• This Thursday (Nov. 14), Vancouver Island author Katrin Horowitz will be reading from her newly published book, The Best Soldier’s Wife, at the Ladysmith Library. This is the story of one woman trying to cope with the shocks and aftershocks of Canada’s war in Afghanistan. “Katrin will read from her timely novel, described as sad, angry, funny, but always deeply personal,” states a press release. The reading takes place Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ladysmith Library. Call 250-245-2322 for more information.
• Congratulations to the Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn, managed by Ashler Hospitality Corporation, which was recognized with the M.K. Guertin Award, the Champion Customer Care Award and the Best Western Green Award at Best Western International’s 2013 Convention held recently in Texas. The Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn was also awarded the Champion Customer Care Award for its strong commitment to providing superior customer care to guests and the Green Award for its dedication to environmentally-friendly practices. “The prestigious M.K. Guertin Award is bestowed upon those member properties that have represented the vision of Best Western’s founder and best demonstrated exceptional levels of service, quality, value and commitment to the brand,” according to a news release. The Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn is one of only 20 hotels — and the only one in Western Canada — out of more than 2,400 properties in the U.S. and Canada to receive all three of these awards.
• It’s an afternoon of Musical Fantasy Sunday, Nov. 17 when British cello sensation Michael Jones will perform a virtuoso selection, including Bach’s suites and Joaquin Rodrigo’s sparkling “Como una Fantasia,” at 2 p.m. in the intimate setting of 1891 heritage St. Michael’s Church in Chemainus. Following the performance, stay for a Meet the Artists Reception.” Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door and are available at the Owl’s Nest Bakery Bistro in Chemainus, the Chemainus Festival Inn, Salamander Books in Ladysmith, Mike’s Café in Crofton, Ten Old Books in Duncan and Valley Vines to Wines in Mill Bay or by calling 250-748-8383.
