TAKE ONE WWW.WHATSONDIGEST.COM
NANAIMO & AREA
DECEMBER 2020 | 9:4
The The Modern Cafe The Cafe
Favourite since 1946. Located Downtown Nanaimo, ANanaimo Nanaimo Favouritesince since1946. 1946.Located Located in in the the heart ofofDowntown AA Nanaimo Favourite in theheart heartof DowntownNanaimo, Nanaimo, Modern Cafe is famous for Nanaimo Bar Martinis, Home-Made Burgers, the the Modern Cafe is famous for Nanaimo Bar Martinis, Home-Made Burgers, Modern Cafe is famous for Nanaimo Bar Martinis, Home-Made Burgers, the Tuna Sushi Roll and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Tuna SushiRoll Rolland andwarm, warm, welcoming welcoming atmosphere. Tuna Sushi Monday MondaytotoSunday Sunday Monday tolate Sunday 8am 8amtotolate 8am to late Tapas Tapasserved servedeach eachday dayfrom from Tapas served each day from 2pm totolate!!! 2pm late!!! 2pm to late!!!
Monday Mondayto to Friday Friday Monday to Friday Breakfast Breakfast 8am 8am to to 11am 11am Breakfast 8am 11am Lunch to 4:30pm Lunch11am 11am toto 4:30pm Lunch tolate 4:30pm Dinner 5pm Dinner11am 5pm to to late Dinner 5pm to late
Saturday and and Sunday Sunday Saturday
Saturday and Sunday
Brunch from from 8am 8am to to2pm. 2pm. Brunch from 8am to 2pm. 2pm to late late Tapas 2pm to Tapas2pm 2pmto late 2pm toto4:30pm 4:30pm Lunch 5pm totolate late Lunch5pm 2pmto 4:30pm Dinner
Dinner 5pm to late
CHEF/OWNER DANIEL DANIEL CARON CHEF/OWNER CHEF/OWNER DANIEL CARON 221Commercial CommercialSt, St,Nanaimo, Nanaimo,BC BC •• 250-754-5022 250-754-5022 • moderncafebc.com 221 moderncafebc.com
221 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC • 250-754-5022 • moderncafebc.com
DECEMBER 2020
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Proud to support & promote community events & programs.
10
Have an event? Want to advertise in What's On Digest? Contact us for more information.
13
Submission deadline for the following issue is the 15th of the month. Submit your events directly to www whatsondigest.com by the 15th of the month for publication Online and in print.
FEATURES 10 Sun Festival by Crimson Coast 13 Kool & Child
Advertising inquiries: Phone: 250.585.3452 Email: sales@rideoutcommunications.com Published by: RIDEOUT COMMUNICATIONS
Whats On Digest is independently published in the Nanaimo area by Rideout Communications Inc. under licence to What’s On Digest 250.585.3452 37060 Country Club Centre, Nanaimo BC V9T 6N4. What's On Digest provides event information as a complimentary service. Events listed or mentioned are compiled directly from the organization or business and, as such, are highly reliable. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure event information is accurate, it is recommended that you contact the business or organization for confirmation. Rideout Communications cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors in event listings, articles, or advertisements. What's On Digest and or Rideout Communications Inc. are not responsible for inaccurate event information.
ON THE
COVER Sun Festival by Crimson Coast
4
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
events
DECEMBER 2020
DEC 01
Tai Chi (seated class): This class is currently only available online through Zoom. Please email Elly at ellypark@telus.net for details 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road. Federation of Canadian Artists 25th Anniversary Fall Juried Exhibition: This 25th Anniversary celebration show will feature 40 pieces using acrylic, oil, water colour paints, pastels and media at TOSAC. 12:00am The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times
and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 2483252 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class: 05:30pm at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. (250) 752-1992 Families Forward: Support group for those caring for individuals experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. 06:00pm at Forward House, 136
East Hirst Avenue. 250-954-0785
DEC 02 Island Farmers Market: Farmers’ market at Beban Park Every Wednesday 2 - 6PM Inside the Centennial Building 02:00pm at Beban Park Centennial Building, 2300 Bowen Road.
Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252
NEW TEMPORARY HOSPITAL HOURS! We have changed our hours to: Wed - Sun, 1 pm - 9 pm Mon & Tue Closed *As always, on call services available 24/7 by calling our main number" 3-5767 Turner Road Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 6L8 Upper Longwood Station (250) 824-1444 www.mahalovet.com
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition
Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House
• INK REFILLS • LASER TONERS • ENGRAVING
Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 Weight Watchers: 05:00pm at Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East. (250) 248-6234
DEC 03 WOODGROVE CENTRE • 250-390-6878 INK REFILLS LASER TONERS ENGRAVING
What’s On Trivia
1. 1956 film caused riots in cinemas? 2. Sam on Muppet Show was an __? 3. McCartney’s first solo album name? 4. Sponge Bob’s home is a ___? 5. With-in 5km how far from Nanaimo to Parksville?
Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.
5
bition: This 25th Anniversary celebration show will feature 40 pieces using acrylic, oil, water colour paints, pastels and media at TOSAC. 12:00am The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133
DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.
Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252
Federation of Canadian Artists 25th Anniversary Fall Juried Exhi-
Forward House Qualicum Beach: Connection, support, discussion
Find 10 differences.
#222 F9 ©1984-2019 Whats On Digest Cartoon by Melony Turner
6
and about
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
resources
Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Thursday. 11:00am at St Stephens Church, 150 Village Way. 250-954-0785 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group: Meets the first Thursday of the month. This group is an independent, non-profit peer support group for those living with breast cancer. Confidential cancer support groups have served Oceanside for over 5 years. The Gardens at
Qualicum Beach, 650 Berwick Rd N, Qualicum Beach. 01:00pm at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach, 650 Berwick Rd N.
DEC 04 Qigong by donation: 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road. Federation of Canadian Artists 25th Anniversary Fall Juried Exhibition: This 25th Anniversary celebration show will feature 40 pieces using acrylic, oil, water colour paints, pastels and media at TOSAC. 12:00am The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information.
08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252 Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society: Every Friday. Providing professional therapy sessions - physical exercise, speech, music and art therapy and caregivers’ counselling. 11:00am at St. Columbia
Church Hall, 921 Wembley Rd. Forward House Fridays: Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Friday. 11:00am at Qualicum Commons, 744 Prim-
apr 19
A company, feeling it was time for a shake-up, hires a new CEO. He is determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, the CEO notices a guy leaning on a wall. The room is full of workers and he wants to let them know he means business! The CEO walks up to the guy and asks, “And how much money do you make a week?” Undaunted, the young fellow looks at him and replies, “I make $600 a week.” The CEO hands the guy 600 in cash and screams, “Here’s a week’s pay, now GET OUT!” Feeling pretty good about his first firing, the CEO looks around the room and asks “ Does anyone want to tell me what that goofoff did here?” With a sheepish grin, one of the other workers mutters, “ Pizza delivery guy”.
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
rose Street. 250954-0785 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 One More Sandbar Friday Night: 05:00pm at Sandbar Cafe, 6087 Island Highway W.
DEC 05 Gemstone Bracelets: Make your own unique aromatherapy gemstone bracelet from our large selection of natural
gemstone beads. 11:00am, 2pm, 7pm at 8741, 2358 Wild Dove Rd. 250619-4088 Federation of Canadian Artists 25th Anniversary Fall Juried Exhibition: This 25th Anniversary celebration show will feature 40 pieces using acrylic, oil, water colour paints, pastels and media at TOSAC. 12:00am The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Ocean-
side Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith
7
FCA Fall Art Exhibition Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach
Our Children, Our Community. Become a Foster Parent! for more infomation contact us or visit the caregivers section on our website.
Children. Culture. Community. TOLL FREE
1.800.613.1777
kwumut.org
Waterfront Shopping for THE BEST Gifts & Souvenirs
We carrry "Home of the Nanaimo Bar" t-shirts!
OPEN YEAR ROUND 90 Front Street Nanaimo (Near Javawocky)
8
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133
DEC 06 Federation of Canadian Artists 25th Anniversary Fall Juried Exhibition: This 25th Anniversary celebration show will feature 40 piec-
es using acrylic, oil, water colour paints, pastels and media at TOSAC. 12:00am The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to
the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School
House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 TOSH CLASSICAL MUSIC ON SUNDAY – MARMONT QUINTET: During their graduate studies at the University of Western Ontario pianist
Trivia Answers 1. Rock Around the Clock 2. Eagle 3. McCartney 4. Pineapple 5. 35 km
#222 F19 1) Shirt Stripe 2) Tree Trunk 3) Girls Waste 4) Left Tree 5) Rope 6) Mountain 7) Right Tree 8) Seat 9) Sun 10) Hair
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
Monica Pfau & violinist Roger Mangas were introduced to cellist Peter Caton. 02:30pm at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133
DEC 07 Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena,
830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252 Art Journaling with Carla Flegel at the Old School House Arts Centre: ARTful journals are Creating a visual record that captures experiences and memories important to you 09:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 Family History Center: 9:30-3:30 Every Monday (except holidays). Let us help you with finding your roots.
B2-91 Front Street, Nanaimo (across from the Bastion)
250.753.6336
Friendly helpful and fully trained knowledgeable staff. Personalized bra fittings. Lingerie Nightwear, Shape wear, Leisure & Cruise Wear. Hours Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 2pm. Appointments available after 2pm. Call for appointments.
Everyone welcome. 09:30am at Qualicum Family History Center, 591 Arbutus St. 250752-2233 Freedom Is Just A Tap Away: Put your health first! 10:00am at BalanCHIng Health Centre, 1707 Country Road. 204-720-8161
9
Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133
DEC 08
Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition
Tai Chi (seated class): This class is currently only available online through Zoom. Please email Elly at ellypark@ telus.net for details 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.
Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in
TAI CHI BY DONATION: 01:30pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo,
Sunday December 20, 2020
A Feast of Indigenous Song & Dance to Welcome the Return of the Sun
It is a time between…
ahead to brighter days
Between dust and blossom, between dark and light...
‘Gather’ per the announcement of the day to enjoy, live and/or online;
This 2020 winter, more than any other, the Sun announces its return. At the darkest moment hope arrives...
Traditional Protocol including, a welcome by Snuneymuxw First Nation
Light arrives. You arrive.
James Jones “Notorious Cree”
Join us as we ‘gather’ in the safety of our times, lift our eyes to the light and see each other once again. We celebrate Solstice ‘together/apart’ through a feast of Indigenous culture and artistry. We dance, we sing, we laugh: to reconnect with each other and look
Tzinqwa Dancers Vincent Short Xwelmexw Shxwexwo:s (Salish Thunderbird) Smokey Valley Drum & Dance Ay Lelum The Good House of Design and others
Curated and co-produced by Tsatassaya White Produced by Crimson Coast Dance www.crimsocoastdance.org
12
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
2331 East Wellington Road. Federation of Canadian Artists 25th Anniversary Fall Juried Exhibition: This 25th Anniversary celebration show will feature 40 pieces using acrylic, oil, water colour paints, pastels and media at TOSAC. 12:00am The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition
Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 Art Journaling with Carla Flegel at the Old School House Arts Centre: ARTful journals are Creating a visual record that captures experiences and memories important to you 03:00pm at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road
West. (250) 7526133
Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. (250) 752-1992
Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class: 05:30pm at Qualicum Beach
Families Forward: Support group for those caring
/BOBJNP 6OJRVF ,JET 0SHBOJ[BUJPO -FBSOJOH DFOUSF TVQQPSUJOH DIJMESFO BOE ZPVUI XJUI OFVSPMPHJDBM EJTBCJMJUJFT ČŠ.EEDHAMČŠ3TČŠ.ANAIMO NUKO CAČŠČŠ\ČŠ
2030 NorthďŹ eld Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3B8 (250) 756-2447 www.bigscvi.ca
Friendly helpful and fully trained Personalized bra Nightwear, Shape wear, Leisure & Cruise Wear
B2-91 Front Street, Nanaimo (across from the Bastion)
250.753.6336
Winter Specials All Weather Tires
Ask about our Tire Rebates & SAVE (250) 390-4211 ¡ 6590 North Island Hwy | Across from Woodgrove Mall (250) 758-9128 ¡ 2800 Norwell Drive | Across the street from Country Club Center
KOOL TOYS for “KIDS” from 1 to 92 Wow! It’s December already! Where has the year gone? If you haven’t already started your Christmas shopping, now is a good time to do it. Have you purchased a Playmobil Advent calendar yet? We still have a nice selection to choose from including Back to the Future! ($59.99) We have many new and exciting toys, games and puzzles in our store for everyone on your shopping list. Do you like to play family games? We have a ‘Jumbo Sequence’ for 2 - 12 players ages 7 to adult with lots of fun and challenges! ($79.99) Who likes making and eating s’mores when they go camping? We now have S’mores checkers! How much fun does that sound? You build your s’mores while playing checkers, just don’t try to eat them! ($34.99) We have our wall of Christmas puzzles again this year with a nice selection for children, adults and families to build. They make wonderful activities when you can’t get outside, or when you get home from an outing and want to warm up with a hot cup of cocoa and a fun puzzle to work on. One idea for this Christmas is to buy two of the same games or puzzles and send one to somebody who you usually spend time with over the Holidays but can’t due to Covid and having personal bubbles. Plan a game night on Skype and you can all play or work on a puzzle together no matter where you are!
If you need help with gift ideas, please remember we have a store full of wonderful ideas for you! Either come in and we can help you in person, give us a quick call, email us or check out our website and you can see most of what we have and do an order to be picked up in store, curbside pickup or shipped. Whatever you choose to do this Christmas, we are here to help you with your needs.
Family Pastimes
#102-2517 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo · 250-585-1778
koolandchild.com
14
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
for individuals experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. 06:00pm at Forward House, 136 East Hirst Avenue. 250-954-0785
DEC 09 Island Farmers Market: Farmers’ market at Beban Park Every Wednesday 2 - 6PM Inside the Centennial Building 02:00pm at Beban Park Centennial Building, 2300 Bowen Road. Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252 Weight Watchers: 05:00pm at Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen
Avenue East. (250) 248-6234
DEC 10 Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road. DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road. Forward House Qualicum Beach: Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Thursday. 11:00am at St Stephens Church, 150 Village Way. 250-954-0785 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition
Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133
DEC 11 Qigong by donation: 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road. Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society: Every Friday. Providing professional therapy sessions - physical exercise, speech, music and art therapy and caregivers’ counselling. 11:00am at St. Columbia Church Hall, 921 Wembley Rd. Forward House Fridays: Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment.
11am – 3pm every Friday. 11:00am at Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street. 250954-0785 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 One More Sandbar Friday Night: 05:00pm at Sandbar Cafe, 6087 Island Highway W.
DEC 12 Spotlight on Jillian Vanstone A Port Theatre Spotlight Series Presentation Principal Dancer Jillian Vanstone returns to her hometown to perform the work of her favourite choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, whose creations have
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
been highlights of her acclaimed 20-year career. Sat Dec 12th @ 2:30pm & 7:30PM TIX FMI 250-754-8550 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133
DEC 13 Federation of Canadian Artists 25th Anniversary Fall Juried Exhibition: This 25th Anniversary celebration show will feature 40 pieces using acrylic, oil, water colour paints, pastels and media at TOSAC. 12:00am The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133
SECOND SUNDAY MARKET & PANCAKE BREAKFAST: CRAFT / VINTAGE / MARKET / BREAKFAST!!! Once a month yearround. A fun morning and a great way to meet your community. 08:00am at Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way. (250) 757-9711 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 TOSH CLASSICAL MUSIC ON SUNDAY – TOM KEENLYSIDE: The Tom Keenlyside Trio plays jazz with intuition and deep connectivity. 02:30pm at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122
Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133
DEC 14 Family History Center: 9:30-3:30 Every Monday (except holidays). Let us help you with finding your roots. Everyone welcome. 09:30am at Qualicum Family History Center, 591 Arbutus St. 250-752-2233 Freedom Is Just A Tap Away: Put your health first! 10:00am at BalanCHIng Health Centre, 1707 Country Road. 204-720-8161 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133
15
DEC 15 Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252 Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class: 05:30pm at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. (250) 752-1992 Families Forward: Support group for those caring for individuals experienc-
16
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
ing mental health and/or addiction issues. 06:00pm at Forward House, 136 East Hirst Avenue. 250-954-0785
DEC 16 Great Nanaimo Toy Drive 2020: To meet Covid-19 regs, parents/guardians register by phone this year, volunteer selects toys with curb side delivery! 12:00am Nanaimo. Island Farmers Market: Farmers’ market at Beban Park Every Wednesday 2 - 6PM Inside the Centennial Building 02:00pm at Beban Park Centennial Building, 2300 Bowen Road. Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122
Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133
150 Village Way. 250-954-0785
Weight Watchers: 05:00pm at Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East. (250) 248-6234
Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition: Arrowsmith FCA Fall Art Exhibition
DEC 17 Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road. DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road. Forward House Qualicum Beach: Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Thursday. 11:00am at St Stephens Church,
Oct 5-Dec 17, 2020 at the Old School House Art Gallery in Qualicum Beach 11:00am at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West. (250) 752-6133 French Conversation: Join us for casual and lively conversation. 02:30pm at Serious Coffee meeting room, 1209 East Island Hwy.
caregivers’ counselling. 11:00am at St. Columbia Church Hall, 921 Wembley Rd. Forward House Fridays: Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Friday. 11:00am at Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street. 250-954-0785 One More Sandbar Friday Night: 05:00pm at Sandbar Cafe, 6087 Island Highway W.
DEC 18
DEC 19
Qigong by donation: 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.
Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252
Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society: Every Friday. Providing professional therapy sessions - physical exercise, speech, music and art therapy and
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
DEC 20 S a m ’s h a ’ t h u t [Sun] Festival An Indigenous Feast of Dance & Song to Welcome Back the Sun featuring Indigenous artists, fashion & culture Sunday December 20th, 2020 PRODUCED BY Crimson Coast Dance W W W. CRIMSONCOASTDANCE.ORG Curated * Co-produced by Tstatssaya White
DEC 21 Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252 Family History Center: 9:30-3:30 Every Monday (except holidays). Let us help you
with finding your roots. Everyone welcome. 09:30am at Qualicum Family History Center, 591 Arbutus St. 250-752-2233 Freedom Is Just A Tap Away: Put your health first! 10:00am at BalanCHIng Health Centre, 1707 Country Road. 204-720-8161
DEC 22 Tai Chi (seated class): This class is currently only available online through Zoom. Please email Elly at ellypark@telus.net for details 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road. TAI CHI BY DONATION: 01:30pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road. Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class: 05:30pm at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747
Jones Street. (250) 752-1992 Families Forward: Support group for those caring for individuals experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. 06:00pm at Forward House, 136 East Hirst Avenue. 250-954-0785
DEC 23 Island Farmers Market: Farmers’ market at Beban Park Every Wednesday 2 - 6PM Inside the Centennial Building 02:00pm at Beban Park Centennial Building, 2300 Bowen Road. Weight Watchers: 05:00pm at Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East. (250) 248-6234 Christmas Eve Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to
17
the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252 Forward House Qualicum Beach: Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Thursday. 11:00am at St Stephens Church, 150 Village Way. 250-954-0785 Christmas Day Forward House Fridays: Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Friday. 11:00am at Qualicum Commons, 744 Primrose Street. 250954-0785 One More Sandbar Friday Night:
18
whatsondigest.com | DECEMBER 2020
05:00pm at Sandbar Cafe, 6087 Island Highway W.
DEC 26 Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 2483252
DEC 27 Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 2483252
DEC 28 Winter Wonderland Season: Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 2483252 Family History Center: 9:30-3:30 Every Monday (except holidays). Let us help you with finding your roots. Everyone welcome. 09:30am at Qualicum Family History Center, 591 Arbutus St. 250-752-2233 Freedom Is Just A Tap Away: Put your health first! 10:00am at BalanCHIng Health Centre, 1707 Country Road. 204-720-8161
DEC 29 Winter Wonderland Season:
Returns for another season to the Oceanside Place Arena. Look to the RDN website for dates, times and ever-changing information. 08:00am at Oceanside Place Arena, 830 West Island Hwy. 250 248-3252 Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class: 05:30pm at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. (250) 752-1992 Families Forward: Support group for those caring for individuals experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. 06:00pm at Forward House, 136 East Hirst Avenue. 250-954-0785
DEC 31 Island Farmers Market: Farmers’ market at Beban Park Every Wednesday 2 - 6PM Inside the Centennial Building 02:00pm at Beban Park Cen-
tennial Building, 2300 Bowen Road. Weight Watchers: 05:00pm at Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East. (250) 248-6234 New Year’s Eve All the Romance Tropes: A New Romance Book Club at the Library: Whether you’re a seasoned or new romance reader or a romance writer yourself, join us at All the Romance Tropes Book Club! 06:30pm at Vancouver Island Regional Library Nanaimo Harbourfront, 90 Commercial St. 250753-1154 Forward House Qualicum Beach: Connection, support, discussion and resources about Mental Health in a safe and caring environment. 11am – 3pm every Thursday. 11:00am at St Stephens Church, 150 Village Way. 250-954-0785
We proudly serve over 30,000 people across this province, every day.
Thank you, BC. VISIT US IN RESTAURANT OR ORDER TAKEOUT ONLINE AT WHITESPOT.CA whitespot.ca
NORTH NANAIMO WHITE SPOT 6561 Island Hwy 250-390-2941
SOUTH NANAIMO WHITE SPOT 130 Terminal Ave 250-754-2241
WE’RE READY WHEN YOU ARE
SAFE, FAST, RELIABLE FLIGHTS NANAIMO | VANCOUVER | VICTORIA HELIJET IS PROUD TO MEET HELICOPTER ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL (HAI) COVID CLEAN STANDARDS
100 PORT WAY, NANAIMO
helijet.com |
helijet | 1.800.665.4354