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Dec 12, 2019
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Join Tracey Pike at Aurora Wellness Centre, Pville weekly or drop in for this all level Hatha style Yoga practice. You will improve your breathing, balance, strength and flexibility while we mindfully relax.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Address: | 1989 Kaye Rd. Parksville, |
| Location: | Aurora Wellness Centre |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 20, 2019
to Dec 23, 2019
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Shop local this Christmas at Best Coast Pop Up.
Its happening again! We’re back at Woodgrove Centre!
We’re gathering up some exclusive west coast local makers!
Visit us at our new larger location in Woodgrove Centre November 20th to December 23rd at our Pop Up Shop storefront just past the food court, across from the mall entrance to Landmark Cinemas.
Find your favourites and even some new favourites at our upcoming pop up shop at Woodgrove Centre. We have over 125 different brands all local,...more info
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| Category: | Markets |
| Start: | Nov 20, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 6631 Island Highway North Nanaimo |
| Location: | Woodgrove Centre |
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Dec 12, 2019
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Local author, Dianne Burrough, has produced a book of messages from Spirit. It is with great joy that she shares these inspirational words, and hopes they bring comfort, love and healing. Drop by Divine Elements Gift Store in Qualicum Beach to speak with first time author Dianne Burrough and editor Heather Thornton.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 133 Second Avenue Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Divine Elements Gift Store |
| Cost: | Free |
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Dec 12, 2019
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Local author, Dianne Burrough, has produced a book of messages from Spirit. It is with great joy that she shares these inspirational words, and hopes they bring comfort, love and healing. Drop by Divine Elements Gift Store in Qualicum Beach to speak with first time author Dianne Burrough and editor Heather Thornton
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 133 Second Avenue Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Divine Elements Gift Store |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
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Canvas Art for Kids & Teens 7-15yrs
Jenny Hughes will guide you through how to paint a fantastic yet surprisingly simple acrylic painting. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. View painting project online.
Fun in the Jungle, ages 7-11yrs on Thursday, November 7 from 4:00-5:30pm at Oceanside Art Studio, cost is $25.
Ocean Sunset, ages 11-15yrs on Thursday, December 12th 4:00-5:30pm at Oceanside Art Studio, cost is $25.
Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-re...more info
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 4:00pm - 5:30pm |
| Address: | 124 Harlech Rd., Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Oceanside Art Studio |
| Cost: | $25 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
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Canvas Art for Teens 11-15yrs Jenny Hughes will guide you through how to paint a fantastic yet surprisingly simple acrylic painting. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. View painting project online. Ocean Sunset, ages 11-15yrs on Thursday December 12th 4:00-5:30pm at Oceanside Art Studio, cost is $25. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 4:00pm - 5:30pm |
| Address: | #2-702 Memorial Avenue Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Oceanside Art Studio |
| Cost: | $25 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
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Cardio Dance Club is a follow-along dance fitness workout that fuses athletic dance and fun, high-energy music. It will get you sweating, raise your heart rate, and get your body working and booty shaking. Dance Club is approachable to all people, of all ages and fitness levels and is always easy to follow. The songs include recent hits from the radio, but also some throwback favorites. Classes include hip hop, top 40, R&B, and songs from around the world too (such as K-Pop from Korea, and Latin be...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Address: | 1390 Errington Road Errington, |
| Location: | Errington War Memorial Hall |
| Cost: | $48 |
| Phone: | (250) 248-5106 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 10, 2019
to Dec 24, 2019
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Place a memory card with the name of your loved one on one of our trees
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Dec 10, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 3200 North Island Highway Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Country Club Centre |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
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We're having our Christmas party at Parksville Chrysler. Just for something totally different! 5:30 to 7:30pm, December 12
Tickets are $25.00 and Include: special draws, appies, dessert and a special cocktail. Live music to enjoy and lots of networking too!
Bring a bottle of wine to enter to win ...what else? The Wall of Wine!
Contest for the Ugly Christmas sweater!
Food bank donation gives you an extra entry into some amazing draws.
Connect for tickets tickets must be purchased in advance...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:30 to 7:30pm |
| Location: | Parksville Chrysler |
| Cost: | $25 |
| Phone: | 250-248-3613 |
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Dec 12, 2019
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Drop in Bridge at the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club
It might be rainy and grey outside, but it will be warm and dry on Thursday afternoons at our club. Bridge will be on the agenda and you're invited to be part of the action.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm |
| Address: | 149 E. Stanford, Parksville, |
| Location: | Parksville Lawn Bowling Club |
| Cost: | $3.00 per drop in visit |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
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Drop in Bridge at the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club
It might be rainy and grey outside, but it will be warm and dry on Thursday afternoons at our club. Bridge will be on the agenda and you're invited to be part of the action.
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm |
| Address: | 149 E. Stanford, Parksville |
| Location: | Parksville Lawn Bowling Club |
| Cost: | $3.00 per drop in visit |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 3, 2019
to Dec 21, 2019
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Fresh Start: OCAC Members Show
"Looking forward to the new year ahead and new beginnings" is the theme for this OCAC members show. Oceanside Community Arts Council members have submitted a variety of 2D art for this show, including photography and multi-media. Opening reception is Saturday, December 7th from 1-3 pm and the show will be at the MAC until December 21st.
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Dec 3, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 21, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) |
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Dec 10, 2019
to Jan 1, 2020
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Every night, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Visits with Santa: December 7-8; 14-15; 20-21-22-23 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
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| Category: | Family |
| Start: | Dec 10, 2019 |
| End: | Jan 1, 2020 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Address: | 6183 Whitaker Road Courtenay, |
| Location: | Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens |
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Nov 15, 2019
to Dec 21, 2019
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'I Paint With Light Now' Digital Media Exhibition
Artist Statement: "The intellectual process of painting has not changed for me since I switched to the digital format five years ago. It remains an intuitive, somewhat baffling and always mysterious activity for me. I would not be using digital if that essential part of painting had to be sacrificed. I think it's important for you to know that I first experienced and practiced my craft as a painter for 40 years before I tried this new technology. And I...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Nov 15, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 21, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
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Hailing from Victoria, British Columbia (Coast Salish Territories), Knacker’s Yard has been arranging and performing traditional Irish, Scottish, English, Australian, and original music since 2013.
Comprised of Bronwyn Churcher (fiddle, vocals), Stephen Johnson (accordion, tin whistle, vocals), Jon MacDonald (guitar, vocals), Cody Baresich (mandolins, vocals), Shaun McConnell (bodhran, bones, chimes), and Dexter Simpson (Irish tenor banjo), the group breathes new life into the Celtic ballad and shanty genres.
The energy of the band’s expansive repertoire ebbs and flows with drive and dyn...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 9:30pm |
| Address: | #8 464 Island Highway East Parksville |
| Location: | Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
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MLA Michelle Stilwell's Holiday Season Open House
Please join MLA Michelle Stilwell and her Staff for treats & refreshments to celebrate the holiday season.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 6:30 pm |
| Address: | 9 - 1209 East, Island Hwy E, Parksville |
| Location: | Serious Coffee, Parksville |
| Cost: | Free for Constituents |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 10, 2019
to Dec 14, 2019
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When it comes to model trains, most people consider it more of a hobby than an art form but that misconception is about to be debunked at the Winter in Art Show at The Old School House Arts Centre. Come see trains surrounded by real-life and artistic sceneries. This display is sure to wake the inner child in everyone who sees it.
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Dec 10, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 112 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | The Old School House Gallery |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 27, 2019
to Dec 18, 2019
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North Pole-apalooza 2019
PDBA Celebrates “The Season in the City'! With pop-up rooftop Christmas trees, sparkling white lights on the Alberni Hwy., an all-decked out spruce on Craig St., and a sumptuous draw prize – the members of the Parksville Downtown Business Association are gearing up to celebrate the holiday season.
“North Pole-apalooza” is back for its sixth year. Enter between Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 to win a Gotta Love Downtown gift basket, brimming with treats and surprises from the 25 PDBA ...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Nov 27, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
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Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss…Grab your teacups!
Off-Broadway Comedians and 3-time IMPRESARIO Award-Winners (London) James & Jamesy return with their outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive Christmas comedy classic O Christmas Tea — an astonishing show that delights thousands of hearts every holiday season.
When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the friends leap into action, finding innovative and hilarious solutions to keep them afloat. Redefining immersive theatre, these masters of physical comedy—with o...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:30pm |
| Address: | 125 Front Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | The Port Theatre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
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Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC
2019 is the UNESCO International year of Indigenous Languages. Languages are powerful and potent markers of identity and culture, yet many of us cannot even say “hello” in the language of the people on whose traditional territory we live, work and play.
You might just expand your vocabulary—and your appreciation for the Indigenous languages spoken in BC—after visiting the Qualicum Beach Museum to view the travelling exhibition “Our Living Languages: ...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 587 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Beach Museum |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
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Echo Players Presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Join us this holiday season at the Village Theatre for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids - some of the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem and the fun when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! This delightful comedy, adapted from the best-selling children's book, h...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Date: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:30pm, 2:00pm |
| Address: | 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Village Theatre |
| Cost: | $10, $14, $20, $23 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
to Dec 15, 2019
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Vancouver Island Market presents…
It’s a VIMterful Life! December 12th-15th, 2019 at Nanaimo North Town Centre (formerly the old Sears Building)
Times: Thursday, Dec 12 – 4PM-9PM Friday, Dec 13 – 10AM-7PM Saturday, Dec 14 – 10AM-6PM Sunday, Dec 15 – 11AM-5PM
Our much anticipated Winter Market will showcase Vancouver Island’s local handmade artisans. Over 200+ vendors in craft, food, liquor sales, live music, entertainment, and gift shop will provide shoppers a unique opportunity to shop lo...more info
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| Category: | Markets |
| Start: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 15, 2019 |
| Address: | 4750 Rutherford Road Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Nanaimo North Town Centre |
| Website: | Open Site |
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