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01 JUN SATLive Comedy: “The Laugh Lounge” at Acme Food Co. Shows 7 and 9 pm. Tix $10 at Acme Food Co. FMI 250.802.7043

Live Dance: the Tempo Dance Academy presents their year-end performance “Let’s Dance” at the Port Theatre at 1 pm and 7 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550

Live Theatre: last day for “Good Timber” at Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tix 1.800.565.7738

Live Music: “DTJIS” plays the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover FMI 250.758.5513

Live Music: “Party Inc.” at Harewood Arms Pub. No cover. FMI 250.754.2566

Live Music: “Van-Isle Throwdown 2013” (a day of bands and great music) at Nanaimo Centre Stage. Tix $30/door FMI www.centreforthearts.org

Painting Exhibition: “Ian Garrioch: The Universe in a Jar” at Nanaimo Art Gallery campus location. Free. FMI www.nanaimoartgallery.com

Bike to Work Week: May 27 - June 2. FMI www.biketowork.ca/nanaimo

Do-It-Yourself Bike Tune-Up for Beginners: Harewood Activity Centre 1 - 4 pm. FMI 250.756.5200

Everyone Welcome Swim: slide Beban Pool 2 - 4 pm FMI 250.756.5200

Everyone Welcome Swim: waves 1 - 10 pm Nanaimo Aquatic Centre FMI 250.756.5200

Everyone Welcome Swim: Bowen Park Kin heated outdoor pool 1 - 3 pm Admission $3 FMI 250.756.5200

Mount Benson Challenge - Half: group hike offered by Parks, Rec & Culture 8 am - 12 noon FMI 250.756.5200

Beer & Burger Fundraiser: for the Harewood Knights 6 - 9 pm Harewood Arms Pub. FMI 250.754.2566

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WO: Interesting, I had heard the fall and winter in Nanaimo offered a higher quality dive experience...

SOS: Fall and Winter in Nanaimo is outstanding but Spring and Summer also offer an excellent experi-ence in terms of seeing the various life cycles in the marine environment.

WO: So you can dive year round in Nanaimo?

SOS: Yup! 12 months a year!

WO: What age ranges do you see getting into the sport and where do you dive in Nanaimo?

SOS: We see everyone from teens to seniors, men, women, couples...you name it. In Nanaimo we gen-erally set out diving from Finn Beach at Neck Point.

WO: Is diving an expensive sport?

SOS: Not really, we can get you started for around $400 for you lessons including your use of our gear.

WO: What can you tell me about the local diving community?

SOS: Well - I can tell you that we have a lot of fun...we do a “Haunted Dive” around Hallowe’en and we are holding our 7th annual “Poker Dive” this Septem-ber which is a ton of fun and a great way for our new members to really feel part of the diving community.

WO: Poker? Really? How does that work underwater??

SOS: (Laughs) Well, the divers dive for poker cards under water and exchange them for real cards and get entered in a draw to win a cash jackpot! It’s a blast and so much fun for everyone - smiles all around.

SINK OR SWIM SCUBAWhats On Digest Nanaimo knew a bit about the great diving opportunities in Nanaimo. But after speaking with Ray & Shelagh Richer from Nanaimo’s Sink or Swim Scuba (next to Smokin’ Georges BBQ on Mostar and Boban) we really had our eyes opened.

Besides being warm and really down to earth Ray & Shelagh Richer proved to be a wealth of knowledge on everything from scuba and snorkeling gear to many other products and accessories.

WO: How long have you been in the Scuba diving business?

SOS: We have been avid divers for 17 years. We are both from the retail world (in our previous working lives). Seven years ago we opened SOS Scuba and never looked back.

WO: What is so unique about Scuba Diving here in the Nanaimo area?

SOS: Vancouver Island is ranked very, very high in North America for diving for a number of reasons and particularly because of the easy shore access, the health of reefs, and the abundance of life.

WO: Really! Well that’s yet another way to promote Nanaimo as a tourism destination! Is there a particularly good time to get into Scuba Diving for anyone who may be reading this that’s thinking of ‘diving in’?

SOS: Excellent question but re-ally it’s anytime is a great time to learn to dive.

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Home Alone: covers household, fire, earthquake and personal safety for kids 9 - 12 years. Bowen Complex 9 am - 12 pm. FMI/register/fee 250.756.5200

CBI Hustle for Hunger 2013: 6k and 10k walk and running events, 9 am at Westwood Lake. Proceeds to Loaves & Fishes Food Bank. FMI/register www.events.runningroom.com

02 JUN SUNLantzville Farmers’ Market: local produce, crafts, music 1:30 - 4 pm at St. Philip’s by-the-Sea, Lantzville

Cedar Farmers’ Market: crafts and local produce 10 am - 2 pm, 2313 Yellowpoint Rd., Nanaimo

Bike to Work Week: May 27 - June 2. FMI www.biketowork.ca/nanaimo

Live Dance: year-end recitals by students of the Kirkwood Dance Academy. Port Theatre at 1, 3:30 and 6:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550

Everyone Welcome Swim: slide Beban Pool 1:30 - 4 pm FMI 250.756.5200

Everyone Welcome Swim: waves 11 am - 10 pm Nanaimo Aquatic Centre FMI 250.756.5200


Live Music: “Musical Dreamscapes: An Evening of Classical Guitar and Voice” featuring internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Ioana Gandrabur, and local soprano Elizabeth Herman at St. Paul’s Anglican Church 7 - 9 pm. $15/door

Flytying, Tea & Treats, Book Exchange: Painted Turtle Guesthouse 1 - 3 pm. Free. Flyfish instructor, speaker and author Rick Passek on hand to illustrate fly tying.

03 JUN MONLive Music: Murray Atkinson (of The Odds), Brady Calancie and Nathan Stefani at the Dinghy Dock Pub. Show 7 pm. Tix at the Pub or online at ticketzone.com

Bike Maintenance Workshop: for women and members of the LGBT community. Hub City Cycles 6:30 - 8 pm. Free (members) By donation (general) FMI 250.591.2159

Parent and Tot Forest Exploration: guided walk, crafts, storytime, refreshments Native Plant Nursery 10 - 11:30 am FMI 250.756.5200

04 JUN TUETextile Exhibition: “Threads of Memory: A Lifetime Exposed through Textiles” Nanaimo Art Gallery downtown until June 30. Free. FMI www.nanaimoartgallery.com

05 JUN WEDFashion Show Fundraiser: “Fashion’s Night Out Nanaimo” at Simonholt Food. Fashion show. luxury silent auction, door prizes, desserts. Proceeds to Nanaimo Women’s Centre. Doors 6:30 pm, show 7:30 pm. FMI/tix www.facebook.com/FNOnanaimo

Nanaimo Timbermen Sr. A Lacrosse: vs. Victoria, 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix 250.740.1377

Live Theatre/Music for Kids: Strawberry Shortcake and all her friends will take you on a musical adventure! Port Theatre 6:30 pm $28.50/person FMI/tix 250.754.8550

Glow in the Dark Skate: Cliff McNabb Arena 6:30 - 8 pm. FMI 250.756.5200

Parent and Tot Forest Exploration: guided walk, nature crafts, storytime, refreshments 10 - 11:30 am Nanaimo and Area Land Trust (Native Plant Nursery). FMI/register/cost 250.756.5200

06 JUN THUOpen Mic Night: spoken word/music at Serious Coffee on Commercial (downtown) 6:30 - 9 pm. Songwriters draw for studio time. FMI Guy at 250.618.2924

07 JUN FRILive Music: “Renovation Blues Band” dance at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #10 - Nanaimo 8:30 pm - 12:30 am. Tix $12/advance (from the Legion), $15/door FMI 250.753.4442

Live Dance: year end performance by Vibrant Dance Studios 7 pm Port Theatre. FMI/tix 250.754.8550

08 JUN SATLive Music: The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra and winners of the annual Concerto Competition for Young Musicians present “A Youthful Muse”, Brechin United Church 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Tix at door, or Port Theatre Box Office (250.754.8550)

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Live Music: “Trio Grande” plays the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover FMI 250.758.5513

Live Music: “Sidestreet Band” at Harewood Arms Pub. No cover. FMI 250.754.2566

Free Outdoor Concert: year-end concert by the Nanaimo Community Band. Lions’ Pavillion at Maffeo-Sutton Park 2 - 5 pm

Live Dance: year end performances by Vibrant Dance Studios, 2 and 6 pm Port Theatre. FMI/tix 250.754.8550




Learn to Fish: free fun for kids 5 - 15 years and their families! 11 am - 1 pm Long Lake (Loudon Park). All equipment provided. FMI/register 250.756.5200

09 JUN SUNNanaimo Timbermen Sr. A Lacrosse: vs. Burnaby, 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix 250.740.1377

Ukrainian Dance Concert: 2 pm Malaspina Theatre at VIU. For tix ($10 each, children under 5 free) call Jeanne at 250.758.1561 or [email protected]

Nanaimo Newcomer’s Club: 7 - 9 pm St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Free. FMI www.nanaimonewcomersclub.org

Live Dance: Brigadoon Dance Academy presents “Pride of Scotland 2013”. Port Theatre 2:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550




10 JUN MONMuseum Feature Exhibit: Art Deco Fashions, 10 am - 5 pm daily. FMI 250.753.1821

11 JUN TUELive Music: acclaimed vocalist and jazz pianist Jennifer Scott appears with Canadian bassist Rene Worst, downstairs at Acme Food Co. 8 - 10 pm. Tix $15/door

Organic Poetry Workshop: with Seattle poet Paul Nelson 9 am - 1 pm Nanoose Place FMI/register [email protected]

Planet Earth Poetry Anthology Launch: up to 20 poets reading their own work from the Poems for Planet Earth anthology launch at Demeter’s Coffee Vault. 7 pm start. Free

12 JUN WEDCoronation Street characters at the Port: “An Audience with the Croppers” with host Claire Martin, 7:30 pm Port Theatre. Audience Q & A afterwards. FMI/tix 250.754.8550

13 JUN THUDog Show: Nanaimo Kennel Club’s annual purebred Dog Show at Beban Park, 8:30 am - 6 pm daily. Vendors and concessions. Free.

Big Bike Nanaimo: the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s 29 rider ‘Big Bike’ fundraiser cruises through Nanaimo. FMI/register www.bigbike.ca

Open Mic Night: spoken word/music at Serious Coffee on Commercial (downtown) 6:30 - 9 pm. Songwriters draw for studio time. FMI Guy at 250.618.2924

Meet & Greet: L’Association des francophones de Nanaimo is holding its monthly, informal dinner ‘with a side of French conversation’ at the Landlubber Pub from 5 - 7 pm. FMI 250.729.2776

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BOWLINGSplitsville - 10 Pin - 250 754 2442Brechin Lanes - 5 Pin - 250 753 2341

BADMINTONOliver Woods Community Centre 6000 Oliver Rd Franklyn St Gym 421 Franklyn St Nanaimo

BIRD WATCHINGNeck Point, Pipers Lagoon, Buttertubs Marsh, Morell Sanctuary

BOAT RENTALS & SCHOOLCharters & Sailing School FMI Lorraine Bell 250 754 8601

CYCLINGNanaimo Mountain Bike Club nmbclub@hotmail com FMI 250 616 3707Hub City Cycle Cycling, Bike Rentals & Workshops 12 Lois Lane, Nanaimo, 250 591 2159

CURLING106 Wall St. Nanaimo, 250 753 3474 Leagues and Registrations

DANCINGVibrant Studios Reg Sep 5th 4-9 6th 4-9 7th Noon-6 8th 11-4 FMI 250 616 2726Crimson Coast Dance Society Lynette: 250 753 1659Brigadoon Dance Academy Highland Dance Instructors 250 756 3661Harbour Dance Centre Ballet Jazz Tap Modern, Hip Hop creative Dance 250 754 6262Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts Ballet, Tap & Jazz 250 756 1412Mid Island School of Dance:Cecchetti Ballet Stott Pilates, Modern Jazz & Hip Hop 250 755 5003Tempo Dance Academy Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop 250 390 2633 LantzvilleNanaimo Ballroom Dance Brian Gaines, contact@ballroomnanaimo ca

FIRST AID TRAINING FMI 250 756 7770

FOOTBALL Midget & Bantam Redmen, Pee Wee program Pioneer Park, 250 390 2929

FRISBEE Bowen Park Disc Golf Course 27 holes - 500 Bowen Rd in Downtown NanaimoFrisbee Football FMI nua info@gmail com

GOLF Pitch & Putt Beban Park Golf Centre 250 256 0108Ladysmith Golf Club 380 Davis Rd Ladysmith, 250 245 7313

Nanaimo Golf Club 250 758 2451 www nanaimogolfclub caCottonwood Golf Course cottonwoodgolf@shaw ca 250 245 5157Eaglequest Nanaimo Golf Course Ph: 250 754 1325 Ian McDonald

GIRL GUIDES 250 754 858

GYMNASTICSFlipside Gymnastics Fall Session has begun! Register at: 250 756 9102 flipsidegymnastics ca or admin@flipsidegymnastics ca

ICE SKATING City of Nanaimo FMI 250 756 5200

KAYAKING SEALEGS 250 245 4096 sealegskayaking com

MARTIAL ARTSSHIMA Karate Fall SEPT 1-2 FMI Sensei Kurt Nordli 250 756 1055Fredericksen Combative Arts, 2231 E McGarrigle Rd 250 619 9349Nanaimo Aikido Club 250 714 7787Nanaimo Judo Club 110 Machleary St 250 754 1444Nanaimo Shotokan Karate-Do 250 751 3700Nanaimo Tae Kwon Do Club 2310F McCullough 250 751 1585Tomari Karate & Kick Boxing 250 751 3657Withers Taekwon-Do Academy 3-2330 McCullough 250 668 0116World Tae Kwon Do Kumdo & Hapkido Wellington Rd 250 760 0119

MINOR HOCKEYThe Nanaimo Clippers (Junior A) 250 754 5010Bucaneers (Junior B) 250 616 1404 - buccaneers@shaw ca

MUSEUM Nanaimo Military Museum FMI Brian McFadden 250 753 3814

MUSIC Arbutus Music Lessons 6324 Metral FMI 250 933 1900 lessons@arbutusmusic comPrivate Music Lessons - Natural Growth, Piano, Brass, Woodwinds, Guitar & Bass Web: www naturalgrowth caVoice Alive Music Studio Singing Lessons 250 751 0231Harbour City Music Free Drum Lessons, Mike Harrison 250 591 1177 www harbourcitymusic com

NANAIMO FISH & GAME TRAPSHOOTING ASS’NJack Gilmour 250 758 5302

SCOUTS Nanaimo FMI Melissa Braun 250 668 0983

SOCCER Nanaimo Youth Soccer Club 250 729 9400

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Our Cotton Club Restaurant is open for Breakfast!Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 am.

Ladies Night for $48Alternating Wednesday Evenings for $48. Includes golf, dinner and prizes.

9 and Dine for $35Thursday’s after 2pm.

Tel. 250.245.5157 1975 Haslam Road (next to Nanaimo Airport)

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14 JUN FRIMusic, Laughs, Film “The Silver Screen Scoundrels: SimonHolt Nanaimo Doors 8PM show 9PM adv $15 or $20 at the door TIX available at Fascinating Rhythm, Cranky Dog, SimonHolt FMI www.tlcentertainment.net

Dog Show: Nanaimo Kennel Club’s annual purebred Dog Show at Beban Park, 8:30 am - 6 pm daily. Vendors and concessions. Free.

Canadian Cancer Society’s 2013 Nanaimo Relay for Life: NDSS Rotary Bowl track 7 pm - 7 am. Proceeds fund cancer research and support. Everyone welcome! FMI www.relaybc.ca

Intro to eBooks: 10:30 - 11:30 am Wellington Branch library. Free, register at 250.758.5544

Live Theatre: Hollywood’s most acclaimed movie musical, “Singin’ in the Rain” at Chemainus Theatre Festival. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

Red Willow Coffee House: live music/spoken word. Evening starts at 7 pm. $5/door, Hope Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. FMI Charlie 250.245.4659

Big Bike Nanaimo: the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s 29 rider ‘Big Bike’ fundraiser cruises through Nanaimo. FMI/register www.bigbike.ca

Family Night Golf: bring the whole family to learn the basics of golf with a CPGA golf professional, Eaglequest Golf Course 6 - 8 pm. FMI/fee/register 250.756.5200

Will Workshop Lunch & Learn: Great for business owners, parents and seniors to learn & have questions answered. Free plus your lunch. FMI 250.618.8718 nanaimowillworkshop.eventbrite.com

15 JUN SATDog Show: Nanaimo Kennel Club’s annual purebred Dog Show at Beban Park, 8:30 am - 6 pm daily. Vendors and concessions. Free.

Live Music: eclectic improv guitar duo “Hart & Soul” at The Landlubber Pub 7 - 10:30 pm. No cover

Live Music: “Freak Boy” plays the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover FMI 250.758.5513Live Music: “Black Flamango” at Harewood Arms Pub. No cover. FMI 250.754.2566

Live Dance: an afternoon and evening of delightful dance by Harbour Dancentre. Port Theatre 2 and 7 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550

Customer Appreciation Day at Remax: Live band, BBQ, Face Painting, Pony Rides located at the Remax offices on Metral Drive

Free Family Fishing Event and Kickoff to Summer: Westwood Lake (1st beach) 11 am - 3 pm. Demo’s, games, crafts, trout release and more FMI 250.756.5200




Playground Program: schedule of events now available at Parks, Rec and Culture for FREE playground program running Mon - Fri, July 2 to Aug 23 at several neighbourhood parks. FMI 250.756.5200

Take a Hike for Families: learn about nature, plants, birds, wildlife. Linley Valley 10 am - 12 noon FMI 250.756.5200

Lego Club: for kids 5 - 12 at Wellington Branch library from 11 am - 12 noon. Free, register at 250.758.5544


ArtFest 2013: free family fun at Gallery Row, an outdoor art gallery at 308 Fitzwilliam St., from 12 noon - 3 pm. Live music, kids’ activities, yummy foods. FMI Sadie at 250.754.5174

Multicultural Festival: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Wesley Street, Old City Quarter. Free admittance. Food vendors, music, dancing and more!!

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1 What surf band performed the theme music for Hawaii 5-0?

2 Which officer on Hill Street Blues was known as a “Biter”?

3 Molly Ringwald appeared in which television series in 1979-1980?

4 What is the name of the news magazine show that Murphy Brown works on?

5 Which Desperate Housewives star lost the part of Grace in Will & Grace to Debra Messing in 1988?

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Father’s Day Glass Fusion: for kids 6 - 8 years and their dads at Cheeky Monkey Glassworks, 11 am - 1 pm and 2 - 4 pm. FMI/register/cost 250.756.5200Early Bird Registration for Friday Night Basketball: Woodgrove Mall by Toys R Us, 10 am - 7 pm. (this community league runs Fridays from Sep 13 - Nov 22 for boys and girls grades 1 - 10). FMI www.fridaynitebasketball.com

Author Event: Sheila Norgate reads from her story “My Mother Does Not Appear” at the Gabriola branch of the VIRL. 2 - 3 pm, Free

16 JUN SUNDog Show: Nanaimo Kennel Club’s annual purebred Dog Show at Beban Park, 8:30 am - 6 pm daily. Vendors and concessions. Free

Nanaimo Timbermen Sr. A Lacrosse: vs. Coquitlam, 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix 250.740.1377

Live Dance: Parksville Ballet’s year end show! Ballet, modern and kinderdance at 2 pm, hip hop, tap, jazz, musical theatre at 7 pm. Port Theatre FMI/tix 250.754.8550




Bike Tour of Historical Trees: leisurely ride to local trees of cultural significance 10 am - 12 noon from Bowen Park Lobby. Free. FMI 250.756.5200


Father’s Day Everyone Welcome Skate: 12:30 - 2 pm Cliff McNabb Arena FMI 250.756.5200

17 JUN MONLive Music: eclectic improv guitar duo “Hart & Soul” are part of an intimate acoustic showcase at the Dinghy Dock Pub 7 - 10 pm. FMI 250.753.2373

18 JUN TUEArt Deco Fashions Tour: noted fashion historian Ivan Sayers will lead visitors on a tour of the Nanaimo Museum’s feature exhibit. Time tba. FMI/reserve your spot at 250.753.1821

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WhatsOnhomesing floors is much easier if you take it into consid-eration from the very beginning.

Blocking the NoiseSoundproofing floors is not a complicated idea. You just need something between the hard floor-ing and the rest of the house to absorb noise. There are many different options for materials to place between the floor and the sub-floor to ac-complish this.

Cork is very good at absorbing noise, and it’s being looked at with new interest lately as a more envi-ronmentally friendly form of soundproofing your office and home floors. You’ll only need a very thin layer, since cork is a very dense substance. This thin layer will be laid first, and then you will install the sub-floor and finally the hardwood.

If you’ve ever looked up in a school, office build-ing or hospital, you’re already familiar with acoustic tiles. These panels were designed to dull echoes, and this is why they’re popular in large,

If you’ve ever had to listen to children, pets or household members making a lot of noise when all you wanted was peace and quiet, you already know the importance of soundproofing floors. If you have an older home, you probably deal with this regularly. In years past, people weren’t as concerned with soundproofing as they are now. Lucky for today’s homeowners, there are now many different options and methods for soundproofing floors.

Changing the Flooring ItselfIt’s no secret that carpet is much quieter than tile or hardwood. However, since hardwood floors are the most infamous floors for causing annoy-ing echoes and heavy footsteps, here we’ll focus on hardwood floors.

Installing a new hardwood floor is the best time to think about soundproofing floors. Ask your retailer or contractor about the sound ratings of different species of wood and different manu-factured wood flooring materials. Soundproof-

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open spaces. However, they also make an excel-lent for soundproofing floors! Simply install them as you would cork, making allowances for the differences in thickness.

There are many different options for sound-proofing floors, with something for every taste and budget. Do your research, and decide which options is right for you. Once the work is done, you’ll get to enjoy a beautiful floor without the constant annoyance of excess noise.

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Simon Fraser travelled with more than 20 French Canadians on a series of voyages that resulted in a number of forts built for the Montreal-based Northwest Company. Thus, in the 1850s, francophones made up more than 60 per cent of the European population in British Columbia.

It is also in the 1850s that historical accounts first mention French Canadian residents of Nanaimo. The first permanent structure to be built in the Harbour City was the Bastion. Built between 1853 and 1855, two French Canadian axemen, working alongside a group of Snuneymuxw, hand cut logs, using axes and adzes to hew the 16-foot timbers. The timbers of the octagonal, 36-foot-high bastion were secured with wooden pegs using a method developed by French Canadians called poteau-sur-sole. Nanaimo Museum reports that the building remains 90 per cent original.

French Canadian pioneers were essential in the establishment of the logging industry and the development of communities on Vancouver Island as well. French Canadian voyageurs established successful commercial transportation by canoe, carrying both passengers and cargo, between Nanaimo and Victoria.

francophonenanaimo.org • 250.729.2776

L’AFN vous souhaite la bienvenue !

Welcome to L’AFN!

• 5 à 7/Meet and Greets• Camp d’été/

Summer Camp• Mini Franco-Fun• Rencontres des aîné(e)s/

Seniors’ Meetings• Librairie et vidéos/

Library and DVDs• French language lessons

Participez à des rencontres et des activités en français.

Enjoy French and bilingual educational and cultural activities for

everyone from children to seniors!

Au mois de fevrier In FebruaryBeban Auditorium

Prochain 5 à 7, le jeudi 13 juin :

Next Meet and Greet, Thursday, June 13:

Landlubber Pub 2220 Bowen Road

Incorporated in 1978, L¹Association des francophones de Nanaimo has chosen to include the Bastion in its logo to honour our city. We are proud of the French Canadian contributions in the development of Nanaimo. Join us in celebrating French Canadian history and joie de vivre at the Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Érable every February in la belle ville de Nanaimo!

CELEBRATING NANAIMO’SFRANCOPHONE HISTORYThere is a long historical association of French Canadian voyageurs with the exploration and development of Canada. The voyageur (French for “traveller”) travelled by canoe. Alexander Mackenzie, accompanied by six French Canadian voyageurs, crossed the Rocky Mountains, arriving in Bella Coola on July 22, 1793.

French Canadian pioneers were essential in the establishment of the

logging industry and the development of communities on Vancouver Island

PET TIPHere’s the scenario...you have a four-year-old Lab that loves going for walks, loves going to the lake, and you have decided to start running with her. That’s great! She will love it. Dogs are built to run - they are much better at it than we are and they don’t tend to tire as quickly as we do.

So. Here’s your girl, you want to start running with her but you notice she doesn’t look as slim as she did when she was a year old. The first thing you should do is get her body condition score assessed and ensure that she isn’t carrying excessive amounts of weight. Don’t rely on how you see her. It’s unfortunate, but most of us have a skewed view of weight in dogs. We see the happy Lab that looks like a coffee table and assume that Labs should look like that. I have certainly had clients come in petrified that their dog is underweight because someone at the dog park pointed it out. When I examine the dog...she looks great. She’s in perfect body condition and not carrying any extra weight around, contrary to what her owner had heard from a friend or someone at the dog park.

Question: How do you know if your dog is in a good body condition? There are a lot of methods out there...but the easiest way is to get your hands on them. Feel over their ribs - the ribs start at the spine and curve around to meet on the chest. You want to get your hands where the ribs curve the most, past the back muscles and coming down the sides. At this point there are no major muscle groups so there should be skin and ribs. Anything extra is just that...extra! If you can’t feel ribs then there is a lot of extra weight there. And don’t fool yourself...I know my own parents could “feel ribs” on their cat that was so overweight that her stomach touched the ground as she was walking. On the opposite end of the scale, you don’t want their ribs to be showing. This can take a little getting used to, and finding the right spot on your dog’s body might be difficult as well. If you aren’t sure, most veterinary clinics will do body condition scoring for minimal or no cost, and some have nutritional consultations to review what your friend is eating and what her activity level is to ensure she is getting the right amount of food.

Being overweight doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t run with your dog. It just means that you have to take

Written Dr. Julie Lamb Applecross Veterinary Hospital

it a bit slower with her - you just have to start her off a little slower until she gets her running legs under her. Even if she’s in good body condition, if she’s less than 2 years old she, can’t go for long distances, and if she hasn’t really run very much in the past, she will still need time to get used to longer distances. However, you will notice that she will probably get used to it much faster than you or I would!

Next month we will discuss injuries that can occur while running with your dog, how you can prevent them, and what to do if they happen.

WHAT IS STRENGTH TRAINING?Strength training by definition: “Is a type of physical exercise specializing in the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction which builds the strength, anaerobic endurance, and size of skeletal muscles.”

Who would strength training benefit? Strength training is beneficial for all people it helps keep your muscles strong, thus preventing atrophy (muscle loss). In both women and men prevents bone loss and in some cases builds bone density.

As we age we begin to lose both bone density and muscle. If we were to exercise using external load (e.i. weights) we can prevent both. Daily strength activities have proven to increase muscle; thus improving the strength of your metabolism. Keeping you slimmer, stronger and either improving bone density or preventing bone loss.

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Saturday June 1, 1:00pm & 7:00pmAdults $20, Seniors/Student $18

KIRKWOOD ACADEMYYear-End Show

Sunday June 2,1:00pm, 3:30pm & 6:30pm All seats $18

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKEFollow Your Berry Own Beat!

Wednesday Jun 5, 6:30pmPresented by Koba Ent. All seats $28.50

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Friday June 7, 7:00pmAll seats $18

PRIDE OF SCOTLANDPresented by Brigadoon Dance Academy

Sunday June 9, 2:30pm$18, Seniors/Students/Groups $15, Child $10

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Wednesday June 12, 7:30pm Presented by Stroll Productions. $52 to $90

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ON THE EDGE Saturday June 15, 2:00pm & 7:00pm$19, Students & Seniors $17

DANCE SPECTACULAR 2013 Sunday June 16, 2:00pm & 7:00pmPresented by Parksville Ballet’s. All seats $17.00

SPIRIT OF THE SEASONSSuzirya Ukrainian Dance Theatre of Calgary

Saturday June 22, 7:30pm$40, Students/Seniors/Groups $36, Child under 12 $25

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Friday July 5, 7:30pmAll seats $63.50

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Performing arts presentations at The Port Theatre this month include the following. For full listings visit www.porttheatre.com

NANAIMO NOWSimonHolt is a locally owned and operated restaurant & bar located at 6582 Applecross (behind Costco) owned & operated by Larry Simon, Marilyn Holt & Cody Dreger. Larry has been in the industry for over 40 years & has established himself as an honest, hardworking operator with great people skills and a fabulous sense of humour.

For almost 20 years Larry owned the Queen’s Hotel in Nanaimo & the Rod & Gun Hotel in Parksville establishing each venue as great live music rooms.

Larry is once again bringing his good taste in Music to our fine community in Nanaimo.

to date, Brandi Disterheft, Daviid GoGo, David James & Big River and a Beatles music duo “The Eggmen” have played at SimonHolt.

“The Silver Screen Scoundrels” which is a mix of blues jazz and ragtime music and silent film styling will be at SimonHolt June 14th and The Gords (Ian

Tyson’s) band will doing their own mix of country/folk pop music August 30, 2013.WO: How does Simon Holt lend itself as a venue to LIVE MUSIC?LS: SimonHolt has a stage, stage lighting and its own P.A. system designed to enhance the music experience in the room.WO: Are all Ages Welcome?LS: Absolutely! taking into consideration the time, the venue, and the type of entertaiment of course!WO: What styles of music do you like and does that affect which shows you bring in?LS: I like blues, ,jazz, rock and any type of music that is played & performed well. Of course this influences my choice in entertainment.WO: Are people still able to eat from your kitchen during the show?LS: The kitchen closes at 10 and the shows normally start at 9:30.WO: Are people responding well to having live music in your room?LS: Yes I think people are happy to have a great option for live music in the North End.

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Nanaimo Military Museum FMI Brian McFadden 250 753 3814

ENGLISH PUB FARE at Black Bear - Off the beaten path, but well worth the hunt! 6201 Doumont Road 250 390 4800

Walk Westwood Lake - 6 2 KM - A very pleasant walk

FRISBEE Bowen Park Disc Golf Course 27 holes 500 Bowen Rd in Downtown Nanaimo

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19 JUN WEDGlow in the Dark Skate: Cliff McNabb Arena 6:30 - 8 pm. FMI 250.756.5200

Live Theatre: Hollywood’s most acclaimed movie musical, “Singin’ in the Rain” at Chemainus Theatre Festival. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.caVancouver Island University Foundation Charity Golf Classic: 11:30 am - 9 pm at Fairwinds Golf Course. FMI/register visit www.viu.ca/giving/classic.asp

Native Plant Garden Workshop: workshop and guided nature walk, 10 am - 12 pm at NALT - Native Plant Nursery. $20/1. FMI/register 250.756.5200

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21 JUN FRILive Theatre: Hollywood’s most acclaimed movie musical, “Singin’ in the Rain” at Chemainus Theatre Festival. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.caNational Aboriginal Day

Family Night Paddles: 6 - 9 pm starting from Alberni Outpost Adventure Centre on Stewart Ave. $40/person, under 6 free. FMI/register 250.756.5200

22 JUN SATLive Music: “Electric Kool Aid” plays the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover FMI 250.758.5513

Live Music: “Johnny Inappropriate” at the Harewood Arms. No cover FMI 250.754.2566

Millenium Dragon Boats: a day of racing at Maffeo Sutton Park in support of the fight against breast cancer. Proceeds to Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation. FMI/register [email protected]




Mount Benson Challenge - Full: group hike offered by Parks, Rec & Culture. 8 am - 3 pm FMI 250.756.5200


Live Dance: a dazzling evening of folk ballet at the Port Theatre. “Suzirya Ukrainian Dance Theatre: Spirit of the Seasons” starts at 7:30 pm. FMI 250.754.8550

Learn to Fish: free fun for kids 5 - 15 years and their families! 11 am - 1 pm Long Lake (Loudon Park). All equipment provided. FMI/register 250.756.5200

Afternoon Bazaar and Evening Drum/Dance Party: to celebrate the solstice and support The Haven Society. St. Paul’s Anglican Church FMI [email protected]

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24 JUN MONSt. Jean Baptiste Day: L’Association des francophones de Nanaimo will mark this special occasion. Details TBA. FMI www.francophonenanaimo.org or 250.729.2776

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST RAPTOR CENTRE 250 746,0372 Visit The Raptors Centre in Duncan on Vancouver Island in British Columbia to meet some of the worlds most amazing eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and vultures face-to-face Open daily from March 1 to October 31st

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CHEMAINUS TOURS: “The Little Town That Did©” Chemainus is known world-wide as the world most famous murals With fourty two larger-than-life historic paintings in this open air gallery Chemainus attracts over 300,000 visitors annually Chemainus Office 250 246 5055

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JUNE FOURTEEN 14Man of Steel

Twenty Feet from Stardom (Limited)

The Bling Ring (Limited)

JUNE TWENTY-ONE 21Monsters University (in 3D)

World War Z

Storm Surfers 3D (in 3D)

JUNE TWENTY-EIGHT 28The Heat

White House Down

I’m So Excited (Limited)

cinemaJUNE SEVEN 7The Internship

The Purge

Much Ado About Nothing (Limited)

Tiger Eyes (Limited)

Violet & Daisy (Limited)

Wish You Were Here (Limited)

JUNE TWELVE 12This is The End

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JUNE NINE 9Animal Crossing: New Leaf

JUNE FOURTEEN 14The Last of Us

JUNE TWENTY-THREE23Game and Wario

JUNE TWENTY-FIVE 25Company of Heroes 2

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Project X Zone

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Water Safety for Kids: “Water Safety Survival Camp” for kids 6 - 12 at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre 12 am - 3 pm. FMI 250.756.5200


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28 JUN FRILive Theatre: Hollywood’s most acclaimed movie musical, “Singin’ in the Rain” at Chemainus Theatre Festival. FMI/tix www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca

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A transmission allows you to move your vehicle forwards and backwards at different speeds. For car owners, transmission failure can be a complete nightmare, costing thousands of dollars to fix or replace.

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29 JUN SATLive Music: “Ever Ready” plays the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover FMI 250.758.5513

Art Deco Fashions Tour: noted fashion historian Ivan Sayers will lead visitors on a tour of the Nanaimo Museum’s feature exhibit. Time tba. FMI/reserve your spot at 250.753.1821

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