Aggie Hall's 100th Anniversary Celebration
2022-08-06 13:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Aggie Hall

Maya Norte presents Mary-Ann Gordon
2022-08-07 12:00 - 15:00
Maya Norte is pleased to present the artwork of local watercolourist Mary-Ann Gordon.
One day only – Sunday, August 7th. 12pm – 3pm.
At Maya Norte Restaurant, 18 Roberts Street, Ladysmith Bc.
Chips, Salsa, and Margaritas available for purchase.

August Theatre Camp for Kids and Youth
2022-08-08 09:30 - 14:00
A theatre camp for kids who are outgoing and love to play and those who might need a little nudge to come out of their shell with the support and kindness of their peers and teachers. Professional actor Tamara McCarthy and teacher Michala Bloomfield will be introducing children to the various aspects of the performing arts. From learning improvisation and script work to drama games and activities for team building and performance techniques, children will work to create a short performance to be shown on the last day of camp. Camp starts August 8 at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery. Two age groups available.Parents will need to fill out a emergency contact form prior to the camp which can be found on the page where they register
Children that may be shy are encouraged to join this camp as it is a nice way to get them slowly involved with the activities and adjust to making friends.

Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival
2022-08-13 12:00 - 17:00
his year, we will be hosting over 30 BC Craft Breweries – that’s over 100 beer flavours available to sample. With dozens of local artisan food vendors there will be something for everyone. Tokens can be used for both food and beverage so be sure to check out our ticketing options and additional tokens will also be available for purchase!
Our lounge area will include live music from Redwoods https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodsVancouver and another great BC local band. You are welcome to bring your folding chairs & blankets for ultimate festival relaxation, but please leave your pets at home.
This is a 19+ event so please bring your ID as all will be checked at the entry door. This is hosted by the Chemainus BIA.
Tickets are on sale NOW while quantities last ($27.99)

Shuttle Service

CHEMAINUS
HOP ON HOP OFF
11:00 – 1:30 All locations roving pick up every 15 minutes – see map
1:30 – 5:00 All locations every 30 minutes
*FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING IN THE MOSAIC LOT

FREE

DUNCAN
11:50 Duncan Pick Up outside London Drugs
12:00 Duncan Pick Up outside of Beverly Corners Liquor Store
12:10 Duncan Pick Up outside of Extra Storage Now (Old Rona) *FREE OVERNIGHT PARKING

$8
each way

CROFTON/MAPLE BAY
11:10 Maple Bay Pick Up across from Maple Bay Park
11:30 Crofton Pick Up at Crofton Boardwalk Parking Lot

$8
each way

LADYSMITH/SALTAIR
11:30 Ladysmith Pick Up at Bus Stop outside of 49th Parallel (on 1st Avenue)
11:40 Ladysmith Pick Up at Save On Foods Parking Lot at (370 Trans-Canada Hwy)
11:50 Saltair Pick Up at Saltair Pub
$8
each way

NANAIMO
10:40 Nanaimo Pick Up at Chapters/Old Pier One
11:00 Nanaimo Pick Up at Country Grocery at (82 Twelfth St, Cedar)
$20
each way

RETURNING SHUTTLES – All shuttles will leave at 5:10 PM promptly from the Festival and we will ensure if you are waiting for a shuttle that you have a way back. Please pre-book to ensure your wait is the least possible and that you have a committed seat.

Ladysmith & District Historical Society AGM
2022-08-17 17:00 - 19:00

Ladysmith Art Gallery presents: Another way home
2022-08-23 11:00 - 2022-08-31 16:00

Canadian Blood Services Event
2022-08-24 12:00 - 18:30 | Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle, 1149 4th Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A3, Canada
Canadian Blood Services is asking for summer heroes in Ladysmith to support patients by booking and keeping their appointments to donate blood. We are back in Ladysmith at the Bethel Church on Wednesday, August 24, from 12noon to 6:45pm.
Book your appointment online at blood.ca, by downloading the GiveBlood app, or by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283). Thank you for saving lives!

Local Election Workshop
2022-08-24 17:00 - 19:00

Nanaimo Career & Post-Secondary Education Fair
2022-08-25 11:00 - 15:00
Nanaimo Career & Post-Secondary Education Fair- August 25 – Country Club Centre – 3200 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, 11am-3pm
Join us on August 25th at another Career & Education Event.
Meet over 35 employers ready to hire over 1,500 recruits and post secondary institutions offering education direction.
Big things are about to happen for you Thursday August 25th, at the Country Club Centre Shopping Mall in Nanaimo between 11:00 and 3:00. Don’t Miss This opportunity to help you find your next career path.

Light up the Night
2022-08-27 18:00 - 21:30
Arts on the Avenue Festival

Welcome to our 24th Annual Arts on the Avenue! We are celebrating art, all kinds of art, on August 27th, 2022 with Light Up the Night and August 28th, 2022 with Arts on the Avenue.
It all takes place on First Avenue Ladysmith. Light Up the Night is designed as a fun family event on a Saturday evening in August. We encourage people to stay up late, bring the family and enjoy downtown Ladysmith, and art.
Early on Sunday morning, artists gather with coffee in one hand and original art in the other, ready for you. This festival is an art collector’s dream. Wander the street and see what artists have brought this year. From original paintings, jewelry, fabric art, carving, Indigenous-made art and more, you will not be disappointed. The air is filled with music, the streets are lined with art and there is a kids’ art space where young artists create their own one-of-a-kind work to take home!

Sea Life Celebration
2022-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Ladysmith Maritime Society, 610 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Join us and take part in an afternoon of fun activities!

The afternoon celebration introduces young people and their families to the wonders of the sea life of Ladysmith Harbour.
Our theme this year is SHELLS – oysters, clams, crabs, mussels.
Shells that we have in our local sea. Click here to view the days activities!

Arts on the Avenue
2022-08-28 10:00 - 16:00
Arts on the Avenue Festival

Welcome to our 24th Annual Arts on the Avenue! We are celebrating art, all kinds of art, on August 27th, 2022 with Light Up the Night and August 28th, 2022 with Arts on the Avenue .
It all takes place on First Avenue Ladysmith. Light Up the Night is designed as a fun family event on a Saturday evening in August. We encourage people to stay up late, bring the family and enjoy downtown Ladysmith, and art.
Early on Sunday morning, artists gather with coffee in one hand and original art in the other, ready for you. This festival is an art collector’s dream. Wander the street and see what artists have brought this year. From original paintings, jewelry, fabric art, carving, Indigenous-made art and more, you will not be disappointed. The air is filled with music, the streets are lined with art and there is a kids’ art space where young artists create their own one-of-a-kind work to take home!

End of Summer Sidewalk Sale
2022-08-28 10:00 - 16:00

Stz'uminus Water Festival
2022-09-03 - 2022-09-04

Ladysmith Art Gallery presents: Babies: Human & Animal
2022-09-03 11:00 - 16:00 | 444 Parkhill terrace, 444 Parkhill Terrace, Ladysmith, BC, Canada

Nanaimo, Duncan & District Labour Council Labour Day Picnic
2022-09-05 11:00 - 15:00

Wild Woods: a Magical Music Experience at Wildwood Ecoforest
2022-09-11 13:30 - 16:00

WorkBC Centre Ladysmith Open House
2022-09-14 14:30 - 16:30
You are invited to join us in celebration of Disability Employment Month in British Columbia! We are hosting two Open Houses at our WorkBC Centres this September and we would love to see YOU there!
Meet our friendly team, enjoy refreshments by the Mindful Mouthful and network with other community members, job seekers, employers and service providers. EVERYONE WELCOME!
Ladysmith WorkBC Centre: Wednesday, September 14th 2:30 – 4:30 PM.
Duncan WorkBC Centre: Thursday, September 15th 1:00 – 4:00 PM.

Board Governance Overview Webinars
2022-09-15 11:30 - 13:00
Webinar training series for not-for-profit boards & staff
We are pleased to offer “Board Governance Overview” an online educational opportunity for not-for- profit staff and board members. Training led by Deb McClelland of OnBOARD training and brought to you by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce.
Summary
Governance refers to the oversight of an organization. Best practices in governance means that a board ensures their optimal performance through the implementation of effective systems.In three 1½-hour webinars, Deb provides an overview of best practices in board governance. These sessions serve as both an orientation to good governance as well as a refresher for those who have previously received governance training.

The Webinar Modules:
The following key areas will be explored with your board of directors:
Module 1: The Rules: Module 1. The Rules Handout C
What is the board’s role in good governance? What are bylaws, policies, terms of reference and what do you do with them?
Module 2: The Strategy: Module 2. The Strategy Handout C
How do you handle your board’s year effectively and efficiently within volunteers’ limited time? We discover the board’s annual work plan, meeting agendas and strategic plan.
Module 3: The Players: Module 3. The Players Handout C
How do you find the right people for your board? We talk about the recruitment and development of all your directors, having effective committees and the senior staff person’s annual performance review.
Register now!
3 online webinar modules:
Sep 15: Module 1 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sep 22: Module 2 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Oct 06: Module 3 | 11:30 am – 1:15 pm

3 online webinar modules:
$129 Non Member | $100 Chamber Member Rate
Single webinar module:
$50 Non Member | $35 Chamber Member Rate
Book your ticket:
E: admin@ladysmithcofc.com
P: 250-245-2112
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WorkBC Centre Duncan
2022-09-15 13:00 - 16:00
You are invited to join us in celebration of Disability Employment Month in British Columbia! We are hosting two Open Houses at our WorkBC Centres this September and we would love to see YOU there!
Meet our friendly team, enjoy refreshments by the Mindful Mouthful and network with other community members, job seekers, employers and service providers. EVERYONE WELCOME!
Duncan WorkBC Centre: Thursday, September 15th 1:00 – 4:00 PM.

Ladysmith Little Theatre presents: Celtic Chaos
2022-09-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Ladysmith Little Theatre
Mark your calendars! Celtic Chaos​ will be putting on 2 Performances only. Don’t miss it.
Saturday, September 17, 7:30pm
Sunday, September 18, 2:00pm

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171 Service for Queen Elizabeth II
2022-09-19 10:30 - 11:30
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #171 will be having a Service for Queen Elizabeth II at the Cenotaph located at located in the Rotary Memorial Peace Garden at Esplanade Avenue and Warren Street.

Municipal Election Candidates Forum
2022-09-21 18:30 - 20:30
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
AGGIE HALL
6:00PM – 8:30PM
6:00pm Doors Open
6:30-8:30pm Candidates Forum

The event will be recorded and available for viewing via YouTube for those not able to attend.

You are invited to attend Municipal Candidates Forum hosted by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce. Hear directly from candidates for City Council and Mayor in live discussion, answering questions and sharing their perspectives and priorities for Ladysmith ahead of the municipal election. This non-partisan event is FREE & Everyone Welcome

*Have a business related question you want asked to the candidates?
For your convenience please use this Written Question Form to submit a written question that may be directed by the moderator to a candidate.

Instructions and Procedures

Please write your question legibly and within the space provided. Your question should be clear and concise and stand by itself (i.e. not require background information, qualifying statement or opinion).
Indicate which candidate you would like to respond to your question by circling their name on the back of this form.
Submit your question at the Welcome Desk near the front door, by email or drop it off at the Chamber Office prior to the event day.
Volunteers will collect; review; group and rephrase similar questions into one comprehensive question; and prioritize questions (by frequency that question was posed by audience members).
Please note that, due to time constraints, there is no assurance that your question will be asked. For this reason there will be a “Meet and Greet” session after the formal agenda so you can ask the question yourself. The contact information for all candidates is included in the Program should you choose to follow up with a candidate following the forum. Finally, if you choose to leave your contact information on the back of this form, your question will be forwarded to the candidate selected by you. (Even if that candidate is not present at the forum.)

On Saturday, October 15, 2022 Ladysmith residents will vote for (1) Mayor, (6) Councillors.
For more information about the Municipal Election click here.

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McNab's Corn Maze & Produce Farm
2022-09-23 10:00 - 2022-10-31 19:00

Aggie 100th Birthday Celebration - Sept 24/22
2022-09-24 11:00 - 15:00
Aggie 100th Birthday Celebration – Sept 24/22
You are invited to attend the Ladysmith Agricultural Hall 100 Year Commemorative Event “Aggie 100th Birthday Celebration”
The Aggie Hall 100 Planning Committee has been meeting to organize a day of celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of this most iconic of Ladysmith landmarks.
We will unveil Legacy Story Panels on the walkway perimeter outside the Hall that tell its story, host an all-day Open House with a Retro Agricultural Fall Fair Display, a children’s activity tent, an exhibit of artifacts and memorabilia, a running slide show, a Cadet Demonstration, a 50’s and ‘60’s Dance Demonstration, refreshments and more!
With the generous support of Canadian Heritage, the Town of Ladysmith, the Ladysmith Historical Society, the Ladysmith Air Cadets, and community contributions, this will be a fun, family day, free of charge for the entire community.
Opening Ceremonies 11 a.m. For more information phone 250-245-0423 or email museum@ladysmithhistoricalsociety.ca

RCL Branch 171 Live Music Trivia
2022-09-24 19:00 - 22:00 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171, 621 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G1A2 , Canada

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2022-09-30
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event hosted by leadership from Stz’uminus and the Town of Ladysmith.

Event will start at 10a.m.
Performances by the Young Wolves Dance group
Cowichan Tzinquaw Dancers
Patrick Aleck

Yellow Point Drama Group/Arts Council of Ladysmith presents: The Nighthawks
2022-09-30 19:00 - 21:30

Painting and Poetry In The Orchard: A Plein Air Experience
2022-10-01 09:30 - 14:00
Enjoy a meditative and artistic experience at Quinceotica Farm as you spend the day doing plein air with two artists
Join artists John Edwards and Leona Petrak in the quince orchard during harvest season for a four-hour plein air gathering at beautiful Quinceotica Farm in Yellow Point. After a brief tour of the property, enjoy time to meander, write, sketch, paint, either with the group or on your own. Towards the end of the session, everyone will gather for light refreshements and the option to share their work with the group. Before you leave, pick up your freshly picked quince. A meditative and artistic experience awaits you!
Open to all experience levels.
Dress appropriately for the weather of the month.

Ladysmith Industrial Heritage Preservation Tour
2022-10-01 10:00 - 12:00
