FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Mondays at noon)
A Walk Down Memory Lane’: Presented by DeCosmo’s Fine Art Society, now until Sept. 29, Thurs thru Sunday, 11am-3pm at McMillan Art Gallery, 133 McMillan St. An exhibit of paintings that will stir your memories.
Route 19A Art’s Festival: Artists Studio Tour held Sept 21 & 22, 10am-4pm when artists open their private studios from Qualicum Beach to Union Bay.
Giant Fabric Sale: Held Sat., Sept. 21, 10am-1:30pm at Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St., Nanaimo. Quilting fabric & supplies, Christmas, fashion & costume fabric, yarn, sewing & craft notions. All starting at $3 & $5 per meter. Please bring your own bags. Cash & credit cards accepted.
Cultivating a Culture of Peace: Sat., Sept. 21, 1-4pm at Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo. Live music, children’s activities, fun, gratitude & inspiration. Free event & everyone is welcome.
80’s Retro Dance Party! Held Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:30-11pm at The Capitol Theatre in Port Alberni. The music will be totally tubular, and there will be costume prizes awarded between sets. Tickets are $25 & available both at the door & online www.atthecaptiol.org
Fall Equinox Party - Island Style: Zumba Masterclass held Sunday, Sept. 22, 5:30-7pm at Somenos Room, Cowichan Community Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan. For info, email RJpringle@shaw.ca
Silver Adventures Cafe Open House: Tues., Sept. 24, 1-3pm, 3148 Barons Rd. Learn about our free seniors program. Games, door prizes & light refreshments. Info: call 250-667-1803.
Free Downsizing Seminar: Held Thur., Sept. 26, 1-3pm at Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd. A step-by-step on how to downsize your home. Pre-register at 250-616-3641.
Boot’s & Bling Fundraising Event: Girl’s night out on Fri., Sept. 27, 5:30pm at Branch 256 Legion, 1630 East Wellington Rd. Ladies, dress up in your country bling & enjoy dinner, live band, line-dance lesson & more. Email: zontaclubnanaimo@gmail.com for price & info.
Crime Stoppers is Holding Document Shredding Day: Sept. 28, 11am-3pm at Country Grocer, Bowen Rd. Your confidential papers are shredded on site. $20 per bankers box. BBQ by donation. Proceeds to crime reduction.
Destash Sale: Sept. 29, 9am-1pm, Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. Shop for deals from crafters destashing their closets.
Spare Parts playing at Parksville Museum: Local band playing Gospel, Country, & Folk inside the museum’s 100 year old church. Sept 29, 4-6pm, admission by donation.
Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Presents MahJong: Begins Monday Sept. 30, 7pm for lessons & play at 149 E Stanford in Parksville. Cost is $2 per person/visit & held until the end of March, 2025.
Active Aging Week: Inspiring community connections with free activities from Sept. 30 - Oct. 6. View info online at: getinvolved.rdn.ca/rec-connect
Annual CFUW Book & Puzzle Sale: Held at the Coombs Fairground Tuesday-Saturday, October 1-5, 9am-7pm. Sunday, October 6, 9am-noon. Fill your bag with books for $10! Cash, debit or credit.
Crafts From the Crypt Fair: ‘A spooky Halloween Arts & Craft Fair with oddities & curiosities’. Held Oct. 5 & 6 at Highland Pacific Golf, 450 Creed Rd., Victoria. Haunted mocktails, mini photo sessions, food trucks & more. $5 for weekend pass. Costumes encouraged. For more information, visit: www.CraftsFromTheCryptFair.com
Daybreak Rotary Pop-Up Garage Sale: Held Oct. 5, 9am at 1085 Moyse Cresent, Nanaimo. Good stuff with hotdogs & drinks by donation. Free for kids.
Suffering From Chronic Pain? I can alleviate your pain, reduce swelling & speed healing. Introductory offer, 2 treatments for the price of 1. Call Diana 1-250-888-9241 to book your appointment.
Chemainus Classical Concerts: Itamar Erez, guitar, piano on Friday, October 6, 2pm at St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $30/$10. Reserved $25/$23. For info, call: 250-748-8383.
Qualicum Beach Garden Club Meeting: Civic Centre, Oct. 8, 7-9pm. Guests $3. Guest Speakers/Topics: Mariah/West Coast Plants, garlic & Michalina/Cicada Seeds, seed harvesting.
Dive Into the Art of Nerikomi Pottery: Vibrant clay to create personalized, marbled masterpieces in our innovative classes. Suitable for all levels. October 12 & 26, 12 - 4pm.
Tickets: www.cowichanlakeartsandculture.org/event-details/nerikomi
Weavers & More Show & Sale: Oct. 17 & 18, 11am-4pm & Oct. 19, 12-4pm at Cowichan Community Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan. Meet some of our talented guild members & watch a weaving or spinning demonstration while you shop. Info: 250-929-2700.
Morrell Nature Sanctuary is looking for Volunteer Nature Interpreters who are passionate about nature, to lead Elementary School children from K to grade 5. Training is every 2nd Wed., Sept to April, 9:30-11:30am. Visit: www.morrellnaturesanctuary.ca or call 250-753-5811for more information.
Snowed In Comedy Tour presents the Comic Strippers, fully clothed! This improv comedy troupe have been wowing audiences across the globe since 2011. Dressed up new show members from the cast, shed their characters, keep their shirts on & the laughs going. Held Saturday, Oct. 5, 7:30-9:30pm at the Capitol Theatre, Port Alberni.
Magic Extravaganza: Laugha-Cadabra featuring Murray Hatfield & Ken Pham Magic Show on Sunday, Oct. 6, 1-4pm at the Capitol Theatre, Port Alberni.
Are You Ready to Sing? Village Voices of Qualicum Beach welcomes singers of all voices & will be accepting registrations for the 2024 Fall Term. Visit: www.thevillagevoices.ca
Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market: Held every Saturday from now until Oct. 12, 10am-2pm. Dog-friendly, live music, baked goods, jewelry, plants, art & so much more! Held at 10052 S Shore Rd, Honeymoon Bay.
Weavers & More Show & Sale: Oct. 17 & 18, 11am-4pm & Oct. 19, 12-4pm at Cowichan Community Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan. For info: 250-929-2700.
TOP’S (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): BC*4754 Qualicum is a weight-loss non-profit support group meets every Tuesday morning, 10-11am at 184A, Second Ave W. A weigh-in & program. Call Janice 250.752.6471 for more info.
Independent Living Cowichan is promoting a new perspective on disability. Disability resource centre, handicap parking placards, medical equipment loans & personal tax preparation. We offer educational sessions & peer support. For more info: 250.746.3930 or cvilrc.bc.ca
UK Pension Transfers: Personal/company pension left behind in the UK? Contact us to discuss options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or email: mark@sterlingadvisory.com