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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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SUMMARY:The Tale of Strong Roots Storytelling Event & Family Gathering
DESCRIPTION:A debut picture book by Ukrainian immigrant author Valentyna Miliohlova\, inspired by family stories and cultural roots. Join us for a warm afternoon of stories\, crafts\, and connection. \nActivities: \n\nMeet the author and her family\nBilingual reading in English & Ukrainian\nHands-on themed crafts for kids\nTreats & music inspired by the story\n\nFree Admission! \nREGISTER HERE \nor email workshop@cvims.org to register.
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/the-tale-of-strong-roots-storytelling-event-family-gathering/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Harbourfrount Library\, 90 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R5G4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Overdose Awareness & Naloxone Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, hands-on workshop designed to equip participants with life-saving knowledge and skills in response to the ongoing drug poisoning emergency in British Columbia. \nLed by Griffin Russell from Island Health\, this session will cover:\n✔️ Key risk factors for drug poisoning and overdose\n✔️ How to reduce risks and stay safer\n✔️ Legal protections under the Good Samaritan Overdose Act\n✔️ How to recognize and respond to an overdose\n✔️ Rescue breathing and Naloxone administration \nAll participants will receive take away resources\, will be trained in Take Home Naloxone (THN) and receive a THN kit upon completion. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://forms.office.com/r/6Xf3tUNWX5 \nDate & Time: Thursday\, June 19\, from 5:00 – 6:30pm \nLocation: Nanaimo Harbourfront Library\, Large Meeting Room \nEligibility: Ages 15 – 29 \n 
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/overdose-awareness-naloxone-training/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Harbourfrount Library\, 90 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R5G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Youth Connections
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eutah Mizushima":MAILTO:emizushima@cvims.org
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SUMMARY:Reality Meets the Screen Opening Night!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the creativity and talent of young new artists in our community! \nThe Nanaimo Harbourfront Library is hosting an exciting art exhibition showing how young artists interpret and express their identities by the influence of the media. Presented in partnership with Volunteer Nanaimo and CVIMS. \nJoin us on opening night for an inspiring\, family-friendly evening of creativity! Enjoy musical performances\, interactive art\, artists talks\, and more! \nFor more information\, contact emizushima@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/reality-meets-the-screen-opening-night/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Harbourfrount Library\, 90 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R5G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Youth Connections
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eutah Mizushima":MAILTO:emizushima@cvims.org
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SUMMARY:African Culture Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting experience and the opportunity to immerse yourself in African culture. Be a part of this interactive experience of African storytelling\, art\, and music. Two special guests will be joining us: \n\nTania Amaral from Mozambique – feature presentation Karingana wa Karingana: Reading African Tales with Children\nBeni Rene from Madagascar – feature presentation Interactive Music and Animation Session\n\nThis is a FREE event\, open to the whole family. \nFor more information: edi@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/african-culture-day/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Harbourfrount Library\, 90 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R5G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jansait Qughondouqa":MAILTO:community@cvims.org
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to celebrate the Lunar New Year! Join us for an afternoon of full of dance\, crafts\, and fun to ring in the year of the snake! \nThis is a free event open to anyone. For more information\, contact: edi@cvims.org
URL:https://www.cvims.org/event/lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Harbourfrount Library\, 90 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R5G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Settlement Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jansait Qughondouqa":MAILTO:community@cvims.org
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