Parksville Community Centre
132 East Jensen Ave V9P 2H2 Parksville, BC, Canada

Seasons greetings! PASS/Woodwinds have been regular patrons at the PCC for many years now. They use our VIHA approved kitchen for their cooking program. As well every year they come in to cook their early Christmas Turkey dinner. Look at just one of the beautiful turkey they have cooked this year. Yummmmm Enjoy.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Christmas contest! Top left winner is Mila who is very excited to pick out a toy with her gift card, and then donate a toy to someone in need! Way to go Mila! Top right winner is Leo who is very excited to pick out a toy with his mom and dad! And the bottom picture is what winner Brianna bought with her gift card winnings, some kinetic sand to play with her brother! Thanks again everyone!

Come on down to the Parksville Community Centre to get your Christmas Ornament Colouring Sheet and be entered to win 1 of 3 gift cards! Bonus entry is you tag u...s in a picture of your completed ornaments here on Facebook or Instagram. Come anytime between 830AM and 300PM, Monday through Friday, until December 11th! Remember to wear a mask and follow all social distancing protocols. Hope to see you soon. See more

We are happily and safely accepting donations for the District 69 Backpack Program "All They Want for Christmas" Campaign to assist our community children and f...amilies during the holiday season. Please stop by the Community Centre Monday thru Friday (10:00am - 2:00pm) now until December 11th to drop off a cash/gift card donation in our contactless donation box in our front foyer. Any amount makes a difference to someone else this holiday season! COVID protocols, social distancing, and mandatory masks are to be followed and worn.

Only four more days to enter our Halloween Craft Contest! All you have to do is come to the Parksville Community Centre between 830AM-300PM Monday through Thursday this week and pick up a Halloween craft! Bring it back completed on Friday, in costume!!, to be entered into our draw for some fun prizes, as well as receive a treat bag!

Elections Canada is hiring Poll Workers. Click the link for more information.

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The Parksville Community Centre will be accepting cash donations from now until the end of October for this year’s Cops for Cancer - Tour De Rock. Drop by the PCC Monday to Friday 9-3 to make a donation. If you can’t make it down to the PCC feel free to donate directly on their website. Help us help them! #copsforcancer

Voting in person? Remember to bring valid ID. We also encourage you to bring: - your Where to Vote card, - your own pen or pencil, and... - a mask to wear in the voting place. Learn more at elections.bc.ca/wtv

We want to hear from YOU! Would you like to see socially distanced yoga classes at the Centre? What style appeals to you? Comment on this post or you can call us at 250-248-6234 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Although Halloween is going to be different this year, the whole family can still enjoy Pumpkins on the Drive thanks to Parksville's Resort Drive Community. Learn more: https://bit.ly/33TXXWh

Monday we are hosting a matinee family movie - "Shaun the Sheep" at 1:00pm in our Seaside Auditorium. $5.00 admission payable at the front doors. Hope to see you there!

10 more days until our Halloween contest is over! Check out one of the awesome prizes to be won! All you have to do is stop by the Parksville Community Centre from 830AM-300PM Monday through Friday, pick up a pumpkin craft, and return with it on Friday October 30th to be entered to win (you can trick-or-treat and join in on our Halloween movie while you're here too!) Don't miss your chance!

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Voting in person? Remember to bring your Where to Vote card and acceptable ID when you go to vote elections.bc.ca/id

Pandemic protocols will be in place at every voting place to help you vote safely. Learn more about what you can expect here elections.bc.ca/safevoting

How great is that!? We love hosting Parksville Shores Tai Chi here at the centre!

This week we have Canadian Blood Services at the Centre Monday - Thursday for a Blood Clinic. Book your appointment today! https://www.blood.ca/en

Advance voting starts October 15 and continues to Wednesday, October 21. Visit wheretovote.elections.bc.ca to find where and when you can vote in your area.

We are happy to safely host several Parksville Shores Tai Chi classes each week! New to the practice? Check out this new class.

Advance voting starts tomorrow, Oct 15, and safety precautions will be in place at all voting places. Learn more about voting safely at elections.bc.ca/safevoting

We have resumed regular office hours for facility inquiries and bookings. Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 3:00pm. Please note, other than the front office, the facility (including washrooms) will remain CLOSED to all walk-in traffic, but is available to pre-booked rentals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

The Parksville Community Centre (PCC) is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming gathering space for all our guests. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we remain committed to understanding the facts and ensuring we respond appropriately. Please know we are taking the diligent steps necessary to protect our guests and staff’s health and safety.Rest assured that a PCC COVID-19 Safety Plan has been created that contains enhanced operational protocols. It has been developed i...n alignment with published Public Health and Safety Guidelines and WorkSafeBC best practices. The safety plan will continue to evolve as we move carefully and optimistically forward towards the day all gathering restrictions are lifted. The Parksville Community Centre will remain closed to walk-in access from the public, this includes access to our public washrooms. However, the facility will open up the doors to pre-booked events, which adhere to government gathering restrictions. New event bookings will be considered as long as they meet all newly developed PCC compliance requirements for groups of less than 50. Any person with questions or concerns about any aspect of our re-opening, is invited to reach out to us at 250-248-6234 Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm. Please don’t hesitate to contact our incredible Event Coordinators for new event protocols or re-booking at [email protected]. We thank our kind Oceanside Community and patient Visitors for their understanding during this time.

This morning, the veteran memorial banners were installed along Highway 19A and they look wonderful! More info on the veteran remembrance banner program on our website. https://www.parksville.ca/cms.asp?wpID=570

Congratulations to Arbutus Toastmasters! A total of 25 educational awards were earned by the club this past Toastmasters year!! Well done!

Wishing you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the Parksville Community Centre!

The Parksville Community Centre is one of the places for advance polling. See everyone next week!

Tomorrow evening, we invite you to attend a transcendental and rejuvenating event. Parksville's Shift Into Action presents Ben Bollich at the Parksville Community Centre for a meditation class where he will discuss the history of Tibetan Singing Bowls and Gongs. Ben will guide you through a wonderful 70-minute meditation, wrapping up our evening with Q&A, leaving you in a state of inner peace. Ticket via Eventbrite... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tibetan-singing-bowl-gong-medi Or contact Eva Grodt [email protected] text 250 228 1009 ***Please bring a mat and any cozy items you may wish to have, and prepare to leave feeling rested, relaxed, and rejuvenated! ***To find out more about Benjamin from Inner-Attainment please view this link: https://www.facebook.com/innerattainment/

Congrats Bill!

Congratulations to all the 2019 recipients and to all the finalists! Although the awards ceremony was not able to be held here at the PCC we were still happy to be able to contribute. Congrats to Bill at Thriftys for being the first ever recipient of the Chamber Award. We are so thrilled to have Co-sponsored that award.

TOMORROW! Movie Mania at the PCC Continues. Friday, June 19th at 1:00PM we will be showing "The LEGO Movie: Part Two" on our theatre-like screen in the Seaside Auditorium. We ask all guests to bring their own water, snacks, blankets, pillows & more! Chairs will be provided. ... $5.00 per person at the door. Stay tuned for updated future showings. Social distancing and safety precautions to be observed at all times.

TOMORROW! You're invited to join us for our first (socially distant) movie screening this month. Friday, June 12th at 1:00PM we will be showing "AquaMan" on our theatre-like screen in the Seaside Auditorium.... We ask all guests to bring their own water, snacks, blankets, pillows & more! Wear your pajamas if you like. $5.00 per person at the door. Stay tuned for updated future showings. Social distancing and safety precautions to be observed at all times.