April's showers surely did bring May flowers! It seems the whole valley's in bloom. There are lots of activities to choose from too; a wonderful opportunity to get out and enjoy the 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, various times until May 15 - Tread Lightly, a retrospective show of the works of valley painter Judy Hudson, Island Savings Center Gallery. Info, 250-748-5879
- 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 1 - 14, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - SPCA annual garage sale, Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. Info, 250-743-3187
- May 7, 14, 21, 28 - Writers and illustrators iPad workshop for ages 8 to 14, Tinkers Computers. Info, www.westviewlearning.ca
- May 10, 4:00 p.m. - May 12 - Thetis Island Regatta. Info, www.thetisisland.com/recreation-events/regatta/htm
- May 11, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - South Cowichan Treasure Hunt. Info, 250-743-3566
- May 11, 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Bench Road Elementary School Fun Fair
- May 11, 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., or 3:00 p.m. - Crescenta Day at Venturi Scultze Vineyard. Info, venturischulze.com/blog
- May 11, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Relay for Life barbecue and bake sale, Staples, 252 Trunk Rd., Duncan
- May 11, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Mother's Day Hanging Basket Event; kids build a basket for Mom, Russell Farms Garden Center, 2711 Mt. Sicker Rd. Info, 250-246-4924
- May 11, 2:00 p.m. - Author visit; May Q. Wong at the Cowichan Library, Island Savings Centre, Duncan. Info, 250-746-7661
- May 11, 2:00 p.m. - Barre None Dance Studio presents Moments on the Stage, T. Gil Bunch Theatre at Brentwood College School. Info, www.bndance.com
- May 11, 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. - Duncan Volunteer Fire Department presents an evening of magic with Murray Hatfield and Theresa, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
- May 11, 5:30 p.m. - Dinner Theatre, Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, Centennial Hall, 309 South Shore Rd., Lake Cowichan. Info, www.kaatzalakesideplayers.ca
- May 11, 5:30 p.m - 12:30 a.m. - Queen Margaret’s School Spring Classic Barn Dance and Auction. Info, barndance@qms.bc.ca
- May 11, 7:30 p.m. - Duncan Choral Society presents Thirty Years, Christian Reformed Church, 930 Trunk Rd.
- May 11, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Hike for Humanity Fund Raising Concert, Sylvan United Church, 985 Mill Bay Rd. Info, 250-710-0400
- May 11 & 12, 8:30 p.m. - Country band Montgomery Country, Oak and Carriage Pub, 3287 Cowichan Bay Rd. Info, 250-715-6218
- May 12 (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 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 12, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Mothers’ Day Brunch and Tea Garden in the Vineyard, Amuse on the Vineyard, 2915 Cameron Taggert Rd.. Info and reservations, 250-743-3667
- May 12, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Shawnigan Hills Athletic Park Grand Opening and Mother's Day Picnic, Shawnigan Hills Athletic Park. Info, 250-929-8372
- May 12, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Mother's Day Brunch Buffet, Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat. Info, 250-749-4252
- May 12, 2:00 p.m. - Jazz at Crofton Hotel Pub presents Ron Joiner, 1534 Joan Ave, Crofton. Info, 250-324-2455
- May 12, 2:00 p.m. - Open Mic, Coffee on the Moon, 501 Canada Ave., Duncan.
- May 12, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Opening reception for "Optical Window," photography exhibition by third year Brentwood College students, Inspire! Shawnigan Gallery, 1760 Mill Bay Shawnigan Rd. Info, 250-732-0462
- May 13, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. (continuing weekly on Mondays) - Childrens' Music Class, 3228A Gibbins Rd., Duncan. Info, 250-710-0978
- May 13 - June 17, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Rugby Mini Camp for boys and girls 4 to 12 years of age, Cowichan Rugby Club, 1860 Herd Rd., Duncan. Info, cowichanrugby.ca
- May 13, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Brain Fitness Program, Cobble Hill Hall, 3550 Watson Rd. Info, 250-715-6421
- May 13, 7:00 p.m. - Disaster Resilience Information Session, Aggie Hall, 1110 - 1st Ave., Ladysmith. Info and r.s.v.p., ep@cvrd.bc.ca
- May 14, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Making Sense of Discipline, Matrea Centre, 170 Craig St., Duncan. Info, www.matcentre.ca
- May 14, 7:00 p.m. (and every 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday, monthly) - Cowichan Valley Camera Club, Clements Cetnre, Duncan. Info, cowichanvalleycameraclub.com
- May 14, 6:30 - 7:55 p.m. - Tim's Tuesday free swim, Frank Jameson Community Centre, Ladysmith. Info, 250-245-6424
- May 15, 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 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 15, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Wednesdays) - Cowichan Men’s Circle, The Hub, Cowichan Station. Info, 250-597-2801
- May 15, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Wednesdays) - Cowichan Men’s Circle, The Hub, Cowichan Station. Info, 250-597-2801
- May 15, 7:30 p.m. - Cord Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans, Cowichan Theater. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca
- May 16 (and every Thursday) - Free nature meditations with Dr. John Scull. Info, 250-746-6141
- May 16, 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 16, 2:30 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Multicultural Leadership Group, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St.
- May 16, 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 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Triple P Preteen Parenting Program, Margaret Moss Health Centre, Duncan. Info, www.triplepvip.ca
- May 16, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Chemainus Elementary Community School PAC - 2013 Fun Fair Extravaganza promoting Participaction, 3172 Garner St. Info, 250-710-3451
- May 16, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Meditation, VIU Cowichan Campus. Info, 250-710-7594
- May 16, 7:00 p.m. - This House, a National Theatre live broadcast from England, Cowichan Theatre. Info, www.cowichantheatre.bc.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, 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 - 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, 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 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, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. - "Taste of Italy"International Buffet, Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat. Info, 250-749-4252
- May 24, 25, 31 and June 1 - Movie Magic iPad workshop for ages 8 to 12, Tinkers Computers. Info, www.westviewlearning.ca
- 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, 7:30 - 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 25, all day - Duncan Farmers Market, City Square, Duncan
- 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. - 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 27 - June 2 - Bike to work week. Info, www.biketowork.ca
- 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, 3:00 p.m. - Community Options Society open house, 200 Cowichan Way, Duncan. Info, 250-748-0232
- 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, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (and every Wednesday) - Chemainus Wednesday Market, Waterwheel Square, Chemainus. Info, 250-246-3944
- May 30, 7:00 p.m. - Climate Reality with Valerie Russell, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd. Info, 250-746-4955
- 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, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Ladysmith Kids' Pirates Day, Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina. Info, 250-245-0109
- 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. - 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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
- 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 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
- 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
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