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May 1, Thu Carole Goodwin & Wilma Richardson Reunion: 10am, Pearl Ellis Gallery. Wilma Richardson and Carole Goodwin had their first show together nearly twenty-five years ago.

Free. pearlellisgallery@shaw.ca, 250.339.2822 A Toast To Clay - Fired Up!: 10am, The Potters Place. www.thepottersplace.ca, info@ thepottersplace.ca, 250.334.4613 Royal Canadian Naval Association: 1pm, Comox Legion. The Royal Canadian Naval Association holds monthly meetings 4th Wed of month. Guests are welcome.

Social Media Camp - Victoria: 1pm, Vic Conference Centre. www.socialmediacamp.ca, info@lewissears.com, 1.866.594.3243 ext #102 TOPS (take off pounds sensibly): 1pm, Comox United Church. Weight loss group meets every Thurs afternoon. Joy.alex@shaw.ca, 250.338.8871 Spiritual Cafe Weekly: 1:15pm, Quality Foods. The Spiritual Cafe is an interfaith community

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Florence Filberg Centre. Gardening enthusiasts are invited to our monthly meeting. www. comoxvalleyhortsociety.ca LIVE - Music Trivia: 8:30pm, Billy Ds Pub. Fun deanasimkin@shaw.ca LIVE - College Jam with “How Could I?” & Friends: 9pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. www.flyingcanoe.ca, info@thewesterlyhotel. com Live Music with Guests: Every Thur eve. 9pm, Flying Canoe. www.flyingcanoe.ca, info@ thewesterlyhotel.com

May 2, Fri Social Media Camp - Victoria: See May 1.

A Toast To Clay - Fired Up!: See May 1.

LIVE - Mike on the Mike: 10am-2am, Flying Canoe. Party all weekend with Mike on the Mike. www.flyingcanoe.ca, info@thewesterlyhotel.com, 250.331.4006

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FAMILY FILM: The Rescuers Down Under May 11 | 2:00 PM Give Mom the afternoon off!

This 1990 Disney classic is a thrilling adventure story set in Australia’s Outback about the race to save a young boy and his rare golden eagle from a villainous poacher.

Admission by donation pay what you can. Funds raised go towards the purchase of a new theatre screen.

FrAcTured & Torn Rainbow May 15 | 7:00 PM In partnership with Comox Valley Community Justice Centre. Two provocative and moving plays by local playwrights Robinson Wilson and Lori Mazey.

Tickets $10 - $20

OTHER UPCOMING SHOWS Pantuso Dance Groove 2014 May 1 - 3 Led ZepAgain May 7 Ron James May 8 Hornby Island Blues Odyssey May 10

Nazareth June 26 | 8:00 PM This legendary rock band from Scotland is back on tour with new vocalist Linton Osborne - with the blessing of original singer Dan McCafferty, who recently retired due to ill health.

Tickets $49 - $54

Triple Heat Dance - Off The Wall May 22 - 24 Laurie Tinkler School of Dance Dance Explosion 2014 May 29 & 30

Phone 250.338.2430 ext 1 Order online: www.sidwilliamstheatre.com Ticket Centre hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Open 1 hour prior to show time 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay BC V9N 2J2

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CCCTS Cycling: 10am, Florence Filberg Center, lower parking lot. Come join us on one of our Friday rides. www.cccts.org, bikehikepeople@ gmail.com, 250.334.4897 Evening Prayer at St John the Divine: 4-4:30pm, St John the Divine Anglican Church. Every Friday. http://stjohnthedivinecourtenay.bc.anglican.ca, patmos@shaw.ca, 250.334.4331 2nd Annual Fibre Fest: 5pm, Campbell River Community Centre. Three fabulous days of spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, quilting, applique, embroidery, tatting and felting.

250.286.1161 LIVE - Indigo Jazz: 7pm, Zocalo Cafe. http://zocalocafe.ca, cvzocalo@gmail.com, 250.331.0933 ValDance Workshop Series: 7pm, Native Sons Hall. Contact for tickets. http://www.valdance. com, 250.338.9279 LIVE - Jilli Martini: 8pm, Billy Ds Pub. Expect to hear sultry blues, rock, old school country and some pop hits. deanasimkin@shaw.ca LIVE - KENNY SHAW & Friends: 9pm, The Griffin Pub. griffinpub@gmail.com, 250.339.4466 LIVE - Miss Quincy and the Showdown: 9pm, Waverley Hotel. http://waverleyhotel.ca, info@ waverleyhotel.ca, 250.336.8322

May 3, Sat Social Media Camp - Victoria: See May 1.

A Toast To Clay - Fired Up!: See May 1.

Youth Week at The LINC: See May 1.

2nd Annual Fibre Fest: See May 2.

Courtenay Gem and Mineral Show: 10am, Courtenay Legion. For rock hounds, jewelers, artists, fossil hunters and anyone who just loves pretty stones. $2.00, lori.close@live.ca, 250.703.0100 Parish 5th Annual Garden & Spring Plant Sale: 10am-1pm, St John the Divine Anglican Church. verajensen@shaw.ca, 250.339.3578 Charity Garage Sale: 9am-2pm. 1150 26th Street, Courtenay. Prices by donation, treasures for all! dianapickwick@shaw.ca Fanny Bay Artists Studio Tour: 10am, Fanny Bay Community Hall. Free. http://fannybaycommunity. com Winners Poker Tour: 1:30pm, The Mex Pub. Every Saturday.

Fireworks and Races at Saratoga Speedway: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway. http:// saratogaracing.ca/, race@saratogaspeedway. bc.ca, 250.923.2982 LIVE - Bob Bossin: Songs and Stories of Davy the Punk: 7:30pm, The Old Church Theatre. www.tinshackcreative.com, davytheounk@gmail.com, 250.650.5425 LIVE - Summer & the Sinners: 9pm, The Cumberland Hotel. http://cumberlandhotel.ca, cumberlandhotel123@gmail.com, 250.336.8844 LIVE - Remedy: 9:30pm, The Mex Pub. No Cover. http://mexpub.ca, 250.703.9573

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cinema May 2: The Amazing SpiderMan 2, Belle, Joe May 7: Irreplaceable May 9: Chef, Neighbours May 16: Godzilla, Million Dollar Arm May 23: Blended, X-Men: Days of Future Past May 30: Maleficent, A Million Ways to Die in the West.

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May 6: Veronica Mars May 13: I Frankenstein, Her That Awkward Moment May 20: 3 Days to Kill The Monuments Men Vampire Academy Pompeii May 27: Endless Love

May 5: EA Sports UFC May 7: Raven’s Cry May 20: Drakengard 3, Wolfenstein: The New Order, Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments May 27: Watch Dogs May 30: Mario Kart 8

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May 4, Sun Courtenay Gem and Mineral Show: See May 3.

2nd Annual Fibre Fest: See May 3.

Spring Gun Show: 9am, Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Assn. www. courtenayfishandgame.org, the-office@ courtenayfishandgame.org, 250.338.5982 Comox Valley Classic Cruisers Swap Meet: 9am, Comox Valley Sports Centre. Auto Antiques and Collectables. $2.00. http:// comoxvalleyclassiccruisers.com/Swap_Meet. php, yjsavoie@shaw.ca, 250.898.9782 Archery - Courtenay Fish & Game: 10am-2pm, Rod & Gun Club. Have you wanted to try archery?

Come down on! http://courtenayfishandgame. org LIVE - Alan Jossul: 12pm, Zocalo Cafe and Bistro. cvzocalo@gmail.com PlayNation Poker: 1:30pm, The Mex Pub. Every

Sunday. Free. http://mexpub.ca/, 250.703.9573 LIVE - Milos Karaoke: 9pm, Flying Canoe. www. flyingcanoe.ca, info@thewesterlyhotel.com

May 5, Mon Youth Week at The LINC: See May 1.

Morning Prayers at St John the Divine: 9:30-10am. Every Monday. patmos@shaw.ca, 250.334.4331 TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 9:30am, St Georges United Church. http://tops.org, judychaffin@shaw.ca, 250.752.6686 Conga Lessons for Beginners: 6:30pm, Lake Trail Middle School. Oscar Robles Diaz is a multiinstrumentalist, music teacher and band leader from Mexico. $120 (6 weeks) laketrailvision@gmail.com PGA Tour comes to Crown Isle: 8am, Crown Isle Golf Course. 2014 PGA Tour Qualifying School from May 6th-9th. Come and watch Canada’s finest golfers compete for a coveted spot on the

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Williams Theatre. He’s back doing what he does best! www.sidwilliamstheatre.com

Womens Only Hiking Clinic: 6:30pm, Various locations. Learn techniques to improve your form and increase your hiking fitness. www.elm. nrichmediahosting.com/ELMProgramRegistration. html, info@elmhealth.com Toastmasters in Comox: 7pm-9pm, Berwick Center. Improve your communication skills in Toastmasters! Meetings every Tuesday. Guests welcomed! akroemer@mortgagegroup.com, 250.650.4182 Grace Outreach Church: 7:30pm, Train Station. mcoulter444@gmail.com, 250 334 2433 LIVE - Open Jam Night w/ Mitch & Friends of FLAVOR: 8pm, The Mex Pub. Tonight YOU are the star. Free. http://mexpub.ca

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May 7, Wed

Cemetery Cleanup: 9am-12pm, St Andrews Anglican Church. The community is invited to help clean up St Andrew’s Cemetery. This is an opportunity to give back to the community.

250.334.4331. patmos@shaw.ca Baynes Sound Garden Club Plant Sale: 9am-12pm, Fanny Bay Hall. myrrh1@telus.net, 250.335.0850 Herb Workshop: 2pm, Black Creek Community Centre. How to grow and preserve culinary herbs with Arzeena Hamir of Amara Farm. http:// bccaonline.ca, 250.337.5190 Roller Derby Bout: 5pm, Comox Valley Sports

Youth Week at The LINC: See May 1.

Wacky Wednesdays: 6pm. Griffin Pub. $3.00 tapas menu and piano bar with Rob Petrie. griffinpub@ gmail.com, 250.339.4466 Toastmasters in Courtenay: 7pm-9pm, Lewis Centre. Improve your communication skills in Toastmasters! Meetings every Wed., guests welcome! frank.appleyard@shaw.ca, 250.703.2146 Led ZepAgain: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre. www. sidwilliamstheater.com, 250.338.2430

May 8, Thu Ron James - Take No Prisoners: 7:30pm, Sid

National Day of Honour: 12-3pm, Courtenay Legion. Please join us to welcome and celebrate our Canadian Forces Members who served in Afghanistan during Canada’s mission from February 2002 to March 2014. Burgers and Smokies. Spare Rib Supper at 6. rclbr17@shaw.ca, 250.334.4322 LIVE - Anela & Rob: 7:30pm, Griffin Pub. griffinpub@gmail.com, 250.339.4466 Strong Words Poetry Slam: 8:30pm, Heriot Bay Inn. Poets & wordsmiths invited to participate.

Call to sign up. http://heriotbayinn.com/events, info@heriotbayinn.com, 250.285.3322

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May 24th - 2pm & 7pm - Tidemark Theatre

Join the Tara School of Irish Dancing and John Reynolds as they bring the magic

of Ireland to stage. “Dingle to Dublin” Featuring the glorious music and dance of the Emerald Isle. Dingle will be the starting point of a journey that will portray the splendour and beauty of Ireland’s landscapes, and the depth of its history and culture.

In the heart of the Gaelltacht, Dingle is home to the most versatile traditional musicians in Ireland. Their music is the inspiration for the opening dance, “Dingle Bay”.

The audience will visit many famous tourist spots including the Hill of Tara and Newgrange in County Meath – historic sites which pre-date Stonehenge. Tara, the namesake of the Tara School of Irish Dancing, is a royal place, the ancient inauguration site of the High Kings of Ireland and is an evocative place celebrated in myth and legend.

All of the Tara School of Irish Dancing’s productions are based on original scripts written and choreographed by dance director, Margaret Mullen. The dancers, all from Campbell River and the Comox Valley, always make a special connection with the audience and bring high intensity and emotion to the performance.

Special guest, John Reynolds, who has toured with the Irish Rovers for many years is being brought back by popular demand. Reynolds is known to have the audience alternately laughing and singing along to old favourites and popular Irish ballads Presented by the Tara Dancers Performance Association, Dingle to Dublin will be at the Tidemark Theatre on Saturday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Matinee $15; 7:00 p.m. Adults $20, Children, Students & Senior $15. Group ticket rates are available for purchase of six or more so ideal outing for family, friends and groups.

Tickets from Tidemark Theatre: 250.287-7465 The Tara Dancers Performance Association is a non-profit group which supports the community performance activities of the Tara School of Irish Dancing in Campbell River & Vancouver Island.For more information on Tara School of Irish Dancing, Contact: Margaret Mullen – 250. 850.1091 email: mhmullen@telus.net - www.taraschoolofirishdancing.ca

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Brickhouse Betties vs Brass Knuckle Derby Dames. This is a family event with face painting, concessions stand, a raffle and 50/50! www. brickhousebetties.com, elementsrecycling@ gmail.com 126th Cumberland Empire Day Celebrations: 6:30pm, Cumberland Recreation Inst. Cinch Tournament. $10. www.cumberlandevents.ca, ginasadler@shaw.ca, 250.336.2711 Saratoga Raceway: 7pm. Drifting Round #1.

Check website for exact timing and pricing. http://saratogaracing.ca/2014-season-schedule/, 1.250.923.2982 Spring Fling! Art Auction, Wine & Cheese Tasting!: 7pm, Comox Rec Centre. http:// cvspringfling.weebly.com, ways.means.cvcdcs@ gmail.com, 250.339.3303 LIVE - Loose Gravel: 7pm, Zocalo Cafe. cvzocalo@ gmail.com, 250.331.0933 Wisdomkeepers, Paqo Andino - Film Premiere: 7pm, Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College.

Viewers receive an experiential understanding of the animistic relationships, holistic environments, and prayer filled ceremonies of one of the planet’s few uninterrupted wisdom lineages.

WWW.PAQOANDINO.COM, seedsofoneness@ gmail.com Hornby Island Blues Society: The Odyssey: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre. Hornby Island’s Blues

Week. www.sidwilliamstheatre.com, info@ sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.9279 LIVE - Lazy Mike and the Rockin Recliners: 9pm, The Cumberland Hotel. http://cumberlandhotel. ca, cumberlandhotel123@gmail.com

May 11, Sun LIVE - Milos Karaoke: See May 4.

LIVE - Alan Jossul: 12pm, Zocalo Cafe and Bistro. cvzocalo@gmail.com PlayNation Poker: 1:30pm, The Mex Pub. Every Sunday. Free. http://mexpub.ca/, roy@shawcable. com, 250.703.9573 Sid Williams Theatre Society Presents: The Rescuers Down Under: 2pm, Sid Williams Theatre. This 1990 animated Disney classic is a thrilling adventure story set in Australia’s Outback. www.sidwilliamstheatre.com, info@ sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 Mothers Day Concert, Spring Rhythm: 2pm, Florence Filberg Centre. Music for the entire family, especially Mothers! filberg@courtenay.ca, 250.338.1000

May 12, Mon Morning Prayers at St John the Divine: See May 5.

May 13, Tue Taize Prayer Service: 6:30pm, St. John the Divine Church. Taize Prayer Service every 2nd Tuesday of the month. 250.334.4331, patmos@shaw.ca 126th Cumberland Empire Day Celebrations:

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Fashion Show, craft booths, tea served at 7:30pm. www.cumberlandevents.ca, info@cumberland.ca

May 14, Wed May 15, Thu Ladies Auxiliary: 11:30am-1:30pm. Comox Legion, Upper hall. Homemade soup and sandwich lunch. Enjoy a homemade lunch with family. gmddjp@ gmail.com, 250.890.0244 LIVE - Oscar Robles: 7pm, Zocalo Cafe. Oscar Robles Diaz returns with his acoustic guitar to the Zocalo Cafe. By donation, http://zocalocafe.ca, cvzocalo@gmail.com, 250.331.0933 FrAcTured & Torn Rainbow: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre. Performed by Seacoast Theatre Company (Vancouver). This powerful one-act play shows the effects of bullying & discrimination due to homophobia. www.sidwilliamstheatre.com, info@ sidwilliamstheatre.com

May 16, Fri British Pub Night: 6pm, Courtenay Legion. Gord Kruger has been collecting dance music from Brit bands of the 50s/60s and will entertain us! Come for a feast of fish & chips! rclbr17@shaw.ca LIVE - The Enablers: 7:30pm, The Griffin Pub. griffinpub@gmail.com, 250.339.4466

May 17, Sat Giant Annual Garage Sale: 8am-12pm, St John the Divine Anglican Church. Come out and see what treasures you can find. Held in the Parish Hall. patmos@shaw.ca, 250-334-4331 126th Cumberland Empire Day Celebrations: 9am, all over Cumberland. www.cumberlandevents. ca/empire-days.html, info@cumberland.ca Village Market Day: 10am, Cumberland. This annual street market and spring celebration is a venue for local merchants, artists, artisans, crafters and creators, community groups, home based businesses, musicians & performers of all sorts to share their wares, show off their goods or tell their stories! www.elevatethearts.com/cumberland-marketday, media@elevatethearts.com, 250.218.0520 Art & Bloom Festival: 10am, Woodland Gardens. www.woodlandgardens.ca LIVE - Celtic Cargo: 7pm, Zocalo Cafe. Celtic Cargo Cult brings a fresh feel and a distinctive sound to old world music. http://zocalocafe.ca, cvzocalo@gmail.com, 250.331.0933 LIVE - Wax Candy presents Bryx: 9pm, The Bridge Lounge. www.thebridgelounge.com,

info@thebridgelounge.com, 250.871.7277

May 18, Sun Art & Bloom Festival: See May 17.

126th Cumberland Empire Day: See May 17.

Love Is All You Need: 1pm, Oceans Resort, Campbell River. A journey that will help you move toward the experience of unconditional love in ourselves and others. By Donation. www. cslcampbellriver.org, darbent@me.com, 250.287.6797 LIVE - Boondock: 8pm, The Cumberland Hotel. cumberlandhotel.ca, cumberlandhotel123@ gmail.com

May 19, Mon Victoria Day – Stat Day 126th Cumberland Empire Day: See May 17.

Art & Bloom Festival: See May 17.

LIVE - Boondock: 7pm, see May 18.

May 20, Tue May 21, Wed Wacky Wednesdays: See May 7.

May 22, Thu Triple Heat Dance - Off The Wall: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre. Triple Heat Dance Academy proudly presents their 2nd annual showcase: ‘Off the Wall’. www.sidwilliamstheatre.com/events/ upcoming-events, info@sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430

May 23, Fri Triple Heat Dance - Off The Wall: See May 22.

Vancouver Island International Tribute Festival: 6:30pm. www.islandtributefestival. com, tuffsincomox@gmail.com, 250.339.3921 LIVE - The Impalas: 7:30pm, The Griffin Pub. griffinpub@gmail.com, 250.339.4466

May 24, Sat Triple Heat Dance - Off The Wall: See May 22.

Sixties Singles Dance: 6pm, Royston Community Hall. Meet other singles over 30 and dance the night away. Bring snacks to share. royston@gmail.com, 250.334.1883 LIVE - The Rangers: 9pm, The Cumberland Hotel. cumberlandhotel.ca, cumberlandhotel123@ gmail.com

May 25, Sun Shoreline Orthdontics Tri-K Triathlon: 9am, Comox Valley Sports Centre. www.trik.ca, info@trik. ca, 250.334.3124 CCSSs HUGE Garage Sale Fundraiser: 9am, Cumberland Elementary School Gym. All items

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are for sale by donation, and all proceeds will help support CCSS school and community programs. sara_pussinen@hotmail.com, 250.336.8879

May 26, Mon Bike To Work Week: Comox Valley, www. biketowork.ca/comox-valley/registration-nowopen-win-bike, comoxvalley@biketowork.ca Upper Island Safety Conference & Trade Show: 9am, Sportsplex Campbell River. SBullock@ strathconard.ca, 250.923.7911

May 27, Tue Mile of Flowers Plant-In: 5pm, Courtenay. Free BBQ at Standard park following planting at 6:30pm. lzervakis@courtenay.ca , 250.334.4441

May 28, Wed A Discussion with Charlie Berkowitz: 7:30pm, Stan Hagen Theatre. www.nic.bc.ca, susan. auchterlonie@nic.bc.ca, 250.334.5271

May 29, Thu Dance Explosion 2014: 6:45pm, Sid Williams Theatre. Laurie Tinkler School of Dance 31th annual dance recital. info@sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430

May 30, Fri Dance Explosion 2014: See May 29.

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Steak Dinner and Dance Party: 5pm, Courtenay Legion. It’s another awesome Steak Dinner & Dance Party. rclbr17@shaw.ca LIVE - Anderson Jazz: 7pm, Zocalo Cafe.

250.331.0933 LIVE - Bootleg: 7:30pm, The Griffin Pub. griffinpub@gmail.com, 250.339.4466

May 31, Sat Comox Valley Humanists: 9:45am, Upstairs, Quality Foods, Driftwood Mall. An independent group of freethinkers, skeptics, humanists, and inquiring minds. Drop-ins are welcome, non-members are asked for a $5 donation. www.cvhumanists.org, cvhumanists@shaw.ca, 250.339.6989 Neighbourhood Market on Fifth & Harmston: 10am, St. John The Divine Church Hall. Vendors with homemade goods, handcrafted items for sale. 250.941.5543, ginnym@shaw.ca Courtenay LEGO Club: 2pm, Courtenay Library. Ages 4+. Drop-in! mdonlan@virl.bc.ca 250.334.3369. Free.

Courtenay Legion Fundraising Golf: 6pm, Sunnydale Golf Course. This is to raise money for building maintenance. rclbr17@shaw.ca, 250.334.4322 LIVE - Fabulous Mutts: 9pm, The Cumberland Hotel. http://cumberlandhotel.ca, cumberlandhotel123@gmail.com LIVE - Sons of Guns Live Rock: 9:30pm, The Mex Pub, http://mexpub.ca, roy@shawcable.com

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Things To Do In Driving Range: Go to any local driving range and hit a bucket of balls.

Wake the Lake @ Comox Lake: Wake surfing, boarding, skating, skiing, tubing & banana boating.

250.650.9253 www.WakeTheLake.ca Hands-on Petting Zoo: Filberg Park Grounds, Comox.

Open 10am-4pm, $2.

BMX Racing: Coal Hills BMX Racing. www.coalhillsbmx. com for schedule.

Paddle Boarding: Paddle board and kayak rentals @ Comox Lake, 250.334.7674. www.ComoxValleyPaddleBoarding.com Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Min. group of 6. $15 pp, 1.778.420.2200. 4650 Regent Rd, Oyster River.

Wine Tasting and Tour: Coastal Black Winery. 2186 B Endall Road, Black Creek. 12pm-5pm everyday! www. coastalblack.ca 250.337.8325.

Wine Tasting and Tour: 40 Knotts Winery. 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. www.40KnotsWinery.com 250.941.8810 Swimming: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre. 25mt lap pool, whirlpool, wave pool. Steam room and sauna.

250.334.2527.

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 Rd, Courtenay. 250.334.9662. Accept debit & credit cards.

Art Gallery: Free @ Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Avenue.

Skateboarding: Free @ Courtenay/Comox Skatepark.

1551 Lerwick Road.

Walking: Free @ Morrison Creek Greenway.

Recreation Court Facilitating Zoo: $2 @ Courtenay Rec Centre. 250.338.5371 Water Taxi, Salmon Snorkelling: $60 per person @ Pacific Pro Dive and Surf Company. 250.338.6829. 2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. www.scubashark.com Tubing: Free @ Pluntledge River.

Bird Watching: Free @ Courtenay Riverway & Estuary.

250.702.5404 Museum: Free @ Comox Airforce Museum.

250.339.8162 Cinema: $9.75 @ Rialto. 250.338.5550

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Theatre: $25-$35 @ Sid Williams Theatre. 250.338.2430.

442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.

Kayaking: $10 an hour @ Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort. 250.334.4154. 5726 Coral Rd. Kayak Tour: $55 @ Kayak Utopia. 250.334.2628. 2020 Cliffe Ave. Kayaking: $15 an hour @ Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes. 250.334.2628, 2020 Cliff Ave. www. comoxvalleykayaks.com Museum Tour: Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre. www.courtenaymuseum.ca. Pre registration required.

Comox Air Force Museum: See the history of the Snowbirds and other Canadian artifacts. Ryan Road.

250.339.8162 Mountain Biking Tours: Dodge City Cycles. 2705 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Mountain Bike Park: Mt Washington. 250.338.1386.

Rollerblade: Around the Courtenay Airpark. Or for kids, visit the Rotary Play Park at the Airpark.

Bowling: $6 @ Codes Country Lanes. 250.334.4051 Lawn Bowls: Located in Bill Moore Park. 26th St. Courtenay. 1.250.338.5011 Casino - Chances: Bingo, slot machines, Keno or lottery game. 250.334.4531. Open Daily 10am-12am. www.chances.ca/locations/courtenay Go Karting: Saratoga Speedway. 250.337.8106. 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. saratogaspeedway.bc.ca Ride the Monster Truck: Climb aboard Pegasus the monster truck. Rip through the forest and around the race track! Saratoga Speedway.

Mini Golf: Miracle Beach Mini Golf 250.337.5336. www. miraclebeachminigolf.ca Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens. 9am to dusk. 6183 Whittaker Road. www.woodlandgardens. ca 250.338.6901 Royston Wrecks: Visit the rusty remains of several historic ships.

Goose Spit: Feel the sand in your shoes, the wind in your hair, and smell the salt in the air.

Shop: The famous 5th Street in Courtenay.

Comox Wharf: Buy a variety of fresh seafood right off the fishing boats at the Comox Wharf, take a stroll.

Cosmic Bowling: Experience a new side of an old sport by going “cosmic” bowling at Glacier Bowling Lanes.

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Things To Do In Cycling Tours: Island Joy Rides. 3-5 hour bike tours. www.islandjoyrides.com/bike-tours 855.830.8522 Appetizer Tour: Tour CV Farmer’s Market, enjoy breaky, visit two sites (either winery, distillery or brewery). Island Gourmet Trails, 250.650.1956.

Wine & Chocolate Bike Tour: Explore Comox Valley every Friday afternoon, $69. (3.5hrs) Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522.

Bike Tour of Cumberland’s Secrets: Uncover hidden secrets of quaint village on bike. (3hrs). Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522.

Boating: $25hr @ Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort.

250.334.4154. 2 hour minimum. 5726 Coral Rd. 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. http:// hornelake.com/portfoliosets/cave-tours Bike Tours: $60 per person @ Island Mountain Rides. 250.702.3940. 1164 Cumberland. http:// islandmountainrides.com/ Outdoor Recreation: Provincial Park Kitty Coleman.

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, Campbell River. www.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

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Kingfisher or Old House O’Spa: Enjoy a relaxing spa 60 treatment or hydro bath.

Cumberland Bike Trails: Enjoy easy to advanced mountain bike trails through Cumberland’s surrounding forests.

Mount Washington: Mile High Scenic Chairlift Rides and hiking. www.mountwashington.ca Cumberland’s Empire Days Festival: on the May long weekend.

Things To Do In Aboriginal Journeys: Voted #1 by trip advisor.

Aboriginal cultural and wildlife tours: Bears & Whales, Campbell River 250-850-1101 aboriginaljourneys.com CR Whale Watch: Tide Adventures, Eco Tours, Whale & Bear Watching: Zodiac Boats: 250-287-2667 www. crwhalewatching.com Wildlife, Whale & Bear Tours: Discovery Marine Safari, Covered boats. 1-866-501-6722 Campbell River. www.adventurewhalewatching.com Entrée Tour: Includes; Transport, Tour of 5 producers, tastings, gourmet picnic lunch. Island Gourmet Trails, 250.650.1956.

Denman & Hornby Island Bike Tour: (6.25hrs) Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522.

Wine & Farm Cycle Tour: Farm fresh produce, wine sampling & vineyards, wood-fired pizza. (5hrs) Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522.

Whale & Bear & Wildlife Tours: Eagle Eye Adventure Zodiac Boats 1-877-286-0809, 4hr & 6hr tours Kayak Tour: @ Kayaking Vancouver Island Saratoga Beach 250-337-5717 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) Diving: @ U.B. Diving 250-338-0161 2440 Cliffe Ave. Auto Racing: $20/Adult - Saratoga Speedway - Fridays & Saturday night. 5:30pm 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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FRIDAYS & SATURDAY 10pm to 2 am party all weekend with Mike on the Mic and only the best light show on the Island

SUNDAYS Milo’s Karaoke. Great singers.

Come Sing and maybe you will win the Cruise!

AWESOME SUSHI with Master Chef Ky Wednesday thru Sunday The Westerly Hotel & Convention Centre 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay flyingcanoe.ca thewesterlyhotel.ca

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TUESDAY Dry Ribs 1/2 lb. $3.50 - 1 lb. $6.00 Beef Tacos w/salsa for $2.50 Mexican Combo $7.95 Chicken Burrito $3.00 Taco Salad $7.95

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WEDNESDAY Build a burger. Whistle Stop Burger with fries starting at $6.00

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Th ursdays 4pm till 10pm

Fridays 5pm till 10pm ROAST BEEF - Slow Roasted Beef Sundays

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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 9:30am to 1:00pm Full Rack Baby Back Ribs at 5pm - $11.95

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19th Annual

Rod Brind’Amour Cystic Fibrosis Golf Classic 19th Annual Rod Brind’Amour Cystic Fibrosis Golf Classic, Dinner and Auction.

June 14th at Storey Creek Golf Course In it’s 19th year, the Rod Brind’Amour Golf Classic is the biggest Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser of the year.

Funds are raised from sponsors and the auction. This year’s amazing platinum sponsors include Thrifty Foods, Steve Marshall Ford, RBC Dominion, Seymour Pacific, The Kinsman, Safety Net Security, Ed Rosse Plumbing and Heating, and the Courier Islander.

One of the major event sponsors, Thrifty Foods has been a long time supporter of the Rod Brind’Amour Classic. Thrifty Foods founder Alex Campbell has donated to the cause for over 20 years, and assisted in the creation of the original Golf Classic! Alex has been a major contributor to the Golf Classic dinner that follows the game, and each year is instrumental in collecting donations from three Thrifty Foods stores, Comox, Courtenay and Campbell River.

The popular Storey Creek Golf Course provide a magnificent venue, donating golf and equipment for tournament prizes.

Storey Creek’s Manager, Kyle Stout, will tee off #17 hole with Rod Brind’Amour, and NHL players Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers, and Chad LaRose of the Carolina Hurricanes.

Over the years, local businesses and the Campbell River community have donated generously and shown unceasing support for the Cystic Fibrosis cause – last year’s Golf Classic raised $84,000!

The Classic Golf Dinner is catered by Quay West Restaurant at Sportsplex, and everyone is invited to attend. A great evening will be had, and there will be plenty of chances to meet with NHL players and Rod Brind’Amour.

To attend the Golf Dinner, tickets are available for $45 each. To purchase or donate, please contact Bev 250-287-8600.

To make a donation to Cystic Fibrosis www.cysticfibrosis.ca.

Great Strides Walk:

10:30am Sunday 25 May at Penfield School, Campbell River.

Register for a Great Strides walk as an individual or as a member of a team at www.cysticfibrosis.ca/greatstrides.

The 3km walk will begin at 11am and is followed by a barbecue thanks to Dairy Queen and the Campbell River Kinsmen Club.

Help fight Cystic Fibrosis

Managers - Jeff, Bill and Andy with Maysa - who has cystic fibrosis

Thank you for your donation!

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DOLLAR EN E $ $ 13 Things TO DO When You have Debt By Sue Grubac

Cancel any credit card balance protection insurance. Balance Protection Insurance is rarely funded and is a ploy of the banks to ensure that your credit card balance never goes down.

Replace any mortgage insurance purchase through your bank with life insurance purchased through a life insurance agent so that you have proper protection and are receiving good value for your money.

Stop using the balance from one card to pay the minimum payment on another. If that is the only way to make ends meet, meet with a Debt Relief Specialist to explore other options.

If you’ve been trying to get out of debt on your own and it’s not been working, get help!

Avoid any type of consolidation loan if it consolidates only part of your debt.

If your minimum payments are greater than 15% of your net income, get debt help now.

Always make your minimum payments on time.

Late payments cost more because you pay interest on the full balance owing even if you are only one day late.

Always keep your credit card below your credit limit; most credit cards have an over-limit fee.

Always pay more than the required minimum payment; if you make minimum only payments it may take you a lifetime to repay the debt. .

Avoid bankruptcy. There are many other options to explore before choosing to go bankrupt. A bankruptcy is a very serious decision that makes sense for very few people. Ask for a second opinion before making the decision to go bankrupt.

Avoid loans from friends and family unless they

come with NO strings attached.

Avoid unscrupulous debt settlement companies who require monthly upfront fees and negotiate informally with your creditors. Informal negotiations leave you open to legal action from your creditors.

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North Vancouver Island

Golf

Housing over 60 golf courses of varying degrees of difficulty, Vancouver Island is fast becoming a mecca for those golfers who want to play all year round.

Boasting the mildest climate in the country, the appeal of an island getaway, the incredible hospitality and the diverse scenery are increasingly drawing golfers from around the globe to our island home. The northern island area is home to a number of challenging and beautiful golf courses, sharing each courses tranquility with the areas wildlife.

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Mulligans is a family orientated picturesque executive length course surrounded by snow capped mountains.

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Open all year round-Dawn to Dusk 9 hole executive course, Six par 3, three par 4 Driving range Equipment and pull car rental Junior and Senior rates available Clubhouse: Fully Licensed Lounge, Outdoor Patio & BBQ Phone 250-338-2440 www.mulligansgolfcourse.com

4985 Cotton Rd, Courtenay

Located beside Comox Airport.

Glacier Greens is a Champion course open all year round.

18 hole course - 6303 yds.

Covered range and grass tees, Full service Pro Shop Golf Carts & Rentals Rates 18 holes $55 9 holes $35 Twilight from 2pm $45 Twilight from 5pm $30 Licensed Restaurant with outdoor patio Meeting & Banquet room Discount for military and public servants

Mountain panoramas and wildlife

2 GOLFFOR $80 Comox Golf Club

"The Friendliest Golf Club in the Valley"

Championship 9 hole golf course located in the heart of downtown Comox.

Open year round 8.00am to 6pm adjusts with daylight Summer Rates: 18 holes - $38, 9 Holes - $23 After 3pm: 18 - $25 / 9 - $18 Rental & Pullcarts Fully Licensed Restaurant ideal for functions

1718 Balmoral Ave. Comox Phone 250-339-7203 www.comoxgolfclub.ca

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Tee Times: 250-339-6515 www.glaciergreens.com

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Longlands Golf Course has been a Vancouver Island family favorite for over 30years. With beautiful serene surroundings nestled in the Comox Valley. l 18 holes

4.5 star resort accommodation for the perfect Play & Stay experience.

Picturesque mountain views, nestled in nature.

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Regardless of your ability or handicap, golfing on one of our islands spectacular courses is the full golfers experience.

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Campbell River Gold River Quadra Island Sayward

Step into an oasis of tranquility from downtown Campbell River. Sequoia Springs is situated in a beautiful garden setting making it a popular wedding destination.

Experience golf in natures backyard Storey Creek Golf Club, known as the “Course in Nature is recognized as the #1 Public Course on Vancouver Island.

18 hole course open from 7.30am daily Par 3, 4 and 5 6696 yds

Champion 18 holes - 6022 yds Open 7:30am to dusk all year round.

Rates: 18 holes - $45 9 holes - $35 Fully Licensed Restaurant seats up to 150

www.sequoiasprings.com 250-287-4970 700 Petersen Road Campbell River

Full size driving range open dawn to dusk 2 Putting greens, plus 2 elevated holes for chipping practice.

RATES: 18 holes - $69 9 holes 49.00 Discounts for locals and after 4pm players Plus super discounts for children.

Lessons, Ladies, Mens & Junior golf Fully licensed restaurant: Creekside Grill & Lounge Situated just 14 km south of downtown Campbell River

(250) 923 3673

www.storeycreek.bc.ca 300 McGimpsey Road, Campbell River

Saratoga Beach Golf Club definitely lends itself well to Fishing in the morning and golfing in the afternoon. Perfectly situated between the Comox Valley and Campbell River alongside the popular Saratoga Beach. Park your boat and go GOLF !

Open 7 days a week 9 Hole Course - $22 After 3pm - $15 18 Holes - $32

Gibby’s Pro Shop NOW OPEN Pull Cart & Club Rental available Driving Range now in operation

Phone 250-337-2208 2084 Saratoga Road Black Creek

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Golf Open April to Oct 12th 9 hole executive course, 3219yds.

Par 4 holes with two par 3 and two par 5 Driving range & Rentals available www.quadragolf.com 950 Heriot Bay Road - 250-285-2811

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Gold River Golf Course delivers spectacular views, alongside the pristine Gold River surrounded by nature.

Open April to October 9 Hole Champion Course - 2872yds Rates - $25 Full Driving Range & Putting Green Rental Carts , Trolleys and Clubs available Clubhouse & Pro Shop Outdoor Patio Fully Licensed Restaurant

Phone 250-283-7266 Hwy 28 (Muchalat Drv) Gold River

Located in beautiful Sayward beside the pristine Salmon River, the course is a unique flavour of natural beauty and history. The majority of holes are par 3 with two par 4 holes.

9 holes - $14 18 holes - $25.50 Youth under 16 - $8 for 9 or $14 for 18 The Club house provides club & cart rentals.

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q Osaka Sushi q Monte Christo q Bisque q Atlas Cafe q Local’s q The Prime

250-703-0146 250-338-1468 250-334-8564 250-338-9838 250-338-6493 250-871-7292

Superstore Plaza

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q Chad’s West Coast Grill & Bar q Union Street Grill q Bamboo Inn

250-871-5434 250-897-0081 250-339-3500

PUB STYLE 4 Whistle Stop Pub

250-334-4500

4 Griffin Pub

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250-339-4466

4 Cumberland Hotel

2714 Dunsmuir Ave

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361 Hunt Rd, Courtenay 4 Billy’ D’s 4 Flying Canoe Westcoast Pub q Mex Pub q Blackfin Pub q Avalanche Bar & Grill

1747 Comox Avenue, q McDonalds 3 Locations q Plates Eatery q Taco Time q Jo Klassens Grill q Delicados q Mad Chef q White Spot q Dairy Queen q Burger King q A&W • 3 Locations q Triple O’s q Wendy’s Restaurant 4 Yummie’s & Gyros q Michael’s Off Main

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Secrets Your Pet Won’t Tell You Italian researchers found that dogs wag their tails slightly to the right when they see something they like and to the left when they’re confronted with something they want to back away from .

Your favorite cat game to play with me involves a laser pointer. The result: I get really frustrated because I can’t catch it, and I live for the hunt. So if you’re going to use a pointer, please sub in an actual toy at the end so I have something to catch and kill. It makes the game worth it.

You’re giving me too much food.

How can you tell? I don’t seem motivated by food treats when you’re trying to train me. Cut back, and I’ll start to pay attention.

To make dogs like me look fluffy, shake a little cornstarch into the base of the fur and then brush. It will absorb oil and grease and detangle matted fur.

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After 35 years of marriage, a married couple came for counselling.

When asked what the problem was, the wife went into a passionate tirade listing every problem they’d ever over the years: neglect, lack of intimacy, emptiness, loneliness, feeling unloved and unlovable, an entire list of un-met needs she had endured.

After allowing this for a length of time, the therapist stood, walked around the desk and after asking the wife to stand, he kissed her passionately as her husband watched with a raised eyebrow.

Silently the woman sat down. The therapist turned to the husband and said, “This is what your wife needs at least 3 times a week. Can you see to it?”

“Well,” he said, “I can drop her off here on Mondays and Wednesdays, but on Fridays, I go fishing.”

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Home Advice From time to time, you are so close to qualifying for a mortgage to buy the house of your dreams. but you need a little more income to qualify.

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- 1st and 3rd Weds, 8:30-11:30pm - Fridays 9pm-1am - Sat. 9pm-1am

Meat Draw BINGO - Sundays 1-3pm

- Summer & the Sinners - Lazy mike & the

Rockin Recliners - Big Daddy

- The Rangers

- Fabulous Mutts

Empire Days Bands Sat May 17 - Big Daddy 9pm-1 Sun, May 18 - Boondock 8pm-12 Mon May 19 - Boondock 7pm-11

Mayworks Pres entation Thursday May 8 - The Carter Brothers 7pm-8:30 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland 250-336-8844 Since 1894 w w w. c u m b e r l a n d h o t e l . c a

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Cumberland Empire Days 126th Anniversary Salute to Seniors

$$ for unwanted cars 4620 Cumberland Rd Cumberland 250-336-2229