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Visit our website for advertising information and local business directory www.southcowichanlife.ca Treasure Discovered in South Cowichan ARRRR ME HEARTIES… the South Cowichan Chamber of Commerce Culinary Treasure Hunt is not like just any other day of swilling ale and chasing wenches. This will be a memory building sensory cornucopia of fun and frivolity. Only one hundred registered Hunters will receive a treasure map leading to a variety of different farms, wineries, restaurants and food producers where they can visit with the owners, sample their wares, gather their precious nuggets and whatever other bounty they choose. The day will begin at Mill Bay Centre where registered hunters will pick up their basket and map and head off on a culinary adventure in the uncharted foodie Mecca of South Cowichan. Find those hidden culinary treasure samples, gather information on locally grown and produced foods, hold on to that valuable map and use it to stock your pantries with newly discovered local delights. Page 12 South Cowichan life The day will culminate at Cobble Hill Fair Grounds where the Shawnigan Cobble Hill Farmers Institute and Agricultural Society will be holding the Culinary Treasure Hunters Picnic and BBQ. There will be a draw from the one hundred tickets for great prizes such as a Freezer of Local Food, a BBQ, dinners, day spa treatments and lots more. This event will be a celebration of the agricultural and culinary community and an opportunity for Hunters to share their stories. It will be open to the public for a fee at the gate. This is the first annual event to raise funds for a new Visitor Centre in South Cowichan so mateys, sound the horn from the hill top to call all culinary treasure hunters to their… steeds…ships…oh whatever mode of transportation you like, and join in the fun. These tickets will be hot so get yours fast! For information and registration go to: www.southcowichanchamber.org or contact the South Cowichan Chamber of Commerce 250 743-3566 southcowichanchamber@shaw.ca If you have any news or events that you would like to share with our community then please email: cowpress@shaw.ca We will only print stories or features if they are of local interest and are from non profit making organisations. If you wish to promote your business or a profit making event then please contact our sales team on 250-743-1821 Let’s Celebrate Your Art! The Cowichan Valley Arts Council (CVAC) presents its 41st annual Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show - one of the Vancouver Island’s largest nonjuried art exhibitions and sale. This year’s edition runs from April 6 – 10 and will be held in the Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre’s main Comeakin House and adjacent Riverwalk Café in Duncan. CVAC is proud to provide this great opportunity for all local artists and artisans to showcase their work as a start to BC’s Arts and Culture Week celebrations. This year’s Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show has several new components including children’s activities, live music performers, an expanded Gift Shop area and a pre-show arts fundraiser, playfully titled The Cowichan Catch – A Lively Auction. Hosted by the Valley’s Community Futures Cowichan invests $20 million in Cowichan businesses. Over the last 25 years Community Futures Cowichan has supported over 700 businesses, thus creating or maintaining over 20,000 jobs. This huge milestone is in the same year Prime Minister Stephen Harper declared the ‘Year of the Entrepreneur’ and also the 25th anniversary of the Community Futures program in over 300 locations across Canada. In announcing 2011 as the Year of the Entrepreneur, Stephen Harper said: “I encourage Canadians to participate in activities taking place this year to support local entrepreneurs and to thank them for contributing to the quality of life we all enjoy.” This fits directly into the mandate of Community Futures, where we aim to support and encourage own Bill Levity, this “liveauction” style event will benefit CVAC’s expanding role in providing community-based arts information and resources. Art lovers, supporters and patrons will have a great opportunity to bid on local art and other items in a lively atmosphere that is sure to entertain. Everyone is invited to attend the Gala Opening on April 6 from 7:00-9:00pm. Meet and mingle with the artists while enjoying light refreshments. Community Futures The show is open daily: Gala Opening – Wednesday, April 6, 7:00-9:00pm, Thursday and Friday, April 7–8, 10:00am- 8:00pm Saturday, April 9, 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, Treatments Available: April 10, 11:00am-4:00pm.For Laser Hair Removal further information, Botox see www. cowichanvalleyartscouncil. Juvederm/Restylane/Teosyal ca or call the PhotoRejuvenation: CVAC office at Brown 250-746-1633. Spots, Broken Blood Vessels Profractional Treatments Leg Vein Treatments Acne Therapy Actinic Keratosis Treatments Microdermabrasion a vibrant community dermalogica through Products supporting small Pedicure/Manicure business. Of the $20 million, Community Futures Cowichan has provided 20% or $4 million to businesses in the South Cowichan area. This also means that from these loans to the South Cowichan businesses, there have been 264 full time and 177 part time jobs created since our office opened. A few of the businesses in South Cowichan that we have worked with are Hilary’s Cheese, Harlequin Nature Graphics, and Tee-Off Golf Guides. Our clients represent every economic sector: from agriculture to manufacturing, from technology to tourism. If you are considering starting or expanding your small business visit us in Duncan at 135 Third Street or online at www. cfcowichan.ca . Come in and see us and find out how we can help you with your business needs.
PLEASE MENTION THE SOUTH COWICHAN LIFE MAGAZINE WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTISEMENTS Our shopping centre has so much to offer locally: Sporting Goods • Art Gallery • BC Liquor Store • Coffee Shop • Designer Clothing & Lingerie Medical Services • Hairstylists • Island Savings Credit Union • Laser & Skin Care • Pet Store Home Decor & Gift Ideas • Paint Store • Pharmasave • Professional Services • Real Estate Regional Library • Restaurant • Spa • Thrifty Foods • Travel Agency • DVD Rentals Wine Making • Dry Cleaning • Passport Photographs • Sears Catalogue • Bookkeeping • Printing Treatments Available: - Laser Hair Removal - Botox - Juvederm/Restylane/Teosyal - PhotoRejuvenation: Brown - Spots, Broken Blood Vessels - Leg Vein Treatments - Acne Therapy - Pedicure/Manicure 335-2720 Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay 250-743-SKIN (7546) renulaserandskin.com renulaser@shawbiz.ca MILL BAY EVENTS CALENDAR APRIL APRIL Tent Sale Event 14-15 April 10am - 5:30pm Easter Egg Hunt Saturday 23 April APRIL - MAY JUNE Brentwood College Regatta 28 April - 1 May 250-743-5500 Family Day Sunday, 26 June APRIL PRIZE DRAW Enter to win a Easter Basket www.millbaycentre.com FROM EGGS BENNY to our famous Westcoast Wellington Dinner plus everything in between from Fresh Salads, Fish and Chips, Pastas, Wraps, Sandwiches and our own Homemade Burgers. Family friendly restaurant offering menu items for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Gluten free items available. We also have a Smaller Appetite Menu. We are licensed. Great homemade Soups, Desserts and Daily Baking. Espresso yourself with a Latte or Cappuccino. We have a beautiful outdoor garden patio that gets greener every year. Catrina's, a family run restaurant in Mill Bay Centre for nearly twenty years. Friendly and helpful staff with a great sense of fun and community. Spring and Summer Hours 8 am - 8 pm Seven days a week Drop off entries in The Cowichan Press, Mill Bay Centre. Closing date: 29 April, 2011 250-743-7277 Mill Bay Miscellanea is now under new management as “The Store” Services Include: Sears, Passport Photos, Dry Cleaning, Key Cutting, Rug Doctor, Photocopying, Faxing, FedEx and more to come! Mon-Sat 9:30-5:00 250-743-5822 Name...........................................................Phone Number....................................... South Cowichan life Page 13
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