THURSDAY, OCT. 5 THROUGH SUNDAY, OCT. 8
Chemainus Valley Museum: Stop by for a visit and check out the gift shop, open four days a week, Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 9799 Waterwheel Cres.
VARIOUS TIMES
Art show: A Gathering of Women, with works by Chemainus’ Diana Durrand and Kenna Barradell from Pender Island, continues until Oct. 30, open one hour before showtimes (no ticket required) or can be visited by request to Laura Stephenson at laura.stephenson@cvrd.bc.ca, Lobby Art Gallery at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan.
NOW UNTIL SUNDAY, OCT. 22
Live theatre: The Fiancee, farce/romantic comedy, Lucy can’t bear the thought of soldiers being sent to war without the hope of someone to come home to and her inability to say ‘no’ puts her in a serious predicament when they all arrive home on the same day ready for nuptial bliss, go to chemainustheatrefestival.ca for ticket information, Chemainus Theatre Festival Playbill Dining Room.
THURSDAY, OCT. 5
Scottish Country Dance: 1-2:30 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Macrame and Fibre Crafts: Yarn and Yammer session, tea and coffee provided, no cost, noon-1 p.m., Cowichan Neighbourhood House, 9806 Willow St., Chemainus.
Senior girls volleyball: Chemainus Cougars vs. St. John’s Academy, 4 p.m., Chemainus Secondary School.
FRIDAY, OCT. 6
Coffee & Muffin morning: 9:30-11 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, OCT. 7
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.
Live music: Renovation Blues Band, swingin’ grooves, shufflin’ beats and funky rhythms are the calling card, call 250-324-7468 for reservations, 7 p.m., Riot Brewing Co., 101A-3055 Oak St., Chemainus.
SUNDAY, OCT. 8
Local Sunday market: Local artists and home-based business owners, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1610 Joan Ave., Crofton (behind Cedrick’s Coffee).
Chemainus song circle: Players and singers welcome, 1-4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion 191 Hall, 9775 Chemainus Rd.
Live music: Sunday Jazz, Tom Vickery, master piano player who has been a fixture on the island jazz scene for decades, tickets $20 in cash at the door, reservations at 250-324-2245, 2 p.m., Osborne Bay Pub, 1534 Joan Ave., Crofton, the Cowichan Valley’s live music destination.
MONDAY, OCT. 9
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 6:40 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
TUESDAY, OCT. 10
Gentle Movement Exercise: 10-11:30 a.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Men’s Singalong: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre, 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Art For Social Change: Moving Paper Solutions, a unique series of activities blends art, storytelling and community engagement to inspire creativity, 12:30-2 p.m., Cowichan Neighbourhood House, 9806 Willow St., Chemainus.
Meat draw: 3-6 p.m., Chemainus Legion 191 Hall Lounge, 9775 Chemainus Rd.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11
Coffee & Muffin morning: 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.
Yoga: One-hour class being shared courtesy of Jana and the Hummingbird Yoga Studio, bring a mat and water bottle and wear comfy clothes, donations to CNHA appreciated, 10 a.m. in Unit 4, Cowichan Neighbourhood House, 9806 Willow St., Chemainus.
Duplicate bridge: 1-4 p.m., Chemainus 55+ Activity Centre (upstairs hall), 9824 Willow St., Chemainus.
Games Cafe: Cowichan Neighbourhood House Association has a weekly, ongoing games cafe Wednesday afternoons from 12:30-2:30 p.m., tea, coffee and treats provided, bring a favourite game or try one that’s there, Cowichan Neighbourhood House, 9806 Willow St., Chemainus.
Chemainus Community Band: Rehearsals for the new season, all instruments and skill levels welcome, 7 p.m., Chemainus Legion Hall, 9775 Chemainus Rd.
(To have your event listed, send an email to don.bodger@chemainusvalleycourier.ca.)