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August 22 - 28, 2022
Mid Vancouver Island Edition
Swinging crane: Coming and going from Minami-daitojima Island (also known as Daito Island) is an experience like no other. This island in Japan’s Okinawa archipelago has raised coral reefs on all sides, so docking a boat is not possible. Boats can moor about four to six metres (13-20 ft.) from the shore, and then a crane’s cage swings people to land. Some travelers think this is fun, while others think it’s scary. On nice days, the crane company loads people into a roofless cage, and an enclosed cage is used in the rain. There is one other way to get there: people can hop aboard one of two daily flights that land on the island.
Up, up, and away: It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s neither of these things! Rather, it is a sky full of hundreds of balloons! That is what locals and visitors alike get to see in Albuquerque, New Mexico (U.S.), during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta each October. In a single launch, over 500 balloons of all shapes, colours, and sizes adorn the sky, which is breathtaking for those watching from below. The event lasts for nine days. In addition to balloon launches, spectators can see chainsaw carving contests, skydiving performances, fireworks, and lots of musical entertainment.
Emerald green: At the mouth of China’s Yangtze River, on the island of Gouqi in the Shengsi archipelago, is a fishing village that looks beautiful but is actually deserted. Lush, green vegetation grows over the buildings. Tourists can now visit abandoned hamlets on Gouqi, such as Houtou Wan Village, a stunningly preserved, moss-covered ghost town. While other islands in the archipelago boast a thriving and diversified industry, this village has been left in nature’s care. With vines blanketing the structures, streets, and steps, Houtou Wan Village is a beautiful green, just like the surrounding hillside.
Prized burger: What a list of ingredients! A Dom Perignon champagne bun with gold leaf, Japanese A5 Wagyu beef, smoked duck egg mayo, white truffle, king crab, and beluga caviar are just a few of the delicacies found in what has been dubbed the world’s most expensive burger. Called the Golden Boy and made by Robbert Jan de Veen of the Dutch restaurant De Daltons, this decadent burger sold for almost $6,500 CAD. Jan de Veen wasn’t greedy in his quest: he donated the proceeds to charity. His restaurant, located in the town of Voorthuizen, Netherlands, is ready and willing to make more burgers in the hopes of attracting wealthy burger connoisseurs.
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“In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength but by perseverance.” - H. Jackson Brown
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Tuesdays noon)
Morrell Nature Sanctuary Nanaimo is Looking for Volunteers! We need Nature enthusiasts to lead elementary school classes. No experience needed. Training provided. Basic Forest Ecology training runs the 2nd Wed of the month, 9:30-11:30am Sept-May. Very flexible & rewarding positions. Contact: Phone: 250-753-5811 or Email: morrell@shawbiz.ca
1st Annual Hub City Soapbox Derby: Held August 20, 10am-4pm at Old City Quarter, 418 Fitzwilliam St., Nanaimo. A fun day of racing, charity donation BBQ, photo booth & family friendly activities.
The Parksville Beach Festival Society presents the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition, a world class event for master sand sculptors. Known to locals as “Beachfest”, this 5 ½ week long family-oriented festival runs until August 21 at Parksville Beach 9:30am to 8:30pm everyday.
Whisky Business at Music in the Park: August 25 6:30 - 8:00 pm Commons Park, 1461 Fisher Rd. Cobble Hill by donation
PopUp Water Parks! Celebrate summer with members of Parksville
Fire Department. They will be getting kids/families soaking wet at various
parks from 6-7:30pm. Foster Park, Aug. 29.
Outdoor Movie Night is Coming! Mark your calendars for August 29, 9-10:30pm, at the Bob Dailey Stadium, Port Alberni. The movie (tba) will be suitable for all ages. Bring your own lawn chairs, snuggle under a blanket & create fond memories with your family.
Knox Indoor Fall Fair: Held at Knox United Church, 345 Pym St., Parksville, Sat., Sept. 10, 8am-2pm. Following current Covid-19 protocol. Good quality shopping, baking, silent auction & kids playroom. Free admission & on-site parking. Everyone welcome. For details visit: www.kucparksville.ca
Nan Go Grannies 6th Annual Giant Fabric Sale: Sat., Sept. 17, 10am-2pm, Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign. Featuring all types of fabric, between $3 & $5 per meter. Clothing fabric, quilting, costume, Christmas, yarn & notions. Free parking. Bring your own shopping bag. Masks are required.
Commercial Street Night Market! Come support Downtown Nanaimo on Thursday’s, starting at 5pm. Commercial St will be closed to cars & have an array of vendors, crafters, food trucks, entertainment, bouncy castles, face painting, art walk & of course the permanent merchants & restaurants downtown!
Nanaimo Lions Club Meetings: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 6.30pm at the Old Age Pensioners Hall, 2465 Labieux Rd. New Members welcome. Call Larrie, 250-954-3814 or larriet@shaw.ca or nanaimolions@gmail.com
Join the Nanaimo Social Club: Take part in new activities & meet new friends. Open to singles & couples. Info, Brenda, 250-585-4643.
Connect With a Senior Through the Power of Storytelling: Join the Volunteer Nanaimo Hand in Hand intergenerational Storytelling project & connect with a senior to record their stories. To register, email handinhandnanaimo@gmail.com or call Gwen at 250-667-1803.
Cowichan Valley Probus Club: Retired or nearly retired? Come join us at Arbutus Ridge Golf Club, Mt. Baker Room. First Tues of each month, 10:30am. Visit cowichanvalleyprobusclub.ca or 250-710-7467.
Do You Miss Talking or Feeling Lonely? Friendly group meet at a local Nanaimo cafe to discuss thoughts & views. Info: Sue 250.591.6826.
Stroke Support - When & Where You Need It: The After Stroke team offers support to you & your family at every stage of your recovery journey. To learn more about a program in your area, call 1-888-313-3377, ext 6201.
TOPS is Back! Join us on Wednesdays at 11:30am in North Nanaimo. Small group. Info Call Joanne 250 390-2174.
1. Mount St. Helens’ most destructive, 20th-century eruption was in what year?
2. “Cannonball” Adderley is best known for playing what instrument?
3. Who led China during the Cultural Revolution?
4. In science, what does LED stand for?
5. Which Great Lake does not share a border with Canada?
2. “Cannonball” Adderley is best known for playing what instrument?
3. Who led China during the Cultural Revolution?
4. In science, what does LED stand for?
5. Which Great Lake does not share a border with Canada?
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Are you withholding forgiveness to someone who hurt you in the past? If so, now may be a good time to consider letting the matter go, as much for yourself as for them. Lucky numbers: 16, 17, 21, 34, 38, 47.
Are you experiencing an unusual difficulty in a relationship? If so, thinking about whether you are going over old territory, repeating an earlier event in a different guise, might be helpful. Lucky numbers: 6, 18, 27, 37, 42, 45.
For the next few weeks, you may find that people or situations might be obstacles to your goals. Try to avoid arguments that may have effects that linger after this period passes. Lucky numbers: 13, 14, 21, 22, 24, 28.
You may find yourself immersed in deep, emotional waters at the start of the week. Not making any rash decisions and instead waiting for things to improve might be best. Lucky numbers: 21, 25, 35, 37, 44, 47.
The highest expression of sunny Leo is an innate joy. A period of Leo energy is coming to a close. Try to remember its pattern, and hold onto it in the days ahead. Lucky numbers: 1, 14, 18, 22, 36, 46.
Your birthday month could start a new cycle for you. What do you want to accomplish? At the end of the week, you may discover a jumpstart to this process. Lucky numbers: 7, 12, 10, 39, 42, 47.
Libras usually have a natural charm and grace, and they often use these qualities to diffuse conflict between other people. Your ability to communicate in this way may be heightened now. Lucky numbers: 12, 14, 15, 23, 33, 34.
Scorpios often have the ability to see hidden truths in others. The energy right now may give you an opportunity to approach communicating with others in a diplomatic manner. Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 24, 27, 31, 39.
Do you have any loose ends in your personal or work life that have been dangling for a while? Now might be a wise time to try to wrap up the situation. Lucky numbers: 2, 6, 13, 17, 34, 46.
You may find some important information at the beginning of the week. This could provide insight, and perhaps opportunity, in your current life situation. How to use it is up to you. Lucky numbers: 10, 13, 23, 28, 32, 46.
Some Aquarians may have an emotionally detached nature that can be at odds with their humanitarian instincts. This dynamic may be heightened now, giving you a chance to address it. Lucky numbers: 3, 18, 21, 24, 26, 30.
At the end of the week, you may find yourself having difficulty navigating through mundane, everyday situations. If possible, you might want to consider retreating from the world for a few days. Lucky numbers: 4, 15, 32, 37, 42, 48.
Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Virgo winners with the luckiest number being 7.
Public art: The word “graffiti” comes from the Italian graffio meaning “scratch.” In this form of art, groups or individuals mark public spaces with messages. It is often, but not always, an illegal activity.
Rich man: Not surprisingly, American actor Michael Douglas, who is famous for such movies as Wall Street and Basic Instinct, is a millionaire many times over. His estimated net worth is between $300 and $350 million (USD).
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Spidey sense: Lots of people have spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) in their homes because their care is easy for the amateur green thumb. Many people place them in plant hangers, but they also can adorn a tabletop.
Harmless bug: Although it looks like it might be ready to take a bite, the European hornet moth (Sesia apiformis) is actually quite harmless. Its yellow and black, wasp-like features are meant to scare away predators, and it does not have a stinger.
Hurting hips: People who sleep on their sides might have pain in their hips due to the pressure exerted during a long slumber. One solution: investigate different mattresses or mattress pads to find one that is neither too hard nor too firm for your body.
Ned: “My pet kangaroo can’t wait until 2024.”
Ted: “Why is that?”
Ned: “It’s a leap year!”
Why did the upholsterer quit her job? She was worn out.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Omega. Omega who? Omega your mind!
What kind of books do skunks read? Best smellers.
Pirates have a hard time getting through the alphabet. They always get lost at C.
Ted: “Why is that?”
Ned: “It’s a leap year!”
Why did the upholsterer quit her job? She was worn out.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Omega. Omega who? Omega your mind!
What kind of books do skunks read? Best smellers.
Pirates have a hard time getting through the alphabet. They always get lost at C.
Trivia Answers: 1. 1980 2. Saxophone 3. Mao Zedong 4. Light-emitting diode 5. Lake Michigan
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August 15 - 21, 2022
Mid Vancouver Island Edition
Running reds: If your ex-partner is mad at you, be sure they have no way to rent your car. A man from Shaoxing in Zhejiang Province, China, learned that the hard way. The man, known as Qian, had broken up with his girlfriend Lou. Not happy with the situation, Lou enlisted a friend of hers named Chen to rent Qian’s car, through the car-sharing app that she knew he used. She and another buddy took off in the vehicle, blasting through 49 red lights in the hopes she’d get Qian in trouble with the law. Unfortunately for her, the police caught up with Lou through the car rental agreement, and she had to face charges.
Abandoned project: Turkey is home to a ghost town like no other. The town of Burj al Babas, located between Istanbul and Ankara, is an odd sight: hundreds of “castles” sit in the hilly and forested region, but no one lives in any of them. The dwellings were supposed to become luxury vacation accommodations for rich tourists, but the developers ran out of money before the buildings were all completed. Today, the ornate facades, complete with turrets and balconies, hide many unfinished interiors. Hopefully the economy will turn, and enough of the homes will be sold to pay off the debt, which could bring some life back to this ghostly place.
Weird TV show: Everyone has a favourite television program, whether it is a sitcom, a crime drama series, or a nature documentary. For many living in Japan, that never-to-be-missed TV show lasts only six minutes, comes on well after midnight, and features one thing: a woman running up a steep hill. It’s a different woman every night, and she could be someone famous. The show is called Zenryoku Zaka, which has been airing from Mondays to Thursdays on TV Asahi for 15 years. It’s filmed in or around Tokyo, using various streets as the backdrop for the running woman. The show may soon start to feature men running up steep hills.
Small suite: Put a bed in a bathroom and - voila! - it’s a micro studio apartment! A landlord in the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, tried to do just that. The “suite” was advertised to attract a single renter looking to live in the downtown area of the city. However, the listing didn’t work out well because the floor space is only 15 square metres (about 160 sq. ft.), less than the requirement set out in the city’s micro dwelling development guidelines. The guidelines also say that the bathroom must be separate from the living area. The landlord had hoped to get $680 (CAD) per month for the unit, an indicator of the expensive housing market in this coastal city.
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“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.”
- Confucius
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Tuesdays noon)
Secret Life of Trees: Sunday, August 14, 11am-2pm at Wildwood Ecoforest, 2929 Crane Rd., Ladysmith. Be an undercover agent & learn secrets of trees on this family adventure. Trail is 1.5km & hilly. Takes 90 min to complete. Start time issued at registration. $20 per family/group of 6. Reg at: www.ecoforestry.ca/event-listings/2022/8/14/the-secret-life-of-trees
Qualicum Curling Centre Bottle Drive Fundraiser: Sunday, Aug. 14, 1-3:30pm. Bring your refundable empties, we’ll unload & you’re on your way. 644 Memorial Ave., QB. Please enter from United Church parking lot. Visit: www.qualicumcurling.ca
The Prowls at Music in the Park: August 18 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm Commons Park, 1461 Fisher Rd. Cobble Hill by donation
1st Annual Hub City Soapbox Derby: Held August 20, 10am-4pm at Old City Quarter, 418 Fitzwilliam St., Nanaimo. A fun day of racing, charity donation BBQ, photobooth & family friendly activities.
The Parksville Beach Festival Society presents the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition, a world class event for master sand sculptors. Known to locals as “Beachfest”, this 5 ½ week long family-oriented festival runs until August 21 at Parksville Beach 9:30am to 8:30pm everyday.
Whisky Business at Music in the Park: August 25 6:30 - 8:00 pm Commons Park, 1461 Fisher Rd. Cobble Hill by donation
PopUp Water Parks! Celebrate summer with members of Parksville
Fire Department. They will be getting kids/families soaking wet at various
parks from 6-7:30pm. Foster Park, Aug. 29.
Outdoor Movie Night is Coming! Mark your calendars for August 29, 9-10:30pm, at the Bob Dailey Stadium, Port Alberni. The movie (tba) will be suitable for all ages. Bring your own lawn chairs, snuggle under a blanket & create fond memories with your family.
Commercial Street Night Market! Come support Downtown Nanaimo on Thursday’s, starting at 5pm. Commercial St will be closed to cars & have an array of vendors, crafters, food trucks, entertainment, bouncy castles, face painting, art walk & of course the permanent merchants & restaurants downtown!
Join the Nanaimo Social Club: Take part in new activities & meet new friends. Open to singles & couples. Info, Brenda, 250-585-4643.
Connect With a Senior Through the Power of Storytelling: Join the Volunteer Nanaimo Hand in Hand intergenerational Storytelling project & connect with a senior to record their stories. To register, email handinhandnanaimo@gmail.com or call Gwen at 250-667-1803.
Is Qualicum Important to You? Become a member of the Qualicum Beach Residents’ Association. QBRA is a non-partisan, non-profit society whose purposes are to promote & safeguard the small town character & liveability of Qualicum Beach. Info: doreentheboss@gmail.com or 250-752-5598.
Do You Miss Talking or Feeling Lonely? Friendly group meet at a local Nanaimo cafe to discuss thoughts & views. Info: Sue 250.591.6826.
Stroke Support - When & Where You Need It: The After Stroke team offers support to you & your family at every stage of your recovery journey. To learn more about a program in your area, call 1-888-313-3377, ext 6201.
TOPS is Back! Join us on Wednesdays at 11:30am in North Nanaimo. Small group. Info Call Joanne 250 390-2174.
Find Your Voice & Learn to Speak with Confidence: Whether you have a presentation to make or if you just find overall communication a challenge, Toastmasters is the answer! Contact: info@d21toastmasters.org
Island Health's Step Up Youth Program: This unique program offers High School students aged 15-18 an opportunity to learn about careers in healthcare while earning valuable volunteer hours and resume experience. To apply, go to: www.islandhealth.ca/volunteer-resources
Questions? Call 250-589-7957
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1. Giant sequoia trees can live to be as much as 1,000, 2,000, or 3,000 years old?
2. Which U.S. president publicly shared his dislike of broccoli?
3. The capital of Bhutan is what?
4. Who invented the first remote-controlled boat?
5. What is the name of the dog on the box of Cracker Jacks?
2. Which U.S. president publicly shared his dislike of broccoli?
3. The capital of Bhutan is what?
4. Who invented the first remote-controlled boat?
5. What is the name of the dog on the box of Cracker Jacks?
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You may want to impulsively jump into a new love connection. Feel free to enjoy the moment, but also consider whether you have enough shared values to support a long-term relationship. Lucky numbers: 7, 9, 21, 43, 44, 47.
In the midst of recent changes in your life, you may feel that you are existing on constantly shifting sands right now. This week could provide some much-needed relief. Lucky numbers: 6, 14, 21, 27, 28, 43.
Late this week, your emotions may heighten your quick and intellectual nature. The next several weeks might be fast paced and busy. Try to be sensitive to the feelings of others. Lucky numbers: 18, 21, 26, 30, 31, 34.
Nurturing yourself and others can be a major life theme for those born under your sign. Perhaps if you focus on this now, a hidden potential or opportunity may surface for you. Lucky numbers: 4, 17, 19, 24, 33, 39.
In a world that is often chaotic, you may be feeling a moment of considerable optimism. Try to take advantage of it to add more joy into your life in the near future. Lucky numbers: 20, 27, 33, 41, 43, 44.
Virgos often strive for logical, grounded arguments, and this may be particularly true for you this week. Try to remember to have sympathy for those who don’t share your skills. Lucky numbers: 3, 9, 11, 25, 32, 37.
At the beginning of the week, you may find that your thoughts and feelings are not in sync. Waiting a few days before acting on your emotions might be the best choice. Lucky numbers: 9, 10, 21, 30, 33, 35.
You may want to carefully evaluate any information you receive now. Consider how you might be able to use it positively to help you deal with your fears, rather than adding to them. Lucky numbers: 5, 8, 14, 15, 20, 45.
Sagittarians often hold strong beliefs about philosophical questions of how the world operates. Perhaps now is a good time to avoid arguing with others whose world views conflict with yours. Lucky numbers: 2, 13, 21, 23, 31, 42.
You still may be in a period of transformation, tearing down and rebuilding your sense of who you are. This week could provide a moment of strong encouragement about your progress. Lucky numbers: 10, 12, 22, 35, 38, 40.
Are you trying to accomplish something that requires a cooperative effort with others? If so, you might want to consider an adjustment in your approach to those whose help you need. Lucky numbers: 8, 10, 16, 17, 21, 25.
You may find your interactions with others are confused this week. Your intuitive qualities might be out of sync with their more grounded nature. Try not to let that disturb you. Lucky numbers: 1, 12, 16, 29, 32, 48.
Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Leo winners with the luckiest number being 33.
House in a barn: On a property near Bay Port, Michigan (U.S.), a couple built a house inside their grandfather’s dairy barn, and they run it as a vacation rental. On display in this unique house are many old farm relics.
Real name: He is known as the Wizard of Oz, but in the book by Frank Baum, his legal name is Oscar Zoroaster Phadrig Isaac Norman Henkel Emmannuel Ambroise Diggs. The character says he only uses his first two initials because the rest of them together spell “Pinhead.”
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Ham and pineapple: Those who like ham and pineapple pizza can thank Sam Panopoulos, a Greek-born, Canadian restaurateur. In the 1960s, he added pineapple to a ham and bacon pizza because he thought the sweet and savoury mix would taste good.
Holding a grudge: Don’t do anything to anger a crow! Biologists have figured out that crows are smart enough to recognize human faces, and if someone annoys them, crows can hold a grudge for years.
Northern lights: Sleeping through a chance to see aurora borealis, or the northern lights, would be disappointing. That’s why some hotels in Iceland offer an optional wake-up service to customers in case the spectacular event appears after they have gone to sleep.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Sizzle. Sizzle who? Sizzle hurt you more than it will hurt me.
Someone stole my mood ring. I don’t know how I feel about that.
A witch published a book of potion recipes, but it was useless. She forgot to spell-check.
Nit: “Haven’t I seen your face before?”
Wit: “I don’t think so. It’s always been between my ears.”
Why do kings have royal seals? Because royal walruses eat too much.
Someone stole my mood ring. I don’t know how I feel about that.
A witch published a book of potion recipes, but it was useless. She forgot to spell-check.
Nit: “Haven’t I seen your face before?”
Wit: “I don’t think so. It’s always been between my ears.”
Why do kings have royal seals? Because royal walruses eat too much.
Trivia Answers: 1. 3,000 2. George H.W. Bush 3. Thimphu 4. Nikola Tesla 5. Bingo
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August 8 - 14, 2022
Mid Vancouver Island Edition
Pebbly pictures: Combing the beach for colourful, oddly shaped stones is always fun. For Justin Bateman, an English artist, the stones come in handy for his creations: mosaic pictures that he puts together right on the beach. He uses stones of all shapes, sizes, and colours to reproduce such masterpieces as “Mona Lisa” and “Girl With a Pearl Earring.” His work is eye-catching, but viewers have to be quick because the pieces don’t last long in their rugged, natural environment. Bateman can spend from one or two days to several weeks completing one of his stone works of art. He currently resides in Thailand; his artwork can be seen on beaches and surrounding areas.
Tunnel road: Guoliang is a remote village located high in the Taihang Mountains in China’s Henan Province. People in the village had been quite isolated until the 1970s, when they decided to hand-dig a tunnel so cars could come and go from the scenic location. Using hammers and chisels, they succeeded in building a tunnel that is 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi.) in length. The task took five years to accomplish and was completed in 1977. Before the tunnel’s construction, the only way in and out of Guoliang was via the “Sky Ladder,” a difficult climb up the mountain. Today, the tunnel is a tourist attraction, and the villagers are enjoying a more robust economy.
Unique pizza oven: Those wanting to enjoy a unique pizza might want to head to the Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala, where Chef Mario David García Mansilla uses lava from the active volcano to cook his gourmet pizzas. His restaurant is called Pizza Pacaya, and it moves according to where cooling lava can be found. The lava forms a kind of cave as it cools, creating a sort of oven where the chef can bake his pies. He also cooks the pizza directly on top of molten rocks. In either case, he wears protective gear while at work. Patrons can make a reservation for their slice of volcano-cooked pizza. Mansilla got the idea for his restaurant when he saw tourists roasting marshmallows over lava.
Two heads: The diamondback terrapin turtle is a threatened species in the United States, so researchers were excited when a two-headed specimen was born. Now in the care of the Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center in Massachusetts, the turtle is doing well. It has six legs instead of the usual four, along with two heads that move in and out of the shell independently. A barium test revealed that each head has its own gastrointestinal system, and scientists are looking for ways to learn more about this interesting creature. The turtle is growing well, with the heads seeming to work together to swim and find food.
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FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Tuesdays noon)
Lanterns for Peace Ceremony: Held at Maffeo Sutton Park Sat., Aug. 6, 9pm. Everyone welcome. Info at www.wilpfnanaimo.wordpress.com Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom.
Black Angus at Music in the Park: August 11, 6:30- 8pm, Commons Park, 1461 Fisher Rd., Cobble Hill. By donation.
PopUp Water Parks! Celebrate summer with members of Parksville
Fire Department. They will be getting kids/families soaking wet at various
parks from 6-7:30pm. Shelly Creek Park, Aug. 12; Foster Park, Aug. 29.
Secret Life of Trees: Sunday, August 14, 11am-2pm at Wildwood Ecoforest, 2929 Crane Rd., Ladysmith. Be an undercover agent & learn secrets of trees on this family adventure. Trail is 1.5km & hilly. Takes 90 min to complete. Start time issued at registration. $20 per family/group of 6. Reg at: www.ecoforestry.ca/event-listings/2022/8/14/the-secret-life-of-trees
Qualicum Curling Centre Bottle Drive Fundraiser: Sunday, Aug. 14, 1-3:30pm. Bring your refundable empties, we’ll unload & you’re on your way. 644 Memorial Ave., QB. Please enter from United Church parking lot. Visit: www.qualicumcurling.ca
1st Annual Hub City Soapbox Derby: Held August 20, 10am-4pm at Old Citry Quarter, 418 Fitzwilliam St. A fun day of racing, charity donation BBQ, photobooth & family friendly activities.
Outdoor Movie Night is Coming! Mark your calendars for August 29, 9-10:30pm, at the Bob Dailey Stadium, Port Alberni. The movie (tba) will be suitable for all ages. Bring your own lawn chairs, snuggle under a blanket & create fond memories with your family.
Commercial Street Night Market! Come support Downtown Nanaimo on Thursday’s, starting at 5pm. Commercial St will be closed to cars & have an array of vendors, crafters, food trucks, entertainment, bouncy castles, face painting, art walk & of course the permanent merchants & restaurants downtown!
Join the Nanaimo Social Club: Take part in new activities & meet new friends. Open to singles & couples. Info, Brenda, 250-585-4643.
Connect With a Senior Through the Power of Storytelling: Join the Volunteer Nanaimo Hand in Hand intergenerational Storytelling project & connect with a senior to record their stories. To register, email handinhandnanaimo@gmail.com or call Gwen at 250-667-1803.
Is Qualicum Important to You? Become a member of the Qualicum Beach Residents’ Association. QBRA is a non-partisan, non-profit society whose purposes are to promote & safeguard the small town character & liveability of Qualicum Beach. Info: doreentheboss@gmail.com or 250-752-5598.
Do You Miss Talking or Feeling Lonely? Friendly group meet at a local Nanaimo cafe to discuss thoughts & views. Info: Sue 250.591.6826.
Stroke Support - When & Where You Need It: The After Stroke team offers support to you & your family at every stage of your recovery journey. To learn more about a program in your area, call 1-888-313-3377, ext 6201.
TOPS is Back! Join us on Wednesdays at 11:30am in North Nanaimo. Small group. Info Call Joanne 250 390-2174.
Find Your Voice & Learn to Speak with Confidence: Whether you have a presentation to make or if you just find overall communication a challenge, Toastmasters is the answer! Contact: info@d21toastmasters.org
Island Health's Step Up Youth Program: This unique program offers High School students aged 15-18 an opportunity to learn about careers in healthcare while earning valuable volunteer hours and resume experience. To apply, go to: www.islandhealth.ca/volunteer-resources
Questions? Call 250-589-7957
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1. What is the only even prime number?
2. The Argentine flag has these two colours and this celestial body.
3. Who wrote the novel Breakfast at Tiffany’s?
4. What shape depicts psychologist Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
5. What Mexican holiday originally celebrated the Battle of Puebla in 1862?
2. The Argentine flag has these two colours and this celestial body.
3. Who wrote the novel Breakfast at Tiffany’s?
4. What shape depicts psychologist Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
5. What Mexican holiday originally celebrated the Battle of Puebla in 1862?
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You may want to consider making an adjustment in your style of communicating with others. This could change the way that people see you, and eventually might lead to new opportunities. Lucky numbers: 4, 5, 14, 15, 26, 33.
An unusual or unexpected event in your life may be frustrating to you right now. Taking a deep breath and reflecting on your next steps before acting may be helpful. Lucky numbers: 14, 17, 24, 25, 33, 37.
Are you willing to fight for some specific issue? Gemini’s ability to integrate information that may be conflicting can be useful in presenting a convincing argument on the matter. Lucky numbers: 17, 21, 22, 31, 37, 46.
This week your heart may be in one place and your head in a different one. Waiting to act on anything until this dynamic passes by may be helpful. Lucky numbers: 3, 15, 19, 20, 41, 42.
During the next month, the potential exists to reassess your values. What type of legacy do you want to leave for others, and what can you do to manifest it? Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 12, 25, 27, 48.
Are you having difficulty clearly communicating with your partner right now? If so, initiating a discussion about it between the two of you may be helpful in moving forward. Lucky numbers: 8, 17, 19, 33, 37, 43.
Libras often prefer for others to be in the limelight, rather than themselves. Right now, though, stepping into the spotlight yourself may be more comfortable than standing in the wings for others. Lucky numbers: 7, 10, 12, 14, 23, 40.
An old, karmic issue may be resurfacing in your life right now. What might be helpful would be to resolve the prior consequences of this matter before trying to move forward. Lucky numbers: 12, 16, 18, 28, 29, 41.
Right now, there may be an opportunity to light a fire under the plans to achieve your life’s dreams and wishes. However, you may need to proactively reach for it. Lucky numbers: 1, 4, 6, 16, 20, 27.
A trait of many Capricorns is to just keep putting one foot in front of the other until they get where they are going. Events this week may reinforce that pattern. Lucky numbers: 2, 4, 8, 17, 21, 31.
The full moon in your sign may provide a strong potential for you to bring a project to completion. Then you might be able to begin planning for the next six months. Lucky numbers: 22, 25, 36, 39, 40, 44.
Have you been in a pattern of having a difficult time getting out of your own way? You may find more endurance now to break through the obstacles that have impeded your progress. Lucky numbers: 15, 16, 19, 28, 29, 38.
Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Libra winners with the luckiest number being 7.
Couples only: Switzerland has many laws in place to protect animals, even guinea pigs. It’s illegal to own only one. These mammals are highly social, so having only one lone(ly) guinea pig is considered animal abuse.
Waiting until the end: Going to the movies means sitting through lots of movie previews, so why are they called “trailers”? In the early days of showing movies, these film clips were shown after the main show, therefore they trailed it.
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Living on air: Air plants come in many shapes and sizes, but the common denominator is that they don’t need soil to grow. Just submerge and soak them for a while to water them, and mist them between soaks.
Fastest man: A rare genetic disorder caused Zion Clark to be born without legs. In February 2021, he broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest 20 metre (65 ft.) walk on hands alone, finishing in under 4.8 seconds. His triumph took place at his former high school gym in Massillon, Ohio (U.S.).
Spectacular falls: The Zambezi River flows between the borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe, and its claim to fame is the magnificent Victoria Falls. The water cascades down a ledge that is 1,708 metres (5,640 ft.) wide, into a gorge 108 metres (354 ft.) below.
I was accused of being a plagiarist. Their words, not mine.
Customer: “I asked for barley soup, not barely soup!”
What goes trot-dash-trot-dash-dash? Horse code.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Decay. Decay wo? Decay is after the J in the alphabet!
Did you hear that the fire-eater got engaged? He ran into an old flame.
Trivia Answers: 1. Two 2. Blue, white, sun 3. Truman Capote 4. Pyramid 5. Cinco de Mayo
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Lightweight warmth: The eider polar duck, which lives in the far north, is the source of eiderdown. This down is very expensive because it is extremely light but has amazing insulation qualities. Therefore, it is no surprise that people “farm” for eiderdown in Iceland. The ducks congregate in sanctuaries built by the farmers, who work hard to keep natural predators away. In return, the farmers collect the eiderdown from the birds’ nests, once they have been abandoned. Iceland produces a large percentage of the world’s eiderdown, which is used to line quilts and coats that go for high prices. These birds are a protected species in Iceland.
Desert plant: The Namib Desert, located in Namibia and Angola on the southwestern coast of Africa, is home to a very durable plant called the Welwitschia, or in Afrikaans, the tweeblaarkanniedood. Named after Friedrich Welwitschia, a 19th-century botanist who studied it, its Afrikaans name means “two leaves that cannot die.” This plant can live for hundreds of years in a seemingly barren environment with little moisture. It looks like it has many leaves, but there are only two, which become ragged and split over the plant’s life. Many consider the Welwitschia to be a living fossil.
Gigantic tree: A Montezuma cypress tree on the grounds of a church in the town of Santa Maria del Tule, Mexico, is said to have the thickest trunk in the world. Called the Tule Tree, or Árbol del Tule, this specimen is likely at least 1,400 years old, possibly much older. Its trunk has a circumference of 42 metres (138 ft.). That would take about 30 people holding hands with their arms outstretched to encircle the tree. The tree is located not far from the tourist town of Oaxaca, so lots of visitors come to see it. However, a tree of this stature has to be protected: it has a fence around it so no one can climb it or take pieces of bark as souvenirs.
Steep cliff: While not the tallest mountain in the world, one mountain’s claim to fame is that it has the tallest vertical cliff. The north face of Mount Thor, located in Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island, in Canada’s far north, has the longest vertical drop in the world at 1,250 metres (4,101 ft.). Not only that, but the cliff is a 105-degree overhang, making it steeper than steep! Many climbers have tried and failed to scale this massive rock wall. In 1985, a team of four Americans finally made it to the top. They had to carry a lot of equipment and food because the climb took them 33 days! The mountain is named after Thor, the Nordic God of Thunder.
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“Feeling gratitude isn’t born in us - it’s something we are taught, and in turn, we teach our children.” - Joyce Brothers
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Tuesdays noon)
Caleb Hart Trio at Music in the Park: August 4, 6:30-8pm, Commons Park, 1461 Fisher Rd. Cobble Hill. By donation.
Five Acre Summer Concerts Series: August 5 & 6 & held at Port Alberni Fall Fair Grounds. Tickets are now live & limited. Purchase online at: fiveacretickit.ca To sponsor, email: kim@fiveacre.ca
Lanterns for Peace Ceremony: Held at Maffeo Sutton Park Sat., Aug. 6, 9pm. Everyone welcome. Info at www.wilpfnanaimo.wordpress.com Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom.
PopUp Water Parks! Celebrate summer with members of Parksville
Fire Department. They will be getting kids/families soaking wet at various
parks from 6-7:30pm. Shelly Creek Park, Aug. 12; Foster Park, Aug. 29.
Qualicum Curling Centre Bottle Drive Fundraiser: Sunday, Aug. 14, 1-3:30pm. Bring your refundable empties, we’ll unload & you’re on your way. 644 Memorial Ave., QB. Please enter from United Church parking lot. Visit: www.qualicumcurling.ca
Outdoor Movie Night is Coming! Mark your calendars for August 29, 9-10:30pm, at the Bob Dailey Stadium, Port Alberni. The movie (tba) will be suitable for all ages. Bring your own lawn chairs, snuggle under a blanket & create fond memories with your family.
Commercial Street Night Market! Come support Downtown Nanaimo on Thursday’s, starting at 5pm. Commercial St will be closed to cars & have an array of vendors, crafters, food trucks, entertainment, bouncy castles, face painting, art walk & of course the permanent merchants & restaurants downtown!
Join the Nanaimo Social Club: Take part in new activities & meet new friends. Open to singles & couples. Info, Brenda, 250-585-4643.
Connect With a Senior Through the Power of Storytelling: Join the Volunteer Nanaimo Hand in Hand intergenerational Storytelling project & connect with a senior to record their stories. To register, email handinhandnanaimo@gmail.com or call Gwen at 250-667-1803.
Is Qualicum Important to You? Become a member of the Qualicum Beach Residents’ Association. QBRA is a non-partisan, non-profit society whose purposes are to promote & safeguard the small town character & liveability of Qualicum Beach. Info: doreentheboss@gmail.com or 250-752-5598.
Do You Miss Talking or Feeling Lonely? Friendly group meet at a local Nanaimo cafe to discuss thoughts & views. Info: Sue 250.591.6826.
Stroke Support - When & Where You Need It: The After Stroke team offers support to you & your family at every stage of your recovery journey. To learn more about a program in your area, call 1-888-313-3377, ext 6201.
TOPS is Back! Join us on Wednesdays at 11:30am in North Nanaimo. Small group. Info Call Joanne 250 390-2174.
Find Your Voice & Learn to Speak with Confidence: Whether you have a presentation to make or if you just find overall communication a challenge, Toastmasters is the answer! Contact: info@d21toastmasters.org
Island Health's Step Up Youth Program: This unique program offers High School students aged 15-18 an opportunity to learn about careers in healthcare while earning valuable volunteer hours and resume experience. To apply, go to: www.islandhealth.ca/volunteer-resources
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1. What was the pen name of writer Samuel Clemens?
2. This is the highest mountain in Canada.
3. Taurus is the astrological sign of the goat - T/F?
4. The ancient pilgrim trail in Spain is called ______.
5. What children’s book character is an elephant who heard a sound from a speck of dust?
2. This is the highest mountain in Canada.
3. Taurus is the astrological sign of the goat - T/F?
4. The ancient pilgrim trail in Spain is called ______.
5. What children’s book character is an elephant who heard a sound from a speck of dust?
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Have you found yourself being argumentative with others recently? You may want to step back, understand how your ego is tied up in the issue, and find a compromise with others. Lucky numbers: 4, 9, 11, 18, 33, 36.
You may find yourself in an unusually good mood and looking to relax. Try to enjoy this time, but you might also want to use it to manifest longer term, positive change. Lucky numbers: 13, 17, 25, 27, 35, 43.
Right now you might find that your ability to persuade others to your viewpoint could be heightened. Be careful to ensure that any endeavours that result are a win-win for all involved. Lucky numbers: 14, 16, 17, 18, 38, 44.
This may be a good time to focus on what you are passionate about achieving in life. Are your current endeavours in line with what you want and need? Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 15, 24, 32, 34.
Some information you receive now could provide insight about yourself, both your positive and negative qualities. What changes do you want to initiate in your life, as a result? Lucky numbers: 10, 14, 19, 21, 24, 30.
Many Virgos have a perfectionist streak. This week you may be wanting your communications with others to be very precise. But try not to pressure yourself to choose perfect wording. Lucky numbers: 5, 8, 15, 19, 25, 38.
At the beginning of this week, you may find that your heart and mind are in sync. This might be a good time to assess what you want to do next. Lucky numbers: 1, 3, 5, 24, 31, 42.
Are you feeling submerged in watery, emotional depths right now? If you can throw a life raft to someone else, that action may help you to reach shore, as well. Lucky numbers: 7, 18, 21, 27, 32, 40.
Your natural optimism may get a good boost at the end of this week. It might provide energy for you to complete a project that recently has been behind schedule. Lucky numbers: 6, 11, 15, 20, 23, 26.
Early this week, you may be given information that encourages you to change your perception of your skills and talents. Pay attention to the message. It might pertain to your leadership abilities. Lucky numbers: 15, 17, 24, 38, 41, 45.
Are you encountering obstacles to your plans? If so, thinking about what you value and how you can live more in alignment with who you truly are may be helpful. Lucky numbers: 3, 11, 17, 27, 40, 41.
Right now you may be tempted to view the world through rose-coloured glasses. If so, you might want to consider how to balance your optimism with a touch of realism. Lucky numbers: 16, 24, 25, 31, 35, 37.
Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Taurus winners with the luckiest number being 17.
Wigged out: If King Louis XIV of France hadn’t begun to lose his hair at age 17, the wig-making business might have been slow. But the king popularized the custom of wearing a wig, and almost 50 wigmakers created a wide array of hairpieces for him.
Going bananas: Bananas are curved because of a plant hormone called auxin, which triggers how they respond to sunlight. Initially, the fruit grows down in response to gravity, but then the hormone kicks in and the weighty clusters turn and curve toward the sun.
Going bananas: Bananas are curved because of a plant hormone called auxin, which triggers how they respond to sunlight. Initially, the fruit grows down in response to gravity, but then the hormone kicks in and the weighty clusters turn and curve toward the sun.
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Goldfish group: Fish traveling in a group are often called a “school” of fish, but a school of goldfish alternatively might be called a “glint” or a “troubling” of goldfish.
Good for your health: People who own pets can derive health benefits from their non-human friends. Dogs and cats can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise, and even improve cardiovascular health in their human companions.
Love letters: In the Louvre Museum in Paris, Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous painting, “Mona Lisa,” has her own mailbox for all the love letters she receives. Millions of people go see her every year, though not everyone leaves behind a declaration of affection.
How does a mouse feel after it takes a bath? Squeaky clean.
Jack: “Your dog just bit my ankle!”
Mack: “What did you expect? He’s small and can’t reach any higher!”
What kind of hat does Sir Lancelot wear? A knight cap.
If you cross a hyena and a parrot, you’ll have an animal that laughs and then asks itself what’s so funny!
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Xavier. Xavier who? Xavier money for a rainy day.
Jack: “Your dog just bit my ankle!”
Mack: “What did you expect? He’s small and can’t reach any higher!”
What kind of hat does Sir Lancelot wear? A knight cap.
If you cross a hyena and a parrot, you’ll have an animal that laughs and then asks itself what’s so funny!
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Xavier. Xavier who? Xavier money for a rainy day.
Trivia Answers: 1. Mark Twain 2. Mount Logan 3. False, the Bull
4. Camino de Santiago 5. Horton
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Great big worm: Most people have seen a robin plucking an earthworm from the ground. Those worms are not usually very long. But there is a region in Australia where the earthworms are so big that a robin would have difficulty catching one for dinner. Called Giant Gippsland Earthworms, these squiggly creatures are now found only around south and west Gippsland, in the state of Victoria. They can grow to be as long as two metres (6.6 ft.) in length. They are elusive, living in underground burrows, only appearing on the surface during times of heavy rain. It is thought that these worms live to be 10 to even 20 years old.
Narrow city: Yanjin, in China’s Yunnan Province, sits along both sides of the Nanxi River. What’s spectacular about this city is its narrowness. On both sides of the Nanxi are rocky cliffs that drop to the water, with steep mountains behind, leaving very little land upon which to build. However, structures have been erected; many are numerous stories high. These buildings commonly have stilts at their bases to protect them from rising river waters. The city is only 30 metres (98 ft.) at its narrowest point, and about 300 metres (985 ft.) at the widest part. Only one main road goes along the river on either side; the city stretches alongside for many kilometres, but with few bridges.
Real-life hermit: A Serbian man named Panta Petrovic got tired of living a normal life in the city, where money was king and material possessions were important. So, over 15 years ago, he retreated from city life and started living as a hermit. For part of the year, he lives in a hidden cave, and for the other part, he stays in a tree house. Petrovic lives simply, sleeping on the ground and bathing in the river. He shares his life with many pets, including dogs, cats, and ducks, and he even has a wild boar named Mara whom he acquired as a piglet. He is well known in the area, and local folk occasionally come to visit, bringing food for the animals.
Spidermania: People who love tattoos have lots of options for designs: flowers, birds, celebrity faces, skulls, and crossbones. The choices are endless. But Jesse Garcia, a tattoo artist in Los Angeles, California (U.S.), specializes in inking black widow spiders onto his clients’ skin. These tattoo spiders are extremely realistic, have a 3D element to them, and look like they are actually sitting on the person’s arm, shoulder, or leg. On many of his designs, Garcia will add a web as well. It may not be for everyone, especially those who are afraid of spiders. But for those who want an attention-getting tattoo, Garcia’s studio may be the place to consider.
“Step by step the ladder is ascended.” - George Herbert
“Oh, it’s nice to get up in the mornin’, but it’s nicer to lie in bed.”
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FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Little Big Market! Sat., July 23, 10am-4pm, 1305 Spruston Rd., in Cassidy. Over 25 local businesses from homemade, handmade & homegrown products. Live music & much more.
Nanaimo Show N Shine: July 24, 10am-5pm. Free admission for spectators. Food, music, prizes, photos & more. 4900 Wellington Rd.
Game On! Kids ages 7-11 can play games 9am-12pm, July 25-29 at
Ladysmith Intermediate School. $55. Information & registration at:
winsomegames.net
The County Line at Music in the Park: July 28, 6:30-8pm, Cobble Hill Commons Park, no cost, donations welcomed.
PopUp Water Parks! Celebrate summer with members of Parksville
Fire Department. They will be getting kids/families soaking wet at various
parks from 6-7:30pm. Nicholls Park, July 29;
Shelly Creek Park, Aug. 12; Foster Park, Aug. 29.
Nanaimo Arts Council Fundraiser: Short film premier & silent auction of members’ works, July 30th, 6-9pm at the Nanaimo Golf Club (2800 Highland Blvd). Beer/Wine Burger. Tickets $35.
Visit: nanaimoartscouncil.ca/programs/short-film-premiere for tickets.
Nanaimo Pottery Co-op’s Summer Sale: Sat., July 30, 10am-6pm at Country Club Mall. Free admission.
Five Acre Summer Concerts Series: August 5 & 6 & held at Port Alberni Fall Fair Grounds. Tickets are now live & limited. Purchase online at: fiveacretickit.ca To sponsor, email: kim@fiveacre.ca
Lanterns for Peace Ceremony: Held at Maffeo Sutton Park Sat., Aug. 6, 9pm. Everyone welcome. Info at www.wilpfnanaimo.wordpress.com Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom.
Outdoor Movie Night is Coming! Mark your calendars for August 29, 9-10:30pm, at the Bob Dailey Stadium, Port Alberni. The movie (tba) will be suitable for all ages. Bring your own lawn chairs, snuggle under a blanket & create fond memories with your family.
Commercial Street Night Market! Come support Downtown Nanaimo on Thursday’s, starting at 5pm. Commercial St will be closed to cars & have an array of vendors, crafters, food trucks, entertainment, bouncy castles, face painting, art walk & of course the permanent merchants & restaurants downtown!
Join the Nanaimo Social Club: Take part in new activities & meet new friends. Open to singles & couples. Info, Brenda, 250-585-4643.
Connect With a Senior Through the Power of Storytelling: Join the Volunteer Nanaimo Hand in Hand intergenerational Storytelling project & connect with a senior to record their stories. To register, email handinhandnanaimo@gmail.com or call Gwen at 250-667-1803.
Is Qualicum Important to You? Become a member of the Qualicum Beach Residents’ Association. QBRA is a non-partisan, non-profit society whose purposes are to promote & safeguard the small town character & liveability of Qualicum Beach. Info: doreentheboss@gmail.com or 250-752-5598.
Do You Miss Talking or Feeling Lonely? Friendly group meet at a local Nanaimo cafe to discuss thoughts & views. Info: Sue 250.591.6826.
Stroke Support - When & Where You Need It: The After Stroke team offers support to you & your family at every stage of your recovery journey. To learn more about a program in your area, call 1-888-313-3377, ext 6201.
TOPS is Back! Join us on Wednesdays at 11:30am in North Nanaimo. Small group. Info Call Joanne 250 390-2174.
Find Your Voice & Learn to Speak with Confidence: Whether you have a presentation to make or if you just find overall communication a challenge, Toastmasters is the answer! Contact: info@d21toastmasters.org
Island Health's Step Up Youth Program: This unique program offers High School students aged 15-18 an opportunity to learn about careers in healthcare while earning valuable volunteer hours and resume experience. To apply, go to: www.islandhealth.ca/volunteer-resources
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1. In military lingo, what does the acronym MASH stand for?
2. The hottest planet in our solar system is Venus, Jupiter, or Neptune?
3. Which city has the most restaurants per capita in Canada?
4. This is the longest golf club in a golf set.
5. What is the provincial flower of Alberta?
2. The hottest planet in our solar system is Venus, Jupiter, or Neptune?
3. Which city has the most restaurants per capita in Canada?
4. This is the longest golf club in a golf set.
5. What is the provincial flower of Alberta?
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You may be entering a period with a possible opportunity to heal a past wound. You might want to resolve this issue now, before striking out into new territory. Lucky numbers: 2, 31, 36, 40, 41, 47.
This week you may find that the pace of activity in your day-to-day routine significantly increases. If you dig in, you might find the energy to successfully work through this period. Lucky numbers: 3, 8, 13, 22, 26, 28.
Try looking for an opportunity to express yourself in a new way. This may allow you to show others your ability to create progress on an issue of great importance to you. Lucky numbers: 5, 10, 17, 40, 41, 46.
You may find that your emotions are heightened this week, and they could provide insights to you. You might want to wait until these feelings pass before you take action. Lucky numbers: 9, 11, 15, 24, 41, 42.
This week holds the potential for you to enter a new phase of your life. Try to look for an opportunity to do so, but be careful not to overreach in risk taking. Lucky numbers: 6, 8, 9, 25, 30, 35.
Are you encountering opposition from your partner? If you look to a past issue, you might find the source of the problem. This information could point the way to a solution. Lucky numbers: 8, 11, 15, 20, 36, 41.
Issues may arise in your relationships right now. Try to take a deep breath and step back. How could you create a dialogue, rather than digging in your heels about your viewpoint? Lucky numbers: 7, 10, 19, 37, 44, 45.
You may experience unexpected or unusual events that could cause you to rethink your direction in life. This might help to release your perspective and seek to understand the message. Lucky numbers: 10, 18, 22, 26, 30, 48.
Right now you may find yourself going over old ground again. Try to be aware of allowing your reaction to grow out of proportion to the reality of the situation. Lucky numbers: 4, 11, 16, 20, 34, 36.
At the beginning of the week, you may find that your mind and emotions are out of sync. Perhaps you could wait a few days before making any significant decisions. Lucky numbers: 1, 21, 26, 37, 38, 39.
Are you discouraged about a particular situation in your life right now? If so, reaching out to others may help provide you with a more positive perspective about things. Lucky numbers: 12, 22, 26, 34, 37, 38.
Service to others is often an important consideration for Pisces. At this time, finding a form of service that you feel you can personally identify with may be important for you. Lucky numbers: 21, 29, 31, 32, 40, 43.
Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Gemini winners with the luckiest number being 17.
Nose print: Humans leave fingerprints on everything they touch, and because these are unique, fingerprints can be used to identify people. A dog’s nose print is the same: its lines and patterns can be used to prove the canine’s identity.
Tasty stamps: In 2013, Belgium issued a half million stamps with glue that smelled and tasted like chocolate. This was not a surprising move, since Belgium is known for producing some of the world’s most delicious chocolate.
Tasty stamps: In 2013, Belgium issued a half million stamps with glue that smelled and tasted like chocolate. This was not a surprising move, since Belgium is known for producing some of the world’s most delicious chocolate.
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Ticklish situation: Humans can have many types of phobias. One type is pteronophobia, which is the fear of feathers or of being tickled by feathers. Merely thinking of the possibility of such a thing can cause someone with the phobia to feel anxious.
Skinny house: A one-time hat shop is now billed as the skinniest house in London, England. Its 96 square metres (1,034 sq. ft.) have three bedrooms and one bathroom. The catch is that most of the five-story house is only 1.8 metres (6 ft.) wide.
Skinny house: A one-time hat shop is now billed as the skinniest house in London, England. Its 96 square metres (1,034 sq. ft.) have three bedrooms and one bathroom. The catch is that most of the five-story house is only 1.8 metres (6 ft.) wide.
Soothing gel: The houseplant aloe vera can be used to heal scrapes and burns. A gel found inside the fleshy leaves of this succulent can be used as an ointment. Aloe vera plants are easy to care for.
Why couldn’t the Tin Man join in the card game? They were playing Hearts.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Butter. Butter who? Butter late than never.
Veterinarian: “Has your dog ever had fleas?”
Child: “No, only puppies.”
Being kissed by a vampire is a real pain in the neck.
Why couldn’t the sailors play cards? Because they were standing on the deck.
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Butter. Butter who? Butter late than never.
Veterinarian: “Has your dog ever had fleas?”
Child: “No, only puppies.”
Being kissed by a vampire is a real pain in the neck.
Why couldn’t the sailors play cards? Because they were standing on the deck.
Trivia Answers: 1. Mobile Army Surgical Hospital 2. Venus 3. Victoria, BC 4. Driver 5. Wild Rose
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Home for bees: Bees are important to the environment because they are pollinators. In China, where the native bee population is in danger, a special bee sanctuary exists. It’s in the Shennongjia Nature Reserve in the central part of the country, where a steep cliff accommodates about 700 wooden boxes that the bees use as their hives. Beekeepers tending to the boxes must also use them as steps to reach the hives further up. To access the topmost hives, the keepers use ropes. The steep cliff is an ideal spot because it is inaccessible to bears. The area has diverse flora, as well, so the bees have many places to forage for pollen.
Tear-down project: Folks in the town of Blumberg, Germany, had better be sure to pay their contractor, at least if the contractor is someone known as Matija P. While building an apartment block, this fellow had run into problems getting the developer to pay for his work. Instead of taking the issue to court, Matija P. hopped onto a huge excavator and started dismantling the very façade he’d just finished building! In the process, he damaged about 30 apartments that tenants were about to occupy. The contractor stopped his act of destruction when the excavator broke down. Later, he turned himself in to police. He is likely to be fined and will possibly end up in jail.
Not a doctor: A teacher at Shude University of Science and Technology in Taiwan is not just a good teacher, he’s good at drawing, too. Zhong Quanbin uses chalk and a ruler to produce amazingly detailed blackboard drawings of parts of the body: eyes, skeletons, muscles, and more. Although not a doctor, nor even interested in becoming one, Zhong Quanbin’s skill in art brought him so much attention that he was hired at the university to teach medical students how to draw anatomically correct body parts from different angles. The name of the course he teaches is “Anatomy Illustrations and Drawing Skills.”
Exam fraud: Those who want to graduate from high school need to write their own exams. A young couple in Diourbel, Senegal, learned this the hard way. Khadim Mboup dressed up as a woman and attempted to write high school graduation exams on behalf of his girlfriend, Gangué Dioum. Mboup wore a dress, wig, scarf, and earrings, and he put on makeup, too. Unfortunately for the couple, an exam supervisor became suspicious and called the police. Mboup had no choice but to confess to his actions, explaining that he did it to help Dioum, who isn’t fluent in English. The couple may now be barred from taking the exam for five years.
“Life is the game that must be played.” - Edwin Arlington Robinson
“Justice is a machine that, when someone has once given it the starting push, rolls on of itself.” - John Galsworthy
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (no attachments). Deadline Tuesdays noon.
Are you in high school in Port Alberni and looking for experience toward a career in health care? Island Health's Step Up Youth Program is for you! This unique program offers High School students aged 15-18 an opportunity to learn about careers in healthcare while earning valuable volunteer hours and resume experience. To apply, go to:
www.islandhealth.ca/volunteer-resources
Questions? Call 250-589-7957
Questions? Call 250-589-7957
Summer Concert in the Park: Nanaimo Concert Band’s free concert held Monday, July 18, 6:30pm at Maffeo Sutton Park, Lions Pavillion.
Bankes Brothers at ‘Music in the Park’: July 21, 6:30-8pm, Cobble Hill Commons Park. No cost, but donations welcomed.
Little Big Market! Sat., July 23, 10am-4pm, 1305 Spruston Rd., in Cassidy. Over 25 local businesses from homemade, handmade & homegrown products. Live music & much more.
Nanaimo Show N Shine: July 24, 10am-5pm. Free admission for spectators. Food, music, prizes, photos & more. 4900 Wellington Rd.
Game On! Kids ages 7-11 can play games 9am-12pm, July 25-29 at
Ladysmith Intermediate School. $55. Information & registration at:
winsomegames.net
PopUp Water Parks! Celebrate summer with members of Parksville
Fire Department. They will be getting kids/families soaking wet at various
parks from 6-7:30pm. Nicholls Park, July 29;
Shelly Creek Park, Aug. 12; Foster Park, Aug. 29.
Nanaimo Pottery Co-op’s Summer Sale: Sat., July 30, 10am-6pm at Country Club Mall. Free admission.
Five Acre Summer Concerts Series: August 5 & 6 & held at Port Alberni Fall Fair Grounds. Tickets are now live & limited. Purchase online at: fiveacretickit.ca To sponsor, email: kim@fiveacre.ca
Lanterns for Peace Ceremony: Held at Maffeo Sutton Park Sat., Aug. 6, 9pm. Everyone welcome. Info at www.wilpfnanaimo.wordpress.com Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom.
Outdoor Movie Night is Coming! Mark your calendars for August 29, 9-10:30pm, at the Bob Dailey Stadium, Port Alberni. The movie (tba) will be suitable for all ages. Bring your own lawn chairs, snuggle under a blanket & create fond memories with your family.
Commercial Street Night Market! Come support Downtown Nanaimo on Thursday’s, starting at 5pm. Commercial St will be closed to cars & have an array of vendors, crafters, food trucks, entertainment, bouncy castles, face painting, art walk & of course the permanent merchants & restaurants downtown!
Join the Nanaimo Social Club: Take part in new activities & meet new friends. Open to singles & couples. Info, Brenda, 250-585-4643.
Connect With a Senior Through the Power of Storytelling: Join the Volunteer Nanaimo Hand in Hand intergenerational Storytelling project & connect with a senior to record their stories. To register, email handinhandnanaimo@gmail.com or call Gwen at 250-667-1803.
Is Qualicum Important to You? Become a member of the Qualicum Beach Residents’ Association. QBRA is a non-partisan, non-profit society whose purposes are to promote & safeguard the small town character & liveability of Qualicum Beach. Info: doreentheboss@gmail.com or 250-752-5598.
Do You Miss Talking or Feeling Lonely? Friendly group meet at a local Nanaimo cafe to discuss thoughts & views. Info: Sue 250.591.6826.
Stroke Support - When & Where You Need It: The After Stroke team offers support to you & your family at every stage of your recovery journey. To learn more about a program in your area, call 1-888-313-3377, ext 6201.
TOPS is Back! Join us on Wednesdays at 11:30am in North Nanaimo. Small group. Info Call Joanne 250 390-2174.
Find Your Voice & Learn to Speak with Confidence: Whether you have a presentation to make or if you just find overall communication a challenge, Toastmasters is the answer! Contact: info@d21toastmasters.org
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