Community Events

Fringe Flicks



October through April @ Avalon Cinema

Great independent movies straight from festivals like Cannes, Berlin, & Toronto are coming to Nanaimo with Fringe Flicks!


Shows are screening from now until April, and for more info on the movies, ticket prices, & memberships, go to theatreone.org!

Lotto for Life



January 3rd - March 23rd

Support the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation and buy a ticket today!
The cut-off for the early-bird draw is February 15th!

For ticket locations & prize details, go to nanaimohospitalfoundation.com

Black History Month


Throughout the month of February

The Nanaimo African Heritage Society wants you to help celebrate Black History Month with some great events in our community!

-Lawrence Waldron Art Exhibit: Friday, February 17th @ Nanaimo's Art Council (7pm)
-Morning Service: Sunday, February 19th @ Brechin United Church (10:30am)
-Gospel Concert: Sunday, February 19th @ Brechin United Church (4:30pm - $10 tickets)
-Artisan Fair: Sunday, February 26th @ Bowen Complex (Noon - by donation)
-Grand Finale: Sunday, February 26th @ Bowen Complex (4pm - $10 tickets)

For more info & tickets go to their website or call 250-729-9332

Heart & Stroke


Heart & Stroke Foundation Heart Month

February is Heart Month!
Get involved with the numerous events in our community!

Click here for all the info!

Who's Behind the Mask?


Friday, February 24th @ The Coast Bastion

2nd Annual Masquarade Gala for Haven Society is at 6:30pm!

It is a formal black tie affair, with a live/silent auction and live music!

Call Shelley at 250-268-2522 for all the info and tickets

Sterling Awards


Nominations are now being accepted for the 11 Sterling Award categories!
This is a once a year opportunity for the public to recognize and celebrate business excellence!

Click here to nominate someone today!
Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 24th!

Island Crisis Care Society



Saturday, February 25th

The Island Crisis Care Society are holding a 5km & 10km walk in support of the hungry and homeless in Nanaimo!

Click here to register yourself or your team!

Sandy Shores Skating Club


Figure Skating Club in Parksville BCFriday, March 2nd & Saturday, March 3rd @ Oceanside Place

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang On Ice is coming to Parksville!

This is the ultimate high-flying musical, complete with huge sets, 100 performers, & special effects!

For tickets, call (250) 756-6151 or (250) 248-3252





Wildplay Naked Bungy


February 25th & 26th

2012 is the 6th Annual naked Bungy Jump to benefit the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society!

Register online here or be a spectator for a minimum donation!

Parksville Uncorked


Thursday, February 23rd - Sunday, February 26th

Parksville's finest beach resorts are once again hosting Parksville Uncorked!

Enjoy gourmet food, wines, & BC's best brews at The Beach Club Resort & Tigh-Na-Mara all weekend long!

Click here for all the info & how to purchase tickets!

West Coast Women's Show



March 3rd & 4th @ Beban Park Auditorium

Enjoy local exhibitors & seminars at the West Coast Women's Show!

Enter to win a romantic trip for 2 to Ucluelet, and the first 200 people each day will receive a flower!

Click here for all the info!

Clothesline



Now until Saturday, March 10th

Donate your gently used clothing, toys, books, & more to the Canadian Diabetes Association's Clothesline campaign!

When you donate, you'll be entered in a draw for a Disney family getaway!

Click here to schedule your pick up today to get in the draw!

Hustle for Hunger


Saturday, June 2nd @ Westwood Lake Park @ 9am

The Hustle for Hunger is a fundrasing event for the Loaves & Fishes Food Bank!

Register @ http://runningroom.com today!

BC SPCA Lottery...for the Animals


Cash Prizes throughout the month of May!

Buy your ticket today to help support the BC SPCA!

Great cash prizes throughout the month of May, including a $10,000 prize on Mothers Day!

Click here for tickets and more info!
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