Tues., Apr. 10 - Committee of the Whole meeting of the Regional District of Nanaimo Board. 7 p.m. at the RDN Offices on Hammond Bay Rd. in Nanaimo. Full Agenda available on www.rdn.bc.ca.

Fri. & Sat., Apr. 13 & 14 - “Coping with Loss and Change” at the United Church Hall from the Gabriola Ecumenical Society. Fri: 7- 9 p.m., Sat: 9:30 am - 3:30 p.m. Registration fee is $35; some bursaries are available through the Bill Graham Memorial Fund. Pre registration is urged. Please contact Anne at 250-247-8508 to register or for more information. Leaflets available upstairs at Artworks. Our website: www.gabriolaecumenical.com.

Sat. Apr. 14 – Shakuhachi Fundamentals Workshop, 3pm-6pm at 1051 Pat Burns Ave. Shakuhachi Grandmaster, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos will talk about fundamental techniques and philosophy and teach a folk piece and honkyoku zen piece to those who would like to gain experience and knowledge of traditional playing techniques and shakuhachi music.  Shakuhachis will be supplied. Cost: $60 (max. of 12 participants). Preregistration recommended.  Call (250) 325-7524 or email ryu.zen18@gmail.com or www.alcvin.ca.