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SUMMARY:Shut Up & Write
DESCRIPTION:All writers welcome to join this very dedicated group of local authors\, poets\, & beginning writers too!  Work on your writing in absolute silence from 10 to 12 and then chat and socialize from 12 to 12:30 if you wish.  Hosted by Greg Blee.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shut-up-write-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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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-14/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Crafternoon
DESCRIPTION:Join our hardy band of crafters for Crafternoons every Wednesday for fun\, friendship\, and inspiration. Borrow a book or video and learn new crafts\, or get help in a friendly\, open setting. See you there!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/crafternoon-4/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors
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SUMMARY:Shut Up and Write!
DESCRIPTION:Gather. Write. Repeat.\nShut Up & Write!® is a free\, global community of writing groups built around showing up to write. Build consistency\, beat procrastination\, and finally make progress on your writing project.\n\n\n\nMeets every Wednesday! All are welcome to drop in and write. For more information\, see Shut Up & Write! at Parksville Library | Shut Up & Write!
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/shut-up-and-write/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Adults,Seniors,Teens
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SUMMARY:Cooks & Books: Energy Balls workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free workshop\, let’s make Energy Balls! Energy balls go by a variety of different names; energy bites\, protein balls and power balls. Energy balls are filled with good-for-you ingredients\, and make for quick\, portable breakfasts and snacks. This is a free\, drop-in program and all supplies will be provided.Part of a hands-on workshop series in partnership with Mount Waddington Literacy Society and Island Health.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/cooks-books-energy-balls-workshop/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Families,Seniors,Teens
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