What's Up? A List of Events 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
• 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 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
• 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 2 - 9, all day - Cowichan Lake Days, various locations.  Info, cowichanlakedays.com
• June 3 - 29, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Landscape paintings by Sharon Campbell and pottery by Vivian Campbell at Imagine That! Co-op, 25a Craig St., Duncan
• June 4, 11, 18, & 25 - Writers and illustrators iPad workshop for ages 8 to 14, Tinkers Computers.  Info, www.westviewlearning.ca
• June 7, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Ecole Duncan Elementary School Annual Fun Fair, 1033 Nagle St., Duncan
• 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, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (weekly on Saturdays until Thanksgiving) - Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market, Coffee Mill, Honeymoon Bay
• June 8, 11:00 a.m. - Bernie Dinter at the Duncan Farmers' Market, Green Door Society Garden, Ingram St., Duncan
• 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, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. (weekly on Saturdays) - Open Mic, Duncan's Courts Sports Lounge
• 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, 7:30 p.m. - Skellig, a Celtic style band, hosts open mic at the Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton
• 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 (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 9, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Cowichan Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, Duncan City Square.  Info, cowichanwheels.org
• 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 11, 12:00 noon (weekly on Tuesdays) - Toastmasters Noon Hour Club, Duncan Travelodge, 140 Trans-Canada Hwy.
• June 11, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. (and every Tuesday until fall) - Ladysmith Make it, Bake It, Grow It Farmers Market, 1st Ave., Ladysmith
• June 11, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Tuesdays) - Dads Make a Difference, 213 - 80 Station St., Duncan.  Info, 250-597-2801
• June 11, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Council of Canadians Cowichan Valley Chapter, Volunteer Cowichan Office, Basement, Duncan City Hall, 1 Kenneth St.  Info, 250-748-2444 
• June 12, 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 12, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (and every Wednesday) - Chemainus Wednesday Market, Waterwheel Square, Chemainus.  Info, 250-246-3944
• June 12, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Wednesdays) - Cowichan Toastmasters Club 950, Duncan Travelodge, 140 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan.  Info, 250-743-1785
• June 12, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Wednesdays) - Cowichan Men’s Circle, The Hub, Cowichan Station.  Info, 250-597-2801
• June 13 (and every Thursday) - Free nature meditations with Dr. John Scull.  Info, 250-746-6141
• 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 13, 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 13, 2:30 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Multicultural Leadership Group, Duncan United Church, 246 Ingram St.
• June 13, 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 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) - Triple P Preteen Parenting Program, Margaret Moss Health Centre, Duncan.  Info, www.triplepvip.ca
• June 13, 7:00 p.m. (weekly on Thursdays) – Meditation, VIU Cowichan Campus.  Info, 250-710-7594
• June 13, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - WOOD - The Magnificent; Wood Cutting, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd.  Info, 250-746-4955
• June 14 - August 6, various times - Singin' in the Rain, Chemainus Theatre.  Info, www.chemainustheatre.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, 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 15, 9:00 p.m. - David Gogo, Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton
• June 16, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Cowichan Father's Day Event, Duncan City Square. Info, 250-597-2801
• June 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Father's Day Tractor Show, Forest Discovery Centre.  Info, www.bcforestdiscoverycentre.com
• June 16, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Cowichan Valley Music Teachers present "Struttin' Our Stuff," St. Michael's Church, Mill St., Chemainus. Info, 250-246-9883
• June 16, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Jazz singer Maureen Washington, Crofton Hotel Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton
• June 18 - Eat Local Challenge.  Info, www.transitioncowichan.org
• 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 18, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Cowichan Green Community AGM and local foods potluck dinner.  Info, 250-715-1007
• June 20, 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 20, 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. - Blood Donor Clinic, Heritage Hall, Island Savings Centre. 
• June 20, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. - International Thursday Buffet: "A Taste of France," Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat.  Info, 1-888-749-4252
• June 21 - 23, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Mad Hatters Studio Tour and Sale, Feat of Clay Studio, 8063 South Nimmo Rd., Westholme.  Info, featofclaystudio.com
• 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, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Women in Small Business Gala, Mt. Brenton Hall, 3850 South Oyster School Rd., Ladysmith (Saltair).  Info, 250-715-7611
• 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 22, 7:00 p.m. - midnight - Farm Dance Under the Stars, Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan.  Info, 250-746-4204
• June 22, 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Movies in the Park, "How to Train Your Dragon," Crofton Old School Museum Field, corner of Queen St. and Joan Ave.).  Admission by donation.
• 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, 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - South Cowichan Canada Day Family Picnic, Elsie Miles Field (Shawnigan Lake Community Center).  Info, cvrd.bc.ca/index.aspx?NID=522
• July 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, various times - Canada Day Old-Time Penny Carnival, Royal BC Museum, Victoria.  Info, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
• July 1 - August 31 - Kids Outdoor Pursuit Camps organized by Rectrix Outdoor Pursuits.  Info, vimorg.com/rectrix/
• 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 11, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - KidZone on the Road Literacy Initiative, Sherman Road Soccer Fields (by the soccer building).  Info, www.newlifechurch.ca/kidzoneonroad
• July 12 - 14 - Couples Retreat, Honeymoon Bay Lodge and Retreat.  Info, 250-888-4319
• July 17, 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. - 6th Annual Cowichan Valley Hospice Society Golf Tournament, Cowichan Golf and Country Club.  Info, 250-701-4242
• 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 21, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Unsworth Vineyards Wine Release Party, 2915 Cameron-Taggart Rd., Cobble Hill.  Info, 250-929-2292
• July 22, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - RBCM Base Camp, a week long camp for children aged 8 to 10, Royal BC Museum, 675 Bellville St., Victoria.  Info, royalbcmuseum.bc.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, 10:00 a.m. - 2013 BC Kidney Walks, Cowichan Valley Sportsplex.  Info, cowichanvalleykidneywalk.ca
• 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