Septmeber/October 2020 Campbell River and Comox Valley What's On Digest

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

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NEW CAMPBELL RIVER | COMOX VALLEY EDITION

EVENTS ARE BACK!

25th Year

Celebrating Stonehouse Teas

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The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce and the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce partner to launch a new campaign called Explore Next Door An initiative that encourages locals in Campbell River and locals in the Comox Valley to explore their neighbouring community businesses and surroundings.

Explore

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COVID-19 has become an unusual catalyst for businesses and tour groups to re-think their operation and just who their customers are likely to be. At a time that we see an influx of international visitors the current customer is Canadian and local, this is proving to be very insightful.

Residents of Campbell River and Comox Valley are fortunate to live in a destination area and instead of planning to leave to other areas, the plan has switched to exploring local within a fifty kilometer radius. The north island is and has become the new adventure with no lack of surprises. From Dining, to shopping and immersing yourselves in nature either on the water amongst the Orca and Humpback or wrapped in age old cedar forests with breath taking waterfalls and hidden swimming holes.

Fall promises to bring equal exploration with Fall markets, tastings with wineries in harvest, fly fishing and colourful hikes. Visiting each community and supporting businesses for shopping and services is not just about being a good sport its about being proud of where we live.

Locals are invited to plan a day trip with their bubble and post their explorations on their social media with the following hashtags: #ExploreNextDoor, #MeetYourNeighbours, #MeetOurNeighbours, and #ExploreBC To launch the campaign, and as a true example, Mary Ruth Snyder, Executive Director of the Campbell River Chamber, spent a day exploring the Comox Valley and Dianne Hawkins, CEO of the Comox Valley Chamber, spent day exploring Campbell River. Both day trips were filmed by Unveil Studios, a Comox Valley Chamber member.

You can go online to www.whatsondigest.com and see 100’s of things to do all year round. *hint* DON’T MISS THE SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVENTS!

We are in this together...

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SEPT-OCT 2020 What's On Digest is produced by

FEATURES Explore Next Door . . . . . . 2 Stonehouse Teas Turns 25! . . 16 Live Theatre Takes A Turn . . . 18 Shar-Ons Boutique Turns 25! . 30 A Word From The Editor . . . 31 LOCAL EVENTS / ACTIVITIES Local Event Listings . . . . . 4 Local Things To Do . . . . . 23 JUST FOR FUN What’s The Dif . . . . . . . 15 Joke . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Quick Calendar . . . . . . .

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WAFFLE WEDNESDAYS $12.50 PER PERSON only available for Brussel Waffle served with butter and syrup; additional topping will be extra.

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Local Events All Events listed are operating with physical distancing and COVID-19 protocols for the safety and health of all. Please check before attending any events to see if it has changed. Events are added Daily to our website. For Events that are added after this magazine went to print go to wwwwhatsondigest.com

ALL MONTH | SEPT-OCT CAMPBELL RIVER ġ Happy Hour Velocity Golf: From food & drink specials to 2pm-4pm. 1 hour Velocity Golf Bay bookings – come grab a deal! CR Golf and Country club, 700 Peterson Rd. 250-287-4970

COMOX VALLEY ġ Exhibit -Their Finest Hour: – Stories of the Second World War: Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII 10:00am at HMCS ALBERNI Museum and Memorial, 625 Cliffe Avenue. 2508974611 Calendar

ġ I’TUSTO – Rising Again: – Calvin Hunt and Karver Everson. From dramatic transformation

4 masks and dance regalia to totem poles and prints, I’TUSTO brings fresh insights to Calvin Hunt’s life-long commitment to the continuity and diversity of his cultural heritage. 10:00am at Spirits of the West coast art gallery, 2926 Back Road. Comox

ġ 43rd Members’ Art Show: Presenting its members’ anniversary show from Sept 3 to Oct 10th. A wide variety of styles and themes will be displayed and available for purchase. Open Thurs-Fri-Sat 10am-2pm. Covid protocols in place. 250.339.2822.

ġ Pearl Ellis Gallery. 1729 Comox Ave. Comox. ġ Comox Valley Farmers Markets: Changes during COVID-19 . Markets will be held at Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds Saturdays, 9am-1pm.

Cumberland Village Square, 10am-1pm. Downtown Courtenay, Wednesdays 4pm-1pm. Farmers fresh produce, artisand food products, craft beers, wine and spirits.

ġ Your Studio – Fall 2020: You’ll have access to studio tools and workspace. Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave..7782250152

CAMPBELL RIVER WEEKLY (MON-FRI) ġ After School All Stars: Dry floor activities inside and ouside from 3pm-5pm. Strathcona Gardens. 250.830.6777. 225 Sth Dogwood St. CR

COMOX VALLEY WEEKLY (MON-FRI) ġ Live Music: At the Flying Canoe. 4.30pm . Amazing happy hour menu with some tunes.

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CAMPBELL RIVER WEDNESDAYS ġ Ladies Virtual Golf Night – Wine Wednesdays: Virtual Golf for everyone. No clubs or experience needed. 250-287-4970 to book only $30/pp (4 people per bay). 6:00pm at Velocity, 700 Petersen Rd.

ġ Mario Kart 8 Fall Cup Championship Online:

CAMPBELL RIVER MONDAYS ġ Monday Night Bingo: 19+. Legion membership not required. 6:30pm at Campbell River Legion Branch #137, 301 11th Avenue. 250-287-4671

ġ Drop In Archery: Beginners or Advanced, all welcome. Come and shoot at some targets and practice your archery skills. $10 for non-members. 6:30pm at Campbell River Fish and Wildlife, Hwy 28.

CAMPBELL RIVER TUESDAYS ġ Tech Tuesdays: Need help downloading ebooks? Streaming films or music? Trying to use an online research or learning tool? Looking for basic help with your computer, smart phone, or tablet? Call 250.247.7878 to book a 30 min phone appointment with our Librarian. 4pm7pm.

Every Wednesday join us from 4pm to 5.30pm to race against others from all of our 39 library branches. All ages. To join, you need a copy of Mario Kart 8 and a Nintendo switch with an online Library membership. Enter the tournament code: 4544.8250.7307. Send your online username, age, and library branch to cc@rirl.bc.ca any time during the championship to put your name in for our prizes. Scores will be tracked from Sept 16 to Dec 16. Active VI Library card required.

ġ Join us at ROTARY NOON: Want to know more about Rotary or becoming a member.

Each Wednesday at 12 noon you can join in on a Rotary Zoom meeting to see what happens, ask questions or just be a part of an active group of people that want to make a difference in our community. Contact Cathy 250.202.2550 for Zoom meet details.

COMOX VALLEY WEDNESDAYS

ġ Talking the Walk Public Speaking Educa-

ġ Draft & Craft: Every Wednesday from 1pm to

tion: Learn skills to become a confident speaker that delivers exceptional presentations. 7:00pm at Centre for Spiritual Living, 516 South Dog-

3pm. Sip on a pint of your favourite brew while you enjoy the relaxing art of crafting. Bring knitting needles, crochet hooks, embroidery hoops,

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CAMPBELL RIVER THURSDAYS ġ Magic the Gathering® Club: If you’ve never played & would like to learn, we have plenty of supplies for everyone to use. Come see what all the talk is about. 4:00pm at Quadra Island Library, 654 Harper Rd. 250-285-2216

ġ Men’s Golf Night – Thirsty Thursdays: It’s Virtual Golf Call 250-28-4970 to book your bay. $30/pp (4 people per bay). Give it your best shot & you could win a prize. 5:30pm at Velocity, 700 Petersen Rd.

ġ Adult Learn-to-Ride: Learn to ride! (or just get back in the saddle). Fun, inviting, fabulous horses and coaches. 06:00pm at Balance Eques-

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ġ Meat Draw: Every Friday night, the Legion has Fish & Chips, Mini Binge and Meat Draw. 5:00 pm until 7pm, at Campbell River Legion Branch 137, 2187 South Alder Street. Office 250-2874671, Bar 250-286 -6831.

COMOX VALLEY FRIDAYS ġ Acoustic Night: The Griffin Pub

7:00pm9pm at Griffin Pub, All COVID precautions in place, we are lucky we have lots of room, and a huge outdoor patio. 1185 Kilmorely Road. (250) 339-4466.

The Meat Draw is Back! We are firing up the BBQ to serve you delicious burgers while you attend the Meat Draw on Saturday 5:30pm at Courtenay Legion (Branch #17), 367 Cliffe Ave. (250) 334-4911’

ġ Charity Meat Draws: 2:00pm at Comox Legion, (Branch #160), 1825 Comox Ave.

ġ Boxing for Parkinson’s: Jonny Mac opens up his gym for people with Parkinson’s and their friends. Free! Feel how good it is to put on the

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WEEKENDS (SAT & SUN)

ġ Saturday Name that Tune:

8pm to 11pm.

Lots of space. Huge open deck looking over the Golf Course. At the Griffin Pub, 250.339.446.

1185 Kilmorley Rd. Comox.

ġ Cumberland Legion Meat Draw: 3-5pm. Every Saturday. All welcome. 3:00pm at Cumberland Legion (Branch #28), 2770 Dunsmuir Ave. (250) 336-2361

CR MONDAY SEP 07 ġ All about Pottery: In this 6 week workshop

boxing gloves! 2:30pm at CV Boxing Club, 129 5th Street. (250) 898-7444

CAMPBELL RIVER WEEKENDS (SAT & SUN) ġ Petting Farm: Holding baby bunnies & chicks, collecting eggs and taking part in animal feeds! Interactive and fun @ CR’s Petting Farm!

10:00am at Holly Hill Farm, 2311 Ida Road. 250895-9983

COMOX VALLEY

students will learn the tools and techniques used in creating beautiful handmade pottery! A complete overview of glazes as well as studio and kiln safety will also be discussed. 6pm at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South. 7783482769

CV MONDAY SEPT 07 ġ Acting on Camera Level II (Ages 13-17): Through 1 on 1 coaching, self-reflection and class discussions, students will advance their understanding of acting for film! 4:00pm at Sitka Stage & Screen, A-479 4th Street. 250 871 4922

FRESH SEAFOOD SALMON, HALIBUT & COD ARRIVING DAILY Live & Cooked Crab Side Stripe Shrimp & Spot Prawns Fresh Local Shellfish

Locally Smoked Salmon & Black Cod Tuna Loin Customized Platters

Call 250-830-1155 • 250-204-6111 Crabby Bob’s on Fisherman’s Wharf • All Day Breakfast Best Benny’s in town Soups made Daily Icecream; 15 Flavours 8.30 to 5.30 7 days

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9 ġ Open Stage: We’re back with our popular Open Stage - hosted by Chad Pab and Taze Kozak of The Wits. Bring your tap shoes, your hula hoops, your poetry, your songs, or your jokes. 07:30pm at Cornerstone Café & Taphouse, 208 5th Street. (250) 871-8988

journaling with Nadia Rieger. In this 6 week course students will use basic book binding techniques to create a large journal that they will use through out the class. 6:00pm at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South.

778 348 2769

CR TUESDAY SEP 08

ġ Putting your Garden to Bed- Virtual Work-

ġ Crow’s Nest- Watercolour Botanicals: Learn to create vibrant and loose watercolour florals and botanicals in this 3 week workshop with Nadia Rieger. Students will learn basic pen and ink techniques. 6:00pm at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South. 778 348 2769 or 250 205 1157 Limited seats.

CV TUESDAY SEP 08 ġ Drop the Needle Entertainment: Every Tuesday 7pm-9pm for a night of epic Trivia hosted

by Drop the Needle entertainment. Lots of prizes and fun. 208, 5th St. Courtenay.

CR WEDNESDAY SEP 09 ġ Ladies Virtual Golf Night – Wine Wednesdays: Virtual Golf for everyone. No clubs or experience needed. 250-287-4970 to book only $30/pp (4 people per bay). 6:00pm at Velocity, 700 Petersen Rd.

CV WEDNESDAY SEP 09 ġ Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery Work Parties: Work parties at the Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery.

09:00am at Fanny Bay Salmon Hatchery, 8425 Berray Road.

CR THURSDAY SEP 10 ġ Creative journaling: Mixed Media - Explore the exciting world of mixed art and creative

shop: In our ZOOM gardening workshop Permaculture Consultant, Elaine Codling, will be wrapping up the 2020 gardening season with us and share her expertise 6:30pm at Greenways Land Trust, 1195-C Fir Street. 250-287-3785

CR FRIDAY SEP 11 ġ Virtual Story Time: Songs, stories, fingerplay, puppets and more! Preschoolers (and their families) are invited to join us online in our Storytime Corner. 10.30am-10.45am. Campbell River Library.

ġ Date Night Pottery: Bring out your inner Demi and Patrick in this couples pottery class !Students will learn pottery wheel throwing techniques that they will utilize in making each other a gift. 6:00pm at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South. 7783482769

ġ A SOCIAL DISTANCE MAGIC SHOW: Featuring Award Winning comedy magician Paul Romhany. Paul has developed a social distance show with visual comedy magic with lots of laughter.

Sit back and enjoy this unique 30-minute show in our outdoor setting. 7:00pm at Painters Lodge, 1625 McDonald Road. 1 888-999-2799

CV FRIDAY SEPT 11 ġ Regular John Live: A live looping human, aka musical artist. A combination of musical genres. ... CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Local Events 9pm-11pm Cornerstone Taphouse, 208 5th St, Courtenay.

ġ Boxing for Parkinson’s: Jonny Mac opens up

Presented by

Eiko Jones

award winning photographer and film maker

his gym for people with Parkinson’s and their friends. Free! Come and try this wonderful class and feel how good it is to put on the boxing gloves! 2:30pm at CV Boxing Club, 129 5th Street. (250) 898-7444

ġ Family Fridays at Mount Washington: | $5 Tickets for Kids: Bike Park and Scenic Chair Ride tickets for children for $5. Tots 6 and under are free. 05:30pm at Mt Washington Alpine Resort, Strathcona Pkwy. 250 338 1386

CR SATURDAY SEP 12 ġ VIRTUAL Parkinson SuperWalk: An engaging virtual Super Walk experience, with weekly challenges! Check your local community.

ġ Round 2 VIMX Island championship series: Come cheer on our local riders! 9:00am at Campbell River Motorcross, 7021 Gold River Hwy.

ġ Stained Glass Feather: Learn, Pattern fitting and glass management (how to get the most out of your piece of glass), glass cutting, Grinding, shaping and fitting, Copper foiling, and Soldering! 9:00am at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South. 7783482769. Register.

The connection between the salmon and hundreds of other species that live in or near the river is highlighted in his newly completed film. This up close and personal film takes the viewer into the realm of the salmon like no other, and gives a sense of the struggle, and victory, of the epic journey they face to complete their life's mission.

ġ A wolfs life paint night: Learn the basics of

7pm SUNDAY

ġ Glow In The Dark Golf!: Bring the whole fam-

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landscape painting using acrylics. Choose your own adventure along the way! 6:00pm at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South. 7783482769 ily and join us for a round of glow in the dark golf with specials & prizes! Glow sticks will help light up the course and you will be given a special glow ball to play! 07:30pm at CR Golf and Country club, 700 Peterson Rd. 250-287-4970

CV SATURDAY SEPT 12 ġ Courtenay Legion Meat Draws (Are Back!):

This event is generously sponsored by Tidemark Theatre Society, Museum at Campbell River, Campbell River Art Gallery, Campbell River Arts Council, Greenways Land Trust, Haig-Brown Institute, and City of Campbell River.

The Meat Draw is Back! We are firing up the BBQ to serve you delicious burgers while you attend the Meat Draw on Saturday 2:00pm at Courtenay Legion (Branch #17), 367 Cliffe Ave. (250) 334-4911

ġ David Gauci: Live at Cornerstone Taphouse.

Music, food and fun. 208, 5th St. Courtenay

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CV TUESDAY SEPT 15

ġ Pier street Market: The market will provide

ġ Filming for Beginners (Ages 9-12): Has your

fresh local produce, baking, jams and condiments, meats, wine, liquor (no tasters) as well as some hygiene-related products like soaps, hand sanitizers, masks and some artisan products. 10:00am -1.30pm. 1046 Cedar St, beside the Comm. Ctr. 250-287-7931

kid ever wanted to make a movie? This class is perfect for them! Learn the basics of how to make your own movie at home! 4:00pm at Sitka Stage & Screen, A-479 4th Street. 250 871 4922

CV SUNDAY SEPT 13 ġ Afternoon Concert in Woodlands Garden: The Dynamic Duo of Anela Kahiamoe & Luke Blue Guthrie 2.30pm Admission $20. Max 50 people. Resv. Required 250.338.6901. Bring chairs, 6183 Whitaaker Rd. Merville.

ġ Live Music Line up: Richard Spencer 5PM8PM. Join us for dinner, some drinks and some live music! at Roy’s Town Pub, 4000 Island Hwy South. 250-898-8768

ġ Script to Screen (Ages 13-17): In this class students will bring their ideas to life on screen, from concept to creation. Script writing, story building & acting 2:30pm at Sitka Stage & Screen, A-479 4th Street. 250 871 4922

ġ Actor’s Portfolio (Ages 13-17): Does your child LOVE acting and want to find an agent? In this class we will give them the foundations. The full portfolio. 02:30pm at Sitka Stage & Screen, A-479 4th Street. 250 871 4922

CR TUESDAY SEPT 15 ġ Beginners drawing for kids: Learn the fundamentals of drawing. They will get to work with a variety of media from charcoal and conte to graphite and coloured pencils! 3:30pm at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South. 7783482769

ġ Courtenay Little Theatre AGM: Will be held virtually via Zoom at 7:00pm. We welcome all of our members to attend. A link to the Zoom meeting will be sent out by email to all members with some reports to review prior to the meeting.

CR WEDNESDAY SEP 16 ġ Giant Octopus in Acrylics: Learn to create fun and colourful octopus paintings using acrylic paints gold and silver leaf and mica flakes!

6:00pm at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South. 7783482769

CR FRIDAY SEP 18 ġ Build a Mug Workshop: Learn the hand building techniques necessary for building mugs. Students will also get to choose the from different mugs shapes and will have access to all stamps and tools available in the studio. 6:00pm at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South. 7783482769

ġ A Social Distance Magic Show: Featuring Award Winning comedy magician Paul Romhany. Visual comedy magic with lots of laughter.

Unique 30-minute show in our outdoor setting.

7:00pm at Painters Lodge, 1625 McDonald Road.

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produce, bakeries, jams, cured meats, flowers, prepared meals, dog treats and more. 10:00am Campbell River, 1046 Cedar Street.

CV SUNDAY SEP 20 ġ Kenny Shaw Live: At ‘The Roy’. 5PM-8PM. Reservations. 250.898.8768.

Hwy. Royston.

4000 S. Island

CR WEDNESDAY SEP 23 ġ Rivercity Players AGM: DIGITAL Annual Gen-

ġ Wood burning for beginners: Learn to transfer their artwork on to wood and burn it in to the surface using a heated stylus. 11:00am at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South. 7783482769

CV SATURDAY SEP 19 ġ Theatre Kids (Ages 5-9): A fun class to learn all about theatre and performing on stage!

12:00pm at Sitka Stage & Screen, A-479 4th Street. 250 871 4922

ġ Talking Heads: A Music Comedy at the Waverly. 9pm-10.15pm. David and Ken (from Comic Strippers) are so excited to have the opportunity. COVID safe. Tickets are sold as tables of 2 up to 6. $20ea. 2692 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland. waverley.tickit.ca. Phone. 250.336.8322.0

CR SUNDAY SEP 20 ġ KIDS NATURE MANDALA CONTEST: Leaves, sticks, rocks, flowers, pine cones. - go outside with your little people, let them collect nature’s prettiest pieces of art and create their own circular masterpiece! 12:00am Greenways Land Trust, 1195-C Fir Street. 250-287-3785

eral Meeting for Rivercity Players Society at 7 PM. This meeting will be held on the Zoom platform.

Members in good standing are welcome to attend and vote at the AGM. Please remember membership runs in accordance with our fiscal year, which means membership dues are now due for 20202021 RCP fiscal year. For information on how to become a member or renew your membership, or how to attend the zoom meeting if you are a member please email info@rivercityplayers.ca

CR THURSDAY SEPT 24 ġ Campbell River Association of Tour Operators AGM: 7pm. This will be a zoom meeting. Open to all members and interested members. Email cathykaardal@gmail.com for zoom password.

CV THURSDAY SEP 24 ġ Practise Makes Perfect (Ages 17+): Whether you’re a first time actor or a seasoned pro, this class is fantastic for keeping your acting skills sharp. 06:30pm at Sitka Stage & Screen, A-479 4th Street. Courtenay. 250 871 4922

CR FRIDAY SEP 25 ġ Art+Earth Festival: Zoom-In CAMPBELL RIVER ESTUARY & BAIKIE ISLAND: Back to Na-

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2 hour scenic tours of the beautiful, rugged west coast. Gold River | 1.877.795.2255 AIRNOOTKA.COM ture: A best practice transformation from concrete grey to beautiful green right here on our doorstep. Join Greenways’ biologists on Friday, September 25, at 11 am on Zoom. 11:00am at Greenways Land Trust, 250-287-3785. https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/87603270119

ġ Magic Show: featuring Award Winning comedy magician Paul Romhany. Paul has developed a social distance show with visual comedy magic with lots of laughter. Sit back and enjoy this unique 30-minute show in our outdoor setting.

7:00pm at Painters Lodge, 1625 McDonald Road.

1 888-999-2799

CV FRIDAY SEP 25 ġ MAJJA - Live: at Cornerstone Taphouse.

Some time ago in a smokey wood-shop stuio, two songwriterrs found themselves swapping songs and tories on the weekends; long evenings

of sweet magic led to years of jams, that would sew the seed of the bounty MAJJA. 9PM-10PM. Reserve. 208 5th St, Courtenay.

CR SATURDAY SEP 26 ġ Abstract stained glass: Learn basic stained glass. Incorporate agates, glass beads, wire, crystals, china, driftwood, recycled jewelry, the possibilities are endless. 9:00am at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South.

778 348 2769

ġ Photo transfers mixed media: Using the art of photo transfers, create stunning and unique personalized paintings . Technique in acrylic painting, collage and mixed media will be covered and students will get to use their own images/ photos to complete their masterpieces. ... CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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Stonehouse Teas

Celebrates 25 Years in Campbell River

Since 1995 we have been sipping on the vast flavours of Stonehouse Teas.

The store was the conception of Tanya Hofer, who started as a home based business and appeared at the farmer’s market for many years. After a short stint in the Pier Street area, Tanya made the leap to 11th ave in 2005 and concreted her vision when she opened the now very famous Stonehouse Teas. The word Stonehouse is actually Tanya’s maiden name and was very fitting for a tea store.

Christine Lilyholm a friend of Tanya’s, had worked with her in a different capacity before the tea business and had on occasion helped out in the store. Known in the community as a full time Chef and culinary instructor, Christine had become more than intrigued with the blending and creation of memorable teas.

By 2016, Tanya was ready to retire from the tea business and the opportunity for Christine to own Stonehouse had emerged. With the intention to work in the back, create flavours, and continue teaching at the college everything except ‘the plan’ happened. Just a month after taking possession of the store, Christine’s father fell ill and Tanya was called in for support to keep the business going until Christine took the reigns back full time early 2017. Then her position at the college changed in 2018 and the new “plan” developed.

Christine’s vision was to expand and grow by enhancing and spreading the already very strong foundation that Tanya had created. Many things started to evolve that were new and exciting and captured Campbell River-ites quickly. The tea culture had exploded!

New flavours were added to Bubble Tea menu, Signature Tea blends were created to highlight other businesses, increased distribution outlets were happening with the popular “Where is Christine having tea” contest and Happy Hours were blazing a new pace in how we approach drinking and enjoying tea.

As a Chef and a savvy business woman Christine took to the streets, creating neighbourhood relationships and family fun events that gave every age a chance to become familiar with the more than 120 varieties of quality loose leaf tea.

Before long, tea beers in conjunction with Beach Fire Brewing, tea martinis at festive events, Dave’s bakery created tea macaroons, and tea soaps from RavenSong Soap started appearing, tea had become more than a beverage! Tea accessories, novelties and drinking containers hot or cold were all part of the progress and the excitement that permeates around them.

In 2019 Christine introduced the signature Campbell River Tea blend and CR ‘Fog’ (latte style), a perfect collection of what emanates Campbell River. This tea has now reached several nations and continues to be sipped world wide.

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Over the last 3 years, Stonehouse Teas’ website has expanded to a wide range of goods which has been instrumental in accelerating the business and making the brand and all its goods a household name.

The amazing staff at Stonehouse are an essential part of making your visit memorable and have been working with Christine for a long time. Having a captain like Christine means very little downtime, and every day is swelling with new ideas and implementations.

A COVID pandemic was just another adjustment and was embraced as an opportunity to evolve. The result, local delivery options, more community collaborations, a take-out window, expanded window shopping and more products online.

After several awards Stonehouse Teas has become an icon business in Campbell River.

The 25th anniversary will be met with it’s own Signature Tea Blend, a Tea Beer, custom Chocolate Bar, Signature Tea Soap, custom Coffee Blend and a specially marked Libre tea infuser celebrating 25 years. Celebration events will take place between September 14th-19th. There will be more surprises announced on Facebook and Instagram.

From Christine and staff thank you Campbell River for expressing your confidence in the wild ride we call Stonehouse Teas.

Written by Cathy Kaardal

605 11 Ave, Campbell River • (250) 286-1231 • stonehouseteas.com

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live theatre takes a

180 turn to re-open.

For the theatre industry where the crowds create the culture of the theatre, the options appear very limited when the people are not able to attend.

The What’s On Digest took a deep look at the new playing field for both the Tidemark and the Sid Williams Theatre which have for years created spaces that invited people in to a full experience of sound, lighting and special effects amplified by the audience of our two communities.

On the announcement of COVID-19 shut-downs, both theatres faced the enormous task of cancelling hundreds of performances, reimbursing 1000’s of transactions or issuing credits. After the initial work was done it was full swing to re-engage the public and figure out how.

Jim Kent the managing and technical director of the Tidemark has a history of technical and production knowledge and with the staff they managed to hone in on the key change which was the delivery of performances. Jim, who is driven by

solution finding, went down copious worm holes of technical solutions, they knew the technology was there, making them happen along with the steep learning curves was going to be challenging.

Deborah Renz, managing director of the Sid Williams had a different approach by considering utilizing the theatre in different ways. Having a building that was built for 500 but could now only be used by 50 people was challenging, Deborah says.

It became obvious that technology was going to fill the gaps. The theatres were collaborative in findings of technology and equipment however, both with similar commitments to be safe, they proceeded at different paces to achieve new structures and procedural outcomes.

Turning to live streaming equipment meant it had to be better than a webcam on the kitchen table, there is no room for that in the theatre, Jim says. Eventually the right mix of screens, cameras and technology was found that could bring enhanced live

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shows, not just good shows, it had to be sensational. Fortunately both theatres had access to (ICET) Island Coastal Economic Trust funding that enabled them to purchase the equipment needed to get to work. Together with some BC Art and Culture funding, the installing and learning began quickly.

Jim at the Tidemark with the help of staff had the benefit of launching their Summer Film Camps, Jim says, July 6th the equipment arrived, July 7th the Cameras by July 11th we were recording. The theatre came alive with seventeen young students that participated in production lights, sound, scripting and acting, this all became part of the experiments and practice. The Sid Williams also benefited from bringing in older students to help with singing, performing and acting so live streaming skills could become seamless.

There will now be three types of events, Hybrid, Live Streamed, Virtual. The plan to create a hybrid performance where the audience is half live, and the balance of the audience in watching by live streaming exceeds all expectations. Live theatre,

AUDIENCE PROCEDURES. 40 in-house audience • 90 minute shows No intermission • Concession & alcohol available through pre-sales

1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River tidemarktheatre.com • (250) 287-7465

Music, lectures and gatherings of any sort could all be managed with a hybrid model of delivery. Essentially this meant that the theatre could be more accessible beyond the ‘soldout’ limitations. Not just entertainers and performances could benefit, but now businesses, lectures and other streaming improvising could open the doors on a greater use of the theatres.

Still in its early stages the key word is to be ‘nimble'. For both theatres the hybrid model starts with 40-50 people in the theatre for a set ticket price and the balance of the audience live streaming for shows that are approximately 90 minutes long.

In house hygiene procedures with staff, volunteers and the community has been put in place and lots of cool funky signage to help you find your way. Safe and healthy is paramount for all of these solutions to work in keeping the theatres successful.

Tickets available online, 2 pricing points for hybrid shows.

written by Cathy Kaardal

AUDIENCE PROCEDURES. 50 in-house audience • 90 minute shows No intermission • You can bring your own beverages (no alcohol.)

(250) 338-2430 442 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay sidwilliamstheatre.com

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20 ry. 11:00am at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South. 7783482769

ġ Haig-Brown Lecture: -Heartbeat of the River: This up close and personal film takes the viewer into the realm of the salmon like no other, and gives a sense of the struggle, and victory, of the epic journey they face to complete their life’s mission. There will be a chance for questions afterward. 7:00pm at Tidemark Theatre, Hybrid Showing - max 40 people audience and live streaming. 1220 Shoppers Row. (250) 287-7465

CV SUNDAY SEPT 27 11:00am at The Crows Nest Artist Collective, 2550A Island Hwy South. 7783482769

CV SATURDAY SEP 26 ġ Chad Pab LIVE: Chad’s style mies thoughtful aspects of jazz, foot tapping acoustics of blue grass in an unusual combination of crafter guitar and banjo. Cornerstone Taphouse. 9pm-11pm.

208 5th St, Courtenay.

CR SUNDAY SEP 27 ġ BC and World Rivers Day: World Rivers Day, now the world’s largest river-related celebration and one that was inspired by this original BC event.

ġ Abstract florals: Learn to create beautiful abstract floral paintings with Lisa Joan. Students will learn the basics of painting with acrylics and gain techniques in application and colour theo-

ġ Sean Hogan: Singer songerwriter series.

5pm-8pm on the deck. At the Roy, 4000 S. Island Hwy. Royston. Reservations - 1.250.898.8768.

CR MONDAY SEP 28 ġ Go By Bike Campbell River: Get ready to ride in our community- to shop, to coffee, to trails, to work, to school, to work out. Campbell River Department of Recreation, follow Facebook for updates.

CV SATURDAY OCT 03 ġ Lady K LIVE: At the Cornerstone Taphouse.

9pm-11pm. A unique DJ, producer and pole athlete based on Vancouver Island. She consistently delights crowds with her internationally-flavoured, syncopation-forward tribal house.

LadyK occasionally adds sensual athleticism to her shows by pole dancing during her DJ sets, laying her claim to the title of “The World’s First

21 Pole Dancing DJ.” 208 5th St. Courtenay.

ġ Drawing – Lupine Pups – ONLINE: Upon registration, you will be emailed instructions on how to connect with the classroom. 10:00am at Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778-2250152 Sunday.

CR SUNDAY OCT 4 ġ Very Beginner Watercolour Workshop –

Discovery Passage Tours: 20-minute flight

ONLINE: Prior to the class, you will be emailed instructions on how to connect with the classroom. 09:00am at Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 778 225 0152

Desolation Sound Tours: 45-minute

CV TUESDAY OCT 06 ġ Acrylic Painting 2 – Texture, Movement and Jackson Pollock – ONLINE: Upon registration, you will be emailed instructions on how to connect with the classroom. 12:00am Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 7782250152

along the Strait Of Georgia at $ 145 per person flight over the beautiful Desolation Sound at $295 per person

Comox Glacier Tours: 45 minute flight over the Strathcona Park mountains at $ 295 per person

CV WEDNESDAY OCT 07 ġ Drawing 2 – Drawing the Human Form – ONLINE: Upon registration, you will be emailed instructions on how to connect with the classroom. 06:00pm at Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave. 7782250152

CV SATURDAY OCT 10 ġ Drawing – Lupine Pups – ONLINE: Upon registration, you will be emailed instructions on how to connect with the classroom. 10:00am at Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave..

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CR SATURDAY OCT 17 ġ The Joe Cocker Experience: The Joe Cocker Experience” was an idea that came together after hearing Dan sing on stage one night a few years ago. His voice and mannerisms are so much like Joe Cocker’s, it’ll make your head spin. Tidemark Theatre, 1220 Shoppers Row. Hybrid Show.

CV MONDAY OCT 19 ġ Open Stage: We’re back with our popular students will bring their ideas to life on screen, from concept to creation. Script writing, story building & acting 02:30pm at Sitka Stage & Screen, A-479 4th Street. 250 871 4922.

Open Stage - hosted by Chad Pab and Taze Kozak of The Wits. Bring your tap shoes, your hula hoops, your poetry, your songs, or your jokes. 7:30pm at Cornerstone Café & Taphouse, 208 5th Street. (250) 871-8988

CV TUESDAY OCT 13 ġ Acrylic Painting 2 – Texture, Movement and

All events after October 20th are still in the process of evolving with a COVID-19 friendly plan.

They appear on our website daily.

Jackson Pollock – ONLINE: Upon registration, you will be emailed instructions on how to connect with the classroom. 12:00am Lupine Art Studio, A - 442 Duncan Ave.. 7782250152

SATURDAY OCT 31 HALLOWEEN

CR WEDNESDAY OCT 14 ġ Fab Fourever Rescheduled: Be transported

I have heard some great ideas around new ways to do HALLOWEEN. The What’s On Digest is giving away $250 cash to the best idea voted by the people. Send your ideas to info@whatsondigest.com. Stay safe, happy and healthy!

back to the age of peace, love and flower power. The Fab Fourever – Canada’s Premiere Tribute To The Beatles 7:30pm at Tidemark Theatre, This is a Hybrid Show - max 40 people in the theatre, as well as live streaming. 1220 Shoppers

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Kitty

Coleman Park: A popular destination for swimming, boating, fishing, and oceanfront camping. The estuary of Kitty Coleman Creek, and 900 metres of shoreline. Park facilities include a picnic shelter, picnic tables, pit toilets, two boat launches, several nature trails and camping for individuals and groups.

COMOX VALLEY

Miracle Beach: The waterfront midway be tween Courtenay and Campbell River. On the beach, sandcastle building, sunning, swimming, exploring tide pools or just frolicking. A broad safe sandy beach on the ocean. At low tide, the beach features rich tide pools and warm water. .

Covid-19 adjusted What’s On Digest team have selected a handful of best fall things to do in the Comox Valley & Campbell River

GET ACTIVE Skateboarding: Free, Courtenay/Comox

MUSEUMS Comox

Air Force Museum: See the history of the Snowbirds and other Canadian airforce artifacts. Corner of Military Row & Ryan Road 339.8162. www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca

HMCS Alberni Museum: Experience the sto ries of more than a century of Canadian military history in times of war and peace. VIsit us as we celebrate our 21st year of our Remembrance programming. 625 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, 250.897.4611.

Skatepark. 1551 Lerwick Road.

Bird

Watching on the Estuary: Free, Courtenay Riverway & Estuary at the Airway park, features an estuary, lagoon, tidal flats and salt marsh, as well as a Sitka spruce forest and Garry oak ecosystem. Low tide exposes an extensive ... CONTINUED ON PAGE 23

Walk the Air Park: Free great views. Courte nay, Off Cliff Ave, turn onto Mansfield Rd.

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Knots Winery: Tastings & Tours. One of the largest Estate vineyards on the Island. 17 Estate wines. Tue-Sun 11am-5pm or book a Private Tasting, Picnic or Cellar Tour. Visit our Interpretive trail & learn about our terroir and varieties. Tastings by reservation, glasses and picnics on the terrace. 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox.

250.941.8810 www.40KnotsWinery.com Coastal Black Estate Winery & Cidery:

Our tasting patio is open Friday to Monday 1pm to 4pm. Curbside orders everyday. Other farm grown products available such as; fresh market fruit , veggies and raw honey. 2186 Endall Rd, Black Creek. 1.250.337.8325.

GALLERIES I-Hos

IN HOUSE SPECIALS

WED Burger & Sleeve

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$ 95

Gallery: Traditional First Nations & Contemporary Northwest Coast artwork & crafts 3310 Comox Road, 250-339-7702

FRI

Art

SUN Fish & Chips 1pc SUN Fish & Chips 2pc

Alchemy Studio: A working studio and gallery where artists share the space and experience of art making. Witness the process of art making, be inspired by a wide diversity of artistic expressions and buy local, high quality art work. Current art exhibit at the Comox Airport.

250.218.2742. 250.218.

SWIMMING

INDOORS: 50ft swimming pool and WAVE pool are open. Please check scheduled times for public swims. 250.338.5371 or

Appies from 5-8pm

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Open Wed-Sun from Noon to 8pm Closed Monday + Tuesdays

2714 DUNSMUIR AVE

Cumberland 250.336.8844

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Griffin Pub Two snails went to an auto race. There were twenty six cars, so instead of numbers the cars were identified by letters from A to Z. As the race started, the ‘S’ car quickly sped away from the trailing pack of cars. Seeing this, the one snail said to the other, “Hey, look at that ‘S’ car go!”

HAPPY HOUR drinks and appies on special every night

8PM to 10PM

LATE NIGHT KITCHEN FRI & SAT to 10PM

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“Their role was to Serve.

Our role is to Remember.”

HMCS ALBERNI Museum and Memorial

NEW in our Gift Shop BRCC Candles*

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tidal flat encompassing the entire Courtenay River estuary also known as Comox Bay. Many species of water birds, including Trumpeter Swans, Eagles, herons and various water birds can be seen year-round and seals regularly travel and fish for salmon in the river. Shooting stars and marsh hollyhock grow in the marsh.

The Airpark’s paved walkway is suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs while a walk on the tidal flats is best done in waterproof footwear.

250.702.5404 Mountain

Biking Rentals & Tours: Dodge City Cycles. 2705 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. www.dodgecitycycles.com

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Ships which no longer served their sea-faring purpose were towed out into Comox Harbour, drilled full of holes, and strategically sunk to calm treachous waters for fisherman and loggers. 18th century ships can be seen. Located in Comox Harbour, Royston at the end of Hilton Rd.

ADVENTURE Zipline:

Vancouvers Islands longest zipline, Eagles Flight Zip tour. Unfold your wings through the tree tops as you fly down the face of the mountain. Dress appropriately for mountain conditions. Tour can take up to 3 hours.

Recommending booking ahead to avoid disappointment.

Mountain Biking: Cumberland is the unof ficia epicentre for mountain biking in BC. Over 180 trails, a combination of beginner to advance riding levels. For maps and entry points visit Dodge city cycle. 2705 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. www.dodgecitycycles.com Mountain Bike Tours: Island Mountain Rides.

250.702.3940. 1164 Cumberland Rd. www.islandmountainrides.com Mout Washington Bike Park: Unlimited flow

Around the Courtenay Airpark.

Or for kids, visit the Rotary Play Park at the Airpark.

and fun. Enjoy riding the only lift access mountain bike park on Vancouver Island. Beginners to Advance. New 2020 upgrades. Lessons and Rentals available.

Garden Tour and Exhibitions : Kitty Coleman

Hours:

Mon-Wed - 11am-5.30pm, Thurs-Fri - 11am-7.30pm, Sat-Sun-10am-7.30pm. All day passes available. Alpine Pass, Strathcona Parkway. 1.888.231.1499.

Royston Ship Wrecks: At least 14 twice-re tired ships were sunk to make a lovely rusting

Kayaking:

Rollerblade:

Woodland Gardens. 9am to dusk. Watch for Christmas events in the Garden. 6183 Whittaker Rd. www.woodlandgardens.ca 250.338.6901

Free. Launch your kayak into the river at the Courtenay Airpark then paddle up

STRATHCONA GARDENS RECREATION COMPLEX LET’S GET BACK TO IT! INDOOR PICKLEBALL is continuing...

PRIVATE FITNESS PODS are continuing...

MAIN POOL PROGRAMS Registered

programming in the main pool (announcement soon.)

ICE SKATING Registered drop-in, call for details.

AFTER SCHOOL ALLSTARS Dry floor activities &

outdoors if the weather permits. From 3-5pm weekdays.

STICK & PUCK Registered drop in stick & puck.

LITTLE RASCALS HOCKEY Call for details.

ICE QUEST 1,2,3 Call for details.

PRIVATE SKATING LESSONS Call for details.

Check our website for updates at strathconagardens.com

Strathcona Gardens 250-830-6777 www.strathconagardens.com

225 South Dogwood Street Campbell River

27 the river to Lewis Park. Kayak rental available.

Kayak

& Paddle board Rentals: Bates Beach Resort. Min 2 hour rental. Great pricing.

250.334.4154. 5726 Coral Rd. Merville.

Mile

High Scenic Chairlift Rides: Scenic Chairlift Ride will whisk you away to Mt. Washinton’s summit where you will find stunning views of the Salish Sea and Strathcona park. Ride times - Thurs-Fri - 11am-7.30pm, Sat-Sun - 10am7.30pm. Best buy Family Friday. 1.888.231.1499.

Alpine pass, Strathcona Parkway.

WATERFALLS & HIKING Trent Falls: 2.1km easy hike, used for hiking,

and nature trips. Steep decemt to the falls. Suitable for children 6yrs plus. Great swimming, but cold. At Comox Strathcona A on the Trent River.

Puntledge River Trail:

Hiking, cycling good for kids and dogs. Picnic areas, and shading. 401 Willemar Ave. Courtenay.

MARKETS & FARMS Sharock Farm: Especially in October

when they set up their amazing spooktacular barn full of carve and glowing pumpings, things that rise up out of coffins, and lots of other scarey but fun things. Tractor rides, U-pick pumpin, and so much more. Open Oct 1st-30th. 2276 Anderton Rd. Comox 250.339.1671. Things will be a little different this year. Watch our FB page.

COMOX VALLEY MARKETS:

In Cumberland and Courtenay.. see our Every Saturday section in events for days and times.

CAMPBELL RIVER COVID-19 ADJUSTED

Elk

Falls Suspension Bridge: Hangs 64mtrs

above the Campbell River canyon floor offering a top to bottom view of Elk Falls. Located 4kms on the Gold River Hwy 28. Turn into the John Hart Interpretive Ctr. Park at John Hart Interpretive Centre parking lot. Walk to the falls is 1.4km easy walk. There is a 74 step climb down to the bridge. Public Portable Washroom.

Wildlife & Bird ESTUARY:.

Baikie Isl and Campbell River’s Estuary at Dick Murphy Park (AKA “The Spit”). Sometimes you’ll also see some seals, swans, and if you’re really lucky a pod of whales can bee seen just off of the spit.

Waterfall

Chasing: Start at Elk Falls and drive to Gold River, there are 75 spectacular waterfalls to behold. Don’t miss Upper & Lower Myra Falls. Low is a scenic hike through an oldgrowth forest on the west side of Buttle Lake in Strathcona-Westmin Provincial Park. Leads to a lookout of a large horsetail waterfall. The Upper Myra Falls is one of the Biggest waterfalls in Strathcona Park. A longer and separate hike it takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to reach the viewing area of the waterfall, the trail is moderate. 6.7ks. From Dwntwn, Hwy 23 for 50kms.

As you approach the Buttle Lake campground.

Follow Westmin Rd, for about 35km until you reach Westmin mine. Drive through the minesite. Check co-ordinates before going.

Skate Roller blade or Bike:

Take the kids to skate, rollerblade or bike along the paved path.

Penfield Linear Park, Joanne Dr.

BIKING Snowden

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MARKETS Pier

Street Farmers Market: Open Sundays 10am-1:30pm. Collective Farmers and food producers, breads, meats, wine, liquor as well as soaps and some artisan products. Intersection of Cedar and 10th Ave. CR Ends September 27th.

To Do

GET ACTIVE & ADVENTUROUS Archery: Play times on week day evenings

able for beginners and advanced riders. Enter from Hwy 28.

Beaver

Lodge Forestlands: Ideal for beginner and intermediate riders. Enter from Dogwood Rd S. Pump House (Elk Falls Provincial Park): Mix

of intermediate to advanced trails.

HORSE RIDING Balance

Equestrian Centre: Lessons, and recreational riding. Indoor & outdoor arenas.

Shetland Rd. or off Willis Rd, on Walworth St, Campbell River. 250.203.6042.

FUN-FREE ACTIVITIES Disc Golf: Free course at the Willow Point

Sportsplex. Bring your own disc or they can be purchased from the Sportsplex. 250-923-7911 Weiner Roast & Fires on the Beach:

A slice of Canadian Culture, a favourite all year round.

Echo Lake, Miller Creek, Loveland Bay, Stories Beach, Rotary Beach P ark, are all great locations for a fire & wiener roast. Don’t forget the marshmallows! Most shoreline are available for open fires. (watch for fire bans) Fishing Pier: CR Discovery Pier, award win ning, wheelchair accessible, salt water fishing, 600ft pier, 150ft from the shore. Open to Fishing year round , cafe & rod rentals open daily.

May thru Oct. 655 Isl Hwy. Govt Wharf. 778-

and weekends for drop in, leagues, birthday parties and tournaments. (indoor space available) West Coast Archery Tag. 250-830-3446. westcoastarcherytag@gmail.com Mt

Washington:. Enjoy a scenic ride up the chairlift, explore the many trails on our bike park, play around on our quad bungee trampoline, hiking/running and new this Summer “Eagles Flight Zip-Line Tours” the longest Zip Line on Vancouver Island. 1-888-231-1499. Nrth on Hwy 19, turn onto Alpine Strathcona Parkway to Mt Washington.

Indoor Rock Climbing: Something for every

age and skill level. On the Rocks Climbing Gym, 1980 N. Isl Hwy. 250.287.7625 rockgym.ca

Landmark Theatre: Showcase 5 Movie The atre, 489 S. Dogwood St. 250.287.3233. Purchase tickets online.

GALLERIES & EXHIBITS CR

Art Gallery: Browse local art exhibits and art gallery on display. Open Tues-Sat Noon5pm, entry by donation. 1235 Shoppers Row. 250.287.2261.

Crows Nest Gallery:

View local & handmade art in the gallery. Participate in hands on workshops/painting.

Open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

2116F S. Isl Hwy.Willow Pt 778.348.2769.

First Nations Gift Shop:

Wei Wai Kum House of Treasures, authentic traditional clothing and gifts with local First Nations Artists.Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm. 1370 Isl Hwy, 250-286-1440

NEW beautifully scented soaps, bathbombs and candles SHOPPERS ROW, CAMPBELL RIVER INFO@RAVENSONGSOAP.COM 250-203-0783

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MUSEUMS CR

Museum: May 18-Sept.30, open daily 10am-5pm. October limited days. 250.287.3103. crmuseum.ca. 470 Isl Hwy.

Shelter Point Distillery:

Single Malt Whisky, Single Grain Whisky, Single Cask Rye, Canada One Vodka, Sunshine Liqueur and Shelter Point Gin. Drop-in tastings are avaialble at the front counter. $5 pp.for 3 x 15ml samples. Open 7 days, noon to 5pm. 6 people per tasting. 4650 Regent Rd. Oyster River. 778.420.2200.

Hiking: 1-10km Forest Trails.

Upper Myra Falls: (6kms 4hrs).

Easy to intermediate. Dont forget your camera, these are some of the most spectacular falls on the island.

Ripple Rock:

(8kms 3hrs) Moderate, some steep climbs.. well worth the view at the top.

Enter from Hwy 19, 10kms north of downtown.

Canyon View Trail: (6kms 1.25hr)

Moderate to easy, spectacular wildlife and scenery. Travel over the John Hart Dam. Walk along the Campbell River and watch the salmon swim up stream. Enter from Hwy 28, at the bridge at the first bridge from the rivers mouth.

Velocity Lounge & Driving Range:

.State of the Art virtual golfing on real greens. Each of the eight Velocity Bays is its own private party, lounge seating, a TV that you control, and

an exclusive space to hit balls equipped with Toptracer technology. 250-287-4970, C.R. Golf & Country Club

ADVENTURE TOURS AIR Helicopter Tours: See the.. Discovery

Passage; (20mins) Magnificent flight along the Straight of Georgia. Desolation Sound (45mins) witness wildlife & natural beauty across 105 lakes. Famous Comox Glacier (45mins) stunning mountain flight over the beautiful Vancouver Isl mountain range. See more 49 North Helicopter tours, 49northhelicopters.com, 250.926.9292.

Air

Nootka: Let Air Nootka take you into some spectaculat hot springs, fishing, camping, hiking, surfing and remote islands for you to explore. Try the Historical Mail Tour, for the best experience to witness the Nootka Sound area.

1.877.795.2255 for info. Canada’s best one day or multi day hikes. Air Nootka will get you there and pick you up. Gold River follow Hwy 28. 55 mins from Downtown CR. Snorkel with the Salmon: Self Guided. Jump

into the Campbell River at the bottom of Elk Falls and float down the river while you snorkel with the salmon. The only swim with the salmon experience in Canada. You will need a good floatation device, wetsuit, water shoes, snorkel and googles and PFD.

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25th Anniversary

at Shar-Ons Boutique Come Celebrate with us!

Sha-rons Boutique is celebrating!! In store Door prizes all day.

Since Oct 5th 1995 Sharon Anderson started on Cliffe Ave as a Plus Store. Seeing the need to provide quality fashionable clothing for full figured women. That need didn’t change, but Sharon became well known for her great fashion sense and helping women get access to fashionable and affordable

clothing that fit well and made them feel good.

In 2000 the store expanded and moved to 5th Street.

Now Sharon had the space she needed to bring in Petite 6 to 16 regular to 18 and Plus 1X to 3X. Flattering fashions for all sizes, for the young and young at heart. The friendliest place to shop, there is even chairs to sit for Hubby.

BRANDS WE CARRY Blue Sky, Pretty Woman, Dolcezza, Ezz Wear, French Dressing, Lasania. London Trading, Lunaire bra’s, Elita, Jockey, Shadow line and Slips.

Sharon Anderson

Sharon invites her customers that have difficulties with shopping to phone ahead and she will arrange a private shop date with her help.

438 5th Street, 250.334.0840

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a word from the editor...

First I must say, congratulations to all the businesses and event organizers that have taken on a Mount Everest in improvising and pivoting your operations to move forward. It’s heartwarming and just makes me more determined to keep going so we can support you.

The What’s On Digest going forward will start to look a little different. To work with event and activity organizers as we manage each challenge, we need to be more flexible with how and when we deliver the event and activity information. Now as things evolve more events will appear online than in our magazine, we have thousands of subscribers island wide, that look forward to what is coming up.

For the rest of the year, we will be joining the Campbell River and Comox Valley editions together to help stimulate local and neighbouring support for businesses and to promote each city as it flourishes into a new era. This also means we will be distributing bi-monthly into both cities with the one issue.

The next issue is the November / December issue that will be delivered by Canada Post in the Courtenay region and display locations in the Campbell River area. Deadline for this issue will be October 24th.

The Summer Staycation issue was received with much delight and has reached thousands of island and BC residents, who used the information well, thank you everyone for your stories. After such a great reception we have decided to print a WINTER edition so you can keep up with all the Island Christmas markets, light shows, snow events and much more. The deadline for this issue will be October 26th.

Health and Happiness , Cathy Kaardal, President, What’s On Digest Vancouver Island.

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