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The nine members of Eddie and The Funk may be over 50 but the young at heart rockers still have what it takes sell out the Parksville Conference Centre and get people up on the dance floor. The local band is playing October 4 at the PCCC for a Ballenas Whalers Football club fundraiser.

Eddie and The Funk keep busy at the PCCC

Local band plays at dance this Saturday night in Parksville for Ballenas

The nine members of Eddie and The Funk may be over 50 but the young at heart rockers still have what it takes sell out the Parksville Conference Centre and get people up on the dance floor. The local band is playing October 4 at the PCCC for a Ballenas Whalers Football club fundraiser.
Melissa Vanstone, sales rep for See Ya Later Ranch wines, and Beach Club Resort general manager Arthur Wong are looking forward to featuring some of the award-winning series of wines harvested from premium vineyards in the Oliver region at an event Sept. 29 called Live, Laugh, Drink Wine.

Comedians share views on booze and boys in Parksville

The event is called Live, Laugh, Drink Wine and tickets are $69 for Monday's show

Melissa Vanstone, sales rep for See Ya Later Ranch wines, and Beach Club Resort general manager Arthur Wong are looking forward to featuring some of the award-winning series of wines harvested from premium vineyards in the Oliver region at an event Sept. 29 called Live, Laugh, Drink Wine.
Parksville musician Terry Sheldrake grew up listening to Pink Floyd and saw them live in 1994. Now he and a group of like-minded musicians will be presenting the music of the iconic English rock band when The Wall performs at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre on Saturday night.

Pink Floyd performance this Saturday night in Parksville

Local musician part of Pink Floyd tribute band that will be in Parksville this weekend

Parksville musician Terry Sheldrake grew up listening to Pink Floyd and saw them live in 1994. Now he and a group of like-minded musicians will be presenting the music of the iconic English rock band when The Wall performs at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre on Saturday night.
Parksville residents Lisa and Mike Oleksiuk share some bubbly as the House Hunters International episode in which they appeared plays on the TV in the background.

Parksville couples appear on reality show

The next airing of House Hunters International on HGTV featuring the local couples will air Saturday at 5 p.m.

Parksville residents Lisa and Mike Oleksiuk share some bubbly as the House Hunters International episode in which they appeared plays on the TV in the background.
Herb Receveur, a resident of The Gardens in Qualicum Beach, relies on his motorized scooter to get around. He was one of several seniors who put their scooter driving skills to the test at the annual Scooter Indy 500 on Sept.11.

Qualicum Beach’s Indy 500 was successful

Annual event raises awareness in Qualicum Beach about motorized scooters

Herb Receveur, a resident of The Gardens in Qualicum Beach, relies on his motorized scooter to get around. He was one of several seniors who put their scooter driving skills to the test at the annual Scooter Indy 500 on Sept.11.
Every cat has a story and 10-year-old Morgan Paul of Qualicum Beach has been telling a few of them in her newsletter the Whisker Weekly.

Qualicum Beach girl produces newsletter about cats

Proceeds from subscriptions go to Qualicum Cat Rescue

Every cat has a story and 10-year-old Morgan Paul of Qualicum Beach has been telling a few of them in her newsletter the Whisker Weekly.
Agnes Alexander has been selected as the ECHO Players Season Ticket Early Bird Draw Winner. Here, president of ECHO Players, Mike Andrews, hands her the prize, which is an overnight stay for two at The Chateau Victoria and a $100 Gift Certificate for dinner. 

Notable director for local choir

Formerly led by Rosemary Lindsay, the 60-voice group was formed in 1992

Agnes Alexander has been selected as the ECHO Players Season Ticket Early Bird Draw Winner. Here, president of ECHO Players, Mike Andrews, hands her the prize, which is an overnight stay for two at The Chateau Victoria and a $100 Gift Certificate for dinner. 
GOOD USE OF FREE TIME: What do you do when your school is behind picket lines? You visit grandma’s farm in Qualicum Beach and make a little money. Ten-year-old Maycie and six-year-old Jazzlyne Warren of Nanaimo were selling giant zucchinis, flowers and some bracelets they made to keep themselves busy during the teachers’ strike. The Warren farm on Qualicum Road has a bumper crop of squash this year. Zucchini loaf anyone?

A good use of free time during teachers’ strike

These young girls are making a little money by selling some vegetables, flowers and bracelets

GOOD USE OF FREE TIME: What do you do when your school is behind picket lines? You visit grandma’s farm in Qualicum Beach and make a little money. Ten-year-old Maycie and six-year-old Jazzlyne Warren of Nanaimo were selling giant zucchinis, flowers and some bracelets they made to keep themselves busy during the teachers’ strike. The Warren farm on Qualicum Road has a bumper crop of squash this year. Zucchini loaf anyone?
You never know what you are going to find — at a great price — at the Knox United Church Fall Fair.

Knox fall fair has become a fan favourite

Treasure seekers won’t want to miss this 10th edition of the fair

You never know what you are going to find — at a great price — at the Knox United Church Fall Fair.
NEWS FILE PHOTO If you enjoy the music scene that Nashville is famous for, you may want to check out the talent lined up for the Coombs Country Music Jamboree. Country bands from around Vancouver Island will be performing some foot stomping country music at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds August 22, 23 and 24.

Discovering country sound

Coombs Country Music Jamboree Aug 22 through 24 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds

NEWS FILE PHOTO If you enjoy the music scene that Nashville is famous for, you may want to check out the talent lined up for the Coombs Country Music Jamboree. Country bands from around Vancouver Island will be performing some foot stomping country music at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds August 22, 23 and 24.
Brodie Dawson will be performing at the Fall Fair August 30 at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay.

Dawson riding a musical high

Folksy blues player says Nashville on her bucket list

Brodie Dawson will be performing at the Fall Fair August 30 at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay.
This painting of Rathtrevor beach donated by Parksville artist MONK fetched $500 in a live auction for a Cops for Cancer fundraiser at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club August 8. Oceanside RCMP Tour de Rock riders Jordan Reid, left, and George Minshull raised some major coin at the event, thanks to some generous donations from the community.

Cops for Cancer/Tour de Rock event in Qualicum Beach raises more than $3K

Thalassa owner Oura Giakoumakis is an enthusiastic supporter of Tour de Rock

This painting of Rathtrevor beach donated by Parksville artist MONK fetched $500 in a live auction for a Cops for Cancer fundraiser at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club August 8. Oceanside RCMP Tour de Rock riders Jordan Reid, left, and George Minshull raised some major coin at the event, thanks to some generous donations from the community.
At Errington’s Hi Neighbour Day you can expect everything from a soap box derby for zucchinis to the world’s smallest parade all taking place in the heart of Errington Saturday, August 16.

Anything goes at Errington parade

Hi Neighbour Day takes place in Errington this Saturday, Aug 16 starting with pancakes at 8 a.m.

At Errington’s Hi Neighbour Day you can expect everything from a soap box derby for zucchinis to the world’s smallest parade all taking place in the heart of Errington Saturday, August 16.
Vancouver’s high energy, award winning roots rock group The Matinée perform Saturday night at the Errington Hall for the 45th annual Hi Neighbour Day Dance.

Growing, diverse fan base for Vancouver’s The Matinee

Vancouver band will perform at Errington Hall for the 45th annual Hi Neighbour Day Dance

Vancouver’s high energy, award winning roots rock group The Matinée perform Saturday night at the Errington Hall for the 45th annual Hi Neighbour Day Dance.
Jane Davidson recently opened the doors to the Gallery of Artisans at 141 Jensen Street in Parksville and has a revolving collection of art from Island artisans and even a few pieces she has created and hopes to add to.

Business profile: new Parksville gallery proves popular with artists

‘The first time I opened the door, the artists raced in’

Jane Davidson recently opened the doors to the Gallery of Artisans at 141 Jensen Street in Parksville and has a revolving collection of art from Island artisans and even a few pieces she has created and hopes to add to.
PARKSVILLE IDOL CHAMPION: Brianne Carson of Qualicum Beach was the winner of the Adult Division of the inaugural Parksville Idol competition after impressing a panel of judges on Saturday at Parksville Community Park. The event was sponsored by The City of Parksville, Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition and The NEWS. The winner in the Kids Division (age six-12) was 11-year-old MacKenna Jardine of Parksville. In the Youth Division (age 13-18), the winner was 18-year-old Melissa Kahan from Nanaimo. For more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

Brianne Carson wins Parksville Idol

Semi-finals and finals were held in Parksville Community Park on Saturday

PARKSVILLE IDOL CHAMPION: Brianne Carson of Qualicum Beach was the winner of the Adult Division of the inaugural Parksville Idol competition after impressing a panel of judges on Saturday at Parksville Community Park. The event was sponsored by The City of Parksville, Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition and The NEWS. The winner in the Kids Division (age six-12) was 11-year-old MacKenna Jardine of Parksville. In the Youth Division (age 13-18), the winner was 18-year-old Melissa Kahan from Nanaimo. For more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
Sunshine Goldsbury is expecting many of the zucchini plants she handed out at the Errington Farmers Market this spring will be turned into squash race cars like this one.

Zany Zucchinis

A soap box derby for zucchinis with wheels is just one of the many events taking place August 16 for Hi Neighbour Day.

Sunshine Goldsbury is expecting many of the zucchini plants she handed out at the Errington Farmers Market this spring will be turned into squash race cars like this one.
For most people, Scrabble is a wholesome family pastime but for others around the world it is serious competitive sport. Reverend Andrew Twiddy of the Anglican parish of St. Anne and St. Edmund in Parksville is one of three people who will represent Canada at a Commonwealth Scrabble tournament in Glasgow this week.

Parksville pastor headed to Scrabble world championships

It's not an official Commonwealth Games event, but it is in Glasgow, Scotland

For most people, Scrabble is a wholesome family pastime but for others around the world it is serious competitive sport. Reverend Andrew Twiddy of the Anglican parish of St. Anne and St. Edmund in Parksville is one of three people who will represent Canada at a Commonwealth Scrabble tournament in Glasgow this week.
Oceanside RCMP Tour de Rock riders Jordan Reid, left, and George Minshull, right, led a big bike procession in the first ever Tour de Rath Bike Parade in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park July 31.

Riding for a cause around Rathtrevor

Two Oceanside RCMP members who are also Tour De Rock riders this year took to the paths of Rathtrevor with some children last week

Oceanside RCMP Tour de Rock riders Jordan Reid, left, and George Minshull, right, led a big bike procession in the first ever Tour de Rath Bike Parade in Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park July 31.
An all-women cast brings the laughs at four wacky weddings in Bard to Broadway’s Always a Bridesmaid. With a parade of ugly bridesmaid dresses the southern belles navigate the choppy waters of love and matrimony and present a rollicking tale at the Village theatre in Qualicum Beach.

Clever comedy relies on sassy characters

Always a Bridesmaid runs until August 11 in Qualicum Beach

An all-women cast brings the laughs at four wacky weddings in Bard to Broadway’s Always a Bridesmaid. With a parade of ugly bridesmaid dresses the southern belles navigate the choppy waters of love and matrimony and present a rollicking tale at the Village theatre in Qualicum Beach.