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Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Ctr, 7:30-10:30pm.

Live band, ‘Crosstown Express’ 250.338.1000 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 UFC: Silva vs. Stann on Fuel TV 8 Glacier Kings vs Oceanside: CV Sports Ctr, 7:30pm 250.334.9622 Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500 Afterdark Invitational: See page 28 Haus Banned - Fat Teddy’s House Band: See page 28 Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub: 250.334.4500 Walk in with your joy. taxes Instant Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, BoostWalk out with your money er Draft & Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

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102-1742 Cliffe Ave. The Seedy Café will be back with budget yummy treats & Courtenay, BC hrblock.ca | 800-HRBLOCK (472-5625) meals. $5. seedsavers@gmail.com Phone: 250 338-5611 Board Gamin’ Night: Games & Grounds, 7:30pm. A different board game each month. 250.871.1171.

Spin-A-Thon: Comox Comm. Ctr. (2nd-3rd) 3pm. Teams hrblock.ca© | 800-HRBLOCK H&R Block(472-5625) Canada, Inc. At participating offices. Some restrictions apply. of 6-24 cyclists. Drinks & snacks provided. Profits donated to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program to help financially disadvantaged kids from 4-18yrs old participate in over &R Block Canada, Inc. 102-1742 Cliffe Ave articipating offices. Some restrictions apply.

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3 MAR SUN C Canucks at Flames 5pm SNET-P 4 MAR MON Basic Car Maintenance for Women: Filberg Ctr. 6-8pm, $20. Learn routine maintenance of your vehicle, tire changing, battery replacement, how to safely jump your battery & other safety tips. 250.338.1000.

1 MAR FRI 5 MAR TUE Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500 C Canucks vs Sharks 7pm SNET-P Megastar Live Band Karaoke: See Page 28 Live Band ‘Paul Rogers’: Cumberland Hotel, Auctions: Fine art, jewellery, china, pottery, gold, antiques etc.. Auction House, 1161 Hudson Rd, Comox, 250.336.8844.

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

Global Youth Service Day Soon: Join young people from over 100 countries for Global Youth Service Day, 26-28 April. Register your service project, get inspired march 2013 with project ideas & download resources like, “YOUth Changing the World: A Service Project Toolkit. Ages 5-25yrs worldwide are eligible to apply for US $500 ‘Get Ur Good On Grant’ to support youth-led projects. Deadline March 10th.

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1. From which country did the idea for the hoola hoop come from kids playing with bamboo hoops?

2. What is the longest recorded flight of a chicken, within one second?

3. On a Ferris Wheel, what are the carts called?

4. How many hearts does an octopus have?

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‘Elvy Gustafsson & Bev Michaluk’ Art Show & Sale: Pearl Ellis Gallery, till 17th. www.pearlellisgallery.com CV Food Bank Donation Special Gaming Rate: Games & Grounds. Donate $2 to play for $2/hr for upto 4hrs! (5th9th) 250.871.1171.

6 MAR WED Wicked Chili Dog Wednesday: Games & Grounds, 6-10pm. Get a chili dog, drink & 4hrs of gaming all for just $15. 250.871.1171.

Comox NIC Student Ceramic Showcase: CR Art Gallery, 12-5pm, until March 6th. 250.287.2261.

7 MAR THU C Canucks at Blue Jackets 4pm SNET-P Digging Roots: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm. A group that combines elements of traditional Indigenous influences, hip-hop, folk, reggae & blues and roots styles of music wowing audiences around the world.

250.338.2430 Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

8 MAR FRI - Women’s Day Megastar Live Band Karaoke: See Page 28 Live Band ‘Blue Collar’: Griffin Pub: 250.339.4466 Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub: 250.334.4500 N.I. Festival of Performing Arts - Festival Variety Showcase: Sid Williams Theatre, 7pm. Selection of most entertaining adjudicated pieces for public encore performance. 250.338.2430 Magic the Gathering - Friday Nite Magic: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Ctr, 7:30-10:30pm.

Featuring, ‘Dan Hughes Band’ 250.338.1000 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

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presented by the Sid Williams Theatre Society: Digging Roots This band has a sound encompassing indie roots, global blues, alternative rock, and indigenous influences. 2010 JUNO Award winner.

March 7, 2013 | 7:30 PM

Mattina Musica feat. Ken Lavigne Tenor Ken Lavigne is pianist Sarah Hagen’s special guest for this amazing morning concert.

March 11, 2013 | 10:30 AM

Radical Reels A night of the best high-adrenaline films entered into the 2012 Banff Mountain Film Festival competition. Get stoked about action sports!

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WOW-Women of Words: Christina 250.339.9996 9 MAR SAT Haus Banned - Fat Teddy’s House Band: See page 28 Live Band ‘Clunt and the Scrunts’: Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844.

Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub: 250.334.4500 CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm. 250.218.0321.

N.I. Festival of Performing Arts - Dance Gala: Sid Williams Theatre, 7pm. Selection of most entertaining adjudicated pieces for public encore performance.

250.338.2430 Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, Booster Draft & Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

10 MAR SUN - Day Light Savings Starts C Canucks at Wild 5pm SNET-P 4th Annual Wedding Show: The Old House Village Hotel & Spa, 2-6pm. Learn latest products & services that could transform your wedding day & save you money, whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or grand affair.

Prize giveaways, workshops, fashion show, complimentary refreshments & hor d’oeuvres & more! 703.0202 / jill@ oldhousevillage.com

CVAG Winter 2013 Film Series: Presented by CV Art Gallery & Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit.

Tix on sale now. Showing every 2nd Sunday Mar. Film titles TBA. 250.338.6211 The Great Plains (Saskia & Darrel): Old Church Theatre, 3pm. Tix @ Blue Heron Books & Alano Club in Courtenay.

Global Youth Service Day Soon: Join young people from over 100 countries for Global Youth Service Day, 26-28 April. Register your service project, get inspired with project ideas & download resources like, “YOUth Changing the World: A Service Project Toolkit. Ages 5-25yrs worldwide are eligible to apply for US $500 ‘Get Ur Good On Grant’ to support youth-led projects. Deadline March 10th.

11 MAR MON Mountain Kids Ski Camp: See page 28 Mattina Musica ft.Ken Lavigne: Sid Williams Theatre.

Reception 9:45am, Performance 10:30am. Pianist Sarah Hagen has invited some of her favourite musical personalities to share the stage with her in this classical music series. 250.338.2430 Learn Kayaking Rescue Skills: CV Aquatic Ctr, 7:459:30pm, $58. 250.334.9622 12 MAR TUE C Canucks at Blue Jackets 4pm SNET-P Auctions: Fine art, jewellery, china, pottery, gold, antiques etc.. Auction House, 1161 Hudson Rd, Comox, 6pm. www.AuctionHouseVi.com CV Ukrainian Cultural Society: Filberg Ctr, 7pm. All welcome, cabbage rolls for sale. Nellie 250.334.2653 13 MAR WED MusicFest Show ft. Archie Fisher: Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844.

Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Shoot Out: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm. For decades the battle has raged. Beatles vs Stones, which is the greater band? Fab Fourever & Satisfaction will settle the score! 338.2430

3rd Annual NIC Career Fair: Crown Isle Golf Course, 1-5pm. Learn employment opportunities, speak to experts & practice interview skills. 30 representatives on site ranging from health care facilities, trades, educational organizations to local businesses. www.nic.bc.ca / 250.334.5076.

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Wicked Chili Dog Wednesday: Games & Grounds, 6-10pm. Get a chili dog, drink & 4hrs of gaming all for just $15. 250.871.1171.

Archie Fisher: Cumberland Hotel, www.islandmusicfest.com/concerts.

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

(19yrs+). 250.331.1179 14 MAR THU C Canucks vs Predators 7pm TSN, SNET-P Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

Bridge Lesson: Teaching “Michaels Convention” with Linda Marinus. At The Lion’s Den, 10am-12pm, $5. Linda, 250.338.2544.

15 MAR FRI Megastar Live Band Karaoke: See Page 28 Live Band ‘Big Twang Theory’: Griffin Pub: 250.339.4466 Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub: 250.334.4500 11th Annual Words on the Water Festival: Entertaining & stimulating literary cabaret with readings, music, & good food. 2-Day event kicks off tonight with stimulating mediated panel discussion & brief glimpse at writers for 2013. Books by featured writers on display & for purchase. Campbell River, Maritime Heritage Ctr, in Rotary Hall 7:30pm. Tix @ Tidemark Theatre. 250.923.1374 Magic the Gathering - Friday Nite Magic: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Ctr, 7:30-10:30pm.

Live band, ‘Reis Vink’ 250.338.1000 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

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BREAKING FREE Overcoming Self-Sabotage Release Date: February 26, 2013

Written by contributing authors from Jamaica, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, China, India, the U.K., and the United States, this book is a must-read for women internationally who seek new strategies for breaking free from limitations and embracing a new life filled with confidence and higher self-esteem.

Chapters include dealing with health, wellness, finances, chaos, negative self-talk, overcoming fear and setting boundaries The authors share powerful steps to help you overcome your personal and professional barriers and step into a ‘new you’.

Contributing author Gabriela Eikeland, DN, CSMS,RT-CRA “Empower yourself through Stress Management”

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Breaking Free From Useless Need For Approval Great many times we spend so much time in life looking for approval from others and this endless search for approval often is embedded deeply within ourselves.. We put our hopes in the false comfort that if we could get enough people to approve of us, then this ache within us that is always trying to figure out who we should be would finally go away.

What is it that is taking place inside of us when there is a consistent longing for acceptance and approval?

The root of the matter is that we are buying into the negative self talk that is forever telling us that we are not good enough as we are. We are buying into the self inflicted or learned idea that in order to be somebody we should define ourselves by what other people think of us.

These beliefs into a false statement about ourselves deprive us of our vital energy, passion, and the ability to connect with our true authentic self. To stop these negative self talks from happening requires of us to work toward a new reality where we stop believing in all this negative self talk.

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It is a matter of choice and we can make that choice!

We can choose to practice awareness in recognizing when these thoughts are happening, and choosing to not buy into this form of selfabuse. In fact, this is the first and most important step: awareness! Take conscious effort and notice your thoughts and when they are happening.

Take inventory when those negative self thoughts are being triggered and then shine the light of awareness upon them. Simply see those thoughts for what they are; fear based untruths that do not belong to you! Believe in yourself and move forward.

To your success!

Gabriela Eikeland, DN, CSMC, RT CRA "Stop worrying about what other people will think about you. The right people will be attracted to you - quirks and all" --C.Schulson

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16 MAR SAT - National Quilting Day C Canucks vs Red Wings 7pm CBC UFC: St-Pierre vs. Diaz, Live on Pay-per view.

Haus Banned - Fat Teddy’s House Band: See page 28 Dakine Slopestyle Competition: See page 28 Black Cat St. Pat’s Green Halloween Party: See page 28

Live Band ‘Remedy’: Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844.

Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub: 250.334.4500 Radical Reels: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm. A night featuring the best high-adrenaline films of the Banff Mountain Film Festival competition. 250.338.2430 Ceilidh: Native Sons Hall, 7pm-12am, $20. Celebrate ‘luck o’ the Irish.’ Music by David Somers & Celtic Cargo Cult. Sing-a-long! 250.338.4890 CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm. 250.218.0321.

Spring Flea Market: Union Bay Comm. Hall, 9am-1pm.

Light refreshments. Tables $15. Dave, 335.2317.

Kaijudo Set Premiere (Dragonstrike Infernus): Games & Grounds, 1pm. $2.50 includes can of pop or juice box + muffin. Free deck to new players. Shwag to be won! Prereg, 250.871.1171.

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

CV Gymnastics Championships: Lewis Ctr. 9:30am-2pm.

Free! Ribbons & trophies, friends & concession. 338.5371 11th Annual Words on the Water Festival: Entertaining & stimulating literary cabaret with readings, music, & good food. Contemporary writers & readers meet & attend individual annotated readings with guest authors.

Sessions are 45mins + question time. Socialize with writers & like-minded readers. Books by featured writers on display & for purchase. Campbell River, Maritime Heritage Ctr, in Rotary Hall 7:30pm. Tix @ Tidemark Theatre. 250.923.1374

17 MAR SUN - St. Patricks Day St Patty’s Day: Griffin Pub. Live ‘beer drinkin’ singa-long Irish & celtic music, door prizes & give-aways.

250.339.4466 St. Patricks Day: Whistle Stop Pub, 4:30-8pm Irish tunes by Rob Petrie. 250.334.4500 Community Garage Sale: Comox Comm. Ctr. 9am12pm. Sell your used items without all the work of having your own garage sale. Book a table, 250.339.2255.

Learn How to Snowshoe: 10am-3pm, $45. Explore Strathcona Park. Meet at Alberni Outpost for car pooling.

Snowshoes provided. 250.338.1000.

Glacier Grannies Scrabble Fundraiser: Fundraising for African Grannies. Ardith, ardcha@gmail.com Baby Bumps to Back Packs Swop & Shop: Multi Purpose Hall of Comox Rec. Ctr. 9am-12pm. Clothing, accessories, equipment, toys & much more! Proceeds to CV Family Services Association. 250.339.2255.

Island Cup XC Mountain Bike Race: In Victoria. Call Cycling BC, 1.604.737.3034 18 MAR MON C Canucks vs Wild 7pm SNET-P Mountain Kids Ski Camp: See page 28 19 MAR TUE C Canucks vs Blues 7pm TSN Auctions: Fine art, jewellery, china, pottery, gold, antiques etc.. Auction House, 1161 Hudson Rd, Comox, 6pm. www.AuctionHouseVi.com ‘Pearl Ellis Gallery Member’s’ Spring Art Show & Sale: Pearl Ellis Gallery, till Apr 7th. www.pearlellisgallery.com 20 MAR WED Wicked Chili Dog Wednesday: Games & Grounds, 6-10pm. Get a chili dog, drink & 4hrs of gaming all for just $15. 250.871.1171.

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

22 MAR FRI - World Water Day Live Band ‘Bootleg’: Griffin Pub: 250.339.4466 Megastar Live Band Karaoke: See Page 28 Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub: 250.334.4500 Magic the Gathering - Friday Nite Magic: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

4th Annual Vancouver Island Outdoor Show: 22nd24th. Pearkes Rec. Ctr. Victoria. Something for every outdoor enthusiast. www.ifmevents.com Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Ctr, 7:30-10:30pm.

Live band, ‘Amigos’ 250.338.1000 Heart Link Women’s Network: Lewis Ctr, 6:30-8:30pm.

Speak about your business, share samples, & expand your network. Dedicated to showcasing, advertising, enriching & empowering professional women in business. Pre-reg. www.V9N2K4.theheartlinknetwork.com

23 MAR SAT - Spring Break C Canucks at Kings 1pm SNET-P Haus Banned - Fat Teddy’s House Band: See page 28 Country Rehab: Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844.

Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub: 250.334.4500 Kid’s Fest: See Page 28 CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm. 250.218.0321.

3rd Annual ImageFest: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm.

Presented by Comox Valley Camera Club. A feast to your senses! 250.338.2430 Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, Booster Draft & Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

MusicFest Show ft. New Country Rehab: Cumberland Hotel. Tix, www.islandmusicfest.com Happy B’Day Yaffa Contest: Games & Grounds, 6pm.

Most unique way to wish Yaffa a Happy B’day wins a prize!

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Dance Town Nite: Courtenay Legion. Lesson 7:30pm, Dance 8:30pm. 250.871.2513 24 MAR SUN C Canucks at Avalanche 5pm SNET-P CVAG Winter 2013 Film Series: See 10th Comox Valley RV Half Marathon: Starts 11am.

250.286.1364 / info@shorerunners.com Western Games Horse Show: CV Exhibition Gronds, 250.334.9622 25 MAR MON Mountain Kids Ski Camp: See page 28 Spring Break Out!: Kids! Go on an adventure throughout Comox, take bus & go to parks, library & enjoy treat before returning to Comox Rec. Ctr for craft time.

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Battle of the DJ’s Sponsors Ocean Side Resort & Spa Frenchman Tattoo & Piercing D-Blok Studios Patchwork Princess Fiftieth Parallel Island Hula Hoopla Riptide Pub Steeped Tea Handmade By Calico Jenny Hoopnosis Lynda Allen Photography V.I.BE Tribe T-shirts that talk Chelz Bowers Photography Ashes To Canvas Custom Creations Urban Smoke Shop Dalliance Delicacies Audio Planet Recording Stacie St Pierre photography Divine Dolls Paperdoll Patchworks

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Spring Pony Camp (25-27th): CV Exhibition Gronds, 250.334.9622.

26 MAR TUE C Canucks vs Blue Jackets 7pm SNET-P Holly Cole: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm. This iconic Canadian songstress has received praise as a pre-eminent interpretative singer working between the poles of jazz & pop. Her unique interpretations applauded as being highly musical, intensely original, sophisticated, witty & sexy. 250.338.2430.

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Gaming Specials for March Gift Basket Draw - gamers get 1 entry for every full hour of gaming. Winner drawn March 30th.

Tues Mar 5 to Sat Mar 9 - CV Food Bank Donation Special Gaming Rate - Donate $2 and play for $2/hr for up to 4 hours.

Every Wednesday - Wicked Chilli Dog Wednesday - 6-10pm $15 Special: Chili Dog / Drink/4hr Gaming.

Spring Break Gaming Special - Tues Mar 26 to Fri Mar 29 - "low all day gaming" $12 computers. $10 consoles

Every Thursday & Saturday - Casual Play (sanctioned)-6:30pm Fridays - Friday Night Magic (sanctioned) 6:30pm Saturdays - Booster Draft (sanctioned) 6:30pm

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Spring Break Gaming Special: Games & Grounds, Enjoy low gaming rates all day. $12 Computers & $10 consoles. (26th-29th) 250.871.1171.

27 MAR WED Wicked Chili Dog Wednesday: Games & Grounds, 6-10pm. Get a chili dog, drink & 4hrs of gaming all for just $15. 250.871.1171.

Spring Break Survivor: Comox Rec. Ctr. Fun, high energy day of team & individual challenges based on tv show, ‘Survivor.’ 250.339.2255 Spring Bazaar & Luncheon: Conference Hall, Filberg Ctr, 10am-1:30pm. Presented by Evergreen Seniors Club. Selection of knitting & crocheted items, baking, quilts & more! Luncheon at Rotary Hall 11am-1pm.

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

(19yrs+). 250.331.1179 28 MAR THU C Canucks vs Avalanche 7pm SNET-P Yu-Gi-Oh Night: Games & Grounds, 7pm. (Casual play).

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

29 MAR FRI - Good Friday Megastar Live Band Karaoke: See Page 28 Live Band ‘Bent Rymn’: Griffin Pub: 250.339.4466 Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub: 250.334.4500 Magic the Gathering - Friday Nite Magic: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

30 MAR SAT - Earth Hour C Canucks at Oilers 7pm CBC Spring Rail Jam Competition: See page 28 Haus Banned - Fat Teddy’s House Band: See page 28 DJ Night: Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844.

Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub: 250.334.4500

Tequila Cup: See Page 28 Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, Booster Draft & Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm. 250.218.0321.

31 MAR SUN - Easter Sunday 1 APR MON - Easter Monday C Canucks at Sharks 7:30pm SNET-P Easter Extravaganza (Ages 2-8): Comox Mall. Petting zoo & crafts from 10:30am-12:30pm. Then at the Marina Park from 1-2pm, there’s the Egg Hunt & bounce castle.

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Workshops. Fashion Show.

Complimentary Refreshments & Hor d’oeuvres.

The Old House Village Hotel & Spa provides the ideal location for your indoor or outdoor wedding in Courtenay / Comox.

Our lush riverfront gardens and garden gazebo is an ideal outdoor wedding venue, while the hotel’s great room, penthouse or banquet space provides an intimate location for indoor wedding dinners or receptions in the Comox Valley.

Our spacious guest suites with fireplaces and either petite or full kitchens will ensure all your Vancouver Island guests are immersed in comfort. While the hotels intimate size, just 79 rooms, ensures that your event is our focus.

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Braids and Buns have been sweeping across Hollywood, it is no surpise that these dazzling coifs would carry over into weddings. Wether piled high in a ballerina bun or braided loosely in a feminine ďŹ shtail, this is one trend we can’t wait to see more of.

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Move over single white diamond engagement ring, some new and spectacular betrothal baubles are in town. The latest tweaks on tradition include cool cuts, intricate settings, dazzlingly different tints and modern styles that forgo the solitaire altogether.

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Two-tiered halo settings, some using contrasting color in the surrounding stones or metal. More visually interesting than an expected, the round stone, the oval cut tweaks convention just enough to be modern, but looks perfectly stunning set as a solitaire, especially when used in a trendy east-west engagement ring setting. Classically elegant, an emeraldcut stone lends an engagement ring a subtle vintage air.

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In 2012, signature cocktails were king, but for 2013 beer will get its chance to bask in the spotlight. With craft breweries popping up on every corner, this traditionally ‘man’s drink’ has discovered its softer side in weddings.

Move over cupcake towers. Take a seat, candybuffet. One of the new trends for wedding sweets right now are dessert tables. Featuring an array of edibles, the dessert table is a fantastic idea for any kind of wedding.

Assortments that feature french macarons, cupcakes, small cakes, cakettes or imperials will ensure that all of your guests’ sweeteeth are sated.

Dessert tables are also alot of fun because of the amount of styling that goes into designing the table. A lot more props/garnishes can be used to streamline the design to perfectly compliment your wedding. Varying levels of pedestals, mixed and matched serving trays plus all of the accent pieces in between result in a table almost as beautiful as the bride herself!

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Thanks to the Great Gatsby movie release this May, the old glamour of the Roaring Twenties will be a huge wedding trend. “The Art Deco opulence with a hint of Victorian flair will influence the bride of 2013.” The trend is taking root with brides ordering romantic flowers and cascading bouquets featuring Casa Blanca lilies, stephanotis, fragrant gardenias and cabbage roses.

In decor’ event planners are seeing a marked increase in the demand for Prohibition-era cocktails, sequinned linens and gold flatware and glassware. “Think elegant, sophisticated garden party with lots of sparkle and glam.”

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Wedding menus that are inspired by local ingredients as well as the season will be huge for 2013.

More and more couples are requesting hot dog and taco carts and tappa trays. For dessert we’ll continue to see cheesecakes and pie pops over the traditional wedding cake.

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Every Fri & Sat Night BIG FUN - March 1/2 March 8/9 March 15/16 March 22/23 March 29/30 TBA

St.Patricks Day Mar 17 4:30 to 8pm Irish Tunes

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TUESDAY Dry Ribs 1/2 lb. $3.50 - 1 lb. $6 Beef tacos w/salsa for $2.

Trio of sliders for 5.95 WEDNESDAY Build a burger.

Whistle Stop Burger with fries starting at $6 FRIDAY Prime Rib w/ best Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes & stir fry veg $15.95 SATURDAY A 6oz. Sirloin served with fries, garlic toast & half a dozen prawns $11.95 SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:00am UNTIL 1:00pm Full Rack Baby Back Ribs at 5pm - $11.95

WHISTLE STOP PUB 2355 Mansfield Dr., Courtenay 250-334-4500 www.WhistleStopPub.com

Waverley - Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland 250.336.8322 Mar 1st - ‘Nomeansno’, 9:30pm. ‘Peoples’ choice returns with ‘The Hoffmans’ as support Mar 15th - The Chantrelles, 9:30pm. Soul RnB juggernaut made to get you shaken’, quaking’, bring you up & knock you out!

Mar 23rd - ‘Odds’, 9:30am. Catchy melodic songs built on crunch rock guitars. Fullvoiced harmonies and walloping drums Zocalo Café - 5th Street, Courtenay, 250.331.0933 Mar 2nd - ‘Fiftieth Parallel’, 7:30-9:30pm Mar 9th - ‘Silk Pajamas,’ 4-6pm Mar 23rd - Celtic Cargo Cult, 7:30-9:30pm Mar 30th - Dinner and Story Night, 6:309:30pm The Mex Pub - 1001 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, 250.703.9573 Mar 5th - First Tuesday Fundraiser w/ Judy & Bruce Wing, 7:30pm.

Mar 15th - Flavor w/ Mitch & Friends, 9:30pm.

Mar 22nd - Mike Cash & SKIAN Debute, 9:30pm.

Mar 23rd - Nights to Remember w/ Youngcap & Friends, 9:30pm.

Sid Williams Theatre - 442 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, 250.338.2430 Mar 8th - North Island Festival of Performing Arts - Festival Variety Showcase Mar 11th - Mattina Musica ft. Ken lavigne Mar 26th - Holly Cole, 7:30pm.

Backstreet Pub - 4000 Island Hwy South, Royston, 250.898.8768 Sunday’s - Acoustic Jam, 5-9pm.

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Every Week EVERY MONDAY Pool Tourny & Poker Nite : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Lunchtime Revitalizer Yoga: Freedom Now Yoga, 12:10-12:50pm. 871.7225 Pump Fit w/ Paulette: Fitness Excellence Gym, 5:30pm. 897.3552 Football Night: Chances. 334.4531 25c Wings & 35c Prawns: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30pm Vanier High School band rm, 331.0158 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Square Dance Lessons: 1st two lessons free. Chris 923 9492 / Geo 287.9006 / Fred 287.3345 Square Dancing: Anglican Church, 7-9pm. Karin, 338.7942 Karaoke: Avalanche Pub 331.0334 Forbidden Plateau Barbershop Chorus: 7pm Bruce 871.7740 / Vic 890.0551 Tot & Mom Swim: 6 & Under CV Sports Ctr. 4-6pm 50 + Aquafit: CV Sports Ctr. 9-10am / 1:15-3pm / 7:158:15pm 334.9622 Bingo: Comox Legion 7pm Square Dance: Anglican Church 7-9pm, Cathy 338.7942 Zumba: Black Creek Com. Hall, 6:15-7:15pm, 337.5190 Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School , 6:30-7:30pm.337.5190 Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 7pm. 338.2544.

EVERY TUESDAY Auctions: Fine art, jewellery, china, pottery, gold, antiques etc.. Auction House, 1161 Hudson Rd, Comox, 6pm. www.AuctionHouseVi.com Toonie Tuesday: Games & Grounds, $2/hr for gaming, 871.1171 Flying Canoe Specials: Local Draft: $4 - $3 House Wine $5 Small Plates - $6 Double Vodka Red Bull - 250.331.4006 Jam Night: Whistle Stop Pub, 8pm, 334.4500 1HR Energizer Yoga: Freedom Now Yoga, 8-9am. 871.7225 Just For Fun Spin: Fitness Excellence Gym, 6:30pm. 897.3552 CV Community Band: Mark Isfeld High School, Band Rm, 7:30pm.

Players of all ages & skill levels welcome. Pat, 339.5091 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.

Shallow Aquatics: CV Ctr 9:15-10:15am.

55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr. 10:30am.

Teen Swim: 16+ CV Sports Ctr. 8-9pm 9 Ball Pool Drop In: Bridge Lounge, 7pm. 703.2881 Evening Energizer: Black Creek Com. Hall 6:15-7:15pm, 337.5190 Argentine Tango: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY Blues Jam: Cumberland Hotel, 8-11pm, Hosted by David Spragge, 336.8844 Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar w/ Rob Petrie. 339.4466 Poker Nite: Whistle Stop Pub 7pm Gentle Beginner Yoga: Freedom Now Yoga, 11am-12:15pm. 871.7225 Early Bird Spin: Fitness Excellence Gym, 6am. 897.3552 / www.fitex.ca for full schedule Wicked Chili Dog Wednesday: Games & Grounds, 6-10pm. Get a chili dog, drink & 4hrs of gaming all for just $15. 250.871.1171.

Free Pool: Bridge Lounge. Bar & patio opens 1pm. 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: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

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: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. 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.

Shallow Aquatics: CV Aquatics Ctr, 9:15-10:15am.

Teen Swim: 16 & over CV Sports Ctr, 8-9pm.

Open Jam Nite: The Mex Pub 8pm 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am.

55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr, 10:30am.

Zumba: Black Creek, 6pm, 337.5190 Live Music w/ Monkey Wrench: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm. 337.5190

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EVERY FRIDAY Karaoke: Cumberland Hotel 9pm-1am 336.8844 Live Bands: Griffin Pub, 339.4466 NEW: Spirit FM - Holy Spirit Rock Show. 7pm, ft. 26 classic rock & other genre songs about Jesus - Told in parts by the Beatles, John Fogerty, Robert Plant, Elvis Presley, Steve Miller, The Doors, Bob Dylan & more. Tune in to www. spirt-fm.ca live streaming or 88.7FM. House Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Magic the Gathering - Friday Nite Magic: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

Fat Burner Spin w/ Maggie: Fitness Excellence Gym, 9:15am. 897.3552 / www.fitex.ca for full schedule Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Ctr, 7:30-10:30pm. Live band every week. 250.338.1000 Dancing Freedom: @The Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 7-9pm. Get out of your head & into your body. Till Mar 22nd. www.inspiredearthprojects.com Top 40 DJ / Live Band: Bridge Lounge. 9pm.

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

EVERY SATURDAY

Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. 250.331.4006 Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds 6:30pm, Booster Draft & Casual Play (Sanctioned) 250.871.1171.

Live Bands: 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel. 336.8844 House Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Avalanche Bar: House Ten85 DJ’s Hatha Flow Yoga: Freedom Now Yoga, 10:30am-12pm. 871.7225 Cycle, Curl & Extend: Fitness Excellence Gym, 9:15am.

897.3552 / www.fitex.ca for full schedule $11.95 Full Rack Baby Back Ribs: Whistle Stop Pub, 5pm, 334.4500 DJ Mike on The Mic: Avalanche Bar. Free. Best dancing tunes in Valley. Requests all night, 331.0945 540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican 5:40pm, 339.3016 CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm, 250.218.0321.

Boot Camp: Black Creek Com. Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190 Top 40 DJ: 9pm. Bridge Lounge.

Sip N Shop: In Gift Shop & Tasting Room. 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. 12-5 pm. 250.941.8810

EVERY SUNDAY Free Pool: Griffin Pub. All Day. 339.4466 Electric Jam: Cumberland Hotel, 4-8pm, 336.8844 Red Eye Jam Nite: Avalanche Pub, 331.0945 Youth Group LINC: Drop in activities $2, 3-8pm.

Texas Holdem: The Mex Pub 2pm Karaoke: The Bridge Lounge, 8pm.

Sip N Shop: In Gift Shop & Tasting Room. 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. 12-5 pm.

250.941.8810

EVERY DAY Watch Canucks & Win Prizes: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500

Name That Tune: Griffin Pub, 339.4466 (see ad) Dancing: Every Saturday: Sweet Sounds of Honey DJ Crew,

Celebrating Women for the month of March and to honour international women’s month, Vertical Gym is giving a portion of all drop in fees for any fitness class to the Comox Valley Transition Society for women and families in need.

Try a Zumba class, fitcamps, or pole fitness and help women in our community.

Vertical Gym now located at CV Fitness - 2920 Moray Ave, Courtenay Call Robynne for more details 250-792-2227

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Celebrate March March 1

David’s Day

March 8

International

March 3

March 9

Puppy Day

Women’s Day Panic Day

March 10

Employee

March 15

Birthday of Girl

March 16

Appreciation Day Scouting

Ides of March

March 17

St Patricks Day

March 17

Incredible Kid Day

March 20

International

March 21

World Poetry Day

March 21 March 21 March 22

Happiness Day

International Day

of Forests and Trees Flower Day

of the month A man and a woman who have never met before find themselves in the same sleeping carriage of a train.

After the initial embarrassment, they both manage to get to sleep; the woman on the top bunk, the man on the lower.

In the middle of the night the woman leans over and says, “I’m sorry to bother you but I’m awfully cold and I was wondering if you could possibly pass me another blanket.”

The man leans out and, with a glint in his eye, says, “I’ve got a better idea... let’s pretend we’re married.”

“Why not?” giggles the woman.

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Good Friday March 31

Easter Sunday

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TO THE MOUNTAINS!

Mount Washington Main: 250.338.1386 Mar 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 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.

Mar 02 Afterdark Invitational: 7:30-10pm. Best home-grown Island talent face-off against some of the best riders from Lower Mainland & Whistler. Skiers & boarders will be boosting underneath Whiskey Jack Chair competing for best trick & cash purse. DJ’s will be mixing beats above beverage garden. Free to watch.

Mar 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 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.

Mar 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 Mountain Kids Ski Camp: 3 Day camp focuses on skill development through fun, games & exercises. Mornings spent working on skills, while afternoons consist of games & fun on the snow. Camp includes 3 days of lessons, lunch & afternoon at Ozone Tub Park. Students receive report cards to monitor progress and so parents

are aware of ability levels for future programs.

Mar 16 Dakine Slopestyle Competition: Show us your slope style! Skiers & boarders are judged on number of different hits, rails & boxes down the Slopestyle course.

Showing off style, technique & flow. Best style wins sweet prizes. Sponsored by Dakine & Bud Light. 9am3:30pm.

Mar 16 Black Cat St. Pat’s Green Halloween Party: Fat Teddy’s, 10pm-1am. Halloween in March ft. ‘Haus Banned’. Dress as you dare. It becomes St. Pat’s at midnight, so dress halloween, but think green. Costume contest, spooky specials, pumpkin sumthin’ & green beer.

Mar 30 Spring Rail Jam Competition: 11am-3:30pm. Test your jibbing skills. The spring park will be sculpted in front of the Alpine Lodge for great spectator shots. Sponsored

by Dragon, Bern, 32 & Nitro. Great prizes to be won.

Apr 06 Red Bull Sugga Rail Jam Competition: 11am-3:30pm.

Test your jibbing skills. Spring park will be sculpted in front of Alpine lodge for great spectator shots.

Sponsored by Red Bull.

Mount Cain:

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in 2hrs - 4Hrs Rain - Snow or Shine Coastal Black Winery Tours - book in advance, $5 per person

250-337-8325 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 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.

Courtenay Museum-, 4th St Courtenay.. Open TueSat 10am-5pm - Current exhibits “Signs� enjoy some memorabilia a collection of old signs on display. 250334-0686 Cumberland Museum- Visit the Museum during winter for special exibits- 2680 Dunsmuir Road, Cumberland 250-336-2445 Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm

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.

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.

Comox Recreation Centre - 1809 Noel Ave, Comox, 250-339-2255 Assorted indoor and outdoor recreation activities, racket games, volley ball, and fitness facility Indoor Rockclimbing: On the Rocks Gym- Open TuesSun 10am-9pm 1980 Nrth Isl Hwy, Campbell River 250-287-7625 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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