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FEATURES 12 Rotary Honours Concert 13 Elvis Stojko 16-17 Comox Valley Housing Project 29 Time - Pink Floyd Tribute

EVENTS/ACTIVITIES 3 Calendar of Events 4 Must See Events 10-11 What’s On Dining 14-17 Live Entertainment 18-19 Things To Do 21-23 Seniors’ Activities 24-30 Every Week 28 What’s On At The Sid 29 What’s On Screen

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com Mar 1, Tue~ Pearl Ellis Gallery Members Spring Show & Sale: Feb 23-Mar 13. Tues-Sat, 10am-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. pearlellisgallery.com . 250.339.2822. 1729 Comox Ave. Womens Week @ Mt. Washington: Feb 29Mar 4 Women only program. mountwashington.ca . 250.338.1386. Glacier Kings vs Buccaneers: 7:00pm, Comox Valley Sports Centre, glacierkings.vijhl.com. 250.334.4709. 3001 Vanier Dr. C Canucks vs Islanders: 7:00pm, on SNP Mar 2, Wed~ Taoist Tai Chi Beginning Classes: 9:30am, The Little Red Church, All ages & abilities. taoist.org/ parksville . (250)240-3387. 2282 Comox Ave. Rendezvous 2016 Dinner: 5:45pm, Native Sons Hall, support District 50220’s Rotary Youth Exchange. rotarystrathconasunrise.org. 250.337.5502. 360 Cliffe. Movie Release: “Numb” Mar 3, Thu~ Family Storytime: 10:30am, Courtenay Library, Ages 0-5. 250-334-3369 x4. 300 6th Street. David & Jeanie: 6:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, theroypub. com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S. Open Mic Night- The Flying Canoe with Anela : 7:00pm flyincanoe.ca 250-228-0343. 1590 Cliffe Ave. C Canucks vs Sharks: 7:00pm on SNP Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Ave. 866.898.8499 Mar 4, Fri~ Taoist Tai Chi Beginning Classes: 9:30am, The Little Red Church See Mar 2. taoist.org/parksville . (250)240-3387. 2282 Comox Ave. Movie Release: “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot”, “London has Fallen” & “Zootopia” NIFPA Variety Show: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, The most entertaining pieces for an encore performance. sidwilliamstheatre.com. 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe. Big Twang Theory: 7:00pm, The Flying Canoe Pub. flyingcanoe.ca . 250-228-0343. 1590 Cliffe Ave.

Tracy Riley & Blaine Dunaway: 7:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S. Machine Gun Kelly: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, Live music griffinpub.ca . 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,. Big Fun: 9pm, Whistlestop Pub, 2355 Mansfield Dr. whistlestoppub.com . 250.334.4500. Mar 5, Sat~ Comox Valley Farmers Market: 9am, Native Sons Hall, until noon .cvfm.ca . 250.218.0321. 360 Cliffe Ave. Play Day: 10:00am, Courtenay Library, A room full of toys for drop-in free play. 300 6th Street. Slow Textiles with Boro Cloth: 10am, Dove Ck Hall, Experience the art of slow textiles, artful placement &mending. piecesclebratingtextiles.com 3400 Burns Rd Seedy Saturday “Celebrating Soil”: 10:00am, Filberg Centre, Seed Exchange of organic heritage seeds & Agricultural Trade Fair. 2508710553. 411Anderton Ave. HTML & CSS For Beginners: 10am, NI College, Want to get started building your own website? Bring your own laptop! bit.ly/learn-html-courtenay 2300 Ryan Rd. Make Art Saturday: 11am, Comox Valley Art Gallery, Interactive art experience, materials provided. comoxvalleyartgallery.com. 250.338.6211. 580 Duncan Ave. NIFPA Provincial Rep Showcase: 1:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre. By Donation, sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay Legion Live Music & Meat Draw: 2:00pm, 250.334.4911. 367 Cliffe Ave. Sisters of Pythias Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Island Hwy S. Union Bay. Cumberland Legion Meat Draw: 3:00pm, 250.336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. Comox Community Centre Spin-A-Thon: 3:00pm, Help us beat last year’s record of $29,000 raised for local charities. $300 registration fee per team, comox.ca/recreation. 250 339 2255. 1855 Noel Ave. Open Jam- The Flying Canoe West Coast Pub: 3:00pm All are welcome. 250-228-0343. 1590 Cliffe Ave. C Canucks at Sharks: 7:00pm. NIFPA Dance Gala: 7:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre,

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Organic heritage seeds and Agricultural Trade Fair with vendors from all over Vancouver Island. Professionally grown organic non GMO seeds, booths with bees and beneficial bugs, kid's activity room, the Seedy Cafe with delicious organic, vegetarian food, and more.

MAR 8 INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY #Pledge For Parity

Celebrate the social, economical, cultural & political achievement of women, yet be aware progress has slowed in many places across the world, so urgent action is needed to accelerate gender parity.

MAR 13 STRATHCONA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA A fun family concert to learn about the orchestra and even try out the instruments! Come hear and enjoy a wide range of musical selections which demonstrate the many sounds of the orchestra.

MAR 19 ELVIS STOJKO Las Vegas with Elvis Stojko - Ice Show, March 19, 2 pm & 7 pm. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Dr, Courtenay.

MAR 28 EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Easter family events at Marina Park: Have fun with an Easter egg hunt for all ages, inflatable obstacle course, face painting and charity BBQ. Activities 11:30am 2pm with Easter egg hunt starting at 12pm sharp!

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6 St. Patricks Supper & Dance: 5:30pm, Courtenay Legion, 250.334.4911. 367 Cliffe Ave. Meat draw. Movie Releases: “10 Cloverfield Lane”, “Brothers Grimsby” & “Born to be Blue” Celtic Chaos: 6:30pm, Fanny Bay Hall, Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Celtic music & more. fannybaycommunity.com. 250.335.2832, 7793 Isl. Hwy S. Roadside Rattle: 7:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, Live music theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Isl. Hwy S,. Patricia Cano: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE: 7:30pm, Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre. 250-338-1000 Coastal Black Winery Tasting & Tours: Weekends, 11am-5pm. 2186 Endall Rd, Black Ck. 250.337.8325. Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. Big Twang Theory: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, Live Music, griffinpub.ca/ . 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,. XLR8: 9:00pm, Whistlestop Pub, Live music whistlestoppub.com . 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Mar 12, Sat~ Evergreen Club’s Pancake Breakfast: 7:30am, Conference Hall, Filberg Centre, Everyone welcome. evergreenclub.me . 250 338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave. Rockstar Slopestyle: 8am, Mt Washington, “Fun Cross” for Skiers & Boarders. mountwashington.ca. 250.338.1386. . Comox Valley Farmers Market: 9am, Native Sons Hall, Until noon. cvfm.ca . 250.218.0321. 360 Cliffe Ave. Comox Valley Gymnastics Championships: 9:30am, Lewis Centre, 250.334.6158. 489 Old Isl. Hwy. Play Day: 10am, Courtenay VIRL, A room full of toys for drop-in free play. 300 6th Street. Spring Fling Fashion Show & Tea: 11:30am, Filberg Centre, Tickets at Door. All monies raised, stay in the Comox Valley 250-334-0637. 411 Anderton Ave,. Serenata Strings: 2:00pm, Comox United Church, Classical music by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Borodin and more. Tickets at door 250-923-2994. 250 Beach Dr. Cumberland Legion Meat Draw: 3:00pm, 250.336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. Open Mic Jam: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub: 3pm, All welcome. 250-228-0343. 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. Sisters of Pythias Meat Draw: 3pm, Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Island Hwy S. Union Bay. Comox Valley Learning Centre Fundraiser: 6:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, theroypub.com/ . 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S,. C Canucks vs Predators: 7:00pm on CBC Peter N Chris: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, 3-time Canadian Comedy Award winning duo. sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Comedy Night: 8:00pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill. 250.331.0334. , avalanchebar.ca 275-8 St,. Name That Tune: 9:00pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,.

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XLR8: 9:00pm, Whistlestop Pub. whistlestoppub.com . 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Big Daddy: 9:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca/ . (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir . The Real McKenzies: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, waverleyhotel.ca. (250) 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Ave. Mar 13, Sun~ Daylight Savings Begins: 2:00am. Comox Community Market: 10am, Little Red Church Comm Arts Centre, 250.792.3652 , comoxcommunitymarket.com. 2182 Comox Ave. Pantuso Dance Masterclass: 10:00am, Sid Williams Theatre, By Donation, sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Charity Poker Tournament: Supporting the Canucks Autism Network 1pm, Best Western/Westerly Hotel, Gaming Licence # 81418. (250) 792-5546. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: Presents Music for the Young and Young at Heart. 2pm, Native Sons Hall, Fun-filled, family concert. facebook.com/ StrathconaSymphonyOrchestra. 250.331.0158. 360 Cliffe Mar 14, Mon~ Commonwealth Day C Canucks vs Jets: 7:00pm, on SNP. Rebel Without A Cause: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Mar 15, Tue~ Pearl Ellis Gallery: Members Vicki Lapp Memorial Photo Award - Show & Sale 10am, Mar 15 - Apr 3. TuesSat, 10 am-4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. pearlellisgallery.com . 250.339.2822. 1729 Comox Ave. Grace Train Outreach Fellowship: 7:30pm, Filberg Center, Free gospel outreach, 250 334 2433. Mar 16, Wed~ Movie Release: “Miracles from Heaven” C Canucks vs Avalanche: 7:00pm on SNP. Mar 17, Thu~ St. Patricks Day: Wear your green! Family Storytime: 10:30am, Courtenay Library, Ages 0-5. 250-334-3369 x4. 300 6th Street. Comox Legion Soup & Sandwich: 11:30am, Everyone Welcome. comoxlegion.ca . 250-339-2022. 5 Hot Women: 6:30pm, Filberg Centre, ‘Ladies Night Out’ fundraiser in support of 4R’s Education Society. cvwbn.org. 411 Anderton Ave. Saint Pattie’s Day with Clare Brett: 6:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston. St. Patty’s Day Party with Billy & Friends: 7:00pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd. St. Patrick’s Day With The Clanns: 7pm, Flying Canoe West Coast Pub. flyingcanoe.ca . 250-228-0343. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Mar 18, Fri~ Go Karts & Monster Trucks Rides Open for Spring Break!: 12pm, Saratoga Speedway, Open

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8 every day in the spring break (March 18th - April 2nd), 12-4pm, weather permitting. saratogaracing.ca . 250.337.5024. 2380 Macaulay Rd. NICs 6th Annual Career Fair - Comox Valley: 1pm, Comox Rec Centre, Explore career paths & opportunities. nic.bc.ca. 800.715.0594. C Canucks at Oilers: 6:00pm on SNP. Movie Release: “Midnight Special” & “Divergent Series-Allegiant” Comox Valley Housing Project Fundraiser: Waverley Hotel, Call to check start time. waverleyhotel. ca. (250) 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Ave,. Shut Up Patrick: 7:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Isl. Hwy S, Royston. Evergreen Club Dance: 7:30pm, Filberg Centre, evergreenclub.me . 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave . Shine - Pantuso Performance: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Exciting small ensemble & solo dances. sidwilliamstheatre.com. 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Annie Handley: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,. Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistlestop Pub, whistlestoppub. com . 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Mar 19, Sat~ March Flea Market: 9am, Union Bay Hall 250 335-2317. Comox Valley Farmers Market: 9am, Native Sons Hall, Until noon. cvfm.ca . 250.218.0321. 360 Cliffe Ave. Play Day: 10am, Courtenay Library Drop-in free play. 300 6th St. Spring Fling & Easter Things: 11am, Courtenay & District Museum, Annual family event. courtenaymuseum.ca . 250-334-0686 ext.5. 207-4 St,. Woodland Egg Hunt: 12:00pm, Black Ck Comm Centre, All ages. 250.337.5190. 2001 Black Creek Rd. Las Vegas with Elvis Stojko: 2:00pm & 7:00pm, Comox Valley Sports Centre. 3001 Vanier Dr. Tickets at 520 - 4th St. or comoxvalleyskatingclub.ca. Cumberland Legion Meat Draw: 3:00pm, 250.336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. Open Jam- The Flying Canoe West Coast Pub: 3:00pm, All are welcome. 250-228-0343. 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. Sisters of Pythias Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Highwayman 5467 Island Hwy S. Union Bay.. C Canucks vs Blues: 7:00pm, on HNIC. ImageFest 2016: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre Photographic art by Comox Valley Photographic Society. sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Cross Town Express: 7:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, Live music theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Island Hwy S, Royston. MusicFest Show “Amos Garrett Trio” Jazz Blues: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, islandmusicfest. com . (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. Name That Tune: 9:00pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,.

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Silva Reggae: 9pm, Waverley Hotel, waverleyhotel. ca. (250) 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Ave. Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistlestop Pub, whistlestoppub. com . 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Mar 20, Sun~ Spring Equinox: 4:30am, the Sun shines directly on the equator so the length of night & day are nearly equal. Fat Tire Bike Event: 1pm, Mt Washington, Inaugural event. mountwashington.ca 250.338.1386 Cumberland Legion Crib: 1pm, 250.336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. The Irish Rovers 50th Anniversary Tour: 3pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Enjoy a mix of their hits, rollicking jigs and reels, plus hilarious stories. sidwilliamstheatre. com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Mar 21, Mon~ Octopus Learning Spring Break Camps: 10am, March 21-24 & March 29 to April 1, 10 am to 4 pm. Register before March 14. octopuslearning.ca . 778.585.0461. 6448 Bishop Rd, Merville. Ballet 422: 7pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Ballet 422 takes us backstage at New York City Ballet. sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Mar 22, Tue~ C Canucks at Jets: 5:00pm, on SNP. Grace Train Outreach Fellowship: 7:30pm, Filberg Center Gospel outreach 250 334 2433. Mar 23, Wed~ Weights: Comox Senior’s, 9am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133. Storytime: 10:30am, Comox VIRL, Ages 0-5. virl.bc.ca/ branches/comox . 250-339-2971. 101-1720 Beaufort Ave. Mar 24, Thu~ Family Storytime: 10:30am, Courtenay Branch, VIRL, Strengthen early literacy skills with songs, stories & more! Ages 0-5. 250-334-3369. 300-6th St. C Canucks at Predators: 5:00pm, on SN360. Perry Johnson: 6:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, Live music. theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. 4000 Isl. Hwy S, Royston. Open Mic Night at The Flying Canoe: Hosted By Dave Marco. 7pm, flyingcanoe.ca . 250-228-0343. 1590 Cliffe Ave. Mar 25, Fri~ Good Friday Jerry Simice Art Show: 12pm, Little Red Church, Simicefineart.com . 250.890.0487. 2182 Comox Ave. C Canucks at Blues: 5:00pm, on SN360. Movie Release: “Batman v Superman”, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” & “Boris Godunov” Easy Street: 7:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, Live music. theroypub.com/ . 250.898.8768. 4000 Isl Hwy S, Royston Big Daddy: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, Live music. griffinpub.ca/ . 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,. Boondock: 9:00pm, Waverley Hotel, Live music. waverleyhotel.ca/ . (250) 336-8322. 2692 Dunsmuir Ave,. Big Fun: 9:00pm, Whistlestop Pub, Live Music. whistlestoppub.com . 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr.

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Mar 26, Sat~ Comox Valley Farmers Market: 9am-noon. Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave. cvfm.ca. 250.218.0321. Comox Valley Humanists Meeting: 9:45am, Quality Foods, Driftwood Mall, Meeting topic: “The Creationist Movement in Canada and the USA”. All welcome. cv humanists.org . 250-287-4524. 2751 Cliffe Ave. Jerry Simice Art Show: 10am, Little Red Church, See Mar 25. Simicefineart.com . 250.890.0487. Play Day: 10am, Courtenay Branch, VIRL, A room full of toys for drop-in free play. 300 6th St. Blues Music & Stories of the Underground Railroad: 7 pm. Fanny Bay Hall. 7793 Isl. Hwy. www. fannybaycommunity.com. 250-335-2046 Easter Egg Hunt Cumberland: 11am-noon at No. 6 Mine Heritage Park. For children aged 10 and younger. In the event of rain, the event will be at the Cumberland Rec Centre. 250.336.2231 , cumberland.ca. 8 Ball Tournament: 12:00pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, avalanchebar.ca/ . (250) 331-0334. 275-8 St,. Kobas Great Big Show Live: 1pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Featuring “The Backyardigans, Max & Ruby, Franklin the Turtle, and Mike the Knight”. sidwilliamstheatre.com . 866.898.8499. 442 Cliffe Ave. Cumberland Legion Meat Draw: 3pm 250.336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. Open Jam- The Flying Canoe West Coast Pub: 3:00pm, All are welcome to come and play with the host band 250-228-0343. 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. Sisters of Pythias Meat Draw: 3:00pm, Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Island Hwy S. Union Bay. A Chefs Table: 6:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, Dining experience hosted by Chef Greg. Tickets Pub,4000 Isl. Hwy S, Royston. , theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. Little Big Shot: 9pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca/ . (250) 336-8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. Big Fun: 9pm, Whistlestop Pub, Live Music whistlestoppub.com . 250.334.4500. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Name That Tune: 9pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd,. Get Dirty - A Special DJ Night: 10pm, Avalanche Bar & Grill, avalanchebar.ca. (250) 331-0334. 275-8 St. Mar 27, Sun~ Easter Sunday Jerry Simice Art Show: 10am, Little Red Church 250.890.0487 , Simicefineart.com . 250.890.0487. 2182 Comox Ave. He Is Risen: 10am, Comox Rec Centre, St. Peter’s Anglican Church Celebration of Easter. stpeterscomox. ca . 250.339.2925. 1855 Noel Ave. C Canucks vs Blackhawks: 5:00pm, on SN Smooth Angel Cafe: 7pm, Courtenay, For musicians by musicians. Portion of donations go to charity. 250337-8900. 4660 Headquarters Rd. Mar 28, Mon~ Easter Monday Easter Eggstravaganza at Marina Park: 11:30am, Join Investors Group and the Town of Comox Rec for Easter family events. Easter egg hunt for all ages

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& Fun Activities. Easter egg hunt starts at 12pm sharp! comox.ca/recreation . (250) 339-2202. . Mar 29, Tue~ Octopus Learning Spring Break Camps: 10:00am, Octopus Learning Spring Break Camps, March 29 to April 1, 10 am to 4 pm. 6448 Bishop Rd, Merville. Register before March 14, octopuslearning.ca . 778.585.0461. Fall Prevention Workshop: 2:00pm, Berwick Comox Valley, Call 250.890.2346 to reserve your spot as space is limited. Free, berwickretirement.com . 250.890.2346. 1700 Comox Ave. C Canucks vs Sharks: 7:00pm, on SNP. Mar 30, Wed~ Fall Prevention Workshop: 2:00pm, Berwick Comox Valley, See Mar 29. Call 250.890.2346 to reserve your spot as space is limited. Free, berwickretirement. com . 250.890.2346. 1700 Comox Ave. Mar 31, Thu~ Family Storytime: 10:30am, Courtenay Branch, VIRL, Strengthen early literacy skills with songs, rhymes,

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stories and more! Suitable for ages 0-5. 250-334-3369 x4. 300 6th Street. “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” : 2pm, Berwick Comox Valley. Reader’s Theatre version, directed by Brian Mathers. Performance is free, but space is limited. Call 250.890.2346 to reserve your seat. berwickretirement. com . 250.890.2346. 1700 Comox Ave. Steve & Viv Ruskin: 6:30pm, Roys Towne Pub, Live music.Roy’s Towne Pub,4000 Island Hwy S, Royston. , theroypub.com. 250.898.8768. Open Mic Night With Luke Guthrie: 7:00pm, The Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, flyincanoe.ca . 250-2280343. 1590 Cliffe Ave. C Canucks at Sharks: 7:30pm, on SNP. Poker Night: 8:00pm, Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorley Rd,Comox. , griffinpub.ca. 250-339-4466.

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Things To Do In Golf: Saratoga Beach Golf Course Driving Range, 8am6pm daily. 250-337-2208. Go-Karts & Monster Truck Rides: Open every day in Spring Break, (Mar 18 - Apr 3), 12-4pm, then open every weekend after that, 12-4pm, weather permitting. Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd., Black Creek. 250.337.5024. Free Wine Tasting & Tours: For groups of 16 or more. 40 Knotts Winery, 40KnotsWinery.com 250.941.8810. Free Coffee Roasting Tours & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 871.8666. Golf Driving Ranges: Mulligans, 250.338.2440. Sunnydale, 250.334.3232. Glacier Greens, 250.339.6515. Comox Golf Club, 250.339.4444. BMX Racing: Coal Hills BMX Racing. www. coalhillsbmx.com for schedule. 250.336.2699 Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Re-opening May 1. Min. group of 6. $15 pp, 1.778.420.2200. 4650 Regent Rd, Oyster Rv. www.shelterpointdistillery.com Wine Tasting and Tour: Coastal Black Winery. 2186 B Endall Road, Black Ck. Opens in May. www. coastalblack.ca, 250.337.8325. Swimming: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre. 25m 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: Sat, 9am-12pm Oct - April at Native Sons Hall. May - Sept, 4839 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay. 250.334.9662. Accept debit & credit cards. Art Gallery: Free, Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave. www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com Skateboarding: Free, Courtenay/Comox Skatepark. 1551 Lerwick Road. Walking: Free, Morrison Creek Greenway. Water Taxi, Salmon Snorkelling: $60/person, Pacific Pro Dive and Surf Company. 250.338.6829. 2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. www.scubashark.com

Bird Watching: Free, Courtenay Riverway |& Estuary.| 250.702.5404 Cinema: Rialto. 250.338.5550 Theatre: $25-$35, Sid Williams Theatre. 250.338.2430. 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay. Kayaking: $10/hour, Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort. 250.334.4154. 5726 Coral Rd. Kayak Tours & Rentals: Kayak Utopia. 1.888.545.5595 2020 Cliffe Ave. www.comoxvalleykayaks.com Museum Tour: Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre. www.courtenaymuseum.ca. Comox Air Force Museum: See the history of the Snowbirds and other Canadian artifacts. Ryan Road. 250.339.8162. www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca Mountain Biking Rentals & Tours: Dodge City Cycles. 2705 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. www. dodgecitycycles.com Rollerblade: Around the Courtenay Airpark. Or for kids, visit the Rotary Play Park at the Airpark. Lawn Bowls: Located in Bill Moore Park. 26th St. Courtenay. 250.338.8222 Casino - Chances: Bingo, slot machines, Black Jack 250.334.4531. Open Daily 10am-12am. www.chances.ca/locations/courtenay Go Karting: Saratoga Speedway. 250.337.8106. 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. Sat-Sun. Noon-4 pm. saratogaspeedway.bc.ca Ride the Monster Truck: Climb aboard Pegasus the monster truck. Rip through the forest and around the race track! Saratoga Speedway. 250.337.8106 Mini Golf: Miracle Beach Mini Golf 250.337.5336. Weather 9am to Dusk. April to October. miraclebeachminigolf.ca Island Hwy. Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens. 9am to dusk. 6183 Whittaker Rd. www.woodlandgardens. ca 250.338.6901 Royston Wrecks: Visit the rusty remains of several historic ships. UB Diving 250 338 0161 Goose Spit Kite Flying: Popular windy location for kite flying, on the beach.. surrounded by wildlife. Comox Wharf: Buy a variety of fresh seafood right off the fishing boats at the Comox Wharf Cosmic Bowling: Experience a new side of an old sport by going “cosmic” bowling at Glacier Bowling Lanes. www.glacierlanes.com

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Things To Do In Elk Falls Suspension Bridge: Hangs 64mtrs above the Campbell River canyon floor offering a top to bottom view of Elk Falls. Holds up to 120,000lbs, and is 65mtrs long. The bridge is bridled by two viewing platforms and a very impressive cantilevered platform with a thrilling extension over the falls. Located 4 km’s up Gold River Hwy 28, turn onto Brewster Lk Rd. Parking available in the John Hart Interpretive centre parking Lot. Walk to the falls is 1.4kms. Cycling Tours: Island Joy Rides. 3-5 hour bike tours around local wineries and the valley’s farms. www. islandjoyrides.com/bike-tours 1-855.830.8522 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 rental. 5726 Coral Rd. www.batesbeach.bc.ca Cave Exploring& Tours: Horne Lake Cave Exploring. 250.248.7829. 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. www. hornelake.com/portfoliosets/cave-tours Mountain Bike Tours: $60/person, Island Mountain Rides. 250.702.3940. 1164 Cumberland. www. islandmountainrides.com Marine Wildlife Tidal Rapids Tour: Discovery Marine Safaris. 250.287.7008. 2942 Pacific View Terrace. www.adventurewhalewatching.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 September.

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Extended hours July & August. Discovery Pier, at the Govt. Wharf Island Hwy, Campbell River. Rock Climbing: Full climbing gym. 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. Kayak rental available Snorkeling with the Salmon: As seen on the Rick Mercer Show. Come face to face with 100’s of salmon on their journey up stream. @ Destiny River Adventures. 250.287.4800 www.destinyriver.com Salmon Snorkeling & Scuba Diving Lessons and tours: UB Diving, Cliff Ave, Courtenay Ph: 250 338 0161 www.diving.com O’Spa: Relaxing spa treatments. 250-703-0202. www. oldhousevillage.com Cumberland Bike Trails: Enjoy easy to advanced mountain bike trails through Cumberland’s surrounding forests. Dodge City Cycles, has a good selection of maps and tours. 250 336-2200. www. dodgecitycycles.com Mount Washington: Mile High Scenic Chairlift Rides and hiking. www.mountwashington.ca

Things To Do In Aboriginal Journeys: Voted #1 by trip advisor. Aboriginal cultural and wildlife tours: Bears & Whales, Campbell River 250-850-1101 www.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 Denman & Hornby Island Bike Tour: Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522. www.islandjoyrides.com Wine & Farm Cycle Tour: Farm fresh produce, wine sampling & vineyards, wood-fired pizza. Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522. www.islandjoyrides.com Whale & Bear & Wildlife Tours: Eagle Eye Adventure Zodiac Boats 1-877-286-0809, www. eagleeyeadventures.com 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. www. oneononetrailrides.weebly.com Diving Rentals & Chaters: U.B. Diving 250-338-0161 2440 Cliffe Ave. www.ubdiving.com Auto Racing: $20/Adult - Saratoga Speedway - May opening. 250 941-1777 Summer Action Pak: Take a Mile High Chairlift Ride, play a few holes of Mini Golf, a round of Disc Golf then top it all off with the Bungy Tramp, at Mount Washington. www.mountwashington.ca

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Classical Piano Concert, “Music in the Round” 4:00pm. Berwick Comox Valley, 1700 Comox Ave, Comox. We welcome Comox Valley pianist, Michelle Stewart, to Berwick for an afternoon of classical piano in our spectacular 4th floor lounge. This is a resident event, but we have just ten open spaces for the public to attend. Please call Linda or Jolene at 250-890-2346 if you would like to reserve a seat for this afternoon of fantastic music. To find out more about Michelle you can visit her online at: www.michellestewartpiano.com

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every week MONDAY Karaoke Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334. Poker Night & Pool Tourny: Griffin Pub 339.4466 T’ai Chi Gong: Comox Senior’s Ctr, d’Esterre House, 9:30am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133. Weights: Comox Senior’s Ctr, d’Esterre House, 11am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133. Halbe Hall Monday Markets: Starting Mar 21, 4-7pm. 8369 N. Island Hwy, Black Creek. 250.337.2001. Ladies Euchre: Comox Legion, 1pm. 250.339.2022. Line Dancing: Comox Legion, 7pm. 250.339.2022. LA Bingo: Comox Legion, 7pm. 250.339.2022. Men’s Darts: Comox Legion, 7:30pm. 339.2022. Scottish Country Dancing: Comox United Church, 7:30pm. Beginners welcome til end of Nov 250.338.9060. 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. Members Only 250.338.1000. LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free Workshop! 1126 Piercy Ave. 1-3pm. 250.331.0152. Movie Matinée: Courtenay Legion, 2:30-4:30pm. 250.334.4322 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 941.2021 Square Dancing: Courtenay Anglican Church, 7-9pm. 338.7942 Sweat Class: Black Creek Com. Hall, 6-7pm, 337.5190 Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School, 6:30-7:30pm. 250.337.5190. Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 7pm. cvdbc.com Cribbage: Royston Hall, 7pm, 250.334.1883. TUESDAY West Coast Poker Tour: Highwayman Saloon, 7pm. 5467 Island Hwy S, Union Bay. Mixed Darts: Griffin Pub, 250.339.4466. Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810. Chair Exercise: Comox Senior’s Ctr, 11:15am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133. Ongoing Yoga: Comox Senior’s 4:25pm. 1801 Beaufort Ave, 250.339.5133. Grace Train Outreach Fellowship: 7:30pm, Filberg Center, Free gospel outreach, 250 334 2433. Free Pool Day: Comox Legion, 11am. 250.339.2022. Darts Mixed League: Comox Legion, 7pm. 339.2022 Tween Night: LINC Youth Ctr, 8-11yrs, 334.8138. Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: Chances Casino, 361 Hunt Rd. Courtenay, 8:30pm. 250.334.4531. Zumba: Lewis Ctr, 9am.All welcome. 250.339.0521. Courtenay Legion Fun: Euchre, 1:30pm. Pub darts, 7pm. 334.4322. Jr Boys Rugby Practice: 6:30pm Cumberland Vill. Park. chappellcd@gmail.com Tango Tuesday’s: The Bridge Lounge, 7pm. “Golden Age” music, 250 792 1408.

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Learn Spanish: Comox Comm. Ctr, 6-7pm. Beginners/ intermediates. 778.420.0909. Wood Carvers: Royston Comm. Hall, 9:30am-3pm. 250.331.0156 /250.339.5350. Comox Toastmasters: Berwick Comm. Room, 7-8:30pm. 250.339.5432. Courtenay Train Station Grace Outreach: Guitar, Banjo, gospel songs. 334.2433. CV Community Band: Mark Isfeld School, Band Rm, 7:30pm. All welcome. 339.5091 Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703.9544 Argentine Tango: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Mystic Valley Voices: Little Red Church, 6:458:30pm, 218.1688. WEDNESDAY Weights: Comox Senior’s, 9am. 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133. Free Wine Tastings: 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. Tue-Sun, 11:30-5:30 pm. 250.941.8810. Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie: Classic blues, 7:3010:30pm, Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844. Pool & Poker Night: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500. Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar with Rob Petrie & Tapas specials after 3pm. 250.339.4466. Line Dancing: 11am, Comox Seniors’ Ctr, 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox. 250.339.5133. Storytime: 10:30am, Comox Library, Ages 0-5. virl.bc.ca/branches/comox . 250-339-2971. 1011720 Beaufort Ave. Chair Yoga: 11:15am-12pm. St John the Divine Anglican Church, Courtenay. 250.334.4331. Br160 Beer & Burger: 5:00pm, Comox Legion, comoxlegion.ca . 250-339-2022. Bingo Night: 7:00pm, Cumberland Legion, Support the Cumberland Community Schools! cumberlandcommunityschools.com. 250-6508305. 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. Ladies Darts: Comox Legion, 7pm. 250.339.2022. Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie - Blues: 7:30pm, Cumberland Hotel cumberlandhotel.ca. 250.336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir. Sepak Takraw: (football) Puntledge Park School, 8-10pm. 250.702.6774. Mens Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444. Darts: Courtenay Legion. 1pm. Master’s League, 7:30pm. 334.4322. Mini Kickers Rugby Practice: (ages 6-12), 5:30pm @ Cumberland Vill. Park. cvkickers@gmail.com Jr Girls Rugby Practice: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Vill. Park. aimeeburley@hotmail.com Creative Writing Class: Fanny Bay Hall, 9:3011:30am. 778.427.3416. CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. 941.2021 Free Meditation Class: Courtenay Library, 6pm. 250.954.5040. 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 La Leche League Meetings: Breast Feeding Support Group, CV Unitarian Fellowship, 10am-12pm. 941.6450. Tango Lessons: The Abby Studio, 250.339.2325. 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr, 10:30am. Tai Chi: Black Ck Com. Hall 7:30-8:30pm, 337.5190

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