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April 28 - May 4, 2025

Mid Vancouver Island Edition

Coffee News Mid Vancouver Island including Parksville, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Duncan, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay
Timeless island: On Norway’s Arctic Sommarøy Island, locals embrace a life free from clocks. With dark winters and endless daylight in summer, they adopt routines where painting at midnight or swimming at dawn feels natural and liberating. Residents aim to eliminate formal schedules, creating a community built on freedom, spontaneity, and shared joy. Visitors often join the spirit, leaving their watches behind on a symbolic bridge to support the island’s vision. While some wonder how daily activities might adjust, the idea sparks intrigue and fascination. The island’s unique approach inspires others to rethink the pace, structure, and rhythm of modern life.
Timeless island: On Norway’s Arctic Sommarøy Island, locals embrace a life free from clocks. With dark winters and endless daylight in summer, they adopt routines where painting at midnight or swimming at dawn feels natural and liberating. Residents aim to eliminate formal schedules, creating a community built on freedom, spontaneity, and shared joy. Visitors often join the spirit, leaving their watches behind on a symbolic bridge to support the island’s vision. While some wonder how daily activities might adjust, the idea sparks intrigue and fascination. The island’s unique approach inspires others to rethink the pace, structure, and rhythm of modern life.
Pendulum proof: Léon Foucault’s ingenious pendulum experiment gave the world visible evidence of Earth’s rotation. In 1851, he suspended a pendulum that, as it swung, traced shifting patterns that offered proof of the planet’s movement beneath it. This simple yet profound demonstration amazed the public when it was later showcased at the Pantheon in Paris, where a large brass sphere on a long cable etched lines in sand, revealing the Earth’s rotation over time. Foucault’s idea made a complex concept accessible, earning him widespread acclaim. Today, pendulums inspired by his work are iconic installations in science museums, swinging gracefully as a timeless testament to the Earth’s perpetual motion.
Pendulum proof: Léon Foucault’s ingenious pendulum experiment gave the world visible evidence of Earth’s rotation. In 1851, he suspended a pendulum that, as it swung, traced shifting patterns that offered proof of the planet’s movement beneath it. This simple yet profound demonstration amazed the public when it was later showcased at the Pantheon in Paris, where a large brass sphere on a long cable etched lines in sand, revealing the Earth’s rotation over time. Foucault’s idea made a complex concept accessible, earning him widespread acclaim. Today, pendulums inspired by his work are iconic installations in science museums, swinging gracefully as a timeless testament to the Earth’s perpetual motion.
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Tree justice: In Australia, authorities are cracking down on illegal tree cutting with a creative solution: bold signboards that block the views vandals sought to clear. These signs, placed where trees have been illegally felled, call out the destruction with messages like “Trees shouldn’t die for a view” and “Who poisoned my home?” The crackdown comes in response to increasing reports of widespread tree vandalism, including mass felling incidents that have harmed local ecosystems and wildlife habitats. The tactic has drawn attention online, with many praising the effort to hold vandals accountable. It’s a clever reminder that when it comes to protecting nature, shortcuts can lead to unexpected consequences.
Secret library: A hidden library uncovered behind a wall at Sakya Monastery in Tibet revealed tens of thousands of ancient manuscripts. Safely hidden for centuries, this vast collection includes Buddhist scriptures, historical texts, and writings on art, philosophy, and science, showcasing the depth of Tibetan culture and knowledge. The volumes, written in Tibetan, Chinese, Mongolian, and Sanskrit, remain largely unexplored, with some manuscripts bound in iron and written in gold letters. As researchers work to digitize and study these texts, this treasure trove offers a rare glimpse into a world of preserved wisdom, proving that history often hides in unexpected places.
Secret library: A hidden library uncovered behind a wall at Sakya Monastery in Tibet revealed tens of thousands of ancient manuscripts. Safely hidden for centuries, this vast collection includes Buddhist scriptures, historical texts, and writings on art, philosophy, and science, showcasing the depth of Tibetan culture and knowledge. The volumes, written in Tibetan, Chinese, Mongolian, and Sanskrit, remain largely unexplored, with some manuscripts bound in iron and written in gold letters. As researchers work to digitize and study these texts, this treasure trove offers a rare glimpse into a world of preserved wisdom, proving that history often hides in unexpected places.
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“It’s not the road that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.”                    - Lou Holtz

“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.”    - John Donne
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FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca  (Deadline Mondays at noon)

Global Village Pop-up Store: Non-profit fair trade at Country Club Centre, Nanaimo, April 12 - May 29.

Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the ghost story ‘The Woman in Black’, April 23-May 11, at the Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd., Nanaimo. Tickets $26 nanaimotheatregroup.ca or 250-758-7224.

Cherry Point Artists Fine Art Show & Sale: April 25 & 26 at St. Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, 5800 Church Road, Duncan.

The Palace Band in Concert: April 26, 7pm, Cedar Room, 2020 Estevan Rd., Nanaimo. Tickets $25 on Eventbrite, $30 Door.

Nanaimo Gladiolus & Dahlia Society Corm & Tuber Sale: Held April 26, 10am-2pm at Country club mall, Nanaimo.

Seniors for Climate ~ Our Power, Our Planet: Baby carriage rally, Sat., Apr. 26, 1-3pm, Starts at Pearson Bridge at Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo. All ages welcome.

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day: One World. One Breath - Mass Tai Chi at Maffeo Sutton Park, Sat., April 26,  9:30am-noon. Visit: midislandtaichi.org

Film Fest Winter 2025 Film Series: Sunday, April 27, 5pm ‘So Surreal: Behind the Mask’. Single film tickets are $15 or series pass $55 & available at Alberni Valley Museum. All films showing at the Paramount Theatre. For more info, call 250-720-2863.

Interested in a Free Downsizing Seminar: Learn how with a step-by-step plan. Held Wed., April 30, 1-3pm at Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd. Call 250-616-3641 to reserve your space. 

Celebrate the Creativity & Talent of emerging young artists in our community. Join us May 1, 5–7pm at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Enjoy live music, interactive art & an artist talk.

‘A World of Music’ ~ Spring Concert:  Presented by The Harbour City Singers on Fri., May 2, 2:30pm at the Cedar Community Hall, 2388 Cedar Rd. Tickets at the door $15 /$10 students  Free for children under 12

All About The Garden Sale: Plants, veggie starts & garden related items on Saturday, May 3, 9am-1pm at 525 Yambury Rd. Q Beach Garden Club.

The Nanaimo Horticultural Society Spring Plant Sale: May 3, 10am-2pm, at Nanaimo North Town Centre. Plants & gardening books.

Echo Players Present ‘The Revolutionists’: now until May 4. Wed - Sat, 7:30pm; Sunday matinee, 2pm. Tickets at echoplayers.ca or call 250-752-3522. Village Theatre, 110W 2nd Ave.

Chemainus Classical Concerts: Josh Layne, harp on Sunday, May 4, 2pm at St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $30/$10. Reserved: $25/$23 Phone 250-748-8383.

Free Community Indigenous Drum Circle at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library with Patrick Aleck. Family Friendly. Bring drum or use ours. Held May 8, 5:30pm.

Mid Island Floral Art Club Meeting: ‘Materials for outdoor displays’, May 8, 2pm at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. Guest $6. Info Joanne 250-757-8969.

Jonanco Hobby Workshop Demo Day: Sat., May 10, 10am-3pm. Visit our facilities. Used tool sale, bake sale.2745 White Rapids Rd.

Grief Journalling Workshop: May 12, 10am-12pm. Participants provided a journal, prompts & suggestions on how to get started using a grief journal. Register: AV Hospice 250-723-4478 / info@albernihospice.ca ($15).

Nanaimo Family History Society Meeting: Mon., May 12, 7pm. Marianne Rasmus presents ‘Ella’s Story: Expanding that Empty Branch on the Family Tree’. Via ZOOM: nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/membership

Qualicum Beach Garden Club Guest Lecture: May 13, 7:30pm. David James from QB Streamkeepers on Water Management & Salmon Lifecycle. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. $5 guests.

Hospice Volunteer Training: Wednesdays, May 14 - June 25, 4pm-6:30pm. Training will give you the skills needed to deliver support to grieving & palliative care clients in an informed, compassionate & confidential manner. To register: info@albernihospice.ca or 250-723-4478.

Black Ty Gala - An Evening on Broadway: Held Saturday, May 24. A fundraising Gala to benefit Ty Watson House, Port Alberni. Dinner catered by the Starboard Grill, Live & Silent Auctions, music & more. Dress code is cocktail to black tie. Tickets $150 &  available online at albernihospice.ca  Also at Jim’s Clothes Closet or the AV Hospice Office.

Hospice Volunteer Training: Wednesdays, May 14 - June 25, 4pm-6:30pm. Training will give you the skills needed to deliver support to grieving & palliative care clients in an informed, compassionate & confidential manner. To register: info@albernihospice.ca or 250-723-4478.

Antique Collectibles Fair: May 31, 10am-4pm at Lighthouse Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Shop 40+ vendors. Bring your treasures/heirlooms for a professional evaluation. Appraisals are by donation.

The new Quw’utsun Youth Health Centre inside the new Quw’utsun Secondary School in Duncan, is now open. Services are for Quw’utsun Secondary students, all youth in the Cowichan area aged 13 to 24 & VIU students up to 24 years old. Call 250-737-2653 for more info.

Register Now for École Publique Francophone: École des Cascades, 3039 Sprott Rd., Duncan. For info, call 250-737-4486.

Annual Lions Free Admission Swim: Presented by Nanaimo Lions Club at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 1-2:30pm every Saturday until June 28. There will be no sessions on April 26, May 17, May 24 or June 21.

Veterans Housing Support Program: John Howard Society helps Canadian Veterans & former RCMP Officers with safe, stable housing. Call 250-386-3428; veterans@jhsvic.ca or www.jhsvic.ca

Book Your Free Home Energy Consult Today! Retrofits don’t have to be confusing. Brought to you by Home Energy Navigator & Regional District of Nanaimo. Call 1-866-381-9995.

Cedar Heritage Centre Rentals: A community space ideal for meetings, workshops, small parties, health & wellness classes,  or medium size gatherings. For rental inquiries, call 778-674-0466 or email: facilitybookings@rdn.bc.ca (mention Coffee News to save $20 off rentals)

Nanaimo Lions Club warmly welcomes new members who wish to join us in giving back to the community. Google ‘Nanaimo Lions Club’ or email nanaimolions@gmail.com

Compassionate Care is Just a Call Away! From personal care to companionship & respite. Your loved one deserves the best. Local & insured, with very reasonable rates. Call 250-667-7453.

Do You or Someone You Love Need to Travel to receive cancer treatment? You may qualify for support through our Cancer Travel & Accommodation Services program. Visit cancer.ca/CTAAS, call 1-888-939-3333 or email BCTravelFund@cancer.ca to talk to us about your options.

Cowichan Valley Sea Cadets now recruiting for youth 12-18, meeting Tuesdays 6-9pm, 6722 Beaumont Rd in Maple Bay. Friendships, on-water skills, citizenship, fitness, leadership & more, all for free. 100sea@cadets.gc.ca

Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society wants to hear from residents about equity, diversity and inclusion in Nanaimo. To learn more and complete the survey, visit: cvims.org

Register Now for Ecole Publique Francophone: Ecole des Cascades, 1951 Estevan Rd., Nanaimo. For info, call 250-714-0761 or in Duncan at Ecole des Cascades, 3039 Sprott Rd., Duncan. For info, call 250-737-4486.

Cowichan Valley Probus Club invites any retired or nearly retired to our meetings at the Arbutus Golf Club on 1st Tuesday of the month, 10am. Visit: cowichanvalleyprobusclub.ca or call 250-746-1744 for details.

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
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1. What is the largest mammal in the world?
2. What astronomical term comes from the Greek word for milk?
3. Who played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars movies?
4. What is the national bird of India?
5. What novel is set on a desert planet with giant sandworms?
(see bottom for answers)
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You may be focused on a romantic relationship. If a partner’s feelings seem confusing, consider having a heartfelt conversation. Listen carefully to their thoughts. Lucky numbers: 17, 25, 26, 32, 38, 46.
Over the next six months, you may feel an intense pressure to transform your sense of self. Allowing this process to happen might be in your best long-term interests. Lucky numbers: 1, 5, 17, 30, 34, 36.
Ideas may come at you fast and furious early in the week. A good opportunity might be among them, but give yourself a few days to sort them out before deciding. Lucky numbers: 4, 18, 25, 28, 36, 43.
Your emotions may be running high mid-week, and you may be tempted to respond immediately. Perhaps first take a step back to gain more perspective on the situation. Lucky numbers: 3, 17, 21, 33, 42, 45.
Your gregarious and fun nature may be heightened heading into the weekend. If you have been considering hosting a social event, this might be a good time to do so. Lucky numbers: 2, 6, 15, 17, 35, 42.

Over the next six months, you may want to step back and review what is working, or not, in your life. Develop a plan to make changes when this period ends. Lucky numbers: 9, 10, 13, 19, 40, 43.
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Are you experiencing a stalemate with a business or romantic partner? Treat the issue gently, as it may be in effect for a few weeks. A resolution might be delayed. Lucky numbers: 6, 8, 12, 22, 29, 41.
For the next six months, your intuition may pick up information that is difficult to assimilate. Develop a plan to regularly decompress and process it in a healthy way. Lucky numbers: 11, 13, 20, 26, 31, 37.
Early in the week, you may find that your mind throws a roadblock into the way of your heart’s desire. Might you be able to find a way to reconcile these two things? Lucky numbers: 7, 15, 23, 33, 42, 47.
Are others resisting something you are trying to accomplish? Addressing their concerns may help you proceed past the obstacle and produce a better outcome. Lucky numbers: 10, 12, 14, 17, 22, 35.
If you have been making good progress on a long-term humanitarian project, expect a pause for the next six months. Use this time to make any needed adjustments. Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 13, 18, 29, 47.
The astrological energy is set to be very intense over the next six months. Your ability to flow with events could make you a role model for others at this time. Lucky numbers: 8, 13, 17, 29, 32, 40.
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Lucky numbers this week:  This week’s odds favour Leo winners with the luckiest number being 17.
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Nutmeg secrets: Nutmeg, once used medicinally for arthritis and digestion, contains myristicin, a compound that can trigger hallucinations in large amounts. Its overuse in the 19th century often led to serious health complications.

Cow steps:
Despite popular belief, cows can walk down stairs but struggle due to their weight, stiff necks, and unfamiliarity with steep slopes. Their anatomy makes the task awkward, so they avoid it whenever possible.
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Salad story: The Caesar salad wasn’t named after Julius Caesar, but was created in the 1920s by chef Caesar Cardini in Tijuana, Mexico. Originally designed as a finger food, diners would dip whole lettuce leaves into the dressing.

Space sailors: The word “astronaut” combines the Greek roots astron (star) and nautes (sailor), translating to “star sailor.” Similarly, “cosmonaut” uses kosmos (universe) and nautes, both symbolizing humanity’s reach for the stars.

Rule makers: Established in 1857, Sheffield FC holds the title of the oldest football club. Its members crafted the groundbreaking Sheffield Rules, laying a foundation that influenced the evolution of modern football, commonly called soccer in some countries.
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The man who invented velvet made a nice pile.

Scientist: “I can make a clone of anything.”
Investor: “Here’s $100. Double my money for me.”

Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Colleen. Colleen who? Colleen up your room. It’s a mess!

What dance does bar-b-cue do? The char-char.

Tell a man there are billions of stars in the sky, he’ll believe you. Tell him the paint is wet, and he has to touch it to be sure.
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Trivia Answers: 1. Blue whale  2. Galaxy  3. Carrie Fisher  4. Peacock  
5. Dune

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Trash treasure: In a Dutch museum, a technician unknowingly tossed a renowned piece of art into the trash, mistaking it for debris. The piece, crafted by Alexandre Lavet to resemble dented beer cans, was part of the LAM Museum’s unconventional displays that transform everyday objects into art and challenge perceptions in delightful ways. A curator, noticing its absence, retrieved the artwork just before it was permanently discarded, saving it just in time. While the technician meant no harm, the museum plans to rethink display placements to prevent such confusion in the future. This amusing mix-up reminds us how art transforms the ordinary into extraordinary, sparking curiosity, reflection, and conversation.
Trash treasure: In a Dutch museum, a technician unknowingly tossed a renowned piece of art into the trash, mistaking it for debris. The piece, crafted by Alexandre Lavet to resemble dented beer cans, was part of the LAM Museum’s unconventional displays that transform everyday objects into art and challenge perceptions in delightful ways. A curator, noticing its absence, retrieved the artwork just before it was permanently discarded, saving it just in time. While the technician meant no harm, the museum plans to rethink display placements to prevent such confusion in the future. This amusing mix-up reminds us how art transforms the ordinary into extraordinary, sparking curiosity, reflection, and conversation.
Rock rhythms: Lithophones, stone instruments creating sound when struck, have been played for thousands of years. One from Sudan’s Fourth Cataract region, crafted during the Kerma period sometime between 2500 and 1500 B.C.E., offers insight into ancient ceremonies. This granite slab, marked by percussion zones and cup marks, was played by tapping or dropping stones, producing resonant tones. Positioned for gatherings, it reflects the cultural significance of music in rituals. The worn surfaces reveal their enduring use, connecting us to a time when sound, art, and community intertwined in powerful ways. These melodic stones remind us that even in ancient times, music brought people and communities together. (click the video to see a Lithophone in action)
Rock rhythms: Lithophones, stone instruments creating sound when struck, have been played for thousands of years. One from Sudan’s Fourth Cataract region, crafted during the Kerma period sometime between 2500 and 1500 B.C.E., offers insight into ancient ceremonies. This granite slab, marked by percussion zones and cup marks, was played by tapping or dropping stones, producing resonant tones. Positioned for gatherings, it reflects the cultural significance of music in rituals. The worn surfaces reveal their enduring use, connecting us to a time when sound, art, and community intertwined in powerful ways. These melodic stones remind us that even in ancient times, music brought people and communities together.
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Justice fulfilled: A Brazilian woman devoted her life to seeking justice after her father’s tragic murder, transforming her grief into determination and action. Following an argument in a bar, her father was killed by a fugitive who evaded capture for decades, despite efforts to find him. Inspired by a promise to her family, she became a police officer, dedicating herself to tracking the man down and bringing him to justice. Her journey led her to a remote farm, where she finally apprehended the man responsible for the crime. The arrest brought long-awaited closure, symbolizing resilience and the power of commitment to family. Her story reminds us that justice, though delayed, can ultimately prevail.
Justice fulfilled: A Brazilian woman devoted her life to seeking justice after her father’s tragic murder, transforming her grief into determination and action. Following an argument in a bar, her father was killed by a fugitive who evaded capture for decades, despite efforts to find him. Inspired by a promise to her family, she became a police officer, dedicating herself to tracking the man down and bringing him to justice. Her journey led her to a remote farm, where she finally apprehended the man responsible for the crime. The arrest brought long-awaited closure, symbolizing resilience and the power of commitment to family. Her story reminds us that justice, though delayed, can ultimately prevail.
Illusion artistry: British sculptor Alex Chinneck turns the ordinary into the extraordinary with his jaw-dropping illusions. From melting buildings to twisting objects, his playful works challenge reality and leave audiences amazed. Once a painter, he found his true calling in sculpture at Chelsea College of Arts, experimenting with materials like bricks and glass. His public art, like a building façade seemingly ripped apart or a warehouse of shattered windows, mixes whimsy with awe. Inspired by the history and character of places, Chinneck’s creations spark wonder everywhere they appear. With ambitious projects in the U.K. and abroad, his imagination knows no bounds.
Illusion artistry: British sculptor Alex Chinneck turns the ordinary into the extraordinary with his jaw-dropping illusions. From melting buildings to twisting objects, his playful works challenge reality and leave audiences amazed. Once a painter, he found his true calling in sculpture at Chelsea College of Arts, experimenting with materials like bricks and glass. His public art, like a building façade seemingly ripped apart or a warehouse of shattered windows, mixes whimsy with awe. Inspired by the history and character of places, Chinneck’s creations spark wonder everywhere they appear. With ambitious projects in the U.K. and abroad, his imagination knows no bounds.
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“Only the person who has faith in himself is able to be faithful to others.”
- Erich Fromm

“True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.” - Charles Caleb Colton
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FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca  (Deadline Mondays at noon)

Global Village Pop-up Store: Non-profit fair trade at Country Club Centre, Nanaimo, April 12 - May 29.

Inter-Faith Earth Day Celebration: April 22, 2-3pm at Rathtrevor Provincial Park. Meet at Group Picnic Shelter S1.  Park at the end of main parking lot #1 near washrooms.  Info:  greenteam@kucparksville.ca

Nanaimo Theatre Group presents the ghost story ‘The Woman in Black’, April 23-May 11, at the Bailey Studio, 2373 Rosstown Rd., Nanaimo. Tickets $26 nanaimotheatregroup.ca or 250-758-7224.

Cherry Point Artists Fine Art Show & Sale: April 25 & 26 at St. Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, 5800 Church Road, Duncan.

The Palace Band in Concert: April 26, 7pm, Cedar Room, 2020 Estevan Rd., Nanaimo. Tickets $25 on Eventbrite, $30 Door.

Nanaimo Gladiolus & Dahlia Society Corm & Tuber Sale: Held April 26, 10am-2pm at Country club mall, Nanaimo.

Seniors for Climate ~ Our Power, Our Planet: Baby carriage rally, Sat., Apr. 26, 1-3pm, Starts at Pearson Bridge at Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo. All ages welcome.

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day: One World. One Breath - Mass Tai Chi at Maffeo Sutton Park, Sat., April 26,  9:30am-noon. Visit: midislandtaichi.org

Film Fest Winter 2025 Film Series: Sunday, April 27, 5pm ‘So Surreal: Behind the Mask’. Single film tickets are $15 or series pass $55 & available at Alberni Valley Museum. All films showing at the Paramount Theatre. For more info, call 250-720-2863.

Interested in a Free Downsizing Seminar: Learn how with a step-by-step plan. Held Wed., April 30, 1-3pm at Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd. Call 250-616-3641 to reserve your space. 

All About The Garden Sale: Plants, veggie starts & garden related items on Saturday, May 3, 9am-1pm at 525 Yambury Rd. Q Beach Garden Club.

The Nanaimo Horticultural Society Spring Plant Sale: May 3, 10am-2pm, at Nanaimo North Town Centre. Plants & gardening books.

Echo Players Present ‘The Revolutionists’: now until May 4. Wed - Sat, 7:30pm; Sunday matinee, 2pm. Tickets at echoplayers.ca or call 250-752-3522. Village Theatre, 110W 2nd Ave.

Chemainus Classical Concerts: Josh Layne, harp on Sunday, May 4, 2pm at St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $30/$10. Reserved: $25/$23 Phone 250-748-8383.

Free Community Indigenous Drum Circle at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library with Patrick Aleck. Family Friendly. Bring drum or use ours. Held May 8, 5:30pm.

Qualicum Beach Garden Club Guest Lecture: May 13, 7:30pm. David James from QB Streamkeepers on Water Management & Salmon Lifecycle. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. $5 guests.

Black Ty Gala - An Evening on Broadway: Held Saturday, May 24. A fundraising Gala to benefit Ty Watson House, Port Alberni. Dinner catered by the Starboard Grill, Live & Silent Auctions, music & more. Dress code is cocktail to black tie. Tickets $150 &  available online at albernihospice.ca  Also at Jim’s Clothes Closet or the AV Hospice Office.

Hospice Volunteer Training: Wednesdays, May 14 - June 25, 4pm-6:30pm. Training will give you the skills needed to deliver support to grieving & palliative care clients in an informed, compassionate & confidential manner. To register: info@albernihospice.ca or 250-723-4478.

The new Quw’utsun Youth Health Centre inside the new Quw’utsun Secondary School in Duncan, is now open. Services are for Quw’utsun Secondary students, all youth in the Cowichan area aged 13 to 24 & VIU students up to 24 years old. Call 250-737-2653 for more info.

Register Now for École Publique Francophone: École des Cascades, 3039 Sprott Rd., Duncan. For info, call 250-737-4486.

Annual Lions Free Admission Swim: Presented by Nanaimo Lions Club at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, 1-2:30pm every Saturday until June 28. There will be no sessions on April 26, May 17, May 24 or June 21.

Veterans Housing Support Program: John Howard Society helps Canadian Veterans & former RCMP Officers with safe, stable housing. Call 250-386-3428; veterans@jhsvic.ca or www.jhsvic.ca

Book Your Free Home Energy Consult Today! Retrofits don’t have to be confusing. Brought to you by Home Energy Navigator & Regional District of Nanaimo. Call 1-866-381-9995.

Cedar Heritage Centre Rentals: A community space ideal for meetings, workshops, small parties, health & wellness classes,  or medium size gatherings. For rental inquiries, call 778-674-0466 or email: facilitybookings@rdn.bc.ca (mention Coffee News to save $20 off rentals)

Nanaimo Lions Club warmly welcomes new members who wish to join us in giving back to the community. Google ‘Nanaimo Lions Club’ or email nanaimolions@gmail.com

Compassionate Care is Just a Call Away! From personal care to companionship & respite. Your loved one deserves the best. Local & insured, with very reasonable rates. Call 250-667-7453.

Do You or Someone You Love Need to Travel to receive cancer treatment? You may qualify for support through our Cancer Travel & Accommodation Services program. Visit cancer.ca/CTAAS, call 1-888-939-3333 or email BCTravelFund@cancer.ca to talk to us about your options.

Cowichan Valley Sea Cadets now recruiting for youth 12-18, meeting Tuesdays 6-9pm, 6722 Beaumont Rd in Maple Bay. Friendships, on-water skills, citizenship, fitness, leadership & more, all for free. 100sea@cadets.gc.ca

Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society wants to hear from residents about equity, diversity and inclusion in Nanaimo. To learn more and complete the survey, visit: cvims.org

Register Now for Ecole Publique Francophone: Ecole des Cascades, 1951 Estevan Rd., Nanaimo. For info, call 250-714-0761 or in Duncan at Ecole des Cascades, 3039 Sprott Rd., Duncan. For info, call 250-737-4486.

Cowichan Valley Probus Club invites any retired or nearly retired to our meetings at the Arbutus Golf Club on 1st Tuesday of the month, 10am. Visit: cowichanvalleyprobusclub.ca or call 250-746-1744 for details.

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
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1. This fictional doctor could talk to the animals.
2. The rusty spotted cat is the fattest, friendliest, or smallest wild cat in the world?
3. Noology is the study of sculpture, storms, or the mind?
4. What is the meaning of the Latin word veto?
5. Where is the archipelago of Society Islands found?
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A moment of bold leadership may arise for you midweek. But pick your battles carefully in any disagreements with others. Instead, keep your attention on your goals. Lucky numbers: 3, 7, 8, 13, 20, 22.
Week’s end brings a monthly reset point. This may be a good time to set new intentions. Consider creating a list to then review and evaluate in a month. Lucky numbers: 15, 24, 37, 38, 42, 45.
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As the weekend approaches, you may feel a sense of contentment. It might be a good time to kick back and relax. Relationship issues could be easier to resolve now. Lucky numbers: 1, 16, 17, 22, 30, 33.
Early in the week, you may feel thwarted in your efforts. This might come from within or from others. You could find success in a balance of your head and heart. Lucky numbers: 6, 8, 10, 11, 15, 29.
At midweek, you may find that your drive and attention to detail might be stymied. This should only last a few days, so take a deep breath and try to wait it out. Lucky numbers: 13, 21, 31, 40, 44, 47.
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Last week’s emotional dynamic may continue in the middle of this week. You still might be able to tap into an opportunity for courage to address an ongoing issue. Lucky numbers: 5, 9, 14, 21, 30, 45.
Intuitive information, both within yourself and from others, might be evident and be hard to process. At week’s end, a grounded energy could help stabilize the situation. Lucky numbers: 9, 13, 18, 20, 42, 43.
The energy over the next couple of weeks may boost your confidence and encourage you to work harder to achieve a goal. Where do you want to focus this potential? Lucky numbers: 4, 23, 29, 31, 39, 46.
Do you have a good work-
life balance? If needed, create a plan with your family or work associates to foster this equilibrium. All parties may appreciate the change. Lucky numbers: 7, 15, 27, 38, 44, 46.
Do you have an overall view of what you want to accomplish? Large projects can be overwhelming, but you may be able to take a concrete step now. Lucky numbers: 8, 17, 22, 25, 34, 48.

You may be particularly emotional at the close of the week. To use these feelings positively, dig in and work on a project that is in alignment with your values. Lucky numbers: 10, 12, 18, 20, 22, 46.
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Lucky numbers this week:  This week’s odds favour Aries winners with the luckiest number being 7.
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Soundtrack surprise: Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs made history as the first film with an official soundtrack, yet none of its songs were nominated for an Oscar. Walt Disney did receive an Honourary Award in 1939 for his groundbreaking achievement.

Cocktail mystery:
The Bloody Mary wasn’t always known by its famous name. Originally dubbed “Bucket of Blood,” it evolved through names like “Red Snapper” before becoming the Bloody Mary, possibly honouring Queen Mary I.
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Shower sparks: Creativity often happens when the brain’s decision-making areas take a break, like in the shower. This allows other regions to become active, helping us think freely and come up with unique and exciting ideas.

Rabbit quirks: Rabbits’ teeth grow continuously, but they stay short from chewing grasses and vegetables. Their side-facing eyes give them nearly full-circle vision, helping them spot predators while hopping around. 

Deodorant anthem: Alternative rock band Nirvana’s song “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” written by Kurt Cobain, got its name from a surprising source: a deodorant. A friend jokingly referenced the brand Teen Spirit, but Cobain misinterpreted it as a rebellious slogan.
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What does a baby computer call its father? Data.

A cat ate cheese and waited for the mouse with baited breath.

Will: “They say you are what you eat.”
Bill: “Then let’s order something rich.”

Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Minneapolis. Minneapolis who? Minneapolis a day keeps many doctors away.

Did you hear about the guy who invented the door knocker? He won the no-bell prize.
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Trivia Answers: 1. Dr. Dolittle  2. Smallest  3. The mind  4. I forbid  
5. French Polynesia

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