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Check out the events happening in and around the Cowichan Bay area (including past events that have ended within the last seven days):
30 Day GMO Challenge
| Location: |
181 Station Street |
| Date(s): |
Wednesday, January 18th
to Thursday, February 16th, 2012 |
| Curious to see what it takes to live without consuming genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? CGC staff will both partake and assist community members in the process of becoming GMO-free. From the foods we eat, to the consumer products we purchase, join the challenge to learn what and how GMOs impact your life.
This challenge is free and is open to anyone interested in learning how they can reduce their consumption of GMOs. Contact our office for details or to register. |
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| For more information, phone Vanessa Goodall at 250-748-8506
(or send an email to vanessa@cowichangreencommunity.org) |
Art by the Sea
| Location: |
1761 Cowichan Bay Road |
| Date(s): |
Saturday, January 21st
to Saturday, March 10th, 2012 |
| With award winning Artist/Art educator Lynda Faulks.Classes run 8 Saturdays and require a minimum of 8 students with a maximum of 12 students.This course provides students with an introduction to the basic materials and techniques of drawing. Emphasis is on elements such as line, shape, value, space, proportion, perspective and composition. Subject matter includes maritime related objects—water, sea life, boats and as well as personal imagery of interest to the student. Maximum 12 students |
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| For more information, phone Suzan Lagrove at 250-746-4955
(or send an email to cwbs@classicboats.org) |
Women's Woodworking Workshop
| Location: |
1761 Cowichan Bay Road |
| Date(s): |
Saturday, January 21st
to Saturday, March 10th, 2012 |
| Just in time for your Christmas gift giving
Course Fee: $170 +HST for members
$200.00 plus HST for non members
The Saturday morning course starts January 21st and runs through to March 10th seven sessions from 9:00- noon. (Except for February 4th)
There is a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 students per class. The small class size offers the students one-on-one instruction from the instructor David Skelhon.
Students will learn how to safely use the woodworking equipment such as table saw, router, planer and jointer. |
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| For more information, phone Suzan Lagrove at 250-746-4955
(or send an email to cwbs@classicboats.org) |
Paddle Workshop
| Location: |
1761 Cowichan Bay Road |
| Date(s): |
Saturday, February 4th
, 2012 |
| Create your own Kayak paddle. Instructor Gerhardt Lepp. Gerhardt is a sea kayak guide and kayak instructor who has been exploring west coast waters for 20 years. He is a Greenland roller and woodworker who makes skin-on-frame sea kayaks and Greenland kayak paddles. In this one day workshop, students will use hand planes and structured methods to create their own Greenland kayak paddle. A high quality, red cedar, clear, vertical grain paddle blank will be supplied for each student. Some hand tools will be provided. 9:00am-5:00pm. Course Fee: $70.00 + HST (for CWBS Members), $100.00 +HST for non members. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your spot. This workshop requires a minimum of 8 students with a maximum of 10 students.
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| For more information, phone Suzan Lagrove at 250-746-4955
(or send an email to cwbs@classicboats.org) |
Valentine's Dinner & Season’s opening of merridale!
| Location: |
1230 Merridale Road Cobble Hill, B.C. V0R 1L0 |
| Date(s): |
Tuesday, February 14th
, 2012 |
| This year, apples are the new roses – Linger over a romantic 3 course Valentine’s Dinner for $40, or order à la carte.
Thinking about popping the question? Ring presentation available upon request, complete with wedding packages!
New Winter hours – Open 7 days a week from 10:30 until 5 at the bistro and ciderhouse store, starting February 15th, right after Valentine’s Dinner
Valentine’s Menu – February 14th
First seating at 5pm, last seating at 8pm. Reservations are required. 250.743.4293 |
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| For more information, phone Janet Docherty at 250-743-4293
(or send an email to info@merridalecider.com) |
GMOs & the Right to Choose
| Location: |
The Hub, 2375 Koksilah Road, Cowichan Station, BC |
| Date(s): |
Saturday, February 18th
, 2012 |
| From 10am to 4pm, join the Cowichan Green Community as we address the topic of GMOs at our 3rd annual Seeds for Change Speaker Series.
This year's conference, through a series of speakers and a panel discussion, seeks to highlight how citizens in Canada are working together to choose alternatives to GMOs.
Reserve your seat today to hear Jon Steinman of Deconstructing Dinner, Jean Crowder, MP Nanaimo-Cowichan and more, share their experience is advocating for change.
Entrance is by donation.
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| For more information, phone Vanessa Goodall at 250-748-8506
(or send an email to vanessa@cowichangreencommunity.org) |
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