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December 5 - 11, 2022
Mid Vancouver Island Edition
Abandoned hotel: Imagine heading to the beach but, instead of finding luxury hotels lining the shore, a derelict old mansion is sitting right in the water. That is what greets visitors to Playa La Puntilla in Costa del Sol, El Salvador, when they saunter down to the water’s edge. There are theories about why the pillared, but wrecked, building is there. Some say that it once was a villa called Hotel Puerto Ventura. However, about three decades ago, a hurricane, or perhaps simply poor design, caused the building to shift from its foundation and drift toward the sea. Whatever the reason, the structure sits there as a testament to the past.
Feel good story: A coffee shop in Staten Island, New York (U.S.), knows how to go above and beyond the call of duty, without regard to the social status of their patrons. A customer, Janessa Rubino, reported standing in line at the counter when a homeless man came in with a half-gallon jug. He asked the server for water, and the server said to help himself from the cooler. The man then asked if he could also have a meal, as he was hungry. The server obliged and took his order. Amazed by the generosity, Rubino offered to pay, but the server said not to worry: they give him a meal whenever he comes in hungry.
Living with little: Who needs all the stuff that’s available for purchase in today’s society? A woman from Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, doesn’t need much at all, and she’s proved it by being extremely frugal. Wang Shenai, a married mother of two, was able to save about 90 percent of her salary each month by watching her spending. The family eats in and doesn’t dine at expensive restaurants, and the mom only wears second-hand clothing. By saving, she was able to buy two houses. She is a member of a group called Frugal Women’s Federation. Growing up poor, she learned to do with less, and continues that lifestyle today.
Baby bird: Alesh and Janja of Koper, Slovenia, are the proud parents of…a sparrow! A friend of theirs found the baby bird on the ground and called them for help. The young couple decided to care for the tiny chick, feeding it frequently and providing it with a comfortable cage. They named the little bird “Chibi.” As it grew and learned how to fly, they let it take flight around their apartment. When the couple tried to release Chibi, the sparrow took off for a while, then came back to rest on their shoulders. So they let it stay, but they always check to be sure the door to its cage stays open.
“What nature delivers to us is never stale. Because what nature creates has eternity in it.” - Isaac Bashevis Singer
“You’re either part of the solution or part of the problem.”
- Eldridge Cleaver
“You’re either part of the solution or part of the problem.”
- Eldridge Cleaver
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Tuesdays noon)
Milner Christmas Magic: Enjoy a festive stroll through twinkling woodland, glowing with a dazzling light display. Food & refreshments available. Entry by suggested donation: $5/Adult, $2/Children or $12/Household. Dec 2-4, 9-11, 16-21 from 5-8:30pm (last entry 8pm). 2179 W. Island Highway, Qualicum Beach Info: 250.752.6153.
The Salvation Army Nanaimo-Ladysmith is looking for Volunteers for our Kettle Campaign. The shifts are 2 ½ hours in length. Please give us a call to Volunteer. 250-824-0324.
Perfect Gift for Young Horse Lovers: An educational story for young equestrians. Written by local author Kathy Jackson & Illustrated by Erica Sutfin. $15 at: www.momiwanttoride.com or ke.books58@gmail.com
Jones Christmas Village: Cassy’s Coffee House, 10375 Youbou Rd, Thursday to Sunday, Dec. 1-31, 10am-2pm. Admission by donation & proceeds to cancer care at CDH. Evening event December 17th, 5-8pm.
‘Stars’ Christmas Concerts by Island Bel Canto Singers with Fiona Blackburn: Sun., Dec. 4, 2:30pm at St. Philip by-the-Sea, Lantzville. For info/tickets, call 250-756-2029.
Old Fashioned Xmas Craft Sale: Sat., Dec. 3, 9am-4pm at BC Seniors & Pensioners Hall, 2465 Labieux Rd. Homemade crafts, quilting, jewellery, Xmas goodies, soup/sandwich lunch available. Free entry but food bank donations appreciated.
Festive Christmas Luncheon: Dec 3, 11am–2pm at Anglican Parish of St. Peter, 5800 Church Rd. Duncan. Tickets $20 per person. Phone 250-746-6262.
Little Town Christmas: Dec 3, 1-4pm at Chemainus Legion 191. Free for children. Games, food, photos with Santa & gifts.
Nanaimo Artwalk presents the amazing work of 50 artists on Commercial Street & Old City Dec 3 & 4. Free Event Guides are available at the Nanaimo Museum and libraries. Learn more at nanaimoartscouncil.ca
Jonanco Christmas Market: Dec. 3 & 4, 10am-3pm, 2745 White Rapids Rd, Nanaimo. Visit: www.jonanco.ca
Annual Craft Fair, Providence Farm: Shop local vendors, Santa photos, eat & be merry. Silent auction. Held at 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan on Dec 3, 9am-3pm. Free admission. www.providence.bc.ca/events
Bradley Centre’s Coombs Country Christmas Market: Sat., Dec. 3, 10am-2pm. Shop local writers, makers & bakers. Free door prize draw. No entry fee. Plenty of parking.
Craig Bay Choristers’ Christmas Concert: Dec. 3, 3pm at Knox Church, 345 Pym St. $15 tickets available at Fireside Books or door. Guests: Oceanside A Cappella.
Nanaimo Artwalk presents the amazing work of 50 artists on Commercial Street & Old City Dec 3 & 4. Free Event Guides are available at the Nanaimo Museum and libraries. Learn more at nanaimoartscouncil.ca
Handles’s Messiah: December 4, 2:30pm at Knox United Church. $25 adults, $15 students, Tickets at Fireside Books & Mulberry Bush Bookstore.
Chemainus Classical Concerts: West Coast Chamber Players, Dec. 4, 2pm, St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $25/$10 Reserved $20 - Ph. 250-748-8383.
Community Carol Festival: Wed., Dec. 7, 7:30pm at St. Andrew’s United, 311 Fitzwilliam, Nanaimo. Admission by donation.
A Visit from St. Nicholas or The Night Before Christmas’: Presented by Echo Players at The Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, QB, Dec. 8-27. Tickets: 250-752-3522 or www.echoplayers.ca
Mind, Body & Spirit Fair ‘Gifts from the Gifted’: Sun., Dec. 11, 10am-5pm at Arrowsmith Hall, 1014 Ford Rd., Coombs. Psychic, mediumship, tarot, aromatherapy, healing, concessions, gifts, crafts & more. Free admission.
Timbre! Sings Again! Celebrating Christmas in their 50th Season on Sunday, December 11, 2:30-4:30pm at ADSS Auditorium, 4000 Roger St., Port Alberni.
Annual Christmas Charity Concert: Held by Nanaimo Concert Band Sun., Dec. 11, 2:30pm at Beban Park Auditorium, Nanaimo. Admission, non-perishable food item or cash for the Salvation Army kettle.
Christmas Cheer by Oceanside Consort: Wednesday, December 14, at Knox United Church Lounge, Parksville. $12 at door.
Order of the Eastern Star hosting a free gift wrapping station. Open Dec. 19-23, 11am-4pm, Masonic Hall, 26 Gatacre St., Ladysmith. All donations to Ladysmith Food Bank.
12th Annual Lions Free Skate: Frank Crane Arena, Nanaimo, Sundays from now
until - Dec. 18, 12pm-1:30pm, except Dec. 11 & Jan. 15,
11:30-1pm. Admission & skate rentals are free.
Mid-Vancouver Island Region Alcoholics Anonymous: If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help! www.NanaimoAA.org 250.753.7513 or Toll Free 1.833.753.7513.
Donate Blood, Get Free Snacks! Canadian Blood Services is asking for winter heroes in Port Alberni to support patients by booking & keeping their appointments to donate blood at Best Western Barclay Hotel Tues., Jan. 10; Wed., Jan. 11 & Thur., Jan. 12, 2-6:45pm. Book your appointment at blood.ca, by downloading our GiveBlood app, or by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
Parksville’s Everyday Market Now Open: 7 days a week, 9:30am-4:30pm, 1210 Industrial Way, Parksville, next to Shar Kare. Info: 250-248-3613. Presented by Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce.
Free Technology Training Workshops: We help seniors work with
everything computers, smart phones, tablets, safety, privacy, files,
photos & email management. Oceanside area. Email: tlc@sd69.bc.ca or
call: 250-947-8258.
Boating Education - Gift a ‘Boating Class’ This Xmas! Boating,
Maritime Radio, Navigation, Radar, GPS & more. For more info, call
Roger 1-604-209-7649 or visit: www.nps-cps.ca/courses
Global Village Nanaimo - Fair Trade - Non-Profit: Now open until
Dec. 24, 10am-5pm, Monday - Saturday. 437 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, Old
City Quarter. Gifts, baskets, jewelry, coffee & tea. For more info
visit: www.globalvillagenanaimo.com
1. The country Suriname is on what continent?
2. Lexiko was an early name for this popular board game.
3. What is the official language in Mozambique?
4. Who directed the 1963 film “The Birds”?
5. What does the TORRO scale measure?
2. Lexiko was an early name for this popular board game.
3. What is the official language in Mozambique?
4. Who directed the 1963 film “The Birds”?
5. What does the TORRO scale measure?
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At this time, consciously using your will might help assure a successful outcome for you. Nothing can be achieved if you merely sit on the sidelines and wait. Lucky numbers: 12, 16, 31, 41, 43, 45.
An old issue may resurface that brings you in conflict with others. View the problem through the lens of how it is now, not how it was then, and adjust accordingly. Lucky numbers: 3, 17, 18, 26, 32, 48.
Now may be the time to complete an endeavour and begin planning your next one. However, if you are running into obstacles, figure out how to salvage the project and move on. Lucky numbers: 4, 5, 7, 15, 28, 38.
Have you been feeling low or discouraged in recent days? At the end of the week, you may see a potential opportunity to hit the reset button and improve your mood. Lucky numbers: 16, 19, 23, 24, 36, 40.
At the beginning of the week, your natural optimism may be dampened. Rather than being discouraged, try applying your serious mood to completing a task that could benefit from this type of energy. Lucky numbers: 11, 14, 15, 17, 19, 34.
Virgos often pride themselves on keeping everything under control. This week you may have to accept that some events are just beyond your control, and wait for things to change. Lucky numbers: 10, 17, 20, 24, 29, 32.
Your focus may be on your career or, more broadly, your role in the world. If you are looking for guidance, look to the Libra strengths of diplomacy and consideration of others. Lucky numbers: 6, 11, 15, 27, 31, 42.
Have you recently experienced a sudden or unexpected change in your life? Looking for a hidden opportunity may be helpful to you in mitigating any negative effects. Lucky numbers: 5, 8, 18, 39, 42, 47.
You may be experiencing a conflict between what you feel you want versus what you need. Perhaps it is time for some inner dialogue to reflect on the most important considerations. Lucky numbers: 9, 14, 17, 23, 28, 29.
Capricorns often prefer to let their achievements speak for them. Adjusting your style may provide a chance to successfully communicate about something that passionately interests you. Lucky numbers: 7, 15, 21, 23, 26, 28.
Have things been flowing smoothly for you? This moment probably won’t last forever, so take advantage of it right now to achieve a positive outcome for something you desire. Lucky numbers: 2, 6, 21, 31, 32, 45.
You may be feeling stressed now because you are juggling too many things at once. This situation could pass in a few days. Work to communicate clearly, in the meantime. Lucky numbers: 13, 16, 31, 41, 43, 44.
Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Aquarius winners with the luckiest number being 31.
Zip it up: It’s hard to imagine life without zippers. The person credited with coming up with this invention is American Elias Howe, who patented the item in 1851. He called it the “automatic continuous clothing closure.”
Light the way: Norah Head, in New South Wales, Australia, is home to a lighthouse of the same name. It was built in 1903 and was one of the last lighthouses in the country to be staffed; in 1995, it was outfitted with a fully automated light.
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Old bands: Singer Robert Plant and late drummer John Bonham of the famous British rock band Led Zeppelin, met in 1965. They played together in a band called the Crawling King Snakes and, later, Band of Joy.
Canadian game: In the team game of lacrosse, players use sticks with nets on one end to throw and catch a ball, trying to get it into their opponent’s net. Indigenous peoples invented the game. It is the official summer sport in Canada.
Potato problem: The Irish Potato Famine started in 1845 and lasted for several years. A fungus called blight spoiled the country’s potato crop. The era was also known as the Great Hunger because potatoes were a food staple at the time.
I went to a fancy English hotel. Or, rather, a great Brit-inn.
Kid: “How do you like your job?”
Garbage collector: “It’s picking up.”
Why did the mandolin go to the psychiatrist? It was tired of being high-strung.
There’s nothing like a meteor shower to rock your world.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Yah. Yah who? Yah who, let’s party!
Kid: “How do you like your job?”
Garbage collector: “It’s picking up.”
Why did the mandolin go to the psychiatrist? It was tired of being high-strung.
There’s nothing like a meteor shower to rock your world.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Yah. Yah who? Yah who, let’s party!
Trivia Answers: 1. South America 2. Scrabble 3. Portuguese 4. Alfred Hitchcock 5. Tornado intensity
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November 28 - December 4, 2022
Mid Vancouver Island Edition
Old mine: A spooky but intriguing place can be found in an isolated part of northeast Ireland. It is the remains of the once-active Benbulben Barite mine, which was in operation from the late 1800s to 1979. Barite (which also is called baryte) is a mineral that has many uses in a number of industries, such as aggregate in cement and as an aid in taking gastrointestinal x-rays. Today, the mine’s buildings are gone, but many pylons, wire ropes, and wooden planks remain on the site. The mine is dangerous and is on private property, so anyone who wishes to visit needs to obtain permission from the owner.
Colourful addition: Gardeners wanting to spruce up their flower beds with some startling colours might want to look into Brassica oleracea, ornamental cabbage and kale. That’s right, these vegetables are not just for eating. The most common colours for these plants are purple, white, and pink, and all three might be layered throughout the leaves in one cabbage or kale plant. The leaves of ornamental cabbage are flat, while in the ornamental kale they are frilly or ruffled. They are good plants to grow in cooler areas because they can survive temperatures well below freezing.
Wild race: A mountain biking race like no other has been taking place in France each year since 1995. It’s called “Megavalanche” and requires contestants to race 2,600 metres (8,530 feet) down a glacier called Pic Blanc. What makes this race stand out is the mass start: about 2,000 riders all begin at the same time at the top, racing down, virtually out of control, at speeds of up to 120 kph (75 mph). The route is slushy and at some points riders actually have to touch their feet to the ground to keep from falling. All the while, helicopters are buzzing overhead and loud music plays, adding to the electric atmosphere.
Name calling: What’s in a name? In the case of a young Indonesian boy from South Sumatra, it’s his father’s penchant for crossword puzzles and his love of the English alphabet. That’s why the father, Zulfahmi, decided on “ABCDEF GHIJK” as a name for his son. As the child grew and started school, his friends laughed at him, but today he actually likes his unusual name. Day to day, he is known by the nickname “Adef.” Luckily for Adef’s two younger brothers, someone in the family must have objected: they are named Ammar and Attar, but Zulfahmi reportedly had wanted to name them “NOPQ RSTUV” and “XYZ.”
“Conscience is the inner voice that warns us somebody may be looking.”
- H.L. Mencken
“So absolutely good is truth, truth never hurts the teller.”
- Robert Browning
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Tuesdays noon)
Deck the Hall Christmas Craft Market: Friday, Nov. 25, 2pm-8pm; Sat., Nov. 26, 10am-4pm; Sun., Nov. 27 10am-3pm. Cowichan Exhibition Park, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan
Christmas Craft Fair: Arts & crafts sale held on Saturday, Nov. 26, 10am-4pm at the Nanaimo Yacht Club. Free Admission & parking at the East end of Townsite Rd. Table & Raffle proceeds to Loaves & Fishes.
Malloomba Boogie Dance: Sat., Nov. 26, 7:30pm at Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy. Great dancing music. Tickets: 250-927-2747.
Village Voices of Qualicum Beach present ‘Music! Lead the Way’! Sat., Nov. 26, 2:30pm, Christian Fellowship Centre, 825 Village Way, QB. We will be performing in masks & encourage our audience to mask as well. Entry by donation suggested $20.
Quilters Christmas Sale: Sat., Nov. 26, 10an-3pm, St. Stephen’s Church, 150 Village Way, QB. Free admission. Great crafts for gift giving.
Milner Christmas Magic: Enjoy a festive stroll through twinkling woodland, glowing with a dazzling light display. Food & refreshments available. Entry by suggested donation: $5/Adult, $2/Children or $12/Household. Dec 2-4, 9-11, 16-21 from 5-8:30pm (last entry 8pm). 2179 W. Island Highway, Qualicum Beach Info: 250.752.6153.
Jones Christmas Village: Cassy’s Coffee House, 10375 Youbou Rd, Thursday to Sunday, Dec. 1-31, 10am-2pm. Admission by donation & proceeds to cancer care at CDH. Evening event December 17th, 5-8pm.
‘Stars’ Christmas Concerts by Island Bel Canto Singers with Fiona Blackburn: Fri, Dec 2, 7pm at Hope Lutheran, 2174 Departure Bay Rd., Sun., Dec. 4, 2:30pm at St. Philip by-the-Sea, Lantzville. For info/tickets, call 250-756-2029.
Old Fashioned Xmas Craft Sale: Fri., Dec. 2 & Sat., Dec. 3, 9am-4pm at BC Seniors & Pensioners Hall, 2465 Labieux Rd. Homemade crafts, quilting, jewellery, Xmas goodies, soup/sandwich lunch available. Free entry but food bank donations appreciated.
Festive Christmas Luncheon: Dec 3, 11am–2pm at Anglican Parish of St. Peter, 5800 Church Rd. Duncan. Tickets $20 per person. Phone 250-746-6262.
Little Town Christmas: Dec 3, 1-4pm at Chemainus Legion 191. Free for children. Games, food, photos with Santa & gifts.
Nanaimo Artwalk presents the amazing work of 50 artists on Commercial Street & Old City Dec 3 & 4. Free Event Guides are available at the Nanaimo Museum and libraries. Learn more at nanaimoartscouncil.ca
Jonanco Christmas Market: Dec. 3 & 4, 10am-3pm, 2745 White Rapids Rd, Nanaimo. Visit: www.jonanco.ca
Annual Craft Fair, Providence Farm: Shop local vendors, Santa photos, eat & be merry. Silent auction. Held at 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan on Dec 3, 9am-3pm. Free admission. www.providence.bc.ca/events
Bradley Centre’s Coombs Country Christmas Market: Sat., Dec. 3, 10am-2pm. Shop local writers, makers & bakers. Free door prize draw. No entry fee. Plenty of parking.
Craig Bay Choristers’ Christmas Concert: Dec. 3, 3pm at Knox Church, 345 Pym St. $15 tickets available at Fireside Books or door. Guests: Oceanside A Cappella.
Nanaimo Artwalk presents the amazing work of 50 artists on Commercial Street & Old City Dec 3 & 4. Free Event Guides are available at the Nanaimo Museum and libraries. Learn more at nanaimoartscouncil.ca
Handles’s Messiah: December 4, 2:30pm at Knox United Church. $25 adults, $15 students, Tickets at Fireside Books & Mulberry Bush Bookstore.
Chemainus Classical Concerts: West Coast Chamber Players, Dec. 4, 2pm, St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $25/$10 Reserved $20 - Ph. 250-748-8383.
A Visit from St. Nicholas or The Night Before Christmas’: Presented by Echo Players at The Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, QB, Dec. 8-27. Tickets: 250-752-3522 or www.echoplayers.ca
Timbre! Sings Again! Celebrating Christmas in their 50th Season on Sunday, December 11, 2:30-4:30pm at ADSS Auditorium, 4000 Roger St., Port Alberni.
Order of the Eastern Star hosting a free gift wrapping station. Open Dec. 19-23, 11am-4pm, Masonic Hall, 26 Gatacre St., Ladysmith. All donations to Ladysmith Food Bank.
12th Annual Lions Free Skate: Frank Crane Arena, Nanaimo, Sundays from now
until - Dec. 18, 12pm-1:30pm, except Dec. 11 & Jan. 15,
11:30-1pm. Admission & skate rentals are free.
Parksville’s Everyday Market Now Open: 7 days a week, 9:30am-4:30pm, 1210 Industrial Way, Parksville, next to Shar Kare. Info: 250-248-3613. Presented by Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce.
Free Technology Training Workshops: We help seniors work with
everything computers, smart phones, tablets, safety, privacy, files,
photos & email management. Oceanside area. Email: tlc@sd69.bc.ca or
call: 250-947-8258.
Boating Education - Gift a ‘Boating Class’ This Xmas! Boating,
Maritime Radio, Navigation, Radar, GPS & more. For more info, call
Roger 1-604-209-7649 or visit: www.nps-cps.ca/courses
Global Village Nanaimo - Fair Trade - Non-Profit: Now open until
Dec. 24, 10am-5pm, Monday - Saturday. 437 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, Old
City Quarter. Gifts, baskets, jewelry, coffee & tea. For more info
visit: www.globalvillagenanaimo.com
1. What does the Oort Cloud surround?
2. Who was the first woman to be chancellor of Germany?
3. The Egyptian Sphinx body was based on an elephant, lion, or scorpion?
4. Where are the Spanish Steps?
5. What is the name of the highest mountain in Canada?
2. Who was the first woman to be chancellor of Germany?
3. The Egyptian Sphinx body was based on an elephant, lion, or scorpion?
4. Where are the Spanish Steps?
5. What is the name of the highest mountain in Canada?
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Your Aries traits, positive and negative, may be heightened this week. Your energy level could be high, which you might channel into successful endeavours. Try not to be hampered by past insecurities. Lucky numbers: 6, 9, 10, 15, 45, 48.
Most Taurus-born feel deeply but may not know how to clearly express emotions. You might get another chance now, particularly in a romantic situation. Adjust your approach as needed. Lucky numbers: 12, 14, 16, 23, 28, 30.
Have you recently found yourself in conflict with others about an important matter? Perhaps try a less intellectual approach. Sometimes humour can break the ice in tense situations. Lucky numbers: 11, 18, 27, 40, 41, 43.
Cancers easily sympathize with the problems of family and friends, wanting to fix the situations for them. That dynamic can have pitfalls, particularly now. You may want to tread carefully. Lucky numbers: 7, 11, 20, 22, 24, 28.
Are you frustrated right now by obstacles preventing you from getting what you desire? If you can’t change your plans, you may want to wait a few days before continuing. Lucky numbers: 10, 15, 26, 28, 34, 41.
Is your work no longer providing a sense of satisfaction to you? Perhaps you could consider a change that might make you happier and allow you to be of service to others. Lucky numbers: 9, 15, 16, 33, 41, 46.
Look inside for any unacknowledged anger about a person or situation. If you can address it calmly, try to do so. Otherwise, consider waiting until next week to resolve it. Lucky numbers: 1, 3, 32, 39, 43, 45.
At the end of the week, your highly sensitive antenna about others may be out of whack. This might feel disconcerting, but in a few days things could return to normal. Lucky numbers: 6, 14, 16, 18, 26, 33.
If you have been having a difficult time connecting with someone, especially a romantic partner, now may be time to resolve a problem. Your communication skills might receive a boost. Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 18, 23, 34, 44.
A conversation at the end of the week may uncover a new opportunity for you. Be aware of your environment and open in your interactions with others. Lucky numbers: 4, 7, 25, 34, 41, 42.
Is there something you have always wanted to do, but it seemed too overwhelming? Now may be the right time to put in the hard work necessary to achieve it. Lucky numbers: 8, 12, 18, 21, 45, 47.
If you recently have been feeling confused and out of sorts, that may begin to pass. However, it might take the next several weeks for things to settle, so don’t act quickly. Lucky numbers: 1, 5, 8, 14, 24, 35.
Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Aries winners with the luckiest number being 9.
Dangerous dust: In the United States in the 1930s, the name “Dust Bowl” was used to depict the region in the southern plains that was hit by extreme drought. Dust storms, known as “black blizzards,” were common.
Ad hoc meaning: When a company or organization spontaneously forms a group to deal with a specific issue, it’s usually called an “ad hoc” committee. In Latin, the phrase means “for this situation.”
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Food boss: Kitchens in restaurants can have a variety of different chefs with unique training and experience. A sous chef, for example, looks after the details of the dishes and is the boss of the cooks on the food lines.
Eye-catching bark: The rainbow eucalyptus tree (Eucalyptus deglupta) would be quite a sight in a garden. As this huge tree’s bark is shed, it changes colour, first to green and then to other bright colours, such as oranges, reds, pinks, and purples.
Tall falls: Even cliff divers should be afraid of this waterfall. Angel Falls in Canaima National Park in Venezuela is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world at a height of 979 metres (3,212 feet).
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Bashful. Bashful who? I can’t say. I’m too embarrassed.
How does a mirror travel on an airplane? First glass.
Person: “You ate the dictionary? Bad dog! Spit it up!”
Dog: “You took the words right out of my mouth.”
What do you get if you cross a small rodent with an oil can?
A mouse that never squeaks again.
Why was the pantry so good at telling the future? It knew what was in store.
How does a mirror travel on an airplane? First glass.
Person: “You ate the dictionary? Bad dog! Spit it up!”
Dog: “You took the words right out of my mouth.”
What do you get if you cross a small rodent with an oil can?
A mouse that never squeaks again.
Why was the pantry so good at telling the future? It knew what was in store.
Trivia Answers: 1. Solar system 2. Angela Merkel 3. Lion 4. Rome, Italy 5. Mount Logan
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November 21 - 27, 2022
Mid Vancouver Island Edition
No cars: Anyone wondering what it would be like to live in a town without vehicles could go to Chamois in northwestern Italy. The only way in and out of this alpine village, located high in the mountains in the general vicinity of the Matterhorn, is by hiking trails or cable car. Back in the 1960s, residents didn’t even have the cable car! At that time, the people of the village decided against building a road to the valley below and instead built the cableway, which was updated in 2001. Today, Chamois is a resort town with a goal of being environmentally sustainable. Visitors can hike and cycle in the summer and ski in the winter.
Dirt-filled room: City folk who would like to get back to nature might consider visiting the New York Earth Room at 141 Wooster Street in the SoHo neighbourhood of New York City (U.S.). This room is, literally, filled with dirt, and has been for 45 years. The second-floor gallery holds 250 cubic yards of the stuff. The attraction is the creation of artist Walter De Maria who was commissioned by the Dia Art Foundation. Since the exhibit’s 1977 opening, people have been visiting this room of dirt with its loamy scent. They aren’t allowed to touch it or take pictures. Amazingly, considerable work goes into taking care of the dirt, which must regularly be raked and watered.
Seal pups: From about May to September every year, a pool at the base of a waterfall becomes a playground for a large number of seal pups from the the Ohau Point Seal Colony on New Zealand’s South Island. The pups, who are born in November, are part of the colony on the Kaik¯oura coast. Even though the waterfall is on private land, the owners have allowed tourists to come by for a free look at these marine animal babies. But a 2016 earthquake caused considerable damage to the waterfall. The site became dangerous for humans to visit.
Rare cattle: Shodoshima Island, nicknamed “Olive Island,” in Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture has a perfect microclimate for growing olives. In the mid-2000s, farmer Masaki Ishii wanted to find a use for “lees,” the olive pulp left from the oil-making process. The farmer tried feeding it to his herd of the island’s prized wagyu cattle. They balked until he tried toasting the pulp, and the cattle ate it up. What the farmer didn’t realize at the time was that, along with sustainably and efficiently using an island industry’s waste product, he was producing “olive wagyu,” which has become a rare but sought-after type of beef because of the unique taste that results from from the cattle ingesting olive pulp.
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Art-a-fair, A Christmas Celebration! There’s a Brand New Craft Show coming to Nanaimo on Fri., Nov. 18, 2-8pm; Sat., Nov. 19, 10am-5pm; Sun., Nov. 20, 10am-4pm. $8 day pass or $10 for 3 days. Kids under 12, free. 70+ juried artisans, hourly giveaways & live music. Beban Park, Nanaimo.
Rock & Gem Show: Hosted by the Parksville & District Rock & Gem Club, Nov. 19, 930-4:30pm & Nov. 20, 9:30-4pm, Qualicum Beach Civic Centre.
Knox “Perfect Gift” Christmas Craft Fair: Sat., Nov. 19, 9:30–3:30 at Knox Church, 345 Pym St. Parksville. 70 vendors. Free admission & convenient parking.
Christmas in the Country Craft Fair: Saturday, November 19, 10am-4pm at Cherry Creek Community Hall, 3720 Moore Rd., Port Alberni. Everyone is welcome to shop our assortment of local vendors & enjoy our famous home cooking at our concession.
Oceanside Concert Band Fall Concert: Sun., Nov. 20, 2:30pm, Knox Church, 345 Pym St., Parksville. Tickets at door: adults $15, students $5, children 12 & under free.
Everything Christmas Sale: Chemainus United Church, 9814 Willow St., Chemainus on Friday, November 25, 3-8pm. Homemaking, crafts, new to you table, Christmas decorations & more.
Deck the Hall Christmas Craft Market: Friday, Nov. 25, 2pm-8pm; Sat., Nov. 26, 10am-4pm; Sun., Nov. 27 10am-3pm. Cowichan Exhibition Park, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan
Christmas Craft Fair: Arts & crafts sale held on Saturday, Nov. 26, 10am-4pm at the Nanaimo Yacht Club. Free Admission & parking at the East end of Townsite Rd. Table & Raffle proceeds to Loaves & Fishes.
Malloomba Boogie Dance: Sat., Nov. 26, 7:30pm at Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy. Great dancing music. Tickets: 250-927-2747.
Village Voices of Qualicum Beach present ‘Music! Lead the Way’! Sat., Nov. 26, 2:30pm, Christian Fellowship Centre, 825 Village Way, QB. We will be performing in masks & encourage our audience to mask as well. Entry by donation suggested $20.
Quilters Christmas Sale: Sat., Nov. 26, 10an-3pm, St. Stephen’s Church, 150 Village Way, QB. Free admission. Great crafts for gift giving.
Festive Christmas Luncheon: Dec 3, 11am–2pm at Anglican Parish of St. Peter, 5800 Church Rd. Duncan. Tickets $20 per person. Phone 250-746-6262.
Little Town Christmas: Dec 3, 1-4pm at Chemainus Legion 191. Free for children. Games, food, photos with Santa & gifts.
Nanaimo Artwalk presents the amazing work of 50 artists on Commercial Street & Old City Dec 3 & 4. Free Event Guides are available at the Nanaimo Museum and libraries. Learn more at nanaimoartscouncil.ca
Jonanco Christmas Market: Dec. 3 & 4, 10am-3pm, 2745 White Rapids Rd, Nanaimo. Visit: www.jonanco.ca
Annual Craft Fair, Providence Farm: Shop local vendors, Santa photos, eat & be merry. Silent auction. Held at 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan on Dec 3, 9am-3pm. Free admission. www.providence.bc.ca/events
Bradley Centre’s Coombs Country Christmas Market: Sat., Dec. 3, 10am-2pm. Shop local writers, makers & bakers. Free door prize draw. No entry fee. Plenty of parking.
Handles’s Messiah: December 4, 2:30pm at Knox United Church. $25 adults, $15 students, Tickets at Fireside Books & Mulberry Bush Bookstore.
Chemainus Classical Concerts: West Coast Chamber Players, Dec. 4, 2pm, St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $25/$10 Reserved $20 - Ph. 250-748-8383.
A Visit from St. Nicholas or The Night Before Christmas’: Presented by Echo Players at The Village Theatre, 110 W. 2nd Ave, QB, Dec. 8-27. Tickets: 250-752-3522 or www.echoplayers.ca
Timbre! Sings Again! Celebrating Christmas in their 50th Season on Sunday, December 11, 2:30-4:30pm at ADSS Auditorium, 4000 Roger St., Port Alberni.
Order of the Eastern Star hosting a free gift wrapping station. Open Dec. 19-23, 11am-4pm, Masonic Hall, 26 Gatacre St., Ladysmith. All donations to Ladysmith Food Bank.
12th Annual Lions Free Skate: Frank Crane Arena, Nanaimo, Sundays from now
until - Dec. 18, 12pm-1:30pm, except Dec. 11 & Jan. 15,
11:30-1pm. Admission & skate rentals are free.
Parksville’s Everyday Market Now Open: 7 days a week, 9:30am-4:30pm, 1210 Industrial Way, Parksville, next to Shar Kare. Info: 250-248-3613. Presented by Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce.
Free Technology Training Workshops: We help seniors work with
everything computers, smart phones, tablets, safety, privacy, files,
photos & email management. Oceanside area. Email: tlc@sd69.bc.ca or
call: 250-947-8258.
Boating Education - Gift a ‘Boating Class’ This Xmas! Boating,
Maritime Radio, Navigation, Radar, GPS & more. For more info, call
Roger 1-604-209-7649 or visit: www.nps-cps.ca/courses
Global Village Nanaimo - Fair Trade - Non-Profit: Now open until
Dec. 24, 10am-5pm, Monday - Saturday. 437 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, Old
City Quarter. Gifts, baskets, jewelry, coffee & tea. For more info
visit: www.globalvillagenanaimo.com
1. Which fish species spawns the most eggs?
2. The island of Rhodes is part of Greece, Spain, or Britain?
3. What is the capital city of Uruguay
4. Tom Cruise and what other actor starred in the 1994 film “Interview with the Vampire”?
5. Who farmed peanuts before becoming U.S. president in 1977?
2. The island of Rhodes is part of Greece, Spain, or Britain?
3. What is the capital city of Uruguay
4. Tom Cruise and what other actor starred in the 1994 film “Interview with the Vampire”?
5. Who farmed peanuts before becoming U.S. president in 1977?
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This week may hold the potential for insight about an old wound to emerge from deep within your psyche. The revelation might provide an opportunity to experience forgiveness and self love. Lucky numbers: 1, 3, 8, 14, 20, 48.
Have you recently stumbled in your interactions with others? Perhaps adjust your viewpoint to be more flexible about a solution. If you do, things might improve at week’s end. Lucky numbers: 12, 15, 19, 28, 37, 42.
Geminis value intelligence and the realm of the mind. For the next couple of weeks, though, getting out of your head and exploring your feelings may be valuable. Lucky numbers: 8, 11, 12, 21, 37, 38.
Cancers are most comfortable in their shells, both physical and emotional. The energy this week may provide an opportunity for you to step out of it, if you adjust your view. Lucky numbers: 7, 9, 12, 14, 39, 46.
Leos sometimes exhibit the qualities of childhood well into their adult lives. With conscious effort now, these individuals might begin to add a mature, nurturing quality that others could see. Lucky numbers: 21, 22, 28, 36, 37, 43.
For the next few weeks, you may not feel like your normally well-grounded self. You might just wait out this period, or you could use it to expand your comfort zone. Lucky numbers: 3, 10, 14, 16, 17, 39.
Libras often focus on keeping things smooth with others. However, now you may find you have a strong desire to be sure your needs are met, even if that churns the waters. Lucky numbers: 6, 17, 19, 31, 39, 42.
You may find there is the potential right now for deep and emotional conversations with others. Try to be careful that you don’t reveal something the others might not be ready to see. Lucky numbers: 5, 24, 25, 35, 38, 44.
The Sun will return this month to where it was at your time of birth. You may discover a new opportunity to communicate your most heartfelt goals to others. Lucky numbers: 2, 4, 7, 15, 19, 22.
The sense of accomplishment from building lasting achievements is important to most Capricorns. That feeling may be highlighted now. How might you use it to accomplish more? Lucky numbers: 11, 14, 17, 18, 29, 32.
Aquarians are often humanitarians. However, you may be entering a period of unrealistic idealism about this. Try to focus on serving others in a way that is achievable. Lucky numbers: 13, 15, 19, 24, 36, 48.
At midweek, your luck may begin to change in a positive way. However, try to take off your rose-coloured glasses and make a clear-eyed evaluation of all possible opportunities. Lucky numbers: 16, 20, 22, 26, 36, 45.
Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Capricorn winners with the luckiest number being 32.
Sinkhole: The Grotta della Poesia, which means “Caves of Poetry,” is a water-filled sinkhole on the Adriatic coast of Italy near the town of Roca. Tourists enjoy the water and the scenery, and there is a cave for divers to explore.
Ancient tomb: King Tutankhamen’s 3,000-year-old tomb was discovered in 1922 in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings by British archaeologist Howard Carter and his team. A step leading to the burial room was the first thing they found.
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Hard cheese: A cheese called chhurpi, made in Nepal, has the reputation of being the hardest in the world. This extremely chewy cheese is made from milk that comes from a chauri, which is park yak and part cow.
Colourful snails: Cuba is home to a species of snail that are a variety of vibrant colours, from bright yellow to orange to violet, and more. They are called Polymita, but are commonly known as “painted snails.”
In it together: Buses are used to take many people to a destination or a series of destinations, all at the same time. The word “bus” has its origin in the Latin word “omnibus,” which means “for all.”
Cinderella was terrible at sports. Probably because the coach was a pumpkin.
If you think raining cats and dogs is bad, try hailing taxis.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Toodle. Toodle who? Toodle who to you, too!
Customer: “I have a complaint.”
Waiter: “A complaint? This is a restaurant, not a hospital.”
How does a sheep rancher take care of his workers? Shear and shear alike.
If you think raining cats and dogs is bad, try hailing taxis.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Toodle. Toodle who? Toodle who to you, too!
Customer: “I have a complaint.”
Waiter: “A complaint? This is a restaurant, not a hospital.”
How does a sheep rancher take care of his workers? Shear and shear alike.
Trivia Answers: 1. Mola, or ocean sunfish 2. Greece 3. Montevideo
4. Brad Pitt 5. Jimmy Carter
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November 14 - 20, 2022
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Special date: August 25 has become a huge celebration day for the Lammert family of Oviedo, Florida (U.S.). That’s because the three children of the family - sisters Sophia, Giuliana, and Mia - were all born on that day, three years apart (2015, 2018, and 2021). Parents Kristin and Nick Lammert were amazed when their first two daughters’ births landed on that date, but with Mia’s due date being September 8, they didn’t think it would happen again. But due to some complications in the pregnancy, Mia arrived two weeks early. Having three children in the same family sharing the same birthday is a very rare occurrence.
A little late: What if you feel ill, take a nap, and wake up hungry, but it’s closing time at your favourite restaurant? This happened to an Australian man, so when he placed an online order for fettuccine carbonara, he explained why he was ordering so late. He said he wouldn’t mind if the restaurant cancelled his order so the staff could close up. His kindness did not go unnoticed. Not only did the restaurant fill and deliver his order, it arrived with a handwritten note assuring him that the staff didn’t mind preparing his food. On top of that, they included free garlic bread, hoping it would help him feel better.
Human power: A man from England named Jason Lewis was the first person to circumnavigate the world without using any kind of non-human power, not even the wind in a sail. He began in 1994, and the trek took him 13 years. First, he and a friend named Stevie Smith (who later dropped out) bicycled through Europe. To cross the Atlantic, they used a custom-made pedal boat with a sleeping compartment. Other methods of transportation included roller blades, a kayak, and foot power when hiking and walking. Lewis is planning another trip with his wife Tammie, to circumnavigate the United Kingdom and Ireland using only human power.
Old bird: A very old bird likes to fly back to her nest on Midway Atoll in the Hawaiian archipelago to lay her eggs and raise her young. The bird’s name is Wisdom, and she is a Laysan albatross who is approximately 70 years old. She is well known by present-day biologists, whose predecessors banded her in 1956. Wisdom has had the same mate, Akeakamai, for the past 10 or 11 years, and the pair has become parents a few times. They take turns with their duties, with one keeping the nest warm while the other flies many miles during outings in search of food. Wisdom is thought to be the oldest wild bird in the world.
“The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.”
- Edward Gibbon
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must… undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” - Thomas Paine
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Tuesdays noon)
Free Technology Training Workshops: We help seniors work with everything computers, smart phones, tablets, safety, privacy, files, photos & email management. Oceanside area. Email: tlc@sd69.bc.ca or call: 250-947-8258.
Boating Education - Gift a ‘Boating Class’ This Xmas! Boating, Maritime Radio, Navigation, Radar, GPS & more. For more info, call Roger 1-604-209-7649 or visit: www.nps-cps.ca/courses
Christmas in the Valley Arts & Craft Fair 50th Anniversary: Friday, Nov. 11, 3–7pm; Sat., Nov. 12, 9am–5pm; Sunday, Nov. 13, 10am–3pm at Alberni Athletic Hall, Port Alberni. Admission is free! Come visit us for a chance to win one of 50 special door prizes to be drawn throughout the weekend.
Honeymoon Bay Market Christmas Craft Fair: Held on November 12, 10am-2pm at Honeymoon Bay Community Hall, 10022 Park Drive. There will be 40 vendors.
Fiesta World Craft Bazaar is back with handcrafted fair trade products from around the world! The Fair runs Saturday, Nov 12 & Sunday, Nov 13, 10am-4pm, Queen Margaret’s School in Duncan, 660 Brownsey Ave.
Nanaimo Quilters’ Guild next meeting is Wed., Nov. 16th at 1:30pm & 6:30pm at Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St.
Art-a-fair, A Christmas Celebration! There’s a Brand New Craft Show coming to Nanaimo on Fri., Nov. 18, 2-8pm; Sat., Nov. 19, 10am-5pm; Sun., Nov. 20, 10am-4pm. $8 day pass or $10 for 3 days. Kids under 12, free. 70+ juried artisans, hourly giveaways & live music. Beban Park, Nanaimo.
Rock & Gem Show: Hosted by the Parksville & District Rock & Gem Club, Nov. 19, 930-4:30pm & Nov. 20, 9:30-4pm, Qualicum Beach Civic Centre.
Knox “Perfect Gift” Christmas Craft Fair: Sat., Nov. 19, 9:30–3:30 at Knox Church, 345 Pym St. Parksville. 70 vendors. Free admission & convenient parking.
Christmas in the Country Craft Fair: Saturday, November 19, 10am-4pm at Cherry Creek Community Hall, 3720 Moore Rd., Port Alberni. Everyone is welcome to shop our assortment of local vendors & enjoy our famous home cooking at our concession.
Oceanside Concert Band Fall Concert: Sun., Nov. 20, 2:30pm, Knox Church, 345 Pym St., Parksville. Tickets at door: adults $15, students $5, children 12 & under free.
Everything Christmas Sale: Chemainus United Church, 9814 Willow St., Chemainus on Friday, November 25, 3-8pm. Homemaking, crafts, new to you table, Christmas decorations & more.
Deck the Hall Christmas Craft Market: Friday, Nov. 25, 2pm-8pm; Sat., Nov. 26, 10am-4pm; Sun., Nov. 27 10am-3pm. Cowichan Exhibition Park, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan
Christmas Craft Fair: Arts & crafts sale held on Saturday, Nov. 26, 10am-4pm at the Nanaimo Yacht Club. Free Admission & parking at the East end of Townsite Rd. Table & Raffle proceeds to Loaves & Fishes.
Village Voices of Qualicum Beach present ‘Music! Lead the Way’! Sat., Nov. 26, 2:30pm, Christian Fellowship Centre, 825 Village Way, QB. We will be performing in masks & encourage our audience to mask as well. Entry by donation suggested $20.
Festive Christmas Luncheon: Dec 3, 11am–2pm at Anglican Parish of St. Peter, 5800 Church Rd. Duncan. Tickets $20 per person. Phone 250-746-6262.
Timbre! Sings Again! Celebrating Christmas in their 50th Season on Sunday, December 11, 2:30-4:30pm at ADSS Auditorium, 4000 Roger St., Port Alberni.
Order of the Eastern Star hosting a free gift wrapping station. Open Dec. 19-23, 11am-4pm, Masonic Hall, 26 Gatacre St., Ladysmith. All donations to Ladysmith Food Bank.
12th Annual Lions Free Skate: Frank Crane Arena, Nanaimo, Sundays from now
until - Dec. 18, 12pm-1:30pm, except Dec. 11 & Jan. 15,
11:30-1pm. Admission & skate rentals are free.
Parksville’s Everyday Market Now Open: 7 days a week, 9:30am-4:30pm, 1210 Industrial Way, Parksville, next to Shar Kare. Info: 250-248-3613. Presented by Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce.
Global Village Nanaimo - Fair Trade - Non-Profit: Now open until
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1. What instrument did Louis Armstrong play?
2. This breed is the fastest dog on earth.
3. In what region of Spain and France did the sport jai alai originate?
4. Who was the publisher of the Poor Richard’s Almanak?
5. French aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote what book?
2. This breed is the fastest dog on earth.
3. In what region of Spain and France did the sport jai alai originate?
4. Who was the publisher of the Poor Richard’s Almanak?
5. French aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote what book?
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This week can provide a brief respite from what may have been a busy and stressful recent period. Use this moment to recharge your energy as you look toward the future. Lucky numbers: 12, 16, 20, 27, 45, 47.
You may find yourself searching for a purpose that you can personally identify with. This can be an opportunity to show your unique and authentic self to the world. Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 12, 30, 37, 42.
Your ambition may be strong right now and you might feel thwarted by the actions of others. Adjust your own attitude in the matter to avoid ego clashes and power struggles. Lucky numbers: 3, 11, 19, 27, 29, 30.
Many seek a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. For Cancers, this focus tends to not be on material wealth, but on security and happiness for those who belong to you. Lucky numbers: 8, 14, 21, 33, 39, 48.
Your natural enthusiasm and charisma may be very visible to others right now. Using this dynamic to negotiate a win-win outcome for everyone involved might be in your best interest. Lucky numbers: 6, 21, 37, 38, 41, 38.
Many Virgos are detail-oriented perfectionists. This trait may be highlighted right now. Working solo this week might be best for you, instead of in a group endeavour. Lucky numbers: 10, 20, 25, 35, 36, 45.
At week’s end, you may find that achieving the balance of heart and mind, which can be elusive for Libras, might be easier. Perhaps this is a time to make an important decision. Lucky numbers: 5, 9, 13, 18, 47, 48.
The last month may have included a deep dive into your psyche. A recap of your insights over this period might be helpful. Things may lighten up soon. Lucky numbers: 4, 9, 11, 29, 45, 48.
You may be entering a period where your focus could be on romantic relationships. As this time unfolds, remember that good communication is an important key to a strong relationship. Lucky numbers: 15, 20, 24, 29, 34, 37.
Capricorns have been undergoing a long period of transformation and change. Right now you might gain insight into how far you have come and how much further you have to go. Lucky numbers: 14, 23, 27, 36, 37, 44.
You may be feeling a conflict now between what you want for yourself and the service others need from you. To be happy, find a compromise that allows for some of both. Lucky numbers: 7, 9, 32, 33, 39, 48.
The astrological landscape is very active for Pisces right now. If you find yourself wading through old territory, maybe stop and listen for the message your inner self is trying to convey. Lucky numbers: 1, 7, 16, 21, 28, 35.
Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Taurus winners with the luckiest number being 3.
Bridge history: New Brunswick, in eastern Canada, is known for its large number of covered bridges, a total of 58. Called “kissing bridges,” most are maintained by the province’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Famous lady: Jackie Kennedy, whose maiden name was Jacqueline Lee Bouvier, married John F. Kennedy in 1953, before he became President of the United States in 1960. She was a photographer, journalist, and later an editor.
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Wild cats: Cougars, also known as pumas, panthers, and mountain lions, are large, wild felines that live in the Americas. They are carnivores that eat deer, elk, sheep, rodents, and other animals they can catch.
Poisonous sap: Giant hogweed, which originates in southeast Asia, is considered an invasive species in North America. It is a tall plant with umbrella-like white blossoms. But the sap can cause severe blisters, so do not touch the plant.
Musical history: American musician Dave Grohl, of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame, started his musical career 1984. He was in a few different bands, such as Freak Baby, Mission Impossible, and Dain Bramage.
Mrs. Jones: “Is your house warm?”
Mrs. Smith: “It should be. The painters gave it three coats last week.”
Why did the athlete take up bowling? She thought it would be up her alley!
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Joanna. Joanna who? Joanna build a snowman?
What did the alien say to the eggs? Take me to your beater.
A sports arena is a great place to spend a hot day. It’s full of fans.
Mrs. Smith: “It should be. The painters gave it three coats last week.”
Why did the athlete take up bowling? She thought it would be up her alley!
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Joanna. Joanna who? Joanna build a snowman?
What did the alien say to the eggs? Take me to your beater.
A sports arena is a great place to spend a hot day. It’s full of fans.
Trivia Answers: 1. Trumpet 2. Greyhound 3. Basque 4. Benjamin Franklin 5. The Little Prince
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November 7 - 13, 2022
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Winning ticket: Brian Woodle always wanted to own and operate an automobile repair shop, so while he and his wife were raising their family, he scrimped and saved to make his dream come true. But, as it turned out, he didn’t really need to do that. On the very day he opened his shop in Callahan, Florida (U.S.), Woodle discovered that he’d bought a winning lottery ticket. Purchased at a convenience store for a mere $5, the ticket wound up being worth $1 million (USD). While the hard work of saving money will always be worthwhile, having this much of a head start on a new business venture always helps.
Snake catcher: Fortunately, Helaina Alati knows a few things about snakes. A wildlife rescuer in Australia, the young woman has helped to round up about 20 of these reptiles over the course of her career. So it was quite fortuitous that she was the shopper who came face-to-face with a python lurking in the spice aisle of a supermarket in Sydney. Remaining calm, Alati was immediately able to identify the type of snake and knew it was not venomous. She let the store’s staff know the location of the snake, and then went home to fetch a snake bag. It only took a few minutes for the python to slither into the bag, after which Alati released him into the bush. No harm done!
A calm place: At the Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore, travelers can spend their time between flights at a unique attraction: an indoor garden called Shiseido Forest Valley. The forest has over 900 trees and 60,000 shrubs, spread out over four levels. The area has a display of changing lights of different colours that illuminate the vegetation, making the whole environment seem magical, which is calming to weary travelers. The installation is also linked to sounds that help visitors ignore outside noise and, instead, relax into the depths of the forest. Scent also plays a part in the experience, with the aromas of rose and lotus wafting through the branches.
Elevator elevation: Hunan Province in China is home to the world’s tallest outdoor elevator. This feat of engineering is located in the Wulingyuan Scenic area, which offers breathtaking mountain views, including columns of sandstone formations. The elevator was built by a German company and dozens of local contractors. It’s known as the Bailong Elevator or the Hundred Dragons Elevator. It rises up a sheer cliff to a height of approximately 330 metres (1,070 feet). Before the elevator was completed in 2002, visitors seeking the expansive vistas had to drive for hours on treacherous roads to reach this scenic viewing area.
“I just make it my business to get along with people so I can have fun. It’s that simple.” - Betty White
“Give me again my hollow tree, A crust of bread, and liberty.” - Alexander Pope
“Give me again my hollow tree, A crust of bread, and liberty.” - Alexander Pope
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Tuesdays noon)
Free Technology Training Workshops: We help seniors work with everything computers, smart phones, tablets, safety, privacy, files, photos & email management. Oceanside area. Email: tlc@sd69.bc.ca or call: 250-947-8258.
Boating Education - Gift a ‘Boating Class’ This Xmas! Boating, Maritime Radio, Navigation, Radar, GPS & more. For more info, call Roger 1-604-209-7649 or visit: www.nps-cps.ca/courses
Annual Fall Concert: Performed by Nanaimo Concert Band on Sunday, Nov 6, 2:30pm at The Port Theatre. Tickets $16.
Chemainus Classical Concerts: May Ling Kwok, piano on Nov. 6, 2pm at St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $25/$10 Reserved $20 Ph. 250-748-8383.
Coombs Pancake Breakfast & Flea Market: Sun., Nov. 6, 9 to noon at Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 2601 Alberni Hwy. Table rentals available call Val: 250.752.9735.
Dance to a Live Band: Every Wed., starting Nov.9, 7-9pm. Suggested donation of $8 p/p. Good variety of music. RCLegion Br. #49, Parksville, 146 Hirst Ave W. Info: 250-248-5633.
Mid Island Floral Art Club meet Nov. 10, 2pm, St Stephen’s Church Hall, 150 Village Way. A ‘wreath making workshop’. Guests $6. New members welcome Info: Joanne 250-767-8969 or mifaclub2000@gmail.com
Christmas in the Valley Arts & Craft Fair 50th Anniversary: Friday, Nov. 11, 3–7pm; Sat., Nov. 12, 9am–5pm; Sunday, Nov. 13, 10am–3pm at Alberni Athletic Hall, Port Alberni. Admission is free! Come visit us for a chance to win one of 50 special door prizes to be drawn throughout the weekend.
Honeymoon Bay Market Christmas Craft Fair: Held on November 12, 10am-2pm at Honeymoon Bay Community Hall, 10022 Park Drive. There will be 40 vendors.
Fiesta World Craft Bazaar is back with handcrafted fair trade products from around the world! The Fair runs Saturday, Nov 12 & Sunday, Nov 13, 10am-4pm, Queen Margaret’s School in Duncan, 660 Brownsey Ave.
Nanaimo Quilters’ Guild next meeting is Wed., Nov. 16th at 1:30pm & 6:30pm at Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St.
Art-a-fair, A Christmas Celebration! There’s a Brand New Craft Show coming to Nanaimo on Fri., Nov. 18, 2-8pm; Sat., Nov. 19, 10am-5pm; Sun., Nov. 20, 10am-4pm. $8 day pass or $10 for 3 days. Kids under 12, free. 70+ juried artisans, hourly giveaways & live music. Beban Park, Nanaimo.
Knox “Perfect Gift” Christmas Craft Fair: Sat., Nov. 19, 9:30–3:30 at Knox Church, 345 Pym St. Parksville. 70 vendors. Free admission & convenient parking.
Christmas Craft Fair: Arts & crafts sale held on Saturday, Nov. 26, 10am-4pm at the Nanaimo Yacht Club. Free Admission & parking at the East end of Townsite Rd. Table & Raffle proceeds to Loaves & Fishes.
12th Annual Lions Free Skate: Frank Crane Arena, Nanaimo, Sundays from now
until - Dec. 18, 12pm-1:30pm, except Dec. 11 & Jan. 15,
11:30-1pm. Admission & skate rentals are free.
Parksville’s Everyday Market Now Open: 7 days a week, 9:30am-4:30pm, 1210 Industrial Way, Parksville, next to Shar Kare. Info: 250-248-3613. Presented by Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce.
Global Village Nanaimo - Fair Trade - Non-Profit: Now open until
Dec. 24, 10am-5pm, Monday - Saturday. 437 Fitzwilliam St, Nanaimo, Old
City Quarter. Gifts, baskets, jewelry, coffee & tea. For more info
visit: www.globalvillagenanaimo.com
1. What year was Charles de Gaulle elected president of France?
2. The dune buggy was invented by _____.
3. On which continent is the mountain range Annamese Cordillera?
4. Which flying bird has the largest wingspan?
5. Niagara Falls is located in Ontario (Canada) and what US state?
2. The dune buggy was invented by _____.
3. On which continent is the mountain range Annamese Cordillera?
4. Which flying bird has the largest wingspan?
5. Niagara Falls is located in Ontario (Canada) and what US state?
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Leo winners with the luckiest number being 11.
Getting rested: When we sleep, reaching the “deep sleep” stage is important for feeling rested the next day. Deep sleep is when heartbeat, breathing, and brain activity are at their slowest. Waking up from this sleep phase is difficult.
Look up: The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City was painted by Renaissance artist Michelangelo. He spent four years completing the project, which contains about 300 figures. He used a painting technique called fresco.
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Dishwashing fatigue: An American woman named Josephine Cochran patented the dishwasher in 1886 because she was tired of cleaning up after parties. She presented it at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, and it was a hit.
Sit or lie down: The words “couch” and “sofa” are often used interchangeably today, but historically, they meant different things. A sofa had arms and was meant for sitting, while a couch was intended more for lying down.
Interesting tree: Socotra, an Arabian Sea island that is part of Yemen, is the only home of the Socotra dragon tree. This unique tree’s branches form an umbrella that catches and absorbs mist. It has red resin, which local people call “dragon’s blood.”
Did you hear the one about the knives? It’s a cutup.
First Invisible Man: “Did you miss me when I was gone?”
Second Invisible Man: “Were you gone?”
When is fishing not a good way to relax? When you are the worm.
I used to know this hilarious joke about a boomerang. I forgot it, but I am sure it will come back to me.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Rosa. Rosa who? Rosa corn grow in the field.
First Invisible Man: “Did you miss me when I was gone?”
Second Invisible Man: “Were you gone?”
When is fishing not a good way to relax? When you are the worm.
I used to know this hilarious joke about a boomerang. I forgot it, but I am sure it will come back to me.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Rosa. Rosa who? Rosa corn grow in the field.
Trivia Answers: 1. 1958 2. Bruce Meyers 3. Asia 4. Wandering Albatross 5. New York
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