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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
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SUMMARY:The Great Land Grab Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The exhibit introduces visitors to the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway Land Grant of 1887 — also known as the great land grab. Through graphic novel and comic style panels\, video\, and interactive elements\, visitors learn what happened\, who is affected\, and what it means for today. \nFeaturing illustrations by: \n\nEliot White-Hill\, Kwulasultun – Snuneymuxw First Nation\nJordanna George\, T’Sou-ke First Nation\nGord Hill\, Kwakwaka’wakw Nation\n\nThe exhibit is bilingual (English and French) and will travel Vancouver Island through 2026 and 2027. The exhibit will move to the Sooke Library on October 18\, 2026.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/the-great-land-grab-exhibit-2/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:In Branch\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Families,Seniors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T120000
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SUMMARY:Knitting Group
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to K2TOG with knitters of all ages and abilities for our drop in knitting circle.  Bring your own projects\, supplies\, questions\, and expertise!  \nThe group meets every Tuesday from 10am-12pm all year round.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knitting-group/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Nanaimo North Large Meeting Room\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R 5N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T130000
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SUMMARY:Meditation Made Easy
DESCRIPTION:Weekly drop in meditation for beginners. An introduction to different practices of mindfulness\, meditation\, and relaxation. Open to everyone. Session runs from 12:00-12:50pm in the large meeting room at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/meditation-made-easy/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T140000
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SUMMARY:Knit Wits
DESCRIPTION:Visit Bowser Library and be a Knit Wit!. Join us at 12:00 pm to sit\, chat\, and get a little work done on your textile projects.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/knit-wits/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20261108T131942
CREATED:20260817T172426Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Balance: Understanding Stress\, Life Transitions\, and Healthy Aging (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning)
DESCRIPTION:Finding Balance: Understanding Stress\, Life Transitions\, and Healthy Aging (Sooke Region Lifelong Learning) \nJoin Lihua Shao to explore stress\, significant life transitions\, and approaches that support balance and well-being while aging. \nPlease register by email to sookeregionlifelonglearning@gmail.com.  Registration begins on the 12th of September.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/finding-balance-understanding-stress-life-transitions-and-healthy-aging-sooke-region-lifelong-learning/
LOCATION:Sooke Multipurpose Room\, 6671 Wadams Way\, Sooke\, British Columbia\, V9Z 1A4
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T153000
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SUMMARY:Photo Club
DESCRIPTION:We are a friendly and supportive group of photographers of all skill levels using various devices (from cameras with all the lenses to our cell phones).  The group meets on fourth Tuesday afternoons from 1:30-3:30pm to share 3-5 images on a theme.  Contact Darby if you think you’d like to join\, or show up and see what it’s all about! \nThemes:\nOctober 27 -FRAMES\nNovember 24 -MONOCHROME\nDecember 22 -TBA\nJanuary 26 -TBA\nFeburary 23 -TBA
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/photo-club/
LOCATION:Nanaimo North Large Meeting Room\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R 5N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nanaimo%20North%20Branch":MAILTO:nanaimonorth@virl.bc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T180000
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CREATED:20251210T190458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T205752Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:Tech Help is here to assist with your laptop\, tablet\, cellphone or ereader! \nWe can help with streaming movies\, downloading apps or music\, and using online databases. \nDrop-ins are welcome but to be sure of an appointment call the Quadra Island Library at 250-285-2216 to book.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/tech-help-10/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T170000
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UID:205536-1793113200-1793120400@virl.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Kanopy Flicks Movie Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Every last Tuesday of the month.  For August the movie is “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.”  Free popcorn offered.  Kanopy is our free public library streaming film service which any library member can access from home.  To find out more go to our website and search for Kanopy.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/kanopy-flicks-movie-afternoon/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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