Nanoose Place Community Centre

The ABCs of Photo Organizing

Turn boxes of memories into an organized legacy.

Feeling overwhelmed by boxes of photos, albums, slides, negatives and old videotapes?

Join Photo Coach Deanna Johnson for this practical, beginner-friendly workshop and learn how to finally get started—without feeling overwhelmed.

You'll learn:

✅ The ABCs of organizing your photos

✅ Where to begin with boxes, albums and loose pictures

✅ How to declutter without regretting what you let go

✅ What should be digitized—and why now is the best time

✅ How to preserve your memories for generations

BONUS

Why Digitize Your Old Media?

Learn why VHS tapes, camcorder tapes, film reels, slides and negatives are deteriorating every year—and how to protect those memories before they're gone forever.

Saturday, September 19

1:00–2:30 p.m.

Location: Nanoose Place Community Centre

Presented by

Deanna Johnson
Photo Coach & Digitization Specialist

📞 250-616-2189

🥰We’re sending a very big THANK YOU to our contributing sponsors: The Nanoose Place Floor Curlers and these fine folks!
Arbutus Meadows Farm
Springford Farm
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
Silver Meadows Farm Market Ltd.

See you on Community Day! Sept 12th 11-4pm

ART DOLL 3 Workshop Dates to Choose from plus complementary session September 11 $100 includes supplies (regular class) Everyone 12+ Welcome! Nanoose Place Community Centre
Who will become your enchanted being? Join artist and educator Nelusha McDonald for a playful, inspiring workshop where fabrics, yarns, textures and adornments are transformed into a completely unique art doll. No sewing. No pressure. No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and playful spirit!

COMMUNITY DAY FEATURE: KIDS FUN!
Warning: Serious Fun Ahead.

There may be bouncing.
There may be face paint.
There may be VERY important trucks that require VERY close inspection.
And there will almost certainly be kids who don’t want to go home.

Bring your little humans to Nanoose Place Community Day for:
• Bouncy slide madness
• Face painting transformations
• Sensory play and hands-on fun
• Touch-a-Truck for tiny truck fanatics
• Games, activities and general silliness

Parents, we haven’t forgotten about you. There’s live music, great food, classic cars, local makers and a B**r Garden. We’ve thought this through.

Saturday, September 12
11 AM – 4 PM
Nanoose Place Community Centre
Free admission!

WE'RE HIRING! Facility & Operations Manager
PART-TIME | 20-24 HOURS/WEEK | $25/HOUR

Are you resourceful, energetic and a natural people person who likes making things happen?

Nanoose Place is looking for a Facility & Operations Manager to help keep our busy community centre organized, welcoming and running smoothly.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys variety. One day you might be helping a community group plan their booking, the next you're coordinating a repair, organizing an event, balancing the books or figuring out a practical solution to an unexpected problem

INTERESTED? APPLY BY EMAIL: [email protected]
Please do not call the office. https://nanooseplace.org
Applications close Sept.11

COMMUNITY DAY ARTISAN FEATURE: Botanica Essentials
Meet another talented local maker joining us at Nanoose Place Community Day on September 12!

For more than 15 years, Botanica Essentials has been creating handcrafted bath, body and home spa products using carefully selected ingredients inspired by nature. Many of the botanicals and herbs used in their products are grown and sourced right from their own gardens here in Nanoose Bay, giving their creations a wonderful local connection.
Visit Debbie’s booth to discover:
• Artisan handcrafted soaps
• Luxurious bath soaks
• Shower steamers
• Body care products
• Thoughtfully curated gift sets

Come meet Debbie, discover Botanica Essentials and shop local at Community Day!
Saturday, September 12
11 AM – 4 PM
Nanoose Place Community Centre
Learn more about Botanica Essentials:
https://botanicaessentials.blogspot.com/

COMMUNITY DAY ARTISAN FEATURE: Red Cod Forge

Meet Dave Kasprick of Red Cod Forge, one of the talented local artisans joining us at Nanoose Place Community Day on September 12!

Dave specializes in artistic blacksmithing, transforming metal into unique handcrafted pieces that combine traditional craftsmanship with creativity and character.
Working with all types of metal, Dave’s work celebrates the art of the forge and the skill involved in shaping raw materials into distinctive, one-of-a-kind creations.

Whether you’re interested in metalwork, appreciate handcrafted art, or simply want to see what a local blacksmith can create, be sure to stop by and discover Red Cod Forge.

Come meet Dave, explore his work and support local creativity at Community Day!
Saturday, September 12
11 AM – 4 PM
Nanoose Place Community Centre
Follow Red Cod Forge on Instagram and Facebook .

Thanks Sponsors

Come & Get Crafty! Nanoose Place Community Centre

COMMUNITY DAY FEATURE: CLASSIC CARS
Chrome, fins, horsepower and a whole lot of nostalgia!

The Ocean Idlers are rolling into Nanoose Community Day with a fantastic collection of classic cars for everyone to check out.
Whether you know your makes and models or you just appreciate a really beautiful old car, come wander through the display, admire the details and chat with the people who keep these classics looking so good.

Bring Dad. Bring Grandpa. Bring the kids. Bring that friend who will absolutely say, “I used to have one of those!”

Saturday, September 12
11 AM – 4 PM
Nanoose Place Community Centre
Classic cars, live music with Topazz, kids’ fun, local makers, great food, Touch-a-Truck, line dancing and the B**r Garden.
Free admission. Everyone welcome!
https://oceanidlers.org