February 2020 Comox Valley What's On Digest Magazine

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COMOX VALLEY FROM BOWSER TO OYSTER RIVER

FEBRUARY 2020

ViVA Trio February 9

February 7 Josh Q and the Trade-Offs

It's Back for a Third Year!

2020 Winter Barn Dance

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Knock the Snow off your Cowboy Boots

Tickets - $35.00 Filberg Centre Doors Open 6:00pm Saturday, February 8th Tickets at eventbrite.ca

6:30 - 7:15 Quin with One N - Solo Fiddler

7:30 - 11:30

Almost Alan Line Dancing at it's Finest

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FEATURES 6 Must See Events 14-19 Live entertainment 16 Emily Cars and the Richard Spencer Band 18 WINGO!

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Calendar of Events Every Week Things to Do Family Fun Seniors’ Events

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at ComoxValley.WhatsOnDigest.com Root Love Exhibit: “Root Love” began in December 2019 with a living wall and plant sharing project and will continue as part of “In the Water”. CV Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave. 338-6211 Fat Bike February: Fat Bike events all February. See mountwashington.ca FMI. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Wildlife Rescue Visitor Centre: Learn about theirwildlife patients and meet their ambassador birds Check website for operating hours: marswildliferescue.com. 1331 Williams Beach Rd. 337-2021 Apres Ski Party: Daily. 4pm-6pm. at New Traditions Brewing Company, 215 Port Augusta St Unit 11. (236) 362-2022

Games & Grounds events: Tue-Sat. Full calendar GamesandGrounds.com. Games & Grounds Coffee House, 331-4th St

Farmers’ Markets~ CV: Saturday 9am-1pm, Native Son’s Hall 360 Cliffe Ave.

Charity Meat Draws~ Fri 5pm, Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca 3344911. 367 Cliffe Av Sat 2pm, w/ Live Music Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca .334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av Sat 3pm, Cumberland Legion, 336.2361. 2770 Dunsmuir Av Sat 3pm, Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Isl. Hwy S, Union Bay Sun 1pm, Cumberland Hotel, Cumberlandhotel.ca .

336.8844. 2714 Dunsmuir Av Open Jam & Lions Club Meat Draw: Sun 5pm, Fanny Bay Inn, fannybayinn.com 335.2323. 7480 Isl. Hwy S

CCCTS Road Cycling Weekly Rides: FMI go to cccts. org . 9:30am at Florence Filberg Ctr. 411 Anderton Av. 338-1000

See also Every Week, p23, Family Fun p26 and Seniors Events, p28~

Wine Tasting~

World Community Film Fest 2020: See worldcommunity.ca/film-festival FMI. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Ave. 338-2430

40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery: Stroll through the vineyard & learn about their terroir & varieties. 11am-5pm, Tue-Sun. 40knotswinery.com.

2400 Anderton.

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Free Fat Bike Demos: See mountwashington.ca FMI. 338-1386 Continued on page 5

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Must See Events

PLEASE TURN TO THE REPECTIV DATES IN THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR DETAILS.

JANUARY 31 & FEBRUARY 1 WORLD COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL FESTIVAL This critically acclaimed film festival is an incredible place to fuel your passions for community and planetary well being.

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JOSH Q AND THE TRADEOFFS Arctic Soul, Josh Q and The Trade-Offs’ iconic brand, is distinguished by the deep brooding voice of Josh Qaumariaq and soulful background of Jeff Maurice set against blues and rock and roll sounds echoing from the depth of the Northern tundra.

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VIVA TRIO

This extraordinary, all-female group of three sopranos creates cinematic soundscapes featuring soaring vocals, and gorgeous three-part harmony. Singing everything from operatic classics to pop songs, like Sia’s “Bird Set Free” and Adele’s “Hello”, this trio is unstoppable. They’ll wow you with their powerful voices in full majesty and surprise you with their comedic charm.

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:30pm 2925 Comox Rd.,Courtenay

CVRR 5K Running Clinic: 8:30am. Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Av. That 70’s Day: Customers and staff are encouraged to dress in their favourite 70’s getup and ski and dance the day away. 9am. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Pkwy. 338-1386 Clay- Lupine Pups: How much fun is it to get your hands messy and play with clay? So fun! 9:30am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

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Free Fat Bike Demos: See mountwashington.ca FMI. 338-1386 Canucks v. Carolina: Catch the game at the Canoe!

11am. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 3314006 Super Bowl Party: 11:30am. Courtenay Legion, Cliffe Ave.

Canucks v. Islanders: Catch the game at the Canoe!

10am. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 3314006

Birders Walk: New birders welcome to this bird watchers outing on beach at Point Holmes. Bruce Moffat is the leader. 1pm. Meet at Gazebo on Lazo Rd.

Napkin Mini Figure: Try something a little smaller for indoors. You can make 2 figures in this class. $110. All supplies incl. 12pm. Empurpled Wares, 3763 Ibbotson Rd. 218-6000

Imbolc Celebration and Potluck: By donation, please bring a potluck item for the feast! 4:30pm. Halbe Hall, 8369 North Island Highway.

Pruning Workshop: Bring gloves and any pruning shears you may have, as well as good footwear. 1pm.

40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Road. 1 855-941-8810

THRIVE Week: Events for building positive mental health. Check www.nic.bc.ca for events. 8:00am. North Island College, 2300 Ryan Rd.

Botanicals in Ink and Watercolour: Create simple, modern and elegant botanical line drawings on top of your atmospheric watercolour backgrounds.

2pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778225-0152 Colony 3 Mars Comedy Improv Show “Double Header”: Watch 4 fearless Mars crew mates and their ever helpful Artificial Intelligence dual-voice computer J-2 try to survive on Mars! 7:30pm. 4 Corners, 2441 Cousins Ave. (778) 319-4219 Peter Hudson Comedy for Mental Health: 8pm. $20.

Buy tix at Mex Pub, Mex Beer & Wine, Bop City Records.

8pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd. Joss & The Alternates: 10pm (after Peter Hudson Comedy). No Cover. 10pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd. The Heardsmen: Live Music! 10pm. Avalanche Bar & Grill, 275 8th Street. 331-0334

Feb 3

Acrylic Painting 3 - Exploring Your Individual Practice: Self-motivated studio work based on your own experience and interests. 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Drawing 2 - Drawing Inspired by Nature: Practice drawing textures, shapes and contours using the natural world. 6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Glacier Kings v. Buccaneers: 7pm. CV Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 6 Guitars: A pitch perfect blend of music, comedy and characters. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Av. 338-2430

Feb 4 THRIVE Week: See Feb 3 Continued on page 9

Their role was to serve.

Our role is to remember.

HMCS ALBERNI Museum and Memorial Experience the stories of Canadians from the Great War to the modern age.

625 Cliffe Avenue - Courtenay 250-897-4611 - www.alberniproject.org

Drawing 2- Drawing Inspired by Nature: Practice drawing textures, shapes and contours using the natural world. 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Canucks v. Boston: Catch the game at the Canoe! 4pm.

Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 331-4006 Clay 2- Soft Slab Vessels, Mugs and More: 6:30pm.

Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Home Routes Concert: Scent free venue. 7pm.

Creekside Commons cohousing, 2202 Lambert Drive.

900-5143 First Tuesday Fundraiser: Hosted by Scott Lyle & Friends w/special guests The Turnarounds. Cover by donation. 7:30pm at Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd..

Trivial Matters: You know things? Prove it! And, win some gift cards while you’re at it! 8pm. Flying Canoe Pub, 1590 Cliffe.

Feb 5 THRIVE Week: See Feb 3 Clay 2- Soft Slab Vessels, Mugs and More: 10am.

Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Drop-in Darts: Have fun and meet new people playing Darts! 01:00pm at Courtenay Legion (Branch #17), 367 Cliffe Ave. 334-4911 Alpha Video series with Supper: 6pm. Comox Community Baptist Church, 1250 Anderton Rd. 339-0224 Beginner & Beyond West Coast Swing Dance Lessons: Register Now at cvwcs.ca. 7pm. Courtenay Elks, Lower Hall, 231 Sixth St. Abbamania: Studio musicians that recreate Abba live in concert. 7:30pm at Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Av. 338-2430

Feb 6 THRIVE Week: See Feb 3 Canucks v. Minnesota: Catch the game at the Canoe!

5pm.Flying Canoe Pub, 1590 Cliffe.

Community Art Night Drop In: A positive space for families and community members to connect while making crafts together! 6pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Av. 334 3168 ext 223

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Community Potluck: Join Lake Trail Community Education Society for their quarterly community potluck; family friendly, no registration required.

6pm. Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, 805 Willemar Av. Winter Spirits Event: Savor some of Vancouver Island’s finest beer, wine, and spirits! 7pm. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Time Well Wasted and Retro Rock Revival: 7:30pm.

Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave. 338-1000 Josh Q and the Trade-Offs: In a blend of Inuktitut and English lyrics, The Trade-Offs sing the Arctic blues. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Av. 338-2430 Andrew Collins Trio Live in Concert: Folk concert. 7:30pm. Merville Community Hall, Fenwick Rd. 337-2021 My Heart is Over There: Feb 6

Feb 8 CVRR 5K Running Clinic: 8:30am. Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Av. Never Ever Days: The ultimate beginners’ package for anyone who’s ever considered skiing or snowboarding! $25 (+tax) for everything you need!

9am. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Clay- Lupine Pups: How much fun is it to get your hands messy and play with clay? So fun! 9:30am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Rooster Class: Rooster/duck/chicken? Try your hand at making a great outdoor sculpture based on the rooster.

All supplies are incl. BYO Lunch. 10am. Empurpled Wares, 3763 Ibbotson Rd. 218-6000 Art Presentations with CVA: LTCES hosts Comox Valley Arts for a day of artists presentations. Check www. ltces.ca for details. 10am. Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, 805 Willemar Av. Winter Barn Dance feat. Almost Alan: Back for the third year. Get ready to Line Dance! 6pm. Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave. 338-1000 Canucks v Calgary: Catch the game at the Canoe!

7pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 331-4006

Seaside Chamber Music: 7:30pm. Tickets $25. Black Fin Pub, 132 Port Augusta St.

Glaicer Kings v Braves: 7pm. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487

My Heart is Over There: A World War II Musical Comedy Revue from RCAF Station Comox to the South Seas, feat. great songs that lifted the nation. 7:30pm.

Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive.

February Full Moon Ritual: By donation. 7:30pm at Halbe Hall, 8369 North Island Highway.

Feb 7 New Movie Releases: Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), Come to Daddy, The Assistant, The Traitor THRIVE Week: See Feb 3 Ariana Grande Themed Pool Party: 6pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Rd. Lil’ Red Dress Paint Night Fundraiser: In this class inspired by the red dress campaign, you will create your own red dress painting. 6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Pat Buckna Concert and Reading: Tix $20. Contact Marie: maccagno.marie@gmail.com 7:30pm. Creekside Commons, 2202 Lambert Drive.

The Rocket Man & The Piano Man: Ryan Langevin stars as the Rocket Man and gives a heartfelt and genuine tribute to Elton John. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Av. 338-2430 Valley Gurls Drag Show: Feat. the amazing and beautiful Divine Intervention & Levy Roze along with Amanda Luv! Adv tickets $25 at the Hotel.

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Rebels and Heroes Band: A night of dance favourites from the 80s. 9pm. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Pkwy. 338-1386

Valentines Tea: Support their Scholarship Program for deserving local students! 12pm. Bowser Legion (Branch #211), 7035 West Island Highway.

Feb 9

Instagram Marketing for Creative Entrepreneurs & Small Business: 1pm. Comox Valley Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave. 338-6211

Rag Weave Baskets: Make a fun, colourful rag basket using a variety of weaving techniques. 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Dormant Pruning Workshop: Review and learn to apply pruning techniques; hands on, outdoor, and weather dependent. Bring pruners if you can. Pls. register. 1pm. Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, 805 Willemar Av.

Alpha Video Series with Supper: 6pm. Comox Community Baptist Church, 1250 Anderton Rd. 250339-0224 Beginner & Beyond West Coast Swing Dance Lessons: See Feb 5

Tracy Lynn & Greg Blake In Concert: Good clean old fashioned fun music, song & banter! 2pm. Evergreen Club, 411 Anderton.

Courtenay Coffee Cauldron: Please support Games and Grounds by making a purchase. Remember to bring your show and tell! 7pm. Games and Grounds Coffee House, 331-4 St. 871-1171

ViVA Trio: This all-female group of three sopranos creates cinematic soundscapes. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Av. 338-2430

Someone Like You- The Adele Songbook as Performed by Katie Markham: 7:30pm at Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Av. 338-2430

Feb 10

Canucks vs Chicago: Catch the game at the Canoe!

7:30pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 331-4006

Acrylic Painting 3- Exploring Your Individual Practice: Self-motivated studio work based on your own experience and interests. 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Museum Happy Hour: 5:30pm. #6 Memorial Mine Park.

Drawing 2- Drawing Inspired by Nature: Practice drawing textures, shapes and contours using the natural world. 6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Newcomers Club Meeting: Are you a woman new to the Comox Valley? Beat the winter blahs and join the CV Newcomers Club! 6pm. Crown Isle Clubhouse, 399 Clubhouse Drive.

Soil & Fertility- Prep. the Garden for Year Round Harvest: 6:30pm. Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, 805 Willemar Av. Canucks vs Nashville: Catch the game at the Canoe! 7pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 331-4006

Feb 11 Drawing 2- Drawing Inspired by Nature: 10am.

Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 NFB Film Series: High Wire: In 2003, Canada refused to follow the US in invading Iraq. The film examines the behind-the-scenes tug of war that took place. 2:30pm.

Comox Library, 1720 Beaufort Av. 339-2971 Clay 2- Soft Slab Vessels, Mugs, Cups, and More: 6:30pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Feb 12 Evergreen Club Food Bank Drive: Drop off your nonperishable food items or a cash donation at the Filberg Centre Evergreen Lounge. 10am - 1pm.

Snowshoe Adventure Tour: Head to the mountains and get your hike on with snowshoes. 8am. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Clay 2- Soft Slab Vessels, Mugs, Cups, and More: 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Feb 13 Evergreen Club Food Bank Drive: See Feb 12 He Said She Said Comedy Show: With Lisa Baker & Kevin Foxx plus special guests. $20 tickets at the bar.

8pm. Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Island Highway S. 335-0256 Open Mic: 9pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 331-4006

Feb 14 Evergreen Club Food Bank Drive: See Feb 12 Valentines Day New Movie Releases Feb 14: Fantasy Island, Sonic the Hedgehog, The Photograph Valentines Day Skate: 2 for 1 Friendship Skate. Bring a friend or participate solo in a number of on and off ice challenges. 3pm. CV Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive.

337-5487 Valentines Day Swim: All ages. 6pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Rd. Italian Dinner with Guest Chef Daniele Mereu: Chef Danny will be crafting a gorgeous menu that is not to be missed. 6pm. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Pkwy. 338-1386 My Heart is Over There: Feb 6 Valentines Day Get Together: Entertainment by the Ken McLeod singers. Cake, coffee and tea will be served. Tickets $5 (at the office or door). 1:30 3pm. Florence Filberg Ctr, 411 Anderton Ave. The Rangers: Live music, plus TGIF Prize Pot Draw!

8:30pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road. 339-4466 Shotgun Kelly: A Rock & Roll Tribute Band. 9:30pm No Cover. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd.

Feb 15 Family Day Weekend Mt. Washington: Snowshoe fondue, fat bike tours, family apres with Captain Thunderpants, and snow school!

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Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Pkwy.

338-1386 CVRR 5K Running Clinic: 8:30am. Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Av. Clay- Lupine Pups: How much fun is it to get your hands messy and play with clay? So fun! 9:30am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Symphony at the Sid: Celebrate 25 years with the Vancouver Island Symphony! 2pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Av. 338-2430

Ongoing Registration

Welcome to the GOO ZONE: 2pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Rd.

Courtenay Sings

Every Voice Welcome!

Mondays 7-830pm Lower Native Sons Hall

My Heart is Over There: Feb 6 Valentines Contra Dance: Fun for young and old and, along with contra dances, also include waltzes, swing and celtic dances. 7pm. Merville Community Hall, Fenwick Rd. 337-2021

Tuesdays 10-1130am Comox Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave. (behind the art gallery)

Glacier Kings vs. Generals: 7:30pm. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487

Black Creek Sings

Comox Sings

Wednesdays 730-9pm Halbe Hall

We Hunt Buffalo: Live band. $10 at the door. 9pm.

Highwayman Saloon, 5467 Island Highway S. 335-0256

Fees Pro-Rated to Your Start Date

Feb 16

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: This dazzling film adapted from Roald Dahl’s classic novel is your Golden Ticket to an imaginative and inventive world. 2pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Av. 338-2430 Canucks vs Anaheim: Catch the game at the Canoe!

2pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 331-4006

Feb 17 Family Day Glacier Kings vs. Storm: 6:30am. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Family Day at Courtenay Recreation: Try everything The LINC Youth Centre and the Lewis Centre have to offer! 10am. Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Highway.

Family Day Swim & Skate: 1pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, and CV Sports Centre 377 Lerwick Rd.

Feb 18 Clay 2- Soft Slab Vessels, Mugs, Cups, and More: 6:30pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Trivial Matters: You know things? Prove it! And, win some gift cards while you’re at it! 8pm at Flying Canoe Pub, 1590 Cliffe.

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442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay BC V9N 2J2

Box Office hours: Tuesday to Friday 12pm to 5pm 2 hours prior to start time (ticketed events)

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DOUBLE MARTINIS $3 OFF APPETIZERS $7.50 Acrylic Painting 2- Value, Contrast, and Rembrandt: 6pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Feb 20 Acrylic Painting 2- Value, Contrast and Rembrandt: 10am and 1pm. See Feb 19 Community Art Night Drop In: A positive space for families and community members to connect while making crafts together! 6pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Av. 334 3168 ext 223 Soulsha- Afro-Celtic Funk: Soulsha is a party, a revolution, and an adventure through different traditions. 7:30pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Av. 338-2430

Feb 21 New Movie Releases Feb 21: Emma, Ordinary Love, The Call of the Wild

fluidbarandgrill.com | (250) 338-1500 1175 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2K2

Family Games Skate: 3pm. CV Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Friday Night Rail Jam: 4pm. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Gala for Tanzania Missions: Enjoy a delicious dinner accompanied by live music. Just the thing to beat the winter blues! 6pm. Northgate Foursquare Church, 1640 Burgess Road. 334-2727 Buffalo Pound: Live music, plus TGIF Prize Pot Draw! 8:30pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road.

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Feb 22 CVRR 5K Running Clinic: 8:30am at Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Av. Black Creek Rocks! Curling Funspiel: This long running community event has limited space.

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Professional, Convenient Service

Come on in, have a coffee, meet the crew!

581 Ryan Rd, Courtenay (Across from Superstore, next to A&W)

250.334.9969

Mon-Sat 8am-6pm Sun 10am-4pm.

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Beginner curlers welcomed with an introductory session. 08:30am at Comox Valley Curling Club, 4835 Headquarters Road.

Clay- Lupine Pups: How much fun is it to get your hands messy and play with clay? So fun! 9:30am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Painting on Silk with Dianne Nelson: All materials are provided. Bring your preferred brushes and an idea or image of the subject you would like to paint. 10am. Pearl Ellis Gallery, 1729 Comox Av. 339-2822 Speak a Language of Life: Explore a revolutionary approach to speaking up, establishing rapport and resolving differences. 10am. The Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave. Very Beginner Watercolour Workshop: 1:30pm.

Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Canucks vs Boston: Catch the game at the Canoe!

7pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 331-4006 Glacier Kings vs. Wolves: 7pm. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Comedy Night: $10 cover. 8pm. Avalanche Bar & Grill, 275 8th Street. 331-0334 Back to the 80’s: Gather up the neon shades, the leg warmers and all the Dayglo clothing you can pack as Megalicious rocks the ‘80s. 9:30pm. Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway.

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Feb 23 Very Beginner Drawing Workshop: 9:30am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Speak a Language of Life: Explore a revolutionary approach to speaking up, establishing rapport and resolving differences. 10am. The Abbey Studio, 2689 Penrith Ave. Home Based Business Market: Showcasing entrepreneurs, businesses and crafters; come connect with local home-based businesses. Gift basket draw.

10am. The Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave.

Feb 26 Your Studio Winter 2020: If you need a hand with your project, there’s always an instructor in the studio to give you some gentle guidance. 1pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152 Alpha Video Series with Supper: 6pm. Comox Community Baptist Church, 1250 Anderton Rd. 339-0224

Feb 27 Pink Shirt Day 2 for 1 Skate: Wear a pink shirt and your friend gets to skate for free. 3pm. Comox Valley Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Canucks vs Ottawa: Catch the game at the Canoe!

4:30pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 331-4006 Cook, Eat, Learn, Waste-Free Lunches: A fun, family friendly event to learn about the landfill, do a waste audit, think about waste-free lunches, and try some recipes! 6:30pm. Lake Trail School, 805 Willemar Av. 334 3168 ext 223 Pink Shirt Day 2 for 1 Swim: Wear a pink shirt and your friend gets to swim for free. 6:30pm. CV Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Road. 334-9622 Cupid’s Speed Dating: Mini dates for Valentine’s Day! Speed dating is an excellent way to meet a lot of local singles all in one evening! 7pm. Rhodos Coffee and Bistro, 364 8th St #103.

Feb 28 New Movie Releases Feb 28: Greed, The Invisible Man, Wendy Friday Night Rail Jam: 4pm. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Folksinger Maria Dunn in Concert: Glacier Grannies look forward to welcoming you to Maria’s concert!

7:30pm. Little Red Church Hall, 2182 Comox Av. Herd of Cats: Live music, plus TGIF Prize Pot Draw!

8:30pm. Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely Road. 339-4466

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CVRR 5K Running Clinic: 8:30am. Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Av.

Very Beginner Acrylic Painting Workshop: 9am.

Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Very Beginner Photography with Karen McKinnon: Explore photography. 10am. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Trees, Shrubs & Vines for the Kitchen: Selecting, planting, and caring for your edible landscape.

6:30pm. Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, 805 Willemar Av.

Feb 25 NFB Film Series- Animated Shorts: A selection of newly released animated shorts from the NFB. These films are made for adult audiences. 2:30pm. Comox Library, 1720 Beaufort Av. 339-2971 Canucks at Montreal: Catch the game at the Canoe! 4pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 331-4006 Wheel Throwing Workshop: Review the fundamentals of throwing clay on the wheel, then practice, practice, practice! 5:30pm. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-225-0152

Canucks vs. Toronto: Catch the game at the Canoe!

4pm. Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 1590 Cliffe Av. 331-4006 Leaping into Swing: A Fun and fabulous fundraising night of swing music and dancing, food, and festivities for Comox Valley Arts. 6pm. Native Son’s hall, 360 Cliffe Ave. 338-1000 MCC 2020 Centennial Banquet: 6pm. United Mennonite Church Black Creek, 2277 Enns Road.

Cupid’s Speed Dating: Mini dates for Valentine’s Day! Speed dating is an excellent way to meet a lot of local singles all in one evening! 7pm. Rhodos Coffee and Bistro, 364 8th St #103.

The Paul Black Trio: Jazz night. No cover. 9pm. Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd..

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S h ut t l e S e r v ic e

TO AND FROM YOUR HOME · 250.339.4466

MONDAYS

Poker Night · Pool Tournament Everyone welcome!

TUESDAYS

Board Games Night · Mixed Darts Bring your own or use ours!

WINGO WEDNESDAY

Play bingo for chicken wings 6 pm with Gladstone Brewery

THURSDAYS

Poker Night · Everyone welcome!

Fridays Live Music @8:30 TGIF Prize Pot Draw!

Feb 7 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28

Big Daddy The Rangers Buffalo Pound Herd of Cats SATURDAYS

Name That Tune @9:00 SUNDAYS

Celtic Open Mic Jam, 3-6pm Sunday Night Football Open Mic Jam @ 8pm

Free pool all day! · Everyone Welcome!

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Line Dancing Wednesday, 6:30-8pm Courtenay Upper Legion Hall 367 Cliffe ave, Courtenay $10, All welcome

FMI Joan 250-871-6129

Wife #1: Hey, Lynn, tell me this. How did you get your husband to stop staying out late?

Wife #2: Well, every time he would come home I would simply say, 'Mike, is that you?'

Wife #1: But I still don't understand. How did that kept him from staying out?

Wife #2: My husband's name is Andrew...

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The Emily Cars

The Emily Cars craft original songs in their secret laboratory somewhere in Cumberland, BC and perform them for love or money. Their music is informed by listening to the Talking Heads, New Pornographers, worldjazzhiphopfolk, walking in the forest, sharing some good food, 21st century existential angst, decent literature and community. They have performed at Atmosphere Gathering, Woodstove Festival, Quadrapalooza, Elevate

Arts Festival and many other events. Their sound has been described as straight up adult pop, indie rock, alt pop with some folk elements, and….gee…hard to categorize.

The Emily Cars along with Special Guests play at the Cumberland Hotel, February 29.

Pinnacle Vodka 750ml $24.05 “We Include The Tax” ***COME IN & CHECK OUT OUR NHL GAMEDAY SPECIALS & ENTER TO WIN CANUCKS JERSEY & GAME TIXS ***

FEBRUARY 1

"PETER HUDSON COMEDY f/ MENTAL HEALTH" w/MATT BILLON 8pm $20 - TIXS @ Mex Pub, Mex Beer & Wine, Bop City Records, Peter Hudson - & "JOSS & THE ALTERNATES" 10pm No Cover

FEBRUARY 4

FIRST TUESDAY FUNDRAISER hosted by Scott Lyle & Friends w/special guests THE TURNAROUNDS Cover by donation 7:30pm

FEBRUARY 7

"LATIN DANCE PARTY" Bachata dance lessons 8:30pm by: Leon Hawrylenko & Rachel Mashruky Dancing @ 9:30pm

FEBRUARY 21

"LATIN DANCE PARTY" Bachata dance lessons 8:30pm by: Leon Hawrylenko & Rachel Mashruky Dancing @ 9:30pm

FEBRUARY 22

"BIG DADDY" Bring your dancing shoes 9:30pm No Cover

FEBRUARY 8

"RANGERS" Live Rock Tribute Band 9pm No Cover

FEBRUARY 14 & 15

"SHOTGUN KELLY" A Rock & Roll Tribute Band 9:30pm No Cover

FEBRUARY 28

"NIGHTS TO REMEMBER" live Hip-Hop hosted by AZREAL & Friends 9:30pm

PUB OPEN til 2am WED  SAT

FEBRUARY 29

"THE PAUL BLACK TRIO" Jazz night @ The Mex this leap year 9pm No Cover

SUNDAYS THURSDAYS WeeklyLOONIEWEDNESDAYS TUNES KARAOKE OPEN JAM NIGHT AFTERNOON DANCE W/ THE AMIGOS 1PM TO 5PM Events 1001 Ryan Rd. Courtenay 250.703.9573 www.mexpub.ca WIN UP TO 1000 LOONIES 9PM

Hosted by Barry P. & Friends 8:30PM

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New Event – WINGO!

What is Wingo? It’s the latest, greatest, funnest game in town.

Every Wednesday starting at 6 pm, play Bingo at

the Griffin Pub (625 Kilmorley Rd.), and win the Griffin Pub’s scrumptious, delicious Chicken wings. Cool, eh?!

FEBRUARY at the SAT FEB 1

BAR & GRILL COURTENAY BC

The Heardsmen music @ 10 - cover $10

SAT 15

Saturday Afternoon Jam starts @ 3

SAT 22

Comedy Night Laughter @ 8 - $10 Cover

SAT 29

Saturday Afternoon Jam starts @ 3

EVERY FRIDAY

«The Mulligans» at 7

WEEKLY EVENTS

Jazz Night on Thursdays Sat-Live Music/DJ Mon-Karaoke Sun-Free Pool Wed-Pool & Poker Thurs-Jazz Night Fri-John Mundy & the Mulligans

www.avalanchebar.ca 275 - 8th St. Courtenay 250-331-0334

Largest RUM selection on the Island and Best place in the Valley for STEAK

Thu Feb 13, 8pm "He Said, She Said" Comedy Show w/Lisa Baker & Kevin Foxx plus special guests $20 tickets at the bar Sat Feb 15, 9pm WE HUNT BUFFALO LIVE! - $10 at the door.

CHECK FACEBOOK FOR UPCOMING EVENTS 5467 Island Hwy. S. Union Bay Just 10 mins from Walmart

Share Plates - $8.95 chalklounge.ca

Live Music Mon-Fri 4:30-6:30 Tuesday

Phillips Fridays

Trivial Matters

6 Phillips Beers on Tap, 5pm to Close

Wednesdays

Saturday

Guess that Groove

Check out our Saturday Social $6.95 Menu, after 5PM

Thursday

Live Jam at 9pm

Friday

Sunday

Live Music Starts at 9pm

Karaoke with Milo, Starts at 9PM

Blue Buck & Chicken Wings

Steak Sandwich 11am-3pm Mon-Fri

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to support YANA

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Every Week Every Day Wine Tasting at 40 Knots Winery, Tue-Sun

11am-5pm. 2400 Anderton Rd, 941-8810.

Monday Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal:

6:30pm. Vanier High School Music Room, 4830 Headquarters Rd Poker Night & Pool Tourny, Griffin Pub, 1185 Kilmorely 7pm, 339-4466 Open Stage at Cornerstone Taphouse, 7:30pm, 871-8988 Karaoke Night, Avalanche Bar, 9pm, 265-8th Street. 331-0334 Letz Sing: 7pm. Native Son’s Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave.

338-1000. letzsingtina@gmail.com

TEN (Teen Entrepreneur Club): Youth aged 13-18 who are interested in building skills of entrepreneurship. 6pm.TEN Club, 243 4th St. 754-3215

Tuesday Games & Ground Tuesday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com 331-4th St. 871-1171 Euchre, Courtenay Legion, 1:30pm, 334-4322, 367 Cliffe Av Pasta Tuesday at Toscanos, 4:30pm, 890-7575, 140 Port Augusta St. Board Game Night, Bring your own, or use what’s there. Griffin Pub, 5pm, 339-4466 1185 Kilmorely A Good Yarn: Knitting & Crochet Circle: 6:30pm, Comox Library, 339-2971, 1720 Beaufort Av Mixed Darts, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466, 1185 Kilmorely League Darts Mixed & Canasta: 7pm, Courtenay

Legion, 334-4911. 367 Cliffe Av

Letz Sing: Led by Tina Filippino. 10am. Comox

Lions Den, 1729 Comox Ave. letzsingtina@gmail.com Qummunity Connections LGBTQ2S+ Youth Group: Engaging and educational activities for

ages 15-30 yrs. 6pm. Wachiay Friendship Centre, 1625 Mcphee.

Wednesday Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Class: 240-3387 9am,

Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Av. Storytime, Comox Library: 10:30am. 339-2971.

Wing Wednesday: Highwayman Saloon, 11amclose, 5467 Island Hwy S. 335-0256 Games & Ground Wednesday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com 331-4th St. 871-1171 Drop-in Darts, Courtenay Legion, 1pm, 3344322, 367 Cliffe Av WingoWednesday, Griffin Pub, 6pm, 3394466 185 Kilmorely Wine Wednesday, Toscano’s, 4:30pm, 890-7575

toscano.ca 150 Port Augusta St.

Badminton: 05:30pm, Lake Trail School, 805

Willemar Ave. 650-6959

Pool League, Avalanche Bar, 6pm, 331-0334, 275-8th St WingoWednesday (play Bingo for chicken wings), Griffin Pub, 6pm, 339-4466 185 Kilmorely Line Dancing: 6:30pm, Courtenay Legion, courtenaylegion.ca. FMI Joan 871-6129, 367 Cliffe Av $10 Letz Sing - Black Creek: 7:30pm at Halbe Hall, 8369 N. Island Hwy. letzsingtina@gmail.com Guess That Groove, Flying Canoe Pub, 8pm.

331-4006, 1590 Cliffe Av Loonie Tunes Karakoe, Mex Pub, 9pm. 7039573 1001 Ryan Rd Living Cloud Weekly Wellness Workshops:

1:30pm. Cloud 9 Health & Wellness, 319b 4th St,.

2507024769

Thursday Storytime, Courtenay Library, 10:30am, 334-

3369, 300-6th St

Games & Ground Thursday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com, 331-4th St. 871-1171 Beginner Basics Belly Dance: 5:45pm, fitness

excellence, 2637 Moray Pl. 650-3778

Poker, Griffin Pub, 7pm, 339-4466 1185 Kilmorely Men’s League Darts: 7pm, Courtenay Legion, 334-4911, 367 Cliffe Av Jazz Night: A different performer each week.

7pm, Avalanche Bar, 275-8th St 331-0334 Open Jam, Mex Pub, 8:30pm, 703.9573, 1001 Ryan Rd

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Live Music & Meat Draw: Courtenay Legion,

Open Mic with Ryder Bachman. Flying Canoe

Meat Draw: Cumberland Legion, 3pm 2770

871-8988

2-5pm, 367 Cliffe Av, 334.4911

Pub, 9pm, 331-4006 1590 Cliffe Av

Dunsmuir Ave. 336-2361

Public Speaking Skills at 60 Minutes Toastmasters. Very supportive and encouraging.

Charity Meat Draw: 3-5pm, Highwayman

11:45am at Salvation Army Family Services, 468 29th St. Your Yoga: A safe space for those who want to explore yoga on their own terms. 7:45pm. The House of Now, 536A Fifth Street.

Friday Storytime, Cumberland Library, 10am, 336-8121

2746 Dunsmuir Av

& Ground Friday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com, 331-4th St. 871-1171 Blind Yoga: 1:30pm, Berwick Comox Valley, 3384074, 1700 Comox Av Boxing for Parkinsons: CV Boxing Club, 2:30pm, 898-7444. 129-5th St Charity Meat Draw, Courtenay Legion, 5pm.

334-4322 Drop-In Lego Club, Comox Library, 3pm, 3392971 Prime Rib Fridays, After 4:20. Highwayman Saloon, 335-0256 Phillips Tap Takeover: 6 Phillips Beers on Tap! 5:30pm, Flying Canoe Pub, 331-4006 Drop in Darts: 7pm at Royal Canadian Legion Br 28 Cumberland, 336-2361 John Mundy & The Mulligans, Avalanche Bar, 7pm, 331-0334 Megastar Live Karaoke: 8:30pm Mt Washington 338-1386 Karaoke with Kim, Cumberland Hotel, 9pm, 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 336.8844 DJ and Dancing, after John Mundy, Avalanche Bar, 275-8th St 331-0334. avalanchebar.ca TEN (Teen Entrepreneur Club): Youth aged 13-18 who are interested in building skills of entrepreneurship. 6pm.TEN Club, 243 4th St. 754-3215 Games

Saturday CV Farmers Market, 9am-1pm at The Native

Son’s Hall, cvfm.ca

Play Day, Courtenay Library, 10am-12pm, 334-3369 Games & Ground Saturday Events; 12pm gamesandgrounds.com, 331-4th St. 871-1171 Street Smart Kidz Meat Draw: Whistle Stop Pub, 2-5pm. 2355 Mansfield Dr, Courtenay. 334.4500.

Saloon, Union Bay. (Just 10mins from Walmart)

Saturday Social $6.95 Menu: Flying Canoe Pub,

1590 Cliffe.

5:40 Express & Potluck Cafe, St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 339-2925, 218 Church St Name that Tune, Griffin Pub, 9pm, 339-4466, 1185 Kilmorely DJ & Dancing, Avalanche Bar, 9:30pm, 331-0334, 275-8th St

Sunday Ryder Bachman & Special Guest: Brunch w/

a Special Guest each week. 10:30am, Waverley Hotel, 2692 Dunsmuir Av. Free Pool, Avalanche Bar, all day, 331-0334, 2758th St Open Mic: Hosted by Chad Pad. 12:30pm, Mudsharks Coffee Bar, 244 4th St Meat Draw Bingo: Cumberland Hotel, 1-3pm.

2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 336.8844 Free Pool, Griffin Pub, starts at 1pm, 339-4466 1185 Kilmorely Sunday Afternoon Dance, featuring the Amigos, Mex Pub, 2pm, 703.9573, 1001 Ryan Rd Non-Denominational Christian Worship Service: Berwick Retirement Community, 3pm.

1700 Comox Av 890.2346.

Celtic Open Mic Jam: 3pm, Griffin Pub, 339-

4466, 185 Kilmorely

Open Jam with Ryder Bachman & Friends & Lions Club Meat Draw: Fanny Bay Inn, 5-8pm.

335.2323

Sunday Fun Open League: New league for

beginners, families...all ages, skill levels, & genders welcome! 5:30pm, CV Curling Club, 334-4172 SalsaSundays, 5:45pm Elks Hall, 338-8079. 2316th St Blue Grass Sit-In, 6pm til? Cumberland Hotel, 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. 336.8844 Open Mic with Rob Petrie, Griffin Pub, 7pm 3394466, 1185 Kilmorely Karaoke with Milo, Flying Canoe Pub, 9pm, 3314006, 1590 Cliffe Av Unitarian Fellowship Sunday Worship: 4pm.

Comox Valley Unitarian Fellowship, 250 Beach Dr. 890 9262

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Winter

Adventures and Sauna. (250) 334-2527 600 377 Lewrick go to www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rec to check program times.

Things To Do In

Whales & Wildlife Tours: Nothing says “westcoast” like getting out on the water.

Fresh air and fantastic scenery at any time of year, plus you may see whales, seals, bears, sea lions and wildlife of all sorts. Tours leave from Campbell River. Try Big Animal Encounters (1.877.800.3483 or 250.914.3483) or Campbell River Whale Watch (250.287.2667 or 1.877.909.2667).

Recreation Bowling: Experience a new side of an old sport by trying Cosmic Bowling at Codes Country Lanes. They have regular bowling too! codescountrylanes.com. 250-334-4045 Swimming: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre 25mtr lap pool, Whirlpool, Wave pool. Steam Room

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, 250-339-2255 (250) 336-2231 indoor and outdoor recreation activities, racket games, volley ball, and fitness facility.

Cumberland Recreation Centre: 2665 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. (250) 336-2231 Mon-Fri 7am-9am. Weekends from 9am.

Climbing the Wall: at Cumberland Recreation Centre. 2665 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland.

Mon-Fri 7am-9am. Weekends from 9am.

Ken’s Mancave Master Barber

1797 Comox Ave. Mon-Fri • 8am - 4pm (Closed Wed) (250)898-9468 Gone to Mexico Feb 8. Back Open Mar 2

Bird & Wildlife Watching.

There are many places to watch birds and see wildlife, depending on the season. The Rotary Dyke Road Park (2500 Comox Road) has a bird watching platform with a good view of the Courtenay River Estuary and the many birds there. Point Holmes and Goose Spit are also local favourites. Take a trip down to the Comox Marina, walk the Harbour Authority docks on the SE side of the road and see the many seals basking in the sun. If you walk out to the end of the boardwalk on the breakwater, there are great views of the harbour, the mountains and the glacier and – if you are lucky – you may see the seals hunting and eating along the edge of the breakwater. For a special tret, during much of the year, you can drive down to the Fanny Bay docks and watch the sea lions lounging on the floats off the end of the dock.

Historic Parks Filberg Park Visit the 1930s heritage home of pioneers Robert and Florence Filberg, and stroll their nine acres of lovingly landscaped gardens and heritage buildings. Take in the concert series in the garden, the Filberg Festival, or an art show. For the lover of all things vintage, browse the gift shop for vintage linens, silver tea sets, tea cups, etc.

Coal Creek Historic Park Completed in 2014, this 40-hectare park encompasses Cumberland’s

25 historic Chinatown and No. 1 Mine Japanese Town sites which were established in the late 1800s. Do a walking tour of what is left of the old Chinatown, visit the Chinese and Japanese cemeteries, and see portions of the historic Wellington Colliery Railway trail. The No. 1 Mine site is also located within the park. On Comox Lake Rd, Cumberland.

Cumberland Community Forest With many trails, Cumberland Community Forest is a great place to go for a hike or bike ride. Enter the Forest at the corner of Sutton Rd and Comox Lake Road in Cumberland. Don’t have a bike?

Rent one at Dodge City Cycles on Dunsmuir Ave in Cumberland. Find out more about how the community is working to protect this beautiful forested area at www.cumberlandforest.com Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens -from 11am to dusk 6183 Whittaker Road woodlandgardens.ca 250 338-6901.

Art Studios & Galleries There are several art galleries locally: Brian Scott Fine Art Studio & Gallery: Open 11am3pm daily. 8269 Island Highway, Black Creek (across from Black Creek Diner) . Call (250)3371941. Drawing & Painting Classes Every Day 1-3PM Ballroom Dancing Tuesdays, 7-9PM Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery: 250-338-2120 2926 Back Rd. Courtenay. spiritsofthewestcoast.com.

Drawing & Painting Classes Every Day 1-3PM Ballroom Dancing Tuesdays, 7-9PM Call (250)337-1941 for more info 8269 Island Highway, Black Creek (across from Black Creek Diner)

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What’s On Trivia

1) Exit Sign 2) Seat Cushion 3) Hair Part 4) Stripe In Shirt 5) Hole 6) Small Chair 7) Nose 8) Straw 9) ‘Z’ 10) Cup

Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Av. 338-6211 comoxvalleyartgallery.com

1. Fear of the number 13. 2. Poor eyesight 3. Paris Dec 28, 1895 4. Topiary 5. Maverick

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1. What is Triskadekaphobia?

2. What was Mr. Magoo’s handicap?

3. What City was the first movie shown?

4. The art of shaping hedges is called...

5. What is the name given to unbranded cattle?

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Potter’s Place Gallery: 180B 5th Street, Courtenay 2-334-4613

Local Art at the Comox Airport: View local artworks all themed around Living in Northern Vancouver Island. 334.2983.

Pearl Ellis Gallery: 1729 Comox Ave. 339-2822 www.pearlellisgallery.com

Museums

Hornby Island Art Studio: There are 8 Art studios on Hornby Island, do a day trip and see them all.

Comox Airforce Museum: 250-339-8162, See the history of the Snowbirds and other Canadian Aircraft 19 Wing Comox, end of Ryan Rd, Comox

I-Hos Gallery: 3310 Comox Rd. 339-7702

What’s On Screen February New listings for popular streaming shows...

6TH

CAGASTER OF AN INSECT CAGE (S1) Post-apocalyptic anime.

7TH

LOCKE & KEY (S1) Dark comic series with siblings in a house that grants powers.

12TH TO ALL THE BOYS: P.S. I STILL LOVE YOU (movie) Sequel (2).

13TH LOVE IS BLIND (S1) New dating reality series.

28TH ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES - Romantic movie about Violet and Theodore.

QUEEN SONO (S1) - First series from Africa about a secret agent tackling crime.

7TH

MYTHIC QUEST: RAVENS BANQUET Comedy set in a video game studio.

14TH VISIBLE: A documentary exposition of the changing nature of LGBTQ themes on television in the last couple of decades.

12TH THE FAREWELL (movie) Family dramady showcasing challenges of family life.

14TH HONEY BOY (movie) The autobiography of Shai LaBeouf.

1ST

AVENUE 5 (S1) Sci-fi Ryan Clark and crew manage a space ship malfunction.

2ND

THE NEW POPE (S1) Picks up from where the Young Pope left off.

OUTSIDER (S1) Based on Stephen Kings novel.

23RD BLACK SAILS (All seasons) A dramatic prequel to the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel “Treasure Island” set in 1715.

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Patty Cakes Babytime: Babies start learning from birth! Learn rhymes, tickles, songs & lap bounces.

Encourage brain development & meet new people! Tues at 11am, Cumberland Library, 2746 Dunsmuir Av 336-8121 Teen Entrepreneur Club Meeting: For youth aged 13-18 who are interested in building skills of entrepreneurship. Monday and Fridays. 6pm. TEN Club, 243 4th St. 754-3215

Feb 7 Every Day & Week~ Story Time: Strengthen early literacy with songs, rhymes, & stories! For ages 0-5. virl.bc.ca Wed-Comox Library: 10:30am. 339-2971.

Thu-Courtenay Library: 10:30am. 334-3369.

Fri-Cumberland Library: 10am. 336-8121.

Patty Cakes Babytime:, Learn rhymes, tickles, songs & lap bounces. Encourage brain development & meet new people!

Tues- Courtenay Library 10:30am 334-3369 Fri- Cumberland Library 11:00am 336-8121 Badminton: Wed 5:30pm Lake Trail School, 805 Willemar Av 650-6959 Moms & Tots: Thu 10am Join other Moms with tots for a chance to connect over a coffee while the little ones play in a safe environment. 10am at Northgate Foursquare Church, 1640 Burgess. Call to confirm 334-2727 Lego Club: Fri, 3 pm Anyone old enough to not eat the LEGO is welcome. Comox Library, 1720 Beaufort Av 339-2971 Play Day: Sat, 10am, Courtenay Library, Soft toys, large puzzles, drawing materials, KEVA blocks, and more. virl.bc.ca. 334-3369. 300-6th St. Family Night: Friday night family friendly mayhem! Inflatable obstacle course or go sports crazy. 6:30pm at Comox Recreation Centre, 1855 Noel Av. 339-2255

Community Potluck: Join Lake Trail Community Education Society for their quarterly community potluck; family friendly, no registration required.

6pm. Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, 805 Willemar Av. Ariana Grande Themed Pool Party: 6pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Rd.

Feb 8 Never Ever Days: The ultimate beginners’ package for anyone who’s ever considered skiing or snowboarding! $25 (+tax) for everything you need! 9am. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Parkway. 338-1386 Art Presentations with CVA: LTCES hosts Comox Valley Arts for a day of artists presentations.

Check www.ltces.ca for details. 10am. Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, 805 Willemar Av.

Feb 10 Museum Happy Hour: 5:30pm. #6 Memorial Mine Park.

Feb 14 Valentines Day Skate: 2 for 1 Friendship Skate.

Bring a friend or participate solo in a number of on and off ice challenges. 3pm. CV Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487 Valentines Day Swim: All ages. 6pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Rd.

Braidwood Dental Centre Dr. Michael Frew D.M.D

We bring smiles to life!

250-338-0809

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Feb 15 Family Day Weekend Mt. Washington: Snowshoe fondue, fat bike tours, family apres with Captain Thunderpants, and snow school! Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Pkwy. 3381386

Awesomeness

Wanted Turn passions into profits Understand the business world Meet other motivated youth LAST YEAR THE TEN CLUB GAVE AWAY $13,000 IN PRIZES TO HELP YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY TAKE THEIR NEW OR EXISTING BUSINESS IDEAS TO THE NEXT LEVEL Martketing Packages • Websites • Mentorship Computers and Cash

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THE TEEN ENTREPRENEUR NETWORK CLUB MEETS TWICE A WEEK TO LEARN ABOUT BUSINESS AND MARKETING (TRICKS LIKE THIS ONE.. TRICKY, HUH?)

Drop in Monday and Friday 6:00pm-8:00pm 243-4th Street, Courtenay tenclub@bgccvi.com AND YES, THERE IS FREE PIZZA, COME ON OUT! Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island

The Teen Entrepreneur Network Club (TEN Club) is free for 13-19 year olds with a $24 membership to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Vancouver Island thanks to Coast Capital Savings. To Join or get more information, contact us at tenclub@bgccvi.com

Welcome to the GOO ZONE: 2pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Rd. Valentines Contra Dance: Fun for young and old and, along with contra dances, also include waltzes, swing and celtic dances. 7pm. Merville Community Hall, Fenwick Rd. 337-2021

Feb 16 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: This dazzling film adapted from Roald Dahl’s classic novel is your Golden Ticket to an imaginative and inventive world. 2pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Av. 338-2430

Feb 17 Family Day at Courtenay Recreation: Try everything The LINC Youth Centre and the Lewis Centre have to offer! 10am. Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Highway.

Family Day Swim & Skate: 1pm. CVRD Aquatic Centre, and CV Sports Centre 377 Lerwick Rd.

Feb 20 Community Art Night Drop In: A positive space for families and community members to connect while making crafts together! 6pm. Lake Trail Community Middle School, 805 Willemar Av. 334 3168 ext 223

Feb 21 Family Games Skate: 3pm. CV Sports Centre, 3001 Vanier Drive. 337-5487

Feb 27 Cook, Eat, Learn, Waste-Free Lunches: A fun, family friendly event to learn about the landfill, do a waste audit, think about waste-free lunches, and try some recipes! 6:30pm. Lake Trail School, 805 Willemar Av. 334 3168 ext 223 Pink Shirt Day 2 for 1 Swim: Wear a pink shirt and your friend gets to swim for free. 6:30pm. CV Aquatic Centre, 377 Lerwick Road. 334-9622

Coldest Night of the Year The Comox Valley walk is hosted

by Dawn to Dawn & the Comox Valley Transition Society.

February 22, 2019 To register, go to: cnoy.org/location/comoxvalley

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Seniors Events

Special Events~

Feb 15

Feb 7

Symphony at the Sid: Celebrate 25 years with the Vancouver Island Symphony!

2pm. Sid Williams Theatre, 442 Cliffe Av. 338-2430

Time Well Wasted and Retro Rock Revival: 7:30pm. Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave. 338-1000

Feb 9 Tracy Lynn & Greg Blake in Concert:A special appearance from these top caliber musicians! 2pm. Tix: $15/advance or at the door. Florence Filberg Ctr, 411 Anderton Ave.

Every Day~ Coffee Club: Join d’Esterre Seniors’ “Coffee Club” @ 7:30 am for coffee, muffins and stimulating conversation! Call to confirm 339-5133 7:30am at d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Av.

February 12-14

Each Tuesday~

Evergreen Club Food Bank Drive: Drop off your non-perishable food items or a cash donation at the Filberg Centre Evergreen Lounge. 10am - 1pm.

Euchre: Tuesday Euchre at Courtenay Legion, Meet new people playing Euchre!

01pm at Courtenay Legion, 367 Cliffe Av 334-4911

Feb 14

A Good Yarn: Knitting & Crochet Circle: Bring your own project to work on, or borrow some needles & yarn & learn some basic stitches. Having difficulty? We can help.

6:30pm at Comox Library, 1720 Beaufort Av 339-2971

Valentines Day Get Together: Entertainment by the Ken McLeod singers.

Cake, coffee and tea will be served. Tickets $5 (at the office or door). 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Florence Filberg Ctr, 411 Anderton Ave.

Stay Engaged and Active Come and see our beautifully designed amenity spaces where you will have daily opportunities to meet up with neighbours and friends. Our flexible and varied social and wellness programs are created to provide you with opportunities to connect and socialize with new friends and neighbours.

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1700 Comox Avenue, Comox, B.C. 250-339-1690

When you choose Berwick Comox Valley, you'll have www.berwickretirement.com access to our Berwick About Town (BAT) Mobile car service to take you to appointments, lunch dates,

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d’Esterre House, 1801 Beaufort Ave., Comox, BC (250) 339-5133 Office hours: 10am-1pm Mon-Fri

T’ai Chi Gong: Mon. 9:30 AM Weights: Mon. 11:00 AM & Wed. 9 AM Chair Exercise: Tues. & Thurs. 11:15 AM

comoxseniors.ca Yoga: several classes throughout the week. Please check for details.

Fitness I: Tues & Thurs. 9:00 AM Fitness II: Tues & Thurs. 10:00 AM

Each Wednesday~

Feb 7:

Drop-in Darts: Have fun & meet new people playing darts! 1pm at Courtenay Legion, 367 Cliffe Av 334-4911

Double Play

Each Friday~

Feb 21:

Soup & Sandwich: 11am at Royal Canadian Legion Br 28 Cumberland, 336-2361

Georgia Strait Big Band

Blind Yoga: 1:30pm, Berwick Comox Valley, You will need to be a member of BC Blind Sports.

Membership is $15 per year. Contact Jenny at 338-4074. bcblindsports.bc.ca. 1700 Comox Av

The Amigos

Everygreen Club Friday Night Dances Evergreen Club Friday Night Dances: Tix at the door- members: $8, non-members: $10. 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Florence Filberg Ctr, 411 Anderton Ave. Call to confirm 338-1000. evergreenclub.ca.

Feb 14: The Dan Hughes Band

Feb 28: Each Sunday~ Worship at Berwick: 3pm, You are cordially invited to join us for a non-denominational Christian worship service.

All welcome.

Refreshments compliments of Berwick following the service. Berwick Retirement Community, 1700 Comox Av. Comox. 890-2346, berwickretirement.com

Discover Your Path Friday Night Dances

Feb 7: Double Play Feb 14: The Dan Hughes Band Feb 21: Georgia Strait Big Band Feb 28: The Amigos 7:30 - 10:30 pm Members: $8, Non-members: $10

Valentines Day Get Together

Friday, Feb 14, 1:30 - 3:00 pm Entertainment by the Ken McLeod singers. Cake, coffee and tea will be served. Tickets $5 (at the office or door)

Tracy Lynn & Greg Blake in Concert Sunday Feb 9, 2:00 pm A special appearance from these top caliber musicians!

Tickets: $15/advance or at the door Evergreen Club Food Bank Drive February 12, 13, 14 Drop off your non-perishable food items or a cash donation at the Filberg Centre Evergreen Lounge from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

All events at the Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Avenue in Courtenay. Pick up our newsletter. 250-338-1000 • evergreenclub.ca

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The Comox Valley is a vibrant community and we keep you as involved with local events and activities as you want to be. We have activities including social outings, and special themed parties.

Social Lounge and Games Room | Movies Fitness Center programs | Pool & Hot Tub Aqua Fitness programs | Crafting sessions Organized excursions and events Specialty classes | Hotel pub and Billiards lounge

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