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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/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
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SUMMARY:Gabriola Health Services Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join Betty of the Gabriola Auxiliary for Island Health Care Society and Melissa of People for a Healthy Community and learn about the many services available on Gabriola to help with meals\, transportation\, or short-term post-hospital support.  Coffee & muffins on offer!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/gabriola-health-services-info-session/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Chess 1:30-2:30pm. For adults and children ages 10+. For beginner to intermediate skill levels. Chess boards and pieces supplied. \nChess Technique Drop-In 2:30-3:30pm. For advanced or intermediate chess players. Come and learn a new skill! Chess boards and pieces supplied. \nFor more info contact Nigel 250-701-1767. No registration required. \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/chess-club/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Seniors,Teens & Tweens
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: Sharon McInnes presents "Walking Each Other Home"
DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley author Sharon McInnes talks about her memoir of caring for her mother during her final days.  Find out more about Sharon here https://sharonmcinnes.com/ 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/author-talk-sharon-mcinnes-presents-walking-each-other-home/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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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 Saturday at 3 pm for help\, inspiration and friendship!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/needlecraft-circle-2/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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