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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/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens
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SUMMARY:Games Club
DESCRIPTION:It’s game time at the library! Bring your friends\, or make a new one\, and play one of our many games.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/games-club/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Children,Everyone,Families,Seniors,Teens,Teens & Tweens,Tweens
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading with Kamal Parmar & Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Parksville library for a poetry reading featuring Kamal Parmar\, poet laureate of Nanaimo (2021-2024)\, reading from A Silent Serenade. Following the reading\, the audience is invited to participate in an open mic celebrating local voices. \nWriters of all ages are encouraged to bring a short piece of original writing—whether poetry\, fiction\, or creative non-fiction—to share during the open mic. Authors who have books to promote are also welcome to bring copies to sell. \nEveryone is welcome to drop-by for this free event. It will be held in the City of Parksville’s forum\, which is located across the hall from the library. Snacks and beverages will be served.
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/poetry-reading-with-kamal-parmar-open-mic/
LOCATION:The Forum (PV Municipal Building)\, 100 Jensen Ave\, Parksville\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Seniors,Teens
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