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Oct 13, 2018
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CFI 2nd Annual Apple Pressing
Coombs Farmers' Institute is proud to host the 2nd Annual Apple Pressing Day!
Bring your friends and family for a day of apple pressing fun:
- Live apple pressing from Pressing Matter Mobile Juicer
- Taste over 80 varieties of apples from Denman Island Heritage Apples
- Games and art projects for children (apple related, of course!)
- Pick up a heritage apple tree to plant in your backyard
- Enjoy lunch from a local food truck
If you'd like to have your apples pressed, please note:
- Apples must be dropped off no later than 12:00 pm
- No book...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs |
| Location: | Coombs Fairgrounds |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Island Luthiers Guild Annual Guitars by Hand Show
Admission is Free. Come and see hand crafted guitars, ukeleles, banjos, lutes and other fine musical instruments. Meet the makers face to face. Featuring fabulous wood, exotic inlays and amazing workmanship by builders from the Island, Gulf Islands and Powell River.
This year, Reuben Forslund, a luthier from Sooke, will bring his "Hendrix Homewood guitar" made from assorted wood salvaged from Jimi Hendrix's childhood home.
If you are interested...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 1390 Errington Rd, Errington |
| Location: | Errington War Memorial Hall |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Whether we choose to accept it or not, anxiety is a part of life. We all encounter it, yet most of us are unaware of how it impacts our daily lives.
Pietro Abela will draw upon his 28 years as a therapist and teacher of personal growth as well as his own experiences and challenges with anxiety, to show why anxiety as an opportunist flourishes within environments of denial. Awareness and understanding of anxiety is foundational to its management.
In the first half of the workshop, Pietro will present the many properties and outcomes of anxiety, so that participants can become aware of how anx...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 345 Pym Street Parksville |
| Location: | Knox United Church (Parksville) |
| Cost: | $.30 – $75 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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“Brandon not only plays his guitar but he plays his audience like a ringmaster in his own circus, always looking for new ways to entertain.”-Teresa Mallam, Prince George Free Press.
What separates this juno award nominated artist from the rest of the pack besides his world-class musicianship and song writing, is his ability to connect and involve the audience in his live shows.
After many nominations by The Maple Blues Awards, (Canada’s national blues awards) this Yukonion guitar slinger finally won hi...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 7:30pm - 10:30pm |
| Address: | #8 464 Island Highway East Parksville |
| Location: | Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Saturday's, 9:30am-12:30pm. You’ll find a wide range of fresh island produce, baked goods, gift items and more. It’s held on the grass field beside the Marcus Isbister Old School Centre at 5901 Denman Road, with the Island’s Recycling Depot right next door.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 9:30am-12:30pm |
| Address: | 5901 Denman Rd behind the recycling depot Denman Island |
| Location: | Denmand Island Farmers' Market |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Disco Light Skate for All Ages
Catch dance fever under the disco lights at Oceanside Place Arena. The flashing lights and pumping music will take you back in time on Saturday October 13th from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Regular admission.
Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 7:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Address: | 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville |
| Location: | Oceanside Place Arena |
| Cost: | Regular Admission |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 11, 2018
to Oct 28, 2018
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Echo Players is proud to present its first production of the season "Enchanted April"
"Enchanted April", indeed! We begin our story in England, February 1922. It's damp, dreary, depressing, soggy, foggy and, and well, just downright miserable. Relationships inside Lotty and Mellersh Wilton's household mirrors this unhappy, gloomy weather. All seems hopeless until Lotty accidentally spots a small ad in the 'Times' for a month's let in a small Italian castle that promises 'wisteria and sunshine'.
She b...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Start: | Oct 11, 2018 |
| End: | Oct 28, 2018 |
| Time: | Tues. - Sat. 7:30pm; Sunday matinees 2:00pm |
| Address: | 110 West 2nd Ave., Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Village Theatre |
| Cost: | Adult - $23, Senior - $20, Group (10+) - $19, Student - $14 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Oct 1, 2018
to Oct 27, 2018
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Fall Juried Art Show from October 1 through 27, with an opening reception, meet and great tea on October 3 at 2pm.
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Oct 1, 2018 |
| End: | Oct 27, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:30am - 4:30pm |
| Address: | 122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | The Old School House Arts Centre |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Gala & Auction
The Gala & Auction is a fundraiser for the Chamber. We coordiante and manage many projects and programs within the community, such as economic development projects, Canada Day in Parksville, the Summer by the Sea Street Market and the Business Achievement Awards. The Chamber of Commerce also operates the Visitor Information Centre which is open year round.
The annual Gala Auction fundraiser includes a gourmet buffet dinner, Silent and Live Auctions, draws and dancing! It's one of Parksville?s premier social events and you don?t have to be a Chamber of Commerce memb...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 5:30pm |
| Address: | 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville |
| Location: | Parksville Community Centre |
| Cost: | $85 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Lloyd Major was born in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta. He had a flair for art at an early age. He worked for many years as a sign painter, a wonderfully training for his now detailed artwork. He also owned art galleries both her in Parksville and also Moose Jaw. “Since arriving on Vancouver Island, many years ago, I found a love of the natural beauty surrounding us. After many years, painting and teaching on an almost daily basis, I am now semi-retired, still teaching a day and a half a week, plus still p...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street Parksville, |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) |
| Phone: | 250-752-5533 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Hungry Canadians, Corporate Charity and the Right To Food
About the talk: Discover who is responsible for home-grown hunger when governments ignore international obligations.
Presenter: Graham Riches, PhD, Professor Emeritus UBC School of Social Work
About the presenter: Graham Riches, is emeritus professor of social work at the University of British Columbia.
His research lies in the fields of poverty, human rights and social policy principally within Canada and the rich world focusing on the politics of hunger (food insecurity), corporate charity (food banking) and the right to ...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Address: | 2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Ba |
| Location: | Nanoose Community Centre |
| Cost: | $10 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Progressing from the Yoga Fundamentals class series, this class deepens the foundation of Iyengar Yoga standing poses as well as continued development of the seated poses, twists, balancing postures, shoulder stand and deep relaxation. The benefits include increased mobility, stability and strength. Yoga philosophy is introduced. These classes are suitable for all beginning students in Iyengar Yoga. Minimum of 6 months regular attendance is recommended before moving to Level 1/2.
Students $13, Seniors $...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 11:15am |
| Address: | #203 - 891 Island Hwy West Parksville |
| Location: | Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre |
| Cost: | $17 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Fun activities inspire confidence, healthy relationships and community awareness. Nutritious snacks are provided as well as transportation from Oceanside and Springwood Elementary Schools to the Community Services Centre in Parksville. Pre-registration is required.
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 245 Hirst Ave W Parksville |
| Location: | SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre |
| Phone: | 250-248-2093 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Join us on Saturday evening from 7-11pm for a great evening of live music. Come for dinner, stay and dance the night away. Adults Only, 19+.
September 22 – The Enablers
September 29 – Ginger Blonde
October 6 – Buffalo Pound
October 13 – The Enablers
October 20 – Butts Giraud & Friends Blues
October 27 – Identity Crisis
November 3 – The Kingmixers
November 10 – Ryder Bachman
November 17 – Butts Giraud & Friends Blues
November 24 – The Enablers
December 1 – Buffalo Pound
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 11:00pm |
| Address: | 3109 Island Highway W Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Shady Rest Hotel |
| Cost: | No Cover |
| Phone: | (250) 752-9111 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Marc Atkinson Trio with Cameron Wilson in Concert at the Errington Hall
Four of Canada’s most talented and creative musicians join forces in a concert that ends ‘Guitars by Hand’, the hall’s annual showcase of Vancouver Island luthiers. It’s no accident we invited The Marc Atkinson Trio with special guest Cameron Wilson for this event – they perform with brilliant virtuosity and improvisation on lutes including guitars, stand-up bass, and violin.
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 7:30pm |
| Address: | 1390 Errington Rd, Errington |
| Location: | Errington War Memorial Hall |
| Cost: | $23 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 1:30pm |
| Address: | 106 West Second Ave Qualicum Beach, |
| Location: | ReVived Vintage |
| Cost: | $75 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Meat Draws every Saturday at the Rocking Horse Pub from 3:00 to 5:00 pm (except for summer break)
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 3 - 5 PM |
| Address: | 2038 Sanders Road, Nanoose Bay |
| Location: | Rocking Horse Pub |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Honouring First Nations: Norma’s mentor over many years was a Tsimshian Elder who helped transform her life on many levels. This relationship took her on a spiritual journey that resulted in the opportunity to meet several elders and leaders. This Exhibition is her tribute to the important contribution these people have made to their Peoples and culture.
Earth, Air, Fire, and Water: “Reflections of the natural world around us – how we experience nature becomes expressed like a mirror through our thoughts and emotions. Not only our planet but the entire universe is formed from material particl...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) |
| Phone: | 250-752-5533 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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The MAC hosts a free monthly drop-in for Zentangle enthusiasts to come by and tangle. Bring your Zentangle tiles or your ZIA project and your tangling supplies and join us. There will be no instructor and anyone who has taken a Zentangle beginner class (or equivalent) is welcome.
If you’d like to see some Zentangle artists in action, please come by, meet some tanglers, ask questions and find out what it’s all about.
Art by Rose Lovell
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street Parksville, |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Everyone is welcome at this one hour of guided meditation. By donation. In the Buddhist tradition, offering is a part of practice. Your offering helps to maintain the beauty and the activities of the Centre and is fully appreciated
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 11:00am |
| Address: | 2800 Grafton Ave Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Kathok Meditation Centre |
| Cost: | By donation |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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The Gala & Auction is a fundraiser for the Chamber. We coordinate and manage many projects and programs within the community, such as economic development projects, Canada Day in Parksville, the Summer by the Sea Street Market and the Business Achievement Awards. The Chamber of Commerce also operates the Visitor Information Centre which is open year round.
The annual Gala Auction fundraiser includes a gourmet buffet dinner, Silent and Live Auctions, draws and dancing! It’s one of Parksville’s premie...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 5:30pm |
| Address: | 132 East Jensen Avenue Parksville |
| Location: | Parksville Community Centre |
| Cost: | $85 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Purchase a pot and glaze it with the help of our staff. We will fire it, and you can take your art work home. Coombs, beside Goats on the Roof Market. Call 250-954-1775 to register and for more info.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 2:30pm |
| Address: | 2344 Alberni Hwy Coombs |
| Location: | Pyromania Pottery |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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Welcome to the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market - a great way to start your Saturday morning. Whether you're visiting for the first time, or are a lifelong resident, a visit to Veteran's Way and Memorial is where 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. Visit their website for more info.
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| Category: | Markets |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 8:30am - 12:00pm |
| Address: | 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Beach Community Hall |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 13, 2018
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For grades 7, 8 & 9. Games, field trips and music allow youth to express themselves and develop friendships.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Time: | 3:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Address: | 245 Hirst Ave W Parksville |
| Location: | SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre |
| Phone: | 250-248-2093 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 1, 2018
to Oct 27, 2018
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Dawne Brandel, Patricia Carroll, Judith Crichton, Laura Hilts, Therese Johnson, Patricia Mansell, Donna McDonnell, Lynn Orriss, Jacqueline Smith, and Clare Turcott on display at TOSH from October 1 through 27, with an opening reception tea on October 3 at 2pm.
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Oct 1, 2018 |
| End: | Oct 27, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:30am - 4:30pm |
| Address: | 122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | The Old School House Arts Centre |
| Phone: | 250-752-6133 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 1, 2018
to Oct 31, 2018
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For the month of October, our pumpkin patch is open daily. We grow all of the Pumpkins here so that you can pick them off the vine. There is a variety of sizes to choose from. The Pumpkin Patch is also a popular setting for Fall Photos so, don’t forget your camera.
While you’re here don’t forget the Barnyard, your children will delight at the antics of the baby goats and cheer at the challenge of catching the baby chicks. There are lovable, huggable rabbits, portly pigs, daffy ducks, and even shy s...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Oct 1, 2018 |
| End: | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 1692 Errington Road Errington |
| Location: | Tiger Lily Farm |
| Cost: | see website |
| Phone: | 250-248-2408 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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