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This week I walked down the China Steps to Lois Lane and past the iron gate under The Queen’s to the small but scrappy campus and community radio station, CHLY 101.7FM.

I had previously volunteered and worked at CHLY but this time I was there to talk with some of the youth participating in the station’s annual summer camp, which teaches youth aged 10 to 14 media literacy and broadcasting skills.

You can read my story about the camp below and hear what camp participants have to say about their experience. 

Thank you for reading, 

Mick Sweetman

CHLY radio summer camp teaches kids media skills

Kids make radio shows and podcasts at ‘super fun’ summer camp at Nanaimo’s community radio station.

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Sunday, July 20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The Nanaimo Child Development Centre’s annual Silly Boat Regatta will be held at Maffeo Sutton Park to raise funds for the organization’s work. Photo courtesy of Mick Sweetman / CHLY 101.7FM

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Thursday, July 17, 9:30 p.m.: The Deadly Nightshades will play R&B, soul and southern funk at The Vault Cafe. Tickets cost $15.

Thursday, July 17, 9:30 p.m.: The Dextones will play at The Nanaimo Bar. 

Friday, July 18, noon: The Joel Lee Band will play a free show in Wesley Square as part of the Old City Quarter’s Sounds of Summer series. 

Friday, July 18, 6 p.m.: Barter Brothers will play their eclectic mix of roots, folk and blues at Deverill Square Park as part of the City of Nanaimo’s free Concerts in the Park series. 

Friday, July 18, 6 p.m.: City Snickers Comedy Night with Ryan Williams and Niki Mohrdar at The Vault Cafe. Tickets cost $25.

Saturday, July 19, 6:30 p.m.: Songwriters-in-the-Round with Steve Mitchell and Vancouver Island songwriters Lee Worden and Kelly Fawcett at The Vault Cafe. Tickets cost $15.

Saturday, July 19, 7 p.m.: Hardcore punk show featuring Unmoved, Don't Sweat It, GorillaFlip and Bad Blood at The Globe Live Studio. Tickets cost $20.

Saturday, July 19, 8 p.m.: Occultivators Of Doom (former members of SNFU, The Unwanted and Burden) will play with local punks Awkward A/C and Smash TV at The Terminal. Tickets cost $15.

Saturday, July 19, 9 p.m.: Tom Wilson tehohåhake (from Blackie, The Rodeo Kings and Junkhouse) will play at The Queen’s. Tickets cost $35 in advance or $40 at the door.

Saturday, July 19, 9 p.m.: They/Them/Theirs drag night at The Vault Cafe. Tickets cost $20. 

Sunday, July 20, 3 p.m.: Women in Blues with Crystal Shawanda and Nadine States at The Queen’s weekly blues jam.

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Friday, July 18, 6:30 p.m.: It’s been 35 years since the Kanehsatake Resistance, also known as the Oka Crisis, began on July 11, 1990. To commemorate this important event in history, the Nanaimo Art Gallery is screening Rocks at Whiskey Trench by Alanis Obomsawin. Admission by donation. RSVP on the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s event page. 

Friday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.: Join facilitators, Myriam Verzat and Laura Jesson, for Crimson Coast Dance Society's monthly Mixed Abilities Dance Jam at Maffeo Sutton Park. Participation by donation.

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Tuesday, July 15, 6:35 p.m.: The Nanaimo NightOwls play the Nanaimo Selects at Serauxmen Stadium. Tickets cost $10-25.

Thursday, July 17, 4 p.m.: The Commercial Street Night Market features artisan vendors, food trucks, musical performances, a vibrant kids’ zone and a new inclusive zone creating a festive family atmosphere.

Thursday, July 17, 6:35 p.m.: The Nanaimo NightOwls play the Nanaimo Selects at Serauxmen Stadium. Tickets cost $10-25.

Friday, July 18, Noon to 8 p.m.: The Strait Curbside Food Truck Festival is in Maffeo Sutton Park. 

Friday, July 18, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Teens can go to the Nanaimo North library after closing for pizza, Nintendo Switch, activities, games and crafts based on the movie Wicked, which will also be shown. Admission is free but parental permission is required. 

Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 20: The City of Nanaimo’s Reuse Rendezvous will be happening all weekend. Put unwanted items out on the curb with a “free” sign or scour the city looking for your treasure.  

Saturday, July 19, 1 p.m.: Nanaimo United FC will play TSS Rovers FC at Q'unq'inuqwstuxw Field. Women’s game at 1 p.m., men’s game at 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults or $10 for youth aged 7-18. Children 6 and under are free. 

Sunday, July 20, 1 p.m.: Make a mixed media artwork that fuses text, drawing and sheet music at the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s Art Lab Sunday. Free for members, $5 for non-members. 

Sunday, July 20, 7 p.m.: The Nanaimo Timbermen play the Coquitlam Adanacs at Frank Crane Arena. Tickets cost $15 or $110 for a season pass.  

Tuesday, July 22, 6:35 p.m.: The Nanaimo NightOwls play the Corvallis Knights at Serauxmen Stadium. Tickets cost $10-$25.

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