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Calling all videographers in the Nanaimo area, Better Together: Age-Friendly Nanaimo and Seniors Connect wants YOU to partake in a “Re-Framing Aging” 2017 Video Competition. The premise of this competition is to challenge participants and[...]

This series will present the current knowledge, broad understanding and incisive vision of three internationally known scholars whose careers span more than 40 years. Saturday, October 14, 10 am to noon, Nanoose Place on Northwest[...]

Canadian Tourism College Open House: Thursday, October 19th, 2017 4:30pm-5:30pm Travel & Tourism Certificate and Travel & Tourism Business Management Diploma Program start date: October 30th, 2017 Hospitality Certificate, Hospitality Business Management Diploma & Flight[...]

For this monthly mixer the guest speaker Mike Ison will be covering the importance of communication in team building, management and sales. He will also explain how to improve efficiency and productivity using a ‘clear[...]

Training your own service dog. RSVP required: 250-591-2924 Age requirement: 55+

T Speakers Series – Guest Speaker : Paul O’Reilly Topic: Battle of Vimy Ridge – 100 Years On April 9, 2017, Paul was part of the ceremonial flyover of the Vimy Ridge Memorial in France.[...]

KASP – the multi-award winning hip hop artist and motivational speaker (Rob Sawan), hosts and performed at this unique gathering to showcase and celebrate the strength of traditional early years programs and resources on Southern[...]

Join the fun at the Coast Collective Art Centre’s 2017 Fundraiser – Raise the Roof, An Artrageous Affair. Huge silent auction with loads of wonderful local art and business donations, fabulous dancing with Katzenjammer band[...]

2017 JUNO AWARD WINNERS! The Fretless is a new approach to folk music that is quickly gaining high acclaim around the world. This unique band is taking string music to fascinating places as it transforms[...]

Don’t toss it. Fix it! Bring broken or damaged items and our repair volunteers will try to help you fix them and keep them out of the landfill. Sewing machines, sewing repairs, bikes, household items,[...]

Python is a great language for beginners. It’s beautiful and clean-looking syntax means you’ll spend less time being confused (it looks sort of like English!), and more time understanding and applying the fundamentals of programming.[...]

Join award-winning playwright/actor/director and Fringe Festival veteran TJ Dawe for this two day intensive workshop that will guide you through the process of how to turn your stories and ideas into a solo performance piece.[...]

Donate gently worn winter coats and other items such as toques, gloves & mittens to children in need. Donations accepted October 21! Look for the bright yellow school bus located on the parking lot, N.[...]

The Lake Healthcare Auxiliary is having a 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Tickets $40/person Entertainment by Mary Egan Doors open at 5:30 pm Cash Bar and so much more. For more information call Lynn at 250-749-3706

Join the South Island Centre for Counselling & Training for its 42nd anniversary Fundraising Gala on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 6pm – 10pm at the Delta Ocean Pointe. Tickets are $95 per person and[...]

The Mid-Island Literary Event of the Year will be Saturday October 21st….mark your calendar! It features readings and a triple book launch by award-winning Vancouver Island authors Judy LeBlanc, Cornelia Hoogland and Governor General Award[...]

Put on your dancin’ shoes and get ready for a party! The Jolly Mon Band is excited to play this fundraiser! Come hear some great covers from the Rolling Stones, U2, Steve Earle, The Beatles,[...]

Jazz vocalist Tim Tamashiro is a jazz evangelist who strives to make jazz music fun and accessible. Perhaps best known as the host of “Tonic” on CBC Radio 2 for 10 years, Tamashiro is a[...]

Roller Coaster is a four part monologue exploring why we go to war, the bigger significance of Star Wars, Marvel Comics and Harry Potter, Donald Trump’s presidency, and the imminent collapse of civilization. Award-winning Fringe[...]

In light of current world affairs that threaten to divide us, you are invited to join together with fellow Canadians on Sunday October 22 to celebrate our unity and our diversity with an afternoon of[...]

The program will consist of music by Brahms, Saint-Saens, Sullivan, Rachmaninov, Grainger and Passereau, plus a beautiful setting of the Lord’s Prayer (in Russian) by Kedrov.

Mondays, October 2nd ,16th and 23rd: Join us for lively discussions from 1-3pm at the Seniors Connect Centre. Call a head for topic details and to RSVP – 250-591-2924

The Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria invite you to join Rotarians from around the City to celebrate World Polio Day on October 24th. This year, there will be an END POLIO Light Up Event held[...]

Pacifica Housing and its tenants are celebrating our annual Art Show! Together with the The Parkside Hotel & Spa and Truffles Catering, we are hosting the official launch of this year’s event. Enjoy gourmet hors[...]