FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants: Your bridge to career fulfilment in your pre-arrival profession! Career planning - financial support, networking - mentorship, skills development. For more information & to register, please email: dbereska@cvims.org or call 250-753-6911 ext. 102. Visit: www.cvims.org Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society.
The Art of Diversity & Inclusion: Virtual workshop will introduce leaders to the concepts of diversity & inclusion, providing concrete tools to move this important work forward in your organization. Over the course of 2 sessions, this engaging workshop will give leaders a place to begin, an opportunity to understand within your context & ways to bring this work to life in your organization. This zoom event occurs over two half-days: Tues., March 2, 9:30-12:30pm & Thur., March 4, 9:30am-12:30 pm. Zoom link will be distributed to registrants a couple of days prior to the event start date. For info & to register, contact Denise Lloyd info@engagedhr.com or 250-385-7784.
Shards & Shreds Art Show: A combined & dynamic art show which displays various works created by glass & fibre artists. The show will be up in Cowichan Valley Arts Councils Gallery until March 3rd. For info, contact Susan Down at 250-746-1633 or email cvartscouncil@shaw.ca
The Vancouver Island Symphony presents ‘Symphony from your Sofa – a Streaming Concert’. Sat., Mar 6, 7:30pm. Fishing gear not included! Two beautiful, melodious works for piano quintet, led by VIS Concertmaster Calvin Dyck. CHAN KA NIN, The ‘Salmon’ Quintet SCHUBERT Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 (‘Trout’). Calvin Dyck, Violin; Manti Poon, Viola; Min Jee Yoon, Cello; Mark Beaty, Double Bass; Corey Hamm, Piano. This event with be live stream only. Tickets at www.vancouverislandsymphony.com
Maple Bay Painters is a group of artists from the Cowichan Valley who get together to develop their skills & create & showcase their work. Talented members of the Maple Bay Painters group show their works together in Cowichan Valley Arts Council’s Gallery for the first time. Held March 9 until April 7, all day at CVAC’s Portals Gallery, 2687 James St., Duncan. For more info, call 250.746.1633.
Skye Skagfeld’s 2nd Annual Spring Equinox Art Exhibit: “Coast” can be viewed at St Joseph’s Gallery, 9735 Elm St. Chemainus, March 19-21 & March 26-28 from 3–7pm.
Join Art Classes That Take Place on Zoom: Presented by Arts Council of Ladysmith & District. Choose from a wide range of classes to suit various interests, ages & experience levels. Learn from experienced & engaging instructors as we create together! Check out: www.ladysmitharts.ca/classes to see all the classes offered & to register.
UK Pension Transfers: Personal or Company pension left behind in the U.K? Contact us to discuss your options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or mark@sterlingadvisory.com
Your Neighbourhood Place to Discover Health & Wellness! Visit Lynn’s Vitamin Gallery, 4 - 180 Central Rd. Building a stronger, healthier community. Curbside pickup available via phone or email. Let our highly trained staff help you safely discover natural remedies. Call 250-748-4421. Mon - Sat., 9:30 - 5:30. Closed on stat holidays.
Duncan Farmer’s Market: Every Saturday, year round, 10am-2pm, rain or shine. Visit the Duncan Farmers’ Market in downtown Duncan for the freshest local fruits & vegetables, baking, jams & jellies, honey, crafts, clothing, pet treats & more! 200 Craig Street.
Have You Had a Hip or Knee Replacement? Are you having problems with walking or dressing? You may be entitled to the disability tax credit of up to $50,000 in benefits & refunds. COPD, arthritis & many other disabling conditions that cause restrictions in walking or dressing, may also qualify. For expert help, call 1-844-453-5372.
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