Miscellaneous
January Documentary Night at the Library features film "Narco Cultura", a gritty look at the drug war in Mexico focusing on a Ciudad Juarez crime scene investigator who risks his life every time he leaves his house and a musician from Los Angeles who glamourizes drug lords with popular music. Monday, Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m., free, Duncan library.
Duncan Aglow hosting evening of prayer and worship Monday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m. New Life Church in Duncan. Speaker: Rev. Hilda Chen who has been an integral part of the King of Kings Assembly in Jerusalem. Some of her most exciting work abroad has included Aliyah, whereby Jews are assisted in their return to Israel from the Former Soviet Union, and she also taught at the Discipleship School at the Israel College of the Bible.
Cowichan Fish and Game hosting Canadian Firearm Safety course, restricted and nonrestricted, starting Friday, Feb. 6, at Glenora clubhouse. Info and registration: Mike 250-748-0319 or email canadianfirearmsafety@shaw.ca
Seniors
Chemainus 55+ drop in centre 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.
Chemainus 55+ drop in centre soup and sandwich, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Valley Seniors Activity Centre, 198 Government St., Duncan open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. $20 per year. Carpet bowling, cribbage, billiards crafts, bridge, choir, bus trips on our own bus. Live music Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dances every 1st and 3rd Saturday evening 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Open to public for Bingo each Tuesday. Many special events throughout the year. Check out Monthly Newsletter at valley-seniors.org and consider membership if you’re 55 years or older. Info: 250-746-4433.Info: 250-746-4433 or www.valley-seniors.org
Recreation
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 light-themed crafts and stories.
Meetings
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53 general meeting for all Legion members Sunday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m., Duncan Community Lodge, Moose Road, lower level.
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.
Cowichan Valley Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at St. John’s Anglican Church hall, 486 Jubilee St., Duncan, 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome. Info: 250-709-2608.
Arts
Ladysmith Camera Club presents "Become a Better Photographer" by award winning photographer Inge Riis McDonald and Ken Meisner, who will show you how to evaluate your pics. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue. Non-members $5 drop-in fee. www.LadysmithCameraClub.com
