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SUMMARY:Mindfulness in May art exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Pop by to check out some great youth art during the Mindfulness in May art exhibition at the Qualicum library\, any time during open hours.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/mindfulness-in-may-art-exhibition/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Library\, 660 primrose\, qualicum beach\, British Columbia\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nathan%20McKay":MAILTO:nmckay@virl.bc.ca
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SUMMARY:Birthday Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Looking for something fun to do?\nCheck out our scavenger hunt! Search the library for the hidden images and solve the riddle to be entered into a prize draw! Check back often for a new theme!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/birthday-scavenger-hunt/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children
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SUMMARY:Star Wars Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Do you know your Wookies from your Wampas? Star Wars fans of all ages are invited to complete our Star Wars “May the 4th be with You” Quiz from May 1 – 15. Complete it\, and enter our prize draw. We’ll pick a winner on May 16. May the force be with you.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/star-wars-quiz/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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SUMMARY:Teen Haiku Contest
DESCRIPTION:Teens (ages 13 to 18)\, write a haiku poem for a chance to win great prizes. One original poem per person. Enter online at Haiku Contest – Asian Heritage Month 2026 – Fill out form.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/haikucontest/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Teens
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SUMMARY:Collage Club!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library for a drop-in fun and casual collage club! If you have supplies\, feel free to bring them\, or use what the library offers. \nAll ages and experience welcome and encouraged to join! \nLed by local artist Bella Doyle. View her work on Instagram @pocketfullofponder.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/collage-club/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T180000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Board Game Group
DESCRIPTION:Meet new people or bring your friends/family!  This board game group meets on first and third Sundays from 1-3:30pm and is a drop-in event. \nWe have lots of games for you to try and enjoy including: \n\nCatan\n7 Wonders\nAlhambra\nCyclades\nPandemic\nClue\nDune\nSheriff of Nottigham\nAnd many more!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/sunday-board-game-group-2026-05-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T163000
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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write: Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION:Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination\, silence their inner critic\, and make consistent progress on their projects. Our events provide a structured and focused environment where writers can come together\, set aside distractions\, and achieve their writing goals. \nMeets every Sunday! \nPlease register per session: www.meetup.com/shutupandwritenanaimo \n  \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shut-up-write-nanaimo/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T170000
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CREATED:20230111T050526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T200947Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM Tinker Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Families: join us on Sundays for an afternoon of tinkering! Come by and play with Lego\, Keva Planks\, Gravitrax\, 3D Magnetic Builders and more! Explore activities relating to science\, technology\, engineering\, arts and math\, and meet other like-minded people. \nThis is a free\, drop-in event. Best suited for school-aged children and their families.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tinker/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Sooke Multipurpose Room\, 6671 Wadams Way\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1A4
CATEGORIES:Children,Families
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