Miscellaneous
Presentation Sunday, June 14, Responding to Abrupt Climate Change, with conservation biologist Dr. Guy McPherson, Island Savings Centre, 2687 James St., Duncan, 1-3:30 p.m. Discussion follows. By donation.
Cowichan Valley Naturalists will hold their annual potluck picnic at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, June 16, 5:00 -8:00. For more information, contact Steve or Gail Mitchell, 250-746-9916 or beehaven@shaw.ca
June 18, 2015 7:30 p.m. Charles Tolman, author of: “The Sooke Story, The History and the Heartbeat” will be speaking on the pipeline from Sooke Lake to Victoria at St. Peter’s Church Hall, 5800 Church Rd.
Koksilah Farmers Institute presents Linda Gilkeson: Canning and Preserving workshop, June 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Hub, 2375 Koksilah Rd. Limited seating. Contact a.auchincloss@shaw.ca for info and registration. $40 fee.
The monthly general meeting for Royal Canadian Legion Duncan Branch 53 will be held Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m. at the Thrifty’s meeting room in the Beverly Corners Mall. Members urged to attend. There will be no meetings during the summer.
Kick-off the summer memorably with family and friends at the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre’s 30th annual Small Wooden Boat Festival on June 27-28. There is guaranteed fun for attendees of all ages while celebrating B.C.’s maritime history. More details and a complete schedule of events can be found at classicboats.org.
Make a splash participating in the 18th ever popular Fast Furious Boat Building Challenge on the second day of the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre’s 30th Annual Small Wooden Boat Festival, Sunday 28 June! For more details and to register visit classicboats.org
Love horses? Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association needs dedicated volunteers in lots of different areas. Help our special needs riders to reach their goals in the ring. No experience necessary, training provided. Info: 250-746-1028, email info@ctra.ca, website www.ctra.ca
Chemainus Seniors Centre bridge classes: Monday 1-4 p.m., Tuesday pairs 7:30-9:30 p.m., Friday pairs 1-4 p.m. Duplicate bridge Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. Crib Classes 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
Recreation
Pickleball beginner lessons, Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m., two hour lesson at outdoor Fuller Lake pickle ball courts, Chemainus. Learn how to play the fastest growing sport in North America with the Vancouver Island Pickleball Association in conjunction with the Municipality of North Cowichan. Paddles available. Wear good court shoes. Lesson free, but register 250-246-3811. Info: lessons@vipa.ca
All-ages chess club: all skill levels and ages welcome to play and learn chess in supportive, fun environment. Mondays 6-8 p.m., Duncan library gathering place or available tables.
Cowichan Fly Fishers meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Air Cadet Hall, Gibbins Road. Doors open 7 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. Info: www.cowichanflyfishers.com
Family storytime at Duncan library Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., ages 0-5 and families. Stories, songs, rhymes and fun.
Swing Dance Lessons Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Island Oak High School, 5814 Banks Rd. Duncan, $10 per class, $12 drop-in fee, private lessons available. No partner necessary. Info: Josef 250-709-8583, jgraf5@yahoo.ca
