What's Up? (A List of Coming Events in the Cowichan Area)

Every week I compile a list for a business acquaintance, sharing some of the upcoming events in our area.  It occurred to me today that my blog friends who are in or near the Cowichan Valley might find it helpful too, so I've decided to start my list it here as well.  

If you have an event you'd like to add to the list, please email it to me at AuntBsCalendar@gmail.com

Please note that I do not guarantee that your listing will be added to my calendar.  Listings sent to me will be posted only at my discretion. Please be advised that I will not share listings I consider unsuitable for my audience, inappropriate in content, or of a political nature.

Feb. 22 – March 7 – “Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story,” playing at The Chemainus Theater. Info, www.chemainustheatrefeatival.ca

March 1 – April 14 – Upper Island Music Festival. Info, http://www.nanaimomusicfestival.com

March 2 – April 12 – Escape Artists annual show “A Nature Walk,” Loft Gallery, Mill Bay

March 2 – April 30 – Call for volunteers, Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society.  If you are interested in helping out, contact the society at 250-732-0462

March 4, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – “The Right to Food in Canada – A Conversation with the UN Special Rapporteur,” Cowichan Green community Office, 360 Duncan St.

March 4, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Margaret Davies speaks to Cowichan Valley Arthritis Support Group on the health benefits of a vegetarian diet, St. John’s Anglican Church, Duncan

March 4, 6:00 p.m. – “Miss Representation” film showing at Cowichan Library.  Info, 250-746-7661

March 4, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – “Burn It Smart” wood heat workshop, Mesachie Room, Island Savings Center

March 4, 8:00 p.m. – Dave Soroka and Dave Roy Parsons performing together, Duncan Garage Showroom

March 5, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Cowichan Agriculture Market Project Focus Groups looking for imput to stimulate connections between farmers and purchasers in the Cowichan Region, Cowichan Green Community Office, 360 Duncan St.

March 5, 6:30 – 7:55 p.m. – Tim’s Tuesday Free Swim, Frank Jameson Community Center, Ladysmith

March 5 – March 9, 7:30 p.m.  – “In the Heights” musical production, T. Gil Bunch Theater, Brentwood College

March 5, 8:00 p.m. – Open mic night, Duncan Garage Showroom

March 6, 10:00 a.m. – Children’s Marimba Storytime, Cowichan Library

March 6 (and every Wednesday), 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. – Cowichan Intercultural Society hosts ice skating, $5.00, Duncan arena

March 7, 9:20 – 10:30 a.m. – Ready, Set, Learn play and learn activities, Evergreen Independent School, 3515 Watson Ave., Cobble Hill

March 7, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon – Cowichan Intercultural Society Ears and Hands Thursday, Cowichan Library

March 7 (and every Thursday), 6:00 p.m. – Spirit Drummers.  Location subject to change.  Info, 250-746-5144

March 7, 7:00 p.m. – AGM, Electoral Area C, Cobble Hill Parks and Recreation Commision, Cobble Hill Youth Hall, 3565 Watson Ave., Cobble Hill

March 7, 7:30 p.m. – “Cowichan,” a 45 minute tourism promotional film featuring local musicians in various valley locations, premiers at the Cowichan Theater

March 8, 7:00 p.m. – Cowichan Valley Capitals vs Powell River Kings, Cowichan Arena

March 9, 9:00 a.m. – Public consultation for proposed restructuring by the Cowichan Valley School District, Quamichan Middle School

March 9 (and every Saturday), 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Duncan Farmers’ Market, City Square, Duncan

March 9, 9:30 a.m. – Public meeting to discuss changes to the operation of the weir, Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall, 311 South Shore Rd

March 9, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Cobble Hill Seedy Saturday, Cobble Hill Hall, Watson Ave.

March 9, 1:00 p.m. – Public consultation for proposed restructuring by the Cowichan Valley School District, George Bonner Middle School

March 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Monotype demonstration by Betty Cavin, Loft Gallery, Mill Bay

March 9, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. – Cowichan Theraputic Riding Association fundraising Gala, “Fox and Hounds” dinner and auction, Duncan Travelodge

March 9, 7:00 p.m. – Cowichan Valley Capitals vs West Kelowna Warriors, Cowichan Arena

March 9, 7:00 p.m. – Dance with The Esquires, Chemainus Seniors Drop In Center.

March 10, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Cowichan Chef’s Table for MS, Providence Farm.  Info and tickets, 25-=748-7010 or anne.muir@mssociety.ca

March 13, 6:30 p.m. – Zumba fundraiser (ages 16+), Drinkwater Elementary School.  Info, 250-748-2820 or debandmat@shaw.ca

March 14, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Tourism Pro D Day, Cowichan Golf and Country Club.  Info, http://tvitour.ca

March 14, 7:00 p.m. – Shawnigan Lake Community Center Commission AGM, Shawnigan Lake Community Center, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Rd.

March 15 – 17 – Fire and Bones boys’ weekend, hosted by West Coast Men’s Support Society, Shawnigan Lake.  Info, 250-597-2801

March 15 – 21 – Spring Family Celebrations at Merridale Ciderworks.  Info, www.merridalecider.com

March 15, 2:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Chamber of Commerce Home, Garden, and Business Show, Aggie Hall, 1110 First Ave, Ladysmith

March 16 – 17 – Orca  Invitational Gymnastics Competition. Info, 250-746-0193 or www.ddgc.ca

March 16, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Shawnigan Lake Community Center Commission first annual garage sale, Shawnigan Lake Community Center, 2804 Shawnigan Lake Rd.

March 16, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast, $5.00, Chemainus Seniors Drop In Center.

March 16, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Chamber of Commerce Home, Garden, and Business Show, Aggie Hall, 1110 First Ave, Ladysmith

March 16, 6:30 – 7:55 p.m. – Pirate Swim, Frank Jameson Community Center, Ladysmith

March 23, 7:00 p.m. – Dance with The Happy Hans, Chemainus Seniors Drop In Center.

March 26, - 27, 1:15 – 7:15 p.m. – Blood donor clinic, Heritage Room, 2^nd floor, Island Savings Center, 2687 James St.

March 28, 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Blood donor clinic, Heritage Room, 2^nd floor, Island Savings Center, 2687 James St.

April 6, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Coloured pencil techniques demonstration by Lawrence Bellows, Loft Gallery, Mill Bay

April 7, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Easter hunt and family day at BC Forest Discovery Center.  Info, http://www.bcforestmuseum.ca

  

Are you, or do you know, an artist who might be interested in this opportunity:

The City of Duncan is pleased to invite artists or artist teams to enter an open public art competition for a commission of up to $25,000 to create a permanent work of art to be installed within the City of Duncan.  Proponents are asked to consider not only the work of art, but also the appropriate location for it.  Projects proposed must be publicly accessible and located on public property such as City-owned or controlled parks, boulevards, or buildings.  Each artist/team is limited to one entry.

This opportunity is open to established and emerging artists, or artist teams who are able to meet the creative, eligibility and performance criteria and who can demonstrate the skills to manage all phases of production and implementation – from design to installation, and have the ability to meet timelines and work cooperatively with others.

The RFP accepts paper submissions via mail or delivered in person.  Electronic submission are also accepted and encouraged.  Submissions must be complete and strictly adhere to the Guidelines and Submission Requirements contained in the Request for Public Art Proposals, Terms of Reference (available on the City’s website www.duncan.ca) or risk not being considered.  Faxed submissions will not be accepted. 

Submissions must be received by Tuesday, April 2, 2013 @ 3:00 pm

The City reserved the right to reject any or all responses, to waive defects in any proposal documents and to accept any proposal or offer which it considers to be in the best interest of the City.  The lowest or any tender offerwill not necessarily the accepted.

For further information contact:  Peter de Vertuil, Telephon:  250-746-6126, email peter@duncan.ca

Source:  Cowichan Valley Citizen, Friday, March 1, 2013