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The Mahalo Veterinary Hospital team is proud to serve the Nanaimo, Vancouver Island area for everything pet related. Our hospital owner, Dr. Myriam El Mouldi – known to everyone as Dr. Myriam – is a licensed, experienced veterinarian who has lived on Vancouver Island and has cared for its pet residents for many years. Mahalo Veterinary Hospital located in upper Longwood Station on the corner of Turner and Uplands. We have a dedicated team of professionals who take the care of your animal family member seriously. We are committed to educating you in how to keep your pets healthy year-round, with good nutrition, habitation, and exercise. Mahalo Veterinary Hospital stays on top of advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that pets, and their families, need to be treated with respect and loving care.

To say the least it would be an understatement to say that we live in challenging and unprecedented times right now, filled with uncertainty, but at the same time, we are filled with optimism when we see how the vast majority of people recognize that we are all in the same boat and work together for the good of all. To all the pet parents we serve, we send out a big “Mahalo” thank you for your support and understanding as we work through the days and weeks ahead. We are committed to you and the ones you love and continue to remain open to serve you.

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OCT 01

TASTING ROOM * GROWLER BAR * PICNIC PATIO Longwood Brewery: Back to flights on the tables & great customers in our chairs! Check out our Patio, and Tasting room 12:00am Longwood Brewery, 101A-2046 Boxwood Rd. 250591-2739

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Great News from the Vancouver Island Symphony! Although we now live in more uncertain times than we used to, one thing remains certain: the commitment

and dedication of our Vancouver Island Symphony team in ensuring we keep live music thriving during the upcoming year and beyond.

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Canadian cer Society for Cancer de Rock:

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de Rock is a twoweek, 1,000-kilometre bike ride for a team of police officers who raise money to fight childhood cancer 08:00am at Check your local Community Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Picnics and Tastings at Millstone Farm and Winery: Comfort-

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able gathering place for you to enjoy views of the vineyard and sit by the fire pit. Families will want to stay and play. 12:00pm at Millstone Estate Winery, 2300 East Wellington Road.

250-716-3549 Boarder X: Boarder X presents contemporary work by artists from Indigenous nations across Canada who surf, skate, and snowboard.

12:00pm at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock: Tour de Rock is a twoweek, 1,000-kilometre bike ride for a team of police officers who raise money to

fight childhood cancer 08:00am at Check your local Community Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild: 1st and 3rd Thu of each month.

Come and embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. 09:30am at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. (250) 752-1992 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 O ce a n s i d e 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.

OCT 02 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock: Tour de Rock is a twoweek, 1,000-kilometre bike ride for a team of police officers who raise money to fight childhood cancer 08:00am at Check your local Community

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It was the day after Christmas. Pastor Mike was looking at the nativity scene outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. He was about to call police when he saw little Jimmy with a red wagon with the figure of the little infant, Jesus.

Pastor Mike walked up to Jimmy and said, “Well, Jimmy, where did you get the little infant?” Jimmy replied, “I got him from the church.”

“And why did you take him?”

With a sheepish smile, Jimmy said, “Well, about a week before Christmas I prayed to little Lord Jesus. I told him if he would bring me a red wagon for Christmas, I would give him a ride around the block in it.”

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Qigong by donation: 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Boarder X: Boarder X presents contemporary work by artists from Indigenous nations across Canada who surf, skate, and snowboard. 12:00pm at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock: Tour de Rock is a twoweek, 1,000-kilometre bike ride for a team of police officers who raise money to fight childhood cancer 08:00am at Check your local Community

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 One More Sandbar Friday Night: 05:00pm at Sandbar Café and Art

Gallery, 6087 Island Highway W.

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12:00pm at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

at Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Rd. (250) 722-2442

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anCHIng Health Centre, 1707 Country Road.

Call for more information: 250738-7010

Boarder X: Boarder X presents contemporary work by artists from Indigenous nations across Canada who surf, skate, and snowboard. 12:00pm at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

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. 250752-2233

Boarder X: Boarder X presents contemporary work by artists from Indigenous nations across Canada who surf, skate, and snowboard. 12:00pm at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

Live Theatre “Grace and Glorie� by Tom Ziegler: 02:00pm

Freedom Is Just A Tap Away: Put your health first!

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sents contemporary work by artists from Indigenous nations across Canada who surf, skate, and snowboard. 12:00pm at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

TAI CHI BY D O N AT I O N : 01:30pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class: 05:30pm at Qualicum Beach Civic

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Centre, 747 Jones Street. (250) 7521992

OCT 07 Weight Watchers: 05:00pm at Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East. (250) 2486234 Meditation Course: Discover the peace within. Simple and effective meditation techniques of Sahaja Yoga 06:30pm at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones

Street. (250) 7521992

2331 East Wellington Road.

Boarder X: Boarder X presents contemporary work by artists from Indigenous nations across Canada who surf, skate, and snowboard.

12:00pm at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

OCT 08

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

Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo,

Boarder X: Boarder X presents contemporary work by artists from Indigenous nations across Canada who surf,

skate, and snowboard. 12:00pm at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

Zoom Author Reading—Lawrence Winkler—The Next Casebook of Doctor Sababa: 02:00pm at Vancouver Island Regional LibraryNorth Nanaimo, 6250 Hammond Bay Rd. (250) 9332665 DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331

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Every Brilliant Thing, a One Act Play at the Bailey Studio What makes you happy? Ice cream? Puppy dogs? The smell of old books? Sunsets? The answers to this question are shown as both simple and profound in this one-of-a-kind and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines a compassionate light on the impact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’.

Equal parts amusing, thought-provoking and heart wrenching, Every Brilliant Thing, staged with the help of the audience, shows us the joy that can be found in even the most unexpected places and just how far we all may go to demonstrate to those we love that life is worth living.

Nanaimo Theatre Group is hoping to keep community theatre alive despite the pandemic. The show has been double cast, double crewed and minimally crewed.

Many protocols are in place including selling a quarter of our usual seats and only in sets of two. Doors will open one half hour before curtain and there will be no concession or intermission. Traffic flow and accessing seats allows for social dis-

tancing at all times. Wearing non medical masks is strongly recommended; front of house staff will be masked. There will be increased sanitizing of the facilities as well as hand sanitizer for patrons upon entry.

Names and contact information for everyone attending shows will be collected with ticket purchase to facilitate contact tracing if needed. The director and producer are both front line health workers!

Every Brilliant Thing will open October 14 at the Bailey Studio, home of the Nanaimo Theatre Group, 2373 Rosstown Road, and run Wednesday to Sunday until the 31st; Saturday matinees have been added as there are limited seats for each show. Tickets are $20 available as of September 10th at nanaimotheatregroup.ca or by calling 250-758-7224. To ensure social distancing tickets are sold in pairs only with one set of three seats per show.

Special thanks to season sponsor Michael Gill, Wealth Management, and show sponsor Berwick on the Lake Retirement Community..

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East Wellington Road.

OCT 09 O ce a n s i d e 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. Qigong by donation: 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo,

2331 East Wellington Road.

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OCT 10 Boarder X: Boarder X presents contemporary work by artists from Indigenous nations across Canada who surf, skate, and snowboard.

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KOOL TOYS FOR “KIDS” FROM 1 TO 92 It’s October, time for leaves crunching under your feet, warm cozy sweaters and pumpkin carving! Are you planning anything for your children this Halloween? Not many people will probably want to take their little ones out trick or treating this year due to covid-19, but don’t let that stop you and your family from celebrating it with your loved ones! How about putting on a costume party in your home whether it is just for your immediate family or those special people in your “bubble”. We have a wonderful selection of costumes from Creative Education for the child who wants to be a Knight wielding a shield and sword or a little Princess in a long flowing gown, carrying a wand and wearing a tiara. There are many costumes to choose from including color your own cape where the child can fill in the design with felt pens and then wear. We also have face paints that you can “decorate” your child’s face to make them into a wicked witch, a vicious monster or even a cute puppy dog.

If you are going to have a party, don’t forget to pick up a few games to keep kids and adults entertained. We have perfect games for groups of 6 or less! Have you ever played Charades, Scavenger Hunt or Headbanz Jr? What better way to enjoy yourselves and have lots of fun!

School started in September and although it is different than most other school years, teachers are still teaching their classes and children are still learning from them. If you sent your child back to school or chose to keep them home, we

have many resources to help with their education. From Preschool to High School we carry the core subjects they will need for their education. Our Science wall is filled with many types of projects to make learning enjoyable. Snap Circuits to making Slime, you will find it here!

If you can’t get to our store you can always check out our website, email us or even give a quick call. Stay Safe!

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& PANCAKE B R E A K FA S T: CRAFT / VINTAGE / MARKET / BREAKFAST!!!

Once a month year-round. A fun morning and a great way to meet your community.

08:00am at Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way. (250) 757-9711 Boarder X: Boarder X presents contemporary work by artists from Indigenous nations across Canada who surf, skate, and snowboard. 12:00pm at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

Live Theatre “Grace and Glorie” by Tom Ziegler: 02:00pm at Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Rd. (250) 722-2442

OCT 12 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. 250752-2233 Freedom Is Just A Tap Away: Put your health first!

10:00am at BalanCHIng Health Centre, 1707 Country Road.

204-720-8161

OCT 13 Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class: 05:30pm at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. (250) 7521992 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.

250-9540785

OCT 14 Every Brilliant Thing: What makes you happy? Ice cream?

Puppy dogs?

The smell of old books? Sunsets?

The answers to this question are shown as both simple and profound in this one-of-a-kind and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines a compassionate light on the impact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’.

Nanaimo Theatre Group Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanaimo 250-753-9483 FMI / TIX; https:// w w w. n a n a i m o theatre-group.ca/ show/25/info Weight Watchers: 05:00pm at Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue

East. (250) 2486234 Meditation Course: Discover the peace within. Simple and effective meditation techniques of Sahaja Yoga 06:30pm at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. (250) 7521992

OCT 15 Every Brilliant Thing: What makes you happy? Ice cream?

Puppy dogs?

The smell of old books? Sunsets?

The answers to this question are shown as both simple and profound in this one-of-a-kind and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines a compassionate light on the impact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’.

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Nanaimo Theatre Group Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanaimo 250-753-9483 FMI / TIX; https:// w w w. n a n a i m o theatre-group.ca/ show/25/info Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

French Conversation: Join us for casual and lively conversation.

02:30pm at Serious Coffee meeting room, 1209 East Island Hwy. 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

Boarder X: Boarder X presents contemporary work by artists from Indigenous nations across Canada who surf, skate, and snowboard. 12:00pm at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

OCT 16 Every Brilliant Thing: What makes you happy? Ice cream?

Puppy dogs?

The smell of old books? Sunsets?

The answers to this question are shown as both simple and profound in this one-of-a-kind and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines a compassionate light on the im-

pact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’.

Nanaimo Theatre Group Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanaimo 250-753-9483 FMI / TIX; https:// w w w. n a n a i m o theatre-group.ca/ show/25/info 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-

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rose Street. 250954-0785 One More Sandbar Friday Night: 05:00pm at Sandbar Café and Art Gallery, 6087 Island Highway W.

OCT 17 Every Brilliant Thing: What makes you happy? Ice cream?

Puppy dogs?

The smell of old books? Sunsets?

The answers to this question are shown as both simple and profound in this one-of-a-kind and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines a compassionate light on the impact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’.

Nanaimo Theatre Group Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanaimo 250-753-9483 FMI / TIX; https://

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w w w. n a n a i m o theatr-egroup.ca/ show/25/info Kippers’ Melee – 2 days of Gaming: Come have some fun and roll some dice! 1 & 2-day tabletop and RPG games.

12:00am Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon St.

OCT 19 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. 250752-2233 Freedom Is Just A Tap Away: Put your health first!

10:00am at BalanCHIng Health Centre, 1707 Country Road.

204-720-8161 Memoir Writing Workshop: Join this memoir-writ-

ing workshop and begin to write your memoir stories. Everything is provided. You just bring a pen.

01:00pm at McMillan Arts Centre (MAC), 133 McMillan Street. (250) 248-8185

OCT 20 Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class: 05:30pm at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. (250) 7521992 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

OCT 21 Every Brilliant Thing: What makes you happy? Ice cream?

Puppy dogs?

The smell of old

books? Sunsets?

The answers to this question are shown as both simple and profound in this one-of-a-kind and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines a compassionate light on the impact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’.

Nanaimo Theatre Group Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanaimo 250-753-9483 FMI / TIX; https:// w w w. n a n a i m o theatre - group. ca/show/25/info Weight Watchers: 05:00pm at Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East. (250) 2486234 Meditation Course: Discover the peace within. Simple and effective medita-

tion techniques of Sahaja Yoga 06:30pm at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. (250) 7521992

OCT 22 Every Brilliant Thing: What makes you happy? Ice cream?

Puppy dogs?

The smell of old books? Sunsets?

The answers to this question are shown as both simple and profound in this one-of-a-kind and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines a compassionate light on the impact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’.

Nanaimo Theatre Group Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanaimo 250-753-9483 FMI / TIX; https:// w w w. n a n a i m o -

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theatre - group. ca/show/25/info Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am 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 DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

OCT 23 Every Brilliant Thing: What makes you happy? Ice cream?

Puppy dogs?

The smell of old books? Sunsets?

The answers to this question are shown as both simple and profound in this one-of-a-kind and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines a compassionate light on the impact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’. Nanaimo Theatre Group Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanaimo 250753-9483 One More Sandbar Friday Night: 05:00pm at Sandbar Café and Art Gallery, 6087 Island Highway W.

OCT 24 Every Brilliant Thing: What makes you happy? Ice cream?

Puppy dogs?

The smell of old books? Sunsets?

The answers to

this question are shown as both simple and profound in this one-of-a-kind and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines a compassionate light on the impact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’.

Nanaimo Theatre Group Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanaimo 250-753-9483 FMI / TIX; https:// w w w. n a n a i m o theatre - group. ca/show/25/info

OCT 25 Every Brilliant Thing: What makes you happy? Ice cream?

Puppy dogs?

The smell of old books? Sunsets?

The answers to this question are shown as both simple and profound in this one-of-a-kind

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and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines a compassionate light on the impact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’.

Nanaimo Theatre Group Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanaimo 250-753-9483 FMI / TIX; https:// w w w. n a n a i m o theatre - group. ca/show/25/info

OCT 28 Every Brilliant Thing: What makes you happy? Ice cream?

Puppy dogs?

The smell of old books? Sunsets?

The answers to this question are shown as both simple and profound in this one-of-a-kind and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines

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a compassionate light on the impact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’.

Nanaimo Theatre Group Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanaimo 250-753-9483 FMI / TIX; https:// w w w. n a n a i m o theatre - group. ca/show/25/info VIRL Mario Kart 8 Fall Championship. Do you have what it takes to be the fastest Mario Kart racer around?

We’re racing every Wednesday for our All Ages Mario Kart 8 Fall Cup Championship until December 16. To join, you must have a copy of Mario Kart 8 and a Nintendo Switch with an online membership.

Join the tournament by selecting Online Play, picking Tournaments, and then

click on Search

by Code. Once there, you can enter the tournament code: 45448250-7307 FMI Creativity Commons: cc@virl.bc. ca 250-753-1154

OCT 29 Thursday Morning and Afternoon Tai Chi Classes: All levels welcome 10:30am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

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. 250-753-1154

DROP IN INTENTION CIRCLE: 07:00pm at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

OCT 30 Qigong by donation: 10:00am at Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo, 2331 East Wellington Road.

Boarder X: Boarder X presents contemporary work by artists from Indigenous nations across Canada who surf, skate, and snowboard. 12:00pm at Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street.

OCT 31 Every Brilliant Thing: What makes you happy? Ice cream?

Puppy dogs?

The smell of old books? Sunsets?

The answers to this question are shown as both simple and profound in this

one-of-a-kind and charming theatrical experience. This witty and contemporary play shines a compassionate light on the impact of depression and reminds us of all the things that make life ‘brilliant’.

Nanaimo Theatre Group Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Rd Nanaimo 250-753-9483 FMI / TIX; https:// w w w. n a n a i m o theatre-group.ca/ show/25/info Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2020 will occur on Saturday, October 31.

The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Maskup and maintain physical distance if you can go trick or treating.

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