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April 22 - 28, 2024
Mid Vancouver Island Edition
Retired flavours: Ben & Jerry’s, renowned for its offbeat ice cream, adopts a unique approach to discontinued varieties with their “Flavor Graveyard.” Located at the Ben & Jerry’s Factory in Waterbury, Vermont (U.S.) and also pictured on a dedicated page on the company’s website, the Graveyard features granite headstones with epitaphs honouring the legacy of “dearly de-pinted” flavours. The Graveyard started in 1997 with only four flavours but now lists 35 like Wavy Gravy, Dublin Mudslide, Economic Crunch, and Holy Cannoli. The Flavor Graveyard attracts visitors from across the world, allowing ice cream enthusiasts to pay respects to retired recipes. Recently, the flavour What a Cluster was laid to rest with an actual ceremony.
Big find: A diamond about the size of a candy gumdrop was discovered by a French tourist visiting the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas (U.S.). The man had experience panning for gold and searching for ammonite fossils, so he knew how to go about things. He rented a diamond hunting kit from the park and set to work. A recent rain had washed away dirt and uncovered heavy rocks, leaving minerals and diamonds lying near the surface and making the search a bit easier. He intends to have the brown, 7.46-carat rock cut into two diamonds, one for his fiancée and another for his daughter.
Gifts for MOM | Mother's Day is May 12th!
Lost wallet: A Chicago woman who lost her wallet during a visit to Arizona had it returned, 29 years later! A man from Mesa, Arizona (U.S.), was diving and kayaking in the Salt River not far from the Goldfield Mine in Apache Junction. He was with six family members when he found the wallet, about 15 feet (4.5 m) below the surface. Spending time on the water is the family’s favourite pastime and they often find rings, jewelry, and fishing rods. But this time they were glad to see that the wallet included a driver’s license, which allowed them to search online for the owner, and eventually return the wallet to her.
Furry heirs: One wealthy woman in China seems to love her pets more than her three children. The Shanghai woman, with the surname Liu, has an estate worth $2.8 million and wrote a will to leave her fortune in the care of a local veterinarian appointed as the will administrator. The vet is responsible for the care of her pets. The woman was motivated to make the unusual choice because she claimed her offspring seldom contacted her and didn’t visit or care for her when she became ill. Liu had wanted to leave her money directly to her pets, but that was illegal.
“If we could be twice young and twice old, we could correct all our mistakes.” - Euripides
“The action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers.” - Francis Hutcheson
“The action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers.” - Francis Hutcheson
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Mondays at noon)
Echo Players Presents ‘Longing’: A romance written & directed by Michael Armstrong. Held until May 10. Thurs - Sat, 7:30pm & Sunday Matinee, 2pm. Tickets at echoplayers.ca or call 250-752-3522
Oceanside Repair Cafe: Bring broken items to St. Stephen Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach on April 20, 10am-3pm for free consultation & repair. www.repaircafeoceanside.ca
Vancouver Island Master Gardeners will be answering your garden questions April 20, 9am-1pm at the Mars Plant Sale, Qualicum Beach Curling Club & at the Milner Garden’s Plant Sale, 2179 W Island Hwy., 10am-4pm. For more info: www.vimga.org
Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Annual Open House: April 20 & 21, 1-3pm, 149 E. Stanford PV. Please wear flat soled shoes or runners & comfortable clothes. Rain or shine. Info: parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com
Oceanside Concert Band Spring Concert: Sunday April 21, 2:30pm at Knox Church, 345 Pym, Parksville. Featuring guests Ballenas Senior Secondary Band. Tickets at door: $20 adults, $5 students.
Nanaimo Conservatory of Music: Jane Coop in Solo Piano Recital, Sun., April 21, 2:30pm at Port Theatre. Tickets $45 www.porttheatre.ca
Free Downsizing Seminar: Friday, April 26th,1pm - 3pm at Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd. Pre-register by calling 250.616.3641 or ian@ianthompsonrealestate.com See display ad for more info.
2024 Fine Art Show & Sale hosted by Cherry Point Artists, Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27 at St. Peter’s Church, Duncan, 10am-5pm. New artworks of this well established art group will be on display. The art show Includes art demos, fundraising events, door prizes & refreshments. Free.
Vancouver Island Master Gardeners will be answering your gardening questions April 27, 10am-3pm at Ken Dor Garden Center, 845 Qualicum Rd, & 10am-3pm at Buckerfields Parksville 587 Alberni Hwy. Info: www.vimga.org
Annual Dahlia Tuber Sale by The Nanaimo Gladiolus & Dahlia Society, Sat., April 27, 10am-2pm at Country Club Centre. Lots of gladiolus corms for sale at very reasonable prices.
Marine Parts Swap & Sale Meet: Held at The Nanaimo Yacht Club, 400 Newcastle, on April 27 at 10am-3pm.
The Village Voices of Qualicum Beach & A Cappella Plus are teaming up for a spring choral concert, ‘Happy Together’ is Saturday, April 27, 2:30pm, Knox United, 345 Pym St., Parksville. Tickets at www.thevillagevoices.ca or www.acappellaplus.ca or cash only at the door.
Spring Vendor Fair: Held Saturday, April 27th from 10am-4pm at Cherry Creek Community Hall, 3720 Moore Rd. Port Alberni. Explore our talented new & returning local vendors. Concession open 10am-2pm. Chance to win a prize with a minimum donation. For more info, email: cherrycreekhall@shaw.ca or call 250-724-1660 or FaceBook Cherry Creek Community Hall.
A Cappella Plus Presents ‘Keep Them Laughing’: Humorous music & fun, April 28, 2:30pm Nanaimo Rivers Room at Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Visit: www.acappellaplus.ca for tickets.
Timber! Choir Presents ‘A Love Song to the World’: Held Sunday, April 28, 2:30pm at ADSS Theatre, Port Alberni. Tickets are $25 for adults & seniors & children & students under 18, $5 & avail from Choir members, Echo Centre, Finishing Touches, The Grove, Salmonberry’s & at www.eventbrite.ca
Free ‘Learn to Bowl’ Open House: Held Sunday, April 28, 12-3pm at Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club, Centennial Park, 1st St., Duncan. Free coaching week, Monday, April 29 - Friday, May 3, 10am-2pm. Fun & bowls provided. All welcome.
Global Village Nanaimo Pop-up Store: Non-profit fair trade held at Nanaimo North Town Centre, May 4th - June 1st.
www.globalvillagenanaimo.com
Playshop - Playing in an African-style Marimba Ensemble: Experience the energy & joy of playing in a Zimbabwean-style marimba ensemble on Sun., April 28, 11:30am-1pm, 1611 Robert St., Crofton. Cost is $20 & preregistration is required. Email: info@bopoma.org
‘All About the Garden Sale’: Held by Qualicum Beach Garden Club. Plants, veggie starts & garden related items on Saturday, May 4, 9am–1pm at 525 Yambury Road, Qualicum Beach.
Vimy Hall Spring Market: Held Saturday, May 4, 10am-3pm at 3968 Gibbons Rd., Duncan. Concession & snacks by Someno’s Women’s Institute. Help support the local sellers.
Women’s Art As Activism: Held May 4 & 5, 11am to 4pm at the Garden Studio below Arbutus Books, 87 Nicol Street, Nanaimo. Artists: Frances Deverell, Karen Birch, Jan Pullinger, Dema Maksod, Donna Birkinshaw, Patricia Robison & Dyane Brown.
Evening with Sarah Smith & Special Guest John Gogo: Presented by Knox, Parksville. Friday, May 10, 7pm. Tickets $25 & available at Eventbrite.ca Fireside Books, Close To You, Edge Outdoors.
Plant Sale: Held Saturday, May 11, 9am-12pm at St. Edmund’s Church Hall, 407 Wembley at Church Rd. Bake sale, re-gifting table, books & local vendors.
Spring Garden Tour: Held by Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society. Five private gardens open for the public to view on May 18, 10am-4pm. Tix $20 & available at Dinters Nursery, Buckerfields, Volume 1 Bookstore, Crazy Daisy Garden Shop & Old Farm Garden Centre. For more information, visit: cowichanrhodos.ca
Prom Closet Nanaimo: Formal wear that has been gently pre-worn is available at no cost to students graduating from any high school. Requirement is that they are graduating & attending a formal event. By appointment only. Submit a request form to:
promcloset.nanaimo@gmail.com
BCSS Youth Between the Ages of 8 & 18? Have a loved one with a mental illness? Join our mental health literacy groups for education & coping strategies in your community. More info at bcssyouth.org or email manager@bcssyouth.org
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
1. Fictional character James Bond briefly was married to “Tracy” - T/F?
2. The game cribbage is played with a board, pegs, and _____.
3. In which city can you visit the Prado art museum?
4. A brachialis is a tendon, ligament, or muscle?
5. This ancient Greek physician is called the father of western medicine.
2. The game cribbage is played with a board, pegs, and _____.
3. In which city can you visit the Prado art museum?
4. A brachialis is a tendon, ligament, or muscle?
5. This ancient Greek physician is called the father of western medicine.
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Have you not been entirely truthful about some thing, either to yourself or to others? Now may be a good time to correct the situation and put it behind you. Lucky numbers: 4, 13, 14, 20, 43, 45.
The potential exists, early in the week, for you to uncover an opportunity. This may come to you out of the blue or may require you to take a leap of faith. Lucky numbers: 1, 11, 32, 35, 37, 44.
Are you having trouble making a choice about something important? The answer may become apparent if you use your belief system to examine the situation. Lucky numbers: 13, 16, 18, 28, 40, 48.
Your head and heart may be out of sync at the end of the week. Try not to let the dissonance negatively impact you, since this phase could pass in a few days. Lucky numbers: 5, 7, 22, 37, 43, 46.
At the start of the week, your unconscious may reveal information that may be upsetting to your self image. How can you integrate rather than fight this insight? Lucky numbers: 1, 3, 8, 24, 41, 46.
Your natural work and communication style may be “slow and steady wins the race.” But this week, the energy might help you pick up the pace with success. Lucky numbers: 2, 12, 23, 30, 32, 47.
Your feelings may be particularly intense early in the week. Is an under lying issue begging for a resolution? How can you use these emotions to facilitate change? Lucky numbers: 10, 18, 21, 26, 30, 45.
If you set new goals during your birthday month, this may be a good week to consider completing projects that support those objectives. Lucky numbers: 11, 13, 18, 25, 27, 38.
A few weeks ago, you may have experienced a challenge to your belief system. If needed, the energy at the end of this week could help you support your beliefs. Lucky numbers: 9, 15, 17, 26, 31, 37.
If you have been working hard and are running out of steam, hang on for a little bit longer. At the end of this week, help may be on the way for a few days. Lucky numbers: 15, 16, 39, 42, 43, 47.
Are your endeavours out of sync with your highest ideals and values? Now may be a good week to forge a new path that gets you back on track and in alignment. Lucky numbers: 16, 18, 19, 33, 38, 39.
Translating ideals from the ethereal realm onto this plane can be a challenge for Pisces. The energy this week may help you, so try to take advantage of it. Lucky numbers: 3, 10, 12, 13, 21, 33.
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Taurus winners with the luckiest number being 11.
Hawaiian dessert: Anyone visiting Hawaii (U.S.) should try its famous Haupia pie. This decadent, layered dish starts with a pie crust, usually followed by coconut and chocolate pudding, topped with whipped cream.
Peace prize: Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu is better known as Mother Theresa. Born in 1910 in what is now North Macedonia, she became a nun at 18 and worked in the slums of India, which earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
Waiting for visitors: During Canada’s 1967 centennial, the town of St. Paul, Alberta, celebrated by building the world’s first UFO landing pad. No extra-terrestrial visitors have been sighted, but thousands of humans have taken a look.
Indoor plant: Indoor gardeners might want to try growing a bamboo plant. These attractive plants like indirect light and don’t need much water. Avoid using water with fluoride and chlorine. Bottled is the best choice.
Crispy snack: A traditional Portuguese dish is bolinhos de bacalhau, also called pastéis de bacalhau. These are fritters made with cod, potatoes, onions, eggs, parsley, and spices, then deep fried.
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Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Uriah. Uriah who? Keep Uriah on the ball!
Why did the farmer plough the field with a steam roller? He wanted to grow mashed potatoes.
Paul Revere always carried a handkerchief. He was, after all, the town crier.
Customer: “I suppose you call this modern art?”
Art Dealer: “No, it’s a mirror.”
People say I look better without my glasses on. But I just can’t see it.
Why did the farmer plough the field with a steam roller? He wanted to grow mashed potatoes.
Paul Revere always carried a handkerchief. He was, after all, the town crier.
Customer: “I suppose you call this modern art?”
Art Dealer: “No, it’s a mirror.”
People say I look better without my glasses on. But I just can’t see it.
Trivia Answers: 1. True 2. Cards 3. Madrid, Spain 4. Muscle
5. Hippocratesse
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Weird calls: Most people call emergency services for very legitimate reasons. The Welsh Ambulance Service decided to publicize some of the weirder, less legitimate reasons that folks call the 999 emergency number. Authorities want to spread the message that inappropriate calls may result in a delay in helping others with genuine emergencies. Some examples of silly calls include one caller who had eaten too much kebab and had an upset stomach. Another call for help was because they had gotten their ring stuck on their finger. Additionally, there was a fellow who got his hand stuck in his mailbox and a woman who had lost her dentures and wondered if she might have swallowed them.
Lots of Lego: Every kid loves Lego, right? Miloš Křeček, who lives in the Czech Republic, is a verified holder of a Guinness World Record because he owns nearly 7,000 different Lego sets. The man got his first set when he was 5 years old and has been collecting them ever since. You can imagine that those many Lego sets would take up most of your home, which is why Křeček established his first Museum of Bricks in Prague. He followed that by opening more branches in his homeland; currently, the museum has sites in five cities. The collector says he purchased about 90% of the sets, and the rest were gifts.
Gifts for MOM | Mother's Day is May 12th!
Long overdue: Hearing about library books being returned decades after their due date is not uncommon. At a library branch in Laurel, Maryland (U.S.), a CD reappeared after 35 years; its original check-out date was in January 1989. The CD was British band Pink Floyd’s 1975 album “Wish You Were Here.” It was recently returned in excellent condition; the only sign of aging was that the CD booklet had yellowed. The library’s tracking system had somehow missed cataloguing the item as missing, and the facility has not stocked CDs for five years because most people no longer have players for them. So this “late return” won’t be going back on the shelf.
Bird whisperer: A scientist in Tokyo went the extra mile to study the language and behaviour of tit birds. For an entire year, the scientist would head into the Nagano Prefecture’s woodlands wearing a bird mask over his head. His intention was to trick the creatures into letting him get closer. Bird behaviour specialists and ornithologists believe that some birds are so smart they can recognize human faces and can make warning cries to their fellow feathered friends. To his disappointment, the birds did eventually detect the scientist and started sounding the alarm.
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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)
Greater Victoria Police Chorus: Celebrate song with Community Arts Council & the Greater Victoria Police Chorus on Sunday, April 14, 2-4pm at ADSS Auditorium, Port Alberni. Tix $30 & available at Grove Art Gallery.
Chemainus Classical Concerts: Emily Armour, piano; Rykie Avenant, piano; Catharina de Beer, piano; Ann Mendenhall, piano. April 14, 2pm, Duncan United Church. $30/$10. Reserved $25/$23 Phone 250-748-8383.
Cowichan Folk Guild AGM: Held April 14, 2pm at Providence Farm Dining Room, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan. For more information, email: admin@cowichanfolkguild.ca or call: 250-748-3975.
Nanaimo Family History Society Meeting: April 15, 6:30 pm & is hybrid. Meet at Beban Park Social Centre, or remotely via Zoom. Visit nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/membership/ to learn more.
Parksville Newcomers Alumni Club Monthly Meeting: April 15, 2pm, Mount Arrowsmith Legion Hall in PV. New to the community? We offer connection & community in a welcoming club atmosphere. 146 Hirst Ave. W.
Nanaimo Quilters Guild next meeting is Wednesday, April 17 at 1:30pm & 6:30pm, held at Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St.
Echo Players Presents ‘Longing’: A romance written & directed by Michael Armstrong. Held April 18 - May 10. Thurs - Sat, 7:30pm & Sunday Matinee, 2pm. Tickets at echoplayers.ca or call 250-752-3522
Oceanside Repair Cafe: Bring broken items to St. Stephen Church, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach on April 20, 10am-3pm for free consultation & repair. www.repaircafeoceanside.ca
Vancouver Island Master Gardeners will be answering your garden questions April 20, 9am-1pm at the Mars Plant Sale, Qualicum Beach Curling Club & at the Milner Garden’s Plant Sale, 2179 W Island Hwy., 10am-4pm. For more info: www.vimga.org
Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Annual Open House: April 20 & 21, 1-3pm, 149 E. Stanford PV. Please wear flat soled shoes or runners & comfortable clothes. Rain or shine. Info: parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com
Oceanside Concert Band Spring Concert: Sunday April 21, 2:30pm at Knox Church, 345 Pym, Parksville. Featuring guests Ballenas Senior Secondary Band. Tickets at door: $20 adults, $5 students.
Nanaimo Conservatory of Music: Jane Coop in Solo Piano Recital, Sun., April 21, 2:30pm at Port Theatre. Tickets $45 www.porttheatre.ca
2024 Fine Art Show & Sale hosted by Cherry Point Artists, Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27 at St. Peter’s Church, Duncan, 10am-5pm. New artworks of this well established art group will be on display. The art show Includes art demos, fundraising events, door prizes & refreshments. Free.
Annual Dahlia Tuber Sale by The Nanaimo Gladiolus & Dahlia Society, Sat., April 27, 10am-2pm at Country Club Centre. Lots of gladiolus corms for sale at very reasonable prices.
Marine Parts Swap & Sale Meet: Held at The Nanaimo Yacht Club, 400 Newcastle, on April 27 at 10am-3pm.
The Village Voices of Qualicum Beach & A Cappella Plus are teaming up for a spring choral concert, ‘Happy Together’ is Saturday, April 27, 2:30pm, Knox United, 345 Pym St., Parksville. Tickets at www.thevillagevoices.ca or www.acappellaplus.ca or cash only at the door.
Spring Vendor Fair: Held Saturday, April 27th from 10am-4pm at Cherry Creek Community Hall, 3720 Moore Rd. Port Alberni. Explore our talented new & returning local vendors. Concession open 10am-2pm. Chance to win a prize with a minimum donation. For more info, email: cherrycreekhall@shaw.ca or call 250-724-1660 or FaceBook Cherry Creek Community Hall.
Free ‘Learn to Bowl’ Open House: Held Sunday, April 28, 12-3pm at Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club, Centennial Park, 1st St., Duncan. Free coaching week, Monday, April 29 - Friday, May 3, 10am-2pm. Fun & bowls provided. All welcome.
Women’s Art As Activism: Held May 4 & 5, 11am to 4pm at the Garden Studio below Arbutus Books, 87 Nicol Street, Nanaimo. Artists: Frances Deverell, Karen Birch, Jan Pullinger, Dema Maksod, Donna Birkinshaw, Patricia Robison & Dyane Brown.
Spring Garden Tour: Held by Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society. Five private gardens open for the public to view on May 18, 10am-4pm. Tix $20 & available at Dinters Nursery, Buckerfields, Volume 1 Bookstore, Crazy Daisy Garden Shop & Old Farm Garden Centre. For more information, visit: cowichanrhodos.ca
Prom Closet Nanaimo: Formal wear that has been gently pre-worn is available at no cost to students graduating from any high school. Requirement is that they are graduating & attending a formal event. By appointment only. Submit a request form to:
promcloset.nanaimo@gmail.com
BCSS Youth Between the Ages of 8 & 18? Have a loved one with a mental illness? Join our mental health literacy groups for education & coping strategies in your community. More info at bcssyouth.org or email manager@bcssyouth.org
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
1. The Forbidden City is located in the capital of what country?
2. In 1975, Angola won independence from Belgium, Portugal, or Germany?
3. How many squares are usually on a bingo card?
4. Elisha G. Otis invented the escalator, passenger elevator, or home blender?
5. A coral reef is a plant - T/F?
2. In 1975, Angola won independence from Belgium, Portugal, or Germany?
3. How many squares are usually on a bingo card?
4. Elisha G. Otis invented the escalator, passenger elevator, or home blender?
5. A coral reef is a plant - T/F?
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Have you put a plan into place yet, for the next year, to advance your values and life purpose? If not, this is the week when that train may be leaving the station. Lucky numbers: 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 18.
Your birth month is a good time to set goals for the next year. This year, you may want to focus on an area that expands your comfort zone into new horizons. Lucky numbers: 3, 9, 13, 27, 35, 41.
Geminis can have difficulty bringing their ideas to fruition. How might you use the next month’s energy, which could encourage you to create a more grounded reality? Lucky numbers: 5, 8, 18, 19, 28, 35.
Over the next month, you may want to create some thing new and unique. Such endeavours are not limited to art. Give your self time and space to nurture this impulse. Lucky numbers: 2, 9, 16, 21, 36, 40.
You may be tempted early in the week to toot your own horn. While this may be justified, you might be better off asking someone else to sing your praises. Lucky numbers: 4, 11, 15, 17, 30, 41.
The past month may have left you feeling confused and muddled. This dynamic might continue for a few more weeks, but mid week could offer a brief respite. Lucky numbers: 7, 12, 22, 25, 31, 38.
Your natural diplomacy and tact may be heightened at the end of the week. For a few days, this could provide you an opportunity to make headway on a relationship issue. Lucky numbers: 8, 13, 16, 27, 42, 45.
Now is about six months after your birthday. Did you put a new plan into place at that time? How well is it going and what might you need to adjust? Lucky numbers: 6, 11, 14, 22, 38, 46.
You may feel stressed and lacking confidence in yourself at midweek What behavioural change might you implement to mitigate this dynamic? Look inward and ask. Lucky numbers: 9, 17, 18, 19, 41, 42.
Do you define success as recognition and material resources? Midweek may offer a chance to focus your ambition on some thing with a higher purpose. Lucky numbers: 15, 18, 29, 42, 43, 48.
You may run into challenges at week’s end. Stop and ask if they reflect some underlying fear that you have. If so, tackle that fear to help resolve the situation. Lucky numbers: 10, 11, 13, 22, 27, 31.
If you actively seek it, you may find an opportunity this week to shine. Communicate to others what you are looking to accomplish and ask their help for your goal. Lucky numbers: 5, 11, 18, 30, 40, 41.
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Cancer winners with the luckiest number being 9.
Egg phobia: Alfred Hitchcock, famous for his scary movies, was himself frightened of a common item: eggs! He was quoted as saying he was “worse than frightened” of them, calling the yolk’s yellow liquid “revolting.”
Good soup: Mexicans love to enjoy a big bowl of pozole. The main ingredient of this soup-like dish is hominy, large dried corn kernels. Other ingredients might be meat, seafood, herbs, lettuce, onion, avocados, lemon, and more.
Nice gesture: U.S. musician Billy Joel reserves the front row tickets to his shows. Before the show begins, his staff finds avid fans who could only afford back row seats. Some fans, to their amazement, get moved to the front row.
Less lean: In December 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy reopened after experts spent over 10 years working to ensure it was safe for the public. At the time, the “lean” on the tower was considered dangerous.
Cool sleep: How about sleeping in a hotel made completely of ice? Hôtel de Glace in Québec City, Québec, Canada, is the place to go. From January to March, it welcomes overnight guests who may enjoy its Grand Hall, chapel, ice slide, and Ice Bar.
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Ernie: “My uncle can play the piano by ear.”
Bernie: “That’s nothing. My uncle can fiddle with his whiskers.”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Doughnut. Doughnut who? Doughnut open this until your birthday.
How did the magician cut the sea in half? He had a sea saw.
What happened to the duck who flew upside down? He quacked up.
Do you know how long cows should be milked? The same way as short cows.
Bernie: “That’s nothing. My uncle can fiddle with his whiskers.”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Doughnut. Doughnut who? Doughnut open this until your birthday.
How did the magician cut the sea in half? He had a sea saw.
What happened to the duck who flew upside down? He quacked up.
Do you know how long cows should be milked? The same way as short cows.
Trivia Answers: 1. China 2. Portugal 3. 25 4. Elevator 5. False
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Alpine office: Hold on to your office chairs! A Chinese advertising agency is being accused of taking “remote work” to a new level by literally relocating its entire operation from a city business district to a remote mountain area. Former employees are crying foul play, alleging that the relocation was a plot to make them voluntarily pack up their desks so the company could avoid layoffs and compensation. In what can only be described as an uphill battle, the agency’s move made the daily commute a two-hour trek, each way, especially challenging for those without a personal car. Now, that’s taking “remote” work to new heights!
Bite and run: Residents of the small town of Vastogirardi, in the Molise region of Italy, could not figure out why they often would go out to their cars only to discover their tires had been slashed. The residents of the peaceful little village were scratching their heads and beginning to fear there was evil intent behind the strange and consistent vandalism. Finally, cameras were set up and undercover patrols assigned to the case. They quickly discovered the culprit: a dog with a very sore set of teeth. Apparently the canine suffered from gingivitis and was biting into the tires to relieve the pain.
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Bad example: Marathon runners are not likely to be chain smokers. The two habits simply don’t go together. But for a 52-year-old Chinese marathon runner known as Uncle Chen, now dubbed Smoking Brother, lighting up before the race and even chain smoking during the race was common. He recently ran the Xiamen Marathon in Beijing and did it in three hours and 33 minutes. However, officials made the decision to issue him a two-year ban from their races, and voided his time and ranking from the event because smoking while on the track was considered to be a punishable behaviour due to its impact on the other 1,500 runners.
Impolite parrots: Most of us are brought up being told to “mind our manners.” Somehow, a flock of eight parrots at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in eastern England did not get the message. Or, they got the message but refused to listen, and continued to flaunt their “fowl” speech. Park officials had attempted to curb the African grays’ behaviour with reprimands like time outs. But to no avail. Now, instead of trying to keep the offending parrots away from the well-behaved ones, park employees have decided to try a new experiment: move the naughty parrots in with the 92 polite parrots in the hopes they will pick up better manners from their feathered peers. Time will tell.
“Write your sad times in sand, write your good times in stone.” - George Bernard Shaw
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” - Mahatma Gandhi
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” - Mahatma Gandhi
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Mondays at noon)
2024 Pacific Brant Carving, Woodworking & Art Show: Held April 6, 10am-5pm & April 7, 10am-4pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Featuring an adjudicated competition, sales tables, a raffle, door prizes & more. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Admission: $6, under 12 free! Info: thebrant.ca
Cowichan Folk Guild Presents Ryan McMahon ‘One More Fire’: On Saturday, April 6, 7:30pm at The Chapel at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. Doors open at 7pm.
Nanaimo Concert Band Spring Concert: Held April 7, 2:30pm at Port Theatre. $20/ticket, tickets available at www.porttheatre.com
Knox Presents Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir: Saturday, April 6th @7:30pm & Sunday, April 7th @1:30pm. Tickets $35 & available at Fireside Books, Close To You or Eventbrite.ca
Qualicum Beach Garden Club Meeting at the Civic Centre, QB, April 9, 7-9pm. Guest Speaker & topic: Jeff de Jong, Horticulture Instructor UVIC, ‘Containers: The Wow Factor’.
Vancouver Island Master Gardeners will answer your gardening questions on April 10, 2:30-6pm at Island Roots Farmer’s Market in Beban Park, Nanaimo. Info: www.vimga.org
Live Standup Comedy: Dog Mountain Brewing, Port Alberni, with Damonde Tschritter on April 10, 8pm. Tickets $25 & available at www.ok-dope.com
Mid Island Floral Art Club Meeting: Thur., April 11, 2pm at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 150 Village Way, QB. A demo of a Vignette). For info, contact Joanne 250-757-8969 or mifaclub2000@gmail.com Guests $6.
Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Massive Garage Sale: April 13, 8am-1pm. Great items & prices. 149 E. Stanford Parksville.
Greater Victoria Police Chorus: Celebrate song with Community Arts Council & the Greater Victoria Police Chorus on Sunday, April 14, 2-4pm at ADSS Auditorium, Port Alberni. Tix $30 & available at Grove Art Gallery.
Chemainus Classical Concerts: Emily Armour, piano; Rykie Avenant, piano; Catharina de Beer, piano; Ann Mendenhall, piano. April 14, 2pm, Duncan United Church. $30/$10. Reserved $25/$23 Phone 250-748-8383.
Cowichan Folk Guild AGM: Held April 14, 2pm at Providence Farm Dining Room, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan. For more information, email: admin@cowichanfolkguild.ca or call: 250-748-3975.
Nanaimo Family History Society Meeting: April 15, 6:30 pm & is hybrid. Meet at Beban Park Social Centre, or remotely via Zoom. Visit nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/membership/ to learn more.
Parksville Newcomers Alumni Club Monthly Meeting: April 15, 2pm, Mount Arrowsmith Legion Hall in PV. New to the community? We offer connection & community in a welcoming club atmosphere. 146 Hirst Ave. W.
Nanaimo Quilters Guild next meeting is Wednesday, April 17 at 1:30pm & 6:30pm, held at Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St.
Echo Players Presents ‘Longing’: A romance written & directed by Michael Armstrong. Held April 18 - May 10. Thurs - Sat, 7:30pm & Sunday Matinee, 2pm. Tickets at echoplayers.ca or call 250-752-3522
Oceanside Concert Band Spring Concert: Sunday April 21, 2:30pm at Knox Church, 345 Pym, Parksville. Featuring guests Ballenas Senior Secondary Band. Tickets at door: $20 adults, $5 students.
2024 Fine Art Show & Sale hosted by Cherry Point Artists, Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27 at St. Peter’s Church, Duncan, 10am-5pm. New artworks of this well established art group will be on display. The art show Includes art demos, fundraising events, door prizes & refreshments. Free.
Annual Dahlia Tuber Sale by The Nanaimo Gladiolus & Dahlia Society, Sat., April 27, 10am-2pm at Country Club Centre. Lots of gladiolus corms for sale at very reasonable prices.
2024 Fine Art Show & Sale hosted by Cherry Point Artists, Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27 at St. Peter’s Church, Duncan, 10am-5pm. New artworks of this well established art group will be on display. The art show Includes art demonstrations, fundraising events, door prizes & refreshments. Free.
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day: Mass Tai Chi April 27, at 10am; Tai Chi demos & kids activities. Maffeo Sutton Park, Saturday, April 27, 9:30am - noon. Visit: midislandtaichi.org
The Village Voices of Qualicum Beach & A Cappella Plus are teaming up for a spring choral concert, ‘Happy Together’ is Saturday, April 27, 2:30pm, Knox United, 345 Pym St., Parksville. Tickets at www.thevillagevoices.ca or www.acappellaplus.ca or cash only at the door.
Women’s Art As Activism: Held May 4 & 5, 11am to 4pm at the Garden Studio below Arbutus Books, 87 Nicol Street, Nanaimo. Artists: Frances Deverell, Karen Birch, Jan Pullinger, Dema Maksod, Donna Birkinshaw, Patricia Robison & Dyane Brown.
Spring Garden Tour: Held by Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society. Five private gardens open for the public to view on May 18, 10am-4pm. Tix $20 & available at Dinters Nursery, Buckerfields, Volume 1 Bookstore, Crazy Daisy Garden Shop & Old Farm Garden Centre. For more information, visit: cowichanrhodos.ca
Prom Closet Nanaimo: Formal wear that has been gently pre-worn is available at no cost to students graduating from any high school. Requirement is that they are graduating & attending a formal event. By appointment only. Submit a request form to:
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BCSS Youth Between the Ages of 8 & 18? Have a loved one with a mental illness? Join our mental health literacy groups for education & coping strategies in your community. More info at bcssyouth.org or email manager@bcssyouth.org
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
1. In A Christmas Carol, who was Jacob Marley’s business partner?
2. Which British TV show featured John Cleese as a hotel owner?
3. Joseph Glidden invented the first successful paperclip, remote control, or barbed wire?
4. Keflavik is the largest airport in what country?
5. What body of water washes upon the western shore of Australia?
2. Which British TV show featured John Cleese as a hotel owner?
3. Joseph Glidden invented the first successful paperclip, remote control, or barbed wire?
4. Keflavik is the largest airport in what country?
5. What body of water washes upon the western shore of Australia?
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Be careful, especially at midweek, of impulsively speaking or taking action without first thinking it through. If you can’t stop yourself, be sure to have a plan B. Lucky numbers: 1, 2, 9, 32, 38, 40.
This week may offer a sudden insight about potential opportunities. Carefully consider the pros and cons. If some thing feels right to you, perhaps proceed with it. Lucky numbers: 8, 15, 23, 30, 38, 48.
At midweek, your mind may be running at break neck speed. Take a deep breath and wait. Any important insight you receive should still be there in a few days. Lucky numbers: 7, 22, 31, 32, 35, 46.
Your emotions may be particularly volatile at week’s end. Be careful about saying something that you can’t retract. Perhaps postpone that conversation for a few days. Lucky numbers: 5, 6, 10, 25, 39, 45.
Your innate enthusiasm and joy may get an extra boost right now. How might this temporary energy help you accomplish something new for yourself and others? Lucky numbers: 6, 10, 12, 26, 35, 41.
Are you feeling frustrated and in opposition to something or someone? If you can’t find a win-win outcome, you may want to wait a few days to proceed. Lucky numbers: 4, 5, 7, 11, 26, 32.
Libras tend to prioritize good relations with others over their own desires. If this applies to you, midweek may offer an opportunity to negotiate what you need. Lucky numbers: 3, 5, 6, 10, 38, 43.
Are obstacles preventing you from getting on the same page with someone else about a problem? How might your view point be adjusted to facilitate a solution? Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 12, 27, 28, 48.
A solid set of beliefs is often important for Sagittarians. You might be challenged this week. Are your prior beliefs still valid or do you need to reconsider them? Lucky numbers: 16, 20, 23, 27, 33, 39.
Your heart and mind may be out of sync at the end of the week. To create balance, you might want to lean into more emotional expression at this time. Lucky numbers: 10, 14, 31, 34, 42, 43.
Humanitarianism can be an important life theme, though your approach may be detached. Now maybe you can add some fire to jump start your endeavours. Lucky numbers: 12, 13, 15, 16, 39, 43.
In the last few weeks, have you been implementing opportunities that manifest your ideals into the world? What steps might you take before this energy passes? Lucky numbers: 9, 16, 18, 20, 28, 32.
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Leo winners with the luckiest number being 35.
Toothache troubles: If you lived in Germany during the Middle Ages, you might have been one of the many people who believed that kissing a donkey would take away toothache pain. If the donkey kicked, that could be a different matter!
Scrumptious meal: Pork pies are a staple of British cuisine. The dense pastry is filled with minced pork belly or shoulder that is seasoned with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Savoury jelly is added after cooking.
Sleeping patterns: Most people try to get eight hours of shut-eye every night. Famous painter Leonardo Da Vinci, like many other geniuses, favoured a 20-minute power nap every four hours. That’s not much sleep!
Unique license plates: For many years in Nunavut, a territory in Canada’s far north, drivers had unique license plates on their vehicles. Most plates are rectangular. But until 2012, Nunavut license plates were shaped like a polar bear.
Main course: Lots of people enjoy dining on chicken cordon bleu, that delicious combination of chicken, ham, and cheese that is breaded then fried or baked. The dish’s origins are in Switzerland.
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A couple went to a party dressed as a barcode. They decided they were an item.
Sign on the house: “Drums for Sale.”
Sign on the house next door: “Yay!”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Zany. Zany who? Does Zany body have carrots? I’m hungry.
What sort of shoes does Winnie-the-Pooh wear? None, he has bear feet.
What’s yellow and swings through the jungle smelling of almonds? Tarzipan.
Sign on the house: “Drums for Sale.”
Sign on the house next door: “Yay!”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Zany. Zany who? Does Zany body have carrots? I’m hungry.
What sort of shoes does Winnie-the-Pooh wear? None, he has bear feet.
What’s yellow and swings through the jungle smelling of almonds? Tarzipan.
Trivia Answers: 1. Ebenezer Scrooge 2. Fawlty Towers 3. Barbed wire 4. Iceland 5. Indian Ocean
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Long walk: April 1, 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of James “Jim” Micheal Clarkson’s step by step adventure across Turtle Island. His adventure started with the intention of wanting something to do, so he reached out to Bata Shoes and they were more than willing to sponsor his adventure. Leaving April 1, 1974 from Mile 0 (Victoria, BC) with a few family members waving him off, he spent the next 9 months and 4 pairs of shoes walking the Trans-Canada Highway until he reached Nova Scotia. When talking about the map of Canada he says he doesn’t see roads but rather all the faces of the people he met along the way. Clarkson’s niece, Amber, refers to her uncle Jim as the Great Jimbo and a great man.
Screen to sanctuary: As a teen actress in the 1957 film Loving You, newcomer Dolores Hart kissed Elvis Presley, marking her Hollywood debut. Her nine more films hinted at a glittering career. But while portraying St. Clare in Francis of Assisi in 1964, she met Pope John XXIII and told him of her role. He proclaimed, “No, you ARE Clare!” This helped redirect her path. Hart then broke an engagement, bid adieu to acting, and became a nun at the Abbey of Regina Laudis in Connecticut (U.S.). She did attend the 2012 Academy Awards, where God Is the Bigger Elvis, a documentary chronicling her journey, earned an Oscar nod.
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Shadowy art: Can shadows made from cut up cardboard boxes be considered art? To followers of a Japanese man named Kuronushi, the answer is a resounding “yes!” Kuronushi arranges pieces of cardboard in various ways. The seemingly mismatched piles of material don’t look like anything unusual. But shine a light on the creations, and the shadows on the wall become art. One of Kuronushi’s shadows reveals a pirate ship and, when the pile of cardboard is rotated, the ship turns into the pirate Jack Sparrow from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean. The artist also created Harry Potter shadow art, to the delight of his fans.
Costly fix: Hiring a tradesman to come fix something can get pretty expensive these days, but it’s not usually something to go berserk about. Not so for a man in Malaga, Spain. The fellow realized he had a broken pipe that needed tending, so he called a local plumber. When the tradesman arrived, he took a look at the job and provided a quote. However, the man was not impressed and got quite angry at the cost of the job. He was so irate, in fact, that he held the plumber hostage. Luckily, neighbours in the apartment building heard the ruckus and called police, who were able to intervene and arrest the angry man.
“It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it.” - Amelia Barr
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” - Cicero
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” - Cicero
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Easter Egg-Stravaganza! Held Saturday, March 30, 10am-12pm at Gyro Park, Port Alberni. Bring your Easter Basket for the hunt. Ideal for kids 0 - 10.
Easter Weekend at Superior Farms: 3 joyous Easter Egg Hunts beginning at 10am on Fri., March 29; Sat., March 30 & Sun., March 31. Kids will find a max of 10 plastic eggs & turn them in to one of the staff in exchange for a goodie bag. Bring your own basket & have a photo taken with a Giant Easter Bunny. Children $10, Adults $9 & seniors $7. Admission includes the miniature petting farm.
Enter for a Chance to Win! Lisse Laser & Skin Studio is running a contest where you can win a $120 gift card towards Laser Hair Removal. Enter at: LisseQB.ca/contestentry120 Contest ends March 31, 2024. For more info or to book an appointment, call 250.927.4840. We also remove unwanted body hair, age & sun spots, scars, pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, rosacea & veins.
The Hunt is On! Hunt for chocolate eggs on March 31, 10am at Fuller Lake Park. Bring the whole family out to participate! The Municipality of North Cowichan is creating an even playing field for toddlers with a separate area to search for eggs. This year’s event is sponsored by the Chemainus-Crofton #4400 Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Neighbourhood Easter Pancake Breakfast: Inviting everyone to join us for a pancake breakfast on Easter Sunday (March 31) from 9:30-10:15am, rain or shine! We’ve invited our neighbours & want them to feel welcome. All are welcome to stay for our Easter Service at 10:30am. Arrowsmith Baptist Church, 4283 Glenside Rd. Port Alberni
Easter At The Hub: A jam-packed Easter Sunday is planned at The Hub at Cowichan Station. April 1, 9am-1pm. Free entry & enjoy live music. Purchase tickets for a wide-range of activities to help with the local fundraiser. Participate in a forest egg hunt, bouncy castle, face painting, birdhouse project in the wood workshop & more.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Free Skate: Hosted by Cowichan Lake Recreation on Monday, April 2. Easter egg hunt starting at 2:30pm at Centennial Park & then lace up your skates for free skating at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Skate rentals are extra.
Nanaimo Modern Quilt Guild next meeting Tuesday, April 2 at 6:45pm via zoom. Email nanaimomqg@gmail.com to join.
Fling Into Spring: Held now until April 3, with Volunteer Nanaimo at E-3148 Barons Road. Fun children’s activities, free book & Bingo. Visit: www.volunteernanaimo.ca for more info.
Annual General Meeting: For National Association of Federal Retirees Branch BC05, Lantzville Legion on April 4, 10am, business meeting at 11am. Lunch will be roast beef dinner $30. Info: Jim Gahr at 250-760-2894.
Bradley Centre’s Community Garage Sale: Discover treasures April 6, 9am-1pm. Shop unique finds from decluttering enthusiasts. Free entry & endless bargains. 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs.
2024 Pacific Brant Carving, Woodworking & Art Show: Held April 6, 10am-5pm & April 7, 10am-4pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Featuring an adjudicated competition, sales tables, a raffle, door prizes & more. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Admission: $6, under 12 free! Info: thebrant.ca
Cowichan Folk Guild Presents Ryan McMahon ‘One More Fire’: On Saturday, April 6, 7:30pm at The Chapel at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. Doors open at 7pm.
Nanaimo Concert Band Spring Concert: Held April 7, 2:30pm at Port Theatre. $20/ticket, tickets available at www.porttheatre.com
Knox Presents Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir: Saturday, April 6th @7:30pm & Sunday, April 7th @1:30pm. Tickets $35 & available at Fireside Books, Close To You or Eventbrite.ca
Qualicum Beach Garden Club Meeting at the Civic Centre, QB, April 9, 7-9pm. Guest Speaker & topic: Jeff de Jong, Horticulture Instructor UVIC, ‘Containers: The Wow Factor’.
Mid Island Floral Art Club Meeting: Thur., April 11, 2pm at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 150 Village Way, QB. A demo of a Vignette). For info, contact Joanne 250-757-8969 or mifaclub2000@gmail.com Guests $6.
Parksville Lawn Bowling Club Massive Garage Sale: April 13, 8am-1pm. Great items & prices. 149 E. Stanford Parksville.
Greater Victoria Police Chorus: Celebrate song with Community Arts Council & the Greater Victoria Police Chorus on Sunday, April 14, 2-4pm at ADSS Auditorium, Port Alberni. Tix $30 & available at Grove Art Gallery.
Chemainus Classical Concerts: Emily Armour, piano; Rykie Avenant, piano; Catharina de Beer, piano; Ann Mendenhall, piano. April 14, 2pm, Duncan United Church. $30/$10. Reserved $25/$23 Phone 250-748-8383.
Cowichan Folk Guild AGM: Held April 14, 2pm at Providence Farm Dining Room, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan. For more information, email: admin@cowichanfolkguild.ca or call: 250-748-3975.
2024 Fine Art Show & Sale hosted by Cherry Point Artists, Friday, April 26 & Saturday, April 27 at St. Peter’s Church, Duncan, 10am-5pm. New artworks of this well established art group will be on display. The art show Includes art demonstrations, fundraising events, door prizes & refreshments. Free.
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day: Mass Tai Chi April 27, at 10am; Tai Chi demos & kids activities. Maffeo Sutton Park, Saturday, April 27, 9:30am - noon. Visit: midislandtaichi.org
Prom Closet Nanaimo: Formal wear that has been gently pre-worn is available at no cost to students graduating from any high school. Requirement is that they are graduating & attending a formal event. By appointment only. Submit a request form to:
promcloset.nanaimo@gmail.com
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
1. Each player in chess has how many pieces?
2. Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of what?
3. What was Juliet’s last name in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet?
4. What does IBM stand for?
5. Actor Boris Karloff famously portrayed Lurch, Frankenstein’s monster, or Wolf Man?
2. Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of what?
3. What was Juliet’s last name in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet?
4. What does IBM stand for?
5. Actor Boris Karloff famously portrayed Lurch, Frankenstein’s monster, or Wolf Man?
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Your birthday month is a good time to develop new goals. In addition, the end of this week may be a good time to plan how to work toward them. Lucky numbers: 9, 12, 17, 19, 25, 38.
For the next few weeks, be on the lookout for an opportunity to achieve a long held or heartfelt goal. You may need to be proactive and seek it out. Lucky numbers: 8, 10, 11, 12, 21, 29.
You may find yourself eager to manifest every thing you desire over the next few weeks. Perhaps take a step back and prioritize what is most important now. Lucky numbers: 10, 18, 24, 32, 33, 42.
By default, Cancers often place heart over head in decision making. But early this week, you may have an opportunity to play with balancing that dynamic. Lucky numbers: 5, 10, 27, 28, 43, 44.
You may have a continued opportunity to reach beyond yourself and expand your role in the world. Be sure your efforts in this regard align with your values. Lucky numbers: 2, 4, 11, 26, 27, 32.
Midweek, your normally detailed and disciplined thought process may feel confused and muddled. Take a deep breath. This might pass in a few days. Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 14, 27, 36, 39.
Over the next few weeks, you may feel in a stale mate about how to proceed in some area of your life. Be sure to look to your values in order to find a solution. Lucky numbers: 4, 6, 13, 14, 26, 29.
Do your current endeavours reflect your heart? If not, consider making an adjustment to find the courage to bring your life in alignment with who you are now. Lucky numbers: 15, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40.
Things may go fairly smoothly for you over the next few weeks. How ever, there might be an opportunity, if you seek out its potential, to reach the next level. Lucky numbers: 4, 6, 13, 14, 26, 29.
Early in the week, your ability to dig in and push past obstacles to achieve success may be heightened. Don’t neglect your connection to others in the process. Lucky numbers: 15, 24, 28, 32, 37, 40.
What are you passionate about achieving? This week may offer an opportunity to start a process toward bringing transformational change for you and others. Lucky numbers: 13, 30, 33, 39, 44, 45.
Are you clear about how you want to proceed next? Now may be a good time to communicate with others to find an opportunity to achieve a common goal. Lucky numbers: 6, 13, 17, 35, 44, 47.
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Aries winners with the luckiest number being 17.
To the grave: In ancient Egypt, the dead took their recipes to the grave with them, literally. Researchers have found hieroglyphs on the walls of tombs that depict recipes for food, believed to have been used as references for the afterlife.
The john: Societies use many names for the word toilet, but one of the most popular is “the john.” That’s because Sir John Harrington designed the first flushing toilet in 1596. He was one of Queen Elizabeth I’s godchildren.
Started early: American Selena Gomes, born in 1992, has become one of the biggest stars of her generation. She got her acting start at a young age, appearing on the children’s television show Barney and Friends from 2002 to 2004.
Big headache: World War II Italian dictator Benito Mussolini wouldn’t eat mashed potatoes. That’s because he claimed they caused him to have migraine headaches.
Donut lovers: Canadians really like their donuts, those round, yummy, sweet, spongy cakes with a hole in the middle. In fact, Canada boasts more donut shops per capita than any other country in the world.
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I tried archery, but didn’t like it. There were too many drawbacks.
Mutt: “I wish I were in your shoes.”
Nutt: “Why would you want to be in my shoes?”
Mutt: “Mine have holes!”
Why did the hedgehog say, “Ouch”? He put on his coat inside out!
You can have my chimney for free. It’s on the house!
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Nose. Nose who? Nose any knock-knock jokes?
Mutt: “I wish I were in your shoes.”
Nutt: “Why would you want to be in my shoes?”
Mutt: “Mine have holes!”
Why did the hedgehog say, “Ouch”? He put on his coat inside out!
You can have my chimney for free. It’s on the house!
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Nose. Nose who? Nose any knock-knock jokes?
Trivia Answers: 1. 16 2. The number 13 3. Capulet 4. International Business Machines 5. Frankenstein’s monster
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Belly dance: Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed a new high-tech diet pill that vibrates after it’s swallowed. VIBES (Vibrating Ingestible BioElectronic Stimulator) activates stomach receptors to induce a sense of fullness. Featured in the journal Science Advances, VIBES is hailed as a potential breakthrough in weight loss technology. With human trials pending, initial tests on pigs showed that 30 minutes of VIBES activity resulted in a 40% drop in food consumption. The mechanism works by tricking stomach stretch receptors. This signals the hypothalamus to produce hormones that create the sensation of being full. The innovation holds promise as a novel approach to trimming down, with a dance-worthy twist.
Autumn colours: Many countries take pride in their colourful autumn foliage, but nothing can really beat the gingko biloba tree in the village of Bangye-ri in Gangwon Province, South Korea. The tree is thought to be over 800 years old, and is a designated national monument. It measures 33 metres (108 ft.) high. In the fall, its leaves turn a blazing yellow-gold. As they fall, they leave a yellow carpet on the ground around the tree. In the last few years, visitors have been flocking to the tree, even though no restaurants or convenience stores are nearby. Legend has it that the tree grew from the cane of an ancient Buddhist monk.
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Ugly fountain: Sculptures are often commissioned for special anniversaries. That’s what happened in Vienna, Austria, when authorities wanted to mark 150 years of the city’s renowned modern water system. The commissioned piece is a fountain, but critics say it is extremely ugly. Costing €1.8 million, the fountain consists of 33 very unusual “humanoid” figures that encircle the spouting water. Gelitin is the Viennese artist group that designed the piece. While the selection jury liked the “togetherness” idea of the design, the public does not like it at all. There has been much backlash, including by opposing political parties, about the installment.
Alligator trick: If the temperature drops low enough in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina (U.S.), the ponds at Swamp Park Outdoor Adventure Center can freeze. So what are the 12 resident alligators to do? The animals have an ability to go into a state called brumation. They can survive because they protect themselves by sticking their snouts up into the air above the water. That way, they can breathe while the water freezes around them. Visitors to the park can just see the snouts peeking above the ice. The alligators at the park can’t be returned to the wild for various reasons, so the park protects and cares for them.
“Joy is not in things; it is in us.” - Richard Wagner
“One changes from day to day… every few years one becomes a new being.” - George Sand
“One changes from day to day… every few years one becomes a new being.” - George Sand
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Oceanside Concert Choir performs From Venice to Cambridge - A Concert of Vivaldi and Rutter, 2:30pm Sunday March 24th. Location: Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. Tickets $25. Available at ‘Edge Outdoors’ in Qualicum Beach or at the door.
Free Downsizing Seminar: Reserve your spot & bring a friend on Wed., March 27, 1-3pm at The Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd. Learn how to downsize your home following my step by step plan. We will discuss purging, knowing your limits, maximizing your new smaller space & more. Pre-register by calling 250-616-3641.
The Bunny Trail: Spot the Bunnies hiding throughout the Gardens for an Easter Treat, March 28-31, 11am-4:30pm, with viewing until 5pm at Milner Gardens, 2179 Island Hwy W., Qualicum Beach. Admission: $10/Adult, $6/Youth, Children (12 & under) & current VIU students are free. Pick up a bunny trail activity sheet at the Welcome Centre with clues to help you complete tasks & spot the bunnies hiding through the winding garden paths!
Easter Egg Hunt 2024: Come join the fun with the whole family! Held Friday, March 29, 2-3pm at St. Andrew’s Church, 315 Fitzwilliam St. Join us for a story, easter egg hunt, crafts & a treat. All activities geared for children 10 & under. To register or for more info, email office.stauc@shaw.ca
Good Friday Service: March 29, 10am, Easter Celebration on March 31, 10am. All welcome to Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 795 Island Highway W.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza! Held Saturday, March 30, 10am-12pm at Gyro Park, Port Alberni. Bring your Easter Basket for the hunt. Ideal for kids 0 - 10.
Easter Weekend at Superior Farms: 3 joyous Easter Egg Hunts beginning at 10am on Fri., March 29; Sat., March 30 & Sun., March 31. Kids will find a max of 10 plastic eggs & turn them in to one of the staff in exchange for a goodie bag. Bring your own basket & have a photo taken with a Giant Easter Bunny. Children $10, Adults $9 & seniors $7. Admission includes the miniature petting farm.
Enter for a Chance to Win! Lisse Laser & Skin Studio is running a contest where you can win a $120 gift card towards Laser Hair Removal. Enter at: LisseQB.ca/contestentry120 Contest ends March 31, 2024. For more info or to book an appointment, call 250.927.4840. We also remove unwanted body hair, age & sun spots, scars, pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, rosacea & veins.
The Hunt is On! Hunt for chocolate eggs on March 31, 10am at Fuller Lake Park. Bring the whole family out to participate! The Municipality of North Cowichan is creating an even playing field for toddlers with a separate area to search for eggs. This year’s event is sponsored by the Chemainus-Crofton #4400 Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Neighbourhood Easter Pancake Breakfast: Inviting everyone to join us for a pancake breakfast on Easter Sunday (March 31) from 9:30-10:15am, rain or shine! We’ve invited our neighbours & want them to feel welcome. All are welcome to stay for our Easter Service at 10:30am. Arrowsmith Baptist Church, 4283 Glenside Rd. Port Alberni
Easter At The Hub: A jam-packed Easter Sunday is planned at The Hub at Cowichan Station. April 1, 9am-1pm. Free entry & enjoy live music. Purchase tickets for a wide-range of activities to help with the local fundraiser. Participate in a forest egg hunt, bouncy castle, face painting, birdhouse project in the wood workshop & more.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Free Skate: Hosted by Cowichan Lake Recreation on Monday, April 2. Easter egg hunt starting at 2:30pm at Centennial Park & then lace up your skates for free skating at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena. Skate rentals are extra.
Nanaimo Modern Quilt Guild next meeting Tuesday, April 2 at 6:45pm via zoom. Email nanaimomqg@gmail.com to join.
Cowichan Folk Guild Presents Ryan McMahon ‘One More Fire’: On Saturday, April 6, 7:30pm at The Chapel at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. Doors open at 7pm.
Nanaimo Concert Band Spring Concert: Held April 7, 2:30pm at Port Theatre. $20/ticket, tickets available at www.porttheatre.com
Greater Victoria Police Chorus: Celebrate song with Community Arts Council & the Greater Victoria Police Chorus on Sunday, April 14, 2-4pm at ADSS Auditorium. Tix $30 & available at Grove Art Gallery.
Prom Closet Nanaimo: Formal wear that has been gently pre-worn is available at no cost to students graduating from any high school. Requirement is that they are graduating & attending a formal event. By appointment only. Submit a request form to:
promcloset.nanaimo@gmail.com
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
1. What horse race was established at Pimlico Race Course, in Maryland (U.S.), in 1873?
2. Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, or Albert Einstein invented the phonograph?
3. Australia and Antarctica are drifting closer - T/F?4. In 1928, Col. Jacob Schick patented the hair dryer, electric razor, or blender?
5. Who wrote The Metamorphosis?(see bottom for answers)
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Unresolved wounds from the past often block our compassion for others. This week may be a good time to work on breaking through this dynamic. Lucky numbers: 12, 13, 15, 17, 29, 33.
At midweek, look for an opportunity to accomplish a goal that is close to your heart. This may require you to take a risk outside of your comfort zone. Lucky numbers: 6, 8, 16, 21, 32, 37.
Your head and heart may be out of sync at week’s end. If you can’t resolve this stalemate, you may want to wait a few days to make important decisions. Lucky numbers: 7, 13, 18, 32, 41, 48.
The Cancer-born often focus on home and family. At week’s end, however, you may find that you have a desire for a journey, for either travel or study. Lucky numbers: 10, 11, 13, 17, 23, 41.
An event this week may encourage you to reach outside yourself and consider your role in the world. Achieving this may require an adjustment in your viewpoint. Lucky numbers: 1, 9, 30, 31, 37, 45..
Virgos can be reluctant to act unless everything perfectly lines up, which might be rare. Consider taking a leap of faith in the coming weeks, but bring a parachute. Lucky numbers: 4, 10, 12, 26, 40, 47.
Have you reviewed the goals and plans you set at your birthday? Is one of them close to completion? If so, now may be a good week to cross the finish line. Lucky numbers: 5, 6, 15, 20, 35, 39.
Midweek, others may refuse to see the truth of a situation. If you can’t achieve consensus, consider stepping back for a few days until this energy passes. Lucky numbers: 8, 13, 14, 29, 37, 38.
Week’s end may provide a monthly opportunity to make an emotional reset. Is there an issue about which you should take a deep breath and find a new approach? Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 10, 15, 29, 31.
Capricorns often have a serious demeanour, aimed at accomplishment. Some times cutting loose and being joyful is OK. Week’s end may be a good time for that. Lucky numbers: 9, 14, 23, 31, 35, 36.
In 2024, Pluto begins a 20-year journey through your sign, inspiring a humanitarian evolution. How can you contribute to this and where should you begin? Lucky numbers: 11, 16, 18, 23, 27, 29.
Pisces can fall into a navel gazing trap, excessively contemplating the state of the world. The next few weeks may offer a strong opportunity for action. Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 16, 29, 32, 37.
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Capricorn winners with the luckiest number being 31.
Getting rich: National Basketball Association All-Star Lebron James’s 2015 Nike sneakers endorsement deal could earn the U.S. basketball star over $1 billion before retirement. That’s a lucrative business arrangement and a big number!
Borrowed words: About 60% of English words have Greek or Latin roots. In science and technology, that figure is over 90%. The direct influence of the classical languages began in the Renaissance and continues today.
Hit the road: Route 66 is one of the most famous highways in the U.S. The 2,448-mile (3,940 km) road was featured in the 1946 hit song “(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66,” as well as the Route 66 television series.
Bath time: Canada has a unique place for people who like to bathe in cold water. Bathtub Island in Lake Superior, in Ontario, is so named because high waves from the lake wash over and fill its basin shape, creating a natural bathtub.
Saving whales: Mr. Splashy Pants was the name given to a humpback whale by Greenpeace in its 2007 Great Whale Trail Expedition campaign to raise awareness about the threatened whales. The campaign was successful: the whales are no longer hunted.
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Why couldn’t Dracula’s wife get to sleep? Because of his coffin.
Did the drill finally finish its supper? Every last bit.
Mother: “Can you explain this D and F on your report card?”
Child: “Yes, it stands for ‘Doing Fine.’ ”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Gable. Gable who? Gable to leap tall buildings in a single bound!
Tom couldn’t figure out how to repair the washing machine, so he threw in the towel.
Did the drill finally finish its supper? Every last bit.
Mother: “Can you explain this D and F on your report card?”
Child: “Yes, it stands for ‘Doing Fine.’ ”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Gable. Gable who? Gable to leap tall buildings in a single bound!
Tom couldn’t figure out how to repair the washing machine, so he threw in the towel.
Trivia Answers: 1. Preakness 2. Thomas Edison 3. False 4. Electric razor
5. Franz Kafka
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Mid Vancouver Island Edition
Runway ruckus: Flight delays most often are caused by weather or mechanical problems. But at New Zealand’s Wellington International Airport, neither of those scenarios was the reason an Air Chathams flight couldn’t take off as planned. The delay was because airport staff members were scrambling to get a baby penguin off the runway. The six-week-old fledgling kororä, a blue penguin, must have taken a wrong turn somewhere and ended up on the tarmac. The little guy obviously couldn’t fly away. The bird was taken to Wellington Zoo, where veterinarians said it was thin and underweight, but otherwise in good health. They planned to take care of the baby until its feathers became waterproof.
Tough read: Anyone who has participated in a book club knows that, at each meeting, members discuss a different book. Not so for a book club in Los Angeles, California (U.S.). Members of this club met for 28 years to discuss, page by page, Finnegans Wake by James Joyce. Gerry Fialka started the club in 1995. Because the author uses many languages, and even creates words, deciphering the meaning of the book took a long time. The book can be so confusing that many readers can’t keep the characters straight, or know exactly where a scene is set. Members of Fialka’s club have come and gone, but some original readers are still involved.
Banana predicament: An unnamed Japanese man just wanted to provide some greenery in an urban area. Without permission from authorities, he planted three banana trees on the median boulevard of a busy street in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Then, for two years, he tended those trees, carefully watering them and watching them grow. No one told him to stop during that whole time. Finally, drivers started to complain that the trees affected visibility. City authorities showed up at the site and told him to remove his beloved vegetation. Fortunately, friends of the man agreed to take the trees to their homes and continue to take care of them.
Ice cream paradise: In Cuba, both tourists and locals can indulge in ice cream to their hearts’ content, and for very little cost, when they visit Parque Coppelia in Havana. Also known as la catedral de helado (the ice cream cathedral), this venue serves an astounding 30,000 ice cream lovers per day. At any one time, there could be 600 people of all ages clamouring for a serving of the sweet treat. The world’s largest ice cream pavilion, Parque Coppelia is so big that it takes up a whole city block. For Cubans, going to this place is a tradition. People have been eating ice cream there since it was built in 1966.
“The only journey is the one within.” - Rainer Maria Rilke
“Don’t fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime.” - Bruce Lee
“Don’t fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime.” - Bruce Lee
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Tuesdays noon)
Acclaim Celtic Dancers Presents ‘St. Patrick’s Tea’: With live performance by Celtic Harpist, Allison Vardy & more. Sat., March 16, 1pm at Wellington Hall, 3922 Corunna Avenue, Nanaimo. Tickets: AcclaimCelticDancers.ca
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with the Westlanders: Live Celtic music, celtic dancers & hearty Irish stew. Sat., March 16, 6pm at Wellington Hall, 3922 Corunna Avenue, Nanaimo. Tickets: AcclaimCelticDancers.ca
Celebrate Spring Equinox with Wild Church Oceanside. Heritage Forest Qualicum, Sun., March 17, 1:30pm. Information & location: contact Brenda, wildchurchoceanside@gmail.com
Chemainus Classical Concerts: Walter Martella, accordion, piano and Karina Inkster, accordion, piano. March 17 at 2pm, St Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $30/$10. Reserved $25/$23. Phone 250-748-8383.
Nanaimo Family History Society (NFHS) March Meeting: Monday, March 18, by Zoom, 6:45pm. Claire Smith-Burns presents ‘Points to the past’ an underused resource available barrier free to British Columbians. Discover almost 200 million pages of digitized historical content. Visit: nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/membership
Body Talk HiP HoP PoW WoW Springbreak Teen Workshop: Tell your stories through performing arts with renown Indigenous artists, held March 18–24, Sliding Scale. Visit: crimsoncoastdance.com
Qualicum Beach Garden Club Meeting: March 18, 7-9pm at the Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. Guest speaker & topic - Carlos Moniz, ‘A behind the scenes look at creating The Butchart Gardens displays’.
20th Anniversary Celebration: Qualicum Beach Family History Society is celebrating 20 years of exploring genealogy & family history. As a part of this celebration, we invite all past members to join us at Rotary House, 211 Fern Road West March 20, 2:30-4:30pm.
Nanaimo Quilters’ Guild’s next meeting is Wed., March 20, at 1:30pm & 6:30pm, at Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St.
CineCentral is Hosting a Meet & Greet for those in the film Making community. March 21, 5:45pm at Library Nanaimo North, 6250 Hammond Bay Rd. Visit: cinecentral.ca
Cowichan Folk Guild presents ‘The Unfaithful Servants’ on Friday, March 22, 7pm at The Chapel at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan.
Oceanside Concert Choir performs From Venice to Cambridge - A Concert of Vivaldi and Rutter, 2:30pm Sunday March 24th. Location: Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. Tickets $25. Available at ‘Edge Outdoors’ in Qualicum Beach or at the door.
Free Downsizing Seminar: Reserve your spot & bring a friend on Wed., March 27, 1-3pm at The Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd. Learn how to downsize your home following my step by step plan. We will discuss purging, knowing your limits, maximizing your new smaller space & more. Pre-register by calling 250-616-3641.
The Bunny Trail: Spot the Bunnies hiding throughout the Gardens for an Easter Treat, March 28-31, 11am-4:30pm, with viewing until 5pm at Milner Gardens, 2179 Island Hwy W., Qualicum Beach. Admission: $10/Adult, $6/Youth, Children (12 & under) & current VIU students are free. Pick up a bunny trail activity sheet at the Welcome Centre with clues to help you complete tasks & spot the bunnies hiding through the winding garden paths!
Easter Egg-Stravaganza! Held Saturday, March 30, 10am-12pm at Gyro Park, Port Alberni. Bring your Easter Basket for the hunt. Ideal for kids 0 - 10.
Enter for a Chance to Win! Lisse Laser & Skin Studio is running a contest where you can win a $120 gift card towards Laser Hair Removal. Enter at: LisseQB.ca/contestentry120 Contest ends March 31, 2024. For more info or to book an appointment, call 250.927.4840. We also remove unwanted body hair, age & sun spots, scars, pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, rosacea & veins.
The Hunt is On! Hunt for chocolate eggs on March 31, 10am at Fuller Lake Park. Bring the whole family out to participate! The Municipality of North Cowichan is creating an even playing field for toddlers with a separate area to search for eggs. This year’s event is sponsored by the Chemainus-Crofton #4400 Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Neighbourhood Easter Pancake Breakfast: Inviting everyone to join us for a pancake breakfast on Easter Sunday (March 31) from 9:30-10:15am, rain or shine! We’ve invited our neighbours & want them to feel welcome. All are welcome to stay for our Easter Service at 10:30am. Arrowsmith Baptist Church, 4283 Glenside Rd. Port Alberni
Easter At The Hub: A jam-packed Easter Sunday is planned at The Hub at Cowichan Station. April 1, 9am-1pm. Free entry & enjoy live music. Purchase tickets for a wide-range of activities to help with the local fundraiser. Participate in a forest egg hunt, bouncy castle, face painting, birdhouse project in the wood workshop & more.
Cowichan Folk Guild Presents Ryan McMahon ‘One More Fire’: On Saturday, April 6, 7:30pm at The Chapel at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. Doors open at 7pm.
Nanaimo Concert Band Spring Concert: Held April 7, 2:30pm at Port Theatre. $20/ticket, tickets available at www.porttheatre.com
Greater Victoria Police Chorus: Celebrate song with Community Arts Council & the Greater Victoria Police Chorus on Sunday, April 14, 2-4pm at ADSS Auditorium. Tix $30 & available at Grove Art Gallery.
Prom Closet Nanaimo: Formal wear that has been gently pre-worn is available at no cost to students graduating from any high school. Requirement is that they are graduating & attending a formal event. By appointment only. Submit a request form to:
promcloset.nanaimo@gmail.com
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
1. The Guinness Book of Records co-founders were surnamed Guinness, McWhirter, or Mulvaney?
2. Captain Von Trapp in the film The Sound of Music had how many children?
3. The disease scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B, C, or D?
4. What was vanilla originally used as?
5. Queen Marie Antoinette of France was married to Louis XIV, XV, or XVI?
2. Captain Von Trapp in the film The Sound of Music had how many children?
3. The disease scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B, C, or D?
4. What was vanilla originally used as?
5. Queen Marie Antoinette of France was married to Louis XIV, XV, or XVI?
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Your birthday month is a good one to plan for the next 12. This year, in particular, it is important to set goals in line with your values and life purpose. Lucky numbers: 8, 15, 23, 32, 42, 43.
Is there something close to your heart that you wish to manifest in the world? The next two weeks may be a good time to talk to others about this desire. Lucky numbers: 2, 3, 15, 29, 30, 31.
It can sometimes be hard for Geminis to decide on what they want. Now may be the right time to do so because this month is good for initiating endeavours. Lucky numbers: 4, 16, 21, 28, 39, 43.
Cancer folks may have a tendency to be timid. The next month might be a good time to dig deep into your psyche to understand why this pattern exists. Lucky numbers: 7, 16, 28, 41, 46, 47.
At the beginning of the week, your natural enthusiasm and joy may radiate. If you seek the aid of others, be sure the endeavour is a win-win for all involved. Lucky numbers: 10, 12, 17, 22, 42, 47.
Midweek may be a good time to start projects that require the precise and detailed work that is natural for you. Be sure to remind others that you have this talent. Lucky numbers: 5, 10, 14, 20, 28, 31.
As you approach the six-month mark since your birthday, consider reviewing the goals and plans you established then. Which ones should you continue? Lucky numbers: 9, 12, 18, 39, 41, 48.
Interactions with others sometimes show your intensity, not always to your benefit. For the next month, try to help others see you as courageous rather than argumentative. Lucky numbers: 6, 13, 20, 22, 33, 44.
Be careful in the next month of making impulsive statements that may hurt someone else. If this happens, be sure to quickly make amends to that person. Lucky numbers: 16, 22, 30, 35, 44, 45.
The next month’s astrological energy may fuel your ambition. Be sure to foster cooperation toward a common goal and avoid conflict about who is in charge. Lucky numbers: 14, 17, 18, 23, 25, 27.
This may be a good week to find the courage of your convictions. How can you use this toward the humanitarian goals that Aquarians find important? Lucky numbers: 1, 3, 6, 33, 34, 36.
Pisces may have difficulty manifesting their ephemeral ideals in the world. For the next few weeks, seek a grounded way to accomplish these goals. Lucky numbers: 3, 15, 18, 21, 41, 43.
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Gemini winners with the luckiest number being 21.
Big park: Some national parks in Canada are larger than some countries. Wood Buffalo National Park in Alberta and the Northwest Territories is 44,807 sq. km (17,300 sq. mi.), which is larger than Denmark.
Break a leg: American actor Cuba Gooding, Jr., has starred in many hit motives. His first professional entertainment job was as a break dancer performing with singer Lionel Richie at the closing ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
Say yes: The speaker of the question, “Will you marry me?” is usually a man. And even in the age of gender equality, young couples still seem to believe it’s the man’s responsibility, according to a study by Cornell University.
Good coffee: Those who like espresso have Angelo Moriondo to thank. He is credited with being the first person to patent an espresso machine. He came from an entrepreneurial family in Italy and patented his invention in the 1880s.
Crop damage: Farmers in Africa have a nickname for the red-billed quelea bird: feathered locust. Large flocks of these winged creatures can eat so many seeds that they wipe out whole crops.
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Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Alda. Alda who? Alda kids like my knock-knock jokes!
What are the best steps to solve a complex math problem? The steps to the teacher’s desk.
The thing about whiteboards is that they are remarkable.
A small area of undeveloped land might not seem like much, but to me it’s a lot.
Teacher: “Can anyone name a liquid that won’t freeze?”
Student: “Hot water!”
What are the best steps to solve a complex math problem? The steps to the teacher’s desk.
The thing about whiteboards is that they are remarkable.
A small area of undeveloped land might not seem like much, but to me it’s a lot.
Teacher: “Can anyone name a liquid that won’t freeze?”
Student: “Hot water!”
Trivia Answers: 1. McWhirter 2. Seven 3. Vitamin C 4. Perfume
5. Louis XVI
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March 11 - 17, 2024
Mid Vancouver Island Edition
Entertaining bird: Some people like to keep chickens as pets, and one popular, though expensive, breed is the Ayam Ketawa. The breed originated in Indonesia, and its name literally means “laughing chicken.” The nickname describes the fowl’s most unique feature: it makes laughing sounds that are similar to a humans. They are considered “longcrowers.” As well as entertaining their owners with their laughing voice, these birds are sociable and like to hang out with their people. In Indonesia, owners of Ayam Ketawa can join clubs devoted to the breed, and they even can enter their pets into competitions in which their laughing sound is judged.
Cover charge: The owners of a high-end, historic deli in Barcelona, Spain, got so fed-up with visitors who were “just looking” that they decided to charge €5 for browsers. Queviures Múrria is famous for its meats and groceries, and it has many regular customers. But visitors who were coming in just to look and not buy were starting to annoy the owners and crowd the shop. As a bit of a joke, the owners put up a sign about the charge but didn’t really intend to enforce the rule. Turns out they didn’t have to: the presence of the sign alone discouraged non-buyers from coming in to browse. So much for the picture-takers and penny pinchers!
Dog deal: An Iranian real estate broker got into trouble for signing over property to a dog. The situation occurred when a couple, who owned an apartment, wanted to leave their abode to Chester, their pet dog, because they had no human heirs. They found a real estate agent who agreed to oversee the transaction, which included drawing up the papers for the deal. The couple signed, and then helped Chester sign by moving his inked paw over the signature line. A video clip of the transaction went viral on social media, drawing the attention of authorities. The boss of the real estate agency was arrested for organizing a deal that has no legal basis.
Black sand and diamonds: Black sand is always interesting to see, but it is stunning on a particular beach in Iceland. That’s because the darkly coloured sand forms the backdrop for chunks of ice that look like diamonds of all different shapes and sizes. The beautiful beach, located on the south coast of Iceland, is close to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. Dislodged chunks of glacial ice find their way to the beach, which is commonly known as “Diamond Beach.” This stretch of sand looks different every single day because the ice chunks melt, but then more pieces of ice come ashore to replace them.
“I’ve learned that making a living is not the same as making a life.”
- Maya Angelou
“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.”
- Napoleon Hill
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Tuesdays noon)
Echo Players presents Queen Milli of Galt: Until March 10 at The Village Theatre, 110 Second Ave. W., Qualicum Beach. Tickets/info echoplayers.ca or 250-752-3522
Mid Island floral Art Club Meeting: March 14, 2pm at St Stephen’s Church Hall, 150 Village Way Qualicum Beach. Making a ‘Stretch Design’ where 2 designs are joined together using a variety of materials. Info: Joanne 250-757-8969. Guests $6 & new members always welcome.
Pet Expo! Held March 15, 10am-2pm at the Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Road in Coombs. Discover pet care resources, services & more. Free admission. Please leave your pets at home.
Acclaim Celtic Dancers Presents ‘St. Patrick’s Tea’: With live performance by Celtic Harpist, Allison Vardy & more. Sat., March 16, 1pm at Wellington Hall, 3922 Corunna Avenue, Nanaimo. Tickets: AcclaimCelticDancers.ca
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with the Westlanders: Live Celtic music, celtic dancers & hearty Irish stew. Sat., March 16, 6pm at Wellington Hall, 3922 Corunna Avenue, Nanaimo. Tickets: AcclaimCelticDancers.ca
Chemainus Classical Concerts: Walter Martella, accordion, piano and Karina Inkster, accordion, piano. March 17 at 2pm, St Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $30/$10. Reserved $25/$23. Phone 250-748-8383.
Nanaimo Family History Society (NFHS) March Meeting: Monday, March 18, by Zoom, 6:45pm. Claire Smith-Burns presents ‘Points to the past’ an underused resource available barrier free to British Columbians. Discover almost 200 million pages of digitized historical content. Visit: nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/membership
Qualicum Beach Garden Club Meeting: March 18, 7-9pm at the Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. Guest speaker & topic - Carlos Moniz, ‘A behind the scenes look at creating The Butchart Gardens displays’.
20th Anniversary Celebration: Qualicum Beach Family History Society is celebrating 20 years of exploring genealogy & family history. As a part of this celebration, we invite all past members to join us at Rotary House, 211 Fern Road West March 20, 2:30-4:30pm.
Nanaimo Quilters’ Guild’s next meeting is Wed., March 20, at 1:30pm & 6:30pm, at Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St.
Cowichan Folk Guild presents ‘The Unfaithful Servants’ on Friday, March 22, 7pm at The Chapel at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan.
Oceanside Concert Choir performs From Venice to Cambridge - A Concert of Vivaldi and Rutter, 2:30pm Sunday March 24th. Location: Knox United Church, 345 Pym St, Parksville. Tickets $25. Available at ‘Edge Outdoors’ in Qualicum Beach or at the door.
Free Downsizing Seminar: Reserve your spot & bring a friend on Wed., March 27, 1-3pm at The Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd. Learn how to downsize your home following my step by step plan. We will discuss purging, knowing your limits, maximizing your new smaller space & more. Pre-register by calling 250-616-3641.
The Bunny Trail: Spot the Bunnies hiding throughout the Gardens for an Easter Treat, March 28-31, 11am-4:30pm, with viewing until 5pm at Milner Gardens, 2179 Island Hwy W., Qualicum Beach. Admission: $10/Adult, $6/Youth, Children (12 & under) & current VIU students are free. Pick up a bunny trail activity sheet at the Welcome Centre with clues to help you complete tasks & spot the bunnies hiding through the winding garden paths!
Easter Egg-Stravaganza! Held Saturday, March 30, 10am-12pm at Gyro Park, Port Alberni. Bring your Easter Basket for the hunt. Ideal for kids 0 - 10.
Enter for a Chance to Win! Lisse Laser & Skin Studio is running a contest where you can win a $120 gift card towards Laser Hair Removal. Enter at: LisseQB.ca/contestentry120 Contest ends March 31, 2024. For more info or to book an appointment, call 250.927.4840. We also remove unwanted body hair, age & sun spots, scars, pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, rosacea & veins.
The Hunt is On! Hunt for chocolate eggs on March 31, 10am at Fuller Lake Park. Bring the whole family out to participate! The Municipality of North Cowichan is creating an even playing field for toddlers with a separate area to search for eggs. This year’s event is sponsored by the Chemainus-Crofton #4400 Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Neighbourhood Easter Pancake Breakfast: Inviting everyone to join us for a pancake breakfast on Easter Sunday (March 31) from 9:30-10:15am, rain or shine! We’ve invited our neighbours & want them to feel welcome. All are welcome to stay for our Easter Service at 10:30am. Arrowsmith Baptist Church, 4283 Glenside Rd. Port Alberni
Easter At The Hub: A jam-packed Easter Sunday is planned at The Hub at Cowichan Station. April 1, 9am-1pm. Free entry & enjoy live music. Purchase tickets for a wide-range of activities to help with the local fundraiser. Participate in a forest egg hunt, bouncy castle, face painting, birdhouse project in the wood workshop & more.
Cowichan Folk Guild Presents Ryan McMahon ‘One More Fire’: On Saturday, April 6, 7:30pm at The Chapel at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. Doors open at 7pm.
Nanaimo Concert Band Spring Concert: Held April 7, 2:30pm at Port Theatre. $20/ticket, tickets available at www.porttheatre.com
Greater Victoria Police Chorus: Celebrate song with Community Arts Council & the Greater Victoria Police Chorus on Sunday, April 14, 2-4pm at ADSS Auditorium. Tix $30 & available at Grove Art Gallery.
Prom Closet Nanaimo: Formal wear that has been gently pre-worn is available at no cost to students graduating from any high school. Requirement is that they are graduating & attending a formal event. By appointment only. Submit a request form to:
promcloset.nanaimo@gmail.com
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
1. What does a konimeter measure?
2. Is dyspepsia also called indigestion or nausea?
3. An insect’s hard outer shell is an exoskeleton or outer armour?
4. A misheard word, especially in a song, is called a missyllable or a mondegreen?
5. Is Santiago, Asunción, or Montevideo the capital of Uruguay?
2. Is dyspepsia also called indigestion or nausea?
3. An insect’s hard outer shell is an exoskeleton or outer armour?
4. A misheard word, especially in a song, is called a missyllable or a mondegreen?
5. Is Santiago, Asunción, or Montevideo the capital of Uruguay?
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The potential for you to have moments of anger is still in effect early this week. Consider focusing within. Assess where you are, and your best next step. Lucky numbers: 17, 28, 29, 30, 41, 46.
You may be tempted at midweek to dig in your heels. If your resistance doesn’t break the obstacle, consider taking a deep breath and waiting a few days to act. Lucky numbers: 2, 7, 11, 19, 30, 48.
Take stock of where you are right now. You may have an opportunity for an emotional reset from your experiences of the last month. How do you want to make use of it? Lucky numbers: 16, 23, 25, 29, 31, 48.
The end of the week may be a good time to retreat into your shell for a few days. Nurturing yourself could allow you to re-emerge better able to help others. Lucky numbers: 13, 15, 18, 23, 24, 33.
Many Leos have a natural leadership skill that can rally others to a common effort. You may operate best from your highest values, adjusting as needed to do so. Lucky numbers: 3, 13, 15, 16, 21, 48.
Over the next few weeks, you may run into a challenge regarding love or finances. In finding a solution, compassion toward yourself and others could be helpful. Lucky numbers: 14, 15, 16, 17, 34, 42.
During the next few weeks, the universe may present a challenge regarding your relationships. Consider it an opportunity to adjust your balance of self versus others. Lucky numbers: 11, 12, 14, 15, 31, 37.
The energy at midweek is one that is well-grounded. For the few days that it is in effect, tapping into this energy may be helpful, especially if you are feeling stressed. Lucky numbers: 7, 11, 15, 17, 29, 46.
You may find yourself pulled into two different directions on how to proceed. Hitting the pause button and thinking things through for a few days may be helpful. Lucky numbers: 6, 13, 19, 20, 35, 43.
Capricorns generally value self-reliance and sufficiency, in themselves and others. At week’s end, a stalemate may require you to be more nurturing to yourself or others. Lucky numbers: 4, 5, 17, 26, 27, 35.
You may be able to see an opportunity now that could transform a situation in yourself or your life. To find it, you might need to tap into a higher octave of the celestial sphere. Lucky numbers: 1, 6, 7, 8, 11, 28.
Pisces-born generally have an empathetic, compassionate nature. These traits may be heightened in the coming weeks. Be careful not to let others take advantage of you. Lucky numbers: 9, 18, 22, 32, 38, 48.
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Aquarius winners with the luckiest number being 7.
Eye-catching building: Australia’s Sydney Opera House is recognizable by its shape, like a series of shells. The now-iconic structure took 16 years to complete, from 1957 to 1973, and is a major tourist destination.
Needs light: Anyone wanting a bamboo plant in the house could choose a species called golden bamboo. These plants grow well in pots, but need to have a good source of light for six or eight hours per day.
Deep and dark: Photosynthesis can happen in the ocean’s euphotic zone, the upper layer, which gets enough light. Deeper down is the disphotic zone, which has some light. Deeper still is aphotic zone, with no light at all.
Cat-like mammal: A raccoon relative, cacomistles live in areas from the southern U.S. to Panama. Also called “miner’s cat,” the nocturnal animals reside high in trees. They can be tamed, but are considered exotic pets.
Singing a song: The musical wren of South America is known for its amazing singing ability. This bird can sing a perfect octave, and sings in intervals of the fourth and fifth notes of the scale.
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A singer was locked out of her house. She broke into song and couldn’t find the key.
Todd: “Do you have holes in your socks?”
Odd: “Certainly not!”
Todd: “Then how do you get your feet in them?”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Habit. Habit who? Habit your way, I’ll come back later.
Why are French goats so musically talented? Because they are born with French horns.
Did you hear about the hungry clock? It went back for seconds.
Todd: “Do you have holes in your socks?”
Odd: “Certainly not!”
Todd: “Then how do you get your feet in them?”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Habit. Habit who? Habit your way, I’ll come back later.
Why are French goats so musically talented? Because they are born with French horns.
Did you hear about the hungry clock? It went back for seconds.
Trivia Answers: 1. Dust in the air 2. Indigestion 3. Exoskeleton
4. Mondegreen 5. Montevideo
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Running away: Lots of young kids hate doing their homework, but most would choose to do their school work over being sent to an orphanage. Not so for a school boy in Chongqing, China. He was so angry at his mother for pestering him to do his homework that he went to a local police station to complain. He told the police that he wanted to go to an orphanage instead of living at home. The officers helped him calm down, got his address, and contacted the parents. With the father on the way, the officers had a little chat with the boy to convince him that returning home was a better choice.
Perfectly round: In the U.S. state of Florida is a lake so round that pilots gave it the nickname “Silver Dollar Lake.” Officially called Kingsley Lake, it is located in the northeastern part of the state. The flocks of people who visit the lake on the ground may not be able to see its round shape, which is obvious from the air. The perfectly round shape is not artificial, but was formed by an ancient, spring-fed sinkhole. Ringing the lake are houses and cottages, all the way around the 2-mile (3.2-km) wide lake, which is 90 feet (27.4 m) deep at its centre. The homes have docks for swimming and boating.
Fruit artist: Someone looking at the flowers sculpted by Vietnamese artist Nguyen Thi Thu could be forgiven for not realizing that the blooms emerge from papaya fruits. She has been practicing this traditional art for many years, with a 15-year break when she moved to another country where green papaya was not readily available. Glad to be back in Hanoi, she picked up the art again. This time, along with sculpting primroses, lotuses, and water lilies, she challenged herself to create many different types of chrysanthemums, which is a complicated process. The artist shows her work at public events, and she also teaches classes to show others the delicate art of sculpting papaya.
Windy ride: For a bike ride, most people choose a calm day with not much wind to slow them down. However, anyone who likes windy rides might enjoy participating in the Dutch Headwind Time Trial Championship. Participants all ride the same type of bike: upright and with only one speed. They ride an 8.5-kilometre (5.3-mi.) course located on the Oosterscheldekering storm barrier near the southwest city of Vrouwenpolder, Netherlands. The race originated in 2013 and is only held during storms when winds are expected to reach up to 120 km/h (74 mph). Only 300 participants are allowed, and the winner is the rider who completes the course with the fastest time.
“At some point, you’ve got to let go, and sit still, and allow contentment to come to you.” - Elizabeth Gilbert
“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?”
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau
FREE listings for non-profit community events. Please email, 25 words or less, to: events@myCoffeeNews.ca (Deadline Tuesdays noon)
Echo Players presents Queen Milli of Galt: Feb 22 - March 10 at The Village Theatre, 110 Second Ave. W., Qualicum Beach. Tickets/info echoplayers.ca or 250-752-3522
Big Daddy is Playing at Beaver Creek Community Hall, Port Alberni on Saturday, March 2, 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $20 & available at Pete’s Meats & Beaufort Barbers.
CVIOS Orchid Show: Nanaimo North Town Centre, March 8-10. Free admission. AOS Judged Show. Nanaimo, Vancouver & Victoria Societies participating. Local Orchid vendors. Daily Raffle. Visit: www.cvios.org or cviospublicity@gmail.com or call 250-937-7143.
Annual Rock & Gem Show 2024: New vendors on lower & upper floors. Held Saturday, March 9, 10am-5pm & Sunday, March 10, 10am-4pm at Alberni Athletic Hall, 3727 Roger St. Vendors, demos, displays & kid’s corner. Admission $3 per person & children under 12, free with an adult. Fun for everyone! For more info, contact Ron at 250-723-4324.
Claire Coupland, CFG Coffee House: Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. March 9, doors 7pm; show 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 for non-members or $5 members & available at the door.
Mid Island floral Art Club Meeting: March 14, 2pm at St Stephen’s Church Hall, 150 Village Way Qualicum Beach. Making a ‘Stretch Design’ where 2 designs are joined together using a variety of materials. Info: Joanne 250-757-8969. Guests $6 & new members always welcome.
Acclaim Celtic Dancers Presents ‘St. Patrick’s Tea’: With live performance by Celtic Harpist, Allison Vardy & more. Sat., March 16, 1pm at Wellington Hall, 3922 Corunna Avenue, Nanaimo. Tickets: AcclaimCelticDancers.ca
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with the Westlanders: Live Celtic music, celtic dancers & hearty Irish stew. Sat., March 16, 6pm at Wellington Hall, 3922 Corunna Avenue, Nanaimo. Tickets: AcclaimCelticDancers.ca
Chemainus Classical Concerts: Walter Martella, accordion, piano and Karina Inkster, accordion, piano. March 17 at 2pm, St Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $30/$10. Reserved $25/$23. Phone 250-748-8383.
Nanaimo Family History Society (NFHS) March Meeting: Monday, March 18, by Zoom, 6:45pm. Claire Smith-Burns presents ‘Points to the past’ an underused resource available barrier free to British Columbians. Discover almost 200 million pages of digitized historical content. Visit: nanaimofamilyhistory.ca/membership
Qualicum Beach Garden Club Meeting: March 18, 7-9pm at the Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach. Guest speaker & topic - Carlos Moniz, ‘A behind the scenes look at creating The Butchart Gardens displays’.
20th Anniversary Celebration: Qualicum Beach Family History Society is celebrating 20 years of exploring genealogy & family history. As a part of this celebration, we invite all past members to join us at Rotary House, 211 Fern Road West March 20, 2:30-4:30pm.
The Bunny Trail: Spot the Bunnies hiding throughout the Gardens for an Easter Treat, March 28-31, 11am-4:30pm, with viewing until 5pm at Milner Gardens, 2179 Island Hwy W., Qualicum Beach. Admission: $10/Adult, $6/Youth, Children (12 & under) & current VIU students are free. Pick up a bunny trail activity sheet at the Welcome Centre with clues to help you complete tasks & spot the bunnies hiding through the winding garden paths!
Easter Egg-Stravaganza! Held Saturday, March 30, 10am-12pm at Gyro Park, Port Alberni. Bring your Easter Basket for the hunt. Ideal for kids 0 - 10.
Enter for a Chance to Win! Lisse Laser & Skin Studio is running a contest where you can win a $120 gift card towards Laser Hair Removal. Enter at: LisseQB.ca/contestentry120 Contest ends March 31, 2024. For more info or to book an appointment, call 250.927.4840. We also remove unwanted body hair, age & sun spots, scars, pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, rosacea & veins.
The Hunt is On! Hunt for chocolate eggs on March 31, 10am at Fuller Lake Park. Bring the whole family out to participate! The Municipality of North Cowichan is creating an even playing field for toddlers with a separate area to search for eggs. This year’s event is sponsored by the Chemainus-Crofton #4400 Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Neighbourhood Easter Pancake Breakfast: Inviting everyone to join us for a pancake breakfast on Easter Sunday (March 31) from 9:30-10:15am, rain or shine! We’ve invited our neighbours & want them to feel welcome. All are welcome to stay for our Easter Service at 10:30am. Arrowsmith Baptist Church, 4283 Glenside Rd. Port Alberni
Easter At The Hub: A jam-packed Easter Sunday is planned at The Hub at Cowichan Station. April 1, 9am-1pm. Free entry & enjoy live music. Purchase tickets for a wide-range of activities to help with the local fundraiser. Participate in a forest egg hunt, bouncy castle, face painting, birdhouse project in the wood workshop & more.
Cowichan Folk Guild Presents Ryan McMahon ‘One More Fire’: On Saturday, April 6, 7:30pm at The Chapel at Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan. Doors open at 7pm.
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
Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants: Career planning, financial support, networking, mentorship & skills development. Call 250-753-6911, ext 102 to pre-register.
13th Annual Lions Free Skate: Every Sunday at 12pm at the Frank
Crane Arena, Nanaimo except during the Christmas Holidays until the end
of March 2024. Admission & skate rentals are free.
1. In what year did the Titanic sink?
2. Cut, clarity, colour, and carat (the 4 Cs) refer to what stone?
3. The scientific name for a bird’s wishbone is furcula, tibia, or aloha?
4. The spots on dice are called what?
5. Herpetophobia is the fear of foot pain, freckles, or reptiles?
2. Cut, clarity, colour, and carat (the 4 Cs) refer to what stone?
3. The scientific name for a bird’s wishbone is furcula, tibia, or aloha?
4. The spots on dice are called what?
5. Herpetophobia is the fear of foot pain, freckles, or reptiles?
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For the next several weeks, be careful of impulsive speech or actions. You may find that you are easily angered, so take a deep breath and retreat if needed. Lucky numbers: 12, 14, 19, 22, 37, 41.
The universe may continue to present you with many opportunities, a rare and unusual situation. Perhaps consider one that will expand you beyond your comfort zone. Lucky numbers: 4, 7, 8, 11, 18, 24.
For the next few weeks, be extra cautious in your communications. Your quick mind and wit could put you in danger of saying something you might regret. Lucky numbers: 3, 13, 14, 20, 42, 45.
The Cancer-born can tend to lead with their feelings. At the beginning of the week, you may be challenged to approach a situation with a more balanced heart and mind. Lucky numbers: 17, 18, 24, 35, 37, 39.
Midweek, your thoughts and feelings may be out of sync for a few days. If you feel like you’re at a stalemate, move beyond your own desires and help someone else. Lucky numbers: 10, 21, 37, 31, 33, 38.
You may have an opportunity at the end of the week to expand your comfort zone and tap more into your intuition. This might feel awkward and could require practice. Lucky numbers: 6, 12, 14, 20, 41, 43.
For the next several weeks, you may be seeing people “put their foot in their mouth.” Therefore, leaning into your natural diplomatic nature might be even more important. Lucky numbers: 5, 14, 18, 27, 29, 32.
Have you been reluctant to take off your safe mask and authentically face the world? Doing so is never easy, but this week might prove to be better than most. Lucky numbers: 7, 13, 17, 19, 27, 34.
Your natural optimism and enthusiasm may get a boost for the next several weeks. If new opportunities come up, carefully examine them and look before you leap. Lucky numbers: 9, 11, 21, 22, 31, 32.
Early in the week may be a good time to connect with those whose cooperation and assistance you need. Your serious demeanour and strong work ethic may be highlighted. Lucky numbers: 1, 3, 17, 37, 40, 48.
Things may be very busy for you this week. Consider prioritizing what serves your highest values, rather than someone else’s agenda. This may be scary to do. Lucky numbers: 2, 12, 17, 18, 22, 38.
This may be a good time to evaluate your current endeavours. Are some less important now? Consider completing your critical projects and letting go of the rest. Lucky numbers: 11, 24, 27, 33, 36, 48.
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Capricorn winners with the luckiest number being 3.
Saving energy: Similar to hibernation, an animal going into a dormant state because the environment is too hot or dry is called aestivation. The aestivating animal stops eating and does not move around.
Small but mighty: A tiny insect called the oribatid mite can lift over 1,000 times its own body weight. Also called the armoured or beetle mite, is only about the size of a grain of sand or two human hairs placed side by side.
Popular condiment: In Mexico, a condiment called chamoy is very popular. This hot, sweet, tangy sauce contains dried chilies, lime juice, and some kind of fruit, such as mango, apricot, or plum.
Talented man: Brian May, who became famous as a member of the British rock band Queen, is regarded as one of the best guitarists around. May earned a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Imperial College London.
Islands in the sea: The island nation of the Maldives, in the north-central part of the Indian Ocean, includes approximately 1,200 islands. About 200 of the sandbanks and coral islands are inhabited.
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My new diet consists of only aircraft. It’s a bit plane.
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An astronomer watched the moon rotate for 24 hours. Then he got bored and called it a day.
My new diet consists of only aircraft. It’s a bit plane.
Diner: “I’d like an elephant sandwich, please.”
Waiter: “I’m sorry, sir, we’ve just run out of bread.”
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Hugo. Hugo who? Hugo first and I’ll go second.
Trivia Answers: 1. 1912 2. Diamond 3. Furcula 4. Pips 5. Reptiles
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