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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
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HOLIDAY CHEER 9:00 am – late 37th Annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Comox Valley Art Gallery Shop 10:30 to 11 am The Courtenay Branch Library Storytime for 2 to 5 year olds. A special Christmas storytime. 2:00 pm The Courtenay Branch Library Author Leanne Prain will be giving a reading and slide show of her two books, Yarn Bombing: the Art of Crochet and Knit Graffiti; and Hoopla: the Art of Unexpected Embroidery 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Parents and children are invited to the Courtenay and District Museum for a short talk on the traditions of Christmas followed by decorating your own dinosaur Christmas Tree Ornament. Noon – 6:00 pm FROSTY the Snowman and his Christmas ELF helper will be wandering the sidewalks giving out candy-canes and lots of good cheer. THE CHRISTMAS TURN-ON 5:30 pm Newly elected Courtenay Mayor and Mark Middleton of the Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association (BIA) with a countdown to lighting up the Christmas Tree. The Salvation Army is on hand with their Red Kettle Campaign, raising funds for their Christmas help for families and handing out free hot chocolate. The irrepressible Gail Baits MC’s, and the Comox Valley Christian School Bell Choir entertains – the bells are lovely and are played with such panache!
during Downtown Courtenay’s
CHRISTMAS MAGIC WEEKEND. ‘Tis the season for mistletoe, strings of cranberries and popcorn, warm toques and holiday traditions. In Downtown Courtenay, the celebrations begin Nov. 26 and 27 with the Christmas Magic Weekend. Explore downtown during the Walk the Windows sight-seeing tour, downtown’s Christmas Tree Light-Up, and the fabulous finds of the Moonlight Magic Sale. The festivities continue Sunday with the delightful Comox Valley Christmas Parade. The Walk the Windows contest continues to dazzle with whimsical storefronts decorated with children’s stories in mind. Vote for your favourite display and be entered to win one of 4 fabulous prizes – runs through to Dec 12. Festivities wind up on Dec. 31 at New Year’s celebrations in various downtown establishments. For children there’s Spot the Penguin – count how many penguin decorations you can find in the Walk the Windows businesses and enter your guess at Whales’ Tale Toys for a chance to win a big stuffed cuddly penguin. There’s more festive fun to share with your community with children’s activities at the Courtenay Museum and at the Courtenay Library, the Comox Valley Christmas Parade and the many exciting events organized by local business; Downtown Courtenay sparkles with holiday spirit this season. Enjoy Christmas Squares, entertainment on the sidewalks, plazas and streets of downtown with carolers, bands and more. Frosty the Snowman brings candy-cane smiles and cheerful greetings from his friend the Christmas Elf. You’ll find perfect gifts in welcoming shops, hearty meals in the restaurants, warming beverages in the coffee shops, and so much more. We’re closing down the street to vehicle traffic from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm, to better enjoy the downtown’s Christmas TurnOn ceremony. You’ll share in the beauty of the Comox Valley Christian School’s Bell Choir, while Frosty the Snowman and Courtenay’s newly elected Mayor arrive to light up the festive holiday tree. Streets and storefront windows glow in the warmth of Christmas lights and downtown plazas once again ring with traditional holiday music. It’s a holiday tradition for local businesses to get creative with their Christmas window displays. The Walk the Windows tour begins when downtown’s storefronts sparkle with the magic and whimsy of fairy-tales and children’s stories. While strolling along the sidewalks you can enter a ballot with the name of your favourite store
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window, for a chance to win a $1000.00 Downtown Courtenay shopping spree, a two-day golf vacation for two at Crown Isle Resort, a two-day seaside vacation at Crown Mansion in Qualicum Beach, or a spa vacation at the Kingfisher Resort! This awesome event runs Nov. 26 through to Dec. 11. Ballots are available at all of the 69 participating stores. The top three favourite windows, as voted by the public, will also win three “bestdressed” prizes. Posters are in-store showing the suggested route for visiting all the shop windows. A good place to start is the Comox Valley Art Gallery on Duncan Ave. Spot the Penguins – for children, this is a new part of Walk the Windows. While doing the tour, see how many penguin ornaments you can find in participating windows and make your guess at Whale’s Tale Toys for a chance to win the big plush penguin. Not all Walk the Windows stores have penguins, so you’ll have to look closely! During the Saturday Nov. 26 Moonlight Magic Sale you’ll enjoy sizzling hot savings that can’t be matched, a bounty of yuletide entertainment, children’s activities, and culinary treats. As you browse the shops you’ll discover unique and heartwarming gifts for everyone on your list, whether you’re looking for trendy or classic apparel, home furnishings and accessories, crafts, books, toys and much more. There’s always something different to be found in downtown boutique shops that will delight the most discriminating shopper. On Sunday Nov. 27, it’s the Comox Valley Christmas Parade - A dazzling event for kids of all ages! One of the magical annual events in Downtown Courtenay, this lively parade down Fifth Street is filled with razzle-dazzle. The parade showcases fun floats, jolly displays and sleighs full of local talent - not to mention Santa Claus himself rolling down the street in a bright red fire truck. This family-focused parade is a holiday treat for kids of all ages, and a great way to jump into the magic of the Christmas season. After the parade children can visit with Santa at the Sid Williams Theatre, and visit the Comox Valley Exhibition’s Live Nativity, with animals to pet and hot chocolate and hotdogs by the Scouts. 5th Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 4:30 pm until 9:00 pm. For more information visit the website at www.downtowncourtenay.com.
WALK THE WINDOWS BEGINS From November 26 to December 11 - vote for your favourite window display in Downtown Courtenay and be eligible to win one of 4 great prizes: • 2 nights stay in a Jacuzzi Suite with two rounds of golf with cart for two adults at Crown Isle Resort • 2 nights stay in an ocean view room at Crown Mansion in Qualicum Beach from Crown Isle Resort • Hydropath Spa accommodation, and dining for two at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort • $1,000 shopping spree at participating businesses Ballots are in stores and published in the Comox Valley Record. See the map in this insert and posted in the windows of participating downtown businesses. Spot the Penguins – new this year for children. Guess how many penguin decorations are in Walk the Windows business windows and enter your guess at Whale’s Tale Toys. You could win the big stuffed penguin! CHRISTMAS SQUARES – Free Holiday Entertainment to warm your heart! 3:00 pm Mark Isfeld Jazz Ensemble 1, at Comox Valley Art Gallery Plaza on Duncan Ave. 4:30 pm The Nutcracker - from the Laurie Tinkler School of Dance’s production, playing at the Sid Williams Theatre December 16th and 17th – sneak previews now on 5th Street at the intersection of England Avenue. 4:30 pm Mark Isfeld Jazz Ensemble 2, at the Artisan’s Courtyard at 5th and Cliffe Ave. Enjoy jazz mentored through the music program at Mark Isfeld. 5:00 pm The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal hands out hot chocolate and Christmas Cheer, with gentle reminders for those less fortunate. 5:00 pm The Nutcracker - from the Laurie Tinkler School of Dance’s production, playing at the Sid Williams Theatre December 16th and 17th – sneak previews now on 5th Street at the intersection of Duncan Avenue. 5:30 pm A Classy Brassy Christmas – what could be better than a brass band of tubas, euphoniums and trombones made up of professionals from the island. Catch them in front of the Zocalo Café window on 5th Street. 6:00 pm Magician Greg Ladret delights with his special brand of magic – at the Mudsharks Plaza corner of 4th and Cliffe. 6:30 pm Magician Greg Ladret moves to in front of the Sid Williams Theatre. Does he have something up his sleeve? 7:00 pm Just in Time Jazz Choir - Favourite tunes in a jazzy style – at the intersection of Duncan and 5th Street. 7:00 pm North Island Choral Society bringing some of the best of the season with their melodic voices. Artisan’s Courtyard. 7:00 pm Magician Greg Ladret in front of the Benjamin Moore House of Color on 5th Street. 7:30 pm North Island Choral Society bringing some of the best of the season with their melodic voices in front of the Zocalo Café on 5th. 7:30 pm Magician Greg Ladret delights with his special brand of magic - in front of ABC Books 8:00 pm Just in Time Jazz Choir - Favourite tunes in a jazzy style - Scotiabank Plaza
Locations:
Christmas Tree Turn-On: corner of 5th Street and England Avenue Comox Valley Centre for the Arts Plaza: corner of 6th Street and Duncan Avenue Artisan’s Courtyard: corner of 5th Street and Cliffe Avenue Zocalo Café: corner of 5th and Cliffe Avenue Mudsharks Plaza: corner of 4th and Cliffe Avenue Sid Williams Theatre: corner of 5th and Cliffe Avenue Benjamin Moore House of Color: 249 5th Street, between Cliffe and Duncan Avenues ABC Books & Inner Sanctum: 324 5th Street, between Duncan and England Avenues
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250 5th Street, Downtown Courtenay (250) 334-3178 Mon. - Sat., 9:30 - 5:30 pm , Fri. till 9:00 pm Mon Mo
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Atlas Cafe Backdoor Gallery Be Clothing on 6th Be Special Benjamin Moore House of Color Beyond the Kitchen Door Billy D’s Pub & Bistro Cherry Wine Fashions Cody & Company Courtenay 5th St Florist
CV Youth Music Centre CVAG Gallery Shop Delicados Early Bird Cafe Electric Playground Fashions Fashion on 5th FD & Interiors Francis Jewellers G & H Furniture Happy’s Source for Sports
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Herb n Wear Hitec Brazen Sportswear Home and Garden Gate Hot Chocolates & Cakebread Iconic Gifts Jack’d Clothing Kradles Baby Boutique Laser Light and Sound Laughing Oyster Bookshop
Mudsharks Coffee Penny Tyme Fashions Percs 5th St Cafe Rattan Plus Robert A Couture Runge’s Deli Salon Bridges Samson’s Eco Clean Searle’s Shoes Second Page Used Books Secret Drawers
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Vicky Form Visual Sound Vogue Optical Wagz Natural Food for Dogs & Cats Wax Urban Wear Whale’s Tale Toys Where’d Ya Get That! Winds of Change Zocalo Cafe
FUN for ALL AGES
Breakfast with
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Come visit our Beautiful Spa located right in the heart of 5th street for Complimentary Treatments on November 26th from 9am-9pm Our staff members at Laser Light and Sound are dedicated and committed to the art of body sculpting and aesthetic contouring. Our Services include state of the art technology to turn the clock back 20 years and creatively contour beautiful curves for anyone interested in staying youthful and healthy.
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★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
HOCKEY GLOVES
30% OFF
(in stock only)
HOCKEY DEPT.
HOCKEY PANT & SHOULDER PADS
30% OFF
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Selected Thomas Kincade Ornaments .........
5.
$
00
ea.
Maxwell Williams Seaside Stripes Dishes ... 40 off %
Waterford Crystal Stemware ........................... 25 off (Excluding 12 Days of Christmas Flutes) %
Selected Tea Lights ........................................... 50 off
SOCCER DEPT.
ALL SOCCER BOOTS
ON SALE
UP TO
50% OFF RETAIL
%
Wittnauer Watches............................................ 50 off %
LACROSSE DEPT.
%
%
Aurora, Cessna 172, CF100, Buffalo, Cormorant
Princess Cut Diamond Studs.......................... 30 off .40 ct. Total Weight, . 70 ct. Total Weight, . 78 ct. Total Weight %
All Silver Plated Tea Sets & Serving Pieces ... 50 off %
Many Other Instore Specials
Many other great specials i
BALLS • SOCKS & SHIN GUARDS
25% OFF RETAIL
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Citizen Watches ................................................. 25 off Model Planes .................................................... 30 off
SOCCER DEPT.
40% OFF RETAIL
BASEBALL DEPT.
30% OFF
FRIDAY TWO DAYS November 25th ONLY:
HAPPY’S
SATURDAY November 26th
256 SIXTH ST. COURTENAY
TEL: 334-4143 FAX: 334-2721 email: happys@shaw.ca
MON. TO THURS. & SAT. 9 A.M.- 5:30 P.M. • FRI. 9 A.M.- 6 P.M. • CLOSED SUNDAY
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CHRISTMAS MAGIC 2011
Put a Smile on a Child’s Face this Christmas!
Conscious
Creative
Canadian
Moonlight Magic Sale Solely Canadian Clothing, Jewellery & Accessories
100% of Proceeds benefit the First Insurance Secret Santa Program DROP OFF your pennies at the following locations : COMOX VALLEY RECORD
250-331-0588 113 - 255 6th Street, Downtown Courtenay
Independent Canadian, BC and Local Designers. OPEN UNTIL
9PM NOVEMBER 26
beclothing.ca
www.
25% Off ENTIRE STORE Plus Additional In-store savings. g FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
765 McPhee Ave., Courtenay All Comox Valley and Campbell River locations
SUBWAY Courtenay and Comox
WOOFY’S DISCOUNT PET FOOD Courtenay & Campbell River
ELEMENT • NEXT LEVEL • ETNIES • FOXY OXY POINT ZERO • QUICKSILVER • HURLEY LEY DC • BIÜ • ROXY • YOGINI • O'NEIL IL
243 5th Street, Downtown Courtenay • 250-338-1416 BRING THIS AD AND RECIEVE AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF!
THINK GUESS GREEN DISH @ DC FOX
FIRST INSURANCE
SHOP
ALL YOUR FAVOURITE BRANDS!
LULULEMON
ROXY
515 Cliffe Ave, next to Zocalos
BIGGEST SALE OF THE SEASON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26TH 5TH STREET STORE ONLY
308-5th St., Courtenay BC
250.871.7771
info@planetkidstoys.com
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L A C O L E V LI LOCAL LOVE LOCAL SHOPe in tohx Valley Com
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Sharing the ✩ Christmas Spirit Hamper Program
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Get Involved • Feel Good
Help Share the Christmas Spirit We have a growing list of families who would benefit by receiving a Christmas Hamper this year. The Sharing the Christmas Spirit Hamper Program is asking you to adopt a family and make up a hamper for them.
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We are also accepting cash donations to make up hampers
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Watch for our entry in the Christmas Parade Nov. 27, 2011
Call Coast Realty Group’s HAMPER HOTLINE 250-897-3999 Phone Line s Our are
OPEN!
10 REASONS
to shop local
LOCAL SHOPS SELL A WIDE RANGE OF GREAT PRODUCTS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES Many people get out of the habit of shopping locally and are usually surprised by the wide range of products and gifts that are available from local businesses. SHOPPING LOCAL SAVES YOU MONEY Out of town shops have done a great job convincing us that shopping locally is expensive, but there’s just no evidence to back this up. If you add in travel costs such as gas, parking and time, the overall cost is often much higher. SHOPPING LOCAL PRESERVES OUR COMMUNITIES Nobody likes losing shops and services in smaller towns and cities - but they don’t equate this to how they spend their money. Local businesses thrive if customers spend locally. So if you want a vibrant town centre where you can socialize and shop - shop locally!
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SHOPPING LOCAL RETAINS OUR DISTINCTIVENESS Local businesses help create distinctive shopping experiences and often carry different products. This helps to keep traditional local products alive, thus contributing to a town to a town or city’s special unique qualities.
5
SHOPPING LOCAL SAVES THE ENVIRONMENT Local businesses, which often stock a higher percentage of locally sourced goods and products, often do not require long car or bus rides to get to, helping to reduce our global footprint.
6
SHOPPING LOCAL CREATES JOBS Shops in small towns and cities help create local employment and selfemployment. Local jobs foster economic innovation and prosperity. The success of locally owned, independent businesses provides real-life inspiration to our young people.
7
LOCAL BUSINESSES INVEST MORE IN OUR COMMUNITIES Local shops are proportionally more generous in their support for local charities, schools and community events. So supporting local shops means a financial return for our community.
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LOCAL SHOPS ARE FOR EVERYONE Small business owners compete by focusing on customer service and quality goods. Local business employees take the time to get to know their customers, especially important for elderly, vulnerable and young people and for those without transport.
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LOCAL SHOPS VALUE YOU MORE People usually receive better customer care and service in local shops. Local businesses survive by their reputation and repeat business - so shopping locally means that you get a higher standard of service.
10
SHOPPING LOCAL SAVE SERVICES Private, voluntary and public services cluster around local shops. The loss of a vibrant retail sector often corresponds to a reduction in these services. As shops disappear, so do hairdressers, vets, dentists, etc.
COMOX VALLEY
RECORD
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Sale All Day on Furniture, Mattresses and Appliances
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH 9 AM TO 6 PM
D O W N T O W N C O U R T E N AY
IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO SHOP FOR CHRISTMAS!
SAVE ON FURNITURE, MATTRESSES & APPLIANCES! 10-60% OFF!!
30" Self-Clean ean Range
30" Easy-Clean n Range
• Electronic Oven Control ntrol rol • Lift Top Cook Top • Glass Door • White
• 4 Coil Elements
TODAY ONLY
• Electronic Oven Control • Easy Clean Glass Cooking Surface
TODAY ONLY
$399
18 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator
with th
affi a ffinity nity
Froon FFront Fro ontt Load L ad Washers Lo Waassheers Star Rated aaree Energy ar EEn ner e gyy S ttaar R atteed Itt is estimated that on average thee consumer will save th aapproximately ppp $110 per year in tot ota consumption of water and total ene en energy, also using upwards of 60% less detergent, soft so t softener and bleach.
Reg. $999.99 TODAY ONLY
$
staack tthe stack them hem oorr lleave ve th the hem aalone! h llo them
999
• 7.0 Cu. Ft. • 7 Cycles • Heavy load • Quick Cycle
Park Pa P arrk k Ave Ave e
Bonded Leather Motion Loveseat Reg. $1099 ...... Today $599
Dynasty
Fabric Sofa/ Chair Reg. $1499 ...... Today
$999
Palliser
All Leather Sofa ‘as is’ Reg. $1399 ...... Today
$699
Fabric Sofa/Chair 2 Sets Reg. $1599 ... Today $1199
Fast FREE Delivery and Set Up!
149
ONLY $ ONL
From Melting Chocolate to Boiling Water!
Modern & Classic Fabric, Push-back Recliners Reg. $899
ONLY
ONLY ON
$499
$349
FURNITURE CLEAROUTS!
Stylus
Portable Induction Cooktop!
1099
1 Fabric Colour in stock Reg. $799
$449
Bonded Leather Motion Sofa 2 Colours Reg. $1199 ...... Today $699
NEW W
• 110 Volt • 8" Non Stick Pan included • 120 - 1300 Watt Range
THE PAIR
$
O ONLY N LY
Stylus Fabric 3 Piece Sofa, Loveseat, Chair Reg. $2799 ... Today $1299 Park Ave
• 3.5 3.55 Cu. Cu Ft. • Stai S tainle nles steel drum Stainless Handwash cycle •H Hand andwa w • Extended spin
Vail Rocker Recliner Limited Quantity
• 4 colours in stock. Reg. $1,099
$499
HIGH EFFICIENCY HIGH FRONT FR FRON RON O T LOAD WASHER
ELECTRIC DRYER
THE PAIR
High Leg Recliner
Full Size ‘as is’ Reg. $699 ........ Today
$299
SPECIAL PURCHASE!
Ferguson
Klausnerr K la ausn nerr Fabric Sofa Bed
TODAY ONLY
$599
• With Glass Shelves
$499
• Tall Tub • 5 Push Button • Ultra Quiet • White Only
TODAY ONLY
$499 GoGreen G
24" Built in Dishwasher
30" Self-Clean Range
ONE ONLY
Elran Fabric Motion Sofa Reg. $1599 ...... Today $999 Elran Fabric Motion Loveseat Reg. $1499 ...... Today $899 Monarch Bonded Leather Club Chairs Reg. $499 ........ Today $249
ALL POCKET COIL MATTRESS SETS
1/2 PRICE!
McConochie’s
TRICA
FOR THE PAIR
Bar B ar S Stools toolss C ustom Custom oorder rder tthe he w ay way yyou ou want. Dozens D oz of styles Re R eg $899 Reg.
FROM F
$149 Monday to Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Furniture and Appliances (1974) Ltd. 434 - 5th Street, Courtenay
“Serving the Comox Valley for 45 Years”
250-338-8114