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My 1st Museum Visit at the Nanaimo Museum. Geared towards children under the age of 5 years, the program incorporates hands-on activities into a visit to the museum. Enjoy the specially designed self-guided touch tour. Activities include an I-Spy game designed for smaller children, petroglyph rubbings, and a chance to sit at desks in the school exhibit. Write on chalk boards or colour. A childfriendly program for families. Caregivers must be with their children at all times during the program. 10am-noon. No pre-registration required. Admission included with regular admission rates. 100 Museum Way. 250-731821.
Star Wars at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Blast into a galaxy far, far away and discover the power of the “force.” 3-5:30pm. 250-7565200.
Drop-in Science Studio at Departure Bay Eco School. At Nanaimo Science and Sustainability Society’s Science studio, kids are encouraged to explore the many interactive displays and activities. Activities include: eight-foot marble wall, 2,000 KEVA blocks, kid-friendly microscopes, wind tunnels, a high-powered air field, math puzzels, sign-out activities, and more. For safety purposes, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. $4/child; adults free. Tuesday-Thursday 10am-noon; Thursdays 3-5pm; Saturdays 9am-noon. Schedule subject to change, so please check nanaimoscience.org for most current schedule.
THURS 26 Festival of Lights in Ladysmith. Entertainment, parade, fireworks, and a visit from Santa. Starts at 3pm; parade at 6:40pm.
SAT 28 Coastal Community Credit Union Skate at Oceanside Place Arena. Join your friends and skate at Oceanside Place arena, courtesy of the Parksville Branch Credit Union. 2-3:30pm. Free admission and skate rentals. Phone 250248-3252 or visit rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
ONGOING PRESCHOOL Mornings with LaFF at the Aggie. Staff and participants create play-based learning stations to explore and enjoy. Bring food to share and make a healthy snack together while making new friends. Monday to Friday, 9:30am-noon. $2 suggested donation per family. familyandfriends.ca. Family Storytime at Cowichan Library, Duncan. Bring the whole family for stories, songs, rhymes and fun. For ages 0-5. Tuesdays 10:3011:30am. 2687 James St. krumohr@virl.bc.ca.
YOUTH Youth Drop-in in Nanaimo. The ultimate place to be. This is a supervised space for youth 12-17 to hang out and chill. Regular gymnasium activities and more. Program is free, but please register using barcode 134870. 7-9pm until May 27. Monday: Nanaimo District Secondary School; Wednesday: John Barsby Community School.
Parksville Lion’s and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate at Oceanside Arena, Parksville. Free family skating Sundays. Free admission and skate rentals. Children must be accompanied by an adult 19 years or older. Sundays 12:15-1:45pm, November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. 250-248-3252. rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Lions Free Skate at Frank Crane Arena. Every Sunday noon-1:30pm. 250-756-5200. Salmon in the City at Bowen Park. Walk along the salmon channel for a fantastic show where migrating coho slamon are taking their long, arduous journey upriver to Brannen Lake to reach their spawning grounds.•
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es lass C l hoo .. e -S c angels. r P e e l t im itt • Offering classes for Teens and Pre-Teens in Jazz, Day or the l f Ballet, Lyrical, Tap. Musical Theatre, Acrobatics
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Call 250-384-3267 Email us at: stagesdance@shaw.ca Or visit our website: www.stagesdance.com November 2015 29