FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Mondays at noon)
Register Today! Fitness classes; early years, children & youth programs; pickleball; guided hikes; swim & skate lessons & more. Register today at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Ravensong Aquatic Centre: 250-752-5014 or Oceanside Place Arena: 250-248-3252.
Ladysmith Juried Arts Festival: ‘Art Jam’ held Sat., Aug. 24, 4-8pm. Make art, enjoy interactive art stations, paint competition & live music. ‘Art’s Market’ held Sun., Aug. 25, 10am-4pm. Shop original paintings, jewellery, fabric art, pottery & more. 1st Ave., Ladysmith from Warren to Buller Streets.
Crofton Day: Held August 24, noon - 8pm, in the park by Old School Museum & sponsored by Crofton Community Centre Society. Inflatables, foam pit, obstacle course, live music, food trucks & more. Movie at dusk.
Ladysmith Juried Arts Festival: ‘Art Jam’ held Sat., Aug. 24, 4-8pm. Make art, enjoy interactive art stations, paint competition & live music. ‘Art’s Market’ held Sun., Aug. 25, 10am-4pm. Shop original paintings, jewellery, fabric art, pottery & more. 1st Ave., Ladysmith from Warren to Buller Streets.
Nanaimo Gladiolus & Dahlia Society Annual Show: Held at Country Club Mall on Saturday, August 24 & 25, mall hours.
Italian Day! Presented by Grove Hall Farm on Aug. 25, 11am-6pm at 6159 Lakes Rd., Duncan. Limited parking spaces, road parking avail., but we encourage car pooling. Come speak Italian, enjoy local vendors, pizza, gelato, prizes, live music & more.
Cedar Appreciation Day: Bring the kids to the Cedar Farmers Market, 1984 Woodbank, on Sunday, August 25, starting at 9:30am. Pancake breakfast, games, art, sports, bouncy castle, free photo booth, live music & more.
Cruise Ship Market: Monday August 26, at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza, 90 Front St., Nanaimo, 9:30am-4:30pm. Crafts, artists, rocks & gems & live music. Enter to win a treasure chest. Everyone welcome.
Family Flow Kids Yoga: Parents can come move with their littles through a fun kid-focused yoga class. Held August 26, 1:30-2:15pm at Qualicum Beach Rotary Park. Cost is $5 per child.
Summer by the Sea Street Market: This market is a true reflection of our community’s vibrant character. Held every Tuesday until August 27, 6-9pm, on Craig St., downtown Parksville. Over 150 vendors, local merchants, artisans, craftspeople, farmers, entertainers, food vendors & more. Support local.
Music in the Park: Thursday, August 29, 6:30-8pm, Cobble Hill Common. Chris Andres & The Stompin’ Devilles. Arts & craft tent for children, face painting, ice cream truck & more. Dogs permitted on leash. Free, but donations encouraged.
Family Magic Show: Craig the Magician will be performing at The Rainbow Room, in Port Alberni, on August 30. Doors open at 2:30pm. Tickets are $20 or under 12, $15. A show to delight adults & children!
Port Alberni Salmon Festival Re-Launch: Held Friday, August 30, 5-10pm; Saturday, August 31, 10am-10pm; Sunday, Sept. 1, 10am-10pm & Monday, Sept. 2, 10am-3pm. Bullhead derby is Sat., August 31, 9-11am at the Harbour Quay/Argyle Pier. For more info, visit salmonfestival.ca
Free Family Fun Day! Held Sunday, September 1, 11am-5pm at Maffeo Sutton Park, downtown Nanaimo waterfront. Live entertainment, food trucks, artisan vendors, sports demos, a best dressed pet contest & more!
Nanaimo Curling Club Parking Lot Sale: For a $20 table fee ($25 for non-members), you can bring your treasures & keep the profits. Local vendors & crafters welcome. Held on Sunday, Sept. 8, 10am-2pm at the Curling Club, 106 Wall St. Concession, pro shop, NCC info table. For info, contact Janice at 250-218-9639. Volunteers needed.
Music Seminar with Evangelist Ken Lynch. Sept 8 at 10am, 11am & 6pm and Sept 9-11 at 6:30pm. Hosted by Harbour Baptist Church, 2465 Labieux Rd. Nanaimo. Info 250-327-8812
Mid Island Floral Art Club meeting Sept. 12, 2pm, St Stephen’s Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. A demo & workshop ‘Harvest Moon - Crescent Design’ Guest fee $6. New members welcome.
Route 19A Art’s Festival: Fine Art Exhibition held Sept 14 & 15, 10am-4pm at Lighthouse Community Ctr, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Artists Studio Tour held Sept 21 & 22, 10am-4pm when artists open their private studios from Qualicum Beach to Union Bay.
40th Annual Port Alberni Toy Run: Bikes gather at Little Qualicum Fall’s Provincial Park on Sat., Sept. 14, 10am. Cannon goes off at noon & 1000 bikes ride to Glenwood Centre in Port Alberni. Bike games, show & shine, vendors, kid’s games & more. Activities on Sun., Sept. 15 include pancake breakfast & continued fun. Visit: portalbernitoyrun.ca for more details.
Square Dancing at the Parksville Community Centre: Singles or couples. New dancer 10 week program starts Sept. 19. Normal clothes, 80s & 90s music. Email: Wheelarounds2017@gmail.com for more info.
Giant Fabric Sale: Held Sat., Sept. 21, 10am-1:30pm at Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St., Nanaimo. Quilting fabric & supplies, Christmas, fashion & costume fabric, yarn, sewing & craft notions. All starting at $3 & $5 per meter. Please bring your own bags. Cash & credit cards accepted.
Crafts From the Crypt Fair: ‘A spooky Halloween Arts & Craft Fair with oddities & curiosities’. Held Oct. 5 & 6 at Highland Pacific Golf, 450 Creed Rd., Victoria. Haunted mocktails, mini photo sessions, food trucks & more. $5 for weekend pass. Costumes encouraged. For more information, visit: www.CraftsFromTheCryptFair.com
Morrell Nature Sanctuary is looking for Volunteer Nature Interpreters who are passionate about nature, to lead Elementary School children from K to grade 5. Training is every 2nd Wed., Sept to April, 9:30-11:30am. Visit: www.morrellnaturesanctuary.ca or call 250-753-5811for more information.
Are You Ready to Sing? Village Voices of Qualicum Beach welcomes singers of all voices & will be accepting registrations for the 2024 Fall Term. Visit: www.thevillagevoices.ca
Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market: Held every Saturday from now until Oct. 12, 10am-2pm. Dog-friendly, live music, baked goods, jewelry, plants, art & so much more! Held at 10052 S Shore Rd, Honeymoon Bay.
TOP’S (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): BC*4754 Qualicum is a weight-loss non-profit support group meets every Tuesday morning, 10-11am at 184A, Second Ave W. A weigh-in & program. Call Janice 250.752.6471 for more info.
Independent Living Cowichan is promoting a new perspective on disability. Disability resource centre, handicap parking placards, medical equipment loans & personal tax preparation. We offer educational sessions & peer support. For more info: 250.746.3930 or cvilrc.bc.ca
UK Pension Transfers: Personal/company pension left behind in the UK? Contact us to discuss options. Sterling Advisory, 1-250-863-7766 or email: mark@sterlingadvisory.com