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WHAT’S ON: A list of PQB community events, week of Aug. 31, 2025

SEPT. 2 Parksville and District Rock and Gem Club:  General meeting, 7 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St.  Speaker: Former President, Linda Strand, will discuss the benefits of the club’s association with the British Columbia Lapidary Society.  Info: http://pdrockandgem.org/ [http://pdrockandgem.org/] or by email at [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#106074627f737b717e7477757d222450637871673e7371].      SEPT. 3 100 Men of Oceanside: Next meeting 7 p.m. at the Morningstar Golf Club, 525 Lowry's Rd., Parksville. The group meets quarterly and its members commit to contribute $100 individually at each meeting to support an eligible Oceanside charitable group.  Members' individual donations ($400 per year) are issued federal tax receipts by the recipient organization and 100% of member donations goes to the selected charities. 100 Men of Oceanside is actively recruiting new members and any man residing in the Oceanside area who is interested in joining the work of the 100 Men of Oceanside is welcome. Info: www.100oceansidemen.ca or email [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection]. A social hour precedes the meeting at 6 p.m. and is open to all members, their guests and any man interested in participating in the organization. SEPT. 4 Mid Island Tai Chi Club: Open House, free and open to the public, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Nanoose Place, 2925 North West Bay Rd., Nanoose Bay. Watch demos of seated and standing Tai Chi.  Meet Mid Island Tai Chi Club's instructors and students. Find out about the health benefits of Tai Chi. Try warm up exercises, and participate. Register on-site for INTRO TO TAI CHI 8-week class which starts Sept. 11, and/or SEATED TAI CHI 8-week class which starts Sept 9. All classes are by donation. Info: 778 744-0413; midislandtaichi.org [http://midislandtaichi.org/]. SEPT. 5 Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk / Mike Mallon and the Argyle Jets: Two bands for the price of one. Perennial favourites, Auntie Kate and those Uncle fellas will be shaking up the dance floor with their R&B chops, followed by the blues delivered by Mr. Lazy Mike Mallon himself with his latest band The Argyle Jets. Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave., 7 p.m. Tickets $30 from https://sclas.ca [https://facebook.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa1c6493b9d50035689fa5b6c&id=cd231f1197&e=ebeaa7aca5]. SEPT. 6 Steampunk Workshop: DeCosmos Art Society and the McMillan Arts Centre are sponsoring a Steampunk Miniature Sculpture Workshop, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at The MAC. Open to adults and children over 12 years. Learn how to turn trash into treasure. Gloves and glue are provided. A great collection of lovely junk will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own treasures to incorporate into a sculpture! The cost for the workshop is $30. All proceeds go to the MAC Capital Fundraising Project. Registration and info: https://shop.mcmi llanartscentre.com/collections/box-office [https://shop.mcmillanartscentre.com/collections/box-office]. Malakai/Steve Mitchell/Kerri Coombs: A free concert in the heart of downtown Qualicum Beach. Featuring three singer/songwriters in the round. Bring a chair, enjoy the fabulous baked goods from the Qualicum Bakery and enjoy the day. 2 p.m,, Heard Square, 130, 2nd Ave..   The Jack Garton Dream Band: The phenomenal Jack Garton plays Nostalgia, Folk, Soul, Zydeco, Dancing will be encouraged, Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets $30 from https://sclas.ca [https://facebook.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa1c6493b9d50035689fa5b6c&id=4298710199&e=ebeaa7aca5]. SEPT. 7 4th Annual Westie Walk: Supported by the West Highland White Terrier Club of Western Canada, benefitting Westie Rescue of Canada. Parksville Community Park, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your Westie for a walk, led by a Scottish Piper. There will be a raffle and games. Entry by donation to Westie Rescue of Canada. Please no extend leads. Qualicum Beach Cinema Society: Returns to the QB Legion with a family matinee: 'How to Train Your Dragon' (2025); tix $5, doors at 11:30 a.m., show at noon; TIFF presentation, two showings of 'Penguin Lessons' tix $10, doors at 2:30 p.m., show at 3 p.m. ; doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Tickets available at https://qbcinema.org/events-and-popups or 250-752-8449. SEPT. 8 Oceanside Navy League Cadets: Welcoming new recruits! At 6:30 p.m., the officers of Admiral Yanow Navy League Cadets will be holding registration for children ages 9 to 11 at their HQ office at 425 Stanford Ave E.  Any child interested in joining a diverse, affordable, fun and safe youth program are welcome. Cadets participate in watercraft safety training, leadership, survival, drum line, Naval traditions and community service, among many other activities and trips around the Island. Info: email the Commanding Officer at [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4fad8d7d7cdd5dadbc39ad7dbf4dad5c2cdd8d1d5d3c1d19ad7d5]. SEPT. 10 #SOSTeenShop: Back and bringing even more fun to back-to-school shopping! Youth aged 12 to 19 are invited to browse unique finds, enjoy snacks and activities, score great deals on sustainable fashion, and soak up the music and good vibes. Every purchase supports vital programs in our community. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. SOS Thrift Shop, 188 Hirst Ave. W., Parksville. Info: www.sosd69.com. SEPT. 11 Mid Island Floral Art Club: 'Having Fun with Fall’s Foliage and Flowers', a workshop, 2 p.m. at St. Stephen's church hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. Guests $6. Info: Joanne at 250-757-8969 or [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection]. SEPT. 25 National Association of Federal Retirees Mid-Island and Pacific Rim Branch:  General meeting, 11 a.m. (doors open at 10 a.m., coffee available) at the Bayside Resort, 240 Dogwood St., Parksville. Meeting from 11 a.m. to noon. Presentation: Advance Care Planning; Lunch: Chicken buffet, dessert and coffee or tea Cost: $30. To register: https://federalretirees-midisland.ca/ [https://federalretirees-midisland.ca/] or please call Jim Gahr at  (250) 760‑2894 or Carol Gregson at (250) 228‑3510. Seating is limited. ONGOING Rotary Club of Parksville: New members welcome. Club meets at the Parksville Community Centre, 223 Mills St., every second and fourth Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Weekly Bottle Drop, every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Speedy Glass in Parksville. All recyclable bottles, cans and milk cartons accepted, with funds raised going back into the community. Info: www.parksvillerotary.ca.   Royal Canadian Legion Qualicum Beach Branch 76: Open 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week; Cribbage, Mondays, 1:30 p.m. in the lounge; Ladies Pool, Tuesday, 1 p.m. and Drop-in pool Monday-Thursday, 1 p.m.; Euchre, Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. in the lounge; Darts - League Tuesdays - 6:30 p.m., Casual Fridays, 6 p.m. Meat Draws - Friday & Saturday from 4-6 p.m. in the lounge. Mexican Train - Thursdays 1 p.m. Monthly Birthday Celebration: second Wednesday of the month, 4 p.m. Bring appies, cake served; Duplicate Bridge - Monday and Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the hall. Wings and Singo: Sept. 18, food 5-7 p.m., music 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., adults $10, children 5-12 yrs $6, under 5 free. Upcoming events: Sept 12: Karaoke with Senor Hogs BBQ truck. Karaoke 6:30-9:30 p.m., BBQ 4-8 p.m. Sept. 14: Annual Ted Feist Golf Tournament, registration at 12:30 p.m., shotgun start at 2 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. Price $60, teams of five, dinner guests $20. Sign up today! Sept. 20: Annual pig roast, 6:30 p.m. Caesar salad, roasted pig, sides and dessert; tickets $40, $45 for non-members. Music by Dalen Entertainment. Sept. 28: General meeting, 2 p.m in the hall. Royal Canadian Legion Bowser – Branch 211: Winter hours: Wednesdays through Saturdays, lounge opens at 3 p.m. Wednesdays: Ladies Pool and Cribbage - 4 p.m. Thursdays: Men's Pool and Darts - 6 p.m. Meat Draws - Fridays at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. Snooker - Sundays at 2 p.m. Live Music Jams, second an fourth Fridays each month. Info: 250-757-9222; www.rcl211.org; [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection]. Members, guests and prospective members always welcome.  Royal Canadian Legion Mt. Arrowsmith, Branch 49 Parksville: A community-based service organization offering social and recreation activities plus weekly lunch and dinner specials. Guests welcomed to drop in and see what we’re about. Tuesday: Canasta –1 p.m., Wednesday: Cribbage –1:15 p.m., Drop-In Dance Nights 7-9 p.m. Thursday: Euchre 1 p.m., Dominoes/Mexican Train–1:30 p.m.   Friday: 10 Card Crib –1 p.m. Saturday: 8-ball mixed doubles Pool–11 a.m., Meat Draw 3-5 p.m. Book a private function, or community event. Catering available. Office: 250-248-5633 between 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Qualicum Beach Farmers Market: A vibrant hub of local commerce and community connection. Join us every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, on Veterans Way, throughout the year, for a diverse assortment of vendors. The market also features live music, children’s activities, and food trucks, creating a lively atmosphere that’s enjoyable for all ages.   100 Men of Oceanside: Group meets quarterly and its members commit to contribute $100 individually at each meeting to support an eligible Oceanside charitable group.  Members' individual donations of $100 quarterly ($400 per year) are issued federal tax receipts by the recipient organization and 100% of member donations goes to the selected charities. Actively recruiting new members. Info: 100oceansidemen.ca [http://100oceansidemen.ca/] or email [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4a23242c250a7b7a7a25292f2b2439232e2f272f2464292b]. Next meeting Sept. 3, 7 p.m. at the Morningstar Golf Club, 525 Lowry's Rd., Parksville. A social hour precedes the meeting at 6 p.m. and is open to all members, their guests and any man interested in participating in the organization. Oceanside Breast Cancer Support Group: Have you received this devastating diagnosis?  We can help. As breast cancer doesn’t take a break neither do we. We meet on the first Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room of The Gardens in Qualicum Beach. Info: Lorraine, 250-954-2393. Oceanside Mixed Badminton Doubles Group: New members welcome; play twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Coombs at Arrowsmith Hall. Cost to play is $8 per person per session. Info: Sandi at [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5231333f3020373c631226373e27217c3c3726].  Qualicum Run Club: New outdoor fitness club for slow pace women - friends, fitness, coffee! Ongoing year-round, running every month in all weather. Includes athletic conditioning, structured beginner fitness program and fun active community for women who ‘hate running!’ We meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m., adding new times as we grow. Membership is $150/month. Licensed, experienced, and insured. Welcoming women with pace 8:30 min/km and slower (13-20 min/mile), we run 2-3 miles in the hour on mostly urban routes. Register at qualicumrunclub.ca.   Errington Farmer’s Market: Errington Community Park. Featuring local vendors, live music, market cafe, kids activities, special events and free parking. Where friends and neighbours meet every Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Sept. 27. Info: https://www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca/. Oceanside Women’s Business Network: Did you know there’s a women’s dinner and networking group here in Oceanside? If you’re a woman in business looking to grow your community and network, we’d love to have you join us! The OWBN meets once a month, on the third Tuesday of the month, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reach out to [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection] for more details. Info: www.owbn.ca.  Little Qualicum TOPS: Group meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre in the Booth room. New members are always welcome. All attendees weigh-in from 10 to 10:15 followed by a program from 10:15 to 10:55. If you are interested in losing weight and require help, TOPS is here for you. Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Oceanside Photographic Society: General meetings on the first Wednesday of each month in the West Hall of the QB Civic Centre. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and run until 9:15 p.m. and include a coffee break. If you have an interest in the photographic arts and want to socialize with and learn from others that share your passion and interests please join us. Info: oceansidephotographers.ca [http://oceansidephotographers.ca] Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild: This group of embroiderers meets twice monthly in Parksville. Stitchers at all levels are welcome to come and explore all types of stitches, new ideas and make new friends. Meetings details from Lynda at 250-927-4015 and/or Moyra at 250-248-7108. Parksville Community Centre: Men’s Coffee and Conversation drop-in every Tuesday 10 a.m. to noon by donation. Women’s Coffee and Conversation drop-in every Friday 10 a.m. to noon by donation. Community Wagon: Welcoming newcomers every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. Come by and get a complimentary gift bag. Oceanside Orcas MS Support Group - MS Canada: Is MS new to you or someone you know?  Or have you been coping for years and want a space to meet like minded folks to share experiences?  Then this might be the group for you. We meet on the third Friday of every month, in person, in Parksville.  Please contact MS Canada staff to learn more and join. Phone: 1-844-859-6789 Email: [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection]. Website: https://mscanada.ca/find-support/ms-support-groups/vancouver-island-oceanside-ms-support-group. Oceanside Caregivers: Meet the last Thursday of each month (Aug. 28) at 1 p.m. at The Gardens Long Term Care, 650 Berwick Rd., North, in Qualicum Beach. We bring support by way of understanding, caring and resources, in a confidential setting. Info: 250-752-2104 or [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection].   Parksville/Qualicum Fish & Game: The Dorman Shotgun Range is a fully licensed, well-equipped shooting range located on Dorman Road in Qualicum Beach. Shooters young and old at all levels of expertise are welcome. Practice shooting for Trap and Skeet are scheduled Sundays at 10 a.m. and every even-numbered Wednesday at 11 a.m. PGOSA: We're outdoors for hiking, biking, walking, talking, paddling, lawn bowling, slo-pitch, pickleball, walking soccer and golf, but still indoors for card games, carving and dancing.  If you're 55 or older and live in Oceanside, Parksville Golden Oldies Sports Association is for you.  Join online at pgosa.org or come to Parksville Community Park Picnic Shelter some Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., to grab a coffee and chat – check our website for dates. Oceanside Stroke Recovery Society: Providing therapy and support to stroke survivors and their caregivers. Meets Fridays at St. Columba Church Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville at 11 a.m. Info: 250-586-6766. Qualicum Beach Museum: Now open Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 'Learning Saturdays' are great for families with children, and include a child-focused activity with a different theme each month.  Info: 250-752-5533. Parksville PROBUS Club: We are a group of retirees enjoying friendship and fun activities for singles, couples and especially newcomers in Parksville. We are a very friendly bunch and have awesome guest speakers plus a broad range of interesting activities and social events. We meet at 9:15 a.m. on the third Monday of most months in the Parksville Community Centre, 223 Mills St. Visitors are welcome. $5 entrance fee covers coffee and light refreshments. Info: [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection] or call Lila 250-816-2708.   Qualicum Beach PROBUS Group: We are an active social group of retired and semi-retired seniors which meets on the first Tuesday each month at 9 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Church (150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach). We have a variety of interesting and diverse speakers and several special interest groups. We welcome guests interested in exploring, joining us and meeting new friends. Check out our activities at www.qbprobus.com. NWB PROBUS Club Nanoose Bay: First Friday of each month. Please join us at 9:15 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall 2600 Powder Point Rd. Meet new friends over coffee and goodies and enjoy interesting speakers. $5, coffee and goodies during social time.  Visitors/new members welcome. Info: nwbprobus.org.  Lighthouse Community Hall: 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay.  Second Sunday of each month a local charity hosts our Open Market (8 a.m. to noon) and Pancake Breakfast (8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.). For information on table rentals contact Barb: [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection]. Pancake breakfast contact the office: [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection] or 778-424-9900. Qualicum Beach and Area Newcomers: Meet the second Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m., at St. Stephen’s Church Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. All residents welcome. Info: qbnewcomers.org. Seated Tai Chi: Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m., Nanoose Place (Committee Room), Nanoose Bay. Helpful for everybody, and especially students with health and mobility issues. While seated in class, students learn movements which help to increase circulation, as well as to improve joint mobility, and to stretch the tendons and ligaments. Info: 778-744-0413; midislandtaichi.org. By donation. Parksville Shores Tai Chi: Every Tuesday and Thursday. Continuing classes. Done Tai Chi before? This is for you, come and join us. 9:30-11:30 a.m. $25 a month or $60 for 3 month. Knox Church 345 Pym St., Parksville. Info: www.parksvilletaichi.com [http://www.parksvilletaichi.com]. Coronation Street Social Club of Oceanside: Meets September through June on the second Thursday each month at Rotary House (corner of Fern Road and Beach Road in Qualicum Beach), 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.  If you are looking for a fun, social group come and join us for lively talk, shared stories and meet new friends. Don’t need to be a fan of the show, all that’s required is a sense of humour. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be served. Info: 240-594-1965. Oceanside Music: Open House Like to sing or play an instrument? Like to learn? Come meet Oceanside Music’s Musical Directors and learn about the non-profit society’s 7 musical groups’ rehearsal and perfomance schedules, educational offerings and more. 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 at the MAC - 133 McMillan St., Parksville. Info: www.oceanside-music.ca or 250 594 4755. Music Theory Level 1 Course: Perfect for beginner and experienced singers and musicians wanting to learn to read music. Thursdays 7-8 p.m. starting Sept. 4 for 15 weeks. Parksville Community Centre, 233 Mills St. $130 includes workbook. Register online at www.oceanside-music.ca (Live Events). Ongoing: Oceanside Music’s Rehearsal Schedule: Oceanside Concert Choir - Tuesdays starting Sept. 2, 7-9 p.m. Knox United Church, 345 Pym St; Oceanside Consort A Cappella Singers - Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. starting Sept. 3. Knox United Church; Oceanside Pops Choir - Thursdays 7-9 p.m. starting Sept. 4. St. Edmunds Church, 407 Wembley Rd., Parksville; Oceanside Adult Beginner Concert Band - Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. starting Sept. 3. St. Edmunds Church; Oceanside Intermediate Concert Band - Mondays 7-9 p.m. starting Sept. 8 St. Edmunds Church. Oceanside Concert Band - Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. starting Sept. 2, St. Edmunds Church. Oceanside Big Band - Thursdays 7-9 p.m. starting Sept. 4. Parksville. Coombs Rodeo Grounds: Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market, the first Sunday of each month. For table rentals, call Val at 250-752-9735. Open Mic Music Night on the third Friday of each month September through May; 7 p.m.; kids and musicians free, adults $5. Coffee and snacks available. More info: 250-927-2747. Smart Recovery: Meetings are Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Women's Only meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. All meetings at 245 Hirst Ave. W. Info: 250-586-3727. Oceanside Orcas MS Support Group - MS Canada: Is MS new to you or someone you know?  Or have you been coping for years and want a space to meet like minded folks to share experiences?  Then this might be the group for you. We meet on the third Friday of every month, in person, in Parksville.  Please contact MS Canada staff to learn more and join. Phone: 1-844-859-6789 Email: [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection]. Website: https://mscanada.ca/find-support/ms-support- Oceanside Wood Carvers: Meet every Thursday morning 9 a.m. at Qualicum Beach Elementary School (699 Claymore Rd.).  Enter from the west end side door to woodworking room on left. Info: Bob McInnes at 250-586-8689 or [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection]. Victoria’s Quilts: Making quilts for cancer patients. Meeting every third Tuesday of the month September to June 9:30 a.m. 3ish at Nanoose Place Community Centre 2925 Northwest Bay Rd. New sewers welcome all supplies provided. Info: [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9cf7f3f3f0ecf6a8afdceff4fdebb2fffd].  Parksville Tops 985 Weight Loss Support Group: Meetings: Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. Weigh-in: 5-6 p.m., Parksville Seniors Drop in Centre 144 Middleton Ave., Parksville. Parking and enter from the alley entrance. Info: Liz, 250-954-1809. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Qualicum 4754 is a weight-loss non-profit support group. We meet every Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 184A, Second Ave W, Qualicum. Meeting includes a weigh-in and program.  Info: Janice 250-738-6220. Oceanside Chess Club: Meet on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Marks Church, 138 Hoylake Rd W., in the basement. No cost to attend; small donations appreciated. All welcome. Arbutus Toastmasters : Find your voice and learn to speak in public. Safe and supportive, we welcome beginners. Monday nights 7-9 p.m. at 249 Hirst Rd. W, in Parksville (Inclusion Parksville building). Come 10 minutes early, please. Info: Arbutus.toastmastersclubs.org. Qualicum History Tours: Historical walking tours with an experienced local guide leave every Tuesday from the Qualicum Beach Museum. $20 per person. Info: 604-754-4465. Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Activities Centre: 703 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach. SUNDAYS: Contract Bridge, 1 p.m. MONDAYS: Knitting in Lounge/crocheting for Manna, 9:30-11 a.m. Yoga, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Chair Yoga, 11 a.m.-noon, Qualicum Beach Ukulele Band, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Beginner Ukulele in Lounge, 3-4 p.m., Line Dance I, 3-4 p.m., Line Dance II, 4-5 p.m., Ballroom dance practice, 5-6 p.m., TUESDAYS: Fun Bridge, 9 a.m. -noon., Group of 8 in lounge Full 9-10 am, Whist 12:30 to 3 p.m., Songbirds, 3-4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Hatha Yoga, 10-11:15 a.m., Fun With Chaz Guitar in lounge, 12:30 -1:45 p.m., Intermediate Spanish Conversation, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Chair Yoga, 1-2 p.m., Book Club in the Lounge, 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.., Drawing & Painting, 2:30 - 4 p.m., TOPS, 3:45-5 p.m., Acappella Choir, 7-9:30 p.m. THURSDAYS: Beginner Bridge Lessons, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Darts - 10 a.m-12:15 p.m., Technology Tutor in Lounge, 1:30 -3:30 p.m., Drop-in Bridge, 12:30-3 p.m. Line Dancing, 4-5 p.m., Ballroom Dance, 5-6 p.m., Dance Practice, 6-7 p.m., FRIDAYS: Ukulele Friday, 10 a.m. - noon., Introduction to American Mahjong, Lounge, 10 a.m.-noon., Mahjong in the Lounge, 1-3 p.m., Art, 1-3 p.m. SATURDAYS: Hatha Yoga With Richard, 9:45 to 11 a.m., Qi Gong 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.   Overeaters Anonymous: Have you tried to control your eating, your weight, and nothing has worked?  Join Overeaters Anonymous, we are recovering compulsive overeaters, under-eaters, food addicts, anorexics, bulimics, binge eaters and over exercisers. We meet at Knox United Church at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Parksville and at QF Foods Parksville, board room 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Fridays. Info: oaviig.org. Qualicum Beach FamilySearch Centre:  Interested in adding to your family tree or finding out more about your grandparents? When you visit the Family Search Centre our volunteers are there to help you. Access to nine major family history websites including Ancestry.  The centre is located at 591 Arbutus Rd., Qualicum Beach within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop-ins welcome or make an appointment with Liz at 250-586-3575. CFUW PQ: 40th annual book sale donation drop box is located on the side of Save-On-Foods, facing Canadian Tire. We appreciate donations of gently used books and puzzles. For a large donation, please email [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#395b5656524a58555c795a5f4c4e4948175a58]. Most of the sale’s proceeds are used for scholarships and other projects supporting women in District 69. Our next sale is Sept. 23-28, at Arrowsmith Hall in Coombs. Smart Recovery Meetings: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. at SOS at 245 Hirst Ave. Questions call John at 250-586-3727. Oceanside A Cappella: Welcomes women singers of all ages. Rehearsals every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Senior Activity Centre in Qualicum Beach. Director Rosemary Lindsey. Info: [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection]. Too Hot for Covers: Song Circle every Wednesday, Parksville Memorial Plaza, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Info: 250-927-2559.

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from 2,850
1 day
Sea Lions & Eagles Adventure

Victoria Kayak Fishing Adventure Tour

Explore Inner Harbour & Catch Inshore Fish
Group
Victoria
Victoria
from 1,000
2 days and one night
Victoria Kayak Fishing Adventure Tour

7-Day Vancouver Island Wildlife Watching Adventure Tour

Your 7-Day Wildlife Watching Escape
Group
Victoria
Vancouver Island
from 2,310
7 days and 6 nights
7-Day Vancouver Island Wildlife Watching Adventure Tour

Vancouver Island Fishing Charters Tour

One-Day Chinook Salmon & Halibut Adventure Tour
Group
Victoria
Sooke
from 1,140
2 days and one night
Vancouver Island Fishing Charters Tour

3 Day Wildlife Tracking & Whale Watching Tour

Salish Sea Wildlife Tracking & Whale Watching Adventure
Group
Victoria
from 550
3 days and 2 nights
3 Day Wildlife Tracking & Whale Watching Tour
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