Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce

Ladysmith OCP Review | BIG FAIR IDEAS
2021-10-02 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Rod run
2021-08-20 17:00 - 19:00
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.

LMS Sealife Celebration
2021-08-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Ladysmith Maritime Society, 610 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
The Sea Life Celebration introduces families to the wonders of sea life in and around Ladysmith Harbour and Vancouver Island. It also brings together families at our community marina, along with videos and activities on our website http://www.lmsmarina.ca/

(250) 245-1146. Follow their event on Facebook!

Printmaking & Pottery: All Ages Art Camp
2021-08-09 10:00 - 15:30
Get creative, get messy, have fun! In this four-day art extravangaza, you’ll get to dive in to Gelli plate printmaking in the mornings, and then create functional ceramic art pieces in the afternoons.
Gelli plate printing is becoming more popular in the printmaking world as a fun way to explore layers and lots of color. This accessible form of printmaking uses a gelatin plate and stencils to create interesting shapes. Each day, you can experiment with making different prints, and in our final class, we will create an accordion book to showcase the various skills you’ve learned. All materials included.
In the afternoons, you’ll get to try your hand at handbuilding as you create a key/jewellery dish, a mug, and a planter. With each project, you’ll get to experiment with adding texture and colour. On the fourth day, you’ll have a chance to create a second version of your favourite project or finish up preparing your masterpieces for glazing and firing. Clay, slip/underglaze, glazing, and firing included.
We will take a 60-minute lunch break between printmaking and clay work. Water, coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.
Please Bring:
– a mask for moving through common spaces (if you are able to wear a mask)
– a bag lunch (if you plan to stick around during the lunch break)
– an apron, or clothes that can get paint or clay on them
Participants have the choice of purchasing the full day — $235 or just the morning session, Printmaking from 10am-12pm — $105 or just the afternoon , Pottery from 1pm-3:30pm –$140

Summer Drama Camp: Explorations
2021-08-09 09:30 - 12:00
In this exciting summer session for participants aged 11 to 16, we will be introduced to a variety of dramatic art forms including tableaux, improvisation, chorale, and script work. Through fun, cooperative drama games and activities, participants will learn team building, physicality, vocal and gestural expression, performance techniques, and audience skills. We will provide and create an environment fostering freedom and respect for self and others, while exploring creative impulses and ideas. Learn and grow with an experienced teacher and professional theatre director, producer, and actor of over 25 years.
$75 per participant
Instructor: Tamara McCarthy

Industrial Heritage Site Guided Tour
2021-08-07 10:00 - 12:00

Family Friendly Activities @ The Ladysmith Museum
2021-08-06 13:00 - 16:00

Ladysmith Museums Tea & Tales
2021-08-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Ladysmith Museum

Ladysmith Railway Station Guided tour
2021-08-04 10:00 - 12:00

Ladysmith Day
2021-08-01
If you’re looking for a celebration, we have the best news for you. As some of you know, after a one-year hiatus, Ladysmith Days is back on! Like the other years, it will be at Transfer Beach, and yes, there will be a parade.

We missed you, and it will be good to be back.

To learn more about what is happening, follow their facebook page stay tuned. Our team is busy putting together the best event of the summer, and we will be revealing information on everything that is happening this August long weekend.

BC 150 Ladysmith Railway (Train) Station Open House
2021-07-21 16:00 - 19:00

Around The World: Kids Summer Art Camp
2021-07-19 09:30 - 14:30
Get ready to travel the globe! Register your child for our July art camp where they will create amazing masks, crowns, and pottery from other times and places. They will learn about line, color, shape and texture through storytelling and will create characters through drawing and sculpture. The afternoons will be spent making fun and functional pottery! This camp will take place at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery following safety procedures to keep everyone safe. Your child will have lots of fun while learning about various art styles and meeting other children their own age.
Each little artist is asked to bring their own lunch, water bottle, and clothes that can get a little paint, clay, and glue on them.
$120 per participant

Three Day Sculpting Workshop
2021-07-17 10:00 - 14:30
A special opportunity to explore and enjoy the wonderful world of sculpture with artist Ruben Galdames!
Over three different days you will transform a block of clay into a life-sized clay bust (from the neck up) of someone you know or wish to depict. Ruben will go through armature preparation, design and creation of your piece, clay sculpting, and preparation for firing and glazing. Basic underglaze colours will be provided by Ruben. If you would like special underglaze colours, please bring them along.
We will take a 30-minute lunch break on the two Saturday sessions. Water, coffee, and tea will be provided.
Please Bring:
– a bag lunch
– an apron, or clothes that can get muddy
– an image of the person you would like to depict
– basic clay sculpting tool set
$260 includes clay, armatures, glazing and firing

Heritage Boat Festival & Parade
2021-07-11 10:30 - 16:00
LMS HERITAGE BOAT PARADE at the Community Marina on Sunday July 11, 2021. Our event begins with the heritage boat parade leaving the marina and motoring towards Transfer Beach for arrival around 10:30 am. Locals and visitors will have the viewing pleasure of seeing these magnificent, restored boats pass by with a local announcer describing the history of each.
Afterwards everyone will be invited to view the fleet on the docks at the marina from 12 noon to 4:00 pm. These beautiful and well-maintained vessels, along with others are prime examples of our maritime history on the west coast and will be on display. We have invited our friends from the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society and other boats from the region to join us in the parade and for the display dockside

LMS Heritage Boat Festival
2021-07-05 08:00 - 2021-07-10 17:00
The LMS HERITAGE BOAT FESTIVAL kicks off on Monday July 5, 2021, with a series of nine heritage videos showcasing various makes and styles of wooden boats, along with interviews, history and restoration stories from the Captains and Owners. Viewers can enjoy watching and learning about the progression of restoring, maintaining, and operating these magnificent vessels from the Ladysmith Maritime Society’s heritage fleet
This event is open to the public and we will have free harbour tours on the MARITIMER. Join us to celebrate our maritime heritage!

Ladysmith Blood Donor Event
2021-06-30 12:00 - 19:00 | Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle, 1149 4th Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A3, Canada
Hello there Ladysmith lifesavers! We are back at Bethel Church on Wednesday, June 30, from 12noon to 6:45pm and we still have open spots to fill. Book your appointment to donate by going to blood.ca, by downloading our GiveBlood app or by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283). Thank you for keeping Canada’s Lifeline going!

Early Neighbourhoods in Ladysmith
2021-06-15 19:00 - 20:00
Were there neighbourhoods in early Ladysmith? That is a question asked by Ladysmith Museum curator Lesley Moore in a new “Historically Speaking talk on Tuesday, June 15 at 7 pm. Sponsored by the Ladysmith & District Historical Society the presentation will be held via zoom and is free to the public. Email for your link museum@ladysmithhistoricalsoceity.ca
“We invite you to be part of the discovery,” said Moore who will be presenting images and maps and taking a look into early records of who lived where prior to the Second World War. “Apparently there was an “uphill gang” and a “downhill gang” with a “no man’s land ‘” in-between,” said Moore. “Was this a pattern of children playing or was this based on neighbourhoods?
How we describe where we live changes with circumstance and Ladysmith for its first fifty years had abrupt ups and downs, she adds.
What identifies a neighbourhood? Come and find out Tuesday, June 15th at 7 pm.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/379127089110817

Ladysmith Rotary Bottle Drive
2021-06-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Ladysmith & District Credit Union, 330 1st Avenue, Ladysmith , BC, Canada
