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Thursday May 24, 2012

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Bike to Work Week

Mon May 28, 2012  to  Fri Jun 01, 2012
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Nanaimo

Bike to Work Week is a BC-wide initiative aimed at "encouraging more people in all BC communities to commute by bicycle...." VIU is a co-sponsor of Bike to Work Week Nanaimo. We invite you to cycle in on any or all days during this week (and beyond)! May 28-June 1 Bike to Work--get a free coffee! Upper Cafeteria 7:30-10:00 Show your bike helmet and get a free medium coffee Show your bike helmet AND bring a coffee mug = get a free coffee and cookie Monday, May 28 Visit the Celebration Station 4th & Wakesiah 7:30-9:00 Complimentary snacks and drink as well as bicycle repair. Thursday, May 31 Bike to Work--get a free breakfast! Lower Cafeteria 7:30-9:30 Show your bike helmet and get a pancake breakfast + medium coffee

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VIUSU Annual Broom Bust

Wed May 30, 2012
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Nanaimo

Scotch Broom was introduced to Vancouver Island in 1850. Since then it has wreaked havoc on the natural ecosystem. Join the movement to eliminate scotch broom permanently! We will be busting broom at the top of the Nanaimo VIU campus, by building 395. Register at the VIUSU bldg 193 or show up at the broom busting site ready for action. Cutting tools will be supplied, gloves are recommended. All Students are welcome! Contact VIUSU for more info @ barbosa@viusu.ca or 250-754-8866

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Master Gardener Mandatory Information Session

Thu May 31, 2012
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Nanaimo

Are you an experienced home gardener interested in advancing your skills and volunteering in your community? Consider the VIU/VIMGA Master Gardener Basic Training Program, offered at VIU for 12 Saturdays starting September 15 - December 8, 2012. The course is based on the original, authentic Master Gardener program from Washington State University, 30 years strong. View the full Program Guide at the VIU website, viu.ca/ccs/certificates/mastergardener.asp. "BC's Master Gardeners: Educating the public while continuing to educate themselves in sustainable gardening practices." Call 250-746-3519 now to register for the information session.

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Master Gardener Mandatory Information Session

Thu May 31, 2012
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Nanaimo

Are you an experienced home gardener interested in advancing your skills and volunteering in your community? Consider the VIU/VIMGA Master Gardener Basic Training Program, offered at VIU for 12 Saturdays starting September 15 - December 8, 2012. The course is based on the original, authentic Master Gardener program from Washington State University, 30 years strong. View the full Program Guide at the VIU website, viu.ca/ccs/certificates/mastergardener.asp. "BC's Master Gardeners: Educating the public while continuing to educate themselves in sustainable gardening practices." Call 250-746-3519 now to register for the information session.

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