Brenda Gough

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Stuffies come to town

Annual community-wide Teddy Bear Picnic in Nanoose July 5

Brianne Jenner, left, who scored one of the goals that helped the Women’s Canadian Hockey Team win the gold medal in Sochi, Russia at the Winter Olympics this year, brought her precious hardware to The Gardens in Qualicum Beach last week, where her grandmother, Betty Jenner, right, resides.

Golden visit for grandma at The Gardens

Brianne Jenner scored a key goal in the march to the gold medal in Sochi

Brianne Jenner, left, who scored one of the goals that helped the Women’s Canadian Hockey Team win the gold medal in Sochi, Russia at the Winter Olympics this year, brought her precious hardware to The Gardens in Qualicum Beach last week, where her grandmother, Betty Jenner, right, resides.
Wearing hats representing different musical genres, members of the Parksville Beach Festival Society sang their hearts out at a Parksville Chamber of Commerce dinner June 12 to create some buzz about the 2014 Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition.

Music is this year’s sandcastle theme

Parksville's Beachfest team generated some laughs last week at a chamber meeting

Wearing hats representing different musical genres, members of the Parksville Beach Festival Society sang their hearts out at a Parksville Chamber of Commerce dinner June 12 to create some buzz about the 2014 Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition.
Avid cyclist Roxanne Adams, right, took part in the Baby Avis Ramblefest June 7 in Errington. Next up for Adams is the Ride to Conquer Cancer which she is taking part in this weekend to support her friend Patti Whittaker, left.

A long, bold ride for an Errington friend

Roxanne Adams is taking part in the Ride to Conquer Cancer June 14-15 and she is bringing along her girlfriend, who is battling the disease

Avid cyclist Roxanne Adams, right, took part in the Baby Avis Ramblefest June 7 in Errington. Next up for Adams is the Ride to Conquer Cancer which she is taking part in this weekend to support her friend Patti Whittaker, left.

Digital arts studio officially opens in Qualicum Beach

Provincial minister, MLA on hand for ceremonies on Monday afternoon

Most people know the tomahawk as a First Nations axe-like weapon, but Rick Davidson, executive chef at The Beach Club’s Pacific Prime Steak and Chop restaurant, is staking his reputation on the tomahawk chop and hoping serious carnivores will carve into his new summer menu item.

Think you can handle the Tomahawk Steak?

Three-pound meat lollipop costs $139 at Pacific Prime

Most people know the tomahawk as a First Nations axe-like weapon, but Rick Davidson, executive chef at The Beach Club’s Pacific Prime Steak and Chop restaurant, is staking his reputation on the tomahawk chop and hoping serious carnivores will carve into his new summer menu item.
DO-IT-YOURSELF NIGHT: Thirty women enjoyed an evening of do-it-yourself tips and tricks, door prizes, refreshments and more on May 22 at Albertson’s Home Centre in the Parksville Industrial Park. Above, Linda Hess, left, watches Darlene Kennings work a circular saw.

Do-it-yourself night at Albertson’s in Parksville

Thirty women enjoyed an evening of do-it-yourself tips and tricks, door prizes, refreshments and more on May 22

DO-IT-YOURSELF NIGHT: Thirty women enjoyed an evening of do-it-yourself tips and tricks, door prizes, refreshments and more on May 22 at Albertson’s Home Centre in the Parksville Industrial Park. Above, Linda Hess, left, watches Darlene Kennings work a circular saw.
Local musician Shelley Beeston is hoping more people will check out the top notch talent being booked at The Soundgarden in Coombs now that the music venue has been expanded.

Increased capacity, increased options

Coombs-The Soundgarden has expanded and is having Nova Scotia's Ian Sherwood perform Saturday

Local musician Shelley Beeston is hoping more people will check out the top notch talent being booked at The Soundgarden in Coombs now that the music venue has been expanded.
Nine-year-old Jake Lutick-Fuller treks through the forest once a week in Errington, learning the ecology and biology of fungi and plants.

Parksville Qualicum Beach biologist sharing her skills

She teaches people how to forage with confidence as well as what else they can plant in their own yards to increase their bounty

Nine-year-old Jake Lutick-Fuller treks through the forest once a week in Errington, learning the ecology and biology of fungi and plants.
Justus Limpright gave a dramatic performance at the Mosaic Youth Talent Showcase May 16 at Knox United Church.

A Moment at Mosaic

Justus Limpright performed at the Mosaic Youth Talent Showcase May 16 at Knox United Church.

Justus Limpright gave a dramatic performance at the Mosaic Youth Talent Showcase May 16 at Knox United Church.
The Mosaic Youth Talent Showcase May 16 included a contemporary dance duet by Josh Jai and Emily-Kendall Jones.

Fancy Dancers

Josh Jai and Emily-Kendall Jones performed at the Mosaic Youth Talent Showcase

The Mosaic Youth Talent Showcase May 16 included a contemporary dance duet by Josh Jai and Emily-Kendall Jones.
May 16 marked the first show in Vancouver Island University’s annual summer concert series with music and a meal at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station.

Feast for the Ears

Vancouver Island University’s annual summer concert series kicked off with music and a meal at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station

May 16 marked the first show in Vancouver Island University’s annual summer concert series with music and a meal at the Deep Bay Marine Field Station.
Kirsten Ruryk and Jason Hastings have made Taste Café and Bistro on Resort Drive one of the hottest new eateries in town.

The secret is out about Taste Café & Bistro

Parksville restaurant brings a new taste to resort drive

Kirsten Ruryk and Jason Hastings have made Taste Café and Bistro on Resort Drive one of the hottest new eateries in town.
BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO Fans of contemporary dance won’t want to miss an upcoming performance by the Helix Dance Theatre Company at the Ballenas Whalebone Theatre on May 24.

Let your spirit soar with Helix dancers

Performance featuring devoted local dancers takes place at Ballenas Secondary on May 24

BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO Fans of contemporary dance won’t want to miss an upcoming performance by the Helix Dance Theatre Company at the Ballenas Whalebone Theatre on May 24.
Echo Players is entering Mrs. Reynolds and the Ruffian in Theatre B.C.’s North Island Zone Drama Festival at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach from May 17-24. Actors above, from left, are: Mack Lazzarino, Aviva Fox and Kim Bellwood.

Mix of genres offers a theatrical feast

The best of these six plays will represent this zone in Kamloops in July

Echo Players is entering Mrs. Reynolds and the Ruffian in Theatre B.C.’s North Island Zone Drama Festival at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach from May 17-24. Actors above, from left, are: Mack Lazzarino, Aviva Fox and Kim Bellwood.
This KSS brass ensemble will be part of the Mosaic talent showcase at Knox United Church in Parksville May 16.

Rising Stars

Parksville-Mosaic Youth Talent Showcase taking place at Knox United Church May 16. Enter to win ticket to the show

This KSS brass ensemble will be part of the Mosaic talent showcase at Knox United Church in Parksville May 16.
The Maureen Washington Quartet plays VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station on Friday night.

Enjoy some jazz with a view

Deep Bay-Jazz and gourmet dinner at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station Friday

The Maureen Washington Quartet plays VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station on Friday night.
BUSY TIMES: Mother’s Day will be busy for the Seselja family in Nanoose Bay. Pictured above, top row, from left to right are Mike Seselja, Grandma Rita, Lesley Seselja and Brody Seselja. On the bottom row are Melissa Seselja, Molly, Noah Seselja, Thomas Greger. Nine purebred Chocolate Labs born March 26 are ready to open their eyes and start getting frisky as Mother’s Day approaches for the Seselja family. Canine mom Molly, is the daughter of the Seselja’s older dog Abby and her litter is growing strong thanks to round the clock care from the family including Grandma Rita. The puppies will be up for adoption May 26 and will go to their new homes June 26. Lesley said this is their third litter from the two moms and their last but her family will be keeping a little boy this time. Besides raising her boys and teaching art to kids, Lesley hosts the annual Nanoose Bay art in the garden fundraiser in July. For a list of Mother’s Day events in Parksville Qualicum Beach, please see page B5 of today's edition of The NEWS.

Mother’s Day will be busy for this Nanoose Bay family

Nine purebred Chocolate Labs born March 26 are ready to open their eyes as Mother's Day approaches for the Seselja family

BUSY TIMES: Mother’s Day will be busy for the Seselja family in Nanoose Bay. Pictured above, top row, from left to right are Mike Seselja, Grandma Rita, Lesley Seselja and Brody Seselja. On the bottom row are Melissa Seselja, Molly, Noah Seselja, Thomas Greger. Nine purebred Chocolate Labs born March 26 are ready to open their eyes and start getting frisky as Mother’s Day approaches for the Seselja family. Canine mom Molly, is the daughter of the Seselja’s older dog Abby and her litter is growing strong thanks to round the clock care from the family including Grandma Rita. The puppies will be up for adoption May 26 and will go to their new homes June 26. Lesley said this is their third litter from the two moms and their last but her family will be keeping a little boy this time. Besides raising her boys and teaching art to kids, Lesley hosts the annual Nanoose Bay art in the garden fundraiser in July. For a list of Mother’s Day events in Parksville Qualicum Beach, please see page B5 of today's edition of The NEWS.

Teaming up to battle broom

RBC helps with volunteers and a cheque for $1,000 for Parksville Qualicum Beach Broombusters

This brass ensemble made up of Kwalikum Secondary band students performed in the lobby of the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre for the KSS Fine Arts Society's Premier Performance April 29. Their next gig will be at the Mosaic talent showcase at Knox United Church in Parksville May 16.

Shining the spotlight on region’s young talent

Mosaic Youth Talent Showcase takes place Friday, May 16 at Knox United Church in Parksville

This brass ensemble made up of Kwalikum Secondary band students performed in the lobby of the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre for the KSS Fine Arts Society's Premier Performance April 29. Their next gig will be at the Mosaic talent showcase at Knox United Church in Parksville May 16.