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Meet the Artists Market Destinations Empire Days Schedule Elk Falls Suspension Bridge Painters At Painters Get Kids Golfing
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MUST SEE EVENTS 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands
MAY 5
Commemorate the liberation of the Netherlands at H.M.C.S. Museum in Comox Mall.
Elk Falls Suspension Bridge Opening
MAY 9
Vancouver Islands Elk Falls Suspension Bridge Opening ceremony, 10 am. Walk the highest suspension bridge in Canada that spans over a waterfall. Access Gold River Hwy. Brewster Lake Road, Interpretaive Centre Parking Lot.
ValDance Ballroom Dance Show “Fly Me To The Moon”
MAY 9
Dress Semi-formal/Formal. Dance to the unforgettable music of the Sinatra era as well as lots of current hits.
Woodlands Art & Bloom Festival
MAY 16-18
The Annual Art & Bloom Festival at Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens. Original works by painters, potters, sculptors, glass blowers, original stained glass designers, garden art and other unique art forms.
Empire Days in Cumberland
MAY 16-18
D After more than 119 years of celebrating historic ties to Britain, the Cumberland Empire Days are still going strong.
21st Annual Painters At Painters
MAY 30-31
Art demo’s, panel discussions, beautiful artworks in the resort’s gardens and rare opportunity to watch and learn from the masters in this exciting one-of-a-kind event.
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Whats On Digest Calendar Events More events online at WhatsOnDigest.com May 1, Fri~
Movie Release - Avengers-Age of Ultron: BC Youth Week: All of BC. Provincial celebration of youth held annually. It is a week of fun, interaction, and celebration intended to build a strong connection between young people and their communities. Glacier View Auxiliary Garage Sale: 1150, 26th Street, May 1-3 and May 15-16. 9am-2pm. Proceeds will assist in making our Glacier View residents more comfortable 250.338.1451. Register to be in the 2015 River City Arts Festival : 9:00am, This is the North Island’s biggest outdoor art extravaganza, in downtown Campbell River on Shoppers Row,10am-6pm. Featuring a wide range of artistic venues, unique designs, interactive art activities, chat to artists,
lively musicians & entertainers, delicious foods to savour. Kris Sands, 250.286.1612. “A Group Show” by “The Monday Bunch”: 10:00am, Pearl Ellis Gallery, 1729 Comox Ave. Show from April 21 to May 10. 250.339.2822 Coastal Black Winery Tasting & Tours are Back: 2186 Endall Rd, 7days/wk. 11am-5pm.Tours require a group of 8 or more $10/p. 250.337.8325. Comox LEGO Club: 3:00pm, Comox Valley Regional Library, 1720 Beaufort Ave, Comox Lego Club at the Comox Library every Friday from 3 to 4:30 pm. 250.339.2971 ESL Conversation Group: 3:00pm, Courtenay Regional Library, 300 6 Street. Join us to discuss books, movies, the news, or other topics of interest 250.338.6359 Workers Day Bean Supper: 5:00pm, Cumberland Cultural Centre, 2674 Dunsmuir Ave, INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY AND MAYDAY are celebrated May 1st in Cumberland with an old fashioned community bean supper. Biscuits, baked beans and slaw. Share a meal with friends and enjoy stories, and archival photographs. 250 336 2445 Groove 2015: 7pm, Sid Williams, , Join Pantuso Dance for the annual dance production featuring the amazing talents of the choreographers and students. sidwilliamstheatre.com 250.338.2430 Impressive Dance from Taiwan: Florence Filberg Ctr, the Conference Hall at 7 pm, door open 6 pm. The Hwa Kang Dance Troupe, an internationally renowned dance troupe from the Chinese Culture University of Taiwan. Courtenay is the only stop in Van Isl. Tix at Laughing Oyster Bookstore, Bop City Records, Blue Heron Books. (250)338-9386 Evergreen Club Friday Night Dance: 7:30pm, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave, Showcasing the live music of REISS VINK. Dancing is from 7:30pm to 10:30 pm 250 338-1000
May 2, Sat~
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater/Dance: Benefit for Comox Valley Food Bank. Doors 6.30pm. Western apparel/costumes. Buffet Dinner, photoboothe set up, door prizes. Limited seating. Tix $30 250-703-3444. 10th Annual Photographers at Painters: May 2 &3rd . Painters Lodge,1625 McDonald Rd,Campbell River. Amateur photographers and photography enthusiasts join some of the best photographers BC has to offer for a series of classes & workshops like no other. Sat, $79. Sun, $65. Weekend package including accommodation, $329-$359. Reserve, 1.800.663.7090., Sat: $79 Sun:$65 Weekend Package incl. accom $329-$359, 1.800.663.7090 Evergreen Clubs famous Pancake Breakfast: 7:30am, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Ctr. Full breakfast served to your table. Yummy fundraiser. www.evergreenclub.me, info@evergreenclub.me, 250 338-1000
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Join us to help raise funds for Halbe Hall renovations and maintenance, at
Salmon Point Restaurant & Pub
May 4th, 4-7 pm
Artists: Saskia King, Brenda Calhoun, Teresa Hart, Heather Schroeder, Marion Nield, Diane Devereux, Trudi Garratt and Joan Noulette, and photographer Dan Delucry. $20/person, tickets at Salmon Point Restaurant & Pub, Saratoga Video
Glacier View Garage Sale: see May 1 Youth Week Road Hockey Tournament: The LINC Youth Centre, 300 Old Island Hwy, 9:30am. Youth 11-18yrs, gather a team and register for your chance to win prizes. aforbes@courtenay. ca, Games at 10:30am. 250.334.8138. Wetland Wonders Nature Walk: 10am, Active Comox Valley and CVRD Parks present Wetland Wonders Nature Walk from 10 to 12pm. Free educational wetland tour of Seal Bay nature park with bioligst Ian Moul. Meet at the main parking lot, Bates Rd Five Steps to Balance Your Body, Mind and Spirit: 10:30am, The House of Now, 536 5th St, Are your body, mind and spirit good team-mates, or your biggest foes. Based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Quantum Brain Science. 250.800.0505 Huge Fireworks Saratoga Speedway Season Opener: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway, 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. The famous Saratoga Speedway is ripping and roaring for another revved up season! Crash to Pass, Road Runners, Figure 8’s, Hornet Cars, and Bomber Cars. 250.923.2982.
Comox Legion Dance: 7:15pm, Comox Legion Branch 160, 1825 Comox Ave, Come out an enjoy a dance 250-339-2022 Red Haven: 9:30pm, Waverley Hotel, 2692 Dunsmir Ave, Red Haven, a mash-up of the ecstatic swing of New Orleans, at 9:30 pm. 250.336.8322 or online at cumberlandvillageworks.com
May 3, Sun~
10th Annual Photographers at Painters: See May 2nd. Spring Gun Show: 9:00am, Courtenay and District Fish & Game, Courtenay, 3780 Colake Rd, 9AM This is a buy, sell and trade of firearms and associated equipment. www.courtenayfishandgame.org, 250-338-5982 8th Annual The River Never Sleeps Festival: Rosewall Creek Hatchery, 10am-3pm at 8425 Berray Road, Fanny Bay. A celebration of salmon and their ecosystems. Hosted by: Fanny Bay Salmonid Enhancement Society Nile Creek Enhancement Society. For schedule of events and more details visit www.fbses.ca/#Events Touch-a-Truck Fundrasier : 11:00am, CV Exhibition Grounds - Rotary Bowl, 4839 Headquarters Road, The Comox Valley Therapeutic
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Riding Society is holding the first annual ‘Toucha-Truck’ event from 11am-4pm! Families have a chance to see their favorite trucks up close and personal, examine, touch and photograph. www. cvtrs.com, angeladances@telus.net, Battle of the Atlantic Sunday: 1:00pm, Comox Marina Park. The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest battle of the entire war and raged from Sept 1939 to May 1945, and claimed the lives of more than 4,600 Canadian service men and women. Held at the Comox Marina Park 250-339-4322 Relay for Life Beer and Burger Fundraiser: 5:00pm, The Prime Chophouse and Wine Bar, 1089 Braidwood Rd, Support your local Relay for Life team, “CV Goddesses & Co” by joining us for dinner at Prime Chophouse & Wine Bar, 5pm. Tracy Stoltz,tdstoltz71@gmail.com, $20/person, , tdstoltz71@gmail.com, Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes : 6:30pm, Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Every Sunday,6:30pm 778-424-9994
May 4, Mon~ May 5, Tue~
Ladies Golf Morning: 9:30am, Glacier Greens Golf Course, 19 Wing Comox, Ladies Golf Morning May 5 from 9:30 to 10:30 am Please arrive 30 minutes early for reg. 250.339.6515 Men Night Golf: 5:30pm, Glacier Greens Golf Course, Lazo Road. Please arrive 30mins early to sign-up. proshop@glaciergreens.com, 250.339.6515. A Good Yarn Knitting and Crochet Circle: 6:00pm, Comox Library, 1720 Beaufort Ave, Meets every Tuesday from 6-7:45pm at the Comox Library. 250.339.2971
Storytelling with Henry Roy Vickers & Lucky Budd: 6:30pm, Courtenay Regional Library, 300 6 Street, Storytelling at the Courtenay Library May 5 from 6:30 to 8pm 250.334.3369
May 6, Wed~
Evergreen Clubs Life Long Learners presents Feng Shui for Every Body: 1:00pm, Rotary Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, Author and Feng Shui Consultant, Terri Perrin writes, when you make an effort to balance the energy around you, the energy within you comes into balance www. evergreenclub.me, 250 338-1000
May 7, Thu~
Courtenay Book Club: 6:30pm, Courtenay Regional Library, 300 6 Street, meet from 6:30 to 7:45 pm at the Courtenay Library. Intended as a social and education gathering. Jean 250.338.6359 Comox Valley Paddlers Club Meeting: 7pm, Lions den, Comox Ave, Last indoor group meeting of the winter season. Guest speaker is Derek Kyostia Grizzly Bears of BC. www.comoxvalleypaddlers.ca, 250.339.6430
May 8, Fri~
Soup and Sandwich: 11:00am, Cumberland Legion, 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, , 250.336.2361 Musicfet Show “The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet”: Live music, 8pm. Cumberland Hotel, Dunsmuir Ave. 250.336.8844, islandmusicfest.com “Kaptin Kadilak”: Whistle Stop Pub, 9pm. Live music. 2355 Mansfield Dr. Courtenay. 250.334.4500. Brendan McLeod & The Fugitives: 7:30pm, Sid Williams Theatre, 422 Cliffe Ave, A novelist, playwright, musician, and poet, Brendan McLeod “ABOUT THE FUGITIVES” www. sidwilliamstheatre.com, 1866.898.8499
Find Your Market Destination
Sunday May 24, 2015 10 am - 3 pm
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Visit pierstreet.com Come to the
Maritime Heritage Centre
Sundays May - September
10am - 2:30pm Local artisans, fresh locally grown produce and entertainment, all summer.
Crafts, jewelry, beauty products, textiles, snacks, face painting and more!
Little Red Church 2182 Comox Ave Comox
The Comox Community Market is a local, familyfriendly all year round market which is located in the Little Red Church Hall. It’s purpose is to provide a place for a variety of vendors including crafters, jewelry, beauty and skin-care, health and wellness, textiles, household items, coffee, tea and more, to promote their goods and services, without competition to the local community! Be sure to come on out to the Little Red Church and support your local vendors and have a great day at the Market!
Quadra Island
Market Dates: May 24, June 14, July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20 from 10-3, at the Little Red Church Community Arts Centre, 2182 Comox Ave., Comox.
Begins May 2
Food Produce Goodies Music Island Spirit
It’s spring and the market is moving back out to the Headquarters Road location!
Hornby Island Farmers & Artisan Market: Saturdays 11 - 2, from May 18, Sollan’s
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Road. A bustling market located behind Hornby Hall. Eclectic variety of produce, herbs, and crafts.
Denman Island Open Air Market:
Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30, at the recycling centre on Denman Road. Fresh produce, local artisans, and farmers.
Sayward Farmer’s Market: beginning May 16, Saturdays 10 - 1, at the Heritage Hall, 3k off Hwy. Fresh produce, crafts and local jewellery.
Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com
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.Cumberland,
Empire Days May 16 -18
After more than 119 years of celebrating historic ties to Britain, the Cumberland Empire Days are still going strong. Schedule of Events:
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CINCH & CRIB TOURNAMENTS - 6:30pm, Cultural Centre, no host bar $10/person –––––– Wednesday, May 13th –––––––
FASHION SHOW & TEA - 6:30pm with craft vendors and booths at the CRI. $10/person –––––– Saturday, May 16th ––––––––
VILLAGE MARKET DAY - - vendors, music, food, and fun! 10am - 4pm PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department, starts at 9am. SOAP BOX DERBY - Starts at 9am on Dunsmuir Ave. TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT - CRI, register through Cumberland Parks & Rec. HIGHLAND DANCE COMPETITION - 10am - 4pm, Village Park WESTIES DOG PARADE - 12:30pm, VIllage Park BEER GARDEN - 12 - 6pm, Village Park WASHOE TOURNAMENT - 12:30pm, Village Park, $10/person GOLF HOLE IN ONE - 1:30pm, Village Park $10/person CV KICKERS RUGBY GAME - 4:30pm, Village Park –––––––– Sunday, May 17 ––––––––
BEER GARDEN - 12 - 5pm, Village Park LEGENDS OF THE MAYPOLE - 1 to 2pm, Village Park. OLD TIMERS SOCCER GAME - 2pm, Village Park. Old Timers against the younger men. –––––––– Monday, May 18 ––––––––
LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 7 - 10am, Cumberland Legion. $5. THUNDERBALLS 2015 - 9:00 to 9:30, Dunsmuir Ave between 1st and 2nd. 4,000 balls being released for CCSS Fundraiser PARADE - 10 to 10:30AM. From the top of Dunsmuir to the Village Park MAY QUEEN CROWNING - 10:30 to 11am, Village Park MAY POLE DANCE - 11 to 11:30am, Village Park. 10KM LAKE RUN 12pm. Race starts from the Village Park. CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT - 12 to 1pm, Village Park CHILDREN’S RACES - 1 to 2pm, Village Park.
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MusicFest Concerts Present The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel. After touring extensively with the John Jorgenson Quintet, Gonzalo Bergara has emerged a virtuoso composer and lead guitarist www.islandmusicfest.com, tickets@ ilandmusicfest.com, 250-871-8463
May 9, Sat~
Vancouver Islands Elk Falls Suspension Bridge Opening ceremony: 10 Walk the
highest suspension bridge in Canada that spans over a waterfall. Access Gold River Hwy. Brewster Lake Road, Interpretaive Centre Parking Lot. MARS GREAT BIG GARAGE SALE: 9:00am, Mountainaire Avian Rescue Centre, 6817 Headquarters Road, at the MARS centre from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everything from books to trees & shrubs for your garden. www.wingtips.org, (250) 337-2021 CV Seed savers Plant Sale: 9:00am, Komoks First Nation Band Hall, Dyke Road, 100’s of organic GE
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Rainbow’s End Golf Course
Pro Shop & Restaurant OPEN 9 Holes/$14.00 18 Holes/$25.50
May Special
4 for 3 Four people can golf for the price of three.
250-282-3222 www.golfsayward.ca
1608A Rainbow Rd, Sayward
Free vegetable plants grown here in the valley. 9.00am so come early cvseedsavers@gmail.com, 2508710553 Black Creek Spring Sale: Black Creek Halbe Hall . 8369 Island Hwy 10am-2pm. Something for everyone; Crafts, home baking, spring bedding out plants, White Elephant table and lunch is served through-out. Hosted by Old Age Pensioner’s Organization Branch #126. 250.337.2001 4th Annual Mothers Day Family BBQ: Maple Pool Campsite, 4659 Headquarters Road, 4th Annual Mothers Day Family BBQ from 4:30 to 8:30pm at the Soccer Field. Courtenay. Wine Tasting Dinner: 5:00pm, Whistle Stop Pub, 2355 Mansfield Dr, Taste six wines and a three course dinner while enjoying the scenery from our deck $25. (250) 334-4500 Race Action Saratoga Speedway: 5:30pm, 2380 Macaulay Rd , Heads-up Racing, and Drifting Round #1. www.saratogaracing. 1.250.923.2982
Avalanche Comedy Night: 7:00pm, The Avalanche Bar, 275 8th Street, A Night of Stand-up Comedy with Byron Bertram, Michael Muhami. Tix $10 250.331.0334 ValDance Spring Gala “Fly Me to the Moon” :
7:00pm, Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave. Dress Semi-formal/Formal. A “Sinatra-esque” and ‘60’s vibe takes us back to a glamorous era of music and dance. Doors 7 p.m. Floor Show 7:30. Doors will be locked during filming of the show so don’t be late. Dance to the unforgettable music of the Sinatra era. Enjoy a Moony Martini, Cosmic Cosmo or Champagne at the Moonlight Bar. Appetizers served mid-evening. Tix $35 Advance sales only from ValDance and Silhouette Dance Shop, www. valdance.com, 250-338-9279 Blues Odyssey 2015: 8:00pm, , 422 Cliffe Ave, The Hornby Island Blues Odyssey is a unique stage show with a once only revue of blues musicians It boasts the largest blues revue in Western Canada making it the concert choice of thousands of music fans each year www.sidwilliamstheatre. com, 1.866.898.8499
May 10, Sun~ Happy Mothers Day
Mothers Day Special Breakfast: 8:00-11.00am, Union Bay Community Hall, 5500 S Island Highway. 20 MEN PREPARE YOUR TREATS”, “LET US SERVE YOU”
Expires May 31, 2015 Not valid with any other special. One coupon per 2 people.
Dave at 250-335-2317 Mothers Day at The Gardens on Anderton: 11:00am, The Gardens on Anderton, 2012 Anderton Road, Bring Mom and Grandma out to The Gardens on Anderton for Mother’s Day. Entry is by donation, www.gardensonanderton.org, 250334-3089 Mothers Day High Tea: 1:30pm, Comox Legion Branch 160 Upper Hall, 1825 Comox Ave, Sun. $5 charge for non-lady members or male guests. Dress up and come out for tea and crumpets. Serving from 1:30 to 3:00. Free to Legion Ladies-$5 for all others, rcl.comox.branch160@shaw.ca, 250339-2022 Comox Valley Community Band Spring Concert: 2:00pm, Florence Filberg Centre, 411 Anderton Ave. Upper Hall, 2pm. Doors open 1:30pm. As Courtenay turns 100yrs old our theme is, “Music Popular from That Era”. Come hear what they listened to in 1915. 250.338.1000 CV Concert Bands “On Board the Titanic”: Hosted by the Evergreen Club 2:00pm, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Centre, An afternoon filled with live music and history. Come out and enjoy some of the songs from the Titanic playlist. Doors will at 1:30pm. Tickets can bought at the Florence Filberg office or at the door. 250 338-1000 Tidesmen Chorus Mothers Day Concert: 2:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre, 422 Cliffe Ave, Tidesmen Chorus Mother’s Day Concert. Gunfight at the BBS Corralis a hilarious cowboy musical with songs and stories of The Old West.sidwilliamstheatre. com, 1. 866.898.8499
May 11, Mon~
Ladies Golf Night: see May 4 CV Newcomers: 6:30pm, Crown Isle Golf Resort, 399 Club House Drive, www.cvnewcomers.net, 250.334.0062.
May 12, Tue~
“Keep It Living: Art for the Estuary Now, Then and Future - A show and Sale”: 10:00am, Pearl Ellis Gallery, 1729 Comox Ave, 250.339.2822 Dads Night Out: Courtenay Regional Library, 300 6 Street, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Show off your creativity by building an inventiveLEGOcreation! 250.334.3369 Ukrainian Cultural Society Monthly Meeting:
Award winning Florists Meet Kim Wright designer and manager of Courtenay Thrifty Foods Floral department and Lisa Stamen designer. Kim came from a twelve year horticultural background and four years of florist experience. Lisa has been turning out flower arrangements since she left school in 2006. Some of the best florists in the industry such as Hiltomi Giliiam and Suzanne Law are a part of the training team for Thrifty Food Florists.
their hands you don't have to think about it again until you receive your flowers.
As award winning florists these girls have had the opportunity to create and decorate from the very largest functions to the more personal specialty occasions.
Whenever you need them, beautiful flowers on time at a great price. Phone 250-338-2877
THANK YOU ~ Thrifty Foods continue to donate flowers and gift baskets for non profit organizations and special events. DID YOU KNOW ~ E-Florist: You can select and order your flowers online and have them delivered the next day.
Ask Kim and Lisa what they love the most about working as a Thrifty Foods florists and they will say "no restrictions". They have all the freedom to speak directly with suppliers and growers to choose the best flowers available with the buying power of Thrifty Foods. When customers have special requests Kim can make it happen and at a price that is very competitive. For weddings the process of choosing the right flowers for the budget and that is uniquely yours is very simple. You will have an opportunity to sit with these girls one on one privately, while all your options are clearly laid out. The no stress flower discussion for types and colours are all bought to life no matter what your request and once it is in
Let us help your wedding be spectacular! Our talented designers specialize in the creation of amazing floral arrangements to match your personality, taste and budget. Talk to one of our in-store floral wedding specialists today! Customer Care: 1 800 667 8280 • thriftyfoods.com
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7:00pm, Florence Filberg Ctr. 411 Anderton Ave, Nellie: 250-334-2653.
May 13, Wed~ May 14, Thu~
Queers Creating Change: A project of AIDS Vancouver Island: 5:30pm, Courtenay Regional Library, 300 6 Street, Queers Creating Change is a youth group for all queer identified youth and allies ages 16-24yrs. 250.218.0305 Courtenay Book Club: Courtenay Regional Library, 6:30 - 7:45pm. 250.334.3369
May 15, Fri~
Road CYCLING: 10:00am, Friday meet at Filberg Centres Lower Parking Lot, Active Adult Cycling. Mar 20 - Oct 16. Medium pace of 20kph for 3580km ride with planned breaks www.cccts. orgwww.cccts.org 250-337-8933 Comox LEGO Club: see May 8 Legion Br160 Western Night: Comox Legion Br160, 1825 Comox Ave. Dine on steak and dance to Kenny Shaw, Brian Temple and Canadian Hall of fame member Jude Strobbe. Doors open at 5:30, dine at 6pm. www.srcl.comox.branch160@shaw. ca, 250-339-2022 Threads of Change: 7:30pm, Old Church Theatre, 755 Harmston Ave. A dramatic production telling the poignant and moving story about young immigrant workers fighting for workers’ rights in New York City in 1911. , www.theatreworksonline. com, 250 338-7604
May 16, Sat~
Cumberland Empire Days: 119 year celebration. May 16-18. 3 days of Festivity, Markets, Races & Maypoles. Soap Box Derby, Table Tennis Tournament, Highland Dance Competition, Westies Dog Parade, Washoe Tournament, Golf Hole in One, CV KickersRugby Game, Old Time Soccer Game, and of course the Famous Parade. check the facebook page. for times and more information. Glacier View Auxiliary Garage Sale: see May 1 Village Market Day: 10:00am, Dunsmuir Ave, Elevate the Arts and the Cumberland Business Community Presents the Village Market Day in Cumberland 10am to 4pm. Annual Art & Bloom Festival: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, 6183 Whittaker Road, May 16 & 17, May 18 10am to 4pm. A variety of selected Art Forms, emphasis on original art works. Tour the garden listening to music. www.woodlandgardens.ca, 250.338.6901 Brushworks Fine Art Group - Annual Spring Art Show & Sale: 11:00am, Filberg Historial Lodge, 61 Comox Rd, Over 28 Comox Valley Artists participating in the Annual Spring Fine Art Show and Sale. 250-338-9602 Monster Truck Show: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway. Also Crash to Pass Cars, IMCA Modifides, Hornet Cars, Road Runners & Figure 8 Cars. Rain or Shine. www.saratogaracing.ca
250.923.2982 Naught & Spice Burlesque Troupe: 8:30pm, Avalance Bar, 275 8th Street, Naughty & Spice Burlesque Troupe are back. www.avalanchebar.ca
May 17, Sun~
Annual Art & Bloom Festival: see May 16 Brushworks Fine Art Group - Annual Spring Art Show & Sale: see May 16
May 18, Mon~
Cumberland Empire Days: 3 DAYS OF FESTIVITY... Legends of the Maypole, Old Timers Soccer Game. Beer Garden open from 12noon to 5pm. After the Parade Hamburgers and Hotdogs: Cumberland Legion, 2770 Dunsmuir Ave, 7:30-10am 250.336.2361. www.legion.ca 250.336.2361
May 19, Tue~
Cumberland Empire Days: 3 DAYS OF FESTIVITY... Legion Pancake Breakfast 7-10am. NEW - Thunderballs, 9am-9.30am, Dunsmuir Ave, between 1st & 2nd. 4,000 balls being released for CCSS Fundraiser. Parade 10am, May Queen Crowning, May Pole Dance, 11am, 10km Lake Run at noon, Children’s Races 1pm-2pm. “Keep It Living: Art for the Estuary Now, Then and Future - Show and Sale”: 10:00am, 250.339.2822 Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Event: 11:00am, Play It Again Music Recycle, 106-2270 Cliffe Ave. The Beachwood Cafe will host an afternoon BBQ 11am to 3pm to raise funds. Compassionate Communication Discussion Group: 7:00pm A discussion group to learn and practice the principles of Compassionate or NonViolent Communication. 250 465-1026
May 20, Wed~
Soothing Jazz Night: 5:00pm, 40 Knots Vineyard and Estate Winery, 2400 Anderton Rd, Enjoy Soothing Jazz with David Sinclair and Keith Bennett Duo. Evening includes a dinner of deep south flavours. 40 Knots wine will be served with specials for Wine Club Members. www.40knotswinery.com, (250) 941-8810
May 21, Thu~
Friendly Homemade Soup & Sandwich Lunch: 11:30am, Comox Legion, Upper hall., 1825 Comox Ave. Open to the public. 250. 339.2022. A Night Out For Music Heals: Prime Chophouse, 5 to 10pm to support Music Healst. The Music Heals Charitable Foundation supports music therapy services in communities in BC and across Canada. Peoplemakingmusic@gmail.com, Triple Heat Dance FX - Inspire: 7:00pm, Sid Williams Theatre, Tripple Heat Dance FX present Inspire and Impact at the Sid Williams Theater. Show timesInspire May 21 at 7pm and May 23 at 1pm. Impact May 22 at 7pm and May 23 at 7pm www.sidwilliamstheatre.com 866.898.8499
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May 22, Fri~
Annual Lobster Dinner: 5:30pm, Royal Canadian Legion, 1825 Comox Ave. Music with “Tom Walton Band Tix at the bar until 19 May $25 per person for lobster or $15 for Cordon Bleu. 5:30pm, dine at 6:30 dance to follow. 250339-2022
May 23, Sat~
2015 Central Island Artisan Studio Tour: 10:00am, At different Art Studios across the Comox Valley, Visit over 50 artisan studios in their natural environments. Includes wellknown & emerging artists of many genres. Studios open 10am-5pm, May 23 and 24, Sat &
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Sun. Chat with the artists. Art-work for sale. Studio map guides found in Visitor Info Centres along the Island plus all participating studios. www. ComoxValleyArts.com, events@comoxvalleyarts. com, 250.650.5425 Comox Valley Childrens Day Care Society Family Dance: 5:30pm, Little Red Church, 2182 Comox Ave. Help Celebrate our 45th Anniversary with a fun for all ages Family Dance. www.cvcdcs. 250.339.3033 Saratoga Speedway: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway, Featuring; Heads-up Drag Racing, and Drifting Competition Round #2. www. saratogaracing.ca 250.923.2982
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Tuesday Night Mexican Specials
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May 1 - 7pm Indigo Jazz May 8 - 7pm Forbidden Jazz May 9 - 7pm Tony Morrison and Friends May 14 - 7pm New Mother Earth May 15 - 7pm Black Swan Fiddlers May 17 - 11am Eb and Flo May 21 - 7pm Oscar Robles May 22 - 7pm Words and Songs May 23 - 7pm Serendipity Jazz May 28 - 6pm She Said May 29 - 7pm Anderson Jazz
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Monday - Karaoke Tuesday - $5 Burger Night Wednesday - Pool and Poker Thursday - Jazz Night Friday - Music Bingo Saturday - Live Music/DJ
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18 2680 Dunsmuir Ave, Two things were very dear to some miners after work: a beer and a bath. And priorities were kept straight. The beer usually came before the bath.Lynne Bowen from the Pilsener Brewing Company of 1910 and the notorious bars of Dunsmuir to the Lucky-est town in BC and now the Cumberland Brewing Company, Cumberland 250 336 2445
May 29, Fri~
UFC at the Avalanche Bar & Grill: 6:00pm, 275 8th St. Jones vs Johnson & Weidman vs Belfort on Saturday May 23. Prelims at 6, Main card at 7. www.avalanchebar.ca 250.331.0334 Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 10 Years: 7:00pm, Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave. May 23rd at 7:00pm and Sunday, May 24th at 2:00pm. Tickets $15 at Blue Heron Books, Laughing Oyster Books and at the door. 250 331 0158,
May 24, Sun~ 2015 Central Island Artisan Studio Tour: see May 23rd Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 10 Years: see May 23rd. 2:00pm,. Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 10 Years: See May 23rd Comox Community Market: Local, family-friendly all-year-round market. Variety of vendors including; crafters, jewelry, beauty & skincare, health & wellness, textiles, household items, coffee & tea & more! 10am3pm, The Little Red Church hall, 2182 Comox Ave. Comox comoxcommunitymarket.com
May 25, Mon~ MAY 25 / 26 - Upper Island Safety Conference & Trade Show: 8:30am, Sportsplex, 1800 South Alder Street, Campbell River May 25 - 26. Mon: 8:30am5pm. Tue: 8am-4pm. Hosted by Strathcona Regional District. Great opportunities for venders, safety committee members and professionals. 250.287.9234. www.strathconard.ca
May 26, Tue~ May 27, Wed~ May 28, Thu~ Beer History: 7:00pm, Cumberland Museum & Archives,
Road CYCLING: 10:00am, Meet Friday at Filberg Centres Lower Parking Lot, 411 Anderton Ave. Mar 20 - Oct 16. www.cccts.org, 250-337-8933 MusicFest Concerts Present Cam Penner & John Wood: 8:00pm, Cumberland Hotel, From the worn edge in his voice to the wired and sleepy guitar picking. www.islandmusicfest.com 250-871-8463
May 30, Sat~ Comox Valley Photographic Society Annual Garage Sale: 8:00am to noon. 1892 Noel Ave, The Comox Valley Photographic Society is holding their annual Garage Sale. This years Garage Sale is being held Rain or Shine. Lots of cameras and related equipment, plus household and kitchen items, books, music and outdoor equipment, almost everything including the kitchen sink, clothing will not be sold. www.cvps.ca, pr@cvps.ca
May 30, Sat~ 21st Annual Painters at Painters: Painters Lodge , 1625 McDonald Rd , May 30-31, Each year, over 1000 guests meet and talk with the artists, and take in one of the most impressive collections of artistic talent to be found under one roof anywhere in Canada. Art demo’s, panel discussions, beautiful artworks in the resort’s gardens and rare opportunity to watch and learn from the masters in this exciting one-of-a-kind event celebrating prominent BC artists in a beautiful resort setting. Starts, 8am, Saturday. Ends, 4:30pm, Sunday. Some prices include accommodation, meals and wine and cheese and more. Weekend Package ($319.00), Saturday Event Pass ($59.95), Sunday Event Pass ($39.95), Walk In Pass ($15.00 per day), www. painterslodge.com/event-calendar/painters-at-
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Elk Falls Suspension Bridge Opening May 9 The Elk Falls suspension bridge project that began five years ago, along with an allaccess viewing platform, has reached its glorious completion. The official opening is set for May 9th at 10 am where Campbell River Rotary, dignitaries and residents will celebrate the newest attraction to Campbell River’s already world class arena. Championed by The Rotary Club of Campbell River and the vision of Rotarian Lorrie David Bewza, this project’s success was due to the hard work and entrusted support of hundreds of specialists and tradesmen, the financial support of Campbell River businesses, BC Parks, BC Hydro, and the Island Coastal Economic Trust in bringing this magnificent project to the beautiful parklands of Campbell River. With an estimated cash value of over $2 million, the bridge will generate between $2.5 million and $5 million annually for the local economy. The suspension bridge is 80 metres long and hangs 65 metres above
the Campbell River canyon floor offering a top to bottom view of Elk Falls. It is capable of holding up to 120,000 pounds and gives you incredible views of Elk Falls and the headwaters of the world famous Campbell River. The bridge is bridled with two viewing platforms and a very impressive cantilevered platform that greets every visitor with a thrilling extension over the falls. Fencing and expansion of the existing trail system gives safe and direct access to the falls. There are two main access parking lots to the trail. The new large upper parking lot that houses the John Hart Interpretive Centre directly off the Gold River Highway (Hwy 28), from here the walk to the falls is 1.4 kms. For closer access the lower existing parking lot is just a 200 yard walk. Congratulations to all those that contributed, and to the ongoing vision and drive of Rotarians Written by Cathy Kaardal.
Mayor and Rotarian Andy Ada ms and Rotary President Lorrie Bewza.
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Every Week MONDAY Free Coffee Roasting Tours & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 250.871.8666 Ladies Night Golf: May11-Sep20. Glacier Greens Course, various Mondays, Call, 250.339.6515. 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. Members only. 250.338.1000. LUSH Valley Food Action Society: Free Workshop. 1126 Piercy Ave. 1-3pm. Make pies, learn about processing fruit, and more.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 Mexican Specials: Whistle Stop Pub, $1.50 Taco’s, $3 Burritos, $7.95 Taco Salads, $7.95 Combo Plates. 334.4500.
Tween Night: LINC Youth Ctr, 8-11yrs, til June. 334.8138. Open Mic: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573. Zumba: Lewis Centre, 9am. Dance your way to fitness with Zumba. All levels welcome. Lyla, 250.339.0521. Men’s Night Golf: Apr 21 - Sep 15. Glacier Greens Golf Course, Times change, call for times. 250.339.6515. Acoustic Jam: Flying Canoe 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 welcome. chappellcd@gmail.com Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub Learn Spanish: Comox Comm Ctr, 6-7pm. Beginnersintermediate classes. $15/1hr. 778.420.0909. Wood Carvers: Royston Comm. Hall, 9:30am-3pm. Learn & practise carving. No experience necessary. Al: 250.331.0156 / Jim: 250.339.5350. Comox Toastmasters: Berwick Comm. Rm, 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 CV Community Band: Mark Isfeld High School, Band Rm, 7:30pm. All 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 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.
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painter-s.htm, 1-800-663-7090 Evergreen Club presents “THE BEST COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE EVER”: 2:00pm, Conference Hall, Florence Filberg Ctr. Promises to be the best show to date! Fundraiser for the Sonshine Lunch Club, Soup Kitchen. Tix at the Filberg office (250338-1000) or at the door. , All Tickets $10, www. evergreenclub.me, 250 338-1000 Saratoga Speedway Race Action: 5:30pm, Saratoga Speedway, Featuring; IMCA Modifides,
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May 31, Sun~
21st Annual Painters at Painters: see May 30th. http://pearlellisgallery.com, pearlellisgallery@shaw. ca, 250.339.2822
22 WEDNESDAY Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie: Classic blues, 7:3010:30pm, Cumberland Hotel, 250.336.8844. LINC Youth Centre & Indoor Skatepark: Open 3-8pm till June. 250.334.8138. Loonie Tunes Karaoke: The Mex Pub, 250.703.9573. Sepak Takraw (foot volleyball): Puntledge Park School, 8-10pm. Phill Fuller, 250.702.6774. 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 with Rob Petrie and $3 Tapas. 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 welcome. cvkickers@gmail.com Junior Girls Rugby Football Practice: Ages 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Village Park. NEW players welcome. aimeeburley@hotmail.com Creative Writing Class: Fanny Bay Hall, 9:3011:30am. Class for curious and blocked, 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 La Leche League Meetings: Breast Feeding Support Group, CV Unitarian Fellowship, 10am-12pm. 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 LINC Youth Centre & Indoor Skatepark: Open 3-8pm till June. 250.334.8138. Ladies Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444. Art Group Meet: Halbe Hall, 8369 N Island Hwy, Black Creek, 250.337.5388. halbehallsgottalent@gmail.com Free Coffee Roasting Tours & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 250.871.8666.
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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. 250.334.8811. Poker Nite : Griffin Pub339.4466 Warhammer 40K: Games&Grounds, 871.1171. Junior Boys Rugby Football Practice: 14-18yrs. 6:30pm @ Cumberland Vill. Pk. chappellcd@gmail.com CV Paddlers Club Winter Meetings: 1749 Comox Ave. Doors open 6:30pm. Guest speakers. 339.6430. Men’s Darts: Courtenay Legion, 7pm, 334.4322. Crib & Gucci: Courtenay Legion, 6:30pm. 334.4322. Comedy Nite: Avalanche Bar, 9pm. $10. 331.0945. Duplicate Bridge: Lion’s Den, Comox, 1pm. cvdbc.com CV Childrens Choir: Mark Isfeld Secondary, Band Rm. Tourette Syndrome Family Support 338.9969 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 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, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach School , 6-7pm. 337.5190 Yoga: 5:15 pm, Royston Comm. Hall 250.334.1883 FRIDAY LINC Youth Centre & Indoor Skatepark: Open 3-11pm till June. 250.334.8138. Mixers Golf: Comox Golf Club, 5pm 250.339.4444. Active Adult Road Cycling: Mar20-Oct16. Meet at Filberg Ctr, lower parking lot. Pace of 20kph for 3580km bikehikepeople@gmail.com Coffee Roasting & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 250.871.8666. Friday Lounge with Jilli Martini: Billy D’s Pub, 8-11pm. 250.334.8811. BillyDsPub.com Karaoke Kim: Cumberland Hotel, 9-1am, 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
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Events: Photographers at Painter’s - Oak Bay Marine Group hosts photography classes and workshops in Campbell River at beautiful Painter's Lodge. This 10th annual event occurs on May 2 & 3, 2015. Amateur photographers and photography enthusiasts join some of the best photographers British Columbia has to offer for a series of classes and workshops like no other. Photographers show spectators the tricks of the trade, and amateur photographers even have a chance to have their work critiqued by the professionals. The event also includes a gallery of some of the newest and most exciting photos taken by the presenters. Call 1-800-663-7090 or visit www.painterslodge.com to book your day pass or weekend pass now.
Painters at Painter’s - Oak Bay Marine Group's annual celebration of art occurs on May 30th & 31st at the world-renowned Painter’s Lodge in Campbell River (1625 McDonald Road, Campbell River). Artists give demonstrations, participate in panel discussions, and create beautiful works in the resort's gardens, giving the public a rare opportunity to watch and learn from the masters. This exciting and one-of-a-kind event celebrates prominent British Columbian artists in a beautiful resort setting. Call 1-800-663-7090 or visit www.painterslodge.com to book your walk-in, day pass or weekend pass now. 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 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 Top 40 DJ / Live Band: Bridge Lounge, Family Floor Hockey: Miracle Beach Schl , 6-7pm. 337.5190 SATURDAY LINC Youth Centre & Indoor Skatepark: Open 3-11pm till June. 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, 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. Hiphop, 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 Ck Comm. Hall 9-10:30am, 337.5190. Top 40 DJ: Bridge Lounge, 9pm. SUNDAY Coastal Black Winery Sunday Tours: Drop-in 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. LINC Youth Centre & Indoor Skatepark: Open 3-8pm till June. 250.334.8138. Mens Golf: Comox Golf Club, 8:30am 250.339.4444. 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. Tasting Room Open: Coastal Black Estate Winery, 124:30pm, 250.337.8325. 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 EVERY DAY Coastal Black Winery Tasting & Tours are Back: 7days/wk. 11am-5pm. Tours require group of 8 or more $10/p. 2186 Endall Rd, Black Creek. 337.8325.
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BRENDAN MCLEOD & THE FUGITIVES MAY 8 | TICKETS $18 - $28 A storyteller, musician, and poet, McLeod performs literature in many different guises. “This show is simply brilliant.” – CBC. His band, The Fugitives, join him for the second half. “The four part vocals are sensational…each of the Fugitives has the talent, voice, charisma to front their own band.” – Edmonton Sun Hornby Blues Odyssey 2015 May 9 Tidesman Chorus Mother’s Day Concert May 10 Triple Heat Dance FX - Inspire & Impact May 21 - 23
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Elk Falls Suspension Bridge: Elk Falls Park - Hike the trails and visit the NEW suspension bridge and viewing platforms. Golf: Saratoga Beach Golf Course Driving Range, 8am6pm daily. 250-337-2208. Free Wine Tasting & Tours: For groups of 16 or more. 40 Knotts Winery, 40KnotsWinery.com 250.941.8810. Free Coffee Roasting Tours & Tastings: Royston Roasting Coffee House. Drop-in 7am-2pm, Mon-Sat. 871.8666. Golf Driving Ranges: Mulligans, 250.338.2440. Sunnydale, 250.334.3232. Glacier Greens, 250.339.6515. Comox Golf Club, 250.339.4444. BMX Racing: Coal Hills BMX Racing. www. coalhillsbmx.com for schedule. 250.336.2699 Shelter Point Distillery Tours: Re-opening May 1. Min. group of 6. $15 pp, 1.778.420.2200. 4650 Regent Rd, Oyster Rv. www.shelterpointdistillery.com Wine Tasting and Tour: Coastal Black Winery. 2186 B Endall Road, Black Ck. Open 11 - 5 Daily. www. coastalblack.ca, 250.337.8325. Min. 8 people. Swimming: Comox Valley Aquatic Centre. 25m lap pool, whirlpool, wave pool. Steam room and sauna. 250.334.2527. Walk the Air Park: Free great views. Courtenay, Off Cliff Ave, turn onto Mansfield Rd. Farmers Market: Sat, 9am-12pm Oct - April at Native Sons Hall. May - Sept, 4839 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay. 250.334.9662. Accept debit & credit cards. Art Gallery: Free, Comox Valley Regional Art Gallery, 580 Duncan Ave. www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com Heritage: Revisit the past in Cumberland, including the Japanese Cemetery which was designated a heritage landmark in 2008. Skateboarding: Free, Courtenay/Comox Skatepark. 1551 Lerwick Road.
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Walking: Free, Morrison Creek Greenway. Water Taxi, Salmon Snorkelling: $60/person, Pacific Pro Dive and Surf Company. 250.338.6829. 2270 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay. www.scubashark.com Tubing: Free, Puntledge River. Bird Watching: Free, Courtenay Riverway & Estuary. 250.702.5404 Museum: Free, Comox Airforce Museum. 250.339.8162 Cinema: Rialto. 250.338.5550 Theatre: $25-$35, Sid Williams Theatre. 250.338.2430. 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay. Kayaking: $10/hour, Bates Beach Oceanfront Resort. 250.334.4154. 5726 Coral Rd. Kayak Tours & Rentals: Kayak Utopia. 1.888.545.5595 2020 Cliffe Ave. www.comoxvalleykayaks.com Museum Tour: Courtenay and District Museum and Paleontology Centre. www.courtenaymuseum.ca. Mar Nov. pre-book tours. Comox Air Force Museum: See the history of the Snowbirds and other Canadian artifacts. Ryan Road. 250.339.8162. www.comoxairforcemuseum.ca Mountain Biking Rentals & Tours: Dodge City Cycles. 2705 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland. www. dodgecitycycles.com 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: Apr. - Sept. Located in Bill Moore Park. 26th St. Courtenay. 250.338.8222 Casino - Chances: Bingo, slot machines, Keno or lottery game. 250.334.4531. Open Daily 10am-12am. www.chances.ca/locations/courtenay Go Karting: Saratoga Speedway. 250.337.8106. 2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek. Sat-Sun. Noon-4 pm. saratogaspeedway.bc.ca Ride the Monster Truck: Climb aboard Pegasus the monster truck. Rip through the forest and around the race track! Opens Apr.1 Saratoga Speedway. Mini Golf: Miracle Beach Mini Golf 250.337.5336. Weather permitting, call ahead. www.
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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miraclebeachminigolf.ca Garden Tour: Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens. 9am to dusk. 6183 Whittaker Rd. www.woodlandgardens.ca 250.338.6901 Royston Wrecks: Visit the rusty remains of several historic ships. 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 off the fishing boats at the Comox Wharf, take a stroll. Cosmic Bowling: Experience a new side of an old sport by going “cosmic” bowling at Glacier Bowling Lanes. www.glacierlanes.com
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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
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Things To Do In Cycling Tours: Island Joy Rides. 3-5 hour bike tours. www.islandjoyrides.com/bike-tours 1-855.830.8522 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, $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 rental. 5726 Coral Rd. www.batesbeach.bc.ca Cave Exploring& Tours: Horne Lake Cave Exploring. 250.248.7829. 3900 Horne Lake Caves Rd. www. hornelake.com/portfoliosets/cave-tours Bike Tours: $60/person, Island Mountain Rides. 250.702.3940. 1164 Cumberland. www. islandmountainrides.com
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Surrounded by water views • Full Service • Boat Launch • Licensed Restaurant • Fishing Charters • Whale Tours • Eco Tours • Wireless Internet • Washrooms • Showers • Laundromat • Cable • Fire Pits • 5 minutes from town
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Valid any day, 1- 3pm, except during tournaments or special events.
Open daily for lunch. Open for breakfast on weekends.
Adults receive junior rate when golfing with a child.
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1239 Anderton Rd. Comox 250-339-6363
Playground to Golf Course When you teach your children to golf, you'll also be teaching them lessons about life. Not only will they learn patience and good manners, but they'll also need to learn about concentration and discipline if they wish to improve. It's a game you can play from the time you're able to hold a club until the day your arms no longer let you swing. Some senior citizens still like to play golf because it's a great way for them to stay active, which sets it apart from other popular sports like football or hockey. By teaching your kids to golf, you're introducing them to a sport they may be able to play for the rest of the lives.
completely more often than they actually hit it, but with practice and patience, those wasted strokes will become a thing of the past. On top of all that, golf is a great way to stay healthy. Walking a nine-hole course and carrying your bag can burn hundreds of calories.
A great benefit of teaching your child to golf is the opportunity to do something fun together, not many other sports or activities provide the opportunity for such a wonderful bonding between children and parents as well as children to grandparents. Golf may help instill honesty in your child. The game relies heavily on the honor system because no one will keep track of your strokes except you, and your party likely won't follow you into the rough to make sure you don't adjust the lie of your ball. You won't regret introducing this concept to your kids at an early age. With a lot of mainstream sports, once you get to a certain age your finished or its just too difficult to keep going. Like many sports, golf can improve your child's discipline, teaching that practice pays off. At first, they may swing the club and miss the ball
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CAFÉ & SPECIALTY 4 Pita Pit
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