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Pro D CampNovember 1, 2019 | Friday 8:30am - 4pm
Qualicum Commons | Parksville
$39/person
Experienced play leaders will provide a great day off school filled with creative art, active games, and swimming. Pre-registration required..
more infoExperienced play leaders will provide a great day off school filled with creative art, active games, and swimming. Pre-registration required.
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Everyone Welcome Swim & SkateNovember 1, 2019 | Friday 1:30pm - 3pm
Oceanside Place Arena & Ravensong Aquatic Centre | Parksville
Reduced rate admission
Stay active on your day off from school. Swim: 1-2:30pm; skate: 1:30-3pm..
more infoStay active on your day off from school. Swim: 1-2:30pm; skate: 1:30-3pm.
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Babysitters Certification ProgramNovember 3, 2019 | Sunday 9am - 4pm
Qualicum Commons | Parksville
$49/person
Become a Red Cross certified babysitter. Course introduces basic first aid, how to respond to emergency situations, explains baby and child care, offers advice on becoming a responsible babysitter, and tips for finding babysitting jobs. Includes manual and certificate. Pre-registration required..
more infoBecome a Red Cross certified babysitter. Course introduces basic first aid, how to respond to emergency situations, explains baby and child care, offers advice on becoming a responsible babysitter, and tips for finding babysitting jobs. Includes manual and certificate. Pre-registration required.
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Glow in the Dark SkateNovember 5, 2019 | Tuesday 6:30pm - 8pm
Frank Crane Arena | Nanaimo
Regular admission
Skate in an atmosphere of dimmed lighting and special effects..
more infoSkate in an atmosphere of dimmed lighting and special effects.
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Early Years Healthy Start FairNovember 5, 2019 | Tuesday 10am - 1pm
Boys & Girls Club | 1400 Cranberry Ave Nanaimo
Free
Family resources & services, stories and activities, Triple P Positive Parenting Program, vision screening, early learning and development supports, pregnancy supports, healthy eating, snacks, games, activities, giveaways and more..
more infoFamily resources & services, stories and activities, Triple P Positive Parenting Program, vision screening, early learning and development supports, pregnancy supports, healthy eating, snacks, games, activities, giveaways and more.
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Dad's Night Out SkateNovember 5, 2019 | Tuesday 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Oceanside Place Arena | Parksville
Free
Dads, bring the kids and enjoy a skate together on the pond. Sponsored by Building Learning Together..
more infoDads, bring the kids and enjoy a skate together on the pond. Sponsored by Building Learning Together.
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Canvas Art for KidsNovember 7, 2019 | Thursday 4pm - 5:30pm
Oceanside Art Studio | Parksville
$25/person
Jenny Hughes will guide you through how to paint a Fun in the Jungle acrylic painting. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. 7-11 years..
more infoJenny Hughes will guide you through how to paint a Fun in the Jungle acrylic painting. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. 7-11 years.
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Splish Splash SwimNovember 9, 2019 | Saturday 10am - Noon
Ravensong Aquatic Centre | Parksville
Regular admission
A water adventure you don't want to miss. The lifeguards are going to bring out the pool toys for you to enjoy. From the rope swing to the snake, there will be water play for everyone..
more infoA water adventure you don't want to miss. The lifeguards are going to bring out the pool toys for you to enjoy. From the rope swing to the snake, there will be water play for everyone.
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Wiggling WormsNovember 16, 2019 | Saturday 10am - 11am
Bowen Park Lower Picnic Shelter | Nanaimo
$8/person
Are worms really slimy? Have you ever wondered what a worm eats or which end is their head? Come learn through games, crafts and stories. 3-6 year olds. Parent participation required..
more infoAre worms really slimy? Have you ever wondered what a worm eats or which end is their head? Come learn through games, crafts and stories. 3-6 year olds. Parent participation required.
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Star Wars Dive-in MovieNovember 16, 2019 | Saturday 3pm - 5pm
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre | Nanaimo
Regular admission
Feel the force while you watch one of the Star Wars movies in the warm waters of NAC..
more infoFeel the force while you watch one of the Star Wars movies in the warm waters of NAC.
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Starlight SkateNovember 16, 2019 | Saturday 7pm - 9pm
Nanaimo Ice Centre | Nanaimo
Regular admission
Enjoy the soft light "stars" and passive LED glow lights. Great for families after dinner..
more infoEnjoy the soft light "stars" and passive LED glow lights. Great for families after dinner.
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Red Cross AED/CPR CNovember 23, 2019 | Saturday 9am - 3pm
Qualicum Commons | Parksville
$75/person
Save a life when only seconds count. Get trained. This course is required for lifeguards and health care professionals. Topics covered are CPR and blocked airways for adults, children and infants and an introduction to automated external defibrillators (AED)..
more infoSave a life when only seconds count. Get trained. This course is required for lifeguards and health care professionals. Topics covered are CPR and blocked airways for adults, children and infants and an introduction to automated external defibrillators (AED).
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Red Cross Emergency First Aid with AED/CPRNovember 23, 2019 | Saturday 9am - 5pm
Qualicum Commons | Parksville
$89/person
Be prepared and get trained in first aid skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years..
more infoBe prepared and get trained in first aid skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years.
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Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/CPRNovember 23, 2019 | Saturday 9am - 5pm
Qualicum Commons | Parksville
$163/person
Be prepared; get trained with a two-day course in first aid and cardiopulmonary (CPR C) skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR level C, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years..
more infoBe prepared; get trained with a two-day course in first aid and cardiopulmonary (CPR C) skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR level C, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years.
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Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/CPRNovember 24, 2019 | Sunday 9am - 5pm
Qualicum Commons | Parksville
$163/person
Be prepared; get trained with a two-day course in first aid and cardiopulmonary (CPR C) skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR level C, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years..
more infoBe prepared; get trained with a two-day course in first aid and cardiopulmonary (CPR C) skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR level C, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years.
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Coast Capital Free SwimNovember 29, 2019 | Friday 7pm - 9pm
Beban Pool | Nanaimo
Free
Admission to pool only; weight room not included..
more infoAdmission to pool only; weight room not included.
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Handmade for the Holidays craft marketNovember 29, 2019 | Friday 5:00p - 9:00p
Nanaimo District Secondary School | 355 Wakesiah Avenue Nanaimo
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If someone on your list would appreciate a unique handmade gift, be sure to check out the popular “Handmade for the Holidays” craft market. With over 80 vendors, there’s a wide selection of beautiful handmade crafts for any budget, taste and style..
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If someone on your list would appreciate a unique handmade gift, be sure to check out the popular “Handmade for the Holidays” craft market. With over 80 vendors, there’s a wide selection of beautiful handmade crafts for any budget, taste and style.
Entrance is free, though donations will be taken at the door. Browse all the local handmade vendors including handmade cards, decorations, sewing, jewelry, soap and art. Children can head to a special station to write a letter to Santa which they can take home for their own hearth or leave to be mailed to the North Pole.
A food truck will be on site for hungry shoppers. 2 beautiful gift baskets filled with items donated by our vendors will be raffled. Proceeds from the entrance donations, table rentals and raffles will benefit Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation’s student support program.
Schedule Info: Friday November 29 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday November 30 10 am to 4:00 pm
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Handmade for the Holidays craft marketNovember 30, 2019 | Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Nanaimo District Secondary School | 355 Wakesiah Eve Nanaimo
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If someone on your list would appreciate a unique handmade gift, be sure to check out the popular “Handmade for the Holidays” craft market. With over 80 vendors, there’s a wide selection of beautiful handmade crafts for any budget, taste and style..
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If someone on your list would appreciate a unique handmade gift, be sure to check out the popular “Handmade for the Holidays” craft market. With over 80 vendors, there’s a wide selection of beautiful handmade crafts for any budget, taste and style. Entrance is free, though donations will be taken at the door. Browse all the local handmade vendors including handmade cards, decorations, sewing, jewelry, soap and art. Children can head to a special station to write a letter to Santa which they can take home for their own hearth or leave to be mailed to the North Pole. A food truck will be on site for hungry shoppers. 2 beautiful gift baskets filled with items donated by our vendors will be raffled. Proceeds from the entrance donations, table rentals and raffles will benefit Nanaimo-Ladysmith Schools Foundation’s student support program.
Schedule Info: Friday Nov 29 5-9 pm
Saturday Nov 30 10am-4pm
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