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X-WR-CALNAME:Nanaimo · Monday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall in Port Alberni Scavenger Hunt DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:206203-1788220800-1790812799@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt ! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be ente red into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/fall-in-port-alberni-scavenger-hunt/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:September Event Line up DTSTART:20260901T150000Z DTEND:20261001T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000820Z UID:5949-1788249600-1790809200@www.simonholt.ca CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:🎉 SEPTEMBER AT SIMONHOLT — LIVE MUSIC\, JAZZ\, KARAOKE\, MAGIC\, CRAFTS & NEW CONNECTIONS! 🎉 \nSeptember is packed with reasons to get out\, meet people\, enjoy great food and drinks\, and experience so mething different at Simonholt! From live music and jazz to karaoke\, craf ts\, magic and speed dating\, there’s something happening throughout the month. \n✨ Friday\, Sept. 4 — Magic Show Special Event | $15Experienc e the fun and surprise of close-up magic while enjoying your Friday night at Simonholt.⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM \n🎸 Sunday\, Sept. 6 — Jazz Night | $ 30The Elliot Freedman Group with special guest John Stowell⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM \n🌴 Friday\, Sept. 11 — Cheko Soto & Band | $15A high-energy Live Reggae Night⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM \n🎷 Saturday\, Sept. 12 — SAX DJ LIVE | $15Featuring Howard Anderson — sax\, DJ energy and a great night out ⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM \n🎤 Sunday\, Sept. 20 — Karaoke Night | FREEGrab t he mic\, bring your friends and sing your favourite hits!⏰ 6:30–9:30 P M \n🎨 Wednesday\, Sept. 23 — Craft Night | $25–$28Lost Arts Club pr esents Gemstone Crafts — create\, connect and have fun. All ages welcome !⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM \n🤠 Saturday\, Sept. 26 — The Pontiac Bandits | $ 15Live music\, cold drinks and Saturday-night energy⏰ 7:30–9:30 PM \n ❤️ Sunday\, Sept. 27 — Speed Dating 55+ | $25Suggested age 55+\, but all adults are welcome. Your ticket includes one complimentary drink.🚪 Doors 5:00 PM | Dating starts 5:30 PM \n✨ PLUS — FREE MAGIC EVERY FRI DAY!Make Simonholt your Friday destination for a little magic with dinner and drinks. \nSeptember isn’t just about coming out for an event — it ’s about music\, laughter\, creativity\, meeting new people and building community right here in Nanaimo. Come for dinner\, stay for the experienc e\, and make a night of it! \n📍 Simonholt Restaurant6582 Applecross Rd. \, Nanaimo\, BC📞 Reservations: 250-933-3338 \nGreat Food. Great Drinks. Live Entertainment. Good Company.See you this September at Simonholt! 🎶✨ LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000820Z LOCATION:SIMONHOLT Food\, Drink & Live Music Restaurant\, 6582 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9V 0A4\, Canada URL:https://www.simonholt.ca/event/september-event-line-up/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:SIMONHOLT Restaurant | FOOD\, DRINK\, LIVE MUSIC X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.simonholt.ca/event/nanaimo-international-jazz-fes tival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Westshore Recovery Retreat 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTSTAMP:20260807T055536Z UID:25549-1789084800-1791935999@nanaimoaa.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:April 6th\, 2023 \nIntergroup is now meeting every second Tue sday at 6pm on Zoom. Zoom info can be found on Nanaimoaa.org’s Events ca lendar. Intergroup is still looking to fill its Newsletter Chair and Archi ves Chair positions. Please contact the Intergroup office if you’re inte rested. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055536Z LOCATION:3498 Luxton Road\, 3498 Luxton Road\, Langford\, BC\, V9C 2Y3\, C anada URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/event/westshore-recovery-retreat-2/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:MIIS X-SOURCE-URL:https://nanaimoaa.org/meetings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall in Port Alberni Scavenger Hunt DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z UID:207084-1789948800-1790035199@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt ! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be ente red into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/fall-in-port-alberni-scavenger-hunt/2026-09-2 1/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260917T182528Z UID:208029-1789948800-1790035199@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Attention teen photographers and nature lovers!  Nanaimo Nort h’s Teen Advisory Group is running a Teen Photography contest!  The the me is NATURE and we invite teens to submit their photos.  You could win a $50 gift card of your choice or a bookish gift basket!  Here’s the rul es and how to enter: \nThe Rules: \n\nMaximum 2 photos per person.\nAll en tries must be received by 11:59 pm on Friday\, October 16 2026.\nYou must be 12-18 years old on October 16th to be eligible for a prize.\nYou must l ive in Vancouver Island Regional Library’s service area.\nPhotos must be taken between Sept. 19 and Oct. 16th.  No past projects or resubmitted p rojects allowed.\nPhotos must be taken by you.  No copyrighted images or photos taken by others.\nWhen submitting photos\, please avoid any identif ying human features\, such as faces.\nNo AI generated photos\, no AI add-o ns\, no Photoshop.\nAdjusting your photo(s) exposure\, contrast\, etc. in your camera app is acceptable.\n\nHow to Enter: \n\nSubmit your photos to nanaimonorth@virl.bc.ca .  Please include the following information in yo ur entry.  If you want\, you can copy and paste the following fields into your email entry so you don’t forget anything:\n\nName:\nPhone Number:\ nEmail address:\nAge:\n\n\n\nHow will the contest by judged? \nThis contes t will be judged by Nanaimo North’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG).   TAG i s a library leadership and advocacy group made up of teen volunteers in gr ades seven through twelve.  TAG members will vote for their favorite phot os.  All Nanaimo North TAG members are eligible to vote\, except for thos e that have chosen to participate in the contest instead. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182528Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-photo-contest/2026-09-21/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales DTSTART:20260921T150000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z UID:207097-1789977600-1790013600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spi ne-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 1 7 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-1 4 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group on Quadra Islan d receiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library col lection. \nContest Rules\; \nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an origi nal piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries o nly! Group or class submissions will not be accepted.\nAll submissions mus t be sent by email\, in the body of the email\, to the Quadra Island Libra ry – quadraisland@virl.bc.ca LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales/2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Grants Committee DTSTART:20260921T170000Z DTEND:20260921T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T092012Z UID:2852820260921T CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Event Time: 10:00 a.m. Available meeting documents can be view ed at Agendas\, Minutes\, & Videos (https://rdn.bc.ca/agendas-minutes-vide os). LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T092012Z LOCATION:Board Chambers (Webstreamed) X-SOURCE-NAME:RDN Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://rdn.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Knitting Circle DTSTART:20260921T170000Z DTEND:20260921T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:kkklo5guf2qqs0gsqbtrjl71f8@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z LOCATION:Mad About Ewe Fine Yarns\, 321 Wesley St\, Nanaimo\, BC V9R 2T5\, Canada X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Terrifying Tales DTSTART:20260921T170000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z UID:207201-1789984800-1790013600@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Calling all young authors! It’s time to submit your most spi ne-tingling terrifying tale! This youth writing contest begins September 1 7 and runs until October 17 at 6pm. \nThe age groups are 8-10 years\, 11-1 4 years\, and 15-18 years with winners from each age group in Gold River r eceiving a published copy of the “Terrifying Tales” book.  A copy of this years ‘Terrifying Tales” will also be added to the Library collec tion. \nContest Rules\; \n\nLimit of 800 words per story\, with the theme “Terrifying”.\nLimit of one story per writer.\nStory must be an origin al piece of your own work. No AI use or plagiarism.\nIndividual entries on ly! Group or class submissions will not be accepted.\nAll submissions must be sent by email\, in the body of the email\, to the Gold River Library – goldriver@virl.bc.ca LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T000232Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/terrifying-tales-5/2026-09-21/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community Grants Committee DTSTART:20260921T170001Z DTEND:20260921T190001Z DTSTAMP:20260730T092012Z UID:2852820260921T070000Z CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Event Time: 10:00 a.m. Available meeting documents can be view ed at Agendas\, Minutes\, & Videos (https://rdn.bc.ca/agendas-minutes-vide os). LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T092012Z LOCATION:Board Chambers (Webstreamed) X-SOURCE-NAME:RDN Meetings X-SOURCE-URL:https://rdn.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Storytime DTSTART:20260921T173000Z DTEND:20260921T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:206088-1789986600-1789988400@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join Librarian Ginger for storytime at the Ladysmith Branch.  The books and songs are chosen to appeal to people 2-6 years old\, but fo lks of all ages are welcome. \nThere is no registration required for this program. \nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to phone us at 250 -245-2322\, or email ladysmith@virl.bc.ca LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/family-storytime-6/2026-09-21/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Coffee Morning DTSTART:20260921T173000Z DTEND:20260921T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:192788-1789986600-1789992000@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Cowichan Library for free coffee\, tea\, snacks an d socializing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/coffee-morning/2026-09-21/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Euchre hosted by Nanaimo Seniors DTSTART:20260921T200000Z DTEND:20260921T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:vohjt9o131ncmhqjfju7im0buo@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z LOCATION:Bowen Park Complex\, 500 Bowen Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9R 1Z7\, Canada X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Accessibility Advisory Team DTSTART:20260921T203000Z DTEND:20260921T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T000122Z UID:10001450-1789997400-1790002800@qualicumbeach.com CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:The Accessibility Advisory Team consists of five to seven memb ers appointed by Council based on their experience and credentials\, and t o the extent possible\, include representation as follows: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\nAt least half of the members are persons with disabilities\, or individ uals who support\, or are from organizations that support\, persons with d isabilities.\nMembers that reflect the diversity of persons with disabilit ies in British Columbia.\nAt least one Indigenous Person.\nMembers that re flect the diversity of persons in British Columbia.\nAt least one member o f Council. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000122Z LOCATION:Council Chamber\, 660 Primrose Street\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 2R5\, Canada URL:https://qualicumbeach.com/event/accessibility-advisory-team/2026-09-21 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Qualicum Beach X-SOURCE-URL:https://qualicumbeach.com/family-day END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Builders' Club at the Wellington Library DTSTART:20260921T213000Z DTEND:20260921T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:190885-1790001000-1790008200@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Calling all builders! Join us every Monday\, from 2:30-4:30 PM \, at the Nanaimo Wellington library. \nWe will have LEGO® bricks\, Magna Tiles\, and more for fun and creative hands-on play. \nAges 3+ welcome. \n NOTE: Parents/guardians/caregivers must remain in the branch while their c hildren are attending library programs. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/builders-club-at-the-wellington-library/2026- 09-21/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Paws and Tales: Read to Carlie DTSTART:20260921T223000Z DTEND:20260921T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:185057-1790004600-1790008200@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Introducing Carlie\, 0ne of our furry library assistants! \nPa ws and Tales is a reading program for kids ages 7 and up. Young readers ca n bring a book and sign up for a 20-minute reading session with Carlie\, a certified therapy dog from the Pacific Animal Therapy Society. \nCarlie i s a patient and friendly listener who loves stories and meeting new friend s. This program helps children practice reading aloud with a comforting co mpanion\, build confidence\, and make reading a fun experience. \nTo regis ter\, visit the branch or call 250-642-3022 to book a 20-minute slot. An a dult must accompany each child. \nThe Pacific Animal Therapy Society has b een providing compassionate pet therapy to Vancouver Islanders for over 35 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/paws-and-tales-read-to-carlie/2026-09-21/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Movie Club: Capote DTSTART:20260921T223000Z DTEND:20260922T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T002341Z UID:207804-1790004600-1790011800@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:film DESCRIPTION:Come by the Campbell River Library for an afternoon screening of Capote\, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman. Bring your own snacks & refre shments. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T002341Z LOCATION:Campbell River Library\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/movie-club-capote/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Vancouver Island Regional Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tabletop-game-night-creativity-commo ns-18 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:EA B Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee DTSTART:20260921T233000Z DTEND:20260922T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T092012Z UID:2794920260921T CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Event Time: 4:30 P.M. Available meeting documents can be view ed at Agendas\, Minutes\, & Videos (https://rdn.bc.ca/agendas-minutes-vide os). LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T092012Z LOCATION:Gabriola Agricultural Coop (Agi Hall) X-SOURCE-NAME:RDN Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://rdn.bc.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Music at The Queens DTSTART:20260922T020000Z DTEND:20260922T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:ihqacl6ii42toupl1uq32viias@google.com CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR