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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 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 13, 2019
to Dec 15, 2019
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Ride the famous Christmas Express! The train leaves every 20 minutes from 4:30 to 8:30
*As this event is a fundraiser for the museum, Coupons are not accepted (including Entertainment guides & groupons,) and Membership season’s passes are not valid.
$14.00 Adults/Seniors/Youth
$12.00 Children
Children 2 and under FREE
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 15, 2019 |
| Time: | 4:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Address: | 2892 Drinkwater Road Duncan |
| Location: | BC Forest Discovery Centre |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 13, 2019
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Join us for a free Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings, beverages, dessert, live music and sing along carols! Everyone is welcome. Bring the family! If you would like bring coats, mitts, hats, socks, sweaters for the Homeless of District 69.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Address: | 825 Village Way Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Christian Fellowship Centre-Q.B. |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 13, 2019
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Darrill Hanscom Christmas Woodcraft Sale
Fine turned pepper & salt mills, pastry pins, toothpick holders, bowls, potpourri bowls, spurtles and other unique gift items. Also handcrafted stools, coat trees and children's rocking chairs.
Open Dec 6-9, 13-15 plus other days by appointment or by chance.
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| Category: | Markets |
| Date: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 1590 Morello Road, Nanoose Bay |
| Location: | Darrill Hanscom Woodcraft |
| Email: | Send Email |
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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 13, 2019
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Live Music at Smoke n Water
Come on down to Smoke n Water for live music every Friday and Saturday.
To see who is playing please visit www.facebook.com/smokenwaterbc/events.
Reservations are recommend for dinner!
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm |
| Address: | 1600 Stroulger Road, Parksville |
| Location: | Smoke 'N Water @ Pacific Shores Resort & Spa |
| Cost: | No Cover |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 13, 2019
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5th Annual Magical Nights of Light 2019
If you thought last year's laser light show was spectacular, wait until you see this year's Magical Nights of Light!
• Magical Light Show
• Walk through at your own pace
• Hot Chocolate
• Visit with Santa
• And more ...!
Advance ticket purchase required. Tickets are non-refundable.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Address: | 1240 Leffler Rd., Errington |
| Location: | North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre |
| Cost: | Advance Tickets: $5 per person, 12 & under Free |
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Dec 13, 2019
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VIUs Milner Christmas Magic 2019
Outdoor Christmas light show for the whole family to enjoy: Dec 6 – 8, 13 - 15, 18 – 22, 2019.
Santa, live Christmas music, Teddy Bear Cottage, Storytelling, VIU Baking Students Gingerbread Houses, Refreshments, Tea Room, Gift Shops. Onsite shuttle for mobility challenged. Bring a flashlight. Sorry, we are unable to take Tea Room reservations.
Suggested donation: $5/adult, $2.50/child, $12.00/family (2 adults and up to 3 children/youths under 19 yrs). All entry d...more info
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 8:30pm; last entry 8:00pm |
| Address: | 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Milner Gardens & Woodland |
| Cost: | Suggested donation: $5/adult, $2.50/child, $12.00/family (2 adults and up to 3 children/youths under 19 yrs). |
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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 13, 2019
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Oceanside Caregivers Support meets
(every 1st and 3rd Friday)
at The Gardens (across from Legion)Qualicum Beach
To provide comfort, care, support and resources for our Caregivers taking care of loved ones and to help the Caregivers navigate the medical system.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm |
| Address: | 650 Berwick Rd. N Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Gardens at Qualicum Beach |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 13, 2019
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Join us for another amazing open mic!! You never know what you will get. Our Open mic nights are some of the most diverse evenings at Ground Zero.
*Only one Open Mic in December*
10 performances, 10 artists, 3 songs each.
Min $7.50 per person at the door
(youth and students $5, performers get in free)
no advance tickets.
Doors at 6:30
The line up so far..
Host:Allison Shaw
Les Tibbo
Twila Benon, Sig, David and Tracy Wells
Rai Wells
Lonny Wells
break
Dazy Daye
Tony ...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Address: | #8 464 Island Highway East Parksville |
| Location: | Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge |
| Cost: | $8 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 13, 2019
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Enjoy our fabulous Prime Rib Dinner with all the fixin’s. After 4:20.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 4:15pm |
| Address: | 5467 Island Highway S Union Bay |
| Location: | Highwayman Saloon |
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Dec 13, 2019
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Friday January 10, join us for your free 1st lesson for an introduction to square dance, 7h00-8h00pm. Bradley Centre, Coombs. Dress casual. No partner required.
Winter lessons starting Sunday January 12, 7h00-8h30pm. at Bradley Centre. for your 2nd free lesson.
Mainstream dance follows after the Open House, 8h00-10h00pm. Public is welcome to watch.
Contact: Ray or Debbie Schmidt 250-248-4900 or Lynette McLeod 250-954-2132
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Address: | 975 Shearme Road Coombs, |
| Location: | Bradley Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
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Dec 13, 2019
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Malaspina Choir has been delighting Nanaimo audiences with its choral performances for 50 years, and this Christmas, it celebrates the 10th anniversary of its popular Sing-along Messiah.
The numbers attending this joyous Christmas event have grown so much that we’ve moved it to a larger venue, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 301 Machleary St.
You can come join us in singing Handel’s beloved work (scores are available for purchase at the concert) or thrill to the surround sound of hundreds of voices belting out the Hallelujah Chorus.
You’ll be conducted by Malaspina Choir musical director...more info
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Address: | 301 Machleary St. Nanaimo, |
| Location: | St. Peter’s Catholic Church |
| Cost: | $10 – $25 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 13, 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 13, 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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