Miscellaneous
Teen Advisory Group, Duncan library, first meeting Wednesday, Jan. 7, 4:30-5 p.m., ages 13-18. TAG plans activities, special projects, suggest items.
Free advance genealogy class at the Duncan library Saturday, Jan. 10, 3-4:30 p.m. Early English Genealogy: explores options for those who have traced their family in England back to the 1700s. A look at parish, manorial records and how to find wills, tips for doing so online. Instructor: Carol Stiles, Duncan Family History Centre.
Cowichan Valley Naturalists Coffee House Jan. 12, 9:30-11 a.m., Freshwater Ecocentre, 1080 Wharncliff, Duncan. Speaker: Michelle Theberge on "Wolf Country."
Cowichan Fish and Game hosting Canadian Firearm Safety course, restricted and non-restricted, starting Friday, Feb. 6, at Glenora clubhouse. Info and registration: Mike 250-748-0319 or email canadianfirearmsafety@shaw.ca Friendly Visitors wanted! Volunteer Cowichan program connects an isolated or lonely senior in the community with a Friendly Visitor. Interested? Call 250-748-2133.
ShoDai Peace Chant, Nichiren Peace Centre, Johnny Bear and Cambrai Road. Meditation Thursdays, 7 p.m., Discovery Sunrise Sundays, 10 a.m. Website: www.viretreats.com.
Info: 250-710-7594. Email: peace@viretreats.com
Seniors
Chemainus 55+ drop in centre bingo starts Monday, Jan. 5, 6:40 p.m. Chemainus 55+ drop in centre hosts a Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, Jan. 17, 9-11 a.m. Chemainus 55+ drop in centre Burns Night and Pot Luck Birthday Party, Saturday, Jan. 17, 5-8:30 p.m.
Recreation
Lego Fun at Duncan library Wednesday, Jan. 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Chemainus library Wednesday, Jan. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-12. Lego provided.
Game Night, Duncan library, Thursday, Jan. 8, 6-7 p.m., all ages. Board and card games. Bring a favourite or play one of ours.
Dog Gone reading, Duncan library, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 3:30-4 p.m., ages 6-12 and families. Dog stories, dog crafts, chance to meet St. John’s therapy dog.
Geronimo Stilton Art Show, Duncan library, Jan. 18-24, children of all ages. Come and create your own work of art inspired by Geronimo Stilton books. Work will be posted in library.
Paws 4 stories, Duncan library, Wednesdays, Jan. 21 and 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m., ages 6-12. Meet Talini the therapy dog.
Light up the night storytime, Duncan library, Thursday, Jan. 22, 4-5 p.m., ages 3-plus and families. Storytime features glow in the dark and lightthemed crafts and stories.
Teen Yarn Craft Group, Duncan library, Thursdays, 5-6 p.m., ages 13-18. Learn to knit, crochet. Extra needles and yarn provided.
Family storytime at Duncan library Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., ages 0-5 and families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun.
Meetings
Cowichan Valley Chapter of the Council of Canadians meets Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7-9 p.m., Volunteer Cowichan Office, basement of Duncan City Hall. Discussion of water issues, environment, new actions. Info: Donna 250-748-2444 or dcameron@seaside.net New book club at Duncan library. Group to meet third Saturday of every month noon-1:30 p.m. Leave name and number at front desk of library to find out more or call library 250-746-7661.
