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Summer is here. The days are long and fileld with activity. If you are looking for action, you've come to the right place. From art studios to saltwater adventures -- you'll find it here.
We hope that this edition of Play & Stay will give you some suggestions on things to do as well as a snapshot of what's happening in our local tourism industry. Don't forget to enter our Kayaking Contest, courtesy of Sealegs Advenure Kayaking.
Email us your news and photos by July 10 to projects@take5.ca for the next edition!
See you at the beach! - Marina Sacht
Jimmy O’s Licenced Grill and the Ladysmith Maritime Society welcome you to experience Ladysmith Harbour and some great food.
Join them Saturdays for an unforgettable harbour tour in LMS's heritage boat and stop in for a mid-day lunch at Jimmy O’s, Ladysmith’s waterfront restaurant.
Tickets for Tour and Lunch are adults $25, youth $17 and children under 5 free. Call Danielle 250-245-2312 or leave a message at 250-245-0109.
CONTEST: Win Free Kayak Rental
Win a one hour double kayak rental courtesy of Sealegs Adventures Kayaking, at Transfer Beach.
Simply email us your answer to this question:
What do Powerboat Owners call paddlers? Enter Here
All replies will be entered in our draw. Good luck! Last month’s winner of 2 passes to PlayGo at WildPlay Elements Park, Nanaimo is Stephanie Sykora.
Ladysmith Visitor Info Centre - loving it downtown!
"We had a great move to 411 B 1 st Ave. in downtown Ladysmith. Since May 1/09 we have experienced a huge increase in the number of visitors we see daily.”
Two part time summer students Caitlin Malli and Lauren Smythies join Jacquie Chellew - administrator, and Melody Smythies, assistant. The students will work until the Labour Day weekend.Ladysmith Visitor Information Booth is still working toward full center status.
If you haven't done so visit the office . More info see www.ladysmithcofc.com or call 250 245-2112. Our information booth will be opened 7 days a week 9am - 5pm.
On May 30, the Ladysmith Maritime Festival site is brought together boating enthusiasts and pirate fans for as fun day on the waterfront.
Visit the TAKE 5 website and view the Maritime Festival photo gallery. http://www.take5.ca/index.php?option=com_rsgallery2&Itemid=176
This Father’s Day, June 21, 2009, bring your Dad down to Yellow Point Cranberries
for an afternoon of family fun and adventure from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This year’s third annual Cranberry Blossom Festival fundraiser is held in honour of Dad’s special day, we will host an “All about Dad” silent auction with proceeds going to BC Cancer Foundation. Auction donors include Sealegs Kayaking, Yellow Point Lodge, and Amuse Bistro, Magnetic North Cuisine, Cottonwood Golf Club, Worldy Gourmet, and The Mahle House.
Have a fun Father’s day, take a hayride, and join one of the cranberry blossom tours of our 43 acre family-run farm. What kind of harvest are we predicting for 2009? Find out firsthand. You can also meet beekeepers from the Nanaimo Beekeeping Club, and watch the bees pollinate this year’s blossoms.
For your enjoyment, there will be local musicians, The Two of Us, playing throughout the day. Listen to some great music while you stroll through the grounds. Here's your chance to sample some locally grown food, shop, and chat with some local farmers. For the kids, we have a children’s tent with “build a bog” stations and several other fun activities.
For the gourmet Dads (Moms and Kids too!), we are happy to announce that Tami Warnock will be in our kitchen at this year's festival. Come by, watch, and sample some of the concoctions Tami will be dishing out. With Tami’s own hot and tasty Spring Vegetable Soup; to the fresh and wholesome Roasted New Potato, Sugar Snap Pea & Cherry Tomato Salad; add a healthy topping of Fresh Fruit Salad Served with a Cranberry Celery Seed Dressing; and the ever popular Rhubarb Cranberry Tart, and more—we guarantee that you won’t go home hungry!
See our website for a schedule of events for the Cranberry Blossom Festival.
Admission is by donation to the BC Cancer Foundation and includes hayride, farm tour, product sampling, tastes of summer inspired local food. Suggested donation $10.person.
Ladysmith to Cedar Vacation Guide grows – again!
The local visitor guide has proved so popular that they are literally flying off the shelves. TAKE 5 Publications is pleased to announce that next year’s guide’s circulation will increase by 25%. If you would like to reserve your space for next year you can take advantage of a 10% discount on display ad rates. Limited time offer. Call 250 245-7015 or projects@take5.ca for more info.
TAKE 5 Publications is pleased to be back at 622- First Avenue, Ladysmith. The renovations are complete. Come by and visit the office and see how building owners Lorne and Verna Hastings took the building from fire to fabulous! View photo gallery
Tourism Contract
The Town of Ladysmith is requesting proposals from qualified tourism professionals to assist the Town and the Tourism Advisory Committee to implement activities to support its 2009/10 program for (i) tourism marketing and promotion and (ii) tourism industry development and education as per the Ladysmith Tourism Plan.
For information click here.
The Ladysmith Tourism Advisory Committee in partnership with theLadysmith Chamber of Commerce
is continuing its free SuperHost workshops to Ladysmith area businesses. With an emphasis on tourism, these workshops are designed for business owner/operators and front line staff to develop excellent customer service skills, problem solving and enhancing sales through service.
The next course is: Solving Problems Through Service June 22nd, 2009 from 9 am to noon, in the Terrace Room, Printingdun Beanery, Ladysmith. To register contact the Chamber of Commerce 250-245-2112.
Art and Heritage - a partnership
The Arts Council of Ladysmith and District and the Ladysmith Maritime Society
have partnered in the old Expo building to develop an arts and heritage centre. The historic building at 610 Oyster Bay Drive overlooks the waterfront and two marinas.
The Arts Council already has the Waterfront Art Gallery on the second floor and the Maritime Society has their community docks nearby. They both want to expand their space which is given in the form of leases by the Town of Ladysmith, which owns the building.
“This is a happy partnership,” said Dennis Brown, president both of the gallery and the arts council. “We have signed a lease for an additional 1,500 square feet on the second floor beside the gallery. The space will be a communal studio for about six artists who are members of the arts council. We have no trouble filling it – we already have eight artists who would like to use the studio.
“The arts council is excited about the new studio space. It gives more interest for the public when they visit the gallery. They will walk through and watch the artists at work.”
Dave Ehrismann, executive director of Ladysmith Maritime Society, agrees with Brown that it’s a happy partnership that will benefit the town and both non-profit groups.
He has his vision for the 1,500 sq. ft. space that they will use. “Our space is the same size and also upstairs beside the arts council studio,” said Ehrismann.
“We plan to install sliding doors between the two spaces so the public can walk through the gallery and studio into the society’s space where we will have our administration office and meeting rooms, along with displays of maritime heritage. It will be an extension of our floating museum on our community docks.”
The two partners have commissioned Victoria playwright Brad Poulsen to write a play remembering the 100th anniversary of the Oct.5, 1909 coal mine disaster at Extension mine site where 32 miners lost their lives in an explosion. The play will open in the fall.
- excerpt from TAKE 5/June'09/Vera Soroka.
In Neighouring Areas
Bamberton Historical Society celebrates Bamberton’s 98th Anniversary with tours, live theatre, films, amd a picnic. Museum is open every Sunday from June 28 to Sept 27, 11am-5pm. For more info www.bambertonhistoricalsociety.org or 250-743-9196.
Thank you for this opportunity! Shelagh Armour-Godbolt, 250-246-9102, volunteer, Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society,
"Shades" in concert at Waterwheel Park Bandshell, Chemainus Waterwheel Park, Chemainus, 7 to 8pm Tuesday July 14- Larry and Virginia Blatchford with Richard Ryce on bass. By audience donation. For date/time, call CVCAS c/o 250-246-9102 (day/evening) or 250-246-9898 (day/evening) after July 5th.
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The following events listings are an excerpt from TAKE 5. Please see the JULY 09 TAKE 5 for a complete calendar or visit our website.
Featured Events:
July Ladysmith Harbour Tours daily 10:30 am and 2 pm at Maritime Society docks. Call 250-245-2112 for times.
Sundays June 28 - Sep 27 CelebrateBamberton’s 98 Anniversary Museum open 11 am - 5 pm for more info Contact Maureen Alexander at:250 743-9196 dalexander2@shaw.ca
July 1 Canada Day Celebrations, Transfer Beach Park, 1-5 pm. Sunshine, fun and music. 250-245-6424
July 2-6. Visions Studio Tour and Art Sale. Thirty artists throughout the Cowichan Valley. 250-246-4034.
July 4. Giant Street Market in downtown Chemainus. 250-246-3944
July 4- August 29, Oklahoma!, Chemainus Theatre, 1-800-565-7738 or 250-246-9820
July 5 6pm-8pm, Concerts in the Park, “Epic”- Rock, Blues, Progressive band at Transfer Beach 250 245-3079,
July 12 6pm-8pm, Concerts in the Park, “Naden Band”-Show Tunes, Dixieland, Jazz band at Transfer Beach 250 245-3079July 16, Farmers Market in conjunction with TNL 4:30pm-7:30pm, Thursday Nite Live 5:30-9pm for more info visit their web site www.ladysmithdowntown.com
July 19, 6pm-8pm, Concerts in the Park, “Ryan McMahon”-Folk, Blues, Roots, Country band at Transfer Beach 250 245-3079,
July 19. Brits on the Beach All British Car Show. 11 am-3 pm Transfer Beach Park. 250-741-0221
June 21, 3rd annual Cranberry Blossom Festival fundraiser is held in honour of Father’s Day. “All about Dad” silent auction with proceeds going to BC Cancer Foundation. See our website for schedule Admission is by donation to the BC Cancer Foundation and includes hayride, farm tour, product sampling, tastes of summer inspired local food.
July 23, Farmers Market in conjunction with Thursday Nite Live 4:30pm-7:30pm, 5:30-9pm
July 24, Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Cottonwood Golf Club. Registration and fun starts at 12:30pm. To book your team call 250-245-2112
July 24-26, 25th Annual Islands Folk Festival, Providence Farm, Duncan email islandff@telus.net, 250-748-3975
July 26 6pm-8pm, Concerts in the Park, “ Gerry Barnum & Friends”-Soulful Roots, Original Tunes band, 250- 245-3079,
July,30 Farmers Market in conjunction with TNL 4:30pm-7:30pm,Thursday Nite Live 5:30-9pm
For a complete listing of events visit us online or pick up a print edition of TAKE 5!
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