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March 8, 2015

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make it Happenâ&#x20AC;? International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. It has been observed since the 1900's, a time of great expansion and turbulence with the rise of radical ideologies. Today the tradition sees men honouring their mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, with recognition. The new millennium has witnessed a signiďŹ cant change and attitude shift toward equality and liberty. Many of the younger generation feel that all the battles have been won for women, but the complexity of patriarchy still exist. With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights, and an increase in impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality. However, there is still much ground to gain, in business, politics, resource management and trades. Great improvements have been made especially in Canada with female astronauts and governing ministers. Women now have real choices. They can work and have a family, so the tones and nature of International Women's Day has, for the past few years, moved from being a reminder about the negatives to a celebration of the positives. Do your bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.

MUST SEE EVENTS Art & Ale at the Whale

MAR 4

Art & Ale is a fun night of creative dabbling for the artistically freaked out but curious… in the comfortable and friendly surroundings of the White Whale Public House.

Seedy Saturday

MAR 7

Seed Exchange & Horticultural Trade Show at the Filberg Centre, Upper Level.

NIC Annual Career Fair

MAR 11

North Island College hosts a free annual career fair for students and community members looking for employment.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

MAR 17

See inside for Comox Valley locations.

Pieces: Celebrating Textiles

MAR 27-29

Textile Festival at the Filberg Centre: celebrate the vast talents of textile makers and artisans from Vancouver Island and the lower mainland.

Cumberland Easter Farmer’s Market

MAR 28

More than 40 local producers will be showcasing a wide variety of foods and artisan goods.

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The Great BIG Community Scavenger Hunt: National Volunteer Week, Apr. 12-18. Search, find, discover, engage and participate in the biggest and greatest scavenger hunt this community has ever seen. With 20+ tasks testing your skills & knowledge. Multiple, amazing prizes to be won. Register now, Unit CI - 450 8th St. or 250.334.8063. N.I. Festival of Performing Arts: Sid Williams Theatre, 9am. Over 1,000 dedicated students from across V.I. converge to strut their stuff. Non-profit society dedicated to providing a festival for students to perform before audiences and adjudicators. By Donation, 338.2430. “Catching the Light”: Pearl Ellis Gallery, Comox 10am. Till Mar 8. Painter, Leslie Dunsmore & Sculptor, Mary Hicks present selection of paintings, woven copper & mixed-media sculptures combined to express vivid and variant qualities of light. 339.2822. Grand Piano Inaugural Concert: St. John The Divine Anglican Church, Courtenay, 2pm. Concert of light classical music in celebration of St. John’s new grand piano! By Donation. mtleighton@shaw.ca Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes: The Lighthouse Community Ctr, 240 Lions Way, Bowser. Every Sunday, 6:30pm. 778.424.9994. C Canucks vs St. Louis: 7pm, SNP. LIVE - Milos Karaoke: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub, 9pm. info@thewesterlyhotel.com Bluegrass Brunch: Waverly Hotel, 10:30am. 250.336.8322.

MAR 2 MON

N.I. Festival of Performing Arts: See Mar 1. Monday Movie Night: Courtenay Library, 6pm. Popcorn included. Free. Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: Chances Casino Courteny, 8:30pm. RED21 Idol Contest now on! WIN $250,00 in cash! RodMcneil@gmail.com, 250.334.4531.

MAR 3 TUE

Zumba: Lewis Ctr, 9am. Dance your way to fitness. Fun! All levels welcome. Lyla, 250.339.0521. ‘AFTER’ NIC Fine Arts Exhibition: NIC, 10am. Collection of paintings by students. ComoxValleyArtGallery.com A Good Yarn Knitting and Crochet Circle: 6:00pm,1720 Beaufort Ave, Bring your own project to work on, or borrow some needles and yarn and learn some basic stitches. www.virl.bc.ca,250.339.2971. Every Tues. C Canucks vs San Jose: 7pm, SNP.

•••••••••••••••••••• The Great Big Volunteer Scavenger Hunt Register March 1st - 31st

at Volunteer Comox Valley. The Great Big Volunteer Scavenger Hunt takes place on

April 12th - 18th

•••••••••••••••••••• The Impact Awards

March 1st - 31st Nominate at Volunteer Comox Valley or at www.volunteercomoxvalley.ca

•••••••••••••••••••• The Gala of Giving April 18th

11am - 3pm, Lower Filberg Center

250-334-8063 www.volunteercomoxvalley.ca Find us on facebook by searching Volunteer Comox Valley, and on Twitter @volunteertastic

1st Tuesday Fundraiser: Special Guest, ‘Tina Filippino’. The Mex Pub, 7:30pm. 250.703.9573. Grace Train Outreach Fellowship: Every Tues., 7:30pm, Native Son’s Lower Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave. Gospel music, testimonies, bible teaching, prayer, fellowship & refreshments. We have banjo, guitars & old time gospel music, as well as contemporary Christian worship songs. 250.334.2433.

MAR 4 WED

CV Stroke Recovery Group: Comox United

Church, 10am. For stroke survivors living & their caregivers. StrokeRecoverybc.ca Every Wednesday. Storytime: CV Regional Library, 10:30am. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & more for children 0-5yrs and their caregivers. Drop-in. 250.339.2971. Every Wednesday Babytime: Courtenay Library, 11am. Learn rhymes, bounces, action songs, fingerplays, lullabies & stories. Ages 0-18mo. 250.334.3369. Every Wednesday. Art & Ale at the Whale: White Whale Public House, 6pm. Fun night of creative dabbling for the artistically

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FURNITURE & FASHION freaked out but curious... over a glass of beer. 250.338.1468. English as a 2nd Language Book Club: Courtenay Library, 6:30pm. Practice your English and read fun new books. Pre-register, 250.338.6359. Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 9pm. 250.703.9573

MAR 5 THU

Preschool Storytime: Courtenay Library, 11am. 300 6th St. Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs, nursery rhymes. 250.334.3369. Every Thursday Queers Creating Change: Courtenay Regional Library, 300 6th St, 5:30pm. A project of AIDS V.I. A youth group for all queer identified youth and allies ages 16-24. Providing safe, supportive space for people to meet & share. Variety of social activities, art making, discussions, workshops, HIV education, leadership training. 250.218.0305 C Canucks in Arizona: 6pm, SNP. Book Club: Courtenay Library, 300 6th St. 6:30pm. 250.334.3369. Comox Paddlers Club Meeting: Lions Den, 1729

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Comox Ave, Comox, 7pm. encasa_@telus.net Live Music ‘Helen Austin’: Zocalo Cafe, 7pm. 250.331.0933. 250.331.0933. Alannah Clark: Zocala Cafe, 7pm. Open Jam Night with Barry & Friends: The Mex Pub, 1001 Ryan Rd. 8pm. 250.703.9573. LIVE Music Triva ‘Name that Tune’: Billy D’s Pub, 268 5th St. 8:30pm. 250.334.8811.

MAR 6 FRI

Movie Release : ‘Unfinished Business’ , ‘Chappie’. Newcomers Friday Morning Walk: Courtenay Air Park, 8:45am. Meet in parking-lot, Mansfield Drv, near RV Sales Centre. Coffee at Serious Coffee, Cliffe Ave. www.cvnewcomers.net ‘The Way Things Are & How To Be’: CV Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave, 11am. Kelly Gough & Joyce Lindemulder. Works on paper/sculpture/performance exhibition. 250.338.6211. Speech Contest: Join us for a Toastmasters for an International Event. 12noon to 1pm. Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Hwy. Room at end of hall. The CV Toastmaster clubs are accepting applications for new members. Dale

Visual Arts Tour Coming to the Comox Valley. The What’s On Digest will feature a visual arts tour every month. Submit your art events, galleries, exhibits, festivals, open studios, to our website.

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250-897-5539. World Day of Prayer Sevice: Black Creek United Mennonite Church, 2277 Enns Rd, 2pm. For the People of the Bahamas. By donation, 250.337.2204 English as a 2nd Language Conversation Group: Courtenay Library, 3pm. 250.338.6359. Comox LEGO Club: CV Library, 1720 Beaufort Ave, Comox, 3pm. Drop-in to build with the library’s LEGO & Duplo collection. Ages 4yrs+ 250.339.2971. Family Storytime: Cumberland Library, 3pm. Stories, finger plays, songs & more. Drop-in. All ages. 250.336.8121. Live Music ‘Indigo Jazz’: Zocalo Cafe, 7pm. 250.331.0933. ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Fox Trot Workshop: Native Son’s Hall, Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. Workshop, 7pm. Dance, 8-10pm. Fun music mix for all ballroom, latin & swing styles. Light refreshments. $12. NIFPA Festival Variety Showcase 2015: Sid Williams Theatre, 7pm. See Mar 1 Universal Kirtan: “Yurt”, 1957 Arden Rd, Courtenay. 7pm. Universal Kirtan led by Oliver Clarke, director

of Mystic Valley Voices. Devotional chanting from all the world’s major traditions. 250.218.1688. mysticvalleyvoices.org Music with Jilli Martini: Billy D’s Pub, 268 5th St. Courtenay, 8-11pm. 250.334.8811. Every Friday. MusicFest Show ‘West My Friend’: Cumberland Hotel. Tix at, IslandMusicFest.com / 250.336.8844. Live Band ‘The Enablers’: Griffin Pub, 8:30pm. 250.339.4466. Live Music ‘Machine Gun Kelly’: WhistleStop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500. Live Rock ‘Steelhead’: The Mex Pub, 9:30pm. 250.703.9573.

MAR 7 SAT

CV Farmers Market: Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, 9am-12pm. Every Saturday. 250.218.0321. Seedy Saturday: Filberg Ctr, Upper Level Conference Hall, 10am-3pm. Seed Exchange & Horticultural Trade Show. Theme; ‘Preparing for Climate Change’ www. cvgss.org ‘AFTER’ NIC Fine Arts Exhibition: See Mar 3rd. ‘Catching the Light’: See Mar 1st.

Pieces: Celebrating Textiles

Calling All Textile Enthusiasts, Artisans and Makers...

March 27, 28, 29, 2015 Pieces: Celebrating Textiles showcases contemporary thinking on “slow” textiles and clothing March 27th – 29th, at the Florence Filberg Centre. Explore the relationships between local history, cloth making, natural materials, stitch narratives, global textiles and what is in your closet. Mingle with and celebrate the vast talents of makers and artisans from Vancouver Island and the lower mainland. The gala opening features the acclaimed Charllotte Kwon from Maiwa speaking on “Slow Clothes.” Saturday opens with an odyssey of Coast Salish and other First Nation’s textile history. A variety of displays, demonstrations and surprises follow. Later, Kwon joins the Global Conversation with insights from African, South Asian and Latin American inspired social enterprises. Provocative installations created by North Island College students reveal the underbelly of mass produced fast fashion issues. On Sunday, author Leanne Prain, born and raised in the Comox Valley speaks on stitching cloth and making meaning. Prain believes, “that weaving a tale or dropping

a thread can take on new meaning when we start to see textiles … as an important part of the human experience.” Our Social Fabric and students from Vancouver Island University offer insights into the world of up-cycling, thrifting and repurposing. Displays and opportunities to chat and learn from the makers are part of this “piece”. Finally “Endnotes” touches on the textile windings of shrouds, material memorials and green burial. The Public is invited to join in to pick up some needle skills at the Eat, Make, Mend Café and browse through the vendor area in the downstairs areas of the Filberg Center. Two Children’s workshops are being offered at the Courtenay Museum. A few downtown merchants will be offering displays and demonstrations. Learn all about it from the website at www.piecescelebratingtextiles.com. Weekend tickets are on sale at Uptown Yarns in Courtenay, The Village Yarn Shoppe in Comox and on the website. Contact Lynda Drury Floatingstone@shaw.ca 250 792-1198 (c) 250 338-4747 (h)

3 Day Event Schedule Check our website for updates on the schedule:

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Friday March 27 Main Hall (Upstairs) 6:00 Doors Open for Registration 7:00 – 8:30 Keynote Speaker, Charllotte Kwon Waiting for the Monsoon, Slow Clothes in India (ﬁlm, image and textiles) 8:30 – 9:30 Mingle - local artisanal wine & appetizers Saturday March 28 Main Hall (Upstairs) 8:30 Doors Open 9:30 Origin Textiles of Vancouver Island Beth Boyce and Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa 12:30 – 2:30 Break for lunch, browse displays & demos 2:30 – 5:00 Global Conversation - Charllotte Kwon and others plus installations by North Island College Students Evergreen Seniors Lounge (downstairs) 9:00 – 4:00 Eat, Make, Mend Café Rotary Hall (downstairs) 10:00 - 4:00 Artisan Vendors & Displays Courtenay Museum 11:00 - 3:00 Children’s Workshops Separate registration kenzie.andrews@gmail.com Sunday March 29 Main Hall (Upstairs) 9:30 Doors Open 10:00 – 12:00 Leanne Prain Material Lives where Textiles Make Meaning 12:00 – 1:00 Break for Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 Up-cycling & End Note Displays & Demos 2:00 – 3:00 Our Social Fabric and Pecha Kucha by Vancouver Island University Students on Sustainable Textiles 3:00 – 4:00 End Notes Helene Demurs Evergreen Seniors Lounge (downstairs) 11:00 – 3:00 Eat, Make, Mend Café Rotary Hall (downstairs) 11:00 am 4:00 pm Artisan Vendors & Displays

Presented by Comox Valley Photographic Society For the past four years, the Comox Valley Photographic Society (formerly CV Camera Club) has been holding an annual celebration of photography and photographic arts at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay. The evening event includes a two-part program of musical slideshows created by members of the club to showcase their work, including still images and video work. In addition, a print gallery is set up in the lower lobby of the theatre where guests can view framed photographs before, during and after the show.

The event has been hugely popular and offers the club the opportunity to reach out to the community and share the love of photography with non-members in an intimate and dynamic way. Imagefest 2015 will be held on Saturday, March 21st, 2015 at 7:30pm at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay. Tickets to the show are a bargain at just $15. For more information, contact Kerry Dawson at (250) 339-1029.

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13 ‘Spring into Health’ Health & Wellness Show: St. John Divine Church Hall, 579 5th St. Courtenay, 10am-3pm. Variety of Health Practitioners & experts offering health related products & services, minihands-on-sessions, and demo’s. 250.331.3228. 5 Steps to Harness Your Mind & Achieve Your Goals: 10:30am, , 536 5th St, The House of Now, 10:30am-12:30pm. Is your brain your ally or foe in building the life of your dreams? take back your brain! FREE info@heartdrumbeat.com, 250-650-9905 Tell Your Story or Read Your Poetry like an Actor: 2:00pm, 7793 Island Highway, Fanny Bay Hall, 2-4pm. Whether you want to read your own writing or others, read to grandchildren or a classroom, learn how to bring your words alive $15.00, bernicefriesen@ bernicefriesen.com, 250-335-2832 C Canucks in San Jose: 7:00pm, NIFPA Dance Gala 2015: 7:00pm, See Mar 1 Live Music Machine Gun Kelly: 9:00pm, 2355 Mansfield Drive, WhistleStop Pub, 9pm,250.334.4500, FREE 250-334-4500 Live Band Broken Group: 9:00pm, 2714 Dunsmuir Ave Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am. 250.336.8844., Live Music: 9:30pm, 1001 Ryan Rd, The Mex Pub, 9:30pm. RnB Sweethearts. 250.703.9573. Shane Philip at The Waverley: 9:30pm, 2692 Dunsmuir, $15 in Advance, 250.336.8322

Mar 8, Sun~

International Womens Day 2015: Theme: ‘Make it happen’. Today celebrates women’s success,honour’s. www.internationalwomensday.com DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS: 12:00am, Turn your clock FORWARD 1 hour. Live Music Bluegrass Brunch: 2692 Dunsmuir Avenue, Waverley Hotel, 10:30am-1pm. 250.336.8322., Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes : 6:30pm, 240 Lions Way, at the Lighthouse Comm. Centre.778.424.9994. www.cortajacadance.ca/, andyjlm@shaw.ca, Every Sunday. LIVE - Milos Karaoke: 9:00pm, at the Flying Canoe, 1590 Cliffe Ave, Great singers. Come Sing www. flyingcanoe.ca,

Mar 9, Mon~

Mattina Musica ft. Bergmann Piano Duo: 10:30am, 422 Cliffe Ave, Italian for Morning Music. Mattina Musica is a 5 concert series of classical music, each taking place on a Monday morning. Patrons are warmly invited to meet in the Sid lobby at 9:45 am for tea, coffee, and conversation before the concert. The series is hosted by pianist Sarah Hagen, www. sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 CV Newcomers: Where Women Meet & Friendships are Made: 399 Club House Drive, Crown Isle Golf Resort, 7-9pm. cvnewcomers.net, 250.334.0062. C Canucks vs Anaheim: 7pm, SNP Karaoke with Rod & Suzy: 8:30pm, 361 Hunt Rd,

Karaoke Kommotion SEE MAR 2

Mar 10, Tue~

Courtenay Breast Thermography Clinic : 9:00am, 448 10th Street, Thermography is an imaging procedure where infrared images of the breasts are analyzed and rated to assess breast health. It is noninvasive and radiation-free. Book your appt. 250-947-5424. Space is limited. Pearl Ellis Gallery Members Spring Show: 10:00am, Pearl Ellis Gallery, Mar 10 to 29 pearlellisgallery@shaw.ca, Ukrainian Cultural Society Monthly Meeting: 7:00pm, 411 Anderton Ave, Discussion and fellowship promoting Ukrainian culture. Perogies and cabbage rolls always available for sale. Call Nellie: 250-334-2653 Concerts Denman Presents Andre Laplante: 7:30pm, Northwest Road, Andre Laplante in the Denman Island Community Hall. Over the last decade, Canadian pianist Andre Laplante is one of the great romantic virtuosos. - Adults $18 advance or $20 door, Students $5 at door, www.artsdenman.org/concertsdenman, The Acoustical Sounds of Big Sugar: 7:30pm, 422 Cliffe Ave, BIG SUGAR have always been known for their powerful, high volume live performances. Now, audiences will get a rare chance to see Gordie Johnson and the entire BIG SUGAR family in an intimate and entirely acoustic setting. Reg $45, sidwilliamstheatre. com, 250.338.2430

Mar 11, Wed~

NIC Annual Career Fair: Comox Recreation Centre, 1855 Noel Ave. 1pm-4:40pm.NIC hosts its free annual career fair for students and community members looking for employment. 45 exhibitors. Treena Nadon, 250.334.5076 www.nic.bc.ca Kids Movie Night: 6:00pm, 2746 Dunsmuir Ave, Bring the kids to the library for monthly family movies in front of the fireplace. www.virl.bc.ca, 250.336.8121 The Fat Oyster Author Reading Series: 7793 Island Highway, Fanny Bay Hall, 6:30am-9pm. Featuring our first ‘Open Mike Fundraiser’. Followed by a reading by Derek Carpenter, a prolific writer who has published award winning fiction, non-fiction, & poetry. 250.335.2832. N.Isl. Hospital Project Info Session: 2300 Ryan Rd, North Island College, Stan Hagen Theatre, 7-9pm. Hosting new round of quarterly community information sessions. 250-334-5000 Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 1001 Ryan Road, Every Wednesday, Start 9:00 pm Win up to 1000 loonies Cheap Draft Day ~ 20 cent Wing Night, 250.703.9573

Mar 12, Thu~

Live Music New Mother Earth: 208- 5th Street, Zocalo CafÉ 250.331.0933. wwwzocalocafe.ca 250-3310933

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Whats On Screen C Canucks vs Los Angeles: 7pm, SNP. Music Triva- Name that Tune: 8:30pm, 268 Fifth St, at Billy D’s. Fun night of Music Trivia.

Mar 13, Fri~

Movie Release ‘Run All Night’ Movie Release In the Heart of the Sea Movie Release Cinderella: Mar 13, Fri~ Family Fun Friday: 9:30am, 2311 Rosewall Cres, Join Saltwater’s early childhood team for story time, crafts and free play. This is open to all children up to school age and as it is free. www.saltwaterschool.com, 250.871.7777 ESL Conversation Group: 3:00pm, 300 6th Street, Discuss books, movies, the news, or other topics of interest. Immigrant Welcome Centre in Courtenay 250.338.6359 Comox LEGO Club: 3:00pm, 1720 Beaufort Ave, Dropin to build with the library’s LEGO & Duplo collection. Ages 4 and up 250.339.2971 Courtenay Book Club: 6:30pm, 300 6th St, Adult Program. Takes place on the second Thursday of the month. 250.334.3369

Live Music Forbidden Jazz: 208- 5th Street, Zocalo Cafe 7pm. 250.331.0933. 250-331-0933 St. Patricks Day Dance: Courtenay legion Branch #17, 7pm. In the lower lounge. Band to be announced. 250.334.4911 Mt Washington Lift Ticket WINNERS: 7:00pm, DID YOU WIN !! check the Whats on Digest website., 5 winners so far. Evergreen Club Friday Night Dance: 7:30pm, 411 Anderton Ave, Rotary Hall, Filberg Ctr, Live music from ‘Amigos’. $7 250-338-1000 ext 232 Jilli Martini: Billy D’s 268 5th St, 8-11 pm 250.334.8811 Live Band Bootleg: 8:30pm, 1185 Kilmorley Rd, Griffin Pub, 250.339.4466 Live Music XLR8: 2355 Mansfield Drive, WhistleStop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500. Live Music Brodie Dawson: 2692 Dunsmuir Ave, Waverley Hotel, 9:30pm. (250) 336-8322 Brodie Dawson: 9:30pm, 2692 Dunsmuir, A mix of soulful folky blues with a gospel funk. Named Vocalist

NIFPA Dance Gala March 7

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Mattina Musica ft.Bergmann Piano NIFPA Festival Variety Showcase World Community March 6th Duo March 9- 7:00 pmFilm Festival February 6 & 7 Gala 2015 NIFPA Dance

March 7th -Maté 7:00Sounds The Acoustical of Big Sugar Dr. Gabor -pm Peer Orientation February 16 & 17 ft. Bergmann Piano Duo Mattina Musica MarchMarch 10 9th - 10:30 am N.I. Festival of Performing Arts

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are exchanged. Finally, the Spaniards why the red shirt?” The captain replies, “If I got injured, my blood shouldn’t be seen, as I didn’t want my men to lose hope.” Just then, another soldier runs up and says, “Sir, we just spotted another twenty enemy ships!” The captain calmly replies, “Go bring my yellow pants.”

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Mar 3 - ‘Tina Filippino’ - 7:30pm Mar 6 - Steelhead - 9:30pm Mar 7 - ‘Curl’ - RnB Sweethearts 9:30pm Mar 14 - The Fabulous Mutts - 9:30pm Mar 21 - Machine Gun Kelly - 9:30pm Mar 27 - Baby Jane - 9:30pm Mar 28 - ‘Kin Fo’/Sociable Hillbillies 9:30pm

Zocalo Cafe

208 5th St., Courtenay 250.331.0933

Mar 5 - 7pm Helen Austin Mar 6 - 7pm Indigo Jazz Mar 12 - 7pm New Mother Earth Mar 13 - 7pm Forbidden Jazz Mar 14 - 7pm Tony Morrison & Friends Mar 19 - 7pm Oscar Robles Mar 21 - 7pm Celtic Cargo Mar 26 - 6pm She Said Mar 27 - 7pm Anderson Jazz Mar 28 - 7pm Black Swan Fiddlers

March HELLO

St. Patrick’s Day

Mar. 17th

“Dukes of Dodge”4-9pm

$5 pint Guinness or Kilkenny $4.75 pint Sleeman’s Honey Brown

Mar 6/7 Machine Gun Kelly

Mar 13/14

XLR8

Mar 20-21

Boondock

Mar 27/28

...to be announced

WHISTLE STOP PUB

2355 Mansﬁeld Dr., Courtenay 250-334-4500 www.WhistleStopPub.com

Griffin Pub

FRIDAY NIGHT

MONDAYS Pool Tourney & Poker night WEDNESDAYS Wacky Wednesdays $3 tapas + piano bar with Rob Petrie The Enablers THURSDAYS Poker Night Bootleg FRIDAYS Live Bands - Prize Pot SATURDAYS The Impalas Name That Tune w/ VaLori & Friends

BANDS

MAR 6

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MAR 20

MAR 27

The Rangers

Tues. Mar. 17th

St. Patty’s Day SPECIAL EVENT Live Music from 3 pm. Door Prizes & Giveaways. PLUS a fantastic Irish Menu!

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Waverley Hotel

Avalanche Bar & Grill

Mar 7 - Shane Philip - 9.30pm Mar 8 - Bluegrass Brunch - 10:30am-1pm Mar 13 - Brodie Dawson - 9:30pm Mar 14 - Jon & Roy - 9:30pm Mar 21 - Relentless Couchmen - 9:30pm Mar 27 - Pigeon Hole with Skian - 9:30pm Mar 28 - C.R. Avery - 9:30pm

Monday's Karaoke Thurs/Fri/Sat: DJ Club Party- Hit the floor Mar 19 - Comedy Night Live UFC

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Mar 14, Sat~

WhaleFest: 17,000 Whales Are Coming Our Way. Join us in Ucluelet from Mar 14-22 and experience the amazing annual Grey Whale migration. Packages with the Canadian Princess Fishing Lodge & Marine Adventures start at $119pp. Includes accommodation, whale watching and breakfast. 1.800.663.7090. CanadianPrincess.com, www.canadianprincess.com, 1800-663-7090 Comox Valley Farmers Market: 360 Cliffe Avenue, 9.00am to 12noon Every Saturday. This month feasts and festivities! Free, www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket. com,250-218-0321 Discover Art Workshop: 2001 Black Creek Road, For a few hours, the main hall will be transformed into a studio for Discover Art sessions. All ages Pre-reg is a MUST as space is very limited!, Members $8.50/family, Non-Members $10/family, 250.337.5190 C Canucks vs Toronto: 4pm, HNIC. St. Paddys Celebration with Music of Celtic Chaos: 240 Lions Way. 2nd Annual Kitchen Ceilidh. Doors open, 6pm. Dinner served, 6:30pm. Tix $35 Irish dinner, Dessert Auction & dancing to Celtic Chaos. All proceeds benefit Bowser Seniors Housing Society. To book a table of 8 to 10 call, 250.757.8117 or email events@ bshs.ca. Tickets at Salish Sea Market or Georgia Park Store in Bowser. 250.757.8117 Radical Reels Tour: 7:00pm, 422 Cliffe Ave, Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival presents the wildly popular Radical Reels night A presentation of the best high-adrenaline films www.sidwilliamstheatre.com,

250.338.2430 Live Music Tony Morrison & Friends: 7:00pm, 2085th Street, Zocalo Cafe. 250.331.0933, Live Music XLR8: 2355 Mansfield Drive, WhistleStop Pub, 250-334-4500 Live Band Anne Handley Band: Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am 250.336.8844 Live Music Fabulous Mutts: 1001 Ryan Rd, The Mex Pub, 9:30pm. 250.703.9573. Live Music Jon & Roy: : 2692 Dunsmuir Ave, Waverley Hotel 9:30pm, Chorus-driven anti-folk, the duo of Jon and Roy continue to roll. 250.336.8322

Mar 15, Sun~

Comox Community Spring Market: 2182 Comox Ave. The Little Red Church Community Ctr, 10am-3pm. Great group of vendors. Enter to WIN our $50 Gift Card and A Gorgeous Vendor Gift Basket. 250-792-3652 Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes: 240 Lions Way, Every Sunday, 6:30pm at the Lighthouse Community Centre.778.424.9994. LIVE - Milos Karaoke: 9:00pm 1590 Cliffe Ave, The Flying Canoe, Milo’s Karaoke.

Mar 16, Mon~

Ease into eBooks with Tablets: 2:00pm, 1720 Beaufort Ave, Step-by-step demonstration. Reg required. 250.339.2971 x

Mar 17, Tue~ St. Patricks Day

St. Pattys Day Special Event: 3:00pm, 1185 Kilmorley Road, Griffin Pub. Live Music from 3pm. Door prizes & give-aways! PLUS a fantastic Irish menu! 250.339.4466. FREE, St. Patricks Day Celebrations: 2355 Mansfield Drive, WhistleStop Pub. Live music with ‘Dukes of Dodge’ from 4-9pm. 250-334-4500

20 C Canucks vs Philadelphia: 7pm, SNP.

Mar 18, Wed~

Loonie Tunes Karaoke: 9:00pm, 1001 Ryan Road, Every Wednesday, Start 9:00 pm

Mar 19, Thu~

Comox Legion Ladies Auxiliary Lunch: 11:30am, Comox Ave, Home-made lunch and dessert with family and friends, endless tea & coffee. $8/Full lunch. $3/ Entrees. 250.339.2022., C Canucks vs Blue Jackets: 7pm, SNP. Live Music Oscar Robles: 7:00pm, 208- 5th Street, :Zocalo, 7pm. 250.331.0933. Comedy Night: 8:00pm, 275 8th Street, Avalanche Hotel, 250.331.0945. $10 The Funk Hunters with Chali 2na: 9:00pm, 90-5th Street, Purchase tickets www.store. cumberlandvillageworks.com/events 250.871.7277

Mar 20, Fri

Evergreen Club Friday Night Dance: 7:30pm, see March 13 How Great Thou Art: 7:30pm, 422 Cliffe Ave, The sacred and inspirational songs of Elvis performed by multiple award-winning vocalist Steve Elliott. All Ages $27.50, www.sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 THE OLD CHURCH THEATRE: 755 Harmston Ave, Courtenay. COVAL CHORISTERS PRESENT ‘YOURS ANNE’ A Musical based on THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Tix Tues & Thurs 10:00am-2:00pm at the Old Church Theatre. Matinee’s 2:00PM, Evening shows 7pm $20.00, 250334- 2992 Live Band The Impalas: 8:30pm, 1185 Kilmorley Road, Griffin Pub, 250.339.4466. Live Music Boondock: 2355 Mansfield Drive, WhistleStop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500.

Mar 21, Sat~

Union Bay Spring Flea Market: 9:00am, Island Highway South, Union Bay Community Hall, Hwy 19A. 9am-1pm. Dave 250.335.2317. Set up your table for $15, www.ubcc.ca 250.335.2317 Comox Valley Farmers Market: 360 Cliffe Ave, 9.00am to 12noon Every Saturday. Teen Art Club: 10:30am, 300 6th St, at the Library. Teens will meet monthly to explore different media for making art. Ages 13 - 17 years. Reg required. 250.334.3369 Janine L. Moore - Work on Your Own Terms: 1:00pm, 300 6th St, Considering a Midlife Career Change? Book a seat by sending an email to Jan., Free, jan@workonyourownterms.com, 250.247.9929 Standing Tall Art Exhibition by Tracy Kobus: 1:00pm, 1225 Lazo Rd. Whyte’s Framing & Gallery in Comox. Mar 20 to Apr 18. Kobus paintings are found in collections worldwide. 250.339.3366. www.tracykobus. C Canucks in Los Angeles: 1pm, SNP.

Live Music Celtic Cargo: 208- 5th St Zocalo 7pm. 250.331.0933. Imagefest 2015: 7:30pm, 422 Cliffe Ave, For four years, the Comox Valley Photographic Society (formerly CV Camera Club) holds an annual celebration of photography and photographic arts at the Sid Williams Theatre The evening event includes a two-part program of musical slideshows created by members of the club to showcase their work, including still images and video work, Adults $15, Child under 13 yrs $10, www. sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 Live Music, Boondock: 2355 Mansfield Drive, WhistleStop Pub, 9pm,250.334.4500. Live Greasy, Garage Band: Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am.250.336.8844. Live Rock, Machine Gun Kelly: 9:30pm, 1001 Ryan Rd, The Mex Pub, 250-703-9573 Live Music, Relentless Couchmen: 2692 Dunsmuir Ave, Waverley Hotel, 9:30pm. 250 336-8322

Mar 22, Sun~

How to Create Amazing Leaf Imprints: 11:00am, 218 - 5th St, This is your chance to discover how Valerie Taylor creates beautiful original art using printer inks and natural skeleton leaves. FREE, 250.334.0221 C Canucks in Arizona: 5pm, CITY TV. Some Like It Hot: 7:00pm, We are taking part in the City of Courtenay centennial festivities by celebrating the history of our building and its beginnings as a cinema when it opened as the Bickle Theatre back in 1935. A night of classic film. Costumes are encouraged. By Donation, www.sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430

Mar 23, Mon~

Coffee News is delivered every Monday

Mar 24, Tue~

C Canucks vs Winnipeg: 7pm, SNP., Shane Koyczan: 7:30pm, Internationally recognized author and spoken word artist Emerged as a creator of poetry that dares to belong to the people. In 2013, he collaborated with animators to make the antibullying viral video ‘To This Day’ which has had over 13 million views, and he performed a customized version ’For the Bullied and the Beautiful to acclaim at the 2013 International TED Conference in Long Beach, California., All Ages $32.50, www.sidwilliamstheatre. com, 250.338.2430

Mar 25, Wed~

Upper Island Safety Conference & Trade Show: Vendor Call. Held at 1800 South Alder Street, Campbell River, “Sportsplex”. May 25-26. Great opportunities for vendors, safety committee members and professionals. 250.287.9234. www.strathconard.ca 250-287-9234

Mar 26, Thu~

Movie Night: 6:00pm, 2746 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. Adult Program. Movie titles will be announced one month beforehand - check theVIRLwebsite or call 250.336.8121 Live Music She Said: 6:00pm, 208-5th Street,:Zocalo 250.331.0933.

Every Week MONDAY

Free Coffee Roasting Tours & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 250.871.8666 Karaoke: Avalanche Pub 250.331.0334. Pool Tourny & Poker Night: Griffin Pub 339.4466 Football Night: Chances. 250.334.4531. 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. 20 hands of play, prizes & refreshments. $2. 250.338.1000. LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free Workshop. 1126 Piercy Ave. 1-3pm. Free workshop! Make pies, sauces, jams, & more! Learn about processing fruit & take home some of harvest! 250.331.0152. Movie Matinée: Courtenay Legion, 2:30-4:30pm. Award-winning movie in the Lounge. 250.334.4322 CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Square Dancing: Courtenay Anglican Church, 7-9pm. 338.7942 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

Open Mic: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573. Zumba: Lewis Centre, 9am. Dance your way to fitness with Zumba. Its fun! All levels welcome. Lyla, 250.339.0521.

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

Acoustic Jam: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub 331.4006 Family Game Time: Games & Grounds, 4-8pm, $5/ hr for whole family, 250.871.1171. Courtenay Legion: Fun Euchre, 1:30pm. Pub darts, 7pm. 334.4322. Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub Learn Spanish: Comox Community Ctr, 6-7pm. Beginners to intermediate classes. $15/1hr. 778.420.0909. Wood Carvers: Royston Community Hall, 9:30am3pm. Learn & practise about carving. No experience necessary. Al: 250.331.0156 / Jim: 250.339.5350. Comox Toastmasters: Berwick Community Room, 7-8:30pm. 250.339.5432. Courtenay Train Station Grace Outreach: Guitar, Banjo, old time gospel songs. 334.2433. Basketball: Lewis Ctr, 8-10pm, $5 drop-in. Till 30th Tween Nites: LINC Ctr, Different out-trips, 334.8138. CV Community Band: Mark Isfeld High School, Band Rm, 7:30pm. Players of all ages & skill levels welcome. Pat, 339.5091 Jam Night w/ Live Band, “Remedy”: Avalanche Pub, 9pm, 331.0334 CV Band Rehearsals: Mark Isfield Band Rm 7:30pm Bingo: Elks Hall 7pm 334.4740 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: Lessons, @ The Bridge Lounge, 8pm Mystic Valley Voices Universal Chanting Community: 6:45-8:30 pm Little Red Church (House) FMI 250-218-1688.

WEDNESDAY

Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573. Sepak Takraw (foot volleyball): Puntledge Park Elementary School, 8-10pm. Free! Phill Fuller,

Cumberland Recreational Institute: (250) 336-2231 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

22 250.702.6774. captian_phill@ hotmail.com Live Music’: Cumberland Hotel, 7:30-10:30pm, 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 @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. cvkickers@gmail.com Junior Girls Rugby Football Practice: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. aimeeburley@hotmail.com Creative Writing Class: Fanny Bay Hall, 9:3011:30am. Meet or be re-acquainted with your muse. Class for curious and blocked, bursting with stories or half finished works gathering dust. 778.427.3416. CV Orcas Synchronized Swim Team: CV Sports Ctr, 4-6pm. 6yrs+. Leona, 941.2021 Pool & Poker Nite: Avalanche Pub, 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 LINC: drop in activities $2, 3-8pm. La Leche League Meetings: Breast Feeding Support Group, 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. Tai Chi: Black Creek Com. Hall 7:30-8:30pm, 337.5190 Swing Dancing: The Bridge Lounge, 7:30pm.

THURSDAY

Free Coffee Roasting Tours & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 250.871.8666. Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, 250.941.8810. Open Jam with Barry & Friends: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573. Music Trivia ‘Name That Tune’: Billy D’s Pub, 8:30pm. Win Prizes! 250.334.8811. BillyDsPub.com Poker Nite : Griffin Pub339.4466 Warhammer 40K: Games&Grounds, 871.1171.

Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players always welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com CV Paddlers Club Winter Meetings: 1749 Comox Ave. Doors, 6:30pm. Meeting, 7pm. New members welcome! Guest speakers. 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 334.8138. Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 Coal Hills BMX: Racing 6pm 339.0370 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 55+ Yoga: Filberg Ctr, 10:15am. Power Spin: Lewis Ctr. 6-7:15pm, till Aug29, 338.5371. Live Music & DJ Till Late: Flying Canoe West Coast Pub 331.4006 Throwback Thursday: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm. 337.5190 Yoga: 5:15 pm, Royston Community Hall 250.334.1883

FRIDAY

Free Coffee Roasting Tours & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 250.871.8666. Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, 250.941.8810. Friday Lounge with Jilli Martini: Billy D’s Pub, 8-11pm. 250.334.8811. BillyDsPub.com Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573. Live Bands & Prize Pot: Griffin Pub 339.4466 Courtenay Legion: Meat Draw 5-7 pm 250.334.4322 Live Bands: Whistle Stop Pub 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

Karaoke: Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am, 336.8844 Magic The Gathering: Games&Grounds, 6:30pm 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. 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 Top 40 DJ / Live Band: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach Schl , 6-7pm. 337.5190

SATURDAY

Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, 250.941.8810. Meat Draw: Cumberland Legion, 3-5:30pm. 250.336.2361. Name That Tune: Griffin Pub, 339.4466. 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 (Plus 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 12-4:30pm, 250.337.8325

Cardio Jam: Courtenay Rec. Fitness, 9-10:15am. Hip-hop, latin flair & fun workout. 250.338.5371. DJ Mike on The Mic: Avalanche Bar. Free. . Requests all night, 331.0945 540 Express: St Peter’s Anglican 5:40pm, 250-898-7567 Boot Camp: Black Creek Community Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190. Top 40 DJ: Bridge Lounge, 9pm. Meat Draw: Whistle Stop Pub 2-5pm Every Sat in December Tasting Room & Wine Shop Open: 10:30-5:30 40Knots Estate 2400 Anderton Rd. 941.8810

SUNDAY

PlayNation Poker: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573. Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes: Lighthouse Community Centre, 6:30pm. 778.424.9994. Free Wine Tasting & Tours: 40 Knots Winery, 250.941.8810. Meat Draw & Bingo: Cumberland Hotel, 1-3pm. 336.8844. Brunch: Whistle Stop Pub, 9:30am-1pm. 334.4500. Free Pool All Day: Griffin Pub. 339.4466. Courtenay Legion: Crib, 1pm. Gucci, 1:30pm. 250.334.4322. Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black Estate Winery, 124:30pm, 250.337.8325. Youth Group LINC: Drop in activities $2, 3-8pm. Texas Holdem: The Mex Pub 2pm Karaoke: The Bridge Lounge, 8pm. Tasting: Wine Shop & Vineyard. 40 Knots Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Comox. 12-5 pm. 250.941.8810. African Drumming: 4:30 pm, Royston Community Hall 250.334.1883

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March 13 & 14 Maritime Heritage Centre 621 Island Highway Campbell River B.C.

, Writer s Festival Words on the Water is a festival where contemporary writers and readers meet. Friday evening offers a stimulating mediated panel discussion. Saturday provides a Literary Cabaret with all components for an entertaining and stimulating event. This is your chance to socialize with the writers and other like-minded readers. Books by our featured authors will be on display and available to purchase.

Fri. March 13th

Sat. March 14th

Writers in Conversation Break Lunch Intermission (30 Min) Break

www.wordsonthewater.ca

25 David Carpenter The current Haig-Brown Writer in Residence. His novel “Niceman Cometh” was his 10th book, a story about a Titania-like single mom, a pudgy Bottom-like dreamer,and a ﬂesh-foolish disc jockey in the 1990’s. Ivan Coyote The future of B.C writing , Ivan E. Coyote is as original and humorous as they come. Coyote keeps producing subversively comic and poignant stories of consistently high quality. “Missed Her” (2010) is another collection of gender-bending memoirs. Steven Galloway Author of Finnie Walsh, Ascension, The Cellist of Sarajeveo and the The Confabulist. He has won multiple awards and his work has been published in over thirty countries and option for ﬁlm.

Sarah Leavitt Sarah’s graphic memoir, “Tangles” a story about Alzheimer’s, My Mother, and Me. Published in Canada, US, UK, and Germany, and France. Sarah holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of B.C. Bernice Lever The founder of the Waves, literary magazine, has published 9 books of poetry, and over 200 short prose pieces. Bernice Lever is known to get ‘high’ on words.

Derek Lundy His latest book Borderlands: Riding the Edge of America about a motorcycle ride along the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada. With an array of education and experiences, Derek indeed tells a great story. Richard Wagamese An Ojibway from the Wabasseemoong First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. Richard has received multiple awards and in 2012 was chosen as a recipient of a national Aboriginal Achievement Award. Kathleen Winter The author of Boys, published by Biblioasis and awarded the 2007 Metcalf Rooke award. Kathleen’s novel Annabel (House of Anansi 2010) became a #1 bestseller in Canada.

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Things To Do In Free Wine Tasting & Tours: For groups of 16 or more. 40 Knotts Winery, 40KnotsWinery.com 250.941.8810. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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Bird Watching: Free @ Courtenay Riverway & Estuary. 250.702.5404 Museum: Free @ Comox Airforce Museum. 250.339.8162 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. Kayak Tour: $55 @ Kayak Utopia. 250.334.2628. Kayaking: $15 an hour @ Comox Valley Kayaks and Canoes. 250.334.2628, 2020 Cliff Ave. www. comoxvalleykayaks.com 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 lottery game. 250.334.4531. Open Daily 10am12am. www.chances.ca/locations/courtenay 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 Goose Spit: Feel the sand in your shoes, the wind in your hair, and smell the salt in the air. Shop: The famous 5th Street in Courtenay. Comox Wharf: Buy a variety of fresh seafood right

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Cycling Tours: Island Joy Rides. 3-5 hour bike tours. 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). Island Joy Rides, 1.855.830.8522. Boating: $25hr @ Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort. 250.334.4154. 2 hour minimum. 5726 Coral Rd. www.islandgourmettrails.ca Culinary Tour: $125 per person for group 4-6 people @ Island Gourmet Trails. 250.650.1956 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. http:// islandmountainrides.com/ Marine Wildlife Tidal Rapids Tour: Discovery Marine Safaris. 250.287.7008. 2942 Paciﬁc View Terrace. www.adventurewhalewatching.com Outdoor Recreation: Provincial Park Kitty Coleman. Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, north of Courtenay off Hwy 19A onto Coleman Road. www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks Hands on Aquarium: Discovery Passage Aquarium. See, Touch, Explore. Open 7 Days, May to October. Extended hours July & August. 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. www.rockgym.ca Kayaking: Free. Launch your kayak into the river at the Courtenay Airpark then paddle up the river to Lewis Park. Kingﬁsher or Old House O’Spa: Enjoy a relaxing spa treatment or hydro bath. Cumberland Bike Trails: Enjoy easy to advanced mountain bike trails through Cumberland’s surrounding forests.

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29 Shades of Spring Fashion Show & Sale: 6:00pm 581 A - 11th Ave, Georgie’s Furniture and Fashion store, 6:00-9pm. Sale event. Customer appreciation refreshments and door prizes. Featuring; Joseph Ribleoff, Kut from the Kloth, Parkhurst, Simpli, and Jag. Reserve, 250.287.9577. C Canucks vs Colorado: 7pm, SNP.

Mar 27, Fri~ Movie Release ‘Home’: 911 Reflective Address Sign Fundraiser: 2 Day event Mar 27-28 9:00am. Is your address visible? Monarch Lion Club members will make your customized 911 Reflective Address Sign while you wait, choice of number layout - vertical or horizontal., General $40 each sign made, 2751 Cliff Ave, 250.338.9602 Pieces: Celebrating Textiles: 6:00pm, 411 Anderton Avenue, Filberg Ctr, Mar 27-29. Explore relationships between local history, cloth making, natural materials, stitch narratives, global textiles and what’s in your closet. Mingle with the vast talents of makers and artisans Key Speaker: Charlotte Kwon, on ‘Slow Fashion’..Lynda’s cell, 250.792.1198. Tickets at Yarns in Courtenay and The Village Yarn Shoppe in Comox., www.piecescelebratingtextiles.com 250-792-1198 Ballet “AMADEUS” - Dance with Wolfgang: 7:30pm, 422 Cliffe Ave, Ballet Victoria uses narrative, humour, depth. Artistic Director Paul Destrooper choreographs to well known classical and popular music www.sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 Live Band The Rangers: 8:30pm, 1185 Kilmorley Road, Griffin Pub, 250.339.4466 Live Music: 2355 Mansfield Drive, WhistleStop Pub, 9pm, 250.334.4500., FREE 250-334-4500 Live Music Pigeon Hole with Skian: Dunsmuir Ave, The Waverley, 9:30pm. (250) 336-8322

Mar 28, Sat~ Cumberland Easter Farmers Market: 1115 Dunning Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 40 local producers will be showcasing a wide variety of foods and artisan goods. Located in Cumberland Village at the R.J. Kennedy Community Centre, next to the arena, Free www.cumberlandfarmersmarket.ca, 613.833.2635 Comox Valley Farmers Market: 360 Cliffe Avenue, 9.00am to 12noon 250-218-0321 Archery Spring Shoot: Mar 28 & 29 3780 Colake Rd, Courtenay and District Fish & Game. Shot gun starts 9:30am. Camping available. Banquet Dinner on Saturday, $15. 3D Course, 50/50 and Novelty shoot raffles. Breakfast and lunch available. Reg at the main club house; Friday evening, 5-7pm and Saturday, 7:30am. 250.218.7592 Adult:$45, Senior:$35, Family:$90,

Junior:$25, Cub Free - these are 2 day prices, www. courtenayfishandgame.org,250-218-7592 Springtime Promenade: 11:00am, Old Island Highway. Stroll around Simms Millennium Park. There will be lots of crafts, games, and visit from the Easter Bunny. Reg Courtenay Rec. FMI; Lewis Centre, 250 3385371 Woodland Egg Hunt: 12:00pm, 2001 Black Creek Rd, Children are invited to experience the magic of our annual Woodland Egg Hunt along the nature trails of the Black Creek Community Centre. Make Easter eggs and crafts, cuddle with baby animals, and get your face painted. MARS will bring an Ambassador Bird, and Captain Thunderpants will accompany us outside on our hunt. face painting. wwwblackcreek-cc.com, 250.337.5190

Mar 28, Sat~ When Im 64 by Steve Hill: 2:00pm, Borrowing from the Beatles song. The play involves six older women in current day Comox Valley facing significant life transitions. www.sidwilliamstheatre.com, 250.338.2430 C Canucks vs Dallas: 7pm, HNIC., Live Music Black Swan Fiddlers: 208-5th St :Zocalo Cafe, 7pm. 250.331.0933 Paul and Jess Live at The Roy: 4000 S. Island Highway, Join us for an evening of great classic rock music with Paul and Jess at Roy’s Town Pub in Royston. Music from 7:30-10:30pm. 250.327.6931 Live Music Little Big Shot: Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland Hotel, 9pm-1am. 250.336.8844 Live Music: 2355 Mansfield Drive, WhistleStop Pub, 9pm,250.334.4500. FREE 250-334-4500 Live Music C.R. Avery: Dunsmuir Ave, Waverley Hotel, 9:30pm. (250) 336-8322 Live Music Kin Fo: 1001 Ryan Rd, The Mex Pub, 9:30pm. Sociable Hillbillies. 250.703.9573.

Mar 29, Sun~ Spring Charity Auction: 367 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay legion Branch 17. Viewing at 12pm. Auction starts, 1pm. If you have any unwanted items please donate by contacting the office, 250.334.4322.

Mar 30, Mon~ C Canucks in St. Louis: 5pm, SNP.

Mar 31, Tue~ Landscapes and Other Things Show & Sale: 10:00am, Pearl Ellis Gallery, Mar 31 - Apr 29 C Canucks in Nashville: 5pm, SNP.

Apr 2, Thu~ C Canucks in Chicago: 5:30pm, SNP.,

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Sepak Takraw How to get your kick on, for free!

Every week in Courtenay a strange game is taking place called Sepak Takraw. You have probably never heard of it, but it's actually a great sport for beginners. Sepak means Kick and Takraw means Ball; and could simply be described as kick volleyball. It blends volleyball, soccer and hackysack into one sport with lots of action. It has been played for many many years in South East Asia, where it has the popularity that hockey does in Canada. When the pros play they're doing backﬂips to spike the ball over the badminton height net. Here in the Valley you won't see any backﬂips but more of a focus on having fun. All ages are welcome as we currently have players ranging from 20-60 and it's a completely gender equal sport. Women may

even have a leg up, as ﬂexible legs are a bonus. Soccer players may appreciate how much action they will get as Sepak Takraw is played with 3 players aside, and each team gets 3 hits to get the ball back over the net. Sepak Takraw is here in Courtenay, inside Puntledge Park Elementary school Wednesday nights from 8-10pm. The action never stops all year as once the weather is nice enough the group takes to the outdoor court. Throughout the year, you get a chance to play with lots of players of different skill levels which keeps the game fresh fun and it can be competitive! If you're looking to get your kick on, meet some new friends and learn a new sport come on out. There's no charge and spectators are welcome as well! Contact Phill Fuller, 250-702-6774 or captain_phill@hotmail.com.

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What to Do If Your Cat Keeps You Awake at Night To prevent your cat from disturbing you while you sleep, try the following suggestions: Schedule a few interactive play sessions with your cat during the evening. Try using toys that can mimic the movement of mice and birds, such as toys that dangle and wiggle. Games with ping-pong balls, soft balls and furry mice toys are great for cats who like to fetch. Play until your cat seems tired. Feed your cat a main meal just before your bedtime. If your cat continues to wake you during the night for food, purchase a timed feeder that you can fill and set to dispense once or twice during the night. If your cat’s hungry, he’ll learn to wait by the feeder

rather than bother you while you’re sleeping. Incorporate a variety of enrichment activities to keep your cat busy during daylight hours.

Things you should Never Feed your Cat • Baby Food, contain onion powder, which is toxic to cats • Bones from fish, poultry, or other meat. • Canned tuna meant for humans • Chocolate, Coffee, Tea and other caffeine, its toxic to the heart and nervous system. • Citrus Oils, cause vomiting • Dog Food, results in diseases affecting the heart • Fat trimmings, cause pancreatitis • Fish (raw, canned or cooked), its strips their vitamin B and causes seizures and vomiting • Grapes, raisins, and currents, damages their kidneys • Macadamia nuts, effects their nervous systems and muscle

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