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147thCOWICHAN EXHIBITIONSeptember 11,12,13th 2015

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InsideWhat's On Music 4Dollars & Sense 6What's On Screen 8Simon Says 10 Home & Life 14 Poets Cove 22What's On Wheels 23 What's On Top Picks for Restaurants and Pubs 28

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The Cowichan Valley Arts Council is proud to present part two of the Word and Vision Creative Collaborations Series A Vision of Words is a collection of literary works with collaborative artist interpretations The show runs September 9 29, 2015 in PORTALS, the CVAC Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage, 2687 James Street in Duncan, inside the Island Savings Centre Monday thru Friday 10am 5pm, Saturdays 10am 1pm A special book launch will take place Saturday September 26 between 10 2pm This event is free to the public For more information call 250-746-1633

Home ExpoCome to the Cowichan Valley Fall 2015 Home Show, September 25-27 at the Cowichan Exhibition Hall, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy (corner of Mays Rd) Create your dream home! Admission is FREE all weekend

147th Cowichan Exhibition

Bigger and better than ever! The Cowichan Exhibition Sept 11 - 13 once again promises loads of family fun with live entertainment, carnival rides, farm animals and produce, vintage farm machinery, a kids zone, concession and much more! The Cowichan Exhibition grounds are just north of Duncan, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy FMI/schedule of events visit cowex ca

Sensitive Soul Sensitivity, Emotions & Complex Me, a speaker series designed with the sensitive soul in mind Tickets are expected to sell out fast Event details, guest speaker bios and tickets available at: www SensitiveSoul com You can also follow Sensitive Soul on social media at: Facebook com/SensitiveSoul and Twitter @MySensitiveSoul Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Victoria Conference Centre

Grammy nominated Hip-Hop Artist: AKON

Playing in Dianna Krall Plaza downtown Nanaimo September 18 7:30PM with Karl Wolf opening This show is ALL AGES and the only show left on Vancouver Island to see this artist (Victoria is SOLD OUT) Tickets are available at ticketzone com at the Queens or in Duncan at James Street Billiards

Nanaimo has hosted some big name acts over the years For example Bryan Adams, Jann Arden, and Steve Martin and as of the 18th of this month AKON In case you didn't already know Akon is one of the biggest hip hop artists we have ever had perform in our fine city Born, Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiami, on April 16, 1973, the artist is better known simply as: Akon Akon was born in St Louis but lived some of his young childhood in Senegal His father was a famous jazz artist so Akon learned various instruments as a young man When he was 18, Akon got into some trouble and was sent to jail for 18 months for being involved with a car theft-ring Interestingly Universal Records tried to get Akon to use those bad boy roots to create a certain image about himself But Akon seemed to want to use his celebrity for promoting the "good" and not to look back at some mistakes of a young man Akon is heading a huge char-ity organization in Africa called "Akon Lighting Af-rica" He has sold technology to small towns all over Af-rica to be self- sufficient with SOLAR POWER for lights and electricity At one time these cities and small towns were being fleeced by their governments for the simplest of power now they have more opportunity for small businesses and lighting to keep the streets safe ! He has brought this technology to 6+ countries in Af-rica By 2014 he lit up the homes of over a million people across Africa After a great career of selling 40 million CDs, and 5 Grammy Nominations and countless Billboard hits Akon is changing it up a bit He has projects with Slim Shady (Eminem) Lady Gaga and even Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall Akon has also collaborated with some new styles of music and re-leased some new tracks with more R&B and "world-music" roots Akon will be playing in Dianna Krall Plaza downtown Nanaimo September 18 with Karl Wolf opening This show is ALL AGES and the only show left on Vancouver Island to see this artist (Vic-toria is SOLD OUT) Tickets are available at ticketzone com at the Queens or in Duncan at James Street Billiards

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01 SEP TUEChemainus Music in the Park: every Tues at 7 pm until Sept 1 there will be live music in Waterwheel Park, Chemainus. By donation, rain or shine. Gourmet hot dogs and refreshments for purchase. Schedule of performers at cvcas.com

Live Music: Open Mic Night at the Duncan Showroom 7:30 pm. No alcohol venue. Tix $5. FMI showroomproductions.ca

Pickleball and Bowling Tournament: round robin pickleball tourney starts at noon, pizza dinner at 5 pm and bowling tourney at 6 pm. Youbou Hall and Bowling Alley, ages 15+. $25/person. FMI/registration 250.749.6742

Everyone Welcome Skate: great fun for all ages! 12 noon - 12:50 pm Island Savings Centre, Duncan. $2 admission, skate rentals extra. FMI 250.748.7529

Art Exhibit: Gillian Redwoods latest exhibition of acrylic paintings is called Energetic Universe and shows at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Sept 1 - Oct 31. Her work has been shown nationally and internationally and is part of private and public collections. FMI cowichanpac.ca

Computer Workshop: this 2 hour workshop on Search Engine Optimization at the Island Savings Centre, Duncan will show you how to ensure your website, blog or social media file is easily found on search engines like Google or Bing. 7 - 9 pm, $20. FMI/register cvrd.bc.ca

Cut the Cord Cowichan: Tired of huge TV bills from the big guys? Are you ready to cut cable but still want to enjoy local News? Are you good with 8-10 channels vs. 300? Do you want to rent movies right on your living room TV or watch your favorite shows without getting fleeced? Email [email protected] for a free information kit.

02 SEP WEDLEGO Fun: at the Cowichan Library from 3:30 - 4:30 pm for kids 6 - 12 years. Bring your construction skills and the Library provides the LEGO! Drop-in, free. FMI 250.746.7661

Summer Mini Carnival: family fun at Arbutus Park in Youbou! Mini carnival with BBQ concession, array of games for kids at 25 cents/ticket. 6:30 - 9 pm, free admission. FMI 250.749.6742

Everyone Welcome Skate: great fun for all ages! 12 noon - 12:50 pm Island Savings Centre, Duncan. $2 admission, skate rentals extra. FMI 250.748.7529

03 SEP THUComputer Workshop: this 2 hour workshop at the Island Savings Centre, Duncan will introduce you to Facebook for personal use. 7 - 9 pm, $20. FMI/register cvrd.bc.ca

Live Music: Emma Plant/Novice Bear at the Duncan Showroom 8 pm. No alcohol venue. $15/door, $12/advance. FMI/tix showroomproductions.ca

Live Music: with Daragh Fitzgerald at the Fox and Hounds, Ladysmith, on Thursday Nights from 7.30 pm. FMI 250.924.1747

Games Night: Cowichan Library 6 - 7 pm. Drop-in, free. Bring your favourite board or card game or use one of the Librarys! FMI 250.746.7661

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Virtually every adult Canadian is in debt. That is not necessarily a bad thing. We have debt for mortgages, cars, student loans, etc. We would not have our house without the mortgage, the car without the loan or the education without the student loan It could be argued that there is a benefit attached to the debt These are the fixed costs we budget for, among others Now, add to this debt: a line of credit and perhaps a couple of credit cards (they average four per adult Canadian) This is still not necessarily bad A line of credit may be used for a home renovation, increasing the value of the house Credit cards are convenient and as long as we pay them off each month, are not an issue Debt, but not crisis. Peoples debt can sometimes arise out of unforeseen cir-cumstances An example: the death of a family member in Europe and you and your spouse must fly there, stay in a hotel, incur travelling expenses and perhaps even pay for part of the funeral You use the line of credit or credit cards for these expenses with every intention of bud-geting tightly and paying off the debt You roll up your sleeves, work hard and drastically modify your spending habits until the debt is retired As long as you have your jobs and your health, this plan will work over time Still not crisis.Now, complicate the above scenario with one of you losing your job The carefully balanced budget is now deeply in the red Bills arrive and there are no funds with which to pay You use your line of credit to pay them You believe you are using this credit very temporarily until you find another job You are now tipping towards Finan-cial Crisis Each month the bills are paid using credit until your line of credit is maxed and you are loading up on the credit cards The stress is almost unbearable You cannot sleep Your debt is now affecting your health You are now in Financial CrisisYou have not wanted to face this ugly reality but you must now assess your options You look at selling your house but find, with the drop in values over the past years, there is not enough equity to even cover pay-

ing off the mortgage, net of real estate fees Likewise, not enough equity to qualify for a second mortgage or consolidation loan You consider, and quickly dismiss, borrowing from family or friends You wonder about Bankruptcy and if you will lose your house and posses-sions I have had clients that tell me that they actually considered suicide (Two of whom actually attempted prior to meeting me) It is time to book a free consulta-tion with a professional debt consultant A debt consultant will review every option that is available, given your specific set of circumstances Chris Grew is a Debt Relief Specialist assisting cli-ents from Ladysmith to Victoria restructure and eliminate their debt. www.chrisgrew.ca

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04 SEP FRIMcNabs Corn Maze and Produce Farm: the Corn Maze is open for the fall season! 7 acre corn maze, hayrides and farm animals to enjoy. Ladysmith. Adults $8, kids 3 - 13 $5, under 3 FREE. Hayrides $2.50. Open Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays till Sept 27 then daily till Oct 31. Hayrides to Giant Pumpkin Patch begin Oct 9. FMI 250.245.0666 or mcnabscornmaze.com

Live Music: The Third Degree plays the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan from 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 250.748.4311

05 SEP SATLive Music: Church Mice Productions present an evening of fabulous jazz with the iconic PJ Perry Trio, 7:30 - 9:30 at Sylvan United Church, Mill Bay. $20/door. FMI Patricia 250.324.1900

Live Music: Vince Vaccaro presents a live acoustic show at the Cobblestone Pub, Cobble Hill from 9 - 11:45 pm. FMI 250.743.4232

Live Music: Karaoke at the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan. 8 pm - 12 midnight, no cover. FMI 250.748.4311

Vulture Conservation Awareness Day: at The Raptors in Duncan. Vulture-themed talks, flying demos and a BBQ. Learn about our local turkey vultures! FMI pnwraptors.com

06 SEP SUNPizza and Live Music: Roland Barrett plays at the Merridale Ciderworks in Cobble Hill. Reservations recommended 250.743.4293

Tour de Rock Fundraiser: Ladysmith Loggers Sports is a fun fundraiser at Transfer Beach amphitheatre with all proceeds going to Camp Goodtimes, supported by the Tour de Rock! Bring a blanket, entertainment starts at 4 pm, admission by donation. FMI tourderock.ca

Live Music: outdoor concert 1 - 4 pm at the Band Shell in Waterwheel Park, Chemainus. The Twisted Sisters Tearoom Jammers present the Local Heroes Concert, a fundraiser for the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society. FMI cvcas.com

07 SEP MONCowichan Valley Museum Exhibit: tthu hwsteli hwulmuhw l Coast Salish Canoe Pullers explores the importance of canoes to the language and culture of the Coast Salish through words, sounds and videos. Until Nov 14. The history of settlement in the valley is illustrated in the permanent galleries. Museum located in the heritage-designated Duncan Train Station. 10 am - 4 pm daily until Sept 19. Starting Oct 1 open Wed - Fri 11 am - 4 pm, Sat 1 - 4 pm. By donation. FMI cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca

McNabs Corn Maze and Produce Farm: the Corn Maze is open for the fall season! 7 acre corn maze, hayrides and farm animals to enjoy. Ladysmith. Adults $8, kids 3 - 13 $5, under 3 FREE. Hayrides $2.50. Open Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays till Sept 27 then daily till Oct 31. Hayrides to Giant Pumpkin Patch begin Oct 9. FMI 250.245.0666 or mcnabscornmaze.com

08 SEP TUELive Music: Bluesday Tuesday.with Thor and the Thundercast at the Duncan Showroom 8 pm. No alcohol venue. $5 performing musicians, $10 audience. FMI showroomproductions.ca

Ladysmith Farmers Market: every Tues from 1 - 5 pm at Transfer Beach, Ladysmith. Until Sept 8. Fresh produce, baked goods, artisan crafts and more! FMI ladysmithcofc.com

09 SEP WEDArt Exhibit: Word and Vision Creative Collaborations Part 2, A Vision of Words. This collaborative collection of word and artist interpretations shows at PORTALS, (inside the Island Savings Centre, Duncan) Sept 9 - 29. Open Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm and Sat 10 am - 1 pm. Free. FMI 250-746-1633

Open Mic: with Steph Humphrey every Wed at the Fox and Hounds, Ladysmith. 8 pm. FMI 250.924.1747

Live Theatre: British comedy Jeeves Intervenes plays at the Chemainus Theatre Festival Wed - Sun from Sept 11 - Oct 3. Matinee and evening shows available. FMI/tix chemainustheatrefestival.ca

10 SEP THUArt Exhibit: Word and Vision Creative Collaborations Part 2, A Vision of Words. This collaborative collection of word and artist interpretations shows at PORTALS, (inside the Island Savings Centre, Duncan) Sept 9 - 29. Open Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm and Sat 10 am - 1 pm. Free. FMI 250-746-1633

Live Music: Glenna Garramone and Rachel Ries at the Duncan Showroom 8 pm. No alcohol venue. $15/door, $12/advance. FMI showroomproductions.ca

11 SEP FRIArt Exhibit: Word and Vision Creative Collaborations Part 2, A Vision of Words. This collaborative collection of word and artist interpretations shows at PORTALS, (inside the Island Savings Centre, Duncan) Sept 9 - 29. Open Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm and Sat 10 am - 1 pm. Free. FMI 250-746-1633


147th Cowichan Exhibition: bigger and better than ever! The Cowichan Exhibition Sept 11 - 13 once again promises loads of family fun with live entertainment, carnival rides, farm animals and produce, vintage farm machinery, a kids zone, concession and much more! The Cowichan Exhibition grounds are just north of Duncan, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. FMI/schedule of events visit cowex.ca

Live Music: B-Jammin plays the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan from 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 250.748.4311

Island Invasion Music Festival: affordable fun for the whole family! 17 original bands, workshops, food trucks, camping, beer gardens, wine tour, artist vendors, dunk take, kids activities, playground and much more! Fundraiser, Sept 11 - 13 on the scenic 11 acres at Duncan Community Lodge. FMI 250.510.7637. Tix thehubl.com/listings/1287/tickets

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going to be audited He rides to the IRS office with his attorney He begins to talk with the IRS agent I bet $2,000 I can bite my own eye! The IRS agent agrees to the bet The old man laughs, pulls out his glass eye, and bites it The old man bets $3,000 he can bite his other eye The IRS agent knows theres no way possible to do this, so he once more agrees The old man cackles, pulls out his dentures, and bites his eye Then the old man finally wagers, I bet $20,000 I can stand on the far side of your desk, spit over the desk, and get it into your wastebasket, without missing a single drop The agent knows he wont be able to, so once more he agrees The old man indeed misses, spitting all over the desk, and on the paperwork The IRS agent jumps for joy, but then notices the old mans attorney over in the corner moaning Are you all right? asks the agent No! On the way over here, he bet me $400,000 he could spit on your desk and youd be happy about it!

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GamesSept 1: Mad Max, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainSept 4: Brothers, Ultra Despair Girls, Nobunagas Ambition, Rugby World Cup 2015Sept 11: Etrian Mystery Bungalow, Super Mario Maker, Tearaway UnfoldedSept 15: Destiny: Taken KingSept 18: Bloodbowl, Forzxa Motorsport 6, PES2016Sept 24: FIFA 2016Sept 25: SkylandersSept 29: Lego Dimensions

Video ReleasesSept 1: Ill See You In My Dreams, Mad Max: Fury RoadSept 8: The Age Of AdalineSept 15: Cinderella, Disneynatures Monkey Kingdom, Furious 7, Love & MercySept 22: Pitch Perfect 2Sept 29: Entourage, Poltergeist, Spy

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CinemaSept 2: A Walk In The WoodsSept 4: The Kitchen Sink, The Transporter RefueledSept 11: The Perfect Guy, The Visit, Sleeping With Other People, Wolf TotemSept 16: Dr. Who: Dark Water/Death In HeavenSept 18: Everest, About Ray, Black Mass, Maze Runner:The Scorch TrialsSept 25: 99 Homes, Before I Wake, The Disappointments Room, The Green Inferno, Hotel Transylvania 2, The InternSept 28: We Are Your Friends

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GamesSept 1: Mad Max, Metal Gear

Solid V: The Phantom PainSept 4: Brothers, Ultra Despair

Girls, Nobunagas Ambition, Rugby World Cup 2015

Sept 11: Etrian Mystery Bungalow, Super Mario Maker,

Tearaway UnfoldedSept 15: Destiny: Taken King

Sept 18: Bloodbowl, Forzxa Motorsport 6, PES2016

Sept 24: FIFA 2016Sept 25: Skylanders

Sept 29: Lego Dimensions

Video Releases

Sept 1: Ill See You In My Dreams, Mad Max: Fury

RoadSept 8: The Age Of Adaline

Sept 15: Cinderella, Disneynatures Monkey

Kingdom, Furious 7, Love & Mercy

Sept 22: Pitch Perfect 2Sept 29: Entourage,

Poltergeist, Spy


CinemaSept 2: A Walk In The Woods

Sept 4: The Kitchen Sink, The Transporter Refueled

Sept 11: The Perfect Guy, The Visit, Sleeping With Other

People, Wolf TotemSept 16: Dr. Who: Dark Water/

Death In HeavenSept 18: Everest, About Ray,

Black Mass, Maze Runner:The Scorch Trials

Sept 25: 99 Homes, Before I Wake, The Disappointments

Room, The Green Inferno, Hotel Transylvania 2, The

InternSept 28: We Are Your Friends

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12 SEP SATLive Broadcast: BBC Last Night of the Proms at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 11:30 am.. Wave the Union Jack and join in the traditional grand finale sing along as the ever popular Proms are broadcast live in Duncan! FMI/tix cowichanpac.ca

Art Exhibit: Gillian Redwood: Energetic Universe is at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Sept 1 - Oct 31. Her acrylics have been exhibited in Canada, the US and Europe. Gallery open one hour prior to showtime at the CPAC. FMI cowichanpac.ca

Live Music: Open Mic night at the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan. 7 - 11 pm, no cover. FMI 250.748.4311


Art Exhibit: Word and Vision Creative Collaborations Part 2, A Vision of Words. This collaborative collection of word and artist interpretations shows at PORTALS, (inside the Island Savings Centre, Duncan) Sept 9 - 29. Open Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm and Sat 10 am - 1 pm. Free. FMI 250-746-1633

147th Cowichan Exhibition: bigger and better than ever! The Cowichan Exhibition Sept 11 - 13 once again promises loads of family fun with live entertainment, carnival rides, farm animals and produce, vintage farm machinery, a kids zone, concession and much more! The Cowichan Exhibition grounds are just north of Duncan, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. FMI/schedule of events visit cowex.ca

13 SEP SUN147th Cowichan Exhibition: bigger and better than ever! The Cowichan Exhibition Sept 11 - 13 once again promises loads of family fun with live entertainment, carnival rides, farm animals and produce, vintage farm machinery, a kids zone, concession and much more! The Cowichan Exhibition grounds are just north of Duncan, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. FMI/schedule of events visit cowex.ca

Pizza and Live Music: Sets in the West plays at the Merridale Ciderworks in Cobble Hill. Reservations recommended 250.743.4293

Scotiabank and BCSPCA Paws for a Cause: come out and walk and help animals in need! Fundraising walk for the SPCA. Registration starts 9:30 am at McAdam Park, Duncan and walk starts 11 am. Community vendors, BBQ, doggie games, prizes galore! Adult $25, child $10. FMI/register spca.bc.ca/walk


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GamesSept 1: Mad Max, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainSept 4: Brothers, Ultra Despair Girls, Nobunagas Ambition, Rugby World Cup 2015Sept 11: Etrian Mystery Bungalow, Super Mario Maker, Tearaway UnfoldedSept 15: Destiny: Taken KingSept 18: Bloodbowl, Forzxa Motorsport 6, PES2016Sept 24: FIFA 2016Sept 25: SkylandersSept 29: Lego Dimensions

Video ReleasesSept 1: Ill See You In My Dreams, Mad Max: Fury RoadSept 8: The Age Of AdalineSept 15: Cinderella, Disneynatures Monkey Kingdom, Furious 7, Love & MercySept 22: Pitch Perfect 2Sept 29: Entourage, Poltergeist, Spy


CinemaSept 2: A Walk In The WoodsSept 4: The Kitchen Sink, The Transporter RefueledSept 11: The Perfect Guy, The Visit, Sleeping With Other People, Wolf TotemSept 16: Dr. Who: Dark Water/Death In HeavenSept 18: Everest, About Ray, Black Mass, Maze Runner:The Scorch TrialsSept 25: 99 Homes, Before I Wake, The Disappointments Room, The Green Inferno, Hotel Transylvania 2, The InternSept 28: We Are Your Friends

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Everyone had a dream as a kid right? Im pretty sure I wanted to be a policeman, astronaut, fireman, baker (so I could eat donuts all day of course), and on and on Its good to have dreams Life, however, tends to intervene on our childhood visions for our futures Its just what happens no matter who you are Look at the English Prince for example the older oneWilliam What were his dreams I won-der Probably he dreamt something like I wish I could just go camping in a tent in the woods alone or perhaps with one other personno paparazzi, no prying eyes or shutter snaps But no theres no camping when youre a prince! Cmon! Then of course it was off to prep school, brief stint in the non-active-duty military, college, polo, marriage kids and all the while having every stage of his life

on the covers of every magazine and tabloid paper in the world at large So has he given up on his dreams? I doubt it I hope not anyway Its what keeps us go-ing; pushes us forward Im not going to talk about my dreams but I can say I do have them If I close my eyes there they are Sure theyve changed over the years somewhat but then so too have I In my world I encounter many people, some very famous and successful and others on their way, doggedly pursuing their dreams without fear, without hesita-tion You can see it in their face; hear it in their voice, the determination and the hope Sure theres fear and doubt there also but it never holds dominion over the underlying passion and the striving Simon says: if you believe your dreams you will achieve them Never give up and never stop dreaming

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As a sensitive and emotional person, I often felt different from others throughout my life I felt my emotions on a very deep level, processed my thoughts on a very deep level and experienced the world on a very deep level a world I sometimes felt too much for At a time when I did not understand my nature, I resisted and repressed my sensitive, intuitive and emotional self Eventually, I was like a lion in a cage and struggled with anxiety, anger, fear, self-doubt and fatigue I felt as if something was wrong with me At times I still experience struggles, as every person does, but to a much lesser degree, as my perspective and understanding has evolved I have learned to honour and embrace every piece, every part and every side of who I am I no longer judge certain emotions as good or bad I believe ev-ery one of our emotions and states, including an-ger, anxiety and sadness, are valuable They serve as our greatest guide if we welcome them When

we do, they are given an outlet; our inner self is given an outlet When we allow ourselves to feel what wants to come up without judgment, we grow and transform and our gifts are revealed I believe that we are not in need of fixing, as the world would often rather teach Instead, we are in need of feeling This is my own personal belief and the foundation of the Sensitive Soul event, Sensitivity, Emotions & Complex Me, a speaker series designed with the sensitive soul in mind With a dream and a deep inner calling, I set out to design and produce the very event that I would have loved to have attended throughout my life Tickets are expected to sell out fast Event details, guest speaker bios and tickets available at: www SensitiveSoul com You can also follow Sensitive Soul on social media at: Facebook com/Sensitive-Soul and Twitter @MySensitiveSoul I personally hope to see you in Victoria on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Victoria Conference Centre.

Behind the MaskSENSITIVITY, EMOTIONS AND COMPLEX ME

Written by Shawna Lis, Sensitive Soul

16 SEP WEDLive Music: Leeroy Stagger/Dennis Ellsworth at the Duncan Showroom 8 pm. No alcohol venue. $20/door. FMI/tix showroomproductions.ca

Tour de Rock Red Serge Dinner: support Stg. Rob Webb and the Tour de Rock! Hosted by local RCMP and Shawnigan students at Shawnigan Lake School. Cocktails 6 pm, spaghetti dinner 7 pm, silent auction. Tix $10. Reserve now at 250.746.2315 or [email protected]. FMI tourderock.ca


17 SEP THULive Music/Theatre: Lost & Found - the Musical plays at the Duncan Showroom at 8 pm. Lots of song tidbits, some good laughs, dramatic moments during the 90 min production. $18/door, $15/advance. FMI/tix showroomproductions.ca


18 SEP FRILive Music: the Herbicidal Maniacs play West Coast folk rock at the River Rock Room in the Duncan Travelodge 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 250.753.2445

Live Music/Theatre: Lost & Found - the Musical plays at the Duncan Showroom at 8 pm. Lots of song tidbits, some good laughs, dramatic moments during the 90 min production. $18/door, $15/advance. FMI/tix showroomproductions.ca

Fairburn Farm Water Buffalo Tour: 1.5 - 2 hour informative walking tour starting at 10:30 am. See Canadas first water buffalo dairy operation, meet the buffalo, and try cheese made from water buffalo milk! (the mozzarella di bufala is made in the Comox Valley by Natural Pastures Cheese Company and is available at Thrifty Foods) Email [email protected] or call 250.746.4637 to book your spot. FMI fairburnfarm.bc.ca

14 SEP MONArt Exhibit: Word and Vision Creative Collaborations Part 2, A Vision of Words. This collaborative collection of word and artist interpretations shows at PORTALS, (inside the Island Savings Centre, Duncan) Sept 9 - 29. Open Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm and Sat 10 am - 1 pm. Free. FMI 250-746-1633

Free Guided Totem Tour: free guided walking tours of Duncans totem poles are offered 7 days a week until Sept 20. One hour tours given every hour on the hour starting at 10:00 am with the last tour of the day at 3 pm. Meet at Cowichan Valley Museum in the Train Station. FMI 250.746.6612

15 SEP TUEArt Exhibit: Word and Vision Creative Collaborations Part 2, A Vision of Words. This collaborative collection of word and artist interpretations shows at PORTALS, (inside the Island Savings Centre, Duncan) Sept 9 - 29. Open Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm and Sat 10 am - 1 pm. Free. FMI 250-746-1633

Youth Drop-In Centre: kids grade 6 and up are welcome to hang out, make friends, play pool or video games, and watch movies at the Island Savings Centre Youth Drop-In Centre. Mon - Fri during Cowichan High Lunch break, Mon - Wed 3:15 - 5:30 pm, Thurs 3:15 - 8:30 pm and Fri 3:15 - 9 pm. FMI 250.746.0440

Family Storytime: every Tues in Sept at Cowichan Library 10:30 - 11:30 am. Free, drop-in. For kids 0 -5 and their families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun. FMI 250.746.7661

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HOME&LIFEyou sit and watch some show you probably don't even like that much but it's just on and there you are Most TV programming offered today is pretty pathetic and let's face it the 100+ channel universe requires work to navigate Sometimes is just wears you down and you end up kind of settling for some show you don't even know the name of With my last TV provider I was totally lost I had a group of chan-nels in the 100's, 300's, 800's and then there were the music channels in the 1000's Music channels?! My TV speakers aren't even that good for crying out loud I miss the days when we had a manageable number of channels When I grew up we had like 12 channels Later on the channel universe expanded to around 30 or so Those were good days because, rather than getting lost in a myriad of choices to the point where you can't even make one with the lower number of channels the brain could manage the 30 or so choices in front of it and settle on one program and see it through to the end One thing I learned recently is that we don't really even need a traditional "cable" set-up to get the shows, movies, news, or local programming we want Now I know what you're thinking and yes it's perfectly legal and not one of those deals were you need a "special box" or some code or some-thing There's no point in solving one complex problem by introducing more complexity However I also can't stand having 792 regular channels that I never watch and a bunch more music channels that I never listen to If, like so many others, all you really want is local news and other channels such as CBC, CTV, Global, City etc you can do this without even incurring a monthly bill Once again this is not some 'grey area' which leaves you feeling like a criminal or having to call some shady character when your system goes on the fritz

Do you watch TV the way you used to? No Of course you don't You never used to record your fa-vourite show You never had the unparalleled conve-nience of seeing, displayed across your TV screen, which telemarketer was calling your landline as

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When you combine this with Netflix or Apple Movies who needs cable? Here's the best part: the one-time cost to set up a local TV platform plus a movie platform (including the NHL network) is a pittance compared to what you pay for a cable-contract After the set-up cost (assuming you have Netflix) it's just 7 bucks a month plus the cost of any pay-per-use movies which usually run about 5 or 6 bucks per rental (just like the old days at the movie rental store!) If you don't care about movies then the monthly cost is exactly zero-dollars Yup, you heard it right If you want a free information kit

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Meet local experts to help you with kitchens, bathrooms, countertops, heating, roofing, furniture and more! They are on hand to provide advice and assist you with all of your home projects! There are prizes to be won and in-booth demonstrations all weekend.

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Terry Fox Run: Forest Discovery Centre, Duncan. Pancake breakfast 8 - 11 am, run starts 10 am. 5 km and 10 km routes on airport road. Bikes, wheelchairs, strollers, dog on leash welcome. FMI terryfox.org

Terry Fox Run: Saywell Park, Lake Cowichan. Registration at 9 am, run at 10 am. 5 km and 10 km routes. Bikes, wheelchairs, strollers and dogs on leash welcome. FMI terryfox.org

Terry Fox Run: Frank Jameson Community Centre, Ladysmith. Registration 10 am, run at 11 am. 2.5 km loops x 4. Bikes, wheelchairs, strollers, rollerblades and dogs on leash welcome. FMI terryfox.org

21 SEP MONMovie Night at the Library: Hector and the Search for Happiness follows a disillusioned psychiatrist as he embarks on an international quest to find the right formula for joy and vitality. For adults. Free at the Cowichan Library, Duncan 6 - 8 pm. FMI 250.746.7661

19 SEP SATLive Music: Eric Bibb with Michael Jerome Brown at the Duncan Showroom 8 pm. All ages, no alcohol venue. Tix $40. FMI/tix showroomproductions.ca

Live Music: Karaoke at the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan. 8 pm - 12 midnight, no cover. FMI 250.748.4311

2015 United Way Campaign Kick-Off Pancake Breakfast and Fundraiser: scrumptious pancakes, entertainment, kids activities, raffle prizes and more! Charles Hoey Park, Duncan 9 am - 11 am. Breakfast for 1 - $8, for 2 - $15, family - $20. FMI cowichanunitedway.com

Live Music: the Victoria Symphony performs alongside the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 pm. FMI/tix cowichanpac.ca

20 SEP SUNTrunk Treasures Market: the Cowichan Lake District Chamber of Commerce present the last Trunk Treasures market of the year. Antiques, collectibles - something for everyone! Saywell Park in Lake Cowichan, 8 am - 2 pm. By donation. FMI cowichanlake.ca

After being in the business for more than a century, the Cow Ex knows it takes a good mix of old favourites and new experiences to keep the throngs happy. Having a place to park when they get there is also important, the Exhibitions location just minutes north of Duncan on the Trans Canada provides plenty of that. Visitors will, as always, encounter familiar sights and sounds. Walk through any barn any day of the Fair and youll see cattle, sheep, horses, chickens and rabbits, some being readied for the show ring and others, already judged, with prize rosettes hanging over their stalls or cages.In Mellor Hall where winners in divisions as diverse as Needlework, Flowers, Photography and Honey are selected prior to the Exhibitions opening, it wont be unusual to hear people admiring the craftsmanship and variety of those entries. More than one person has been overheard in the past to say they wished they could sample that blue ribbon pie! In the area devoted to entries by Juniors, children can point out to friends the special projects they have created during the summer break from school. Near the Garden Produce tables, family members can challenge one another to guess the weight of a huge pumpkin. How on earth did someone cart such a monster into the Fair?!Back out on the Grounds the whiff of onions for your burger, the mounds of Chinese Food or the sight of buttery cob of corn will pull the crowds into the Food Court. Who can resist such savory choices? The selection is sweeter over at the 4-H ice cream booth. Perched on bleachers overlooking the tractor pull, and

enjoying the last lick and crunch of their cones, fair goers can contemplate their next move. What havent they seen yet?One spot thats impossible to miss is the Midway. Its bright lights and head spinning rides are a magnet to many, especially at night when the electrified colours are brilliant against the darker evening sky and the cool air is an invitation to keep someone special just a little closer. While a lot of things dont change much from one year to the next, what does is whos performing on the Main Stage. Just look at the entertainment lineup for 2015. On Friday night, September 11, the dynamic Me and Mae band performs its spirited style of country music. It only gets better -- the big draw on Saturday, September 12, is the very talented Karen Lee Batten, a three-time recipient of the BCCMA Female Vocalist of the Year award! All of this star-studded music is included in the cost of the daily admission to the fair: adults - $10, seniors - $8, and children (7 to 13) - $6.But why wait til sundown to be entertained? Other events taking place elsewhere on the Grounds include the Laughing Loggers. Their antics with axes and chainsaws are guaranteed to split sides (yours) while theyre splitting wood (theirs). If football is your passion, circle Sunday, September 13, on your calendar. Thats when the Grey Cup comes to the Cowichan Exhibition. For more on whats in store in 2015, go to www.cowex.ca.A final word of advice, with this line up at the Ex come early and stay late!

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Men in our society have to be tough, aggressive, and show no emotion. We are taught these things from an early age. In some tracts of life the message is relentless with any sign of sensitivity taken as a sign of weakness and quickly squelched out.

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Dont fear the hoist. Theres a little known phobia which afflicts vast numbers of car-owners Its called simply enough hoistophobia: fear of having ones car on a hoist The root of this fear stems from a feeling of loss of control and is compounded by the transference of this control to the operator of the hoist The fear really has nothing to do with the idea that the car may fall off the hoist which can happen by the way If you dont believe me just go to youtube com and type in car falls off hoist In any case the only real cure for this most poorly understood but very common phobia is pretty simple: get to know your mechanic This is not always possible of course especially if your mechanic is sitting atop a large Clydesdale wearing a top hat while smoking a 100s menthol cigarette and looking down on you through his monocle carelessly blowing that sickly sweet smoke in your face This image is not the image you

want to have of a mechanic you trust and if you have a mechanic like this its no wonder you have hoistophobia and you would be forgiven if you had a host of other phobias not to mention an over-active imagination I digresswhich is, truly, not hard to do when writing about questionable phobias To know and trust your automobile mechanic is the first step to being able to hand over your keys and remain at peace Once youve achieved this you can relax as your beloved vehicle is slowly raised 7 feet off the ground to be carefully inspected by those who are honestly driven

22 SEP TUELive Music: Open Mic Night at the Duncan Showroom 7:30 pm. No alcohol venue. Tix $5. FMI showroomproductions.ca

Family Storytime: every Tues in Sept at Cowichan Library 10:30 - 11:30 am. Free, drop-in. For kids 0 -5 and their families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun. FMI 250.746.7661

23 SEP WEDLive Music: Maria Muldaur at the Duncan Showroom 8 pm. No alcohol venue. Tix $40. FMI/tix showroomproductions.ca


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Live Music: with Daragh Fitzgerald at the Fox and Hounds, Ladysmith, on Thursday Nights from 7.30 pm. FMI 250.924.1747

Free Recreation Day: free admission at Shawnigan Lake Community Centre 9 - 11:15 am. FMI 250.743.1433


25 SEP FRIHome Expo: Come to the Cowichan Valley Fall 2015 Home Show, September 25-27 at the Cowichan Exhibition Hall, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy (corner of Mays Rd). Create your dream home! Admission is FREE all weekend

Music in the Library: Judit Kabath presents a free public performance on the cello, 3 - 3:30 pm at the Cowichan Library, Duncan. FMI 250.746.7661

Free Bowling: free bowling and shoe rentals at YouBou Bowling Alley 6:30 pm - close. FMI 250.745.3431

Free Skating: free admission and rentals at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena 6:30 - 7:50 pm. FMI 250.749.6742

Live Music: Echo Drop plays the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan from 9 pm - 1 am. No cover. FMI 250.748.4311


Savour Cowichan Festival: this multi-day festival celebrates the Valleys vast array of locally grown and produced food and drink at various venues around Cowichan Bay. Tasting events, cooking classes, winemakers dinners, demos and much more! Sept 25 - Oct 4. Partial proceeds to the Canucks Autism Network. FMI/tix savourcowichan.com

Live Music/Performance: the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India proudly present The Spirit of India, a dance and music extravaganza featuring costumed dancers, acrobats, fire-eaters and sword dancers! Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 7:30 pm. Adult $44, senior/student $38. FMI/tix cowichanpac.ca

26 SEP SATSavour Cowichan Festival: this multi-day festival celebrates the Valleys vast array of locally grown and produced food and drink at various venues around Cowichan Bay. Tasting events, cooking classes, winemakers dinners, demos and much more! Sept 25 - Oct 4. Partial proceeds to the Canucks Autism Network. FMI/tix savourcowichan.com

Home Expo: Come to the Cowichan Valley Fall 2015 Home Show, September 25-27 at the Cowichan Exhibition Hall, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy (corner of Mays Rd). Create your dream home! Admission is FREE all weekend

Live Music: Open Mic night at the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan. 7 - 11 pm, no cover. FMI 250.748.4311

Free Skate and Drop-In Sports: Island Savings Centre 1 - 2:50 pm. Free admission, rentals extra. FMI 250.748.7529

Free Recreation Day: come to the Big Stick for a free family skate from 1 - 2:50 pm. Free admission, rentals extra. FMI ?????

Authors Among Us: celebrate Culture Days by meeting local authors, illustrators and publishers at Cowichan Library 2 - 4 pm! FMI 250.746.7661

Presentation/Book Launch: celebrate Culture Days at PORTALS art space in the Island Savings Centre, Duncan! From 10 am - 2 pm five writers from the current exhibition A Vision of Words present their published works. Free. FMI 250.746.1633 or culturedays.ca

Lake Cowichan Salmon Mushroom Festival: find out about and savour some of the areas wild foods! Salmon displays, watershed info, kids art table, baked goods, roving minstrels and savoury salmon, soups and wild mushroom dishes! 10 am - 4 pm, Sept 26 and 27 at Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall. $2/adult, children free. FMI salmonmushroomfestival.com

Local Food Dinner: duck and mushrooms are the delicacies on order at this multi-course supper of wild foraged food at Deerholme Farm, Duncan from 5 - 9 pm. $90/person. FMI/tix deerholme.com

27 SEP SUNSavour Cowichan Festival: this multi-day festival celebrates the Valleys vast array of locally grown and produced food and drink at various venues around Cowichan Bay. Tasting events, cooking classes, winemakers dinners, demos and much more! Sept 25 - Oct 4. Partial proceeds to the Canucks Autism Network. FMI/tix savourcowichan.com

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When most people think of Roller Derby, they think of the 60s and 70s with its campiness and theatrics - but the sport has come a long way baby! So far indeed that it is now touted as the worlds fastest growing sport While it has taken a slightly more serious tone in regards to safety, game play and sportsmanship, make no mistake, its still a spectacle!Cowichan has its very own team of hard knock derby players, followers and supporters! The Cowichan Valley Roller Derby Association is a registered Not-For-Profit society that fosters the sport of roller derby in its co-ed adult and junior teams Teams include the Brass Knuckle Derby Dames, the Tank Girls, BKDD (co-ed), Reapers of Malice juniors ages 12-18, and Corporal Punishment juniors ages 6-12 Roller derby builds confidence both physically and emotionally by offering its participants regular

fitness, training, and camaraderie through shared growth and experience So come and be a part of the action! There are opportunities for women, men and juniors to play, referee, sponsor or spectate! Up coming events include fresh meat invitation for Brass Knuckle teams, Reapers of Malice and Corporal Punishment on Monday, September 28th 6:30-8:30 in Mellor Hall at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds Then on Saturday October 18th, get your Rocky Horror Derby Show infusion with BKDDs third annual themed Halloween open scrimmage which will showcase talent from Victoria to Campbell River, Powell River and the Gulf Islands!Theres something for everyone in Derby!For more information contact; [email protected] www.fa1cebook.com/BrassKnuckleDerbyDames

Youth Drop-In Centre: kids grade 6 and up See "Every Monday" for detailsFamily Storytime: Cowichan Library 10:30 - 11:30 am. Free, drop-in. For kids 0 -5 and their families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun. FMI 250.746.7661

EVERY WEDNESDAYArt Exhibit: Word and Vision Cre-ative Collaborations Part 2, A Vi-sion of Words. See "Every Monday" for detailsOpen Mic: with Steph Humphrey every Wed at the Fox and Hounds, Ladysmith. 8 pm. FMI 250.924.1747Youth Drop-In Centre: kids grade 6 and up See "Every Monday" for detailsTeafarm: Tea farm, cafe, shop and art gallery that offers an eclectic artisan experience. Organic teas from around the world. Wed - Sun 10 am - 5 pm. FMI 250.748.3811 or teafarm.ca Live Theatre: British comedy Jeeves Intervenes plays at the Chemainus Theatre Festival Wed - Sun from Sept 11 - Oct 3. FMI/tix chemainus-theatrefestival.caCowichan Valley Mens Circle: where men come to be supported in all aspects of their lives without fear of blame or judgment. Cowichan Station Hub 7 - 9:30 pm. FMI Grant Waldman at 250.597.2801Chemainus Market: fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, artisan crafts and more! 10 am - 3 pm through Sept 23 in Waterwheel Park. FMI chemainus.bc.ca Karaoke Night: 9 pm - midnight at the Green Lantern Sports Pub and Grill in Chemainus. FMI 250.246.3131

EVERY THURSDAYLive Music: Daragh Fitzgerald at the Fox and Hounds, Ladysmith, Nights from 7.30 pm. FMI 250.924.1747Youth Drop-In Centre: kids grade 6 and up See "Every Monday" for detailsTeafarm: tea farm, cafe, shop and art gallery. See "Every Wednesday for details Live Theatre: British comedy Jeeves Intervenes play. See "Every Wednesday" for detailsCobblestone Pub: Wing Nights & $3.50 drinks. FMI 250.743.4232Art Exhibit: Word and Vision Creative Collaborations Part 2, A Vision of Words. See "Every Monday" for details

EVERY FRIDAYArt Exhibit: Word and Vision Cre-ative Collaborations Part 2, A Vi-sion of Words. See "Every Monday" for detailsLive Music: Saltair Neighbourhood Pub in Chemainus starting at 6:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.246.4942 Youth Drop-In Centre: kids grade 6 and up See "Every Monday" for detailsTeafarm: tea farm, cafe, shop and art gallery. See "Every Wednesday for details

EVERY WEEKDAILYPacific Northwest Raptors: See eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and vultures up close. Open 10:30 am - 5 pm daily until Sept 7, then 11 am - 4:30 pm daily until Sept 31. Located at 1877 Herd Road, Duncan. FMI 250.746.0372 or pnwraptors.comBC Forest Discovery Centre: explore the artifacts of early logging camps in BC and the communities. 2892 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan. Open daily until Sept 7 from 10 am - 4:30 pm. Open Thurs - Mon from Sept 10 - Oct 5, 10 am - 4:30 pm. FMI discoveryforest.com or 250.715.1113Free Guided Totem Tour: guided walk-ing tours of Duncans totem poles, 7 days a week until Sept 20. every hour on the hour starting at 10:00 am - 3 pm. Cowichan Valley Museum in the Train Station. FMI 250.746.6612 Cowichan Valley Museum Exhibit: tthu hwsteli hwulmuhw l Coast Salish Canoe Pullers explores the importance of canoes to the language and culture of the Coast Salish through words, sounds and videos. Until Nov 14. Duncan Train Station. 10 am - 4 pm daily until Sept 19. Oct 1 open Wed - Fri 11 am - 4 pm, Sat 1 - 4 pm. By donation. FMI cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.caArt Exhibit: Gillian Redwood: Ener-getic Universe is at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Sept 1 - Oct 31. FMI cowichanpac.ca

EVERY MONDAYArt Exhibit: Word and Vision Creative Collaborations Part 2, A Vision of Words. Collection of word and artist interpretations shows at PORTALS, (inside the Island Savings Centre, Duncan) Sept 9 - 29. Mon thru Fri 10 am - 5 pm and Sat 10 am - 1 pm. Free. FMI 250-746-1633Youth Drop-In Centre: kids grade 6 and up are welcome to hang out, make friends, play pool or video games, and watch movies at the Is-land Savings Centre Youth Drop-In Centre. Mon - Fri during Cowichan High Lunch break, Mon - Wed 3:15 - 5:30 pm, Thurs 3:15 - 8:30 pm and Fri 3:15 - 9 pm. FMI 250.746.0440

EVERY TUESDAY Dads Make a Difference: a support program for dads run by the West Coast Mens Support Society from 6 - 8 pm at the West Coast Mens Support Society office at Ste. 213, 80 Station Street, Dun-can. FMI/register 250.597.2801 or [email protected] Exhibit: Word and Vision Cre-ative Collaborations Part 2, A Vi-sion of Words. See "Every Monday" for detailsLadysmith Farmers Market: 1 - 5 pm at Transfer Beach, Ladysmith. Until Sept 8. FMI ladysmithcofc.com

McNabs Corn Maze and Produce Farm: opens Sept 4 for the fall sea-son! 7 acre corn maze, hayrides and farm animals to enjoy. Ladysmith. Open Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays until Sept 27 then daily till Oct 31. Hayrides to Giant Pumpkin Patch begin Oct 9. FMI 250.245.0666 or mcnabscornmaze.comLive Theatre: British comedy Jeeves Intervenes play. See "Every Wednesday" for detailsMusic Trivia: The Shoe Pub (Horse-shoe Bay Inn) in Chemainus. 9 pm start. FMI 250.416.0411Karaoke Night: Sportsmans Pub in Ladysmith from 9 pm - 1 am. FMI 250.245.8033Live Music: showcasing local talent starting at 9 pm at the River Rock Bar and Grill, Duncan. FMI 250.748.4311

EVERY SATURDAYDuncan Farmers Market: Market Square, downtown Duncan. Fresh fruit, veggies, honey, baked goods, crafts and more! 9 am - 2 pm until Oct. FMI duncanfarmersmarket.caLake Cowichan Farmers Market: every Sat until Sept 5 in the Lake Cowichan Town Square. music, food, local artisans, fresh produce, homemade goods and much more! FMI Jenn at [email protected] Corn Maze and Produce Farm: the Corn Maze opens Sept 4 for the fall season! see "Every Friday" for detailsTeafarm: tea farm, cafe, shop and art gallery. See "Every Wednesday for details Live Theatre: British comedy Jeeves Intervenes play. See "Every Wednesday" for detailsArt Exhibit: Word and Vision Cre-ative Collaborations Part 2, A Vi-sion of Words. See "Every Monday" for detailsBlues Jam/Open Mic: 3 - 6 pm at the Crofton Hotel. Blues jam hosted by Doug Blondeau and The Third Degree. $5/door. FMI 250.324.2245Live Music: Scott Spicker entertains at the Fox and Hounds Pub in Ladysmith. FMI 250.924.1747Karaoke Night: The Shoe Pub (Horseshoe Bay Inn) in Chemainus. FMI 250.416.0411Karaoke Night: 9 pm - midnight at the Green Lantern Sports Pub and Grill in Chemainus. FMI 250.246.3131

EVERY SUNDAYLive Theatre: British comedy Jeeves Intervenes play. See "Every Wednesday" for detailsTeafarm: tea farm, cafe, shop and art gallery. See "Every Wednesday for details McNabs Corn Maze and Produce Farm: the Corn Maze opens Sept 4 for the fall season! see "Every Friday" for details

03 SEP THUPoetry Open Mic: join Kevin Spenst at the Salt Spring Island Public Library. One poem per reader, first come, first served. Signup at 6:45 pm. Readings 7 pm. FMI 250.537.4666

04 SEP FRILive Music: Sam Weber (Indie rock) at Mobys Pub. 9 pm start. FMI 250.537.5559

05 SEP SATLive Music: Soul Shakedown (soul) at Mobys Pub. 9 pm start. FMI 250.537.5559

06 SEP SUNMusic in the Vineyard: hear great local per-formers 2 4 pm at Salt Spring Vineyards! Bring a picnic and blanket and sip, savour, enjoy! FMI 250.653.9463

08 SEP TUETech Caf: topic is com-puter security. Caf runs 5 6 pm at Salt Spring Library. Free. FMI 250.537.4666

09 SEP WEDPoetry Night: LGBTQ Voices is a free interac-tive poetry reading at Salt Spring Library starting at 7:30 pm. FMI 250.537.4666

10 SEP THUCommunity Forum: Trans-formation, Trans Celebration explores and celebrates trans-gender life. ArtSpring Gallery. Doors 7 pm, forum 7:30 9:30 pm. Cash wine bar. Tix $15/adult, $5/student. Ivan Coyote will have books on sale for purchase and signing. FMI artspring.ca

11 SEP FRIBook Launch: W. James Dickinson will read from his book Raptor Night at Salt Spring Li-brary starting at 4 pm. Free. FMI 250.537.4666

Performance: A Friday Affair Rekindled! is an evening of bur-lesque, music, poetry, dance and comedy at ArtSpring from 8 10 pm. Cash wine bar opens at 7 pm. For ma-ture audiences. Tix $25. FMI/tix artspring.caLive Music: Ange Hehr (dance/rock) for Pride Weekend at Mobys Pub. 9 pm start. FMI 250.537.5559

12 SEP SATLive Performance Art: Red Bastard was win-ner of Best of Fest at the Edinburgh Fringe, back from its five-star world tour for one show only 8 10 pm at ArtSpring, Tix $15. FMI/tix artspring.ca Live Music: Ange Hehr (dance/rock) at Mobys Pub. 9 pm start. FMI 250.537.5559

13 SEP SUNMusic in the Vineyard: hear great local per-formers 2 4 pm at Salt Spring Vineyards! Bring a picnic and blanket and sip, savour, enjoy! FMI 250.653.9463

17 SEP THUBook Launch: John Mills presents his latest book, a collection of personal essays titled Still No Word from Nancy, at Salt Spring Li-brary starting at 7 pm. Free. FMI 250.537.4666

18 SEP FRILive Music: The Ravens (folk rock) at Mobys Pub. 9 pm start. FMI 250.537.5559

19 SEP SATFall Fair: Salt Spring Islands oldest commu-nity event! Livestock, horticulture and craft displays, on-site food vendors, pet parade, zucchini races, live entertainment, horse show, midway and much more! Sept 19 20 at the Farmers Institute Grounds, 351 Rainbow Rd. FMI saltspringmarket.com

Live Music: Aidan Miller (dance rock) at Mobys Pub. 9 pm start. FMI 250.537.5559

20 SEP SUNFall Fair: See "19 SEP SAT" for details

24 SEP THULibrary Book Club: enjoy discussing good books with other adults! 4th Thurs of each month at Salt Spring Library 1 3 pm. Title for Sept is 419 by Will Ferguson. FMI 250.537.4666Youth Book Club: kids 10 14 are invited to drop by Salt Spring Library the 2nd and 4th Thurs of each month from 3:30 5 pm to discuss popular reads! FMI 250.537.4666

25 SEP FRILive Music: Greg Drum-mond (folk rock) at Mobys Pub. 9 pm start. FMI 250.537.5559Live Music/Perfor-mance: The Lonely: A Tribute to Roy Orbison 7:30 9:30 pm at ArtSpring. Tix $36. FMI/tix artspring.ca

26 SEP SATArts Discussion: SSNAP Panel: The Arts in Canada Where Next? is a discussion among 5 prominent Canadian artists who share their insights into the role of arts in Canada. 7:30 10 pm at ArtSpring. Tix $25. Reception to follow. FMI/tix artspring.caLive Music: NeverNever Band (old time/folk/bluegrass) at Mobys Pub. 9 pm start. FMI 250.537.5559

27 SEP SUNTerry Fox Fun: Rainbow Road Public Swimming Pool, registration at 10 am, run at 11 am. 4.5 km, 9 km and 1.3 km routes. Bikes, wheelchairs, strollers welcome, no roller-blades or dogs. FMI terryfox.org

SALT SPRING ISLAND EVERY DAY / MULTIPLE DAYS IN SEPTMusic Under the Stars: live music every night, at 7 pm! treehousecafe.ca

Spring Island Public Library 10:30 11 am. Free, drop-in. FMI 250.537.4666

Photography Exhibit: Photosynthesis 15th Annual Exhibit takes place at ArtSpring Sept 1 8 from 10 am 5 pm daily. FMI artspring.ca

Art Exhibit: Jacqueline Meredith This exhibit features work from her Peaceful Anchorage series. Daily at ArtSpring Sept 2 29. FMI artspring.ca

Photography Exhibit: new and old photos by Seth Berkowitz at ArtSpring Sept 25 29. FMI artspring.ca

EVERY MON IN SEPTTech Tutoring: iPad, Tablet and eReader tutor-ing with Conrad Koke at Salt Spring Island Public Library 12 2 pm. Sign-up sheets in the Info Desk Programs binder. FMI 250.537.4666

EVERY WED IN SEPT Song Jam: 8 pm at Mobys Pub. FMI 250.537.5559

EVERY THURS IN SEPTOpen Mic: with Ross and Dave at Mobys Pub. 9 pm midnight. FMI 250.537.5559

EVERY FRI IN SEPTGames Night: starting at 6 pm, Salt Spring Library, evening of board games and other interactive games, facilitated by Bryan Dubien. Free, open to all ages and without registration. FMI 250.537.4666

EVERY SAT IN SEPTTech Tutoring: with John at Salt Spring Library 10 am - 5 pm. One hour sessions. All topics, including Macs. Please sign up at Library. FMI 250.537.4666

Salt Spring Island Saturday Market: ar-tisans' crafts, body care products, clothing, fresh organic produce, baked goods, organic cheeses, live music and entertainment and much more! Oceanside at Centennial Park in the heart of Ganges, 8:30 am - 4 pm. FMI saltspringmarket.com

Toddlertime: Parents and tots are invited to join an enthusiastic Library volunteer for 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and simple ac-tivities best suited for children 3 and under. Salt Spring Island Public Library 10:30 11 am. Free, drop-in. FMI 250.537.4666

Tech Tutoring: every Saturday with John at Salt Spring Library All topics, including Macs. Please sign up at Library. FMI 250.537.4666

FINE DININGBistro 161 161 Kenneth St., Duncan 250.746.6466

Hudson's on First 163 First St., Duncan | 250.597.0066

Genoa Bay Caf 5000 Genoa Bay Rd., Duncan 250.746.7621

Bridgemans Bistro 740 Handy Road, Mill Bay | 778.356.3568

The Masthead Restaurant 1705 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan 250.748.3714

Page Point Bistro 4760 Brenton Page Rd., Chemainus 250.924.1110

Playbill Dining Room, Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Rd., Chemainus 250.246.9820

Just Jakes 45 Craig St, Duncan | 250.746.5622

FAMILY DININGRicky's 370 Trans-Canada Hwy, Ladysmith 250.245.7933

Whiskey Point Grill 2720 Mill Bay Rd, Mill Bay Shopping Centre 250.743.7277

The Dog House Family Restaurant 271 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan 250.746.4614

White Spot 101 Trans-Canada Hwy., Duncan 250.748.5151

Cow Caf West Coast Grill 1765 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay 250.597.4353

Bonnie Martin Retaurant

2877 Mill St., Chemainus | 250.246.1068

Pioneer House Restaurant 4675 Trans Canada Hwy., Duncan 250.746.5848

Lees Chicken 168 Trunk Rd, Duncan | 250.748.4424

Romeo 180 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan

CAF/LUNCH SPOTThe old Firehouse Wine Bar 40 Ingram St, Downtown Duncan 250.597.3473

Station St Caf 127 Station St, Duncan | 778.455.3008

Arbutus Caf 195 Kenneth St., Duncan | 250.746.5443

Coffee on the Moon 501 Canada Ave., Duncan | 250.715.1540

Corner House Caf 181 Jubilee St., Duncan | 250.748.9211

Duncan Garage Caf & Bakery 102 - 330 Duncan St., Duncan 250.748.6223

Jakes on The Lake 109 S Shore Rd , Lake Cowichan 250.933.2221

Willow Street Caf 9749 Willow St., Chemainus 250.246.2434

In The Bean Time 18 High St., Ladysmith | 250.245.2305

Sushi Wara 371 Trans Canada Hwy, Ladysmith 250.924.7001

INTERNATIONALDanji Japanese Restaurant 281 Canada Ave., Duncan | 778.422.2553

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NhaTrang Maki Sushi 62 Kenneth St., Duncan | 250.746.8999

The Royal Dar 148 Third St., Duncan | 250.597.1483

Wigwam Restaurant 438 - 1st St., Ladysmith | 250.245.3433

Pho Triple 7 Vietnamese Restaurant 9779 Willow St., Chemainus | 250.324.0777

Kim Wah Restaurant 5871 York Rd., Duncan | 250.748.2914

One More Sushi 248 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan

PIZZAAuthentic Pizza 41 Trunk Rd., Duncan | 250.701.0717

Mill Bay Pizza 106-2760 Mill Bay Rd | 250. 743.8882

Roberts Street Pizza 20 Roberts St., Ladysmith 250.245.1119

Ali Baba Pizza 109 - 112 Trans Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.9990

PUBSCraig St. Brew Pub 25 Craig St., Duncan | 250.737.2337

Cobblestone Pub 3566 Holland Ave., Cobble Hill 250.743.4232

Oak & Carriage Pub 3287 Cowichan Lake Rd., Duncan 250.746.4144

River Rock Bar & Grill 140 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan 250.748.4311

The Timberland Pub 1680 Timberlands Rd., Ladysmith 250.245.0800

Fox & Hounds Pub - Restaurant 11 High St., Ladysmith | 250.924.1747

Salty's Fish and Chips 250 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan

SALT SPRING ISLANDBarbs Buns 121 McPhillips Ave, Salt Spring 250.537.4491

Salt Spring Island Coffee Village Center

Arigato Sushi #102-149 Fulford-Ganges Rd | 250.538.1881

Pasta Fresca 149 Fulford Ganges Road | 250.537.8588

RESTAURANTS & PUBS

Home Expo: Come to the Cowichan Valley Fall 2015 Home Show, September 25-27 at the Cowichan Exhibition Hall, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy (corner of Mays Rd). Create your dream home! Admission is FREE all weekend

Free Skate: free admission and rentals at Kerry Park Rec Centre - Arena 1 - 2:15 pm. FMI 250.743.5922

2015 Kidney Walk Cowichan Valley: registration starts 9 am, 2.5 km walk starts at 10 am. Cowichan Valley Sportsplex. FMI akaraisin.com/bcwalks2015/cowichan

Lake Cowichan Salmon Mushroom Festival: find out about and savour some of the areas wild foods! Salmon displays, watershed info, kids art table, baked goods, roving minstrels and savoury salmon, soups and wild mushroom dishes! 10 am - 4 pm, Sept 26 and 27 at Lake Cowichan Centennial Hall. $2/adult, children free. FMI salmonmushroomfestival.com

28 SEP MONReel Alternatives: the heart-warming, life-affirming film A Brilliant Young Mind shows at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 7 pm. Tix $12. All proceeds to Cowichan Valley Hospice Services. FMI/tix cowichanpac.ca

Savour Cowichan Festival: Celebrate the Valleys vast array of locally grown and produced food and drink at various venues around Cowichan Bay. Tasting events, cooking classes, winemakers dinners, demos and much more! Sept 25 - Oct 4. Partial proceeds to the Canucks Autism Network. FMI/tix savourcowichan.com


Free Family Fitness Program: MEND is a 10 week program that helps families get fit and have fun together. Takes place in Duncan, location TBA. Presented by the Municipality of North Duncan. FMI Jill 250.746.3306 or northcowichan.ca

29 SEP TUESpoken Word Event: For the Love of Words with host Bill Levity at the Duncan Showroom 7:30 pm. $5/speakers $7/audience. FMI showroomproductions.ca

Savour Cowichan Festival: Celebrates the Valleys vast array of locally grown and produced food and drink at various venues around Cowichan Bay. Tasting events, cooking classes, winemakers dinners, demos and much more! Sept 25 - Oct 4. Partial proceeds to the Canucks Autism Network. FMI/tix savourcowichan.com

30 SEP WEDSavour Cowichan Festival: this multi-day festival celebrates the Valleys vast array of locally grown and produced food and drink at various venues around Cowichan Bay. Tasting events, cooking classes, winemakers dinners, demos and much more! Sept 25 - Oct 4. Partial proceeds to the Canucks Autism Network. FMI/tix savourcowichan.com

Karaoke Night: every Wed from 9 pm - midnight at the Green Lantern Sports Pub and Grill in Chemainus. FMI 250.246.3131



01 OCT THUSavour Cowichan Festival: this multi-day festival celebrates the Valleys vast array of locally grown and produced food and drink at various venues around Cowichan Bay. Tasting events, cooking classes, winemakers dinners, demos and much more! Sept 25 - Oct 4. Partial proceeds to the Canucks Autism Network. FMI/tix savourcowichan.com

02 OCT FRILive Dance: Ballet Rocks is described as an innovative, athletic, quirky and beautiful dance performance with great music! Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 7:30 pm. Adult $35, student $25, child $10. FMI/tix cowichanpac.ca

Savour Cowichan Festival: this multi-day festival celebrates the Valleys vast array of locally grown and produced food and drink at various venues around Cowichan Bay. Tasting events, cooking classes, winemakers dinners, demos and much more! Sept 25 - Oct 4. Partial proceeds to the Canucks Autism Network. FMI/tix savourcowichan.com

Chemainus Studio Art Tour: studios in the Chemainus Valley will open their doors Oct 2 - 4 as part of the 2nd Annual Polka Dot Trail Studio Tour. Wide range of styles and media to enjoy! FMI/map visit polkadottrail.com

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