Help Light up Ladysmith!
2023-11-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
It’s that time again, when we prepare Ladysmith for the Festival of Lights by hanging, tying, carrying, plugging the lights in.
On Sunday, November 5th, we meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Country Grocer parking lot and go to about noon. We rely on volunteers so the more, the merrier!
Call 250-245-5888 or email info@ladysmithfol.com.

Spawning Day Fundaiser
2023-11-05 10:00 - 15:00
A fun day for the whole family!

Fox & Hounds Holiday Sign Night
2023-11-07 18:30 - 20:30

Top Draw Boutique's 11th Anniversary Ladies Night!
2023-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 | The Top Drawer Boutique, 411C 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G1B2, Canada

Ladysmith Museum: Remembering the Soldiers
2023-11-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Ladysmith Museum

Cedar & Yellow Point 2023 Country Christmas Tour
2023-11-16 10:00 - 16:00
CEDAR & YELLOW POINT
35th ANNUAL SELF-GUIDED
CHRISTMAS TOUR 2023
Visit Cedar and Yellow Point artists, crafters, and farmers by taking friends
and family on a relaxing self-guided Country Christmas Tour.
RELAX, ENJOY, it’s GREAT here!
Nov 16-19 10am-4pm, Nov 23-26 10am-4pm and Dec 16th (for a special 1 day late night shopping day) 12pm-8pm.
CYArtians+Christmas+Brochure2023

Ladysmith Art Gallery Guest Artist Exhibition
2023-11-17 10:00 - 2023-11-25 17:00 | Ladysmith Art Gallery Downtown, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A4, Canada

Ladysmith Museum Historically Speaking Series: "Gone but not Forgotten"
2023-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Ladysmith Museum

Ladysmith Little Theatre presents: Dorothy Gets Scrooged
2023-11-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Ladysmith Little Theatre

Ladysmith Museum "Magic of the Season" exhibit
2023-11-25 11:00 - 15:00

Ladysmith Gallery Art Show: Traditions
2023-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Ladysmith Art Gallery Downtown, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A4, Canada

Festival of Lights Artisan and Craft Fair
2023-11-30 15:00 - 21:00
While enjoying Light Up Night consider shopping local at one of the many shops along First Ave, also remember to stop in at the Artisan and Craft Fair at Aggie Hall to check out all the great gift ideas. It’s a sold out fair with a large selection of local crafter wares. While there, don’t forget your 50/50 tickets!

The Merry & Bright Holiday Storybook Walk
2023-12-04 - 2023-12-30

Ladysmith Primary Winter Craft Fair
2023-12-09 10:00 - 16:00

Cowichan Camerata String Orchestra: Music for the Winter Season
2023-12-09 14:30 - 16:00

Ladysmith's Christmas Cruise
2023-12-09 18:00 - 19:00

Community Dinner & Dialogue
2023-12-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Aggie Hall
Town hosting Dinner & Dialogue event as part of Poverty Reduction Strategy
Ladysmith, November 21 , 2023 – The Town of Ladysmith is hosting a series of community Dinner & Dialogue events as part of the ongoing CommUNITY Together to End Poverty
Hw-nuts’-ulwum (As One) Poverty Reduction Strategy implementation.
The first of the four events organized by the Town’s Poverty Reduction Task Group of local agencies is scheduled for Thursday, December 14 at 5:30 p.m. at Aggie Hall.
Ladysmith and Stz’uminus residents are invited to this free dinner to learn about the Town’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and continue the ongoing conversation on local solutions for improving affordability, equity and inclusion.
“It has been inspiring to see the Ladysmith and Stz’uminus communities come together to discuss, better understand and ultimately work towards reducing poverty,” said Poverty Reduction Task Group Council representative Tricia McKay. “If we keep coming together to fully understand these challenges and can agree on the best way forward, then we can work through the obstacles to make a difference in the lives of those needing it the most.”
The Dinner & Dialogue events are a direct response to feedback from attendees at film and dialogue nights earlier in the year, many of whom requested opportunities to take more local action.
The Town subsequently received a $49,600 grant from the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) in July to carry forward the momentum of the Strategy implementation. This was the third successful application for funding submitted to the Province’s Poverty Reduction Planning and Action program.
Come out to Aggie Hall on December 14 at 5:30 pm and share a meal and join the discussions.
The key to our ongoing collective community success is based on participation – Whether you may be working two or more jobs to support yourself or your family, are on disability or social assistance, earning a liveable wage or comfortably retired, everyone’s voice needs to be included.
Visit the Town’s website for more information on the strategy and current initiatives.
For the latest news and updates, visit the Town’s website at www.ladysmith.ca, as well as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Last Dash Craft Sale
2023-12-16 10:00 - 15:00

14th Annual Christmas Tree Chipping Fundraiser
2024-01-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Ladysmith Fire Hall, 330 6th Avenue , Ladysmith, BC, Canada

Art Show: Food for Thought
2024-01-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Ladysmith Art Gallery Downtown, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A4, Canada

Open Mic
2024-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Ladysmith First United Church, 232 High Street, ladysmith
Everyone Welcome! Come to perform or be the audience. Entry by donation. Coffee/tea and goodies provided.

Employer Seminar Series #1 – Costs & Benefits of a Living Wage
2024-01-30 11:30 - 13:00
You are invited to join us for a free lunch, networking opportunity and to learn more about the costs and benefits of a Living Wage.
This session is being hosted in partnership with the Chamber and is the first of a four-part seminar series for employers, businesses, and organizations in the Ladysmith/Stz’uminus area.
A living wage is the gateway between surviving and thriving. We can all agree that employment should be a pathway out of poverty, yet despite being a wealthy province, BC has the highest rate
of working poverty in Canada. This means that a significant number of people who work do not earn enough income to meet their basic needs. While Living Wage is a modest budget, it still allows
workers to overcome severe financial stress, move beyond working poverty and participate in the social, civic and cultural aspects of life.
In this session, Anastasia French, Provincial Manager for Living Wage for Families BC, will explore what the living wage is, and how it has increased dramatically in recent years because of the
increased cost of essentials like food and rent. Anastasia will share the benefits of paying a Living Wage and discuss what can be done to advocate for more workers to earn a Living Wage through
provincial policy change. WorkBC will be present to share some info on their Wage Subsidy program for new hires which could help businesses reach the living wage.
This event is free but please RSVP in advance for lunch:
This series is made possible through funding received by the Town of Ladysmith through the Province’s Poverty Reduction Planning and Action program. Other topics to come, will include Cultural Safety, sharing updates on Provincial Employment Standards, and increasing employment opportunities for people with barriers to employment through TogetherBC Poverty Reduction initiatives. For more information on current Community Together To End Poverty Hw-nuts’-ulwum (as one) project initiatives and the Town’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, please visit the Town’s website.
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Community Dinner & Dialogue #2
2024-01-31 17:30 - 19:30
Ladysmith and Stz’uminus residents are invited to come for a free dinner and dialogue, the second in a series of four as part of the ongoing CommUNITY Together to End Poverty Hw-nuts’-ulwum (As One) project.
Happening on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 5:30pm at Aggie Hall, all are welcome to continue and/or join the discussion where we will dive deeper into exploring and prioritizing which actions should be taken next to improve affordability and inclusion locally. Everyone is encouraged to join these events at any point, even if they have not attended the previous session.

By the end of the fourth event, it is the Town and PRTG’s hope that those who participate will see themselves as part of the solution and be inspired and motivated to continue participating in the outcomes that are prioritized throughout this process.

We hope to see you there!

Ladysmith Arts Show "Inspired By Text"
2024-02-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Ladysmith Art Gallery Downtown, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A4, Canada
