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Tomorrow Wraps Up Tourism Week in BC In addition to the info emailed on Monday please find a Cowichan Visitor Profilefeaturing insights into the motivations and behaviours of visitors to the CowichanRegion

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Parkside Academy ‐ Open House Thurs June 11Everyone is invited to the Parkside AcademyEarly Learning Centre Open House on ThursJune 11 Come to see the facilities learningabout the many programs and stay for theParkside Fair starting at 5 pm complete withBouncy Castle Games Food and fun Parkside Academy ‐ Open House Thurs June 11 10 am ‐ Noon Program Overview 4 ‐ 7 pm Facilities Tours 5 ‐ 7 pm Family Fun at the Parkside Fair 3039 Sprott Rd (formerly Somenos School)

Cowichan Artisans Annual Studio Tour TODAY Runs thru SundayThe Cowichan Artisans Annual Open Studio Tour Weekend starts today and runs through Sunday Pick up or downloada map of the Open Studios where you can drop in between 10 am and 5 pm to see how these creations are made andspeak with the artisan about their works

Cowichan Artisans Annual Open Studio Tour WeekendJune 5 ‐ 7 10 am ‐ 5 pm Each Day Map Available for Download Online

And Available from TouristVisitor Booth Mill BayArt Gallery of Greater Victoria

Duncan GarageCowichan Regional Visitor Centre The Waterfront Gallery Ladysmith

Are U a Safe Senior Financial Safety June 10 Community Policing is offering a series of sessions focused on keeping seniors safe at home and on the streets

Financial Safety Seminar ‐ JUN 10 For details and to register contact Duncan Community Policing

2507019145 | warmlandcopsshawca | wwwwarmlandcopscom

Mac5 amp CVRD ‐ Computer and Social Media Workshops Now thru JuneIn partnership with the CVRD MAC5 is excited to offer a wide range of computer courses covering everything fromFacebook for Business Blogging 101 amp 201 How to Use Instagram and many many more The classes take place atthe Island Savings Centre Registration is open and courses start up in June

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Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre

Visitor Centre Accepting Volunteer ApplicationsBe part of one of the most popular volunteer opportunities in Cowichan VisitorCentre Volunteers receive accredited Travel Counsellor training and work in thestriking new building conveniently located on the Trans Canada Hwy by theBC Forest Discovery Centre and Cowichan Commons Volunteers also enjoy thehospitality of Cowichans attractions and restaurants on Familiarization Tours ‐with occasional Fam Tours in Victoria and elsewhere on the Island Connectwith guests from around the world and share all Cowichan has to offer plusreceive the staff discount in the Visitor Centre gift store

Please contact Visitor Services Coordinator Kirsty Grant for detailsvisitorinfoduncanccbcca | 2507464636

~ Volunteers should be available for at minimum of 1 4‐hour shift per week ~

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Milner Gardens 5th Annual Fairy House Surprise June 25 ‐ 28Do you believe in fairies Did you know fairies wear Foxglove flowers as hats gloves and petticoats Meander the sundappled shadows of Milner Gardens on your self‐guided search for areas Fairy Houses may have magically appeared inhonour of International Fairy Day and Veronica Milners belief in fairies

Milner Gardens Annual Fairy Tea Time June 25 ‐ June 28 1 pm ‐ 5 pm Last Entry 430 pmServed in the Queens Room amp Milner House Patio

2179 W Island Hwy Qualicum BeachTea and Fairy Cupcake $850 per person

Admission Adults $11 | Students $650 | Children 12 amp Under accompanied by an adult FREECall or check the website for details 250‐752‐6153

Sorry no Full High Tea or Reservations

Public Works Canada Seeks Business Input ‐ SurveyThe federal government has been updating their procurement practices to open up the process to small and mediumenterprises (SME) They would appreciate input from business regarding the current system via a 15 minute onlinesurvey Business input will guide future improvements that enable SME participation

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BBB Presents Webinar 5 Steps to Customer Satisfaction ‐ Wed June 15Help your company stand out from the crowd Learn how to develop the skills needed to create the kind of customerexperience that will provide exceptional service and create long‐term loyal customers BBB Vancouver Island haspartnered with the Customer Care Institute to webinar to introduce the 5 Steps to Customer Satisfaction 1 Greeting 2 Listening 3 Summarizing 4 Solving 5 ClosingParticipants learn techniques to set the appropriate tone how to listen and other best practices for CustomerSatisfaction

BBB Webinar 5 Steps to Customer SatisfactionWed June 15 10 ‐ 11 am

$245 ‐ Includes unlimited participants for each screenContact Wendy to register 2503866348 ext 109 | wendyvibbborg

Upcoming Webinars in the series areJun 17 ‐ The Five Steps to Customer Satisfaction July 15 ‐ Handling Difficult CustomersAug 12 ‐ The Basics of Customer Care Sep 23 ‐ Communicating Effectively with Customers

Complete all five front‐line skills courses for a Certificate of Achievement from Customer Care Institute

Small Business BC ‐ New Seminars amp WebinarsSmall Business BC has added new topics to their education offerings These new seminars ampwebinars focus on business operations marketingsales strategies and getting products ready forinternational export These seminars are available in‐person at the Small Business BC offices inWaterfront Station in Vancouver or via live webinar Details amp Registration available online

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Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society AGM ‐ NEW DATE ‐ June 30The Annual General Meeting is now scheduled for Tues June 30 7 pm at the Societys office at 55 Station St upstairs

Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society ‐ Annual General Meeting Tues June 30 7 pm

55 Station St UpstairsPlease RSVP to somenosmarshgmailcom

Twist amp Shout Opens at Chemainus Theatre Festival June 12Popular music was never the same after the British Invasion of the 1960s New artists with groovy new soundsflocked to North America ‐ where an adoring public rocketed their music to the top of the charts Twist amp Shout is an energetic authentic and acclaimed production that recreates the British Invasion with a dose of nostalgia and fun

Twist amp Shout The British Invasion at Chemainus Theatre FestivalOpens Fri June 12 Runs until Aug 29

Opening Night 8 pmTickets available

At the Box Office ‐ 9737 Chemainus Way | By Phone 1‐800‐565‐7738 | Online Get ready to twist amp shout

Making Cheese How‐To at Fairburn Farmstay amp Guesthouse ‐ June 13 amp Water Buffalo Tour June 14Join Paula Maddison at Fairburn Farmstay and Guesthouse and learn how easy it is to create your own home madecheeses at home

Cheese Making at Fairburn ‐ Sat June 1310‐1130am Learn how to make your own hand stretched Mozzarella cheese | $65

Includes ingredients and instructions to create 4lbs of mozzarella at home

1‐3pm Feta Includes instructions and mini kit available for purchase | $65

Fairburn Water Buffalo Farm tour ‐ Sun June 141030 am Walking tour includes Fairburns history and Canadas first water buffalo dairy operationMeet the water buffalo and try cheese made from water buffalo milk Mozzarella di bufala is made

in the Comox Valley by Natural Pastures Cheese Company$10 Adults 12+ years | $5 Children 4‐11 years | Children 3 amp Under FREE

Registration for either or both days 2507464637 | infofairburnfarmbcca

Cowichan Bay Maritime Centres 18th Annual Fast amp Furious Boatbuilding Challenge ‐ June 28Make a splash participating in the ever‐popular Fast amp Furious Boat Building Challenge This team‐building challengeis a great memorable way to kick‐off the summer Let your imagination run wild and register your team today forthis exciting and creative challenge that you and your team are sure to never forget

Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre ‐ Fast amp Furious Boatbuilding ChallengeSun June 28

10 am ‐ 2 pm Boat Construction amp Decoration230 Parade to Kilshypahshylas Beach

300 Boat Race1761 Cowichan Bay Rd

Click here for details or to register you team2507464955 | cwbsclassicboatsorg

Helping Hands Volunteer Recognition Event ‐ Submit Your Star VolunteersVolunteer Cowichan will host the ever popular Helping Hands event onWed June 24 to coincide with their AGM If you know of a volunteer inyour organization who always lends that extra Helping Hand pleaseconsider nominating him or her The process is easy Download andcomplete the nomination here provide a short paragraph about thevolunteer and submit by email by June 19th Helping Hands Volunteer Recognition amp AGM Volunteer Cowichan Deadline to nominate Fri June 19 | AGM ‐ Wed June 24 Cowichan Green Community Offices 360 Duncan St Helping Hands Nomination Form | Email completed forms to anne‐marievolunteercowichanbcca

Pratz Bookkeeping amp Tax ‐ New Address in Downtown DuncanLook for Pratz Bookkeeping amp Tax at their new address ‐ 205 123 Station St in downtown Duncan All other contactinformation remains unchanged

Pratz Bookkeeping amp Tax 205 123 Station St Duncan BC V9L 1M8

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Brentwood Students Fine Art Photography Exhibition amp Sale at Just Jakes ‐ Now thru June 14Just Jakes is showing the Lucidity Fine Art Photography Exhibition and Sale featuring the works of Gr 12photography students at Brentwood College School Come by Just Jakes to view and purchase these lovely works atexcellent prices ‐ whenever Just Jakes is open

Fine Art Photography Exhibition amp SaleGr 12 Students of Brentwood College School amp Just Jakes

Until June 14 Mon ‐ Thurs 11 am ‐ 9 pm Fri ‐ Sat 11 am ‐ 10 pm Sun 11 am ‐ 8 pm45 Craig St

Just Jakes 2507465622

University Village Local Area Plan ‐ Open House June 19 The proposed University Village Local Area Plan received first reading this week at the NorthCowichan Council meeting Next steps include an Open House and further readings at bothNorth Cowichan and City of Duncan

Thurs June 19 4 ‐ 7 pm Open House at Alexander Elementary School 2471 BeverlySt Details hereJune 25 2nd amp 3rd reading at North Cowichan Council with Public Meeting(Anticipated)July 6 Presented to City of Duncan Committee of the WholeJuly 20 1st Reading City of Duncan Council (Anticipated)

Click here for complete information amp background on the University Village Local Area Plan

Merridale Launches Cowichan Gin ‐ Distillery Dinner June 12Merridale launches their new Cowichan Gin on June 12 amp 13 The craft cidery and distillerycelebrates the new craft gin as an addition to their Cowichan Spirits Line with two days ofevents focused on foraging wild edible foods Merridale invites you into their distillery to learnabout the art of distillation Hear how hand‐foraged botanicals have been used to create theirnew Cowichan Gin taste our newest spirit in a cocktail and take home the recipe Experience a4‐course forage focused dinner with storytelling by merridales chef

Merridale Distillery DinnerFri June 12 6 pm | 1230 Merridale Rd

$59 + gratuity amp tax Includes distillery tour four‐course set menu dinner amp Cowichan Gin cocktail

Advance ticket sales only ‐ call or email 18009989908 | infomerridalecidercom Merridale Celebrates with A Day of Foraging June 13 ‐ FREE

Spend the day at merridale learning how people birds and bees forage in our beautiful Cowichan Valley

11 ‐ 1130 am The Raptors ‐ Meet the birds of prey and hear how they forage in the valley1145 am ‐ 1215 pm Distillery Tour ‐ Get an exclusive look at merridales distillery amp hear the story ofCowichan Gin130 ‐ 200 pm Native Bees ‐ Learn how mason bees forage in the Cowichan Valley Presenter Gord Hutchingslocal bee expert and former field entomologist215‐245 pm Distillery Tour ‐ Enjoy an exclusive look at merridales distillery amp hear the story of CowichanGin

Tastings of the new Cowichan Gin will be available along with select merridalespirits at the tasting bar for $5 per person Net proceeds from the tastings will bedonated to a local charity

A Day of Foraging at merridaleSat June 13 11 am ‐ 3 pm | 1230 Merridale Rd

FREE amp Open to the public

Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association 2015 Ride‐a‐Thon May‐June Celebration June 20The Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Assoc (CTRA) is hosting their annual Ride‐a‐Thon in May amp June culminating in aCelebration Picnic on June 20 This year its great fun with a race theme CTRA hopes to raise at least $15000 for theprogram Support the great work of the CTRA and have fun

Choose your pony Place a bet (aka pledge) orBe a sponsor

Then head down to Providence Farm June 20 to enjoy the official Celebration Picnic and Grand Opening of the NewOutdoor Arena

CTRA ‐ Ride‐A‐Thon Now through JuneCelebration Picnic Sat June 20

Providence Farm1843 Tzouhalem Rd

Maple Bay Yacht Club (MYBC) Classes ‐ July thru AugMBYC offers a selection of sailing courses throughout the summer Instructors are fully trained and certified by theCanadian Yachting Association They also hold certification in first aid National Coaching Certification power boatoperation boat rescuelife saving amp their VHF operators license See the MYBC website for a complete listing ofcourses ages amp dates

Maple Bay Yacht Club ‐ Sailing Classes ‐ July through Aug

First‐Come First‐Served Grants for Non‐Profit Events Up to $5000 Application Deadline June 30Community organizations will be pleased to hear about EventHostBC ‐ a $250000 one‐time funding opportunityto assist non‐profit organizations that are not otherwise eligible for provincial funding to produce small‐scalevolunteer‐driven events that build community spirit and attract people to locations throughout British Columbia Eligible non‐profits are invited to apply for up to $5000 per event awarded on a first‐come first‐served basis Theinitiative is to provide a stimulus for events events that are currently ineligible for other provincial governmentfunding

EventHost BCFAQ | Eligibility

Check the EventHostBC Website on May 19 to access application form Email applications to EventHostBCgovbccaGrants awarded on a First‐Come First‐Served Basis and open May 19 ‐ June 30

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