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Jan 1, 2019
to Apr 10, 2019
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Take the 100 Day ART Challenge – January 1 – April 10th by creating something every day. Paint, sketch, photograph, write, just create in a way that feels right for you and post it daily. Don’t give up even if you miss a day or two. Keep at it. You’ll be amazed at the progress you make during the 100 days.
Post your creation each day for all to enjoy and to watch the progress.
www.facebook.com/groups/623072704791065/ or type in 100 Day Art Challenge– Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery 2019 in the search lin...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Jan 1, 2019 |
| End: | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 4:00pm |
| Location: | Different locations throughout the community |
| Phone: | 250-245-1252 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 5, 2019
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A traveling exhibit highlighting the courage of local people who resisted racist government policies and the colonial dispossession of Indigenous Peoples and people of Asian heritage. The exhibit explores how people struggled to preserve their cultures.
“Fighting for Justice” has been hosted by museums and libraries across Vancouver Island and was featured at the 2017 Heritage BC Conference in Bew Westminster.
Individuals wishing to learn more about this exhibit, or come for a preview with museum staff, are encouraged to contact Netanja Waddell, Museum Manager, 250-752-5533 or qbmuseum@shaw.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 587 Beach Road Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Beach Museum |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Phone: | 250-752-5533 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jan 17, 2019
to Feb 20, 2019
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The Members’ Show is a joint partnership between the CRAG and the CR Arts Council and is a celebration of the many artists that are a part of the Campbell River and area community. We welcome submissions from members of both the CRAG and the CR Arts Council in all media. The exhibition offers us the opportunity to showcase the many talented artists that live among us, as well as to serve the community by offering critiques, and professional development for artists of all levels.
Opening Reception: January...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Jan 17, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Time: | Various - See Website |
| Address: | 1235 Shoppers Row Campbell River |
| Location: | Campbell River Art Gallery |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Phone: | 2502872261 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 4, 2019
to Feb 8, 2019
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Boomers Week “Boomers Only!!” program taught and designed especially for those 50 pluses who are active and love to ski and ride. After a morning of fun on the slopes, our pros will escort you to a delicious meal. Package includes an all-day lift ticket, a group lesson from 10am to 12pm, and a delicious lunch. Includes après . Rental option also available. Lessons are available for all ability levels. Bookings required.
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Feb 4, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:30am - 1:00pm |
| Address: | Strathcona Parkway Mount Washington |
| Location: | Mount Washington Alpine Resort |
| Cost: | see website |
| Phone: | 338-1386 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 4, 2019
to Feb 27, 2019
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Carole Reid’s show is about home, going home, leaving home, “Home Sweet Home”.
She is looking at what home means to her here on earth and in the future and the afterlife.
She is hoping it will stir conversation between the viewer and herself regarding our home life experiences and future dreams or expectations.
The work has been created on paper, card and canvas.
There will be an opportunity for everyone to add their drawing of “Home” to one of the pieces on display.
Opening Reception, Friday, Febr...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Feb 4, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 78 Wharf Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | 78 Wharf Street Gallery |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 4, 2019
to Feb 8, 2019
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Join this fun and interactive world climate simulation, a role-playing exercise that uses an interactive computer model to rapidly analyze the results of mock-negotiations.
Hosted by Global Studies.
This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week, February 4-8, 2019.
For more details, please visit: https://international.viu.ca/gcw
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Feb 4, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:30am - 10:00am |
| Address: | 900 Fifth St Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University – Building 210 Room 245 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-740-6378 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 5, 2019
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Students from Vietnam will host a special edition of the weekly drop-in event in celebration of the Lunar New Year. There will be information, cultural presentations and Vietnamese food. All students welcome!
Hosted by Faculty of International Education (Intercultural Programs).
This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week, February 4-8, 2019.
For more details, please visit: https://international.viu.ca/gcw
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
| Address: | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University Building 255, Student Commons (1st Floor) |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 5, 2019
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Dad's Night Out: Free Skate
Dads, bring the kids to Oceanside Place Arena and enjoy a free skate together on the pond Tuesday, February 5h from 6:45 to 7:45 pm. This free skate is sponsored by our partners at Building Learning Together. 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: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:45pm - 7:45pm |
| Address: | 830 West Island Highway, Parksville |
| Location: | Oceanside Place Arena |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 5, 2019
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Guided group discussion and Q & A with a panel of community workers and people who have experienced homelessness. Identify and explore significant experiences as they relate to homelessness, and how attitudes related to homelessness are formed.
Hosted by Recreation and Tourism.
This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week, February 4-8, 2019.
For more details, please visit: https://international.viu.ca/gcw
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University, Building 355 Room 211 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 5, 2019
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Learn to ice skate so you can join your friends at Oceanside Place Arena. Free skate rentals included. Registration required as space is limited. Full details online.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 4:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 830 West Island Highway Parksville |
| Location: | Oceanside Place Arena |
| Cost: | Free but must register |
| Phone: | 250-248-3252 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 5, 2019
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Chad Wilkinson, Director of Vancouver’s Foundation of Hope, presents on the plight of refugees by delving into Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity persecution, examining Canada’s role, and focusing on how we can sustain Canada’s efforts to resettle LGBTQ+ refugees.
Hosted by VIU Positive Space Alliance and Reaching Out to Assist Refugees.
This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week, February 4-8, 2019.
For more details, please visit: https://international.viu.ca/gcw
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| Address: | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University Building 200 Room 203 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 5, 2019
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This class offers dedicated students finer instruction aimed at gaining further clarity of Iyengar Yoga. Standing poses, seated poses, twists, balancing postures, shoulder stand and the practice of deep relaxation/pranayama. This class also begins the exploration into the arm and shoulder work necessary to perform Salamba Sirsasana – Headstand.
Students $13, Seniors $15, General $17 – 6 & 12 class punch cards available
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 4:30pm - 5:15pm |
| 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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Feb 5, 2019
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Continues from the Yoga Fundamentals class series. 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 $15, General $...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:30am - 10:45am |
| 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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Feb 5, 2019
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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: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| 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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Feb 5, 2019
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If your child loves LEGO, let them come join NS3 for our LEGO Robotics drop off every Tuesday. Kids will have an hour and a half to build and program a LEGO creation that moves. Ages 6+
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 3:00pm - 4:30pm |
| Address: | 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101 Nanaimo, |
| Location: | NS3’s Science Studio |
| Cost: | $10 |
| Phone: | 1-778-268-2289 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 5, 2019
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What does internationalization of higher education mean? How is internationalization experienced by students? These and other questions will be addressed by four VIU employees who have recently completed research in the scholarly field of internationalization of higher education.
Hosted by Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity.
This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week, February 4-8, 2019.
For more details, please visit: https://international.viu.ca/gcw
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
| Address: | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University Building 305 Room 440 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 5, 2019
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What does internationalization of higher education mean? How is internationalization experienced by students? These and other questions will be addressed by four VIU employees who have recently completed research in the scholarly field of internationalization of higher education.
Hosted by Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity.
This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week, February 4-8, 2019.
For more details, please visit: https://international.viu.ca/gcw
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
| Address: | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University Building 305 Room 440 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 5, 2019
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Rehearsals begin Jan. 8th for our Spring Concert
which will feature Haydn’s Creation
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:15pm - 9:00pm |
| Address: | 345 Pym Street Parksville, |
| Location: | Knox United Church (Parksville) |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Phone: | 250-752-8130 |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 5, 2019
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First Tuesday of each month. Those newly diagnosed or affected, their family & friends are welcome.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm |
| Address: | 650 Berwick Rd N Qualicum Beach, |
| Location: | The Gardens at Qualicum Beach |
| Phone: | 250-752-7489 |
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Feb 5, 2019
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New members and guests welcome
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 5, 2019
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Bird walks from the Parksville Beach Community Park at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays going to different areas in and around the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. Visit their website for more info.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 9 AM |
| Address: | Various Locations around the Parksville Qualicum Beach Area. |
| Location: | Parksville Beach Community Park |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 1, 2019
to Feb 24, 2019
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Rainshadow Art Exhibition at The MAC
An exhibition of watercolour paintings by Errington painter Kimberly Miller, featuring beautiful landscapes and florals from the Mount Arrowsmith watershed region.
A sense of home.
This group of paintings is inspired by the setting that means the most to me: home. I live where the farmland meets the forest and the salmon streams meet the mighty Englishman River. Evidence of the giant old growth forest still exists in this area, where settlers long ago recogniz...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Feb 1, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | Tues-Sun 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 5, 2019
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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: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| 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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Feb 5, 2019
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On a recent professional development exchange in Vietnam, Tracy Vandermolen led environmental awareness training for hotel and restaurant staff to help reduce single-use plastics in their operations.
She will share her experience of the hospitality industry’s opportunity to make small change with a big impact.
Hosted by Hospitality Management.
This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week, February 4-8, 2019.
For more details, please visit: https://international.viu.ca/gcw
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:30pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University Building 300 Room 401 (Royal Arbutus Room) |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 5, 2019
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Focusing on the potential of remanufacturing plastics gathered on the Scottish West Coast, Dr. Katharina
Vones and Ian Lambert will talk about sharing their findings through educational workshops for school children. These workshops teach about recycling and the concept of a circular economy, using 3D printing techniques with the newly developed Ocean Plastic filament.
Hosted by Faculty of Education and Department of Art and Design
This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week, Februa...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 2:30pm |
| Address: | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University Building 200 Room 203 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 5, 2019
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Accepting New Students: 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, during the school year, at Arrowview Elementary School gym,Qualicum Beach. Umi Wado Kai Karate teaches the art of self-defence, while instilling a strong sense of self-discipline, self-confidence, respect and humility. Classes are geared for ages 7 and up and emphasize skill development in a fun and interactive way. To learn more, please contact Daniel McKee at 250-650-5451.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:30pm |
| Address: | 747 Jones Street Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Beach Civic Centre |
| Cost: | Email for Details |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 23, 2019
to Feb 6, 2019
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Winter Wonderland Art Show runs December 6th, 2018 to February 6th 2019.
Part of Art @ Vancouver Island Conference Centre presented by Nanaimo Arts Council.
Open to the public Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm at the Pipers Lagoon Lobby in the Conference Centre main level – 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo.
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Jan 23, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Address: | 101 Gordon St Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island Conference Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-729-3947 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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