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X-WR-CALNAME:Nanaimo · community · Wednesday · 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: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:Puzzle Time DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:196560-1790121600-1790207999@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Feeling puzzled? Join us at the library for Puzzle Time. Work on our puzzle\, or take one home with you. Enjoy our FREE perks\, use the public computers\, or relax in a comfy chair with a book or magazine. Ther e’s so much to enjoy at the library\, and it’s all FREE! \nQuestions? Call us at 250.281.2263 or visit the library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/woss-library-puzzle-table/2026-09-23/?utm_sou rce=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:Fall in Port Alberni Scavenger Hunt DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260903T000232Z UID:207086-1790121600-1790207999@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 3/?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:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260917T182528Z UID:208031-1790121600-1790207999@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/2026-09-23/?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:Crispy Cool Fall Scavenger Hunt DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260917T182528Z UID:208066-1790121600-1790207999@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do? Check out our Crispy Cool Fal l Scavenger Hunt! Search for the images hidden in the Kids’ Area of the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.) to solve a puzzle. On ce you’ve got the answer\, you can enter our prize draw until closing on Friday\, October 23. We’ll pick a winner on October 24.  Good luck! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182528Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/crispy-cool-fall-scavenger-hunt/2026-09-23/?u tm_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:Kimberly Jackson - Crossroads Pregnancy Centre DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000413Z UID:10000321-1790146800-1790150400@www.daybreakrotary.ca CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000413Z URL:https://www.daybreakrotary.ca/event/kimberly-jackson-crossroads-pregna ncy-centre/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=nanaimo-bc X-SOURCE-NAME:Rotary Club of Nanaimo Daybreak X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.daybreakrotary.ca/event/cheryl-ann-kelly-nanaimo- search-rescue END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Knitting Circle DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z 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:Tiny Tots Playgroup DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:45tei90u5k7pfq6lun5921evn8@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z LOCATION:Country Club Centre\, 3200 N Island Hwy\, Nanaimo\, BC V9T 1W1\, Canada X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Babytime DTSTART:20260923T181500Z DTEND:20260923T191500Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:n6hfoluetuj5aq6sfuim73mgao@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z LOCATION:Nanaimo Wellington Library X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mother Goose Baby Bounce DTSTART:20260923T183000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T002605Z UID:207898-1790163000-1790164800@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community,family,free DESCRIPTION:Babies start learning from birth! Learn rhymes\, tickles\, son gs and more. Encourage brain development\, early literacy skills and meet new people while you’re at it! \nThis free program is for kiddos from 0- 12 months and their care providers. Siblings are welcome. Drop-in. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T002605Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mother-goose-baby-bounce/2026-09-23/?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:Connections Group for Seniors/Elders DTSTART:20260923T193000Z DTEND:20260923T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:0v6kjfc7jnomf76qprcjstlsm4@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z LOCATION:Nanaimo Family Life Association\, 1070 Townsite Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC \, Canada X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Drop In Playgroup DTSTART:20260923T193000Z DTEND:20260923T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T055529Z UID:h606jc2c9rjq9a5fdn41g9m0uo@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T055529Z LOCATION:Brechin United Church\, 1998 Estevan Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9S 3Z2\, Canada X-SOURCE-NAME:Nanaimo Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://lemmy.ca/c/nanaimo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LEGO Club DTSTART:20260923T213000Z DTEND:20260923T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T061916Z UID:207651-1790173800-1790181000@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Calling all architects! Bring your construction skills and we ’ll provide the LEGO. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T061916Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/lego-club-6/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&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:Pirate Day at Port McNeill Library DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260923T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T002407Z UID:207853-1790177400-1790181000@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Ahoy there\, Matey! Come to the Port McNeill Library for pirat e-themed activities! Find out your pirate name\, make your own treasure ma p and more. Arrrr! LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T002407Z LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/pirate-day-at-port-mcneill-library/?utm_sourc e=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:Teen RPG Club DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120201Z UID:201432-1790179200-1790186400@virl.bc.ca CATEGORIES:community,gaming DESCRIPTION:Adventure awaits…at the library! Join a stalwart band of tee ns as they learn to how to play the Star Wars roleplaying game. All suppli es are provided but registration is required as is space limited. For ages 12-18 only. \nRegister in person at the Quadra Island Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120201Z LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/teen-rpg-club/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldisco very&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 END:VCALENDAR