Kidding Around Vancouver Island

One of our favourite children’s musical groups – Bobs and Lolo – is back on the Island Sunday April 5th to help put the fun in fundraising for the Errington Co-operative Preschool. I say “back on the Island” because Bobs (Robyn Hardy) and Lolo (Lorraine Pond) grew up right here in the Central Island [...]

One of my favourite musicals of all time – Fiddler on the Roof – is being put on at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo March 13 – 15th. It’s the story of trying to maintain traditions in the face of changing times; I’m definitely going to see it differently as a mother of two! [...]

That week is coming. You know what I’m talking about, parents, “the week the kids went” and leave school, only to ask the eternal question “what is there to do?”. The better question is, how do we fit it all into one week?
If you’re looking for pre-planned days for the kids, I really [...]

There’s a Valentine Family Dance and Art fundraiser taking place Friday February 13 at Nanoose Place.  Featuring the jazz music of the Ron Hadley Quartet and a draw for a limited edition print by Christopher Walker, the evening gets underway at 6pm.  Tickets are just $2 per person or $5 for the whole family, with [...]

Hockey fans in the Central Island area are being treated to some world-class hockey right now, with the 2009 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge taking place at arenas in Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Courtenay, Cowichan, and Oceanside.
View the entire schedule and get up to date scores here at the official website.

Milner Gardens and Woodland always makes for a great family outing, but imagine filling the woods with lights and music – that’s what Milner Christmas Magic is all about, and the first of three weekends is upon us. Each night there’s a different musical group playing as you enjoy the walk through the magical [...]

Christmas craft season has been in full swing here on the Island for a while now and just the other day the four of us were off to visit the Kris Kringle Craft Market in Qualicum Beach. When I say the “four of us” that means my mum was substituting for George, who often [...]

Our kids recently had a chance to try their hand at tying flies during the book launch for our friend Rick Passek’s book, The Freshman Flyfisher. They loved it, and they also liked the fact that Rick’s 13 year old son Ryan was the one teaching them the intricate winding and turning. Rick [...]

The Regional District of Nanaimo is in the middle of its second annual Golden Shoe Hunt at parks in the Parksville area. On until May 23, all you have to do is check for a new location and clue each Friday online at http://www.rdn.bc.ca. If you’re one of the first 5 people to [...]