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SUMMARY:Book Club
DESCRIPTION:We pick the theme\, you pick the book! Join us monthly to chat\, discuss what we read\, and share book recommendations. \nNo registration required\, drop in to say hi! Tea and treats provided. \n  \nTHEME for AUGUST: Local Reads \nSuggested Titles: \nIndigenous Voices \nPlant Teachings From My Auntie: Gathering Coast Salish Plants for Medicine\, Textiles\, Nourishment\, and Ceremony by Geraldine Manson \nHeart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot \nWhat Was Said to Me: the Life of Sti’tum’atul’wut\, a Cowichan Woman by Ruby Peter \n  \nPoetry and Magazines \nSea and Cedar Magazine published by VIRL \nEavesdrop Literacy Magazine \nUnbecoming by Neil Surkan \nLosing Languages: Poems by Paige Pierce \n  \nNon-Fiction \nAll the Bears Sing by Harold Macy \nFrances Oldham Kelsey\, the FDA\, and the Battle Against Thalidomide by Cheryl Warsh \nWho Shot Estevan Light?: And Other Tales From the Salish Sea and Beyond by Douglas Hamilton \nFried Eggs & Fish Scales: Tales From a Sointula Troller by Jon David Taylor \n  \nFiction \nComing Soon! \n  \nQuestions? Email cowichan@virl.bc.ca or call 250-746-7661 \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/book-talk-book-club/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:2687 James St. Duncan\, BC
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Board Game Club
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to unplug\, meet people in the community\, and dive into the exciting world of modern tabletop gaming? Join us at the Courtenay branch for our new Adult Board Game Club! \nWhether you’re a seasoned strategist or completely new to the hobby\, you will find a welcoming\, beginner-friendly atmosphere. Local gaming enthusiasts will be on hand with a fantastic collection of modern board games\, and they are always happy to teach you the rules—no prior experience required. \nFeel free to bring along your own favorite tabletop games to share with the group\, or just bring yourself and learn something completely new!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/board-game-club/2026-08-30/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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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/2026-08-30/
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