Do you miss the joy of singing in community, but not a formal choir? Sing Again this summer in a fun, encouraging group, and explore your voice and creative expression, as well as learn to sing in harmony by ear. All voices are welcome regardless of age, gender, or experience - it's not about talent, it's about connection!

You're welcome to drop in until the end June and try it out, and see if you want to join us for the summer. We'll be gearing up for a big community singalong at Knox United Church on August 26th, and learning a set of songs from ABBA and The Beatles to Cyndi Lauper and Great Big Sea, as well as a few from local bluesman Gerry Barnum (who'll be joining us at Knox). Choir members will have the option to join me on stage at the big event!

I have two weekly groups starting June 12 and 15 (drop in open for the rest of June):

1) Mondays at 5pm at Parksville Community Park (picnic shelter, behind the playground)

2) Thursdays at 3pm at the McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC).

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Cindy Mawle is a Vancouver Island artist who works out of her home studio surrounded by forest on the central island. Her acrylic paintings on canvas mostly depict her surrounding areas on the Canadian west coast. Her main objective in these collections of work is to express the calm and joy she experiences in each location. “I want my work to present itself as a touchstone to our natural world. I believe the more we connect to nature, whether in real time or through art, the better off we are as human beings.”

To find out more about the artist, upcoming shows and events go to www.cmawle.com .

Lucy lives on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. After retiring from a successful career, Lucy renewed her passion for art. Her preferred medium is soft pastels.

Lucy is a member of the Pastel Society of Eastern Canada, Pastellistes de France, and Art du Pastel en France. She achieved Signature Status with Pastel Artists Canada and holds Active Status with the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Her award-winning work is held in collections in Canada and internationally and has been featured in many Canadian national juried exhibitions.

Natasha van Netten’s Southern Residents is a collection of drawings, paintings and installation works that focus on one of British Columbia’s most iconic animals. From delicate lines made with steel to tiny drawings of immense creatures, these artworks highlight the duality of fragility and strength found in Southern Resident killer whales.

This exhibition contains a collection of small ink drawings in shadow boxes. Influenced by museum displays and zoological drawings, these works bring attention to the individual—showing the unique physical differences between Southern Residents. This collection represents specific members and shows the variations in their saddle patches, the white/grey markings on their backs, aiding researches in orca identification. The drawings are suspended like scientific specimens, bringing attention to their delicacy and giving them the appearance of swimming.

NB: Natasha will be hosting a FREE drop-in colouring bookmark activity on Sunday, June 4^th, starting a

Acoustic duo show.. probably on the patio..

COMPLETELY CREEDENCE

Saturday, MAY 27th, 2023 at 6:30pm

Join us Saturday, May 27th, 2023 at the beautiful new Parksville Outdoor Theatre in Parksville Community Park, Parksville, British Columbia for a tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR).

TICKETS ARE ONLY $35

• Event Start time:  630pm
• Seating and Prices inclusive of any taxes or fees:  General Admission - $35
• Event Type: Tribute Concert
• Venue:  Parksville Outdoor Theatre: 193 Beachside Dr, Parksville, British Columbia (in Parksvill

www.hammondbaystudiotour.jimdo.com

TALES FOR THE TELLING PRESENTS: TALL TALES, HALF TRUTHS AND SOME LIES

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Apple Tech Workshops Spring 2023

Powered By Up Your Media, and the McMillan Arts Centre School For Digital Literacy. Our ongoing workshop series can help you gain control of your technology and allow you to better use your devices with skill and confidence.

Tuesday May 23, 4:00-5:30 pm - Using Your Apple Watch

In this course we will go through the out-of-the-box configuration of your new Apple Watch. Once paired to your iPhone we can move onto customization of the watch face and installation of apps. We'll also go over the different settings for a cellular and non-cellular Apple Watch, as well as some of the uses of the Health App. The session will include a Q&A to go over your individual questions.

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May 14 PM  –  Alcohol Ink Abstractions with Mary Unger

In this session you will create with colourful alcohol ink using various tools and techniques while making free flow abstract designs.

All supplies included in this class.

About the Instructor:  Mary Unger was raised on the east coast of Canada and moved to BC in 1970 after six years in Montreal. She studied fine arts at Mount Allison University and took classes and workshops in Montreal, Calgary and here on Vancouver Island.  “Travel to Mexico, Hawaii, Hong Kong,  South Africa, and Europe has been a feast to the eyes and soul.”

Location of class: Studio, McMillan Arts Centre

Maximum number of participants: 12

Come join us for a beautiful afternoon high tea luncheon and be swept away by Parisienne cafe jazz brought to you by the talented Van Django
About this Event

Come join us for a beautiful afternoon of traditional afternoon tea dining under marquee tents and be serenaded by the Parisienne jazz sounds of the band, Van Django! You will be greeted with a glass of our lavender lemonade and treated to a scrumptious spread of tea sandwiches, scones, Devonshire cream, preserves and desserts that go on and on. Custom blended teas made just for this occasion await!

We are so very pleased to introduce Van Django. They are an acoustic string ensemble made up of four of Canada's most talented and eclectic musicians; violinist Cameron Wilson, guitarist Budge Schachte, guitarist/cellist Finn Manniche and bassist Brent Gubbels. Van Django's music is well-rooted in the gypsy jazz of 1930's Paris France, but beyond that it's all pure blue-skying; flights of dazzling fancy, driving rhythms and boundless crea

Apple Tech Workshops Spring 2023

Powered By Up Your Media, and the McMillan Arts Centre School For Digital Literacy. Our ongoing workshop series can help you gain control of your technology and allow you to better use your devices with skill and confidence.

Tuesday May 9, 4:00-5:30 pm - Using the Photos App

A deeper dive into the Apple Photos application, including how to create albums and multiple libraries, how to edit photos, various media types, importing and exporting, and iCloud Photos.

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The Coburn Road trail runs parallel to the E&N Rail line. It starts at the end of the
existing gravel portion of Coburn Road and ends at Henry Morgan Park. This trail is
primarily single track and undulates through some rough and overgrown forest. The trail
bed is primarily dirt with multiple root crossings. The trail is one of the only connections
from the “Downtown” section of Bowser to the Jaimeson Road Subdivision, the Bowser
Elementary School, and via the Thompson Clark Ocean trail to Deep Bay. This trail
creates an active transportation corridor for locals, students, and tourists. Also, as it
directly connects downtown to the Deep Bay Marina, it provides safe, off of hwy 19a
access to the business district for folks utilizing the docks.
The scope of maintenance is to widen and smooth the existing trail bed. This 225m long
trail contains sections that need widening and gravel surface build up. The idea is to keep the trail typically natural, while
widening and smoothing the surface to accomm

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

May 2 – 28, 2023

OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, May 6th, 1-3pm

ARTIST TALK (free) Saturday, May 20th, 1pm

Nanoose Bay artist Kelly Corbett presents her expression of majestic British Columbia Holding diplomas in both Fine Art (UFV) and Photography Academy, Kelly combines academic training with her natural talent, painting with acrylics. Kelly’s style invites you to take a step outside; a trip through the forest; or an outing by kayak to commune with the natural world.

As an avid outdoorswoman, Kelly draws inspiration from her hiking, kayaking, and camping trips throughout BC. She captures the unique features of stunning wilderness scenes with her camera and uses the images taken as the muse for her paintings.

For the outdoorsy, Kelly’s painting style invites you to recall your adventures and relive the sights and scents of BC’s natural environment. And for those people that may not have the opportunity to get to remote wilderness locations, these paintings offer a glimpse into a world that is

Biography

My first painting that everyone talks about happened when I was about 3 years old and I physically painted my dog with glue made from horses hooves.  He loved the taste of the glue but my parents and grandparents were not impressed!

My family owned a gallery and picture framing shop so I was always surrounded by wonderful art.  I started taking classes at the Edmonton Art Gallery at about 8 years of age and continued classes into adulthood at the University of Alberta.  Through our gallery, I was able to run workshops with many outstanding artists.

When I started to teach art, my own style started to develop although I was always experimenting so I never really stuck with one thing.  My work includes watercolour, pastel, printmaking and acrylic but currently mainly mixed media. I also love to work with polymer art clay, making one of a kind jewellery and 3 D pieces.   My passion has been sharing and working with students of all ages and I learned so much from my students.

In the

Drums Alive is the most fun you will ever have getting fit! Every-body & ability level is welcome. Drums Alive is a full-body fitness workout where participants beat on fitness balls while moving & grooving to high energy, fun music. You can “power out” or “take it easy”, depending on your mood – but you will always leave smiling! Participants must bring their own exercise ball.