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Dec 22, 2018
to Dec 31, 2018
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Experience Charles Dickens’ classic story as a musical this Christmas season!
Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol intending to “open his readers’ hearts and to encourage practical benevolence” . This musical version, adapted by Canadian theatre icon Mavor Moore, is described as “A joy to behold…with festive music you’re happy to leave the theatre humming…Instinctively theatrical, a family entertainment of infectious joyousness”. (The Globe and Mail)
In A Christmas Carol, Dickens captured the spirit of the...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Start: | Dec 22, 2018 |
| End: | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Time: | 7:30pm |
| Address: | 442 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay, |
| Location: | Sid Williams Theatre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Phone: | 2503390280 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 26, 2018
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Boxing Day is a day after Christmas Day. It is called “Boxing Day” because – starting in medieval Britain – servants had a day off and would receive a gift box on this day.
People often ask to find out whether Boxing Day is a statutory holiday. It is a provincial stat holiday in Ontario only – in other provinces and territories it’s not a statutory holiday. It is, however, a stat holiday for federally regulated workers and banks across the country.
Retail stores will open early on Boxing Day and you can expect large discounts and large crowds. If you don’t like large crowds and parking lot b...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 7:00am |
| Location: | Various Locations in Your Community |
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Dec 26, 2018
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Join your family and friends at Oceanside Place Arena for the annual Boxing Day Skate, December 26th, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. All three ice surfaces are open for skating. You can enjoy skating around on Winter Wonderland or playing pond hockey. Regular admission. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 or view swim and skate schedules online rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 830 West Island Hwy Parksville |
| Location: | Oceanside Place Arena |
| Cost: | Regular Admission |
| Phone: | 250-390-4111 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 26, 2018
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Join Tracey Pike for Pain Management Chair Yoga. Learn how to Meditate, Relax, Improve your breathing while gaining balance mobility, flexibility and strength. Anyone welcome
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 11:00am |
| Address: | #203 - 891 Island Hwy West Parksville, |
| Location: | Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Phone: | (250) 954-2273 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 29, 2018
to Jan 13, 2019
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Festival of Lights 2018 is nearing quickly. This year’s light up is Thursday, November 29. A reminder that light up night has always been the last Thursday of November.
From the last Thursday in November until the second Sunday in January, Ladysmith is ignited with the life of thousands of twinkling Christmas lights.
The Kinsmen Light-up Parade will kick off the 2018 season at 6:40pm. For more information on all the great activities taking place please visit our website.
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Nov 29, 2018 |
| End: | Jan 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:30pm |
| Location: | Downtown Ladysmith |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | Call (250) 245-5888 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 2, 2018
to Jan 3, 2019
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Come out to enjoy the beautiful lights and delightful Santa’s Barn at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens.
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| Category: | Family |
| Start: | Dec 2, 2018 |
| End: | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Address: | 6183 Whitaker Road Courtenay |
| Location: | Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-338-6901 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 26, 2018
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This class will help you unwind from old stress responses and old habitual patterning we can tend to create. These exercises help to remind your brain to keep your body flexible and free from discomfort and pain after shock, injury or overuse. The exercises are very simple and very effective when in pain. It works on releasing areas of holding by re-patterning your movement and releasing, as well as integrating the mind body so the body moves more intelligently, working deeply with the nervous system. Yo...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 8:30am - 9:45am |
| Address: | #203 - 891 Island Hwy West Parksville, |
| Location: | Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre |
| Cost: | $17 |
| Phone: | 2509542273 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 26, 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: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 245 Hirst Ave W Parksville, |
| Location: | SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-248-2093 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 16, 2018
to Dec 30, 2018
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Sometimes When You Dream, Your Dreams Come True.Louisa May Alcott’s beloved holiday story is a buoyant musical of romantic escapades, sibling rivalries and Christmas wishes. With their father off to fight the Civil War, the four March sisters have many imagined and real adventures. As they dream of their futures, encounter growing pains of youth and rise with courage to face their destiny, the March girls learn the true value of hope and family.
Visit website for a complete list of showtimes.
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Nov 16, 2018 |
| End: | Dec 30, 2018 |
| Time: | 7:30pm |
| Address: | 9737 Chemainus Road Chemainus, |
| Location: | Chemainus Theatre |
| Cost: | See website for pricing |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 26, 2018
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Nanoose Bay Bingo every Weds evening at the Community Center.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 6pm – 10pm |
| Address: | 2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay |
| Location: | Nanoose Place Community Centre |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 13, 2018
to Dec 30, 2018
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“Peter Pan” is the classic story of the mischievous little boy who flies and refuses to grow up, preferring, instead, to live in mysterious Neverland, sharing adventures with the lost boys, pirates, fairies, tick-tocking crocodiles and, occasionally, real children. Our family- orientated musical includes song, dance, and action that will enthrall and engage every child from five to one hundred and five.
Directed by Julian Packer
Running from December 13th – 30th, 2018.
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Start: | Dec 13, 2018 |
| End: | Dec 30, 2018 |
| Time: | 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Address: | 110 W 2nd Ave Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Village Theatre Qualicum Beach |
| Cost: | see website |
| Phone: | 2507523522 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 26, 2018
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Qigong is the skillful application of life force energy designed to correct energetic imbalances which occur as a result of a busy lifestyle, poor diet, illness/injury, consistent negative emotions, and many other reasons. The practice is reputed to be approximately 5000 years old, originating in Ancient China, with influences from other countries such as India. It is a holistic practice using gentle physical exercises, visualizations, meditations, and breathing techniques to correct imbalances and creat...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 6:15pm |
| Address: | #203 - 891 Island Hwy West Parksville, |
| Location: | Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre |
| Cost: | $17 |
| Phone: | 2509542273 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 26, 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: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 3:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Address: | 245 Hirst Ave W Parksville, |
| Location: | SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-248-2093 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 26, 2018
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Contact SAT@sosd69.com or call 250-248-2093 ext. 224
A friendly comfortable place for social interaction, fun outings and gathering information.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 245 Hirst Ave W Parksville, |
| Location: | SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-248-2093 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 26, 2018
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Sole Sisters Walking
Strap on your walking shoes and join the Sole Sisters walking group. This program is held every Wednesday at various locations around the Oceanside area and is intended for women 50+, but all ages are welcome.
All levels of fitness are encouraged and no one will be left behind.
For information about the weekly walk location, please visit: https://www.arrowsmithcalendar.com/programs-sole-sisters
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 11:00am |
| Location: | Various Locations in Oceanside |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Nov 16, 2018
to Dec 29, 2018
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Gallery Artists and special guests share ceramics, photography, painting, textile, jewelry and stained glass in celebration of the season of light. All art is $400 or less for easy gift giving.
Art sneak peek here. http://www.saltspringgallery.com/news-blog/2018/11/1/a-celebration-of-light-solstice-show
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Nov 16, 2018 |
| End: | Dec 29, 2018 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Address: | 135 McPhillips Ave Salt Spring Island, |
| Location: | Salt Spring Gallery of Fine Art |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Phone: | 250-931-0011 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 26, 2018
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It’s Wing Wednesday here at your local Rumhouse! Get a full pound of our plump chicken wings with your favorite sauce for just $6 with the purchase of any beverage regularly priced at $5 or more.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 11:00am |
| Address: | 5467 Island Highway S Union Bay, |
| Location: | Highwayman Saloon |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 20, 2018
to Dec 31, 2018
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Christmas is a time for family, friends, and SNOW! At Mount Washington, enjoy a perfect postcard Christmas, during our Winter Wonderland celebration. Skiing, riding, snow tubing, visits from Santa and numerous events will make for an unforgettable holiday!
Highlights – Night Skiing Every & Nightly Entertainment in Ted’s Bar + Grill – December 20th – January 6th, 2019, Photos with Santa – December 20-22, 2018; Christmas Eve Service – December 24, 2018; Christmas Dinner – December 25, 2018; Boxing Day T...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Dec 20, 2018 |
| End: | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Address: | Strathcona Pkwy Courtenay |
| Location: | Mt Washington Alpine Resort |
| Phone: | 250 338 1386 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 17, 2018
to Dec 31, 2018
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It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event at Oceanside Place Arena. Special lighting and décor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Even if you do not skate, come by and view the lights from the deck. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome. The public skating schedule will be available November 23 at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
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| Category: | Family |
| Start: | Dec 17, 2018 |
| End: | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Cost: | Regular Admission |
| Phone: | 250-390-4111 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 26, 2018
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Formal and informal activities for developing and supporting self-discovery and personal growth in all areas of your life.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Address: | 245 Hirst Ave W Parksville, |
| Location: | SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-248-2093 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 26, 2018
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Interactive participation in the discovery of the ancient wisdom of Yoga and its application to practice and daily life. Discussion is generated through readings from ancient texts such as: Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads, The Rig Veda, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and others. All welcome.
While this is a Karma (free) class, donations to the Qualicum Beach Bear Smart Community Program are gratefully accepted!
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 2:30pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | #203 - 891 Island Hwy West Parksville, |
| Location: | Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 2509542273 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 26, 2018
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Come connect with others. Eat snacks, shoot some pool, play some games, play music or make some cool art. Drop-ins welcome.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Time: | 3:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Address: | 744 Primrose Street Room 9 Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Commons |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-248-2093 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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