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Saturday Aug 2 8am: Rotary Pancake Breakfast 8:30am: Bullhead Derby 10am: Captain Cracker’s Pet Parade 10am: Nautical Day’s kid’s Stuff & Music on the Move 11am: Helen Austin & Friends 12pm: Royal Canadian Navy - Naden Band 4:30pm Search & Rescue Demonstration 6:30pm Captain Cracker’s Family Dance

Sunday Aug 3 8am: Rotary Pancake Breakfast 10am: 12th Annual Dragon Boat Races 3pm: The Rachel Fuller Trio 4pm: Andrea Smith Band 5:pm: Dragon Boat Prize Presentations & Fiddle Jam 6:30pm: Captain Cracker’s Family Dance

Monday Aug 4 8am: Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast 9am: Build Bail & Sail 9am: Nautical Days Foot Race 10am: Vintage Car Show 10:30am: Festival Parade 12pm: Official BC Day Ceremony 1pm: Build Bail & Sail Competition 1pm: Laurie Tinkler Dancers 3pm: Brodie Dawson Band 8pm: Ceremony of the Flags 9pm: David James & Big River 10:15pm: Quality Foods Festival of Lights Fireworks Display!!

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CCCTS Cycling: 9am, Florence Filberg Center -lower parking lot, Come join us on one of our Friday rides. www.cccts.org bikehikepeople@ gmail.com 250.334.4897 Summer Discovery Camp Series: July 8 - Aug 21 9:00am, Courtenay and District Museum.

We will unearth the mystery of the Cretaceous Period and then jump foreword in time to explore the different ways dinosaurs and marine animals moved and ate.

6-8yrs at 9am-12pm 9-12yrs at 1pm-4pm $75.00 334.0686 Showdown in the Valley: 10am, Courtenay and District Fish & Game Old time Cowboy action shooting club fun for the whole family! Shooting competitions for all ages and skill levels just like the cowboys used to to it! valleyregulators.com keanauto@shaw.ca, 250 889-4109 One War, Two Victories - At The Alberni Project: 10am, runs through August 9th in the Comox Centre Mall. One War, Two Victories tells the stories of the Chinese Canadain Military during the Second World War. Free - Donations accepted www.alberniproject.org 250-339-4322 32nd Annual Filberg Festival: 10am, Filberg

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Heritage Lodge & Park, Comox, BC, The 2014 Festival will showcase over 130 artisans and makers of fine art in a variety of media www.filbergfestival. com, wendy@lewissears.com, 866-594-3243 Creature Comforts - Animals of the Royal Canadian Navy: 10am, The Alberni Project Museum, Creature Comforts tells the many stories of various animals who served as mascots or stowaways on some of Canada’s Naval ships.

Special Sun & Mon openings during Comox Nautical Days, free Admission - Donations accepted,www.alberniproject.org, 250-3394322, runs to August 16.

Canadian Open Sandsculpting Competition & Exhibition: 9:00am, Parksville Beach , Parksville’s premier event to Aug 17 CV Lions Club Weekly Bingo: 6pm, Minimum payout $1,000 cvlcpresident@gmail.com, 250.339.4628 Garth Brooks Tribute - Basically Brooks: 7pm, Courtenay Legion, $15 Tix at Lounge Bar or Call Marj 250 335-0656 Live Music: Impalas: 8pm, whistlestopub.ca 250 334-4500

Aug 2, Sat~

Nautical Days: 8:30am, Come See pg 3 for details of this issue.

Discover Art Saturday: 2:00pm, An interactive visual art experience held on the first Saturday of every month at the Comox Valley Art Gallery. This event is by drop-in hosted by the Gallery volunteers. Visit the art exhibits and then sit down to create; draw, sketch, colour and collage.comoxvalleyartgallery.com I-Hos Night Market: Come and sample the bannock and salmon while shopping the local artisans. Or try your hand at the drum making or cedar hat workshops Sat Aug 2 from 3-9pm Kumugwe Dancers perform in the Big House Sun Aug 3rd, www.ihosgallery.com 250 339-7702 Monster Trucks at Saratoga Speedway: 5:30pm, Crash to Pass, Road Runners, Figure 8’s, Hornet Cars saratogaracing.ca 250.923.2982 Live Music: Greasy Garage Band 8pm, Cumberland Hotel www.cumberlandhotel.ca

CLEARANCE CENTRE Roxanne’s Fashions also in the Mall Comox Mall 250-339-6133 194n Port Augusta St. Comox

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Aug 3, Sun~ Comox By The Sea Summer Street Market: 9am, Comox Ave., comoxbythesea.com Showdown in the Valley: see Aug 1 Archery: 10am, Courtenay Fish and Game -Rod & Gun Club. First Sunday of every month 10-2pm. courtenayfishandgame.org, I-Hos Night Market: See Aug 2 Monster Trucks at Saratoga Speedway: See Aug 2 Simms Summer Concert Series : 7pm, Simms Park, Duo of Duos Mary Murphy and Sue Medley perform tonight, courtenay.ca/simmsconcrts/ aspx, 250 338-5371

Aug 4, Mon~ BC DAY

32nd annual Filberg Festival: See Aug 1st Story Time at the Museum: 1pm, The Courtenay and District Museum will be hosting a Dinosaur Reading Time. info@courtenaymuseum.ca, Nautical Days: See Aug 2nd

Aug 5, Tue~

Glacier View Kennel Club Dog Show: 9am Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds www.dogshow. ca/593?club=Glacier-View-Kennel-Club, info@ jmshowservices.com, Summer Discovery Camp Series: At the Courtenay museum this summer we will be uncovering some of the stories from fossils found in the Comox Valley. 1pm-4pm info@ courtenaymuseum.ca , 334.0686 Pocket Market- Looking For Fresh Food?: We will be hosting a pocket market every Tuesday from 3pm-6pm. Free, 250.331.0152

Aug 6, Wed~

Glacier View Kennel Club - Dog Show: See Aug 5th Magnolia Court Summer Market: 6-8:30 p.m.

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Glacier View Kennel Club - Dog Show: See Aug 5th Octopus Learning Summer Childrens Programs: to Aug 22nd 11:00am, Octopus Learning. Try your hand at gold panning, discover dinosaurs and fossils, explore the beach, solve a

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The Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour provides cyclists with a unique opportunity to explore a wide variety of working farms in the beautiful Comox Valley. These selfguided tours give a rare opportunity to meet local producers and participate in tours, demonstrations and farm markets. Comfortable average riding times are about 10-15km/hr. Phone,

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mystery, make crazy chemical concoctions, go on a nature scavenger hunt and much more!

Ages 5+ Prereg. required. www.octopuslearning.ca

Aug 8, Fri~

CCCTS Cycling: See Aug 1st The Art of Self Realization -Training Retreat, Read Island: 2:00pm, Read Island, Sat Aug 8 to Wed Aug 13 Cultivate mind body and spirit with Yoga, Kigong & Meditation on beautiful Read Island BC. 6 days and 5 nights of inner transformation. heartdrumbeat.com to reg, $875. info@250-650-9905 Free Open Swim!: 1:30pm, Lewis Park, Outdoor swimming pool www.courtenay.ca, 250 338-5371 All Star Wrestling: 7pm, Cumberland Recreation Institute, Proceeds to Pediatric Cancer Research.

Tix at: Cumberland Hotel, Weaver’s Leather, I-Hos Gallery www.allstar-wrestling.com, 519-998-8799 Everyone Welcome Dance!: 7:30pm, Courtenay Legion $7 emlalc@shaw.ca, 250 335-0656

Aug 9, Sat~

Indoor Community Market: CV Curling Rink Barn, 8am -1pm All proceeds benefit Thereputic Riding. Located in the barn behind the CV Curling rink off Headquarters Rd. Rain or Shine we’ve got you covered!, www.cvtrs.com 250 338-1968 Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup: 9am, , There will be a dance on Sat night at 8pm, bike games, food available and a shuttle service. www.cumberlandmotorcycleroundup.com, 250 336-8746 Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour: 9:00am, , Explore some of the hidden gems grown in Black Creek, Merville and quiet North Courtenay.

ashley@discovercomoxvalley.com, 250-334-2427 VI Stand Up Paddle Board Race Series: 10:00am, Marina Park, www.Surf-sup.ca/events InCon Family Gaming Convention: 10am-6pm, www.inconcv.com, info@inconcv.com, See pg 26 of this issue.

Discover Art Saturday: 2pm, Comox Valley Art Gallery. Drop-in and features art making hosted by the Gallerywww.comoxvalleyartgallery.com/ education/discover-art-saturday Saratoga Speedway: 5:30pm, Wilroc Sprint, Dwarf, Bomber Cars, Island Mini Stock, Super Motard Motorcycles. starts at 7pm, 250 923-2982 Live Music: Boondocks: 8pm, cumberlandhotel. ca 250 336-8844

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Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup: see Aug 9th Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour: see Aug 9th Aug 10, Sun~ VI Stand Up Paddle Board Race Series: See Aug 9 Simms Summer Concert Series 7:00pm, Simms Park, The Blues Legends - blues artists from the Comox Valley perform tonight, Free, 250 3385371

Aug 11, Mon~

Story Time at the Museum: 1:00pm, Courtenay See Aug 2

Aug 12, Tue~

Pocket Market- Looking For Fresh Food?: See Aug 5th.

Taize Prayer Service : 6:30pm, St. John the Divine Church, Taize Prayer Service every 2nd

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Showdown in the Valley August 1st to 3rd 9am - 2pm

Island Championships of Cowboy Action Shooting 10 action packed straight shootin’ stages of competing cowboys and cowgirls

Tour Boomtown

Western town, saloon, general store, bank, jail and graveyard.

Information - 250-334-3479 Shooter registration - Ed Gee “Little Edgy” 250-338-7373 Courtenay Fish and Game Association 3780 Colake Road, Comox Lake

Great Gifts • Hats • Boots • Belts & Buckles • Native Souvenirs & Accessories • Mukluks & Moccasins • Canadian Souvenirs • Ball Caps • T-Shirts • Jewellery

Western Store & More “Pier Street” 920 Island Hwy Campbell River 250-286-3554

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Aug 13, Wed~

Creature Comforts - Animals of the Royal Canadian Navy: See Aug 12 Magnolia Court Summer Market: 6:00pm, Magnolia Court - Bowser, Magnolia Court Summer Market - Wednesdays 6:00-8:30 p.m.June 11-August 27th. 250-947-5231 Movie Under The Stars: 6:00pm, Comox Marina Park, Free outdoor movie event featuring a family friendly film and concession with proceeds going to Secret Santa. Free Family Event, charlene. reinisch@firstins.ca, 250 334-3443

Aug 14, Thu~

Creature Comforts - Animals of the Royal Canadian Navy: See Aug 12

Aug 15, Fri~

CCCTS Cycling: Active adults and members of the cross Cananda cycle tour society (CCCTS).

9:00am, Florence Filberg Center -lower parking lot, Friday rides. More info at www.cccts.org, www.cccts.org, bikehikepeople@gmail.com , 250.334.4897 Creature Comforts - Animals of the Royal Canadian Navy: See Aug 12

Aug 15, Fri~

Wine and Chocolate by Bike: 12:45pm, Locals Restaurant, Join us as we meander along the valley ocean side bike trails 3.5 hour tour. Resv. required bike@islandjoyrides.com, 1-855-8308522 Atmosphere Music Dance festival : 6:00pm,

250-338-2942 Artists from Canada and around the Globe. Cumberland Village Works, Little Island Productions and the Gourmet Girls have come together. Atmosphere is multi-stage, beat-driven dance festival with live and electronic music. An elemental collage of art, music, food and community celebration. With this in mind, children 12 and under have free admission, if their parents are ticket holders. World class music. Weekend camping pass $40 info@atmospheregathering.com, 250-898-1056

Aug 16, Sat~

Atmosphere : See Aug 15.

Comox Valley Farmers Market : 9:00am, Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds in Courtenay.

Crash To Pass Boat Races: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway, Road Runners, Island Mini Stocks, Figure 8’s, Hornet Cars. 7pm, Adults $15 Students $12 Children $5, saratogaracing.ca, 250 923-2982 Live Music: Little Big Shot: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca, 250 336-8844 Atmosphere : See Aug 15th.

Little Red Church Community Market: 10:00am-3pm , Little Red Church Community Centre, The LRCCM is a local market, offering a variety of crafter’s, jewelry, beauty & skincare, health & wellness, textiles, & household items at 2182 Comox Ave www.lrccm.com 250-792-3652

Aug 18, Mon~ Story Time at the Museum: 1:00pm, See Aug 2

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Lush Valley Market: See Aug 5

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47th Campbell River Salmon Fest

AUG 8 to 10, 2014

LARGEST LOGGERS

COMPETITION IN CANADA Featuring 2 World Champions, 7 Canadian Champions, 35 other Open, Intermediate, Novice, Ladies, Youth and Teen/Youth events.

International & Locals Competing for part of the $34,140 prize package.

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Aug 20, Wed~ Magnolia Court Summer Market: 6:00pm, See Aug 13 250-947-5231 Drive In Movie - Double Feature: 7:00pm, Saratoga Speedway, 7pm pre-show 8pm feature movie 9:30pm feature movie #2. All proceeds to Black Creek Community Centre Childrens programs. Tix at Black Creek general store and other GasNGo locations., $30 per car, bccaonline. ca, 250 337-5190

Aug 21, Thu~

Ladies Night Golfing: 5:00pm, Longlands Golf Club, Green fee, dinner, prizes & fun $25, longlandsgolf.com

Aug 22, Fri~

Comox Valley Exhibition: Aug 22 to Aug 24 8:00am, Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, Full 3days of entertainment. Pancake breakfast, loggers show, the Amoozing Race, DockDogs, main stage entertainment, West Coast Amusements, chainsaw carving, VI barrel racing, Kidzone, cattle sorting, beer garden and more!

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Aug 22, Fri~

Tribute To Abba Concert: 8:00pm, Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, Full live bands, food concessions, beer gardens., $20 Tix www.cvex.ca,

Aug 23, Sat~

Take The Ride: 12:00pm, Quinsam Hotel, Campbell River, All net proceeds will be donated to the Queen Alexandra’s Foundations Jeneece Place. Join the ride Hwy 28 to at Pipers on the Ridge Pub Gold River. Reg online just google “ ride for jeneece” or on the day at the Quinsam Hotel, $25 Registration fee, 250 204-4064 Saratoga Speedway: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway, Dwarf Cars, Bomber Cars, IMCA Modified, Old Time Racecras, Super Motard Motorcycles. 7pm, 250 923-2982 Pooch Social: 7:00pm, Comox Valley Dog Sports Centre , Rescues.Celebrate of our love of dogs. All dogs must be vaccinated, friendly and healthy.

Free, forest-rider@hotmail.com 250.792.3515 Live Music: Machine Gun Kelly: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, www.cumberlandhotel.ca,

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SMOKE SHOP 250-871-8818 493b Puntledge Rd., Courtenay Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am - 6pm 250 336-8844 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Concert: 8:00pm, Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, Full live bands, food concessions and beer gardens, $20 Tix at cvex.ca, www.cvex.ca.

Aug 24, Sun~

Comox Valley Exhibition: See Aug 22 Simms Summer Concert Series -Every Sunday Evening: 7:00pm, Simms Park, XLR8 - If there’s a band to see perform this is it!, Free, www. courtenay.ca/simmsconcrts/aspx, parks@ courtenay.ca, 250 338-5371

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Aug 29, Fri~ CCCTS Cycling: 9:00am, more info at www.cccts.org bikehikepeople@ gmail.com 250.334.4897 Quadrapalooza: 12:00pm, This annual weekend long family event takes place at the Quadra Island Community Centre and showcases a huge selection of diverse Canadian artists. Live music, painting, characters, puppets, juggling, dancing, crafts, clothes, vendors, food, refreshments and games www.quadrapalooza.com,

Tween Summer Set Dance: 4:00pm, LINC, Tween dance with a DJ, light show, dance off, prizes 4-7pm doors open at 3pm, $5 in advance $6 at the door, www.courtenay.ca, 250 338-5371

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

BURGER MANIA starting at $6.95

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Comox Valley Farmers Market : 9:00am, CV Ehibitions Grounds, Comox Valley Farmers’ Market www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com, Neighbourhood Market on Fifth & Harmston: 10:00am, St. John The Divine Church Hall. The market will be held on the last Saturday of each month.

Ginny 250-941-5543 or ginnym@shaw.ca Artisans Festival: 10:00am, Woodlands Gardens, The Annual Artisans’ Festival held the September Labour Day Weekend is focused on presenting high quality original works. Pottery, fine art, ceramics, carvings, furniture, weaving, jewellery, wrought iron, glass are just a few of the many work $10.00 www.woodlandgardens.ca, , Pooch-A-Palooza: 11:00am, Lewis Park, Dogs must be friendly to attend! 11am to 1pm, Admission by donation to the SPCA, http://www. courtenay.ca, 250 338-5371 Quadrapalooza: See Aug 29 Canadian American Demolition Derby: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway, Island Mini Stocks, Hornet Cars, Road Runners, Figure 8’s. 7pm, saratogaracing.ca, 250 923-2982 Live Music: New Mother Earth: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, cumberlandhotel.ca, 250 336-8844

Aug 31, Sun~

Artisans Festival: 10:00am, Woodlands Gardens, See Aug 30 Simms Summer Concert Series -Every Sunday Evening: 7:00pm, Simms Park, Jazz in the Park Free Comedy Night - Chances Gaming: 8:00pm, Laugh tonight at Chances Casino with headliners Ron Josol and Shane Priestly. Tix at Chances Playtime Gaming, Red 21 Grill. playtimegaming. ca, 250 334-4531

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Artisans Festival: See Aug 30 Royal Canadian Naval Association : 1:00pm, Comox Legion, Holds their monthly meetings on the 4’th Wed of the month. Guests are more than welcome.

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Gates open at 11 am & the music kicks off right away! www.rockintheisland.ca

pot Campbellton, 1490 Island Hwy, on Saturday, August 16th. This promises to be the biggest party on the island this summer.

Tickets can be purchased online till August 11th at www.tidemarktheatre.com and at the Festival site Aug 12-15 from 3-8pm. Now Available FAMILY PASSES $199 includes 2 adults and 3 Childrens Tickets (4-11yrs).

Adults $70 or at the gate $85. Students $50, 4-11yrs $40, Children under 3 are FREE. More info at www.rockintheisland.ca

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Flying Canoe West Coast Pub

1590 Cliffe Ave 250.331.4006 Thursday’s: Live music with Guests Friday’s and Saturday’s: Mike on the Mic with the best light show Sunday’s: Karaoke with Milo Blue Jay Games: All throughout the month of July.

Musical Line Up July 6 - Momma let em play July 13 - No concert July 20 - Nanaimo Concert Band July 27 - Fiddle Jam Aug 3 - No Concert Aug 10 - Duo of Duos Aug 17 - The Blue Legends Aug 24 - XLR8 Aug 31 - Jazz in the Park

Billy D’s Pub & Bistro

268 Fifth Street Courtenay, 250.334.8811 Free WiFi Thursday’s Music Triva- Name that tune.

Starts at 8:30 pm Friday’s: Friday Lounge with Jilli Martini.

Starts at 8 pm.

Avalanche Bar & Grill

275 8th St. Courtenay 250.331.0334 Monday’s Karaoke Thursday’s, Friday’s ,Saturday’s DJ Club Party- Hit the floor 3rd Thur of the month Comedy Night Thursdays Jazz

Waverley Hotel

Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland 250.336.8322 July 5 Providencia July 18 Los Rastrillos July 26 BC/DC

The Mex Pub

1001 Ryan Rd, Courtenay 250.703.9573 Tuesday’s Open Mic with Bruce and Judy Wednesday’s Loonie Tunes Karaoke Thursday’s Open Jam w Barry and Friends Friday’s Friday Night Karaoke

The Bridge Lounge

#90- 5TH Street Courtenay, 250.871.7277 Tuesday’s Tango 8 pm Saturday’s Top 40 Featured 9 pm

Smooth Angel Cafe Native Sons Hall,

360 Cliffe Avenue, 250.338.1000 Friday’s Valdance- Dance Workshops .

7-10 pm FMI 250.338.9279

4660 Headquarters Rd. Courtenay 250.871.8841 Last Sunday Free Live Music 7-9pm, side entry to building at 4660 Headquarters Rd.

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A Festival that features not just a stellar lineup but also a complete display of local food, art, visuals, and culture.

Situated in the quaint and funky village of Cumberland, Atmosphere goers can enjoy the close proximity to the waterpark (right beside us) and Comox Lake, which has additional camping and will be running shuttles. There are also all of the sweet offerings that the downtown Cumberland shops, eateries and pubs have to offer.

We’ve strived to infuse this festival with that village vibe. The Gourmet Girls have put together a tantalizing community meal plan featuring local food. We’re inviting people to bring their own plates and utensils to minimize the footprint of this event.

ATMOSPHEREGATHERIN ..The Idea behind it all..Project Intent, a space to share create and build our future together. …Project Intent is a community crowd-funding platform that takes your ideas and presents them to the community. It distributes funds from those that believe in you. …Intent Rentals is bringing to you the one and only BIG TOP CIRCUS tent on the west coast of Canada. Intent Rentals partners rents to production groups such as Cumberland Village works and Little Island Productions as well as non-profit and community development groups and organizations. …Intent Creative Network is a continually growing and evolving mass of people that act as a bridge-way for event creators and event attendees on Vancouver Island. Centralized in the Comox Valley. It will have a variety of interactive voting stations that encourage the participation of its members to weigh in on the projects they support. ...We believe in the power of crowd-funding Crowd funding platforms support innovative people and projects. It shows us that with good ideas and co-operation we can achieve things together. In many cases invites people to become involved in something larger then themselves, Your participation is the key to these ideas to truly take form.

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Greasy Garage Band Boondock Little Big Shot Machine Gun Kelly New Mother Earth

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Omakase with Master Sushi Chef Ky Anela and Friends acoustic Jam

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

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

Open 10am-4pm, $2.

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

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

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

Wine Tasting and Tour: 40 Knotts Winery - Visit the 2nd largest winery on the island, 18 acres of vineyard and 7 varieties of estate wines, plus exclusive 40 Knot

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Wine Okanagan wines. Tastings Thurs to Sun 11.30 to 5.00pm. Near the Powell River ferry. 2400 Anderton Rd. Comox. 250-941-8810. Next to www.40knotswinery.com Swimming: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre. 25mt lap pool, whirlpool, wave pool. Steam room and sauna. 250.334.2527.

Walk the Air Park: Free great views. Courtenay, Off Cliff Ave, turn onto Mansfield Rd. Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am-12pm at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds. 4839 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay. 250.334.9662. Accept debit & credit cards.

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

Skateboarding: Free @ Courtenay/Comox Skatepark.

1551 Lerwick Road.

Walking: Free @ Morrison Creek Greenway.

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

Bird Watching: Free @ Courtenay Riverway & Estuary. 702.5404

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40 Museum. 339.8162 Museum: Free @ Comox Airforce 45 Cinema: $9.75 @ Rialto. 250.338.5550 Theatre: $25-$35 @ Sid Williams Theatre. 250.338.2430.

442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.

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

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

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

Mountain Bike Park: Mt Washington. 250.338.1386.

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

Bowling: $6 @ Codes Country Lanes. 250.334.4051 Lawn Bowls: Located in Bill Moore Park. 26th St. Courtenay. 1.250.338.5011 Casino - Chances: Bingo, slot machines, Keno or

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55 Open Daily 10am-12am. www.chances.ca/ 60 locations/courtenay Go Karting: Saratoga Speedway. 250.337.8106. 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. saratogaspeedway.bc.ca Ride the Monster Truck: Climb aboard Pegasus the monster truck. Rip through the forest and around the race track! Saratoga Speedway.

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

Goose Spit: Walk along the beach, lots of wildlife feeding and nesting.

Shop: The famous 5th Street in Courtenay.

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

Spectacular Winery Nestled in Nature Experience one of Vancouver Islands largest and prestigious Wineries. Boasting 18 Acres of Vineyard, 7 Varieties of Estate Grown Wines and the perfect destination for all occasions.

2400 Anderton Rd, Comox 250-941-8810 www.40knotswinery.com

Tasting Room Open Thursday - Sunday

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

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

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

Bike Tour of Cumberland’s Secrets: Uncover hidden secrets of quaint village on bike. (3hrs) 250.830.8522 Boating: $25hr @ Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort.

250.334.4154. 2 hour minimum. 5726 Coral Rd. Culinary Tour: $125 per person for group 4-6 people @ Island Gourmet Trails. 250.650.1956

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Cave Exploring: $54 @ Horne Lake Cave Exploring.

250.248.7829. 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. Bike Tours: $60 per person @ Island Mountain Rides.

250.702.3940. 1164 Cumberland.

Outdoor Recreation: Provincial Park Kitty Coleman.

Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, north of Courtenay off Hwy 19A onto Coleman Road.

Hands on Aquarium: Discovery Passage Aquarium.

See, Touch, Explore. Open 7 Days, Discovery Pier, at the Govt. Wharf Island Hwy, Campbell River.

Rock Climbing: On the Rocks Climbing Gym. 250.287.7625, 1980 N. Island Hwy, Campbell River.

Kayaking: Free. Launch your kayak into the river at the Courtenay Airpark then paddle up the river to Lewis Park.

Kayaking: Grey Wolf Tours. 2hr & 4hr guided and unguided tours from Saratoga Beach. 1.877.337.5717 Kingfisher or Old House O’Spa: Enjoy a relaxing spa treatment or hydro bath.

Cumberland Bike Trails: Enjoy easy to advanced mountain bike trails Mount Washington: Mile High Scenic Chairlift Rides and hiking. www.mountwashington.ca

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

Whale & Bear & Wildlife Tours: Adventure Quest, 250-202-4921 adventurequestcanada.ca Kayak Tour: @ Kayaking Vancouver Island Saratoga Beach 250-337-5717 6 hour and 2 day guided tours.

Horseback Riding: $75-$95 @ One on One Trail Rides 250-336-8545, 3425 Mounce Rd 9 Km (11 mins) Diving: @ U.B. Diving 250-338-0161 2440 Cliffe Ave. Auto Racing: $20/Adult - Saratoga Speedway - Fridays & Saturday night. 5:30pm 250 941-1777 White Water Rafting: @ Destiny River Adventures 250 287- 4800 Adult 1630 North Island, Campbell River (May to July) destinyriver.com

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Rainbow’s End Golf Course 250-282-3222 Experience golf in natures backyard

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

Copey Cup

18 hole course open from 7.30am daily Par 3, 4 and 5 6696 yds Full size driving range open dawn to dusk 2 Putting greens, plus 2 elevated holes for chipping practice.

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

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

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Fundraiser for Tour de Rock Aug 10 $55 includes BBQ Salmon Two day Tournament Aug 30 & 31 - $80 Located in beautiful Sayward beside the pristine Salmon River, the course is a unique flavour of natural beauty and history. The majority of holes are par 3 with two par 4 holes.

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

On site, Skogans Diner, snacks, meals and beverages Monday is Seniors Day Tuesday 6pm is Ladies Night Wednesday 6pm is Mens night Saturdays 9am Mixed

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Family Gaming convention Saturday August 9th InCON, a family friendly gaming convention that will be held in the Comox Valley on Saturday August 9, 2014. With two venues, the Florence Filberg Centre and Games and Grounds Coffee House, there will be lots of action for the day.

The convention will offer a CosPlay Costume Contest, a Scavenger Hunt, a Photo Booth run by Undiscovered Photography, Door Prizes, Tournaments, A SCG iq, Family Gaming Tables, Guest Appearances, Demonstrations, Panels and retail items from Vendors and Artists – all with a hobby game related theme. Food and drink will be available on-site in both locationCome play and have fun!

Info at www.inconcv.com 250.871.1171

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Ever heard the saying: Knowledge is power!?

Well, when you know your own personal numbers, that gives you a power that no one can take away.

Knowing those numbers can reduce stress, increase confidence and literally change lives. Figuring out how to manage life on the money you have can be the key to happiness. That’s how powerful a budget can be.

A budget isn’t a little box you have to live in; the purpose of a budget is to understand exactly how much money you need to cover your necessities and how much money is leftover at the end of the month. Knowing how much is leftover after all your needs are taken care of gives you the power to decide how you’re going to spend that money.

Will you save for a down payment on a home? contribute to a TFSA? buy clothes? pay off your debt? Or, perhaps, travel?

And if there’s nothing leftover or, worse yet, a deficit then that gives you the power to make changes. The choices are simple: increase income or decrease spending. Knowing there’s a shortfall may be the incentive to ask for that raise, get a second job, start a side business or move on from a dead-end job.

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A budget may not be fun but it’ll help you to make the best choices about how you spend your hard-earned money so that you can have fun!

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Its on again!

Don’t miss this annual three day jammed packed with fun event loved by locals & visitors island wide. Celebrating its 140th year of agriculture, Comox Valley Exhibition invites everyone to come enjoy the community spirit of country living.

The very popular AMOOOZING Race around the fairgrounds is back with Adults race on Saturday and the Youth ages 13-18 racing on Friday. Reg. early deadline Aug 13 Prize money to be won.

Get Slammed hosted by Westcoast Slam promises a SURPRISE Obstacle course New animal joins the CVEx Herd - hello Llama. Don’t miss the naming contest

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Appearing at the Comox Valley Exhibition, this year’s World’s Premier Canine Aquatics Competition where you can have the most fun with your dogs.

See 27,900 gallons of water in a 40ft pool become the battle ground for the skill and tricks of canine atheletes. Events such as Big Air Dog, Speed Retriever and Extreme Vertical, will leave you wanting more.

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