By News Editor Aislinn Cottell
| WHAT
The annual Kris Kringle Craft Market will be returning next month for a four-day “Christmas extravaganza” from November 17 – 20. |
WHERE
Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo. Event tickets are $10/day or $15 for a four-day pass. |
WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
The Market hosts over 150 artisans selling a wide variety of items from jewellery and pottery to wooden toys and unique artisan food. There will also be activities including face painting, carriage rides, pictures with Santa, and cookie decorating, plus the opportunity to enter in hourly draws. |
| WHAT
The City of Nanaimo is replacing a water main and FortisBC is replacing a gas line on Wall St., this month. |
WHERE
Wall St. Nanaimo. Construction is expected to be complete by October 28. |
WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
Wall St. will be closed to traffic during work hours, reopening on evenings and weekends. The public is advised to reroute along Comox Rd. to access the Nanaimo Curling Club, and use Bradley St. to access Pythian Ln. or Park View Ter. |
| WHAT
Schmooze Productions is putting on a performance of the cult-classic Rocky Horror Show. Note: The show is rated 18+. |
WHERE
Harbour City Theatre 25 Victoria Rd. Nanaimo. Shows start at 8 pm on November 3, 10, 17, and 24, with a special late night showing at 11 pm on November 12. Tickets can be purchased at schmoozeproductions.com. |
WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
For those already a fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a live performance is a great way to experience the tale anew, with additional twists and turns you just don’t get in the movie version. If you’re completely unfamiliar with the show, Rocky Horror is a classic “hilarious, wild ride” that is an absolute must-see, for B-movie, sci-fi, horror, and rock’n’roll fans especially. |
| WHAT
Applications are open with Habitat for Humanity Mid-Vancouver Island (HFHMVI) for two new partner families to enter their program and become home-owners. To be considered, a family of four must have a gross income between $38K and $55K. |
WHERE
The two four-bedroom houses will be located at 2360 Extension Rd., Nanaimo. Application forms can be found at www.habitatmvi.org. Deadline is November 21 at 4 pm. |
WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
The program allows families ineligible for a conventional mortgage to become home owners. Selected families will receive a house sold at market value with special provisions, including no down payment and an interest-free mortgage. |
Aislinn is a third year Bachelor of Arts and Science student majoring in creative writing and minoring in chemistry. New to The Nav team this year, she’s enjoying finding out about all the interesting things happening on campus. Her hobbies include reading, drawing, Netflix, and the copious consumption of coffee.
