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HARVEYBy Mary Chase

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1511The Cowichan Valley is Proud to Host the Islands Agriculture Show in 2016

Everything Looks Better from Here! The Cowichan

Region is proud to host the 2016 Islands Agriculture Show

February 12 - 13 at Cowichan Exhibition Park.

The Cowichan Region is located between Victoria and

Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island. The region

boasts almost 700 farms & 33,000 ha of arable land.

The Islands Agriculture Show is the largest agricultural

trade show and conference serving the farm and food

community on Vancouver Island, Coast & Gulf Islands.

Each year the show brings together farmers, rural

landowners, farm organizations, equipment dealers,

service providers and the general public. The Islands

Agriculture Show provides a venue for participants to

learn, connect and engage in local agriculture.

The Island Agriculture Show offers educational workshops

and conference sessions under topics such as farm business

planning to agronomy and funding programs.

Our tradeshow features over 60 exhibitors, including the

latest in farm equipment, as well as professional services &

programs for farmers of every size and sector. It’s a family

friendly event that all ages can participate in.

Tradeshow admission is $5. A Conference Session is $15.

Conference session topics will include - Island Brewing

Industry, the ins and outs of leasing farmland, water use in

drought conditions and much more.

The Islands Agriculture Show, in partnership with the BC

Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative (CAI) will be

offering two special events to support agricultural water

management.

On Thursday, February 11, CAI will be offering a farm tour

and panel session focused on agricultural water storage.

This special event, held the day before the IAS, will help

producers to determine whether water storage is a good

option and how to move from concept to action.

Join us at the Islands Agriculture Show on February 12 & 13, 2016Conference session registration

online at www.iashow.ca

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FRI JAN 1

Annual Polar Bear Swim: this is the Town of Ladysmith’s first and fastest event of 2016! Join other brave souls at Transfer Beach for the annual polar bear swim, reg-istration 11 am, plunge at 12 noon. FMI lady-smith.ca

Canucks Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Ducks 7 pm on SNP. FMI canucks.nhl.com

Live Music: ‘Hannah & Paige’ bring their great harmonizing to the Duncan Show-room for an 8 pm show. $18/door, $15/adv. FMI showroom-productions.ca or 250.748.7246

SAT JAN 2

Cowichan Capitals: cheer on the Capitals as they take on the Al-berni Valley Bulldogs 7 pm at the Island Sav-ings Centre, Duncan. FMI cowichancapitals.com or 250.748.9930

Live Music/Theatre: ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ is a famous one-hour single act Christmas opera. Presented by the Co-wichan Symphony Society at Duncan Christian Reform Church at 5 and 7 pm. Tix adult $18, child $5, family of 4 $40. FMI/

tix cowichansym-phonysociety.ca or 250.748.7529

SUN JAN 3

Live Music: Crofton Hotel Sunday Live Jazz Series 2 - 5 pm. $10/door. Reserva-tions

250.324.2245

MON JAN 4

Art Workshops for Kids: ‘Clay and Sculp-ture Winter Work-shops’ (for kids 3 - 8 years) and ‘Winter Woodland Creatures’ (for kids 3 - 12) get started at 4Cats Arts Studio in Duncan. 10 classes per work-shop, see website for schedule. $180 - $195. FMI 4cats.com or 250.709.2286

Canucks Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Coyotes 7 pm on SNP. FMi canucks.nhl.com

TUE JAN 5

Art Exhibit: “Cre-ation” by Spiritworks Art Group in PORTALS at the Island Savings Centre. This exhibition is focused on creation, the beginning, the act of creating, the world and all things in it. Jan 5 - 23, Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Satur-days 10 am - 1 pm. FMI 250.746.1633 or visit cowichanvalley-artscouncil.com

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Walk the totems of downtown Duncan, the largest, outdoor collection of publicly displayed totems in the world!

Each has its own story.

For more information and a map of the collection visit duncan.ca/totems

Art Workshop for Kids: kids 8 - 12 years and homelearn-ers will enjoy this Manga workshop on ‘Heroes and Villains’ at 4Cats Arts Studio, Duncan. 10-class workshop, see web-site for details $195. FMI 4cats.com or 250.709.2286

Live Music: ‘Dress Rehearsal Tuesdays - Open Mic Nite’ is all about using the stage to launch your career in front of a

friendly, apprecia-tive audience and having fun! 3 songs each, $5/everyone. Duncan Showroom 7:30 pm, no-alcohol venue. FMI show-roomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246

WED JAN 6

Lego Fun: kids 6+ and their families are wel-come to drop by the Cowichan Branch Li-brary 3:30 - 4:30 pm and create a master-piece using Library Legos! FMI virl.bc.ca or 250.746.7661

Canucks Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Hurricanes 7 pm on SNP. FMI canucks.nhl.com

THU JAN 7

Art Workshop for Kids: kids 8 - 12 years and homelearners will enjoy this Manga workshop on ‘Heroes and Villains’ at 4Cats Arts Studio, Duncan. 10-class workshop, see website for details $195. FMI 4cats.com or 250.709.2286

Poetry Open Mic: join featured poet Bruce

McCrae for open mic poetry night at Salt Spring Public Library. Sign-up 6:45 pm, readings start 7 pm. FMI 250.537.4666

FRI JAN 8

Live Music: ‘Subter-ranean’ (hip hop) plays the River Rock Bar & Grill at the Trav-elodge, Duncan at 9 pm. No cover. FMI 250.748.4311

Live Music: ‘Fabu-lous Flakes’ (rock) hit the stage at Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Is-land for a 9 pm show.

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FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559

SAT JAN 9

Polar Bear Swim: Polar Bear Swim in Cowichan Lake at Saywell Park 1 - 3 pm. FMI 250.749.6742

Canucks Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Lightning 7 pm on HNIC. FMI canucks.nhl.com

Cowichan Capitals: cheer on the Capi-tals as they take on Langley 7 pm at the Island Savings Cen-

tre, Duncan. FMI co-wichancapitals.com or 250.748.9930

SUN JAN 10

Art Workshop for Kids: kids 8 - 12 years and homelearners will enjoy this Manga workshop on ‘Heroes and Villains’ at 4Cats Arts Studio, Duncan. 10-class workshop, see website for details $195. FMI 4cats.com or 250.709.2286

Live Music: Crofton Hotel Sunday Live Jazz Series 2 - 5 pm. $10/

door. Reservations 250.324.2245

MON JAN 11

Youth Drop-In Cen-tre: a youth drop-in centre Mon - Fri for kids grade 6 and up at the Island Savings Centre! Pool, video-games, movies and chill time starting at 3:15 pm. See website for details. FMI cvrd.bc.ca or 250.748.7529

Canucks Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Panthers 7 pm on SNP. FMI canucks.nhl.com

Art Exhibit: “Cre-ation” by Spiritworks Art Group in PORTALS at the Island Savings Centre. This exhibition is focused on creation, the beginning, the act of creating, the world and all things in it. Jan 5 - 23, Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat-urdays 10 am - 1 pm. FMI 250.746.1633 or visit cowichanvalley-artscouncil.com

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Cowichan Capitals: cheer on the Capitals as they take on Vic-

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toria 7 pm at the Is-land Savings Centre, Duncan. FMI cowi-chancapitals.com or 250.748.9930

Family Storytime: at Cowichan Li-brary 10:30 - 11 am. Ages 0 - 5 and their families. Free. FMI 250.746.7661

WED JAN 13

Paws 4 Stories: chil-dren can improve their literacy skills by reading to Percy the therapy dog! Cowichan Library, Duncan. Drop-in, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. FMI virl.bc.ca or 250.746.7661

Live Music: ‘Song Jam’ is a popular local event Wednesdays at Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island 8 - 11 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559

THU JAN 14

Canucks Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Capitals 4 pm on TVAS, SN360. FMI canucks.nhl.com

Live Music: ‘From Frogs to Princes’ is a grand Baroque or-chestral performance by the Cowichan Symphony Society at Christian Reformed Church, Duncan from 7:30 - 10 pm. Adult $40, child/eyeGo $5. FMI/tix cowichan-symphonysociety.ca or 250.748.7529

Live Music: live jazz at the Cowichan Bay Pub starting at 7 pm. FMI baypub.ca or 250.748.2330

FRI JAN 15

Movie Release: “The 5th Wave” 3:15 pm. See your local cinema for times and prices. FMI landmarkcin-emas.com

Canucks at Hurri-canes: Canucks at Hurricanes 4 pm on SNP. FMI canucks.nhl.com

Movie Release: “Ride Along 2” 6:30 pm. See your local cinemas for times and prices. FMI landmarkcinemas.com

Movie Release: “Norm of the North” 6:30 pm. See your lo-cal cinema for times and prices. FMI land-markcinemas.com

Movie Release: “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” 6:30 pm. See your lo-cal cinema for times and prices. FMI land-markcinemas.com

Cowichan Capitals: cheer on the Capitals as they take on the Al-berni Valley Bulldogs 7 pm at the Island Sav-ings Centre, Duncan. FMI cowichancapitals.com or 250.748.9930

Live Music: Vancou-ver-based hard-rock band ‘Theory of a Deadman’ celebrates 15 years with an

acoustic tour. Their only Island stop is at the Cowichan Per-forming Arts Centre at 7:30 pm. Special guest ‘Age of Days’. $45. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529

Live Music: the ‘Femme Fatales’ play the River Rock Bar & Grill 9 pm at the Travelodge, Dun-can. No cover. FMI 250.748.4311

Live Music: ‘Soul Shakedown’ (rock/soul) hits the stage at Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island for a 9 pm show. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559

SAT JAN 16

The Met Live in HD: ‘Les Pecheurs de Per-les’, an opera of lust and longing set in the Far East, plays at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre starting at 9:45 am. Run time 2 hrs 29 min. $5 - $27. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529

Met Opera Live Broadcast: ‘Les Pech-eurs De Perles’ is de-scribed as ‘a gorgeous opera about lust and longing set in the Far East’. 10 am - 12:30 pm at Artspring, Salt Spring Island. $12.95 youth, $18.95 se-nior, $21.95 adult. FMI artspring.ca or 250.537.2102

Open Mic Nite: ‘Open Mic Nite’ at St.

Michael’s Hall, Che-mainus is a popular community event. Aspiring musicians can play up to 3 songs (10 min max) in front of a local, ap-preciative audience. 7 pm start. All are wel-come! FMI cvcas.com or 250.246.1389

Live Music: ‘Heavy Metal Night’ starts 8 pm at the Duncan Showroom! Derek Martin of Chunkasau-rus along with The Body Politic/The Win-dowlickers and Vibrant Visuals. $15/door, $12/adv. FMI showroom-productions.ca or 250.748.7246

SUN JAN 17

Canucks at Islanders: Canucks at Islanders 1 pm on SNP. FMI ca-nucks.nhl.com

Live Music: the Vic-toria Baroque Play-ers present a grand Baroque orchestral programme 2:30 - 4:30 pm at Artspring, Salt Spring Island. $5 youth, $28 adult. FMI artspring.ca or 250.537.2102

Psychic Medium Event: ‘An Evening of Spirit - Linda Pynaker, Psychic Medium’ at the Duncan Show-room 8 pm. She will provide messages of hope and healing from your loved ones in spirit. $20/adv, $30/door. FMI show-roomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246

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MON JAN 18

Live Music: ‘Morning Musicale’ with Sarah Hagen and Martin Chalifour is for classi-cal music lovers. Fea-turing onstage seat-ing, pre-concert chat and a table of treats. 10:30 am - 12 noon. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. $5 - $24. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529

Art Exhibit: “Cre-ation” by Spiritworks Art Group in PORTALS at the Island Savings Centre. This exhibition is focused on creation, the beginning, the act of creating, the world and all things in it. Jan 5 - 23, Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Satur-days 10 am - 1 pm. FMI 250.746.1633 or visit cowichanvalley-artscouncil.com

TUE JAN 19

Canucks Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Rangers 4 pm on SNP. FMI canucks.nhl.com

Blogging for Busi-ness: learn how a Blog will grow your brand! 4 sessions led by instructor

Mark Collins at Co-wichan VIU Campus in Duncan, Jan 19 - 28, Tue and Thu 7- 9 pm $125 + GST. FMI 1.866.734.6252

WED JAN 20

Cowichan Valley Men’s Circle: the Cowichan Valley Men’s Circle meets Wednesdays 7 - 9:30 pm at Cowichan Sta-tion Pub. See web-site for details. FMI westcoastmen.org or 250.597.2801

Art Exhibit: “Cre-ation” by Spiritworks Art Group in POR-TALS at the Island Savings Centre. This exhibition is focused on creation, the be-ginning, the act of creating, the world and all things in it. Jan 5 - 23, Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat-urdays 10 am - 1 pm. FMI 250.746.1633 or visit cowichanvalley-artscouncil.com

THU JAN 21

Canucks Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Bruins 4 pm on SN360. FMI canucks.nhl.com

Live Music: 7:30pm, An evening of inno-vative acoustic guitar featuring four interna-tional musicians at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, Duncan at 7:30 pm. $5 - $30. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529

FRI JAN 22

Movie Release: “Dirty Grandpa” 6:30 pm. See your local cinema for times and prices landmarkcinemas.com

Cowichan Capitals: cheer on the Capi-tals as they take on Salmon Arm 7 pm at the Island Savings Centre, Duncan. FMI cowichancapitals.com or 250.748.9930

Live Music: ‘Mont-gomery County’ plays the River Rock Bar & Grill at the Trav-elodge, Duncan at 9 pm. No cover. FMI 250.748.4311

SAT JAN 23

Canucks Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Penguins 9:30 am on SN. FMI canucks.nhl.com

Cowichan Capitals: cheer on the Capi-tals as they take on Nanaimo 7 pm at the Island Savings Cen-tre, Duncan. FMI co-wichancapitals.com or 250.748.9930

Live Music: ‘Happy Daze’ (rock) hits the stage at Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Island for a 9 pm show. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559

SUN JAN 24

Bolshoi Ballet Live Broadcast: a breath-taking presentation of Shakespeare’s comedy ‘The Tam-ing of the Shrew’ 10 am - 12:05 pm at Artspring, Salt Spring Island. $12.95 youth, $18.95 se-nior, $21.95 adult. FMI artspring.ca or 250.537.2102

Co m e d y N i g h t : ‘Comedy Night ’ promises lots of laughs at the Cob-blestone Pub! Show starts 8:30 pm. Res-ervations recom-mended $7.50. FMI 250.743.4232

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Cartoon by Melony Turner

In “La Mamma” Choquette presides over the stage as a gleefully extravagant diva who’s been there and done that! “My name is Mrs. O Sole Mio, but you can call me Mamma.”

Mamma is Choquette’s zany and brainy Italian mother character who was born in Naples and moved to America with her favorite pasta and a song for every mood. After working for years as a cook at the local pizzeria, Mamma is suddenly kicked upstairs to begin a new phase of life as an international speaker and life coach for the rich and famous.

TheatreOne is proud to present a one night only fundraiser starring multilingual Canadian coloratura soprano star Natalie Choquette.

This fundraiser for TheatreOne is a hysterical moving musical show about Mamma and her favorite issues: life, love, gossip, in-laws and overcooked spaghetti.

There will not be a dull moment at this 7:30pm performance at VIU’s Malaspina Theatre on Saturday, January 30. This theatre presentation is uniquely humorous, with Choquette using laughter to explore classical music and the power, emotion and brilliance of opera.

Tickets are $50 (with $25 tax receipt) from 250-754-7587 and www.theatreone.org

both protection from the elements while cultivating a sense of community and togetherness of the group. This is a great example of how people often solve multiple problems though creating comfortable and

secure places to live. At some point, probably after the plough was invented, people were able to enjoy leisure time in the

home. This is the time, for example, where we might stretch out on a rocker-recliner and close our eyes and just enjoy the sheer pleasure of “lounging.”

Whether your “pad” is a cave, a long house or a place for you to lounge on the sofa for a while, before you’re back to work, it’s your home and should be treasured, protected and appreciated.

People have always sought sanctuary and comfort. Not many people would dispute that and in fact it’s a statement supported by the archaeological record. It’s who we are. Most things we humans do are designed around reducing some state of deprivation. Shopping for food, for example, is really about addressing the fact that we know, without doubt, that we will need to eat again soon. Similarly we know we need to sleep and do so in a way that allows us to relax. Something we take for granted. In this regard the home, one would hope, is a place we can take refuge from the demands of the world.

The cave, for prehistoric people, would have provided shelter from the elements and protection from predators and likely been thought of in a similar way to what we think of as home. The same is true for other shelters various groups of humans have constructed throughout history. Long-Houses, for example, favoured by indigenous west-coast peoples offered

Home is WHERE THE COUCH IS...

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MON JAN 25

Youth Drop In Centre: kids grade 6 and up can hang out, make friends, play pool and video games and watch movies at the Island Savings Centre Youth Drop-In Centre. Mon-Fri during Co-wichan High lunch break, Mon - Wed 3:15 - 5:30 pm, Thu 3:15 - 8:30 pm, Fri 3:15 - 9 pm. FMI cvrd.bc.ca or 250.748.7529

TUE JAN 26

Canucks Hockey: Vancouver Canucks vs Predators 7 pm on SNP. FMI canucks.nhl.com

Dad’s Make a Differ-ence: a weekly sup-port program every Tue year round (ex-cept August) from 6-8 pm at the West Coast Men’s Sup-port Society. FMI

250.597.2801 or [email protected]

WED JAN 27

Paws 4 Stories: chil-dren can improve their literacy skills by reading to Percy the therapy dog! Co-wichan Library, Dun-can. Drop-in, 3:30 - 4:30 pm. FMI virl.bc.ca or 250.746.7661

Song Jam: every Wed night at Moby’s Pub on Salt Spring Island, 8 - 11 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559

THU JAN 28

Live Music: Juno Award-winning musi-cian Corb Lund comes to the Cowichan Per-forming Arts Centre for one night only! Americana, honky tonk and alt-country.


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Show starts 7:30 pm. $43.50. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529

Live Jazz: every Thu at the Cowichan Bay Pub starting at 7 pm. FMI baypub.ca 250.748.2330

FRI JAN 29

Cowichan Capitals: cheer on the Capitals as they take on West Kelowna 7 pm at the Island Savings Cen-tre, Duncan. FMI co-wichancapitals.com or 250.748.9930

Live Music: ‘The Third Degree’ plays the River Rock Bar & Grill at the Trav-elodge, Duncan at 9 pm. No cover. FMI 250.748.4311

SAT JAN 30

The Met Live in HD: ‘Turandot’ plays at the Cowichan Per-forming Arts Centre starting at 9:55 am. An opera about an-cient China, a prin-cess, riddles and ultimately true love. Run time 3 hrs 15 min. $16 - $27. FMI cowichanpac.ca or 250.748.7529

Met Opera Live Broadcast: ‘Turan-dot’ is an elegant opera about a proud princess of ancient China whose riddles doom every suitor who seeks her hand. 10 am - 1:15 pm at Artspring, Salt Spring Island. $12.95 youth, $18.95 senior, $21.95 adult. FMI artspring.

ca or 250.537.2102

Cowichan Capitals: cheer on the Capitals as they take on Co-quitlam 7 pm at the Island Savings Cen-tre, Duncan. FMI co-wichancapitals.com or 250.748.9930

Dance Extrava-ganza: ‘Georgia’s Belly Dancing Ex-travaganza’ at the Duncan Showroom 8 pm. Special guest Amanda Stevens.

$20/adv. FMI show-roomproductions.ca or 250.748.7246

Live Music: ‘Aidan Miier’ (dance) hits the stage at Moby’s Pub, Salt Spring Is-land for a 9 pm show. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559

SUN JAN 31

Live Music: Crofton Hotel Sunday Live Jazz Series 2 - 5 pm. $10/door. Reserva-tions 250.324.2245

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Then head to the Cobblestone Pub in Cobble Hill on January 24 for their popular ‘Comedy Night’! Presented by ‘Got Pop?’, this special event features Sophie Buddle from Vancouver. Buddle has been a stand-up comedian for six years and is a staple at several local comedy shows. She will be performing with special guests Amber Harper Young and more.

Looking for a little laughter to chase away

the ‘January Blues’?

It’s an early show that gets underway at 8:30 pm.

Tickets are $7.50 apiece and reservations are recommended. FMI 250.743.4232

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WELCOME TO THE 5TH ANNUAL ISLANDS AGRICULTURE SHOW The Islands Agriculture Show is the largest agriculture event on Vancouver Island. This year’s show will include an entirely new lineup of conference speakers, and more learning opportunities.

Conference ScheduleFriday, February 12, 2016 - Mellor8:30 am Trade Show Opens10:00 am- 11:30 am How does Consumer Behaviour InfluencetheFoodProductsPurchased JohnCranfield,UniversityofGuelph11:30 noon- 1:00 pm Lunch Break1:00 pm- 2:00 pm HowtoProfitfromMarketTrends Charlie Touchette, Executive Director North American farm Direct Marketing Association2:00 pm- 2:30 pm NetworkingBreak2:30 pm- 4:00 pm FoodProcessing-InnovationTakesRoot! Margaret Daskis - Fresh Ideas and Solutions Andrew Small - North of 49th Naturals Bryan Mooney E-Fish-ent Fish Company Ltd4:00- 6:00 Reception

Friday,February12,2016-Scout8:30 am Trade Show Opens9:30 am- 11:40 am DroughtandWaterSupply: WaterManagementonYourFarm Emily McNair, Climate Action Initiative, TedvanderGulik,WaterSustainabilityBC,SarahPendray, PendrayFarms,GordBaird,Ecosense,ColwynSunderland, KerrWoodLeidal,TobeConfirmed,TaylerKrawcyk, HatchetandSeedKeylineProject,11:40 – 12:00 ProvincialWaterUseReporting andManagementTool TedVanderGulik–Free12:00 am- 1:30 pm Lunch Break1:30 pm-3:30 pm FarmlandLeasing101 Sara Dent, Young Agrarians – Facilitator JaniceWeninger-BCAssessmentAuthority GordonBednard-AgriculturalLandCommission Lawyer on leasing TBC4:00- 6:00 Reception

Saturday,February13,2016-Mellor8:30 am Trade Show Opens10:00 am- 12:00 am HowFarmerscanTapintothe IslandCraftBrewingIndustry Jon O’Conner, Hops Connect BlairLouden,PhillipsBrewing Bryce Rashleigh, Saanichton Farm12:00 noon- 1:30 pm Lunch Break1:30 pm- 2:30 pm QuestionandAnswerSessionwith Dr.JohnCranfield;notedCanadian ExpertontheEconomicsofFood JohnCranfield,Professor&DepartmentChair FoodEconomics&Marketing;Innovation, UniversityofGuelph2:30-2:45 Break2:45 – 3:45 TBC4:00 pm Conference and Trade Show Ends

Saturday,February13,2016–Scout8:30 am Trade Show Opens10:00 am- 11:30 am FarmBusinessandTaxFundamentalsfor theNextGeneration CoryVanderhorst&MarshaStanley11:30 am- 1:00 pm Lunch Break1:00 pm- 2:00 pm IslandYoungFarmersPanel FacilitatedbyBCYoungFarmers-GillianRobbins PanelTBC2:00 – 2:30 Break2:30 – 3:30 CropScoutingTipsandToolsfor HorticultureProducers Carolyn Teasdale, Industry Specialist Berries BC Ministry of Agriculture4:00 pm Conference and Trade Show Ends

Thereare12 sessions to choose fromandeach session is $15.00 each and includes admission to the trade show and theWelcomeReception.Theshowwill feature67tradeshowexhibitsaswellasanumberofoutdoordisplaysthatshowcasethelatestandgreatestinfarmtechnology.

Eachyeartheshowbringstogetherfarmers,rurallandowners,farmorganizations,equipmentdealers,serviceprovidersandthegeneralpublic.

Limitedseatsforthespeakersessions,sosignupsoonatwww.iashow.caorcallShariPatersonat250-748-0822formoreinformation.

WELCOME TO THE 5TH ANNUAL ISLANDS AGRICULTURE SHOW The Islands Agriculture Show is the largest agriculture event on Vancouver Island. This year’s show will include an entirely new lineup of conference speakers, and more learning opportunities.

Conference ScheduleFriday, February 12, 2016 - Mellor8:30 am Trade Show Opens10:00 am- 11:30 am How does Consumer Behaviour InfluencetheFoodProductsPurchased JohnCranfield,UniversityofGuelph11:30 noon- 1:00 pm Lunch Break1:00 pm- 2:00 pm HowtoProfitfromMarketTrends Charlie Touchette, Executive Director North American farm Direct Marketing Association2:00 pm- 2:30 pm NetworkingBreak2:30 pm- 4:00 pm FoodProcessing-InnovationTakesRoot! Margaret Daskis - Fresh Ideas and Solutions Andrew Small - North of 49th Naturals Bryan Mooney E-Fish-ent Fish Company Ltd4:00- 6:00 Reception

Friday,February12,2016-Scout8:30 am Trade Show Opens9:30 am- 11:40 am DroughtandWaterSupply: WaterManagementonYourFarm Emily McNair, Climate Action Initiative, TedvanderGulik,WaterSustainabilityBC,SarahPendray, PendrayFarms,GordBaird,Ecosense,ColwynSunderland, KerrWoodLeidal,TobeConfirmed,TaylerKrawcyk, HatchetandSeedKeylineProject,11:40 – 12:00 ProvincialWaterUseReporting andManagementTool TedVanderGulik–Free12:00 am- 1:30 pm Lunch Break1:30 pm-3:30 pm FarmlandLeasing101 Sara Dent, Young Agrarians – Facilitator JaniceWeninger-BCAssessmentAuthority GordonBednard-AgriculturalLandCommission Lawyer on leasing TBC4:00- 6:00 Reception

Saturday,February13,2016-Mellor8:30 am Trade Show Opens10:00 am- 12:00 am HowFarmerscanTapintothe IslandCraftBrewingIndustry Jon O’Conner, Hops Connect BlairLouden,PhillipsBrewing Bryce Rashleigh, Saanichton Farm12:00 noon- 1:30 pm Lunch Break1:30 pm- 2:30 pm QuestionandAnswerSessionwith Dr.JohnCranfield;notedCanadian ExpertontheEconomicsofFood JohnCranfield,Professor&DepartmentChair FoodEconomics&Marketing;Innovation, UniversityofGuelph2:30-2:45 Break2:45 – 3:45 TBC4:00 pm Conference and Trade Show Ends

Saturday,February13,2016–Scout8:30 am Trade Show Opens10:00 am- 11:30 am FarmBusinessandTaxFundamentalsfor theNextGeneration CoryVanderhorst&MarshaStanley11:30 am- 1:00 pm Lunch Break1:00 pm- 2:00 pm IslandYoungFarmersPanel FacilitatedbyBCYoungFarmers-GillianRobbins PanelTBC2:00 – 2:30 Break2:30 – 3:30 CropScoutingTipsandToolsfor HorticultureProducers Carolyn Teasdale, Industry Specialist Berries BC Ministry of Agriculture4:00 pm Conference and Trade Show Ends

Thereare12 sessions to choose fromandeach session is $15.00 each and includes admission to the trade show and theWelcomeReception.Theshowwill feature67tradeshowexhibitsaswellasanumberofoutdoordisplaysthatshowcasethelatestandgreatestinfarmtechnology.

Eachyeartheshowbringstogetherfarmers,rurallandowners,farmorganizations,equipmentdealers,serviceprovidersandthegeneralpublic.

Limitedseatsforthespeakersessions,sosignupsoonatwww.iashow.caorcallShariPatersonat250-748-0822formoreinformation.

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BOWLING

Duncan LanesDuncan, 250.746.5421

Youbou Community Bowling AlleyYoubou, 250.745.3431

COMMUNITY CENTRES

Island Savings CentreDuncan, 250.748.7529

Cowichan Aquatic CentreDuncan, 250.746.7665

Kerry Park Recreation CentreMill Bay 250.743.5922

BIRDING

Cowichan Estuary CentreDuncan, 250.746.0227

The Raptors CentreDuncan, 250.746.0372

BOATING

Sealegs Kayaking AdventuresLadysmith 250.245.4096

Excalibur ChartersDuncan, 250.246.0142

Cowichan Kayak & CanoeClub, cowichan-kayakandcanoe.wordpress.com

CYCLING

Cowichan Valley Trail (incl historic Kinsol Trestle) cvrd.bc.ca

Mountain Biking on Maple Mountain Municipality of North Cowichan 250.746.3100

CURLING

Kerry Park Rec CentreMill Bay, 250.743.5922

Duncan Curling Club Duncan 250.748.9313

Cowichan RocksCowichan Lake, 250.749.6742

FOOTBALL

Cowichan Valley Football AssociationDuncan, 250.588.9445

Cowichan Rugby Football ClubDuncan, 250.746.7513

HOCKEY

Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey AssociationChemainus, 250.246.3906

Cowichan Valley Junior A Hockey Club Duncan, 250.748.9930

Kerry Park Rec CentreMill Bay (pick-up/rec hockey) 250.743.5922

SOCCER

Cowichan Valley Soccer AssociationDuncan, cowichansoccer.com

Kerry Park Youth Soccer LeagueMill Bay, 250.743.5922

Kidsport CowichanDuncan, kidsportcanada.ca

FRISBEE

Cowichan Sportsplex Duncan, 250.746.5666

Cowichan UltimateDuncan (casual pick-up league) cowdisc.wikispaces.com

GOLF

Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club250.746.8993

Cowichan Golf & Country ClubDuncan 250.746.5333

GYMNASTICS

Duncan Dynamics Gym Club 250.746.0193

Shawnigan Lake Community Centre 250.743.1433

DANCE

Island Savings Centre250.748.7529

Shawnigan Lake Community Centre 250.743.1433

Carlson’s School of DanceDuncan 250.746.6456

ICE SKATING

Kerry Park Public Skating Mill Bay 250.743.5922

Cowichan Lake Sports Arena250.749.6742


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ONE thing I remember from reading a self-improvement book many moons ago was the notion of identifying the messes in your life and cleaning them up. This is a great starting point to not only becoming more organized but also in terms of fully realizing your potential as a human being. Think I have my head in the clouds? Think this is a bunch of lofty dreamy stuff that’s a waste of time? Well consider the following. The fact is we are advanced beings with highly evolved brains. These brains keep track of things both consciously and sub-consciously. When you have a mess in your life be it literal or figurative your brain is working on it – all the time. It might come out in the form of a dream or you might notice that you are periodically reminded of something you’ve been meaning to do. It might not be in your conscious mind but it’s in your brain buzzing around some low level synapses waiting to be acted on. When we act on things such as creating to do lists on paper, or even better doing the things on our list, we can get those things out of our heads. This then frees up our minds to work on other things and helps us to realize bigger goals. You are probably aware that you need to clean up your shed, attic, crawl-space or bedroom closet but if you don’t do these tasks your brain stores them as things on the list. If some small part of your brain is sub-consciously working

on this problem it might not be that big of a deal right? But what if this laundry list of things you need to clean up or chores you keep putting off grows. Don’t forget that the brain is also handling a multitude of other physical and mental tasks we demand of it minute to minute, hour to hour, and day to day. If we think of our brains as sponges that, on a daily basis, become saturated, with only sleep, or maybe meditation, allowing them to wring out a bit, we can begin to realize that whatever we can do to prevent our cerebral sponges from becoming too full can only benefit and help us to become more complete people. So for 2016 forget about setting unrealistic goals which can lead to disappointment, and usually a retreat to the safety and familiarity of those habits we comfort ourselves with, just pick one little mess in your life and clean it up! Once you’ve cleaned up one mess move on to the next one and before you know it you will be sleeping better, making new plans, and

developing yourself in ways you

never thought possible!

clean up the messes in your life

Article by Simon Rideout

hole so deep that no matter how fast they dug they were never getting out. They worked to pay the debt, skimping on groceries, surviving on Kraft Dinner (it fills the tummy), neglecting their health and their assets all to service that debt. Although debtor’s prison was abolished in the early 19th Century – for the debtor their burden of debt is nothing more than a modern day debtor’s prison. Simply put, debt does not discriminate… people do!

DOLLARS &

$ENSE By Christopher Grew

I AM A DEBTOR - JUDGE ME NOTThere’s a stigma associated with being a debtor – they are perceived as being irresponsible spenders who buy large screen TVS, luxurious furniture and expensive clothes, who rack up their cards until they’re maxed – you’ve seen them I’m sure. They should pay for their excesses… right?!

Let me tell you about the average debtor: they’re just like you! In fact given the right or, perhaps more aptly put, the wrong circumstances that debtor could be you! Most debtors have had something quite awful happen to them that has forced them down the slippery slope into the depths of DEBT. They never it saw IT coming and most would have said that they were responsible consumers until IT happened.

The debtor could be a friend, a relative or a neighbour but because of the stigma of debt, you may never know. Their debt is their secret. I hear it in their voices when they call me: the fear and the shame. Their voices beg me not to judge them – they need to tell their stories. The stories are heart wrenching and desperate. I feel so fortunate that they can share their deepest secrets with me.

I hear stories of cancer, job loss, accidents, failed businesses and divorce. How they had nowhere to turn so they used credit cards to make ends meet, but month after month the debt grew like a shadow sneaking up in the night. One day they realized that everything they did revolved around the debt and they were in a

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A: A miner be flat.

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A: Tony.

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Winter is well upon us and will be for some time yet. Maintaining visibility and simply keeping your vehicle on the road can be the biggest challenge of winter driving! Here is a cold weather driving checklist to increase the likelihood of a safe arrival for all.

Driving in Winter Conditions

• youcan’tavoidwhatyoucan’tsee.Beforeevenstarting out take the time to completely clear your vehicle of snow or ice, and defrost all win-dows and mirrors

• drive for the conditions, not the posted speedlimit. Take it easy on the roads and signal your turns and lane changes well in advance

• When turning, accelerating, or stopping, slowdown to maintain control of the vehicle and avoid loss of traction on the roads

• increasethedistancebetweenyourselfandthecar in front of you: it may take you twice as long to stop your vehicle

• don’t drive with a false sense of security ifyou’ve got a four or all wheel drive vehicle: these features reduce your likelihood of getting stuck but in many cases won’t help you stop any faster

• uselowerdrivinglightsinpoorvisibilityandsnow: this improves your own ability to see and helps others spot you!

• excessiveuseof heaters, defrosters andotherelectrical devices can place added strain on your battery, which in turn increases the chance of your car stalling or not restarting. Use only as long as needed

• keepasharpeyeoutforotherroaduserswhomay also be having difficulties in winter condi-tions

• ifyoudofindyourselfskiddingoniceorsnow,don’t turn the steering wheel aggressively or keep your foot on the brake: instead, ease off the gas pedal, steer gently and prepare yourself and passengers for the unexpected

Happy New Year and safe travels!

WO: How do you feel touring in Canada especially coming to Vancouver Island?

RG: Touring in Canada is always an interesting experience, especially in January and February. There’s a certain pride that comes from travelling across and seeing the entire country all in a month that makes you feel very patriotic. It’s always nice to make it to the west coast and get a taste of warmer weather to break up the trip. Vancouver Island has always been special to us.

WO: Are you still attached to your Saskatchewan roots?

RG: I think we always will be attached to our Saskatchewan roots as that’s where we’re from. The more you travel and see the world and experience a lot of things and cultures, it still leaves you thinking of home.

WO: Do you think you guys are trend setters in the music business these days? Are there some cool bands that look up to you we should be watching for?

RG: I wouldn’t say we’re trend setters. We’re just a bunch of guys that like to play rock and roll music and travel

around. I do feel in this day and age with the internet and there being tons of bands out there, hard work does pay off more in the long run. As far as bands to watch for, we’re bringing a band called Beat Cops on our tour

WO: What was it like working with Patrick Carney from the Black Keys?

RG: At the time when we made that record we had just come off of a crazy schedule and all the wildness of the Rolling Stone contest. Pat is someone we respect who has a ton of experience navigating the world of music at that next level, so it was really great to have him help us out and give us some guidance while recording our record.

WO: Any prospects in the future you are looking ahead to?

RG: Since we just released a record, we will be touring and promoting it for the next while. We’re always looking ahead and I think we will find time to do some more recording in the near future as we’re always raring to make new music and get it

out there.

AN INTERVIEW WITH

SHEEPDOGS Port Theatre Feb 21interview by Tina Coldwell (for What’s On Digest) with the bass player and band member Ryan Gullen.

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Happy New Year.

From the management and faculty of Spotlight Academy.

With over 40 film productions last year on Vancouver Island, we welcome 2016 with great anticipation.

Monkeys, dogs and of course, thousands of people appeared in feature film, episodic, commercials, infomercials, web series and short films, a rapidly booming sector of the film industry on Vancouver Island.

To celebrate a bumper year, we give thanks for the work of our Film Commissioners Joan Miller and Kathleen Gilbert, without these two power houses in the North and South, major productions would not find the jeweled locations of our beautiful island.

To facilitate production with talent, Spotlight Academy has been training actors for almost twenty years with many appearing opposite A listers.

To the industry professionals who give their time. Producers, Directors, Casting Directors, Actors, we are thankful for the education you bring with workshops and ongoing classes.

To my students, actors and film makers of the mid island, you are artists of cultural importance.

Film, finally has a sense of belonging and I am witnessing a dream become reality.

Happy New Year with thanks. Jacqui Kaese,Spotlight Academy

For Class and Workshop information, please visit www.spotlightacademy.com / e mail [email protected] or text Jacqui on 250 714 2555

EVERY WEEK

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WE WANT YOUR EVENTS

DAILY

Art Exhibit: ‘Daniela Herold: Be-Longing’ shows at the Co-wichan Performing Arts Centre Gallery which is open one hour prior to theatre showtimes. Until Jan 31, 2016. FMI co-wichanpac.ca

Cowichan Valley Mu-seum: housed in the Duncan Train Station (built in 1912), the Museum is home to an impressive collec-tion of artifacts from pioneer families and businesses in the area. Winter hours Wed - Fri 11 am - 4 pm, Sat 1 - 4 pm. Ad-mission by donation. FMI 250.746.6612

Art Exhibit: “Cre-ation” by Spiritworks Art Group in POR-TALS at the Island Savings Centre. This exhibition is focused on creation, the be-ginning, the act of creating, the world and all things in it. Jan 5 - 23, Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat-urdays 10 am - 1 pm. FMI 250.746.1633 or visit cowichanvalley-artscouncil.com

EVERY MON

Youth Drop In Centre: kids grade 6 and up can hang out, make friends, play pool and video games and watch movies at the Island Savings Centre Youth Drop-In Cen-tre. Mon-Fri during Cowichan High lunch break, Mon - Wed 3:15 - 5:30 pm, Thu 3:15 - 8:30 pm, Fri 3:15 - 9 pm. FMI cvrd.bc.ca or 250.748.7529

EVERY TUES

Family Storytime: at Cowichan Li-brary 10:30 - 11 am. Ages 0 - 5 and their families. Free. FMI 250.746.7661

Youth Drop In Cen-tre: see Mon listing for details

Dad’s Make a Differ-ence: a weekly sup-port program every Tue year round (ex-cept August) from 6-8 pm at the West Coast Men’s Sup-port Society. FMI 250.597.2801 or [email protected]

Tech Tutoring: ev-ery Tue 12 - 2 pm

with Conrad at Salt Spring Island Pub-lic Library. Free FMI 250.537.4666

EVERY WED

Cowichan Valley Men’s Circle: every Wed 7 - 9:30 pm at Cowichan Station Pub. FMI [email protected] or 250.597.2801


Song Jam: every Wed night at Moby’s Pub on Salt Spring Island, 8 - 11 pm. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559

EVERY THU

Live Jazz: every Thu at the Cowichan Bay Pub starting at 7 pm. FMI baypub.ca 250.748.2330

Open Mic Nite: with Ross and Dave at Mo-by’s Pub, Salt Spring Island every Thursday from 9pm - midnight. FMI mobyspub.ca or 250.537.5559


Live Music: with Daragh Fitzgerald at the Fox and Hounds, Ladysmith, on Thu nights from 7.30pm. FMI 250.924.1747

Cobblestone Pub: Thursdays are ‘Wing Nights’ & $3.50 drinks. FMI 250.743.4232

EVERY FRI

Youth Drop In Centre: see Mon listing for de-tails

Music Trivia: at ‘The Shoe Pub’ (Horseshoe Bay Inn, Chemainus) every Fri starting at 9 pm. FMI 250.416.0411.

Live Music: every Fri night at the Saltair Neighbourhood Pub in Chemainus starting at 6:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.246.4942

Storytime: suited to kids 3 - 6, every Fri at the Salt Spring Island Public Library, 10:30 - 11:15 am. Free. FMI 250.537.4666

Karaoke Night: every Fri at The Sportsmans Pub in Ladysmith from 9 pm - 1 am. Great pub food, great atmosphere! FMI 250.245.8033

submit your events online at www.whatsondigest.comWE WANT YOUR EVENTS

Live Music: showcas-ing local talent each Fri starting at 9 pm at the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan. No cov-er. FMI 250.748.4311

Family Night Bowl-ing: at historic You-bou Lanes 6:30 - 9:30 pm. First Fri of each month loonie night ($1/game). FMI 250.745.3431

EVERY SAT

Music in the Hall: ‘Open Mic Night’ takes place 7 - 9 pm the 3rd Sat of every month Oct - Apr at St Michael’s Hall in Chemainus. A very popular local event! Admission by donation. FMI cvcas.com

Blues Jam/Open Mic: Enjoy a Blues Jam/Open Mic Nite at the Crofton Hotel every Saturday from 3 - 6 PM. Jam hosted by Doug Blondeau and the Third De-gree. $5/door. FMI 250.324.2245

Tech Tutoring: ev-ery Sat with John at the Salt Spring Is-land Public Library 10 am - 5 pm. Free FMI 250.537.4666

Toddlertime: every Sat 10:30 - 11 am at the Salt Spring Island Public Library. Free. FMI 250.537.4666

Duncan Farmers Mar-ket: every Sat morning year round in Market Square! Winter hours 10 am - 2 pm. FMI duncanfarmersmar-ket.ca

Sing for Pure Joy! in Ladysmith: at The Lodge on 4th at 6:30 pm. All voices welcome! Heart felt melodies, soulful gospel songs, rousing spirituals, meditative chants, robust rounds. $10 drop - in, sliding scale by request. FMI 250.285.3764 or 250.202.1003

Live Music: Scott Spicker entertains at the Fox and Hounds Pub in Ladysmith. FMI 250.924.1747

Karaoke Night: every Sat at ‘The Shoe Pub’ (Horseshoe Bay Inn) in Chemainus. FMI 250.416.0411

Karaoke Night: every Sat from 9 pm - mid-night at the Green Lan-tern Sports Pub and

Grill in Chemainus. FMI 250.246.3131

Adult Night Bowl-ing: 7:30 - 10:30 pm every Sat at Historic Youbou Lanes. Ev-ery third Sat of the month is Twoonie Nite ($2/game). FMI 250.745.3431

EVERY SUN

Live Music: Crofton Hotel Sunday Live Jazz Series 2 - 5 pm. $10/door. Reservations 250.324.2245


LOCAL DINING

Fine Dining

Bistro 161 161 Kenneth St., Duncan 250.746.6466

Hudson’s on First163 First St., Duncan 250.597.0066 www.hudsonsonfirst.ca

Genoa Bay Café5000 Genoa Bay Rd., Duncan250.746.7621

Bridgemans Bistro740 Handy Road, Mill Bay 778.356.3568

The Masthead Restaurant1705 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan 250.748.3714

Page Point Bistro4760 Brenton Page Rd., Chemainus 250.924.1110

Playbill Dining Room Chemainus Theatre Festival9737 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus250.246.9820

Café/Lunch Spot

Arbutus Café195 Kenneth St., Duncan 250.746.5443

Coffee on the Moon501 Canada Ave., Duncan 250.715.1540

Corner House Café181 Jubilee St., Duncan 250.748.9211

Duncan Garage Café & Bakery102 - 330 Duncan St., Duncan 250.748.6223

Willow Street Café9749 Willow St., Chemainus 250.246.2434

In The Bean Time18 High St., Ladysmith 250.245.2305

Odika Café2976 Mill St., Chemainus 250.324.3303

Pizza

Authentic Pizza41 Trunk Rd., Duncan 250.701.0717

Moo’s Pizza#5 - 3345 Trans-Canada Hwy, Cobble Hill250.929.2811

Roberts Street Pizza20 Roberts St., Ladysmith250.245.1119

Ali Baba Pizza109 - 112 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.9990

International

Danji Japanese Restaurant281 Canada Ave., Duncan 778.422.2553

NhaTrang Maki Sushi62 Kenneth St., Duncan 250.746.8999

The Royal Dar148 Third St., Duncan 250.597.1483

Wigwam Restaurant438 - 1st St., Ladysmith 250.245.3433

Pho Triple 7 Vietnamese Restaurant9779 Willow St., Chemainus 250.324.0777

Kim Wah Restaurant5871 York Rd., Duncan 250.748.2914

Family Dining

Ricky’s370 Trans-Canada Hwy, Ladysmith 250.245.7933

Catrina’s Grill2720 Mill Bay Rd, Mill Bay Shopping Centre 250.743.7277

The Dog House Family Restaurant271 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan 250.746.4614

Cow Café West Coast Grill1765 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay 250.597.4353

Bonnie Martin Retaurant2877 Mill St., Chemainus 250.246.1068

Pioneer House Restaurant4675 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250.746.5848

Pubs

Craig St. Brew Pub25 Craig St., Duncan 250.737.2337

Cobblestone Pub3566 Holland Ave., Cobble Hill 250.743.4232

Oak & Carriage Pub3287 Cowichan Lake Rd., Duncan 250.746.4144

River Rock Bar & Grill140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.4311

The CV Pub6474 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.2722

Fox & Hounds Pub - Restaurant11 High St., Ladysmith 250.924.1747

For more than a decade, Canadian

alt-rockers ‘Theory of a Deadman’ has been one of the

most distinctive and popular groups in hard rock history. To celebrate 15 years together they are

hitting the road for an acoustic tour and the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre on Jan 15 at 7:30 pm is their

only stop on the Island. This special concert will include music from their entire catalogue, including many of their chart-topping

singles. Performing with special guest ‘Age of Days’.

This is one concert not to be missed! FMI/tix cowichanpac.ca

or 250.748.7529

January 15, 2016Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

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For more than a decade, Canadian

alt-rockers ‘Theory of a Deadman’ has been one of the

most distinctive and popular groups in hard rock history. To celebrate 15 years together they are

hitting the road for an acoustic tour and the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre on Jan 15 at 7:30 pm is their

only stop on the Island. This special concert will include music from their entire catalogue, including many of their chart-topping

singles. Performing with special guest ‘Age of Days’.

This is one concert not to be missed! FMI/tix cowichanpac.ca

or 250.748.7529

January 15, 2016Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

SPECIAL EVENTS

SENIORACTIVITIESIt’s not hard to find reasons to stay inside at this time of year, but the psychological and physical benefits of getting out and about, exercising, and spending time with friends doesn’t diminish like the winter sun! Here are a few tidbits to entice those 50 or better to get a positive start to the new year.


• Visit the Valley Seniors Organization ofDuncan, an activity centre for those 55 and up. Billiards, bingo, carpet bowling, and dances the first and third Saturdays of each month will keep you busy! Coffee, breakfast and lunch are served daily. Located at 198 Government St, Duncan. Call 250.746.4433 for more information or visit valley-seniors.org

• Checkout the latestElderCollegeprograms!Most are offered at the Island Savings Centre, but some run at Shawnigan Lake and Kerry Park Community Centre’s for convenience. From armchair travel and fitness and recreation to games, general interest, music and arts, there’s something for everyone. Visit islandnet.com/eldercollege for more information or call Jennifer Carmichael at 250.746.3414

• Enjoyoneofthearea’smanyfinecoffeeshopsor eateries and enjoy the comfort of warm drinks and traditional fare!

• Visit theCowichanValleyMuseumfora tripdown memory lane! The Museum’s permanent gallery is filled with exhibits that allow visitors to experience early pioneer life in the

Cowichan area. Winter hours Wed - Fri 11 am - 4 pm, Sat 1 - 4 pm. FMI 250.746.6612

• ManyoftherecreationalfacilitiesinCowichanValley offer fitness classes for those with mobility challenges. Call the Island Savings Centre at 250.748.7529 for information, or check out the CVRD Winter Recreation Guide

• ‘Morning Musicale’ with Sarah Hagen andMartin Chalifour on Jan 18 would be a lovely outing for classical music lovers. The morning features onstage seating, a pre-concert chat and a table of treats! 10:30 am - 12 noon at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. FMI cowichanpac.ca or call 250.748.7529

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