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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 14, 2019
to Apr 3, 2019
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Part of the Art @ the Vancouver Island Conference Centre Presented by Nanaimo Arts Council Series, “All About Animals” features photography, paintings and metal art by local artists from Vancouver Island. Show Runs Feb 7th to April 3rd, 2019 at the Pipers Lagoon Lobby in the Conference Centre main level – 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo. Open to the public Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| End: | Apr 3, 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 |
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Feb 18, 2019
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Arbutus Toastmasters: 7:00pm. Every Monday. Everyone Welcome.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm |
| Address: | 132 E. Jensen Ave Parksville |
| Location: | Parksville Community & Conference Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 18, 2019
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Family Day is observed in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and New Brunswick on the third Monday of February. A holiday that celebrates the importance of families and family life to people and their communities. Go for a walk/hike, pack a picnic lunch, find a lake and go for a trout fish, mountain bike ride, or hit the slopes. Make a memory with the ones you call family.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Location: | Various Locations in Your Community |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 18, 2019
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BC Provincial Family Day Swim and Skate events Both Ravensong Aquatic Centre and Oceanside Place Arena are open to celebrate BC Provincial Family Day on Monday February 18th. Free admission to both of these events is courtesy of CUPE 401, Canadian Union of Public Employees. Free Family Swim from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Free Family Skate from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-752-5014 or 250-248-3252 or view swim and skate schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
| Address: | 737 Jones Street Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Ravensong Aquatic Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-390-4111 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 18, 2019
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BC Provincial Family Day Swim & Skate Events
Both Ravensong Aquatic Centre and Oceanside Place Arena are open to celebrate BC Provincial Family Day on Monday February 18th. Free admission to both of these events is courtesy of CUPE 401, Canadian Union of Public Employees.
Free Family Swim from 10:00am to 2:00pm Free Family Skate from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-752-5014 or 250-248-3252 or view swim and skate schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 10am - 2pm (family swim); 1pm - 4pm (family skate) |
| Location: | Oceanside Place Arena, Ravensong Aquatic Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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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 18, 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 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 12:00pm |
| 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 18, 2019
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A free family-friendly event was held at the Coombs Fairgrounds on BC’s Family Day on Monday, February 18th, 2019. The all-indoor event is completely free – even the food! Activities included heritage-era demonstrations, games and crafts, 4-H information, and more.
The event has been held since 2013, the first Family Day.
Activities and displays will include Children’s Garden Railway. , Kids Games and Crafts, 4H Demos, Cow Colouring Contest, Hula Hoops, Pin the Tail on the Rabbit, Checkers, Juggling, E&N Railway Society and much, much more.
Also free hot-dogs, popcorn, hot chocola...more info
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 1014 Ford Road Coombs |
| Location: | Coombs Fair Grounds |
| Cost: | Free Family Event |
| Phone: | 250-248-4458 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 18, 2019
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Coombs Family Day Celebration
The Arrowsmith Agricultural Association, with the support of the Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association, is excited to host their 7th annual BC Family Day Celebration.
This free "unplugged" family event will be held on the Coombs Fairgrounds, this year celebrating the Coombs 2019 Summer Fair theme of the Horse.
Swing on by the Coombs Fairgrounds and: - Enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn and a warm beverage - Connect with community organizations and businesses ...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 1014 Ford Road, Coombs |
| Location: | Coombs Fairgrounds |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 18, 2019
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Have an adventure together this Family Day, Monday February 18, 2019. Come on up to Mount Washington and enjoy 50% off alpine lift tickets and Nordic trail passes. For BC residents only
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:30pm |
| Location: | Mount Washington Alpine Resort |
| Phone: | 338-1386 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 18, 2019
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Bring the family to NS3’s Science Studio for fun hands on science this family day! Explore the many feautres of the Science Studio including building KEVA block towers, designing marble wall tracks and pulleys, discovering the force of air in the air field, making flying creations to test in the wind tunnel, and a variety of other exciting science experiments! $5/child (adults free). All ages welcome. No preregistration necessary 10am to noon, and 1pm to 3pm.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Address: | 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101 Nanaimo |
| Location: | NS3’s Science Studio |
| Cost: | $5 |
| Phone: | 1-778-268-2289 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 18, 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: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:30am - 10:45am |
| Address: | #203 - 891 Island Hwy West Parksville |
| Location: | Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre |
| Cost: | $17 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 18, 2019
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We have many colors of wool to choose from to make your own unique needle felted animal. If there is a certain animal that you want to make please send us a photo. You will be given a 3 needle set to use and keep after this class as well as a styrofoam board to work on. These needles are sharp so extra care is needed when making these animals; we do have a selection of leather gloves and finger protectors that you can use if you choose or you may wish to bring your own with you. All supplies are included...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 2358 Wild Dove Road Nanaimo |
| Location: | Lost Arts Club |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 18, 2019
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Our February speaker is author and acquired brain injury survivor, Jessica Taylor, Her book FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH; JOURNEY BACK FROM THE EDGE resulted in 2 documentaries on TV and she has been a guest on TV and radio chat shows. Born in Ireland, she moved to Canada in 1967, along with her husband. She had been a nurse in the U.K. and later opened her own cosmetic business in Ontario. While on business, she fell down a steep staircase where her head hit a 12 inch steel plated door. Rendered brain injure...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:30am - 10:15am |
| Address: | 240 Dogwood Street Parksville |
| Location: | Quality Resort Bayside |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Phone: | 250-390-9121 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 18, 2019
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There will be no school Monday, Feb. 18 and Tuesday, Feb. 19 in lieu of BC Family Day and a Professional Development Day for teachers. Regular classes will resume Wednesday, February 20, 2019. If you have any questions or require further information please contact your child’s school.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
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Feb 18, 2019
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There will be no school Monday, Feb. 18 and Tuesday, Feb. 19 in lieu of BC Family Day and a Professional Development Day for teachers. Regular classes will resume Wednesday, February 20, 2019. If you have any questions or require further information please contact your child’s school.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Feb 18, 2019 |
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Feb 18, 2019
to Feb 24, 2019
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Heritage: The Tie That Binds Heritage reaches back in time to tell stories of our near and distant pasts, to describe our present and to foretell our future. These stories are the threads that interweave memory, culture, place, and practice. As we listen and learn, gaining knowledge from elders and experiences, richer stories are told and cultures are described. A complex, interconnected world is revealed, as people and place are woven into a detailed tapestry of history and heritage. This Heritage Wee...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:00am |
| Location: | Various Locations in Your Community |
| 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 14, 2019
to Mar 3, 2019
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Second Chances: The Musical
"an electrifying and original play". Music by Nico Rhodes, script and lyrics by David Jewell, Second Chances: The Musical showcases the island's favourite singing and dancing actors, plus a live three-piece band.
The setting is New York City, 1955. An off Broadway theatre struggles with only two weeks until the opening night of their production Ole Louisiana. However, the arrival of a mysterious stranger sets in motion a series of unpredictable events.
Second Chance...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Start: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| End: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:30pm (Wed-Sat evening shows); 2:00pm (Sunday matinees) |
| Address: | 110 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Village Theatre |
| Cost: | $25 adults, $22 seniors, $15 student (with i.d) |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 15, 2019
to Apr 6, 2019
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Based on the true story of the Von Trapp family singers, this thrilling and inspirational family musical follows the romantic story of Captain Von Trapp and governess Maria as they fall in love and bring a family together, during the turbulent and frightening time preceeding World War II. When Nazis demand the immediate enlistment of the Captain, this couples love and courage helps them narrowly escape over the Austrian mountains with their seven children. Their story comes to life onstage with beloved ...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Start: | Feb 15, 2019 |
| End: | Apr 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Address: | 9737 Chemainus Road Chemainus, |
| Location: | Chemainus Theatre Festival |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 17, 2019
to Feb 18, 2019
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TheatreOne’s Fringe Flicks presents a diverse line up of international, award-winning films in the final half of the season, starting with the gently humanist story of an unassuming housewife who comes to recognize her unspoken hopes and dreams through the unlikely avenue of competitive jigsaw-puzzling, in Puzzle (January 20-21).
Following that on February 17-18 is Debra Granik’s Leave No Trace, which tells the intimate and complex coming-of-age story of a father and daughter struggling to maintain th...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Start: | Feb 17, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| Address: | 6631 N Island Hwy Nanaimo |
| Location: | Avalon Cinemas, Woodgrove Centre |
| Cost: | $13 – $67 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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