Chemainus Valley weekly events and entertainment schedule

DAILY THROUGH MARCH 31

Art Show: The Big Show, 2D and select 3D larger works populating the gallery, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Rainforest Arts, 9781 Willow St., Chemainus.

NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 2

Live theatre: Naked Radio, musical comedy, matinees and evening performances, go to http://tickets.chemainustheatrefestival.ca to reserve or 1-800-565-7738, Chemainus Theatre Festival.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

Textile Circle: For knitters, crocheters, spinners, etc. to craft together, 10 a.m.-noon, Chemainus Library, 9796 Willow St.

Age Stronger: Instructed by Jill Amy, class will take you slowly and safely back into a gentle fitness routine after being less active during the pandemic, improve your ability to move with easy mobility, balance and strengthening exercises, modifications given for limitations, can be done sitting or standing, everyone welcome, wear comfortable clothing, bring your own Theraband or one can be purchased at class for $2, classes cost $2, 12:45-1:45 p.m., downstairs at the Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

Muffin and coffee mornings: 9:30-11 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St.

Meat draw: 4-7 p.m., Chemainus Legion 191 Hall Lounge, 9775 Chemainus Rd.

Bingo: Doors open at 4 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m., Chemainus Legion 191 Hall, 9775 Chemainus Rd.

Live music: The Copper Canyon Band, bringing bluegrass, roots rock, and classic country to the lounge, 7-10 p.m., Riot Brewing Co., 101A-3055 Oak St., Chemainus.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, MONDAY, MARCH 13 AND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: A CVITP volunteer will be at the Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre on Willow Street on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings to prepare and file tax returns as in previous years, no drop-ins will be allowed, call Bronwen at 250-324-3211 to make an appointment.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Chemainus Rotary Club bottle drop: Refundables accepted to support local programs and charitable causes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rotary bunker, Chemainus Road (across from Subway).

Meat draw: 3-6 p.m., Chemainus Legion 191 Hall Lounge, 9775 Chemainus Rd.

Trivia with Coop and Math: The Office edition, compete in teams of up to four players for $10, 7-9:30 p.m., Riot Brewing Co., 101A-3055 Oak St., Chemainus.

Live music: ’80s Tribute Night with Freeze Frame, tickets $15 at eventbrite.ca, reservations at 250-324-2245, 8 p.m., Osborne Bay Pub, the Cowichan Valley’s live music destination, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

Yoga classes: All levels welcome, by donation with 10 per cent going to local charities, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Saltair Community Centre, 3850 South Oyster School Rd., Saltair.

MONDAY, MARCH 13

Sit And Be Fit: Instructed by Jill Amy, chair exercises can improve your health and well-being, you will increase movement while keeping pressure off your joints, perfect for anyone with arthritis, fibromyalgia or any other mobility limitations, class starts with a warm up, some strength exercises and finishes with a stretch, everyone welcome, wear comfortable clothing, bring your own Theraband or one can be purchased at class for $2, classes cost $2, 10:45-11:30 a.m., upstairs at the Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.

Bingo: doors open at 4:45 p.m., games begin at 6:40 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

Steam club: Family literacy learning together through science, technology, engineering, art and math, 3-5 p.m., Chemainus Library, 9796 Willow St.

Meat draw: 3-6 p.m., Chemainus Legion 191 Hall Lounge, 9775 Chemainus Rd.

Yoga classes: All levels welcome, by donation with 10 per cent going to local charities, 7-8 p.m., Saltair Community Centre, 3850 South Oyster School Rd., Saltair.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

Soup and sandwich: All invited to attend but must be vaccinated, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St.

Crofton Community Centre Society: First annual general meeting since before COVID-19 started, a new board of directors will be elected ushering in a new two-year term, 7 p.m., Crofton Community Centre on Robert Street across from the Crofton Firehall. Any past members who may not have been notified or missed hearing this information are encouraged to make sure their membership application is current and the $1 fee has been paid in order to vote.You must be in attendance to vote.

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