Events Calendar: May 2013

Friday 31 May 2013

What's Up? A List of Events in Cowichan.

The forecast is for the weather to start warming this week: A great time to get out and about, and to enjoy the many activities on offer in Cowichan

Ongoing – Penny Drive fundraiser for MS Support Group. Drop off your pennies at the MS Society office, Duncan
Ongoing – Penny Drive fundraiser in support of four food banks, Wavaw, & The Salvation Army, News Leader Pictorial office, 2-5380 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan
Ongoing – Frances Kelsey student art show, Whiskey Point Grill, Mill Bay
Ongoing, weekdays - 9:00 a.m. - Parent Child Mother Goose, various locations. Info, 250-709-3050
April 29 - June 27, Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Learn to Row, Maple Bay Rowing Club. Info, 250-748-2052
May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Volume 2, Cowichan Valley Youth Magazine iPad workshop for writers, artists, photographers, and videographers aged 10 to 14, Tinkers Computers. Info, www.westviewlearning.ca
May 22 - June 1 - Good Timber, Chemainus Theatre. Info, www.chemainustheatre.ca
May 27 - June 2 - Bike to work week. Info, www.biketowork.ca
May 28 - June 21, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Transformations in Contemporary First Nations Art, PORTALS - The CVAC Community Centre of Arts, Culture, and Heritage, located next to the library in the Island Savings Centre. Info, cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/portals.php
May 29 - June 5, 8:30 a.m. - Workshop: Why Aren't Other People Just Like Me?, Dynamic HR Solutions, 204-64 Station St., Duncan. Info, dynamichrsolutions.com
May 29 - June 1, 7:30 p.m. - The Importance of Being Earnest, Vagabond Theatre Company, Maple Bay Community Theatre (formerly Maple Bay Elementary School), Considine Ave., Maple Bay. Info, 250-748-2217
May 31, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Harold Anderson and Beverly McKeen, CowBay Pub, 1695 Cowichan Bay Rd.
May 31, 6:30 p.m. - Night at the Museum Family Sleepover, Royal BC Museum, Victoria. Info, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
May 31 & June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Top of the Town Chemainus Senior's Drop-In Center, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus. Info, 250-246-2111
May 31, 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Open mic night at the Hub, Koksilah Rd, Cowichan Station. Info, 250-748-7433
May 31, 7:30 p.m. - Acoustic Open Mic, Twisted Sisters Tearoom, Chemainus
May 31, 8:00 p.m. - Parker Schmidts Fundraiser Show for Hunter, Duncan Garage Show room
June 1 & 2 - Cowichan Lake Home and Leisure Show. Registration and info, www.lakehomeshow.ca
June 1 - June 30 - Lux Mundi Art Exhibition, oil landscapes by Soleil Mannion, Inspire! Shawnigan. Info, www.soleilmannion.ca
June 1 - October 1 - Stage 1 sprinkling regulations are in place for all CVRD water systems. For more informaton on regulations contact the CVRD at 250-746-2513 or visit cvrd.bc.ca
June 1 & 2, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - SPCA Annual Garage Sale, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. Info, 250-746-4646
June 1, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (weekly on Saturdays until Thanksgiving) - Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market, Coffee Mill, Honeymoon Bay
June 1, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Ecostravaganza, Ecole Mill Bay, 3175 Cobble Hill Rd, Cobble Hill. Info, 250-743-5504
June 1, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Ladysmith Kids' Pirates Day, Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina. Info, 250-245-0109
June 1, 11:30 a.m. - Walk of Nations, from in front of Vancouver Island University to Cowichan Tribes Soccer Field. Info, 250-597-7708
June 1, 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Golf for MS!, Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Info, experiencecycling.ca
June 1, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. (weekly on Saturdays) - Open Mic, Duncan's Courts Sports Lounge
June 1 & 2, 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. - Cowichan Valley Relay for Life, Cowichan Sportsplex, Duncan
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Songwriters Open Mic, Willow Street Cafe, Chemainus
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - "A Canadian Spring" with Camerata Spring Orchestra, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St., Duncan. Info, 250-701-0748
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Beer and Burger, Oak and Carriage Pub.
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Cowichan Folk Guild's Youth Jammers, Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Rd., North Cowichan. Info, 250-732-5907
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Wildwood Soul, Shady Grove, Mill Bay. Info, shadygrove. ca
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Celtic Rhythm Dancers present Celtic Rhythms 2013, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 1, 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Blue Cadillac Band, Cowichan Sportsplex. Info, 250-715-1893
June 2 - 9, all day - Cowichan Lake Days, various locations. Info, cowichanlakedays.com
June 2, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Shawnigan Lake Adventure (formerly known as Shawnigan Lake Walk), Shawnigan Lake Community Centre. Info, 250-743-7621
June 2 (and every Sunday through Oct. 6) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - South Cowichan Farmers’ Market, 4485 Trans Canada Highway at Koksilah Rd.
June 2, 2:00 p.m. - Top of the Town Chemainus Senior's Drop-In Center, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus. Info, 250-246-2111
June 2, 2:00 p.m. - Jazz at Crofton Hotel Pub with Dirk Ouellette and the Not Yet Quartet, 1634 Joan Ave., Crofton
June 2, 2:00 p.m. - Hope King Hour, Duncan Garage Showroom
June 2, 2:00 p.m. - The Importance of Being Earnest, Vagabond Theatre Company, Maple Bay Community Theatre (formerly Maple Bay Elementary School), Considine Ave., Maple Bay. Info, 250-748-2217
June 2, 8:00 p.m. - Jesse and the Dandelions with guest Doug Hoyer, Duncan Garage Showroom
June 3 - Heart and Stroke Big Bike, Ladysmith. Info, 250-245-6264
June 3, 7:00 p.m. - Area D community meeting, Bench Elementary School, Multi Purpos Room, 1501 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay. Info, cvrd.bc.ca
June 3, 8:00 p.m. - Plume Ensemble, Duncan Garage Showroom
June 4, 11, 18, & 25 - Writers and illustrators iPad workshop for ages 8 to 14, Tinkers Computers. Info, www.westviewlearning.ca
June 4, 12:00 noon (weekly on Tuesdays) - Toastmasters Noon Hour Club, Duncan Travelodge, 140 Trans-Canada Hwy.
June 4, 4:00 p.m. - Food Co-op Meeting, help creat a co-operative food hub, The Hub in Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Rd. RSVP to Rick Juliusson, 250-737-1687
June 4, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. (and every Tuesday until fall) - Ladysmith Make it, Bake It, Grow It Farmers Market, 1st Ave., Ladysmith
June 4, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Tuesdays) - Dads Make a Difference, 213 - 80 Station St., Duncan. Info, 250-597-2801
June 4, 8:00 p.m. - Dress Rehearsal Tuesday, open mic night, Duncan Garage Showroom
June 5, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. (continuing weekly on Wednesdays) - Choir with Cari Burdett, all welcome, M'akola Centre, Ts'i'ts'uwatul'Lelum Assisted Living, 5755 Allenby Rd., Duncan. Info, www.joythroughmusic.com
June 5, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (and every Wednesday) - Chemainus Wednesday Market, Waterwheel Square, Chemainus. Info, 250-246-3944
June 5, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Elder College Advisory Committee Annual General Meeting, Island Savings Centre, Mesachie Room
June 5, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Introduction to Cheesemaking, Cowichan Green Community, Clements Centre, 5856 Clements St., Duncan, Info, 250-748-8506
June 5, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Wednesdays) - Cowichan Toastmasters Club 950, Duncan Travelodge, 140 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan. Info, 250-743-1785
June 5, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Wednesdays) - Cowichan Men’s Circle, The Hub, Cowichan Station. Info, 250-597-2801
June 5, 8:00 p.m. - Tanner James, storytelling guitar picker, Duncan Garage Showroom
June 6 - Chemainus Giant Street Market. Application forms chemainus.bc.ca
June 6 (and every Thursday) - Free nature meditations with Dr. John Scull. Info, 250-746-6141
June 6, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (and the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month) - Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery and Handwork Group, 3696 Gardner Rd., Saltair
June 6, 2:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) - Chronic Pain Self Management Program, MS Society of Canada, 204-394 Duncan St., Duncan. Info, 1-866-902-3767 (toll free)
June 6, 2:30 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Multicultural Leadership Group, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St.
June 6, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) - Family Choir - 100 Voices for One World, Cari Burdett, 3228A Gibbins Rd., Duncan. Info, www.joythroughmusic.com
June 6, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Advanced Cheesemaking, Cowichan Green Community, Clements Centre, 5856 Clements St., Duncan, Info, 250-748-8506
June 6, 6:00 p.m. - Bamberton - Dust to Bust and Back, South Cowichan Library, 2720 Mill Bay Rd., Mill Bay. Info, 250-743-5436
June 6, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) - Triple P Preteen Parenting Program, Margaret Moss Health Centre, Duncan. Info, www.triplepvip.ca
June 6, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Meditation, VIU Cowichan Campus. Info, 250-710-7594
June 6, 7:00 p.m. - The Search for Sir John Franklin's Vessels, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, Cowichan Bay Maritime Center, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd. Info, 250-746-4955
June 7, 7:00 p.m. - Carlson School of Dance presents We are the World, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 7, 7:30 p.m. - Concert for a Summer's Eve, T. Gil Bunch Centre for the Performing Arts, Brentwood College School. Info, tgb.brentwood.bc.ca
June 8 - Ladysmith Maritime Heritage Day, Ladysmith Maritime Marina. Info, 250-245-1019
June 8, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Bright Angle Park Recreation Rejuvenation Project and Park Management Plan Public Open House #2, Bright Angel Park Lower Parking Area. Info, Graham Gidden, CVRD Parks and Trails Planner, Parks and Trails Division, 250-746-2620
June 8, 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Community for Climate Fair, VIU Cowichan Campus, 2011 University Way, Duncan. Info, 250-746-3100
June 8, 7:30 p.m. - Jazz vocalist/pianist Jennifer Scott, Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan Lake/Mill Bay Rd., Cobble Hill. Info, 250-743-4301
June 8, 9:00 p.m. - June 9, 1:00 a.m. - Lake Days Dance with classic rock band "Maxwell Smart," Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, Lake Cowichan. Info, 250-749-6742
June 8, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Introduction to Horticultural Therapy, OUR Ecovillage, Shawnigan Lake. Info, 240-743-3067
June 9, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Cowichan Family Life 19th annual garden tour.
June 9, 1:00 p.m. - Strawberry Shortcake; Follow Your Berry Own Beat, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 9, 2:00 p.m. - Jazz vocalist/pianist Jennifer Scott, Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton. Info, 250-324-2245
June 11 - October 11 - The Chemainus River Bridge located on Chemainus River near Pinson's Corner (between Swallowfield Rd. and Ashcroft Road) will be closed to all traffic including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
June 13, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Wild Foods Walk #2; Stolz Pools Parking Lot. Pre-registration required. Info, 250-748-8506
June 14, 7:00 p.m. - Cowichan Theatre presents The National Theatre Live, "The Audience" with Helen Mirren. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 15 & 16 - Be a Home Town Tourist Weekend, Ladysmith. Info, www.take5.ca/hometowntourist
June 15, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Beauty and the Feast flower and garden show, organized by Mill Bay Garden Club, 3550 Watson Ave., Cobble Hill. Info, 877-825-7414
June 15, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Jeepers Keepers Vintage Show, 2035 Herd Rd., Duncan. Info, 250-743-3263
June 15, 12:00 noon – Literacy North Cowichan fundraising golf tournament, dinner, and silent auction, Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Tickets at LNC office, 213B Cowichan Merchants’ Building, corner of Station and Craig; or from any director; or at the Cowichan Golf Club.
June 15, 12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m. - Tour of Ladysmith Area Accommodations. Info, www.ladysmith-bc-accommodations.com
June 15, 12:30 p.m and 6:30 p.m. - Adage Studio presents "The Little Mermaid," Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Father's Day Tractor Show, Forest Discovery Centre. Info, www.bcforestdiscoverycentre.com
June 18 & 19, 1:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Blood Donor Clinic, Heritage Hall, Island Savings Centre.
June 18, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Speakeasy Cocktail Party, Merridale Ciderworks, 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill. Info, 250-743-4293
June 20, 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. - Blood Donor Clinic, Heritage Hall, Island Savings Centre.
June 21, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - "Monster University" Dive In Cinema and Swim, Frank Jameson Community Centre. Info, 250-245-6424
June 22, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Wild Foods Walk #3; Wild Tea Walk, Wildwood in Cedar. Pre-registration required. Info, 250-748-8506
June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Master gardeners' clinic, Dinter Nursery. Info, 250-748-2023
June 22, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Growing Citrus in South-Coastal British Columbia, 1565 Baldy Mtn Rd., Shawnigan Lake. Info, 250-743-3067.
June 23, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Big Bike Ride for Heart and Stroke. Info, 250-382-4035
June 24, 7:00 p.m. - "The Quartet," a Reel Alternatives Film, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 28 - August 5, all day - Duncan Summer Festival, Downtown Duncan. Info, cowichanfestival.com
June 28, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. (and every Friday) - Art Beat, a weekly art walk and street party, Willow St., Chemainus. Info, www.cvcas.com
June 30. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Shawnigan Lake Show'n'Shine, Shawnigan Lake School. Info, 250-516-8533
July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations, Transfer Beach, Ladysmith. Info, 250-245-6424 or watch for details in the summer activity guide.
July 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, various times - Canada Day Old-Time Penny Carnival, Royal BC Museum, Victoria. Info, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
July 2, 4:00 p.m. Property tax payment deadline.
July 4, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Wild Food Walk #4; Coastal Food Walk, Hecate Park, 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay. Pre-registration required. Info, 250-748-8506
July 5 to 7, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Cowichan Valley Vision artists' studio tour. Info, www.visionartstudiotour.ca
July 6 to July 7 - Grape Escape Bike Tour to End MS. Info, 250-748-7010
July 7, 10:00 a.m. - Gut Buster Trail Run Series, Transfer Beach, Ladysmith. Info, www.gutbustertrailrun.com
July 9, 7:30 p.m. - Pet Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
July 14, 8:00 a.m. - Cowichan Challenge Triathalon. Info, http://www.ceevacs.com/ceevacs-races/cowichan-challenge/
June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Master Gardeners Clinic, Dinter Nursery. Info, 250-748-2023
June 23 - Ride Don't Hide, In Support of Women's Mental Health, 25 km ride from Glenora trailhead to Kinsoll Trestle and back. Info, cowichanvalley.cmha.bc.ca/get-involved/events/mental-health-week-2011
July 15, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Wild Foods Walk #5; Wild Foods, Rocky Creek Winery, 1857 Myhrest Rd., Cowichan Bay. Pre-registration required.
July 19, all day - Islands Folk Festival, Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd. Duncan. Info, www.islandsfolkfestival.ca
July 27, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Lavenderfest, Dimali Lavendar Farm, 3500 Telegraph Rd. Info, 250-743-4100
July 28, 2:00 p.m. - Ian McDougall 12tet, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
August 2, 3, and 4 - Ladysmith Days. Info, www.ladysmithdays.com
August 7, 7:00 p.m. - H'Sao Quintet from Chad, Africa, St. Peter's Church, Duncan
August 11, 2:00 p.m. - Marie-Josee Lord, opera diva, St. Peter's Church, Duncan
August 16 – RCMP Musical Ride, Avalon Equestrian Center. Info and tickets, 250-746-7529
August 17 & 18 - Ladysmith Show and Shine, downtown Ladysmith. Info, members.shaw.ca/ladysmithsns/
August 25 – Art on the Avenue artists’ show and sale, downtown Ladysmith
August 25, 2:00 p.m. - Miles Black Little Big Band and singer Maureen Washington, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club

Friday 24 May 2013

What's Up? A List of Events in Cowichan

It's bike to work week here in Cowichan, from May 27 to June 2. Will you be participating?

If you like to cycle the valley's a great place to be: Many activities easily accessible to cyclists. Check out this week's events and join in the fun.

Ongoing – Penny Drive fundraiser for MS Support Group. Drop off your pennies at the MS Society office, Duncan
Ongoing – Penny Drive fundraiser in support of four food banks, Wavaw, & The Salvation Army, News Leader Pictorial office, 2-5380 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan
Ongoing – Frances Kelsey student art show, Whiskey Point Grill, Mill Bay
Ongoing, weekdays - 9:00 a.m. - Parent Child Mother Goose, various locations. Info, 250-709-3050
Ongoing until June 1 - The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Info, www.shorelinecleanup.ca
April 29 - June 27, Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Learn to Row, Maple Bay Rowing Club. Info, 250-748-2052
May 1 – 31 - Feast Tofino, Tofino, BC. Info, www.feasttofino.com
May 12 - 29 - "Optical Window," photography exhibition by third year Brentwood College students, Inspire! Shawnigan Gallery, 1760 Mill Bay Shawnigan Rd. Info, 250-732-0462
May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Volume 2, Cowichan Valley Youth Magazine iPad workshop for writers, artists, photographers, and videographers aged 10 to 14, Tinkers Computers. Info, www.westviewlearning.ca
May 22 - June 1 - Good Timber, Chemainus Theatre. Info, www.chemainustheatre.ca
May 24, 7:00 p.m. - SRA Water Protection Benefit, Steeples Restaurant. Info, 250-743-1887
May 24, 7:30 p.m. - Cowichan Valley Concert Band: Spring Thing, Quamichan Middle School, 2515 Beverly St., Duncan. Info, 250-737-0008
May 24, 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. - Steps Ahead Dance Company presents @Home X Says Alice, T. Gil Bunch Centre for the Performing Arts, Brentwood College School, Mill Bay. Info, 250-701-0203
May 24, 8:30 p.m. - Music Bingo, Oak and Carriage Pub.
May 24, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Junk in Your Trunk Sale, Duncan Christian School, 495 Beech Ave., Duncan. Info, 250-701-3072
May 25, all day - Duncan Farmers Market, City Square, Duncan
May 25, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Cowichan Estuary Spring Celebration, International Low Tide Day, Cowichan Bay. Info, www.cowichanestuary.ca/spring-celebration-on-may-25th/
May 25, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Sylvan United Church Spring Fling Fundraiser, Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd. Info, 250-743-4659
May 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Edible Tree Planting Workshop, Kinsmen Park, Alderlea St., Duncan. Info, 250-748-8506
May 25, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Document Shredding Day, a joint fundraiser for the Cowichan Music Festival and Friends of the Cowichan Theatre Society, Cowichan Theatre parking lot (Island Savings Centre). Info, 250-748-0867
May 25, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Master gardeners' clinic, Dinter Nursery, 250-748-2023
May 25, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Children & Apple Pie Fun Fair, Evergreen Independent School, Cobble Hill Hall and Fair Grounds. Info, 250-743-2433
May 25, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Book launch, "In Antarctica; an Amundsen Pilgrimage." Ten Old Books, 101 - 330 Duncan St., Duncan. Info, 250-746-3566
May 25 & 26, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Joint Opening and Closing Gong Seminar, Wild Goose Quigong Centre. Info, 250-748-4060
May 25, 6:00 - 11:30 p.m. - Celebrating the Nations Gala Event, celebrating the arts and culture of the Coast Salish First Nations, Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre, 200 Cowichan Way. Info, 250-748-3761
May 25, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Sing into Spring with Encore Women's Choir, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. Info, 250-746-9778
May 25, 8:30 p.m. - Rock and roll band "Splinter," Oak and Carriage Pub, 3287 Lake Cowichan Rd., Duncan. Info, 250-715-6218
May 26, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Subaru Shawnigan Lake Triathalon, West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park. Info, triseries.ca/shawnigan_lake/
May 26 (and every Sunday through Oct. 6) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - South Cowichan Farmers’ Market, 4485 Trans Canada Highway at Koksilah Rd.
May 26, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Junk in the Trunk Sale, Saywell Park, South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan. Info, 250-749-3244.
May 26, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Cairnsmore Craft Fair Market, 321 Cairnsmore St., Duncan. Info, 250-858-5336
May 26, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Rotary Garden Tour, Ladysmith. Info, 250-245-2112
May 26, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Seniors Indy 500, Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. Info, 250-715-6481
May 26, 2:00 p.m. - Medford Singers with special guests Global Echoes string ensemble, Duncan United Church. Proceeds to fund student music bursaries.
May 26, 2:00 p.m. - Jazz at the Crofton Hotel, Pat Selman with the Belmont Avenue Trio.
May 26, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Beer and burger fundraiser for PeeWee Lacrosse, Oak and Carriage Pub.
May 27 - June 2 - Bike to work week. Info, www.biketowork.ca
May 27, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (continuing weekly on Mondays) - Children's Music Class, 3228A Gibbins Rd., Duncan. Info, 250-710-0978
May 27, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Brain Fitness Program, Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Ave. Info, 250-715-6481
May 27, 7:00 p.m. - Still Mine, a Reel Alternatives film presented by Cowichan Valley Hospice Society. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
May 28 - June 21, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Transformations in Contemporary First Nations Art, PORTALS - The CVAC Community Centre of Arts, Culture, and Heritage, located next to the library in the Island Savings Centre. Info, cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/portals.php
May 28, 9:30 a.m. (weekly on Tuesdays) - Making Sense of Discipline, Matraea Centre, 170 Craig St., Duncan. Info, 250-715-0444.
May 28, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. - Toastmasters Noon Hour Club First Meeting!, Duncan Travelodge, 240 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan. Info, 250-744-7680.
May 28, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Community Options Society open house, 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan. Info, 250-748-0232
May 28, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. (and every Tuesday until fall) - Ladysmith Make it, Bake It, Grow It Farmers Market, 1st Ave., Ladysmith
May 28, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Tuesdays) - Dads Make a Difference, 213 - 80 Station St., Duncan. Info, 250-597-2801
May 29 - June 5, 8:30 a.m. - Workshop: Why Aren't Other People Just Like Me?, Dynamic HR Solutions, 204-64 Station St., Duncan. Info, dynamichrsolutions.com
May 29, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. (continuing weekly on Wednesdays) - Choir with Cari Burdett, all welcome, M'akola Centre, Ts'i'ts'uwatul'Lelum Assisted Living, 5755 Allenby Rd., Duncan. Info, www.joythroughmusic.com
May 29, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (and every Wednesday) - Chemainus Wednesday Market, Waterwheel Square, Chemainus. Info, 250-246-3944
May 29, 6:30 p.m. - Drinkwater Elementary Zumba Party, School Gym, 6236 Lane Rd., Duncan. Info, 250-746-1553
May 29, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Wednesdays) - Cowichan Toastmasters Club 950, Duncan Travelodge, 140 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan. Info, 250-743-1785
May 29, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Wednesdays) - Cowichan Men’s Circle, The Hub, Cowichan Station. Info, 250-597-2801
May 29 - June 1, 7:30 p.m. - The Importance of Being Earnest, Vagabond Theatre Company, Maple Bay Community Theatre (formerly Maple Bay Elementary School), Considine Ave., Maple Bay. Info, 250-748-2217
May 30 (and every Thursday) - Free nature meditations with Dr. John Scull. Info, 250-746-6141
May 30, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Wild Foods Walk #1; Common Ancient Wild Foods, Kinsmen Park, Alderlea St., Duncan. Pre-registration required. Info, 250-748-8506
May 30, 2:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) - Chronic Pain Self Management Program, MS Society of Canada, 204-394 Duncan St. Info, www.selfmanagement.bc.ca
May 30, 2:30 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Multicultural Leadership Group, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St.
May 30, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) - Family Choir - 100 Voices for One World, Cari Burdett, 3228A Gibbins Rd., Duncan. Info, www.joythroughmusic.com
May 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Triple P Preteen Parenting Program, Margaret Moss Health Centre, Duncan. Info, www.triplepvip.ca
May 30, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Meditation, VIU Cowichan Campus. Info, 250-710-7594
May 30, 7:00 p.m. - Climate Reality with Valerie Russell, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd. Info, 250-746-4955
May 30, 7:00 p.m. - Prostate Cancer Support Group, Board Room, Canadian Cancer Society Office, 100-394 Duncan St., Duncan. Info, 250-743-6960
May 31, 6:30 p.m. - Night at the Museum Family Sleepover, Royal BC Museum, Victoria. Info, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
June 1 & 2 - Cowichan Lake Home and Leisure Show. Registration and info, www.lakehomeshow.ca
June 1 - June 30 - Lux Mundi Art Exhibition, oil landscapes by Soleil Mannion, Inspire! Shawnigan. Info, www.soleilmannion.ca
June 1 & 2, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - SPCA Annual Garage Sale, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. Info, 250-746-4646
June 1, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Ladysmith Kids' Pirates Day, Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina. Info, 250-245-0109
June 1, 11:30 a.m. - Walk of Nations, from in front of Vancouver Island University to Cowichan Tribes Soccer Field. Info, 250-597-7708
June 1, 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Golf for MS!, Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Info, experiencecycling.ca
June 1 & 2, 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. - Cowichan Valley Relay for Life, Cowichan Sportsplex, Duncan
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Beer and Burger, Oak and Carriage Pub.
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Cowichan Folk Guild's Youth Jammers, Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Rd., North Cowichan. Info, 250-732-5907
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Celtic Rhythm Dancers present Celtic Rhythms 2013, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 1, 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Blue Cadillac Band, Cowichan Sportsplex. Info, 250-715-1893
June 2 - 9, all day - Cowichan Lake Days, various locations. Info, cowichanlakedays.com
June 2, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Shawnigan Lake Adventure (formerly known as Shawnigan Lake Walk), Shawnigan Lake Community Centre. Info, 250-743-7621
June 2, 2:00 p.m. - The Importance of Being Earnest, Vagabond Theatre Company, Maple Bay Community Theatre (formerly Maple Bay Elementary School), Considine Ave., Maple Bay. Info, 250-748-2217
June 3 - Heart and Stroke Big Bike, Ladysmith. Info, 250-245-6264
June 4, 11, 18, & 25 - Writers and illustrators iPad workshop for ages 8 to 14, Tinkers Computers. Info, www.westviewlearning.ca
June 6 - Chemainus Giant Street Market. Application forms chemainus.bc.ca
June 6, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (and the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month) - Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery and Handwork Group, 3696 Gardner Rd., Saltair
June 7, 7:00 p.m. - Carlson School of Dance presents We are the World, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 8 - Ladysmith Maritime Heritage Day, Ladysmith Maritime Marina. Info, 250-245-1019
June 8, 9:00 p.m. - June 9, 1:00 a.m. - Lake Days Dance with classic rock band "Maxwell Smart," Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, Lake Cowichan. Info, 250-749-6742
June 9, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Cowichan Family Life 19th annual garden tour.
June 9, 1:00 p.m. - Strawberry Shortcake; Follow Your Berry Own Beat, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 13, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Wild Foods Walk #2; Stolz Pools Parking Lot. Pre-registration required. Info, 250-748-8506
June 14, 7:00 p.m. - Cowichan Theatre presents The National Theatre Live, "The Audience" with Helen Mirren. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 15 & 16 - Be a Home Town Tourist Weekend, Ladysmith. Info, www.take5.ca/hometowntourist
June 15, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Beauty and the Feast flower and garden show, organized by Mill Bay Garden Club, 3550 Watson Ave., Cobble Hill. Info, 877-825-7414
June 15, 12:00 noon – Literacy North Cowichan fundraising golf tournament, dinner, and silent auction, Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Tickets at LNC office, 213B Cowichan Merchants’ Building, corner of Station and Craig; or from any director; or at the Cowichan Golf Club.
June 15, 12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m. - Tour of Ladysmith Area Accommodations. Info, www.ladysmith-bc-accommodations.com
June 15, 12:30 p.m and 6:30 p.m. - Adage Studio presents "The Little Mermaid," Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Father's Day Tractor Show, Forest Discovery Centre. Info, www.bcforestdiscoverycentre.com
June 18 & 19, 1:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Blood Donor Clinic, Heritage Hall, Island Savings Centre.
June 18, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Speakeasy Cocktail Party, Merridale Ciderworks, 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill. Info, 250-743-4293
June 20, 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. - Blood Donor Clinic, Heritage Hall, Island Savings Centre.
June 21, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - "Monster University" Dive In Cinema and Swim, Frank Jameson Community Centre. Info, 250-245-6424
June 22, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Wild Foods Walk #3; Wild Tea Walk, Wildwood in Cedar. Pre-registration required. Info, 250-748-8506
June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Master gardeners' clinic, Dinter Nursery. Info, 250-748-2023
June 23, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Big Bike Ride for Heart and Stroke. Info, 250-382-4035
June 24, 7:00 p.m. - "The Quartet," a Reel Alternatives Film, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 28 - August 5, all day - Duncan Summer Festival, Downtown Duncan. Info, cowichanfestival.com
June 28, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. (and every Friday) - Art Beat, a weekly art walk and street party, Willow St., Chemainus. Info, www.cvcas.com
June 30. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Shawnigan Lake Show'n'Shine, Shawnigan Lake School. Info, 250-516-8533
July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations, Transfer Beach, Ladysmith. Info, 250-245-6424 or watch for details in the summer activity guide.
July 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, various times - Canada Day Old-Time Penny Carnival, Royal BC Museum, Victoria. Info, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
July 4, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Wild Food Walk #4; Coastal Food Walk, Hecate Park, 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay. Pre-registration required. Info, 250-748-8506
July 5 to 7, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Cowichan Valley Vision artists' studio tour. Info, www.visionartstudiotour.ca
July 6 to July 7 - Grape Escape Bike Tour to End MS. Info, 250-748-7010
July 7, 10:00 a.m. - Gut Buster Trail Run Series, Transfer Beach, Ladysmith. Info, www.gutbustertrailrun.com
July 9, 7:30 p.m. - Pet Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
July 14, 8:00 a.m. - Cowichan Challenge Triathalon. Info, http://www.ceevacs.com/ceevacs-races/cowichan-challenge/
June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Master Gardeners Clinic, Dinter Nursery. Info, 250-748-2023
June 23 - Ride Don't Hide, In Support of Women's Mental Health, 25 km ride from Glenora trailhead to Kinsoll Trestle and back. Info, cowichanvalley.cmha.bc.ca/get-involved/events/mental-health-week-2011
July 15, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Wild Foods Walk #5; Wild Foods, Rocky Creek Winery, 1857 Myhrest Rd., Cowichan Bay. Pre-registration required.
July 27, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Lavenderfest, Dimali Lavendar Farm, 3500 Telegraph Rd. Info, 250-743-4100
July 28, 2:00 p.m. - Ian McDougall 12tet, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
August 2, 3, and 4 - Ladysmith Days. Info, www.ladysmithdays.com
August 7, 7:00 p.m. - H'Sao Quintet from Chad, Africa, St. Peter's Church, Duncan
August 11, 2:00 p.m. - Marie-Josee Lord, opera diva, St. Peter's Church, Duncan
August 16 – RCMP Musical Ride, Avalon Equestrian Center. Info and tickets, 250-746-7529
August 17 & 18 - Ladysmith Show and Shine, downtown Ladysmith. Info, members.shaw.ca/ladysmithsns/
August 25 – Art on the Avenue artists’ show and sale, downtown Ladysmith
August 25, 2:00 p.m. - Miles Black Little Big Band and singer Maureen Washington, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club

Friday 17 May 2013

What's Up? A List of Events in Cowichan

It's the Victoria Day weekend, and there are lots of fun activities going on here in Cowichan. It's a great opportunity to get out and enjoy our community.
Ongoing – Penny Drive fundraiser for MS Support Group. Drop off your pennies at the MS Society office, Duncan
Ongoing – Penny Drive fundraiser in support of four food banks, Wavaw, & The Salvation Army, News Leader Pictorial office, 2-5380 Trans Canada Highway, Duncan
Ongoing – Frances Kelsey student art show, Whiskey Point Grill, Mill Bay
Ongoing, weekdays - 9:00 a.m. - Parent Child Mother Goose, various locations. Info, 250-709-3050
Ongoing until June 1 - The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. Info, www.shorelinecleanup.ca
April 29 - June 27, Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Learn to Row, Maple Bay Rowing Club. Info, 250-748-2052
May 1 – 31 - Feast Tofino, Tofino, BC. Info, www.feasttofino.com
May 12 - 29 - "Optical Window," photography exhibition by third year Brentwood College students, Inspire! Shawnigan Gallery, 1760 Mill Bay Shawnigan Rd. Info, 250-732-0462
May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Volume 2, Cowichan Valley Youth Magazine iPad workshop for writers, artists, photographers, and videographers aged 10 to 14, Tinkers Computers. Info, www.westviewlearning.ca
May 17 – 19 – 11th Annual Kitty Coleman Woodland Art and Bloom Festival fine arts and quality crafts show. Info, woodlandgardens.ca
May 17 - 19 - Maple Bay Wooden Boat Festival, Maple Bay Marina. Info, 250-746-8482
May 17, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Animation Antics iPad workshop for ages 7 to 12, Tinkers Computers. Info, www.westviewlearning.ca
May 17 - 19, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Cowichan Lake Family Heritage Days, various locations. Info, www.town.lakecowichan.bc.ca/Heritage%20Days%202013.pdf
May 17, 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Sean Burns, Crofton Hotel Pub. Info, 250-748-7116
May 18, all day - Duncan Farmer's Market, City Square, Duncan
May 18, 10:00 a.m. - Thetis Island Improvement District Annual General Meeting, Forbes Community Hall, Thetis Island.
May 18, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Open House, Averill Creek Vineyard. Info, 250-709-9906
May 18, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Cowichan Bay Spot Prawn Festival Fundraising Gala, Oceanfront Suites, Cowichan Bay. Info, www.prawnfest.ca
May 19, all day - Ladysmith Seafood Festival, Harvest of the Salish Sea, Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina. Info, 250-245-1019
May 19, 9:00 a.m. – Island Cup Mountain Bike series Mount Prevost Downhill. Info, www.cowichancycles.com
May 19 (and every Sunday through Oct. 6) 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - South Cowichan Farmers’ Market, 4485 Trans Canada Highway at Koksilah Rd.
May 19, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Cowichan Bay Spot Prawn Festival. Info, www.cowichanbayseafood.com
May 19, 1:30 p.m. - Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting, Venturi Schulze Vineyard. Info, venturischulze.com/blog
May 19, 2:00 p.m. - Emily Carr String Quartet, Sylvan United Church. Info, 250-743-4301
May 19, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Jazz at Crofton Hotel Pub with Comox's Indigo Jazz Quartet
May 19, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. - BBQ on the farm, a true farm to table experience, Bird's Eye Cove Farm. Info, 250-748-6379
May 20, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (continuing weekly on Mondays) - Childrens' Music Class, 3228A Gibbins Rd., Duncan. Info, 250-710-0978
May 20 - 24, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Falconry Course, Pacific Northwest Raptors, 1877 Herd Rd., Duncan. Info, http://www.pnwraptors.com/
May 20 - 25 - Eau de Hell Week - Tour of the Cowichan Valley, a 200, 300, 400 or 600 km full brevet cycling event beginning and ending in Chemainus. Info, www.randonneurs.bc.ca/eau-de-hell-week.html
May 20, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Brain Fitness Program, Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Ave. Info, 250-715-6481
May 21 and 22, 1:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Blood donor clinic, Heritage Hall, Island Savings Centre, Duncan.
May 21, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. (and every Tuesday until fall)- Ladysmith Make it, Bake It, Grow It Farmers Market, 1st Ave., Ladysmith
May 21, 6:00 p.m. - Annual General Meeting, Cowichan Basket Society, 5810 Garden St., Duncan. Info, 250746-1566
May 21, 7:00 p.m. - Cowichan Valley Soccer Association Annual General Meeting, at the clubhouse on Sherman Rd. Info, www.cowichansoccer.com
May 22 - June 1 - Good Timber, Chemainus Theatre. Info, www.chemainustheatre.ca
May 22, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. (continuing weekly on Wednesdays) - Choir with Cari Burdett, all welcome, M'akola Centre, Ts'i'ts'uwatul'Lelum Assisted Living, 5755 Allenby Rd., Duncan. Info, www.joythroughmusic.com
May 22, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Chronic Pain Self Management Program, MS Society of Canada, 204-394 Duncan St., Duncan. Info, 1-866-902-3767
May 22 - 27, 6:00 p.m. - Martial Arts and Quigong Seminar, Wild Goose Quigong Centre. Info, 250-748-4060
May 22, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Wednesdays) - Cowichan Men’s Circle, The Hub, Cowichan Station. Info, 250-597-2801
May 23 (and every Thursday) - Free nature meditations with Dr. John Scull. Info, 250-746-6141
May 23, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (and the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month) - Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery and Handwork Group, 3696 Gardner Rd., Saltair
May 23, 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. - Blood donor clinic, Heritage Hall, Island Savings Centre, Duncan
May 23, 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. - VIU Open House Discover Trades Day, Cowichan Campus, Building 700. Info, 250-746-3500
May 23, 2:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) - Chronic Pain Self Management Program, MS Society of Canada, 204-394 Duncan St. Info, www.selfmanagement.bc.ca
May 23, 2:30 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Multicultural Leadership Group, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St.
May 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Triple P Preteen Parenting Program, Margaret Moss Health Centre, Duncan. Info, www.triplepvip.ca
May 23, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (continuing weekly on Thursdays) - Family Choir - 100 Voices for One World, Cari Burdett, 3228A Gibbins Rd., Duncan. Info, www.joythroughmusic.com
May 23, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. - "Taste of Italy"International Buffet, Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat. Info, 250-749-4252
May 23, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Meditation, VIU Cowichan Campus. Info, 250-710-7594
May 23, 7:00 p.m. (and every 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday, monthly) - Cowichan Valley Camera Club, Clements Cetnre, Duncan. Info, cowichanvalleycameraclub.com
May 24, 25, 31 and June 1 - Movie Magic iPad workshop for ages 8 to 12, Tinkers Computers. Info, www.westviewlearning.ca
May 24, 2:00 p.m. - Grand opening Jimgerbread Cafe, 149 Canada Ave., Duncan. Info, 250-746-5233
May 24, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Hard Quigong seminar, Wild Goose Quigong Centre. Info, 250-748-4060
May 24 & 25, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - "Rise of the Guardians" Dive in Cinema and Swim, Frank Jameson Community Centre. Info, www.stepsahead.bc.ca
May 24, 7:00 p.m. - SRA Water Protection Benefit, Steeples Restaurant. Info, 250-743-1887
May 24, 7:30 p.m. - Cowichan Valley Concert Band: Spring Thing, Quamichan Middle School, 2515 Beverly St., Duncan. Info, 250-737-0008
May 24, 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. - Steps Ahead Dance Company presents @Home X Says Alice, T. Gil Bunch Centre for the Performing Arts, Brentwood College School, Mill Bay. Info, 250-701-0203
May 24, 8:30 p.m. - Music Bingo, Oak and Carriage Pub.
May 24, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Junk in Your Trunk Sale, Duncan Christian School, 495 Beech Ave., Duncan. Info, 250-701-3072
May 25, all day - Duncan Farmers Market, City Square, Duncan
May 25, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Cowichan Estuary Spring Celebration, International Low Tide Day, Cowichan Bay. Info, www.cowichanestuary.ca/spring-celebration-on-may-25th/
May 25, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Sylvan United Church Spring Fling Fundraiser, Sylvan United Church, 985 Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd. Info, 250-743-4659
May 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Edible Tree Planting Workshop, Kinsmen Park, Alderlea St., Duncan. Info, 250-748-8506
May 25, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Document Shredding Day, a joint fundraiser for the Cowichan Music Festival and Friends of the Cowichan Theatre Society, Cowichan Theatre parking lot (Island Savings Centre). Info, 250-748-0867
May 25, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Master gardeners' clinic, Dinter Nursery, 250-748-2023
May 25, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Children & Apple Pie Fun Fair, Evergreen Independent School, Cobble Hill Hall and Fair Grounds. Info, 250-743-2433
May 25, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Book launch, "In Antarctica; an Amundsen Pilgrimage." Ten Old Books, 101 - 330 Duncan St., Duncan. Info, 250-746-3566
May 25 & 26, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Joint Opening and Closing Gong Seminar, Wild Goose Quigong Centre. Info, 250-748-4060
May 25, 6:00 - 11:30 p.m. - Celebrating the Nations Gala Event, celebrating the arts and culture of the Coast Salish First Nations, Quw'utsun' Cultural Centre, 200 Cowichan Way. Info, 250-748-3761
May 25, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Sing into Spring with Encore Women's Choir, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St. Info, 250-746-9778
May 25, 8:30 p.m. - Rock and roll band "Splinter," Oak and Carriage Pub, 3287 Lake Cowichan Rd., Duncan. Info, 250-715-6218
May 26, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Subaru Shawnigan Lake Triathalon, West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park. Info, triseries.ca/shawnigan_lake/
May 26, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Junk in the Trunk Sale, Saywell Park, South Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan. Info, 250-749-3244.
May 26, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Cairnsmore Craft Fair Market, 321 Cairnsmore St., Duncan. Info, 250-858-5336
May 26, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Rotary Garden Tour, Ladysmith. Info, 250-245-2112
May 26, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Seniors Indy 500, Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. Info, 250-715-6481
May 26, 2:00 p.m. - Medford Singers with special guests Global Echoes string ensemble, Duncan United Church. Proceeds to fund student music bursaries.
May 26, 2:00 p.m. - Jazz at the Crofton Hotel, Pat Selman with the Belmont Avenue Trio.
May 26, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Beer and burger fundraiser for PeeWee Lacrosse, Oak and Carriage Pub.
May 27 - June 2 - Bike to work week. Info, www.biketowork.ca
May 27, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (continuing weekly on Mondays) - Children's Music Class, 3228A Gibbins Rd., Duncan. Info, 250-710-0978
May 27, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Brain Fitness Program, Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Ave. Info, 250-715-6481
May 27, 7:00 p.m. - Still Mine, a Reel Alternatives film presented by Cowichan Valley Hospice Society. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
May 28 - June 21, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Transformations in Contemporary First Nations Art, PORTALS - The CVAC Community Centre of Arts, Culture, and Heritage, located next to the library in the Island Savings Centre. Info, cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/portals.php
May 28, 9:30 a.m. (weekly on Tuesdays) - Making Sense of Discipline, Matraea Centre, 170 Craig St., Duncan. Info, 250-715-0444.
May 28, 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. (weekly on Tuesdays) - Toastmasters Noon Hour Club First Meeting!, Duncan Travelodge, 240 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan. Info, 250-744-7680.
May 28, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Community Options Society open house, 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan. Info, 250-748-0232
May 28, 6:00 p.m. (weekly on Tuesdays) - Dads Make a Difference, 213 - 80 Station St., Duncan. Info, 250-597-2801
May 29 - June 5, 8:30 a.m. - Workshop: Why Aren't Other People Just Like Me?, Dynamic HR Solutions, 204-64 Station St., Duncan. Info, dynamichrsolutions.com
May 29, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. (continuing weekly on Wednesdays) - Choir with Cari Burdett, all welcome, M'akola Centre, Ts'i'ts'uwatul'Lelum Assisted Living, 5755 Allenby Rd., Duncan. Info, www.joythroughmusic.com
May 29, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (and every Wednesday) - Chemainus Wednesday Market, Waterwheel Square, Chemainus. Info, 250-246-3944
May 29, 6:30 p.m. - Drinkwater Elementary Zumba Party, School Gym, 6236 Lane Rd., Duncan. Info, 250-746-1553
May 29, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Wednesdays) - Cowichan Toastmasters Club 950, Duncan Travelodge, 140 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan. Info, 250-743-1785
May 29, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Wednesdays) - Cowichan Men’s Circle, The Hub, Cowichan Station. Info, 250-597-2801
May 29 - June 1, 7:30 p.m. - The Importance of Being Earnest, Vagabond Theatre Company, Maple Bay Community Theatre (formerly Maple Bay Elementary School), Considine Ave., Maple Bay. Info, 250-748-2217
May 30 (and every Thursday) - Free nature meditations with Dr. John Scull. Info, 250-746-6141
May 30, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Wild Foods Walk #1; Common Ancient Wild Foods, Kinsmen Park, Alderlea St., Duncan. Pre-registration required. Info, 250-748-8506
May 30, 2:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) - Chronic Pain Self Management Program, MS Society of Canada, 204-394 Duncan St. Info, www.selfmanagement.bc.ca
May 30, 2:30 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Multicultural Leadership Group, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St.
May 30, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) - Family Choir - 100 Voices for One World, Cari Burdett, 3228A Gibbins Rd., Duncan. Info, www.joythroughmusic.com
May 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Triple P Preteen Parenting Program, Margaret Moss Health Centre, Duncan. Info, www.triplepvip.ca
May 30, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Meditation, VIU Cowichan Campus. Info, 250-710-7594
May 30, 7:00 p.m. - Climate Reality with Valerie Russell, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd. Info, 250-746-4955
May 30, 7:00 p.m. - Prostate Cancer Support Group, Board Room, Canadian Cancer Society Office, 100-394 Duncan St., Duncan. Info, 250-743-6960
May 31, 6:30 p.m. - Night at the Museum Family Sleepover, Royal BC Museum, Victoria. Info, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
June 1 & 2 - Cowichan Lake Home and Leisure Show. Registration and info, www.lakehomeshow.ca
June 1 - June 30 - Lux Mundi Art Exhibition, oil landscapes by Soleil Mannion, Inspire! Shawnigan. Info, www.soleilmannion.ca
June 1 & 2, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - SPCA Annual Garage Sale, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. Info, 250-746-4646
June 1, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Ladysmith Kids' Pirates Day, Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina. Info, 250-245-0109
June 1, 11:30 a.m. - Walk of Nations, from in front of Vancouver Island University to Cowichan Tribes Soccer Field. Info, 250-597-7708
June 1, 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Golf for MS!, Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Info, experiencecycling.ca
June 1 & 2, 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. - Cowichan Valley Relay for Life, Cowichan Sportsplex, Duncan
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Beer and Burger, Oak and Carriage Pub.
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Cowichan Folk Guild's Youth Jammers, Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Rd., North Cowichan. Info, 250-732-5907
June 1, 7:00 p.m. - Celtic Rhythm Dancers present Celtic Rhythms 2013, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 1, 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Blue Cadillac Band, Cowichan Sportsplex. Info, 250-715-1893
June 2 - 9, all day - Cowichan Lake Days, various locations. Info, cowichanlakedays.com
June 2, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Shawnigan Lake Adventure (formerly known as Shawnigan Lake Walk), Shawnigan Lake Community Centre. Info, 250-743-7621
June 2, 2:00 p.m. - The Importance of Being Earnest, Vagabond Theatre Company, Maple Bay Community Theatre (formerly Maple Bay Elementary School), Considine Ave., Maple Bay. Info, 250-748-2217
June 3 - Heart and Stroke Big Bike, Ladysmith. Info, 250-245-6264
June 4, 11, 18, & 25 - Writers and illustrators iPad workshop for ages 8 to 14, Tinkers Computers. Info, www.westviewlearning.ca
June 6 - Chemainus Giant Street Market. Application forms chemainus.bc.ca
June 6, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (and the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month) - Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery and Handwork Group, 3696 Gardner Rd., Saltair
June 7, 7:00 p.m. - Carlson School of Dance presents We are the World, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 8 - Ladysmith Maritime Heritage Day, Ladysmith Maritime Marina. Info, 250-245-1019
June 8, 9:00 p.m. - June 9, 1:00 a.m. - Lake Days Dance with classic rock band "Maxwell Smart," Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, Lake Cowichan. Info, 250-749-6742
June 9, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Cowichan Family Life 19th annual garden tour.
June 9, 1:00 p.m. - Strawberry Shortcake; Follow Your Berry Own Beat, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 13, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Wild Foods Walk #2; Stolz Pools Parking Lot. Pre-registration required. Info, 250-748-8506
June 14, 7:00 p.m. - Cowichan Theatre presents The National Theatre Live, "The Audience" with Helen Mirren. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 15 & 16 - Be a Home Town Tourist Weekend, Ladysmith. Info, www.take5.ca/hometowntourist
June 15, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Beauty and the Feast flower and garden show, organized by Mill Bay Garden Club, 3550 Watson Ave., Cobble Hill. Info, 877-825-7414
June 15, 12:00 noon – Literacy North Cowichan fundraising golf tournament, dinner, and silent auction, Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Tickets at LNC office, 213B Cowichan Merchants’ Building, corner of Station and Craig; or from any director; or at the Cowichan Golf Club.
June 15, 12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m. - Tour of Ladysmith Area Accommodations. Info, www.ladysmith-bc-accommodations.com
June 15, 12:30 p.m and 6:30 p.m. - Adage Studio presents "The Little Mermaid," Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Father's Day Tractor Show, Forest Discovery Centre. Info, www.bcforestdiscoverycentre.com
June 18 & 19, 1:15 - 7:15 p.m. - Blood Donor Clinic, Heritage Hall, Island Savings Centre.
June 18, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Speakeasy Cocktail Party, Merridale Ciderworks, 1230 Merridale Rd., Cobble Hill. Info, 250-743-4293
June 20, 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. - Blood Donor Clinic, Heritage Hall, Island Savings Centre.
June 21, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - "Monster University" Dive In Cinema and Swim, Frank Jameson Community Centre. Info, 250-245-6424
June 22, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Wild Foods Walk #3; Wild Tea Walk, Wildwood in Cedar. Pre-registration required. Info, 250-748-8506
June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Master gardeners' clinic, Dinter Nursery. Info, 250-748-2023
June 23, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Big Bike Ride for Heart and Stroke. Info, 250-382-4035
June 24, 7:00 p.m. - "The Quartet," a Reel Alternatives Film, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
June 28 - August 5, all day - Duncan Summer Festival, Downtown Duncan. Info, cowichanfestival.com
June 28, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. (and every Friday) - Art Beat, a weekly art walk and street party, Willow St., Chemainus. Info, www.cvcas.com
June 30. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Shawnigan Lake Show'n'Shine, Shawnigan Lake School. Info, 250-516-8533
July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations, Transfer Beach, Ladysmith. Info, 250-245-6424 or watch for details in the summer activity guide.
July 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, various times - Canada Day Old-Time Penny Carnival, Royal BC Museum, Victoria. Info, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
July 4, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Wild Food Walk #4; Coastal Food Walk, Hecate Park, 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay. Pre-registration required. Info, 250-748-8506
July 5 to 7, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Cowichan Valley Vision artists' studio tour. Info, www.visionartstudiotour.ca
July 6 to July 7 - Grape Escape Bike Tour to End MS. Info, 250-748-7010
July 7, 10:00 a.m. - Gut Buster Trail Run Series, Transfer Beach, Ladysmith. Info, www.gutbustertrailrun.com
July 9, 7:30 p.m. - Pet Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
July 14, 8:00 a.m. - Cowichan Challenge Triathalon. Info, http://www.ceevacs.com/ceevacs-races/cowichan-challenge/
June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Master Gardeners Clinic, Dinter Nursery. Info, 250-748-2023
June 23 - Ride Don't Hide, In Support of Women's Mental Health, 25 km ride from Glenora trailhead to Kinsoll Trestle and back. Info, http://www.cowichanvalley.cmha.bc.ca/get-involved/events/mental-health-week-2011
July 15, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Wild Foods Walk #5; Wild Foods, Rocky Creek Winery, 1857 Myhrest Rd., Cowichan Bay. Pre-registration required.
July 27, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Lavenderfest, Dimali Lavendar Farm, 3500 Telegraph Rd. Info, 250-743-4100
July 28, 2:00 p.m. - Ian McDougall 12tet, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
August 2, 3, and 4 - Ladysmith Days. Info, www.ladysmithdays.com
August 7, 7:00 p.m. - H'Sao Quintet from Chad, Africa, St. Peter's Church, Duncan
August 11, 2:00 p.m. - Marie-Josee Lord, opera diva, St. Peter's Church, Duncan
August 16 – RCMP Musical Ride, Avalon Equestrian Center. Info and tickets, 250-746-7529
August 17 & 18 - Ladysmith Show and Shine, downtown Ladysmith. Info, members.shaw.ca/ladysmithsns/
August 25 – Art on the Avenue artists’ show and sale, downtown Ladysmith
August 25, 2:00 p.m. - Miles Black Little Big Band and singer Maureen Washington, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club