How To Start A Podcast Workshop
2021-05-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
Tuesday May 4, 2021
6:30pm – 8pm
https://www.ladysmitharts.ca/bookings-checkout/podcasts-for-contemporary-audiences?referral=service_list_widget
On Zoom
Join Shelley on Zoom for a one-hour, why-for and how-to discussion about shifting tracks from print publication to audio production. She will discuss selecting a hosting platform, equipment, editing software, music, structure, scheduling, marketing, and monetization. The talk will be followed by a 30-minute Q & A session. $15/per participant
Shelley A. Leedahl is a multi-genre writer, amateur musician, and literary podcaster living in Ladysmith, B.C.

Women of Shakespeare
2021-05-06 10:00 - 11:30
This seminar takes a contemporary look at some of the most intriguing women from Shakespeare’s works. Each week, Poet-in-Resident John Edwards will speak about a different heroine from a different play, then participants will participate in a guided discussion and read out key scenes.
6 sessions, $43
John Edwards is Poet-In-Residence for the Arts Council Of Ladysmith And District. He studied at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in Latin and Greek; and subsequently attended the Victoria College Of Art. He is the author of many translations of classical poets; and
books of original poetry.

Art Classes for Kids: Mixed Media Mashup
2021-05-06 15:30 - 17:00
May 6, 13,20,27, 2021
3:30pm – 5pm
444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith BC
Parents, are you looking for afterschool activities for your child who is between the ages of 6-12 years old? Are you wanting them to explore new things with a fun and interactive instructor? How about making sure they are in a safe environment while meeting other children their age? Sign them up for our 4 session mixed media mash up art classes! Your child will get to explore a variety of art techniques in a fun and supportive environment, and unleash their unique creativity while working with the instructor and other children. At the end of the sessions, your child will have a better understanding of art materials and techniques and will bring home a plethora of their own work.
COVID 19 procedures in place to make sure each participant is safe.
$68.00

Drawing Foundations 101
2021-05-06 18:30 - 20:00
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021
6:30pm-8pm
https://www.ladysmitharts.ca/event-details/draw-together-4-sessions
On Zoom
This online class will consist of exercises, warm ups and key approaches to drawing that will help you “see like an artist sees” and express yourself with creative drawing. We will draw together in our zoom class, and share our work with friendly and helpful discussion. We will also study master and contemporary drawings and try techniques of expressive line, contour, cross hatching, modelling, drawing from observation and imagination. This is a great foundational class!
$71.00/per participant

FIRE EXTINGUISHER DAY... at Ladysmith Community Marina
2021-05-15 10:00 - 14:00
Mark your calendars! SATURDAY MAY 15th
FIRE EXTINGUISHER DAY… at Ladysmith Community Marina
Bring your fire extinguisher to the Aggressive Fire Safety service van for your annual inspection and/or recharging.
Marina Lower Parking Lot
Hosted by Ladysmith Community Marina & Aggressive Fire Safety Ltd
Authorized by the Ladysmith Fire Department
Saturday, May 15th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Want to practice your fire extinguisher skills?
AGGRESSIVE FIRE SAFETY staff will be on hand to supervise as you use your expired fire extinguisher to smother the fire pan.

Wild About Woodpeckers!
2021-05-16 11:00 - 15:00
Join us for a family friendly woodpecker walk at Wildwood! On this self-guided adventure, wander along the forest trail looking for signs of the 5 species of woodpecker that live here. Learn to ID different woodpecker holes, and listen for the wuk wuk call of the pileated woodpeckers that call Wildwood home.
We acknowledge, with respect and appreciation, the Snuneymuxw and Stz’uminus Coast Salish Peoples within whose traditional territories Wildwood is situated and whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
GROUPS MUST BE IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD
Ages 4+
Please select a start time between 11am-1:30pm when you register. Program takes up to 90 minutes to complete. Trail is approximately 1.5km and is hilly so bring snacks, water and sturdy shoes for walking.
$20 per family (Max 6 people, must be in the same household)
Space is limited – Preregistration required before Friday May 14 at 6PM.
To register visit: https://www.ecoforestry.ca/event-listings?view=calendar&month=04-2021
Wildwood Ecoforest
Email: naturalist2@ecoforestry.ca
902-292-8154
Wild About Woodpeckers!
May 16, 2021
11:00am-3:00pm

Ladysmith Primary 2021 Elemental Fun Run
2021-05-24
Ladysmith Primary School is hosting a Virtual Fun Run and Fundraiser this month. The Fun Run/Walk is open to anyone and we would love to see many from our community and beyond joining us for this great cause. We are also seeking monetary donations to the fundraising portion of our event.

All funds raised go directly towards the LPS Students learning experiences. This year we are raising money to build new outdoor learning and play areas. Funds also go towards classroom resources, swimming lessons, field trips, author & artist visits and so much more.

Registration for the Run/Walk is open for the full month of May. The Run/Walk can be completed anywhere, anytime the week of May 24 – 31st.

TO REGISTER:
1) Go to: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/47726/ladysmith-primary-elemental-5k-fun-run-and-walk
2) Click Register
3) Select 5K Fun Run and Walk
4) Follow prompts (Do NOT create or join at team, this portion is for the Student’s and Staff of LPS)

TO DONATE:
1) Go to: https://raceroster.com/events/2021/47726/ladysmith-primary-elemental-5k-fun-run-and-walk
2) Click Donate Now
3) If you know the name of a student at LPS search for their fundraising page
4) If you do not know a student at LPS you can search for and donate to Respectosaurus

Every registrant and donor receives a coupon for 30% off at WildPlay Nanaimo for the Classic Course or Kids Course.

If you have any questions, please email our race directors at:
ElementalFunRun@gmail.com

LMS Kids Pirate Day Online
2021-05-26

Rotary Club of Ladysmith Bottle Drive
2021-05-30 10:00 - 13:00

Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery presents: June Social Commentary Show
2021-06-04 08:00 - 2021-06-30 17:00

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

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 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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.
