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CAN’T MISS EVENTS This month, we personally selected what we feel are a few “Can’t Miss” events happening in the Parksville and Qualicum Beach area. We hope you enjoy them as much as we know we will.
FEB 10 & 11
PARKSVILLE GEM & MINERAL SHOW
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Dealers selling rocks, crystals, beads, gems, fossils, and jewellery. Fun for the whole family. Community and Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Ave E, Parksville
FEB 15 - MAR 4
ECHO PLAYERS: HAY FEVER Noel Coward’s Hay Fever introduces the Bliss family: a retired actress mother, a novelist father, and two children for whom all the world is a stage. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach.
Enjoy the free family day movie ‘Shaun the Sheep’. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E Jensen Ave, Parksville.
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TOSH 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION A fabulous evening of great entertainment with The Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet and jazz vocalist Debbie Duncan. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach.
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Proud to support & promote community events & programs. Have an event? Want to advertise in What's On Digest? Contact us for more information. Event Submission deadline: March Edition Feb 15, 2018 Advertising Booking deadline: March Edition Feb 10, 2018 Submit events online at whatsondigest.com or by email at eventspqb@dostuff.ca Advertising: Brittany Pearce Phone: 250-240-6881 Email: brittany@dostuff.ca Publisher: Tom Alexander Phone: 250-240-5512 Email: tom@dostuff.ca Writer: Brenda Gough
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FEATURES ECHO Players: Hay Fever 6 10 TOSH Anniversary Celebration 12 Tales for the Telling 14 Winterfest Comox Valley 16 30 Years of TOSH 22 Family History Society SECTIONS 4 26 27 28 30
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THU FEB 1 Live Music at Deez 7:00pm. Come and enjoy Live music with prawn special 39c each every Thursday. Reservation recommended. Feb Line up: 1st Lazy Mike, 8th Dave Hart, 15th Double Trouble Duo, 22nd Ryder Bachman. Deez Bar and Grill, 3353 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach. 250752-8055
Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. The Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group meets the first Thursday of the month. This group is independent, non-profit, slip-on shoe support groups serving the Oceanside community for over 5 years. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250752-8066
Newcomers Club 7:00pm. Open to anyone who has lived in Parksville and surrounding areas for less than 5 years. First Thursday of the month. For further information check out parksvillenewcomers. net. Parksville Community Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234
Men’s Personal Growth 7:00pm. Feb 1, 8, 15 & 22. Develop trust, support and friendship while developing new skills and confidence. Outcomes include: dis-
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Open Mic with Scott & Hope 7:30pm. Join us every Thursday for open mic! Hosted by Scott and Hope from Backstage Whiskey. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250.248.6511
Bobbie’s Comedy Night 8:00pm. Brian O’Gorman. His comedic style is a unique blend of writing, physicality and character work that will leave you leaking fluids you didn’t know you had. A staple in the comedy scene, he’s quickly become one of the hottest comics in Canada. Doors open at 6pm show starts at 8pm. Tickets at Bobbiescomedynight on Facebook, French Creek Marine Pub, and Soak Essentials. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. 250-240-1233
FRI FEB 2 Groundhog Day Groundhog Day in Canada focuses on the concept of a groundhog coming out of its home in mid-winter to ‘predict’ if spring is on its way in the northern hemisphere.
Weight Watchers 9:00am. Weight Watchers Meetings are led by people who’ve succeeded on the program, so their expertise comes from real-life experience. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234
Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 12:00pm. Tuesdays and Fridays. Does Food control your life? Do you overeat, binge, purge, or starve even if you don’t want to? Do you constantly diet and still not lose weight? Don’t Walk Away - try Overeaters Anonymous (OA) a 12 step program. Visit oaquiz.org to take our quiz and find out how we can help. Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parksville. 250.248-2582
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TOSH 30th Anniversary Concert Superb, International Classical and Jazz Music!
Meat Draw at Deez
1) The Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet 2) Jazz Legend Debbie Duncan Quintet
4:30pm. Deez Bar and Grill, 3353 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-8055
The Kingmixers 7:00pm. A great lineup of seasoned players; Gary Preston’s fiery harmonica, piano and soulful vocals are supported by Anita Bonkowski’s deep rhythmic grooves on bass and drums. It’s all capped off by the tasty guitar stylings of David Schade, and for the 4 piece, with the steady and powerful bass playing of Ron Lukawitski. Humor, energy, and a surprisingly wide range of styles from lonesome harmonica to polyrhythmic New Orleans grooves. Smoke N’ Water, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Pacific Shores Resort, Nanoose Bay. 250-4687192
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FEBRUARY 15 – MARCH 4, 2018
HAY FEVER HIGH SPIRITED COMEDY PROMISES MELODRAMATIC SCENES AND COMEDIC CHAOS.
ne of the best-loved of all showcases the larger than life personalities of celebrated actors many of whom were Noel Coward’s plays will be close friends of the playwright at the time. performed on the stage of the Village Theatre this month An English playwright, composer, director, and the high spirited comedy promises actor and singer Coward was well known for melodramatic scenes and comedic chaos. his wit and flamboyance. Hay Fever which opens February 15 and As a teenager he was introduced into the runs until March 4 introduces the Bliss high society in which most of his plays family: a retired actress mother, a novelist would be set. father, and two children for whom all the Hay Fever is said to be inspired by a world, literally, is a weekend Coward stage. spent at the home When the four of actress Laurette egocentric family "I have a great cast. I have actors Taylor. members invite from Courtenay to Nanaimo." Coward achieved acquaintances to enduring success Michael Armstrong ~ Director their country house as a playwright, for the weekend publishing more their theatrical than 50 plays from excesses wind up his teens onwards. tormenting the group of unsuspecting Many of his works including Hay Fever, visitors. Private Lives, Design for Living, Present Outrageous antics including rousing Laughter and Blithe Spirit, continue to be fights, surprise engagements, and fevered performed in theatre repertoire. declarations of love dumbfound the doomed Director Michael Armstrong who has been weekend guests. involved in theatre for close to 50 years said With its wit, and sheer outrageousness he was thrilled when Echo Players accepted Coward’s play was written in 1924 and his proposal to direct Hay Fever.
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“About five years ago I was in Blithe Spirit in Victoria. It was my first introduction to Noel Coward and I just loved it … the script, the humor and pace of it. I love the educated wit of Noel Coward which seems to be missing from today’s theatre. It thought Hay Fever would be a perfect match for Echo Players audience,” he explained. The last time Armstrong was involved with Echo Players was eight years ago when he directed School for Scandal. He said he is thrilled to be leading another production at the Village Theatre. “I have a great cast. I have actors from Courtenay to Nanaimo.” The cast includes; Maureen Cusack as Judith Bliss a retired actress and her novelist husband David performed by Alistair McVey, their son Simon performed by Alex Hunter and Whitley Dunn playing the socialite daughter Sorel. The Bliss’ weekend guests are Sandy Tyrell performed by Clayton Orlando, Richard Greatham by Steve Hill, Myra Arundel by Heather Haseltine, and Jackie Coryton by Rya Harach. Rounding out the cast is Judy Hipkin as the maid. Armstrong is also excited about the set
which he designed and constructed. “I almost always do set design for shows I direct. It almost feels inseparable to me,” he acknowledged. He admitted that when he started thinking about the show he already had some ideas for the set design and luckily the stage is big enough to accommodate his theatrical vision. “The set has an upstairs. I have enough room to get two stories. I wanted a staircase for drama. Because Judith Bliss is an actress I liked the idea of her appearing at the top of the stairs and sweeping down.” Hay Fever opens February 15 and runs until March 4, at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. MORE INFORMATION
VILLAGE THEATRE 110 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach Tickets can be purchased now by phone at 250-752-3522 or by info@echoplayers.ca Visit www.echoplayers.ca Story by BRENDA GOUGH
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FRI FEB 2 CONT... Music Trivia 7:00pm. Every Friday The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, 3109 W Island Hwy,, Qualicum Beach. 250-7529111
SAT FEB 3 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market 8:30am. Open Year Round. You’ll find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave, corner of Memorial and Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach.
Saturday Breakfast Club 9:30am. Enjoy a parent and tot exploration and a Mother Goose circle time at Munchkinland, Family Place in Parksville. Join us for songs, stories, and breakfast. This is a free program suitable for families with children 6 years and younger. Munchkinland, Family Place Parksville, 494 Bay Ave, Parksville. 250 248-3252
16th Annual Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday 10:00am. Sow, Grow, Enjoy. Seed swap, 70+ Vendors, Master Garders, Milner Gardens ‘Shoots with Roots’ children’s program, Seedy Cafe, Door prizes, Raffle. Speakers: Donna Balzer - “Three Tips to Sow and Grow a Better Food Garden” 10:30am12:00pm. Kathy Claxton - “Keep Calm - Plant On . . . Make Gardening Fit YOU” 12:30pm-2:00pm. Raffle: ONLY 1000 raffle tickets sold at $2 each, $680 in prizes. Town of QB truck collecting pesticides/herbicides Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250752-2186
McMillan Arts Centre Feature Exhibit 10:00am. Our current exhibit at the gallery features Rosemarie Baker and Susan Hiebert. We are open Tues. through Sat. from 10am-4pm for viewing. McMillan Arts Centre (MAC), 133 McMillan St., Parksville. 250-248-8185
Monthly Open Door Event at Oceanside Community MakerSpace 1:00pm. MakerSpace is proud to open its doors to non-members every first Saturday of
the month. Come in and be greeted by a fun and motivated community of tech enthusiasts! McMillan Arts Centre MAC, 133, McMillan St., Parksville.
Live Music at The Shady Rest 7:00pm. Join us on Saturday evening from 7-11pm for a great evening of live music. Feb. 3 - Lazy Mike. Feb.10 - The Enablers. Feb. 17 - Vinyl Feedback. Feb. 24. - Ryder Bachman. The Shady Rest, 3109 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111
The Enablers 7:00pm. The Enablers are the only 4 piece band around that boasts 4 singers, as well as the dance-inspiring sounds of Sax (baritone & alto), Flute, Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Smoke N’ Water, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192
Coffee House 7:30pm. Open stage format - musicians and entertainers free. Coffee & treats available. Doors open at 7pm. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-248-5106
SUN FEB 4 Parksville Lion’s and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate 12:15pm. Feb 4, 11, 18, 25.
This popular skate session is Sundays, a great way to stay active as a family. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250 248-3252
New! Model Railroading Scenery 6 Wk Workshop! 1:00pm. Over 6 Sundays, learn the basics of scenery building. Workshop projects include instruction and hands-on experience on how to build a Railway Tunnel! This workshop is a pre-requisit for more upcoming Model Railroaders workshops! # of Participants: No max. Details/Registration: Pls visit us @ www.ocm.oblt.ca. McMillan Arts Centre, 133, McMillan St., Parksville. 250-228-0305
Superbowl 52 at The Shady Rest 3:00pm. Come and watch the Superbowl on the big screens at Shady Rest. Great food and drink specials while you watch the game. The Shady Rest, 3109 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach. 250752-9111
Country/Blues Jam 3:00pm. Come on down to the Crown & jam with
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Super Bowl Party at Deez 3:00pm. Super Bowl Party at Deez. Chef Al prepares chili dog for free and Mini fridge give away @half time. Kick off 3pm Deez Bar and Grill, Qualicum Beach. 250752-8055
Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes 6:30pm. Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes: Every Sunday. Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Bowser. 778424-9994
MON FEB 5 Live Music with Kevin and Debbie 6:00pm. Come and listen to our resident guitarist/vocalists Kevin and Debbie every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Black Goose Inn, 1051 Resort Drive, Beach Acres Resort, Parksville. 250-586-1001
Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Every Monday. Everyone Welcome. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-1926
TUE FEB 6 Adult Day Program 9:30am. West Coast Recreation Programs is a weekly Adult Day program providing social, recreational and therapeutic activities for people experiencing memory loss, communication disorders, social isolation and those with
physical or cognitive disabilities. If you are interested in learning more about our program for yourself, a friend or a loved one, please call or email us to arrange an appointment. St. Edmund’s Church, 407 Wembley Road, Parksville. 250-240-0692
Music Time 10:00am & 1:00pm. Every Tuesday. Children 0-6 accompanied by a parent or caregiver can join local musician, Gerry Barnum and make their own musical instrument followed by a foot stomping, sing-a-long to old, new and original music. Family Place, 495 Bay Ave, Parksville. 250-947-8252
Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class 5:30pm. Every Tuesday, during the school year. Umi Wado Kai Karate teaches the art of selfdefence, while instilling a strong sense of self-discipline, self-confidence, respect and humility. Classes are geared for ages 7 and up and emphasize skill development in a fun and interactive way. Positive reinforcement and sequential skill development ensure that students experience success in their learning. Arrowview Elementary School, 650 Bennett Rd, Qualicum Beach. 250650-5451
Dad’s Night Out: Free Skate 6:30pm. Dads, bring the kids to Oceanside Place Arena and enjoy a free skate together on the pond. This free skate is sponsored by our partners at Building Learning Together. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250 248-3252
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FEBRUARY 27, 2018
30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SO TOSH IS THROWING AN INCREDIBLE PARTY
The evening will start off with the world hirty years is a big birthday to celebrate so TOSH is throwing renowned Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet an incredible party on February based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Qualicum Formed in 1939 the group is a monument Beach Civic Centre. to Russian musical history with their TOSH’s executive director, Corinne James powerful romantic sound. said they want to throw a big party so they The present members are graduates of need a big venue. the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. “We can only hold 100 people at TOSH. By virtue of a shared background steeped At the Civic Centre can have more people in the grand tradition of Russian music and they can enjoy a drink while sitting at making, they achieve organic and convincing a table listening to great music.” interpretations of a For 20 years now diverse repertoire the music program at of masterworks, TOSH has garnered "Debbie Duncan is not only Russian classics, a stellar reputation a great jazz vocalist she is a and contemporary for hosting world performer." masters. class musicians from This part of the far and wide. Corinne James ~ Executive Director concert will run Music lovers from 7:00 to 8:15 who have had the p.m. opportunity to The second half of the night features experience the intimate gigs won’t want to award-winning jazz vocalist Debbie Duncan miss the TOSH 30th Anniversary Concert: and she will by joined by Ron Hadley on An Evening of Celebration. piano, Rick Kilburn on bass and Buff Allen The concert honouring TOSH’s music on drums. history will feature the Russian-based James said the award winning singer Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet as well as performed in the gallery back in 2014 and award-winning jazz vocalist Debbie Duncan direct from Minneapolis. it was spectacular.
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FEBRUARY 23, 2018
TALES FOR THE TELLING STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS AT THE MCMILLAN ARTS CENTRE
ales for the Telling, Storytelling for Adults at the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) is thrilled to present international storyteller, Mariella Bertelli performing her spectacular show Lost and Found on Friday, February 23 at 7 p.m. Bertelli is an international storyteller from Toronto and children’s librarian who has
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been telling stories for close to 40 years to people of all ages from babies to 99. Her rich repertoire includes folk and fairy tales, myths and legends as well as personal and original stories. A multi-linguist who speaks French and Italian, Bertelli frequently travels to Europe where she is in demand as a professional story teller. Marva Blackmore the organizer of Tales for the Telling and president of the Storytellers of Canada said she is thrilled to finally get Bertelli to the MAC.
“I have been trying to book her for three years. I am delighted that she can join us.” Blackmore said Bertelli will be telling a family saga that unravels the lives of a woman and a man, continents apart but united by fate. She explained it is a story of love lost and found, of stories lost and found, from Italy to Brazil, Palestine to Egypt. “This story is a family story that travels around the world. It is her parent’s story and it is very emotional and she is a master of telling the story. She has you in the palm of her hand when she tells the story,” acknowledged Blackmore. She said storytelling evenings at the MAC have been taking place for five years now and have proved to be very popular. People are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. The MAC is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MORE INFORMATION
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TUE FEB 6 CONT... Canadian Federation of University Women 7:00pm. Canadian Federation of University Women monthly meeting, with Cheryl Warsh, PhD, VIU “ Dr Frances Oldham Kelsey: Women’s Health Warrior”. Everyone welcome! www. cfuwpq.ca. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-2865
Oceanside Prostate Cancer Support Group 7:00pm. Oceanside Prostate Cancer Support Group, First Tuesday of each month. Those newly diagnosed or affected, their family & friends are welcome. The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250752-7489
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Comox Valley Winterfest
AWESOME ALL WINTER February 2018 What better way to warm up after a day on the slopes of Mount Washington Alpine Resort or to shake the February blahs, than a night on the town! Discover Comox Valley’s Awesome All Winter campaign, featuring an extensive list of awesome après events and activities with entertainment & fun found throughout downtown Courtenay’s local pubs, restaurants, and performing venues. 40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery will be hosting a large Winery Take-over Signature Event February 3 in partnership with Wayward Distillation House, Milanos Coffee, and Heavenly Libations who will each be featuring a dizzying array of cocktails, wines and whiskey tasting stations, complimented by live music. Comox Valley Whiskey Fest, presented by the Rotary Club of Comox, has expanded their schedule to include two new Whiskey pairing dinners at the White Whale Restaurant and the Kingfishers’ Ocean 7 Restaurant on February 2, in addition to the popular Grand Tasting event at the Best Western The Westerly Hotel February 3. On February 16 Wood Mountain Lodge on Forbidden Plateau will host an intimate, 4-course Long Table Dinner. Music lovers have a diverse line-up to choose from as well. The Comox Valley Exhibition’s inaugural ‘Almost Alan’ Barn Dance that will be held at the Florence Filberg Centre Feb. 2 with Aaron Halliday and his legendary, authentic Alan Jackson Tribute Band. Meanwhile Time Well Wasted will host its ‘You Should Be Dancing’ event at the Flying Canoe Pub February 10 with its 12-piece horn-driven dance band fever; Disco, Funk, Rick and R & B are all on the list! Spidey Make Believe – Magic of Your Mind will be at the Sid Williams Theatre February 11 showcasing his internationally acclaimed mentalist skills. There are other live music events at numerous downtown Courtenay venues including Flying Canoe Pub, Gladstone’s Brewing Co, Cornerstone Café, Union Street Grill, High Tide Pub, Sid Williams Theatre, Avalanche Bar and Grill, and Forbidden Brewing. With hotels offering up to 50% off Ski with Stays, it’s not only a perfect time to visit the Valley, but a wonderful time to get out and enjoy the region & the many participating businesses. Tickets, contests and more information AwesomeAllWinter.com or call the Vancouver Island Visitor Centre, 250400-2882.
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WED FEB 7 CONT... Cafe is open and ready for the neighbourhood to socialize on the 1st Wednesday of the. Enjoy hot soups and home cooked meals. Everyone welcome, lunch by donation. The Clothing Corner will also be at the hall with free clothing. Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 778-424-9900
Free Meditation Class 6:30pm. The simple and effective techniques of Sahaja Yoga Meditation will allow you to master stress, improve your health, face yourself, and achieve balance in every aspect of life. Ancient knowledge and practices are adapted to modern day needs for people of all ages and walks of life. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250-954-5040
Live Music with “The Islanders” 5:30pm. Join us for an evening of Celtic. British Bobby Restaurant, 3-1209 East Island Highway, ParksvilleJoin us for. 250-954-3232
Weekly Open Door Event at Oceanside Community Makerspace 6:00pm. MakerSpace is proud to open its doors to non-members every Wednesday. Come in and be greeted by a fun and motivated community of tech enthusiasts! This new club of Computing /Electronics/ Tinkerers Hobbyists enthusiasts might just be what you are looking for! Come on in and ask us about our membership rates! McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan
St., Parksville. 250-2280305
Learn to Run Clinic 6:00pm. Every Wed. Get fit, have fun, Learn to Run in 2018 with Team ORCA. This 14 week programme ends just before the Oceanside Mothers’ Day 5K Walk/Run. This might just be your target! Springwood Middle School Parking Lot, 450 Despard Ave, Parksville. 250-248-8342
Open Mic at Crown and Anchor 7:00pm. Open Mic with John Graham. Awesome musicians. Great time. Crown & Anchor, 6120 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250-7579444
Elite Mastermind Group 7:00pm. Join us for a 6-week Elite Mastermind! The Mastermind Group’s goal is to motivate you to put plans into action, to be accountable for doing so, and to get the results you want to achieve. Cost includes 3 books, Law of Attraction; Your Life’s Purpose; Law of Attraction Gratitude Journal. Register today! 7-8:30pm. Pioneer Wellness Centre, #1 - 534 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville. 250-240-2656
THU FEB 8 Mid Island Floral Art Club meeting 2:00pm. “Have fun with Valentine’s day”. Bring an arrangement to share with us. Guests $6.00. St. Stephens Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 250752-1858
Paint a Tote Bag (7-13 yrs) 5:45pm. Show the world
15 your creative side with this hand-painted tote bag. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. View painting project online. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach. 250 248-3252
Thursday Night Dancing 7:30pm. Coombs Old Time Fiddlers. Every Thursday; DANCE or just listen; all ages; Rotary House, 211 Fern Road, at Beach Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-586-2177 or 250-240-0582
FRI FEB 9 Telling Your Story, A Memoir Writing Workshop 1:30pm. Is it time to put your stories on paper? Join this six-week work-
shop led by Marva Blackmore, past-president of the Storytellers of Canada. Six Friday afternoons starting February 9. All materials included in the fee. To register: Contact storyteller.marva@ shaw.ca or go to www. eventbrite.com, 650 Berwick Road N., Qualicum Beach. 250-594-3221
The Big Mess Concert at the MAC 7:00pm. The Big Mess has performed at festival and events in Mexico, California, Washington and all over British Columbia, most recently at Hermann’s Jazz Club in Victoria. An authentic 100% Pure Local Organic Gluten-Free Fair Trade Terrific Musical Experience! McMillan Arts, 133 McMillan Street, Parks-
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Friday, February 9, 2018 - 9:00pm. Love Em’ and Leave Em’ Burlesque Show starring Lalani Electra, Larrissa Champagne, and Ramosa the Bellydancer. Smoke N’ Water, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Pacific Shores Resort, Nanoose Bay. 250-4687192
10:00am. Feb 10 & 11. Lots of door prizes! Dealers selling rocks, crystals, beads, gems, fossils, and jewellery. Fun for the whole family, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Ave E, Parksville. 250-723-4324
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10:00pm. Join us for live entertainment on Feb. 9 and 10 with The Three Dirty Crows and Feb. 16 and 17 with Baby Jane. The Rod and Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250-248-6511
10:00am. One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish come and enjoy a swim with thing one and thing two at Ravensong Aquatic Centre. There will be games to play to give you fun on this wet, wet day. 10:00 am-12:00
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THIRTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY 30 YEARS SINCE VOLUNTEERS SAVED THE DERELICT SCHOOL HOUSE
he Old School House Arts of forward-thinking community members and local artists the building was saved and Centre (TOSH) is celebrating developed an arts centre. a big milestone this month. This group told the Town that they February, 2018 marks 30 years would fundraise for the renovation fees since volunteers saved the derelict school themselves, and the Town Council agreed house from being demolished and turned to temporarily lease the building to them. it into an art centre. With generous support and donations, The building at 122 Fern Road West, $75,000 was raised before the Town’s 90Qualicum Beach was originally opened as day deadline: a record-breaking fundraising a school more than 100 years ago in 1914. achievement at that time. It began with two classrooms, two teachers, The renovations commenced in 1987 and 41 pupils in grades 1-8 and served as and because of the sole elementary the size of the school for Qualicum project, inmates Beach for 60 plus "We are so lucky we have were recruited years. from the Brennan this beautiful facility that was By 1976 the old Lake minimum renovated 30 years ago. " school building security prison in was replaced with Corinne James ~ Executive Director Nanaimo to get the new schools to job done in a timely accommodate the manner. Some of growing number of the workers lived in students. The District 69 School Board used the rooms that now house the administrative it as an office until a new administrative offices of TOSH. facility was built in 1985. A year later in February, 1988, The Old School House Arts Centre finally held its At that point the old school building was opening ceremony and James agreed it was vacated and put up for sale. The Town of worth preserving. Qualicum Beach purchased the land and building for $50,000 with the intent of “We are so lucky we have this beautiful bulldozing down the old school house to facility that was renovated 30 years ago. create a parking lot in its place. A lot of time and money went into this building,” she stated. TOSH’s executive director, Corinne James said thanks to the hard work of a group TOSH still continues to follow the
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guidelines of its original 1985 Planning Committee: an art gallery within a historical building with resident artists’ studios, three galleries, a gift shop, and a classroom for art classes. In 1998 a music program was introduced by Ron Hadley and since then people have been enjoying the experience of sitting in the intimate gallery and listening to top quality professional performers. “It has been 20 years since Ron started Music on Sunday. He has taken it from just jazz to all genres of music. Musicians travel from all over the world and stop off here on their tours. They plot out a tour and we are one of the stops. For just $20 to hear world class music in an intimate setting is incredible,” James acknowledged. To pay homage to the centre’s history some special events have been planned. TOSH is holding back-to-back art exhibitions from Jan. 29-Feb. 18 and Feb. 19-March 17. Described as a reunion of the many exceptional artists that have brought their exciting works to the art centre the first exhibition will showcase the pioneering artists who have worked in the building since it opened. The second exhibition running February 19 to March 17 features many of the artists who have exhibited in the arts centre since 2003. An opening reception takes place on February 21 at 2 p.m.
TOSH presents about 36 exhibitions per year featuring artists of varying mediums, techniques and skill levels and James admitted the entire community should be proud of what the centre has accomplished. “30 years is amazing for an art centre. I feel the reason we do well is because we have a retired population that appreciates art and has time to take classes. A lot of our income comes from our classes. I always employ the best instructors that I can find in that particular medium and classes are always sold out.” She said it helps that Vancouver Island is home to more artists per capita than any other part of Canada. James admitted that without volunteers there wouldn’t be an arts centre of this calibre in Qualicum Beach. “They work tirelessly. 95 percent of the work is done by volunteers. We cannot do it without them. We have about 80 volunteers. It is a great opportunity for a social experience in town. It has to be fun, why volunteer if it is not? That is what we are … we are here for a good time.” MORE INFORMATION
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Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Sale 12:00pm. Qualicum Weavers and Spinners are holding a sale of assorted yarns (mohair, cotton, wool, acrylic) plus used weaving equipment, and weaving & knitting books. The Commons, 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-738-0034
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7:00pm. Let’s twist again to the music of the Jazzalele Hot Dance Trio & Fascinating vocals of Motown Born Latin Jazzista Anna Acevedo Lyman. Smoke N’ Water, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-4687192
Valentines with Chevy Ray and The Fins 8:00pm. At the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Doors open at 7pm., Prizes / Snacks / Cash bar / 19+ / No minors / Free overnight parking. Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250-927-2747
SUN FEB 11 Second Sunday Market and Pancake Breakfast 8:00am. The second Sunday of each month. Lots of fun, food, great live music, and shopping. Everything from a great selection of unique, handmade items, vintage collectibles, crafting supplies, tools, and household goods. We also have a yummy pancake breakfast and live music.
Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lion’s Way, Qualicum Bay. 250757-8172
MON FEB 12 BC Family Day 12:00am. B.C. observes Family Day on the second Monday of February. This is a statutory holiday, schools and most businesses close on this day. Various Locations Throughout Your Community.
BC Family Day-No School Dist.69 8:30am. No school today from SD69 to honour BC Family. Enjoy everyone as regular classes will resume tomorrow. School District 69, 100 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville. 250-248-4241
BC Provincial Family Day Swim and Skate Events 1:00pm. Both Ravensong Aquatic Centre and Oceanside Place Arena are open to celebrate BC Provincial Family Day on Monday February 12th. Free admission to both of these events is courtesy of CUPE 401, Canadian Union of Public Employees. Free Family Swim from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free Family Skate from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Oceanside Place Arena and Ravensong Aquatic Centre. Parksville/Qualicum Beach. 250-7525014 or 250-248-3252
7th Annual Coombs Fair Family Day Celebration 1:00pm. The Arrowsmith Agricultural Association, with the support of the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association, is proud to host their 7th annual BC Family Day Celebration. Join us at
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Free Family Day Movie 2:00pm. Enjoy the free family day movie ‘Shaun the Sheep’. Free admission. Everyone welcome. Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234
Paint Night- Midnight Moonlight Partner Painting 6:30pm. Create your own masterpiece! Enjoy drinks, laughs, and way more talent than you ever thought you had! Smoke N’ Water, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose
Bay. 250-468-7192
TUE FEB 13 Music Time 10:00am & 1:00pm. Every Tuesday. Children 0-6 accompanied by a parent or caregiver can join local musician, Gerry Barnum and make their own musical instrument followed by a foot stomping, sing-a-long to old, new and original music. Family Place, 495 Bay Ave, Parksville. 250947-8252
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WED FEB 14 CONT... pipes, get in on prizes and the “cash wall” and enjoy free pool. The Rod & Gun, 163 Alberni Highway, Parksville. 250.248.6511
Legally Blonde The Musical
Drop-in Tues. or Thurs. 1:30-4 pm
7:00pm. Feb. 14-16, 2123. Tickets $10 at the door or Online from the Ballenas Online Store. Whalebone Theatre, Ballenas Secondary School, 135 N. Pym Rd, Parksville. 250-248-5721
THU FEB 15 PCCC - Movies 1:00pm. Murder on the Orient Express / Three Billboards Outside Ebbing. Check parksvillecentre.com/events for times Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave, Parksville. 250-248-6234
French Conversation 2:30pm. Informal dropin to maintain or improve your French. From 2:30 to 4:00pm in the meeting room. For info, call David. Serious Coffee, 1209 E Island Hwy, Parksville. 250-7380819 KATHERINE WILK 250.937.9455
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Business After Business 5:00pm. Join us for refreshments and networking at Forward House Community Society. Forward House Community Society, 136 Hirst Avenue, Parksville. 250-248-3613
Family Paint 5yrs+ 5:45pm. Let’s create art and memories together. Family members will take part in painting their own canvas with the guidance of our experienced art instructors. No ex-
perience necessary. All supplies are provided. View painting projects online. Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Place, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-2040
Hay Fever 7:30pm. Feb 15 –Mar 4. Sunday Matinee 2pm. Don’t see Hay Fever if you are allergic to laughter. To everyone else, catch the fever! With its wit, and sheer outrageousness Noel Coward’s Hay Fever introduces the Bliss family: a retired actress mother, a novelist father, and two children for whom all the world is a stage. Their outrageous antics dumbfound their doomed weekend guests, all of whom have been individually invited for a weekend. Noel Coward’s exquisite Hay Fever is directed by professional director Michael Armstrong. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach. 250752-3522
FRI FEB 16 Whole Canada presented by David Gray 10:00am. Canada has changed & grown larger since Confederation. Indeed, its maritime areas continue to be enlarged. Prior to World War 2, a States maritime jurisdiction stopped at 3 nautical miles from the coast, but since then jurisdiction has expanded sometimes as far as 350 nautical miles, or even farther. David Gray will outline how this has happened, show Canada’s geographical extent, & show where Canada has unresolved boundaries with its neighbours & describe some of the current court cases. Fo-
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Dave Hart 7:00pm. Solo Instrumentalist. Featuring popular songs and world themes on classical & electric guitars. Musical interludes of light jazz, rock, romantic Latin and electric blues! Smoke N’ Water, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250468-7192
Coombs Country Opery 7:00pm. Local musicians are invited to take the stage and strut their stuff. Listen to good oldtime music, including country, fiddlers, and bluegrass. Snacks and coffee are provided by 4H groups as a fund raiser for the kids. Musicians are free. Door prizes. Great family entertainment for an evening out. Coombs Rodeo Grounds Community Hall, 2601
Alberni Hwy, Coombs. 250 752 3998
A Night at the Palace Vaudeville Show 8:00pm. Feb 16, 17, 23 & 24. An evening of Vaudeville & Burlesque. Music, comedy, dance and drama all performed with enthusiasm by local talents. Not suitable for children. Coffee and treats available from the kitchen. Tickets are $25, any tickets remaining after 2:30 will be sold at the Errington Store. Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road, Errington. 250-248-5106
SAT FEB 17 Babysitters Certification Program (11-14 yrs) 9:00am. Become a Red Cross certified babysitter. This course introduces basic first aid, how to respond to emergency situations, explains baby and child care, offers advice on becoming a responsible babysitter, and
tips for finding babysitting jobs. Price includes manual and certificate. Cost is $46.35. RDN Activity Room 12. Qualicum Commons, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-3252
Vibrational Healing Chakra Balance 2 Step Workshop 11:00am. Chakra Balance 2 Step Workshop. This workshop balances energy chakra fields. Chakras are spiritually aligned within and surrounding our bodies. This 2 step process will assist you in balancing your energy aura. Please bring a pendulum and pencil crayons. Cost includes the Flower Essence Repertory Book Pioneer Wellness Centre, #1 - 534 Pioneer Crescent, Parksville. 250-240-2656
Family History Society 12:00pm. One-on-one sessions to assist your search for and find information about your ancestors. Qualicum Beach Library, 660 Primrose
St, Qualicum Beach. www.qbfhs.ca
Winter Carnival Skate 2:00pm. Brighten the winter days with a fun carnival on the ice. Participate in carnival games and win tickets to bid on prizes at the end of the skate session. until 3:30 pm. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville. 250-248-3252
Pulled Pork and Beer Night 5:30pm. Ballenas Dry Grad Fundraiser. Includes a meat draw. $20 for a pulled pork sandwich, potato salad and a draft beer. French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville.
Sean Hogan 7:00pm. CCMA award winning roots/rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Smoke N’ Water, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-4687192
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FEBRUARY 17 & 24, 2018
FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY HISTORY? THERE ARE A COUPLE OF OPPORTUNITIES TO THIS MONTH TO GET SOME ANSWERS.
ave you ever wondered why you from 12 to 4 p.m. are the way you are and what The second opportunity is at the Parksville role your ancestors may have Library on Saturday, February 24, from 12 played in your life? to 4 p.m. Looking at your family history for clues Both events are free of charge and is a good start. according to Lola Cook the acting president If you are curious about where you came of the QBFHS it is an excellent opportunity from or have other questions about your to open up a whole new world of possibilities family history there for you. are a couple of She said their opportunities this society has about "Two of our members who do month to get some 135 members who digging found out they were third answers. enjoy the study of cousins through their research" The Qualicum genealogy and over Beach Family the years they have Lola Cook ~ Acting President History Society uncovered a lot of (QBFHS), in information. conjunction with the She agreed that while it is rewarding to Parksville and Qualicum Beach Vancouver discover facts about your family tree, it Island Regional Library Branches, will be can also be frustrating to make progress holding one-on-one sessions to assist people but belonging to the society encourages search for and find information about their accurate, ethical and thorough research ancestors. principles and techniques. The first opportunity is at the Qualicum “You find a few black sheep along the Beach Library on Saturday, February 17
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way. I have and it is my grandfather. He is my brick wall. I haven’t found out what happened to him …where he came from … who he married. When my father was born he disappeared but I am still trying,” she acknowledged. She said there are always surprises in the process. “Two of our members who do digging found out they were third cousins through their research,” she exclaimed. She said at the library events they did last year, several people joined the society after they had their session. “At these sessions three of our members will be there with laptops and can get into genealogical sites. People can fill out a form with what they know. Names of grandparents and where they live is a good start. They take each person one-by-one and spend half an hour with them.” The society maintains a library of genealogical books, magazines and research material; publish a quarterly journal; and
provide workshops, courses and speakers to assist members with research. Cook said they have space in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Qualicum Beach where members can have free access to some on-line genealogical sites. “Those computers are free. In your home, getting into some sites you have to pay. Some you can start for free but to get records you have to pay,” she explained. QBFHS general meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at the Royal Canadian Legion in Qualicum Beach. New members are always welcome and fees are $25 per year. MORE INFORMATION
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SUN FEB 18 Parksville Lion’s and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate 12:15pm. Feb 4, 11, 18, 25. This popular skate session is Sundays, a great way to stay active as a family. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville. 250 248-3252
MON FEB 19 5TH Annual Wounded Warrior Run 9:00am. A relay style run composed of 7 runners covering the length of Vancouver Island in just 7 days. The journey will begin in Port Hardy and end in Victoria, covering almost 600kms. Various locations on the Island, Vancouver Island. 1-888-706-4808 or 250-363-5333
Telling Your Story, A Memoir Writing Workshop 1:00pm. Is it time to put your stories on paper? Join this six-week workshop led by Marva Blackmore, past-president of the Storytellers of Canada. Six Monday starting February 19. All materials included in the fee. To register: Contact storyteller.marva@shaw. ca or go to www.eventbrite.com McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250594-3221
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Ashmead. Barb has piloted the founding initiative of VICD upon the request from Comox Airforce Base. Leaning on her research, training and problem solving experiences gained though completing her Masters Degree and acquired though running a successful local business for more than 20 years. Also collecting purses for Haven Society Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville. 250-240-2656
development day. School District 69, 100 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville. 250-248-4241
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7:00pm. Monthly meeting. For members only. Civic Centre, 747 Jones St., Qualicum Beach. 250-954-3888
1:00pm. Stay active on your day off from school with a swim from 1:002:00 pm. After your swim, everyone will be given a freezie treat to enjoy. Ravensong Aquatic Centre, 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-5014
WED FEB 21 Learn to Run Clinic 6:00pm. Every Wed. Get fit, have fun, Learn to Run in 2018 with Team ORCA. This 14 week programme ends just before the Oceanside Mothers’ Day 5K Walk/Run. This might just be your target! Springwood Middle School Parking Lot, 450 Despard Ave, Parksville. 250-248-8342
THU FEB 22 Canvas Art for Kids (7-10yrs) 5:45pm. Jenny Hughes will guide you through how to paint a fantastic yet suprisingly simple acrylic painting. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. Quallicum Commons, 744 Primrose, Qualicum Beach. 250.248.3252
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Pro D Camp 8:30am. Parents this is your Pro D day solution. Our experienced play leaders will provide a great day off school that is filled with creative art and active games. until 4:00 pm. Qualicum Commons, 777 Primrose, Activity Room 12, Qualicum Beach. 250248-3252
Ballenas Dry Grad Fundraiser Meat Draw 5:30pm. Meat Draw from 5:30-8:00pm French Creek Marine Pub, 1025 Lee Rd, Parksville.
Lost and Found: A Family Saga of Love and Stories Lost and Found 7:00pm. Tales for the Telling, Storytelling for Adults, is pleased to present Mariella Bertelli, one of the most outstanding storytellers from Toronto. Mariella weaves a family saga that unravels the lives of a woman and a man, continents apart but united by fate. Enchanting and a night to remember. Tickets are available at www.mcmillanartscentre.com or at the door. McMillan Arts
Centre, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. 250248-8185
SAT FEB 24 Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/ CPR 9:00am. Feb 24 & 25. Be prepared; get trained with a two-day course in first aid and cardiopulmonary (CPR C) skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR level C, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years. Until 5:00pm. Qualicum Commons, 777 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. 250248-3252
Red Cross Emergency First Aid with AED/ CPR 9:00am. Be prepared and get trained in first aid skills. Training includes
home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years. Cost is $86. Phone RDN, Recreation and to pre-register. View programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Qualicum Commons, 777 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-3252
Red Cross AED/ CPR C 9:00am. Save a life when only seconds count. Get trained. This course is required for lifeguards and healthcare professionals. Topics covered are CPR and blocked airways for adults, children and infants and an introduction to automated exter-
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Big Daddy at the best jam on Vancouver Island! Crown & Anchor, 6120 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. 250757-9444
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12:00pm. One-on-one sessions to assist your search for and find information about your ancestors. Parksville Library, 100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville. www.qbfhs.ca
Coldest Night of the Year 2018 5:00pm. Walk 2,5 or 10km. Fundraiser for local CNOY charity. Feel a hint of the challenge faced by those experiencing homelessness during the winter. Check with your community for start times and location. Different locations in a community near you. Vancouver Island. 1-877743-3413
Live Music with WE3 7:00pm. Rockin Blues, Classic Covers, and some Originals. Come down and enjoy the music of WE3. Smoke N’ Water, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250468-7192
SUN FEB 25 Country/Blues Jam 3:00pm. Come on down to the Crown & jam with
Live Music with Kevin and Debbie 6:00pm. Come and listen to our resident guitarist/ vocalists Kevin and Debbie every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6-8pm. Black Goose Inn, 1051 Resort Drive, Beach Acres Resort, Parksville. 250-586-1001
TUE FEB 27 The Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet 7:00pm. A fabulous evening of great entertainment with The Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet and jazz vocalist Debbie Duncan. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-6133
WED FEB 28 Pink Shirt Day 12:00am. On February 28, we encourage everyone to practice kindness and wear pink to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying. Various Locations Throughout Your Community. #205 Feb’16
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WHAT’S ON DIGEST THE ISLANDS MOST COMPREHENSIVE GO TO GUIDE FOR EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS ON VANCOUVER ISLAND.
ISLAND EDITIONS ● Victoria (Launching Soon) ● Cowichan Valley ● Nanaimo ● Parksville / Qualicum Beach ● Comox Valley ● Campbell River ● Port Hardy / Port McNeill
For more informaiton call 250-240- 6881 or email brittany@dostuff.ca
FEBRUARY
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CONT.
The Florida Project FEBRUARY
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Daddy’s Home 2, The Star, Same Kind of Different as Me FEBRUARY
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Coco, Murder on the Orient Express, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, Let There Be Light, Just Getting Started
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LIVE MUSIC THU FEB 1
WED FEB 7
SUN FEB 11
Lazy Mike
The Islanders
Country/Blues Jam
7:00pm. Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum. 250-752-8055
5:30pm. British Bobby, Parksville. 250-954-3232
3:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444
Bluegrass Jam 7:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444
Open Mic 7:30pm. Rod & Gun, Pub Parksville. 250-248-6511 FRI FEB 2
The Kingmixers 7:00pm. Smoke N' Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 SAT FEB 3
Open Mic 7:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444 THU FEB 8
Bluegrass Jam 7:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444
Open Mic 7:30pm. Rod & Gun, Pub Parksville. 250.248.6511
Lazy Mike
Thursday Night Dancing
7:00pm. The Shady Rest, Qualicum. 250-752-9111
7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum. 250-586-2177
The Enablers 7:00pm. Smoke N' Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192
Coffee House 7:30pm. Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106 SUN FEB 4
Country/Blues Jam 3:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444 MON FEB 5
Kevin and Debbie 6:00pm. Black Goose Inn, Parksville. 250-586-1001 TUE FEB 6
FRI FEB 9
The Big Mess 7:00pm. McMillan Arts, Parksville. 250-248-8185
TUE FEB 13
Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 WED FEB 14
Open Mic 7:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444
Karaoke w/Debra 9:00pm. The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511 THU FEB 15
Bluegrass Jam 7:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444
Open Mic 7:30pm. The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250.248.6511 FRI FEB 16
Nanoose. 250-468-7192 TUE FEB 20
Xtreme Karaoke 9:00pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 WED FEB 21
Open Mic 7:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444 THU FEB 22
Bluegrass Jam 7:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444
Open Mic 7:30pm. Rod & Gun Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT FEB 24
Live Music with WE3 7:00pm. Smoke N' Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192 SUN FEB 25
Country/Blues Jam
Love Em' and Leave Em' Burlesque Show
Dave Hart
Smoke N' Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192
7:00pm. Smoke N' Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192
The Three Dirty Crows
Coombs Country Opery
The Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet
7:00pm. Rodeo Grounds, Coombs. 250-752-3998
7:00pm. TOSH Arts Centre, Qualicum. 250-752-6133
A Night at the Palace Vaudeville Show
Xtreme Karaoke
10:00pm. Rod & Gun, Pub, Parksville. 250-248-6511 SAT FEB 10
Jazzabelle 7:00pm. Smoke N' Water, Nanoose. 250-468-7192
Xtreme Karaoke
Chevy Ray & The Fins
9:00pm. The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250-248-6511
8:00pm. Coombs Rodeo Grounds. 250-927-2747
8:00pm. Errington Hall, Errington. 250-248-5106 SAT FEB 17
Sean Hogan 7:00pm. Smoke N' Water,
3:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444 TUE FEB 27
9:00pm. The Rod & Gun, Parksville. 250.248.6511 WED FEB 28
Open Mic 7:00pm. Crown & Anchor, Qualicum. 250-757-9444
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EVERY WEEK EVERY MONDAY
EVERY MONDAY
EVERY TUESDAY
TOPS 4248 Parksville
Vortex Dancing
8:45am. St Anne's Church, Parksville. 250-594-0101
7:00pm. Do it the BalanChIng Way, Qualicum 250-752-8152
9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
Bellyfit for Women 55+
Meditation & Relaxtion
Music Time
9:30am. Commons QB. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca
7:00pm. Penny's Yoga, Parksville. 250-240-3569
10:00am. Family Place, Parksville. 250-947-8252
Gentle Hatha Yoga
Badminton / Ping Pong
TOPS Little Qualicum
7:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307
10:00am. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 250-752-1275
Cribbage
Socrates Cafe
9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
Members Yoga 9:30am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420
Members Yoga 11:00am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420
Parksville Rotary Club 11:45am. Quality Resort Bayside, Parksville.
Balance Class 12:00pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-927-4595
Oceanside Floor Curling 1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-586-8323
Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7414
Kids Summer Fun
7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632
Bridge 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632
Snooker 7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632
Arbutus Toastmasters 7:00pm. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-1926
Bingo
Better Body's Fitness
6:15pm. Rotary Park at the Beach, Qualicum Beach.
Badminton 6:30pm. Christian Fellowship Centre, Qualicum.
8:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273 9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-240-4840
Yoga at Eaglecrest Golf 9:00am. Qualicum Beach. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca
Woodcarving 9:15am. Qualicum Elementary. 250-951-3001
Level 1 Yoga
Fun Bridge
6:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
9:15am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420
Intro Yoga 6:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
TOPS Dashwood 6:30pm. Community Hall, Little Qualicum. 250-752-1275
10:30am. Qualicum Beach. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca
7:00am. The Beach Club Resort, Parksville.
Better Body's Fitness
Early Bird All Levels Yoga
10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville. 250-240-4840
Spinners 10:30am. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 778-424-1001 11:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
7:00am. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach.
6:00pm. Coombs Fairground Gymnasium. 250-927-3985
EVERY WEDNESDAY Parksville Rotary AM
Intro Yoga
EVERY TUESDAY Qualicum Sunrise Rotary
Youth Drop-In Basketball 11-15
Yoga at Eaglecrest Golf
7:00pm. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Parksville. 250-248-6644
Drop In Yoga
Rotary Club of QB
10:00am. The Meadows Hall, Parksville. 250-951-9952
Lifetree Cafe
1:00pm. SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093 ext. 237 6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633
Level 1 Yoga
EVERY TUESDAY
Rotary Noon 12:00pm. Quality Inn Bayside, Parksville. 250-752-0794
Music Time 1:00pm. Qualicum Beach Commons. 250-947-8252
Carpet Bowling 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900
Ladies Pool 1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632
Level 1/2 Yoga 4:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
Umi Wado Kai Karate 5:30pm. Arrowsmith Elementary, Qualicum. 250-650-5451
8:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
Bellyfit for Women 55+ 9:30am. Commons QB. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca
Painters Group 10:00am. McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. 250-248-8185
Sole Sisters Walking 10:00am. Various Locations. 250-248-8515
Chair Yoga 10:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
Members Yoga 11:15am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420
Carpet Bowling 12:45pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-7414
Seniors Are Talking 1:00pm. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-248-2093
Oceanside Floor Curling 1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-586-8323
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WE WANT YOUR EVENTS submit your events online at www.whatsondigest.com
EVERY WEDNESDAY
EVERY THURSDAY
EVERY THURSDAY
Members Zumba Gold
Parksville. 250-228-9057
8:45am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420
Oceanside Floor Curling
1:30pm. Please call for location. 250-248-8714
Belly Dancing
1:00pm. Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. 250-586-8323
Yoga Philosophy
Better Body's Fitness
Singing in French
2:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
TOPS Qualicum 4.00pm Senior's Center Qualicum. 250-752-8192
Belly Dancing-Qualicum 4:30pm. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750
Weight Watchers 5:00pm. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-6234
Qigong 5:00pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
9:00am. Civic Centre, Qualicum. 250-240-4840
Yoga at Eaglecrest Golf 9:00am. Qualicum Beach. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca
Level 1 Yoga
Pilates 6:30pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
Mt. Arrowsmith Pipe Band Practice 6:45pm. Arbutus Grove Church, Parksville.
Ladies Pool 7:30pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-228-9057
Women's Spin Class
Yoga at Eaglecrest Golf
Old Time Fiddlers
Music Trivia Night
10:30am. Qualicum Beach. charlottecrowley@shaw.ca
7:30pm. Rotary House, Qualicum Beach. 250-594-3750
7:00pm. Shady Rest, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9111
Drop in Bridge
EVERY FRIDAY All Levels Yoga
Teen Swim
1:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632
Carpet Bowling 1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9900
Starrshine Fitness 1:15pm. Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. 250-248-6402
ESL Conversation Group 1:30pm. Career Centre, Parksville 250-248-3205x243
Belly Dancing-Qualicum 4:30pm. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750
Rainbow Stew Cloggers
Zumba Senato 6:45pm. Fluid Fitness, Parksville. 250-738-0077
Yoga Core Strength
7:00pm. Legion #76, Qualicum Beach. 250-752-9632
1:00pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
10:30am. Bradley Centre, Parksville. 250-240-4840
5:00pm. Nanoose Place. 250-228-9057
Snooker
Chair Yoga
Better Body's Fitness
Mexican Dominos
6:30pm. Community Hall, Qualicum. 250-738-1555
Youth Drop-In Basketball 16+
1:00pm. Lighthouse Hall, Qualicum Bay. 250-757-8307
Mind in Motion
6:00pm. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750
Scottish Country Dance
6:45pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
7:00pm. Coombs Fairground Gymnasium. 250-927-3985
Belly Dancing
6:30pm. Eagles Hall, Parksville. 250-248-5295
All Level Yoga
Bridge
9:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
12:30pm. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420
TOPS Parksville
6:00pm. Qualicum Beach. 250-752-3750
EVERY FRIDAY
5:15pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-654-2273
Bingo 6:00pm. Legion #49,
8:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
TIC TAC 9:00am. SOS Centre, Parksville. 250-752-2040
TOPS Nanoose Bay
1:30pm. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-3252 5:30pm. Bodyworks Gym Parksville. 250-248-3346
7:00pm. Ravensong Pool, Qualicum. 250-752-5014
Drop-In Darts 7:30pm. Legion #76, Qualicum. 250-752-9632
EVERY SATURDAY Farmers Market
9:00am. Nanoose Bay Library Hall. 250-586-5495
8:30am. Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach. 250-240-1233
Weight Watchers
Level 1 Yoga
9:00am. Parksville Community Centre. 250-248-6234
10:00am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
50+ All Levels Yoga
11:00am. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633
10:30am. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
Stroke Recovery 11:00am. St Columba Presbyterian. 250-586-6766
Members Only Darts 9:00am. Qualicum Seniors Centre. 250-752-0420
Chair Yoga 1:00pm. Bare Roots Yoga, Parksville. 250-954-2273
Men's Pool
EVERY SUNDAY Family Swim 10:00am. Ravensong Pool, Qualicum. 250-752-5014
Bingo
6:00pm. Legion #49, Parksville. 250-248-5633
Ballroom/Latin Classes
6:30pm. Lighthouse Centre, Bowser. 778-424-9994
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LOCAL DINING Cafes, Coffee Shops & More A Step Above Cafe 250-752-9281 Cafe Adagio 250-947-5688 Awakening Cafe 250-752-3553 Bailey’s in the Village 250-752-7584 Biscotti Di Notte 250-752-3637 BoMé Cheese 250-586-2663 Bradley’s on Jensen 250-954-2085 Bread & Honey Food Co. 250-586-1021 Cafe Brie & Tea Room 250-594-2526
French Creek Bakery 250-248-2080
Serious Coffee 250-586-0188
French Press Cafe 250-752-0021
Shanna’s Place 250-248-4009
Frosteez 250-752-9281
Ship & Shore Cafe 250-757-8399
HeBrews Cafe 250-954-3343
Silly-Yak Bakery 250-752-8697
Island Drive In 250-752-3663
Starbucks Coffee 250-248-9720
Island SodaWorks 250-203-1072
Stellario’s Italian Caffe 250-954-0255
Karma Coffee House 250-248-7312
Taste Cafe & Bistro 250-586-8676
Little Qualicum Cheeseworks 250-954-3931
The Brew Coffee House 250-757-9565
Log Cabin Ice Cream 250-248-2868
Thrifty Foods 250-248-8823
Milner House Tea Room 250-752-6153
Tim Hortons 250-248-0094
Naked Naturals
Tomm’s Village Foods 250-757-8944
Cha Cha Java 250-248-4225
Parksville 250-951-0277 Qualicum Beach 250-752-0277
Cedar Sky Foods 250-248-5663
Pacific Brimm 250-248-3336
Coastal Cake Co. 250-586-6642
Perks Coffee Bar 250-468-9921
Cockney Pride 250-752-6322
Qualicum Beach Bakery 250-752-6143
Cone Zone 250-752-2003
Quality Foods
Weinberg’s Good Food 250-335-1534 Whiskey Creek Ice Cream 250-752-9261 Wild Culture Artisan Bakery 250-752-0077
Casual / Family
Coombs Emporium Cafe 250-248-5895
Nanoose Bay 250-468-7131 Parksville 250-954-2262 Qualicum Beach 250-752-9281
Coombs Ice Cream 250-248-6272
Riptide Lagoon 250-248-8290
Country Pies in Coombs 250-248-6415
Riso Bakery, Café & Bistro 250-390-0777
Bayside Bistro & Lounge Quality Inn 250-248-8333
Courtyard Cafe & Patio 250-752-4152
Riverside Resort Ice Cream 250-752-9544
Benz Lounge, Patio & Bistro 250-468-9915
Creekmore’s Coffee 250-752-0158
Sandbar Cafe & Art Gallery 778-424-9892
Black Bird Schnitzel Haus 250-752-8500
Eat Fresh Market 250-248-3007
Sandcastle Bakery 250-248-9111
Boston Pizza 250-947-9400
Farmhouse Cafe 250-248-5519
Save-On-Foods 250-390-4613
Bugaboo Burgers 250-338-3568
A&W Restaurant 250-248-2040 Aioli Seafood Restaurant 250-954-1010
Coombs Market Restaurant 250-248-6272 Dairy Queen Parksville 250-248-3433 Lefty's Fresh Food, Parksville 250-954-3886 Lefty's Fresh Food, Qualicum 250-752-7530 Gary's Bistro 250-752-5800 Final Approach Restaurant 250-752-8966 Fish Tales Cafe 250-752-6053 McDonald’s 250-248-8885 Micky J's Bar & Grill 250-752-9727 Morningstar Golf 800-567-1320 Pheasant’s Nest Restaurant 250-752-0117 Realm Food Co. 250-586-1158 Riverside Fry Co. 250-752-9544 Smitty’s Restaurant 250-248-2432
Bamboo Garden 250-248-3323
Sushi Sakura Japan 250-203-1072
Bangkok Thai Restaurant 250-248-4860
Tan’s Kitchen 250-586-8828
Bavarian Sausage House 250-248-0439
Treetop Tapas & Grill 250-248-2072
Bistro 694 250-752-0301
Smile Thai Cuisine 250-752-7148
British Bobby Restaurant 250-954-3232
White Elephant Thai Cuisine 250-586-6611
Butlers at the Mansion 250-752-5776
Pizza
Cedars Restaurant & Lounge 250-248-2333
Domino’s Pizza 250-248-9296
Chameleons 250-586-5500
Nickolini’s Pizza 250-757-9996
China Garden Restaurant 250-954-2202
Oceanside Pizza Palace 250-954-3677
Cuckoo Trattoria & Pizzeria 250-248-6280
Panago Pizza 310-0001
Cview Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6914
Salt Pizzeria 250-586-2121
Giovanni’s Ristorante 250-752-6693
Pizza Connection 250-951-2112
Henry’s Kitchen Restaurant 250-757-8288
Pizza Fresh 250-586-2013
Subway Restaurants 250-954-1947 • 250-951-9826
Kalvas Restaurant 250-248-6933
Pizza Hut 250-248-8130
Taqueria 250-248-6272
Mekong River Restaurant 250-586-8000
Talons Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-6311
Poppa’s Pizza 250-248-9121
Nemo Sushi 250-586-1212
Pub Style
Tidal Taco Shack 250-240-2855
New Canton Restaurant 250-752-2198
Black Goose Inn 250-586-1001
Traditional Texas BBQ 250-951-6445
Pacific Prime Restaurant 250-947-2109
French Creek Marine Pub 250-248-3713
Qualicum Sushi 250-752-5199
Crown & Anchor Pub 250-757-9444
Saigon Garden 250-248-5667
Deez Bar & Grill 250-752-8055
Sam’s Sushi 250-954-0572
Fanny Bay Inn 250-335-2323
Samurai Sushi & Teriyaki 250-951-0752
The Shady Restaurant & Pub 250-752-9111
Smoke 'N Water Restaurant 250-947-2109
Rocking Horse Pub 250-468-1735
Sushi Deco 250-586-3290
Rod & Gun 250-248-6511
Sushi Hama 250-594-9961
Sunset Lanes Sports Lounge 250-248-6411
Sushi Ichi 250-954-2020
Upper Deck Sports Bar 250-248-8333
Trees Restaurant & Bakery 250-586-2226 Triple O’s 250-468-1777 Wild Boar Bistro 250-248-0439 Yorky’s Fish’n Chips 250-954-1197 Thalassa Restaurant & Lounge 250-752-9727 Z'Samosa Food Cart 250-240-3900
International / Fine Dining Amrikko’s Indian Grill 250-951-0682
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