Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce

Ladysmith Art Gallery Presents "Matters of the Heart"
2020-01-31 11:00 - 2020-02-25 16:00 (America/Vancouver)

A Night of Magic for Ella
2020-02-01 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Aggie Hall

RCL Branch 171 Valentines High Tea
2020-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171, 621 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G1A2 , Canada
Valentine’s High Tea at the Ladysmith Legion
Everyone Welcome in the Lounge – Limited Reservations Available
Homemade Sandwiches and Deserts
Noon – 1pm

Ladysmith Community Blood Donation Event
2020-02-12 12:00 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle, 1149 4th Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A3, Canada
Make donating blood your most meaningful and lasting commitment this year.
Come see us at the Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle in Ladysmith! Book at
blood.ca, by downloading our GiveBlood App, or by calling
1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283). And of course, walk-ins are welcome!
“Together we are Canada’s Lifeline”

BC FAMILY DAY & QUILTERS EXHIBIT OPENING
2020-02-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
The activities kick off with B.C. Family Day “A Day to Remember” on Monday, February 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ladysmith Museum. See the new Saltair Quilters exhibit, including their Canada 150 quilt. Play vintage board games, pose for a family portrait, watch Buster Keaton in The General, one of the greatest silent movies ever made, and enjoy free popcorn and drinks thanks to financial support from the government of B.C.

Family Day Free Swim at FJCC
2020-02-17 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Frank Jameson Community Centre, 810 6 Ave, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1N8, Canada

Chamber Week ~ Heritage Week Celebration Event
2020-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith Museum
HERITAGE WEEK | CHAMBER WEEK
CELEBRATION
Join the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce for a combined celebration with the Ladysmith & District Historical Society
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2020
Location: Ladysmith Museum
Time: 5-7pm (presentations 6pm)
Wine & Cheese & Cake
RSVP by email or call 250-245-2112
(RSVP by Tuesday February 18th)
SPONSORED BY

Chamber Week | February 17-21 2020: Chamber Week celebrated annually recognizes the outstanding contributions that Chamber and Boards of Trades make to communities across BC. The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is proud to be CELEBRATING 90 YEARS of serving Ladysmith and Area as the “Voice of Business”

HERITAGE WEEK February 17-23 2020: The Ladysmith & District Historical Society will be announcing the nominees/winners of the 1st Annual Ladysmith Heritage Awards.
The Ladysmith & District Historical Society is partnering with community to create memorable Heritage Week Experiences

Historical Ladysmith Walking Tour
2020-02-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver)
Saturday, February 22, is a full day of activities. It kicks off with a free historic downtown Ladysmith walking tour by Rob Johnson. Meet at the Metal Collage at 11 a.m (corner of First Ave. and Gatacre). Tour ends at the Ladysmith Museum at noon. Light refreshments served, courtesy of Ladysmith Downtown Business Association.

HERITAGE WATERFRONT EVENT
2020-02-22 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
Then head over to the waterfront for a day of fun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 614 and 616 Oyster Bay Drive. Visit the Locomotive Shop, the First Aid Shed and the Ladysmith Maritime Society’s Heritage Boat Restoration Shop. Check out the SFN Displays. Visit the Heritage Railyard. Ride a rail hand pump car. The Ladysmith Kinsmen will have hot dogs and refreshments available.
One of the highlights of the event is the century-old restored box car that is being transformed into a “Discovery Box Car” with activities and interactive displays.
By Shirley Blackstaff
If it wasn’t enough to refurbish Ladysmith’s steam Locomotive #11 and track and the rare Humdirgen off-loader, which was designed and built in the Machine Shop, Ladysmith & District Historical Society’s (LDHS) volunteers tackled the box car located at the original Comox Logging & Railway Company site.
Alex Garvin, one of the Industrial Heritage Preservation volunteers, fondly known as the “wood butcher” and who has taken the lead on all of our woodwork projects, got his measuring tape out and started figuring out what wood was needed. Canadian Bavarian Millwork and Lumber donated the specialty-cut boards.
Also, we were fortunate to be able to purchase some original-style bolts and receive some donations of other supplies.
All of our crew (Alex Garvin, Bob Taylor, Alex Stuart, Arne Bogwald, Bill Drysdale, Floyd South, Harry Blackstaff, Henry Schneider, Mike Kennedy, Jim Williams, Ed Heyes and Quentin Goodbody) helped with the various aspect of restoration: gathering the materials, scraping, sanding, undercoat painting, welding, making repairs, cutting boards to fit, hammering them into place, bolting on boards, washing off graffiti and cleaning the interior.
Before the weather got too rainy and damp, along with the help of other volunteers, Alex Stuart got the box car sanded and applied undercoat paint. The final coat of box car red will be sprayed on in the summer.
The interior of the boxcar is being transformed into a “Discovery Box Car” on February 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the BC Heritage event festivities at the waterfront.
Saturday, February 22, is a full day of activities. It kicks off with a free historic downtown Ladysmith walking tour by Rob Johnson. Meet at the Metal Collage at 11 a.m (corner of First Ave. and Gatacre). Tour ends at the Ladysmith Museum at noon. Light refreshments served, courtesy of Ladysmith Downtown Business Association.
Then head over to the waterfront for a day of fun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 614 and 616 Oyster Bay Drive. Visit the Locomotive Shop, the First Aid Shed and the Ladysmith Maritime Society’s Heritage Boat Restoration Shop. Check out the SFN Displays. Visit the Heritage Railyard. Ride a rail hand pump car. The Ladysmith Kinsmen will have hot dogs and refreshments available.
One of the highlights of the event is the century-old restored box car that is being transformed into a “Discovery Box Car” with activities and interactive displays.
These events are brought to you thanks to the support of the Town of Ladysmith, Province of B.C., Ladysmith Maritime Society, Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, Ladysmith Downtown Business Association, TAKE 5 and the Chronicle.

Coldest Night of the Year
2020-02-22 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
Coldest Night of the Year. We walk again on Feb. 22, 2020!

The Coldest Night of the Year is a moment when tens of thousands of Canadians step outside the warmth and comfort of home and shine a light of welcome and inclusion.
Together, we’re collecting donations that fund critical services at the LRCA; a local charity partner who serves and supports vulnerable families and individuals in our CNOY community.

We walk through the cold and dark on February 22, 2020 to declare our concern for people who have no home, and take shelter in nooks and crannies.
We walk for those whose days are a battle to house and feed their families, and whose nights are filled with fear and frustration.
We walk for those driven from home by violence and abuse. And we walk for people overwhelmed by isolation, guilt and despair.
We walk humbly, realizing that anyone can lose their footing and then lose everything else.

Each step we take brings someone closer to safety, health and home, as together, we raise funds for organizations whose commitment and work transforms peoples’ lives.
You don’t have to give hundreds or thousands of dollars. Any donation amount helps those who need it. It’s scary, lonely, and it’s Cold Out There.
Start a team or join us as we walk for the homeless, hungry, and hurting in our community.
Join us: http://walk.w-ith.me/LRCA
Start your own team: https://cnoy.org/home
This year, teams who sign up from South of Herd Rd, will raise funds that also benefit The Cowichan Women Against Violence Society.

Celtic Chaos at Ladysmith Little Theatre
2020-02-22 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith Little Theatre

Ladysmith Little Theatre Presents Spring "Shorts"
2020-02-28 - 2020-03-01 | Ladysmith Little Theatre

7th Annual Wounded Warrior Run
2020-02-29 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver) | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171, 621 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G1A2 , Canada
The 7th annual Wounded Warrior Run BC team is raising funds and awareness for Wounded Warriors Canada. The Ladysmith Legion will welcome them between 11:30am and 12:30pm in the Lounge. Come line the street and Welcome them to Ladysmith!!
The proceeds raised from this run will be used to ensure Wounded Warriors Canada can continue to provide their life-changing and family-saving mental health programs for our ill and injured Veterans, First Responders and their families.

Artists for Hospice
2020-02-29 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver)

Ladysmith Art Gallery Presents "Journeys"
2020-03-04 11:00 - 2020-03-20 16:00 (America/Vancouver)

Ladysmith Little Theatre presents: Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun
2020-03-05 - 2020-03-22 | Ladysmith Little Theatre
Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun by Norm Foster directed by Josee Duffhues
Mar 5 – Mar 22, 2020
Robert, a thirty-five year old man with the mental capacity of a child, meets Holly, a pregnant young woman in crisis. Against all odds and amidst great uncertainty, the two bond and an unexpected family is born. Norm Foster’s Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun provides a perfect blend of drama and comedy while reminding us that sometimes goodbye is just a new beginning.

Chamber Business Mixer @ Ironworks Cafe & Creperie
2020-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
CREPES ~ MIMOSAS ~ NETWORKING

You’re invited to a Chamber Business Mixer hosted by Ironworks Cafe & Creperie.
Date: Thursday, March 05, 2020
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Location: Ironworks Cafe & Creperie
422 Esplanade Ave.(Trans Canada Highway) Ladysmith
Cost: Free
Stop in for an evening of NETWORKING, try some AMAZING CREPES and sip a MIMOSA! Come and enjoy the hospitality of Ironworks Cafe & Creperie and enjoy catching up with fellow Chamber Members and guests.
RSVP’s are encouraged. Hope to see you there!

Cheer for Healthcare Workers and First Responders
2020-03-25 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
Come outside onto your porch, front lawn or balcony and cheer nightly at 7 p.m. in support of our doctors, nurses, healthcare personnel and first responders on the frontlines of stooping the spread of COVID-19.
See what a little community spirit can do: https://twitter.com/donaldsonkyle/status/1242271628555255808

Ladysmith Lions Club 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2020-04-11 10:30 - 12:00 UTC
When: Saturday April 11 ,2020
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Transfer Beach located at 213 Transfer Beach Blvd, Ladysmith
Bring your own basket
For Kids up to 8 years old
Meet the Easter Bunny 10:30 am to 11 am
Hunt starts at 11 am

Ladysmith Little Theatre presents: The Ladies of the Camellias
2020-04-30 08:00 - 2020-05-17 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith Little Theatre
The Ladies of the Camellias by Lillian Groag directed by Charles Harman
Apr 30 May 17, 2020
In 1897, two different actresses, Sarah Bernhardt and Eleonora Duse, were both to perform
The Lady of the Camellia in Paris in the same week and at the same theater. Alexandre Dumas, fils, the French author who wrote the play, has particular complaints about both of their performances. Their respective co-stars, Gustave-Hippolite Worms and Flavio Ando, are caught in the actresses’ melodrama and competition. However, a Russian anarchist named Ivan decides to take the two actresses hostage and threatens to blow up the theater if two of his comrades are not released from prison.

Chamber Membership Meeting POSTPONED
2020-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith Maritime Society, 610 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC, Canada
Date: Postponed. TBA
Location: Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina
Time: 5-7pm
Cost: $10 / Non Members $15
Includes: Pizza & Beverages
RSVP by email or call 250-245-2112 (by Tuesday March 10th at noon)
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR

FEATURING 2 SPEAKERS
Simon from Providence 1903 Charters, a new Tourism Stakeholder who will be offering sail cargo services, experiential adventures and charter opportunities aboard Providence, a 80′ LOA class B tall ship. Ladysmith has been chosen to be one of their overnight stops! They will be overnighting at the Ladysmith Maritime Society on Thursdays beginning in May arriving in the afternoon and leaving in the morning leaving them time to explore, shop and dine in Ladysmith.
Dr. Richard Wiefelspuett, Executive Director of the Ladysmith Maritime Society who will provide an update on their upcoming season, including marina updates, amenities and events.
Thank you to Richard and LMS for generously providing the perfect venue for our meeting.

Cruisin for a Cause Rod Run
2020-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith, Ladysmith, British Columbia, V9G 1A4, Canada
CRUISIN’ UPDATE FROM A&W Ladysmith!
Knowing that you are all chomping on the bit, they have decided to have a ROD RUN.
Mark your calendars for June 4th and July 1st, they will be doing a Rod Run through the towns of Ladysmith and Chemainus. Start time is 6:00 p.m. at the Ladysmith A&W, 12615B Trans Canada Highway, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1M5. Be sure to check out the route and support them with a donation to their go fund me page in support of Food Bank Canada. THANK YOU Jason Kelland and the Dub Team!!
www.awladysmith.ca/cruisin
Download Route

Ladysmith & Area Hometown Tourist Weekend
2020-06-20
Every Father’s Day weekend the community comes together to enjoy the annual be a “HomeTown Tourist”Weekend. This year’s campaign takes place June 20,21, 2020. Because of COVID-19 recommendations, many people have put their travel plans on hold, and are planning to stay in their communities this summer. This makes this year’s HomeTown Tourist Weekend even more special.
So lace up your running shoes, grab your camera, or sit back in front of your TV with a beverage and let’s play tourist. Because this year along with specials, sales, and promotion, we will take you on a virtual tourism experience that will amaze you.
This campaign is hosted by TAKE 5, in partnership with the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses.
For information on how to participate in the campaign and promotion opportunities, please contact TAKE 5 at 250-245-7015 or email info@take5.ca

Hill Dash CANCELLED
2020-06-20 09:30 - 15:00 UTC
Ladysmith Hill Dash & Running of the Balls

Hill Dash & Running of the balls: Cancelled for 2020

Ladysmith Hill Dash
June 20 2020 – Start location is the corner of High St and First Ave.Put together a team of 4 to compete in Ladysmith’s Hill Dash! Team members are required to run/walk/crawl up High St from 1st to 3rd Avenue and then roll a ball down the hill to their next team member. First team of 4 to finish wins! Male, Female, Co-Ed, Kid and Family divisions. Food, drink, and Kids Zone all make the post race atmosphere of the Hill Dash a must. AND… All participants also get a ball in the “Running of the Balls” for a chance to win some serious cash! Portion of the proceeds benefit the Ladysmith Resource Centre Association.Register online through www.raceonline.caContact Info:
Tylor Nelson – CrossFit Ladysmith
ladysmithhilldash@gmail.com
250-924-2155

Running of the Balls CANCELLED
2020-06-20 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver)
Ladysmith Hill Dash & Running of the Balls

Hill Dash & Running of the balls: Cancelled for 2020

The rainbow coloured ball drop down High Street in Ladysmith.
See if your lucky ball will be the 1st to roll down High St to the Victory chute.
TICKETS $5 PER BALL – 1st Prize $500 / 2nd Prize $300 / 3rd prize $100
To buy tickets visit the LRCA Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
or send an e-transfer to: runningoftheballs@lrca.ca password: [REDACTED] You can also get balls at Royal Bank, Active Solutions (both locations – 1st Ave and at Frank Jameson Community Centre), and at Ladysmith CrossFit on 1st Avenue!
More info: https://www.lrca.ca/events/running-of-the-balls/
More details to follow

Canada Day Celebrations at Transfer Beach
2020-07-01 13:00 - 17:00 UTC
Canada Day Celebration at Transfer Beach – Ladysmith
Wednesday, July 1 @ 1 – 5 p.m.
Free Admission
– Live Music –
– Cake Cutting @ 2:45pm
– Food Truck on-site
– Kids’ Activities & Games from 1-3pm
For more information: Ladysmith Parks, Recreation and Culture 250.245.6424

Vancouver Island Trail Runner Series
2020-07-11
ABOUT THE LADYSMITH – TRANSFER BEACH RACE

19km Long Course / 9km Short Course

The Frontrunners VITRS is Vancouver Island’s premiere trail running series that takes runners off the roads and on to some of the most amazing trail networks in Western Canada.
A summer classic! You’ll love the flowy trails around Ladysmith and along Holland Creek with it’s beautiful Waterfall. Don’t be fooled though, the long course packs a generous climb up to the Heart Lake Loop! You won’t want to miss this one!
We’ve lengthened our long course this year to include 3 new kilometers of gorgeous trails that the Heart Lake area has to offer! You’ll want to do this one!
COURSE DISTANCES
Gutbuster Long Course – 19k – 500m Vertical Gain
Sport Short Course – 9k – 220m Vertical Gain

Read More…

The Big Spend
2020-07-25
THE BIG SPEND is a one-day, buy local event designed to help revive Canada’s economy. On July 25, take action & help the nation’s post COVID-19 rebuilding process.

Local small businesses make our communities run. They support community events and sponsor sports teams. They also provide nearly 70% of all private sector jobs in Canada.

They have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and we want to support their recovery in the same way they have supported our communities time and again.

The Ladysmith Chamber is happy to support and get on board with this one-day event called the Big Spend. The Big Spend is a great opportunity to see the profound impact created when we support our local businesses by shopping locally.

This is fantastic idea that is simple to get behind. Visit www.thebigspend.com and find out what it means to be a spend friend.

Businesses and organizations, we encourage you to help promote this nationwide event. For more information, click on the boxes below. Make sure to share the news and advertise the big day through your social media platforms.
#TheBigSpend #SupportLocal #CanadianSmallBusinesses
TheBigSpend General Overview for organizations

Rotary Bottle Drive
2020-07-26 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith & District Credit Union, 330 1st Avenue, Ladysmith , BC, Canada
All proceeds will be donated to community and Rotary projects. I’m hoping that we can have this sent out to members. Many thanks to the LDCU for donating their parking lot to help with our collection and sorting.

Ladysmith Days 2020 CANCELLED
2020-07-31
A Local Celebration of Living in Ladysmith, British Columbia
