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Oct 20, 2019

Free Family Skate Oct 20, 2019 Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate This popular session is back on Sundays, September 29 - December 8. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. Oceanside Place Arena on Sundays from 12:15-1:45pm. Free admission and skate rentals. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Category: Family Date: Oct 20, 2019 Time: 12:15pm - 1:45pm Address: 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville Location: Oceanside Place Arena Cost: Free Website: Open Site   Golden Shrine Open to Public Oct 20, 2019 Enjoy the peace and serenity of the Golden Shrine and gardens. Sit or walk in meditation or simply enjoy the atmosphere in silence, turn the prayer wheels, light a butterlamp, make a heart wish in the wishing garden. A facilitator will be present to answer questions though our general goal is to maintain silence as much as possible. The gift shop will be open. Category: Events Date: Oct 20, 2019 Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm Address: 2800 Grafton Ave Qualicum Beach Location: Kathok Meditation Centre Cost: By offering from the heart Website: Open Site   Grace & Glorie Oct 10, 2019 to Oct 27, 2019 Echo Players Presents: Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler ECHO Players opens its 2019-2020 season at the Village Theatre with Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler, directed by Kelly Barnum. Meet Grace and Gloria; two women brought up in different worlds on a search to find common ground. Grace is a feisty, straight talking 90 year old cancer patient who has checked herself out of the hospital to return home to her beloved cottage in the mountains of Virginia to die alone. Gloria, an uptight hospice wo...more info Category: Theatre Start: Oct 10, 2019 End: Oct 27, 2019 Time: Various, see website Address: 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach Location: Village Theatre Cost: $23 Website: Open Site   Harold Allanson Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Harold Allanson Exhibition Harold Allanson, SFCA, TWSA, holds a life-long interest in drawing and painting but was unable to fully express his talent until taking early retirement twenty years ago. Since then it's allowed him the luxury of being able to paint for several hours most days. His realistic watercolours are representative of his life experiences and observations, often depicting working friends, people he's met, their lives and their jobs. The West Coast of BC where he lives, the ranchla...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Donna Mattila: "In his 'Notebooks', George Braque wrote 'In art there is only one thing that counts; the thing you can't explain'. This is how I think about writing about my painting; either it works or it doesn't. My imagery originates from many walks in residential areas and urban streets," Tony Martin: "The images in this current series mainly concern a combination of seascapes and vessels. Influences: Local environment and travel documentatio...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   Music on Sunday - Cuban/Salsa with Rumba Calzada Oct 20, 2019 Music on Sunday - Cuban/Salsa with Rumba Calzada Led by composer/percussionist Raphael Geronimo, Vancouver’s Rumba Calzada is an eclectic, powerful mix of salsa, jazz, and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Stirring up a mesmerizing Caribbean musical fusion, this JUNO-nominated “world class Latin band” (The Province) makes joyful music that will have you dancing in your seat. Category: Concerts Date: Oct 20, 2019 Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm Address: 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach, Location: The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) Website: Open Site   North Nanaimo Pumpkin Patch Oct 20, 2019 Dawn Walton & Associates invites you to the 11th Annual North Nanaimo Pumpkin Patch. Fun for the whole family with games and activities! All proceeds are donated to KidSport Nanaimo and the Erica Murphy Athletic Bursary at VIU. The park borders Parkwood Drive and Cathedral Crescent between Uplands Road and Turner Road. Come enjoy a hot chocolate, play at the park and pick out your favourite pumpkin for this festive, fun time of year. We have some fun activities so be sure to check out our facebook ev...more info Category: Family Date: Oct 20, 2019 Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm Address: 5957 Cathedral Crescent Nanaimo, Location: Dayne’s Park Website: Open Site   Ready Set Howl! with Norman Foote Oct 20, 2019 Ready Set Howl! with Norman Foote Juno Award winning children's performer is coming to the PCC! Come in costume, create a fun craft, bring your painted pumpkin and enter to win a prize. Crafts from 12 to 1. Norman, along with a local children's choir, performs from 1 to 2 pm. Painted pumpkins will be accepted at the centre from October 14th to 19th and prizes will be awarded after the show. Age categories: Under 6, 7 - 12 and 13 to 18. Three prizes: One of two Samsung Galaxy Tablets and a Google Mini. Category: Events Date: Oct 20, 2019 Time: 12:00pm Address: 132 Jensen Ave East, Parksvill Location: Parksville Community Centre Cost: $8 each; $30 family for PCC members or $10/$35 for non-members   Sunday Jam Oct 20, 2019 Our Sunday-Funday Jam is always a blast! The Qualicum Bay Lions start the meat draw at 3:30. Only $1 a ticket! Category: Events Date: Oct 20, 2019 Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm Address: 6120 West Island Hwy Qualicum Beach Location: Crown & Anchor Pub Email: Send Email   The Odd Couple Oct 20, 2019 This classic comedy develops as a group of friends assemble for a weekly poker game in the apartment of divorced, Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder his wife left him. Last to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious and depressed, the neurotic hypochondriac, Felix, seems suicidal. Oscar comes to the rescue and asks Felix to move in with him, but as the action unfolds, Oscar’s devil- may-care attitude turns to thoughts of violence when the ...more info Category: Theatre Date: Oct 20, 2019 Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Address: 2373 Rosstown Road Nanaimo Location: The Bailey Studio Cost: $20 Website: Open Site

Oct 21, 2019

Cardio Dance Club: Mondays in Errington Oct 21, 2019 Cardio Dance Club: Gentle Groove (low impact, lower intensity cardio dance) – 8 class series. Classes run 9:30-10:30am Monday morning* at Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Rd, Errington B.C. NOTE: No classes October 14th or November 11th. Come have fun with your community and meet new friends! Or just get your groove on and get fit. ***Sign up for class using the link on this page! We must have enough enrollment to proceed with the class.*** Registration and waivers completed at first class. You can...more info Category: Workshop Date: Oct 21, 2019 Time: 9:30am - 10:30am Address: 1390 Errington Rd. Errington, Location: Errington Hall Cost: $8 Website: Open Site   Grace & Glorie Oct 10, 2019 to Oct 27, 2019 Echo Players Presents: Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler ECHO Players opens its 2019-2020 season at the Village Theatre with Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler, directed by Kelly Barnum. Meet Grace and Gloria; two women brought up in different worlds on a search to find common ground. Grace is a feisty, straight talking 90 year old cancer patient who has checked herself out of the hospital to return home to her beloved cottage in the mountains of Virginia to die alone. Gloria, an uptight hospice wo...more info Category: Theatre Start: Oct 10, 2019 End: Oct 27, 2019 Time: Various, see website Address: 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach Location: Village Theatre Cost: $23 Website: Open Site   Harold Allanson Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Harold Allanson Exhibition Harold Allanson, SFCA, TWSA, holds a life-long interest in drawing and painting but was unable to fully express his talent until taking early retirement twenty years ago. Since then it's allowed him the luxury of being able to paint for several hours most days. His realistic watercolours are representative of his life experiences and observations, often depicting working friends, people he's met, their lives and their jobs. The West Coast of BC where he lives, the ranchla...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   Level 1 Drop-in Yoga Oct 21, 2019 I teach a style of Hatha yoga that develops strength, endurance, and optimal body alignment, in addition to flexibility and relaxation. Standing poses are emphasized to build strength and ease of movement, increase general vitality, and improve circulation, coordination, and balance. Postures for deep relaxation are also introduced. Gradually sitting and reclining postures, forward bends, inversions, backbends and twists are introduced as well as some pranayama. Precision of alignment in the yoga poses ...more info Category: Workshop Date: Oct 21, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 11:15am Address: #115 - 425 Stanford Ave E Parksville Location: Innovate Dance Arts Cost: $10 – $150   Mahjong Mondays Oct 21, 2019 Mahjong Mondays at the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Snow birding and want to get out on Monday nights? Stuck in the house watching the rain come down? Looking to meet some new folks in town? Here's your chance to get out and have some fun playing mahjong. Category: Art Date: Oct 21, 2019 Time: 7:00pm Address: 149 E. Stanford, Parksville, Location: Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Cost: $2.00 per visit Website: Open Site   Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Donna Mattila: "In his 'Notebooks', George Braque wrote 'In art there is only one thing that counts; the thing you can't explain'. This is how I think about writing about my painting; either it works or it doesn't. My imagery originates from many walks in residential areas and urban streets," Tony Martin: "The images in this current series mainly concern a combination of seascapes and vessels. Influences: Local environment and travel documentatio...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   Memoir Writing Workshop Oct 21, 2019 Join author and storytellers, Marva K. Blackmore, for her six-week workshop. Is it time to put your stories on paper? Learn how to find and write your memoir stories. Discover the methods used by successful storytellers. Classes start on Monday, October 21, and continue for six consecutive Mondays until November 25, 2019. All materials included in the price. All you bring is your own writing implement. Preregistration required. Category: Workshop Date: Oct 21, 2019 Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm Address: 133 McMillan Street Parksville, Location: McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) Cost: $160 Website: Open Site   Nanaimo Family History Society Oct 21, 2019 Our meeting starts with Family Tree Discussion Groups followed by Penny Bent speaking on “Old British burial traditions and unusual graves”. Guests are very welcome. Category: Events Date: Oct 21, 2019 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Address: 2300 Bowen Road Nanaimo Location: Beban Park Social Centre Rooms 7 & 8 Cost: Free Website: Open Site   Parksville Probus Club Oct 21, 2019 Roxey Edwards’ daily life was weighed down by schedules and responsibilities, with little time to reflect on her purpose in the world. Having heard about the Camino de Santiago, she felt called to take the journey herself as a way of reinvigorating and refocusing her life. In preparation, Roxey sought more than a standard guide. She pursued information on the pearls and the pitfalls, the little things to watch for, and the big things not to miss. Upon her return, she wrote of her discoveries, with a visio...more info Category: Art Date: Oct 21, 2019 Time: 8:30am - 10:15am Address: 132 Jensen Avenue East Parksville Location: Parksville Community & Conference Centre Cost: $5 Website: Open Site   Yoga, All Level Oct 21, 2019 Join Tracey Pike at Aurora Wellness Centre for this all level Hatha Yoga style class. Beginners and advanced yogees welcome. You will learn to improve your breathing & self awareness as we learn how to relax, stretch, strength and balance our bodies. Category: Workshop Date: Oct 21, 2019 Time: 7:30pm - 8:45pm Address: 1989 Kaye Rd. Parksville Location: Aurora Wellness Centre Website: Open Site

Oct 22, 2019

Ballroom Dancing Coombs Oct 22, 2019 Have you always wanted to learn how to dance? Join certified dance instructor Andy Mundy and his partner Maureen Mundy at the Bradley Centre for this 8-week course. Learn Jive, Cha Cha and Social Foxtrot. No experience necessary. Couples and individuals welcomed! Have fun with party rhythms and gain confidence on the dance floor. Cost is $175 per couple or $87.50 per individual. To register contact Kim Longmuir at 250-248-8515 or kimlongmuir@telus.net. Category: Workshop Date: Oct 22, 2019 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Address: 975 Shearme Road Coombs Location: Bradley Centre Cost: $87.50 – $175 Website: Open Site   Beginning Tai Chi Oct 22, 2019 Participants are welcomed into an inclusive and positive learning environment where individual needs and physical constraints are addressed by trained instructors.One’s balance dexterity and fluidity will be improved as one becomes more comfortable with the set. Category: Workshop Date: Oct 22, 2019 Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Address: 133 McMillan Street Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (MAC) Website: Open Site   Cardio Dance Club: Parksville Oct 22, 2019 Cardio Dance Club: Parksville 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 favourites. Classes include hip hop, top 40, R&B, and songs from around the world too (s...more info Category: Workshop Date: Oct 22, 2019 Time: 6:00pm Address: #5-464 Island Hwy E, Parksville Location: FLUID Fitness Cost: $10 Website: Open Site   Families Forward Oct 22, 2019 Weekly drop-in support group for people caring for someone experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues. Category: Workshop Date: Oct 22, 2019 Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Address: 136 East Hirst Avenue Parksville Location: Forward House Website: Open Site   Grace & Glorie Oct 10, 2019 to Oct 27, 2019 Echo Players Presents: Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler ECHO Players opens its 2019-2020 season at the Village Theatre with Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler, directed by Kelly Barnum. Meet Grace and Gloria; two women brought up in different worlds on a search to find common ground. Grace is a feisty, straight talking 90 year old cancer patient who has checked herself out of the hospital to return home to her beloved cottage in the mountains of Virginia to die alone. Gloria, an uptight hospice wo...more info Category: Theatre Start: Oct 10, 2019 End: Oct 27, 2019 Time: Various, see website Address: 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach Location: Village Theatre Cost: $23 Website: Open Site   Harold Allanson Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Harold Allanson Exhibition Harold Allanson, SFCA, TWSA, holds a life-long interest in drawing and painting but was unable to fully express his talent until taking early retirement twenty years ago. Since then it's allowed him the luxury of being able to paint for several hours most days. His realistic watercolours are representative of his life experiences and observations, often depicting working friends, people he's met, their lives and their jobs. The West Coast of BC where he lives, the ranchla...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Donna Mattila: "In his 'Notebooks', George Braque wrote 'In art there is only one thing that counts; the thing you can't explain'. This is how I think about writing about my painting; either it works or it doesn't. My imagery originates from many walks in residential areas and urban streets," Tony Martin: "The images in this current series mainly concern a combination of seascapes and vessels. Influences: Local environment and travel documentatio...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   Qualicum Beach Historical and Museum Society Oct 22, 2019 AGM and presentation by Rusty Joerin “Qualicum Then and Now”. Refreshments provided. Category: Events Date: Oct 22, 2019 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Address: 747 Jones Street Qualicum Beach Location: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Cost: Free Website: Open Site   Umi Wado Kai Karate Club Family Class Oct 22, 2019 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. Category: Workshop Date: Oct 22, 2019 Time: 5:30pm Address: 747 Jones Street Qualicum Beach, Location: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Website: Open Site

Oct 23, 2019

Beginner Ukrainian Folk Dance Oct 23, 2019 Do you know a shy girl in Grade 5, 6, 7 or 8? She might love these gentle and fun Beginner Ukrainian Folk Dance Wednesday classes for ages 10 – 15 years. No experience necessary and all beginner dance steps will be reviewed each class. First 2 classes are FREE. There is also an adult class for beginners on Tuesday evenings. Do not need to have any Ukrainian heritage to enjoy these beautiful dances which have similar steps to dances from around the world. Ukrainian Folk Dance is known to make shy girls feel BEAUTIFUL! All classes will be held at the Ukrainian Hall near Long Lake Park in N...more info Category: Workshop Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 5:30pm - 7:15pm Address: 4017 Victoria Avenue Nanaimo Location: St, Michael’s Ukrainian Parish Hall   COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS Oct 23, 2019 MUSIC FOR DANCING OR JUST LISTENING following the general meeting of the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers Branch 11 held the 4th Wednesday of month at the Coombs Rodeo Hall, 2601 Alberni Hwy, Coombs. Meeting at 1:00 pm and music starts at 2:00 pm. Admission by donation. Everyone welcome. INFO: 250-586-6666 Category: Concerts Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm Address: 2601 Alberni Hwy Coombs Location: CHRCO Hall, Coombs Rodeo Grounds Cost: by Donation   DivorceCare Oct 23, 2019 DivorceCare is a weekly divorce support group that helps you recover from the pain of separation and divorce. 13 week session begins Wed Sept 4th @ 6:30pm at Christian Fellowship Centre Category: Workshop Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Address: 825 Village Way Qualicum Beach Location: Christian Fellowship Centre-Q.B. Cost: Free Website: Open Site   Drop in Crib Oct 23, 2019 Drop in Crib at the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club This is a great way to beat the winter blues and meet some really wonderful people at the same time. From October 2019, through March 2020, you're invited to have a little fun playing crib at our club. Category: Events Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 1:00pm Address: 149 E. Stanford, Parksville Location: Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Cost: $3.00 per drop in visit Website: Open Site   Drop-in Yoga with Teresa Stanley Oct 23, 2019 I teach a style of Hatha yoga that develops strength, endurance, and optimal body alignment, in addition to flexibility and relaxation. Standing poses are emphasized to build strength and ease of movement, increase general vitality, and improve circulation, coordination, and balance. Postures for deep relaxation are also introduced. Gradually sitting and reclining postures, forward bends, inversions, backbends and twists are introduced as well as some pranayama. Precision of alignment in the yoga poses ...more info Category: Workshop Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 12:15pm Address: #115 - 425 Stanford Ave E Parksville Location: Innovate Dance Arts Cost: $10 – $150   EVERY WEEK – EVERY WEDNESDAY Oct 23, 2019 Qualicum Beach Flying Club Coffee morning Category: Events Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 9:00am - 10:00am Address: #9- 1000 Ravensbourne Lane Qualicum Beach Location: Qualicum Beach Flying Club hangar Cost: Free Website: Open Site   Foundations of Painting Oct 23, 2019 Foundations of Painting A 5-week course where you will learn essential traditional acrylic painting techniques so you can construct a successful painting. Schedule Wednesdays from 11am - 1pm Date of first class: October 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th & Nov 6th Duration: 5 weeks Course Outline Through step-by-step explanations, demonstrations, and one-on-one coaching from Jenny Hughes your painting skills will improve rapidly in this 5 week course. Week 1 - Learn the best ways to use your ma...more info Category: Art Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Address: 124 Harlech Rd., Qualicum Beach Location: Old Fire Hall Cost: $165 Website: Open Site   Grace & Glorie Oct 10, 2019 to Oct 27, 2019 Echo Players Presents: Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler ECHO Players opens its 2019-2020 season at the Village Theatre with Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler, directed by Kelly Barnum. Meet Grace and Gloria; two women brought up in different worlds on a search to find common ground. Grace is a feisty, straight talking 90 year old cancer patient who has checked herself out of the hospital to return home to her beloved cottage in the mountains of Virginia to die alone. Gloria, an uptight hospice wo...more info Category: Theatre Start: Oct 10, 2019 End: Oct 27, 2019 Time: Various, see website Address: 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach Location: Village Theatre Cost: $23 Website: Open Site   Harold Allanson Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Harold Allanson Exhibition Harold Allanson, SFCA, TWSA, holds a life-long interest in drawing and painting but was unable to fully express his talent until taking early retirement twenty years ago. Since then it's allowed him the luxury of being able to paint for several hours most days. His realistic watercolours are representative of his life experiences and observations, often depicting working friends, people he's met, their lives and their jobs. The West Coast of BC where he lives, the ranchla...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Donna Mattila: "In his 'Notebooks', George Braque wrote 'In art there is only one thing that counts; the thing you can't explain'. This is how I think about writing about my painting; either it works or it doesn't. My imagery originates from many walks in residential areas and urban streets," Tony Martin: "The images in this current series mainly concern a combination of seascapes and vessels. Influences: Local environment and travel documentatio...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   mountain bike ride Oct 23, 2019 club ride at Hammerfest trails Category: Events Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 6:00pm Location: yellow gate just before you reach Englishman river park Errington Cost: Free Website: Open Site   Sole Sisters Walking Oct 23, 2019 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 Category: Events Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Various Locations in Oceanside Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   The Odd Couple Oct 23, 2019 This classic comedy develops as a group of friends assemble for a weekly poker game in the apartment of divorced, Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder his wife left him. Last to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious and depressed, the neurotic hypochondriac, Felix, seems suicidal. Oscar comes to the rescue and asks Felix to move in with him, but as the action unfolds, Oscar’s devil- may-care attitude turns to thoughts of violence when the ...more info Category: Theatre Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Address: 2373 Rosstown Road Nanaimo Location: The Bailey Studio Cost: $20 Website: Open Site   Wing Wednesday Oct 23, 2019 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. Category: Events Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 11:00am Address: 5467 Island Highway S Union Bay, Location: Highwayman Saloon Website: Open Site   Women’s Hula Class Oct 23, 2019 Uniquely Hawaiian, hula is the telling of stories through dance and song. Hula helps to ease tension and stress. Many Hawaiian songs are about nature; the waves, wind, flowers, rain, mountains, etc. Visualizing and interpreting the words with movement can mentally transport you to, and connect you with nature. Hula is a mind-body-spirit experience. Group classes for women’s hula will be held at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre in the OAP Room. This is an open level class where the pace is set by the students. Class size is limited to 10 participants. Newcomers welcome! Category: Workshop Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Address: 747 Jones Street Qualicum Beach Location: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Cost: $84 Website: Open Site   Yoga with Devon Bennett Oct 23, 2019 Join Devon for this gentle class every Wednesday morning Category: Workshop Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 9:00am - 10:00am Cost: by donation Phone: 250-751-0775 Website: Open Site   Yoga, All Level Oct 23, 2019 Join Tracey Pike in this all level, but gentle Hatha style yoga class. You will learn how to improve your breathing and self awareness as we learn to meditate, stretch and strengthen our body. Beginners are welcome. Category: Workshop Date: Oct 23, 2019 Time: 7:30pm - 8:45pm Address: 1989 Kaye Rd. Parksville Location: Aurora Wellness Centre Website: Open Site

Oct 24, 2019

All Level Mindful Yoga Oct 24, 2019 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. Category: Workshop Date: Oct 24, 2019 Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm Address: 1989 Kaye Rd. Parksville Location: Aurora Wellness Centre Website: Open Site   Beach Flicks Oct 24, 2019 Beach Flicks presents “Sink or Swim”, Oct. 24th, 7 PM, Eaglecrest. The story of a group of variously troubled, 40-something men who in mid-life crisis who find purpose in forming their own synchronized swim team. On their way, they discover a lot about themselves and each other. Category: Events Date: Oct 24, 2019 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Address: 2035 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach Location: Eaglecrest Golf Club Cost: $7 Website: Open Site   Bev Finch Oct 24, 2019 Thursday Night Live Music Category: Concerts Date: Oct 24, 2019 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Address: 6060 Island Hwy W Qualicum Bay, Location: West Coast Food House Phone: 778-424-4465   Blues/Rock Jam Oct 24, 2019 Our weekly Thursday Night Blues/Rock Jam hosted by Warren & Friends… Gets started shortly after 8:00 PM – Everyone Welcome 19+ Category: Events Date: Oct 24, 2019 Time: 8:00pm Address: 5467 Island Highway S Union Bay Location: Highwayman Saloon Cost: No Cover Phone: 335-0256   Cardio Dance Club Errington Oct 24, 2019 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 Category: Workshop Date: Oct 24, 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   Drop in Bridge Oct 24, 2019 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. Category: Events Date: Oct 24, 2019 Time: 1:00pm Address: 149 E. Stanford, Parksville Location: Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Cost: $3.00 per drop in visit Website: Open Site   Grace & Glorie Oct 10, 2019 to Oct 27, 2019 Echo Players Presents: Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler ECHO Players opens its 2019-2020 season at the Village Theatre with Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler, directed by Kelly Barnum. Meet Grace and Gloria; two women brought up in different worlds on a search to find common ground. Grace is a feisty, straight talking 90 year old cancer patient who has checked herself out of the hospital to return home to her beloved cottage in the mountains of Virginia to die alone. Gloria, an uptight hospice wo...more info Category: Theatre Start: Oct 10, 2019 End: Oct 27, 2019 Time: Various, see website Address: 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach Location: Village Theatre Cost: $23 Website: Open Site   Harold Allanson Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Harold Allanson Exhibition Harold Allanson, SFCA, TWSA, holds a life-long interest in drawing and painting but was unable to fully express his talent until taking early retirement twenty years ago. Since then it's allowed him the luxury of being able to paint for several hours most days. His realistic watercolours are representative of his life experiences and observations, often depicting working friends, people he's met, their lives and their jobs. The West Coast of BC where he lives, the ranchla...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   Ken Hamm Live in Concert Oct 24, 2019 KEN’S STORY Ken Hamm is a well known acoustic solo musician based in Forget, SK. His playing is influenced by early blues recordings and a love of oldtimey music, resulting in a varied repertoire of original and traditional songs ranging from metalguitar driven hardedge blues workouts to softer dobro and banjo pieces. His main influences include Ry Cooder, Mississippi John Hurt, John Fahey and John Hartford Ken learned to play during the 1950,s, when guitar slingers like Elvis, Buddy Holly, and the Ve...more info Category: Concerts Date: Oct 24, 2019 Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm Address: #8 464 Island Highway East Parksville Location: Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge Cost: $20 Website: Open Site   Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Donna Mattila: "In his 'Notebooks', George Braque wrote 'In art there is only one thing that counts; the thing you can't explain'. This is how I think about writing about my painting; either it works or it doesn't. My imagery originates from many walks in residential areas and urban streets," Tony Martin: "The images in this current series mainly concern a combination of seascapes and vessels. Influences: Local environment and travel documentatio...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   School's Out Everyone Welcome Swim & Skates Oct 24, 2019 to Oct 25, 2019 School's Out Everyone Welcome Swim & Skates Stay active on your day off from school with a swim at Ravensong Aquatic Centre or a skate at Oceanside Place Arena. Everyone Welcome Skate 1:30 to 3:00 pm on October 24. Everyone Welcome Swim October 24 and 25 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm Reduced rate admission. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-752-5014 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Category: Family Start: Oct 24, 2019 End: Oct 25, 2019 Location: Oceanside Place Arena & Ravensong Aquatic Centre Cost: Reduced Rate Website: Open Site   The Odd Couple Oct 24, 2019 This classic comedy develops as a group of friends assemble for a weekly poker game in the apartment of divorced, Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder his wife left him. Last to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious and depressed, the neurotic hypochondriac, Felix, seems suicidal. Oscar comes to the rescue and asks Felix to move in with him, but as the action unfolds, Oscar’s devil- may-care attitude turns to thoughts of violence when the ...more info Category: Theatre Date: Oct 24, 2019 Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Address: 2373 Rosstown Road Nanaimo Location: The Bailey Studio Cost: $20 Website: Open Site

Oct 25, 2019

BCSPCA Book Sale Oct 25, 2019 to Oct 26, 2019 BCSPCA Book Sale & More The Parksville-Qualicum Beach & District BCSPCA's Fall Book Sale & More Fundraiser is just around the corner. Thousands of gently used books, gardening supplies, puzzles, crafts, CD's, DVD's and board games, come out early for the best selections. Don't miss out on helping the animals and stocking up your library for the cozy winter months of reading. Bring your sweet tooth for some amazing homemade baking, including vegan and gluten free. Category: Markets Start: Oct 25, 2019 End: Oct 26, 2019 Time: Oct 25: 9am-5pm; Oct 26: 9am-3pm Address: 132 Jensen Ave East, Parksville Location: Parksville Community Centre Website: Open Site   CFUW PQ’s Annual Book Sale Oct 25, 2019 The Canadian Federation of University Women of PQ invite you to their 35th Annual Book Sale. Book lovers will find current fiction and non-fiction books in excellent used condition. Prices range from $2 – $8; plus, their infamous bargain bin! Fill your library with bestsellers, book club picks, special interests, and much more. Proceeds help support CFUW PQ’s Scholarship Program for local students and other educational projects. Category: Markets Date: Oct 25, 2019 Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm Address: 525 Lowry's Rd Parksville, Location: Morninstar Golf Club Pavilion Website: Open Site   Child Haven Fundraiser Dinner Oct 25, 2019 This is a lively evening of entertainment and a delicious vegetarian Indian Dinner, no-host bar, Indian marketplace and silent auction. Here you will learn about Child Haven International a unique charity, based on the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, founded by Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino. After adopting 19 children these remarkable humanitarians have created 10 homes for needy children and women in India, Nepal, Tibet and Bangladesh. All proceeds go to the children without support of government or corporate funding. Come and listen to the joyful sounds of Kumbana Marimba and other local talent, enjo...more info Category: Events Date: Oct 25, 2019 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Address: 132 Jensen Avenue East Parksville Location: Parksville Community & Conference Centre Cost: $10 – $30 Website: Open Site   Coombs Halloween Dance Oct 25, 2019 Good old time Rock & Roll music played like they mean it! Chevy Ray & the Fins guarantee to keep you up on the dance floor all night. Lots of prizes for Halloween costumes so start getting ready now. Tickets are available at Arbutus Music, Cranky Dog Music, Coombs General Store, Alberni Colour Corner, the band & CHRCO office. Don’t miss this one. We have one of the biggest and best dance floors around. Please note, this dance is on a Friday. Category: Events Date: Oct 25, 2019 Time: 7:00pm - 11:59pm Address: 2601 Alberni Highway Coombs Location: Coombs Rodeo Grounds Cost: $20 – $25 Website: Open Site   Fall Garage Sale Oct 25, 2019 We will have loads of bargains, selling clothes, books, toys, electrical equipment etc. If you would like to donate items for the sale, please contact the church (250-390-3641) or drop them off at the church on Wednesday 23 or Thursday 24 October. We are very sorry, but we are unable to accept: Mattresses, Bed Pillows, TVs, Suitcases or Computers. We do accept gently used clothing and bedding, kitchen items, toys, baby items Category: Garage Sale Date: Oct 25, 2019 Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm Address: 7113 Lantzville Road Lantzville Location: St Philip by-the-Sea Anglican Church Cost: Free Website: Open Site   Grace & Glorie Oct 10, 2019 to Oct 27, 2019 Echo Players Presents: Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler ECHO Players opens its 2019-2020 season at the Village Theatre with Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler, directed by Kelly Barnum. Meet Grace and Gloria; two women brought up in different worlds on a search to find common ground. Grace is a feisty, straight talking 90 year old cancer patient who has checked herself out of the hospital to return home to her beloved cottage in the mountains of Virginia to die alone. Gloria, an uptight hospice wo...more info Category: Theatre Start: Oct 10, 2019 End: Oct 27, 2019 Time: Various, see website Address: 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach Location: Village Theatre Cost: $23 Website: Open Site   Harold Allanson Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Harold Allanson Exhibition Harold Allanson, SFCA, TWSA, holds a life-long interest in drawing and painting but was unable to fully express his talent until taking early retirement twenty years ago. Since then it's allowed him the luxury of being able to paint for several hours most days. His realistic watercolours are representative of his life experiences and observations, often depicting working friends, people he's met, their lives and their jobs. The West Coast of BC where he lives, the ranchla...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   Lighthouse Coffee Concert Series Oct 25, 2019 Coffee Concerts In An Intimate Setting providing a variety of performers from across Canada and the US Tickets online www.communityhall.ca click on coffee concerts Category: Concerts Date: Oct 25, 2019 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Address: 240 Lions Way Qualicum Beach Location: Lighthouse Community Centre Cost: $20 – $25 Website: Open Site   Live Music at Smoke ‘N Water Oct 25, 2019 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! Category: Concerts Date: Oct 25, 2019 Time: 7:00pm Address: 1600 Stroulger Road, Parksville Location: Smoke 'N Water @ Pacific Shores Resort & Spa Cost: No Cover Website: Open Site   Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Donna Mattila: "In his 'Notebooks', George Braque wrote 'In art there is only one thing that counts; the thing you can't explain'. This is how I think about writing about my painting; either it works or it doesn't. My imagery originates from many walks in residential areas and urban streets," Tony Martin: "The images in this current series mainly concern a combination of seascapes and vessels. Influences: Local environment and travel documentatio...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk 2019 Oct 25, 2019 to Oct 26, 2019 Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk 2019 Oct 25, 2019 to Oct 26, 2019 Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk 2019Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk 2019 Fun for all ages. 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult - no Halloween masks or no pets allowed. This is not a costume dress up event. Strollers are not recommended. There is no parking within the event - please carpool or park on Stewart or Claudet roads. Parking on the street is very busy & dark - use caution! Additional parking next door at Natural Gift Farms o...more info Category: Family Start: Oct 25, 2019 End: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm Address: 2525 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay Cost: Advance Tickets $5 person   Prime Rib Fridays Oct 25, 2019 Enjoy our fabulous Prime Rib Dinner with all the fixin’s. After 4:20. Category: Events Date: Oct 25, 2019 Time: 4:15pm Address: 5467 Island Highway S Union Bay Location: Highwayman Saloon   School's Out Everyone Welcome Swim & Skates Oct 24, 2019 to Oct 25, 2019 School's Out Everyone Welcome Swim & Skates Stay active on your day off from school with a swim at Ravensong Aquatic Centre or a skate at Oceanside Place Arena. Everyone Welcome Skate 1:30 to 3:00 pm on October 24. Everyone Welcome Swim October 24 and 25 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm Reduced rate admission. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-752-5014 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Category: Family Start: Oct 24, 2019 End: Oct 25, 2019 Location: Oceanside Place Arena & Ravensong Aquatic Centre Cost: Reduced Rate Website: Open Site   School's Out Everyone Welcome Swim & Skates Oct 25, 2019 School's Out Everyone Welcome Swim & Skates Stay active on your day off from school with a swim at Ravensong Aquatic Centre or a skate at Oceanside Place Arena. Everyone Welcome Skate 1:30 to 3:00 pm on October 24. Everyone Welcome Swim October 24 and 25 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm Reduced rate admission. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-752-5014 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Category: Family Date: Oct 25, 2019 Location: Oceanside Place Arena & Ravensong Aquatic Centre Cost: Reduced Rate Website: Open Site   SUE DECKER Oct 25, 2019 “compelling and haunting . . . delivered with the wit and compassion of 1920s and ‘30s folk traditions and fitting comfortably with the current music of Rhiannon Giddens and Samantha Fish” ~ Jim Martens, CFUV Blues in the Morning Sue Decker’s soulful voice and slide guitar enthrall the listener while travelling through territory that is earthy and beautiful, sometimes dark and gritty, and always life-giving. Sue makes music that embodies the essence of early blues and folk with the songwriting sensibi...more info Category: Concerts Date: Oct 25, 2019 Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm Address: #8 464 Island Highway East Parksville, Location: Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge Cost: $15 Website: Open Site   The Odd Couple Oct 25, 2019 This classic comedy develops as a group of friends assemble for a weekly poker game in the apartment of divorced, Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder his wife left him. Last to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious and depressed, the neurotic hypochondriac, Felix, seems suicidal. Oscar comes to the rescue and asks Felix to move in with him, but as the action unfolds, Oscar’s devil- may-care attitude turns to thoughts of violence when the ...more info Category: Theatre Date: Oct 25, 2019 Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Address: 2373 Rosstown Road Nanaimo Location: The Bailey Studio Cost: $20 Website: Open Site

Oct 26, 2019

BCSPCA Book Sale Oct 25, 2019 to Oct 26, 2019 BCSPCA Book Sale & More The Parksville-Qualicum Beach & District BCSPCA's Fall Book Sale & More Fundraiser is just around the corner. Thousands of gently used books, gardening supplies, puzzles, crafts, CD's, DVD's and board games, come out early for the best selections. Don't miss out on helping the animals and stocking up your library for the cozy winter months of reading. Bring your sweet tooth for some amazing homemade baking, including vegan and gluten free. Category: Markets Start: Oct 25, 2019 End: Oct 26, 2019 Time: Oct 25: 9am-5pm; Oct 26: 9am-3pm Address: 132 Jensen Ave East, Parksville Location: Parksville Community Centre Website: Open Site   CFUW PQ’s Annual Book Sale Oct 26, 2019 to Oct 27, 2019 The Canadian Federation of University Women of PQ invite you to their 35th Annual Book Sale. Book lovers will find current fiction and non-fiction books in excellent used condition. Prices range from $2 – $8; plus, their infamous bargain bin! Fill your library with bestsellers, book club picks, special interests, and much more. Proceeds help support CFUW PQ’s Scholarship Program for local students and other educational projects. Category: Markets Start: Oct 26, 2019 End: Oct 27, 2019 Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm Address: 525 Lowry's Rd Parksville, Location: Morninstar Golf Club Pavilion Website: Open Site   Early Spirit-Featuring Jay Knutson Oct 26, 2019 Early Spirit is Will Chernoff (bass), Gabriel Dubreuil (violin), Ben Kelly (drums), and Jay Knutson (guitar). At almost every performance, fans ask “Are you a family band?” But these four sons of Vancouver, BC are related only by music, and they’re proud to release Early Spirit’s first album, Unrelated. Jay Knutson sings the lead vocal for Early Spirit. Previously, he arranged, performed, and wrote Celtic folk-rock music with John Mann and Geoffrey Kelly in their band Spirit of the West. Later, Jay w...more info Category: Concerts Date: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm Address: #8 464 Island Highway East Parksville Location: Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge Cost: $20 Website: Open Site   Fall Garage Sale Oct 26, 2019 We will have loads of bargains, selling clothes, books, toys, electrical equipment etc. If you would like to donate items for the sale, please contact the church (250-390-3641) or drop them off at the church on Wednesday 23 or Thursday 24 October. We are very sorry, but we are unable to accept: Mattresses, Bed Pillows, TVs, Suitcases or Computers. We do accept gently used clothing and bedding, kitchen items, toys, baby items Category: Garage Sale Date: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm Address: 7113 Lantzville Road Lantzville, Location: St Philip by-the-Sea Anglican Church Cost: Free Website: Open Site   Grace & Glorie Oct 10, 2019 to Oct 27, 2019 Echo Players Presents: Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler ECHO Players opens its 2019-2020 season at the Village Theatre with Grace & Glorie by Tom Ziegler, directed by Kelly Barnum. Meet Grace and Gloria; two women brought up in different worlds on a search to find common ground. Grace is a feisty, straight talking 90 year old cancer patient who has checked herself out of the hospital to return home to her beloved cottage in the mountains of Virginia to die alone. Gloria, an uptight hospice wo...more info Category: Theatre Start: Oct 10, 2019 End: Oct 27, 2019 Time: Various, see website Address: 110 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach Location: Village Theatre Cost: $23 Website: Open Site   Halloween Dance featuring Star 69 Oct 26, 2019 to Oct 27, 2019 Halloween Dance featuring Star 69 Halloween Dance night for the grown ups Saturday, October 26th, 8pm until 1am. Popular local bank Star 69 performs a mix of classic rock from the 70s to 90s that keeps the crowd dancing all night long! Costume contest! Burger bar! Liquor service from 8 pm until midnight. Must be 19 or older. Tickets are $15 for PCC members. Call the centre to become a member today! $18 for non-members. Get your tickets online at eventbrite.com or at the Parksville Com...more info Category: Family Start: Oct 26, 2019 End: Oct 27, 2019 Time: 8:00pm - 1:00am Address: 132 Jensen Ave East, Parksville Location: Parksville Community Centre Cost: $15 for PCC members & $18 for non-members Website: Open Site   Harold Allanson Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Harold Allanson Exhibition Harold Allanson, SFCA, TWSA, holds a life-long interest in drawing and painting but was unable to fully express his talent until taking early retirement twenty years ago. Since then it's allowed him the luxury of being able to paint for several hours most days. His realistic watercolours are representative of his life experiences and observations, often depicting working friends, people he's met, their lives and their jobs. The West Coast of BC where he lives, the ranchla...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   Lighthouse Family Halloween Oct 26, 2019 The annual Lighthouse Family Halloween party is next Saturday 26th 6-8pm with Fireworks starting shortly after 🎇 Category: Family Date: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 6-8pm Address: 240 Lions Way Qualicum Beach, Location: Lighthouse Community Centre Cost: Free   Live Music at Smoke ‘N Water Oct 26, 2019 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! Category: Concerts Date: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 7:00pm Address: 1600 Stroulger Road, Parksville Location: Smoke 'N Water @ Pacific Shores Resort & Spa Cost: No Cover Website: Open Site   Macy Caterwaul Live Oct 26, 2019 Macy Caterwaul Live at Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Co. Macy Caterwaul is a newly formed duo from Central Vancouver Island. Serving up a unique blend of acoustic, electronic, alternative and classic rock, their original material such as "Rock the Dogs" have been said to evoke a Tom Cochrane on steroids listening experience. Search Macy Caterwaul on Soundcloud for all their latest tracks. Category: Concerts Date: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm Address: 109-425 Stanford Ave East, Parksville Location: Mount Arrowsmith Brewing Company Website: Open Site   Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Oct 15, 2019 to Nov 30, 2019 Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition Donna Mattila: "In his 'Notebooks', George Braque wrote 'In art there is only one thing that counts; the thing you can't explain'. This is how I think about writing about my painting; either it works or it doesn't. My imagery originates from many walks in residential areas and urban streets," Tony Martin: "The images in this current series mainly concern a combination of seascapes and vessels. Influences: Local environment and travel documentatio...more info Category: Art Start: Oct 15, 2019 End: Nov 30, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville Location: McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) Website: Open Site   mountain bike ride Oct 26, 2019 club ride at Hammerfest trails Category: Events Date: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 9:00am - 11:00pm Location: yellow gate just before you reach Englishman river park Errington Cost: Free   Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk 2019 Oct 25, 2019 to Oct 26, 2019 Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk 2019 Oct 25, 2019 to Oct 26, 2019 Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk 2019Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk 2019 Fun for all ages. 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult - no Halloween masks or no pets allowed. This is not a costume dress up event. Strollers are not recommended. There is no parking within the event - please carpool or park on Stewart or Claudet roads. Parking on the street is very busy & dark - use caution! Additional parking next door at Natural Gift Farms o...more info Category: Family Start: Oct 25, 2019 End: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm Address: 2525 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay Cost: Advance Tickets $5 person   Qualicum Beach Farmers Market Oct 26, 2019 Qualicum Beach Farmers Market Visit Qualicum Beach Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:30am-12pm (1pm July & Aug), year-round and enjoy an incredible selection of fresh produce and locally produced goods. Our vendors make, bake, or grow the products they offer for sale. Get to know who produces your food. Discover the wealth of mid-Island production from a wide variety of local home and commercial providers. Learn from them in person the joys and challenges of delivering quality fruits, vege...more info Category: Farmers Market Date: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm Address: Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach Location: Veterans Way / Qualicum Beach Community Hall   Raincity Halloween Dance at the Errington Hall Oct 26, 2019 Raincity Halloween Dance at the Errington Hall The Errington Hall’s annual all ages Halloween costume dance presents East Van funk-rockers Raincity. There’s a 1970s and 1980s costume theme, so prepare to get your hippie or disco vibe going. Fronted by female leads on saxophone and vocals by Parksville-raised Clare Twiddy, Raincity’s audacious performance is loaded with engaging interplay and explosive energy. The five members combine their eclectic influences including Amy Winehouse, Moon Hooc...more info Category: Events Date: Oct 26, 2019 Time: Doors at 7:30pm; Show at 8:00pm Address: 1390 Errington Rd, Errington Location: Errington War Memorial Hall Cost: $20 in stores; $22.50 online Website: Open Site   Space Themed Science Studio Drop In Oct 26, 2019 The last Saturday of every month will be a themed Drop-In! The regular exploration of the studio will still be available with the themed activity as a bonus to our many hands-on science exhibits. This month explore our hands-on activities related to space! Our usual great exhibits will also be available. Saturday 10:00am to noon. $5/child (adults free). All ages welcome. No pre-registration necessary. Category: Events Date: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Address: 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101 Nanaimo Location: NS3’s Science Studio Cost: $5/child (adults free Phone: 1-778-268-2289 Website: Open Site   The Odd Couple Oct 26, 2019 This classic comedy develops as a group of friends assemble for a weekly poker game in the apartment of divorced, Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it’s no wonder his wife left him. Last to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious and depressed, the neurotic hypochondriac, Felix, seems suicidal. Oscar comes to the rescue and asks Felix to move in with him, but as the action unfolds, Oscar’s devil- may-care attitude turns to thoughts of violence when the ...more info Category: Theatre Date: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Address: 2373 Rosstown Road Nanaimo Location: The Bailey Studio Cost: $20 Website: Open Site   TOPS 4248 Annual Bazaar Oct 26, 2019 Gently used clothing sizes small-3x Prices $2-10. Shoes, Accessories & Collectibles at great prices. Come by and see our white elephant table, our craft table and bake table (YUM). Enjoy a complimentary Tea or Coffee and browse. Category: Markets Date: Oct 26, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Address: 146 Hirst Ave W, BC Parksville, Location: Parksville Legion Phone: 250-752-5344 Email: Send Email

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