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SUMMARY:Oceanside Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Swing by and join us for a thrilling game of chess! Everyone welcome\, games are provided. \nThe Oceanside Chess club meets every Saturday from 11-3 pm at the Parksville library\, except the first Saturday of the month.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/oceanside-chess-club/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
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SUMMARY:Knitters at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Drop by with your projects and enjoy the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts! Crochet and other textile arts are also very welcome to join! \nMeets Saturdays from 2 to 4 PM in the Sooke Library lounge by the fireplace.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knitters-at-the-library/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Spoken Word: Reading & Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Calling all poetry lovers and local writers! Join us at the Courtenay Library on Saturday\, September 26th at 2:00 p.m. for an inspiring afternoon of verse with Kamal Parmar\, the former Poet Laureate of Nanaimo.\n\nParmar will be sharing selections from Silent Serenade\, taking the audience on a lyrical journey through her evocative and deeply reflective work. Following her featured reading\, the floor will be turned over to the community for an Open Mic session. All local poets\, both seasoned and aspiring\, are warmly invited to step up to the mic and share their own original pieces in a supportive\, creative environment.\nWhether you are coming to share your voice or simply to soak in the spoken word\, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the vibrant local literary community.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/an-afternoon-of-spoken-word-reading-open-mic/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Needlecraft Circle
DESCRIPTION:Do you love embroidery\, knitting or crocheting? How about beading or other needlecraft? Join our needlecraft circle every Thursday at 3 pm for help\, inspiration and friendship!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/needlecraft-circle-2-2026-09-26/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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SUMMARY:Dungeons and Dragons
DESCRIPTION:Join other adults for an afternoon of fun exploring this popular role-playing game through weekly episodic adventures. This is a 19+ program that will run September 26 through December 19. Beginners are welcome and all supplies are provided. \nSpace is limited and registration is required. Call the branch for more details.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/dungeons-and-dragons/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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