Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 16 Low Co$t or Free Recreation At Parks, Recreation and Culture, we understand how recreation experiences can enrich our lives. Here are a few activities that you can participate in...even if the budget’s a bit tight at the moment. Admission Savers • Buy a 10 or 20 Visit Pass and save 20 percent over regular admission. See page 8. • Active Passes offer unlimited access to all public drop-in sessions (swimming, skating, weight rooms and sports programs at Oliver Woods Community Centre). If you are a frequent user, you will want to save big by getting our Active Pass. See page 15. • Stock up and save on your 10 or 20 Visit Passes. • Lions Free Skates take place every Sunday, 12-1:30 pm from September 30 to March 21 thanks to The Lions Club and a variety of local sponsors. See page 91. • The Culture Awards take place on Thursday, April 8 at The Port Theatre. Tickets are FREE! See page 97. Low Cost Recreation • Youth, aged 10 to 17, are invited to our FREE Spare Blox or Youth Lounge youth drop-in programs. See page 44. • Court Kids is a FREE program for ages 1-5 to run, jump and play that is held at Beban Park. See page 19. • Imagination Station is a FREE program for ages 3-5 where kids and their parents will enjoy a variety of activities that spark imagination and build social skills. Held at Kin Hut. See page 21. • Adventure Smart is a FREE program for those 12 to 18 to help them learn the basic of outdoor safety. Held at Oliver Woods Community Centre. See page 26. • Come Read with Me Workshop is a FREE program for those 5 to 8 and their families to learn about practical reading strategies with Literacy Central Vancouver Island. Held at Beban Park. See page 27. • Owls of Nanaimo and Birding Around Nanaimo Parks are two low cost programs to help you learn about and identify local birds. Cost is only $5. See page 58. • WildSafe Adventures is a FREE program that will help you discover practical tips to prevent human-wildlife conflict. See page 58. • Invasive Plant Work Parties are a great way to meet new people and to make a difference in your community. See page 59. • We are offering a variety of FREE (or nearly free) programs for those 60 years and over. See page 74. • Visit some new temporary public art in town. See page 96.
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