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March 17 - 23, 2025

Mid Vancouver Island Edition

Coffee News Mid Vancouver Island including Parksville, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Duncan, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay
Art multi-tasker: In Rotterdam, Netherlands, Rajacenna van Dam is turning heads by creating hyper-realistic portraits using all four of her limbs at once. Mastering a skill she developed to stay productive, she simultaneously draws intricate works with her hands and feet, completing up to six pieces at a time. Her inspirations often come from well-known public figures, from pop stars to royalty. Creating each work of art is a meticulous process, sometimes requiring over 40 hours to perfect. She attributes her ability to an unusually connected brain, enabling her to seamlessly switch focus between pieces. This technical artistry transforms multitasking into a captivating spectacle. Who says masterpieces need just one pair of hands?
Art multi-tasker: In Rotterdam, Netherlands, Rajacenna van Dam is turning heads by creating hyper-realistic portraits using all four of her limbs at once. Mastering a skill she developed to stay productive, she simultaneously draws intricate works with her hands and feet, completing up to six pieces at a time. Her inspirations often come from well-known public figures, from pop stars to royalty. Creating each work of art is a meticulous process, sometimes requiring over 40 hours to perfect. She attributes her ability to an unusually connected brain, enabling her to seamlessly switch focus between pieces. This technical artistry transforms multitasking into a captivating spectacle. Who says masterpieces need just one pair of hands?
Oil survivor: In the La Brea Tar Pits near Los Angeles, California (U.S.), the petroleum fly has adapted to thrive in a place that traps and kills countless other creatures. These tiny flies are the only species to develop in toxic petroleum, calling this natural asphalt home. The larvae feed on trapped insects and arthropods, all while consuming petroleum without harm. Their translucent bodies reveal ingested oil passing harmlessly through. Even extreme conditions, like high temperatures or chemical exposure, fail to faze them. The asphalt doubles as a moisturizer, protecting their bodies from drying out in the sun. These resilient insects prove that life can thrive in the most unexpected places.
Oil survivor: In the La Brea Tar Pits near Los Angeles, California (U.S.), the petroleum fly has adapted to thrive in a place that traps and kills countless other creatures. These tiny flies are the only species to develop in toxic petroleum, calling this natural asphalt home. The larvae feed on trapped insects and arthropods, all while consuming petroleum without harm. Their translucent bodies reveal ingested oil passing harmlessly through. Even extreme conditions, like high temperatures or chemical exposure, fail to faze them. The asphalt doubles as a moisturizer, protecting their bodies from drying out in the sun. These resilient insects prove that life can thrive in the most unexpected places.
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Quake resilience: In earthquake-prone Japan, skyscrapers are engineered to move with the earth, making them exceptionally safe. Built along the Pacific Ring of Fire, these high-rises withstand frequent quakes without sustaining damage or collapsing. During rare, extreme events like the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake, their design prioritizes protecting lives over structural perfection. Flexible engineering allows the buildings to sway rather than resist, minimizing the risk of catastrophe. The striking skyscrapers of Tokyo and Osaka may seem immovable, but their hidden adaptability is their ability not just to stand firm, but to be flexible when necessary.
Quake resilience: In earthquake-prone Japan, skyscrapers are engineered to move with the earth, making them exceptionally safe. Built along the Pacific Ring of Fire, these high-rises withstand frequent quakes without sustaining damage or collapsing. During rare, extreme events like the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake, their design prioritizes protecting lives over structural perfection. Flexible engineering allows the buildings to sway rather than resist, minimizing the risk of catastrophe. The striking skyscrapers of Tokyo and Osaka may seem immovable, but their hidden adaptability is their ability not just to stand firm, but to be flexible when necessary.
Storm bringer: Tlaloc, an influential deity in Mesoamerican mythology, embodies the dual power of water. As the Aztec god of rain, lakes, fertility, and agriculture, he controlled life-sustaining rains while wielding deadly thunder and hail when angered. Farmers revered him for nourishing crops, and his domain extended to overseeing the Third Sun, a water-dominated world in Aztec cosmology. Tlaloc’s origins predate the Aztecs; earlier cultures like the Maya and Zapotec worshipped Chaac and Cocijo, their versions of him. His image, often depicted with goggle eyes, fanged teeth, and vivid symbolism, reflected water’s vital yet unpredictable role in survival.
Pricey rice: Kinmemai Premium, crafted by Japan’s Toyo Rice Corporation, is the world’s most expensive rice, priced at ¥11,304 (JPY) per kilogram. Holding a Guinness World Record, this rice features hand-selected grains from top varieties, carefully flavour-aged for six months, creating a rich taste and a jewel-like appearance. Known for its superior nutritional profile, this rice contains six times the immune-boosting lipopolysaccharides of regular rice, along with more fibre and vitamins. Its unique polishing process removes only the waxy layer, making it rinse-free and easy to prepare. Kinmemai Premium proves that something as simple as rice can be a delicacy.
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“You cannot imitate somebody else’s journey and still be true to yourself.”
- Jon Kabat-Zinn

“Nobody deserves your tears. But whoever deserves them will not make you cry.” - Gabriel García Márquez
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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)

Gala Fundraiser ~ A Night Under the Stars: March 15, 5:30pm at Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Tickets $75 & include buffet dinner, complimentary drink & entry into door prize raffle. Proceeds go to building a new inclusive playground at Bayview Elementary. For more information: bayview.pac.nanaimo@gmail.com or 250-754-3231

Knox Presents a St. Paddy’s Celebration: Tiller’s Folly/Joel Hanna/The O’Brien Dancers on Sun., March 16, 2:30pm. Tickets $40 each. Visit: www.kucparksville.ca

Film Fest Winter 2025 Film Series: Sunday, March 16, 5pm is ‘All We Imagine As Light’; 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.

Free Advance Care Planning Workshop: Presented by Alberni Hospice on Tues., March 18, 6-8pm. This session will offer valuable insights into making informed choices regarding your healthcare & your end-of-life preferences. Participate in meaningful discussions & ask important questions about your intentions for the future. Seating is limited, please register: 250-723-4478 or info@albernihospice.ca

Rotary Nanaimo Book Sale: Held at Nanaimo North Town Centre, March 21- 30, mall hours. Thousands of quality books for sale!

Gerry Barnum in Concert: A Soulful Roots Original  on March 22, 7pm, Cedar Room, 2020 Estevan Rd., Nanaimo.  Tix $25 on Eventbrite, $30 at Door.

Free Downsizing Seminar: Learn how to downsize your home using a step-by-step plan on Thurs., March 27, 1-3pm at Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd. To pre-register call 250-616-3641 or send an email to ian@ianthompsonrealestate.com

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: Performing ‘Four on the Floor’ tour on Sunday, March 30, 7:30pm. Bursting onto the music scene with exuberant youthful mastery, their two eldest children will join their parents for a night of musical magic at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan.

Amalgameighters Square Dance Club 60th Anniversary:  All dancers, past & present are invited to Nanoose Place, 2925 NW Bay Rd., March 30, 1:30-4pm as we celebrate 60 years of friendship & fun.

Frog Belly Rat Bone: A small musical for children ages 5 through 12. March 30, 2pm, Malaspina Theatre., Nanaimo. Tickets available at www.TheatreOne.ca

2025 Pacific Brant Carving, Woodworking & Art Show: Held April 5 & 6 at the Qualicum Civic Centre. A celebration of nature through visual arts, wood carving & general woodwork. There will be an adjudicated competition, door prizes, raffle, sales tables & more.  More info: thebrant.ca

Nanaimo Concert Band Spring Concert: ‘Love is in the air’ theme held April 6, 2:30pm at Port Theatre., Nanaimo. Tickets $20  & can be booked through www.porttheatre.com

2025 Shen Yun! Magical performance from New York with live orchestra at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver from April 9 - 13. For tickets call 1-877-663-7469 or visit: ShenYun.com/Van

A Safe Place to Talk About Death ~ Café: Thursday, April 10, 7pm at AV Hospice Office, 2579 10th Ave., Port Alberni. A safe space to drink tea, eat cake & talk about death & related issues. Everyone welcome.

Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Massive Garage Sale: April 12, 8am-2pm. 149 E. Stanford., Parksville. Something for everyone.

Tea, Art Show & Sale: Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Warmland Calligraphers. April 12, 11am-4pm at St. Peter Quamichan Church Hall, 5800 Church Road, North Cowichan.

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.

Volunteers Needed! Mount Arrowsmith Salvation Army needs help for food bank, thrift stores & soup kitchen. Please contact the coordinator at 250-586-6520 or email: mountarrowsmith.volunteers@salvationarmy.ca

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

14th Annual Lions Free Skate presented by Nanaimo Lions Club. The sessions are scheduled every Sunday at the Frank Crane Arena, 12-1:30pm until March 23, 2025. Admission & skate rentals are free.

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. Does a turtle have teeth?
2. Roman Emperor Hadrian built this 80-mile structure in Britain.
3. In what year was the iPod introduced?
4. Mt. Fansipan is the highest point in Vietnam - T/F?
5. Georges Braque and _____ pioneered the Cubism artistic movement.
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Your birthday month is a good time to set goals for the next year. Is there something that worked well for you last year? How might you capitalize on it right now? Lucky numbers: 16, 20, 24, 39, 40, 47.
The next month’s energy may push you to move more quickly than you are comfortable with. Instead of resisting this dynamic, might you expand your comfort zone? Lucky numbers: 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 41.
Your mind may be on overdrive for the next month. If you come up with a potentially good idea, examine it carefully, but you might want to wait to act until next month. Lucky numbers: 2, 6, 7, 13, 20, 41.
Your feelings may be bruised this month by the aggressive way that others speak to you. Take a deep breath and resist any temptation to lash out against them. Lucky numbers: 14, 16, 26, 29, 34, 43.

Your confidence level may be high now, making this a good time to move forward on your endeavours. But avoid ego conflict with others that could disrupt progress. Lucky numbers: 3, 5, 8, 22, 25, 37.
Service is an important theme for Virgo, but you may be feeling at a crossroads about how to proceed. Analyzing the underlying cause of any stalemate might help. Lucky numbers: 1, 23, 24, 26, 31, 32.
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You are approaching the halfway point since your birthday. Did you set new goals then? How are they progressing? What changes might be needed now to ensure success? Lucky numbers: 9, 12, 15, 21, 26, 44.
You may find your intuition is firing on all cylinders at the beginning of the week. How could you use it in a positive way? Be judicious in the advice you give others. Lucky numbers: 5, 13, 14, 23, 29, 42.
At midweek, your optimism level may be very high. How might you use this dynamic to move forward now? Resist the temptation to procrastinate any longer. Lucky numbers: 8, 11, 17, 19, 26, 31.
At week’s end, you may get a boost that allows you to work harder on completing projects. Just understand that others may not be able to keep up with your pace. Lucky numbers: 7, 13, 14, 19, 27, 40.

This week your sense of self may feel strongly connected to your humanitarian aspirations. Keep an eye out for an opportunity to manifest them for everyone’s benefit. Lucky numbers: 4, 5, 10, 40, 44, 48.
You may feel a strong sense of urgency to complete an endeavour, especially if it is related to an old karmic pattern. You might still have time, so keep working. Lucky numbers: 6, 23, 27, 30, 34, 36.
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Lucky numbers this week:  This week’s odds favour Gemini winners with the luckiest number being 7.
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Taste feet: Butterflies rely on their feet to taste, using special leg sensors to detect sugars and nutrients in food. Female butterflies even taste leaves to find the perfect spots for laying their delicate eggs.

Volcanic giant: Mars is home to Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system. This colossal mountain, larger than the entire Hawaiian island chain, rises far above the Martian plains, dwarfing Earth’s mightiest volcanic peaks.
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Grave warning: William Shakespeare’s tomb bears a fierce curse likely penned by the Bard himself, warning misfortune upon anyone who dares move his bones. This ominous message reveals his fear of eternal disturbance.

Fresh fix: Believe it or not, cucumbers can combat bad breath. This green veggie boosts saliva, helping to wash away bacteria that cause odours. It’s a natural, refreshing way to keep breath clean, straight from the produce aisle. 

Cartoon roots: Snoop Dogg, the famous rapper, got his stage name from Peanuts, the classic comic strip and TV show. His mother affectionately called him “Snoopy” after the cartoon dog, and the name stuck, shaping the persona he is famous for today.
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Madge: “Will you continue to read palms?”
Flora: “No, there’s no future in that line of work.”

Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Fantasy. Fantasy who?
Fantasy-ing you here!

How do pigs say good-bye? With hogs and kisses.

Winter always seems like a long season; it starts in one year and ends in the next.

An optometrist fell into his lens grinder. He made a spectacle of himself.
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Dynamic façade: The Al Bahar Towers in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., feature a responsive shading system inspired by Islamic mashrabiya screens. Controlled by computers, hexagonal panels adjust to the sun’s position, reducing heat and glare while improving energy efficiency. The screens, positioned outside the buildings, allow for naturally tinted glass that enhances lighting and views while lowering air conditioning needs. Combining cultural heritage with advanced engineering, this design earned the towers an innovation award for sustainability. The façade shows how smart architecture blends tradition and technology to create beauty and function, even in harsh desert environments.
Dynamic façade: The Al Bahar Towers in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., feature a responsive shading system inspired by Islamic mashrabiya screens. Controlled by computers, hexagonal panels adjust to the sun’s position, reducing heat and glare while improving energy efficiency. The screens, positioned outside the buildings, allow for naturally tinted glass that enhances lighting and views while lowering air conditioning needs. Combining cultural heritage with advanced engineering, this design earned the towers an innovation award for sustainability. The façade shows how smart architecture blends tradition and technology to create beauty and function, even in harsh desert environments.
Sharing sheds: Men’s Sheds are transforming the humble shed into hubs of community, connection, and creativity. These shared spaces, supported by the United Kingdom Men’s Sheds Association, aim to combat loneliness by bringing men together to work on meaningful projects, share skills, and foster friendships. This year’s “Shed of the Year” finalists showcase diverse initiatives, from crafting public transportation solutions to repurposing old buildings into workshops. These efforts not only benefit the men involved but also strengthen local communities. With every project, the movement proves that shared purpose and teamwork can turn simple spaces into powerful tools for change.
Sharing sheds: Men’s Sheds are transforming the humble shed into hubs of community, connection, and creativity. These shared spaces, supported by the United Kingdom Men’s Sheds Association, aim to combat loneliness by bringing men together to work on meaningful projects, share skills, and foster friendships. This year’s “Shed of the Year” finalists showcase diverse initiatives, from crafting public transportation solutions to repurposing old buildings into workshops. These efforts not only benefit the men involved but also strengthen local communities. With every project, the movement proves that shared purpose and teamwork can turn simple spaces into powerful tools for change.
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Moss makeover: A Dutch startup company is using everyday moss to transform what is often dull-looking concrete into eco-friendly expanses of green with unique visual appeal. The company uses a “bioreceptive” concrete that encourages moss to thrive without damaging the walls or support beams of buildings, bridges, and other structures. Moss not only absorbs CO2 and purifies air and water, it also provides habitat for wildlife, shields surfaces from weather damage, requires minimal upkeep, and even discourages graffiti. Now refining its innovation by using recycled materials, the company is collaborating to “green-up” unique projects like wind turbine bases. Moss is the star of this simple solution that blends beauty and sustainability.
Moss makeover: A Dutch startup company is using everyday moss to transform what is often dull-looking concrete into eco-friendly expanses of green with unique visual appeal. The company uses a “bioreceptive” concrete that encourages moss to thrive without damaging the walls or support beams of buildings, bridges, and other structures. Moss not only absorbs CO2 and purifies air and water, it also provides habitat for wildlife, shields surfaces from weather damage, requires minimal upkeep, and even discourages graffiti. Now refining its innovation by using recycled materials, the company is collaborating to “green-up” unique projects like wind turbine bases. Moss is the star of this simple solution that blends beauty and sustainability.
Pricey rice: Kinmemai Premium, crafted by Japan’s Toyo Rice Corporation, is the world’s most expensive rice, priced at ¥11,304 (JPY) per kilogram. Holding a Guinness World Record, this rice features hand-selected grains from top varieties, carefully flavour-aged for six months, creating a rich taste and a jewel-like appearance. Known for its superior nutritional profile, this rice contains six times the immune-boosting lipopolysaccharides of regular rice, along with more fibre and vitamins. Its unique polishing process removes only the waxy layer, making it rinse-free and easy to prepare. Kinmemai Premium proves that something as simple as rice can be a delicacy.
Pricey rice: Kinmemai Premium, crafted by Japan’s Toyo Rice Corporation, is the world’s most expensive rice, priced at ¥11,304 (JPY) per kilogram. Holding a Guinness World Record, this rice features hand-selected grains from top varieties, carefully flavour-aged for six months, creating a rich taste and a jewel-like appearance. Known for its superior nutritional profile, this rice contains six times the immune-boosting lipopolysaccharides of regular rice, along with more fibre and vitamins. Its unique polishing process removes only the waxy layer, making it rinse-free and easy to prepare. Kinmemai Premium proves that something as simple as rice can be a delicacy.
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“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not making decisions.”                - Catherine Cook 

“The need for fellowship is as deep as the need for food.” - Joshua Liebman
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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)

Echo Players Present ‘Deathtrap’ by Ira Levin: Held now until March 9 at The Village Theatre, 110W 2nd Ave., Qualicum. Wed - Sat, 7:30pm & Sunday matinee, 2pm. Tickets: echoplayers.ca or 250-752-3522

Port Alberni Annual Rock & Gem Show: Vendors on upper & lower floors of the Athletic Hall, 3727 Roger St., on Saturday, March 8, 10am-5pm & Sunday, March 9, 10am-4pm. Vendors, demos, displays & kids korner. Admission $3. Children under 12 are free with an adult. For more info, contact Ron at 250-723-4324. 

Mid Island Floral Art Club Meeting: ‘Bulbs into Beauty’ demos & workshop,  March 13, 2pm at St Stephen’s church hall, 150 Village Way, QB. Guest $6. Info Joanne 250-757-8969.

Death Café: Held Thursday, March 13, 7pm at AV Hospice Office, 2579 10th Ave., Port Alberni. A safe space to drink tea, eat cake and talk about death and related issues. Everyone welcome.

Comedy Misfits Stand Up Tour are coming this spring to Port Alberni for a night full of laughs on March 14, 7pm at Westwind Pub. 19+. Tix $20 in advance at WW or $25 at door.

Gala Fundraiser ~ A Night Under the Stars: March 15, 5:30pm at Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Tickets $75 & include buffet dinner, complimentary drink & entry into door prize raffle. Proceeds go to building a new inclusive playground at Bayview Elementary. For more information: bayview.pac.nanaimo@gmail.com or 250-754-3231

Knox Presents a St. Paddy’s Celebration: Tiller’s Folly/Joel Hanna/The O’Brien Dancers on Sun., March 16, 2:30pm. Tickets $40 each. Visit: www.kucparksville.ca

Free Advance Care Planning Workshop: Presented by Alberni Hospice on Tues., March 18, 6-8pm. This session will offer valuable insights into making informed choices regarding your healthcare & your end-of-life preferences. Participate in meaningful discussions & ask important questions about your intentions for the future. Seating is limited, please register: 250-723-4478 or info@albernihospice.ca

Free Downsizing Seminar: Learn how to downsize your home using a step-by-step plan on Thurs., March 27, 1-3pm at Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd. To pre-register call 250-616-3641 or send an email to ian@ianthompsonrealestate.com

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy: Performing ‘Four on the Floor’ tour on Sunday, March 30, 7:30pm. Bursting onto the music scene with exuberant youthful mastery, their two eldest children will join their parents for a night of musical magic at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan.

Amalgameighters Square Dance Club 60th Anniversary:  All dancers, past & present are invited to Nanoose Place, 2925 NW Bay Rd., March 30, 1:30-4pm as we celebrate 60 years of friendship & fun.

2025 Pacific Brant Carving, Woodworking & Art Show: Held April 5 & 6 at the Qualicum Civic Centre. A celebration of nature through visual arts, wood carving & general woodwork. There will be an adjudicated competition, door prizes, raffle, sales tables & more.  More info: thebrant.ca

2025 Shen Yun! Magical performance from New York with live orchestra at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver from April 9 - 13. For tickets call 1-877-663-7469 or visit: ShenYun.com/Van

Film Fest Winter 2025 Film Series: Sunday, March 16, 5pm is ‘All We Imagine As Light’; 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.

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.

Volunteers Needed! Mount Arrowsmith Salvation Army needs help for food bank, thrift stores & soup kitchen. Please contact the coordinator at 250-586-6520 or email: mountarrowsmith.volunteers@salvationarmy.ca

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

14th Annual Lions Free Skate presented by Nanaimo Lions Club. The sessions are scheduled every Sunday at the Frank Crane Arena, 12-1:30pm until March 23, 2025. Admission & skate rentals are free.

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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2. Aslan is an elephant in the Chronicles of Narnia - T/F?
3. Prague is the capital of what country?
4. This music form is a mix of samba and jazz.
5. Which part of the human body has the thinnest skin?
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Did you acknowledge last week that you may need to deal with an old issue in your relationship? How are things going now? What might you need to do next? Lucky numbers: 11, 18, 19, 20, 22, 42.

The Taurus-born  usually value stability. Midweek you may get an opportunity to shake things up. You might at least consider it, rather than automatically rejecting it. Lucky numbers: 1, 18, 23, 27, 30, 42.
For the next few weeks, you may feel that you are taking one step forward and two steps backward. Wait it out. The situation might return to normal soon. Lucky numbers: 8, 18, 22, 32, 43, 46.
Your ability to communicate with others may run into obstacles for the next few weeks. Be aware of this and minimize interactions, where you can, until this passes. Lucky numbers: 6, 8, 10, 21, 38, 42.
At the beginning of the week, your Leo energy may naturally attract others to you. So, if you need assistance, ask for it. But remember to be fair in your request. Lucky numbers: 9, 13, 17, 25, 29, 47.

This may be a good week to bring projects to completion and gain the results. Conversely, if there are ideas that are no longer viable, they should be pruned out. Lucky numbers: 5, 6, 8, 14, 20, 21.
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Your tact and diplomacy may be highlighted at midweek. If others ask you to help bring a matter to a conclusion, you might want to seriously consider doing so. Lucky numbers: 12, 14, 29, 31, 38, 42.
What do you need to let go of? The energy this week encourages you to release what no longer serves you. Remember the phrase, “When one door closes, another opens.” Lucky numbers: 4, 6, 14, 17, 23, 27.
For the next few weeks, be careful in what you say, in order to avoid accidentally putting your foot in your mouth. Showing restraint now could benefit you later. Lucky numbers: 14, 17, 20, 24, 31, 40.
Midweek may be a good time to contemplate what is working in your life and what is not. What might you need to begin and what do you think you need to end? Lucky numbers: 3, 5, 16, 22, 44, 45.

Aquarians often focus on humanitarian causes, but have trouble connecting with individuals. This week may offer a chance to show a more heart-centred approach. Lucky numbers: 7, 13, 36, 41, 44, 46.
Completing a task may require a lot of hard work from you at midweek. While this may be frustrating now, the eventual outcome could be well worth the effort. Lucky numbers: 2, 6, 7, 10, 32, 35.
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Lucky numbers this week:  This week’s odds favour Leo winners with the luckiest number being 9.
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Star steps: The famous celebrity footprints at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California (U.S.), began by accident in 1927, when actress Norma Talmadge stepped into wet cement. Since then, this tradition has truly left its mark. 

Knight’s honour: Maryland (U.S.) stands out with jousting as its official state sport. This medieval activity, complete with lances and charging horses, reflects the state’s unique historical pride and love for traditional competition.
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Single-handed: Early mechanical clocks used just one hand to tell time. For centuries, tower clocks showed only the hour or quarter-hour, as daily life moved at a slower pace, and this simple design avoided confusion from extra hands.

Futon roll: Japanese police have a unique approach to handling aggression. Instead of force, officers often wrap unruly individuals in large futons, rolling them up like a burrito to safely transport them to the station for a cooldown. 

Surprise comeback: After removal, tonsils can partially grow back if a bit of tissue remains behind. This leftover tissue has the potential to regenerate, although not necessarily to their original size.
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Bartender to a brain: “I’m not serving you, you’re already out of your head.”

Census taker: “How many people work in your factory?”
Factory owner: “I’d say one out of 10.”

Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Farmer. Farmer who? I hope I get a dog farmer birthday.

On the steps of the New York Public Library, a woman was reading between the lions.

How does a family of turnips travel across the country?
In Rutabagos.
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