NOW UNTIL MARCH 30
Big Art Show: Larger format art submitted for the exhibit by member artists, open for viewing during gallery hours, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Rainforest Arts, 9781 Willow St., Chemainus.
THURSDAY, FEB. 22
Scottish Country Dance: 1-2:30 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Knitting Club: Come and knit with neighbours, no cost, 12:30 p.m. in the main building Unit 1, Cowichan Neighbourhood House, 9806 Willow St., Chemainus.
FRIDAY, FEB. 23
Coffee and Muffin Morning: $1, 9:30-11 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Scrabble: 9:30 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Ladies Choir: 10:15 a.m.-noon, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
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.
SATURDAY, FEB. 24
Chemainus Rotary Club bottle drop: Refundables accepted to support charitable groups and organizations, 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.
Live music: 5 Whiskeys Deep, limited tickets available, high-energy classic rock band with a sprinkle of country, tickets $15 at eventbrite.ca, reservations at 250-324-2245, 8 p.m., Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton, the Cowichan Valley’s live music destination.
SUNDAY, FEB. 25
Sunday market: Local artists and home-based business owners, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1610 Joan Ave., Crofton (behind Cedrick’s Coffee).
Sunday Jazz: Edie Daponte, rich vocals performed in several different languages combined with a warm and engaging stage presence make her concerts must-see events, appearing with longtime collaborator/bassist/guitarist Joey Smith and dynamic keyboardist Attilas Fias, presented by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society, admission $20 in cash at the door, reservations recommended by calling 250-324-2245, 2 p.m., Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton, the Cowichan Valley’s live music destination.
MONDAY, FEB. 26
Carpet bowling: 9-11 a.m., Crofton Seniors Centre, 1507 Joan Ave., Crofton.
Core Exercise: 10-10:30 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Sit & Be Fit Exercise: 10:45-11:30 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Bingo: doors open at 4:45 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
TUESDAY, FEB. 27
Gentle Movement Exercise: 10-11:30 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Men’s Sing-along: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Meat draw: 3-6 p.m., Chemainus Legion 191 Hall Lounge, 9775 Chemainus Rd.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28
Chair Yoga: Drop-in by donation, teacher Jana is a certified yoga instructor, 9:15-10:15 a.m., main building Unit 1, Cowichan Neighbourhood House, 9806 Willow St., Chemainus.
Coffee and Muffin Morning: $1, 9:30-11 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Tai Chi: 10-11:30 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Duplicate bridge: 1-4 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre (upstairs hall), 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Chemainus Concert Band: Rehearsals every Wednesday, all instruments and skill levels welcome, contact Trina Lambert at 250-246-2794 for more information, 7-8:30 p.m., Chemainus Legion Hall, 9775 Chemainus Rd.
(To have your event listed, send an email to don.bodger@chemainusvalleycourier.ca.)