely.

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This workshop is for those who want to learn more about the herb world, how herbs can enhance your health and how you can have some healing herbs in your garden.

It has also been attended by long time consulting natural practitioners, who have used commercial herbs for years, but want to have a more grass roots knowledge of the plants.

“Understanding herbs is essential to learn how to look after ourselves and our families. It saves time and money, is better for our health

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and the health of the planet, and is very empowering! Our family does not use drugs and we experience exceptional health!” says Lorene Benoit, instructor.

Lorene Benoit is a Natural Health Consultant and Educator. Her qualifications include Bachelor of Education Biology, French and Phys. Ed; Masters of Holistic Healing; Certified Herbal Consultant; Iridologist; Contact Reflex Analyst; Live Blood Analyst; plus certifications in Western and Chinese herbs, Nutrition, Massage and Energy Healing.

Benoit founded Lorene Benoit Health Education Services in 1989. She presents, with humour and life, to health practitioners, corporations and the public, from short workshops to annual 4 day herbal intensives. Her passion is teaching healthy lifestyles on all levels, so that people can take control of moving toward optimum health!

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Summer is here and with any luck we’ll get tons of summer weather! That means shorts, skirts, sleeveless tops and bikinis, which for a lot of us means dealing with more hair removal than usual. This year I discovered Sugaring, the most amazing technique and its offered locally at Ahzenya Spa on Gibbons Rd. Sugaring is an ancient hair removal technique that dates back to Egyptian times and is 100% natural. Made entirely of edible ingredients, sugar, lemon and water, it is safe for all skin types including people with sensitive skin. It comes in the form of a paste that is heated to body temperature, much lower than wax, so there is no risk of burning you. The sugaring paste doesn’t stick to live skin so you don’t end up with red, swollen irritated skin as many people do with hot wax methods, plus the practitioner works in the direction the hairs grow rather than against the natural direction of hair growth so it’s not as painful as waxing and eliminates ingrown hairs. Big bonus for more delicate areas like bikini or Brazilians. The end result is fantastic too because it actually

seeps down into the hair follicle to lift each hair out at the root, compared to waxing which can break hairs off at the surface.

After a couple of sugaring treatments most people find that less and less hair grows back and the ones that do are quite fine and soft. Plus it is water soluble so cleans up easily and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth, not sticky.

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I spoke with Diane at Ahzenya and learned that at some spas the same pot of wax is used repeatedly for multiple clients, while sugaring is 100% hygienic.

No bacteria can grow in the paste due to the high concentration of sugar and the paste is always discarded after each use so there is no risk of cross contamination.

And I love that the product she uses comes from right here on Vancouver Island.

Whether you’re wanting to get out of the hassle of constantly shaving or maybe it’s a Brazillian or Manzillian your after, I can definitely recommend Sugaring as a safe, effective all natural solution to all your hair removal needs!

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Getaway to Ucluelet, BC!

Logger Sports Action Ukee Days in Ucluelet BC runs from July 26-28 this year! This 3 day festival welcomes those from near and far into the community to celebrate summer on the west coast.

The weekend begins with the Ukee Days Downhill longboard competition on Friday afternoon, and officially kicks off with the annual Salmon & Oyster BBQ where you can check out a demonstration by the local roller derby team. On Saturday morning you’ll awake to the sound of the Ukee Days parade which you can follow down to the fairgrounds. The fairgrounds host a main stage with a variety of live entertainment, amazing food and ware vendors as part of the artisan marketplace, and awesome activities for any age all day

long!

From 12-4pm spectators flock to the fence to check out the Logger Sports Championships, which Ukee Days has been hosting for 31 years. Logger Sports originated in Canada in the late 1800’s in logging camps around the country, and a variety of events are included within the Canadian Championships.

This year Ukee Days is proud to host Jill & Jill and Springboard Chop as Canadian Championships, as well as various other logger sports events on Saturday, July 27. In addition to the adult competitions we’ll be hosting kids logger sports for the little ones on Sunday, July 28! Join us for Ukee Days 2013 and see what Ucluelet has to offer! ukeedays.wordpress.com

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BALANCE is the foundation of every successful golf swing.

Balance, or a lack there of, is the number one influence on ball flight. Let’s see if I can provide some insight into building better balance in your golf swing.

In the game of golf there are several definitions of balance, however I shall stick to the physical side and describe Static Balance (Pre-Swing) as a prerequisite to Dynamic Balance (In-Swing).

The athletic nature of the golf swing demands that we start from a stable platform to ensure we maintain balance throughout the swing. Static balance is constructed at Set-Up, where we establish our Hold, Aim and Posture. Regarding the latter, this is achieved by ensuring our Center of Gravity is over our Base of Support (see orange lines below) while our body weight is held on the balls of our feet and the appropriate shoulder, spine, hip and knee angles are set. The picture below depicts an appropriate balanced position at Set Up. A common fault at set-up, which predisposes the golfer to unbalanced motion, is a loss of one or more of these angles combined with weight either

on the heels or toes of the feet (centre of gravity outside of base of support). The most common, is one where a student has their weight on their heels and their spine too upright. Inevitably, a topped ball or one that flies to the right (for a RH golfer) is the result.

So what can you do to improve your Static and Dynamic Balance? First and foremost, evaluate your Set-Up - check postural angles and assess whether your center of gravity is over your base of support.

Secondly, if you are struggling with the above, aim to improve your muscle stability and flexibility. The cause is often tight muscles or restricted joint complexes. Participate in a stretching regime, like Yoga, Pilates or Personal Training; you will definitely reap the rewards on the golf course!

For more information on building an Athletic Set-Up, see http://www.jodyjacksongolf. com/2012/07/athletic-set-upchap/

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don’t be shy about joining in.

The group is super friendly and will always make you feel welcome.

Cowichan Challenge Triathlon So this would be fun….head out and cheer…or better yet participate, in the Cowichan Challenge Triathlon on July 14th. This much anticipated yearly grassroots event inspires people from all over the valley to get up off their couches and swim, cycle and run for months ahead of the big day. Often doing all three on the same training day… crazy people you say? Nay say I. They’re athletes and they’re awesome.

This event is a Ceevacs sponsored event. You’ve almost certainly heard of them…Ceevacs is the very active Cowichan Valley’s running club. They’ve been going for over 25 years now and they actively support, foster and promote running, walking and other fitness activities for members of the community. Every week there are group runs and starting now there are Summer Fun Runs all through July and August. Check out their web page for details and

…But back to the triathlon.

If you’re reading this before July 1st there is still time to sign up for the Early Bird discount and a chance to win a $100.00 gift certificate from Frontrunners. The triathlon starts at 8:00 a.m. at Fuller Lake and there is a sprint or main event. You can do this race individually or as a relay team. The sprint is pretty much half the distance than the main event so there’s options a ’plenty!

The organizers had to work around the Chemainus Bridge construction so the cycling aspect of the race is going in another direction this year… but bravos to the organizers for persevering and coming up with a creative solution to the 2013 Bridge challenge.

Registration takes place at the Cycle Therapy parking lot on Friday July 12th and Saturday July 13th or on race day between 7am and 7:45 am.

Next month…favorite Cowichan Valley Rides! See you on the road!

Sandra Beggs owns and operates Cycle Therapy in Duncan. wwwcycletherapy.ca

BEGINNER’S GOLF CLINIC • SAT July 6, 10am-4pm ORIENTATION - feel comfortable with planning your golf outing ETIQUETTE - be compatible with any golfing partnership BASIC RULES - gain confidence with a basic knowledge of rules FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS - putting, chipping, pitching and full-swing Open to both women and men. Limited to only 8 spots.

Cost:$150 (lunch included)

JUNIOR GOLF COACHING PROGRAMS • July & Aug 2013 Coach Jackson is an expert in the Long Term Player Development pathway for golf. Having worked with junior athletes since 1992, she is well versed in building the roadmap to creating champions in sport and life.

FUNdamentals: 6 - 9 years old Learn to Play: 9 - 12 years old Learn to Compete: 12 - 18 years old For more on this summer’s junior golf programs, see her website.

To Register: go to website www.jodyjacksongolf.com or call 250-532-3399

Cowichan Golf and Country Club

ADAMS / TAYLORMADE LADIES NIGHT Thursday July 11th, 5 - 7 pm Come and join us for an evening of fun while learning all about women’s golf equipment, footwear and apparel. Find out the latest technology available to make your game more enjoyable. Whether you want your current clubs evaluated or a opportunity to try out the newest of Adams and TaylorMade, trained club fitting professionals will be on hand to assist.

Refreshments and Hors d’oeuvres!

Door Prizes!

Merchandise Promotions!

Get out at golf!

All Levels Welcome Cowichan Golf & Country Club, 4955 Trans Canada Hwy | 250-746-5333

Summer Watersports in Beautiful Maple Bay! It’s Never Too Late To Learn To Row!

It is an amazing feeling to glide across the water in a rowing boat powered by your own strength.

Have you ever wanted to learn to row? It’s never too late to give it a try.

This environmentally friendly sport is relatively safe and, because it is low impact, people can row late into their lives.

Rowing is a full body workout; all major muscle groups are used but your knees and hips don’t suffer from the constant pounding pavement of running.

It’s not uncommon for adults to start rowing to revitalize an active lifestyle.

You can row for the fun and beauty of it, or you can row for competition. Competitive rowers range from ages 12 to 90 and competitions are structured

so you compete against people your own age. Rowing clubs and competitions offer a wonderful social opportunities and rowers are often friends for life.

Learning how to row begins with spending time on a rowing machine to practice the proper rowing technique: With arms straight, rock the top-half of your body forward so your hands pass your knees, then bend your legs and move up the slide. When you reach the front, press into your feet, keeping your arms straight until your legs are straight again.

Repeat!

Next, you will hit the water in a single rowing shell or crew boat to apply your new technique.

When you eventually combine the technique with balance and understand how to move the boat in the water, the speed and tranquility are restorative for your body and mind.

MBYC Coach Richard Young

Maple Bay Rowing Club offers learn-to-row and private coaching lessons for newcomers.

Go row!

Maple Bay Yacht Club Sailing Program

With changes in the sailing program over the past couple years, some new dinghy’s added to our fleet, and many new faces it is promising to be an exciting summer on the water this year! The Maple Bay Yacht Club would like to welcome everyone to come join us for a fun summer of sailing. Whether you are just beginning or a weathered veteran we would love to see you out in the wind. Not only do we have camps running every week throughout July and August, we also have month long adult sessions, weekend adventures for the youth, and weekly movie nights to entertain the entire family! All of our instructors

Maple Bay Yacht Club CANSail SAILING LESSONS Courses run in July and August 0830 - 1530 Daily Our instructors are fully trained and certified by the Canadian Yachting Association. They also hold certification in first aid, National Coaching Certification, power boat operation, boat rescue/life saving, & VHF operator’s license.

Beginners and experienced sailors of all ages welcome.

To Register: Maple Bay Yacht Club 250 746 4521

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Maritime Fun in the Summer Sun

Sailing in Maple Bay Photo Darbi Aitchison

Boats and maritime culture have a long history in Cowichan Bay and for Vancouver Island. Being separated from the ‘Big Rock’ (the rest of Canada), boating was essential to life for many of our Island forefathers and still provides a livelihood for many who live here

have taken courses with Maple Bay and continue to sail both dinghy’s and keel boats. As a club we are aiming to introduce the sport of sailing to everyone in the Cowichan Valley who would like to learn. It would be a joy for us to share our love of the sport with you! For more information please contact the Maple Bay Yacht Club at mbyc.bc.ca or 250 746 4521.

Rowers in Maple Bay. Photo Alison Irwin

To celebrate this rich element of our local story, the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre will be hosting the 28th Annual Boat Festival on Saturday, July 27 from 10 am to 5pm. This event has been going on for so many years that some people who remember attending the first festivals now bring their grandchildren with them to share the experience.

The popular annual Chowder Tasting Contest is back again this year, where Village food establishments compete to prove they offer the best chowder around. Tickets for an armband to take part in the tastings and the voting will be $5 per person or $15 for a family of four. The Brown Bag dinghy races will be held, where the rowers of the boats wear a paper bag over their heads while their ‘first mates’ direct them through the course. We will also be bringing back the Fast and Furious Boat race! Teams will gather to compete in building a ‘dinghy’ out of unlikely objects. When completed, teams take their ‘dinghies’ out to the water. The boat that floats the longest and makes it through the course at the end of the day wins. Tours of the Maritime Centre and our flagship, the Halcyon II will be ongoing throughout the day. Demonstrations such as decorative knot tying, steam bending and our new Stitch and Glue dinghy program

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will be showcased. Local community groups will be on hand with demonstrations and there will be music to enjoy throughout the day.

If you’ve not explored the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, the Boat Festival is a great reason to come in and see what we are up to.

To our members, we offer a rowboat program, access to the maritime library, the opportunity to get involved in restoration projects and access to the use of our Ways system for boat maintenance.

We have a fantastic collection of boat acquisitions, outboard motors, as well as pictures of the fishing history of the local area.

With parking being a premium, consider parking your car in Hecate Park and walking to the Village. There will be a drop off point at the Maritime Centre for community members with mobility challenges. Make a day of it and join in our celebration! Check out www. cwbs.classicboats.org for more information.

Kate Rossetto General Manager of the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre

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6th Annual Cowichan Valley Golf Tournament Saturday July 13 Cowichan Golf and Country Club Registration 250 701 4242 Join us for fun in the sun at the 6th Annual Cowichan Valley Golf Tournament for Hospice. This year you will have a shot at two hole-in-one prize cars. If you are new to golf don’t worry, there are awards for both the top teams and for the most honest!

Cowichan Valley Hospice staff and volunteers cared for over 800 people across the Cowichan Valley Region last year. These are people grieving the death of someone they love, people living with advancing illness and their caregivers. Here is what some of our clients had to say: “You talked me into trying

a care clinic session.

Reluctantly I did and I can honestly now say that I don’t think I would be here today if it wasn’t for the care that I received from those wonderful people when I was in deep grief, many months after my husband died.” Jean* “I want to express a heartfelt thank you for the vigil support provided during the last days of my husband’s life, as well as for those hospice hospital volunteers who support palliative care patients and their families.

I was overwhelmed by the kindness and compassionate care taken by these volunteers not only for my husband, John*, but also for me.”

“Indeed, the CV Hospice volunteers are special, and I am grateful for their presence and for the existence of hospice in Duncan.” Barbara* (*not their real names) Join us at the Tournament to make a difference in your community!

Rob’s Lighthouse Eatery & Art Gallery Fresh, friendly, affordable and pet-friendly!

OpenED Daily 8am-6pm Heated patio or take out

*Award Winning Chowder* Grilled Seasoned Fish & Chicken Great Burgers, Fries, Wraps & More!

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Farmhouse Poultry Wins Rising Star Award Wonderful crew at Farmhouse Poultry in Cowichan Bay.

Farmhouse Poultry announces today that it is the recipient of the 2013 Rising Star Award from the BC Food Processors Association. The Rising Star Award celebrates a processor who has demonstrated innovation and shown leadership in industry and the community.

Farmhouse Poultry General Manager Lyle Young commented: “All of us at Farmhouse Poultry are pleased beyond words by this award.

This achievement is a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our team. It also recognizes the collective efforts of the farmers on the Island who raise the chicken right through to the Island grocers and restaurants who provide our product to Island consumers. I thank each and everyone who has made this possible.”

About Farmhouse Poultry Island Farmhouse Poultry Ltd. was established in 2005 to support and promote Vancouver Island poultry farms. At the time, there had been no commercial poultry processing facility on the Island for five years. Farmhouse Poultry was established to provide small scale poultry farmers a fully compliant facility to take their poultry for processing, and to provide Island consumers with the opportunity to choose a variety of Island grown poultry choices at select grocers. Through Farmhouse Poultry, Vancouver Island families are able to purchase

fresh poultry from farmers who are our friends and neighbours.

The Farmhouse Poultry label means that our fresh locally grown poultry products have been processed in our modern facility, a provincially inspected poultry plant on Vancouver Island. By buying Vancouver Island grown poultry, Island residents support our local farms and keep agriculture viable on our beautiful island.

About B.C. Food Processors Association The B.C. Food Processors Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to representing all segments of the food, beverage and natural health products processing industry. It strengthens BC’s food and natural health product processing industry by serving the needs of its members, building their competitive advantage, and being their effective conduit to government.

Its purpose is to achieve economic prosperity and sustainable safe production in a balanced B.C. food and natural health product industry. For its members it provides support, training, fellowship and a strong voice. For the public it provides good food, innovative nutrition solutions, public policy advice, sustainable economic benefits for communities and public education.

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Summer Feeding of Animals

Derek Pitman with a Steelhead.

South Island Fishing Report Fellow fishers, I hope you have had some success and good times on the water this spring, we sure have. The winter Steelhead runs and trout populations on the local rivers and lakes seem to be quite healthy this year.

Cowichan rainbow trout early July has things just starting to heat up for the ocean fishers.

We should expect some decent numbers of salmon passing through our waters heading to both pacific northwest US locations as well as our BC and Vancouver Island rivers. Stop by your local tackle shop to see what is working well in the area you plan to fish. If you’re trying for Halibut, be sure to check the new regulations as they have changed from 2012.

For fishers heading out onto the lakes you will have to fish deeper as the water temperature rises and moves the fish into the deeper cooler water. Anglers fishing the lakes with gear might want to try gang trolls with worms or flatfish in tow, or plugs can also be a good bet. For the fly fishers I would suggest wooly buggers in black or olive fished with a full sinking line.The river fishing will be starting to slow as water temperatures rise and the river levels drop.

This report was provided by Kenzie Cuthbert with over 24 years of local guiding. www.kenzies.com

Over the summer our daily routines become interrupted by vacation travel, day trips, visitors, and special events.

This change in routine can be hard, both for us and on the animals we care for.

Add hot weather, new pasture and hay to a disrupted schedule and the potential for sick and stressed animals increases dramatically.

What areas should we pay particular attention to during the summer? Are there steps we can take to reduce heat stress on our animals? Here are some things to consider as we enter the hot days of summer.

1. Make sure your animals have access to plenty of cool clean water at all times.

Dogs, cattle, horses all cool their bodies by evaporative cooling which uses a large amount of water. Without a source of water to replenish that lost they can quickly become dehydrated. Pigs do not sweat so they need an area in the shade to wallow in mud to cool themselves.

2. During periods of extreme heat put out additional waterers and add electrolytes to the water to replace the salts leaving the body through sweat.

3. Make changes to new feeds slowly.

Limit the hours spent on a new pasture until they become accustomed to the grass. Give limited amounts of garden scraps to your poultry as they are high in fibre and moisture and dilute the nutrients they get from their regular feed. When

possible, mix new hay with the old.

4. If feed consumption drops due to extreme heat during the day, turn the lights on and provide feed early in the morning to entice the animals to eat during the cool period of the day.

5.If you notice your animals are eating less, consider feeding a more dense feed to maintain their nutrient intake. For example feed an 18% Layer pellet in place of a 16% pellet.

6. Provide shade in a breezy place in the pasture or coop or allow the animals to return to the barn or house during the hottest part of the day. However, make sure there is enough air movement in the barn or house to keep the animals cool.

7. If you are away from home ask a reliable person to feed and water your animals following your regular schedule as much as possible.

8. Avoid stressing your animals during the hottest time of the day. Strenuous movement produces body heat, increasing the amount of heat they need to remove from their body.

Plan ahead for hot weather by providing shade, making sure fans are clean and working and having a plentiful supply of water. These steps will give both you and your animals an enjoyable summer.

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Georgia Nicols M.A. is Canada’s most popular astrologer. A Buddhist, this Vancouver-based astrologer is featured in regional papers across Canada, the United States, and New Zealand. www.georgianicols.com

Aries (March 21-April 19) Your focus is on home and family. Some will relate to a parent more than usual.

Most will tackle home repairs and embrace some exciting redecorating projects. Since you are the artisan of the zodiac, and you love to try anything new with your hands, when you redecorate at home the results can be stunning, original and quite fantastic.

Invite people over for food and drink. (You might entice one of them to pick up a paint brush.)

Taurus (April 20-May 20) A busy month ahead! Suddenly, you’ve got things to do, places to go and people to see. This month will be productive for writing, teaching, acting, selling and promoting because your powers of communication will be tops. Furthermore, your powers of observation are also tops, which means you will notice how much beauty there is in your daily world. Plus– you will also notice how much love there is surrounding you.

These are things easily take for granted until, suddenly, you’re aware of them.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Cash flow, earnings and financial matters are where it’s for you this month. Money, money, money. You have excellent money-making ideas as well as chances to boost your income by finding a new job or making money on the side. Naturally, with this financial focus, you will be spending as well, especially on beautiful treasures for yourself and loved ones. Some of you are restless and eager for new, fresh experiences; therefore, make new friends and seek out

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stimulating situations. You want to feel alive!

Cancer (June 21-July 22) This month the Sun enters your sign bringing you opportunities to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Expect to attract fortunate circumstances and important people. Because Mercury and Venus are with the Sun, you’re charming, articulate and oh-so diplomatic. (We love you.) Because life is going to get much better for you in the year ahead, it’s important to change your point of view and accept that you’re headed into one of most fortunate cycles you’ve had in more than a decade. Get with the program.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) This shift of the Sun into Cancer actually promotes your desire to delve into your inner world and develop your spirituality or acknowledge your beliefs.

You’ll find you feel more content with life. Nevertheless, you also have a burning desire to do research and seek answers about big questions. Like “What should I do with the time I have left me?” and “Whatever happened to Yukon gold potatoes?” These are things one must know.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) This month is popular and everyone wants to see your face. Just accept this and be up for it. Don’t stay at home.

Get out and schmooze. In particular, join classes, clubs and associations. You’ll love hanging out with groups and exploring charitable organizations where you can lend your efforts to making the world a better place.

Expect to make new friends.

(Perhaps literally because a friend could become a lover.)

Meanwhile, you feel a saucy independence. Don’t be rash and don’t quit your day job.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) This is the only time all year when the Sun is at high noon

in your chart acting like a spotlight on you, which makes other people notice you. Take note: This lighting is flattering.

Therefore, everyone thinks you’re the cat’s meow. You won’t have to do anything special to earn this praise and dazzling advantage. Therefore, if others ask you to accept increased responsibilities, say yes. It will be a walk in the park. Romance with a boss or someone in authority is possible.

(Either way, you can expect favours and advantages.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You need a change of scenery but, more than that, you want to expand your horizons and learn something new. You want to schmooze with fascinating people and feel inspired and stimulated by life. Hey, nothing wrong with that. But you will have to get out of bed. Travel if you can or visit someplace you’ve never been before.

Talk to people from different backgrounds and other countries. Sign up for a course.

Learn a new language. You have to step out of your velvet rut and explore new situations to make this happen.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Life will take on an intense quality with an increased focus on shared property, inheritances, taxes, debt, your partner’s wealth and anything you own jointly with others. You want to get this stuff straight – and you will. Furthermore, it’s likely that everything will be favourable to you. Nevertheless, disputes with partners,will surprise you in some way. Tread carefully. In the bigger picture you stand to benefit from others.

This is a great time to ask for a mortgage or go for a loan because people want to help you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) This is the only time all year when the Sun is opposite your sign and, as the Sun is your source of energy, this means

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you need to get more rest. It’s that simple.

You need to sleep more so acknowledge this. Stop reading this column and go to bed. This solar opposition also makes you focus on partnerships and close friendships more than usual. Fortunately, with Mercury and Venus joining the Sun, everything will be delightful and this is perhaps your opportunity to mend broken fences. This is also a good time to initiate a partnership.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’re gung ho to clean up your act. Because the stars will help you do this, do what you can this month to become better organized both at home and at work. For starters, give yourself the right equipment to do a great job. Buy file folders, shelving, labels, cleaning equipment, paint – whatever you need. It’s always good to go with the flow because it makes life easier. A workrelated romance could begin now because you’re flirting with unusual people and enticing real characters into your world.

(You devil.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You’re the big winner because the stars want you to party, enjoy a vacation, experience the arts, have fun with sports events and delight in playful activities with children. In addition, romance and love affairs are promising. Although increased activity and chaos at home are present, relationships with kids are great. Romance flourishes. Parties and social occasions are fun escapes because you have no need to pretend to be what you are not. Give yourself permission to do what you want and set your own priorities. Be a free spirit! www.georgianicols.com

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Expression Of The Soul Self It’s important to trust that the universe will support us fully when we step in line to our higher desires. Are you content with where you are? If not what can you do to open the door?

I have been thinking a lot about expression and its unique part of the consciousness ocean. July is a Pitta month in Ayurveda and Pitta’s energy thrives by expressing itself. In working with others, as well as myself, a question often comes up: “Am I expressing my soul self to the fullest?“ Do you express your soul self to its fullest potential? What does that phrase mean to you?

Some ways that I encourage full expression of my consciousness are : 1. Through speaking my thoughts and emotions: Not necessarily to others, maybe just to the universe, or by writing in my journal. If I really feel the need I may go out into a private space in the beautiful world and sing or scream very loudly, letting it all out whatever it is, without judgement. When we hold emotions tightly it can manifest energetically in emotional and physical imbalance.

2. By noticing what it is that I am “doing” in this physical life. Am I acting in balance with my soul’s desires? Many of us live life doing what we are “supposed” to do, and feel stuck in the idea that we can’t move out of that space.

3. Movement and Meditation Am I moving enough?

Am I sitting enough?

Sometimes when I am holding things in, my body becomes tight even though there is energy floating around that needs to move. One of the best things I can do for my “soul self” here is to go for a beautiful walk in nature, or go out on my deck and do yoga. Even 15 minutes of a mindful practice moves things tremendously.

Our minds can also create havoc for us. It’s very important to allow the mind to express itself~ without letting it rule us. This is what meditation encourages. It is a beautiful opportunity to connect with the universal consciousness, while sitting still. The mind may be busy at times, but in the bigger picture true expression shines brighter, allowing peace, energy and acceptance of all that is.

See if you can take some time this month to listen to your “soul self”, notice if you are swimming in its special currents, or if you are just treading water. Believe that you can open the door to the adventure of your highest potential by jumping in to your dreams.

Asrael is an Ayurvedic Practitioner & Yoga Teacher in the Cowichan Valley. www. anandaayurveda. wordpress.com

COWICHAN FEATURE LISTINGS Metal Artist Brad Allen

With a torch,welder and array of metal finishing tools, Brad creates joyful, nurturing and thought-provoking pieces.

- Metal Wall hangings - Free Standing Sculptures Studio located in Duncan by appointment Brad Allen 250 748 0934 www.meddleart.com High quality handwoven traditional rugs and carpets made by Tibetan refugees from Nepal.

Hand-knotted and made of 100% Tibetan wool in a family run venture that houses workers and educates children to alleviate poverty.

Small World Imports Tibetan Rugs and Carpets www.smallworldimports.ca 250-748-6570

Want to learn how to make your own jewellery?

Etc! offers a wide range of classes from introductory classes in Beading, Kumihimo and Bead Weaving to more advanced techniques and workshops.

We have a fantastic range of beads and supplies as well as unique gifts.

Call for prices and dates 250 324 2227 New Hours Monday - Saturday 10 - 5 and Sunday 11 - 4

9747c Willow St, Chemainus 250 324 2227

Contact Adrienne Richards for more information and a Summer 2013 Rate Card 250 510 6596

adrienne@cowichanvalleyvoice.com

Our mission is to inspire, motivate and most of all...to have fun! We offer encouraging, experienced tap dance instruction for beginners to advanced of all ages.

Lynda Allen 250-748-0934 lyndaallentapstudio@shaw.ca

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Valley Voice Magazine readers directory a great way to discover local services and businesses. 2 sizes of ad space are available to suit every business message and budget. Affordable, stylish and straight to the point. Contact Adrienne Richards for more info 250 510 6596 or by e-mail at adrienne@cowichanvalleyvoice.com

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Alternative Accounting for Small Business On or off site service. Free initial consultation Package pricing from $49.95. Quickbooks Support Matraea Centre, 170 Craig St, Duncan 250-709-3660

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Balancing and Supportive Yoga Mats

Belly Dancing

Memory foam yoga mat PVC Free. Ideal for pre/postnatal yoga, pilates and those who need more support.

Vernice Vita Yoga Mats Richard Badman 250 746 9319

Now registering for Summer Classes Classes Mon-Thurs Feminine Celebration For More Information: Debrajeenah at 250-748-3148 Angelina at 250-710-8161 angelinadancerblogspot.ca

Studio 2000 Belly Dance

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Child Care Need childcare?

Taking care of children?

Call the Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource & Referral 250-746-4135 local 231

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Individual and couple counselling services.

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Sophie Barbant - Hayward, M.A. Registered 331 St. Julian Street Professional Counsellor Duncan, BC Bilingual French and English 250- 510 - 0182

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Farm & Winery 3810 Cobble Hill Rd 250 743-9149 www.silversidefarm.com

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We harvest fruit from our farm and around the Valley for fresh blueberries and unique wine tastes - Come...

Savour our Berry Flavours!

Gluten Free/Organic Pasta’s, Organic Meat, Homemade Sausage, International Foods.

The Duncan Butcher 430 Trans Canada Hwy 250 748 -6377

The Valley’s 1st Certified Organic /Biodynamic Community Supported Agriculture Program Year round availability or 24 weeks Come eat at our Organic Farm Cafe - Child, Celiac and Vegan friendly!

Alderlea Farm and Cafe Open Tues, Fri & Sat 11am - 6pm 3390 Glenora Road, Duncan, 250 597 3438 Special seating for family meals!

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We have been clients of Martha’s for nine years. She is very competent, does amazing stretches, and deep massage followed by a very soothing relaxation. Our lives are truly enhanced because of her. Sylvia & Ken marthashiatsu@gmail.com I 250-748-6441 Duncan

Reflexology & Chi Wellness by Terri.

Ananda Ayurveda with Asrael

1453 Algonkin Rd, Duncan 250-701-8962 • www.terriswellness.com Special 3 one hour sessions for 150.00 of any of Reiki, Indian Head Massage or Foot Reflexology.

• Luxurious Hot Oil Massages • Ayurvedic Treatments, Consultations & Counseling • Jyotish Astrology and Yoga 250 597 3973 www.anandaayurveda.com

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Bumpers, Railings, Stairs, Gates, Custom Jobs and more. Experienced fabricator will take your ideas from blueprint to finished product.

Quality painting by Christopher Dolsen Mark 250 709 0277

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Call Adrienne Richards 250 510 6596 or e-mail adrienne@cowichanvalleyvoice.com Domains, Hosting and Websites

Pet Care Lucky Dog U-Bath

Web. Domains & Hosting Services WEB HOST Richard Badman rbadman@gearth.com 250.746.9319 Duncan, BC

We supply everything except the dog! All natural products and locally made dog gear.

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Professional Writing Services Freelance Writing Services: Website Content Promotional Communications Technical Writing

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We hope you enjoyed this month’s issue of the Cowichan Valley Voice!

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