Call for Actors at Village of Qualicum Theatre

New shows are planned for 2012 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum.  The shows are put on by the Bard to Broadway Theatre Society.

The Bard to Broadway Theatre Society has selected 2 shows for their 13th season, “Hello Dolly” and “Becky’s New Car.” The shows will run from July 9th to August 18th, 2012.

Come and audition for these two shows. They need men and women from ages 15 to 70 roles includes both singing and non-singing. When auditioning bring your choice of material and for singing about 16 bars of a song.

Cast Requirements for Hello Dolly:
Dolly Levi: starring female   strong voice and excellent comedic timing
Horace Vandergelder: leading male, gruff    excellent comedic timing
Cornelius & Irene Molloy: both playing 33 years old strong singers, some dance
Barnaby & Minnie Fay: both playing about 17 years old, some dance comedic timing
Ermengarde & Ambrose: both playing 17-20, strong dance required
Ernestina: mature woman with good comedic timing
Chorus: some group dancing. Strong acting skills appreciated but not necessary
Waiters: male or female with very strong dance skills

Auditions are planned for the following dates:
Saturday, January 28th, St. Paul’s Anglican Church,  100 Chapel Street in Nanaimo 2- 5pm
Sunday January 29th at Shelly Road Centre, 186 Shelly Road in Parksville 2-5pm
Sunday February 5th at St. Paul’s Anglican Church,  100 Chapel Street in Nanaimo 2-5pm
Sunday February 12th at Shelly Road in Parksville (Call-backs)

For more information visit Bard to Broadway Theatre Society.

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Woodstove Exchange Program for Mid Island

The Nanaimo Regional District’s Woodstove Exchange program is back! While incentives last, home owners can access a $250 rebate when replacing an old wood burning appliance with an EPA/CSA-certified wood burning, pellet, or gas stove or insert.

In order to qualify for the incentive, you must be replacing a wood burning appliance in a home in the City of Nanaimo, the City of Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach, the RDN Electoral Areas, or the District of Lantzville. The old appliance must not conform to the CSA B415.1 standards (typically an appliance built and installed before 1994). You must also be replacing your appliance no earlier than January 16th, 2012 to participate.

For more information on how to recieve your rebate and a list of retailers participating in the program and other rebate and grant information visit the Regional District of Nanaimo for more information.

In addition to the rebates being offered by the Regional District of Nanaimo and member municipalities, many participating retailers are offering additional incentives towards the purchase of an eligible appliance.

 

 

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Call for submissions: Vancouver Island Short Film Festival

Calling all film artists, the deadline to enter your short film is February 1, 2012.

It is year number 6 for The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival!

This film festival is extra special because it specifically features short filmmakers from   Vancouver Island. The length of film is maximum 12 minutes including credits.

The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival creates opportunities for local filmmakers to screen their films, network with other film professionals and inspire.

For more information visit the Vancouver Island Short Film Festival website.

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Where is the final pasture for Island horses?

Retired horses, if they are lucky, spend their last days at the Rest and Recuperate Equine Care Society in Errington.

Since 1995 the Rest and Recuperate Equine Care Society has been providing care for elderly horses. Unfortunately, funding like so many charities has hit an all time low. They are in immediate need of funding for food and medicine.

Would like you to help the horses? You can donate your Quality Food (Q Points) to the society, which is listed under Equine Care Society at the Parksville or Qualicum store locations.  You can also donate through any bank (see their website).

Sandra Billy is hoping you have a passion for horses and would you like to make a difference in a horse’s last days.

 

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Nanaimo Transit Open House

On Tuesday, December 6, 2011 the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System and BC Transit are hosting an open house from 12 pm to 8 pm at Beban Park to explain the specifics of this expansion to current and future riders.

“This significant increase in transit service will mostly be noticeable to City of Nanaimo transit users, but there will also be improvements for residents of the Bowser area, and for commuters who travel to Nanaimo from the Oceanside area.”

The expanded transit service will include more frequent trips to commercial areas and major hubs including Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Vancouver Island University and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, and will increase convenience for residents who use the system for day-to-day commuting.

Will this mean increased transit fares? Come to Beban Park and find out.

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Time and Locations of Advance Polls on Mid Island

All eligible voters can vote in the advanced polls, so you have lots of opportunity to get out and vote in the 2011 Local Government Elections. Below are the
advance voting locations and times for the Mid Vancouver Island area:

Regional District of Nanaimo:
(between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 9,  2011)

Gabriola Island Elementary School Library, North Road, Gabriola Island
Administration Office, Regional District of Nanaimo, Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo
Oceanside Place, West Island Hwy Parksville
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, Jones Street, Qualicum

(On Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 8:00 am and 8:00 pm)
Administration Office, Regional District of Nanaimo on Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo
Oceanside Place, West Island Hwy, Parksville

City of Nanaimo:
(Wednesday, November 9 and 16, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Bowen Park Complex Auditorium located at 500 Bowen Road, Nanaimo

Ladysmith:
(Wednesday, November 9 and 16, 2011 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Council Chambers at City Hall, 410 Esplanade, Ladysmith

Lantzville:
(Wednesday, November 9, and 16, 2011, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
District Office, 7192 Lantzville Road – 2nd Floor, Lantzville

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