Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce

Clay Workshop: Create A Character Mug
2022-10-22 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Learn the process of handbuilding pottery, and create your very own character mug with celebrated artist Karen Dance. $183
Play with clay all day, and have a ball doing it! Learn all about the process of handbuilding a functional piece of pottery from start to finish; experiment and add texture, detail, and personality under the guidance of instructor Karen Dance. Create a fun and infinitely loveable character mug to be proud of. After a lunchbreak, add additional details and colour to your piece. Karen will fire and glaze your masterpiece, and we will notify you when it’s ready for pickup.
Please Bring:
A full water bottle and a bagged lunch
Clothes that can get a bit messy
Karen Dance works out of her Ladysmith pottery studio, Tilted Kilnworks. Her one-of-a-kind vessels are hand-formed using a variety of methods, such as pinch, coil and slab work. She also creates her own tools and texturizing mats in order to customize her characters. Thoughtful applications of different glazes and stains are used to render depth and create textures that invite touch and endeavour to captivate the viewer. Each piece is given, through its creation, a personality that aims to elicit an emotional response and evoke humour.

Brush Lettering Classes with Carolynn
2022-10-20 12:00 - 14:30, 2022-10-13 12:00 - 14:30, 2022-10-06 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith Art Gallery, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A4, Canada
A form of calligraphy, learn to work with the brush as you create expressive and beautiful lettering over 4 classes.
A form of calligraphy, learn to work with the brush as you create expressive and beautiful lettering. Unlike traditional calligraphy created with a pointed nib and ink, brush lettering is created with a brush pen (or sometimes a paintbrush) that features a flexible tip.
Be mesmerizing about watching the written word become a piece of graceful art. Beginner brush lettering is extremely easy to pick up and requires only two things: a brush pen and guidance from a wonderful reacher.. In no time at all, you can be cranking out breathtaking modern calligraphy. Discover the fun and possibilities of creating an alphabet using a round brush and watercolours.
Recommended supplies list;
small pan of watercolour
medium, round pointed brush such as Opus Allegro 101 R #6
pencil
ruler
eraser
colour pencils
waterproof fine liner 005 or 01
watercolour paper

Ladysmith Chamber Open House in celebration of Small Business Week
2022-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver)

Ladysmith Museum: Zombie Walk
2022-10-17 04:30 - 17:30 (America/Vancouver)

Zombie Walk for Hunger
2022-10-17 04:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver)

Yellow Point Drama Group/Arts Council of Ladysmith presents: The Nighthawks
2022-10-16 13:30 - 16:00, 2022-10-15 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-10-14 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-10-09 13:30 - 16:00, 2022-10-08 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-10-07 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-10-02 13:30 - 16:00, 2022-09-30 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver)

Municipal Election Day
2022-10-15
ELECTIONS
2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
On Saturday, October 15th, all eligible Town of Ladysmith voters will elect their Council which consists of one Mayor and six Councillors. Voters will also elect School District No. 68 Board Trustees. General Local Elections are held every four years on the third Saturday in October and the Town runs its own elections according to Provincial laws.
Please contact us with any questions:
Chief Election Officer: Donna Smith
Deputy Chief Election Officers: Andrea Hainrich and Sue Bouma
Email: vote@ladysmith.ca
Phone: 250.245.6400

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RCL Branch 171 Breakfast
2022-10-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171, 621 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G1A2 , Canada

Ladysmith Arts Council Friday Night Concerts
2022-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver)
Announcing our fall/winter concert series! Book your tickets today: www.ladysmitharts.ca/concerts

Board Governance Overview Webinars
2022-10-06 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver)
Webinar training series for not-for-profit boards & staff
We are pleased to offer “Board Governance Overview” an online educational opportunity for not-for- profit staff and board members. Training led by Deb McClelland of OnBOARD training and brought to you by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce.
Summary
Governance refers to the oversight of an organization. Best practices in governance means that a board ensures their optimal performance through the implementation of effective systems.In three 1½-hour webinars, Deb provides an overview of best practices in board governance. These sessions serve as both an orientation to good governance as well as a refresher for those who have previously received governance training.

The Webinar Modules:
The following key areas will be explored with your board of directors:
Module 1: The Rules: Module 1. The Rules Handout C
What is the board’s role in good governance? What are bylaws, policies, terms of reference and what do you do with them?
Module 2: The Strategy: Module 2. The Strategy Handout C
How do you handle your board’s year effectively and efficiently within volunteers’ limited time? We discover the board’s annual work plan, meeting agendas and strategic plan.
Module 3: The Players: Module 3. The Players Handout C
How do you find the right people for your board? We talk about the recruitment and development of all your directors, having effective committees and the senior staff person’s annual performance review.
Register now!
3 online webinar modules:
Sep 15: Module 1 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sep 22: Module 2 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Oct 06: Module 3 | 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

3 online webinar modules:
$129 Non Member | $100 Chamber Member Rate
Single webinar module:
$50 Non Member | $35 Chamber Member Rate
Book your ticket:
E: admin@ladysmithcofc.com
P: 250-245-2112
Brought to you by:

onboardtraining.ca

Ladysmith Museum: Extension Miners Memorial
2022-10-05 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver)

Tour de Rock | Red Serge Dinner
2022-10-03
This year is the 25th year of Tour de Rock – hundreds of riders have raised millions of dollars – all for the kids’ Camp Goodtimes and pediatric cancer research. The team is scheduled to arrive at Ladysmith Seconday School (LSS) just after 12:30 on Monday, October 3rd. for about half an hour – the school is planning some activities- possible hair cuts, head shaves, bike challenges, with students and staff. The public is welcome to come.
Duck Paterson will be losing the one year of curly growth on his head at the LSS event — with all donations and pledges donated to Tour de Rock. See the amazing results of “shearing, snipping or shaving” – or any combination of those! A perfect opportunity to add what you can to his total. Duck’s Headshave (& maybe beard too)
When they leave, they’ll have a rest stop at Tim Horton’s on their way to Chemainus. Arrival there could be approximately 1:30.
The riders will return to Ladysmith at 5:45 for our traditional Red Serge dinner at Eagles Hall. Doors open at 5:30, with dinner at 6. We’ll have an evening of honouring the riders with stories, tears and laughter, along with some prizes, good food and drinks! Tickets are $25, and will be available at the Ladysmith Credit Union. There will be limited seating this year, so we suggest people buy their tickets as soon as they can.
ABOUT TOUR DE ROCK
MEET THE RIDERS

Ladysmith Industrial Heritage Preservation Tour
2022-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)

Painting and Poetry In The Orchard: A Plein Air Experience
2022-10-01 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
Enjoy a meditative and artistic experience at Quinceotica Farm as you spend the day doing plein air with two artists
Join artists John Edwards and Leona Petrak in the quince orchard during harvest season for a four-hour plein air gathering at beautiful Quinceotica Farm in Yellow Point. After a brief tour of the property, enjoy time to meander, write, sketch, paint, either with the group or on your own. Towards the end of the session, everyone will gather for light refreshements and the option to share their work with the group. Before you leave, pick up your freshly picked quince. A meditative and artistic experience awaits you!
Open to all experience levels.
Dress appropriately for the weather of the month.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2022-09-30
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event hosted by leadership from Stz’uminus and the Town of Ladysmith.

Event will start at 10a.m.
Performances by the Young Wolves Dance group
Cowichan Tzinquaw Dancers
Patrick Aleck

Ladysmith Art Gallery presents: Babies: Human & Animal
2022-09-28 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-25 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | 444 Parkhill terrace, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

RCL Branch 171 Live Music Trivia
2022-09-24 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171, 621 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G1A2 , Canada
