Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce

Girls Night Out Fundraiser
2023-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | British Columbia

LRCA Hill Dash
2023-06-17 12:30 - 14:00 | British Columbia
Are you ready Ladysmith?
click the link to sign-up
https://crossfitladysmith.com/hill-dash
We are going back to the 90’s this year! The Theme is “Saved by the Hill ”. Not only will we be giving out prizes for the winners in each division, we have prizes for the best dressed team and the team we feel embodies the “Spirit” of Hill Dash! Our kids race is also back and takes place immediately following the Hill Dash. Like always there will be a beer garden, food, music and plenty to keep the kids entertained. Oh! and did I mention you get a free beer just for participating (19+). Not only is this event fun for the whole family, it puts money back into our community! This year we have decided to donate the money raised to Ladysmith Family & Friends. If you or your family haven’t utilized their programming you definitely know someone that has. And they probably rave about it. So follow the link below and register your team today! Oh and if there is a local business you would like to see enter a team. Tag them in the comments!
For more information or to sign-up
click the link
https://crossfitladysmith.com/hill-

Running of the Balls / Hill Dash
2023-06-17 12:00 - 14:00 | British Columbia

Ladysmith Chamber Memorial Golf Classic
2023-06-16 12:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia

HomeTown Tourist Weekend
2023-06-16 | British Columbia
READY FOR IT?
TAKE 5 heads up this popular annual campaign that brings together activities and events with fun in mind. Lace-up your running shoes, grab your water bottle and camera and get ready to play HomeTown Tourist on Father’s Day Weekend, June 17-18, 2023. Check back for the events and activities all in and around Ladysmith. Make sure you visit our website and follow us on Facebook for specials, discounts and the latest updates as more events come online. We can’t wait for HomeTown Tourist Weekend to begin!
Schedule of Events
June 13–17
Citrus Cycles: Get a FREE ebike test ride when you book an appointment online at citruscycles.ca/testride; 250-245-0402
June 17
Champagne Hill Botanicals Wild Herbal Tea-Making workshop: 10am–12pm; registration with the RDN https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/rdnrecreation/activity/search/detail/12671?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Saltair District Residents Assoc. Neighbourhood Yard Sale; for info, Sue 250-924-6924
Top Drawer Boutique: 10am–4pm; 20% off high quality new & used, 411 First Ave.; www.the-top-drawer.ca
Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club’s Free Family Fishing Event: Stocking our pond with trout for the kids; free lunch and prizes; at the Bush Creek Hatchery; for info, Jason 250-245-7277
The Ladysmith Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Store: 10am–4pm; special deals on items for Dad; 910 First Ave.
The Ladysmith Health Food Store: 10am–5pm; special 10% off sunscreen; 531 First Ave.
Salamander Books: $2 book shelves. 535 First Ave. Ladysmith
Hill Dash: 11am, hosted by the LDBA, High Street and First Ave., 250-245-3079
Running of the Balls LRCA Fundraiser: 12:30pm, High Street and First Ave., 250-245-3079
Cowichan Camerata String Orchestra Celebrates Spring: 7pm, at Ladysmith Little Theatre; info@cowichancamerata.org or at the door.
June 17–18
Yellow Point Farms, Farm Store and Petting Farm: Open Fri.–Sun.; visit baby goats, lambs, and chicks; Island Farms soft serve ice cream cones are back; fresh strawberries and local produce; 5756 Yellow Point Rd. www.yellowpointfarms.com
ETC! Beads & Beading Supplies: 10am – 5pm Closing Out Sale! 9752 c Willow St., Chemainus 250-324-2227
LDHS Museum: 11am–3pm; shop the museum, new displays and family friendly activities; 721 First Ave. Ladysmith, 250-245-0423
Purple Pigeon Treasures: 20% off Father’s Day sale; 440 First Ave.Ladysmith, www.purplepigeontreasures.com
Sealegs Kayaking: Rent 1 kayak or SUP for 1 hour and get a rental of the same value for the same hour for free; Transfer Beach Ladysmith; www.SealegsKayaking.com
Transfer Beach Food Trucks: Daily 11am–7pm; schedule facebook.com/transferbeachfoodtruckconcession
Empress Acres Farm Store: Pasture-raised farm large eggs, on sale for $6/dozen; by the big rock at 2974 Haslam Rd. www.empressacres.ca
Cowichan Kayak Club: 2-for-1 annual membership; cowichankayakclub@outlook.com
Ladysmith Golf Club: Special Rates $44 for family of 4 and $12 for youth under 21; 380 Davis Rd., 250-245-7313
Girls Night Out: A musical fundraiser for Yellow Point Drama Group; over 19, as liquor will be available; Saturday, at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm; at the Cedar Hall; tickets at www.yellowpointdramagroup.org or at the door.
June 18
Cedar Farmers’ Market: 10am–2pm; perfect for a Father’s Day last-minute gift; 1984 Woobank Rd., Cedar; visit cedarfarmersmarket.org
Carol’s Crafters Artisan Craft Sale: 10am–3pm; new vendors welcome; North Oyster Community Centre, 13467 Cedar Rd.; petespensandmore@shaw.ca
Ladysmith Little Theatre Open House: Noon-4pm, 4985 Christie Rd., www.ladysmiththeatre.com
Public Tour at Wildwood Eco Forest: 1pm start; 2929 Crane Road, in Yellow Point; info at www.ecoforestry.ca

Ladysmith Arts Presents "Happiness"
2023-06-14 10:00 - 2023-06-17 17:00, 2023-06-07 10:00 - 2023-06-10 17:00 | British Columbia

One Love One Food Bank Reggae Dance
2023-06-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171, 621 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G1A2 , Canada

Author's talk - The Postmedia Effect: How Vulture Capitalism is Wrecking Our News
2023-06-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Ladysmith Museum
See author Marc Edge speak on his book The Postmedia Effect: How Vulture Capitalism is Wrecking Our News.

Art Workshop: Drawing Cats and Dogs
2023-06-08 08:30 - 15:30 | British Columbia
Develop confidence and skill drawing pets in this fun, supportive one-day workshop.
Discover how to draw critters with real character and personality. Learn about the use of expressive linework to create natural rhythm and flow, explore how to draw with convincing proportions, and find out how to imbue your subject drawings with plenty of charm. You’ll be guided in the valuable art of self-critique to help you become your own best teacher. Plenty of one-to-one guidance will be offered for basic sketching through mindful refinement of your work, using your own photos for reference. Be inspired by fellow pet lovers as you develop solid skills based on ingenuity, wit, and self-trust.
SUPPLIES FOR SKETCHING STAGE:
o Sketchbook or plenty of scrap paper. Good-one-side paper is fine.
o HB or softer pencil. Penny prefers 3B or 4B.
o White eraser: Staedtler Mars is ideal.
o 2 or 3 black ballpoint pens. Blue will do. Pens low on ink are ideal; they don’t overwhelm the sketch with too much ink, and it’s thrifty! Bring more if ink is low.
o plenty of clear, naturally lit cat and/or dog photos. Penny prefers full-body shots.
BASIC CHARCOAL DRAWING SUPPLIES:
o Light (2B), medium (4B), and dark (6B) compressed charcoal in both pencil and
stick form. Penny prefers Derwent. Staples usually has nice sets in stock.
o Sharp (new) pencil sharpener; they dull quickly, and dull blades break charcoal!
o Knife to sharpen softer pencils which may break in sharpener. Retractable (X-acto
type) knife with breakaway blade is ideal. Penknife is fine, but make sure it’s sharp!
o Clean kneaded eraser.
o White or toned drawing paper. Penny prefers 160gsm 9X12” smooth.
o White charcoal pencil and/or compressed stick if using toned paper.
OPTIONAL:
o Drawing board and green painter tape if you’re not using a hard paper pad.
o Fine line eraser.
About the instructor: Penny is an internationally-known art educator with a lifetime of experience drawing critters. Penny’s intent is to meet each student exactly where they are and help them develop their practice in their own meaningful way. Penny delights in rendering the nature of beloved pets through expressive linework and simple shading. She is intrigued by the similarities between humans and other animals.

Guatemala Images of Hope
2023-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia
I have spent 4 months in Central America since the beginning of 2022. I lived in the communities and got an intimate look at life in the Mayan indigenous and Ladino Villages.
Lots of photos and lots of stories. This will be a fun, personal event.
There is limited seating in the Jas so reply to this email and book your seat.

Bring a friend and bring your wallet, or bring a friend with a wallet… This is a fundraiser after all.
Money raised from this event will go towards the projects you will hear about at the event

PLEASE EMAIL TO HOLD YOUR SEATS
Tickets are $50.00 and you can e-transfer to admin@access2educationcollab.org

Ladsmith Arts Speaker Day
2023-06-03 10:00 - 14:00 | British Columbia
Meet our speakers! Ladysmith Arts is excited to have executive director Delie Lawley give a demo on how artists can apply to show their work in our new art gallery. She will discuss how to complete the new submission form, preparing artwork for hanging as well as how to take good quality photos using your phone or camera.
RSVP: http://www.ladysmitharts.ca/…/ladysmith-arts-speaker-day
Attend all sessions or choose what you wish to attend
June 3, 2023 from 10 AM – 2 PM
444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith

Kids Pirate Day
2023-06-03 | British Columbia
Save the date! More details coming soon…

Ladysmith Heritage Weekend
2023-05-28 10:30 - 15:00, 2023-05-27 10:00 - 16:00 | British Columbia

World Hunger Day
2023-05-28 | British Columbia
World Hunger Day, founded by The Hunger Project in 2011, is observed every May 28th to raise awareness about the more than 820 million people living in chronic hunger and to encourage action to bring this to an end. Ladysmith restaurants are really stepping up with dedicated activities on May 28th! Maya Norte is dedicating their amazing Bean and Queso Taco to the cause and Roberts Street Pizza is contributing the sales from their lunchtime pizza slices on that day! Throughout the week, Zack’s Lounge is hosting a donation box and for every $5 or more you could be entered to win a gift card! Fox and Hounds are also hosting a donation box and auctioning off a night out for two! So get out and support your local businesses and contribute to a great cause!

Heritage Boat Festival
2023-05-28 | British Columbia

P.A & the 2 Tones Rock and Roll
2023-05-27 19:00 - 23:00 | British Columbia

Ladysmith Forest Festival
2023-05-27 10:00 - 16:00 | British Columbia
Celebrate 100 years of Steam Locomotive 11. Trundle on down to Ladysmith’s Historic Rail Yard, 614 Oyster Bay Dr. See newly restored Locomotives back on tracks. Enjoy Live Music by Local Musicians, Heritage Displays, Food, “Smokies for the Locie”, Poetry, Stories, Art, Videos, Hands-on Activities, Model Trains, Competitions and Treats. Free admission.
Event Coordinator: Shirley Blackstaff – vimarmot@shaw.ca – 250-245-3075

Colours For Kids 2023
2023-05-27 | British Columbia
Get ready for a blast of colour and fun! COLOURS FOR KIDS is Nanaimo’s most colourful run, and you’re invited! Join us for a 4.5K untimed run/walk through a vibrant and colourful course that will leave you feeling energized and exhilarated. Don’t miss out on this unique and unforgettable experience – register now and be part of the fun!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Get yours: www.bgccvi.com

Big Beast Stand-up Comedy
2023-05-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Fraternal Order of Eagles #2101, 921 !st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A3, Canada

Public Works Day
2023-05-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Ladysmith Public Works Yard, 330 6 Ave, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A2, Canada

Chamber Business Mixer @ Bayview Brewing
2023-05-23 16:00 - 18:00 | British Columbia

Transfer Beach Food Truck Concession Open
2023-05-19 11:00 - 2023-09-04 19:00 | Transfer Beach

Spring Yard Waste Pickup
2023-05-15 - 2023-05-19 | British Columbia

Mothers Day Brunch @ Cottonwood
2023-05-14 11:00 - 13:00 | British Columbia
Have you made plans for mum this Mother’s Day?? The Mothers Day Brunch Buffet returns to Cottonwood after a 3 year hiatus

$34.95/adults & teens ~ $15.95 for children ages 6-12 ~ $7.95 for children ages 5 and under

Seatings at 11am & 1pm.
Reservations & credit card required for bookings. Makes sure that you call before we are sold out!!

Music in the Park for Mothers Day
2023-05-13 14:00 - 17:00 | British Columbia
Celebrate Mother’s Day Eve with music and crafts, a kids puppet show, and Shania! Everyone welcome, especially kids and dogs!

This free community event is inspired by Janice Vosper and in honour of moms and all they do. With live original tunes by Nanaimo’s Country Mouse and Fountain Bather, a kid’s puppet show by A Penny A Sketch Doll Show, glockenspiel by Friends of Janice Vosper, all capped off by Shania Twain tribute band “Shania’s PAIN.” BBQ by donation, facepainters, jugglers, bubbles, a quilt draw, and even an arts and crafts table for the kids ! Stay all afternoon or pop in as you are able and check it out. Fingers crossed for sunshine 🙂

Plein Air Outing at Quinceotica Farm
2023-05-13 10:00 - 14:00 | British Columbia
Join us for a four-hour plein gathering at beautiful Quinceotica Farm in Yellow Point
Enjoy a plein air experience amongst the quince trees in bloom at Quinceotica Farm in Yellow Point. This is a wonderful opportunity to leave your worries behind and spend the day outdoors. Meander, write, sketch, paint and/or meditate while seeking and celebrating inspiration in this relaxed country setting. End the session with refreshments and to option to share your work with the other participants.
Led by poet, painter and farmer John Edwards and artist/educator/curator Leona Petrak. Guided tour of the grounds will be provided.
Things to Bring:
-art supplies of choice in carryall
-notepad and pen or pencil
-an easy-to-carry folding chair
-perhaps an umbrella
-snacks and a full water bottle
-clothing/shoes/accessories for the weather of the day
-camera
-anything else you’d like to provide comfort
$29
Location: 12850 Doole Road, Ladysmith, BC Ladysmith, BC, Canada V9G 1G6

Build a Club Chair or Loveseat
2023-05-13 09:00 - 17:00 | British Columbia
Learn to create your own rustic club chair or loveseat, and take it home the same day.
With over 25 years of building willow furniture, Andrew Kent brings participants the opportunity to handcraft their own willow furniture. No experience is necessary as you will receive step-by-step guidance from design, building and fine tuning your own willow club chair or loveseat.
All tools and materials are provided.
Please note: you will be on your feet for much of the day, wear comfortable shoes.
Please bring: water bottle and bagged lunch and wear clothes you can easily move in.
$264 (Build a Club Chair) OR
$416 (Build a Loveseat)

Ladysmith Art Show - Whimsy
2023-05-10 11:00 - 2023-05-26 16:00 | British Columbia
