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ver wonder what's going on in the beautiful Oceanside Area? Well I will put together the answer for you! This calendar is carefully updated with many of the interesting events going on in our community that help give Parksville and Qualicum Beach their charm.

 

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 February Events:

 

            The Craft of Creativity

                        Thursday, Feb 4^th

            Eight week course. Times are 1:00-4:00pm or 6:30-9:30pm. All supplies are provided. The cost is $250.00 at Nanoose Place, Nanoose BC. Contact Gail Boulanger and Bill Perison for at 250-821-5881 for more information or visit the website at www.themuseisin.com

 

            Level 1 Reiki Healing

                        Saturday, Feb 6^th

            The cost is $111.00 or bring a friend and both save 10%. Learn Reiki energy healing to treat family and friends with energy healing. No previous experience needed. Free booklet and certificate upon completion. Contact Nancy Hedberg at 250-954-3733.

 

            Seedy Saturday

                        Saturday, Feb 6^th

            Admission by donation. Qualicum Beaches 8^th annual Seedy Saturday will be held at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Doors open at 10am.   

 

 

            National Juried Art Show

                        Starts Wednesday, Feb 10th, Feb 6^th and runs through until March 28th

            The Old School House is hosting a winter juried exhibition coinciding with the Olympic Games in Whistler/Vancouver. Approximately 70 paintings have been juried into the exhibition by the internationally respected artists acting as judges. All paintings will be for sale.

 

            KSS Grad Coffee House Fundraiser

                        Saturday, Feb 13^th

            Let the KSS 2010 Grads entertain you at a Coffee House. Starts at 7pm and runs through until 10pm. Held in the KSS Multipurpose Room. For more information call Karen at 250-1278.

 

            Antiques in the Garden

                        Sunday, Feb 21^st

            Milner Gardens presents this fundraising event. Entry by donation. Bring in your old treasures and find out how much they’re worth. The price of the appraisal is $10.00 for the first item and $5.00 for each additional item. Times are from 10:00am to 3:00pm. For more information call 250-752-6153.

 

            Parksville Uncorked

                        Thursday, Feb 25^th through Sunday, Feb 28^th

            This weekend-long festival will feature events at four premier resorts around the Oceanside area. Over 25 wineries from across BC will be featured. Packages available for The Beach Club Resort, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa, Quality Resort Bayside, and Pacific Shores Resort and Spa. Visit www.parksvilleuncorked.com for full details.

 

            Big Coombs Dance For You

                        Saturday, Feb 27^th

            Come out and enjoy the monthly Big Coombs Dance, held the last Saturday of each month from September until June. Held at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds Community Hall, 8:00pm until 12:00am. A different live band every month. Tickets available at Cranky Dog, Shoe Inn, Coombs General Store and at the door for $15.00. Cash bar and snacks. No minors.

 

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Feng Shui Your Home

 Bringing Feng Shui into your home helps to create a calm mind and an organized life.

 

 

 

 

 Clean out the Clutter

Get rid of everything you don’t love in your home. Having knick knacks around just jumbles up your mind, and household.

 

Have Good Air Quality and Good Quality Light

Open windows the windows often to get fresh air, and also to obtain as much natural light as possible.

 

Introduce the Five Elements of Feng Shui.

The five elements are fire, wood, water, metal, and earth. Bring in fresh plants, or a small fountain to help bring in the energies that they give. 

 

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 Top Ten Antioxidant Foods

 

1. Berries – They’re full of fiber, minerals and vitamins, and loaded with healing antioxidants.

2. Broccoli – It can help prevent cancer and ward off heart disease.

3. Tomatoes – They ward off certain types of cancer, prevent macular degenerations and cataracts and help maintain mental functions as we age.

4. Red Grapes – They contain resveratrol and quecetin, which are potent antioxidants that boost heart health. They also can protect against cancer and reduce the risk of inflammatory diseases, gastric ulcers, stroke and even osteoporosis.

5. Garlic – This is the world’s oldest known medicinal and culinary herb. It’s packed with antioxidants that can help fend off cancer, heart disease, and the effects of aging. It lowers cholesterol levels, reduces blood pressure and keeps the blood from clotting. It can also help treat asthma and yeast infections.

6. Spinach – The antioxidant known as lutein found in spinach is the main pigment in the macula, which can help protect your vision. People who eat spinach are less likely to develop cataracts ad macular degeneration.

7. Tea – It has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke and other diseases.

8. Carrots – They are loaded with beta-carotene, which provides protection against: cancer (especially lung, bladder, breast, esophageal and stomach cancers), heart disease and the progression of arthritis by as much as 70%.

9. Soy – It can help prevent cancer, lower cholesterol, ward off osteoporosis and lesson the effects of menopause. Most of the health benefits have been attributed to its content of Genistein and other isoflavones.

10. Whole Grains – Vitamin E in grains is a potent antioxidant that plays a role in preventing cancer, boosting immunity, slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, treat arthritis and treat male infertility.