July 2015 Comox Valley What's On Digest by Cathy Kaardal

Cowichan Valley’s Country Music Festival

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CONTENTS

! Happy Canada Day

148 Years

FEATURES 5

July 2015 / Comox Valley Whats On Digest

Market Days

Lavendar Festival

Walking With Our Sisters

River City Arts Festival

EVENTS/ACTIVITIES 16

Live Entertainment

Cinema, Videos & Games

Simms Park Schedule

Things To Do 2-4-6 hours

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Cover: Courtenay’s Market Days and Centennial Celebration.

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MUST SEE EVENTS Rockin’ In The Roadway

July 3

Lavender Harvest

July 18

4th Annual Open Farm, Shamrock Farms. Essential oil distillation demos, wand making, pick your own bouquets, meet farm animals, have a picnic lunch. Free admission.

River City Arts Festival

July 25

4th annual arts festival in the downtown streets of Campbell River.

Wine, Wind, and Sea

Filberg Festival/Nautical Days

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33rd annual festival of arts, crafts and music from across Canada. Over 130 artisans. Nautical Events & Fireworks finale.

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A Street Concert & Dance Celebrating Courtenay’s Centenary 5 PM - Midnight

Aug. 14-16

A multi-stage, beat-driven dance festival and community celebration, including “Rising Appalachia” at the Cumberland Village Park.

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com Jul 1, Wed~

Multi-day festivities honouring Canada’s birthday & Courtenay’s Centennial year. Salute to the Pioneers Canada Day in the Comox Valley: 7am, Canada Day in the Comox Valley 9:15 Kids Bike Contests, Lake Trail School 9:30 Ceremony at City Hall CFB Comox 10am 5th Street Run for all ages 10:30 Grande Parade 1pm Ducky 500 Race 1:15 Opening Ceremonies 1:30 Birthday Cake 3pm Annual Bike Draw 4pm Battle of Band Winners 7pm Celebrate Canada Concert For full list of events, locations and times visit comox-

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valleycanadaday.ca Register to participate be in the 2015 River City Arts Festival: Event July 25th. This is CR & North Island’s biggest outdoor art extravaganza, hosted by downtown Campbell River. River City Arts Fest 250.286.1612. 990B Shoppers Row, . International Food and Parade: Lewis Park, 9am - 4pm. Food booth will be set up at Lewis Park. 250.338.9386 Freedom of the City Ceremonies: 9:30-10am.Start Canada Day Celebrations - Freedom of the City will be renewed to honour HMCS Quadra, CFB Comox 19 wing and the Canadian Scottish Regiment. Public is welcome. FMI 250.334.4441 Hornby Island Farmers & Artisans Market: Every Wednesday & Saturday, starting May long weekend, 11am-2pm. Sollan’s Rd. 250.335.0061. Find us on facebook. Museum Canada Day Open House: Courtenay Regional Library. Free, balloons and door prize draws between 12-4pm. Special activities will include cupcake walks for all ages and a hands-on craft for kids. FMI 250.334.0686 x101. Tea Dance: 2-4pm at the Grand Hall - Native Sons Hall 360 Cliff Ave. Music by Georgia Strait Big Band. Cake & refreshments will be served. Free. FMI 250.338.1000 Bowser’s Magnolia Court Summer Markets: every Wed, 5:30-8pm, Jun 10 - Aug 26, at 6996 Island Highway West, Bowser (in between Courtenay and Parksville), Corrine Roby, 250-947-5231, Free. Movie Release “Terminator Genisys”: 6:45pm. Movie Release “Magic Mike XXL”: 6:45pm. Marlene Oolo Centennial Variety Show Sid Williams Theatre. Doors/6:30. Please bring something for the food bank. Celebrate Canada Variety Show: 7pm, The 2 hour show will feature a brilliant line up from dance to opera. comoxvalleycanadaday.ca Canada Day Celebration: Royal Canadian Legion, Courtenay Legion Upper Hall. Dance to Lite Brew Jack & Wayne from 2 - 6 pm. FMI Call Marj @ 250 3350656, 367 Cliffe Ave.

Jul 2, Thu~

Ladies Night Golf: Sunny Dale Golf Course, every Thursday’s, sign-up at 5pm, tee-off at 5:30pm. All levels welcome. 5291 Island N Hwy, Courtenay. 250.334.3232. Tower of Song: 6:30-9pm, Filberg Heritage Park. Tribute to Leonard Cohen, presented by two celebrated BC singers and Songwrites: Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone. FMI 250.339.2715. 61 Filberg Road. Champagne Jam: Simms Millennium Park, 7-10:30pm CYMC Strings & Winds First Faculty Concert: 7:30pm, Mark Isfeld Theatre, John Adidam Little-

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Jul 3, Fri~

Rockin the Roadway ~ Street Concert & Dance in Downtown Courtenay: 5 PM - Midnight. TIME WELL WASTED. Special Guests: Craig Northey & Murray Atkinson of The Odds. BOONDOCK. HELEN AUSTIN FREE! www.downtowncourtenay.com . 5th Street. NEW Seafood Friday’s: On patio, 5:30pm, Longlands Golf Course, 1239 Anderton Rd. Comox, 250.339.6363. Seafood Specials. Tapped, Mount Washington’s Annual beer festival : 6 - 9pm, Raven Lodge. Includes a variety of craft breweries providing samples, a beer seminar, live music and a pig roast/BBQ. FMI 250.338.1386. Movie Release “Fare Thee Well: 50 Years of Grateful Dead”: 6:30pm. Friday Night Dance: Upper Hall - Courtenay Legion. Dance to the music of Canuck Country Jack & Don, 7:30 - 10:30pm. Legion Members $7, Non Members $9. 250 335-0656. 367 Cliffe Ave. Live Band - Bootleg: Griffin Pub, 8:30pm. 250.339.4466. 1185 Kilmorley Road. Ten Times Bigger at the Whistle Stop Pub: 9pm, July 3 & 4. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive. The River and the Road: Waverley Hotel, Cumberland. Doors/9:30pm. Tickets in advance. 250.336.8322

Jul 4, Sat~

Comox Valley Farmers Market: Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, Every Saturday, 9am-12pm. Free. 250.218.0321. 4839 Headquarters Rd, . Denman Isle Market: Sat’s, 9:30am-12:30pm. 5901 Denman Rd. 250.703.3192. Free.

Sunset Ride and Dine: Mount Washington, Every Saturday in July and August from 11am to 7pm. 250.338.1386. Symphony of Fireworks: 9-11pm Music and Fireworks at the Air Park. With; Kumugwai Dancers, 7 Storey Circus, Jill Martini Band, The Loney Guys, Reunion, The Mutts, Strathcona Symphony, Sound System Extrodinaire. BC Lions vs. Ottawa RedBlacks: 3pm 9 & Dine: Every Saturday 5:30pm, Longlands Golf Course, 1239 Anderton Rd, Comox. 250.339.6363. “Eve of Destruction” Saratoga Speedway: Featuring; Eve of Destruction, Crash to Pass Boat Race, Hornet Cars, Road Runners & Figure 8 Cars. Rain or Shine. Macaulay Rd, Black Ck. Gates, 5:30pm. Action Starts, 7pm. 250.337.5024. 2380 Macaulay Rd. Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Colarado Rapids: 6pm. Mood Swing: Zocalo Cafe, 7-9pm. 250.331.0933. Ten Times Bigger: Whistle Stop Pub 9pm, July 3 & 4. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Jul 5, Sun~

Neighbourhood Block Parties: 12-2pm in Hobson, Martin, Courtenay Elem, Puntledge, Sandwick, and Indies Parks. Music, games, talks & heritage displays. Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes: Every Sunday, 6:30pm, Lighthouse Comm. Centre. 778.424.9994. 240 Lions Way. Outdoor Concert: 7pm at Simm’s Park. CYMCs Musical Theatre Showcase: 7:30pm, Mark Isfeld Theatre, One Night Only. An evening of song and dance performance by CYMC Musical Theatre Students, Faculty and Friends. 250-3387463. 1551 Lerwick Rd.

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Lavender Harvest Open Farm Event

July 15 -19 - 11:00am - 4:00pm Enjoy an afternoon at the farm surrounded by the sights & scents of lavender. Wander in the lavender field and view the magnificent purple haze of lavender in full bloom. Fun for visitors of all ages. Essential oil distillation demonstrations, wand making, pick-your-own lavender, ask questions, see our lavender barn, and meet the farm animals that call Shamrock Farm home. Bring a chair or blanket, have a picnic lunch if you wish. Enjoy light lavender snacks and sweet lavender lemonade. A variety of the farm’s lavender plants as well as lavender products, and soap made with goat milk from the resident goats will be available for sale. Admission to the farm is entirely free and all are welcome. Large groups, please call ahead so we are prepared.

www.shamrockfarm.ca 2276 Anderton Road, Comox. Live Music - Blue Collar: Griffin Pub. 8:30pm.

Jul 6, Mon~

Octopus Learning Summer Camps: “Full Day of Fun!” Programs. 9am-4pm. Each day of fun will be different, Preregistration & payment required. (778)585-0464. 6448 Bishop Rd. Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm every Monday, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun. 250-3381000. 411 Anderton Ave. Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: Every Monday 8:30pm, Chances Casino, WIN $500. Free. 250-334-4531.

Jul 8, Wed~

Wine Wednesday - Fabulous 50s!: 5pm, 40 Knots Winery, Celebrate the Fabulous 50’s with Brent Hart on piano. Event price, including food and entertainment, Purchase tickets in advance no sales at the door. Visit the website for event details & tickets. A portion of proceeds go to Comox Valley Marine Rescue Society. (250) 941-8810. 2400 Anderton Rd. Yoga with Deb: July 8 to Aug 6 on Wedensday’s. 6-7:30pm, Little Red Church Hall. Drop-ins Welcome

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Bring your spouse for half prices. FMI 250.897.0996. . Movie Release “My Ex-Ex”: 6:45pm.

Jul 9, Thu~

CYMC Second Strings & Winds Faculty Concert: 7:30pm, Mark Isfeld Theatre, Repertoire will be announced on website, www.cymc.ca. 250-3387463. 1551 Lerwick Rd.

Jul 10, Fri~

Hawaiian Day @ Outdoor Pool: 1:30-4:30pm (during regular open swim hours). Admission non-perishable food item, or $2, proceeds to local Food Bank. Face-painting and Drums Alive, give-aways from local business! 250-338-1152. 489 Old Island Highway. Vancouver Island Music Fest: 3pm July 10-12, Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. Over 200 musical performers on 6 different stages & instructional workshops, yoga, a kidzzone, art displays, food/craft vendors. islandmusicfest.com 250.871.8463. 4839 Headquarters Rd. Movie Release “Minions”: 6:00pm. Movie Release “The Gallows”: 6:30pm.

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Walking With Our Sisters K’ómoks is honoured to bring the memorial installation, Walking With Our Sisters, to Vancouver Island. 1,810 pairs of handmade moccasin tops created by over 1,400 caring and concerned individuals, the beaded and embellished uppers form a large collaborative memorial in a solemn sacred space - with prayers, love, and honouring in every stitch. The memorial honours the lives of more than 1,181 missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada. The Installation acknowledges

the on-going grieving process for the family and friends of the missing women. Symbolically the unfinished moccasins represent each of the unfinished lives of the women and girls whose lives were cut short. Visitors can walk along a ﬂoor of embellished moccasins tops arranged along a winding fabric and cedar path. Free Admission. Held at K'omoks Band Hall, 3320 Comox Road, Courtenay

Friday, July 31st to August 15th

EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE: Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre. Live music CROSSTOWN EXPRESS. Dancing is 7:30 pm. Break at 9pm for our coffee & cookies. FMI Filberg Office 250338-1000, 411 Anderton Ave. Live Band - “Kenny Shaw & Whooz The Band”: Griffin Pub 8:30pm. 250.339.4466. XLR at the Whistle Stop Pub: 9pm. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Prelims at 6pm, Main Card at 7pm, Avalanche Bar. 275 8th Street. Strip The Band - Gettin’ Wet Tour: Mex Pub. Door open 7pm, Show 9pm. FMI 250.703.9573. 1001 Ryan Rd. CYMC Strings & Winds Grand Finale/Festival Choir: 7:30pm, Mark Isfeld Theatre, Schubert’s Mass/G Major. 250.338.7463. 1551 Lerwick Rd. XLR at the Whistle Stop Pub: 9pm. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive.

Oscar Lopez: Zocalo Cafe, 10-2pm. 250.331.0933. . MTG Origins Prerelease Session #1 2HG: Games and Grounds Coffee House, Format: 2HG. 10:30am There are 2 events today. 250-871-1171. #4 - 239 Puntledge Road. Family Scavenger Hunt: Mount Washington 11am 5pm. FMI 250.338.1386 Saratoga Speedway Race Show: Featuring; HeadsUp Drag Racing, Drifting Round #4. Gates Open, 5:30pm. Actions Starts 7pm. 250.337.5024. 2380 Macaulay Rd. UFC 189: Aldo vs McGregor - Featherweight Title,

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Kansas City : 6pm.

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Jul 13, Mon~

I Can Shine (formally Lose the Training Wheels) Program: 10am, Comox Rec Center, designed to help children learn to ride a bike! Pre-register. 250-8900720. Noel Ave.

Jul 14, Tue~

Pearl Ellis Gallery Members Peoples Choice Show: June 23 - July 19. Open Tues - Sat from 10am - 4pm, Sun 1-4pm, Free. Located at 1729 Comox Ave. FMI www. pearlellisgallery.com CYMC Presents West Side Story: July 14-18 7:30pm

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and July 18th 2:00pm at the Sid Williams Theatre. FMI 250.338.2510 Sunset Cinema FREE Outdoor Movie: 9pm, Lewis Park. This years movie is, “Despicable Me 2”. Food concession will be available. Bring the family, lawn chairs, and blanket for a fun family evening together with friends. 1.888.358.4285.

Jul 15, Wed~

4th Annual Lavender Harvest Open Farm Event: July 15 - 19 from 11-4 at Shamrock Farms 2276 Anderton Rd. Wander the lavender field, watch essential oil distillation demos, wand making, pick your own bouquets, meet farm animals, have a picnic lunch. Enjoy tea, coffee, lavender snack and sweet lemonade. Free. Fun for the whole family. 250.339.1671.

Jul 16, Thurs~ Jul 17, Fri~

Nickel Carnival: 1:30- 3:30pm. Lewis Centre. Face painting, carnival games, contests, prizes, a cupcake walk and candy guesses are all part of this summer tradition. 250.338.5371.

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Movie Release “Trainwreck”: 6:30pm. Movie Release “Mr. Holmes”: 6:30pm. Movie Release “Ant-Man”: 6:30pm. BC Lions vs. Saskatchewan RoughRiders: 7pm. EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE: Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, Live music DAN HUGHES BAND. Dancing 7:30. Break at 9pm for coffee & cookie. 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave. Live Band - The Enablers: Griffin Pub 8:30pm. 250.339.4466. 1185 Kilmorley Road. Comedy Night: Avalanche Bar & Grill with Kortney Shane Williams. Laughter at 8:30pm. Big Fun Returns: Whistle Stop Pub, 9pm, July 17 & 18, 24 & 25, 31 & Aug 1. 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Drive. Funked up Fridays at the Avalanche Bar: Special Guest DJ at 10pm. 275 8th Street.

Jul 18, Sat~

Market Day Pancake Breakfast: 7:30-11am at the Conference Hall - Florence Filberg Centre. FMI 250.338.1000. 411 Anderton Ave. Mud Mulisha Mud Run at Mount Washington:

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8:30 am. Register at www.mudmulisha.net FMI 250.338.1386. 45th Annual Downtown Courtenay Market Day: 9am, 5th Street. FMI 250-703-3790. Womans Day Scuba Dive: 10am, Certified in scuba? 1st Annual Woman Diver Day! Meet at UB Diving at 9 am and head to Tyee for a day of diving! 250.338.0161. 2440 f Cliffe Ave. TooHotForCovers/Sandcastle Gazebo: 11am, Parksville Comm. Park. Busking @ Parksville Gazebo & live recording. Info: www.reverbnation. com/toohotforcovers,July 24 & 31 as well. Saratoga Speedway Race Show: Featuring; Wilroc Sprint Cars, Hornet Cars, Bomber Cars & Road Runners & Motorcycles. 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Ck. Gates Open, 5:30pm. Actions Starts 7pm. 250.337.5024. Movie Release “Anthony & Cleopatra”: 6:45pm Celtic Cargo Cult: Zocalo Cafe. 7-9pm. 250.331.0933. Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Portland Timbers: 7:30pm

Jul 19, Sun~

A “Perfect Pairing”: 1pm, Blue Moon Farm, Winery and Ciderworx, Marla Limousing and George Ehrler: Meet the artist and enjoy complimentary tasting of their award-winning wines. Free. 250871-2085. 4905 Darcy Rd. Downton Abbey Tea Time/Gardens on Anderton: Come on out in your best Downton garb and hat

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brianscottﬁnearts@shaw.ca for this lovely, afternoon British Tea. Tickets at The Gardens and Square 1 Travel. 250-650-3030. 2012 Anderton Rd. Simms Summer Concert Series “Fiddlejam”: Simms Park. Free Concerts in the park 7-8:30pm.

Jul 20, Mon~ Jul 21, Tue~

Kindred Spirits - A show & sale by Judi Pedder & Sheryl Fremlin: 10am, Pearl Ellis Gallery, July 21st to August 9th. Open Tues - Sat from 10am4pm, Sun 1-4pm, 1729 Comox Ave. FMI www. pearlellisgallery.com Men’s Night Golf: 5:30pm, Glacier Greens Golf Course, arrive 30mins early to sign-up. 250.339.6515. Lazo Rd. Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: 8:30pm, Chances Casino, WIN $500. Free, 250-334-4531. 361 Hunt Rd.

Jul 22, Wed~

Wine Wednesday - Spanish Night: 5pm, 40 Knots Winery; Spanish-influenced chicken meal with entertainment. Visit the website for event details and to buy tickets. A portion of proceeds go to Comox Valley Marine Rescue Society. 250.941.8810. 2400 Anderton Rd.

Jul 23, Thu~

Delhi 2 Dublin: Filberg Heritage Park, An epic summer evening of music and dance 6:30-9pmFMI Eden

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Now in its 33rd year, the four day Filberg Festival is the art event of the summer. This year the festival is thrilled to feature Gordon Hutchens as the guest artist. The Festival features over 130 artisans, great food and lively entertainment for all ages. Known for its great entertainment this year will be no exception, featuring

greats such as Cowboy Junkies, The Lion The Bear The Fox, Ken Lavigne, John Mann, and country favourite Valdy. 2 Entertainment stages, loads of fun and fireworks over 9 acres of waterfront. For a full schedule of events and entertainment for each day ~ www.filbergfestival.com

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River City Arts Festival 2015 Over one hundred artists feature: watercolour, acrylic, oil, mixed media, metal work, pottery, wood work, stained and blown glass and handmade jewellery. Shoppers Row will be closed to trafďŹ c, lined with art vendors, while Spirit Square will be the hub of live entertainment, food and a special kids art zone.

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Jul 24, Fri~

CCCTS CYCLING: 9am, meet at the Filberg Ctr, lower parking lot. Medium pace of 20kph for 35-80km ride with planned break for refreshments. See, www.cccts. org, under tabs Day Rides/Comox Valley for schedule. 1st ride free, then membership is required. 250-3378933. 411 Anderton Ave. Movie Release “Southpaw”: 6:30pm Movie Release “Paper Towns”: 6:30pm Alannah Clark: Zocalo Cafe, 7-9pm. 250.331.0933. BC Lions vs. Toronto Argonauts: 7:pm EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE: Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre. Live music AMIGOS. Dancing 7:30. Break at 9pm for coffee & cookie. 250338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave. Live Band - Big Twang Theory: Griffin Pub, 8:30pm. 250.339.4466. 1185 Kilmorley Road. BC/DC play at the Waverly Hotel: Doors/9:30pm. Tickets in advance FMI 250.336.8322 Jul 25, Sat~ The Great Valley Rally: modeled after “The Amazing Race” returns 10am-4pm. The Rally ends at Simms Millenium Park with a fun afternoon party of music, food and drinks. FMI Lauren 250.334.3234 Saratoga Speedway Race Show: Featuring; IMCA Modifides, Old Time Modified Stock Cars, Dwarf Cars & Bomber Cars. 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Ck. Gates Open, 5:30pm. Actions Starts 7pm. 250.337.5024. Serendipity Jazz: Zocalo Cafe 7-9pm. 250.331.0933. Classic Cruisers & Vintage Fire Equipment Parade 7-9pm. Courtenay’s Fire Dept. is joining forces with Comox Valley Classic Cruisers for the 29th Annual Graffiti Bash 2015. Jul 26, Sun~ The Griffin Golf Tournament: 9:30am. Entry fee includes, 18 holes of golf, dinner, live music and prizes. Pre-register. FMI 250.339.4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd. Classic Cruisers and Vintage Fire Equipment Show and Shine: 10-4pm in Downtown Courtenay. Vancouver Whitecaps vs. San Jose: 4pm Smooth Angel Cafe: 7pm, Comox Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4660 Headquarters Rd. Larry 250.337.8900. Simms Summer Concert Series: Jill Martini Band. Free Concerts in the park form 7-8:30pm. Jul 27, Mon~ Jul 28, Tue~ Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: 8:30pm, Chances Casino, WIN $500. Free. 250-334-4531. 361 Hunt Rd. Jul 29, Wed~ Jul 30, Thurs~ Jul 31, Fri~ 33rd Annual Filberg Festival: 10am. Over 130 artisans and makers of fine arts in a variety of media. 250.941.0727. 61 Filberg Road. Walking With Our Sisters: 10am, Komoks Band

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Saratoga Speedway Race Show: Featuring; Huge Monster Truck Show with FOUR Super Monster Trucks, Crash to Pass, Hornet Cars, Road Runners & Figure 8 Cars. Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Ck. Gates @ 5:30pm. Actions @ 7pm. 250.337.5024. UFC 190 - Rousey vs Correia - Womens Batamweight Title: Avalanche Bar 6pm, Prelims 6pm, Main Card 7pm Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Seattle Sounders: 7pm

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Things To Do In Go-Karting & Monster Truck Rides: Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. 7 Days a week, 12-4pm. 250.337.5024, saratogaracing.ca Scuba Diving: Try Scuba Diving with UB diving.250.338.0161.ubdiving.com/learn-diving Hands-on Petting Zoo: Filberg Park Grounds, Comox. Open 10am-4pm, 250.339.2255. First Nations I-Hos Gallery:Stunning collections of traditional & contemporary Northwest Coast artwork & crafts, produced by featured First Nation artists. 3310 Comox Rd, 250-339-7702 BMX Racing: Coal Hills BMX Racing www. coalhillsbmx.com for schedule Paddle Boarding: Paddle board & kayak rentals @ Comox Lake, 250.334.7674.

ComoxValleyPaddleBoarding.com Splash Park: Lewis Recreation Ctr. 5th St, Court. Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Min. Group of 6,4650 Regent Rd. Oyster River. Please call ahead. 1-778-420-2200. Wine Tasting and Tour: Coastal Black Wine 2186 B Endall Road, Black Creek, 11am to 5pm everyday! www.coastalblack.ca 250 337-8325 Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery - Visit one of the largest wineries on the island, 18 acres of vineyard and 7 varieties of estate wines, plus exclusive 40 Knot Okanagan wines. Tastings from Tues - Sun, 11.30am-5:30pm. 2400 Anderton Rd. Comox. 941.8810. 40knotswinery.com Swimming: Comox Valley Outdoor Pool 250 3385371 489 old island Highway Swimming Comox Valley Aquatic Centre (250) 334-2527. 600 377 Lerwick, Ocean Swimming: Saratoga & Miracle Beach Walk the Air Park: free great views. Courtenay,

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Off Cliff Ave. turn onto Mansfield Rd. Farmers Market: Comox Comm. Markets. Sat’s, 9am-12pm, 4839 Headquarters Rd. 250334-9662. Debit & Credit Cards Art Gallery: Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue Skateboarding: Courtenay/ Comox Skatepark 1551 Lerwick Road Recreation Court Facilities Courtenay Rec Centre 250 338-5371 Water Taxi: Pacific Pro Dive 250 338-6829 2270 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay www.scubashark.com Tubing: The Pluntledge River Bird Watching: Courtenay Riverway & Estuary, (250) 702-5404 Museum: Free @ Comox Airforce Museum 250 -339-8162, 19 Wing Comox Cinema- Rialto 250.338.5550. 2655 Cliffe Ave. Driftwood Plaza Mall. Theatre: Sid Williams Theatre 250 338-2430,

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442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay Kayaking: Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort 250-334-4154, 5726 Coral Rd. Comox Kayaking: Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes 250 334-2628, 2020 Cliff Ave www.comoxvalleykayaks.com Museum Tour: Tours - Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre Tours -7 Fourth Street www.courtenaymuseum.ca Comox Air Force Museum: See the History of the Snowbirds and other RCAF artifacts. Ryan Road. 250339-8162 Mountain Biking Tours: Cumberland Forest @ Dodge City Cycles 2705 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland, 250336-2200

Mile High Chair Lift: Mt Washington, Soar above the mountain with a chairlift ride. 15 minute scenic ride on the Eagle chairlift to the summit (1588m elevation). 250-338-1386. Alpine Way, Mt Washington

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Raft & Snorkel with the Salmon Snorkle the slow-moving pools Raft the shallow fast water Suitable for 5-95 years old View from the raft if you don’t want to swim 3 Hour Tours - 9am & 1pm As seen on Rick Mercer “Locals Only” 15% discount 1630 Island Highway • 250-287-4800 • w w w. d e s t i n y r i v e r. c o m

River Tubing: Free - Puntledge River, Courtenay Bowling: Codes Country Lanes. 6th St. Courtenay. 250 334-4051 Lawn Bowls: Located in Bill Moore Park, Kilpatrick 26th St. Courtenay. 1250-338-5011 Casino - Chances: Bingo, slot machines, Keno or lottery game 250 334-453. 361 Hunt Rd. Courtenay. Open Daily 10am-midnight, www.chances.ca/locations/courtenay Go Karting: Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Black Creek . 250.337.5024. saratogaspeedway.bc.ca Golf: Longlands Golf Course, 1239 Anderton, 250-339-6363 Par 3, 18 holes Monster Truck : Climb aboard Pegasus the monster truck. Rip through the forest & around the race track. Saratoga Speedway, saratogaspeedway. bc.ca Mini Golf: 337-5336 8667 Old island Highway. Miracle Beach. www.miraclebeachminigolf.ca. Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens -from 9am to dusk 6183 Whittaker Road

woodlandgardens.ca 250 338-6901 Seaview Game Farm Tours: Guided tours, daily. 250.337.5182 seaviewgamefarm.com Elk Falls Suspension Bridge: Hangs 64mtrs above the Campbell River canyon floor offering a top to bottom view of Elk Falls. The bridge is bridled by two viewing platforms and a very impressive cantilevered platform with a thrilling extension over the falls. Located 4 km’s up Gold River Hwy 28, Campbell River turn onto Brewster Lk Rd. Parking available in the John Hart Interpretive centre parking Lot. Walk to the falls is 1.4kms.

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250-339-6363 Par 3, 18 holes 40 45 Golf: Saratoga Beach Golf Course 250-337-2208 Auto Racing: Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd. Black Creek. Fri & Sat’s, 5:30pm. 250.337.5024. saratogaracing.ca Scuba Diving: Been a while ? PADI: Re-Activate Your Scuba Certification. 250.338.0161. or www.ubdiving. com/keep-diving.com Cycling Tours: Island Joy Rides - 3 - 5 hours bike tours www.islandjoyrides.com/bike-tours 855 830-8522 Appetizer Tour: Tour CV farmer’s market, enjoy breakfast, visit two sites (either winery, distillery or brewery). Island Gourmet Trails, 250.650.1956. Wine & Chocolate Bike Tour: Explore Comox Valley every Friday afternoon, (3.5hrs) Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522. Bike Tour of Cumberland’s Secrets: Uncover hidden secrets of quaint village on bike. (3hrs). Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522. Boating: Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort 250 334-4154 / 2 Hour Minimum 5726 Coral Rd. 18.4 www.islandgourmettrails.ca Culinary Tour: for groups 4-6 people @ Island Gourmet Trails 250 650-1956 Cave Exploring: Horne Lake Cave Exploring 250 248-7829 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. (43 KM) http://hornelake.com/ portfoliosets/cave-tours Marine Wildlife Tidal Rapids Tour: Discovery Marine Safaris 250-287-7008 2942 Pacific View Terrace,www.adventurewhalewatching.com Outdoor Recreation - Provincial Park Kitty Coleman

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Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, north of Courtenay off Hwy 19A onto Coleman Road. www.env.gov.bc.ca/ bcparks Hands on Aquarium: Discovery Passage Aquarium: See, Touch, Explore. Open 7 Days, May to September. Discovery Pier, Campbell River Rock Climbing: On the Rocks Climbing Gym 250 287-7625, 1980 N. Island Hwy rockgym.ca Guided Fishing: Painters Lodge, 21625 MacDonald Rd, Campbell River or April Point, Quadra Island. Complimentary water shuttle available via Painters Lodge 1.800.663.7090. Snorkeling with the Salmon: As seen on the Rick Mercer Show Come face to face with 100’s of salmon on their journey up stream. Campbell River. Destiny River Adventures 250-287-4800 destinyriver.com Scuba Diving Lessons and tours: UB DIVE, Recreational and Commercial, Ship Wreck Diving and Off Shore Diving. For your first breath

underwater to a life long diving career. PADI and Commercial courses. 2440 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay PH. 250-338-0161 Wine & Cheese Cruise: Painter’s Lodge. Wed’s & Fri’s only, unless group booking. Complimentary water shuttle available to April Pt. Explore hidden coves and Discovery Passage on 52’ MV Pachena Princess while enjoying wine, cheese & the sunset. 1.800.663.7090.

Things To Do In Aboriginal Journeys: Voted #1 by trip advisor. Aboriginal cultural and wildlife tours: Bears & Whales, Campbell River 250-850-1101 aboriginaljourneys. com Auto Racing: Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd. Black Ck. Fri & Sat’s, 5:30pm. 250.337.5024. saratogaracing.ca Scuba Diving: Are you certified to Dive? Free group

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Wildlife Adventure Tours: Painters Lodge(1625 MacDonald Rd, Campbell River) or April Point (900 April Point Rd., Quadra Island) Complimentary water shuttle available via Painters Lodge1-800-663-7090 Quadra Island Kayaking 250.285-3400 30

615 Heriot Bay Rd. Quadra Isl. 4hr & 6hr tours. quadraislandkayaks.com CR Whale35Watch: Tide Adventures, Eco Tours, Whale 40 250-287-2667 www. & Bear Watching: Zodiac Boats: 45 crwhalewatching.com Wildlife, Whale & Bear Tours: Discovery Marine Safari, Covered zodiac boats. 1-866-501-6722 Campbell River. www.adventurewhalewatching.com Mt. Washington Scenic Ride & Dine: Saturday’s, Jul & Aug, 11am-7pm. Mile High Scenic Chairlift Ride with Ted’s Bar & Grill lunch or dinner. mountwashington.ca Golf: Glacier Greens Golf Course glaciergreens.com

250 339-6515, 19 Wing. Airport Comox. nestled in nature golf course. Golf: Crown Isle Golf Resort. Professional 18 hole greens. Restaurant & Bar 250 703-5050, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, B.C 6 mins Golf: Longlands Golf Course: tranquil setting perfect for learning and family golf. BBQ Seafood on the patio. www.longlandsgolf.com. 1239 Anderton Rd, Comox. Entrée Tour: Includes; Transport, Tour of 5 producers, tastings, gourmet picnic lunch. Island Gourmet Trails, 250.650.1956. Denman &50Hornby Island Bike Tour: (6.25hrs) Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522. 55 Kayak Tour: Kayaking Vancouver Island Saratoga60 Beach 250-337-5717 6 hour and 2 day guided tours. Horseback Riding: One on One Trail Rides 250-3368545, 3425 Mounce Rd Diving: Dive from off Shore U.B. Diving 250-338-0161 2440 Cliffe Ave.

Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre

Visit Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre and learn the rich cultural traditions of the Kwak’wala, Laich-Kwil-Tach and K’omoks peoples. View the historic Potlatch Collection, ancient petroglyphs and pre-contact galleries with more than 200 pieces on display!

Chief Billy Assu’s Chilkat Robe has arrived back in Cape Mudge after a long journey across the country. This remarkable piece, woven by Mary Hunt, will be on display as part of a new exhibit, “The Man Behind The Masks: The Life & Legacy of Chief Billy Assu”. On loan from the Canadian Museum of History, this magniﬁcent robe will spend the next eleven months at Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre before heading north to Alert Bay.

11:00 am, Saturday August 1, 2015 Exhibit Opening & Community Feast Everyone Welcome OPEN 7 DAYS • 10am to 4:30pm • 34 Weway Rd, Quadra Isl. • 250-285-3733

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Every Week MONDAY Wings & Prawns: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500. Ladies Night Golf: Glacier Greens, Call, 250.339.6515. Karaoke Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334. Pool & Poker Night: Griffin Pub 339.4466 Football Night: Chances. 250.334.4531. NFL Game - Day Spin 2 Win: 250.334.4531. Beginner Tai Chi: Little Red Church, 250.890.9477. Jr.RollerDerby:Cumberland, 6-7:30pm. 250.334.7460. Strathcona Symphony: 6:30pm Vanier 331.0158 Evergreen Club Whist:Filberg Ctr, 7:30. 250.338.1000. Valley Food Society: Free Workshop. 250.331.0152. CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. Leona, 941.2021 Square Dancing: Courtenay Anglican Church, 7pm. 338.7942 Forbidden Plateau Chorus: 7pm Vic 890.0551 Bingo: Comox Legion 7pm Sweat Class: Black Ck Com. Hall, 6-7pm, 337.5190 Duplicate Bridge:Lion’s Den, Comox, 7pm. cvdbc.com TUESDAY Mexican Specials: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500. Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, TueSun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810. Burger Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334. Open Mic: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573. Karaoke: Chances Casino, Courtenay, 250.334.4531. Zumba: Lewis Centre, 9am. Lyla, 250.339.0521. Men’s Night Golf: Glacier Greens, call 250.339.6515. Acoustic Jam: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub 331.4006 Courtenay Legion: Euchre 1:30pm, Darts, 7pm. 334.4322. Boys Rugby: chappellcd@gmail.com Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub Learn Spanish: Comox, 6-7pm. 778.420.0909. Wood Carvers: Royston Comm Hall, 9:30am-3pm. Al: 250.331.0156 / Jim: 250.339.5350. Comox Toastmasters: Berwick Community Room, 7-8:30pm. 250.339.5432. CV Comm Band: Mark Isfeld School, Pat, 339.5091 Jam Night w/ Live Band: Avalanche Pub, 9pm, 331.0334 CV Band Rehearsals: Mark Isfield Band Rm 7:30pm Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740

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Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703.9544 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr. 10:30am. Boxerfit: Black Ck Com. Hall 6-7pm, 337.5190 Argentine Tango: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Mystic Valley Voices: 6:45pm Little Red Church 250218-1688. WEDNESDAY Wine Wednesday:Tickets. 40knotswinery.com Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, TueSun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810. Bowser’s Magnolia Court Markets: 5:30-8pm, 947.5231, themessengersemporium@shaw.ca Hornby Isle Farmer’s Market: Sollan’s Rd, jfreestad@telus.net Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie: 7:30pm, Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844. Burger & Fries: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500. LINC Youth Centre & Skatepark: 250.334.8138. Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573. Live Music: Cumberland Hotel, 7:30-10:30pm, 336.8844. Mens Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444. Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar w Rob Petrie & Tapas. 250.339.4466 Darts: Courtenay Legion. 7:30pm. 334.4322. Mini Kickers Rugby: (ages 6-12)cvkickers@gmail.com Girls Rugby: Cumberland. aimeeburley@hotmail.com Creative Writing: Fanny Bay, 9:30-11:30am. 778.427.3416. CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Pool & Poker Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334. Baby & Mom Fun: Lewis Ctr (7-12mnths) 10-11.15am Columbian Women: CV Womens Ctr, 6-7pm. CV Toastmasters: 7-9pm Lewis Ctr. Brian 331.3687 La Leche League Meetings: 941.6450. The Abby Studio: Tango Lessons 339.2325 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr, 10:30am. Tai Chi: Black Creek Com. Hall 7:30-8:30pm, 337.5190 Swing Dancing: The Bridge Lounge, 7:30pm. THURSDAY Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, TueSun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810. Ladies Golf: 5pm Sunnydale, 250.334.3232.

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25c Wings & 40c Prawns: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500. Jazz Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334. LINC Youth Centre & Skatepark: 250.334.8138. Ladies Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444. Art Group Meet: Halbe Hall, 8369 N Island Hwy, Black Ck, 250.337.5388. halbehallsgottalent@gmail.com Jam with Barry & Friends: Mex Pub, 250.703.9573. Music Trivia: Billy D’s Pub, 8:30pm. 250.334.8811. Poker Nite : Griffin Pub339.4466 Warhammer 40K: Games&Grounds, 871.1171. Jr Boys Rugby: 14-18yrs. chappellcd@gmail.com Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322. Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm. $10. 331.0945. Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Sec, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 Coal Hills BMX: Racing 6pm 339.0370 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am. Power Spin: Lewis Ctr. 6-7:15pm, till Aug29, 338.5371. Live Music & DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Throwback Thursday: Bridge Lounge, Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm. 337.5190 Yoga: 5:15 pm, Royston Comm Hall 250.334.1883 FRIDAY Seafood Friday’s: Longlands Golf Course, 250.339.6363. Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, TueSun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810. Auto Racing: Saratoga Speedway, Macaulay Rd. Black Ck. 5:30pm, 250.337.5024. saratogaracing.ca

Music Bingo Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334. Prime Rib Meal: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500. LINC Youth Centre & Skatepark: 250.334.8138. Mixers Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444. Active Adult Road Cycling: Meet at Filberg Ctr, lower parking lot. bikehikepeople@gmail.com Friday Lounge w Jilli Martini: Billy D’s Pub, 8-11pm. 250.334.8811. BillyDsPub.com Karaoke Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573. Live Bands & Prize Pot: Griffin Pub, 8:30pm, 339.4466 Courtenay Legion: Meat Draw 5-7 pm 250.334.4322 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500. Dance Party-Live DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre 7:3010:30pm Live Band every week 338.1000 Magic The Gathering: Games&Grounds, 6:30pm 871.1171 Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322. Crib : Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322. Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Sec, Band Rm. Top 40 DJ / Live Band: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach. 337.5190 SATURDAY

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Mt. Washington Scenic Chair Ride & Dine: Jul & Aug, 11am-7pm. mountwashington.ca 9 & Dine: Longlands Golf Course. 250.339.6363. Comox Valley Farmers Market: CV Exhibition Grounds, comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com Hornby Island Market: Sollan’s Rd, Jeanette, jfreestad@telus.net Denman Island Farmer’s Market: 9:30am-12:30pm 5901 Denman Rd. 250.703.3192 Sirloin Meal: Whistle Stop Pub. 250.334.4500. LINC Youth Centre Skatepark: 250.334.8138. Meat Draw: Cumberland Legion, 3-5:30pm. 336.2361. Name That Tune: Griffin Pub, 9pm. 339.4466. Live Bands: 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel. 336.8844 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500. Live Music / DJ Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334. Courtenay Legion: Meat draw & dance, 250-334-4322 Hockey Night in Canada: Red21. PlaytimeGaming.

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Ride for Jeneece Place - Sat. Aug. 22, 2015 Hwy 28 to Gold River

All net proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Health Foundation’s Jeneece Place Registration donations are tax deductible. Join the adventure of the Vancouver Island roads. Door prizes and silent auction At Pipers on the Ridge Pub and Restaurant Accommodation and meal packages available Contact Brian at 250-204-4064

$25 - Register online just google “ride for jeneece” OR on the day at Campbell River - Robert Ostler Park at 11am

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www.saratogaracing.ca • Go-Kart Rentals • Monster Truck Rides

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