Upcoming Community Events

It's About Making a Difference

At Steve Marshall Ford, we believe in supporting our neighbours and our friends in the community.

We assist and enhance many events and charities by providing volunteers, large and customized New Ford trucks, tents and anything else that we can do to help. Fun events occur all year long, check out our Photo Gallery of events past. Here is where we will be in the next small while:

Friday, July 10th, 2009

7th Annual Save-On Foods Dragon Boat Festival

The 7th Annual Save-On-Foods Dragon Boat Festival will take place July 10-12, 2009 on the beautiful waterfront in downtown Nanaimo, “The Harbour City”. This promotes Nanaimo as “one of the most beautiful waterfronts in Canada”, as a tourist destination. Based on six successful past events, the Festival can host 90 teams, bringing over 2200 participants this year to our beautiful city.

The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society is unique as it donates 100% of the net proceeds to the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation to assist in improving the diagnostic-treatment process of breast cancer patients. IN 2008, THE FESTIVAL DONATED 80000 to the Nanaimo Hospital Foundation.

Friday, July 17th, 2009

2nd Annual Chick with Sticks Ladies Golf Tournament

Tee off in support of Kids Help Phone at the 2009 Chicks with Sticks in Nanaimo at Cottonwood Golf Course. Not an ace golfer? Don’t sweat it – Chicks with Sticks is all about fun and fundraising to keep Kids Help Phone’s professional counsellors available for kids 24/7. The tournament is a best-ball format, and exciting contests, dinner and auctions add to the festivities of the day. This year’s tournament promises to be our best yet, with fantastic auction items and much more! For more information, please contact Leslie Mauro at 604 267 7057 or leslie.mauro@kidshelpphone.ca

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

25th Anniversary of the Silly Boat Regatta

Sunday Festivities: Boat building begins at 8:00 AM with races from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Free family activities begin at 10 AM featuring Coast Capital Savings “Wally’s World”, McDonald’s Restaurants “Sports Zone”, and Woodgrove Centre’s “Children’s Mini Regatta”. The Nanaimo Child Development Centre welcomes you to this fun event for a very special cause - our children - 100% of all funds raised go to support children with developmental needs and their families in our community (Ladysmith to Lantzville). The Nanaimo Child Development Centre provided services to over 1700 children and their families last year. We challenge all businesses, clubs, organizations and families to come out and have some fun in the sun! For more information contact 753-0251 Ext. 264

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

The Bathtub Days Parade

http://www.bathtubbing.com/
The Bathtub Days Parade will be held downtown and starting at 10:30am.

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BATHTUB RACE

http://www.bathtubbing.com/
Come out and take in the World\'s Cleanest Sport...Bathtub Racing and the 42nd running of the \"Great\" INTERNATIONAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BATHTUB RACE & Nanaimo Marine Festival! Nanaimo harbour was the scene of a bathtub race extravaganza at the first race in 1967. Where once a select band of tubbers were the highlight, they now share the spotlight with many other land and water events which are interesting and often spectacular to watch.
Please visit http://www.bathtubbing.com/ for a complete list of events and activities as information becomes available!

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Our Neighbourhood Farmers Market

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Come Visit Us at our market at the corner of Oliver Rd & Uplands Dr. (Nanaimo North Town Center !! As you stroll through the outdoor market every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm, you will find an inviting assortment of fresh vegetables, herbs, fruit, berries, preserves, baking , locally-made crafts and ready-to-eat treats. Members of Our Neighbourhood Farmers Market “make, bake, or grow it” offering only what they produce - this ensures high quality products and gives consumers personal contact with producers. www.neighbourboodmarket.ca

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Our Neighbourhood Farmers Market

Come Visit Us at our market @ the corner of Oliver Rd & Uplands Dr. (Nanaimo North Town Center !! As you stroll through the outdoor market every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm, you will find an inviting assortment of fresh vegetables, herbs, fruit, berries, preserves, baking , locally-made crafts and ready-to-eat treats. Members of Our Neighbourhood Farmers Market “make, bake, or grow it” offering only what they produce - this ensures high quality products and gives consumers personal contact with producers. www.neighbourboodmarket.ca

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Gabriola Island Theatre Festival

http://www.gabriolatheatrefestival.ca
Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd of August

In keeping with the best tradition of live theatre, Gabriolas theatre festival, aptly named “Much Ado About Theatre”, will entertain, challenge and excite you by offering an outstanding line-up of shows for all the family. In addition the festival offers you the opportunity to experience “StreetArt”, 50 visual artists and their inspirational work. Other weekend events include the Lion’s world famous Pancake Breakfast and a great range of street entertainers. For more information about the festival please go to gabriolatheatrefestival. ca