artifacts. Free admission. facebook.com/ & Westhills Locations events/1675971919123650. 250-886-8520. info@ 900 Johnson St and 210-1314 Lakepoint Way island-homes.ca. Includes Music Therapy and Physical Literacy. The Conservatory is partnering with PISE (Pacific Institute Moon Walk for Sport Excellence) to offer a music therapy camp 1pm at Coles Bay Regional Park combining music and physical literacy activities. When the moon is new and the tide is low, down Free. vcm.bc.ca/program-areas/therapy. 250-386to Coles Bay you’ll go. Join a CRD Regional Parks 5311 Ext 1030. brodeur@vcm.bc.ca. naturalist to look for marine creatures like crabs, sea stars and the elusive moon snail. This program Cowichan Valley includes wadding in the water, so be prepared to get your feet and clothes wet (wear shorts and sandals Chow Down Family Cooking Class or beach shoes). Meet at the information kiosk in 4pm at Cowichan Green Community the parking lot off Inverness Rd. 5+ years. Free. crd. See MON 2 for details Child minding is included. bc.ca/parks. 250-478-3344. Free. jennifer@cowichangreencommunity.org. 250-748-8506. Cowichan Valley Nanaimo & Area Intercultural Day 11am at Charles Hoey Park, Duncan Monday Munchkinland Drop-in Cowichan Intercultural Society sponsors Intercultural 9:30am at Munchkinland Family Place, Parksville Day at the 39 Days of July. Free. 39daysofjuly.ca/ Bring your family and come play at the Munchkinland event-sundays. Exploration Centre this summer. Drop-in program for children 6 years and under and a caregiver. Free. Nanaimo & Area rdn.bc.ca/recreation. 250-248-3252. Learn to Fish 10:30am at Long Lake (Loudon Park) Join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and learn the basics of freshwater fishing. Rapala fishing rods are provided, and program runs rain or shine. Parent participation required. Free. 250-756-5200.
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explore many different ways creatures can move. Presented by Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. Please email to register, or call for more information. Free. 250-656-0944. sidney@virl.bc.ca.
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Cowichan Valley Go Girls Summer Program 9am at Big Brothers Big Sisters, Cowichan Valley See TUES 3 for details. Free. cowichan. bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/what-we-do/ourprograms. 250-748-2447.
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Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games Various locations in the Cowichan Region Join the Cowichan Community welcoming 3000 young athletes competing in 18 Sports to the Cowichan Region between July 19th to July 22nd, 2018. bcgames.org.
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Creatures of the Summer Night 8pm at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary 3873 Swan Lake Road MONDAY TH Check out the amazing nightlife of Swan Lake. Sharpen your senses to look for owls, bats and Victoria & CRD other nighttime creatures. Using a grab-bag of Cowichan Valley tricks, discover how these animals are adapted to Beaming Butterflies their nocturnal life as well as take a guided evening 10am at Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary Go Girls Summer Program walk down to the lake in the search for nighttime 3873 Swan Lake Road 9am at Big Brothers Big Sisters, Cowichan Valley creatures. Suitable for children over 6 years. Includes hands-on discovery, an outside ramble, See TUES 3 for details. Free. cowichan. Pre-registration required by calling 250-479-0211. a story and a craft. For children 3 to 5 year old bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/what-we-do/our- Members $5/Non-members $6. swanlake.bc.ca. and their adult friends. Pre-registration required. programs. 250-748-2447. 250-479-0211. bookings@swanlake.bc.ca. Members $15 per adult/child pair, Non-members $18. 250-479-0211. bookings@swanlake.bc.ca. WEDNESDAY TH SATURDAY ST
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Open Air Library 10am at Iroquois Park, Sidney 2295 Ocean Ave See TUES 3 for details. 250-208-2975. smsleight@ gmail.com.
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Tide Ticklers 10am at Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park On this gentle introduction to beach exploration, search this intertidal home for fish, crabs, and other marine creatures. Your little ones will enjoy a short story, and hands-on discovery. Strollers not recommended. Be prepared to get your feet wet (bring sandals or beach shoes). There is no fee for this program, but you must pre-register by July 11 as space is limited. 5 years and under. BC Transit #54 or #55. Free. crd.bc.ca/parks. 250-478-3344. Music Therapy Summer Camp 9am at Victoria Conservatory of Music, Downtown IslandParent.ca
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Cougar Capers 10am at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park Investigate the life of a cougar on this interactive walk with a CRD Regional Parks naturalist. There is no fee for this program, but you must pre-register by July 13 as space is limited. 5 years and under. BC Transit #70 or #72. Free. crd.bc.ca/parks. 250-478-3344.
Evening Campground Program 7pm at Island View Beach Regional Park Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist for stories and a beach stroll. Bring a beach chair and meet at the campfire ring at Island View Beach campground, off Homathoko Rd. All ages. Free. crd.bc.ca/parks. 250-478-3344.
Animal Particip-Action Cowichan Valley 1:30pm at Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library Some hop, run, slither, crawl and sometimes fly. Honeymoon Bay Days Through activities, games and a surprise guest, 8am at Honeymoon Bay Hall July 2018 37