Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce

Rod run
2021-08-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
Rod run Friday Aug 20th. Rod Run is happening on Sixth Ave, in front of the Frank Jameson Centre. Starts at 5pm with Doctors of Rock & Roll and hamburger bbq. Cars leave at 7 and proceed south on Sixth to Roberts … right on Roberts to Fourth and then north on Fourth to Symonds. Right on Symonds and then down the Hill to First (at round-a-bout) and then head south. The cars proceed all the way to Davis Rd. and then left onto Davis and down the hill to cross the hwy and proceed along Chemainus Rd all the way to Chemainus and then work their way back to the FJCC. Folks are encouraged to line the streets and cheer them on. It would be great to see lots and lots of folks along First Ave., (downtown) to give them all a big hand.

Ladysmith Art Market
2021-08-22 10:00 - 16:00
Enjoy Ladysmith! Come to the one day art market (from 10am-4pm) featuring art and music. Scaled down from our usual Arts on the Avenue, this market will take place outdoors along First Avenue between Roberts St and Gatacre. We welcome everyone to come and enjoy the day in Ladysmith.
Masks are strongly recommended to protect visitors and vendors, follow social distancing protocols.

Sidewalk Sale
2021-08-22 10:00 - 17:00

Art lesson - Brush lettering
2021-09-09 10:00 - 12:30 | 444 Parkhill terrace, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Express yourself and enhance your work with pointed brush lettering! Discover the fun and possibilities of creating with a sign painter’s alphabet using a round brush and watercolours. You will learn how to made thick and thin strokes and experiment with various forms of the alphabet letters. This is a lively hand, fun to embellish and easy to make your own.

Federal All Candidates Forum
2021-09-15 19:00 - 20:30
The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce to, once again, present an All-Candidates Forum to help you to make an informed decision on election day. This year the All-Candidates Forum will be live-streamed from the Vancouver Island Conference Centre on September 15th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm and you are invited to watch!! Please click the link below for more information and to access the link to the live-stream.
With the short notice provided for this election we are especially thankful to our friends at the Nanaimo Chamber for allowing us to work with them to bring you this event. We would also like to thank the event sponsors including: Canadian Home Builder Association – Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board, Vancouver Island Construction Association, and National Association of Federal Retirees.
You’re also invited to submit questions for us to ask the candidates in advance via email.
The Candidates (Alphabetically):

Lisa Marie Barron – NDP
Michelle Corfield – Liberal
Tamara Kronis – Conservative
Paul Manly – Green

For further information on the upcoming Federal Election visit Elections Canada

12 week kids art Program
2021-09-16 15:30 - 17:00 | 444 Parkhill terrace, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
This after-school art class is taught by a professional artist and experienced instructor. Students will develop confidence and find their own creative voice as they are introduced to foundational art principles in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Learn to paint with watercolors and acrylics, draw with charcoal and pastel, experiment with mixed media in a modern way. Each class will build on a theme and explore a new challenge.
Classes run until Dec 9.

Painted Poetry
2021-09-18 10:00 - 12:30 | 444 Parkhill terrace, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Join poet John Edwards and painter Leona Petrak for a series of six creative development sessions. Use landscape images held within your memory to create new personal poetry and paintings. We will connect different ways of exploring and expressing a theme, and this class is suitable for all experience levels. The instructors will lead you in using memory during the creative process to foster your authentic personal voice in both visual art and the written word. Produce thoughtful and mature works that fall far from the cliché.

Each class will also introduce a new set of principles for painting and creating a specific genre of poem. Personal attention will be consistently available to students throughout the process.
Classes run Saturday Sept 18-Oct 23

Music and Story Telling With Bobs and Lolo
2021-09-19 11:00 | Transfer Beach Amphitheatre
Join Bobs & Lolo for music and story telling at the Transfer Beach Amphitheatre. Suggested donation is $5 per person or $20 per family.
More info on the LaFF Facebook.

Art Classes - Creative Colour and Composition
2021-09-21 09:30 - 12:00 | 444 Parkhill terrace, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Develop and strengthen your watercolor skillset as we experiment with washes, color mixtures, and effective composition. Join a fun, supportive class and enjoy each other’s company while we celebrate a vibrant use of color, explore some new ideas, and build confidence.
Classes run Sept 21 – Dec 7

Blood Donation Event / Ladysmith
2021-09-22 12:00 - 19:00

Tour de Rock
2021-09-27 08:00 - 17:00
Cops for Cancer visits Nanaimo, Ladysmith and Chemainus Monday September 27.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2021-09-30 10:00 - 12:00

Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery Art Show: In Motion
2021-10-02 10:00 - 2021-10-23 16:00

Ladysmith OCP Review | BIG FAIR IDEAS
2021-10-02 11:00 - 17:00
The Town of Ladysmith is hosting a Big Ideas Fair as part of the ongoing public engagement for the Ladysmith Unparalleled 2049: Official Community Plan Review.
The Big Ideas Fair is an opportunity to have your voice heard on how you envision Ladysmith now, and in the future – we promise your participation in this fun and interactive event doesn’t involve filling out another survey!
Next weekend, downtown Ladysmith will be buzzing with interactive booths allowing for an inclusive and informal opportunity for everyone to be heard. The drop-in gathering is being held rain or shine on 1st Avenue at Gatacre Street on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 11 am to 5 pm. Due to the outdoor setting there is also plenty of space for people to physically distance. Click here for more info

Art Class - Beyond Playful Letters
2021-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Online class through zoom
Make beautiful letters from the comfort of home over Zoom, and enhance any project you are working on. To make our work distinctive and appealing, we will use a fine liner while learning a number of monoline alphabets, and we will use a broad-edged pen as we explore a new, playful alphabet. Enjoy contemporary lettering online in a relaxed and friendly setting.
Classes run Oct 7 – Oct 28

Ladysmith Art Gallery: Calligraphy Classes
2021-10-07 10:00 - 12:30
Beyond Playful Letters : Calligraphy Classes
Every Thursday, October 7-28,2021
10am-12:30pm
https://www.ladysmitharts.ca/event-details/beyond-playful-letters
On Zoom
Make beautiful letters from the comfort of home over Zoom, and enhance any project you are working on. To make our work distinctive and appealing, we will use a fine liner while learning a number of monoline alphabets, and we will use a broad-edged pen as we explore a new, playful alphabet. Enjoy contemporary lettering online in a relaxed and friendly setting.

Art Classes - Photographing Artwork
2021-10-09 13:00 - 15:00 | 444 Parkhill terrace, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Join award-winning photographer, painter, and teacher Cim MacDonald for a helpful and hands-on workshop to get you feeling comfortable and confident about photographing your artwork. Learn about basic principles, common challenges, and best practices for shooting 2-D and 3-D pieces.

Bring your own camera or device—a digital SLR, a “point and shoot”, or a smartphone will do the trick—and you’ll have the opportunity to practice taking photos and receive constructive feedback from Cim.

If you wish, you can bring along one of your own pieces of artwork to practice shooting.

Yael Wand In Concert
2021-10-22 19:00 - 21:00

Halloween in Downtown Ladysmith
2021-10-23 10:00 - 16:00

Art as a business
2021-10-30 13:00 - 15:30 | 444 Parkhill terrace, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Finding fresh ways to promote your artwork can seem daunting, but there is light at the end of the tunnel! This workshop with artist Julia Lucich will identify hurdles to building a strong customer base and will uncover ways to surmount those hurdles. Julia will distinguish between occasionally selling one’s work and establishing a sustainable art-business model. Come away from this workshop with a clear understanding of the steps, challenges, and solutions involved in developing a thriving art business.

Art Show: Inanimate Objects
2021-11-06 - 2021-11-20 | 444 Parkhill terrace, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

Remembrance Day
2021-11-11 10:30 - 23:00
Remembrance Day service on Thursday, November 11th, 2021 as per public health orders.

10:45 am – march from the Legion to the Cenotaph.
11:00 am – the moment of silence.
No wreath laying this year.
If you wish to attend, please keep 6 feet apart and wear a mask.

2021-Cenotaph-Program

Cedar Yellow Point Annual Christmas Self-Guided Tour
2021-11-17 10:00 - 2021-11-21 17:00
CHRISTMAS IN CEDAR YELLOW POINT

Save the Date for the Cedar & Yellow Point

Annual Country Christmas Self-Guided Tour
Tour Dates for Fall/Winter 2021
Wednesday November 17th – Sunday November 21st
Wednesday November 24th – Sunday November 28th
CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD TOUR MAP

Cedar Yellow Point is a wonderful place to spend the day or the week. Take a drive in the country and discover farms, artisan studios, farmer markets, pubs and cafes with outstanding cuisine all year long. It is well worth the drive. You will also discover hiking trails and access to beaches so you might want to bring a picnic or pick something up at a local cafe or grocery store. RELAX, ENJOY, it’s GREAT here!

Eagles Auxiliary Christmas Craft Fair
2021-11-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Fraternal Order of Eagles #2101, 921 !st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A3, Canada
Eagles Auxiliary Christmas Craft Fair, November 20th from 9-3. Raffle Tickets will be on sale for $2.00 each or a book of 5 for $10. Come to out and see the variety of items available…Please remember: Covid Protocol will be in effect

Paint a Festive Table Runner
2021-11-20 12:00 - 16:00 | 444 Parkhill terrace, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Enjoy a fun afternoon of learning and sharing as you work to create a beautiful hand-painted table runner. Build your understanding of fabric painting and preparation as Pipi Tustian walks you through her pattern-building techniques. This workshop will cover shape structure, colour layering, and brush stroke exploration. All materials included.

We will begin with a fabric practice sampler, giving you the space to play without fear, before creating on your very own washable runner. Pipi will guide, but never direct, as she gives you room to colour outside of the lines.

Ladysmith Art Gallery: Paint a Festive Table Runner
2021-11-20 12:00 - 16:00 | 444 Parkhill terrace, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Enjoy a fun afternoon of learning and sharing as you work to create a beautiful hand-painted table runner. Build your understanding of fabric painting and preparation as Pipi Tustian walks you through her pattern-building techniques. This workshop will cover shape structure, colour layering, and brush stroke exploration. All materials included.
We will begin with a fabric practice sampler, giving you the space to play without fear, before creating on your very own washable runner. Pipi will guide, but never direct, as she gives you room to colour outside of the lines.
On the day:
– Wear a big smile and clothing that can get paint on it.
– Should you wish to buy additional PIPI Fabric Paint for your own use at home, colours will be available for purchase at the workshop.

Virtual Cinnamon Bun Fun Run
2021-11-25 08:00 - 2021-11-28 17:00
Cinnamon Bun Fun Run is a five km run/walk and 10 km run presented by the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (LRCA). Registration is open now until Nov. 24 at this link: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/54288/2021-cinnamon-bun-fun-run-virtual-5k-and-10k
This year, it will be a virtual charity event to promote healthy outdoor family activity before the holiday season. It will also provide some much-needed resources to the LRCA and its many non-profit programs.
Registration is $10 for adults (13 and over) and $5 for children (12 and under). All proceeds benefit the LRCA.Registration deadline Nov. 24. Event Date: Nov 25-28th 2021

Ladysmith Museum Exhibit: Magic of the Season
2021-12-01 | Ladysmith Museum
Museum Hours: Sat & Sun 10-4pm | Tues to Fri 4-7pm

Ladysmith Downtown Holiday Storybook Stroll
2021-12-01
Downtown Ladysmith storybook stroll great Christmas activity for families. 17 downtown Ladysmith businesses and organizations will be displaying picture book pages in their windows for readers, of all ages, to enjoy. There will be a new storybook every Wednesday for a total of four books for the month of December.
Story: https://www.lrca.ca/downtown-holiday-storybook-stroll…/

After experiencing amazing success since February with the outdoor Storybook Walk series at Brown Drive Park, Tanya Reid of Ladysmith Resources Centre Association (LRCA) is offering a special Christmas version, the Holiday Storybook Stroll, in downtown Ladysmith during the month of December.
“With so many things cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic, I felt families were so limited in terms of safe activities they could do together. A Christmas-themed Storybook Stroll seemed like the perfect option.
“We were able to get 17 downtown businesses and organizations to participate and they will be displaying picture book pages in their windows for readers, of all ages, to enjoy. A team of festively dressed volunteers will put up a new book every Wednesday for a total of four books for the month of December. It’s so exciting,” said Reid, coordinator of the LRCA Adventures in Early Literacy (AEL) program.
The first book featured on Dec. 1 is Tough Cookie by Edward Hemingway and the books and their pages change Dec. 8 (The Most Wonderful Gift in the World by Mark Sperring), Dec. 15 (Santa’s New Beard by Caroline Crow and Dec. 22 (We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Helaine Becker).
Holiday Storybook Stroll maps are available online or at the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and LRCA offices. Downloadable maps are available online under the AEL program page at www.lrca.ca.
The map provides a route for families to find the pages in order and read the book in its entirety. In addition to a seek and find game, the map also contains a QR code that when scanned, leads to a registry for book prizes and one grand prize basket.
The prizes as well as the entire Holiday Storybook Stroll is generously funded by PacificCare Resource and Referral. The organization has been a huge supporter of the Storybook Walk at Brown Drive Park, and funded more than 200 literacy bags that went out into the community earlier this year.
Art students from Ladysmith Secondary School created 17 frames for the downtown book pages.
Reid said schools from Nanaimo and Ladysmith contacted her looking to incorporate the Holiday Storybook Stroll into their field trips.

Ladysmith Chamber / LDBA Christmas Social
2021-12-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Cottonwood Golf Course, 1975 Haslam Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Ladysmith Chamber / LDBA Christmas Social
Wednesday, December 01, 2021
12-2pm | Doors open 11:30
Cottonwood Golf Course
Cost: $35.00
RSVP by Friday November 26th
***** Advance Registration and Payment Required *****
