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MUST SEE EVENTS Polar Bear Swim

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Registration begins at 11am in front of Fisherman’s Lodge and swim begins at noon. Saratoga Beach, Oyster River.

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Winter Jam

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Courtenay is celebrating 100 years, with 100 events. All 100 events listed in this issue.

Jan Mt. Washington Ski Passes 50% off Lift & Trail Passes: 9:00am,Jan 12-16th 50% off regular priced lift and trail passes.

Jan 12 Snowed In Comedy Tour

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8:00pm. Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone.  The Cowichan Theatre

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Jan. 12, 2015  The Abyss Theatre

Abbamania & BeeGees Port Alberni

Jan. 13, 2015

The show consists of studio musicians that recreate Jan. 14, 2015 ABBA  Tidemark Theatre & Bee Gees live in concert. They are the only Jan. 15, 2015 production to perform twice for the cast of ABBA  The Port Theatre Mama Mia. Jan. 16, 2015

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Campbell River

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Abbamania is the world’s number one production of Abba. Hear the hits from “Waterloo, S.O.S to Dancing Queen”. Also on the same show is Night Fever as the Bee Gees. With all the high harmonies and stage presence of the Bee Gees, they will

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be performing songs from “Jive Talking, Too Love Somebody, Stayin’Alive to You Should Be Dancing” plus many more. Performing over 200 concerts a year they will take you back in time when Abba and The Bee Gees ruled the pop music world.

Michelle Wright

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Michelle Wright has been drawing rave reviews for her expressive voice. She has sold nearly two million albums and enjoys an international career.

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com Dec 30, Tue~

Canucks Game: 7pm vs. Sharks on SNP

Dec 31, Wed~

Angels & Demons Masquerade Party: Best Western featuring the Impalas 331-4006 see their ad for more info New Years Eve Party: Dance to Big Fun at the Whistle Stop Pub 334-4500 New Years Eve Party: 6pm Rock in the new year dancing to “Little Big Shot” dinner served between 6-9pm, $25 includes dinner, party favours and champagne at midnight. cumberlandhotel123@shaw.ca,

Jan 1, Thu~ 100 YEARS Memories are made of this NEW YEARS EVENT: Ring in New Year with music and entertainment from the early 1900’s to the modern era at the Florence Filberg Centre and help launch the party of the century for the City of Courtenay’s Centennial Celebration! Enjoy appies with a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight. A no host bar will be available and limited tickets will be released. Opportunities to book a table for 8 to 10 individuals are also available. Courtenay Centennial Birthday Celebration:

Free Event. Help wish the City of Courtenay a Happy Birthday on January 1st, 2015 at the Florence Filberg Centre. Enjoy a free pancake breakfast for a donation to the Comox Valley Food Bank. This is a free event, however you must register to attend. Space is limited and there is a maximum of 4 reservations per person. Florence Filberg Centre 250-334-4441 www. cityofcourtenay.com Polar Bear Swim: 11:00am, Registration begins at 11am in front of Fisherman’s Lodge and swim begins at 12noon. Saratoga Beach. Oyster River Allanah Clark: 7:00pm, Listen to live music and discuss the original art and photographs gracing our walls. cvzocalo@gmail.com Blood Donor Clinic: 12:30pm, 3320 Comox Rd. 1:307:30 &12:30-6:30 call to book appt. or for more info. susanna_t_scott@shaw.ca, 1 888 2 DONATE

Jan 2, Fri~

ESL Conversation Group: 3:00pm Join us to discuss current topics and practice your english at the same time., Free Event, 250.338.6359 Comox Valley Lions Club Weekly Bingo: 6:00pm, 1729 (rear) Comox Ave., Weekly BINGO. Doors open at 6PM with first game at 7PM. www.e-clubhouse. org email cvlcpresident@gmail.com, 250.339.6232

WJ Find Your Jam & Leave Your Mark: Stop by the visitor centre and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and cookies, do a winter themed I-Spy, see the garland creation from December, help create a chalk mural outside, build a snow man (weather permitting), and find out more information about WinterJAM100! 9:30am-5:00pm Visitor Centre 3607 Small Rd. 250-4002882 Email: info@vivccomoxvalley.com Indigo Jazz: 7:00pm, Listen to live music and discuss the original art work gracing our walls cvzocalo@ gmail.com 5th Street, Courtenay Narnia The Short Musical Version: 7:30pm, This is a musical for all ages and especially poignant during the Christmas season. Runs Dec 27-Jan 3 contact the Sid Williams for specific dates and times. $20, www. sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 DJ Greasy Larry at Teds: 9:30pm, [name], , OK Let’s wrap up the holidays with our favorite house DJ and top 40 remixes., , http://mountwashington.ca, events@ mountwashington.ca, 250.334.5710 Glacier Kings Away Game: 7:30pm, vs. Campbell River, www.glacierkings.vijhl.com, glacierkings@ shaw.ca, 250.334.4709 at Strathcona Gardens Arena Campbell River.

Jan 3, Sat~

Glacier Kings Home Game: 7:00pm, vs. Kerry Park, ,www.glacierkings.vijhl. com, email glacierkings@shaw.ca, 250.334.4709

Oldtimers Hockey Legends: 7:00pm,vs. Generals, vs Legends Campbell River, www.comoxvalleylegends. com.

Jan 4, Sun~

Snow Festival: 9:00am, Vancouver Island Society for Adaptive Snowsports annual snow festival. Come out and have fun trying different events in the snow www. mountwashington.ca, events@mountwashington.ca, 250.334.5710 WJ Oldtimers Hockey Legends: 7:00pm,vs. Legends vs Generals, Comox Valley Oldtimers Hockey Club 8.30pm FREE www.comoxvalleylegends.com.

Jan 5, Mon~

Snow Festival: 9:00am,See Jan 4 50% off Discover Ski & Board Lessons: 9:00am, Jan 5-9th 50%lessons see website for regular prices., www. mountwashington.ca, sales@ mountwashington.ca, 250.334.5710

Jan 6, Tue~

Snow Festival: 9:00am, See Jan 4 Unlock Your Creativity Workshop: 6:30pm, A fantastic opportunity to discover your own artistic self., $50 non members $30 members, wwwcomoxvalleyarts.com

The Love of India in the Comox Valley Manvirros Indian Grill opened 18 month's ago and is the brainchild of Kal Kandola and his brother Tony. "The name originates from three names, Manvir, Manvi, and Manav to be Manvirros. We chose the name to honour my nephew Manvir," says Kandola. Kal is the manager of this definitively Indian restaurant which serves traditional cuisine, an innovative menu and the exciting unique ďŹ&#x201A;avours of India. The comfortable interior has a sparkling and inviting bar, a few semi-private alcoves, and an array of art, giving homage to the history of India. Kal and Tony Kandola are proud Canadians moving to Vancouver Island many years ago. Happy with their decision to open a restaurant after working in a variety of industries, the Kandola's and their families call Comox Valley their home.

New Nanaimo location 1045B Terminal Avenue Nanaimo B.C. 250-591-0558

The Kandolas spent 20 years working toward opening Manvirro's Indian Grill, and the facility is designed by the whole family to please the eye as well as the palate. An 83 seat restaurant with staff of up to 15, Manvirro's offers prompt service and unforgettable Indian Chai tea. Chai is the lifeblood of India, and is received as a sign of welcome. Starting with an array of appetizers, each meal is individually prepared, and both the servers and the chefs work to ensure the food is cooked with the customer's preference to spices. Authentic Tandoori dishes are cooked in a Traditional cylindrical clay oven accompanied with Basmati rice and warm naan bread. Indian dessert is impossible to resist, Kulfi, (Indian Ice-cream) is an indulgent treat, milky and mild with a whisper of Cardamom. Kufti owes its unique ďŹ&#x201A;avor to the age old technique of patiently boiling milk to an almost caramelized state.

by the embrace of their food in the Comox Valley. You won't just see Tony and Kal at the restaurant they are also active volunteers in the Comox Valley community. Drop in say hi..... stay for a while and sip some Chai !! written by Malcolm McColl Edited by Cathy Kaardal

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Voices Three in Concert: 7:30pm, Popular CV Trio will perform benefit concert for the Hospice Society., by donation to CV Hospice Society, www.voicesthree.com, info@voicesthree.com, An Evening with David Lindley: 7:30pm, 1220 Shoppers Row, An Evening with David Lindley -Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at The Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River. The David Lindley electro-acoustic performance effortlessly combines American folk, blues, and bluegrass traditions with elements from African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy, and Turkish musical sources. $32.00, www. islandmusicfest.com, tickets@islandmusicfest.com, 250-871-8463

Jan 7, Wed~

Snow Festival: 9:00am,See Jan 4 Music Reading Crash Course for Singers: 7:00pm, 1551 Lerwick Rd, Do you love to sing, but desire an understanding of the written language of music? Wendy Nixon Stothert, B.Ed. in Music, M. EdL, is instructing a Crash Course in Music Reading over 2 sessions. Topics covered in this high-speed course include identifying the parts of a score, rhythm identification and execution, note identification, key signatures, keyboard navigation, interval identification, and sight-singing. $50, www.choralvalley.ca, choralvalley@gmail.com, 250-331-1804

Jan 7, Wed~

Glacier Kings Away Game: 7:00pm, vs. Westshore, www.glacierkings.vijhl.com, email glacierkings@shaw. ca, 250.334.4709

Jan 8, Thu~

Snow Festival: See Jan 4 WJ The Andrew Janusson Combo: 8:00pm, Part of a new 10 piece New Orleans style Dixieland Jazz band., $12 non member $10 member, , georgiastraightjazz@gmail.com,

Jan 9, Fri~

ESL Conversation Group: 3:00pm, Join us to discuss current topics and practice your english at the same time., Free Event, 250.338.6359 Comox Valley Lions Club Weekly Bingo: 6:00pm, 1729 (rear) Comox Ave., Weekly BINGO. Doors open at 6PM with first game at 7PM. www.e-clubhouse. org email cvlcpresident@gmail.com, 250.339.6232 Family Night: 6:30pm, Bring on friday nights with family friendly mayhem. Lots of sports activities, crafts, music, inflatables and plasma cars too! 6:308pm every friday night, $2 individuals $5 family of 3 or more, www.comox.ca/recreation, info@comox.ca, 250.339.2255 Forbidden Jazz: 7:00pm, Listen to live music and discuss the art and photographs that grace our walls., at the Zocalo. Licensed premises. 5th Street, Courtenay Oldtimers Hockey Legends: 9:00pm, vs Knighthawks, Free with donation to the Food Bank, www.comoxvalleylegends.com,

Jan 10, Sat~ Introduction to Back Country Skiing: 8:30am, Your introduction into back country skiing. Join our certified guides as we share our secrets and teach you the skills needed to ride the back country., $150 per person Gratuities and Alcoholic beverages not included, www.islandalpineguides.com, email info@ islandalpineguides.com, 250.897.2990 CV Farmers Market: 9:00am, CV Farmer’s Market continues to thrive with food products and agricultural items. 9amnoon., free admission, www. comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com. Unit 429 Team Game: 10:00am, CV Duplicate Bridge Club serves players who live on Vancouver Island North of Victoria as well as Powell River., $20, www.cvbdc.com, cmjcbradshaw@gmail.com, 250.703.0397 Chili Challenge: 1:00pm Local restaurants to serve samples of their chili on the hill, to be judges by the public vote. 1-3pm, www.mountwashington.ca, events@mountwashington.ca, 250.334.5710 Tony Morrison & Friends: 7:00pm, Listen to live music and discuss the original artwork and photographs that grace our walls. Zocalo Cafe, 5th Street, Courtenay Glacier Kings Home Game: 7:30pm, vs Victoria Cougars, www.glacierkings.vijhl.com, 250.334.4709 Comox Valley Sport Centre Sids Vaudville Follies: 7:00pm, A special production to usher in the City of Courtenay’s 100th Birthday in the spirit of Barkerville’s Theatre Royal., $13, http:// sidwilliamstheatre.com, gm@sidwilliamstheatre.com, Wolak Donnelly Duo: 7:30pm. This duo present a remarkable blend of classical and jazz music rarely heard in live performance. Tix avail. at abraxas book store and denman general store. artsdenman@gmail.com. Family Film Series - Open Season: 2:00pm, A domesticated grizzly bear and a mule deer embark on an adventure together in this family animated picture. By Donation, www.sidwilliamstheatre.com,

Jan 11, Sun~

CVAG/TIFF Winter Film: 5:00pm, This series brings the best of Canadien and International films to the Comox Valley. $13 per person, www.comoxvalleyartgallery. com, 250.338.6211

Jan 12, Mon~

Customer Appreciation Day: 6:30am, [name], , Stop in for all kinds of free events and refreshments., www.comox.ca/recreation, 250.339.2255 50% off Lift & Trail Passes: 9:00am, Jan 12-16th 50% off lift and trail passes, 50% off regular price, www. mountwashington.ca.

Jan 12, Mon~

CV Newcomers: where women meet & friendships are made: 6:30pm, 399 Club House Drive, Meetings generally involve announcements, brief introductions of new members, and guest speakers who discuss a wide variety of topics. Doors open at 6:30 for reg

and socializing followed by the meeting from 7-9pm., Yearly membership: $40, www.cvnewcomers.net, cvnewcomers.bc@gmail.com, 250-334-0062

Jan 13, Tue~

All Over The Place - Ruth Rae: 10:00am, New artists exibit begins Jan 13th Hours Tue - Sat 10am-4pm Sun 1-4pm email info@pearlellisgallery.com, GP Vanier SR Boys Basketball: 7:00pm, vs. Dover Bay Nanaimo, 250.703.3646 Tues Jams at the Mex: 7:00pm, Open mic night at the Mex, No Cover, www.mexpub. com, roy@shawcable.com, 250.703.9573

Jan 14, Wed~

Music Reading :Crash Course for Singers:See Jan 7th. Folk Legends Featuring - Tom Paxton & Valdy: 7:30pm, A folk blockbuster evening featuring two of the greats., $30, www.islandmusicfest.com, tickets@ islandmusicfest.com. Abbamania & the Bee Gees Show: 8:30pm, Abbamania is an all Canadian cast that is the largest production of Abba in the world., $39, www. sidwilliamstheatre.com,

Jan 15, Thu~

Towhee Tournament: 3:30pm, 45th Annual tournament hosting 12 teams this weekend, great basketball action! 250.703.3646 Oscar Robbles: 7:00pm Listen to the live music and discuss the artwork and photographs that grace our walls Free Event, 5th St Courtenay, Glacier Kings Away Game: 7:15pm, vs. Nanaimo, www.glacierkings.vijhl.com, 250.334.4709

Jan 16, Fri~

Towhee Tournament: 9:00am, 45th Annual tournament hosting 12 teams this weekend, great basketball action! 250.703.3646 Comox Valley Lions Club Weekly Bingo: 6:00pm 1729 (rear) Comox Ave., Weekly BINGO. Doors open at 6PM with first game at 7PM. 250.339.6232 WJ Ronni Lister - REMAX Mixed Curling Bonspiel: 5:00pm, 4835 Headquarters Rd, Win cash after each game and enjoy the festivities. Food, bar and friendly atmosphere., $220-$240 per team, www. curlbc.ca, 250.334.4712 WorldBeat Dance : 7:00pm, Featuring Locarno, the Latin project of Juno award winning musician Tom Landa., $25, www.islandmusicfest.com, tickets@ islandmusicfest.com, Best Western, Cliff Ave. Courtenay Outlaws & Outsiders Tour with Aaron Pritchett: 8:00pm, Aaron Pritchett, Cory Marquardi, King & Cash. Must be 19+, $30 early bird $35 at the door, at the Bridge Lounge, 5th Street, Courtenay. Snowed In Comedy Tour: 8:30pm, The Tour returns after last ear’s stellar show received amazing reviews.www.

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Games Cinema

Vice, Jan 9: Selma, Inherent tion tina des Pre Taken 3, er, Jan 16: The Wedding Ring , Hat k Blac n, Paddingto e American Sniper, Still Alic Jan 23: The Boy Nex t cai, Door, Black Sea, Mortde or k Blac ic, Strange Mag White

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Up Jan 6: The Guest, Get on k Jan 13: Jessabelle, A Wal , The Umong the Tombstones On, Identical, Keep on Keepin y, The Two Faces of Januar Love is Strange Jan 20: Annabelle, Luc Rudderless

Jan 20: Saints Row IV: Rel Elected / Gat Out of Hel Expansion, Rugby 15 nd Jan 27: Dying Light, Gra Theft Auto 5

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Jan 17, Sat~

Towhee Tournament: 9:00am 45th Annual tournament hosting 12 teams this weekend, great basketball action!, 250.703.3646 Guitar Galore Featuring Rick Vito & Billy Burnette: 7:30pm, When Lidsey Buckingham and Fleetwood Mac parted ways in 1987, Billy along with his friend, guitarist Rick were asked to join the legendary band., $30, www.islandmusicfest.com, Native Sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall Courtenay. Glacier Kings Home Game: 7:30pm, [name], , vs. Saanich, , http://glacierkings.vijhl.com, glacierkings@ shaw.ca, 250.334.4709 Five Alarm Punk: @ The Waverly, 9.30pm $25. 9 Musicians perform intricate and airtight arrangements with delirious dance moves and full on head banging. Dunsmuir Rd. Cumberland. Celtic Cargo: @ The Zocalo Cafe, 7-9pm. Listen to live music and discuss original art. 5th Ave. Courtenay. Unlock Your Creativity: @ The Abbey Studio, Cumberland. $50 or $30 members. 2.30pm A fantastic

opportunity to start the new year fresh, with a new lease on your own artistic self. Mary Poppins Sing Along: @ the Sid Williams Theatre. Courtenay Valley Idol Finals: @ the Comox Community Centre. $15 Come support local talent and enjoy a night of musca at the Valley Idol Finals. Also Jan 18th Tek U14 Giant Slalom: @ Mt Washington, Starts at 9.45am The Tek U14 Giant Slalom is one of a series of Alpine ski races on the BC Alpine calendar. Racers from the coast zone.

Jan 18, Sun ~

The Wizared of Oz: @ the Sid Williams Theate 7pm By Donation. To celebrat Courtenayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centennial festivities. The history of our building andits beginnings as a cinema when it opened as the Bickle Theate back in 1935. Sunday Soul Featuring: Martha Redbone & The Sojouners @ the Native Sons Hall, 7.30pm show starts at 8pm

Jan 19, Mon ~

Beginner Line Drawing: @ Little Red Church, Little Rd, Comox. 7.30am-9.30am $20 Learn how to make basic stylized line drawings, simple yet sophisticated designs from nature.

Jan 20, Tue~

GP Vanier SR Boys Basketball: 7:00pm, vs. Cowichan, Duncan 250.703.3646 Jams: @ the Mex Pub. 7pm-10pm FREE 19+ Open Mic night. 250-703-9573.

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Jan 21, Wed~

Kickstart Your Health With Raw Food: 6:00pm, 411 Anderton Avenue, KICKSTART YOUR HEALTH WITH RAW FOOD - 6-8:30pm - Rose Vasile, author of the Canadian Bestseller “Uncooking With RawRose”, will show you how easy it is to prepare tasty raw vegan foods. DAIRY-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE, SOY-FREE, GUILT-FREE. Tuesday James: @ the Mex, 7pm-10pm FREE 19+ open mic night. Ryan Road, Courtenay 250-703-9573. Acoustic Blues: Featuring Corey Harris @ the Crown Isle Resort, Courtenay. doors 7.30pm show 8pm. $30. Corey Harris was born in Denver, Colorado. He is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and band leader who has carved out his own niche in blues. Tix - tickets@ islandmusicfest.com Menu Event: Super Carrot Soup & Crackers, Curried Veggies, Apple Pie/Apple Cobbler. Register with Courtenay Recreation 250 338-1000 or 250 338-5371., $35, www.rawrose.com, rose@rawrose.com, 250 3342251

Jan 22, Thurs~

Intimate Evening with Niel Osborne: @ The Crown Isle Resort, 7.30pm doors Show at 8pm. $30 All Ages welcome. Tix tickets@islandmusicfest.com Herb Alper Tribute Band: @ Avalanche Bar & Grill. Courtenay time TBA. info@avalanchebar.ca Creative Art Journaling For Adults: @ the Little Red Church, Little Rd. Jan 22 to Feb 28th. 7.30pm9.30pm $155 Art journaling is about creative selfexpression through words and imagery. In this class you will learn techniques for developing beautiful pages on which you can write, draw or collage.

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Jan 23, Fri~

Comox Valley Lions Club Weekly Bingo: 6:00pm, 1729 (rear) Comox Ave., Weekly BINGO. Doors open at 6PM with first game at 7PM. 250.339.6232 The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer: @ Waverly Hotel, Dunsmuir Rd, Cumberland. $15 time TBA. Armed with an arsenal of harmonicas, a mess of foot percussion, and a road-worn Telecaster. The duo kick out raw and primal blues in the tradition of a decades-deep blues style. Glacier Kings Home Game: 7:00pm, vs. Oceanside, www.glacierkings.vijhl.com, 250.334.4709

Boogie Night with Powder Blues: @ Florence Filberg Centre 8.pm. $30 Over three decades Powder Blues has been Canada’s leading blues band. The sound is a mix of swing, blues, jazz, rock & roll and R&B Tix tickets@islandmusicfest.com Comox Hangover Mens Curling Bonspiel: @ Comox Valley Curling Club. Bonspiel Jan 23rd to 25th. www.curlbc.ca info@comoxvalleycurling.com

Jan 24, Sat~

Winter Spirit Event: 6:00pm, Beer, Wine, Spirits and Food event in the Whiskey Jack room at the

14 Alpine Lodge., www.mountwashington.ca, events@ mountwashington.ca, 250.334.5710 GP Vanier SR Boys Basketball: 7:00pm, vs. Semiahmoo, White Rock (exhibition game) 250.703.3646 Glacier Kings Away Game: 7:30pm , vs. Oceanside, www.glacierkings.vijhl. com, 250.334.4709 Michelle Wright Country Night: @ Sid Williams Theatre 8pm Tix $39. Since her 1988 debut CD on Savannah Records. Do Right By Me. Michelle Wright has been drawing rave reviews for her expressive voice and her distinctive style She has sold nearly two million albums and now enjoys an international career. Tix www.tickets@ islandmusicfest.com Compassionate Communication Workshop (NVC): 9:30am, 582 Windslow Rd. Jan 24th & 25th Through activities using real situations Mitch Miyagawa, Certified NVC Trainer. mitchmiyagawa.com ComoxNVC@Outlook.com, 250 465-1026 Bravo! Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: @ Native Sons Hall Courtenay. Brav Strathcona Symphony Orchestra at the Native Sons Hall Jan 2425th $15. Discover Art Saturday: @ Comox Valley Art Gallery 11am to 1pm. An Interactive art experience held on the second Saturday of the month. Make art projects. Materials are provided. Projects are for all ages. Thirsty Chef Beer Pairing: @ White Whale Public House. 975 Comox Rd. Courtenay. 250 338-1468. Chef Aaron will be collaborating Hoyn Brewery, from Vicotria to create a 5 course pairing dinner. Sean Hoyne will be joining us to tell stories and provide tasting notes. $60 7pm-9pm. Black Swan Fiddlers: @ the Zocalo Cafe, 7pm-9pm FREE Listen to live music and discuss the original art and photographs. 5th Street, Courtenay. Comox Valley Minor Hockey Initiation Tournament: @ Comox Valley Sports Centre. FREE Come out and support our local Minor Hockey by cheering on the Midget Tier 2 Players. Time TBA. Winter Spirit: @ Teds Bar & Grill Mt Washington 6-9pm. Food & Beverage Event at Ted’s Bar and Grill.

Jan 25, Sun~

Evergreen Trash & Treasures: 9:00am, 411 Anderton Ave, A giant indoor market, can it get any better www. evergreenseniorsclub.org, 250.338.1000 Ski For MS: 9:00am, Register online at www.msski.ca to get started, raise pledges before the event, turn in your pledges and enjoy a great day of skiing or snowboarding at Mount Washington www. mountwashington.ca, events@mountwashington.ca, 250.334.5710 CVAG/TIFF Winter Film: @ Rialto Theatre 5.00pm $13pp. The Toronto International Film Festival-Fiom Circuit, the Film series brings the best of Canadian and

International Films to the Comox Valley. 250-338-6211. gallery@comoxvalleyartgallery.com Compassionate Communication Workshop (NVC): See Jan 24th. Brick House Betties roller derby scrimmage: 11:00am, 2665 Dunsmuir, Cumberland. The Brick House Betties roller derby team will host an open scrimmage Jan. 25 at the CRI. Spectators are welcome upstairs from 11 AM - 1:30 PM to watch and cheer derby players from around the mid-Island. If you’re interested in playing derby, becoming a Ref or Nonskating Official, or you miss your Betties, come talk to us! www.brickhousebetties.com, Spectators’ entrance by donation, http://www.brickhousebetties.com, handsawgretel@gmail.com.

Jan 29, Thurs~

Stuart Maclean and the Vinyl Cafe: @ Sid Williams Theatre 7.30pm. $55 adult. Stuart McLean’s hit radio show The Vinyl Cafe is now heard by over 2 million people each week. the show is broadcast on CBC Radio in Canada, on close to 100 public radio stations in the USA and around the world on Sirius Satellite Radio 160 and podcasts. Martin Taylor, Laurence Juber & Peppin D’agostino: @ Florence Filberg Centre 8pm - $35. Acoustic guitar virtuosos Martin Taylor, Laurence Juber and Peppino, D’Agostino create musical magic with “one night, three great guitarists, thrity-six strings” Tix tickets@islandmusicfest.com Jacki Z and the Swing Steet Trio: @ Avalance Bar. Jacki Z and the Swing Street Trio time TBA. $7 or $5 for members.

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ESL Conversation Group: 3:00pm, Join us to discuss current topics and practice your english at the same time., Free Event, 250.338.6359 Comox Valley Lions Club Weekly Bingo: 6:00pm, 1729 (rear) Comox Ave., Weekly BINGO. Doors open at 6PM with first game at 7PM. 250.339.6232 Buckman Coe: @ the Waverly Hotel, Cumberland. doors at 9.30pm. Bridging the worlds of roots, soul, and reggae, Buckman Coe is a passionate believer in the power of music to shape the future. $12. Comox Valley CG Jung Society: @ Comox Valley CG Jung Society. Comox. Speaker John Betts will be lecturing on Why Good People Do Bad Things. Understanding the role of the Shadow in daily behaviour. Email cvjungsociety@gmail.com

Jan 31, Sat~

BC Provincial Snowboard Slopestyle: 8:00am, Come watch the exciting competition from around the province. www.mountwashington.ca, ski@ mountwashington.ca, 250.334.5710

Jan 31, Sat~

Beach Party: 7:00pm,Dress for the beach at Ted’s Bar & Grill and come ready to party with great eats and spirits., , www.mountwashington.ca, events@ mountwashington.ca, 250.334.5710 WJ Glacier Kings Home Game: 7:30pm, vs. Campbell River, www. glacierkings.vijhl.com, glacierkings@shaw. ca, 250.334.4709 Italian Winter Feast: with the Guerrilla Food Company. @ the Guerrilla Food Company. We are excited to invite you to our family style Italian Winter Feast. This event will kick off our 2015 Guerrilla Dinner Series. Local meats, seafood and hand made pasta created by Chefs Christopher Matthews & Jake Galbraith. 534 5th Street, Courtenay 250 703 0002 Oldtimers Hockey: @ Comox Rink, Legends vs Parksville 55+ 9pm FREE event. www. comoxvalleylegends.com

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Things To Do In Wine Tasting and Tour: Coastal Black Wine 2186 B Endall Road, Black Creek, Noon to 5pm everyday! www.coastalblack.ca 250 337-8325 Tot Drop in Ski/Snowboard Lessons: Mt Washington Kids Centre 250.338.1386 Swimming: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre 25mtr lap pool, Whirlpool, Wave pool. Steam Room and Sauna. (250) 334-2527 600 377 Lewrick go to www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec to check program times. Walk, Skate, Bike the Air Park: FREE Enjoy wildlife, bird estuary, and watch the planes Courtenay, Off Cliff Ave. turn onto Mansfield Rd. Walk the Docks: Visit the Comox Marina for wildlife, fresh fish just caught or enjoy watching the boats. Build a Snowman: take the family up Mt Washington and build a snowman and enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa in the cafeteria! Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am-12pm at the Native Sons Hall from Oct 19th, at the foot of 4th Ave. Downtown. May to Oct held at the Exhibition Grounds -250-334-9662. Art Gallery: Free @ Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue Art Studios & Gallery’s to Browse: Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery: 250-338-2120 2926 Back Rd. Courtenay Pottery Gallery: 180B 5th Street, Courtenay 250-334-4613 Hornby Island Art Studio’s: There are 8 Art studios on Hornby Island, do a day trip and see them all. Go Snow Tubing: Mount Washinton 250.338.1386 Skateboarding: Free @ Courtenay/ Comox Skatepark 1551 Lerwick Road

Courtenay Lewis Recreational Ctr: All racquet Sports. Organised Youth Programs, and Weight Room - 489 Old Island Hwy. www.courtenay.ca/recreation/lewis-centre 250 338-5371 Comox Recreation Centre - 1809 Noel Ave, Comox, 25-339-2255 Assorted indoor and outdoor recreation activities, racket games, volley ball, and fitness facility. Bird Watching: Courtenay Riverway or Lazo Marsh by Point Holmes, Comox. Visit Comox Airport: Take the kids to watch the Boeing 737’s and 442 Squadron Buffalo Commorant Helicopters. Comox Airforce Museum: 250-339-8162, See the history of the Snowbirds and other Canadian Aircraft 19 Wing Comox, end of Ryan Rd, Comox HMCS Alberni Museum: In the Comox Centre Mall open five days a week admission is by donation Courtenay Museum Tour: Tours - Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre Tours -7 Fourth St. monthly programs - www.courtenaymuseum.ca Cinema- Rialto, Showcase - 250.338.5550 2655 Cliffe Ave. Driftwood Plaza Mall. Live Theatre: Sid Williams Theatre 250 3382430, 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay Youth/Adult Drop in Lessons: Mt Washington 250.338.1386 Mountain Biking Tours & Bike Rentals : Explore world famous trails, Dodge City Cycles 2705 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland Bowling: Codes Country Lanes- Try Cosmic Bowling 250 334-4051, 307 6th St, Courtenay. Casino - Chances: Bingo, slot machines, Keno or lottery game , Big Wins - 250 334-4531 Open Daily 10am -midnight, www.chances. ca/locations/courtenay Climb the Wall: Cumberland Recreation Centre. Dunsmuir Rd, Cumberland. Mon-Fri 7am-9am. Weekends from 9am. Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens -from 11am to dusk 6183 Whittaker Road woodlandgardens.ca 250 338-6901

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Things To Do In Hiking: There are lots of great places to Hike, regardless of the weather, drop into the Visitor Ctr. for their comprehensive hiking guides. Favourites are around the Strathcona Parkway, Forbidden Plateau, The Puntledge River, Kye Bay in Comox and Comox Lake in Cumberland Snowshoe Fondue!: Take a snowshoe tour and have a gourmet fondue dinner! 250.338.1386 Trout Fishing: Comox Lake 3km west of Cumberland Village, Comox Lake Rd. Boat ramp is free Oct-April. Denman & Hornby Island Studio Tours: Over a dozen art and craft studios. Catch the ferry from Buckley Bay, Ferryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run on the hour.

Horseback Riding: One on One Trail Rides 250-336-8545, 3425 Mounce Rd. Lessons available. 7 years and up. Weiner Roast: Enjoy a slice of Canadian Culture, and a favourite anytime of the year. To stay a little protected from the weather Comox lake is an excellent location, or Strathcona Parklands at the base of Mt Washington or on the Puntledge. Take a Back Country Guided Tour: Mount Washington 250.338.1386 Indoor Rock Climbing: Full facility, On the Rocks Climbing Gym: Open Tue-Sun 10am9pm, 1980 Nrth Isl. Hwy. Campbell River 250287-7625 Cave Exploring: $54 @ Horne Lake Cave Exploring 250 248-7829 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. (43 KM) http://hornelake.com/portfoliosets/cave-tours

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Pool Tourney & Poker Nite: Griffin Pub 339.4466 Football Night: Chances. 250.334.4531. NFL Game - Day Spin 2 Win: Playtime Gaming. Win prizes ranging from gift cards to jerseys. 250.334.4531. Beginner Tai Chi: Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 6:15-7:45pm. 250.890.9477. Jr. Roller Derby: CRI, Cumberland, 6-7:30pm. BrickHouseBetties.com, 250.334.7460. Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30pm Vanier High School band rm, 331.0158 Evergreen Club Whist: Filberg Ctr, Rotary Hall, 7:30pm. Need to be a member. 20 hands of play, prizes & refreshments. $2. 250.338.1000. LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free Workshop. 1126 Piercy Ave. 1-3pm. Free workshop! Make pies, sauces, jams, & more! Learn about processing fruit & take home some of harvest! 250.331.0152. Movie Matinée: Courtenay Legion, 2:304:30pm. Award-winning movie in the Lounge. 250.334.4322 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Square Dance Lessons: 1st two lessons free.

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Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 2036042 Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 Bingo: Cumberland Legion, 7pm. 24 games. 336.2361. Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703.9544 Tweens Day Out: LINC Ctr. (9-12yrs) 4-6pm 338.5371 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr. 10:30am. Boxerfit: Black Creek Com. Hall 6-7pm, 337.5190 Argentine Tango: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Mystic Valley Voices Universal Chanting Community: 6:45-8:30 pm Little Red Church (House) FMI 250-218-1688.

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Wing Night: Billy D’s Pub, starts 4pm. 334.8811. Blues Jam: Cumberland Hotel, 8:30-11:30pm, 336.8844 Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar with Rob Petrie. 250.339.4466 Darts: Courtenay Legion. Drop-in, 1pm. Master’s League, 7:30pm. 334.4322. Mini Kickers Rugby Football Practice: (ages 6-12), 5:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. cvkickers@gmail.com Junior Girls Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. aimeeburley@hotmail. com Creative Writing Class: Fanny Bay Hall, 9:3011:30am. Meet or be re-acquainted with your muse. Class for curious and blocked, bursting

26 with stories or half finished works gathering dust. 778.427.3416. 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) 1011.15am 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, 10am12pm. 941.6450. Girls on the Move: LINC 11yrs, 4-6:30pm 338.5371 The Abby Studio: Tango Lessons 339.2325 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. Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 2036042

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Music Trivia: Billy D’s Pub,334.8811. Poker Nite : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Warhammer 40K: Games&Grounds, 871.1171. Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm chappellcd@gmail.com CV Paddlers Club Winter Meetings: 6:30pm. Meeting, 7pm. 339.6430. ComoxValleyPaddlers. ca Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322. Crib & Gucci: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322. Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm, $10. 331.0945. Road Hockey Intramural League: LINC Ctr, 5pm. 10yrs+, $2 drop-in includes snacks & drinks. 334.8138. Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969

Coal Hills BMX: Racing 6pm 339.0370 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm Riding Lessons: Reg. & Therapeutic Lessons, Flex. Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Open Jam Nite: The Mex Pub 8pm 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am. Live Music & DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Throwback Thursday: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm. 337.5190 Yoga: 5:15 pm, Royston Hall 250.334.1883

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Music Trivia: Billy D’s Pub, 3 top winners. 334.8811. Billydspub.com Courtenay Legion: Meat Draw 5-7 pm 250.334.4322 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub 334.4500 Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810 Dance Party-Live DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre 7:3010:30pm Live Band every week 338.1000 Karaoke with Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 Live Bands : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Magic The Gathering: Games&Grounds, 6:30pm (Sanctioned) 871.1171. Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322. Crib & Gucci: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322. Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm, $10. 331.0945. Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den Comox, 1pm cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 121pm. Increase confidence, public speaking & leadership skills. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Open Jam Nite: The Mex Pub 8pm

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10 Things Dogs Hate about Their Owners

Pets

1. Yelling at me for barking… I’M A DOG FOR DOG’S SAKE!! 2. Taking me for a walk, but not letting me check stuff out. Exactly whose walk is this anyway? 3. Blaming your farts on me…not ok! 4. Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we chew your stuff up when you’re not home. 5. Dog sweaters. Have you noticed the fur? 6. The sleight of hand, fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog! What a proud moment for the top of the food chain. 7. Taking me to the vet for “the big snip,” then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back. 8. Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose… stop, just stop! 9. Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests. Sorry, but I haven’t quite mastered that handshake thing yet. 10. How you act disgusted when I lick myself. Look, we both know the truth, you’re just jealous. Nevertheless, I am a dog. So I still love you!

6 THINGS YOUR CAT HATES ABOUT YOU 1. Cats choose to ignore you: They can hear you, but couldn’t care less what you have to say. What kind of constant companion willingly tunes you out? 2. They don’t think much of you: If you ever question your pet’s respect for you, it’s probably because your cat doesn’t even see you as a human. To them, you’re just another maternal feline handing out the snacks. 3. They get stressed out when you pet them: It’s a behavior most people practice without even thinking: reaching out to pet a cute animal. Your cat? Hates it. Don’t listen to those purrs of “affection” — they’re just good at faking it and tolerating you. 4. Cat’s feces can kill you: Everything about them basically says you should stay away — even their bodily functions. Cat’s feces contains Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite commonly found in cat litter boxes that infects 30 and 50 percent of the world’s population and is linked to mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. 5. Even babies know dogs are better: We’ve seen all the aww-inducing videos with tiny babies and even tinier kittens, but kids instinctually know to prefer man’s real best friend (dogs) to cats. 6. Cats are controlling your mind: They’re manipulative, sneaky creatures — and they know it. Cats’ purrs and cries mimic that of babies, purposefully changing their tone when they want something.

Real Story Real Success Marc has wanted to be a nurse since he was a teenager. When he was in his mid 20’s (late 80’s, early 90’s) living back east, he called around interested in Health Care and was turned away as, at that time, they had just laid off 5000-6000 Health Care workers. For the next 2 decades, Marc was self-employed in the public service sector, worked in manufacturing and finally construction, until the late 2000’s when the recession hit. In 2009, at the age of 45, Marc decided it was time to revisit his dream. He started with the HCA program at DCC and found employment right away between a local private seniors home, private surgical unit and the hospital. In 2011, Marc decided to take it one step further and came back to DCC to take the Practical Nurse Access Program (shortened track for people who are already HCA’s). Marc graduated in 2012 and found employment right away. Today, Marc is employed full time at New Horizons in Campbell River as a Practical Nurse. Marc is living his “teenage dream” and says “I don’t call it work, I am doing what I want to do, it is my passion, it is a dream come true” - Marc Rondeau, Aug 27, 2014

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