island parking meter
Feeding parking meters on Vancouver Island is very different from any where else in Canada.
Why?
Because each meter has it’s own personality and unique coin appetite!
Open House: Nanaimo Airport Land Use
You are invited to participate in the Nanaimo Airport Land Use process consultation Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 7pm to 9pm at Western Maritime Institute, 3519 Hallberg Road in Cassidy.
The Regional District of Nanaimo has contracted with CitySpaces Consulting to undertake an independent consultation. They will study and gather information with airport users, neighbours and other interested parties regarding acceptable future uses on lands owned by the Nanaimo Airport Commission that are not required for airport uses.
The evening will include a presentation by CitySpaces Consulting, followed by question and answer session, and workshop.
Seedy Sunday in Nanaimo
Seedy Sunday is coming to Nanaimo on Sunday, March 4, 2012 at the Bowen Park Auditorium from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Come and celebrate organic seeds and urban gardening.
There will be a seed exchange where you can trade or purchase organic and non-hybrid seeds, educational workshops and displays that foster home gardening, local agriculture and sustainable practices which do not rely on the use of toxic chemicals.
Get ready to start eating your own home grown fresh veggies!
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Mid Island Farmers Markets look for your support
Mid Island farmers markets need your support this season more than ever now that the grocery industry is squeezing them out. In the Nanaimo region there are 14 grocery stores including: Costco, Fairways, Save-on Foods, Walmart, Super Store, Thrifty Foods, Country Grocer, Quality Foods, and Island Naturals.
I have included a new section on the blogroll called “Food” where you can find a list of local farmers markets. Some people say that it is cheaper and more convenient to shop at the large big box grocery stores but what happens to food sustainability?
Fruit co-op packing houses and family farms are closing up in BC and it hasn’t made the headlines. As fewer players make up the food market, your groceries will cost more.
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Funny Friday: Vancouver Island Skydiving
Vancouver Island - skydiving with a head lamp
Who would throw themselves out of a plane?
For skydivers who like to come to Vancouver Island they recommend bringing a head lamp!
Not so they can see where they are going but because the people down below would like a few minutes of light before something else hits them.
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Wanted: Artists to teach
The Nanaimo Art Gallery is looking for artists to teach in their 2012 fall and winter workshops. They are looking to offer a variety of interesting one and two day workshops.
You can find out more by visiting The Nanaimo Art Gallery. Closing date is June 15, 2012.
Also, artists are needed to teach in schools in mid Vancouver Island. The Nanaimo Art Gallery offers TD Canada Trust Artist in the Schools program which allows professional artists to present art sessions, introduce the techniques of their chosen medium, and provide a hands-on art making experience for students.
In particular they are looking for artists specializing in theatre, First Nations art and dance.
The Artist in the Schools program allows teachers across three school districts (District 68: Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Lantzville, District 69: Parksville, Qualicum Beach Nanoose Bay, District 79: Duncan, Cowichan area) to schedule artists and have their presentations reflect a current classroom subject.
Artists with at least one consistent full day a week availability are being sought in all three districts. Closing Date: June 15, 2012. Payment: $40 per one hour class. For more information visit The Nanaimo Art Gallery employment tab.
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