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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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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 6, 2019
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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: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 11:00am |
| Address: | #203 - 891 Island Hwy West Parksville |
| Location: | Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| 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 6, 2019
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Matinee Performance – 2 PM
Evening Performance – 7 PM
Doors open half hour before showtime.
The Dave Stewart Septet is an ensemble of outstanding in-demand local musicians from Central Vancouver Island.
The Dave Stewart Septet is composed of a stellar list of musicians: Dave Stewart (trumpet), Claudio Fantinato (alto saxophone), Dan Craven (tenor Saxophone), Jeff Agopsowicz (trombone) Chad Geekie (piano), Wayne Finucan (drums), and Rob Uffen (bass). Although each is an individually passionate and talen...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 4:30pm |
| Address: | #8 464 Island Highway East Parksville, |
| Location: | Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 6, 2019
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Join us for community-building fun, including:
– Global Citizens Soccer
– Zumba Dance Lessons
– Virtual world travel in the VIU TARDIS Telephone Booth
– And much more!
Hosted by Faculty of International Education.
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 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 11:30am - 1:00pm |
| Address: | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University Upper Cafeteria |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 6, 2019
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Work parties at the Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| Address: | 8425 Berray Road Fanny Bay |
| Location: | Fanny Bay Salmon Hatchery |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 6, 2019
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Free Meditation Class
Learn How to Meditate!
The simple and effective techniques of Sahaja Yoga Meditation are based on ancient knowledge and have been developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi for people of all ages and walks of life.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 6, 2019
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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: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| 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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Feb 6, 2019
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Join Ernie Cooper, former Director of the TRAFFIC and Wildlife Trade Program of WWF-Canada, in his review of the good, bad and ugly sides of wildlife trade, and how international authorities are responding to this growing threat to global biodiversity. Come early and enjoy pre-discussion refreshments!
Hosted by Faculty of Science and Technology
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 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Address: | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University Building 355 Room 203 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2019
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Learn How to Meditate!
The simple and effective techniques of Sahaja Yoga Meditation are based on ancient knowledge and have been developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi for people of all ages and walks of life.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 2509545040 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 6, 2019
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Nanoose Bay Bingo every Weds evening at the Community Center.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 6pm – 10pm |
| Address: | 2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay |
| Location: | Nanoose Place Community Centre |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 6, 2019
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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: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| 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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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 6, 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 6, 2019 |
| 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 6, 2019
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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: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| 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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Feb 6, 2019
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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: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 11:00am |
| Location: | Various Locations in Oceanside |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 6, 2019
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Video games are one of the largest media sectors to emerge in the 21st century—they are also a quintessentially global industry. This session will examine the globally connected cultural and business aspects of the contemporary video game industry.
Hosted by Political Studies and Media 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 |
| Date: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 11:30am |
| Address: | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University Building 356 Room 109 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 6, 2019
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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: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 11:00am |
| Address: | 5467 Island Highway S Union Bay, |
| Location: | Highwayman Saloon |
| Website: | Open Site |
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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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Feb 6, 2019
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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: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| 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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Feb 6, 2019
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Slum Tourism is controversial and yet it has the potential to overcome discrimination through community development. Hear the story of Favella Tourism in Perus, Brazil from VIU students and faculty.
Hosted by VIU World Leisure Centre of Excellence.
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 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:30pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island University Building 356 Room 109 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 6, 2019
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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: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| 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 |
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Feb 6, 2019
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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: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| 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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