Arts
Ladysmith Camera Club presents "Putting Together a Slide Show", a how-to guide by Patricia Haugen, Saltair-based photographer, Tuesday, July 28, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue, Ladysmith. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. Info: www.Ladysmith-CameraClub.com
Warmland Calligraphers meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m.-noon, Mellor Hall, Cowichan Exhibition grounds. Info: warmlandcalligraphers@shaw.ca or http://members.shaw.ca/warmlandcalligraphers.
Cherry Point artists weekly painting sessions (September to June), Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Cowichan Exhibition fairgrounds. Experienced and beginners welcome. Info: Jack 250-746-4795 or Olive 250-746-8020.
Cowichan Valley Artisans year round studio tour: 14 professional studios to explore. From Mill Bay to Ladysmith. Www.cowichanvalleyartisans.com for details of each studio’s hours. Admission free.
Enjoy ‘Ways of Writing’ -short stories, memoirs, poems -Wednesdays, 12:24-3 p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Lake Cowichan. More info: 250-749-4176.
Tzouhalem Spinners and Weavers Guild meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 5800 Church Rd., Duncan. Everyone welcome. Info: www.tswguild.wordpress. com or Alison 250-746-6330.
Basics of Soapstone Carving. The one-day course includes the soapstone, use of tools, approximately eight hours of learning, and you will take home your carved soapstone work. Shorter and advanced courses available. Courses usually run on one of the weekdays and Sundays. Call Brian or Linda 250-743-4155. brianclark@shaw.ca
Cowichan Valley Heritage Quilters meet Mondays at St. Peter’s Church Hall, Maple Bay Road, Duncan, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $1.50 drop-in charge, $10 annual membership. All skill levels accepted. New members welcome. Info: Darlene 250-748-9738.
Valley Writers meet alternate Monday mornings to share their works and improve their skills. New members welcome. Call Stephen Watson 250-746-7637.
Music
Maple Bay Marina announces Sunday Music with STEW for the month of July. Performances of band STEW are free in courtyard outside Mariners Market Espresso Bar, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Blend of hits from the 30s, ballads, spicy blues, country, classic folk rock. Visiting boaters contact marina at 250-746-8482, 866-746-8482 or info@maplebaymarina.com. Complimentary parking in lots A and B.
Master Fiddler Pierre Schryer with Irish Piper, Martin Nolan and Victoria Guitarist Abram Dobres perform at Peter Sussman’s Shady Grove house concerts July 29 at 7 p.m. Entry donation of $15. Check out shadygrove.ca or call Sussman at 250-929-8226 for more details.
Cowichan Symphony Society presents Amahl and the Night Visitors. Auditions Saturday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m. for principal roles; Sunday, Aug. 9, 2 p.m. for call backs and chorus. Duncan Pentecostal Church, 931 Trunk Rd., Duncan. Audition packages available at Island Savings Centre ticket office and Meredyth Broadway’s Vocal Studio 250-748-6968.
Chant Circle at the Art House (1756 Wilmot Ave., Shawnigan Lake) first Thursday of the month 7:30-8:30 p.m. By donation. Vocal experiments, techniques and world chants in a safe, sacred and playful environment to explore the power of the voice. Info: www.MoonDanceArts.ca
Enjoy a jam of old time music every second Thursday at Twisted Sisters Tearoom, 9885 Maple Street, Chemainus. Info: Steve Heizer at 250-722-3115 or Peter Sussman 250-929-8226.
Chemainus Seniors Centre choirs: Men’s Choir, Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m., Ladies Choir, Mondays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., mixed choir, Fridays, 10-11:45 a.m.
Jubilate Choir rehearses Monday nights 7:30 -9 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, Duncan. Early and contemporary sacred songs, Eastern European, African songs and more. New members welcome. Info: 250-701-0687.
Cowichan Valley Music Teachers Association meets monthly for fellowship and professional development. Info: 250-748-8196, www.cowichanmusicteachers.com
BRATZ Music Jam Sunday evenings 9 p.m. to midnight at Roadhouse Pub, Grand Motel, Duncan. Bring your instruments. No cover. Info: 250-715-8115.
Dancing
Traditional Square Dances: come and dance with us to live music by Shady Grove Dance Band first Friday of every month. No experience or partner needed. Ages 12 and up, $5, at The Hub, Cowichan Station. Info: Peter 250-929-8226.
Learn to square dance. Lessons at Girl Guide Hall, 321 Cairnsmore St., Duncan. Info: 250-748-6056 or 250-748-9140.
Cowichan Valley International Folkdancers meet Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mill Bay Community Hall, beside Kerry Park Arena.
$5 drop-in fee, $80 yearly membership. First night free. Call Kate 250-743-5068 or Lyn 250-743-2686.
Cowichan Ballroom Dance Club welcomes all fellow dancers to regular 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night practices at Valley Seniors Centre. Info: 250-597-1132.
Cowichan Valley Scottish Country Dancers, 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Chemainus Seniors Centre. Singles and couples welcome.
Cobble Hill Dancers 2011: Classes in country, latin and swing and social ballroom. Held in Cobble Hill or Mill Bay Masonic Hall. Friday is practice night, 7 p.m., Mill Bay Masonic
Hall. Info: Barry or Diana at 250-743-7915 or visit www.cobblehilldancers@shaw.ca
Cape Breton Stepdancing Classes, Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Yum Yoga Studio-1701 Pavenham. Info cowichanfiddlers@gmail. com or 250-709-9662.
Square dance lessons every Sunday, 7 p.m., at the Girl Guide Hall on Cairnsmore Street, Duncan. Brush-ups welcome. More info: 250-746-4127, 250-748-9140, 250-748-3675.
Clogging dance classes Mondays and Tuesdays in Cobble Hill and Wednesdays at Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre. All levels. Call Ev 250-743-2902.
