The North Island Concert Society is celebrating its 8th season. Originally formed by Gwen Doi, Malcolm Fleeton, Maureen Lee and Gretchen Frith, the Society is dedicated to providing a series of concerts in a variety of musical styles. The District of Port Hardy provided a start-up grant, and a large amount of support was given by the Port Hardy Lions Club and the Port Hardy Rotary Club. In the last three seasons the Concert Society has averaged around 250 members in its season ticket base and garnered record attendances of over 350 people for the Bill Hilly Band and the Valdy&Fjellgard concerts. All NICS performances are being hosted at the Port Hardy Civic Centre. The non-profit Society is comprised of a small group of dedicated volunteers who appreciate your support as ticket holders. Financial assistance is provided by the BC Arts Council, in the form of a grant, and by the Port Hardy Lions Club.

Location: P.O. Box 2254, Port Hardy British Columbia V0N 2P0 Telephone 250-902-2664 Fax 250-956-4118

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming British Columbia Events Are: Passport to Christmas Abbotsford continuing thru December 24 West Coast Chocolate Festival Coquitlam continuing thru November 8 Olympics 2010 Cultural Bus Ttour Whistler February 12 thru February 28 Push international Performing Arts Festival Vancouver January 20 thru February 6 Country Christmas Merritt November 27 thru November 28

Other upcoming events include: Polar Bear Swim Vancouver January 1 Olympics 2010 Cultural Bus Ttour Whistler February 12 thru February 28 Wildlights 2009 Kamloops December 11 thru January 3 Winter Carnival Rossland January 30 thru February 1 An Old-Fashioned Christmas Barkerville December 19 thru December 21