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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com ALL MONTH: Games & Grounds Summer Special: All Day Computer/Console Gaming, $15 Non-members or $10 for members. 250.871.1171. Art Display “Time Fluid” by Joseph Gilland: Ginger Nine Studio & Gallery. NEW gallery hours: Tues-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm. 338.6463. Fishing: Excellent time for Coho, Chinook, Tyee & Pinks. Mark R. Isfeld High School Seniors Art Show ‘Artbeat’: Till 16th @ Pearl Ellis Gallery, 10am-4pm. By grade 11 & 12 students. 250.339.2822. Courtenay Outdoor Pool Opens: Open Jun-Aug. 30m swimming pool, swimming lessons, aquasize classes, birthday rentals, free wading pool. 338.5371. Volunteer @ Courtenay Rec. Children’s Ctr: 338.5371. Exploration Dance Camp Registrations: Close Jul 15th. Camp starts Aug 12. Try ballet, jazz, Irish dance, hiphop & tap. Take home daily art projects. Show off dance moves on final day. Ages 5-11yrs. 250.334.1074.
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This month, we personally selected what we feel are a few “Can’t Miss” events happening in the Comox Valley area. We hope you enjoy them as much as we know we will.
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Look for fresh BC products on your next visit! Customer Service: 1 800 667 8280 > thriftyfoods.com ed Contest @ Lake Trail School. 10.15am, 5th St. Mile Foot Run. 10.30am Grand Parade. 2-4pm, Tea Dance @ Native Son’s Hall. Simms Park; 7-10am, Kinsmen Pancake Breaky, $6. 12pm, Opening Ceremonies. 3.30pm, Winners of ‘Battle of the Bands. 7-9pm, CV District Concert Band. Lewis Park; 11.30am-3.30pm, Westview Ford Sumo Challenge @ tennis courts. 12.30pm, Des Larsen on Kids zone stage. 1pm, Comox Rotary Club sponsors Ducky 500. 1.30pm, Kenny Shaw & Brian Temple Kids Zone. 4pm, Children’s Bike Draw. FMI ComoxValleyCanadaDay.ca As Canadian As.. Canada Day Concert: Sid Williams Theatre, 7pm. Free variety show as finale for Canada’s birthday. 250.338.2430.
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Daily Vacation Bible School: Jul 2-5th. Hosted by Courtenay Fellowship Baptist Church. Theme; Western. 9am-12:15pm. Ages 3-12. Singing, games, crafts & learn about Jesus. 250.334.3432. Private Swim Lessons: Courtenay Rec. Outdoor Pool, 9:30-11:30am, Jul 2 - Aug 24. $18/half hr. 338.5371
3 JUL WED Guy’s Night: Games & Grounds, 7-10pm, Group games on different consoles. $5/p for 3hrs! 871.1171. Daily Vacation Bible School: See 2nd. Sidewalk Chalk Party: Courtenay Library, 10:3011:30am. Theme; Up up & away! 250.334.3369.
4 JUL THU Sidewalk Chalk Party: Cumberland Library, 10:3011:30am. Theme; Up up & away! 250.336.8121. CV Paddlers Club Meeting: Comox Lions Den, 7-9pm. Kayakers & canoeist. Keynote speaker. Program includes paddles & weekend excursions. New members welcome.
5 JUL FRI Live Band ‘XLR8’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500. Live Band ‘Dirty Little Secret’: Griffin Pub, 339.4466. Daily Vacation Bible School: See 2nd. St. Joseph’s Hospital 100th Anniversary Gala: Filberg Ctr, 5:30pm. Tix $75 @ Hospital Foundation Office or Courtenay RBC branches. Up & Away Fun with Kevin: Cumberland Library, 10:30am-12pm. Kevin Flesher entertains kids with music, games & storytelling. Followed by eco crafting & cardboard arcade games. 5yrs+ Free! 250.336.8121. Bike Park Liquidation Sale: Mt. Washington, 12-4pm, 5-7th. Everything must go! MountWashington.ca Saratoga Speedway: 5th Annual bikini contest, drifting competition round 3 and heads up drag racing (not bracket racing). Gates 5:30pm, races 7pm. Rain or shine. SaratogaSpeedwayBC.ca Art Show Opening Night “Time Fluid” by Joseph Gilland: Ginger Nine Studio & Gallery, 6-10pm. Live entertainment & snacks. 338.6463
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5 Board Gamin’ Night: Different game each month. Games & Grounds, 7:30pm, 250.871.1171. Overnight Lock Down: Games & Grounds, Midnight8am, limited space, $25 includes pizza & pop. 871.1171. Live Band ‘XLR8’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500.’ Girls Slumber Party Lock-in: LINC Games room, 8pm-8:30am. Includes; Facials & pedicures, icecream & pizza, pampering + yummy breaky. Bring sleeping bag & pillow. 250.338.5371. Live Band ‘Machine Gun’: Cumberland Hotel, 336.8844 CV Roller Derby: CV Sports Ctr, Doors 7pm. Brick House Betties vs Rink Minx. Prizes! Family Friendly. Entertainment. 19+ Refreshments. Tix $7/Adult, $5/ Youth (11-18), Kids free! Tix @ Happy’s Source for Sports, Waverely Hotel, Comox Comm. Ctr, Swicked Cycles. Up & Away Fun with Kevin: Courtenay Library, 10:30am-12pm. Kevin Flesher entertains kids with music, games & storytelling. Followed by eco crafting & cardboard arcade games. 5yrs+ Free! 250.334.3369.
7 JUL SUN Summer Concert Ceries - Nanaimo Concert Band: Simms Park, Courtenay, 7pm. 250.338.5371.
8 JUL MON 55+ Mountain Retreat: Meet @ Filberg Ctr, 11am11am. Includes; Leisurely walks in beautiful sub-alpine, scenic chair lift ride to viewpoint on top of Mt. Washington & morning yoga & meals. 250.338.5371. Newcomers Club: Filberg Ctr 7pm. 941.8432.
9 JUL TUE CV Food Bank Donation Gaming Special: (Till 12th) Games & Grounds. Donate $2 & play $2/hr (upto 4hrs) 250.871.1171. Leonard Barrett Show & Sale: (Till Jul 21st) Pearl Ellis Gallery, Free, www.PearlEllisGallery.com
10 JUL WED Ladies Night: Games & Grounds, 7-10pm, Group games on different consoles. $5/p for 3hrs! 871.1171. Sunset Cinema - Free Outdoor Movie: Lewis Park, starts @ dusk. Bring blankets & chair. Popcorn, cotton candy & beverages available.
11 JUL THU WOW-Women of Words: 7-9pm. Social gathering to share expressive writing of stories, memoirs, poems & the like. Non-judgmental environment over tea &
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12 JUL FRI MusicFest: SOLD OUT! Tapped Beer Festival: Mt. Washington, 6pm. Includes variety of Brews for sampling, seminar, music by Luke Blu Guthrie & more. MountWashington.ca Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500. Live Band ‘Bootleg’: Griffin Pub, 339.4466.
13 JUL SAT Saratoga Speedway: IMCA modifides, Old Time Racing Assoc. dwarf cars, bomber cars & motorcycles. Gates 5:30pm, races 7pm. Rain or shine. SaratogaSpeedwayBC.ca Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds, 2014 Core Set Pre-release Tournament (santioned) - Session 1 @ 10am (2HG). Session 2 @ 4pm (standard). 871.1171 Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition: (Till Aug 18th) 9am-9pm. ParksvilleBeachFest.ca Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500. DJ Night ft. ‘Funktion’: Cumberland Hotel, 336.8844 Large Garage & Book Sale: Union Bay Comm. Hall, 9am-2pm. Help raise funds for Tour de Rock. Dona-
Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds, 2014 Core Set Pre-release Tournament (sanctioned) 11:30am (standard). 250.871.1171. Canoeing 101: Goose Spit, 10am-12pm. Learn tandem canoeing, essential strokes & boat handling. 338.5371.
16 JUL TUE Shrek the Musical: Sid Williams Theatre, 7:30pm. (See ad in this issue) CYMC’s summer production brings everyone’s favourite ogre to life on stage, (till 20th). Matinee 20th @ 2pm. 250.338.2430. 17 JUL WED Shrek the Musical: See 16th. Guy’s Night: Games & Grounds, 7-10pm, Group games on different consoles. $5/p for 3hrs! 871.1171.
18 JUL THU Shrek the Musical: See 16th. Hawaiian Ladies Night: LongLands Golf Course. Prizes for best outfit & lots of fun. One of the most popular Ladies Night Events of the year! 250.339.6363. 19 JUL FRI Local Colours Festival 2013: Downtown Courtenay. Local artists working in variety of media groups will create, perform & demo their amazing talents. Includes; painters, photographers, carvers, potters, weavers, sculptures, videographers, dancers, musicians, singers, actors, & more. Saturday they’ll be joined by performing acts in plazas & streets for Market Day. Shrek the Musical: See 16th. Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds, 2014 Core Set Buy-a-Box Promotion starts. Ask about League Play! 250.871.1171. Live Band ‘Blue Collar’: Griffin Pub, 339.4466. Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500. Young People’s Nature Photography Workshop: Courtenay Museum, 9am-3pm. Ages 13-17. With professional photographer, Boomer Jerritt, who’ll lead you through discussion, field trip & fun & constructive review of participants photos. 250.334.0686.
20 JUL SAT 43rd Annual Market Day: Downtown Courtenay, 9am-7pm. Streets filled with wonderful handmade & one-of-a-kind products, best deals from fav local shops. Over 100 vendors. Something for everyone to do & see. 5th st. closed to traffic 7am-7:30pm. Local Colours Festival 2013: See 19th. Saratoga Speedway: CAR TOSSING COMPETITION, crash to pass cars, hornet cars, figure 8 cars & road runners. Gates 5:30pm, races 7pm. Rain or shine Shrek the Musical: See 16th. Live Band ‘Rock Fish’: Cumberland Hotel, 336.8844. Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500. Roller Derby - Belles of the Brawl vs. Rink Minx: CV
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Sports Ctr, 6-9pm. info@evesofdestruction.com CYMC Presents Island Jazz Student Concert: Filberg Park, Main stage, 7:30pm. 250.338.7463. Wacky Wardrobe Best Ball Golf Tournament: Sunnydale Golf & Country Club, 9am-2pm. Fun, prizes, BBQ, Wacky wardrobes. Hosted by ComoxValleyArtGallery. com ‘Bucket of Blood’ Walking Tours: Cumberland Museum, 10-11:30am. Tour local village history & murder mystery’s. Guided by ‘Bucket of Blood’ author, KimBannerman. 250.336.2445. Evergreen Club Pancake Breakfast: Conference Hall, Filberg Ctr. 338.1000. $5/person.
21 JUL SUN NEW Drums Alive: Native Sons Hall, 10am-12pm. Combines fitness, brain & music. Using cross-coordinated movement & memory enhancing exercises. Free. Pre-register, 250.338.5371. Summer Concert Ceries - ‘Mamma Let ‘em Play’: Simms Park, Courtenay, 7pm. 250.338.5371.
22 JUL MON Water Sport Camp: Comox Lake, 5-8pm, Jul 22-25. Learn to wake-surf, wake-board, wake-skate or waterski or all four! 250.338.5371. Newcomers Club: Filberg Ctr 7pm. 941.8432.
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24 JUL WED Ladies Night: Games & Grounds, 7-10pm, Group games on different consoles. $5/p for 3hrs! 871.1171. Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds, Modern Masters Booster Draft. 8 spaces avail. 6:30pm, $50. 871.1171
25 JUL THU Pre-loved Fashions $2 Sale: 307d 14th St, Courtenay. 10am-7pm. Accessories, purses, jewellery, shoes,
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Colours Festival July 19 The Local Colours Festival of Arts & Culture combines the talents of local artists with a variety of artistic works and creativity. On Saturday, visual artists and performing acts will be on the streets and in plazas all day. Fifth Street will be closed to traffic from 7am-7.30pm Saturday July 20th July 20 Market Days - Saturday July 20 from 9am to 7pm downtown streets will be filled with wonderful things to do and bargains to be had. The streets will be filled with over 100 vendors.
boots, hats, scarves & more! 250.871.0373. Comedy Night: Red 21, Play Time Gaming. For tickets call, 334.4531 ext. 127.
26 JUL FRI Nickel Carnival: Wouldn’t it be great if everything cost a nickel? For 1 day it does! Face painting, carnival games, contests, prizes, cupcake walk & candy guesses & more! 1:30-3:30pm, Lewis Ctr. Ages 5-11yrs. $3 with $2 returned in game tix (40 tix). Live Band ‘Impalas’: Griffin Pub, 339.4466. Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500.
27 JUL SAT Saratoga Speedway: Wilroc sprints, IMCA modifides, dwarf cars, bomber car & motorcycles. Gates 5:30pm, races 7pm. Rain or shine. SaratogaSpeedwayBC.ca Live Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500. Live Band ‘Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie’: Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844. 27th Graffiti Bash Show ‘n’ Shine: Hosted by CV’s Classic Cruisers. Browse vintage vehicles lining 4th, 5th & 6th St. + Duncan & England Ave. Various shops open for day. Traffic closed off July 28, 6:30am-4pm.
DowntownCourtenay.com Old Time Dance: Old Time Fiddlers Branch 17, Fallen Alders Comm. Hall, Royston. 7:30pm. Great music, dances, polka, waltz, 2 step, lots of fun! 250.339.6297. Bingo: Cumberland Mason Lodge #26, 7pm. freemasonry.bcy.ca Dance Town Nite: Courtenay Legion. Lesson 7:30pm, Dance 8:30pm. 250.871.2513.
28 JUL SUN 27th Graffiti Bash Show ‘n’ Shine: See 27th. Griffin Pub’s Annual Golf Tournament: Sign-up @ pub. Space limited. Fee includes 18holes of golf, dinner, drink & prizes! Top team wins coveted Griffin Pub Champion Jackets & other prizes. 250.339.4466. Summer Concert Ceries - ‘Fiddle Jam’: Simms Park, Courtenay, 7pm. 250.338.5371.
30 JUL TUE Learn to Roll a Kayak: CV Kayaks & Canoes, 7:459:30pm. On Aug 1st too. $120/2 sessions. 338.5371.
31 JUL WED Guy’s Night: Games & Grounds, 7-10pm, Group games on different consoles. $5/p for 3hrs! 871.1171.
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As Canadian As... Canada Day Concert A free event for the whole family. Come celebrate Canada Day with two hours of great entertainment! July 1, 2013 | 7:00 PM
CYMC’s Shrek The Musical Comox Valley Youth Music Centre (CYMC)’s summer production brings everyone’s favourite ogre to life on stage! July 16 - 20, 2013
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2 AUG FRI 31st Annual Filberg Festival: (Till 5th) Filberg Lodge & Park. Western Canada’s largest outdoor arts show. FilbergFestival.com / 250.941.0727. Alpine Inukshuk Building Contest: (Till 3rd) Mt. Washington. MountWashington.ca Pete Anderson Live: Cumberland Hotel. Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winner producer & ground breaking guitarist, who melds blues & country to a style of his own. 250.336.8844.
3 AUG SAT Comox Nautical Days 2013: 3rd-5th Jul. Family funfilled free event in Comox Marina Park. Over 100 craft booths, Pancake breaky, bullhead derby, kids activities & entertainment, pet parade, Victor Simonson dragon boat races, church services, Central Builders Home Hardware’s Annual Build Bail & Sail, foot-race, car show, ceremony of flags, Nautical Days Parade, B.C. Day ceremony, Captain Crackers family dance, main stage & bistro beer garden entertainment, Simon’s Cycles & Salish Seafoods Fish Toss, fireworks & more! Go to ComoxNauticalDays.ca for full schedule. Saratoga Speedway: MONSTER TRUCKS, Crash to pass cars, hornet cars, figure 8 cars, road runners. Gates 5:30pm, races 7pm. Rain or shine. SaratogaSpeedwayBC.ca Alpine Inukshuk Building Contest: See 2nd. I-Hos Night Market: (4th too) Around I-Hos Gallery, 4-9pm. Artistans, bounce-a-rama, drum & dreamcatcher workshop, bannock + more food. 339.7702. 31st Annual Filberg Festival: See 2nd. Place your event at WhatsOnDigest.com or on our Facebook Page
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Fri. July 5, 2013 Despicable Me 2 The Lone Ranger Fri. July 12, 2013 Dealing with Idiots Fruitvale Station Fri.July 19, 2013 Girl Most Likely Only God Forgives RED 2 R.I.P.D. The World’s End Fri. July 26, 2013 Blue Jasmine The To Do List The Wolverine
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Wed. July 3, 2013 Test Drive: Ferrari Ps3, X360 Wed. July 10, 2013 Ncaa Football 13 Ps3, X360 Quantum Conundrum Fri. July 12, 2013 AFL Live: Win, Ps3, X360 Tiny Wings 2 iOs Wed. July 17, 2013 Heroes of Ruin 3Ds Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD Thu. July 25, 2013 Wreckateer Xbla Fri. July 28, 2013 Warsow Win, Mac, Lin
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Things To Do In BMX Racing: @ Coal Hills BMX Racing www.coalhillsbmx.com for schedule Splash Park: Lewis Recreation Ctr. 5th St, Court. Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Min. Group of 6 $15 pp, 1-778-420-2200. 4650 Regent Rd. Oyster River (near Saratoga) Wine Tasting and Tour: Coastal Black Wine 2186 B Endall Road, Black Creek, Noon to 5pm everyday! www.coastalblack.ca 250 337-8325 Wine Tasting and Tour: 40 Knotts Winery - 2400 Anderton Rd. Comox. 250-941-8810 Swimming: $5 @ Comox Valley Outdoor Pool 250 338-5371 489 old island Highway Swimming $5.40 - Adult @ Comox Valley Aquatic Centre 25mtr lap pool, Whirlpool, Wave pool. Steam Room and Sauna. (250) 334-2527 600 377 Lewrick, Ocean Swimming: Free @ Saratoga Beach/ Miracle Beach Off Highway 19 Walk the Air Park: free great views. Courtenay, Off Cliff Ave. turn onto Mansfield Rd. Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am-12pm at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. 4839. Headquarters Road, Courtenay - 250-334-9662. Accepts Debit & Credit Cards Art Gallery: Free @ Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue Skateboarding: Free @ Courtenay/ Comox Skatepark 1551 Lerwick Road Petting Zoo: $2 @ Filberg Park Grounds Filberg Park 61 Filberg Road
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Recreation Court Facilities @ Courtenay Rec Centre 250 338-5371 Water Taxi: $60 per person @ Pacific Pro Dive and Surf Company 250 338-6829 2270 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay walk www.scubashark.com Walking: Free @ Morrison Creek Greenway Salmon Snorkeling: @ Pacific Pro Dive and Surf Company (250) 338-6829 2270 Cliffe Ave Courtenay Tubing: Free @ Pluntledge River Bird Watching: Free @ Courtenay Riverway & Estuary (250) 702-5404 Museum: Free @ Comox Airforce Museum 250 -339-8162, 19 Wing Comox Cinema- $9.75 @ Rialto 250.338.5550 2655 Cliffe Ave. Driftwood Plaza Mall. Theatre: $25-$35 @ Sid Williams Theatre 250 3382430, 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay Kayaking: $10 /Hour @Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort 250-334-4154, 5726 Coral Rd. 18.4 Kayak Tour: $55 @ Kayak Utopia 250 334-2628 2020 Cliffe Avenue Kayaking: $15 per hour @ Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes 250 334-2628, 2020 Cliff Ave (25 seconds ) www.comoxvalleykayaks.com Museum Tour: Tours - Adults $25 @ Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre Tours -7 Fourth Street 2.1 KM www.courtenaymuseum.ca Comox Air Force Museum: See the History of the Snowbirds and other Canadian artifacts. Ryan Road. 250-339-8162 Mountain Biking Tours: $60/ 24 Hour Bike $40 @ Dodge City Cycles 2705 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland Mountain Bike Park: $30 @ MT. Washington 250 338-1386 Mt. Washington Alpine Resort 1 Strathcona Parkway Bowling: $6 @ Codes Country Lanes- 250 334-
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Golf: Longlands Golf Course, 1239 Anderton, 250-339-6363 Par 3, 18 holes (see ad below) Cycling Tours: Island Joy Rides - 3 - 5 hours bike tours either the Comox Valley, Campbell RIver, or Quadra Island by bike. www.islandjoyrides.com/ bike-tours 855 830-8522 Boating: $25 Hour @ Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort 250 334-4154 / 2 Hour Minimum 5726 Coral Rd. 18.4 www.islandgourmettrails.ca Culinary Tour: $125 per person for group 4-6 people @ Island Gourmet Trails 250 650-1956 Cave Exploring: $54 @ Horne Lake Cave Exploring 250 248-7829 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. (43 KM) http://hornelake.com/portfoliosets/cave-tours Bike Tours: $60/ Person @ Island Mountain Rides 250 702 3940 1164 Cumberland, BC 2.9 Km (4 mins) http://islandmountainrides.com/ Marine Wildlife Tidal Rapids Tour: $105 - Adult @ Discovery Marine Safaris 250-287-7008 2942
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Pacific View Terrace 41 mins (52 KM) www.adventurewhalewatching.com Outdoor Recreation at the Provincial Park Kitty Coleman Courtenay/Merville- Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, north of Courtenay off Hwy 19A onto Coleman Road. www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks Hands on Aquarium: Discovery Passage Aquarium: See, Touch, Explore. Open 7 Days, May to October. Extended hours July & August. Discovery Pier, at the Govt. Wharf Island Hwy. Campbell River Rock Climbing: On the Rocks Climbing Gym 250 287-7625, 1980 N. Island Hwy rockgym.ca Kayaking: Free - Launch your kayak into the river at the Courtenay Airpark then paddle up the river to Lewis Park. Kayaking: Grey Wolf tours 2hr & 4hr guided and unguided tours from Saratoga Beach 1-877-337-5717 Salmon Snorkeling & Scuba Diving Lessons and tours: Beaver Aquatics 250 287-7652 760 Isl. Highway beaveraquatics.ca Snorkeling with the Salmon: As seen on the Rick Mercer Show Come face to face with100’s of salmon on their journey up stream. @ Destiny River Adventures 250 287- 4800 Adult 1630 North Island, Campbell River (May to July) destinyriver.com
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Golf: Glacier Greens Golf Course glaciergreens.com 250 339-6515, 19 Wing Comox Golf: Crown Isle Golf Resort 250 703-5050, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, B.C 6 mins (5 KM) www.crownisle.com Wildlife, Whale & Bear Tours: Discovery Marine Safari, Covered boats. 1-866-501-6722 Campbell River. www.adventurewhalewatching.com Aboriginal Journeys: Voted #1 by trip advisor. Aboriginal cultural and wildlife tours: Bears & Whales, Campbell River 250-850-1101 aboriginaljourneys.com Whale & Bear & Wildlife Tours: Eagle Eye Adventure Zodiac Boats 1-877-286-0809, 4hr & 6hr tours eagleeyeadventures.com CR Whale Watch: Tide Adventures, Eco Tours, Whale & Bear Watching: Zodiac Boats: 250-287-2667. www.crwhalewatching.com Kayak Tour: @ Kayaking Vancouver Island Saratoga Beach 250337-5717 kayakvancouverisland.com. 6 hour and 2 day guided tours. Horseback Riding: $75-$95 @ One on One Trail Rides 250-336-8545, 3425 Mounce Rd 9 Km (11 mins) http://oneononetrailrides.tripod.com Diving: @ U.B. Diving 250-338-0161 2440 CLIFFE AVE., Courtenay www.seashelldiving.com Auto Racing: $20/Adult - Saratoga Speedway - Fridays & Saturday night. 5:30pm www.saratogaspeedway.bc.ca 250 941-1777 White Water Rafting: @ Destiny River Adventures 250 287- 4800 Adult 1630 North Island, Campbell River (May to July) destinyriver.com
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442 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay 250-338-2430 (See ad in this issue for details) Jul 1 As Canadian As… Canada Day Concert Jul 16 CYMC’s Shrek the Musical Waverley - Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland
250-336-8322 Jul 26 Blue King Brown Aug 2 Rock the Block Zocalo Café - 5th St. Courtenay
250-331-0933 Jul 6 Michael Pyntz Jul 27 Ralph Barrat Flying Canoe West Coast Pub - 1590 Cliffe Ave
250-331-4006 Friday’s & Saturday’s Live DJ & Dance Party Sunday’s The Voice - Karaoke w/ Milo Backstreet Pub - 4000 Island Hwy S. Royston
250-898-8768 Sunday’s - Acoustic Jam The Mex Pub - 1001 Ryan Rd, Courtenay
250-703-9573 Saturday’s - Winners Poker Jul 27 Machine-gun Kelly & Fully Unstable Avalanche Bar & Grill - 275 8th St. Courtenay
250-331-0334 Monday’s Karaoke Jul 18 Comedy Night Thursdays Georgia Straight Jazz The Venue - 115 St. Courtenay
250-702-6456 Jul 6 David Gogo
Griffin Pub
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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 Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30pm Vanier High School band rm, 331.0158 Wing Chun King Fu: Learn combat weapon skills @ Native Sons Hall, 6:30-8:30pm. 338.5371. Till Aug 15. 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 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 Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 7pm. cvdbc.com
EVERY TUESDAY Auctions: Fine art, jewellery, china, pottery, gold, antiques etc. 1161 Hudson Rd, Comox, 6pm. AuctionHouseVi.com
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 Family Game Time: Games & Grounds, 5-8pm, $5/hr for whole family, 250.871.1171. Magic the Gathering: Games & Grounds. Casual Play (sanctioned). 250.871.1171. Courtenay Train Station Grace Outreach: Guitar, Banjo, old time gospel songs. 334.2433. Tween Nites: LINC Ctr, Different out-trips, 334.8138. CV Community Band: Mark Isfeld High School, Band Rm, 7:30pm. Players of all ages & skill levels welcome. Pat, 339.5091 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 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 Evening Energizer: Black Creek Com. Hall 6:15-7:15pm, 337.5190
EVERY WEDNESDAY Blues Jam: Cumberland Hotel, 8:30-11:30pm, Hosted
by David Spragge, 336.8844. Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar with Rob Petrie. 250.339.4466 Poker Nite: Whistle Stop Pub 7pm Gentle Beginner Yoga: Freedom Now Yoga, 11am12:15pm. 871.7225 Early Bird Spin: Fitness Excellence Gym, 6am. 897.3552 / www.fitex.ca for full schedule Wicked Chili Dog Day: Games & Grounds, 6-10pm. $15 for chili dog, drink & 4hrs of gaming. 871.1171 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 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. La Leche League Meetings: Breast Feeding Support Group, CV Unitarian Fellowship, 10am-12pm. 941.6450. 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 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr, 10:30am.
EVERY THURSDAY Karaoke: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 Girls Night Out: Golf, dinner, prizes, $25/person. All experience levels welcome. LongLands Golf, 339.6363 FREE Pool & Juke Box: Cumberland Hotel 336.8844 Hatha Flow Yoga: Freedom Now Yoga, 5:30-7pm. 871.7225 25c Wings & 35c Prawns: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Poker Nite : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Live Entertainments Returns: Playtime Gaming. Gamer Connection Nite: Games & Grounds, 7pm, Meet others who like to play specific games. Bring own games or see what’s here. RPG’s, board, card ect. 871.1171 Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm, $10. 331.0945. Live Jam Session w/ Anela Kahiamoe & Friends: Road Hockey Intramural League: LINC Ctr, 5pm. 10yrs+, $2 drop-in includes snacks & drinks. 334.8138. 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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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 Games & Grounds BBQ Dinner: Gourmet burgers, smokies & veggie options.See ad in this issue. Fat Burner Spin w/ Maggie: Fitness Excellence Gym, 9:15am. 897.3552 / www.fitex.ca for full schedule Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 12-5pm. 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard, 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810 TGIFridays: Pick the Ace of Spades & Win $850 or more! Griffin Pub, 339.4466. LongLands Golf Course Specials: Seafood Friday’s Platter for 2, $29. 250.339.6363. 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 Rock Out @ The Rec: Comox Rec.Ctr. Fitness Studio, 6:30-8:30pm. 14-30yrs. Great Music. 339.2255 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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Summer Concerts 7.00pm - 9.00pm Sundays Musical Line Up July 3 - Mama Let’em Play July 17 - The Blues Legends July 24 - Fiddle Jammin Aug 7 - Grill & Chill (BBQ cook off ) Aug 14 - Wee Bit Irish Aug 21 - Jazz in the Park Aug 28 - Country Picken’ Sept 4 - Trio of Duo’s
Name That Tune with VaLori & Friends: Griffin Pub, 339.4466 (see ad) Hockey Nite in Canada: Prizes during game. Red 21, Play Time Gaming, 334.4531 Dancing: Sweet Sounds of Honey DJ Crew, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. 250.331.4006 Live Bands: 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel. 336.8844 House Band ‘Big Fun’: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500
for $20. LongLands Golf Course, 250.339.6363. CV Farmers Market: CV Exhibition Grounds, 9am12pm. New products at the market this year. 218.0321. Cardio Jam: Courtenay Rec. Fitness, 9-10:15am. Hiphop, latin flair & fun workout. 250.338.5371. Appetizer Tour” of Comox Valley: Guided tour w/ Island Gourmet Trails, 9am-1pm. Start @ Farmers Market, thru DKT Farm Market then tasting @ Shelter Point Distillery & Blue Moon winery. Includes breakfast & coffee. info@IslandGourmetTrails.ca / 650.1956 540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican 5:40pm, 339.3016 Boot Camp: Black Creek Com. Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190 Sip N Shop: In Gift Shop & Tasting Room. 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. 12-5 pm. 250.941.8810
Hatha Flow: Freedom Now Yoga, 10:30-12pm. 871.7225
EVERY SUNDAY
EVERY SATURDAY
Cycle, Curl & Extend: Fitness Excellence Gym, 9:15am. 897.3552 / www.fitex.ca for full schedule Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 12-5pm. 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard, 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810 Magic the Gathering - Booster Draft: Games & Grounds, (sanctioned) 6:30pm. 250.871.1171. 9 & Dine: 9Hole green fee & choice of 3 dinner entrees
Free Pool: Griffin Pub. All Day. 339.4466 Youth Group LINC: Drop in activities $2, 3-8pm. Texas Holdem: The Mex Pub 2pm Sip N Shop: In Gift Shop & Tasting Room. 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. 12-5 pm. 250.941.8810
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What’sOnDigest Directory What’sOn Visitor Centre: (250) 400-2882 Community Centres / Halls:
Banks:
Native Sons Hall: (250) 338-1000 Lewis Centre: (250) 338-5371 Florence Filberg Centre: (250) 338-1000
CIBC: 1-866-525-8622 825 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 2785 Island Hwy S, Courtenay 195 Port Augusta St, Comox Scotiabank - 1-866-525-8622 392 5th St, Courtenay, 1811 Comox Ave, Comox RBC Royal Bank: (250) 897-7280 - 1-3195 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay (250) 334-6150 - 1015 Ryan Rd, Courtenay Royal Bank: (250) 338-6569 - 2599B Cliffe Ave, Courtenay 1761 Comox Ave, Comox - (250) 339-4821 2728 Dunsmuir, Cumberland - (250) 336-2034 BMO Bank of Montreal: (250) 334-3181 - 585 England Ave, Courtenay TD Bank (250) 703-4300 - 789 Ryan Rd. Courtenay (250) 890-2190 - 1966 Guthrie Rd, Comox Bank of Nova Scotia: (250) 703-4800 - 392 5th St. Courtenay (250) 890-1100 - Comox Plaza
Recreational Centres:
Comox Recreation Centre: (250) 339-2255 Courtenay Lewis Recreational Centre: (250) 338-1000 Cumberland Recreational Institute: (250) 336-2231 CV Aquatic Centre: (250) 334-2527 CV Sports Centre: (250) 334-9622 LINC Youth Centre: (250) 334-8138 Codes Country Lanes: (250) 334-4051
Museums:
Courtenay & District Museum: (250) 334-0686 Cumberland Museum & Archives: (250) 338-2838 Comox Air Force Museum: (250) 339-8162
Outdoor Recreation & Entertainment:
Strathcona Park Lodge: (250) 286-3122 Mount Washington: (250) 338-1386 Saratoga Speedway: (250) 337-8106 Glacier Greens Golf Course: (250) 339-6515 LongLands Golf Course: (250) 339-6363 Courtenay & District Fish & Game Ass. (250) 338-9122
Theatres & Art Galleries:
Golf Courses:
Sid Williams Theatre: (250) 338-2430 Comox Valley Art Gallery: (250) 338-6211 Ginger Nine Studio & Art Gallery: (250) 338-6463 Pearl Ellis Gallery: (250) 339-2822 I-Hos (Native Art) Gallery: (250) 339-7702 Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery: (250) 338-2120
Libraries:
Glacier Greens - (250) 339-6515 LongLands - (250) 333-6363 Crown Isle 250-703-5000 Sunnydale 250-34-3060 Saratoga Beach NOW OPEN 250-337-2208 Mulligans (250) 338-2440 Comox Golf Club 250-339-4444
Post Offices:
Courtenay Canada Post - (250) 334-9423 Homestyle Landry & Postal Outlet - (250) 334-0875 Black Creek Canada Post - (250) 337-8044 Post Office - Courtenay 375 Cliffe Ave.
Comox V.I. Regional Library: (250) 339-2971 Courtenay V.I. Regional Library: (250) 334-3369 Cumberland V.I. Regional Library: (250) 336-8121
Markets:
(Call for days & times) Comox Valley Farmers Market: (250) 218-0321 Hornby Island Ringside Market: (250) 335-1121
Seafood Platter for 2 - $29
PAR 3 FUN - 18 HOLES
Friday nights
Restaurant & Patio OPEN Dinner - Fridays and Saturdays Lunch - Every day Breakfast - Weekends
Longlands
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Open every day 8am - 6pm
Rentals Available - No tee times required
18 Holes
1800
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With this coupon. Valid Mon - Fri, 11:30-2:30 Cannot be used with other discounts Expires July 31, 2013
July 18 - Hawaiian Ladies Night: Prizes for best outfit & lots of fun. One of the most popular Ladies Events of the year!
www.longlandsgolf.com
1239 Anderton Rd. Comox 250-339-6363
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46th Campbell River Salmon Fest
AUG 9 to 11, 2013
LARGEST LOGGERS
COMPETITION IN CANADA Featuring 2 World Champions, 7 Canadian Champions, 34 other Open, Intermediate, Novice, Ladies, Youth and Kids events. International & Local Competing for part of the $32,650 prize package. Held at Nunns Creek Park Don’t miss the Seafood Cook-off 16th Avenue Campbell River | For full schedule see  crsalmonfestival.com
The 46th Annual Salmon Festival and Loggers Sports Competition kicks off during the second week of August at Nunns Creek Park Campbell River. A celebration of North Vancouver Islands prime resource industries, Forestry and Fishing. You will enjoy the excitement of World Champions, to novices, males and females being put through their paces competing for part of the $34,590 prize package.
Salmon Festival will be presenting the 6th annual Seafood Cook-Off. Friday will be the Oyster Cooking Contest, tasted and judged by the public and Saturday and Sunday will have various seafood competitions and demonstrations. All children rides and events are FREE. Browse the trade shows and take in some outdoor stage entertainment. See you there !!
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August 3rd to 5th 55th Annual Comox Nautical Days Festival BC Day long weekend, Comox Marina Park This year Comox Nautical Days Festival returns with all the games nautical competitions, outstanding entertainment and great food. Whether your’re cheering on the competitors or taking part in one of the many events, Comox Nautical Days Festival has something for everyone.. Bring the entire family to this fun filled FREE event. Over 100 craft booths. Entertainment from Rock n Roll to Clowns and Childrens performers. Come for the Ceremony of the Flags and stay for the fantastic Festival of Lights another dazzling fireworks display on Monday night.
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...The Experience Of a Lifetime Live Reptile Shows
Meet a 20 year old tarantula, get a 10 foot long boa belt, kiss a cockroach and meet a lizard with a blue tongue! CR Animal Parties offers live reptile, amphibian and invertebrate shows to the Vancouver Island community. Our highly interactive, entertaining and educational events are designed to benefit people of all ages. By providing a fun-filled environment we are able to teach people about these fascinating animals. We appear on-site at schools, daycares, birthday parties, business events and other special occasions. Our services also include reptile pet sitting, tutoring, and animal rentals for movies, art, photography, models and more. Give us a call or send us an e-mail to book us for your next special event! We promise you that the experience will be unforgettable.
Supplies: We offer a wide variety of feeder insects and frozen rodents wholesale, to keep your reptile/bird/fish happy and healthy. Delivery available for Courtenay and Campbell River areas.
778-348-2727
Email - CRAnimalParties@gmail.com Website - cranimalparties.com
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Woofy’s
Event
August 17th Barking Lot Sale Where: Comox Valley & Campbell River
4 locations to serve you better COURTENAY 2400 Cliffe Ave. • 250-338-0455 #12-795 Ryan Rd. • 250-338-0424 COMOX • 250-339-2272 COMOX MALL (Lower Level) CAMPBELL RIVER • 250-923-5881 2056A S. Island Hwy. Willow Pt
The Annual Barking Lot Sale is our anniversary celebration. For you and the kids we’ll have free hot dogs, popcorn, birthday cake and bottled water. For your pet, we’ll have free food samples, our annual Dog Sport Games starting in previous years, Canine Conduct is on hand to offer free dog training advice and to give your dog the chance to win great prizes by participating in a variety of doggone fun games. Of course, you’ll also find loads of great deals, giveaways and free demos.. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
“What are you doing about those FLEAS” During the flea cycle only about 5% of fleas are actually living on your dog or cat. The other 95% of fleas are living in your house or yard. That is why it is so important to get rid of the fleas in your house and on your dog or cat at the same time. Set aside a couple of hours it is not a five minute quick fix job. It is important to treat all your pets and your house at the same time. Vacuuming is one of the most important steps of getting rid of fleas. Spray all rugs, carpets, places your pet sleeps, pay particular attention to dark spaces. GERONIMOOOOO
PET-BEARD CONTEST
Take a funny photo of your pet as your beard and you could win $250 Enter your photo on our facebook page Whats On Digest Campbell River or Comox Valley Funniest photo with the most likes wins. (must be tasteful)
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GOLD RIVER MINUTES TO ADVENTURE Things To Do In
COLD BEER GREAT FOOD • Big Screens • UFC July 6 • Karaoke 8pm July 12 • Live Entertainment • Seniors Weds 25% off • Wing Night Thursdays • Friday’s - Burger & Beer Night $15
2 Hours
Swim: Aquatic Centre Swim or Tube: Free @ The Gold River Motorbike Ride Hwy 28: Voted number 1 highway in Canada Things To Do In
4 Hours
Caving - Spelunking: Upana Caves Trail - Self-guided tour 17 kms from Gold River on the Head Bay Forest Road 250 283-2283
Strathcona Provincial Park: $10 - $30 for Campsite.
397 Donner Cres., Gold River 250-283-7533
Hiking, mountain climbing, swimming, canoeing, fishing, skiing, camping and kayaking. Visitor information huts are located at Buttle Lake and Forbidden Plateau. env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks
Golfing: $25 for 9 holes/ $35 for 18 holes 9am - 8pm WFP Rd. 1-250-283-7266 Mountain Biking Trails: Ideal terrain for mountain biking, stop at the Visitor centre for guided maps Things To Do In
6 Hours
Great selection of
Adventure Cruises: Adult $75/Child $35 @ M.V.Uchuck III Great West Adventure Tour:
Wine Spirits Beer Walk in Cooler
Day trip to historic Friendly Cove (Yuquot) in Nootka Sound. Overnight trips to Kyuquot Sound & Zeballos, canoe and kayak transportation are also provided mvuchuck.com 1-877-824-8253
Best Prices
Scenic Flights: Various Rates - Flying Air Nootka Charter
services from Gold River to Hot Springs Cove, Rugged Point Provincial Marine Park and Nootka Sound and scheduled services between Gold River and Kyuquot are also available. airnootka.com 1-877-795-2255
OPEN 9am-11pm Every Day
Sea Kayaking: $1199 - 3 Day Trip - Awesome Wilderness Adventures awesomekayak.com 1 250 686-7865
Freshwater Kayaking: Gold, the Heber Rivers &
Pacific Tide Mall -
Conuma. Local lakes Muchalat, Upper Campbell, and Buttle.
Come play in the hills.
Men’s Amateur Tournament July 20 & 21
Gold River
golf course
Ranked one of Vancouver Island’s best 9 hole courses.
250-283-6806
Village Square, GOLD RIVER
250-283-7266 Hwy 28, Gold River
for 1 2 green fees Gold River Golf Course Expires July 31, 2013 not valid with any other specials One coupon per 2 people
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Ride for Jeneece Place - Sat. Aug. 24, 2013 Hwy 28 to Gold River
All net proceeds will be donated to the Queen Alexandra’s Foundations Jeneece Place. Registration fees are tax deductible. Join the adventure of the Vancouver Island roads. Entertainment by the Boondocks. Door prizes and Silent Auction At Pipers on the Ridge Pub and Restaurant Accommodation and meal packages available Contact Brian at 250-204-4064
$25 - Register online just google ‘ride for jeneece” or on the day at Courtenay - Weaver’s Leather - 10am Campbell River - The Quinsam Hotel - 12pm
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July
July Celebrations July 1 Canada Day July 1 International Joke Day July 2 Disobedience Day July 4 Independence Day July 4 national Country Music Day July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day
July 11 Cheer up someone Lonely day July 14 Bastille Day July 14 National Nude Day July 20 National Moon Day July 21 National Ice Cream Day
July 24 Amelia Earhart Day July 25 Culinarians Day July 25 Threading the Needle Day July 28 Parents Day July 31 Mutt’s Day
V of the month
A woman went to her doctor’s office. She was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out screaming and ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she explained. He had her sit down and relax in another room. The older doctor marched back to the first and demanded, “What’s the matter with you? Mrs. Terry is 63 years old, she has four grown children and seven grandchildren, and you told her she was pregnant?” The new doctor smiled smugly as he continued to write on his clipboard. “Cured her hiccups though, didn’t it?”
WhatsOnDigest July 6,7 Cypress Tree Tournament July 13, 27 Night Golf Starts 9PM
GOLF Sayward
250-282-3222 1608A Rainbow Rd RR 1, Sayward
2 for1
Green Fees. Mon to Fri With this ad / Expires July 31, 2013 Not valid with any other special. One coupon per 2 people
RAINBOWS END GOLF COURSE & CLUB HOUSE Executive 9 holes • Located beside the pristine Salmon River Rentals, Cart & Punch cards available • www.golfsayward.ca
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Trivia Answers 1. Dolphin 2. Strawberries 3. Green 4. Knee (Knee cap) 5. Yure Gagarin
Answers: #126 1. Top cage 2. leaf missing 3. eye lids 4. top leaf 5. Left flower 6. vass swirl 7. perch one 8. perch two 9. wing 10. tail 11. floor tile
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2355 Mansfield Dr.
2714 Dunsmuir, Cumb
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4 Yiamas Greek Travina
275-8th St (NEW)
250-871-8552
q Osaka Sushi q Gatehouse q Monte Christo q Bisque q Atlas Cafe q Local’s
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1185 Klmorley Rd
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CASUAL FINE DINING 4 Ricky’s All Day Grill Superstore Plaza
250-334-9638
q Chad’s West Coast Grill & Bar q Union Street Grill q Bamboo Inn
250-897-0081
250-871-5434 250-339-3500
250-339-4466
4 Cumberland Hotel
2714 Dunsmuir Ave
250-336-8844
4 Coasters Bistro - Chances q Billy’ D’s q Mex Pub q Flying Canoe Westcoast Pub q Blackfin Pub q Avalanche Bar & Grill
250-334-4531 250-334-8811 250-703-9573 250-338-7741 250-339-5030 250-331-0334
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250-338-1468 250-334-8564
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4 Griffin Pub
361 Hunt Rd, Courtenay
4 Crystal’s Place
795 Ryan Rd
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4 Bobbie’s Deli
Comox Centre Mall q McDonalds 3 Locations q Plates Eatery q Taco Time q Jo Klassens Grill q Delicados q Mad Chef q White Spot q Carmies Cafe
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CAFÉ & SPECIALTY 4 Pita Pit
230-8th St 4 Grains Bakery 445-10th St q Zocalo Cafe q Serious Coffee q Rhodo’s Coffee q Komox Grind q Cumberland Grind q Cinnamon Plus q Mudsharks q Grotto q Rocky Mountain Cafe q Cardero’s q Espresso Lane q Early Bird Cafe q Cafe Amantes q Hot Chocolates q Booster Juice, Court & Comox q Zen Zero Raw Food & Juice
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PIZZA 4 Riders Pizza 2730 Dunsmuir Ave Cumberland
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BikiniContest
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1000
1st prize SPonSored by
Heads Up drag racing and Hornet cars Adults: $15 ✮ Students (w/card): $12 ✮ Child (under 12): $5
Bikini Contestants Register On-Line www.SaratogaSpeedway.bc.ca ~ CONTEST RULES & REGULATIONS
All Contestants must submit three current pictures. Photographs shall become the property of Saratoga Speedway Ltd. By sending the above, the entrant thereby grants Saratoga Speedway Ltd. the exclusive and universal right to reproduce those photographs and exploit any such reproductions in all media with respect to merchandising, advertising and/or publicity. All the personal information given to Saratoga Speedway Ltd. will be treated as confidential. Current photos and entry must be received no later than July 5th to race@saratogaspeedway.bc.ca Selection of applicants is solely the discretion of Saratoga Speedway Ltd. and is not guaranteed by submission. Contestants must be 18 years and be available July 6th, Rain or Shine. The judges’ decision is final. Prizes will be cash: $1000 for first place, $500 for first runner up, $250 for second runner up. Cash prize is paid out July 6th. For further information, please contact: race@saratogaspeedway.bc.ca
Gates Open: 5:30pm ~ RacinG staRts: 7:00pm