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01 JAN WEDEveryone Welcome Skate: 1 - 3 pm at Frank Crane Arena. FMI/admission 250.756.5200Happy New Year Walk: welcome the new year with fresh air and new friends! Join the Bastion City Wanderers for a 5/10 km waterfront/Bowen Park walk. 11 am start. Cost $1. FMI 250.756.9796Polar Swim & Sweat: 11 am polar swim at Long Lake followed by 60 min Moksha Yoga class. Healthy refreshments to follow. $25 donation to David Suzuki Foundation to help save polar bears. Pre-register at Moksha Yoga - Rutherford Studio 250.756.4647C Lightning vs Canucks: 7 pm TSN

02 JAN THULive Music: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors host Ave the Piano Man at Bowen Auditorium 1:30 - 3 pm. Members $2, Non-members $4. FMI 250.755.7501Day Camp for Kids: “Camp Frosty Frolic” takes place at Beban Park Social Centre from 8:30 am - 5 pm for kids 5 - 10 years. Crafts, tennis, swimming! $33/1 FMI/register 250.756.5200Everyone Welcome Skate: 12 - 2 pm at Frank Crane Arena. FMI/admission 250.756.5200Christmas Holiday Ski Camp for Kids: Jan 2 - 4, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm each day at Mt. Washington Ski Resort. For kids 4 - 6 years. $182/3 days. FMI/register 250.756.5200Nanaimo Buccaneers: vs Kerry Park Islanders 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com

03 JAN FRIBargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.com

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THEATRE / ACTINGSpotlight Academy Jaqui Kaese - 250.755.8975 spotlightacademy.com

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DANCECrimson Coast Dance Society 150 Commercial St. 10b 250.716.3230 [email protected] www.crimsoncoastdance.org The mission of the Crimson Coast Dance Society is to develop and support contemporary dance creations, performances at all levels.

CHOIR British Columbia Boys Choir 1.888.909.8282 www.bcboyschoir.orgIf you are a BOY and SING all the time... you belong in this Choir! The BCBC has two Choirs in Nanaimo under the direction of Patricia Plumley, ages 7-17. Monday Rehearsals at the Harbourfront Library.

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Everyone Welcome Skate: 12 - 2 pm at Frank Crane Arena. FMI/admission 250.756.5200Live Music: “Mark Crissinger” brings some folk, blues and pub favourites to the upstairs at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended at 250.753.0042Live Music: all the way from Ireland! “Daragh Fitzgerald” (vocals and guitar) at Fibber Magees 7:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.591.0650

04 JAN SATGirl Guides Bottle Drive: Country Club Centre parking lot near Dairy Queen Jan 4 - 5 from 9 am - 4 pm. FMI 250.758.1102Bargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.comEveryone Welcome Skate: 12 - 2 pm at Frank Crane Arena. FMI/admission 250.756.5200

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Recycling Event: recycle your old electronics and scrap metal for free! 9 am - 4 pm at Woodgrove Centre: look for the pink bins and Woodgrove tent near Chevron. Returnable beverage containers also welcome. This event held in support of new breast cancer screening equipment. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.comDive-In Movie: 1:30 - 4 pm Beban Pool. FMI 250.756.5200Saturday Night Dance Society: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month, 8 pm - 12:30 am at Branch #10 Legion, Nanaimo. Free coffee and snacks. Tix $12/door, $10/advance from Fascinating Rhythm, Brooks Landing Co-op, Dairy Queen on Nicol and the Legion. FMI Frank Hannah 250.756.3174Live Music: “Mid Life Crisis” 9 pm at the Wellington Hotel Pub. No cover. FMI 250.758.5513Kids Read to a Furry Friend: drop in to the Wellington Branch Library between 2 - 3 pm and your young child can read to Dareby, a member of the Pacific Animal Therapy Society’s “Paws and Tales” program. FMI 250.758.5544Nanaimo SPCA Tree Chipping: recycle your Christmas tree and help abused/abandoned animals. Flying Squirrel Tree Services is ‘chipping in’ their time and services 11 am - 3 pm o n Jan 4 and 5 at Brooks Landing parking lot. By donation. FMI call the Nanaimo Branch of the SPCA at 250.758.8444 Tree Chipping for Boys and Girls Club Youth Dragon Boating Team: 11 am - 3 pm at Country Grocer (1800 Dufferin Crescent). By donation (min. $5). Also bake sale and hot dog sale. FMI 250.754.3215 Tree Mulching/Bottle Drive for Neck Point Scouts: Jan 4 (8:30 am - 5 pm) and Jan 5 (9 am - 5:30 pm) in the Woodgrove Centre parking lot near White Spot. FMI Woodgrove Guest Services 250.390.2721Tree Chipping for Nanaimo Search and Rescue: Country Club Centre parking lot near Dairy Queen, 11 am - 3 pm. Davey Tree is doing the chipping. By donation. FMI 250.758.1102

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05 JAN SUNGirl Guides Bottle Drive: Country Club Centre parking lot near Dairy Queen Jan 4 - 5 from 9 am - 4 pm. FMI 250.758.1102Live Music: all the way from Ireland! “Daragh Fitzgerald” (vocals and guitar) at Fibber Magees 7:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.591.0650Nanaimo SPCA Tree Chipping: recycle your Christmas tree and help abused/abandoned animals. Flying Squirrel Tree Services is ‘chipping in’ their time and services 11 am - 3 pm on Jan 4 and 5 at Brooks Landing parking lot. By donation. FMI call the Nanaimo Branch of the SPCA at 250.758.8444 Tree Mulching/Bottle Drive for Neck Point Scouts: Jan 4 (8:30 am - 5 pm) and Jan 5 (9 am - 5:30 pm) in the Woodgrove Centre parking lot near White Spot. FMI Woodgrove Guest Services 250.390.2721Bargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.comC Canucks vs Ducks: 5 pm SNET - P

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Glow in the Dark Skate: dimmed lighting and special effects! Frank Crane Arena 6:30 - 8 pm. FMI 250.756.5200Bargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.comSeniors’ Movie: those 55 or better can watch a matinee at Avalon Cinemas for $4! Tix from Guest Services near food court, Woodgrove Centre. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.comC Penguins vs Canucks: 7 pm TSN

08 JAN WEDLive Music: Lance Lapointe, Michelle Edwardson, David Buchanan and Raymond Knight perform at the Dinghy Dock Pub at 7 pm. Tix $20 (includes return ferry and show) from the Pub or online at ticketzone.comBargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.com

09 JAN THULive Music: Nanaimo Harbour City Seniors host the TerraZetto Jazz Combo at Bowen Auditorium 1:30 - 3 pm. Members $2, Non-members $4. FMI 250.755.7501Winter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.comBargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.comNanaimo Buccaneers: vs Campbell River 7:15 pm Nanaimo Ice Centre FMI/tix buccaneers.vijhl.com

10 JAN FRIBargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.com

Live Music: all the way from Ireland! “Daragh Fitzgerald” (vocals and guitar) at Fibber Magees 7:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.591.0650Live Music: TGIF Dance with the “Blue Cadillac Band” at the Royal Canadian Legion Br# 10 - Nanaimo, 8 pm - 12 midnight. Tix at the door, $12/members $15/guests. FMI 250.753.4442Live Music: the Victoria Baroque Players, accompanied by renowned British violinist Kati Debretzini, present “A Festival of Concertos” at St. Andrew’s United Church at 7:30 pm. Tix $25 adult/$23 seniors/$5 students and children, available at Fascinating Rhythm, Arbutus Music and at the door. FMI 250.652.0116Live Music: “Luke Blu Guthrie Band” brings some folk, funk, dark country, blues and swing to the upstairs at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm. No cover, reservations recommended at 250.753.0042Winter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.comRed Willow Coffee House: live music/spoken word. Open mic 7 pm, featured performer at 9 pm. $5/door, Hope Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. FMI Charlie 250.245.4659Live Comedy: “Snowed In Comedy Tour” is back, better than ever! Featuring 4 top comedians, the laughs start at 8 pm at the Port Theatre. Tix $35. FMI/tix 250.754.8550Nanaimo Clippers: vs Merritt 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.comC Blues vs Canucks: 7 pm SNET - P

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Around two years of age for dogs, and about age four for cats, their metabolism starts to slow down. This certainly does not mean that their general activity slows down, just their metabolism. At this age we need to be very careful about diet, ensuring that they are not putting on too much extra weight. It is much easier to keep the weight off then getting it off later. If you are unsure your pet is overweight, many vet-erinary clinics are very happy to help you determine an ideal weight for your pet. One surefire method is to have a feel of your pet’s ribs. Cats and dogs (and yes, even people) have no muscle group directly over the ribs as they curve over the side of the chest. If you feel this area there should be skin and ribs. Anything extra is just that…extra.

During adulthood, dogs and cats should be lively and curious about the world around them. They should be on a good quality diet that is designed for an adult and formulated by a veterinary nutritionist. If you are unsure about your pet’s diet, look for the AAFCO statement on the bag. This will tell you if the food is specifically formulated or clinically tested for an adult dog or cat. If you cannot find this information, contact the company and ask. The food company should be able to provide you with a concise answer about: who formulated the diet, how they do quality control for their diets, and what age range the diet is formulated for. You want a diet that is formulated by a veterinary nutritionist or, better yet, a group of veterinary nutritionists.

Finally, adult animals should be in to see the veteri-narian to get a full physical every year. Any pet with an ongoing health problem will most likely need to be seen more often to help develop and continue op-timum life style choices. At these exams you should bring a list of any questions you have about what your pet is eating, his bathroom habits, and any odd chang-es you have noticed. It is a fantastic idea to find out ex-actly how much your pet drinks and eats before going to the clinic – this provides a wealth of information for the veterinary team. Not having this information not only makes it more difficult to detect early disease in our pets, but also does not provide you with the best use of your time with the veterinary team. This is es-pecially true for cats. Cats are fantastic predators, but they are still very small compared to most other pred-ators. Because of this, they are still considered a prey

species. Prey species are much more likely to hide illness or pain because any sign of weakness makes them a target for predators. Even our indoor “pan-thers”, who hunt nothing but a laser light, have this mindset. Signs of disease in cats are very subtle and they can be missed even by an experienced eye. Get-ting a full physical every year allows subtle changes to be detected and what appear to be “meaningless” changes will be discussed with the veterinarian.

As animals age, their diet and body conditions change as well. They are more likely to develop inju-ry or disease. Next time we will look at some of these aging changes and some signs of disease to watch for as our furry friends age.

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12 JAN SUNFringe Flicks: TheatreOne is proud to present “Kon-Tiki“, the dramatised story of Thor Heyerdahl and his expedition across the Pacific in a raft in 1947, at Avalon Cinemas. Showtimes 1, 4 and 7 pm. FMI/tix www.theatreone.orgWinter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.comBargains to Brag About: Country Club Centre Jan 3 - 12. FMI www.countryclubcentre.comLive Music: all the way from Ireland! “Daragh Fitzgerald” (vocals and guitar) at Fibber Magees 7:30 pm. No cover. FMI 250.591.0650Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase: getting married? Don‘t miss this free event at Beban Park Rec Centre! Door prizes, fashion shows, local merchant displays, information. Doors at 6 pm, show at 7 pm. FMI/pre-register at 250.245.0799Welcome Wagon Baby Shower: if you are expecting you won’t want to miss this! Door prizes, guest speakers, information. Free! Beban Park Social Centre, doors at 12 noon, show at 1 pm. FMI/pre-register at 250.245.0799 or register at the door

13 JAN MONFringe Flicks: TheatreOne is proud to present “Kon-Tiki“, the dramatised story of Thor Heyerdahl and his expedition across the Pacific in a raft in 1947, at Avalon Cinemas. Showtime 7 pm. FMI/tix www.theatreone.orgWinter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.comC Canucks vs Kings: 7:30 pm SNET - P

14 JAN TUEIntro to eBooks: Wellington Branch Library 10 - 11 am. Register by phone 250.758.5544 or in personNanaimo Newcomers Club: monthly meeting at 7 pm, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Road FMI www.nanaimonewcomersclub.orgWinter Sidewalk Sale and Clothing Drive: donations of gently used clothing being collected for the Salvation Army Jan 9 - 19 at Woodgrove Centre by the water clock in centre court. FMI www.woodgrovecentre.com

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”Examining old maps and charts of the city is fascinating” said museum curator David Hill-Turner. “For example, they show railways and mines that are no longer there.”

Nanaimo’s most detailed maps show places none of us have seen: the vast tunnel network under the city, all drawn to scale. “The exhibition’s centrepiece is the coal works map” he said. “The seven meter long map documents all the works from the Southfield Mine (the Cedar landfill) north to Brechin Point and east beyond Protection Island.”

In addition to Nanaimo, the exhibition will also examine the E&N Railway land grant. To attract private development of the railway, an offer that included over 1.5 million acres of land was offered to bidders. While often considered a “giveaway”, the grant was important to attracting development and settlers.

Detailed maps would not be possible without surveying and cartographic tools. A display of equipment from the 1880s to the 1920s will complement the exhibition of maps and charts.

The exhibition opens Tuesday, January 21 and runs until Saturday, March 22, 2014. The museum is open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm.

The Nanaimo Museum is located in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, beside Serious Coffee, and is open Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm. For more information please visit www.nanaimomuseum.ca or call 250 753-1821.

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The next step is the release of stress hormones. These hormones, called catecholamines, reduce factual learning ability, working memory, and the ability to focus our attention. These hormones cause the liver to release more sugar in the bloodstream for energy. Cholesterol levels are increased in the blood as they are the building blocks for more stress hormones. Cholesterol is also important in blood clotting in case the bear actually catches you and takes a bite!

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22 JAN WEDLive Music: Clear the Coast, Ryan McMahon and Nick Begg perform at the Dinghy Dock Pub at 7 pm. Tix $20 (includes return ferry and show) from the Pub or online at ticketzone.comWinter Sidewalk Sale: Jan 17 - 26 Nanaimo North Town Centre. FMI www.nanaimonorth.comLive Theatre: see a new Canadian play being developed at a staged reading! TheatreOne’s Emerging Voices presents “Gross Misconduct”, a hard-hitting drama that explores the tense relationship between two inmates at Milhaven prison. Nanaimo Centre Stage 7:30 pm. By donation. FMI www.theatreone.org

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Whether a snowy January/February, a soggy spring or even another June-uary, as the past couple of June deluges have so dubbed the usually sunny and dry month of June in these parts, you can be sure the rain will return. They don’t call it the “wet coast” for nothing. When the rains come you had better hope that your perimeter drain is free and clear of any blockages. If it’s not, what happens is the water builds up in the soil around your foundation until the pressure becomes so great that it begins to seep, or more often pour, through the foundation. Once this happens you now have a serious flooding issue that requires major

excavation. I personally prefer to avoid disaster whenever possible so knowing that flooding, due to poorly maintained perimeter drains, can be an issue I chose to head that potential problem off at the proverbial pass. I called a friend from my BNI (if you don’t know BNI you should Google it!) Tim Magnus at Hoedown Excavating

This past fall was pretty dry by Nanaimo standards. November had an almost record number of sunshine hours and even most of December, while not sunny, really didn’t give us much in the way of precipitation. Because of all this good fortune you can pretty much guarantee that we will have to pay the piper at some point.

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION...

... you can be sure the rain will return. They don’t call it the

“wet coast” for nothing.

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(he “digs” being in your yard) in to perform a perimeter drain inspection at my home here in Nanaimo. The perimeter drain, in case you don’t know, is typically buried about 4 to 6 feet below ground level and carries the rain water from your gutters out to the city pipes and away from your home. The inspection was very affordable less than a couple hundred and not only did they drag out some old drain pipe and some other debris they also flushed the entire line and gave my drainage system a clean bill of health. With the perimeter drain professionally inspected I can breath easier knowing that water is not building up around my foundation. I’ve seen what has happened to some of my neighbours when their perimeter drainage failed and it’s

pretty ugly not to mention expensive and a major inconvenience. Thanks Tim for the peace of mind...now all I have to do is wait for it to rain!

To pre-book your inspection give Tim a call today at 250-729-9918 or visit: www.hoedownexcavating.com

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EVERY THURSDAYSalsa Night: at the Spice Lounge 8:30 - 11:30 pm . Free salsa lessons start at 8:45 pm . Cover $5 . FMI 250 .754 .6751Technology Thursdays: free eBook/computer help at Harbourfront Library 6 - 7:30 pm . Drop-inSeniors’ Computer Literacy Classes: Jan 16 - March 6, 12:30 - 2:30 pm at Wellington Branch Library . Register with Christina at 250 .758 .5547 at the Nanaimo Disability Resource CentrePreschool Storytime: 10:30 - 11:15 am at Harbourfront Library . Free, drop-inBabytime: Wellington Branch Library 11:15 - 11:45 am Jan 16 - Feb 27 . Free but space limited . Register at 250 .758 .5544Toddlertime: Wellington Branch Library 10:15 - 10:45 am Jan 16 - Feb 27 . Free but space limited . Register at 250 .758 .5544Open Mic Night: spoken word/music at Serious Coffee on Com-mercial (downtown) 6:30 - 9 pm . Songwriters draw for studio time . FMI Guy at 250 .618 .2924Nanaimo Scottish Country Dancers: 7:30 pm at Pleasant Valley Hall (Doumont Rd at Metral Dr) . A fun-filled evening of music, dance and making new friends . FMI Hazel 250-758-6224 or www .nanaimoscd .comSpanish Conversation Club: Harbour-front Library 6:30 - 7:30 pm . Casual, friendly environment . To register contact Karina Oropeza at spanish .bc@gmail .comLife Drawing Workshop: ongoing life drawing sessions offered by VIU Art & Design Club 6 - 9 pm in VIU Bld . 325 RM 213 . Drop-in $5 FMI 250 .753 .3245 Ext . 2213Live Music: Marty Steele plays soft rock and smooth jazz piano music at Extraordinary Organics . No cover . FMI 250 .591 .6078

Activity Night for Kids: Kidz Kompany Childcare Group has a free weekly rec program Thursdays 6 - 7:15 pm at Pleasant Valley School gym for kids Gr 2 - 7 . FMI 250 .729 .4142 or Melissa@kidzkompany .ca

EVERY FRIDAY Scrabble and Board Game Club: Harbourfront Library 6 - 7:30 pm . Drop-in, freeDrop-in eBook Help: Wellington Branch library 10 - 11 am FMI 250 .758 .5544Live Music: “Darragh Fitzgerald” at Fibber Magees FMI 250 .591 .0650Live Music: at Harewood Arms Pub starting Jan 17 . FMI 250 .754 .2566Live Music: local musicians at ACMe Food Co 7 - 10 pm No cover FMI www .acmefoodco .caWalk & Talk: join certified health coaches for a one hour walk & talk each Friday 9 - 10 am . Free . Starts at Country Club Centre . FMI Carmen 250 .714 .8754Food Bank Ferry Fridays: get a round trip to the Dinghy Dock Pub Fridays in January for a donation of non-perishable food or cash to Loaves & Fishes Food Bank . Each person travelling must bring a reasonable donation . FMI 250 .753 .2373

EVERY SATURDAYArtRageous Saturdays are now listed on the website: http://www .nanai-moartgallery .com Live Music: The Queen’s 250 .754 .6751Live Music: a different dance band every week at the Wellington Hotel . Free FMI 250 .758-5513 Karaoke: Harewood Arms Pub 9 pm - 1 am starting Jan 18 . FMI 250 .754 .2566Board Games Afternoon: drop by Harbourfront Branch Library 1 - 4 pm with friends or family and enjoy an afternoon of Scrabble, chess, Monopoly, Risk, Quelf, the Settlers of Catan and more! FMI 250 .753 .1154 ext . 238

EVERY SUNDAY Live Music: “Darragh Fitzgerald” at Fibber Magees FMI 250 .591 .0650Birding Walk: hosted by The Back-yard WildBird and Nature Store . No charge . 9 am . FMI 250 .390 .3669Live Music: open mic jam with “Blue Gambit” at Harewood Arms Pub 5 - 9 pm . Free . FMI 250 .754 .2566Live Music: “Blues Jam” in the Harbourside Lounge at the Howard Johnson Harbourside Motel, Nanaimo from 4 - 8 pm . $5/door, performing musicians free . FMI bluecadillacband@gmail .comNanaimo Boat Modellers: meets 9 am north dock at Inn at Long Lake to operate radio controlled model boats . FMI 250 .751 .8645Lion’s Club Free Skate: Frank Crane Arena 12 - 1:30 pm . Admission and rentals are free! FMI 250 .756 .5200

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EVERY MONDAYOpen Jam Night: The Queens, 9:30 pm All musicians welcome . Free . 250 .754 .6751Youth Drop-in: a supervised hang-out space for youth 12 - 17 years: gym activities etc . Free but registration required . 7 - 9 pm at Nanaimo District Secondary School . FMI 250 .756 .5200 Life Drawing Workshop: Nanaimo Art Gallery - downtown 10 am - 1 pm . Drop-in $8 . Practice drawing the human form with a live model . FMI 250 .754 .1750

EVERY TUESDAYLive Music: an evening of acoustic blues with Doug Thring and friends at Landlubber Pub . 8 pm, no cover . FMI 250 .758 .9400Mini Franco Fun: 10 - 11:30 am at Ecole Oceane, for children 0 - 5 years, with parent(s) . Exposure to French language in fun-filled, play-ful environment . FMI 250 .729 .2776Ladies Nite: “Throwback Tuesdays” with the Femme Fatales at the Queens, 10 pm - 2 am . No cover . FMI 250 .754 .6751Technology Tuesdays: free eBook/computer help at Harbourfront Library 4 - 6 pm . Drop-inKids’ Drop-In & Play Group: 10 - 11 am Woodgrove Centre near the food court . Free . FMI www .woodgrovecentre .comPreschool Storytime: Wellington Branch Library 1:30 - 2 pm Jan 14 - Feb 25 . Free but space limited . Register at 250 .758 .5544Baby Rhyme Time: 10:30 - 11 am at Harbourfront Library . Free, drop-in

You know the self I mean...; the active, fit, tol-erant, understanding, model-worthy and wealthy version of yourself? In fact even if you are, or ap-pear to be, all those things there are still many things you can do in terms of personal better-ment. Sometimes the biggest barrier to realiz-ing our ideal-self is, in fact, our very own ‘self’. Specifically, we all have what psychologists call ‘self-talk’ or that ‘inner-voice’. Unfortunately, our self-talk may be to say things such as: “I hate Mondays” or “I’m so bored”. This kind of nega-tive thought process can be counter-productive in terms of the effect it has on our motivation. Quite literally we can ‘talk ourselves’ out of being mo-tivated. After all if you’ve just told yourself that you ‘hate’ something you’ve just given yourself permission to dis-engage and thus fail.

My 1st year Psych professor used to say that one role of the therapist was to teach people to change the channel of their self-talk. If you can stop and actually listen to what you may be saying to yourself you can then stop and actively change the message which will unfailingly change your

behaviour. This can then help you become more like the ‘you’ that you want to be! It’s amazing to think that the path to self improvement actually starts in the gray matter located in your head! Some of the most fun and most successful people I know are the ones always talking about the ex-citing and amazing experiences they’ve had. The recurring theme with these people is their posi-tive attitude. The great thing is that nobody can tell you what kind of attitude to have except you. It is fitting, then, that 2014 is the Chinese year of the horse which, by my own interpretation, is the year of the ‘free spirit’. So I hope in some way these words will free your spirit and allow you to unleash the power of a positive attitude in your life. Like the song says “Free your mind, and the rest will follow.” Here’s wishing you a terrific start to what absolutely can be an exciting and spirited year.

Simon Says is an editorial column written by Simon Rideout founder of Rideout Com-munications Inc. and publisher and editor of “Whats On” Nanaimo.

SaysSimonFREE YOUR MINDThe beginning of a new year is considered by many as a time to set goals and plan for the future. Very often around this time of year we are inundated with messages about ways to keep our “New Years” resolutions and pursue the attainment of our “ideal-self.” Simon Rideout

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Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “TOMMY DOUGLAS - The Arrows of Desire”, written and performed by award-winning director and playwright John Nolan, Jan 24 - Feb 9. Evening shows Fri and Sat, matinees on Sun. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.comNanaimo Clippers: vs Victoria 7 pm Frank Crane Arena. FMI/tix www.nanaimoclippers.comC Canucks vs Jets: 5:30 pm TSN

01 FEB SATLive Theatre for Kids: Just Kidding presents “Monster Theatre’s Mini Masterpieces”, Malaspina Theatre at VIU from 1 - 2 pm. Great fun involving puppets, masks, songs, dance and audience participation to get kids excited about reading! Tix 2 for $16. FMI/tix www.theatreone.org Live Dance: the Vancouver Island Dance Theatre Association proudly presents “Dance Odyssey 2014” featuring everything from classical ballet to street dance at the Port Theatre at 7:30 pm. FMI/tix 250.754.8550Live Theatre: Ladysmith Little Theatre presents “TOMMY DOUGLAS - The Arrows of Desire”, written and performed by award-winning director and playwright John Nolan, Jan 24 - Feb 9. Evening shows Fri and Sat, matinees on Sun. FMI/tix www.ladysmiththeatre.com

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1. Cancel any credit card balance protection in-surance. Balance Protection Insurance is rare-ly funded and is a ploy of the banks to ensure that your credit card balance never goes down.

2. Replace any mortgage insurance purchase through your bank with life insurance pur-chased through a life insurance agent so that you have proper protection and are receiving good value for your money.

3. Stop using the balance from one card to pay the minimum payment on another. If that is the only way to make ends meet, meet with a Debt Relief Specialist to explore other options.

4. If you’ve been trying to get out of debt on your own and it’s not been working, get help!

5. Avoid any type of consolidation loan if it con-solidates only part of your debt.

6. If your minimum payments are greater than 15% of your net income, get debt help now.

7. Always make your minimum payments on time. Late payments cost more because you pay interest on the full balance owing even if you are only one day late.

8. Always keep your credit card below your credit limit; most credit cards have an over-limit fee.

9. Always pay more than the required minimum payment; if you make minimum only payments it may take you a lifetime to repay the debt. .

10. Avoid bankruptcy. There are many other op-tions to explore before choosing to go bank-rupt. A bankruptcy is a very serious decision that makes sense for very few people. Ask for a second opinion before making the decision to go bankrupt.

11. Avoid loans from friends and family unless they come with NO strings attached.

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DININGBreakfast

Tania's Restaurant (7AM - 3PM Daily)4 4286 Departure Bay Rd 250.756.4405

(behind Country Club Mall)

Ricky's All Day Grill 6550 Island Hwy. 250.390.1227

Café / Lunch Spot

Powerhouse Living Foods4 6560 Metral Dr 250.933.37334 200 Commercial St 250.591.7873

Bodhis Bakery 5299 Rutherford Rd 250.585.6015

Perkins Coffee Company 234 Commercial St 250.753.2582

Mon Petit Choux 101-120 Commercial 250.753.6002

Smokin’ Georges BBQ 5 – 4131 Mostar Rd 250.585.2258

International & Pacific RimUmai Sushi4 Behind North Town Centre

250.585.8900

Dover Chinese Food 103-6330 Dover Rd. 250.390.9111

Tomo Sushi To Go 1808 Bowen Rd 250.716.1005

Nori Japanese Restaurant 203-6750 Isl,. Hwy. N 250.751.3377

Blue Ginger 1-5769 Turner 250.751.8238

Downtown Nanaimo

Powerhouse Living Foods4 200 Commercial St 250.591.7873

Acme Food Co 14 Commercial St 250.753.0042

Modern Cafe 221 Commercial 250.754.5022

Minnoz Steak & Seafood Coast Bastion Inn 250.753.6601

Family Dining

Montana's Cookhouse4 4715 Rutherford Rd 250.758.2388

White Spot North 6561 Island Hwy. 250.390.2941

White Spot Terminal 130 Terminal Ave N 250.754.2241

North American

Dairy Queen & Orange Julius4 6888 Island Hwy N 250.390.15954 (Dickinson Crossing)

Lees Famous Recipe Chicken4 250 Fifth St 250.754.4424

Pizza Little Ceasars

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2 – 6338 Metral Dr. 250.390.9000 Milano's Ristorante

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