Mar 31, 2019 to Apr 6, 2019

Mar 31, 2019

Art Bites: Mixed Media with Lynn Orriss Mar 31, 2019 Art Bites: Mixed Media with Lynn Orriss Lynn Orriss was introduced to art at an early age in Edmonton AB through the family gallery and picture framing shop and she says a day doesn't go by where she isn't being creative. She took courses at the University of Alberta where she studied drawing, watercolour, oil painting and etching. Her works have been exhibited across Canada and are included in private collections around the world. She ...more info Category: Art Date: Mar 31, 2019 Time: 1:00pm Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC Location: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Cost: $30 per class Name: McMillan Arts Centre Phone: 250-248-8185 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Brant in the Bay Birdwatching Event Mar 31, 2019 Brant in the Bay Birdwatching Event - Brant Wildlife Festival Join the Arrowsmith Naturalists for this free event to view Brant geese and other birds, and have all your nature questions answered. Category: Wildlife Date: Mar 31, 2019 Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm Address: 193 Beachside Dr, Parksville, BC Location: Parksville Community Park Name: Ceri Peacey Phone: 250-927-5658 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Music On Sunday - Itamar Erez & Hamin Hon Mar 31, 2019 Music On Sunday - Itamar Erez-piano and guitar and Hamin Honari-percussion An uncommon conversation between guitar and percussion as well as composition and improvisation. Originally from Israel and Iran, these two internationally touring musicians met in Vancouver and are excited to blend the traditional sounds of the Middle East with their own original music. Category: Music Date: Mar 31, 2019 Time: 2:30pm - 4:30 Address: 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach, BC Location: The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) Cost: $15.00 (Members) $18.00 (Non-members) Phone: 250-752-6133 Website: Open Site   Parksville Lion's and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate Mar 31, 2019 Parksville Lions and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate This popular skate session is Sundays, a great way to stay active as a family. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. Oceanside Place Arena on Sundays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 12:15 to 1:45 pm. Free event. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Category: Sports Date: Mar 31, 2019 Time: 12:15pm - 1:45pm Address: 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville, BC Location: Oceanside Place Arena Cost: Free Name: Oceanside Place Arena Phone: 250 248-3252 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Surface Language Two Exhibition Feb 26, 2019 to Apr 14, 2019 Surface Language Two: painting in an abstract dialect Featuring the work of Leona Petrak, Anne Jones and Dennis Brown is on exhibit at the MAC from February 26 through to April 14th. Opening Reception is Saturday, March 2 from 1-3 pm. The MAC is open Tues-Sun 10-4. Category: Art Start: Feb 26, 2019 End: Apr 14, 2019 Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC Location: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Name: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Phone: 250-248-8185 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email

Apr 1, 2019

Little Qualicum River Estuary Tour Apr 1, 2019 Little Qualicum River Estuary Tour - Brant Wildlife Festival Join the Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers for a tour of the Little Qualicum Estuary! Enjoy and learn about this important estuary, its restoration, the Canada goose management project, and native plantings on a walk up to the estuary. Rain gear may be needed and good walking shoes or boots. No rubber boots required. -- A Brant Wildlife Festival Even...more info Category: Other Date: Apr 1, 2019 Time: 10:00am Address: Parking lot near beach end of Surfside Dr., Qualicum Beach Name: Ceri Peacey Phone: 250-927-5658 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Winter Activities Apr 1, 2019 Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Winter Activities Here's a great way to shake the winter blahs. Come down to the Parksville Lawn Bowling club and get your mind going with mahjong, crib or bridge. Lots of fun, prizes and an opportunity to meet new friends. It's a warm and welcoming club that has a great atmosphere. Great, accessible facilities. Lots of parking. See you there. Category: Other Date: Apr 1, 2019 Time: Mondays @ 7 P.M., Wednesdays @ 1 P.M. and Thursdays @ 1 P.M. Address: 149 Stanford Ave E, Parksville, BC Location: Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Cost: $2.00 per visit Mahjong, $3.00 for crib & bridge Name: Carol Bucyk Phone: 250-951-0823 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Surface Language Two Exhibition Feb 26, 2019 to Apr 14, 2019 Surface Language Two: painting in an abstract dialect Featuring the work of Leona Petrak, Anne Jones and Dennis Brown is on exhibit at the MAC from February 26 through to April 14th. Opening Reception is Saturday, March 2 from 1-3 pm. The MAC is open Tues-Sun 10-4. Category: Art Start: Feb 26, 2019 End: Apr 14, 2019 Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC Location: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Name: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Phone: 250-248-8185 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email

Apr 2, 2019

Cardio Dance Club: Parksville Apr 2, 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, ...more info Category: Sports Date: Apr 2, 2019 Time: 6:00pm Address: #5-464 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC Location: FLUID Fitness Cost: $10 Name: Jen Phone: 250-999-9066 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Parksville Qualicum Beach Tuesday Bird Walks Apr 2, 2019 Parksville Qualicum Beach Tuesday Bird Walks Bird walks from the Parksville Beach Community Park at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays going to different areas in and around the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. Note - Check this site (www.thebirdstore.blogspot.com) early Tuesday on stormy mornings to see if the walks have been cancelled. Category: Wildlife Date: Apr 2, 2019 Time: 9:00am Name: Neil Robins Phone: 250-390-3669 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Surface Language Two Exhibition Feb 26, 2019 to Apr 14, 2019 Surface Language Two: painting in an abstract dialect Featuring the work of Leona Petrak, Anne Jones and Dennis Brown is on exhibit at the MAC from February 26 through to April 14th. Opening Reception is Saturday, March 2 from 1-3 pm. The MAC is open Tues-Sun 10-4. Category: Art Start: Feb 26, 2019 End: Apr 14, 2019 Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC Location: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Name: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Phone: 250-248-8185 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Vancouver Island Symposium on Water Apr 2, 2019 to Apr 4, 2019 Vancouver Island Symposium on Water The rhythms of water are changing – warmer and wetter winters; longer and drier summers. Adapting to this ‘new normal’ requires transformation in how we value nature and service land, and how we reconnect hydrology and ecology. The goal of the ‘whole-system’ approach is to re-establish creekshed function! Water Symposium will celebrate local government initiatives on Vancouver Island that are ‘getting it right’. These success stories are characterized by 3 attributes: commitment, collaboration and the ‘hard work of hope’. A decade of effort, by partne...more info Category: Other Start: Apr 2, 2019 End: Apr 4, 2019 Address: 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville, BC Location: Parksville Community Centre Name: Ceri Peacey Phone: 250-927-5658 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email

Apr 3, 2019

Coastal Bird Viewing & Identification Apr 3, 2019 Coastal Bird Viewing & Identification - Brant Wildlife Festival Join Sandra Gray and Lynne Brookes at this event sponsored by the Arrowsmith Naturalists to learn all about coastal birds and how to identify them. Location: Brant Viewing Stand (Now known as Seaside Nature Park) located just north along the Island Highway past Crescent Road West (and the Shady Rest) in Qualicum Beach. Admission by donati...more info Category: Wildlife Date: Apr 3, 2019 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Location: Brant Viewing Stand aka Seaside Nature Park - Qualicum Beach Waterfront Cost: By Donation Name: Ceri Peacey Phone: 250-927-5658 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Sole Sisters Walking Apr 3, 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: Other Date: Apr 3, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Various Locations in Oceanside Name: Kristine Stephenson Phone: 250-927-3985 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Surface Language Two Exhibition Feb 26, 2019 to Apr 14, 2019 Surface Language Two: painting in an abstract dialect Featuring the work of Leona Petrak, Anne Jones and Dennis Brown is on exhibit at the MAC from February 26 through to April 14th. Opening Reception is Saturday, March 2 from 1-3 pm. The MAC is open Tues-Sun 10-4. Category: Art Start: Feb 26, 2019 End: Apr 14, 2019 Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC Location: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Name: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Phone: 250-248-8185 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Vancouver Island Symposium on Water Apr 2, 2019 to Apr 4, 2019 Vancouver Island Symposium on Water The rhythms of water are changing – warmer and wetter winters; longer and drier summers. Adapting to this ‘new normal’ requires transformation in how we value nature and service land, and how we reconnect hydrology and ecology. The goal of the ‘whole-system’ approach is to re-establish creekshed function! Water Symposium will celebrate local government initiatives on Vancouver Island that are ‘getting it right’. These success stories are characterized by 3 attributes: commitment, collaboration and the ‘hard work of hope’. A decade of effort, by partne...more info Category: Other Start: Apr 2, 2019 End: Apr 4, 2019 Address: 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville, BC Location: Parksville Community Centre Name: Ceri Peacey Phone: 250-927-5658 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email

Apr 4, 2019

Cardio Dance Club: Errington Apr 4, 2019 Cardio Dance Club: Errington 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, to...more info Category: Sports Date: Apr 4, 2019 Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Address: 1390 Errington Rd., Errington, BC Location: Errington War Memorial Hall Cost: $10 Name: Jen deHaan Phone: 250-999-9066 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Cardio Dance Club: Qualicum Beach Apr 4, 2019 Cardio Dance Club: Qualicum Beach 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 hi...more info Category: Sports Date: Apr 4, 2019 Time: 9:30am Address: 644 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC Location: Qualicum Beach Community Hall Cost: $10 Name: Jen deHaan Phone: 250-999-9066 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Grandon Creek Walk & Salmon Recovery Work Apr 4, 2019 Grandon Creek Walk & Salmon Recovery Work - Brant Wildlife Festival Along this beautiful walk you'll see native plants, restoration plantings, invasive species, the railway and road culverts, new signage, and perhaps a chance to count any passing fish. For those who wish, a walk over to the new Seaside Nature Park will follow. Good walking shoes or boots and perhaps rain gear. -- A Brant Wildl...more info Category: Wildlife Date: Apr 4, 2019 Time: 1:00pm Location: Meet: Bottom of Grandon Creek Cost: By Donation Name: Ceri Peacey Phone: 250-927-5658 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Winter Activities Apr 4, 2019 Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Winter Activities Here's a great way to shake the winter blahs. Come down to the Parksville Lawn Bowling club and get your mind going with mahjong, crib or bridge. Lots of fun, prizes and an opportunity to meet new friends. It's a warm and welcoming club that has a great atmosphere. Great, accessible facilities. Lots of parking. See you there. Category: Other Date: Apr 4, 2019 Time: Mondays @ 7 P.M., Wednesdays @ 1 P.M. and Thursdays @ 1 P.M. Address: 149 Stanford Ave E, Parksville, BC Location: Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Cost: $2.00 per visit Mahjong, $3.00 for crib & bridge Name: Carol Bucyk Phone: 250-951-0823 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Surface Language Two Exhibition Feb 26, 2019 to Apr 14, 2019 Surface Language Two: painting in an abstract dialect Featuring the work of Leona Petrak, Anne Jones and Dennis Brown is on exhibit at the MAC from February 26 through to April 14th. Opening Reception is Saturday, March 2 from 1-3 pm. The MAC is open Tues-Sun 10-4. Category: Art Start: Feb 26, 2019 End: Apr 14, 2019 Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC Location: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Name: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Phone: 250-248-8185 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Vancouver Island Symposium on Water Apr 2, 2019 to Apr 4, 2019 Vancouver Island Symposium on Water The rhythms of water are changing – warmer and wetter winters; longer and drier summers. Adapting to this ‘new normal’ requires transformation in how we value nature and service land, and how we reconnect hydrology and ecology. The goal of the ‘whole-system’ approach is to re-establish creekshed function! Water Symposium will celebrate local government initiatives on Vancouver Island that are ‘getting it right’. These success stories are characterized by 3 attributes: commitment, collaboration and the ‘hard work of hope’. A decade of effort, by partne...more info Category: Other Start: Apr 2, 2019 End: Apr 4, 2019 Address: 132 East Jensen Avenue, Parksville, BC Location: Parksville Community Centre Name: Ceri Peacey Phone: 250-927-5658 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email

Apr 5, 2019

Elegant Threads Show & Sale Apr 5, 2019 to Apr 6, 2019 Elegant Threads Show & Sale Qualicum Weavers and Spinners are hosting a spring sale in conjunction with the Brant Festival featuring unique one of a kind hand woven clothing, household linens, hand spun yarns, knitted and felted items. There will be demonstrations of weaving and spinning, a large silent auction of mostly members handiwork, free admission and wheel chair friendly. Open to all members of the public and especially a welc...more info Category: Artisan Start: Apr 5, 2019 End: Apr 6, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC Location: Qualicum Commons Name: Sylvia Dwyer Phone: 250-738-0034 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Keeping the Wild in Canada with Dr. Sarah Otto Apr 5, 2019 Join The Nature Trust of BC to hear Genius Award winner Dr. Sarah Otto highlight species at risk across Canada, especially birds. -- A Brant Wildlife Festival Event -- Category: Festival Date: Apr 5, 2019 Time: 6:00pm Address: 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville, BC Location: Quality Resort Bayside Cost: $10 Name: Robin Rivers Phone: 1-866-288-7878 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Live Music at Smoke ‘N Water Apr 5, 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: Music Date: Apr 5, 2019 Time: 7:00pm Address: 1600 Stroulger Road, Parksville, BC Location: Smoke 'N Water @ Pacific Shores Resort & Spa Phone: 250-468-7192 Website: Open Site   Surface Language Two Exhibition Feb 26, 2019 to Apr 14, 2019 Surface Language Two: painting in an abstract dialect Featuring the work of Leona Petrak, Anne Jones and Dennis Brown is on exhibit at the MAC from February 26 through to April 14th. Opening Reception is Saturday, March 2 from 1-3 pm. The MAC is open Tues-Sun 10-4. Category: Art Start: Feb 26, 2019 End: Apr 14, 2019 Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC Location: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Name: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Phone: 250-248-8185 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email

Apr 6, 2019

Eagle Release Apr 6, 2019 Eagle Release - Brant Wildlife Festival In celebration of the Brant Festival, the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre invites you to the annual Eagle Release event from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, April 6th. Come early and explore the Centre. Eagle Release at 2:00pm 11:30 am Live Raptor Presentation 12:30 Dr. Malcolm McAdie Eagle Talk Turtle Town Expert Wildlife Nature Garden The Wildlife Centre is open 9am to 4:30pm seven d...more info Category: Wildlife Date: Apr 6, 2019 Time: 2:00pm Address: 1240 Leffler Road, Errington, BC Location: North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre Cost: $5 suggested donation, Children 12 and under free Name: Ceri Peacey Phone: 250-927-5658 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Elegant Threads Show & Sale Apr 5, 2019 to Apr 6, 2019 Elegant Threads Show & Sale Qualicum Weavers and Spinners are hosting a spring sale in conjunction with the Brant Festival featuring unique one of a kind hand woven clothing, household linens, hand spun yarns, knitted and felted items. There will be demonstrations of weaving and spinning, a large silent auction of mostly members handiwork, free admission and wheel chair friendly. Open to all members of the public and especially a welc...more info Category: Artisan Start: Apr 5, 2019 End: Apr 6, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Address: 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC Location: Qualicum Commons Name: Sylvia Dwyer Phone: 250-738-0034 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Live Music at Smoke ‘N Water Apr 6, 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: Music Date: Apr 6, 2019 Time: 7:00pm Address: 1600 Stroulger Road, Parksville, BC Location: Smoke 'N Water @ Pacific Shores Resort & Spa Phone: 250-468-7192 Website: Open Site   Pacific Brant Carving & Art Show Apr 6, 2019 to Apr 7, 2019 Pacific Brant Carving & Art Show - Brant Wildlife Festival The show is organized by the Vancouver Island Woodcarvers Club and Oceanside Wood Carvers in partnership with the DeCosmos Fine Arts Society and the Mid Island Woodworkers Guild, featuring the Pacific Brant Carving Competition, an Art Expo and a new Woodworking Show and sale. The show also includes professional Wildlife Art and Photography Sales. Detai...more info Category: Artisan Start: Apr 6, 2019 End: Apr 7, 2019 Time: Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 10am - 4pm Address: 132 Jensen Ave E, Parksville, BC Location: Parksville Community Centre Cost: $5 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Qualicum Beach Farmers Market Apr 6, 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 ...more info Category: Market Date: Apr 6, 2019 Time: 8:30am - 12:00pm (1pm July & Aug) Address: Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach, BC Location: Veterans Way / Qualicum Beach Community Hall Website: Open Site   Robbie Van's Variety Show Apr 6, 2019 Robbie Van's Variety Show at Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge Non-stop, fun-filled interactive family entertainment with music, storytelling & surprise guests. A different exciting show each week in April. Category: Family & Children Date: Apr 6, 2019 Time: 1:00pm - 3:30pm Address: 8-464 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC Location: Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge Cost: $15 adults, $9 ages 16 & under (2 & under free) Name: Christie Parry Phone: 807-627-0501 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Surface Language Two Exhibition Feb 26, 2019 to Apr 14, 2019 Surface Language Two: painting in an abstract dialect Featuring the work of Leona Petrak, Anne Jones and Dennis Brown is on exhibit at the MAC from February 26 through to April 14th. Opening Reception is Saturday, March 2 from 1-3 pm. The MAC is open Tues-Sun 10-4. Category: Art Start: Feb 26, 2019 End: Apr 14, 2019 Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC Location: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Name: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Phone: 250-248-8185 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   VIU Milner Gardens & Woodland Shred-it Apr 6, 2019 VIU Milner Gardens & Woodland Shred-it Have your paperwork destroyed while supporting children's programming at VIU Milner Gardens & Woodland. 10am-1pm, Sat April 6th, 2019 in the upper parking lot of VIU Milner Gardens & Woodland, Qualicum Beach. $5.00/box, carton, or bag If you wish to enjoy the Gardens or Tea Room, garden admission is payable. For more information see https://www2.viu.ca/milnergardens/events.asp Category: Fund Raisers Date: Apr 6, 2019 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Address: 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC Location: VIU Milner Gardens & Woodland Cost: $9 Adult, $5 Youth (13-18 yrs) Free - Children 12 & under Phone: 250-752-6153 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email   Zentangle Basics Class Apr 6, 2019 Zentangle Basics Class If you've been wanting to try Zentangle, this is the class for you! We will explore the world of Zentangle, learning some basic "tangles" as well as the philosophy and the process of this fun art form. With one simple stroke at a time, you'll discover how simple, relaxing and enjoyable it can be. You'll create two tiles of your own, and have a chance to see how they fit into a larger mosaic. Anyone can practice Zentangle, an...more info Category: Art Date: Apr 6, 2019 Time: 9:30am Address: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC Location: The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre Cost: $48 Name: Rhonda Roy Phone: 250-927-3251 Website: Open Site Email: Send Email

Mar 31, 2019 to Apr 6, 2019