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Daniel Wesley Spotlight

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MUST SEE EVENTS Filberg Festival/Nautical Days

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33rd annual festival of arts, crafts and music from across Canada. Over 130 artisans. Nautical Events & Fireworks finale.

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Canada’s Largest Loggers Sports Competition. Featuring 2 World Champions, 7 Canadian Champions. $36,450 in prize money.

Atmosphere Gathering

Aug. 14-16

A multi-stage, beat-driven dance festival and community celebration, including “Rising Appalachia” at the Cumberland Village Park.

Snowbirds at Comox Air Show

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Adrenaline-pumping aerial demonstrations, unique displays, modern military arsenal, vintage flyers, cutting-edge fighters & classic aviation collections; something for all aviation aficionados.

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100 Fair Memories in Celebration of Courtenay’s 100th Anniversary. Exhibits, Features, Shows, Home & Garden Arts, Kidzone, Entertainment, Midway, Vendors.

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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com Aug 1, Sat~ I-HOS Night Market: 2 day Market with workshops.

3pm-9pm. Traditional NWC food, workshops, artisans and cultural dance performances. Held at the gallery on Comox Rd, Comox.

Comox Nautical Days 2015: 8am, Comox Marina Park. Games, outstanding entertainment & great food. comoxnauticaldays.ca Comox Valley Farmers Market: Sat, 9am12pm. Headquarters Rd, CV Exhibition Grounds, comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com . 250.218.0321.

Denman Isle Farmers Markets: Sat’s, 9:30am12:30pm. 5901 Denman Rd. 250.703.3192, info@ denmanislandfarmersandartisans.com 33rd Annual Filberg Festival: 10am, Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park. Arts, crafts and music from across Canada. www.filberfestival.com or 250.941.0727. 61 Filberg Road.

Sunfest Country Music Festival: 10am, Largest outdoor country music festival west of the prairies. sunfestconcerts.com, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy. Hornby Island Farmers & Artisans Market: Sat, 11am-2pm. Sollan’s Rd. jfreestad@telus.net, 250.335.0061.

Inukshuk Building Contest: Mt Washington Aug 1-3, 11am - 5pm. Purchase chairlift passes, build Inukshuk at the top, take a photo and submit it to ski@mountwashington.ca, WIN 2 Winter Lift Tickets! ,www.mountwashington.ca . 250.338.1386.

It’s Back! 9 & Dine: 5:30pm Sat’s, Longlands Golf Course,1239 Anderton Rd, Comox. 250.339.6363. longlandsgolf.com HUGE Monster Truck Show : Aug 1 & 2- FOUR Super Monster Trucks, Crash to Pass, Hornet Cars, Road Runners & Figure 8 Cars. Rain or Shine.

Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Ck. Gates 5:30pm. Actions 7pm. saratogaracing.ca 250.337.5024 UFC 190 @ Avalanche Bar: Rousey vs Correia - Womens Batamweight Title. Prelims 6pm. Main Card 7pm avalanchebar.ca . 275 8th Street.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Seattle Sounders Strip Live Band: Cumberland Hotel, 9am1am.250. 336.8844. , www.cumberlandhotel.ca Aug 2, Sun~ Brunch: Whistle Stop Pub, 9:30am-1pm.

250.334.4500. Pub, 5pm, 250.334.4500.

Coastal Black Winery Sunday Tours: Drop-in

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from 11am. 2186 Endall Rd, Black Creek. Starts May 10. 337.8325 Ceilidh: Celtic jam with Billy Mac & Matt. Griffin Pub, 3-6pm. 250.339.4466.

Aug 3, Mon~ Comox Nautical Days 4 mile Road Race: 10am, family friendly road race - followed by the Nautical Days Parade. www.cvrr.ca . 250.337.8100.

Beaufort Ave. Aug 4, Tue~ Kindred Spirits - A show & sale by Judi Pedder & Sheryl Fremlin: July 21st to Aug 9th. Open Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm, Sun 1-4pm, Closed Monday. Free. 1729 Comox Ave. www. pearlellisgallery.com Karaoke w Rod & Suzy: 8:30pm, Tuesdays.

Chances Casino, 250-334-4531. 361 Hunt Rd. Aug 5, Wed~ Make Art Wednesday: interactive art experience at Comox Valley Art Gallery from 10am - 12 pm, everyone welcome. 580 Duncan Ave, Courtenay. , comoxvalleyartgallery.com . 250.338.6211.

Hornby Island Farmers & Artisans Market: Sat’s, 11am-2pm. Sollan’s Rd. jfreestad@telus.net, 250.335.0061.

Bowsers Magnolia Court Summer Markets:: Wed’s, 5:30-8pm, 6996 Isle Hwy West, Bowser, 250-947-5231.

Yoga with Deb: Little Red Church Hall, July 8 - Aug 6 Wed’s. 6 - 7:30pm. Drop-ins Welcome, 250.897.0996.

Aug 6, Thu~ BC Lions vs. Edmonton Eskimos: 7pm Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, Tue-Sun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810.

Ladies Golf Night: Thursday’s. 5pm sign-up.

5:30pm, tee-off. All levels. Sunnydale Golf Course, Jazz Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Aug 7, Fri~ 48th Campbell Rv Salmon/Fest Logger Sports: 9am, Nunns Ck Park, Campbell River.This is the Largest Loggers Competition in Canada. Overr $35,000 in prizes. Huge FREE ride on equipment area for kids. crsalmonfestival.com TooHotForCovers @ Sandcastle Gazebo: 1pm Fridays, Parksville Comm. Park Sandcastle Beachfest, Busking at Parksville Beachfest Sandcastle, Island Hwy, Parksville. On the Beach.

Gazebo. reverbnation.com/toohotforcovers Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup: 4pm, Aug. 7-9, Cumberland Village. Art Show, Vendors, Show & Shine, Poker Run & more, www. cumberlandmotorcycleroundup.com Alpine Wine Festival: Mt Washington Alpine

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

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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

Belts, Buckles, Souvenirs Native Souvenirs & Accessories Mukluks & Moccasins Hats, Boots Jackets, Pants Leather “A western store and so much more!”

“Pier Street” 920 Island Hwy Campbell River

250-286-3554

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Now in its 33rd year, the four day Filberg Festival is the art event of the summer. This year the festival is thrilled to feature Gordon Hutchens as the guest artist. The Festival features over 130 artisans, great food and lively entertainment for all ages.

Known for its great entertainment this year will be no exception, featuring Resort, Wine sampling, gourmet food, live music.

6pm, Raven Lodge. www.mountwashington.ca or 250.338.1386.

Movie Release “Ricki and the Flash”: 6:30pm Movie Release “The Gift”: 6:30pm Movie Release “Fantastic Four”: 6:30pm Live Band - The Impalas: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca . 250.339.4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd. Machine Gun Kelly: Playing Live at Cumberland Hotel. Dunsmuir Road, Cumberland 250.336.8844 Aug 8, Sat~ Gutbuster/Mt. Washington: 6km run up to the top of Mt. Washington - 505m of elevation gain gutbustertrailrun.com or call 250.391.7373 InCON Family Gaming Convention: 9:30am, Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay. All that is GEEK! Preregistration recommended, inconcv.com . 411 Anderton Ave. After Party: In-Con after gaming party 10pm.

Avalnche, 8th Street, Courtenay.

Originals Only Fine Art Show & Sale: 10am Sat & Sun, Marina Park, 13th annual event - meet & purchase original art directly from the artist. www. originalsonly.ca . 250-335-2578. Beaufort Ave. Denman Island Art Studio Tour 2015: 10am Sat & Sun, Denman Island Arts Centre and 15 other venues. www.denmanartstour2015.blogspot.ca

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greats such as Cowboy Junkies, The Lion The Bear The Fox, Ken Lavigne, John Mann, and country favourite Valdy. 2 Entertainment stages, loads of fun and fireworks over 9 acres of waterfront.

For a full schedule of events and entertainment for each day ~ www.filbergfestival.com 250-335-1209. 16 studio locations.

Saratoga Speedway Race Show: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway featuring; Wilroc Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifides & Bomber Cars. 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Ck. Gates 5:30pm. Actions 7pm. race@ saratogaspeedway.bc.ca Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Real Salt Lake: 7pm Machine Gun Kelly: Cumberland Hotel, 9am1am. 250.336.8844. www.cumberlandhotel.ca Aug 9, Sun~ Simms Summer Concert Series “Country Picken”: Simms Park, 7.00 - 8:30pm.

Mayors Cup: Rainbow End Golf course is holding their annual Golfing event . This is a huge fundraising event for Tour De Rock. $55 Aug 10, Mon~ Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm, Mon’s, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and fun. New players welcome. www.evergreenclub.me . 250-338-1000.

Aug 11, Tue~ Pearl Ellis Gallery Members Vicki Lapp Memorial Photo Award - Show & Sale: Aug 11 - 30. 1729 Comox Ave. www.pearlellisgallery.com XLR8 Live: playing at the Whistle Stop Pub. Mansfield Drv. Courtenay 250-334-4500

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7 Aug 12, Wed~ Make Art Wednesday: 10am, interactive art experience at Comox Valley Art Gallery, 10am - 12 pm, everyone welcome. 580 Duncan Ave, Courtenay. comoxvalleyartgallery.com . 250.338.6211.

Movie Under the Stars: 8pm, Cumberland Comm. School, new location! This year’s Movie Under The Stars will be Home. Free, starts at dusk. www.facebook.com/events/873169969422750/.

3442 Egremont Rd. Aug 13, Thu~ The Bills : 6:30pm, Filberg Heritage Lodge. filberg. com/filberg-summer-concert-series/ . 250-3392715. 61 Filberg Rd. Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, Tue-Sun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810.

Jazz Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Canadian Cowboys: Ladies night. 9.00pm. Tix $10. 8th Street, Courtenay. 250-331-0334.

Aug 14, Fri~ Atmosphere Gathering: dance festival-live and electronic performances. Cumberland Vill Park. www. atmospheregathering.com, See back page for details.

Cumberland Walking Tour Series: 5pm, 3 distinct walking tours: July 18 and August 15 is the Old Townsites tour of Cumberland’s historic Chinatown and No. 1 Japanese settlement. August 14 is the Village tour of downtown filled with facts, rumours, tragedies and tales from Cumberland’s colourful history. August 17 is the Bucket of Blood tour of Cumberland through the lens of Kim Bannerman’s gothic mystery novel of the same name set in and inspired by the town in 1898. www. cumberlandmuseum.ca/events/walking-tours/ .

250-336-2445. 2680 Dunsmuir Ave. Movie Release “Straight Outta Compton”: Movie Release “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”: EVERGREEN CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE: Every Friday, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, Enjoy DAN HUGHES BAND. Dancing 7:30pm - 10:30 pm. www.evergreenclub.me . 250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave .

Live Band - The Enablers: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub http://griffinpub.ca . 250.339.4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd. 10 X Bigger, Live Band: playing at the Whistle Stop Pub. Mansfield Drv. Courtenay 250-334-4500 Aug 15, Sat~ Snowbirds Air Show : 9am, 19 Wing Comox, Salute the Community we serve at the 2015 Armed Forces Day and Comox Air Show.

Adrenaline-pumping aerial demonstrations. Get up close to unique displays on the ground. www. comoxairshow.ca .1250 Knight Rd.

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Saturday Aug 1

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: Carlos & Carlita, Kids music with singa-alongs, puppet skits, dancing, magic & fun!

12:30 am: Main Stage Shows Begin with; Jason Verners Magician 12pm: Royal Canadian Navy - Naden Band 4:30pm Search & Rescue Demonstration 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Compass Adventures Gauntlet - Stand Up Paddle Board Competition 7:00pm Captain Cracker’s Family Dance with “Reunion”

Sunday Aug 2

8am: Rotary Pancake Breakfast 10:00 AM - 3:00 pm: Public Tours of Royal Canadian Navy ORCA Class Training Vessels 10am: 12th Annual Dragon Boat Races 12:30 pm: Main Stage Music begins 5:pm: Dragon Boat Prize Presentations & Fiddle Jam 6 pm: Comox Harbour Authority – Hole in One Competition 7:00pm: Captain Cracker’s Family Dance with “Time Well Wasted”

Monday Aug 3

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 1 pm: BC Day Ceremony at Main Stage 1 pm: Music begins on Main Stage with “Blues Report” 8pm: Ceremony of the Flags 9pm: Baracuda 10:15pm: Quality Foods Festival of Lights Fireworks Display!!

10:45pm: Goodnight!!

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Walking With Our Sisters K’ómoks is honoured to bring the memorial installation, Walking With Our Sisters, to Vancouver Island. 1,810 pairs of handmade moccasin tops created by over 1,400 caring and concerned individuals, the beaded and embellished uppers form a large collaborative memorial in a solemn sacred space - with prayers, love, and honouring in every stitch.

The memorial honours the lives of more than 1,181 missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada. The Installation acknowledges Blessing of Dogs: 10am, St. John the Divine Anglican Church, bring your dog to be blessed,1011am,250-334-4331. 579 - 5th Street.

Movie Release “The Comedy of Errors”: 10am Watch the Airshow from the Griffin Pub: 11am, Watch from the Huge patio at the Pub which gives you great views of the runway. Join us for lunch without missing the show. 250.339.4466, griffinpub.ca 1185 Kilmorley Rd. BC Lions vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats: 4pm BIG RIG Highway THUNDER: Big Rig Hwy Thunder, Crash to Pass Boat Race, Hornet Cars, Road Runners & Figure 8 Cars. Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Ck. Gates 5:30pm. Actions 7pm. saratogaracing.ca . 250.337.5024.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Sporting Kansas City : 6pm The Rangers: Playing Live at Cumberland Hotel.

Dunsmuir Road, Cumberland 250.336.8844 Comedy Night: Laughter starts at 8.30pm. $10 cover charge... Comic to be announced. 8th St Courtenay 250.331.0334.

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the on-going grieving process for the family and friends of the missing women.

Symbolically the unfinished moccasins represent each of the unfinished lives of the women and girls whose lives were cut short.

Visitors can walk along a floor of embellished moccasins tops arranged along a winding fabric and cedar path.

Free Admission. Held at K'omoks Band Hall, 3320 Comox Road, Courtenay

Friday, July 31st to August 15th Aug 16, Sun~ Comox Community Market: 10am-3pm, The Little Red Church hall, 2182 Comox Ave. Comox.

250.792.3652,comoxcommunitymarket.com.

Simms Summer Concert Series “Duo of Duos”: 7pm, Simms Park, FREE Aug 17, Mon~ Ladies Golf Night: 6pm, Glacier Greens Golf Course. Arrive 30mins early to sign-up.

250.339.6515. www.glaciergreens.com/ Aug 18, Tue~Men’s Night Golf: Apr 21 - Sep 15.

Glacier Greens Golf Course, Times change, call for times. 250.339.6515.

Aug 19, Wed~ Make Art Wednesday: 10am, interactive art experience, 10am-12 pm, everyone welcome.

CV Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave, Courtenay. comoxvalleyartgallery.com . 250.338.6211.

Movie Release “Masterminds”: 6:30pm Aug 20, Thu~ BC Lions vs. Montreal Alouettes: 7pm

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48th Campbell River Salmon Fest

AUG 7 - 9, 2015

LARGEST LOGGERS

COMPETITION IN CANADA Featuring 2 World Champions, 7 Canadian Champions, 36 other Open, Intermediate, Novice, Ladies, Youth and Teen/Youth events.

International & Locals Competing for part of the $35,450 prize package.

Held at Nunns Creek Park

Free Kid’s Zone

FREE RIDES & Entertainment for the Kids 16th Avenue Campbell River | For full schedule see » crsalmonfestival.com Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, Tue-Sun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810.

Jazz Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Super Mistico Fantasma: Latin, reggae band at the Avalanche. 9pm. 8th Street Courtenay 250-331-0334 Aug 21, Fri~ CCCTS CYCLING: 9am, Active Adult Road Cycling: Mar 20 - Oct 16. Friday’s meet Filberg Ctr, lower parking lot. www.cccts.org, under tabs Day Rides/Comox Valley for schedule. 250-337-8933.

411 Anderton Ave. Movie Release “Sinister 2”: 6:30pm Movie Release “Hitman: Agent 47”: 6:30pm Movie Release “Z for Zachariah”: 6:30pm Live Band - Blue Collar: 8:30pm at Griffin Pub , griffinpub.ca . 250.339.4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd. “Big Fun” Live Band : playing at the Whistle Stop Pub. Also August 22, 28, 29Mansfield Drv. Courtenay 250-334-4500

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Aug 22, Sat~ Charity BBQ & Car Wash - Comox Valley Daniel Wesley: Playing at the Avalanche with the full band. Party starts at 10pm. 8th Street Courtenay 250-331-0334 Autism Society of BC: Westview Ford in Courtenay, BBQ & Car Wash fundraiser. 11am-3pm. www.comoxvalleyautismsupportgroup. com, 250.703.2208. 4901 N. Isle Hwy. Ride for Jeneece Place: Robert Ostler Park, Campbell Riverr. 4th Annual Rotary Rally. “Take the Ride” #1 - Hwy 28 to Gold River. Registration from 11am at Robert Ostler Parking lot ,rotarytvauction. com . 250.204.4064.

Saratoga Speedway Race Show: Dwarf Cars, Hornet Cars, Bomber Cars, Road Runners & Motorcycles. 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Ck. Gates 5:30pm. Actions 7pm. saratogaracing.ca .

250.337.5024.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. FC Dallas: 7pm Big Daddy: Live Band at Cumberland Hotel,

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10 9am-1am. 250.336.8844. ,www.cumberlandhotel. ca/ . 2714 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland Aug 23, Sun~ Simms Summer Concert Series “The Blues Legends”: Simms Park, The Blues Legends.

7-8:30pm.

Aug 24, Mon~ Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and good fun. New players welcome.

250-338-1000. 411 Anderton Ave. Ladies Night Golf: Till Sep 20. Glacier Greens Course, different Mon’s thru-out the month. Call, 250.339.6515.

Karaoke Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Pool Tourny & Poker Night: Griffin Pub 339.4466 Football Night: Chances. 250.334.4531.

Aug 25, Tue~ Syntropia workshop festival : 12:30pm, Merville, A skill share gathering in a beautiful privately managed forest in the Comox Valley. syntropia.be Men’s Night Golf: 5:30pm, Glacier Greens Golf Course, Arrive 30mins early to sign-up. 250.339.6515.

Aug 26, Wed~ Make Art Wednesday: interactive art experience from 10am - 12 pm, everyone welcome.

CV Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave, Courtenay.

250.338.6211.

Movie Release “No Escape”: 6:30pm Aug 27, Thu~ The Cumberland Brothers w Fiddle Jam : 6:30pm, Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park - filberg. com/filberg-summer-concert-series. 250-339-2715.

61 Filberg Rd. Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, Tue-Sun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810.

Jazz Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Aug 28, Fri~ Comox Valley Exhibition: 10am, 100 Fair Memories Courtenay’s 100th Anniversary. Exhibits, Features, Shows, Home & Garden Arts, Kidzone, Entertainment, Midway, Vendors. CV Exhibition Grounds, 4835 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay.

250.338.8177 or info@cvex.ca ,cvex.ca Movie Release “We Are Your Friends”: 6:30pm African Guitar Summit: Sid Williams Theatre, at 7:30pm, presented by Vancouver

Island Musicfest & The Sid Williams Theatre Society. FMI & tickets call 866.898.8499 or sidwilliamstheatre.com , 442 Cliffe Ave. Barn Raising w David James & Big River: 8pm, CV Exhibition Grounds - Opening Boondock.

Special Guest Alex Wickett. Doors 8pm. Proceeds to Comox Valley Agricultural Awareness Centre. cvex. ca, 250.338.8177. 4835 Headquarters Rd. Live Band - Big Daddy: 8:30pm, Griffin Pub, griffinpub.ca . 250.339.4466. 1185 Kilmorley Rd. Courtenay.

Aug 29, Sat~ Sunset Ride & Dine: 11am, Mt Washington, Sat’s, 11 am -7pm. mountwashington.ca . 250.338.1386. .

Pooch-A-Poolooza: 11am, Outdoor Pool, “Return of the Annual Dog Swim”. Dogs must be friendly to attend. courtenay.ca . 250.338.5371. .

Saratoga Speedway Race Show: Wilroc Spint Cars, Old Time Modified Stocks, IMCA Modifides, Dwarf Cars & Motorcycles. 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Ck. Gates 5:30pm. Actions 7pm. saratogaracing.ca .

250.337.5024.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Houston Dynamo:6pm 2015 Barn Raising Starring Aaron Pritchett: 8pm, CV Exhibition Grounds. Darkhorse opening. cvex.ca . 250.338.8177. 4835 Headquarters Rd. Aug 30, Sun~ Smooth Angel Cafe: 7pm, Comox Valley SDA Church, 4660 Headquarters Rd. Anything we receive after covering our costs goes to charity. Call Larry FMI & to book a spot on stage. 250-337-8900.

Simms Summer Concert Series “Jazz in the Park”: Simms Park, Free 7 to 8:30pm Aug 31, Mon~ Evergreen Club Whist: 7:30pm, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 20 hands of play, door prizes, snacks and fun. 250-338-1000.

411 Anderton Ave. Ladies Night Golf: Till Sep 20. Glacier Greens Course, different Mon’s thru-out the month. Call, 250.339.6515.

Karaoke Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Pool Tourny & Poker Night: Griffin Pub 339.4466 Football Night: Chances Casino. 250.334.4531.

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Dragonboating is Fun!!

One of the fastest growing watersports in the world today.

Practises: Wednesdays from 4:305:30 p.m. & Sundays 10-11 a.m.

Contact: Jenny 250-334-3503 or Phyllis at 250-334-2034.

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COMOX Comox VALLEY Valley EXHIBITION Exhibition 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.

Exhibits • Features • Shows Home & Garden Arts • Kidzone Entertainment • Midway • Vendors

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.

DockDogs Canada is dedicated to producing quality events in the best of family environments.

This event runs all 3 days of the Exhibition don’t miss it.

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in I-Hos Galle Time: 7pm-8pm Kumugwe Dancers perform in the Ceremonial Big House Cost: (tickets in I-Hos Gallery) Time: 7pm-8pm Bring the whole family to our original K’omoks Village site.

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2015 - 2016 BLUE CIRCLE SERIES The Sid WIlliams Theatre Society’s next performance season begins in September. Save up to 35% on SID TIX by buying 4 or more performances!

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TUESDAY Dry Ribs 1/2 lb. $3.50 - 1 lb. $6.00 Beef Tacos w/salsa for $2.50 Mexican Combo $7.95 Chicken Burrito $3.00 Taco Salad $7.95 WEDNESDAY Build a burger. Whistle Stop Burger with fries starting at $6.00 FRIDAY Prime Rib w/ best Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes & stir fry veg $15.95 SATURDAY A 6oz. Sirloin served with fries, garlic toast & half a dozen prawns $11.95 SUNDAY BRUNCH 9:30am to 1:00pm Full Rack Baby Back Ribs at 5pm - $11.95

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Monthly Events

Sat. Aug. 8 - In-Con After Party, starts @ 10 pm Thurs. Aug. 13- Ladies Night with Canadian Playboys, doors@ 9, pre-sale tix $10 Sat. Aug. 15- Comedy Night - laughter @ 8:30, cover $10 Thurs. Aug. 20 Super Mistico Fantasma, (latin, reggae band from Mexico) doors @ 9 Sat. Aug. 22 Daniel Wesley Full Band, doors @ 9, advance tx $25

Weekly Events

Monday - Karaoke Tuesday - $5 Burger Night Wednesday - Pool and Poker Thursday - Jazz Night Friday - Music Bingo Saturday - Live Music/DJ

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Things To Do In Go-Karting & Monster Truck Rides: Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. 7 Days a week, 12-4pm. 250.337.5024, saratogaracing.ca Scuba Diving: Try Scuba Diving with UB diving.250.338.0161.ubdiving.com/learn-diving Hands-on Petting Zoo: Filberg Park Grounds, Comox. Open 10am-4pm, 250.339.2255.

First Nations I-Hos Gallery:Stunning collections of traditional & contemporary Northwest Coast artwork & crafts, produced by featured First Nation artists. 3310 Comox Rd, 250339-7702 BMX Racing: Coal Hills BMX Racing www. coalhillsbmx.com for schedule Paddle Boarding: Paddle board &

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Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Min. Group of 6,4650 Regent Rd. Oyster River. Please call ahead.

1-778-420-2200.

Wine Tasting and Tour: Coastal Black Wine 2186 B Endall Road, Black Creek, 11am to 5pm everyday! www.coastalblack.ca 250 337-8325 Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery - Visit one of the largest wineries on the island, 18 acres of vineyard and 7 varieties of estate wines, plus exclusive 40 Knot Okanagan wines. Tastings from Tues - Sun, 11.30am-5:30pm. 2400 Anderton Rd. Comox. 941.8810. 40knotswinery.com Swimming: Comox Valley Outdoor Pool 250 338-5371 489 old island Highway Swimming Comox Valley Aquatic Centre (250) 334-2527. 600 377 Lerwick, Ocean Swimming: Saratoga & Miracle Beach

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Walk the Air Park: free great views. Courtenay, Off Cliff Ave. turn onto Mansfield Rd. Farmers Market: Comox Comm. Markets.

Sat’s, 9am-12pm, 4839 Headquarters Rd. 250-334-9662. Debit & Credit Cards Art Gallery: Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue Skateboarding: Courtenay/ Comox Skatepark 1551 Lerwick Road Recreation Court Facilities Courtenay Rec Centre 250 338-5371 Water Taxi: Pacific Pro Dive 250 338-6829 2270 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay www.scubashark.com Tubing: The Pluntledge River Bird Watching: Courtenay Riverway & Estuary, (250) 702-5404 Museum: Free @ Comox Airforce Museum 250 -339-8162, 19 Wing Comox Cinema- Rialto 250.338.5550. 2655 Cliffe Ave. Driftwood Plaza Mall.

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Tee Times: 250-339-6515 www.glaciergreens.com

Theatre: Sid Williams Theatre 250 338-2430, 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay Kayaking: Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort 250-334-4154, 5726 Coral Rd. Comox Kayaking: Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes 250 334-2628, 2020 Cliff Ave www.comoxvalleykayaks.com Museum Tour: Tours - Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre Tours -7 Fourth Street www.courtenaymuseum.ca Comox Air Force Museum: See the History of the Snowbirds and other RCAF artifacts. Ryan Road. 250339-8162 Mountain Biking Tours: Cumberland Forest @ Dodge City Cycles 2705 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland, 250-336-2200

Mile High Chair Lift: Mt Washington, Soar above the mountain with a chairlift ride. 15 minute scenic ride on the Eagle chairlift to the summit (1588m elevation). 250-338-1386. Alpine

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Way, Mt Washington River Tubing: Free - Puntledge River, Courtenay Bowling: Codes Country Lanes. 6th St. Courtenay. 250 334-4051 Lawn Bowls: Located in Bill Moore Park, Kilpatrick 26th St. Courtenay. 1250-338-5011 Casino - Chances: Bingo, slot machines, Keno or lottery game 250 334-453. 361 Hunt Rd. Courtenay. Open Daily 10am-midnight, www.chances.ca/locations/courtenay Go Karting: Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Black Creek . 250.337.5024. saratogaspeedway.bc.ca Golf: Longlands Golf Course, 1239 Anderton, 250-339-6363 Par 3, 18 holes Monster Truck : Climb aboard Pegasus the monster truck. Rip through the forest & around the race track. Saratoga Speedway, saratogaspeedway. bc.ca Mini Golf: 337-5336 8667 Old island Highway. Miracle Beach. www.miraclebeachminigolf.ca.

Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens -from 9am to dusk 6183 Whittaker Road woodlandgardens.ca 250 338-6901 Seaview Game Farm Tours: Guided tours, daily.

250.337.5182 seaviewgamefarm.com Elk Falls Suspension Bridge: Hangs 64mtrs above the Campbell River canyon floor offering a top to bottom view of Elk Falls. The bridge is bridled by two viewing platforms and a very impressive cantilevered platform with a thrilling extension over the falls.

Located 4 km’s up Gold River Hwy 28, Campbell River turn onto Brewster Lk Rd. Parking available in the John Hart Interpretive centre parking Lot. Walk to the falls is 1.4kms.

Things To Do In

Daily Servicing but not limited to; Cortes Island, Refuge Cove, Stuart Island, Big Bay, Dent Island, Sonora Island, Powell River, Desolation Sound and many more!

• Charter flights on demand • Custom Tours available • Home of the Historic Mail Flight • Spectacular Scenery 3050 Spit Rd. Campbell River B.C.

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Golf: Longlands Golf Course, 1239 Anderton, 250339-6363 Par 3, 18 holes Golf: Saratoga Beach Golf Course 250-337-2208 Auto Racing: Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd. Black Creek. Fri & Sat’s, 5:30pm. 250.337.5024. saratogaracing.ca Scuba Diving: Been a while ? PADI: Re-Activate Your Scuba Certification. 250.338.0161. or www. ubdiving.com/keep-diving.com Cycling Tours: Island Joy Rides - 3 - 5 hours bike tours www.islandjoyrides.com/bike-tours 855 830-8522 Appetizer Tour: Tour CV farmer’s market, enjoy breakfast, visit two sites (either winery, distillery or brewery). Island Gourmet Trails, 250.650.1956.

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

Bike Tour of Cumberland’s Secrets: Uncover hidden secrets of quaint village on bike. (3hrs).

Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522.

Boating: Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort 250 334-4154 / 2 Hour Minimum 5726 Coral Rd. 18.4 www.islandgourmettrails.ca Culinary Tour: for groups 4-6 people @ Island Gourmet Trails 250 650-1956 Cave Exploring: Horne Lake Cave Exploring 250 248-7829 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. (43 KM) http://hornelake.com/ portfoliosets/cave-tours Marine Wildlife Tidal Rapids Tour: Discovery Ma-

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Farm Tours Yurt Accommodation - Site Rental Post- Conference Workshop Venison - Grass Fed Beef - Produce - Retail Store Farm Tours Share the Experience

SEAVIEW GAME FARM

250-337-5182 OPEN Daily 8:30am - 4:30pm www.seaviewgamefarm.com 1392 Seaview Rd, Black Creek

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Scuba Diving Lessons and tours: UB DIVE, Recreational and Commercial, Ship Wreck Diving and Off Shore Diving. For your first breath underwater to a life long diving career. PADI and Commercial courses. 2440 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay PH. 250-338-0161 Wine & Cheese Cruise: Painter’s Lodge. Wed’s & Fri’s only, unless group booking. Complimentary water shuttle available to April Pt. Explore hidden coves and Discovery Passage on 52’ MV Pachena Princess while enjoying wine, cheese & the sunset. 1.800.663.7090.

Things To Do In Aboriginal Journeys: Voted #1 by trip advisor. Aboriginal cultural and wildlife tours: Bears & Whales, Campbell River 250-850-1101 aboriginaljourneys.com Auto Racing: Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd. Black Ck. Fri & Sat’s, 5:30pm. 250.337.5024.

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com 250 339-6515, 19 Wing. Airport Comox. nestled in nature golf course.

Golf: Crown Isle Golf Resort. Professional 18 hole greens. Restaurant & Bar 250 703-5050, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, B.C 6 mins Golf: Longlands Golf Course: tranquil setting perfect for learning and family golf. BBQ Seafood on the patio. www.longlandsgolf.com. 1239 Anderton Rd, Comox.

Entrée Tour: Includes; Transport, Tour of 5 producers, tastings, gourmet picnic lunch. Island Gourmet Trails, 250.650.1956.

Denman & Hornby Island Bike Tour: (6.25hrs) Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522.

Kayak Tour:50 Kayaking Vancouver Island Saratoga Beach 250-337-5717 6 hour and 255day guided tours.

Horseback Riding: One on One Trail Rides 250-336-60 8545, 3425 Mounce Rd Diving: Dive from off Shore U.B. Diving 250-338-0161 2440 Cliffe Ave. White Water Rafting: @ Destiny River Adventures 250 2874800. 1630 N. Island, Campbell River, destinyriver.com

Tournaments August 9 - Mayor’s Cup Fundraiser for Tour De Rock. $55 entry fee.

250-282-3222 1608A Rainbow Rd RR 1, Sayward

RAINBOWS END GOLF COURSE & CLUB HOUSE Executive 9 holes • Located beside the pristine Salmon River Rentals, Cart & Punch cards available • www.golfsayward.ca

Visit Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre and learn the rich cultural traditions of the Kwak’wala, Laich-Kwil-Tach and K’omoks peoples. View the historic Potlatch Collection, ancient petroglyphs and pre-contact galleries with more than 200 pieces on display!

Scheduled Tours

10am – 12 noon – 4pm OPEN 7 DAYS 10am to 4:30pm including holidays 34 Weway Rd, Quadra Isl. (250) 285-3733

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Every Week MONDAY Wings & Prawns: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500.

Ladies Night Golf: Glacier Greens, Call, 250.339.6515.

Karaoke Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Pool & Poker Night: Griffin Pub 339.4466 Football Night: Chances. 250.334.4531.

NFL Game - Day Spin 2 Win: 250.334.4531.

Beginner Tai Chi: Little Red Church, 250.890.9477.

Jr.RollerDerby:Cumberland, 6-7:30pm. 250.334.7460.

Strathcona Symphony: 6:30pm Vanier 331.0158 Evergreen Club Whist:Filberg Ctr, 7:30. 250.338.1000.

Valley Food Society: Free Workshop. 250.331.0152.

CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. Leona, 941.2021 Square Dancing: Courtenay Anglican Church, 7pm.

338.7942 Forbidden Plateau Chorus: 7pm Vic 890.0551 Bingo: Comox Legion 7pm Sweat Class: Black Ck Com. Hall, 6-7pm, 337.5190 Duplicate Bridge:Lion’s Den, Comox, 7pm. cvdbc.com TUESDAY Mexican Specials: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500.

Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, TueSun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810.

Burger Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Open Mic: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Karaoke: Chances Casino, Courtenay, 250.334.4531.

Zumba: Lewis Centre, 9am. Lyla, 250.339.0521.

Men’s Night Golf: Glacier Greens, call 250.339.6515.

Acoustic Jam: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub 331.4006 Courtenay Legion: Euchre 1:30pm, Darts, 7pm.

334.4322.

Boys Rugby: chappellcd@gmail.com Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub Learn Spanish: Comox, 6-7pm. 778.420.0909.

Wood Carvers: Royston Comm Hall, 9:30am-3pm. Al: 250.331.0156 / Jim: 250.339.5350.

Comox Toastmasters: Berwick Community Room, 7-8:30pm. 250.339.5432.

CV Comm Band: Mark Isfeld School, Pat, 339.5091 Jam Night w/ Live Band: Avalanche Pub, 9pm, 331.0334 CV Band Rehearsals: Mark Isfield Band Rm 7:30pm Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740

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Extreme Runners Group: 9am 703.9544 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr. 10:30am.

Boxerfit: Black Ck Com. Hall 6-7pm, 337.5190 Argentine Tango: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Mystic Valley Voices: 6:45pm Little Red Church 250218-1688.

WEDNESDAY Wine Wednesday:Tickets. 40knotswinery.com Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, TueSun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810.

Bowser’s Magnolia Court Markets: 5:30-8pm, 947.5231, themessengersemporium@shaw.ca Hornby Isle Farmer’s Market: Sollan’s Rd, jfreestad@telus.net Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie: 7:30pm, Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844.

Burger & Fries: Whistle Stop Pub, 250.334.4500.

LINC Youth Centre & Skatepark: 250.334.8138.

Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Live Music: Cumberland Hotel, 7:30-10:30pm, 336.8844.

Mens Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444.

Wacky Wednesdays: Griffin Pub, Piano Bar w Rob Petrie & Tapas. 250.339.4466 Darts: Courtenay Legion. 7:30pm. 334.4322.

Mini Kickers Rugby: (ages 6-12)cvkickers@gmail.com Girls Rugby: Cumberland. aimeeburley@hotmail.com Creative Writing: Fanny Bay, 9:30-11:30am.

778.427.3416.

CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Pool & Poker Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Baby & Mom Fun: Lewis Ctr (7-12mnths) 10-11.15am Columbian Women: CV Womens Ctr, 6-7pm.

CV Toastmasters: 7-9pm Lewis Ctr. Brian 331.3687 La Leche League Meetings: 941.6450.

The Abby Studio: Tango Lessons 339.2325 55+ Strength Class: Lewis Ctr, 10:30am.

Tai Chi: Black Creek Com. Hall 7:30-8:30pm, 337.5190 Swing Dancing: The Bridge Lounge, 7:30pm.

THURSDAY Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, TueSun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810.

Ladies Golf: 5pm Sunnydale, 250.334.3232.

Spectacular Golfi ng Greens - Perfect Views

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Jazz Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

LINC Youth Centre & Skatepark: 250.334.8138.

Ladies Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444.

Art Group Meet: Halbe Hall, 8369 N Island Hwy, Black Ck, 250.337.5388. halbehallsgottalent@gmail.com Jam with Barry & Friends: Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Music Trivia: Billy D’s Pub, 8:30pm. 250.334.8811.

Poker Nite : Griffin Pub339.4466 Warhammer 40K: Games&Grounds, 871.1171.

Jr Boys Rugby: 14-18yrs. chappellcd@gmail.com Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322.

Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm. $10. 331.0945.

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Sec, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 Coal Hills BMX: Racing 6pm 339.0370 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am.

Power Spin: Lewis Ctr. 6-7:15pm, till Aug29, 338.5371.

Live Music & DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Throwback Thursday: Bridge Lounge, Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm. 337.5190 Yoga: 5:15 pm, Royston Comm Hall 250.334.1883 FRIDAY Seafood Friday’s: Longlands Golf Course, 250.339.6363.

Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, TueSun, 11:30am-5:30pm. 250.941.8810.

Auto Racing: Saratoga Speedway, Macaulay Rd. Black Ck. 5:30pm, 250.337.5024. saratogaracing.ca

Music Bingo Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Prime Rib Meal: Whistle Stop Pub, 334.4500.

LINC Youth Centre & Skatepark: 250.334.8138.

Mixers Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444.

Active Adult Road Cycling: Meet at Filberg Ctr, lower parking lot. bikehikepeople@gmail.com Friday Lounge w Jilli Martini: Billy D’s Pub, 8-11pm.

250.334.8811. BillyDsPub.com Karaoke Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Live Bands & Prize Pot: Griffin Pub, 8:30pm, 339.4466 Courtenay Legion: Meat Draw 5-7 pm 250.334.4322 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500.

Dance Party-Live DJ: Flying Canoe Pub 331.4006 Seniors Dance: Rotary Hall, Filberg Centre 7:3010:30pm Live Band every week 338.1000 Magic The Gathering: Games&Grounds, 6:30pm 871.1171 Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322.

Crib : Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322.

Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Sec, Band Rm. Top 40 DJ / Live Band: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach. 337.5190 SATURDAY

Auto Racing: Saratoga Speedway, Macaulay Rd. Black Ck. 5:30pm, 250.337.5024. saratogaracing.ca

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Mt. Washington Scenic Chair Ride & Dine: Jul & Aug, 11am-7pm. mountwashington.ca 9 & Dine: Longlands Golf Course. 250.339.6363.

Comox Valley Farmers Market: CV Exhibition Grounds, comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com Hornby Island Market: Sollan’s Rd, Jeanette, jfreestad@telus.net Denman Island Farmer’s Market: 9:30am-12:30pm 5901 Denman Rd. 250.703.3192 Sirloin Meal: Whistle Stop Pub. 250.334.4500.

LINC Youth Centre Skatepark: 250.334.8138.

Meat Draw: Cumberland Legion, 3-5:30pm. 336.2361.

Name That Tune: Griffin Pub, 9pm. 339.4466.

Live Bands: 9pm-1am, Cumberland Hotel. 336.8844 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500.

Live Music / DJ Night: Avalanche Pub, 250.331.0334.

Courtenay Legion: Meat draw & dance, 250-334-4322 Hockey Night in Canada: Red21. PlaytimeGaming.

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Every Week com (Plus excluding UFC events) Pony Rides: My Barn To Yours 338-5644 Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black 12-4:30pm, 250.337.8325 Cardio Jam: Courtenay Rec. Fitness, 250.338.5371.

540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican, 250-898-7567 Boot Camp: Black Creek 9-10:30am, 337.5190.

SUNDAY Comox Comm Market: Jul 19&Aug 16. 10am-3pm, Little Red Church, comoxcommunitymarket.com.

Brunch: Whistle Stop Pub, 9:30am-1pm. 250.334.4500.

Baby Back Ribs: Whistle Stop Pub, 5pm, 250.334.4500.

Coastal Black Winery Tours & Tasting: Drop-in from 11am. 2186 Endall Rd, Black Ck. . 337.8325 Ceilidh: Celtic jam, Griffin Pub, 3-6pm. 250.339.4466.

PlayNation Poker: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573.

Meat Draw & Bingo: Cumberland Hotel, 1-3pm.

336.8844.

Free Pool All Day: Griffin Pub. 339.4466.

Texas Holdem: The Mex Pub 2pm Karaoke: The Bridge Lounge, 8pm.

Wine Tasting: 40 Knots Winery, Comox. 12-5 pm.

250.941.8810.

EVERY DAY Go-Karting & Monster Truck Rides: Saratoga Speedway, Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. 12-4pm.

250.337.5024, saratogaracing.ca Seaview Game Farm Tours: Daily 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, & 3pm. Call ahead, 250.337.5182.

Coastal Black Winery Tasting & Tours are Back: 11am5pm. Tours require group of 8 or more, 2186 Endall Rd, Black Ck. 337.8325.

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We create a wide variety of toppings and sauces for Pasta, Rices, Quinoa, CousCous, and/or Potatoes.

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Campbell River Common Mall 778-346-1073 Monday - Friday 9:30-5pm 1454 Ironwood St

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All net proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Health Foundation’s Jeneece Place Registration donations are tax deductible.

Join the adventure of the Vancouver Island roads.

Door prizes and silent auction At Pipers on the Ridge Pub and Restaurant Contact Brian at 250-204-4064

$25 - Register online just google “ride for jeneece” OR on the day at Campbell River - Robert Ostler Park at 11am

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FINE DINING & INTERNATIONAL q Osaka Sushi q Breakwater - Kingfisher Resort q Monte Christo q Bisque q Atlas Cafe q Locals at The Old House q The Prime q Yiamas Greek Taverna q Hana Korean

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q Chad’s West Coast Grill & Bar q Union Street Grill q Bamboo Inn

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250-334-4500

4 Griffin Pub

250-339-4466

4 Cumberland Hotel

2714 Dunsmuir Ave

250-336-8844

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q McDonalds 3 Locations q Plates Eatery q Taco Time q Jo Klassens Grill q Delicados q Mad Chef q White Spot q Dairy Queen q Burger King q A&W • 3 Locations q Triple O’s q Wendy’s Restaurant 4 Yummie’s & Gyros q Michael’s Off Main

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230-8th St

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