OCT. 6
- Thursday Dances, 7: 30-10 p.m., with the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers, Rotary House at Fern and Beach streets in Qualicum Beach. Admission $2.50, light refreshments included. All ages welcome. Wide repertoire of traditional tunes. Info: 250-752-4185 or 250-586-3743.
OCT. 7
- Nanoose Garden Club meeting, 1: 15 p.m., Nanoose Library Centre, Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay. Lynda Hackney will speak about 'Landscaping for Winter Interest' and will include design topics in terms of color, movement and structure, and how to incorporate them in the winter garden. Guests welcome.
Info: Pam McCready (250) 4689184; [email protected].
- Sand Dollars next square dance 8 p.m., pre-rounds 7: 30 p.m., Bradley Centre, Shearme Road, Coombs.
OCT. 7-8
- Scenes From a Lounge: two one-act plays written by local playwright Karalena Walsh. Not recommended for those under 16. Show starts @ 7 p.m., Errington Hall. Tickets $15 @ the door. Info: 250-752-2408.
OCT. 8
- Qualicum Beach Legion Ladies Auxiliary Fall Luncheon at noon. Tickets $9 by calling 250-752-6410.
- House concert at the Beatons, 384 Mant, Qualicum Beach, with Scottish-Irish singer Kieran Halpin on his first visit to the West Coast of Canada, 7: 30 p.m., $20 includes goodies, coffee, tea. Bring vino if you wish. Email to reserve: [email protected].
- 893 Beaufort Squadron Air Cadets Rummage Sale & BBQ Fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cadet Hall, 298 First Ave. W., Qualicum Beach, next to lower ball field. Donation of items needed. Drop off at Cadet Hall Wednesday, Oct. 5, Thursday, Oct. 6 & Friday, Oct. 7 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., or contact Mike Thompson for personalized drop-off times (250) 752-4235.
- Annual Blessing of the Animals, 10 a.m., St. Mary's Anglican Church, 2600 Powderpoint Rd., Nanoose Bay. Info: 468-5684 or www.stmarysnb.org.
OCT. 9
- Parksville Lion's and SaveOnFoods free family skate, free admission and skate rentals, 12: 15 p.m., Oceanside Place.
Children under 19 must be accompanied by an adult. No pond hockey. Info: 250-248-3252.
OCT. 11
- Qualicum Beach Garden Club meeting, Qualicum Beach Civic Centre (West Hall). David Sellars will speak on: From Rhododendrons to Rock Gardening: A Rewarding Journey.
- Art Exhibition and Sale of Federation of Canadian Artists, Arrowsmith Chapter, opens at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, and runs until Nov. 5, Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. and Mondays noon to 4 p.m. Reception Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m. Free draw.
- Parksville Museum presents 'Fossils of Vancouver Island,' with Graham Beard, 7 p.m., Knox Heritage Church (on the museum grounds).
- New to the area? Meet other newcomers at the Qualicum Beach Newcomers Club, 10: 15 a.m., St.Stephens United Church hall, 150 Village Way, QB. Come early for a coffee. Info: www. qbnewcomers.org.
OCT. 12
- Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society meets 7: 30 p.m., Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Speaker: Mike Stewart on the new hybrid rhododendrons. Everyone welcome. Info: 752-3694.
- Grief Support Group Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., Knox United Church, Parksville. For those who have experienced a loss or are alone, lonely. Be uplifted by a small group of people in a similar situation. Safe and confidential place to share. Info: 250-248-3927.
OCT. 13
- Time Out for Caregivers! Interactive workshop for Parkinson's caregivers, 1-4 p.m., St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville. Guest speaker: UBC's Kaitlyn Roland on 'Caregiver Health: From Research to Real Life.' Light refreshments served. No fee. Register by Oct.
6: Stacey Clarke 1-800-668-3330 or [email protected].
- Nanoose Naturalists meet 7 p.m., Library Centre, Northwest Bay Road, for a talk and slide presentation by Bill Merrilees about Buttertubs Marsh. Visitors welcome. See: nanoosenaturalists.org or call Tony at 468-5346.
- From Surviving to Thriving,' what is holding you back from thriving and being at peace, with speaker Gudrun Eichhorst, 7 pm., Parksville Community Centre. By donation. The Shift in Action: 954-1002.