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SUMMARY:Halloween Safety | Trick or Treating
DESCRIPTION:A time for SPOOKY FUN! \nParents and children welcome! Parents will attend to learn about Halloween safety while children make some crafts with the SWIS Team. Then\, we can all join in some Halloween fun and go Trick or Treating to the CVIMS buildings. \nFor the Parents’ Halloween Safety Workshop\, REGISTER HERE! \nRegister children up to grade 12 for Trick or Treating HERE!
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/halloween-safety-trick-or-treating/
LOCATION:CVIMS\, 101-319 Selby Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada\, V9R 2R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement Events,SWIS Events
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SUMMARY:Strong Families\, Strong Future
DESCRIPTION:Interactive parenting group\, join staff and guest speakers in an open dialogue on key family and parenting topics. \nThis is a 5-week program that encourages parents to come and share their own strategies while also exploring new ideas and approaches. It is a program designed to create empowerment to build awareness and promote strengths. \nDesigned with some online and in-person sessions. \nREGISTER HERE \n\nOctober 7th – Online Safety (via Zoom)\nOctober 15th – Teen Mental Health (In-person or via Zoom)\nOctober 22nd – Nutrition (In-person or via Zoom)\nOctober 28th – Self-Care & School Supports (via Zoom)\nOctober 29th – Conversation Circle (In-person)\nNovember 5th – Substance Use (In-person)
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/strong-families-strong-future/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:SWIS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T163000
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UID:22078-1769013000-1769018400@www.cvims.org
SUMMARY:Community Cruising
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Nanaimo Youth Together! \n\nDiscover local organizations\, programs\, and leadership opportunities.\nFun group visits and hands-on activities.\nBuild confidence\, make connections\, and learn how to get involved in the community.\n\nIt’s all about exploring new opportunities\, finding a voice\, and making a real impact. \nActivity: Introduction to our new program! Who needs bus tickets? Who will meet us there and who will travel with us? \nLocation: 101-319 Selby St\, Nanaimo V9R 2R4 \nDate: January 21 \nTime: 4:30 pm – 6 pm \nRegister at: swis@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/community-cruising-5/
CATEGORIES:SWIS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T183000
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CREATED:20260129T202949Z
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SUMMARY:Community Cruising
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Nanaimo Youth Together! \n\nDiscover local organizations\, programs\, and leadership opportunities.\nFun group visits and hands-on activities.\nBuild confidence\, make connections\, and learn how to get involved in the community.\n\nIt’s all about exploring new opportunities\, finding a voice\, and making a real impact. \nActivity: Youth network art club  \nLocation: 3148 Barons Rd E\, Nanaimo V9T 4B5 \nDate: January 28 \nTime: 5 pm – 6:30 pm \nRegister at: swis@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/community-cruising-6/
CATEGORIES:SWIS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260204T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260204T183000
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SUMMARY:Community Cruising
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Nanaimo Youth Together! \n\nDiscover local organizations\, programs\, and leadership opportunities.\nFun group visits and hands-on activities.\nBuild confidence\, make connections\, and learn how to get involved in the community.\n\nIt’s all about exploring new opportunities\, finding a voice\, and making a real impact. \nActivity: Nanaimo art gallery: Youth Drop-in Program \nLocation: 150 Commercial St\, Nanaimo V9R 5G6 \nDate: February 4 \nTime: 4:30 pm – 6:30pm
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/community-cruising/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Art Gallery\, 150 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R5G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SWIS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260209T120000
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Paper Crafts
DESCRIPTION:A creative Pro-D Day session where Grades 1–7 students explore kindness through fun paper crafts and hands-on projects. \nFebruary 9 \n12 pm \n101-319 Selby Street Room 9 \nRegister at: Event Registration \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/valentines-day-paper-crafts/
CATEGORIES:SWIS Events
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SUMMARY:Education\, Volunteering and Post Secondary Options
DESCRIPTION:Your Future\, Your Choices \nDiscover Pathways After Secondary School: \n. Education \n. Volunteering \n. Post-Secondary Options \n. Financial Supports \n. Career Planning \nHelping Students and Families Make Informed Decisions with Confidence. \nLocation: 201-155 Skinner St. Cliff Centre \nTime: 1 pm \nDate: February 9\, 2026 \nRegister at: Event Registration  \n 
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/education-volunteering-and-post-secondary-options/
CATEGORIES:SWIS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Cruising
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Nanaimo Youth Together! \n\nDiscover local organizations\, programs\, and leadership opportunities.\nFun group visits and hands-on activities.\nBuild confidence\, make connections\, and learn how to get involved in the community.\n\nIt’s all about exploring new opportunities\, finding a voice\, and making a real impact. \nActivity: BGC – Intro 2 Sport at Caged Athletics  \nLocation: 341 Irwin St\, Nanaimo V9R 6P6 \nDate: February 11 \nTime: 4 pm – 6 pm \nRegister at: swis@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/community-cruising-2/
CATEGORIES:SWIS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T183000
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CREATED:20260129T201040Z
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SUMMARY:Community Cruising
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Nanaimo Youth Together! \n\nDiscover local organizations\, programs\, and leadership opportunities.\nFun group visits and hands-on activities.\nBuild confidence\, make connections\, and learn how to get involved in the community.\n\nIt’s all about exploring new opportunities\, finding a voice\, and making a real impact. \nActivity: Introduction to the library programs  \nLocation: 90 Commercial St\, Nanaimo V9R 5G4 \nDate: February 18 \nTime: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm \nRegister at: swis@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/community-cruising-3/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Harbourfrount Library\, 90 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R5G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SWIS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T170000
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SUMMARY:Community Cruising
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Nanaimo Youth Together! \n\nDiscover local organizations\, programs\, and leadership opportunities.\nFun group visits and hands-on activities.\nBuild confidence\, make connections\, and learn how to get involved in the community.\n\nIt’s all about exploring new opportunities\, finding a voice\, and making a real impact. \nActivity: City of Nanaimo Youth Lounge and introduction to the Leaders in Training program at Aquatic Centre (Jack Little room B)  \nLocation: 741 Third St\, Nanaimo V9R 7B2 \nDate: February 26 \nTime: 5 pm – 6:30 pm \nRegister at: swis@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/community-cruising-4/
CATEGORIES:SWIS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260630T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun family picnic that brings the community together for a day of learning\, connection\, and enjoyment. Families will have the opportunity to participate in engaging water safety workshops\, designed to provide practical knowledge and essential skills for staying safe around water. \nThe event will also feature a variety of fun games and activities for children and adults\, creating opportunities for families to connect\, play\, and make lasting memories. Enjoy delicious snacks\, meet other families in the community\, and spend quality time outdoors in a welcoming and family-friendly environment. \nCome along for a day of learning\, laughter\, and community spirit. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nSpots are limited\, so be sure to register now to secure your place. \nMaffeo Sutton Park \nJune 30th\, Tuesday \nEmail swis@cvims.org to register.
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/family-picnic/
CATEGORIES:SWIS Events
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