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“Love is the poetry of the senses” C Canucks vs Blackhawks 7pm TSN CV Glacier Kings vs Oceanside Generals: 7:30pm.

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Megastar Live Band Karaoke: See Page 26 CV Glacier Kings vs. Oceanside Generals: 7:30pm.

T-Shirts, Jackets, Capri-Pants, Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500 Dresses, Sweaters, Cardigans Live Band ‘Bent Rymn’: Griffin Pub, 250.339.4466.

Magic the Gathering - Friday Nite Magie: Games & All Fall stock has been Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171. reduced even further...

World Community Film Festival: 1st-2nd. Sid Williams Theatre, 250.338.2430 % % ‘Bonnie Stebbings’ Art Show & Sale: Pearl Ellis Gallery, Coats, Pants, Tops, Sweaters, till 10th. www.pearlellisgallery.com One Buck at a Time: All this month, when you purchase a 4lb Housecoats, PJ’s, Blouses bag of Organic Buck Brand Naval Oranges from Thrifty Foods, “WOW! What a great price” you’re giving $1 to KidSport & help families in your area.

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Dancing Freedom: @The Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 7-9pm. Get out of your head & into your body. Every Fri till Mar 22. www.inspiredearthprojects.com 2 FEB SAT- Ground Hog Day “Love and desire are the spirit’s wings to great deeds” Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500 250-752-8780 Live Band ‘Impalas’: Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844.

146 W. Second Ave Qualicum Beach Annual Klondike Ski & Boarder Cross Competition: See page 26 Shop Mon. to Sat. 9:30am to 5pm Haus Banned - Fat Teddy’s House Band: See page 26 Sun. & Holidays 10am to 4pm Annual Mt. Washinton Ski & Boarder Cross Comp: 9am-3:30pm. Test balance & riding abilities with tight turns, drops, berms & more.

Board Gamin’ Night “Settlers of Catan”: Games & 3 unit Second Ave Clearance Feb13.indd 1 2013-01-22 Grounds, 7:30pm. 250.871.1171 CV Whisky Fest: Best Western Hotel Courtenay, 6:3010pm. Whiskey Fest is a charity fundraiser. Your $100 gets you a seminar about whiskey, a keepsake nosing glass, Dinner for 2 - Jake Hamilton all the food & whiskey you’d like to sample & a free ride Lift Tickets - Amie Moore home. All proceeds go to local Comox Valley charities.

Movie Tickets - Tom Pater (65 Ford Falcon) World Community Film Festival: See 1st.

Ocean Waves Square Dance Club: Courtenay Legion, Shopping Spree - Look online 7:30-10pm. Cathy, 338.7942.

CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm. Local produce includ. veggies & fruit, bison, FEB 2013 beef, chicken, turkey, fish & seafood, artisan cheese, 1. How long can a Blue Whale stay under water? gourmet yogurt, local honey, artisan breads, baked treats, gluten free foods 250.218.0321.

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“Love consists in desiring to give what is our own to another and feeling his delight as our own” Super Bowl Specials & Prizes: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500

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4 FEB MON “When you love someone, all your saved-up wishes start coming out” C Canucks at Oilers 6:30 SNET-P Mattina Musica ft. Martin Chalifour: Sid Williams Theatre, 9:45am. Pianist Sarah Hagen has invited some of her favourite musical personalities to share the stage with her in a classical music series. Sid Williams Theatre, 250.338.2430 CV Orca’s Tryouts: (& 6th) Aquatic Ctr, 6-7pm, $5/Session. cvorcas@gmail.com CV Orca’s Registration: (& 6th) Vanier Sports Ctr, 5:30-6:30pm, $5/Session. cvorcas@gmail.com 5 FEB TUE “Men always want to be a woman’s first love...women like to be a man’s last romance” Magic the Gathering - Booster Draft: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

6 FEB WED “The most precious possession that ever comes to a man in this world is a woman’s heart” CV Orca’s Tryouts: Aquatic Ctr, 6-7pm, $5/Session. cvorcas@gmail.com CV Orca’s Registration: Vanier Sports Ctr, 5:306:30pm, $5/Session. cvorcas@gmail.com 7 FEB THU “Those who love deeply never grow old--they may die of old age, but they die young” C Canuck at Wild 5pm SNET-P Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

8 FEB FRI - Kite Flying Day “We were two and had but one heart between us” Megastar Live Band Karaoke: See Page 26 Live Band ‘Big Twang Theory’: Griffin Pub, 339.4466.

Live Band ‘Electric Kook-aid’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500 Magic the Gathering - Friday Nite Magie: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

Dancing Freedom: @The Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 7-9pm. Get out of your head & into your body. Every Fri till Mar 22. www.inspiredearthprojects.com 9 FEB SAT “I have learned not to worry about love, but to honor its coming with all my heart” C Canucks vs Flames 7pm CBC CV Glacier Kings vs. CR Storm: 7:30pm.

Live Band ‘Electric Kook-aid’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500

More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com Live Band ‘Enablers’: Cumberland Hotel, 336.8844.

Movie Night - Comedy “Grandma’s Boy”: Games & Grounds, 7:30pm. 250.871.1171.

Haus Banned - Fat Teddy’s House Band: See page 26 15th Annual Snow Pants or No Pants Beach Party: See page 26 Luner New Year Dazzling Affair: Cumberland Cultural Ctr. 6pm. “Year of the Black Snake.” Dinner, drinks, door prizes & games, silent auction & special guest artists, “The Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble”. Tix $25/ Adult. 250.336.2445 Said the Whale: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm. Vancouver’s Juno award winning band with hook-heavy, pop-rock sound. 250.338.2430 Intuitive Development Classes: The Little Red Church, Comm. Hall, Comox. 10am-5pm. Hands-on workshop on your intuition with Brenda Lacasse. mysticvancouverisland.com

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10 FEB SUN - Chinese New Year “Love talked about can be easily turned aside, but love demonstrated is irresistible” Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge: See page 26 CVAG Winter 2013 Film Series: Presented by CV Art Gallery & Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit.

Tix on sale now. Showing every 2nd Sunday Jan, Feb & Mar. Film titles TBA. 250.338.6211 Intuitive Development Classes: The Little Red Church, Comm. Hall, Comox. 12pm-5pm. Hands-on workshop on your intuition with Brenda Lacasse. mysticvancouverisland.com Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: Native Sons Hall. An affair to remember.

11 FEB MON - Family Day (Schools Closed) “Spice a dish with love and it pleases every palate” BC Family Day: See page 26 12 FEB TUE “Life is the flower for which love is in the honey” C Canucks vs Wild 7pm TSN Magic the Gathering - Booster Draft: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

‘Yvonne Maximchuk & Karen Martin-Sampson’ Art Show & Sale: Pearl Ellis Gallery, till Mar 3rd. www. pearlellisgallery.com CV Ukrainian Cultural Society: Filberg Ctr, 7pm. All welcome, cabbage rolls for sale. Nellie 250.334.2653 13 FEB WED - Ash Wednesday “Where there is great love there are always miracles” Poker Night: Games & Grounds, 7-10pm, 871.1171.

Employer Panels: Till Mar 6th. Stan Hagen Theatre, 11:30am-1:30pm. Learn more about different careers in CV. Featuring speakers from “Top 40 Under 40” winners.

Treena, 250.334.5076 / 250.923.9739.

CV Camera Club Meeting: Isfeld High School, 7-9pm.

(19yrs+). 250.331.1179 14 FEB THU - ™ Valentines Day ™ “True love stories never have endings.”

Valentine’s Day ‘Snowshoe Fondue 4 Two: See page 26 Romantic Dinner Menu: Griffin Pub. Dine with your honey for a special night. 250.339.4466.

Experience Romance of Greece: Yiamas Greek Taverna. With live music. 250.871.8552 Valentine Date Night: Games & Grounds, 5pm. Food/ drink & gaming special, 250.871.1171.

Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

WOW-Women of Words: Christina 250.339.9996 15 FEB FRI - Singles Awareness Day C Canucks vs Stars 7pm SNET-P Megastar Live Band Karaoke: See Page 26 Live Band ‘Bootleg’: Griffin Pub, 339.4466.

Live Band ‘Cruze Control’: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Magic the Gathering - Friday Nite Magie: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

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A Really Big Tumbleweed Show: 15-17th. Florence Filberg Ctr. Musical comedy presented by The Beach Street Players. Great music, fun & laughter. Fri & Sat dinner theatre @ 6pm, $55. Sun brunch theatre @ 12:30pm, $50. Tix @ Blue Heron Books or Laughing Oster Book Shop. 250.702.7057.

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by L’Association des francophones de Nanaimo. Featuring, folk & country music, Major Conrad Flapps, Guylaine Tanguay, activities, educational presentations, exciting performances by diverse range of entertainers, authentic traditional French Canadian food fare. 15-17th. Fri, 4-8pm. Sat, 9am-8pm. Sun, 9am-5pm. Beban Auditorium, Nanaimo.

Dancing Freedom: @The Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 7-9pm. Get out of your head & into your body. Every Fri till Mar 22. www.inspiredearthprojects.com Steve & Elliott’s Tribute to Elvis & Roy: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17, doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm. Steve Elliott is a full time performer who’s been touring BC & Canada for over 8yrs. His portrayal of young Elvis Presley is spectacular, including plenty of hip swiveling action & authentic costumes from rockabilly days through to flashy suits of Las Vegas. Snacks & bar. Tix $20 at The Legion. 250.334.4322

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Live Band ‘Cruze Control’: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Kaijudo Game Play: Games & Grounds, 2-4pm, 871.1171.

Live Band ‘Cox-Hurrie Band’: Cumberland Hotel 336.8844 Haus Banned - Fat Teddy’s House Band: See page 26 Country Legends - Tribute to Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm. Bonnie Kilroe’s & David James with Big River brings 2 incredible tribute performances together. $35. 250.338.2430

A Really Big Tumbleweed Show: See 15th.

Ocean Waves Valentine Square Dance: Filberg Ctr. 7:30-10pm. Caller Gord Ruedig. Cathy, 338.7942.

Valentines Day Weekend Art Gala Evening: Ginger Nine Studio & Galley, 6-10pm. Live music by Joshua Neufeld. Cheese & “Amuse-Bouche” served with delicious refreshments. $5 Entry. 250.338.6463.

CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm. Local produce includ. veggies & fruit, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, fish & seafood, artisan cheese, gourmet yogurt, local honey, artisan breads, baked treats, gluten free foods 250.218.0321.

17 FEB SUN - Random Acts of Kindness C Canucks vs Blues 6pm SNET-P A Really Big Tumbleweed Show: See 15th.

Slalom Autocross: Saratoga Speedway, Black Creek.

11am, tech. inspection. 12pm, Event. ‘L’ &’N’ drivers welcome. Paul, 250.923.2982 / www.sratogaspeedway.bc.ca 18 FEB MON - Pro D Day Presidents Day: See page 26 CV Orca’s Squirts: Aquatic Ctr, 6-7pm, cvorcas@gmail.com 19 FEB TUE C Canucks at Blackhawks 5:30 SNET-P Magic the Gathering - Booster Draft: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

20 FEB WED - World of Social Justice Day CV Orca’s Squirts: Aquatic Ctr, 6-7pm, cvorcas@gmail.com 21 FEB THU C Canucks at Stars 5:30 SNET-P Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

Home-made Soup & Sandwich Lunch: Upper Legion Hall. 11:30am-1pm. Full lunch $8, entrees $3. Endless tea & coffee. With Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary. 339.2022

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22 FEB FRU - Be Humble Day C Canucks at Predators 5pm SNET-P Megastar Live Band Karaoke: See Page 26 Live Band ‘Impalas’: Griffin Pub, 339.4466.

Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500 Magic the Gathering - Friday Nite Magie: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

Cumberland Heritage Faire & Lantern Festival: 22nd24th. Cumberland Rec. Ctr. 10am-7pm. See colourful array of sculpted lanters on display. Theme of faire, “Good Neighbours - Heritage home & Neighbourhoods.” Entry by donation. See 23rd for Sat events.

St. Joseph’s Hospital Centennial Open House: Main Lobby, 11am. www.sjghcomox.ca Jon & Ray Live Show: Waverley Hotel, doors 9:30pm. A favourite from 2012. Tix $15 Advance @ Bop City Records & The Waverley, 250.336.8322.

Dancing Freedom: @The Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 7-9pm. Get out of your head & into your body. Every Fri till Mar 22. www.inspiredearthprojects.com

More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com 23 FEB SAT - International Tennis Day Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500 Magic the Gathering - Gatecrash Game Day: Games & Grounds 250.871.1171.

Live Band ‘DJ Night’: Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844.

Scott Big Air Competition: See page 26 Haus Banned - Fat Teddy’s House Band: See page 26 Courtney & District Fish & Game Annual Banquet Fundraiser: Florence Filberg Ctr. Enjoy catered dinner including wild game by Tria Fine Catering & chance to win great prizes donated by local merchants in raffles & auctions. Doors, 5pm. Dinner, 6:30pm. Tix $40.

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Cumberland Heritage Faire & Lantern Festival: Culture Ctr, 10am-4pm. Fun-filled, family event. Enjoy music, dancing & sample food from concessions. Also see colourful array of sculpted lanterns on display @ the Cumberland Rec. Ctr. 7pm, see lanterns released into sky from parking lot. Theme of faire, “Good Neighbours - Heritage home & Neighbourhoods.” Entry by donation.

Dance Town Nite: Courtenay Legion. Lesson 7:30pm, Dance 8:30pm. 250.871.2513.

CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm. Local produce includ. veggies & fruit, bison,

beef, chicken, turkey, fish & seafood, artisan cheese, gourmet yogurt, local honey, artisan breads, baked treats, gluten free foods 250.218.0321.

24 FEB SUN C Canucks at Red Wings 2pm SNET-P Magic the Gathering - Game Day: Games & Grounds 250.871.1171.

Women’s Day 2013: Florence Filberg Ctr. Hosted by Soroptomists Courtenay. With a one-woman show by Kymme Patrick. Jean, 778.428.2277 / sicourtenay@soroptimist.net.

CVAG Winter 2013 Film Series: See 10th Cumberland Heritage Faire & Lantern Festival: See 22nd.

25 FEB MON Women’s Week: See page 26 26 FEB TUE - Carnival Day C Canucks vs Coyotes 7pm SNET-P Magic the Gathering - Booster Draft: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

27 FEB WED - Pink Shirt Day Pink Shirt Day: Make some noise against bullying. Get more info & buy your official shirt at pinkshirtday.ca CV Camera Club Meeting: Isfeld High School, 7-9pm.

(19yrs+). 250.331.1179 28 FEB THU Musicfest Show: Cumberland Hotel. ‘The Chimney Swallows.’ Tix $20 @ hotel or online. 250.336.8844.

Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

Chimney Swallows CD Release Party: Cumberland Hotel. Band members are Corwin Fox & Raghu Lokanathan. www.islandmusicfest.com/concerts 1 MAR FRI Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500 Megastar Live Band Karaoke: See Page 26 Dancing Freedom: @The Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 7-9pm. Get out of your head & into your body. Every Fri till Mar 22. www.inspiredearthprojects.com 2 MAR SAT C Canucks vs Kings 7pm CBC Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500 Haus Banned - Fat Teddy’s House Band: See page 26 Annual Seedy Saturday: Filberg Ctr, 10am-3pm. Launch the growing season in C.V. Theme: ‘Sow a Seed: Grow a Gardener.’ $5. seedsavers@gmail.com 3 MAR SUN C Canucks at Flames 5pm SNET-P

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for display of affection. T heir actions can draw stares, gaping mouths, and in some cases, police intervention. A married couple are well suited when both partners usually feel the need for a quarrel at the same time. Married couples resemble a pair of scissors, often moving in opposite directions, yet punishing anyone who gets in between them..Ideally, couples need three lives; one for for her, one for him and one for them together.

For most women, Valentine’s Day is a big deal, so whatever you have planned for February 14th this year, be sure to make it memorable. It doesn’t have to cost a fortune or be especially elaborate, but making her feel special is essential.

Here are some date ideas that are sure to please this Valentine’s Day. There’s a good chance that the beginning of your relationship was the time when you made the

most effor t to show her your romantic side, s o w hy n o t turn back the clock. Women love it when men remember details, think back to your first date, and take her to the same place, eat the same food and do the same things that first sparked your romance. Go for some physical fun...crosscountry skiing, or spend some time together in an intimate indoor swimming pool. Massage is a must-do activity for Valentine’s Day. Treat her to a full-body, sensual massage or give yourself a little pampering and book a couple’s massage at a spa.

Anticipation is half the fun of a romantic surprise. Feel free to go all out with the heartshaped box of chocolates, red-and-white teddy bears and candy hearts. She’ll love the corny romance.

Sometimes the best Valentine’s Day gift you can give is the gift of uninterrupted time together. You don’t need to leave the house to make Valentine’s Day special. Think of how great it could be to spend the entire day in bed together. Turn off your phones, don’t answer the door, watch movies, or even have a picnic in bed just enjoy each other.

In Love.. Broke.. short of ideas.

Guys...You know she loves jewelry ... so find yourself a, “nut’.. now keep it clean, Iam talking about a nut and bolt. If she is the type of girl that likes to wear charms on her bracelet, earrings or necklace, you can turn a man tool into a love tool. Break out your Dremel engraver,pick up your nut and start engraving your love message into that trusty bolt, she will want to wear it everywhere she goes to show off her super romantic man.

Girls.... the truth is men love to cook, so give them a secret ingredient that they know you love, and suggest they make you something irresistible that will leave you begging for more. .... note the operative word “SUGGEST” thats right, thats how it works, men work so much better when they know they are on the right track.....the rest will be amazing.

Guys & Girls.. To add a little spice and adventure that will leave you both talking about it for years to come....This will really be memorable for both of you. We are heading outside, in February !! Pack a picnic basket, his favourites, her favourites. A big thick blanket, enough things to light a fire that will burn just enough to glow for a long time. Tasty but simple food.... don’t forget the massage oil... and the sweets. Now the challenge is to wear the least amount of clothing you can and keep each other warm, rain, hail or snow....!!

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Hiking: There are lots of great places to Hike, regardless of the weather, drop into the Visitor centre for their comprehensive hiking guides. My favourites are around the Strathcona Parkway, Forbidden Plateau, The Puntledge River, Kye Bay in Comox, and Comox Lake in Cumberland.

2186 Endall Road, Black Crk. Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Min Group booking of 6 - $15 pp 1-778-420-2200-4650 Regent Rd, Oyster River (near Saratoga Beach) Woodlands Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens: 9am to dusk 6183 Whittaker Road woodlandgardens.ca 250 338-6901 Swimming: Indoor Pools Comox Valley Aquatic Ctr, 25 mtr pool, whirlpool, wave pool, sauna & steam room. 600 Comox Road, $5.40, 250 334-2527 Holiday Express Hotel: open to the public indoor pool.includes whirlpool, 32ft corkscrew waterside, 24hr fitness centre. 2200 Cliffe Ave Courtenay. 18776608559 Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Min Group booking of 6 - $15 pp 1-778-420-2200-4650 Regent Rd, Oyster River (near Saratoga Beach) Snowshoeing - Mt Washington: Nordic centre, under $20. or Forbidden Plateau Tabogganing -In the Nordic area and surrounding, 30 minutes from Coutenay centre. $2 per person. - $5 family. 100% monitored Snow Tubing: 2 hours $15pp all equip supplied, day and evening.. have a blast ! in the Ozone area on the Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding, Cross Country: Mt Washington Alpine & Nordic centre, Strathcona Parkway 250-338-1386 Ski Rentals & Lessons available, Lifts operate from 8am-3.30pm see inside this issue for this months program events. BeginnerGreen to Doubl Black Diamond Advanced. www. mountwashington.ca

Skating: Pond Skating - Various places in the Strathcona Parkway, and heading North towards Gold River - take extra caution 2 Ice Arenas - Comox Valley Sports & Aquatic Centres, check skating times Weiner Roast: A slice of Canadian Culture, and a favourite in winter and summer, To stay a little protected from the weather Comox Lake is an excellent location. or Strathcona Parklands at the base of Mt Washington.

Bowling: Codes Country Lanes - 307 6th St, Courtenay - 334-4051 check for times Rialto Theatre: Showcase Movies, 250-338-5550, 2655 Cliffe Ave Courtenay Markets - Indoor Farmers & Craft Markets - 9am-12pm at the Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay Mountain Biking: Cumberland Trails & Forbidden Plateau, check out CVMTB for current trail conditions www.cvmtb.com Wildlife Photograpy - Kye Bay, The Spit, Royston House. Comox Valley Estuary, Dike Road Forbidden Plateau, Go to Comox Airport and watch the planes with your kids Courtenay Lewis Recreational Centre: All racquet Sports, Organised Youth Programs, and Weights Room - 250-338-1000, 489 Old Island Hwy. www. courtenay.ca/recreation/lewis-centre.

Forbidden Plateau: located northwest of Comox Lake between Mt Albert Edward to the SW of Mt Washington. No lifts operating. Ideal for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking.

Comox Recreation Centre - 1809 Noel Ave, Comox, 250-339-2255 Assorted indoor and outdoor recreation activities, racket games, volley ball, and fitness facility

Courtenay Museum-, 4th St Courtenay.. Open TueSat 10am-5pm - Current exhibits “Signs� enjoy some memorabilia a collection of old signs on display. 250334-0686

Indoor Rockclimbing: On the Rocks Gym- Open TuesSun 10am-9pm 1980 Nrth Isl Hwy, Campbell River 250-287-7625

Cumberland Museum- Visit the Museum during February for the Lunar New Year Celebrations - 2680 Dunsmuir Road, Cumberland 250-336-2445 Open

Then enjoy a meal at one of the fine restaurants Comox Valley has to offer. See our Menu page in this issue.

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Toonie Tuesday Draft: Bridge Lounge, 6pm 703.2881 Open 9 Ball: Bridge Lounge, 6pm 703.2881 Jam Night w/ Live Band, “Remedy”: Avalanche Pub, 9pm, 331.0334 CV Band Rehearsals: Mark Isfield Band Rm 7:30pm Everyone Swim: CV Ctr 7-9pm & 11:30-1pm Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703.9544 Lengths Swim: CV Aquatics Ctr, 6am-3pm Tweens Day Out: LINC Ctr. (9-12yrs) 4-6pm 338.5371 Mens Hockey: CV Sports Ctr. 11:45am-12:45pm Public Swim: CV Sports Ctr, 6-8pm.

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703.2881 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Pool & Poker Nite: Avalanche Pub, 331.0334 Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub 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 LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm.

Girls on the Move: LINC 11yrs, 4-6:30pm 338.5371 Tot & Mom Swim: 6 & Under CV Sports Ctr. 4-6pm The Abby Studio: Tango Lessons 339.2325 50 + Aquafit Swim: CV Sports Ctr. 1:15-3pm 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.

EVERY THURSDAY Karaoke: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 FREE Pool & Juke Box: Cumberland Hotel 336.8844 Magic the Gathering: Casual Play (Sanctioned): Games & Grounds, 6:30pm. 871.1171 Hatha Flow Yoga: Freedom Now Yoga, 5:30-7pm. 871.7225 Jam Nights: Anela Kahiamoe & friends. 331.4006 Flying Canoe Lager - $12 Pitcher’s Double Highballs $5.50 250.331.4006 www.flyingcanoe.ca 25c Wings & 35c Prawns: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Poker Nite : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm, $10. 331.0945.

Duplicate Bridge Club: Lion’s Den Comox, 1pm Linda 338.2544 CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm. Everyone Swim: CV Aqua Ctr 7-9pm, 11:30am-1pm.

Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 Coal Hills BMX: Racing 6pm 339.0370 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 121pm. Increase confidence, public speaking & leadership skills. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com Lengths Swim: 6am-3pm CV Aquatics Ctr. LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm Public Swim: CV Sports Ctr, 6-8pm.

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Rock Out @ The Rec: Comox Rec.Ctr. Fitness Studio, 6:308:30pm. 14-30yrs. Great Music. 339.2255 DJ Mike on The Mic: Avalanche Bar. Free. Best dancing tunes in Valley. Requests all night, 331.0945 Family Fun: Comox Rec. 6:30-8:30pm, $2, Walleyball, Squash, Racquetball, Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Table Tennis, Plasma car races, 339.2255 Drop In Darts Nite: Comox Legion 7pm CVRD Composting: 4795Headquarters Rd. 12-5pm Fun Bingo: CV Lions Charity 7pm 339.6232 LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-11pm Public Swim: CV Sports Ctr, 10-1:15pm

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Once he understood he started shouting in the middle of the show: “Look, it’s not the same hat” “Look, he is hiding the flowers under the table” “Hey, why are all the cards the Ace of Spades ?” The magician was furious but couldn’t do anything; it was, after all, the captain’s parrot. One day the ship had an accident and sank. The magician found himself on a piece of wood in the middle of the ocean with the parrot, of course.

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TO THE MOUNTAINS! Feb 01, 08, 15, 22, Mar 01 Megastar Live Band Karaoke: Fat Teddy’s, 10pm-1am.

So you think you can sing? Aspiring singer or just brave, grab a cocktail & see MegaStar song list then join live rock band on stage with video lyrics. After you can dance the night away to Haus Banned & your favourite hits from classic rock, current dance, rock & pop.

Feb 02 Annual Klondike Ski & boarder Cross Competition: On the Cross Course, 8:30am-3:30pm. Testing competitors balance & riding abilities with tight turns, drops, berms & more. 11:15am Competition begins.

Feb 02, 09, 16, 23, Mar 02 Haus Banned - Fat Teddy’s House Band: Fat Teddy’s, 10pm-1am. Featuring Femme Fatales singer, Jona Kristinsson. Dance floor energized with cool retro, funk, classin rock, current pop & today’s trending dance hits. No cover.

Feb 09 15th Annual Snow Pants or No Pants Beach Party: Fat Teddy’s, 10pm-1am. Bring your favourite bathing suit or beachwear. There’ll be beach games, themed specials & great prizes. Bring best castaway, pirate or old ski pant cut-offs & show us how to limbo. With live music from Haus Banned.

Feb 10 Herb Bradley Pepsi Challenge: 8am-3pm. Fundraiser for Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports. Attracts snowboarders and skiers.

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Enjoy hour of snowshoeing through the majestic forest, then to Raven Lodge to enjoy a three course fondue dinner for two. Including Swiss cheese fondue, meat & seafood fondue & fresh fruit & chocolate fondue. Pre-book. $57.75/couple.

Feb 18 Presidents Day: 9am-3:30pm. Half price lift tickets for American citizens. Proof of citizenship required.

Feb 23 Scott Big Air Competition: 11am-3pm. Freestyle skiers & boarders hit a massive jump & show off skills in a judged ‘big air’ competition.

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Pet Tips

very old protozoa = one of the first creatures on our planet) or salmonella poisoning may have started it all and on it goes.

‘Dr. Stacey on Healthy Pet Bowels Does your dog clear the room? Are you embarrassed when guests wonder where it came from? Does your pet have loose or soft stool like, ‘always’ or ‘off and on’? And did you know these are signs of discomfort and sore bowels?

It’s important to know that this is not normal even though ‘he’s had this all his life’.

While it might be diet, in fact it’s more likely parasites. These little bugs set up shop and cause all kinds of grief and upset to healthy bacteria. Then as the environment becomes ‘toxic’, the healthy one’s can’t compete and dwindle and on it goes. Your pet’s body then throws all kinds of immune cells at them (this is what is called ‘inflammation’).

The inflammation causes excess fluid in the bowel. Hence the loose stool.

Pets get inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

This is an ongoing problem even though the culprit may be long gone. An infection with ‘beaver fever’ also known as Giardia (a little

Some breeds have a family history of IBD like the Basenji, French Bulldog, and Boxer to name a few.

In kittys, IBD causes ongoing vomiting, anorexia, weight loss and diarrhea.

So any time your pet has diarrhea that doesn’t go away after 3 days get it treated and avoid it from becoming a chronic (long term) and sometimes lifelong problem.

A health exam and a stool test is where you begin.

Many times this will give the answer and get your pet on the road to comfort.

February is ‘bad bowel eradication month’ at Sunrise Vets.

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