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CV Farmers Market : 9am, CV Exhibitions Grounds www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com Neighbourhood Market: 10am, St. John The Divine Church Hall, This market features vendors with homemade goods, handcrafted items and gently used high quality treasures. ginnym@shaw.ca 250 941-5543 Artisans Festival: 10am Woodlands Gardens www.woodlandgardens.ca, bzimmerman@shaw.ca, 250.338.6901 Pooch-A-Palooza: Lewis Park, Join us on our last day for fun in the sun with your favorite pooch! 11-1pm, Admission by donation to the SPCA 250 338-5371 Hornby Island Farmers Market: 11am, Hornby Island Community Hall, vendors offering an eclectic variety of produce, herbs, snacks, as well as unique locally made crafts 250.335.0987 CV Lions Club Weekly Meat Draw: 4pm, Griffin Pub, Net proceeds to support our community $1.00 per ticket 250.339.4628 Canadian American Demolition Derby: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway, Island Mini Stocks, Hornet Cars, Road Runners, Figure 8’s. Racing starts at 7pm, saratogaracing.ca 250 923-2982 Ocean Waves Square Dance Club - 25th Annual Corn Roast Weekend: 7:30pm, Florence Filberg Centre, www.comoxvalleyoceanwaves.ca 250 334-8594 Live Music New Mother Earth: 8pm, Cumberland

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Hotel cumberlandhotel.ca, 250 336-8844 The Boom Booms: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel cumberlandvillageworks.com 250 336-8322

Aug 31, Sun~

Ocean Waves Annual Corn Roast: See Aug 30th Artisans Festival: See Aug 30th Canadian American Demolition Derby: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway, Island Mini Stocks, Hornet Cars, Road Runners, Figure 8’s. Racing starts at 7pm saratogaracing.ca, 250 923-2982 Simms Summer Concert Series: 7pm, Simms Park Tap your toes to live jazz by local musicians this summer courtenay.ca/simmsconcerts 250 338-5371 Comedy Night : 8pm, Chances Gaming and Casino, Come enjoy a good laugh tonight with headliners Ron Josol and Shane Priestly. playtimegaming.ca, 250 3344531

Sep 1, Mon~

Beginner Horse Riding Camp: 9am, Balance Equestrian Centre, We will be running this camp in the event of a teacher’s strike so please keep posted to the website for any changes to scheduling. susan_gosnell@ hotmail.com, 250 203-6042 Silent Meditation: 9:30am, St John the Divine Anglican Church, Every Monday & Wednesday at 9:30 am patmos@shaw.ca, 250-334-4331 Artisans Festival: See Aug 30th Royal Canadian Naval Association : 1pm, Comox Legion, The Royal Canadian Naval Association now holds their monthly meetings on the 4th Wed of the month. Guests are more than welcome.

Sep 3, Wed~

Tai Chi beginning classes: 9am The Little Red Church, Beginning Tai Chi classes Registration at first class. Wear comfortable,

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loose fitting clothes. Open to all ages and abilities. There is no charge to try a class to see if you like it. parksville@taoist.org, 1 888 366 2785 Silent Meditation: 9:30am, St John the Divine Anglican Church patmos@shaw.ca 250-334-4331 Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 9pm, The Mex Pub, Win up to 1000 loonies Cheap Draft Day ~ 20 cent Wing Night, www.mexpub.ca, 250.703.9573

Sep 4, Thu~

Tour De Rock Fundraiser: 7pm, Cumberland Hotel, Help raise money to shave Cresslyn’s head! Entertainment featuring Doug Cox, Todd Butler, Shayne Stuchbery, Little Big Shot, Dukes of Dodge and Many more cumberlandhotel.ca Free Dance Lesson: 7pm, Native Sons Hall, ValDance Studio opens their doors once a year before fall classes start to give the public an opportunity to try some ballroom, latin and swing style dancing., Free info@ valdance.com, 250 338-9279 Open Jam Night: 8pm The Mex Pub, Tonight YOU are the STAR? www.mexpub.ca 250.703.9573

Sep 5, Fri~

CCCTS Cycling: 10am, Florence Filberg Center -lower parking lot, Come join us on one of our Friday rides. more info at www.cccts.org, 250.334.4897 Wine and Chocolate by Bike: 12:45pm, Join us as we meander along the valley ocean side bike trails and quiet country roads on this 3.5 hour tour. Reservations required bike@islandjoyrides.com, 1-855-830-8522 BC Lions at Ottowa: 4:30pm CV Lions Club Weekly Bingo: 6pm, Lions Den, net proceeds returned to many community organizations. Minimum payout $1,000 each week. 250.339.4628

Sep 6, Sat~

CV Farmers Market : 9am, CV Exhibitions Grounds www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com CV Lions Club Weekly Meat Draw: See Aug 30th Drag Racing & Drifting Championships: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway, doors open at 5:30pm racing starts at 7pm Rain or Shine saratogaracing.ca, info@saratogaspeedway.bc.ca, Scenic Chairlift Rides: 8pm, Celebrate summer at Mount Washington with a scenic chairlift ride and enjoy the amazing views from the top of the mountain. events@mountwashington.ca,

Sep 7, Sun~

SPCA Paws For A Cause Walk: 9:30am, Marina Park, Speak for those who can’t speak for themselves. Registration at 9:30 walk at 10am. suppor.spca.bc.ca, paws@spca.bc.ca, 1 800 665 1868 Archery: 10am, Courtenay Fish and Game ( Rod & Gun Club) Have you wanted to try archery. courtenayfishandgame.org St. Thomas Traditional Anglican Church: 11am, Courtenay Train Station, An Invitation to Worship With Us www.anglicancatholic.ca 250-871-6782 Chemainus Theatre Festival: 2pm, Les Miserables chemainustheatrefestival.ca 250-246-9800 Scenic Chairlift Rides: 8:00pm, Mount Washington, Celebrate summer at Mount Washington with a scenic chairlift ride and enjoy the amazing views from the top of the mountain., , http://mountwashington.ca, events@mountwashington.ca,

Sep 8, Mon~

Silent Meditation: See Sept 1st CV Newcomers: where women meet & friendships are made: Crown Isle Golf Resort Doors open at 6:30 for registration and socializing followed by the meeting

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The Matinée & Good For Grapes September 19 | 7:30 PM Two young Vancouver bands, one fantastic live show! The Matinee - infectious roots rock with a classic rock soul. Good For Grapes - a unique, alternative sound described as folk stomp. Tickets $18 - $28 “Part TheaTre, part music gig, part sPoken word PoeTry & part documenTary...whatever it is, it is BrillianT.” – toronto star

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13 in the Comox Valley. Visit the Sid for great live entertainment. sidwilliamstheatre.com 250 338-2430

Sep 20, Sat~

Baby Bumps to Retired Remnants Garage Sale: 9am, Comox Community Centre, We are having a garage sale! A great way to get rid of your stuff. Call now to book a table. $12/$20 comox.ca, 250 339-2255 CV Farmers Market : See Sept 6th Rainbows End Open: 9am, Rainbows End Golf Course, 18 holes mixed tourny, golfsayward.ca 250 2823222 Frogger 15km Fun Run: This event will be staged at the downtown Spirit Square with community booths, music, Marine Harvest salmon burgers, start/finish line and awards. The race starts at 9:00am and the route will be a out/back course to the Beaver Lodge Forest Lands finishing at the Spirit Square. www.greenwaystrust.ca 250-287-3785 Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race: 9am, Endurance race that challenges mind and body mindovermountain.com 1 866-912-3331 Hornby Island Farmers Market: See Sept 6th CV Lions Club Weekly Meat Draw: See Sept 6th Evalyn Parrys SPIN at the SID: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250 338-2430

Sep 21, Sun~

Little Red Church Community Market: 10:00am, Little Red Church Community Centre, 250-792-3652 St. Thomas Traditional Anglican Church: See Sept 7th Flavour 2014: NI Gourmet Picnic: 1pm, Coastal Black Estate Winery and Meadery, Our finest chefs, vintners, farmers, and producers are invited to showcase thier talents. nic.bc.ca, 250 334-5000 ext. 4057

Sep 22, Mon~

Silent Meditation: See Sept 1st Morning Prayers at St John the Divine : See Sept 1st Mattina Musica featuring Rebecca Wenham: 10:30am, Sid Williams Theatre, Italian for â&#x20AC;&#x153;morning musicâ&#x20AC;? Mattina Musica is a 5 concert series of classical music, each taking place on a monday morning sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250 338-2430

Sep 24, Wed~

Self Hypnosis to Relax: See Sept 17th Loonie Tunes Karaoke: See Sept 3rd

Sep 25, Thu~

Open Jam Night: See Sept 4th

Sep 26, Fri~

CCCTS Cycling: See Sept 5th Comox Valley Fall 2014 Home Expo: 1pm, Comox Recreation Centre, - The newest and best of everything for your home all at one location! From interior design, renovations, new homes, heating, bathrooms, doors, windows, roofing, landscaping and more, come get inspired and stimulated during three action-packed days. See finishing touch options to make your HOUSE a HOMEFREE! www.homeshowtime.com 250-248-4440

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CV Lions Club Bingo: See Sept 5th

Sep 27, Sat~

Comox Valley Farmers Market : See Sept 6th Evergreen Seniors Fall Garage Sale: Florence Filberg Centre, 9am-12pm lots of great gently used items.evergreenseniorsclub.org 250 338-1000 Comox Valley Fall 2014 Home Expo: See Sept 26th. See page 31 CV Curling Centre Open House: CV Curling Centre, Come out and try curling. Test your luck at the Turkey Shoot 10-4pm comoxvalleycurling.com, 250 334-4712 Neighbourhood Market: 10am, St. John The Divine Church Hall features vendors with homemade good, handcrafted items and gently used high quality treasures for sale. Portion of the proceeds from table rentals will be donated to St. John the Divine Anglican Church. Contact Ginny 250-941-5543 or ginnym@shaw.ca Hornby Island Market: See Sept 6th CV Lions Club Weekly Meat Draw: See Sept 6th BC Lions at Calgary: 6:30pm Checo Tohomaso & the Victoria Soul Gospel Choir: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, The Victoria Soul Gospel Choir combines Motown, R&B and Afro American Gospel in a 5 part harmony., sidwilliamstheatre.com 250 338-2430

Sep 28, Sun~

Brick House Betties Team Recruiting: Want to try roller derby? Join the Brick House Betties at a Fresh Meat Recruitment Sunday, Sept. 28 from 9-10:30 AM at the CRI (2665 Dunsmuir, Cumberland). www.brickhousebetties. com, info@brickhousebetties.com, 250-792-3499 Comox Valley Fall 2014 Home Expo: See Sept 26th Lazer Tag: 10:30am, Black Creek Community Centre, Bring your friends out for a game of laser tag. Suitable for any level but be prepared to run., $15 no member discount, bccaonline.ca 250 337-5190 St. Thomas Traditional Anglican Church: See Sept 7th

Sep 29, Mon~ Silent Meditation: See Sept 1st Morning Prayers at St John the Divine : See Sept 1st Tai Chi beginning classes: 6:15pm, The Little Red Church, Beginning Tai Chi classes www.taoist.org, parksville@taoist.org, 1 888 366 2785

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Diving head first into one of Vancouver Island’s largest wineries, Brenda HetmanCraig and Layne Craig have embraced the culture of 40 Knots Winery and are taking it to a new level. Nestled in the tranquility and breathtaking Comox Valley, 40 Knots boasts 18 acres of vineyard and over 40,000 vines, making it the largest in Comox Valley and the second largest on the island.

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Layne Craig, a veteran to agriculture, and Brenda, a retired business manager, wasted no time in seeking some of Canada’s most advanced and skilled professionals in the wine business. With the help of Ch r istine Colleta from Okanagan Crush Pad in Summerland, an extensive learning process started. Together with New Zealander wine maker Matt Dumayne, who has 24 years of wine making experience under his belt and specializes in Pinot Noirs, which New Zealand is world famous for, the intricate secrets

and chemistry of fine wine making is handed down. “It has been life changing and exhilarating at the same time. It is hard work but endlessly interesting, the element of owning such a rewarding industry that is truly in the hands of mother nature is nerve wracking but very exciting,” says Layne Craig. Local people have been hired to work in the vineyard and tasting room. Brenda says, “we are seeing the benefits through their work ethic and commitment to creating a local product they are proud of”. 40 Knots winery boasts 18 acres of vineyard and over 40,000 vines making it the largest in Comox Valley and the second largest on the island. The vineyard is situated in a position that creates unique temperate conditions, keeping the temperature higher than most other locations on the island.

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To create the magnificent collection of sparkling, whites, reds, roses, fortified and ice wines the vineyard is a combination of vines coming from France and Vancouver Island. Spindrift Brut, Pinot Gris, Whitecaps, Chardonnay, Rose, Pinot Noir and Safe Haven are all Vancouver Island grapes, and are all estate made wines. Grapes were bought in from the Okanagan to create the wonderful blend, Meritage and the unique Merlot Ice Wine as the grapes required in these wines can not be grown or frozen on Vancouver Island. As an agricult uralist Layne knows first hand the env i ron menta l responsibilities to growing grapes, and is choosing to exchange all herbicides and chemicals with natural earth friendly products. As well the plan to use farm animals to help maintain and fertilize the property grounds, rather than

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machinery and fuels will be introduced over the next year.

Tasting Room and Wine Shop:- From Thursday to Sunday, 11.30am to 5.30pm you can visit the tasting room and wine shop. Enjoy an afternoon in a beautiful setting on the patio, sampling the wines amongst the vines. The Vineyard is the perfect destination for small or large groups, weddings or family outings. To buy, 40 Knots Wines can be found at selective private and specialty liquor stores or you can order direct from

the winery. You will also find it at the Comox Valley Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market every Saturday. Just one more secret; Layne is working on a Pinot Noir that has undergone 2 years of barrel fermentation. As a rule Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a fan of Pinot Noir..but, after just a small sample, what I tasted bared no resemblance either in colour, smell or taste of what I remember from a Pinot Noir, this was AMAZING !! This will be a strong competitor in any Pinot Noir competition internationally.

Written by Cathy Kaardal Photos: Sarah Silver Photography 40 Knots Vineyard & Estate Winery is located 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox 250-941-8810 www.40knotswinery.com

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Things To Do In Driving Range: Go to any local driving range and hit a bucket of balls. 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

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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l o t t e r y 50 game. 250.334.4531. 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 fishing boats at the Comox Wharf, take a stroll.

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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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Upcoming Event Schedule: Sept 24. Head Shaving Challenge between Cresslynn Fay and Jean Cameron. Cresslynn and Jean have been collecting money for several months and the goal is to EACH raise $5000 to shave each other’s head. The head shaving itself will be at the Tour de Rock function on Sept. 24/14 here in Cumberland. Cresslynn and Jean are also hosting a Music Fund Raiser in the Cumberland Hotel on Sept. 4/14. Funds from this will go toward the Head Shaving Challenge

DRAW for Chris Kippel’s training bike. Sept 24. Tour de Rock rider Chris Kippel’s training bike is up for grabs! The 58cm aluminum frame 4 Series Domane bike comes equipped with 2 water bottle holders, a seat bag filled with tools and a pump. It also includes a wireless trip computer. Valued at $2000. Raffle tickets will be sold at Boston Pizza in Courtenay and Trail Bikes until September 23rd at the price of 1 for $5 or 3 for $10. The draw will take place on September 24th at noon at Boston Pizza. Good luck!

Ongoing Raffle Westjet tickets for two anywhere Westjet flies. Tickets are 1 for $5 or 3 for $10. Tickets are sold at Comox Valley RCMP detachment or through the local Tour De Rock riders, support 2014 Tour de Rock rider Colleen Henry. Sept 25 - Breakfast at Thrifty Foods

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Every Week

MONDAY

Pool Tourny & Poker Nite:Griffin Pub 339.4466 NFL Game - Day Spin 2 Win: Playtime Gaming. Win prizes ranging from gift cards to jerseys. 250.334.4531. Beginner Tai Chi: Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave, 6:15-7:45pm. 250.890.9477. Jr. Roller Derby: CRI, Cumberland, 6-7:30pm. BrickHouseBetties.com, 250.334.7460. Strathcona Symphony Orchestra: 6:30pm Vanier High School band rm, 331.0158 Evergreen Club Whist:Filberg Ctr, Rotary Hall, 7:30pm. Need to be a member. $2. 250.338.1000. LUSH Valley Food Action Society: 1-3pm. Free workshop! Make pies, sauces, jams, & more! 250.331.0152. Movie Matinée: Courtenay Legion, 2:30-4:30pm. Award-winning movie in the Lounge. 250.334.4322 Square Dance Lessons: 1st two lessons free. Chris 923 9492 / Geo 287.9006 / Fred 287.3345 Square Dancing: Anglican Church, 7-9pm. 338.7942 Karaoke: Avalanche Pub 331.0334 Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Forbidden Plateau Barbershop Chorus: 7pm Bruce 871.7740 / Vic 890.0551 Bingo: Comox Legion 7pm Sweat Class: Black Creek Com. Hall, 6-7pm, 337.5190 Dodgeball: Miracle Beach School 6:307:30pm.337.5190 Duplicate Bridge:Lion’s Den Comox, 7pm. cvdbc. com Cribbage: Royston Hall 7 pm, 250.334.1883

TUESDAY Acoustic Jam: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Auctions: Fine art, jewellery, china, pottery, gold, antiques etc. 1161 Hudson Rd, Comox, 6pm. AuctionHouseVi.com Courtenay Legion: Fun Euchre, 1:30pm. Pub darts, 7pm. 334.4322. Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: 14-18yrs. 6:30pm. chappellcd@gmail.com Learn Spanish: Comox Community Ctr, 6-7pm. 778.420.0909. Wood Carvers: Royston Community Hall, 9:30am-3pm. Al: 250.331.0156 / Jim: 250.339.5350.

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Terrific Tapas: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Comox Toastmasters: 7-8:30pm. 250.339.5432. Courtenay Train Station Grace Outreach: Guitar, Banjo, old time gospel songs. 334.2433. Tween Nites: LINC Ctr, 334.8138. CV Community Band: Mark Isfeld High School, Band Rm, 7:30pm. Pat, 339.5091 CV Band Rehearsals: Mark Isfield 7:30pm Riding Lessons: Reg. & Therapeutic Lessons, Flex. Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 Bingo: Cumberland Legion, 7pm. 336.2361. Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703.9544 Tweens Day Out: LINC Ctr. (9-12yrs) 4-6pm 338.5371 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr. 10:30am. Boxerfit: Black Creek Com. Hall 6-7pm, 337.5190 Argentine Tango: The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Mystic Valley Voices Universal Chanting Community: 6:45-8:30 pm Little Red Church (House) FMI 250-218-1688.

WEDNESDAY Wing Night: Billy D’s Pub, starts 4pm. 334.8811. Blues Jam: Cumberland Hotel, 8:30 336.8844 Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar with Rob Petrie. 250.339.4466 Darts: Courtenay Legion. Drop-in, 1pm. Master’s League, 7:30pm. 334.4322. Mini Kickers Rugby Football Practice: (ages 6-12), 5:30pm cvkickers@gmail.com Junior Girls Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm aimeeburley@hotmail.com Creative Writing Class: Fanny Bay Hall, 9:3011:30am. 778.427.3416.

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26 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Pool & Poker Nite: Avalanche Pub, 331.0334 Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub Baby & Mom Fun: Lewis Ctr (7-12mnths) 1011.15am Columbian Women: CV Womens Ctr, 6-7pm. CV Toastmasters: 7-9pm Lewis Ctr. Brian 331.3687 LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm. La Leche League Meetings: CV Unitarian Fellowship, 10am-12pm. 941.6450. Girls on the Move: LINC 11yrs, 4-6:30pm 338.5371 The Abby Studio: Tango Lessons 339.2325 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr, 10:30am. Swing Dancing: The Bridge Lounge, 7:30pm. Riding Lessons: Reg. & Therapeutic Lessons, Flex. Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042

THURSDAY Music Trivia: Billy D’s Pub,334.8811. Poker Nite : Griffin Pub339.4466 Warhammer 40K: Games&Grounds, 871.1171. Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm chappellcd@gmail.com CV Paddlers Club Winter Meetings: 6:30pm. Meeting, 7pm. 339.6430. ComoxValleyPaddlers. ca Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322. Crib & Gucci: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322. Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm, $10. 331.0945. Road Hockey Intramural League: LINC Ctr, 5pm. 10yrs+, $2 drop-in includes snacks & drinks. 334.8138. Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 Coal Hills BMX: Racing 6pm 339.0370 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail. com LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm Riding Lessons: Reg. & Therapeutic Lessons, Flex. Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Open Jam Nite: The Mex Pub 8pm 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am. Live Music & DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Throwback Thursday: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm. 337.5190

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Yoga: 5:15 pm, Royston Hall 250.334.1883

FRIDAY Music Trivia: Billy D’s Pub, 3 top winners. 334.8811. Billydspub.com Courtenay Legion: Meat Draw 5-7 pm 250.334.4322 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub 334.4500 Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810 Dance Party-Live DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre 7:3010:30pm Live Band every week 338.1000 Karaoke with Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 Live Bands : Griffin Pub 339.4466 Magic The Gathering: Games&Grounds, 6:30pm (Sanctioned) 871.1171. Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 1418yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322. Crib & Gucci: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322. Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm, $10. 331.0945. Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den Comox, 1pm cvdbc. com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 60 Minutes Toastmasters: Conference rm @ CRA, 12-1pm. Increase confidence, public speaking & leadership skills. All Welcome. 60.mins.tm@gmail.com LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Open Jam Nite: The Mex Pub 8pm Top 40 DJ / Live Band: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm. 337.5190

SATURDAY Name That Tune with VaLori & Friends: Griffin Pub, 339.4466 (see ad in this issue). Live Bands: 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel. 336.8844 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500 Courtenay Legion: Meat draw and dance 2-6 pm 250-334-4322 Hockey Night in Canada: Red21. PlaytimeGaming. com (excluding UFC events) Pony Rides: My Barn To Yours 338-5644 CV Year-Round Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 9am-12pm, 250.218.0321. Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black Estate Winery,

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27 12-4:30pm, 250.337.8325. Cardio Jam: Courtenay Rec. Fitness, 9-10:15am. Hiphop, latin flair & fun workout. 250.338.5371. DJ Mike on The Mic: Avalanche Bar. Free. Best dancing tunes in Valley. Requests all night, 331.0945 540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican 5:40pm, 339.3016 Boot Camp: Black Creek Community Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190. Top 40 DJ: Bridge Lounge, 9pm. Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810 Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042

SUNDAY Meat Draw & Bingo: Cumberland Hotel, 5-9pm. 336.8844 Brunch: Whistle Stop Pub, 9:30am-1pm. 334.4500. Free Pool All Day: Griffin Pub. 339.4466. Riding Lessons: Regular & Therapeutic Lessons, Flexible Schedule, Balance Equestrian 250 203-6042 Courtenay Legion: Crib, 1pm. Gucci, 1:30pm. $5 Sunday Supper, 4pm. 334.4322. Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black Estate Winery, 12-4:30pm, 250.337.8325. Sunday Supper: Courtenay Legion, $5 home-made meal. 250.334.4322. Red Eye Jam Nite: Avalanche Pub, 331.0945 Youth Group LINC: Drop in activities $2, 3-8pm. Texas Holdem: The Mex Pub 2pm Karaoke: The Bridge Lounge, 8pm. Sip N Shop: In Gift Shop & Tasting Room. 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. 12-5 pm. 250.941.8810. African Drumming: 4:30 pm, Royston Community Hall 250.334.1883 Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate Winery & Vineyard 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810

Trivia Answers 1. Ants 2. Wellington 3. 8 4. Cigar 5. Turkey

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A teenage boy and his grandfather go fishing one day. While fishing, the old man starts talking about how times have changed. The young man picks up on this and starts talking about the various problems and diseases going around. Teen says, “Grandpa, they didn’t have a whole lot of problems with all these diseases when you were young did they?” Grandpa replies, “Nope.” Teen says, “Well, what did you guys use for safe sex?” Grandpa replies, “A wedding ring.”

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New members welcome in September Fresh Meat Recruitment: Sun 9:00-10:30am Where: Cumberland Recreational Institute 2665 Dunsmuir, Cumberland More info: www.brickhousebetties.com facebook.com/BrickhouseBetties

RECREATION DIRECTORY Visitor Centre: (250) 400-2882 Community Centres / Halls:

Native Sons Hall: (250) 338-1000 Lewis Centre: (250) 338-5371 Florence Filberg Centre: (250) 338-1000

Recreational Centres:

Comox Recreation Centre: (250) 339-2255 Courtenay Lewis Recreational Centre: (250) 338-1000

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Cumberland Recreational Institute: (250) 336-2231Â CV Aquatic Centre: (250) 334-2527 CV Sports Centre: (250) 334-9622 LINC Youth Centre: (250) 334-8138 Codes Country Lanes: (250) 334-4051

Museums:

Courtenay & District Museum: (250) 334-0686 Cumberland Museum & Archives: (250) 338-2838 Comox Air Force Museum: (250) 339-8162

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$$$$ $$ DOLLAR EN E $ $ FIVE REASONS BUDGETS FAIL

By Sue Grubac

Whoa! Last month I was telling everyone that budgets were the best thing since sliced bread, now I’m saying that they can fail….what’s up with that?!? So here’s the scoop! Budgets are a tool and, as with any tool, they are only as good as the operator. There are ﬁve errors people commonly make when preparing a budget that you need to be aware of so that your budget will be successful:

1. Using the wrong income. This is number one

when two people manage one account. One can be planning for a bill payment while the other makes a cash withdrawal.

Not having a goal. For a budget to really work, you need to have a goal, something compelling enough to keep you on track: pay down debt, buy a home, put money away for education, save a trip.

for a good reason. I see many people who don’t know how much they make in a month; some think they make more than they actually do and others don’t realize they make as much as they do. Business owners can have income that varies month to month so they don’t know what to use for their income. People mistake gross income for take home income or don’t understand that bi-weekly and monthly pay are different. But it all comes down to the same thing: if you don’t know how much you make you can’t have an accurate budget.

2. Not enough detail. You need to have very detailed categories to understand where your money is going. The more detail you have, the better clarity you get.

Missing items. It’s so easy to miss expenditures that you don’t pay on a regular basis and that can lead to serious shortfalls. Some good examples are water bills, kid activities, gifts, car maintenance, medical and dental costs.

4. Cash spending. For some reason when people

take cash from the bank they don’t record what they spend it on, the amount withdrawn is recorded but not the expenditure. This can be a problem

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